Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1805-11-11 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, AND MAINE ADVERTIZER.
No. 30, of Vol. VIII.
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1805.
[Whole No. 294.]
Poetry.
THE ITALIAN CANZONET.
BY SOAME.
Aniam, o bella, Fida, &c.
To love, my Laura, let us give The little span we have to live; Our moments, swift as arrows, fly, And wing'd, like them, with destiny.
'Tis not 'tis not everlasting, But to swift destruction hastening, The pride of youth's elusive hour, Thy peerless beauty's blooming flow'r.
Yon orb that now descends to lave His axle in the western wave, The same, or more resplendent still, Shall rise at morn o'er yonder hill. Tho' winter from the woodlands tear Their verdant spoils, and leave them bare; Yet these another year shall view With fairer foliage cloth'd anew.
Our "May of life," alone, no more Revolving seasons shall restore; And death, o'er man's expiring light, Let's fall interminable night.
Once in the "narrow house of clay," "To dumb forgetfulness a prey;" No dreams of joy, no tales of love, The deep perennial gloom remove.
Then come, and e'er the stern behalt Of fate forbid us to be blest; While beauty blooms, and passion glows, Haste, let us snatch the short liv'd rose!
Let doting grey beards ring in vain Dull changes on the moral strain: Their frozen maxims nought avail; Our hearts repeat a warmer tale.
To love, then, Laura, let us give The little span we have to live; Our moments swift as arrows fly, And wing'd, like them, with destiny.
Miscellany.
A piece of wit in a democratic paper is such a rarity as to be worth transplanting, for this reason we insert the following jue de mot from the revolutionary paper lately established at Pittsburgh: "All our doctors, from doctor Dick to doctor Bedford, are opposed to any amendment of the constitution. This is not remarkable—they live by BAD constitutions. U.S. Gaz.
We had before seen in the federal papers that really and truly there was no more of a Salt Mountain in Louisiana, than there is on your worship's nose. But we did not believe it. We thought it must have been "a federal lie." But to our surprise in perusing a publication from the Boston Chronicle, inserted in the last Plebeian, sure enough it was acknowledged that it was all a hum! The mountain is in labor, and a quiz is brought forth. Now, honestly and sincerely, Dr. Mitchell, where did you get that salt you sent to your wife, for Louisiana mountain-salt, a year or two since. And, 'pon honor now, Doctor, was you a quizzor or quizzee? U.S. Gaz.
From the Balance.
POSTSCRIPT TO THE
"Vindication of Mr. Jefferson."
NOT doubting that our readers had seen and heard enough of the Enquirer's unprecedented "Vindication of Mr. Jefferson," we had concluded to close the subject with the remarks in our last paper; but the following singular paragraph in the Enquirer's sixth number has furnished us a little merit: and, believing it may operate as favorably upon our readers, we beg leave to introduce it by way of post script.
"You would have erred, sir, (says the Enquirer, addressing Mr. Turner) in expecting from Mr. Jefferson those brilliant feats of chivalry, those extravagant effusions of passion, those pompous boasts of courage, which distinguish some men in the active scenes of life. Mr. Jefferson is neither a Thraso nor a Bonaparte; his literary pursuits have raised him above the military achievements of the one, and rendered unnecessary the pompous pretensions of the other. He was
"not educated in 'Ecole militaire,' but amid the shades of academic bowers. His pursuits have led him into the retirement of his closet and not into the bustle of life. Cut off from all those little interests which agitate the mind and force men into collision with each other, he has been fortunate enough to avoid the disgusting scenes of contention, and when those occasions have rarely occurred, his cool and philosophic temper has enabled him to subdue his own feelings or direct the passions of others. Had you taken the trouble to have extended your enquiries into Mr. Jefferson's early life, you would have heard the companions of his youth asserting the intrepidity of his character: you would have found that in suppressing a riot in Gloucester, occasioned by the crew of a vessel, that he had a presence of mind which would have been worthy of a more dignified name. Had you viewed his public measures with impartiality, instead of listening to a thousand 'nameless,' 'witnesses,' you would have found him employing every exertion which his situation admitted, for the good of his country, and in the high office which he at present fills, surpassing even your most favourite statesmen in the importance of his services. If, sir, you have found any better proof of the energy of an officer than the success of his measures, you would perhaps render a substantial service to your friends by divulging the discovery."
A person with half the wisdom of the Enquirer, could have told us that we should have erred in expecting from Mr. Jefferson either "brilliant feats of chivalry," or "pompous boasts of courage." He was never suspected of these things. But still the Enquirer seems to think, that if Mr. Jefferson's early life had been referred to, something of intrepidity and presence of mind might have been discovered. It is indeed a bare case, that this unequalled vindicator, who has had all the advantage of searching records and documents, and of conferring with the great man whose character he is defending, should be compelled to skip over the whole revolution, and over all the other periods of Mr. Jefferson's life, when he has held high and responsible offices, which required courage, intrepidity and presence of mind for the proper discharge of their duties, and to fasten on a single transaction of his youthful days—his assisting to quell a drunken riot or riot! This however is better than nothing: But the Enquirer should have gratified us with the whole of the story. When the future historian (some Allen B. Magruder,* or some John D. Burk†) shall attempt to paint, in glowing colors the "brilliant feats of chivalry," and the wondrous specimens of intrepidity, which have adorned the life of the Commander in Chief of our Armies and the Lord High Admiral of our Navy, this story of the Gloucester riot, must form the front ground and the background, the right and the left, the shade and the light, the outlines and the colouring of the whole picture. This story, then, ought to be carefully preserved. I like a precious stone in a mountain of rubbish—like a grain of wheat in a bushel of chaff—it is uncommonly valuable.
This Gloucester riot is worthy of notice on another account. Who knows but Mr. Jefferson's present antipathy to commerce and every thing belonging to it, is to be ascribed to the impressions made upon him in his early life "by the crew of a vessel?" We have heard of remarkable instances of this kind. A cat, a mouse, a spider, the smallest insect in existence, has been known to strike more dread upon some men than the whistling of bullets or the clashing of swords: And all in consequence of a sudden fright taken when young.
Our anxiety to get through with this
*We know of no better way to give our readers an idea of this Magruder, than to republish the following article from the Virginia Gazette:
"Among the scandalous acts of Mr. Jefferson, one of the most scandalous is, the appointment of one Allen B. Magruder to a land office. We know of no recommendation which this Magruder could have produced, except a pompous, frothy, Enquirer-like, base, and detestable eulogy on the character of Mr. Jefferson. This eulogy was published some time ago. Jefferson was compared to Jove—(what similarity there could be, we are unable to conceive, except in their dirty amours) in that eulogy was more mean, nasty, nasty, nasty, than was ever offered to Domitian or Caligula; but the contemptible palate of Calender's friend and correspondent was delighted, and the mean creature Magruder, must be rewarded with an office, worth, as we are informed, 1500 or 2000 dollars a year!"
†Burk is an Irishman of limited talents. He lately proposed to write and publish a history of Virginia.
"Vindication," must prevent any considerable notice of that part of the quoted paragraph, which pretends that Mr. Jefferson was "cut off from all those little interests which agitate the mind and force men into collision with each other;" and that part which says that Mr. Jefferson "in the high office which he at present fills, surpasses even our most favourite statesmen in the importance of his services."—The case of Calender contradicts the first assertion.—The means employed by Mr. Jefferson to destroy an opponent and raise himself into office, expose too strong a trait in his character, for the sponge of the Enquirer to wipe away. As to the latter assertion, that Mr. Jefferson in his present office surpasses our most favourite statesmen, in the importance of his services—it is too base an attempt to depreciate the worth of Washington to require comment.
From the Connecticut Courant.
To the people of all political parties.
THE two following positions are undeniable; 1st, that free nations ordinarily rise or sink according to the purity or corruption of their morals, and 2dly, that the state of any people's morals will depend ultimately upon the manner in which they educate their children.
Unless in a qualified sense, I do not accord to the sentiments in the following lines in Pope,
"For forms of government let fools contest; That which is best administered is best."
I believe that forms of government are very important; that some forms are vastly preferable to others; and that it behoves a free people to be careful that the structure of their government be founded upon the principle of equal rights, and that it be framed in such a manner as will be most likely to secure to the people their privileges. But even the best forms of government are like cobwebs, whenever the people for whom they are made degenerate and become generally depraved and vicious in their sentiments and manners.
The sentiment so often proclaimed in France, namely that it is but for a nation to will itself free, and it becomes free , is utterly delusive. The French people pledged their solemn oaths, scores of times, that they would live and die free. They destroyed every vestige of their royal government. They sacrificed almost millions of human victims upon the altar of liberty, falsely so called. They vowed eternal hatred to royalty. They shouted, " vive la republicque ," long, live republican liberty. They had republican constitutions, one after another, spun from the brains of the most able theorists: and the result has been, a horrible anarchy terminating in a horrible despotism.
All this is easily accounted for. The great body of the French people never had any correct ideas of the nature of rational republican liberty, and they were, besides, too corrupt to support any kind of free government; accordingly they have experienced what every other nation, in similar circumstances must experience, namely, that they whom morals and habits cannot govern, must be governed by force.
In most parts of New-England there has, during the succession of several ages, been as much real republicanism, as there has probably been ever witnessed in any part of the world. The people attached to their religious, moral, and literary institutions,—industrious and sober in their habits, and venerating law and social order—have had the ability, as well as the inclination, to be free; they have known how to cherish the sacred flame upon freedom's altar—but if we greatly decline from the virtuous ways of our fathers, or if a very corrupted generation should succeed us: if the time should come when religious and moral institutions are generally contemned—when the Sabbath is openly and generally profaned—when the great body of the people shall learn to scoff at the doctrine of a future retribution—when an oath loses its solemnity—when vice triumphs, and the wicked bear rule—if such a time should come, all that is dear and valuable will be lost; and ours will be buried in the same tomb with the other republics, which have fallen to rise no more.
The wise and the good, of every religious and of every political denomination, should unite their efforts to prevent such a fatal catastrophe; and particularly to form the minds of the rising generation to sentiments and habits of virtue.—The present
factors will soon go off the stage, and our places will be filled by a new generation—a generation that may reasonably be expected to act in part virtuously or viciously according to impressions it is now receiving.
With a free people especially, it is an object of infinite importance, in a political as well as in a moral view, to educate their children in the best manner possibly; for upon this point depends, in a great measure the happiness or misery of the remotest ages, as well as of the age that will next succeed.
The people of a free government should afford to every family, the means of being acquainted with those common rudiments of learning which are essentially requisite for the due management of the ordinary business of life.—This, however, (though sadly neglected in many districts of this extensive country,) is but an inconsiderable part, comparatively, of what ought to be a common education. In educating children whether in schools or in the families to which they respectively belong, it ought ever to be the principal object to form correctly their tempers, their morals and habits; to inspire them with a laudable ambition to excel; to check their insolence and teach them subordination and a patient submission to reasonable restraints; and to lead them to acquire such habits of industry, frugality, and love of order, as will essentially conduce both to their own welfare and to their becoming useful citizens.
With a people enjoying the blessings of freedom and desirous of perpetuating those inestimable blessings, the preservation of pure morals among themselves and a due training up of their children by a virtuous education, should be the first and the last of their cares.—Compared with these great objects, the various matters which are usually the topics of political dispute, are of very inferior consideration, like tythings of mint, anise, and cummin, in comparison with the weighty matters of the law.
Here then let all honest lovers of country (however widely they may differ upon inferior points,) agree to act in concert.
Here is unbounded scope for the exercise of patriotism—Persons of all classes and of both sexes, may essentially promote the public interest by promoting good morals in society, and by their sedulous attentions particularly to the morals and habits of such children and youth as are under their especial care.
Will people at length be persuaded to lay aside their bitter disputes about modes and forms of civil polity, and to attend to the things which immediately concern the essence of our political freedom and national happiness?
An Out-witted Fortune Teller.
A woman who calls herself Lucretia Monk, was lately committed by William Hicks, Esq. to the House of Correction, at Worcester, for obtaining money under false pretences. This person was brought before the magistrate by a young farming man, who had gone to her (as had several others in his neighbourhood) to know his destiny. She told him he must, in the first place, go and buy her a pound of lead, and bring it to her, which accordingly he did—melting a part of this lead, she poured it into a bowl of water, and pretending minutely and most sagaciously to examine the metal in the state in which it then was, she informed him that a most beautiful and rich young lady was dying for love of him, that she would disclose her passion in about four days, that they were sure to be married, and that she saw in the wiser no less than eleven fine children. All this the silly clown believed, paid her demand of 25. 6d. and departed in the highest spirits. The four days however, had no sooner elapsed, than he began to be depressed, and the dolt was so enraged at the fraud that had been practised upon him, that he was determined to be revenged by informing against her.
This woman appeared with the utmost composure before the magistrate, and when he asked how she dared to defraud in the manner she had done the poor and ignorant, persisted that she was no impostor, that she had a foreknowledge of every event in every person's life, and knew what would happen to them—"Why then," said the Magistrate, "how came you not to be aware that my warrant was out against you, for it has been issued this week?"—She coolly replied, "that if late her head had been so much engaged with other people's fates and affairs, that she had not had time enough to give a thought about her own."—It is astonishing the number of fools that have been duped by this woman.— Essex Register.

CHARLESTON, OCT. 13, 1805.
Yesterday arrived the British sloop of war Petrel, capt. Lamborne, and the American ship Two Friends, capt. M'Neill, both from Kingston, Jamaica. On Saturday, at one o'clock, off North Edisto, the Petrel, was engaged by the French privateer Schooner, which has been cruising off this port for some days past. The privateer ran along side, and attempted to board, when a broadside from the Petrel was poured into her, which made great havoc among her crew. The action lasted about twenty minutes, when the Frenchmen sheer off, and set all sail to escape. The sloop of war gave chase, which was continued for some hours but by tacking and manœuvring she got the weather-gage of the ship and escaped. Lieutenant Maitland, and one man, of the Petrel were killed in the skirmish, and four men wounded - one of which supposed mortally. The remains of lieut. M. are now on board. When the privateer attempted to board, one Frenchman more forward than the rest, sprang into one of the port holes, and is now a prisoner on board the Petrel.
The privateer is the Superb, capt. Dominique, the same that captured the brig Jane of Baltimore, a short time since. They took the Petrel for a Guineaman, nor did they discover their mistake till they had got along side. When they found her to be a ship of war, one of the French officers attempted to haul down the privateer's colours, but the Captain instantly blew out his brains. The privateer received much injury in the action, had her larboard bow beat in, and had a great number of her men killed and wounded.
OCTOBER 19.
On Thursday last, about 100 miles to the eastward of the bar, captain Hutchinson, of the ship Rolla, from Liverpool, fell in with the French privateer Schooner Superb, capt. Dominique, and was ordered to come on board the privateer with his papers. This order Capt. H. immediately complied with; but no sooner had he got on board than he was surrounded by fifteen or twenty Frenchmen, Spaniards and molattoes, who with violent threats and abuse, drawing their knives and daggers, were proceeding to take his papers, by force. This Capt. H. resisted, but shewing each of his papers separately, they were satisfied of the property being American, and told him he might proceed.
While capt. Hutchinson was undergoing this examination, a lieutenant and six privateersmen jumped into the Rolla's boat and going on board the ship commenced a disgraceful scene of plunder - breaking open the chests in the cabin, stealing every article they could lay their hands on, and otherwise behaving like savages and pirates. On Capt. H. returning to the ship they were about taking away his boat, upon his refusing to give her up, the privateersmen struck him several times, and threatened to stab him - but finding him resolute and determined not to give up his property without a struggle, they went off.
Capt. Hutchinson was informed by some of the crew, that they had engaged a ship off our bar, which they supposed to be a guineaman; and, that they had four men killed in the action. The sails and rigging of the privateer were much cut, but her hull did not appear to have received much injury. A great number of wounded men were on the decks, one of whom Capt. H. supposed to be the captain. They also confirmed the report of the captain having shot the lieutenant, for attempting to haul down the colours. The privateer had but two guns mounted - the rest, they stated, were in the hold. Capt. H. observed several people below, whom he supposed to be prisoners; but was not suffered to speak to any of them.
Norfolk, Oct. 19. It is stated in a letter from Baltimore to a gentleman in this place, that Mr. Monroe, our Minister at London, has, in his dispatches to the Government of the United States recommended an immediate declaration of war against Spain.
PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 28.
The Senate of this state is composed of 23 members. It is now ascertained that 16 of this number are constitutionalists, and nine revolutionists. We are therefore sure of a handsome majority in both houses. Out of the six constitutionalists chosen this year, four are constitutionalists.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Georgia, to his friend in Newark, dated July, 1805.
While on this subject (the importation of negroes) I will relate an amusing anecdote, which came to my knowledge yesterday. My neighbor, Mr. B. had purchased twenty of that unfortunate race a few weeks ago in Charleston, among whom was a woman about 20 years of age. On the way home
they stopped to pass the night at a house on the road, just as the negroes belonging to the owner of the place, were returning from their labor in the field. One of them proved to be the husband of the woman. They had been torn asunder two years before in Africa. They met in this distant clime, and with such emotions of joy, mixed with bitterness and grief, on the recollection of their past and present condition, it may be more easily conceived than described. They flew to each other! asked an hundred eager questions, and looking at the spectators, who sympathized in their feelings, declared they would never more be parted. Mr. B. who was a man of humanity, was present at the affecting scene. He immediately offered the owner of the husband to sell the wife, or to purchase the husband, but in vain! He then offered two negroes for the man, but the wretch would do neither. The momentary pleasure the poor creatures experienced when Mr. B. was endeavoring to prevent their being again separated, was converted into frantic agony, when they saw nothing would avail. All who were present, black and white, united in entreaties; and every eye but the miscreant owner of the husband was in tears. Nothing would soften his obdurate heart; and the unhappy victims of his cruelty, were a second time literally torn asunder.
Troy, (N. Y.) Oct. 20. Mr. SAMUEL ROSSETTER, of Great Barrington, Ms. having been obliged, by the fraud which the Susquehannah Land pirates, (so called) practised upon him, reluctantly to take the benefit of the insolvent act, having in a measure reinstated himself, now advertises that, if his former creditors will call on him in this month, they shall be paid to their satisfaction, with his sincere thanks.
"An honest man's the noblest work of God."
FEACHAM (Vermont) OCT. 15. The votes for Governor, as reported by the committee of canvassers, in the several towns in this state, are:
For Governor Tichenor, 9164 For Judge Robinson, 5269
Federal majority, 3393 The majority for Lt. Gov. Brigham is 5590; and for Benjamin Swan, Esq. Treasurer, 3440. Adam Leland, Esq. (democratic) is Speaker of the House.
BOSTON, NOV. 4.
Thursday last being the anniversary of the birth of the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, Esq. a number of the inhabitants of Quincy and its neighboring towns, assembled together to commemorate the day: - Having waited on Mr. Adams, and congratulated him on his health, and assured him of their attachment to his person and character, repaired to Newcomb's Tavern and partook of Dinner, provided for the the occasion. - A number of appropriate and patriotic Toasts were drank,
Sir W Scott, held a court at London on the 13th of Sept. to try the cases of several neutral vessels. The Franklin, (which had been a French vessel, but purchased by the Messrs. Bells, of America, and sailing under a certificate,) was claimed, with her cargo, as neutral property. The sailors had sworn they believed the property belonged to Messrs. Grays of Bourdeaux. The plaintiffs alleged the sailors deposed in such a manner from revenge, because they had been imprisoned for desertion previously to the ship's sailing. The captors pretended that W. Bell, of London, a British subject, was one of the owners, and therefore the voyage illegal. It was answered, he was merely an agent for his brother. The case was reserved for further proof.
Good Democratic Sentiments.
The following paragraph is found in the Political Observatory of the 7th of September: -
"It has frequently been asserted by the Federalists, that a great majority of the men of property and talents in the Union, belong to their party. This assertion, though from a very corrupt source, may have been, in part, true. With respect to men of property, they have, perhaps, possessed a superiority over Republicans; and with respect also to men who are eminent for scholastic erudition, for an acquaintance with ancient manners and customs, and the nature of European governments, and who possess such talents as are acquired wholly by study and contemplation in the closet, a superiority is cheerfully allowed them. But while we admit, so far, the truth of their assertion, we do not, likewise, admit the correctness of the arguments they deduce from it. Because men of their party have more property or greater learning than republicans, can boast of, it does not follow, as they urge, that their principles are more correct. On the contrary, a more natural conclusion
would be, that they are anti-republican and dangerous."
A short abstract of these sentiments, is, that they who know nothing, are the best qualified to be public teachers. A man whose interest is concerned in the preservation of a government, will be swift to destroy it - Another, who has not interest in it, will hug it to his bosom, and defend it with his life! - One would think that Parson Griswold had got back again. - Concord paper.
The friends of Mr. Jefferson begin to be in serious trouble about the 5th volume of the life of Washington, which is soon to appear. The 4th volume concluded with the military career of the General - In the fifth we expect an account of his civil administration. It is not strange therefore, that the correspondent of Mazzei and Paine, and those who have been partakers in his iniquity, should feel unusual solicitude upon this occasion. - One of Mr. Jefferson's editors at Richmond is endeavoring to prepare his readers for the shock which he supposes the character of his oracle is about to receive. He concludes a number of remarks upon the subject by saying. "It is the settled conviction of our understanding, that the materials of the political life of Washington should have slept in manuscript; and that the fifth volume should not have seen the light before the middle of the present century." We have not the least doubt of the sincerity of this declaration Mr. Jefferson, would be willing to give more money than he paid to Callender for writing the "Prospect before Us," if by that means he could postpone the publication of a correct history of Washington's administration until the middle of the present century. How far Mr. Marshall's history will go in treating of the conduct of certain men who made a conspicuous figure during that administration, we know not. The solicitude of Mr. Jefferson's friends shows that they are well aware of what can be done. [U. S. Gaz.]
Portland.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1805.
The last Mails have been uncommonly barren, and no foreign intelligence of particular importance has been received since our last.
The Salem Gazette mention the arrival of capt. Orne, on Thursday last from Lisbon, which place he left September 29th, who informs that Lord Nelson passed Lisbon on the 28th of September with six sail of the line, destined to the blockade of Cadiz. An English squadron was shortly expected off Lisbon to intercept the French trade with the ports of Portugal. The best informed men at Lisbon spoke of a continental war as inevitable.
Interesting to Merchants.
"Nantz, Sept. 11 1805."
"The late conduct of the English towards the American flag by detaining and carrying into England all the American vessels bound to the ports of France and Holland, seems to have been but a temporary measure; several vessels under that predicament have been released and arrived at their destination. Four American vessels, the Calliope and Eliza from New York, the Mary from Boston, and the Pallas from Charlestown, have also just entered our river, after having been visited by the English cruisers. Their cargoes consist of Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, Tobacco. - We hasten to impart this intelligence for your tranquility."
The above interesting Extracts is from a letter received in town last evening, and we can vouch for its authenticity. - Boston Rep.
The first session of the ninth Congress, will commence at Washington, on the first Monday of December
National Register.
Connecticut. - Representatives to 9th Congress, Hon Timothy Pitkin jun. Esq. and Lewis B. Sturges Esq. in the place of the Hon. Messrs. Griswold and Goddard resigned.
The following does not augur much in favor of democracy; New York, Nov. 1.
On the 24th of Oct. the officers of Col. Elmdorff's regiment of militia gave a public entertainment to Gov. Lewis, and Mr. Livingston, late Minister to the French Court; when the following toasts, among others, were drank.
"Our Liberty, acquired by the blood and labors of our patriots - May we never be deprived of it by the machinations of demagogues."
"The Legislature of the Union; and of the different States - May they have spirit to spurn the presumptuous arrogance of aspiring individuals."
"May the violence of party rage be moderated and men no longer contenance the vituperation of calumny."
John Inskeep, a Federalist, has been elected Mayor of Philadelphia, he had 23 votes out of 25.
The Philadelphia papers state that there will be 69 constitutionalists and 42 revolutionists in the next Legislature of Pennsylvania.
The next Session of the Senate will consist of 16 constitutionalists and 9 revolutionists.
Thanksgiving this year is appointed on the same day in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.
Benevolent Society. - We congratulate the subjects of this excellent institution on the success of the Managers in obtaining subscriptions to the amount of the sum which was contemplated as necessary to carry it into due effect. We understand the subscriptions are yet open, and that any well disposed Person may by application to the Managers or either of them, have an opportunity to add his name thereto, and thereby increase the Funds, and consequently the benefits contemplated in the act of incorporation.
On Tuesday last, the Portland Light Infantry Company under the command of Capt. Levi Bradish, paraded for Military Discipline, and went through their marching and a variety evolutions in a manner which reflected much honor upon Officers and privates.
While we tender our acknowledgements to our advertising friends, we again earnestly request all those who may wish to have their Advertisements published in the Gazette, to forward them before 8 o'clock on Saturday evening, otherwise it will be impossible to insert them in our following paper.
N. B. We need not mention that a deviation from the above, delays the appearance of the paper to a late hour on Monday, which submits us to many unpleasant reflections from our subscribers in town and country; and compels us to labor in that time which is deemed sacred and which we would wish to observe as such.
ORDAINED.
At Fitchburg, on the 16th inst. the Rev. William Bafcom, over the first congregational church in that town.
Oct. 30, was ordained to the pastoral charge of the fifth church and congregation in Gloucester, Rev. David Jewett.
On the 24th ult. Rev. David Southerland, to the pastoral care of the Congregational Church in Bath, (N. H.)
On the 30th, ult. Rev. Abner Kneeland, to the pastoral care of the Church and Society in Langdon, (N. H.)
MARRIED.
In Newton (L. I. N. Y.) Mr. John Farris, Merchant Barber, and pupil to the celebrated Decorator of Heads, J. R. D. H. to the enchanting and irresistibly fascinating Miss Catherine Sanford, all of New-York.
In Danvers, the Rev. William Black, of Salisbury, to Miss Mary Wadsworth, eldest daughter of the Rev. Mr. Wadsworth, of the former place.
In Salem, Mr. Jonathan Harradan, to Miss Sally Hensfield.
In Charlestown, Mr. William W. Oliver, of Salem, to Miss Sally Gardner.
In Norton, Mr. Melatiah Everett, Attorney at Law, to Miss Nancy Shaw.
At Windham, by Paul Little, Esq. Mr. Robert Hudson of this town, to Mrs. Eunice Bartlett, of Falmouth.
DIED.
In this town, on Saturday evening last, Mr. William Waite, aged 42, son of Col. John Waite - His funeral will be this afternoon, at three o'clock which his friends and relations are invited to attend.
At Brunswick Mr. Edward Pool, aged 29 - late of Newhaven, Conn.
In Roxbury, Mr. Samuel Warren, Aet. 60.
In Ipswich, Mr. James Smith innholder, of Linebrook, Aet. 66.
In Salem, Mrs. Susannah, wife of Capt. Th. Ruee, Aet. 58.
In Cambridge, yesterday, William Watson, jun. A. B. Aet. 20.
In Boston Dr. Marting Howe, Aet. 33, proprietor of the Galvanic Machine - Mr. Jonathan Wheeler Aet. 62 - Mrs. Debby, the wife of Mr. Josiah Stedman, Aet. 23 - Mrs. Sarah Farnam, Aet. 69, formerly of Connecticut.
Ship News.
Monday - arrived Sch. Active, Merrill, 23 days from Martinico - Spoke, lat. 40, lon. 66, 15, sch. Jane, Rull, from Salem, for Martinico, 3 days out. The ship Fair American, Farley, with 250 German passengers, from Amsterdam, has arrived at Philadelphia.
An American Schooner, name unknown, has lately been towed into Bermuda, dismantled.
The Am. ship Columbia, Capt. Bugby, from Pabobico, arrived at Halifax, N. S. the 16th Oct - she was bound to Liverpool, but having sprung a leak was obliged to put into Halifax for repair.
New-York, Oct. 31 - Arrived ship Plato, Stevens, of Wilcasset, 53 days from Liverpool - Sailed in co. ship Damascetta, Dockendorf, for Bristol.
To Let.
ONE half of a three story Brick Dwelling HOUSE, situated in Federal Street; for terms, Apply to
THANKFUL STOVER. Nov. 11.
To Let.
A Convenient Dwelling House, pleasantly situated in Green Street with Barn, Wood-house, and Stable - Particulars, apply to
WILLIAM BROWN. Nov. 4.
An Evening School,
WILL be commenced, at South School House, on the first Monday of November; where will be paid particular attention to Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, for three Dollars per quarter, one half paid at entrance. Portland, Nov. 4.

Benevolent Society, WE, the Managers of the Portland Benevolent Society, hereby declare, that the sums subscribed to be paid to said Society, amount to six Thousand Dollars. The Subscribers for the same, are therefore hereby notified, that their respective Subscriptions, have, agreeably to the Tenor thereof, become binding. Samuel Deane, President. Elijah Kellogg, Vice President. Stephen Longfellow, jun. Secretary. Samuel Freeman, Treasurer. Timothy Hilliard, Matthew Cobb, Joseph H. Ingraham, William Symmes, Joshua Rogers. Nov. II.
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscribers to the Mechanic Assembly , are hereby notified, to meet at Mr. Campell's Inn, this evening at 7 o'clock, agreeable to adjournment, for the purpose of choosing Officers, and making such arrangements as they may then and there think proper. Nov. 11.
NOTICE. THE Members of the CATARACT ENGINE , are requested to give their punctilious attendance (for their yearly meeting) at William Campbell's Inn , Fore-street, on Thursday Evening, Fifth December next, at seven o'clock, precisely. By order of the Captain, Nov. 11. RUFUS WASHBURN, Clerk.
TAKE NOTICE. THE firm of HAINES & WOOD , is by mutual consent dissolved. All persons having demands against said Firm, or have accounts unsettled with them, are desired to call upon Samuel Haines for settlement of the same. Samuel Haines. John Wood. Scarborough, Oct. 29, 1805.
Disolution of Partnership, THE Copartnership under the firm of MARTIN THAXTER & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers and all persons having demands are requested to call and receive their dues. Nov. 11, 1805. MARTIN THAXTER, LEVI BRADISH.
The BAKING BUSINESS will be carried on as usual, at the stand in Willow Street , heretofore occupied by the above firm, by the subscribers, under the firm of BRADISH & BROWN , where they solicit a continuance of the patronage of their friends and the public. Levi Bradish, David Brown,
Information Wanted! THE subscriber, residing in Falmouth, near Portland, (Mafs.) wishes to obtain information of a person by the name of WILLIAM M c FREDERICK , (but it is reported that he has recently gone by the name of William Wilson ) a faddler by trade, of a short thick size, halts in walking being lame in one leg, originally a Scotchman, failed from Liverpool, (Eng) March 1st 1792, a passenger in the Sarah of Baltimore, Capt. Colquhoun. Any information of the above named person, if he is living or if he is not, if he has left a wife or children, so that a considerable property may be secured to them, will be thankfully received by Adam Sloan. Falmouth, Nov. 11. Any person disposed to befriend a stranger, will give the above place.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber, on the 30th ult. a COW and a HEIFER —The Cow red, with some white in her face and her tail—The Heifer dark brindle, with some white.—The owner or owners may have them again by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to Israel Adams, (near Presumpscot Bridge) Falmouth, Nov. 11.
Journeyman Saddler. THE subscriber wishes to hire an excellent workman at the Saddling business, will pay cash at the shortest notice. ABIAL FARNUM. Fryeburg, Nov. 11.
REMOVAL. Henry Hilton, Upholster and Cabinet-Maker, INFORMS his Friends and Customers that he has removed from Fifth-Street , to a store in Fore-Street , near the head of Union Wharf—where all orders in the line of his profession, will be executed with neatness and dispatch. Nov. II.
POWDER HOUSE. THE selectmen of the town of Portland, give notice to the merchants of said Town, and others whom it may concern; that the Powder House is ready for the reception of Powder; and that they have appointed Capt. ABNER LOWELL , Keeper of the said House, until the next annual Town Meeting. By order of the Selectmen, Samuel Freeman, Chairman. Nov. 2, 1805.
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 FRYE POOR , late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six 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 Marine Fire and Marine Insurance Office , the first Monday of the six following months, from ten o'clock, A. M. to one P. M. Woodbury Storer, Lemuel Weeks. Portland, October 28, 1805.
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 BUCKNAM, Jun. late of Northarmouth, 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 Elizabeth Bucknam, Dated Oct. 22, 1805.
For Sale, by JOSHUA RICHARDSON, At No. 3, Long-Wharf, 200 Bbls mfs and No. 1 Beef, 200 Half Bbls Mefs and No. 1, do. 300 Bbls. Baltimore superfine Flour, 300 Hhds. Ide May, Cadiz, and Liverpool Salt, 200 kegs Powder, Boston Inspection, 100 Boxes Mould Candles, Do. do. Spermaceti do. 30 Casks of Souchong and Hyson skin Tea, Also, Quarter Casks Malaga and Sherry wine, Fresh Raisins—Gin Casks, Ship Bread—No. 1 Pork, Bbls. Retailing Sugars. Nov. II.
Linseed Oil & Butter. J. P. THURSTON & Co. Have for Sale, No. 4, Central Row, 2000 Wt. first quality Butter, in kegs of 50 lbs. each, and in complete shipping order. 14 Casks Linseed Oil 100 pieces Ravens Duck. Nov. II.
Barnevil & Prichard, Fore-Street, Have for Sale, BROADCLOTHS, Cambric, Oatmeal, Blue Plaids, Duffils, Blankets Baizes, Flannels, Plain and spotted Swankins, Patent Worsted Cords, Black silk Velvet, Black and olive cotton, do. Fancy Silk Velvets for Vesting, Worsted Cord and Swandown for do. Silk, cotton, and worsted Hosiery, Black, white and colored Camels hair Shawls, Silk and Chintz do. Silk Velvet Bindings. Ladies and Gentlemen's black, white, and colored Gloves, Silk, morocco and cotton Braces, Black, white and colored Cotton Cambric, Linen Cambric, White and brown Linens, Calicoes, India Cottons, Shirting Cottons, Dimities, Silk and cotton Umbrellas, Fur and worsted Caps, Oil Cloths, Venetian Stair Carpetings, Elegant Tea Trays, and Knife Trays, Do. Plated Candlesticks, Do. Sugar and Cream Bafons. Also, A general assortment of Hard Ware. Wellindia Goods and Groceries. Among which are, Chells Hyson, Hyson skin, Souchong and Boha Teas, Pipes Barcelona and Porteaux Brandy, Pipes real Holland Geneva, Raisins, good flavored Wellindia Rum, Quarter casks Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines, Do. Molasses for retailing, Turks Island Salt, Casks Rice, Fresh Raisins, Dumb Fish, 1200 quintals Codfish, Pollock do. Nov. II.
NEW JEWELRY STORE. Enoch Moulton, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has REMOVED to Fifth-Street , No. 8, Jones's Row , two doors above Mr. Adams' Bookstore—and in addition to his former assortment, has just received by the late arrivals, and now opening, an elegant assortment of Jewelry and Plated Ware , &c. &c.—viz. Pearl Brooches, Enamelled Snuff Boxes, Do. Rings, Steel Snuffers, Plain gold Brooches with Tweepers, Penknives, Device on opal do. do. Toy Watches, Topaz do. do. Pearl & opal Sleeve Buttons, Do. and Pearl do. do. Buttons, Plain gold Brooches with White & yellow Spangles, Do. do. Rings with glases Childrens Toys, Device do. do. Coral Bells for children, Plain do. with plates Garnishers for do. Elegant Gold Miniature Gift Jewelry. Settings and Chains, Gold Watch Keys & Seals Do. Fancy Lockets An elegant assortment of Do. Pins of every description the latest & most fashionable Ear Hoops and Knobs Do. Rings Do. Watch Chains, Keys and Seals Plated Ware. Do. Sleeve Buttons. Plated Coffee Pots Paite set Combs Do. Table & Tea Spoons Do. Tea do. Do. Sugar do. Do. Cream do. Do. Crowet Stands from 4 to 8 glases Do. Mustard Pots Do. Salts Do. patent and common Candlesticks, Do. Sugar Tongs Do. Table & Tea Spoons Do. Shoe Claps Do. Tumblers Do. Scissor Chains Do. elegant Fruit Baskets Do. do. Fork Knives Do. Snuvers and Trays
Plated Ware. Do. Tea do. Do. Sugar do. Do. Cream do. Do. Crowet Stands from 4 to 8 glases Do. Soup Ladies Do. Mustard Pots Do. Salts Do. patent and common Candlesticks, Do. Sugar Tongs Do. Table & Tea Spoons Do. Shoe Claps Do. Tumblers Do. Scissor Chains Do. elegant Fruit Baskets Do. do. Fork Knives Do. Snuvers and Trays
Britannia Ware. Britannia Coffee Pots Do. Tea do. Do. Cream do. Do. Table & Tea Spoons Silver Pencil Cases Tooth and Ear Picks Bockins Passe Knee Buckles, set in silver White and yellow tinel Epauets Do. do. do. Lace & Cord Black Plumes with red tops Sergeant white and yellow silk and worsted Epauets White & yellow cut glass Beads A great variety of agate do. Silver Cream Ewers, English and American. He also makes and has constantly on hand, silver table, dessert, coffee, tea and salt Spoons, of the newest patterns—Soup Ladies and mustard do.—Sugar Tongs—Gold Necklaces—Bone Knobs—silver Porringers and Pumbblers—do. Thimbles, &c. &c. All of which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in town or elsewhere. The above articles are warranted to be of the first quality. E. MOULTON, tenders his grateful acknowledgment to those who have been pleased to favor him with their custom; and as all orders will be attended to with punctuality and dispatch, he solicits a continuance of a share of public patronage. Nov. 4
WANTED—An active Lad, from 14 to 16 years of age, to attend in the above store. Portland, Nov. 5. (cpft)
Lord & Thomas, No. 5, Jones's Row, next door, to the Cheap Store HAVE just received and now offer for sale, a large assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season—Among which are the following:— Superfine and low priced Broadcloths of all colors Blankets, Mearnaughts, Ratteneus, Blue and other colored Plains, Devonshire Kerseys, Baizes and Flannels of all colors, Cotton and Silk Velvets, Variety of Vesting, English and French Gloves Calicoes, Linens and Cambric, Mullins, Dimities, India Cottons, Bandannas, Oilcloths, Brown Linens, Platellas, Black Crapes, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, Camel hair Shawls, Silk do. Furs—furs, &c. &c. &c. Also, An assortment of W. I. Goods and Groceries. Hhds St. Croix Rum, of an excellent flavor Do. Molasses, suitable for retailing Pipes of French Brandy The above goods will be sold at the lowest prices for cash or approved credit. Nov. 4.
Valuable Real Estate. FOR SALE, On advantageous terms, if applied for immediately. ONE undivided eighth part of the following LOTS OF LAND, viz. Twelve acres on Portland Neck , (so called)—fronting on Walthington Street , leading to Back-cove bridge —Also, Four Acres (in common with Mr. Robert Boyd, and others) back of land belonging to Mr. John Bagley and others, and fronting on Cumberland-street . The above being part of the Estate of the Rev. Thomas Smith, deceased.—The local situation of which is very favorable for Building-Lots, for gentlemen, who with airy and pleasant situations for the erection of Dwelling houses, For terms, apply to CODMAN & SWAIN, Nov. II. No. 3, Union Row, Middle-Street.
For Sale, A Lot of LAND in Northarmouth situated on the Country road, between the Baptist Meeting-House and the lower falls, containing one hundred acres, in mowing, pasture, and woodland. The soil is good, is well watered, has a handsome situation for a house and an orchard containing sixty trees—A lot lying in the rear of the above pasture and woodland, containing seventy five acres. Also, a number of house lots, near Jenks' Corner, in the best situation for mercantile business in the town—For particulars apply to EDWARD RUSSELL. Northarmouth, Nov. 11, 1805.
Land for Sale, TO be sold, one undivided fourth of an undivided ninth of that part of the real estate of the late ANTHONY BRACKET , on which the Poor house of this town has lately been erected. Any person inclining to make a good speculation in land, may have an opportunity of doing it to advantage. Apply to the Printers. November II.
School Books, For Sale,—By ISAAC ADAMS, At his Bookstore, No. 6, Jones's Row. COLUMBIAN Orator, Morfe's Geography a-bridged, Dwigth's Geography, American Preceptor, Art of Reading, Webster's Third Part, Understanding Reader, Moore's Monitor, Maine Spelling Book, Webster's ditto, Perry's ditto, Child's Companion, Young Ladies' Accidence, Together with a general assortment of Books & Stationary, Cheap for Cash or approved Credit. Nov. 11. (6w.)
Farmer's Almanack, Calculated on a new and improved plan for the year 1806—Containing, besides the large number of astronomical calculations and the Farmers' Calendar for every month in the year, a great variety of New Useful and entertaining matter—By ROBERT B. THOMAS —Price 9 Dollars per gross, 87 1/2 Cents, per dozen, and 12 1/2 Cts. single. For sale by THOMAS CLARK, At his Book-store, Fifth-street. ALSO, Has just received a large quantity of PERRY'S DICTIONARIES , which he will sell by the dozen or single at reduced prices. LIFETIME. Cicero's Oration, with and without translations. Nov. 11.
Late Importations. By the ships Mary and Neptune , from London — Corneia , from Liverpool — United States , from Bristol —and Harmony , from American William Goddard, Has received a very extensive assortment of Hardware Goods, which are for sale, by Wholesale and Retail, at his store in Middle-Street . ALSO, 150 casks Nails, 180 boxes Tin Plates, 400 boxes 8 by 6, 9 by 7, and 10 by 8 Crown Window Glafs, 40 dozen Iron Shovels, 3 tons Shot, 2 tons dry White Lead, 2 tons Sheet Lead, Few bbls. Sewing Twine and Cod Lines, Bales Saddlers Web, Casks Sad Irons, Do. Blockain Teapots. Likewise, A very complete assortment of JOINERS PLANES , and an extensive assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with elegant gilt and mahogany frames.
WANTED—An active Lad, from 14 to 16 years of age, to attend in the above store. Portland, Nov. 5. (cpft)
To be sold at Public Auction; On Thursday, the 14th inst. (Unless previously disposed of at private sale) A Lot of Land on Cumberland Street—being a corner lot—fronting 30 feet on Cumberland Street, & 109 on the street leading to back river—Sale to be on the premises, at 12 o'clock M. For further information apply to the printer. November 11.
Notice is Hereby Given THAT the Real Estate of James Moses , late of Falmouth, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased; except the widow's thirds, and one acre and one eighth of an acre; consisting of about thirty seven acres and an half, of Land, in said Falmouth, will be sold by Public Vendue, at the dwelling-house of Mrs. Gage , on Monday the ninth day of December next, at two o'clock P. M. said land laying on the road that leads from Stroudwater Meeting-house to Saccarappa ; and between land belonging to Samuel Butts and John Good ; and on the fourth side of said road—said sale being, by virtue of an order of the Supreme Judicial Court, held at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of October last. Conditions of sale made known at the above mentioned time and place. ARCHELAUS LEWIS. Falmouth, November 16, 1805.
For Sale 100 Acres of excellent LAND, 40 acres under good improvement, with a new House and Barn, and fences in good repair; situated in Sillwater plantation , four miles from Bangor , fronting on the main Penobscot River , near Sillwater ferry . Also, 100 Acres of Land, lying in Sillwater , on the fourth or lower end of Marsh Island , front. 200 rods on the Penobscot and Sillwater Rivers , 50 acres under improvement, with a House and Barn—and an excellent double Sawmill, in good repair, and several valuable privileges for other mills on the dam now built; it is one of the best Mill Seats on the Penobscot River , pleasantly situated, and a good stand for business. Also, 200 Acres of Land, being lots No. 7 and 8, on the east side of Marsh's Island fronting on Greatwork's Falls —A good place for mills, and one of the best places on the river, for taking Fish. 200 Acres of Land, being lots No. 23 and 24, on upper end of Marsh's Island , near Old Town falls . 200 Acres lying on the west side of Marsh's Island , being lots No. 15 and 16—By survey of Park Holland , Esq. And 2 Acres of Land lying on the west side of Marsh's Island fronting Jameson's Falls , with half of a saw in a new double sawmill adjoining the same, with a good dam already built. Also, A good Mill Seat upon Old Town Falls ; together with 50 or 100 acres of Land, four rods distance from said privileges—particular description and situation of which, may be known by applying to Mr. NATHAN WINSLAW , of Falmouth. Terms of payment will be made easy.—For further particulars enquire of Joseph Tappan , at Bangor , or of Richard Winslow , Esq. Old Town Falls N.B. Part of the payment would be received in a good Vessel, from 100 to 150 tons. Bangor , Nov. 5.
For Bilious Complaints, Dr. Lee's (Genuine) Windham Bilious Pills, PREPARED by SAMUEL LEE , jun. of Windham , (Conn.)—The usefulness and importance of these Pills, at this season of the year, when epidemic diseases, are too prevalent and when most constitutions, from predisposition and infectious atmosphere, are inclined to yellow, bilious, and inflammatory fevers, have been verified by an experience of more than twelve years. The proprietor, in consequence of the uncommon good effects of his pills and the reputation they had gained in his practice, was urged by his friends to have them patented. He at length consented; and in April, 1796 he obtained from the President of the U. States his Letters Patent. These were the first Pills ever patented in America, and their peculiar effects on the prevailing diseases in the United States and the W. Indies soon gave them that celebrity which their intrinsic virtue merited. The Same of Lees, Pills, and the ready sale they so universally meet, were truly a powerful temptation to pretenders, and very soon Bilious Pills , ushered into market, from all parts of the union. Some of the most clamorous of pill makers found great advantage from similarity of names, and were for a while able to pass their compositions upon the public, as the true genuine, original Lee's Pills , and some have even had the effrontery to pretend to an originality in the pill business but an acknowledgment of late, that the sales of their wares, have become small and circumstanced, is conclusive evidence that the public have been taught by experience to be on their guard against the purchase of such preparations merely on account of the presumption and effrontery of the author. It is now more than eight years since I obtained my patent;—and the inextinguishable demand for my pills, which has been and is daily increasing, is a convincing proof of their superior virtues and salutary effects. I have no objection to the words being supplied with abundance of pills but a conviction that the people have a right to correct information has induced me to come forward and state these facts. That the purchasers may be certain that they get the right kind; they will be particular to enquire for Lee's ( Windham ) Bilious Pills —and to observe that my name be attached to each bill of direction, in my own hand writing. They are for sale at most of the Druggists Store in the city of New-York. SAMUEL LEE jr. Patentee, of the Windham Bilious Pills . Windham , (Conn.)
The above are sold wholesale and retail, by H. F. DUPÉE , by appointment of the Patentee, at his Store, head of Ingraham's Wharf —Where may be had a general assortment of Drugs and Medicines, Dry-Stuff, Wines, Groceries , &c. Nov. 4.
MAGONIC DISCOURSE. JUST published—a few copies of which may be had at Isaac Adams' Bookstore —A Discourse delivered at New Gloucester , at the Consecration of Cumberland Lodge and Installation of its Officers—By Rev. Brother Daniel Weston , A. M. Pastor of the Congregational Church in Gray . Nov. 4.
To Let. HALF of a convenient three story Dwelling House, in Willow Street —Apply at E. Stevens's Store , Fifth-street. Nov. 11.

NOTICE. THE subscriber, having entered into Co. partnership, under the firm of E. Greely & Co. Auctioneers, Brokers, & Commission Merchants, any business in their line will be strictly attended to, and every favor acknowledged.
LEAZER GREELY, JAMES NEAL, TIMOTHY FLETCHER.
Portland, October 24. 1805.
Upholstery and Paper Hangings.
Edward Howe,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the store owned by Gen. Wadsworth, near the Hay Scale , where he purposes carrying on the UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS in all its various branches—Viz.
Stuffing Sofas, Easy, Lolling and Parlor Chairs, Making Covering for do. Making and putting up Curtains in the most fashionable style—Fitting Cornices for do. Making Beds, Matrasses, Cushions, Carpets, &c. Also, for Sale, Articles in the above line—consisting of Fringes, Tassels, and Tassels, to match. Live Geese and other Feathers, and other Feathers, Bed ticking, An assortment of Paper Hangings, Borders, &c, &c.
If the gentleman Farmers of the vicinity will take the trouble to save their SWINGLE TOW , and call as above, they may receive a reasonable compensation for it. Portland, October 28.
Fresh Fancy & Staple Goods.
E. STEVENS , informs her friends and customers, that she has just received for sale, at her store, near the Head of Fish-Street , A variety of Goods, suitable for the season.
Among which are, Fashionable Muffs and Lippets, Ladies' Cork Shoes, And a general assortment of Ladies and Misses Shoes and Slippers, as usual—Also, Hylon Tea, of the best quality. October 21.
REMOVAL.
T. & A. Vinton,
Respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have removed from No. 5, Columbian Row, to the store lately improved by Messrs. Farell & Wright , in Middle-Street , two doors east of How & Evans's —where they have for sale, a general assortment of
European & India Goods,
on the lowest terms for cash. TO LET—A STORE, suitable for either English or West India Goods. Oct. 28.
REMOVAL.
Farrell & Wright,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have removed from their former stand, two doors below Messrs. How & Evans , to No. 4, Murray's Row , lately occupied by Mr. Elazar Greely —where they have for sale,
A large assortment of English, India, and Scotch Goods,
of almost every description, suitable for the present and approaching season—Also, A large assortment of MUFFS and TIPPETS, DIAPERS of all kinds.
Likewise, on hand, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, Sauchong, and Bohoa Teas, warranted at the first quality, Coffee, Cotton Wool, Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines, WEST-INDIA GOODS, as usual—which they will sell on the most reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. Also, Two Boxes PERRY'S DICTIONARIES —being a consignment, will be sold very low. October 28.
MUFFS and TIPPETS.
Cheever & Mahan,
INFORM their friends and customers, that they are now offering for sale, at the Variety Fur Store, No. 1. Muffey's Row , An extensive assortment of Muffs and Tippets of almost every kind—They being manufactured under their own inspection, are warranted to be equal to any—and will positively be sold as low as wholesale or retail, as can be purchased in New England. N. B. Calls given for all kinds of Hating and Shipping FURS. October 28.
Flour, Pork, &c.
Just landing from brig Zean , capt. Brown , 102 Bbls. superfine Flour, 93 do fine do 50 half bbls. superfine do. 40 half bbls. Pork, 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles, For Sale at No. 4, Central Row , By John P. Thurston & Co. October 21.
Stone Lime,
Of a superior quality, for sale by JOHN PRICHARD. Also, an assortment of SCHOOL BOOKS, West India Goods and Groceries, cheap for cash. October 21.
SHIP-CHANDLERY.
Charles & John Fox,
HAVE just received, at their Store, No. 4 & 5, South side LONG-WHARF , an extensive assortment of SHIP-CHANDLERY.
Also, Russia and Ravens Duck, 100 barrels Tar, 20 do. Pitch, 20 do. Turpentine, 20 do. Resin, Barrels black and white Varnish, Ditto Fresh Flour, made of new Wheat. Boxes Dips Candles, Philadelphia Bar Iron, Ditto Cambooses, Grind and Water Stones. Together with a general assortment of CORDAGE, the Gang or smaller quantities—all which they offer on the most liberal terms. [Low] October 7.
Stephen Delande, CONFECTIONER.
Respectfully informs the Citizens of this town, that he has taken a shop in Fare Street , opposite Mr. Newman's Inn , where he manufactures and keeps constantly for sale, a General Assortment of CONFECTIONARY, which will be found as good and as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Also, for sale, as above,
A great variety of children's TOYS. Portland, Nov. 4. 1805.
Farmer's Almanacks,
For 1806. For Sale, by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Jones's Row Fifth-Street .
THE Farmer's Almanack is calculated upon a new and improved plan; containing besides the large number of astronomical calculations, and the Farmer's Calendar for every month in the year, a great variety of new, useful, and entertaining matter—By ROBERT B. THOMAS—Price 9 Dollars per gross, 87 1/2 Cts. per dozen, 12 1/2 Cents single. ALSO,
Poor Richard's Almanack, for 1806, containing as great a variety of useful and entertaining matter than any other single almanack whatever—Price 4 Ds gross, 37 1/2 C dozen and 6 C single. Books and Stationary, as usual. Nov 4 (3w)
Goods Wanted,
Wanted immediately, from nine to twelve hundred dollars worth of West India and English Goods, in an assortment, by a person in trade with—in about 18 miles of Portland—whose sales are from four to five thousand dollars per annum, and would prefer having his Goods all of one or two persons. Ample security in Real Estate, or by an Indorser, will be given, if required. For further particulars, Enquire at Mr. Isaac Adams Fifth-Street. Nov 4
New Printing Office.
The subscriber advertises his friends and the public, that he has removed his Printing Office to the store occupied by Messrs. Munroe & Tuttle ; where he solicits a continuance of their commands. FOR SALE AS ABOVE,
The History of Adam Strong the Shoemaker Also—Blank Bills of Exchange and Bills of Lading, &c. &c. Wanted, an Apprentice to the Printing Business—Apply to Nov. 4. JOHN M'KOWN.
New Church Music.
JUST PUBLISHED, —n for Sale by ISAAC ADAMS At his Book-Store No. 6, Jones's Row, (Price, 7 doll. per dozen. 75 cts single.) NORTHERN HARMONY; being a collection from the works of many approved authors of SACRED MUSIC —Containing, 1. The Rudiments of Music, laid down in a plain and comprehensive manner—II. Psalm and Hymn Tunes, adapted to the various metres in common use, together with several Anthems—Calculated for the use of Singing Schools and Religious Societies —By ABRAHAM MAXIM. The Northern Harmony contains 113 tunes, 47 of which are original; it has been critically examined by those possessing taste and judgment in church music, and is pronounced a work of much merit. 6w. Oct 7.
The Subscribers, under the firm of Barbour & Stockbridge,
AT the store, lately improved by B. D. BRYANT, directly opposite the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fish-Street , offer for sale, a handsome assortment of FRESH GOODS, partly consisting of Superfine and low priced Broadcloths and Cassimires, Superfine and low priced Coatings, Blankets Farnoughts, Ratteens, Baizes, and Flannels, of all colours, Muffs and Tippets, Patent Cords, Cotton Velvets, Silk do. A great variety of Velvets. English Silk Hose, and Gloves. Prints, 3-4 Linens, Linen Cambrics, Cotton do. Mullins, Dimities, black & white Thread Laces. Elegant assortment of Table Cloths, & Table Linen, Twild Sheeting, Sinehaws. Satin, Silk Shawls, and Handkerchiefs, A variety of Staffs, Off Cloth, Brown Linens, Platellas, India Cottons. Black Crapes, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, Quantity of Ravens Duck, With a great variety of other articles in the above line. ALSO
An assortment of West India Goods & Groceries.
A large proportion of the above Goods, were bought for cash, and will be sold at a very low advance. Joseph Barbour, Martin Stockbridge. Portland, 21st October, 1805.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
JOSEPH LOVIS,
Watchmaker, Jeweller and Gilder, opposite the Insurance and Post Office. INFORMS the public, that he continues the Watch-Making Business , in all its various Branches. From his long experience in his line of business, in this country and in Europe, he flatters himself he can give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their commands; more especially as every kind of Watch-work will from his hand, be executed by himself only. Said LOVIS has for sale,
A handsome assortment of best, warranted Plain and capt English WATCHES, and an additional assortment of GOLD, SILVER, GILT and PLATED WARE, too numerous to particularize.
Masonic Jewels, Military Equipage, Medals, Watches, &c. Elegantly Gilt, at the shortest notice. Cash given for all Gold and Silver. Portland, Sept. 9, 1805. (tf)
8000 Dollars.
ISAAC ADAMS, at his Bookstore, No. 6, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street , has for Sale, Tickets and Quarters in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery . Those who intend to try their fortune in this Lottery, will do well to apply immediately, as Tickets will soon rise to D. 5—50.
NEW GOODS.
Crofs & Martin,
Have received, and now opening for sale, At the Store No. 2, Forth-Street , A very extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods.
VIZ. BLACK, blue, drab and mixed superfine Broadcloths and Cassimires; do. Coatings; Flannels; Forest cloth ditto, duffles, mill Blankets ditto; white, black, green and red Flannels; Baizes ditto; variety of laced and Swansown Vestings; fancy ditto; Patent Laces; Velvets; Cordroys; Velveteens; Tabby; Silk and pelace ditto; laced Mullins; Jacketmant ditto; Silk and Cotton Chambray; Laced Camries; black, blue, pink and shaco and slate ditto; India Cottons; 1 Cale Linens; Linen Cambrics from 9/ to 24/; Variety of the newest fashion Calicoes; Laced Vales; Ladies and Gentlemen's laced Clocked Silk Hose; plain ditto; Cotton and Worsted Hose do; black and white Laces; Crapes Ganze &c. Ladies very elegant Silk Shawls, ditto Camels Hairs &c. from 5/6 to 25/. Silk Handkerchiefs Madras ditto; Sattens, Sinehaws, do Ladies black, white, and slate silk Gloves; pic-nic ditto; Cotton Gentlemen's ditto; Ladies and Gentlemen's Purse &c.
Muffs and Tippets, from 5 D. 50. to 8 D. Various other articles too numerous to particularize GROCERIES.
Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, and Sauchong Teas; Coffee; Chocolate; Ginger; Cinamon; Rum; Brandy; Gin; Molasses; Port, Lisbon, Vidona, Calmonaci, Sherry, and Malaga Wines; Currant and Fine Salt. 2000 quintals Cod Fish. Hard ware Goods, as usual. Nov. 4.
John Haskell,
At the Chamber over W. P. Davis's store foot of Fish-Street,
HAS for sale, FEATHERS, of the Russian, Sea-Powl and Live Geese kind, and of good qualities:
Cotton Bed-Ticking, of American manufacture, superior to imported; Bed-Ticks ready made, and filled at a short notice. WANTED—A quantity of Swingle-Tow A few Boarders will hear of good accommodations by enquiring as above. Nov. 4.
Collins' Bible.
PROPOSALS ISAAC ADAMS and THOMAS CLARK, of Portland, to receive Subscribers to a Quarto Edition of the HOLY BIBLE : Generally known by the name of " Collins' Bible ," containing an Apocrypha, the notes of Oftervald, and an approved Concordance.
THE Publishers deem it both indecorous and unnecessary, to dwell much on the merits of this edition. A large impression of the work having been before the public its character must necessarily have been well ascertained. They might, however, do themselves an injustice not to state, that it has been generally adopted as a standard for correctness, by printers in this country, some of whom have mentioned in their title pages as a recommendation, that they printed from " Collins' Edition ." They ought, perhaps, also to add, that all the difficulties arising from the numerous variations, which are found in the English copies of the Bible, were referred to the decision of the late Dr. John Witherpoon, to Doctor Samuel Stanhope Smith, and other literary characters, who for that purpose, took great pains to collate all those copies in the original languages, to which they had access—and that the former spent much time and labor in comparing the preface to this edition.
The publishers have often been importuned by different clergymen, and other religious and literary characters, to engage again in this arduous undertaking, and their reluctance to the task has not been overcome without a sense of the very great labor and care which a printer ought to bestow, in order to produce a perfectly correct Bible; nor until they had made arrangements for insuring the accomplishment of the new edition in as perfect a state as that which they have already before the public.
In order to accommodate every class of readers, notes of Oftervald will be printed separate from the Bible, and can, therefore be bound up with it, or otherwise, as shall best suit the wishes of the purchasers. The same accommodation will also be observed with respect to the Apocrypha, as some persons do not choose to have this incorporated with the Sacred Writings.
CONDITIONS. The Bible will be handsomely printed on fine wove paper, worth 5 dollars and 25 cts. per ream, and a beautiful new type, cast expressly for the purpose. To be well bound in Calf or Sheep, at the option of the purchasers. The work being already in the press, subscribers may depend that no exertions will be wanting to have it completed as speedily as possible. Persons who procure, and become responsible for twelve subscriptions, shall be entitled to the thirteenth copy gratis.
Bound in Sheep and Lettered.  No. 1. Without Apocrypha, or Oftervald's Notes, : : : : : D. C. 5 50  2. With Apocrypha, but without Notes, : : : : : 6 00  3. With Notes, but without Apocrypha, : : : : 6 50  4. With Apocrypha and Notes, : : : : 7 50  Bound in Calf and Lettered.  No. 5. Without Apocrypha or Oftervald's Notes, : : : : D. C. 6 00  6. With Apocrypha, but without Notes, : : : : 6 50  7. With Notes, but without Apocrypha, : : : : 7 00  8. With Apocrypha and Notes, : : : : 8 00  N. B. In the above estimate, the Concordance, it will be observed, is included. Portland, Nov. 4, 1805.
Whereas Lucy, my wife, without any just cause has left my bed and board, to reside with an itinerant preacher and refuses to live with me—This is to forbid all persons treating or harbouring her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. DANIEL SARGENT, Little River Plantation, Nov. 1/8, 1805.
Wanted,
TWO young Lads, one for tending shop, and the other in a family—neither of them to exceed 16 years of age; to whom good encouragement will be given. Inquire of the Printer. Oct 28.
FOR SALE,
By Lemuel Weeks & Son.
A VESSEL now on the stocks, 115 tons burthen, well calculated for the West India trade—The above vessel is built all of oak, and well put together—Liberal terms will be given. Nov. 4.
BROUGHT from Boston, in the Schooner  Mercery , Jacob Adams, master, some time since May 1804, Four Wagon Wheels . The owner may have them by paying charges, of David Smith, No. 7, Union-Wharf. Portland, Nov. 4. 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
STEPHEN CUMMINGS , once more requests those who have employed him, in the line of his profession, and have not discharged their accounts, to pay the same before the 1th of November next; otherwise they will positively be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection. Portland, Oct. 28.
To all who are concerned!
THE subscriber informs those indebted to him for the PORTLAND GAZETTE, Advertisements, or otherwise , previous to the 16th of July last, that he has taken his books and accounts to the Office of O. Bray , Esq. (opposite the Gazette Office) where he will attend for a settlement. He is at the same time under the necessity of informing such as may neglect to settle with him or his agents, by the FIRST DAY OF JANUARY next, that their bills cannot be settled without cost. E. A. JENKS. Nov. 4, 1805.
NOTICE,
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, on account, are requested to call and settle the same on or before the last of November, by cash or note; otherwise they will be put in suit. RICHARD T. PAPAN, Brewster, October 21, 1805.
Mail Robbery!
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WHEREAS a Letter from Ebenezer Morton, of Meduncooc, directed to Capt. Zenas Morton, at Eastport, was put into the post-office at Thomastown, containing Fifty-Eight Dollars in Bank Bills, and a Note of Hand, payable to the said Zenas Morton, with the drawer's name erased out, on the 20th May last; which Letter was made up and put into the mail on the 23d of the same month, and directed to Eastport, but has never been received at the Eastport post-office—Therefore the above reward will be given for the Letter and contents, or for the detection of the person who took and secreted the same, so that he or they may be brought to deserved punishment—by Oliver Shead, Postmaster at Eastport. Eastport, Maine, 17th Sept. 1805. (130||3m)
SUMNER.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors or owners of Land in the town of Sumner, in the county of Oxford (formerly in the county of Cumberland) that their Lands are taxed for the State, County and Town tax, for the years 1803 and 1804, and committed to the subscriber to collect, as follows, viz.
   No. Lots. Range. No. Acres. S. tax. T. & C. tax.   C M C M     18 6 136 9 5 40 8   10 1 125 8 7 37 5   Gore 4 2 10 7 3   For the year 1804.   1 1 136 9 41   13 1 136 9 41   17 1 90 6 27   21 1 40 3 12   6 3 136 9 41   14 3 36 2 11   5 4 136 9 41   7 4 136 9 41   2 5 136 9 41   3 5 136 9 41   8 5 136 9 41   15 6 136 9 41   17 6 136 9 41   13 6 136 9 41   Gore 7 81 2 9   Gore 7 41 3 14   Gore 20 8 143 10 43   End of M. Kean's lot, 20 1 6   End of N. Bolsworth's lot, 20 1 6   Second division of Lots, formerly called East Butterfield.   South Gore, 1 51 3 14   14 1 125 9 37   16 1 125 9 37  
And unless said taxes are paid, on or before the twenty-fifth day of December next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, so much of said Lands will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of the subscriber, in Sumner, as will pay the same and all necessary intervening charges. Abijah Paine, Collector. Sumner, October 28, 1805.
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the enclosure of the subscriber in Wills on the night of the 23d of October last, a dark red or brown mare, about fourteen hands high, long bodied, slender legs, trots at about eight years old, whoever will return said mare to the subscriber, shall be well rewarded. STEPHEN ANNIS W. H. November 1.
A stray Horse,
BROKE into the inclosure of the subscriber, a dark brown Horse, about the middle of September last—supposed to be 9 or 10 years old—The owner may have him again by proving property and paying charges. ABRAHAM PERLEY. Gray, Oct. 9. O28
This Gazette,
is published every MONDAY, by ISAAC ADAMS and WILLIAM JENKS, JUN. at the Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street, Portland; where Subscriptions, Advertisements, Communications, &c. are received with attention.
Those subscribers, who receive their papers at the Office, or in packages by the mail, will pay ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS a year; being cheaper than any paper of this size published in New-England. Subscribers in town, and those who have their papers sent separately, and forwarded by the mail, will be charged two dollars.
The Gazette, having the most extensive circulation of any paper in the District of Maine, it will be found peculiarly advantageous for our Advertising friends.
Printing,
In its various branches, executed at the Gazette-Office handsomely and with expedition. A general assortment of Commercial, Court and other BLANKS, well printed, on good paper, constantly for sale. Blanks, Cards and Shop Bills, printed at the lowest prices.