Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-08-18 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
[Two Dollars per Annum]
PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
[Payable Yearly.]
No. 18 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1806.
[Whole No. 434.]
Poetry.
From the Farmer's Museum.
A PARODY ON SCATTERING'S GHOST.
To the tune of the much admired song, Miss Bailey A people-loving senator, in Massachusetts re- sident, A governor would make, and eke himself the Senate's president: The sovereign rabble having long with oily tongue been flattering, He took to counting false returns and thought of Mr. SCATTERING. Oh! Mr. SCATTERING, unlucky Mr. SCAT- TERING, He took to counting false returns, and tho't of Mr. SCATTERING.
One day, in this employment, and boiling o'er with fever, Who'd think, said he, with face so fair, me such a d— d deceiver! Alas! I fear my spotless fame my conduct has been scattering, When all at once before him rush'd the grisly ghost of SCATTERING. Oh! Mr. SCATTERING, unlucky Mr. SCAT- TERING, &c.
Avaunt! thou "goblin damn'd," he cried, thou non-descript* devil, Dear Sam. the goblin straight replied, for Heaven's sake be civil; From day to day, ah! cruel fate! the cursed feds are battering The jellied carcass of thy child, thy own be- gotten SCATTERING. Oh! Mr. SCATTERING, unlucky Mr. SCAT- TERING, &c.
Dear Sprite, said he in tears, my pray'rs for thy repose I'll offer, Oh! take this French fraternal hug, the last I e'er shall offer; My skill in making governors I find is but a smattering; The ghost then gaily fled and cried, forget not Mr. SCATTERING; Oh! Mr. SCATTERING, unlucky Mr. SCAT- TERING. The ghost then gaily fled and cried, forget not Mr. SCATTERING.
* Pastica licetia; ut scriptum pro non-descript.
Biography.
CARDINAL FESCH.
The following interesting, and no doubt, cor- rect sketch of "his eminence," Cardinal Fesch, the uncle of "his imperial and royal majesty, the emperor of the French," is extracted from the "Secret history of the Court and Cabinet of St. Cloud," just published by John Watts, of Philadelphia:
Joseph, Cardinal Fesch, was born at Ajaccio, in Corsica, on the 8th of March, 1763, and was in his infancy received as a singing boy, ( enfant de chant ) in a convent of his native place. In 1782, whilst he was on a visit to some of his relations, in the island of Sardinia, being on a fishing party some distance from the shore, he was, with his companions, captured by an Algerine feluca, and carried a captive to Algiers. Here he turned Mussul- man, and until 1790 was a zealous believer in, and professor of the al- coran. In that year he found an op- portunity to escape from Algiers, and to return to Ajaccio, when he adjusted his renegacy, exchanged the alcoran for the bible, and in 1791 was made a constitutional curat that is to say, a revolutionary Christian priest. In 1793, when those were proscribed, he renounced the sacrifice of his church for the bar of a tavern, where, during 1794 and 1795, he gained a capital by the number and liberality of his English customers: After the victo- ries of his nephew Napoleon in Italy, during the following year, he was ad- vised to re-assume the clerical habit; and after Napoleon proclamation of first consul, he was made archbishop of Lyons. In 1802, Pius VII. deco- rated him with the Roman purple; and he is now a pillar of the Roman faith, in a fair way of seizing the Roman tiara. If letters from Rome can be depended upon, Cardinal Fesch, in the name of the emperor of the French, informed his holiness the pope, that he must either retire to a convent, or travel to France, either to abdicate his own sovereignty, or inaugurate Napoleon the first, a sovereign of France. Without the decision of the sacred college, effect- ed in the manner already stated, the
majority of the faithful believe that this pontiff would have preferred obscurity to disgrace.
While Joseph Fesch was a master of a tinker, he married the daughter of a tinker, by whom he had three children. This marriage, according to the republican regulations, had only been celebrated by the munici- pality of Ajaccio. Fesch, therefore, upon again entering the bosom of the church, left this municipal wife and children to shift for themselves, considering himself still, according to the canonical laws, a batchelor. But madame Fesch, hearing in 1801 of her ci-devant husband's promotion, to the archbishopric of Lyons, wrote to him for some succours, being with her children reduced to great misery. Madame Lætitia Bonaparte answered her letter, inclosing a draft of 600 livres, 251. sterling, inform- ing her, that the same sum would be paid her every six months, as long as she continued with her children to reside at Corsica; but that it would cease the instant she left that island. Either thinking herself not sufficiently paid for her discretion, or enticed by some enemy of the Bonaparte family, she arrived secret- ly at Lyons in October last year, where she remained unknown until the arrival of the Pope.—On the first day his holiness gave there his public benediction, she found means to pierce the crowd and to approach his person, when cardinal Fesch was by his side. Profiting by a moment's silence, she called out loudly, throw- ing herself at his feet: "Holy father ! I am the lawful wife of cardinal Fesch, and these are our children; he cannot, he dare not deny this truth.—Had he behaved liberally to me, I should not have disturbed him in his present grandeur; I supplicate you, Holy father, not to restore me my husband, but to enforce him to provide for his wife and children ac- cording to his present circumstances." — Matta—ellace matta, santissimo pa- dre! She is mad—she is mad—Holy Father," said the cardinal: and the good pontiff ordered her to be taken care of, to prevent her from doing herself or her children any mischief. She was indeed taken care of, because nobody ever since heard what has be- come either of her or her children; and as they have not returned to Cor- sica, probably some snug retreat has been allotted them in France.
The purple was never disgraced by a greater libertine than cardinal Fesch; his amours are numerous, and had often involved him in dis- agreeable scrapes. He had in 1803 an unpleasant adventure at Lyons, which has since made his stay in that city but short. Having thrown his handkerchief at the wife of a manufacturer of the name of Giro, she accepted it; and gave him an ap- pointment at her house, at a time in the evening, when her husband usu- ally went to the play.—His eminence arrived in disguise, and was received with open arms.—But he was hard- ly seated by her side before the door of a closet was burst open, and his shoulders smarted from the lashes in- flicted by an offended husband. In vain did he mention his name and rank; they rather increased than de- creased the fury of Giro, who pre- tended it was utterly impossible for a cardinal and archbishop to be thus o- vertaken with the wife of one of his flock; at last madam Giro proposed a pecuniary accommodation, which af- ter some opposition was acceded to; and his eminence signed a bond for 100,000 livres, 4000. sterling, upon condition that nothing should trans- pire of this intrigue—a high price e- nough for a sound drubbing.—On the day when the bond was due, Gi- ro and his wife were arrested by the police commissioner Dubbis (a broth- er of the prefect of police at Paris) accused of being concerned with coiners, a capital crime at present in this country.—In a search made in their house, bad money to the a- mount of 3,000 livres, 1251. was dis- covered; which they had received the
day before from a person who called himself a merchant from Paris, but who was a police spy, sent to en- trap them. After giving up the bond of the cardinal, the emperor gra- ciously remitted the capital punish- ment upon condition that they should be transported for life to Cayenne.
This is the prelate on whom Bu- naparte intends to confer the Roman tiara, and to constitute a successor of St. Peter. It would not be the least remarkable event, in the beginning of the remarkable nineteenth century, were we to witness the Papal throne occupied by a man, who from a sing- ing boy, became a renegado slave; from a Musselman a constitutional curate; from a tavern keeper an arch- bishop; from the son of a pedlar the uncle of an emperor; and from the husband of the daughter of a tinker, a member of the sacred college.
His sister, Madame Lætitia Buona- parte, presented him in 1802 with an elegant library, for which she had paid 600,000 livres, 25,000. sterling, and his nephew Napoleon allows him a yearly pension double that amount. Besides his dignity as a prelate, his eminence is ambassador from France at Rome, a knight of the Spanish or- der of the golden fleece, a grand of- ficer of the legion of honour, and a grand almoner of the emperor of the French.
The arch bishop of Paris is now in his 95th year; and at his death, Cardinal Fesch is to be transferred to the see of this capital, in expectation of the triple crown, and the keys of St. Peter.
Spiceliana.
From a London paper.
Captain Wright. —The fate of this gallant officer ought to be known in every part of the civilized world.— We should think ourselves dead to ev- ery feeling of justice and humanity if we did not exert our efforts in ex- posing the unexampled barbarity of the French government, and the state of degradation to which the French nation must be reduced, when such enormities are committed and toler- ated.
Our readers will recollect, that captain Wright was confined in the Temple, in Paris because his ship had conveyed some royalists to France. We need not appeal to the history of former wars, because the French have annihilated every vestige of pre- cedent, and of solemn convention; but during the last, when we took many of the ships that landed rebels in Ireland and spies in Great Britain, we treated their commanders and of- ficers as prisoners of war, who were exchanged, and had every privilege usually granted to brave men taken in combat.
Sir Sidney Smith was likewise in the Temple. He was fortunate e- nough to escape; but had he lived to the reign of Bonaparte, he would have shared the fate of his brave countryman, Wright; because he would have displayed the same in- flexibility of principle, the same at- tachment to his country.
The French government conceiv- ed, that Capt. Wright was in the se- cret of his government, and deter- mined, that if he refused to become a traitor, he should perish a victim. Delmarets, Fouché's secretary, or- dered him to a final private interro- gatory, in which he offered him a large sum of money, and the rank of Admiral in the French service, if he would divulge what he knew of the plans of his government, and of its correspondence with the disaffected in France. This spirited officer re- plied with indignation to these pro- posals; but as they were frequently repeated, with new allurements, he concluded with remaining silent. He was then told that the torture should restore him to the use of his voice. He was seized and laid on the rack. There he uttered no complaint, tho' instruments the most tormenting were employed, and gains the most
acute were endured. When threat- ened that he should expire in tor- ments, he said, "I do not fear to die; my country will revenge my murder, and God receive my soul." During the two hours of the first day that he was stretched on the rack, his left arm and right leg were broken, and his nails torn from the toes of both his feet. He was then placed under the care of a surgeon, during five weeks; but before he was perfectly cured, he was carried to another pri- vate interrogatory, at which, besides Delmarets, Fouché and Real were present.
The minister of police now inform- ed him, that, from the mutilated state of his body, he must be convinced, that it was not the intention of the French government ever to restore him to his country, where he might relate events which the policy of France required to be buried in obli- vion; he therefore, had no choice between serving the emperor of the French, and perishing in prison. He replied that he was resigned to his destiny, and would die as he had lived, faithful to his king and coun- try.
The man in the full possession of his mental qualities and corporeal strength, is generally different from that unfortunate being whose mind is enervated by sufferings, and whose body is weakened by wants. For five months, Capt. Wright had seen only gaolers, spies, executioners, fetters, and racks; his food had been bread and his drink water. He who, thus situated, preserves his native dignity, and innate sentiments, is more wor- thy of monuments or statues, than the legislator or the conqueror.
Captain Wright was again stretched on the rack, and what is called by the French regenerators, the "infer- nal torments," were inflicted on him. After he had been pinched with red hot irons, brandy and gun powder were poured into his wounds, and set several times on fire, until his flesh was nearly burnt to the bones. In the convulsions, the consequences of these sufferings, he is said to have bitten off a part of his tongue; but still no groans were heard. As life remained, he was again placed under the care of a surgeon; and a spy, in the dress of a Protestant clergyman, presented himself, as if to pray by him. This offer he accepted, but when this man began to ask some in- sidious questions, he cast on him a look of contempt and never spoke to him again. At last, every method to obtain information from him proving ineffectual, a mameluke strangled him on his bed. Thus expired a he- ro, whose fate has excited much com- passion, and whose character has re- ceived more admiration, even in France, than any of the great men who have fallen fighting for the might- y Napoleon. Captain Wright has diffused new rays of glory on the Brit- ish name, from his dungeon and from his tomb.
If any thing could equal the bar- barity of the deed, it is the barefaced impudence with which the French government acquainted the world with his death. We extract the re- lations from the Star of November 1, 1806, as translated from the Gazette de France : "Captain Wright, of the English navy, a prisoner in the Tem- ple, has put an end to his existence in his prison, after having read in the Moniteur , an account of the destruc- tion of the Austrian army!"
This atrocious act may, to some of our readers, appear incredible. The writer, on whose authority we state most of the particulars, thus explains the means of his knowledge: Cap- tain Wright was attended by a sur- geon of the name of Vaugeard, who gained his confidence, and was wor- thy of it. From causes easily con- ceived, he survived his patient only twelve hours: during which he wrote the shocking details, and sent them to three of the members of the For- eign Diplomatic Corps, with a pray- er to have them forwarded to Sir Sidney Smith, or to Mr. Windham.
From one of those ministers I have obtained the original, in Vaugeard's hand writing.
AMERICA AND ENGLAND.
As our readers will undoubtedly be gratified to know something of the speculations of the English papers, on the subject of the collisions which have taken place between the two countries, we copy the following paragraph. It does not appear, in the pa- per from which we have taken it, ( Ref's Gazette ) from which of the London news- papers it was extracted, nor of what date. It must however have been recent.— Report
AMERICA has been for 13 years flourishing upon the distractions which have prevailed in Europe, and profiting immensely from wars in which she has taken no part. In- stead, however, of being contented with her gains, we find her becom- ing restless in proportion to the in- crease of her wealth, and apparently disposed to risk the loss of what she possesses in overstraining efforts after new acquisitions. She loudly com- plains of the injuries she has received from France and Spain; with what degree of justice it is not our prov- ince to examine.—But what con- cerns us more nearly, is the discontent the expresses against this coun- try, on account of the restraints im- posed upon her commerce; and we feel confident in saying, that a more unfounded and impertinent com- plaint never was preferred by any government against the conduct of another. Our whole conduct against America has been dictated by a spirit of conciliation and concession, of which there is hardly an example in history. We have relaxed in her fa- vor the fundamental principles of our maritime code—we have exempt- ed her trade from many restrictions authorized by the law and the prac- tice of nations—and we have im- posed on her no restraints—only she had no right to take, but which it was manifestly against our interest to grant. The decisions of our prize courts have been marked, in her cases, with peculiar lenity; in short, she has been treated by Great Britain rather comme un enfant gâté , (like the spoiled child) than conformably to the rules which generally regulate the intercourse of separate states. But gratitude has never been a prom- inent feature in the character of the United States, and now that Ameri- ca is an independent power, we find her actuated by pretty much the same spirit which influenced her when a colony.
The British government will no doubt be always ready to grant red- ress for every real grievance, and their past conduct is the best guar- antee of the liberality which will al- ways distinguish its proceedings to- wards America. But if there is no alternative between permitting Ameri- ca to carry on the whole commerce of our enemies with their colonies, (by which we shall be deprived of all the advantages to be derived from the predominance of our naval force) and a rupture with America, we be- lieve there is not a man in the coun- try, who would hesitate a moment respecting the part which we ought to choose.
It would be preposterous indeed, if at a time when it is a known fact that no hostile merchant ship passes the equator, we were to suffer any power, calling itself neutral, to step in between us and our enemies, for the purpose of abundantly sup- plying them with the produce of their colonies, and of carrying out the manufactures and produce of the mother countries to their colonial markets, after we had succeeded, by force of arms, in putting an end to all intercourse between them. Were this to be allowed, we might as well dismantle our fleets, give the enemy back his ships which we have taken, and assure him the privileges of trad- ing to any part of the world unmo- lested.

Latest Foreign Intelligence.
By an arrival at Boston, from Liverpool, London dates have been received up to July 1.
HAMBURGH, JUNE 24.
The reform in the Empire, or the new Coalition of Germany, will be presented to the Diet of Ratisbon on the 27th inst. We may therefore expect a light of the clé d'œuvre there by the 3d or 4th of July.
June 30. —The fate of Germany is decided, and the new Constitution projected by Bonaparte, will appear in a few days. Cardinal Fesch is the bearer of it. This free Imperial City is fortunate to retain its liberties, under the immediate auspices of the King of Prussia. The whole plan shews that Bonaparte aims at universal monarchy.
Gaza still holds out.—The intersections in the kingdom of Naples continue to a most alarming degree and reinforcements of French troops are daily arriving there.
The King of Prussia has made encroachments upon the territory of the Imperial city of Nuremberg, by seizing the suburb of Gerthof, against which violation the Senate of that city has most solemnly protested.
The negotiations between the Courts of St. Petersburg and Berlin are said to have been broken off because his Swedish Majesty will admit of no condition dishonourable to his engagements, or repugnant to his feelings.
LONDON, JUNE 30.
The most important article in the Dutch papers is the speech of King Louis to their High Mightinesses the States General. It is too vague and general to merit particular observation. In this famous address the annals of that once celebrated Republic are studiously retracted and examined, and for what? Why for sooth, for the purpose of declaring to the Batavians that all their former struggles for liberty produced them neither freedom nor tranquillity, and that the day upon which a Corsican usurper usurped the Sovereignty of Holland, was "the first day of the real independence of the United Provinces." The mind turns with disgust from such instances of unfeeling insult and irony.
The Dutch papers also contain several addresses from those pious Ladies, the Corporation of Amsterdam, to Louis, in which his Majesty passed on his way to his Palace near the Hague. No doubt they were prepared by the Committee of Dutch renegades and traitors who have arranged the plan of the new Constitution. They are as nauseous examples of gross and disgusting flattery as any which have ever been offered by French or Italian servility to Bonaparte himself. But this is not the general feelings of the Batavians. By a gentleman arrived from Holland on Saturday, in the accuracy of whose intelligence we can place great reliance, we are informed, "that so averse are the people of that country to the Kingly Government, that they publicly execrate the name. Most of the officers are removed who were supposed to be partial to the former government. The sailors who are most decided in their disapprobation of the new system do not hesitate to express it publicly. An additional quantity of liquor having been served out a few days ago, for the purpose of celebrating the accession of King Louis, they, to a man, refused to drink the health of the new Sovereign. With the exception of the French troops, by whom he is surrounded, and the few Dutch traitors whom he has gained over by carresses and places, King Louis has not a single friend in the country."
A neutral Captain, who left the Texel a few days ago, was present when the new colours arrived on board the ships of war on Sunday last night. The crews were ordered to man the yard, and give three cheers in honor of the new King. Of six ships of the line, three only would perform this duty, and the officers did not seem desirous to press it.
Lord Yarmouth, as we before stated, arrived in Paris on the 18th inst. and repaired immediately with his dispatches to the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The tenor of those dispatches was as little known in the French capital as it is here, yet such were the pacific hopes entertained in consequence of this
arrival, that the French funds rose one per cent.
More honors are in the contemplation of Napoleon for his relatives. His Mother, it is now said, is to be appointed Queen of Rome, and her son, Lucien Bonaparte, to be nominated as her successor.
Count Keller, whose dispositions appeared so favourable to the maintenance of a good understanding between Great-Britain and Prussia has at length formally resigned his seat in the Cabinet of Berlin and retired to his estates in Prussia, of course, submits entirely to the humble instrument of Napoleon in every thing he may command.
Letters from Plymouth state that Admiral Stirling, who with six sail of the line had been sent inquest of Jerome Bonaparte, has returned, under an opinion that he must be on his way back, all from certain advices from the Isles of France and Bourbon, it was evident that he could not procure supplies there. Admiral Stirling was off Belleisle on the 20th ult.
By the Gads.
PORTSMOUTH, AUG. 2.
Arrived here on Wednesday last, passenger in the brig Montezuma, capt. Titus Salter, of the brig Maria Jane, which belonged to captain John Salter of this town. On his passage from Amsterdam to the Isle of May, captain Salter was cast away on the coast of Barbary in the night of the 27th of May. The next morning the captain and crew gained the shore and was employed during the day in getting provisions, &c. ashore from the vessel, which was not bilged. The next day a number of Moors (about 15) appeared on the beach, and proceeded immediately to plundering. After robbing captain Salter of all his provisions, and 800 dollars in specie, and his seamen of their clothing, these savages used the utmost violence to them. Having resisted some time and sustained considerable injury in their persons, capt. S. and his men escaped in the long boat in the evening, and put to sea in great danger from the breakers. The number in the boat was nine, and their whole stock of provisions was four or five pounds of bread and about three gallons of water for a voyage they knew not of what length.
They stretched along the coast for Senegal, suffering extremely with hunger and thirst, without any thing material happened till the ninth day, when the first mate Mr. Lang, who had been exhausted with fatigue, died of hunger. His thirst was so keen he could not resist it, and notwithstanding captain S. entreated him to forbear, he frequently drank salt water. The night following the wind blew fresh on shore—capt. S. was obliged to put the boat before it, and continued safe till he arrived near the shore; when the boat was upset, and every soul committed to the mercy of the waves. They however repaired and righted the boat, and were again washed out of her. The second mate Mr. John Nud and one seaman were drowned—Captain S. and six seamen got safe ashore, within a few miles of Senegal, where they were hospitably treated and found relief.
From a Nassau, (N. Y.) paper, of July 25.
About a fortnight since, some of the Islanders on Exuma, passing Water Key, were much terrified at an alarming and warlike battle that prevailed on shore, and made the best of their way to Exuma, where they reported, that the French and Spanish standards were planted, and 50 men drawn up in battle array, to repel every one who offended them.
Immediately on this alarm, two gentlemen from Exuma, on the 10th inst. set sail, in a small vessel for Water Key, to ascertain the truth of this report, where they arrived about two o'clock next morning, and on approaching the shore, they discovered that the standards of our enemies were neither more nor less than an old shirt fixed on a pole, and that the 50 warriors were three poor American sailors, who had been there for almost four months, having been cast away on the 17th of March, in a vessel called the Olive Branch, Jones, from St. Thomas, to the Havana, with salt. Their situation was truly pitiable, as they had not
saved an article from the wreck, but a box of candles; this with an old knife, was all their moveables; and wicks, 7 year, apples, prickly pears, and bundles constituted the whole of their subsistence during that time; the crew originally consisted of six, but on the 1st of May, the captain and two men had gone off in a kind of raft which they had constructed, and have not since been heard of. These three men were put on board a small vessel, with plenty of provisions, and the next day they arrived at Exuma.
Portland,
Monday, August 18, 1806.
FOREIGN.
SINCE our last the Ship Packet, arrived at Boston, has furnished Liverpool dates to the 3d. and London to the 1st of July; being 11 days later than before received.
The Prospect of a general peace increased. A correspondence is carried on between the British and French governments, which is considered of a pacific nature; but the contents of these communications are not suffered to transpire. Others are of opinion that the situation of the two countries is such at present that the British Ministry will not be able to obtain an honorable peace, or one that will comport with the general tranquillity of Europe.
Mr. Jackson, late Minister at Berlin, has returned to the Continent; his object is to meet any overtures from the King of Prussia. The British Ministry have declared that Hanover must be evacuated and surrendered to its lawful sovereign.
Independence of Spain and Portugal. Bonaparte has compelled the King of Spain to equip the whole of his navy, which consists of 20 ships of the line, and declare against Russia or shut her ports against the ships of that nation; he has also demanded of Prussia to evacuate Hanover, which is to be annexed to the kingdom of Holland.
Something Mysterious.
The last London papers mention that charges of a very serious nature have been preferred against an illustrious Personage, which were submitted to the investigation of a secret committee constituted under the King's Privy Seal, and to report thereon; the subject is said to relate to the succession of the crown.
Mr. Pinckney, American Minister, appointed to negotiate with Great-Britain, in conjunction with Mr. Monroe, arrived at Liverpool, June, 28th. If we were to form an opinion of the situation of affairs between the United States and England from the English papers, it would seem that the English government are disposed to be on friendly terms with this country, but the scare crows and non-importation act of the last session of Congress will not frighten them into an accommodation.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.
While the Democrats were the outs , the Freedom of the Press was a favorite theme—never, said they, let that important article of our Constitution, which secures to America the Freedom of the Press, be violated in the smallest degree—sacred be the Palladium of our rights. —If they opposed the wisest and best measures, without being able, and without pretending to offer a substitute; —If they attacked the fairest public and private characters—if they calumniate Washington himself—the Freedom of the Press was their apology. —How is the tune altered:—Having gotten into office, (undoubtedly by the fairest and most honorable means) the Freedom of the Press is not so sacred as it used to be—Democrats may use and abuse it—but Federalists must not use it—however infamous the conduct of our Rules—however weak or wrong may be their measures—the majority must be silent—The officers now in power are the only friends of the people, and those who dare oppose them. In any case whatever, old Tories, Refugees and men under British influence—The Lord deliver us from such Friends! (Bost. Gaz.)
In our observation of the Father of his Country—the illustrious Washington, one great reason why Democracy and Jacobinism flourished so much here was, that infinitely greater pains were taken to mislead the people than were taken to inform them or keep them right. —This is a most solemn and important truth, and deserves the most pointed attention of all good men. — ibid.
The Case of Selfridge.
We are again compelled to give place to some observations respecting the late unhappy transaction in Boston. The Boston Chronicle is constantly making
such statements and insinuations as tend to make the affair a question of party and several democratic papers are following their example; but the public ought to know that politics had no concern in the business; federalists as well as democrats deplore the act which sacrificed the life of a fellow citizen. In the name of reason and common sense, why are allusions made to acts that roused a nation's spirit of resentment? Do the democrats wish to arm one class of citizens against another and introduce the horrors of a civil war? if not, why make these frequent attempts to inflame those passions which have a direct tendency to set all law and order in society at defiance. Most of the Boston papers have been silent upon the death, or murder, as the jury of inquest found, of Mr. Austin, the reason for which the Editor of the Repository gives as follows:—
Though the outrageous attempts in the Chronicle , from day to day, to tempt us from the path of duty, with respect to the late unhappy affair which took place in this town, are not unnoticed, they do not and cannot incline us to enter upon a discussion which is forbidden by every dictate of justice, and a regard to the laws of our country. The surviving party has not absconded, whatever were the circumstances of the case (and with respect to these we are bound still to give no opinion) such were his impressions, that he has surrendered himself to the executive of the laws, and voluntarily immured in prison, he awaits a serious trial. Is it for us to tamper with the public mind; or attempt to make premature statements which would reach those who are to sit as an impartial jury? God forbid.—Whatever exertions are made to misrepresent the motives, which led to the reserve we have adopted, the evident propriety of such a course cannot be misapprehended, nor can the opposite conduct fail to meet with the deserved reprobation of all just men. We mourn with those who mourn; we see two unhappy families involved in the consequence of an event which we regret in all its connexions, but we know of no tribunal qualified to decide on the nature of the deed before a jury has heard the whole truth and pronounced an opinion.
Strong allusion have, once and again been made to the 5th of March 1770. Were this a national affair, in which there was no acknowledged umpire, we should feel ourselves justified, nay more, required to take decided ground. But here, an individual, in a country where justice between man and man is insured by the wisest regulation, is in custody; and awaits the decision of laws which he cannot resist. Here the State of Massachusetts is one party and one man, locked up in prison is the other; and there is an efficient tribunal provided.
Inflammatory allusions have likewise been made to the case of Col. Burr, and the comments made in the public papers, at that time, are quoted as a justification of the course which on one part, has been pursued on the present occasion. The cases were however, as dissimilar, as they could be. Col. Burr fled from justice. He never intimated an intention to surrender himself; he never has submitted to a trial, nor is it expected he ever will. He left the public to form their opinions, and never confided his case to a jury. We know it to be a fact that on the mere rumour, circulated by some of Mr. Burr's friends, that he would deliver himself up for trial, Mr. Coleman suspended a publication he was then making, relating to the merits of the cause; and for no other reason, than a sense of duty and decorum.
In common disputes, in which mere title to property is at issue, who does not know, that it is considered unjustifiable in either party to hold any premature communication with Judge or Jury, or to aim at influencing public opinion? If this conduct is deemed improper, in affairs where there is little opportunity of deeply interesting public feeling, how infinitely more unbecoming is it, in a case of life or death, and under circumstances, where considerations might easily be improved, excite the strongest passion. Need we say any more to repel the flagitious attacks, which have been made upon us and others, for not anticipating Mr. Selfridge's trial?
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Senex, in reply to a writer in the last Argus who declares "JESUS CHRIST to be the greatest democrat that ever existed," is received, but not in season, which we much regret, for this day's Gazette. We hesitate not to pronounce the piece in the Argus to be of the most blasphemous nature, ever published in an American Newspaper; a perusal of which, must strike the mind of every sincere christian, with sentiments of horror and indignation.
No. 6 of the " Stripling " is received, also a note complaining of our "talent at curtailing," &c. we would for the on-
ly time observe that as to these attic lucubrations, we were induced to admit the first numbers from a hope that the Stripling would in time exhibit the powers and energies of manhood but nothing has appeared but weakness and imbecility, which we much fear it will never outgrow. The " curtailed " paragraph—however pleasing the " coquetry " and " loves " of turtle doves may be to the disciples of Rousseau , they are not very interesting or appropriate subjects for newspaper essays.
We shall ever retain a grateful sense of those who may furnish communications that will aid the cause of virtue and religion, and promote the principles of good government, to such, the columns of the Gazette will be open, but no one will question our right of selecting, so long as our own reputation is connected with the character of this paper.
COURT MARTIAL.
We learn a Court Martial will be held in this town the 26th inst. for the trial of Lieut. James M. Ingraham. Col. Thomas Chase, is appointed President. Maj. Dudley Hubbard, Judge Advocate. Adj. Thomas Child, Marshall. The Court will consist of 1 Colonel, 2 Majors, 4 Captains, and 6 Subalterns.
THEATRICAL.
The annual exhibition at Fryeburg , takes place on the first Wednesday of September next.—The exercises will commence at 11 o'clock, A. M. with an Oration, before the Academic Society by Mr. Samuel Fessenden.
The Jew, or Benevolent Hebrew, &c. will be performed in the afternoon. The Jealous Wife , &c. in the evening.
On Monday last, the remains of Salmon Chase esq. Counsellor at Law, whose decease was mentioned in our last, were interred.
The public estimation of the man, was testified by the gloom which every face exhibited at this unexpected event, and by the great concourse which attended his funeral. The corpse was preceded by the students of Portland Academy, with the Preceptor—by the Trustees of that Academy—by the Fire Society, and by the Directors of Maine Bank, of which several bodies Mr. Chase was an useful and distinguished member. The gentlemen of the bar in town followed the corpse as mourners, and the number of sympathising friends who attended was unusually large.
In the death of Mr. Chase, the town of which he was an inhabitant and the community at large have met with no common loss—for in every department of life, which he was called to fill, he "acted well his part." In domestic life he was truly exemplary, exhibiting all the virtues of the husband and father; constantly seeking the comfort and happiness of those over whom he was placed; and it is to his extreme fatigue, anxiety and watchfulness over some of them during recent sickness, that the fever may be imputed which terminated in his death.
As a citizen he was independent, active and intelligent—never declining those portions of public burthen, which the confidence of his fellow-townsmen continually required of him. In the walks of his profession he was eminently an example to his brethren. To a sound judgment, unspotted integrity, and respectable literary acquirements, he united an uncommon degree of diligence and faithfulness to his clients. With these qualities he had obtained such a reputation with the citizens of this country as ensured him a liberal share of their employment. He never betrayed his trust, never felt short of his duty.
Though not eminently endowed with the gift of eloquence, his strong powers of reasoning, and indefatigable research, added to the universal sense of his uprightness, gave him that weight and influence which rendered him one of the most safe and useful of Counsellors.
Having arrived to the age of the strength of man, with an athletic form, and robust fabric, he seemed a pillar which ought but the hand of time could shake or subvert. But alas! a few days of disease, and that too, apparently, of a mild nature, levelled his manly form with the dust, and left us to lament a breach in society which will with difficulty be supplied. His last moments were like those of his whole life; he "set his house in order," and resigned himself to the stroke of heaven, with the hopes and belief of a Christian. Long may the memory of his virtues excite to imitation, and may the consolations of heaven be given his afflicted family and friends.
Killed —In Norway, the 6th inst. by the fall of a cart-body, a Child of Wm. Reed, Pilot-Master.
Drowned —At Conway, (N. H.) in Saco River, capt. John Stevens, aged 73. It is supposed, that in attempting to ford the river where the current is swift, he was unfortunately carried beyond his depth. He was an honest man.
NOTICE!
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends, and particularly all those who have business now pending and unfinished, which was entrusted to the care of Salmon Chase, esq. late of Portland, deceased, previous to the partnership and connection entered into with the subscriber, and all business since committed to them, will be attended to and transacted, so far as his abilities will permit, the same as if the partnership had continued. But as their connection in business was of so short duration, it is not to be expected that the subscriber should be so correctly informed as to the nature of those causes, instituted previous to that connection, as in many instances may be necessary. Therefore all those who have actions pending, which are for trial, in which Mr. Chase was engaged, are requested to call seasonably and as soon as may be convenient, and give the necessary instructions.
And the subscriber would also observe, that all further business which may be entrusted to his care in the line of his profession as an Attorney, shall be discharged according to the best of his abilities, at his Office, Essex Row, Portland. BARRETT POTTER. August 18.

Duck, Ship-Chandlery, &c.
Charles & John Foss Nos. 4 and 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE just received for sale, 100 Bolls first quality Russia Duck; 60 do second do do 50 do Ravens do 80 do Heavy do 150 doz. 1st quality 2 and 3 threaded Sewing Twine. 100 lb. Whipping do. 150 Barrels Tar, 50 do Pitch, 20 do Turpentine, 15 do Rosin, Sheathing and drawing Nails, cut and wrought, Spikes and Nails of all kinds, 4 tons Sheathing Paper—best kind, 2 do Oakum do 10 barrels Dutch Linseed Oil, White Lead & Verdigris, ground in oil, Yellow and red Paints, 2 tons Bar Lead. 14 do Sheet do No. 3 and 3 1/2, 600 lbs. Iron Rivets, 2000 Iron Block Bulhes, Sheet Copper, 18 to 28 ounces, 20 boxes dip Candles, 15 do Chocolate, Few chests Souchong Tea, superior quality—cheap, 30 Philadelphia Camboos, different sizes, A quantity of patent Iron Shives, superior to any now in use—warranted to last seven years, and will probably last twenty, at the manufacturer's prices. Also—A complete assortment of Ship-Chandlery and Cordage, by the gang or smaller quantity, which will be sold on the lowest terms, and very liberal credit. (6w) August 18.
FOR SALE, At No. 18, Union-Wharf, 50 Bbls. fresh Flour, now landing, 6 pipes Holland's Gin, entitled to debenture. 100 boxes Candles, mould and dip, 50 do Spermaceti do 8000 lbs Bacon, Loaf Sugar—Gin Cakes, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hysonkin and Souchong Teas, 7 by 9 and 10 by 12 Window Glass, Crates Earthen Ware. August 18.
Nankins. For sale, At No. 18, Union-Wharf, 3000 pieces Yellow Nankins, entitled to debenture. August 18.
Elijah Elder, No. 23, Long-Wharf, Has for sale, 150 Hhds. best coarse Salt, 1100 bushels yellow Corn, 10 chaldrons Coal, 40 puncheons St. Croix & St. Kitts Rum, Few barrels Mackerel. August 18. (4w)
William Codman, At his Compting-room, the Chamber over the Store of Mr. WILLIAM SWAN, No. 3, Union-Rou, has for sale, Pipes Brandy, Ditto Holland's Gin, Entitled to debenture. Chefts Souchong Tea, Ditto Hysonkin do Bbls. bone middlings Pork, Hhds. Winawaid Island Rum, Boxes dip Candles, Do mould do Hhds. Loaf Sugar, Bags Pimento—ditto Pepper, Boxes Chocolate. Few hundred pieces NANKINS, suitable for the West-India market. August 18.
Benjamin B. Foster, HEREBY informs his friends and the public at large, that he has lately purchased the works for Dressing Cloth, in Falmouth, on Saccarappa Falls, where he intends carrying on the business in its different branches, with that dispatch it is possible for it to be done. He is now ready to receive Cloth, from those who are pleased to favor him with their custom. He warrants black on woolen that shall not fade or crock on wearing. There is not any coppers put into the coloring, as that operates injurious to the cloth. Falmouth Aug. 18.
Dissolution of Partnership. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership under the firm of SMITH & DENNIS, is this day dissolved by mutual consent; All persons indebted are requested to make payment to Peter Smith. PELEG SMITH, S. R. DENNIS. August 18.
FOR SALE, A DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Cumberland-Street, having a Well of good water—a liberal credit will be given. For further particulars inquire of JOSHUA FERNALD. August 18.
REMOVAL. THOMAS SIMONTON, has removed to the Premises lately occupied by Mr. STEPHEN LEE, in Free-Street—where he keeps constantly, good Horses and elegant Chaise To Let, on reasonable terms. For Sale—A number of new and second handed CHAISE. (9w) Aug. 18.
To Printers. FOR sale at this Office, a small fount of FINE LONG-PRIMER Black, or if more convenient, exchanged for BREVIER, that is not much worn. August 18.
WANTED AN active Lad, about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dressing Business. One from the Country would be preferred—Apply to MOSES ADAMS. August 18.
District of Maine—to wit: BE it remembered, that on the twenty-first day of July, in the thirty-first year of the Independence of the United States of America, Daniel Johnson of the said district hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "The Columbian Orthographer; or First Book for Children, in which the words are methodically arranged, rationally divided into syllables; and accurately accented according to the best authorities. For the use of Schools—By James Pike." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned;" and also an act entitled "An act supplementary to an act entitled an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors or proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving and etching historical and other prints." (L.S.) HENRY SEWALL, Clerk District of Maine. A true copy as of record. Attest, H. SEWALL, Clerk. August 18.
Pike's Spelling Book. JUST PUBLISHED By Daniel Johnson, And for sale at the PORTLAND BOOK-STORE, and by all the Booksellers in the United States, the Columbian Orthographer; Or, First Book for Children. IN which the words are methodically arranged, rationally divided into syllables; and accurately accented according to the best authorities. For the use of Schools. By JAMES PIKE.
RECOMMENDATIONS. THE importance of early impressing on the minds of children with the rudiments of orthography, it is presumed none will deny; for the useful art of speaking, reading and writing with readiness and propriety, depends much on the habit of spelling and pronouncing words with accuracy. To give a death blow; therefore, to the painful, incorrect practice of directing children to read lessons, before they are able to spell and accent common words in three syllables, we cordially recommend the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER. This work we approve, because it is, as the first school-book ought to be, merely a spelling-book. The tables, distinguishing the different classes of words, are judiciously arranged, to facilitate the progress of children in their rudimental studies. We think, therefore, the Author merits the patronage as well as the gratitude of the public, for his exertions to promote the interest of the rising generation; and we heartily recommend this book to instructors, as better calculated to answer the design of a spelling-book, than any that has hitherto been published. Subscribed by the following Gentlemen. Rev. Thomas Cary Rev. James Morse Rev. Samuel Spring Nicholas Pike, Esq. Rev. Elijah Parish Rev. Timothy Alden Rev. John Andrews Mr. Peter Cochran Rev. Daniel Dane Mr. Amos Tappan Rev. Leonard Woods Samuel Freeman, Esq.
PREFACE. THOUGH much has been done to render the acquisition of literature easy, yet there evidently appears to be a defect in the present mode of instructing children, which, in no small degree, impedes their advancement. They are often made to commence the study of etymology, before they are well grounded in the principles of orthography. This being the case, it rarely happens, afterwards, that they have a relish for the study of the latter; and, of course, never acquire a sufficient knowledge of it. But a just orthography and pronunciation, however unimportant they may appear to some, are acquisitions so essential in a scholar, that for the want of them nothing can atone. To furnish schools, therefore, with a cheap, but at the same time complete, spelling-book of the English language, by which the task of instructors in teaching, and of children in learning, will, in some degree, be facilitated, is the object the author has in view in compiling the following work. In the attempt, many dictionaries have been consulted, and every exertion made to render it as accurate as possible. Tables, grammar, &c of which other books of this kind now in use, principally consist, are excluded from this, as improper, and not belonging to a spelling-book. Formerly, when schools were deficient in books in the various branches necessary to be taught, it was less culpable to crowd a spelling book with such a variety of matter; but at the present, when almost every species of learning has been separately and amply discussed, it would be quite unparadisable. Has it not been expedient without profit to put a book, containing such a mixture of matter, into the hands of children totally unacquainted with the rudiments of spelling? Have they not destroyed many such books, before they could be made to comprehend what one of them contained? This experience has amply demonstrated. Moreover, to put a book into the hands of children, containing more than they can understand, serves rather to blunt, than to excite, their ambition for improvement. Nor having sufficient strength of intellect to dive into the principles, and see the reason of things, they grow discouraged, take a distaste to study, and at length hate it. The words of QUINTILLIAN are worthy of observation.—Great care, says he, must be taken, that the child, who cannot yet loose study, should not hate it; and that the difficulty be laid once known, might not deter him in more advanced years. To insure success to instructors, it is evident what they teach should be rendered as easy and pleasing as possible. For this purpose, the words are arranged in the most natural and consistent order, to lead young minds, gradually, from that which is easy to that which is difficult. To enable children to keep their places in the book, with more ease, while reading in a class, each column is separated into four divisions; and by permitting a child to read one at a time, the task of instructors will be greatly alleviated. The Author would observe, that notwithstanding the monosyllables have the characteristic types affixed to them, by which their true pronunciation is discovered, it will be needless to endeavor to explain the Key to children, till after they have gone through them; but then it will be absolutely necessary; and, with a little assistance, they will readily comprehend it. He would further remark, that causing children to spell the words, first in the book, making them strictly observe the proper division of the syllables, and then putting the same words to them to be spelled out of the book, is attended with greater advantage than any other method.
If, in spelling or reading, a child should give a wrong sound to a vowel, it should be immediately referred to the Key, and requested to show the same vowel with its characteristic type. It should then be told to pronounce the word affixed to it; and afterwards to give the same sound to the vowel it had wrongly pronounced. For instance, if it should call also, also, it should be shown the a in hall, and told to pronounce the first syllable in the word also in the same manner. By this method children, in a short time, will become perfectly acquainted with the variety of sounds which the vowels afford, and be able to pronounce any word, however difficult, with ease and propriety. When they have gone through all the tables, and can spell words, of any number of syllables, currently in the book, it will be proper for them to go through again, and pronounce the words without spelling. At the same time the New Testament may be put into their hands; which is a book easy to be read, and contains truths the most important for them to know. When they can read fluently in the New Testament, there are many books, eminently calculated to teach the art of reading, with propriety, which may be put into their hands. The best of these should be selected; but the choice must be left to the judicious instructor. To conclude, partly in the words of a late elegant writer—Aware of the prejudices usually conceived by the ignorant, the envious, and the illiberal, against every new attempt to render the way to learning either shorter or smoother, the Author wishes to submit the plan of his work to the judgment of those alone, who are best qualified to decide on the usefulness of the design, or judiciousness of the execution.
Extracts of a Letter from John M'Neil, Esq. to the Author, dated Berwick, September 23, 1804. DEAR SIR, I am much pleased to hear that you are engaged in the compilation of a new spelling-book; which, I understand, is to be conformable to what I frequently wished to see introduced, when I was employed in the instruction of young myself. I understand it to be your intention, that the whole book shall contain nothing more than spelling, which, in my opinion, will very much facilitate the progress of learners, besides saving needless expense. I ought not to say needless, for it is worse; as I think the attempt to read lessons, and such fables and stories, as spelling-books are generally crowded with, before they have become perfect in the ground-work, will naturally retard their advancement in reading, as well as orthography. That your laudable endeavors, to promote the welfare of the rising generation, may be crowned with success, and receive general approbation, is the sincere wish of your friend and servant, JOHN MYCALL.
Letter from Josiah W. Seaver, Preceptor of the Academy at Berwick, to the Author, dated Berwick, May 11, 1805. SIR, As you were so polite and condescending as to favor me with the perusal of your manuscript of the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER, and to request my opinion upon the plan of the work, I shall not hesitate to give it with the greatest frankness. From its simplicity and adaption to the capacities of children, I think it must have a decided preference to any other work of the kind I have yet seen; and is calculated greatly to facilitate the acquisition of the rudiments of learning. Many of the inconveniences, which it is intended to remedy, and which, no doubt, it will, I have myself frequently experienced in teaching common schools. With emotions of gratitude to you, Sir, for so useful and laudable an undertaking, I must express my highest approbation of the work: hoping, as a reward of your labor, you will likewise receive the full approbation and patronage of an enlightened public. I am, Sir, with respect, yours, &c. JOSIAH W. SEAVER.
Letter from the Rev. Pearson Thurston, to the Author, dated Somersworth, May 12, 1805. DEAR SIR, I sincerely hope and verily believe, that the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER is a work which will meet the approbation of the public. From the opportunity I have had for perusing the manuscript, I am highly pleased with the plan and with the execution of it. Its simplicity and perspicuity must give it a decided preference, for the use of children, I think, to every other work of the kind, which has fallen within my observation. I hope you will not delay in procuring its publication. With much esteem, Sir, I am your affectionate friend, PEARSON THURSTON. August 18.
Catalogue of Books, FOR sale by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Bookstore, No. 7, Fifth-street—which may be had at wholesale or retail, upon as reasonable terms as can be procured in the state—viz. American art of Cooking, Armstrong's art of Health, Art of Speaking, Aikin's Letters to his son, relative to Literature and the conduct of Life, Adams (H.) truth and excellence of the Christian religion, exhibited in the lives of eminent men, Adams' view of Religion, Adams on Electricity, Aulton's Voyages, Burgh's Dignity of human nature, Beauties of the Bible, Burgh's Speaker, Bolt's on Grace, Brown's Pothomous works, Burn's works, with the life of the author, Brydon's Tour, Baxter's call to the unconverted, Barlow's Writings, Builder's Jewell, Ditto Treasure, Buchan's advice to Mothers, Banner's Letters to a young Lady, Brown's Carelessness, Blair's Rhetoric, Do Lectures, Do Sermons, Becknapp's history of Newhampshire, Buchan's history of Scotland, Bisset's Life of Burke, Bell on the Venerable! Burnet's Life of Rochester, Baker's Lexiconary, Brown's Elements of Physe, Biographical Dictionary, containing the lives of eminent characters of ancient and modern times, Bailey's English Dictionary, Boyer's French do Cook's Voyages, Cicerro's Orationes, Colleen's practice of Physe, Ditto Materia Medica, Columbian Orator, Clerk's Magazine, Cowper's Iouge, Ditto Task, Children of the Abbey, Cyrus' Travels, Campbell's Narrative, Cole's Discourses, Congest of Ganaan, Cecelia, Conver, Davidson's Virgil, Don Quixote, D'Arnaud's Rife and Progress, De Waville's travels in America, Dodd's thoughts in Prison, Dana's Selection, Edwards on the Will, Elements of Morality, Elegant extracts, in prose, Enfield's Speaker—Eliza, Ditto Natural Philosophy, Edinburg Dispensary, Elements of Criticism, Erskine's Sermons, Freeman's Monitor—new edition, Fisher's Catechism, Father's legacy to his daughter, Federal Calculator, Farnier's Dictionary, Flavel's England's Duty, Ditto Navigation Spiritualized, Fordyce on preaching, Ditto Sermons, Ditto Addresses, Fothergill's sermons to Quakers, Gordon's history of the American Revolution, Goldsmith's Animated Nature, Ditto History of Greece, Ditto of England, Ditto of Rome, Guborne's survey of the christian religion, Gibson's art of Surveying, Gospel its own witness, Glimpse of Glory, Gardner on the Gospel, Greek Testament, Gazetteer of America and Europe, History of the French Wars, Hutchinson's history of Massachusetts, Minot's continuation of do. Hunter's sacred Biography, Haley's life of Cowper, Haller's Philosophy, Hamilton's Midwifery, Ditto Merchandise, Hervey's Works, Henry on Prayer, Halleburton's Memoirs, Historical Grammar, Harris' Encyclopedie. (To be continued.) August 18.
Bowdoin College. A Stated meeting of the Trustees of Bowdoin College will be held at Brunswick, on Wednesday, the third day of September next, at nine of the clock in the afternoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary. Brunswick, August 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of WILLIAM WISWALL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased; by giving bond as the law directs:—she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ELIZA. WISWALL. August 18.
Land for Sale. TEN thousand acres of Land, in the county of Coos, formerly the county of Grafton, state of Newhampshire, being the southeaster part of a tract of 40,000 acres granted to Dartmouth College; bounded west by Connecticut river; north by Canada line; east by the Amariscoggin river; southwest by Stuart-Town. The above tract of 10,000 acres has been surveyed into farms of about 200 acres each, has a number of mill privileges, is in a growing part of the country; and is well worth the attention of any person concerned in the land speculation. Conditions liberal, and made known by application to E. GREELY & CO. Portland, August 18.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE Trustees of the Portland Academy, considering that the present worthy Preceptor thereof, will retire from his charge to the profession he has adopted, at the end of the present quarter; have sought, with great solicitude for a successor, whose character and qualifications would be such as would place this institution on a footing equal to any in the Commonwealth. They have thought it essential to hold out such encouragement as would induce some Gentleman of high reputation as a school instructor, to accept the situation for life. They flatter themselves their exertions have been crowned with success, having permanently engaged Mr. EBENEZER ADAMS, now and for many years Preceptor of a flourishing Academy, in Leicester in the county of Worcester; a gentleman whose just literary fame, and uncommon skill in teaching, has long been known in the Western counties of the State. With a Preceptor of such a reputation, whose permanent engagement connects his own interest and reputation with those of the Academy, there can be no doubt, but the youth of this vicinity will have every advantage which any institution of the kind can afford, in addition to that of being under a watchful eye of their parents. To those who design their sons for an university, the opportunity of preparatory education now offered, will be peculiarly grateful; while those who will be satisfied with an Academic course, may be assured of competent instruction in all the branches usually taught at the most approved Academies. It is intended to receive twenty students, of which, at least twenty may be females, for whom proper accommodations will be provided. A skillful assistant is provided, and the morals of the students will be carefully attended to. The Academy will open about the middle of September, and those who wish to enjoy its privileges, will find a subscription paper at the Insurance-Office, or may call upon either of the subscribers. ELIJAH KELLOGG, WOODBURY STORER, Committee of the Trustees. ISAAC PARKER, Portland, August 18, 1806.
Stephen Andrews' Estate. NOTICE is hereby given, that all the demands in favor of the estate of STEPHEN ANDREWS, deceased, are lodged in the office of James D. Hopkins, Esq. the attorney of the subscriber, and will be put in fair without further notice, unless payment be made on or before the first day of October next. HANNAH ANDREWS, Administratrix. August 18.
RAN AWAY FROM the subscriber, an Apprentice by the name of Joseph Brown, about 16 years old, and about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark complexion. Masters of vessels and others are forbid harboring or trusting said Apprentice, and any one who will return him to his master again shall receive one cent reward. HIRAM HATCH. North-yarmouth, August 18.
Sale at Auction. To be sold at Public Auction, (if not previously disposed of at private sale) on TUESDAY, the 9th Sept. next, at 12 o'clock, M. A lot of Land situated on Hampshires-Street, measuring on said Street about 41 feet, and running back 60 or 70 feet, with a handsome dwelling-house thereon, two stories high—now occupied by Mr. James White. Conditions liberal, and made known at the time and place of sale, on application to E. Greely & Co. Auctioneers. August 18.
To be Sold at Auction. ON THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 1806, At Little Harbor, the seat of the late Governor Wentworth, in Portsmouth, (the Family going to Europe) viz. ALL the elegant Furniture of the mansion house, consisting of the greatest variety and considered to be the most rich and superb articles in this part of America—among which are, Dining Tables; long dining Tables for large parties; Beds, bedding, bedsteads, tent, let down, and others; Chairs mahogany, Gent. Chair and others; tea Equipage, mahogany Stands, modern whole sets of Chama, the most costly and beautiful Turcans, &c. rich cut Glass and Glasses of all kinds; grand Looking Glasses, in great variety; Turkey Carpets and others; red and yellow silk damask Chairs, Sofa, &c. in the highest style of furniture for a great room and bed-rooms; Ladies Toilets uncommonly rare and handsome; grand Harpsichord of the finest tone, by Longman and Broderip, cost 75 guineas; fine toned Violins; elegant silvered and brass mounted short and long Bowling Pieces; Spy Glasses; Airing for boats in water parties, complete and curious; travelling Tankleen, for travelling in the woods or on water parties with every apparatus for cooking, &c. a small Library of valuable books, including law books, and others, some of editions and books not to be met with in these in common; a magnificent gilded Frame for a full length painting or portrait, or Pedestal for a lofty room, with or without a celebrated likenes of George the second, the present King of England's Grandfather, supposed to cost 100 guineas; a number of fine Prints Pictures and Paintings, on glass; good kitchen Furniture in the utmost variety for usefulness—Farming utensiles of all sorts; stable Furniture; Horses, a pair of very handsome grays, warranted, a Horse, for all sorts of farming known to be one of the best farm horses in this country, a very spirited Horse for a gentleman's riding horse, or for a troop, ladies riding horse kind & gentle, canters with ease, his usual pace; ladies side Saddle, Bridle and gold figured head whip; elegant English Harness for a carriage, very handsome and strong, fold together or separate, a light pleasant travelling Phaeton, very little used; good strong Chaise and Harness, for family use double and single Sleighs, and rub Sleigh, Bells, &c. about 30 horn Horns, Horns for ciders; with a variety of other articles too numerous to particularize. Cazneau Bayley, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, August 11, 1806.

Portry
From the Port Folio.
A DERIVATION.
YOU ask whence Monticello came? That patriot sage, well known to fame, Who never was mistaken In knowing just the time to fly; Who all the various means can try, If danger should approach too nigh, That best may save his bacon:
This prudent patriot, I say, To his best upon a day, That wisely he retreated, With speed that almost mock'd the wind, And leaving danger far behind, In a mountain cave reclind, Though somewhat overheated; And knowing he could safely hide, In mock'd the boldy cried; And hence, mine honest fellow, Hence hath this patriot so renown'd, With gratitude but seldom found, By slighty changing of the sound, Call'd his home Monticello.
QUEVEDO.
E. Greeley & Co.
At their Office, HAVE FOR SALE, Fifth-Street, 200 bbls. superfine FLOUR, 100 bbls. Souchong TEA, 20 bbls. do do, 10 bbls. Hyson-skin do, 18 pipes 1st & 4th proof Cognac Brandy, 2 bbls. St. Croix Rum, 130 lbs. Spanish Indigo, 100 doz. best Ivory Combs, 450 Philadelphia manufactured Chairs. English Goods—as usual. August 4.
Grocery Store
OPPOSITE the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, Strong & Dana, offer for sale, a general assortment of Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Cayenne, Pearl-Asb, Pearl Barley, Basket Salt, Sweet Oil, Tamarinds, Mustard, Hyson-skin, Young Hyson, and Souchong. TEAS, of the first quality. WINES, warranted equal to any offered for sale. London Porter, bottled Cider & Noyeau, Pipes of Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Hollands Gin, St. Croix and Jamaica Rum, 100 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 20 do Spermaceti do, 5 cases Tumblers, 15 bags Salt, Barrels and bags Coffee, Hhds. and barrels Loaf Sugar, Boxes Lemons, Dutch Liquor Cakes, Gin Cakes, Damijons and Jugs, Mops, Brooms and floor Brushes, Casks fresh Rice, and bbls. Flour, 60 bundles Coffee, With a general assortment of Confectionery. The above articles will be sold by wholesale or retail—Warranted of the first quality. August 4.
Encyclopedia of Fortune!
TICKETS and Parts for sale in the Piscataqua Bridge, Amsebury Canal & Harvard College Lotteries. At T. CLARK'S Book-store and Fortune Lottery-Office, Fifth-Street, [where was sold the two last highest prizes.] Prize Tickets taken in payment. Letters (post paid) enclosing Prize-tickets or cash, will be punctually attended to. Prizes in these Lotteries.
1 of 8000 1 of 10,000 1 of 15,000 3 of 2,000 1 of 5000 10 of 1000 16 of 500 220 of 20 150 of 15 and 12,223 of 7 dollars! August 4.
Another higher prize of 10,000 dollars.
THOMAS CLARK, at the Book-store and very fortunate Lottery-Office, Fifth-Street, Portland, has for sale, Tickets, - - 5 dollars, Halves, - - 2 62 Quarters, - - 1 31 Eights, - - 75 In the 6th Class Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, which he invites his friends and adventurers generally, to call in season and purchase—where have been sold, many valuable prizes, and particularly No. 9588, in the last Class of this Lottery, which drew 8000 dollars. Letters (post paid) enclosing prize-tickets or cash, from any part of the District of Maine, will be punctually attended to. July 14. (6w)
Cellar Rocks—for sale.
GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Prichard. Also, a quantity of OAKUM— inquire as above. May 26.
Doctor Frost,
ADVERTISES that he inoculates for the KINE POX, and will warrant a security against the SMALL POX contagion. Portland, July 28.
FRESH GOODS.
LORD & THOMAS,
At No. 5, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street,
HAVE just received an assortment of India and English Goods, which they offer for a small advance for cash or approved credit.—Also, A large stock of West India Goods and Groceries.
Among which are, Bell Erench Brandy, per pipe or barrel, Do Barcelona do do Holland Gin Malaga and Sherry Wine per qr. cask Vidonia do; Cotton Hyson, Hyson-skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the first quality Chocolate per box; Candles do 7 by 9 Window Glass 20d, 10d, and 4d Nails 10 bbls. Bone Middling Pork Also, A general assortment of Fishing Gear, etc. etc. (9m) June 2.
Jona. P. Hall,
HAS received from London and Bristol, by the late arrivals, a large supply of GOODS in his line, and has now for sale, At No. 1, Union-Street—Boston,
Cannow in sticks, do ground, Brazilwood do Barwood, Fulvic, Logwood, Redwood, Allum, English, do India, Copperas, Indigo, Clothier's Screws, do Shears, do Coppers, Woad, Roman Vitrol, Oil do Aquafortis, Archill, Cutbeare, Nutgalls, Annatto, Madder, Sugar Lead, Spirits Salt, Tenters Hooks, Press Plates, Jacks, Brown Tarter. PAINTS. White Lead, Red do Black do Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Spruce Yellow, Patent do Stone do White Vitrol, Shellac, Prussian Blue, Verdigris, Dutch Pink, English do Roman Ochre, Terra di Sienna, Umber, Ivory and lamp Black Also—A large and general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, on good terms, and at low prices. 6m June 9.
COPARTNERSHIP FORMED.
A. Delmarone & B. Cermanati, No. 2, Scollay's Buildings, Court-Street—Boston,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have formed a connection in trade, under the firm of Delmarone & Cermanati, And that they have now on hand, and ready for sale, received by the Galem, capt. Steedman, and other recent arrivals from Europe, a complete assortment of the following Goods, Looking Glasses of various kinds, among which are some very elegant Chimney Glasses with Bronze and Grecian Ornaments; Thermometers and Telescopes; Night and Day Spy Glasses, upon an entire new construction; Mathematical instrument Cases; Ladies' Dressing Glasses, of every description; Gentlemen's Shaving Cases; Profile Frames of all sizes; Gold Leaf; An extensive assortment of Maps, Prints and Pictures; ALSO, 141 boxes real English Crown Window Glass; 12 crates Window Glass various sizes, which will be cut to any pattern—&c.&c.
PROPOSALS for publishing the Works of that celebrated Orator and Statesman the Right Honorable EDMUND BURKE.
CONDITIONS. The Work will be printed from the latest London edition, on a fine, wove, demy Paper and comprised in four volumes, 8vo. of about 500 pages each. The first volume will be put to press in a few days, and the Work completed with all possible expedition. Subscriptions will be received at the low price of Two Dollars a volume (in boards) payable one volume in advance, on delivery of the first, until the Work is completed. The London edition now sells at 20 dollars per set. Gentlemen who procure ten subscribers, and are accountable for the payment, shall receive an eleventh gratis. When the Work is finished, subscribers as may with it, shall have their sets handsomely bound in Sheep, and edge rolled, at Two Dollars per set—in Calf, at Three Dollars twelve and a half Cents. Subscriptions received at Thomas Clark's Book-store, Fifth-Street, Portland. August 4.
LIKESSES.
THE subscribers beg permission to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that they take Portrait & Miniature Likenesses. They have a new constructed Profile Machine for taking Likenesses, which is entirely different from any yet used; and will take the most accurate Likenesses of any that has ever been in the United States, which is in operation at Maj. Prek's Coffee-House.—By Brewster & Wheeler. N. B. Likenesses done on Canvas and Ivory. Profiles elegantly engraved in gold, and cut on paper and in frames of different kinds. August 4.
William Swan,
No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street HAS received an additional assortment of European and India Goods.
ALSO, West-India Rum per hhd. Fourth proof Brandy per pipe, Holland Gin per do. Cotton per bale, Best Calcutta Sugar per bag, 12 Casks real Dutch Linseed Oil, London white Lead per cask, Hyson, Hyson-skin and Souchong Teas, per chest—warranted superior quality, &c. &c. All which shall be sold on the most advantageous terms. August 11.
Last Chance for 8000 dollars!
JUST received, a few TICKETS in the Amsebury Canal Lottery—which is now drawing in Boston, and for sale, (if applied for immediately.) Whole Tickets 6 dolls. Quarters 1 62 at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifth-Street, Portland. August 11.
Seth Clark,
INFORMS that he continues to occupy the stand formerly improved by WATSON & CLARK, Fifth-Street, three doors below the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office—where he carries on the Tailoring Business.
He has for sale, a few pieces best superfine BROADCLOTHS, KERSEYMERES, VEST PATTERNS, &c. &c. Trimmings of all kinds constantly on hand.
WANTED
At the above business, a LAD, about 14 years old, of "steady habits"—to whom good encouragement will be given. August 11.
REMOVAL.
SAMUEL WATSON has removed from the stand formerly occupied by WATSON & CLARK, to No. 6, Jones's Row—Fifth-Street, heretofore occupied by Mr. ISAAC ADAMS—where he will carry on the TAILORING BUSINESS, in all its branches, with neatness and dispatch. He tenders his sincere thanks for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuance of the patronage of his Friends and the Public. He has for sale, A few patterns of fashionable superfine Broadcloths and Kerseymeres, with suitable Trimmings—and in future will keep on hand, a supply of the best and most fashionable Goods. Orders from the Country for fashionable Clothing, will be attended to with punctuality. August 11.
REMOVAL.
SIMON DEARBORN, INFORMS his friends and customers, that he has removed from his shop in Middle Street, to No. 6, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street. Where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS, in its various branches with neatness and dispatch, and according to the newest fashions. Constantly for sale as usual, a general assortment of Broadcloths, of the best qualities. Also, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c. upon as reasonable terms as can be procured at any Store in town. N. B. Orders from the country executed at short notice. August 11.
NOTE BOOKS,
FOR sale at the Bookstore of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-Street, printed upon a new form, which will be found very convenient. Tickets and Quarters in the sixth Class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, highest prize 10,000 dollars.—The price of Tickets will be advanced next month. August 11.
The Maine Spelling Book.
(Third Edition.—Price 1 D. 75 C. dozen, 20 C. single.) CONTAINING a variety of Words, accented and divided, with moral and entertaining Lessons, useful Tables, &c.—To which is added, a Geographical Description of the United States in general, and the District of Maine in particular. Notwithstanding the number of school books of this kind in use, the Maine Spelling Book has the largest sale of any Spelling book in this District—in many respects it is better calculated for the use of schools than any other Spelling book—being cheaper, correctly printed, on good paper; containing a great variety of Lessons in Spelling and Reading, and the arrangement and division such as greatly to lessen the labor of the master in teaching a large school. The above Book may be had in sheets, or bound, by the gross, dozen or single, of THOMAS CLARK or ISAAC ADAMS, at their respective Book-Stores, Fifth-Street, Portland. August 11. (6w.)
GORHAM ACADEMY.
THE Trustees of Gorham Academy, give notice, that the Academy in said town, (which for situation is inferior to none in the Commonwealth, and from the character of the preceptor, Mr. REUBEN NASON, they flatter themselves will be celebrated in other respects) will be opened for the reception of SCHOLARS on the second Tuesday of September next—That youth will be instructed in every branch of Literature usually taught in such institutions; and particular attention paid to their morals and manners—at the moderate price of two dollars per quarter. JOHN PARK LITTLE, Sec'y. July 28. (6w.)
WILLIAM KING.
TAKES PROFILE-LIKENESSES, at the house next to Concert Hall in Hanover-Street, Boston. (tf) June 29.
James C. Bullard,
HAS just received and now offers for sale at his Store, foot of Fifth-Street, a large and fashionable assortment of Gentlemen's, Youth's and Children's English and American manufactured
HATS,
of various qualities and prices.—Hatter's trimmings of all kinds.
Upholstery Business,
executed in its various branches with neatness and dispatch.—Constantly for sale,
Beds, Mattresses, Cushions, &c.
of different qualities and prices.—Bed Furniture and Window-Curtains; Live Geese and Russia FEATHERS of the first qualities.
Paper Hangings and Borders,
of the newest and most fashionable figures.—For sale, a quantity of BONNETS, suitable for the West-India market; being a consignment, they will be sold on very low terms.
J. C. BULLARD
requests all those who are indebted to him by note or book account, which have been standing more than six months, to make payment within thirty days; otherwise the demands will positively be left with an Attorney for collection. August 4.
Mr. Wilford,
GIVES notice to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, that he has lately arrived in town from Boston, that he expects to tarry sixty days or more, and that he will undertake to teach persons of a proper age, to write a fair accurate hand, by giving twenty-four lessons;—This he will do by a curious and happy method peculiar to himself. Mr. W. has officiated in his profession in the principal families of Boston, Cambridge and its neighborhood, two years nearly, teaching the Ladies and daughters of Gentlemen, and characters of all professions and ages, from eight to fifty—clergymen, physicians, attorneys, merchants, &c. to improve and renew their hand-writing, with great success. Mr. W. has certificates and letters of recommendation from the professors of Harvard College and from gentlemen of the first respectability in Boston. N. B. 'Tis necessity, not vanity or arrogance which induces Mr. W. to insert the above particulars. He has noticed simple facts only—Should the people see fit to improve this opportunity, they will do well to apply soon, that no time be lost. For particulars call at Mr. GRAHAM'S, in Middle-Street. August 11.
Bowdoin College.
THE Overseers of Bowdoin College, are hereby notified that their semi-annual meeting, will be held at the College Chapel in Brunswick, on the first Tuesday of September next, at ten of the clock, A. M. and that the commencement will be held on Wednesday, the day following. MARK LANGDON HILL, Sec'y. Georgetown, August 11.
LICENCE.
NOTICE is hereby given to such persons in the county of Cumberland, as wish to obtain Licence to keep tavern and retail spirituous liquors, that the next term of the Court of General Sessions, which is to be held at Portland, in said county, on the first Tuesday of September next, is the proper term to apply for the same.—Attest, Samuel Freeman, Clerk. August 4.
NOTICE!
THOSE who have accounts open with the late firm of WATSON AND CLARK, are requested to call on the subscriber, (at their former stand in Fifth-Street,) and adjust the same. SETH CLARK. August 11.
TO THE HON. JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May, A. D. 1806.
HUMBLY
shews—Jane Richards of said Portland, that on the first day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, she was lawfully joined in matrimony to Edward Richards, of the same Portland, mariner, and that she has ever since that time remained the true and faithful Wife of him the said Edward, and in all things hath kept her marriage covenant with him; but the said Edward, unmindful and regardless of said covenant on his part, violated the same, by leaving and utterly forsaking your Petitioner for the term of seven years prior to the thirtieth day of June, A. D. 1804, and not providing for her support; and by committing adultery with several women to your Petitioner unknown: by which last mentioned violation, your Petitioner has been deprived of her health for a long time, and her life has been exposed to great danger. Wherefore the said Jane Richards humbly prays your Honors, that after due proceedings had, she may be divorced from the bonds of matrimony, and such portion of said Edward's estate allowed her, as in such cases by the statute is provided: and as in duty bound will ever pray. By STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, JUN. A true copy—Attest [her Attorney] SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. August 4.
ON THE
libel of Jane Richards, whereof the foregoing is a copy—Ordered that the said Jane Richards, publish an attested copy of her said libel, and this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the Supreme Judicial Court, to be held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the second Tuesday of October next, that the said Edward may then and there appear and show cause, if any he have, why the prayer of said libel should not be granted.—Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. August 4.
Enoch Moulton,
Goldsmith and Jeweller, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has REMOVED from his former stand in Fore-Street, to No. 8, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street, next door to Mr. Griffin's Shoe Store; where he has constantly on hand, and manufactures, warranted Gold Necklaces; silver table, desert, coffee, and tea Spoons, of the newest and most approved fashions; salt and mustard do; Sugar Tongs, &c. &c. Also on hand, as usual, JEWELRY & PLATED WARE, of every description. N. B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or returned. The smallest favour attended to with cheerfulness and dispatch. (ly) May 5.
TO BE SOLD,
NEAR the Hay-market, a store, two stories high, 18 by 36 feet.—Also, a lot of land on Cumberland-Street, containing about half an acre.—Inquire of August 4. JOHN WADSWORTH.
Wanted Immediately,
A Capable and honest Boy, about 14 years old, to assist in a small family and tend in a store, within a few miles of Portland.—Inquire of the Printer. July 28.
FOR SALE.
A Dwelling House in Back Street, formerly belonging to James Lunt, Esq. the terms of payment made easy to the purchaser—for particulars apply to MOSES LUNT. August 11.
Wanted,
A LAD about 18 or 19 years old, to attend in a Store.—None need apply unless well recommended.—Inquire of the Printer. August 11.
WE
the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of
FREE POOR,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that the further time of three months are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the room over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, the first Mondays of the three following months, from ten o'clock A. M. to one P. M. WOODBURY STORER, LEMUEL WEEKS. Portland, August 7. (aug 11)
THE
subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of
DANIEL THOMAS,
late of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Capt. Thomas Robison of Portland. JOHN SMITH. April 24, 1806. (August 4)
THE
subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last Will and Testament of
CAPT. THOMAS ROBISON,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Capt. Thomas Robison of Portland. RICHARD CARTWRIGHT. Dated, July 24th. (24)
THE
subscribers are hereby appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of
JACOB MITCHELL,
late of North Yarmouth, in the county aforesaid, deceased, represented insolvent; that six months from the 9th day of April last, are allowed said creditors to exhibit their claims, and they will attend to their appointment on the second Saturdays of August, September and the first Saturday of October next, at the dwelling house of Mr. Seth Mitchell, Innholder in said North Yarmouth, from two to five o'clock in the afternoons of said days. JACOB MITCHELL, WILLIAM TODD. N. Yarmouth, July 26, 1806. (44)
TO FARMERS.
THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers. This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataqua, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tidewater on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable. As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms unusually liberal, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.
WANTED,
AS an Apprentice to the Black and Pump-making business, a Lad about 14 or 15 years of age.—Apply to E. CAPEN, June 30. Titcomb's-Whar!
ARTHUR SHIRLEY—PRINTER