Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-03-14 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTISER.
Number 255. PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, MARCH 14. 1803. Volume V.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   From To   Dols. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton, 120 — 12   Pearl — 136 67   Beef, mss, 200 lb. bbl. 14 —   cargo, No. 1, 12 — 12 50   do. No. 2, 10 — 10 50   refuse, 7 50 — 8   Bread, ship, cwt. 4 — 5   pilot, 5 — 6   Beans, white, 1 — 1 12   Bacon, lb. 11 — 12   Butter, inspect 1st qual. lb. 13 — 15   2d do. 10 — 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 35 — 1 40   4th do. 1 48 — 1 50   Cogniac, 4th do. 1 90 —   Spanish, 1st do. 1 8 — 1 10   Candles, tal. 50. Am. lb. 15 —   dip. do. 12 — 13   Spermac. do. 46 — 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 10 — 11   American, 15 — 16   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 23 — 24   Island, 20 —   Coffee, lb. 20 — 22   Cordage, American, cwt. 11 50 — 12   Russia, 9 — 10   Cotton, lb. 19 — 45   Cheese, English 30 —   American 6 — 12   Chocolate, common, lb. 15 — 16   Welch's } No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Rumney's } No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Watt's } No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 15 — 20   Ravens 9 50 — 10   English yd. 33 — 40   Fish, Table, cwt. 7 — 10   Merchant 4 — 4 50   West India, mark. 4 —   Scale 3 50 —   Alewives, bbl. 4 — 4 25   Salmon 10 —   Herrings 3 50 —   Mackerell, summer 7 — 7 50   N. Scotia, fall. 2 50 —   Furs, Beaver pelt, lb. 1 50 — 2   Bear, skin 2 — 6   Fox, cross 1 — 2 50   red 1 — 1 50   Minks 20 —   Musquash 10 — 33   Sables 20 — 79   Flour, Superfine bbl. 6 75 — 7   Fine 6 50 —   X Brand 6 — 6 25   Middlings 5 50 —   Rye 3 50 — 4   Country, cwt. 2 50 —   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67 —   Lisbon 18 — 20   Sea Fowl 40 — 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 8 — 1 10   ad. proof 1 12 — 1 14   Glass, Bristol. 10 by 8, box, 14 7 by 9 11 50 —   7 by 9 10 50 —   8 by 10 11 —   Hamburg, 7 by 9 17 —   8 by 10 15 —   Bolton, 10 by 8 12 —   7 by 9 15 —   6 by 8 12 —   Grain, Barley, bush. 1 —   Corn, Indian, South 64 — 67   North 75 —   Rye 75 — 28   Oats 34 — 44   Hoops, hhd, 12 feet, M. $3 — 25   Iron, Pig, ton 15 —   Philadelphia bar 100 — 105   Russia 95 — 100   Sweden 100 — 110   Spanish 96 — 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 33 — 1 50   French 2 33 — 2 50   Spanish 2 33 — 4 50   Lime, half hhd. 1 50 —   Lemons, box 6 — 8   Leather, Oak, dried, best lb. 23 — 24   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19 —   merch. 11 —   Shingles 2 25 — 3 50   Molasses, gal. 41 — 44   Nut Rods, ton 125 — 130   Nails, ad. } cwt 20 — 30   6d wrought 58 — 60   8d wro. inspect. 1 30 — 1 33   10d do 1 45 —   20d do 2 17 — 2   Sheathing } cut & } 11 —   Drawing } 5 wro. } 11 — 12   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl. 18 — 18 50   Cargo No. 1, 15 50 — 16   do. 2 14 50 — 15   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 97 — 1   St. Croix, } ad 96 — 1   Antigua, } 3d 90 — 92   similar forts } 4th 94 — 92   Tobacco, } ad 83 — 85   St. Vincent } 3d 88 — 86   similar forts } 4th 92 — 90   New-England 49 —   Russia Sheetings, piece 25 —   Rice, cwt. 6 —   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16 —   brown 11 —   W. India clayed 12 — 14   brown 9 — 11   East India white 12 50 — 13   Salt, 3 bush. 5 —   Steel, German, lb. 8 — 14   Tubb, 9 —   Blistered 14 — 15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40 —   hhd 30 — 32   head 30 — 33   bbl 14 — 15   R. Oak hhd 13 — 14   shooks 85 —   W. Oak hhd do. 2 — 2 25   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 6 25 — 7 25   Georgia do. 4 75 — 5 50   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 16 — 1 18   Young Hyson 98 —   Hyson Skin 58 —   Souchong 62 — 68   Bohea, best 29 — 30   Wines, Madeira, gal. 1 50 — 2 60   Lisbon 1 25 —   Sherry 1 20 — 1 25   Teneriffe 1 12 — 1 16   Red Port, gal. 2 25 — 2 29   Malaga, qt. cask 26 —  
Selected Poetry.
A REFLECTION AT SEA.
SEE how, beneath the moon beam's smile, Yon little billow heaves its breath, And foams and sparkles for a while, And murm'ring then subsides to rest. Thus Man, the sport of bliss and care, Rises on Time's eventful sea, And, having swell'd a moment there, Thus melts into eternity!
One of the robbers, who was sentenced a day or two since to transportation for stealing jewels from Mrs. JORDON's carriage, comforted himself with the reflection, that hundreds at home are weekly transported by this brilliant Actress.— Land. p-p.
Important Political History.
[The following address of the Hon. Mr. RUTLEDGE, member of Congress from South Carolina, is a clear and concise history of the politics of this country, and must be admired by every candid and reflecting reader:]
(CIRCULAR.)
To the Electors of the United Districts of Beaufort, Orangeburg, and Barnwell.
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS, IT will be in the recollection of many of you, that I had expressed an intention to retire from public life, prior to the last election of Members to Congress, but that I was overruled by the persuasions of many respectable persons of your district. It is also in your knowledge, that having yielded up my own inclinations and interests, to the wishes of my constituents, I was re-elected to a seat in Congress, in a manner flattering to my feelings. The period has again arrived when I am to decide whether I shall be a candidate for your suffrages, or withdraw from public service. I have weighed the question maturely, and I have resolved to retire. The kind confidence which you have been pleased to repose in me, evidenced by repeated elections, entitles you to be informed of the reasons of my resolution.
They are founded on considerations in part personal, and in part of a public nature.
My private affairs having suffered by the almost entire devotion of my time, for the last six years, to my public duties, now require my attention at home; more especially since the venerable friends who heretofore took charge of them in my absence, have been torn from me by death.
I trust I shall always be prepared to make sacrifices to the public welfare; yet I do not perceive that the sacrifice of my private interests, would produce at this period, any equivalent public good. And I feel myself more at liberty to pursue my own inclinations since by the new modification of the election districts, the districts which I have had the honor to represent are separated from each other, and yoked to others with which I have never had any political connection.
The considerations of a public nature which have guided my judgment, are numerous and powerful, and naturally lead to a large retrospect. The subject is copious, but I will treat it briefly.
The termination of the war with Great Britain left these United States in an exhausted condition. Great debts had been contracted by Congress, and by the several States, and there existed no means of paying or providing for them; public credit was totally at an end. Individuals were equally exhausted, and equally destitute of credit. The States without an efficient head, crumbling in their weakness, and urged by the wants and distresses of their citizens, resorted to imposts and tender laws, to paper money, and other expedients, which aggravated the evils under which they labored. The most gloomy apprehensions began to be entertained for the fate of the country. The eminent men who had planned and effected the revolution, were alarmed at this apparent issue of their toils and sufferings; they felt that there existed an imperious necessity to provide a remedy for these evils. A convention of the States was called; it was filled with great and virtuous men. They soon discovered that a national head was wanting; and that nothing short of the formation of an efficient general government could restore the country to a sound state. They therefore formed a constitution or frame of government, on new principles, combining the advantages of a confederated republic with those of a national government. It was adopted in the State Conventions, and went into operation in 1789, under President Washington. The first care of the general government was to
provide for the liquidation of the public debt, and the punctual payment of the interest of it; to restore public credit, and to secure the sound administration of justice. The success of the measures then devised, and since pursued, has been complete; the nation advanced with gigantic steps from poverty, distress, weakness and degradation, to wealth, character and greatness. In the mean time a war broke out in Europe, unprecedented in its nature, extent and effects. It was the interest of the American nation, and the duty of its government, to avoid being drawn into the war, and to enjoy the advantages of its neutral position. France declared, and Great Britain apprehended that the United States would become a party in the war; and no intrigues were spared by the former to seduce or to force them into it. Indeed, both the belligerents abused their rights and their power, and the enormous spoliations committed by both on the American commerce, made it difficult to pronounce which of them was most inimical to America, or with which she should be first compelled to wage war. The chief difference between them consisted in this, that the French super added insult to injury.
This state of things demanded the exercise of the greatest caution, mixed with firmness, by the American government. The difficulties and the varied hostile appearances which threatened our peace; the struggles and the ultimate success which crowned the labors of the administrations of Presidents WASHINGTON and ADAMS, are known and felt by us all. Our nation alone, of all civilized nations, connected with France and Great Britain by commercial ties, escaped the storm; and by the wisdom of the government enjoyed, in troubled times, the immense advantage of a great neutral commerce, which enriched our people, and extended the national resources.
During the whole course of things thus summarily brought to your recollection, there existed a marked opposition to every important measure which has been stated. The adoption of the federal constitution was resisted with a violence and to a degree which endangered it. Many visionary men, who acknowledged the imbecility of the old confederation, were yet afraid to trust any government with the powers delegated by the new constitution. In general, however, the small states had the discernment to perceive that it was deeply their interest to adopt the constitution; they were weak without it: they would be strong with it. Of this they were sensible, and accepted the instrument by great majorities in their State conventions. The case was far different in the great States: the pride of State sovereignty would be humbled by a superintending and controlling general government. Nor could they brook the equal representation in the Senate of the United States, which made Delaware as important as Virginia, New Jersey as Pennsylvania, Connecticut as New York. Many of the eminent men who guided the councils of the great States were galled at the reduction of their authority, and excited a fierce opposition to the adoption of the instrument which was to produce these effects; nor was it adopted in Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania without mighty struggles, and by very small majorities in the two former. The good which has been obtained by the adoption, is on record. The evils avoided are incalculable.
Irritated by defeat, those who had opposed the acceptance of the constitution, aided by some others, who, friendly in the first instance to that instrument, had been disappointed in their personal expectations, formed a systematic opposition to the administration of it. The assumption of the debts of the States incurred in the general defence, which saved several of them from bankruptcy; the funding the national debt, which revived public credit; the establishment of a national bank, which gave facilities to government and to commerce, before unexperienced, were all resisted.
When the French revolution broke out, and a general war in Europe compelled the American government to decide what conduct it would pursue, President Washington, whose penetrating judgment quickly discerned the true path of sound policy, issued his proclamation of neutrality, recalling the minds of the citizens to a due attention to the duties of a fair neutrality. This wise measure firmly adhered to, preserved our nation from rashly engaging in the war. No man of sense will now deny this. Yet, at that time, it was reprehended in the wildest terms of reproach. An association with the destinies of France was the great object of demo-
cratic desires; and the government was slandered, and almost shaken, for daring to negotiate with Great Britain, and to terminate the differences with that nation by treaty. In the progress of the war, the French, irritated at the refusal of America to make a common cause with them, committed the most flagrant violations of treaty, spoiled our commerce, and rejected with scorn the solemn embassies sent to conciliate them. When every effort at negotiation failed, and the United States had almost exhausted the cup of humiliation to the dregs, the national spirit rose, and loudly demanded measures of naval and military preparation to place the country in a posture of defence, and to vindicate the national honor and character. The call was obeyed, and Congress took measures to equip a navy, to form a provisional army, to fortify the defenceless seaports, and to purchase arms and ammunition; and they imposed the taxes necessary to support these expenditures. They also passed acts by which dangerous strangers lurking in the bosom of the community might be removed; and for the punishment of seditious persons. These acts grew out of the then state of public affairs, and were in unison with the tone of the public mind. The immortal Washington, at that time retired to Mount Vernon, reflected on these measures with a heart ever alive to the public welfare, and highly approved them, as appears by his letter to President Adams, of July, 1798. Yet those who had unceasingly disapproved every measure of the government, reproached them as unnecessary, prodigal, and even dangerous to the public liberty.
An opposition so steady, organized, active and virulent could not be withstood. It is wonderful that the federal administration held its ground so long as it did. Nothing but the wisdom of its measures, its caution and its vigilance, maintained it. All these ultimately were unavailing against the continual misrepresentations and slanders which assailed it. The opposition by stimulating discontent, on the imposition of the new taxes, rendered necessary by the circumstances of the times; by infusing distrust into the minds of the people; and by a thousand arts practised on their credulity, contrived at length to render the administration unpopular—at the election of President and Vice-President the federal candidates were rejected, and the democratic candidates were elected: a majority was also obtained in the house of representatives of the United States. It happened by a peculiar coincidence, that this change of government took place a short time previous to the termination of the war in Europe. The federalists, whose wisdom had at one period saved the United States from rashly plunging into that war, were rejected—the democrats, whose counsel would have produced that effect, were elevated to power.
It is of prime importance to remark that the individuals who were chiefly opposed to the adoption of the constitution, or dissatisfied with it, were the persons generally who have also been opposed to all great measures, which have been found in practice to be productive of advantages to the United States; and they have been (with some exceptions) the persons whose activity and violence contributed chiefly to the change of administration; and that those men now fill the great stations in the general government. It is also worthy of remark that the ablest and most influential men of this description, are from the great states, which so reluctantly came into the union under the constitution: I mean, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New York. There are exceptions doubtless to these cases, but they are not very numerous. How wisely the people of the United States have acted in thus taking the government out of the hands of those who formed it, and nursed it, and maintained it in its constitutional energy, in order to place it in the hands of those who were opposed to its adoption, and who resisted all the measures calculated to give it full and free operation, is not for an individual to decide. I submit to the will of my country; and none will rejoice more cordially in its prosperity under any administration.
On the accession of the present administration in March 1801, it found the nation at peace, but prepared for war.
It found the differences which had subsisted with Great Britain amicably adjusted, and the northern posts surrendered up.
It found the disputes with Spain terminated by the able negotiations of Major Pinckney; by which the right to the free navigation of the Mississippi was secured and strengthened.
It found the Indian tribes on our frontiers repressed and quieted.
It found a small army organized, and forming the germ of any force which the public exigencies might require.
It found a navy created, which had rendered substantial service to the nation.
It found the national debt provided for, and in part reduced.
It found the treasury full, and the public credit high.
It found a people increasing in population, and a country advancing in prosperity, in a manner unexampled in any preceding age or nation.
Such is the country, and such the state of things, which the federal administration left to their successors. It is the first with my heart, and the most ardent prayer of my mind, that the democratic administration may so administer this government, that they may deliver to their successors, so fair a country in such high prosperity.
Time alone will decide; but it seems to be settled, that if the same end is to be obtained, it shall be by far different means. Already great changes have been made, and more are contemplated. Already the measures calculated to place the country in a respectable state of preparation to repel hostility from any quarter are reversed. The germs of the small army and navy created by their predecessors, are mutilated. The foundations laid for securing a revenue above the reach of casualties, are broken up. A death blow has been given to the boasted independence of the judiciary of the United States, which all parties were bound by the strongest obligations of patriotism and duty, to have approached with awe, and to have treated with veneration, as the only safe asylum for the citizens, in the violent contentions of party, to which republics are peculiarly exposed.
The administration is almost avowedly a party government. None but those of the dominant sect are admitted to any share in public affairs. To be of that sect is the only road to employment and trust, however unworthy the character, or inferior the talents of the claimants. On the other hand, those who are out of the pale of that sect, however elevated by character and by services, are rigorously excluded from admission to the public employments. Thus is pursued a policy calculated to keep alive party spirit and violent animosities in the community; whilst every liberal and conciliatory sentiment is forgotten. The constitution itself is threatened with great alterations, tending to restrict the powers of the national government, at the expense of the smaller, and for the aggrandizement of the larger States.
What may be the issue of these measures, is not, perhaps, in human wisdom to foresee. Nor is it my desire to alarm your minds with the apprehensions which disquiet mine.
An unavailing resistance has been made by the members of congress who had long been accustomed to act on the principles which guided the illustrious statesman who formed the constitution, and administered it for twelve years, with so much glory and advantage to the nation. But every effort which has been made, has been treated with scorn, or rejected with contempt. Nor do I see any prospect that any material change will take place, during the present administration. Under these circumstances I do not feel it incumbent on me to remain a reluctant witness of the steps by which the narrow views of a party administration may render the government imbecile at home and degraded abroad.
Permit me, however, before I take my leave of you, to advise you, as you value the welfare of your country and the felicity of your own families, to cherish your attachment to the Constitution, as the grand cement which binds together these United States, and which alone can preserve them from ruin, through all the troubles which foreign hostility, or domestic rage and folly, may bring upon them. Let the constitution and the union be the great objects of our affections and of our efforts, under all changes of party, and under the most adverse circumstances, and we shall still be a great, prosperous and happy people, in spite of the misconduct of temporary administrations, the malice of party spirit, and the bold interposition of foreign intrigues or arms.
That our apprehensions may be dissipated, that our fondest hopes of the public welfare may be realized, and that you, my friends, may partake largely of the public felicity, is the sincere prayer of your obliged friend, and obedient servant.
(Signed) JOHN RUTLEDGE.

Foreign Articles.—By the ship Bath, Capt. Thrasher, arrived here on Monday night last, from Liverpool, we received papers of that place to the 26th Jan. and London gazettes to the 25th. Extracts follow.
The following notice was issued yesterday afternoon by Mr. Erving, the American consul, and sent to the American coffee houses in the city. Official information (from Tunis) has just been received, that the Tripolitan admiral, Lisle, having two vessels and a kirtanghe under his command is ready for sea, and intends passing the Straights to cruise in the Atlantic. It is probable that he may be joined by a sebec, which has already sail, and by another sebec, a polacre, and a kirtanghe, which are nearly ready for sea. With a view of decoying such vessels as may unfortunately fall in his way, he has clothed his crew in blue jackets, overalls and hats.
Very respectable private advices from Vienna down to the 30th ult. contain the following interesting particulars:—All hopes which our court entertained of a successful issue of the new negotiations lately opened at Paris, for the indemnity of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, have again vanished. Besides that, our court has received an official account of the treatment of Count Stahremberg, on his way through France to England. It having come to the knowledge of the Imperial Cabinet, that there now exists a manufacture of false Vienna Bank Notes in the French territory, an edict, has been sent to Count Cobentzel, at Paris, charging him to make the most urgent representations to the French government to obtain the arrest of the delinquents.
It is reported here that an alliance offensive and defensive, between Austria and Russia has been proposed by the latter power, as the only possible means of preventing France and Russia from dividing the absolute domination of Europe between them.
Some new measures of resistance beginning in the Canton of Zurich, have been interrupted by orders from Bern.
Letters from Vienna state, that the mountain of Blockberg, situated some distance from Buda, at the bottom of which there are sulphurous baths, has experienced in its upper parts a volcanic eruption, which has occasioned great alarm in the neighborhood. This is a new phenomenon, which must be added to the number of those by which the last year has been distinguished.
The town of Warstein, near Arnsberg, was almost entirely destroyed by a fire, which happened on the 31st ult. The progress of the flames was so rapid, that in an hour and a half 180 houses, the town hall, and the church, were consumed.
From the 30th December to the 2d inst the weather has been excessively stormy, so that many ships, both here and at Elsinore, lost their anchors, and were forced to go into the open sea.
On Saturday we received Paris Jour-nals to the 19th inst.
It is stated, in an article from Stut-gard, that a negotiation has been opened at Paris between Lord Withworth and the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, relative to the settlement of the differences which may exist on the subject of Egypt and Malta, and that the First Consul has refused to enter into an engagement not to send any troops to these countries after our evacua-tion of them. This article like many others of German parentage, is too ridicu-lous to be accredited by the most shal-low politicians of the day. It is not in the little capital of Wurttemberg that we are to look for authentic intelligence with respect to the discussions carrying on between Great Britain and France. No further obstacle opposes the defini-tive plan of the indemnities. The general consensus was ratified on the 7th inst. by the two full Colleges of the Princes of the Empire.
The French papers of the week con-tain an article of no less singularity than importance. This is no other than an intimation, that the new king-dom of Etruria, is already weary of its monarch, and is about to send a deputation to the Chief Consul, to re-quest that he would unite the Presi-dency of the Florentine to that of the Cis-alpine Republic. The Moniteur speaks of the success of this mission as almost certain.
From French papers to the 19th inst. We hear from Genoa, that the Po-lish Brigade, which is there, expecting to embark for St. Domingo, is 2800 strong.
Letters from Munster say, that it is in agitation to fortify that city, and
render it the bulwark of the Westphalian States of Prussia. A squadron is now fitting out in Dunkirk, which is to take on board troops and artillery for the French possessions in the East Indies, that is to Pondicherry. Such men particular-ly selected for the troops as have already been accustomed to warm climates, Ita-ly and Egypt.
Madam Leclerc, who has all along been one of the most affectionate wives ever known, cut off her hair on the death of her husband, to be bound round his body, and received in return that of the deceased.
Letters from Berne, of the 7th of January, state, that information had been received there from Paris, relative to the future fate of Switzerland, but nothing had transpired at the time the messenger set off. After the receipt of the dispatches, however, the executive council held a board. Attempts at de-stroying houses and property are renew-ed, and become frequent at Sebach, in the Canton of Lucerne: a burning en-gine was found some days ago: it was immediately sent to the Regency, on account of the singular ingenuity with which it was constructed. This event excited much alarm, as a barn full of corn, belonging to the President of the district, was lately burned. Great quantities of gunpowder are every day clandestinely carried from the maga-zines by the disaffected.
Madam Leclerc was every day ex-pected at Dijon, on her way to Paris. Orders have been issued to have a guard of honor ready to receive her.
The legislative body adopted and fashioned, this morning, the Plan pro-posed by the government, relative to the loan for 1803. The effect has a-gain lowered the fund two per cent. All our first merchants consider the check which credit will suffer by this operation as almost irreparable. Gen. Victor has dispatched a Courier to Paris to demand the provisions that were ex-pected from Belgium, for the Louisiana expedition. Had they arrived a week ago, the expedition would have been, by this time, at sea. We are surprised that so much tardiness has taken place in an affair which, in the present circum-stance, ought to have been accelerated by all possible means. All the trans-ports and frigates which compose the expedition, are now ice bound. If the frost continue, they cannot leave the Meuse till the Spring. It is confirmed that 8 or 9000 French troops will re-main in our Republic during the present year.
It has long been reported, that the two Floridas have been ceded by the crown of Spain to the French Republic. The last mails from Holland brought over the same intelligence in a more authentic form than any in which it had before arrived. A matter of more serious importance scarcely remains to be settled by the powers on the continent, as it will certainly have a great influ-ence on the prosperity and peace of the United States of America, at the same time that it will greatly endanger our possessions in the West Indies, in the event of renewed hostilities.
The Mississippi river, and all those which run into it from the Western Countries of the United States, and by which alone that valuable and delight-ful country communicates with the Ocean, will now pass through French territory, and be liable to all the capi-cious embargoes and embarrassments that such a government may be expect-ed to bring on so interesting a naviga-tion.
With the mouths of the Mississippi and the Mobile rivers free, the south and west parts of America, might be-come the granary and garden of the world; without that freedom, all the advantages will be precarious, and they will be ransomed according to their value. The French government will lay on the burthen, proportioning it to the strength of those who have it to bear, and there will neither be absence nor independence in any country that is obliged to pay them tribute.
While the Floridas were in the hands of the Spaniards, the Americans con-sidered that they might act as they pleased, on paying a small annual gra-tuity; they were firmly resolved, in case of oppression, to drive them out of the country; but, in the possession of France, every thing varies; the ambi-tion of the rulers must have a consid-erable effect on the plans that are likely to be followed, and those persons who otherwise would settle in the western countries, will be deterred from the attempt.
The two Floridas do nothing more than extend along the north coast of the Gulph of Mexico, for their breadth is in no part considerable, but then they are of sufficient magnitude to contain all sorts of men, arms, ammunition, and warlike stores, and are within a few days sail of Jamaica and our other West-India possessions. If the two Flo-ridas were fully peopled, they never could maintain more than one million five hundred thousand inhabitants; but then those inhabitants would be support-ed by France, and so involve the coun-try of America in dissensions, out of
which she never could in any reasona-ble time extricate herself. A jealousy between France and A-merica must spring up out of this trans-action; and the end will, in all proba-bility be, that the country now suppo-sed to be ceded will be yielded up to the United States, tho' that cannot be expected to happen without a violent contest, which will involve all those states that feel interested in the result.
LONDON, JAN. 17. Among other reports, it is said, as soon as Bonaparte shall be declared and established Emperor of the Gauls, he will be divorced from Madame Bona-parte, on the plea of state necessity, namely, that it is necessary, to preserve the peace of his empire, that the succes-sion should be settled. With a view of having an heir to the imperial throne, he will marry a daughter of the prince of Baden, a most beautiful girl. By this means he will become brother in law to the Emperor of Russia, who is married to one of the princesses of Ba-den; and through the Wirttemberg fa-mily he will be even related to the king of Great Britain. Bonaparte will royal-ize himself most wonderfully by this match. With regard to Madame Bo-naparte, she will be provided for in the handsomest manner. She will probably be made a princess, or rather, perhaps a countess of Liguria, the Valais, or some other little republic.
Further extracts in our next.
THE REFORM.—NO. V.
AS the intention of my papers is to contribute my mite for the improvement of society, I shall occasionally introduce, without par-ticular apology, every diversity of subject which seems calculated for promoting this purpose. I trust that the careful reader, wherever his attention may be directed, will discover a ge-neral disposition to usefulness, superior to the mere "itch" of writing. Much more shall it be my endeavour to avoid all arrogance in proposing new modes of conduct, and all use-lessness in censuring such as are established by the authority of custom.
Newspapers are one of the most powerful engines of public influence; which, according as it is well or ill employed, is capable of the greatest benefits, or the greatest mischief.—With this sentiment on my mind, you will bear with me while I attempt to point out, with an honest plainness, what appears to be the duty of editors, of correspondents, and readers. First then let us consider the duty of editors. Whoever employs himself in collecting materials for a weekly print, undertakes a task of great responsibility. Tho' the situation he holds depends, upon his own choice, yet it is not on this account less important. As soon as he enters it, a crowd of obligations break upon him, for the discharge of which he is amenable at the bar of conscience, of opinion, and of God. Let him see then that he do not subject himself to the sway of mere selfishness—that he do not measure the satisfaction of office, by the numbering of his subscribers, and consequently of his pence. The sublimest pleasure is to do good; and this lies amply within the reach of men, whose business leads them to spread their mind abroad, either di-rectly, or through the communications of their friends.
The materia of newspapers is various, and requires a scrupulous exactness in its select on. Custom has sketched the general plan, from which none venture to depart, at most to any great distance. It is best they should not; for some kind of system is necessary in every work of consequence. But notwithstanding the uni-formity which is preferred on a large scale, there is sufficient room for variation, accord-ing to the judgment, taste, and principles of the publisher. That political wrangling occu-pies too great a space in that page which is every day presented to the popular gaze, few will deny. Calm a discussion on subjects of pub-lic importance is always proper and useful; but when this degenerates to party clamour, the worst consequences are to be expected—Why all this confusion of passion and words, as if the fate of our country and the universe depended entire upon ourselves? Man, with all his presumption, is no more than the fly upon a chariot wheel; while he thinks to move the great machinery of things by his own strength, he is himself carried along with irresistible force. The point of necessary re-volution in government is known by marks peculiar to itself; until this arrive, and may heaven grant the period to be most distant, let us cultivate a reasonable acquaintance in existing authority, and defer all noise and strife for those unwelcome occasions, when, as they cannot be prevented, they may possibly be turned to some good account. In the mean time, if difference of opinions, if a kind of opposition must exist, let reason, let sound judgment and conscience mingle their influence in the controversy, and prevent those unnat-ural heats which only serve to obstruct the progress of truth.
Let the place therefore so often allotted to political jargon, be occupied by such subjects as are calculated to arrest the attention of all, without exciting the jealousy of any. Numer-ous are the sources of miscellaneous instruction and entertainment. These should be referred to with frequency, but, at the same time, with the greatest caution. They are a fountain of mixed waters, the properties of which should be carefully distinguished; that while the sweet is offered with copious abundance, the bitter may be wholly avoided. One drop of poison, falling into the chrysal stream of truth, may destroy its efficacy; but, if the infusion be continued, it will lose its nature, and become destructive—Taste has no small concern in such productions as are intended for public use. The benefits of learning will never be dispensed; and correctness surely is one of her inseparable companions. A single unorthodox performance throws a shade over the whole scene. There seems to be no adequate apology for presenting anything from the press, that is grossly deficient with respect either to grammatical or logical accuracy. It is certain that want of variety, on subjects of the high-est use, can never be pleaded here; for we hardly open a volume without finding passages at least, which do honour to the science and refinement of the age, and would therefore amply grace the column of a weekly gazette. It must also be acknowledged that the impres-sions which are every where issued for the amusement and information of the day, often furnish such sketches of genius, such specimens of just composition as cannot be too extensive-ly circulated. In Magazines and Newspapers
it is not uncommon to find the highest proofs of cultivated understanding. But an editor perhaps is averse to quotation, and had rather depend upon the spontaneous and original offerings of his friends. There is something pleasant to be sure in this resource, and it cannot be too greatly encouraged upon proper principles; yet there is no peculiarity in the mere circumstance of receiving such favours, that can compensate the want of real worth, however certain it may be that they are well intended. None can have any reason to com-plain that their p.n is not made public, where it falls of an easy and natural currency, from the want of intrinsic worth. The deficiencies in original supplies which are occasioned by a just attention to the rules of criticism, may be made up, to the greatest advantage, by the help of appropriate extracts. But in order to form a happy climate of works either in man-uscript or print, it is necessary that a person should be always endeavouring to improve his ear, and his judgment, by reading, by obser-vation, by constant and various experiments. The superintendent of a press has a natural intimacy with books. Brought up amidst the art and the means of conveying knowledge through society, should he not have some share in the blessings which he so industriously dis-eminates? Letters, literally speaking, are the element in which he is placed; should he then be ignorant of the word, when used in a figu-rative sense? There are some examples of eminent improvement and usefulness in this class of men, and their advantages seem to justify the expectation of an increasing num-ber.
I shall continue this subject, if indulged, as opportunity shall allow. At present, it is sus-pended, lest the patience, even of the candid, should be wearied. P.
Portland, March, 1803.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.
AN ACT to establish a Corporation, by the name of the Portland Benevolent Society.
WHEREAS the reverend SAMUEL DEAN, D. D. together with a number of persons in the town of Portland, have contemplated the establishment of a society in the said town, whose business shall be to re-lieve and assist those objects of compassion, whose cir-cumstances may require relief in a manner different from that which is by law provided for the support and employment of the poor, comprehending therein the widows, and the fatherless, the destitute and help-less strangers, and all who by sickness, infirmity, or misfortune, may be reduced to indigence; and regard-ing the care of their fatherless children, whom poverty may deprive of an opportunity to obtain instruction and employment, and generally to exercise such acts of charity, hospitality and benevolence, as the funds of the Society shall allow, they having agreed to subscribe to a fund, the interest of which shall be applied to the purposes aforesaid; We have prayed to be incorporated.
Sec. 1. Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled and by the authority of the same, That Samuel Dean, Samuel Freeman, Timothy Hilliard, William Symmes, Robert Boyd, Joseph H. Ingraham, Daniel How, William Waterhouse, Pelatiah Fernald, John Thrasher, Jonathan Dean, Edward Cobb, Joseph Pope, Daniel Taber, Simon Dearth, Benjamin Gage, Isaac Parker, Daniel Johnson, John Fisher, Shirley Erving, Isaac Illey, Nathaniel F. Folsom, Nathaniel Coffin, James D. Hopkins, Joshua Rogers, Lemuel Weeks, Elijah Kellogg, Salmon Clapp, William Jooks, Benjamin Titcomb, Walter Simonson, Stephen Longfellow, jun. Peter Warren, John Hobart, Reuben Morton, John Thurlo, Hugh McLellan, Daniel Tucker, David Green, William Gorham, John Waite, Albert Newell, together with such as may hereafter be associated with them, be and they are hereby incorporated into a society by the name of the Portland Benevolent Society, for the purposes aforesaid.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said Samuel Dean, and others above named, and their associates as aforesaid shall be and remain a body corporate by the said name and title forever; and may have a seal which they may alter at their pleasure; and the said so-ciety shall be capable of receiving and have power to receive, from any person, or persons disposed to aid the benevolent purposes of this institution, any grants or devices of land, or tenements in fee simple, or lease for life and do-nations, and bequests of money or other prop-erty, to be used, and improved for the pur-poses aforesaid, or such other benevolent pur-poses as the donors may particularly direct.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation shall be and hereby are em-powered to purchase and hold any real estate, other than what may be given, as aforesaid; provided the value of the whole estate real and personal of said society shall not exceed the sum of thirty thousand dollars.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said society may sue and be sued in their cor-porate capacity, and may appoint an agent or agents to prosecute and defend suits with power of substitution.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, that the said society may choose a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Collector, Trustees, or Managers, and such other officers, as they shall see fit, and make and establish such rules and bye laws for the orderly conducting and executing the business of said society, as to them shall appear necessary:—Provided, the same be not repugnant to the Constitution or laws of this Commonwealth.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the said society may rake sale of any real estate given or purchased as aforesaid (unless that which is given be otherwise expressly ordered or appropriated by the donor) and convey the same by deed duly executed under the hand of the President, and the seal of the socie-ty:—Provided, that all monies arising from such sale be applied to the same use to which the income thereof was before applicable.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the Rev. Samuel Dean, Samuel Freeman, Esq. Rev. Timothy Hilliard, or any two of them be and hereby are authorized by notification in the Portland Newspapers, to call the first meeting of said society, at such time and place as they shall judge proper, at which meeting the Society may agree upon a form or forms of subscription for the fund aforesaid, and upon a method of calling future meetings. And the said society may meet annually or oftener as they shall see fit.
In the House of Representatives Feb. 12, 1803. This Bill having had two several readings passed to be enacted.
JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. In Senate Feb. 15, 1803. This bill having had two several readings passed to be enacted.
DAVID COBB, President. February 15, 1803. By the Governor approved, CALEB STRONG. A true copy, Attest, JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
BOSTON, MARCH 10. The following Protest was received by the House of Representatives of this State, and admitted to remain on their files. It is to be observed, that the 600,000 dollars, six per cent stock, to be depo-sited as the proportion of the Com-monwealth, in the Boston Bank, can-not, according to the condition on which it was funded, be transferred; besides which, it is pledged by law for the payment of the State debts.
In the late session a vote was obtained in the Senate, that application should be made to Congress for permission to transfer a proportion of the said stock; but the measure was unanimously non-concurred by the house, upwards of 160 members being present.
PROTEST.
The subscriber begs leave to dissent, and protest against that section of the Act, incorporating the Boston Bank, which makes the Commonwealth part-ner, with a banking company.
First—Because the measure tends to impair the confidence in the immutabil-ity and purity of a Republican Govern-ment. Preference will be given by the Government to its partners—and the natural consequence will probably fol-low, that new institutions will be frown-ed upon, and denied, by future Legis-latures, on the ground of diminishing the profits of a monopoly, of which the Government participates.
Second—Because the measure discov-ers and establishes a spirit of avarice in the sources of government. The ex-ten-tion of this spirit, must debase that elevated tone of patriotism and vigor of mind, which alone can continue a Re-public. It exhibits the desire of obtain-ing, by a fort of money brokerage, more than six per cent interest, estab-lished by the laws. Government there-by, this disposition, will of course excite the same desire in individuals. A char-acter of avarice and usury thus fixed, will blast the fairest hopes of freedom, ever opened to the view of the human race.
Third—Because that a reduction of the interest of money to five or four per cent, would give animation and vigor to the agriculture, manufactures, and commerce of our country. That on the contrary, the raising the interest of money, by establishing a monopoly of Banks by contract with the Govern-ment, is injurious to the public prosper-ity, and must inevitably fix imputations, degrading to a free Government.
Fourth—Because the Legislature have imposed on their partners, a species of paper, the principal of which must re-main inert, and incapable of use, ac-tivity, or of transfer, contrary to the true spirit of banking principles. While this nominal capital appears to encre-ate the solidity of the bank, it actually adds disease and debility to its operations. The act of incorporation provides, that the bank shall never owe more than double the amount of its capital stock, actually existing in their vaults in gold and silver. If therefore the operations of the gold and silver capital shall gain more than six per cent, which consid-ering the multiplicity of banks, is high-ly doubtful—the surplus, is to be paid to the Government in proportion to the money they deposit. H. KNOX. March 3d, 1803.
From the Havana, Jan. 21.—The Government here has refused to grant any more licences for the admission of Lumber into this island from the U. States, and on the 18th inst. the In-tendant General passed an Official note to the Collector of the Customs to that ef-fect.
Henry Hodges, has been tried at this town, for an incendiary attempt to burn the shop of Messrs. Bruntal and Coomy—Verdict "GUILTY."
Portland, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1803.
American Board of Agriculture.—An association bearing this name, has commenced its for-mation at the city of Washington. It is designed to promote a general dissemination of practical knowledge in agriculture and domestic manu-factures. A constitution has been formed for the regulation of the same, and the officers elected:—The Hon. James Madison is Presi-dent; Messrs. Samuel L. Mitchell and George Logan, Vice-Presidents; Isaac Briggs, Secre-tary; and Joseph Nourie, Treasurer. The Committee of Correspondence is composed of two or more gentlemen from each state—The committee for Massachusetts and Maine con-sists of the Hon. Messrs. John Q. Adams, Jo-seph B. Varnum, Peleg Wadsworth, and the Rev. Dr. Deane. Any citizen having it in his power to communicate information on the subjects of agriculture and domestic manu-factures, or on the auxiliary arts or sciences, is respectfully solicited to forward it to some member of the committee of correspondence.
Washington, Feb. 24.—The Judges of the Supreme Court, and the fed-eral members of Congress, celebrated the birth day of Washington, with those warm emotions of gratitude which his eminent services so justly inspired.—No notice was taken of the day by the democrats.
The returns of votes for Governor, in New Hampshire, still continue favora-ble to federalism. There is no doubt of Governor Gilman's re-election.

Congress.—No proceedings of importance have transpired since our last.—Almost every day the business is conducted with closed doors; but some "secrets" have leaked out which may be noticed in our next.—In the Senate Mr. Ross's resolutions have been struck out, and Mr. Breckenridge's (as published in our last) have been substituted, 14 to 11.—We are in daily expectation of something further on this subject.
Massachusetts Legislature.—closed its session last Friday.—A new session commences the 24th of May next. In our next we shall be enabled to give a list of all the acts which have been passed.
Melancholy Event.—We hear from Eastport, (Piscataqua) that on the 24th ult. the house of Mr. Joseph Prince, a respectable merchant (lately from Newburyport) took fire while the family were asleep, and in a few minutes was entirely consumed with its contents. Mr. Prince and a son and daughter perished in the fire—he lost his life in attempting to save his children.
Five French ships of the line passed Gibraltar, Dec. 27, supposed for St. Domingo.
A gentleman lately arrived here from France mentions that great numbers of emigrating young men in that country are much taken up with the Louisiana business; and are engaged in obtaining commissions and situations to embark for a colony that opens to them such a field for speculation and wealth.
"A private letter from Paris says, the important question, whether Bonaparte shall be proclaimed Emperor of the Gauls, has undergone a final discussion in the Conservative Senate. It was opposed with great force by Sanjalina. It is now to be submitted to the Legislative Body, and no doubt whatever is entertained of their silent affirmative."
Drama at Paris.—Seventeen Theatres open their doors every evening for the entertainment of Paris, where the population does not exceed 628,000 souls. It may be calculated that the spectacles of this city occupy, on an average, the leisure of 20,000 individuals, or nearly one thirtieth part of the whole.
Massachusetts Election.—It is believed but little opposition will be made this year to the re-election of Governor STRONG, and Lt. Gov. ROBBINS; but great exertions will be made to obtain a majority of Democrats in the Senate and House. It is therefore necessary that those who are attached to the stability and prosperity of old Massachusetts be watchful in season. A word to the wise is sufficient.
No persons have yet been nominated in opposition to the Hon. Messrs. Storer and Cushing, as Senators for Cumberland county, and it is expected there will be an unanimity in their re-election.
The Hon. NATHANIEL DEMMER, is named as the federal candidate for Senator from Kennebec county.
To the Editor of the Portland Gazette. AS the choice of Senators, soon takes place for the new political year, give me leave to name as a candidate for the district of Lincoln, MARK LANGDON HILL, Esq. who has been faithful and indefatigable in the service of the public. His character is too well known to need any comment; and from his standing in life, and acquaintance with that part of the State, I think there is no doubt but he will receive the suffrages of every citizen of Lincoln. A FARMER. March 7, 1803.
For this Gazette. To the Freeholders in the counties of Lincoln, Hancock, and Washington. YOU well recollect that we have a new district for Senators in the State Legislature. These three counties now send two, separately from Kennebec. General COBB, who is now one of your Senators, will undoubtedly again receive your suffrages. For the other, permit me to name to you General KNOX. He had many votes the last year; but it was not then generally known he was a candidate; and Mr. DUMMER, who was an old member, was elected. Mr. DUMMER is not now with us in our district; and I think there is no one in these three counties who would be more useful, or who would reflect more honor on the district, than General KNOX. He is much interested in the growth & prosperity of this part of the country—His past services, his patriotism and talents are acknowledged by every one—And it is perhaps only necessary to mention him to secure his election. It is certain that he will receive the votes in the middle and eastern part of Lincoln county—and union is very desirable at this period. It is therefore hoped Gen. KNOX will obtain the suffrages of the whole district. A. Z. St. George, March 8
To Readers and Correspondents. Our Elm Tree correspondent shall have place in our next. "Cuffee" will do better in MS. than in print. Advertisements omitted this week, will be inserted in our next.
At Kennebunk, Rev. Asa Fifer, of Wakefield to Miss Sarah Little, daughter of the late Rev. Daniel Little.
At Biddeford, Thursday last, BENJAMIN HOOPER, Esq. aged 82. At Kennebunk, Mr. James Stocker aged 35. At Providence, Rev. Enos Hitchcock, D. D. aged 58.
On Tuesday the 28th inst. was decently interred at North Berwick, the remains of the Hon. JOHN LEWIS, Esq. late President of the Court of Sessions, and Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland. To pretend to enumerate all
the conspicuous traits in the character of Judge Lewis, would be an arduous task, but necessary; for those who knew him, already estimate his merits in a manner that reflects on his life the highest eulogium; and what is much to the honor of his memory, those who knew him best, esteemed him most. The Judge was born in Hingham, in this Commonwealth, June 1717. In early life he became an inhabitant of North Berwick, where the town was new and but thinly peopled, and with it bore an active part in the heat and burden of the day, and to the time of his death was eminently useful as a citizen, friend and christian. He married and received a handsome share of the bounty of heaven, five children. He was long a member of the Legislature of Massachusetts, before and after the revolution, and if I might say it, the first Senator for Cumberland after the adoption of the present Constitution. He had for a great many years, been a respectable magistrate of the peace, and for a number of years a Judge of the Pleas, and since the death of the Hon. David Mitchell Esq. in March 1796, Chief Judge. In all these stations he acquitted himself acceptably, and justly obtained the character of an honest, upright, faithful and judicious man. For many years past he was a professor of the christian religion; believing and practicing the duties inculcated in the bible. He was a pillar of the first Church in North Berwick; and in 1796 was elected a deacon. His private character was equal to his public. He was an agreeable companion, his conversation instructive, pleasant and very often facetious. No man was more referred to for advice in difficult cases than he, and he possessed a faculty of discernment, and determining with propriety, superior to most men. He was very exemplary in his morals, faithfully bound in his dealings, kind to his friends, faithful even to his enemies. Friendly to Ministers and good people, tender in his conjugal and parental relations; prudent, economical and remarkably temperate in his living; hospitable to strangers, generous to the needy, pleased when religion flourished, a constant attendant on public and family worship and (no hope) a partaker of the spirit of Christ. Thus lived this good old man, and having spent the time and performed the duties assigned him here on earth, and being like a shock of corn fully ripe, he died, after a short but painful illness, aged 85 years and nine months; leaving a firm faith and hope in our Redeemer, we doubt not he is gone to heaven, to inherit the reward prepared for those who are faithful followers of the Lord Jesus.
Important Postscript. We stop the press to communicate the following important article.
From New York, March 4. Kentucky in arms.—We have conversed with a gentleman of intelligence and integrity direct from Washington, from whom we have received the following interesting intelligence. That on Saturday last about eleven o'clock, an express arrived at the city of Washington, charged with a memorial from Kentucky addressed to Mr. Davis, as their favorite representative. The memorialists stated that they had waited with the greatest patience and anxiety for the interference of government in their behalf; that events passed every day harder and harder upon them, and almost exhausted their forbearance, but that they were yet willing and desirous of making another appeal to the general government for protection; and that expecting to receive this prompt reply, they had prepared to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning; and that for this purpose, they had raised by subscription 50,000 dollars, for the purchase of arms and ammunition and had embodied, organized, and equipped 15,000 men, who had already been three days in camp. Mr. Davis, it is said, expressed extreme regret, that the messenger had not arrived 9 hours sooner, that is, before the Breckenridge resolutions had passed.—Evening Post. *Of this sum the present Governor subscribed 2000 and the last Governor 1500 dollars.
Jenks' Maine Marine List. Port of Portland.
Monday, March 7.—Arrived ship Bath, capt. J. Thrasher, 37 days from Liverpool.—Left there ship Nabby, and ship Joseph, of this port. Ship Columbine, of Boston, arrived there Jan. 25, in 29 days passage.—Spoke, Feb. 7, lat. 49, long. 30, ship Sovereign, from India, for London. Passenger in the Bath.—Mr. Wm. Brown, merchant. Friday, March 11.—Arrived brig Mary, capt. Samuel Robinson, 21 days from St. Pierre, Martinique.—Left there the following vessels: Schooner Mechanic, Bridel, of Middleton; brig Greyhound, Thompson, Baltimore; brig George Washington, Eccle, Boston; ship Sable, Praddock, New York; brig William, of Beverly (captain and three hands dead); brig Regulator, Williams, Norfolk; brig Swan, of Newfield; sch. Farme, Winthy, Edenton; brig Industry, Pearson, Robert, Thomas, Hero, Boardman, and Woodman, Newburyport; sch. Lucy, of Plymouth (captain Robbins and mate both dead, now commanded by capt. Praddock); sch. Swan, Warren, Duxbury; sch. Four Brothers, Rice, of Duxbury, from Boston; ship Dispatch, Marshall, of Boston, lying off and on; ship Halcyon, Manley, Charleston; sch. Rebecca, Bradbury, Lynn, waiting for pay from government; ship Parrot, Lord, Ipswich, running for a market.—Markets dull. Same day.—Arrived brig Franklin, capt. S. Waite, from Point Petre, Gaudaloupe.—Left there, Feb. 13, ship Hunter, Tappan, brig Mars, Smith, Nymph, Foster, Star, Nowell, Hope, Day, Elizabeth Costa, Remick, schooner Nabby, Ticecomb, Arethusa, Lakeman, Essex, Webster, Mary Ann, Dresser, and Harriet, Griffin, all of Newburyport; brig Unicorn, Miller, Industry, Bagley, George, Tucker, and Traveler, Motley, of Portland; brig Rebecca, Davis, and sch. Lincoln, Boston; brig Trial, Tate, Salem; schooner Hazard, late capt. Doty, Plymouth; brig Fair American, Manning, and Philip, Martin, Baltimore; sch. Roebeck, Dawton, New York; sch. Sally, Kerbey, Middletown; sch. Bembridge, Tiverton; sch. Smith, Gloucester, just arrived.—Spoke, in lat. 37, long. 74, sloop Clarissa, Patterson, of Wilkesport, bound to Norfolk, 23 days from St. Vincent.—Brig Margaret, of Portland, was at St. Vincent Feb. 9.
Port of Kennebunk.
Cleared—March 5, sloop Rose, Rankin, of Wells, for St. Christopher.
Port of Wilkesport.
Cleared—March 4, schooner Ranger, Hodge, for Greadade.
Benevolent Society. THE Subscribers being authorized by the Act of the General Court lately passed, entitled "An act to establish a corporation by the name of the Portland Benevolent Society," to call the first meeting of said Society, do hereby notify the Members of the same to meet at the Court House in Portland, on WEDNESDAY the twenty third of March instant, at nine o'clock in the forenoon—to agree upon a form in form of the subscription for the fund therein contemplated—to choose such officers as they may see fit—to make and establish such rules and by-laws as to them may appear necessary—and to agree upon a method of calling future meetings. SAMUEL DEAN, SAMUEL FREEMAN, TIMOTHY HILLIARD. Portland, March 14. 1803.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now sitting at Wells, within and for the county of York, on the second Tuesday of September, 1802. HUMBLE PLEAS, JOHN LEIGHTON of Skobleg, in said county, Esq. that he is seized in fee in common with others to your petitioner unknown, of the two fifth parts of the following lots of land, situate and lying in Newfield, in said county, viz. Lot No. 4, on K range; Lot numbered 11, on K range; and Lot numbered 3, on F range; and that he is desirous of holding and enjoying the same in severality.—Wherefore your petitioner prays, that a Committee be appointed to assign and set off to him in severality his said two fifth parts of said lots of land; and in duty bound will pray. GEO. W. WALLINGFORD. Atty. to said John Leighton. Copy examined by DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. YORK ss.—At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, begun and held at Wells, within and for the county of York, on the second Tuesday of September, being the fourteenth day of said month, A. D. 1802. UPON the petition of John Leighton, praying for partition of sundry lots of Land in Newfield, lying in common with other persons unknown—Ordered, that the petitioner publish an attested copy of his said petition and this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Columbian Centinel, printed at Boston, and in the Portland Gazette, printed by Eliezer D. Jenks; the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next Supreme Judicial Court to be held at York, within and for the county of York, on the first Tuesday of May next. Also that he post up a true copy of said petition and order, in some public place in the town of Newfield, in said county, a like number of days before said term; that all persons concerned may appear before said Court, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. A Copy as of Record. Attest DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
TURNPIKE. To Moses Libby, Clerk of the first Cumberland Turnpike Corporation. WE the subscribers, being five of the proprietors of said Corporation, hereby request you to call a meeting of said proprietors to be held at the house of Seth Libby, Innholder in Scarborough, in said county, on Monday the eleventh day of April next, at two of the clock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles, viz. 1. To choose a Moderator. 2. To see what measures the Corporation will take relative to being at part of the expense of dyking the Dunton Marsh, & agreeing with the owners or proprietors thereof, and to establish any former votes or proceedings of this corporation concerning the same. 3. To see what method the corporation will take to lay out, make and keep in repair the turnpike road, and take such measures for that purpose as may be thought necessary. 4. To appoint a Committee or agent to agree and settle with, and make compensation to the owners of land where said road may be laid out, who may think themselves injured thereby, and also to attend to the committee of the General Sessions, in laying out said road, and advise with them in locating the same. 5. To choose such committee or committees, agent or agents, as shall then be judged proper to make said turnpike road, and to procure materials therefor, with such instructions as the proprietors shall then see fit to give. 6. To vote such sum or sums of money, for the purposes aforesaid, and affect the same on the shares of the proprietors, as may then be thought proper, and fix the time for the payment thereof. THOMAS LANCASTER, EBENEZER LIBBY, JONATHAN LIBBY, B. D. BRENT, ELIPHALET SMITH. Scarborough, 7th March, 1803. Scarborough, March 7th, 1803. PURSUANT to the foregoing application, to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the Proprietors of said Corporation, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes therein mentioned. MOSES LIBBY, Clerk.
A WOMAN with a good breast of milk, wishes to take a child to nurse—good attention will be paid, on liberal terms.—Inquire of the Printer. March 14.
FOR SALE. A LOT OF LAND, situated in Back-street, opposite the centre School House, 75 feet front, 210 deep.—It will be sold on liberal terms.—For further particulars, inquire of the Printer. March 14.
TO LET. TWO CHAMBERS over the store of the subscriber, very convenient and central for Compting Rooms, or any other business—the flats leading outside to Forest-street. SAMUEL M. QUINCY. March 14.
THE Committee for examining accounts against the town of Portland, will meet for that purpose on THURSDAY, 17th inst. at E. OSBORN'S OFFICE, Fifth-street. By order of the Committee. March 14, 1803.
Bankruptcy Notice. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded & issued against John Stuart, of Wilkesport, in the District of Maine, Trader, and the said John Stuart has been declared a bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said commission named, on Saturday the 26th day of March instant, on Tuesday the 18th, and on Monday the 25th days of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esquire, near the Hay Market in Middle-street, Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects—When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose and assign or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting, any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, WILLIAM WIDGER, Commissioners. Dated March 14, 1803.
FRUIT TREES. 3000 Apple Trees, 1000 Peach do. 300 Pear do. all inculcated with the choicest kinds of fruit, and ready to be taken up next month, may be had of the subscriber, at Mount Rural, in Newburyport. JOSIAH SMITH (6w) March 10, 1803.
John Roberts, Miniature Painter & Drawing Master, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken apartments at the widow CRABTREE'S next door to Mr. John Tabor's, Fifth Street, where he solicits a continuation of their favors. He paints MINIATURES on ivory—LIKENESSES on Satin—Likenesses on canvas—Likenesses in Whole Length in Miniature—FAMILY GROUPS in Miniature, and warrants them. He likewise paints all kinds of FANCY and EMBROIDERY WORK for schools and individuals. He proposes opening a SCHOOL, for instructing young Ladies and Gentlemen in the elegant and useful art of DRAWING Figures, Landscapes, Fruits, Flowers, Ornaments, &c. &c. and pledges himself to all his endeavors to merit success. Terms may be known by applying as above. A few Mason's Aprons, elegantly painted on satin, for sale. Portland, March 14.
WILLIAM GORHAM and EZRA GIBBS, this day by mutual consent dissolve Partnership.—And all debts due to said firm to be paid to William Gorham, by whom all accounts against said firm will be paid. WILLIAM GORHAM, EZRA GIBBS. Portland, February 11, 1803.
N. B. The business in future will be carried on by said GORHAM only, who requests all accounts of the late partnership to be settled immediately, otherwise they will be put in suit.
William Gorham, (At his STORE, Fore Street PORTLAND) Especially informs his friends and customers in town and country that he has received an additional and complete assortment of West India Goods & Groceries, which will be disposed of cheap, for cash or produce. Particular attention will be paid, and all favors gratefully acknowledged. March 14.
David Griffith, Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has taken a stand in Middle Street, next door to the Old Bank—where he has for sale a general assortment of West India Goods & Groceries; of the best quality. Likewise, has just received a large assortment of Kitchen and Flower
GARDEN SEEDS, wholesale and retail. He flatters himself he shall be able to supply them with as good seed, and on as reasonable terms, as can be purchased in Boston, or elsewhere—Catalogues of which are printed, to accommodate his customers; so that they may calculate their gardens by the fire-side, and call for the seed at their leisure. Portland, March 14.
Lately imported, and to be sold, By Jacob Sheafe, At his Store in Portsmouth, ON reasonable terms, a quantity of FISHING GEAR, consisting of 18, 15 and 12 thread Lines—Lop and Mackerell ditto—Salmon, Herring and Salt Twine—Large, middling and small Cod Hooks—three sizes of Herring Nets, and two sizes of Salmon Nets. Portsmouth, March 2, 1803.
To Let, A Dwelling-House adjoining the street leading to Back Cove Bridge—which has four rooms on the floor, a good garden and well of water near the house—For further particulars, inquire of LEWIS GAY, of Raymondton; or of NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN, of Portland. Portland, Feb. 23.
N. B. Convenient Stabling for Horses—Constant supply of good Hay and Provender. Feb. 11.
Sales at Auction. On Thursday, 17th inst. Will be sold at Public Vendue, (unless previously sold at private sale) At D. PEASE'S AUCTION ROOM in Forest Street, 10 pieces superfine Broadcloth, 6 pieces second quality do. 5 pieces Cassimere, blue and mixed—Positively without reserve, for cash. Sale 11 o'clock, A. M. March 12, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sale at vendue of the Real Estate of Joseph Christopher, a bankrupt, lying in Wilkesport, which was to have been this day, is adjourned to Monday, the 21st of March next, at two of the Clock in the afternoon, to be held at the dwelling house of Captain Eber, in said Wilkesport. Also, at the same time and place, a quantity of Oak and Maple Timber, lying on a convenient landing in Waldoborough. WILLIAM PIKE, BASDELLY CHILD, By Wm. Pike, his attorney. Wilkesport, 28th February, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Nicholas Means, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to the Commissioners appointed to receive and examine the same. JAMES MEANS. Windham, March 14, 1803.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of Nicholas Means, late of Gorham, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice, that six months from the ninth of February instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the store of JOHN HARRING, in Windham, the first Tuesday of April next, the first Tuesday in June, and the first Tuesday in August following, from two to five o'clock, P. M. on each day. ELIAS MERRILL, BENEDICT GILLMAN, Commissioners. Falmouth, March 7, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JOHN SAVAGE, late of Wilkesport, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, & has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SUSANNA SAVAGE, Administratrix Wilkesport, January 31, 1803. (M. 1a).
J. Richardson, MAG FOR SALE, At Richardson's Wharf. 20 Hhds. Trinidad Sugar, 15 Bales Upland Cotton, 150 Barrels No. 1 Beef, 100 Casks Raisins, 40 Casks Hysan, Hysan Gin, 50 Bags Coffee, 25 Hhds. Molasses, suitable for retailing, Ravens Duck, Boxes 7 by 9 Window Glass, Cordage, Sweden Iron, Nail Plates, Iron Hoops, Casks Rice, Tar, Pitch, and Rosin, Bone & Midding Pork. ALSO, Fresh assortment India Cottons. Jan. 24.
To Let—The Store lately occupied by Mr. Adams, at the head of Richardson's Wharf—Apply as above.
TO BE SOLD, THAT excellent FARM in Cape Elizabeth, lately occupied by SAMUEL CALEB, Esq. deceased—consisting of upland and marsh, and containing 104 acres, with the mansion House, Barn and other buildings on the premises. Possession to be given immediately on the purchase, and terms of sale commodious.—For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber, at his Office in Fifth-Street. ISAAC PARKER. Portland, Feb. 1803.
Stop a Swindler! WHEREAS, a person who called himself BERTAH BROWN, did abscond from Boston, on Tuesday last, with property to a considerable amount, belonging to sundry persons—A Reward of FIFTY DOLLARS will be given for apprehending him, and the recovery of the Goods; or THIRTY DOLLARS for the Swindler. He is about 30 years of age, well proportioned, dark hair, blue eyes, is a Tailor by profession—he is rather diffident, and carries the appearance of honesty in his looks. Boston, March 3, 1803.
Public Inn. JOHN BUTLER, informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, for the accommodation of Travellers, in North Berwick, about nine miles from Portland, on the Eastern Post Road.—Those who may please to favor him with their company, shall receive every attention in his power to afford; and every favor duly acknowledged. N. B. Convenient Stabling for Horses—Constant supply of good Hay and Provender. Feb. 11.

BOOKS.  I. ADAMS , has for sale, at his Bookstore, No. 6, Jones Row , a general assortment of  Books & Stationary. Among which are, Brown's Law Dictionary. Dunford & Eells', Douglas', Cowper's Strangers', Williams', and Raymond's Reports Sullivan on Land Titles American Precedents Powell on Contracts; Park on Insurance Morgan Vade Mecum Blackstone's Commentaries on the Constitution, Espinasse's Nisi Prius; Lillie's Entries, Justices Assistant; Town Officer, Clerk's Magazine (new edition) Kid on Bills, &c. &c. Townsend's Guide to Health Morse's Universal Geography, new edition Jefferson's Notes on Virginia, new edition Village Harmony.  SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds; Maps of Massachusetts and Maine, Juvenile BLANKS. Great variety of BLANK and ACCOUNT BOOKS. Cash and the highest price given for RAGS. Feb. 14.
Book & Stationary Store.  THOMAS CLARK , at his Bookstore, near the head of Fifth- street, Portland—Keeps constantly for sale a well assorted and large collection of  BOOKS, In every branch of Literature.
A general assortment of Bibles, all sizes; Testaments; Dictionaries, Webster's 1st, 2d, and 3d parts, Maine Spelling Book, American Preceptor, Ladies' Accidence; Child's Companion Morse's Universal Geography, Dwight's Geography. Nichols', Pike's & Walsh's Arithmetics thmetics Art of Reading, &c. &c. Also, a general assortment of Account BOOKS. Record and Memorandum Books, Music Books of all kinds, Playing Cards, Black and Red Inkpowder, Writing and Cyphering Books. Likewise, a complete assortment of SEA- MEN'S BOOKS and Articles—Among which are, New American Practical Navigator; American Coast Pilot; Ship Master's As- sistant, &c. &c.—Hawley's Quadrants, dif- ferent prices; Gunter's Scales and Divid- ers; Quarter Waggoners; and an assort- ment of Charts. Likewise, a pleasing assortment of Japanned Ware, Consisting of Tea Trays, all sizes; Knife Trays; Bread Baskets, &c. &c. Almanacks and Registers, for 1803. Cash given for RAGS. Jan. 17, 1803. (3m.)
Alexandria Flour. FOR Sale, by Martin Thaxter, Head of Long Wharf, 200 Bbls. superfine Flour. Also a few Half Barrels, now landing from Schooner Polly. Also, in store, BREAD of all kinds, on liberal terms. Portland, Feb. 28.
Removal.  SAMUEL WATSON , informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from Fore-street to No. 2, Mussey's Row , opposite Messrs. How & Evans—Where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches—Those who may favor him with their custom, may rely on every attention to their demands. Portland Feb. 28.
Walter Hatch, INFORMS his customers and others, that he now carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS, in all its branches, at his shop next door to the Bank of Grapes . For five years—where every attention will be paid to all who may favor him with their commands, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. At the above shop—A few pieces of best superfine black, blue and mixed BROADCLOTHS and CASIMERE, lately received. Also, in store, on Titcomb's Wharf, and for sale, a quantity of St. Georges LINE, and GRINDSTONES, warranted of the first quality.
N. B. Those gentlemen who wish to employ Mr. JOHN CLINTON, will find him at the above shop. Wanted, a Journeyman Tail- lor, and a Boy as an Apprentice—one from the country will be preferred.
Portland Coffee-House. THE Subscriber informs the public, that he has taken that new, large and commodious House and Stable in Main-street, opposite Mr. Thomas Motley's, laid an Inkstand in Portland—Where he solicits the patronage of Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit or pass through the town. He flatters himself that the accommodations will meet their approbation; and assures them that every exertion shall be made to please, and all favors gratefully acknowledged. By their humble servant,  THOMAS PECK. Feb. 28.
Jamaica Rum, FOR sale by RALPH CROSS— high fourth proof, and of good flavour just landed from Brig Jane . Also, a few bds. of best retailing  Molasses. apply at his Store, West part of the town. February 14.
A good Cooper, MAY hear of constant employ and good wages, by applying to the Printer. March 7.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.  YOUR Petitioners , being in- habitants of a tract of land granted to Jonathan Holman and others, known by the name of Number One, on the northerly side of Androscoggin river, Holman's wh., bounded southerly by said river, westerly by the town of Rumford, northerly by lands purchased by Jacob Abbot, and Tingtown, easterly by the town of Jay: Humbly representeth, That where- as our situation is such, in our present unor- ganized state, that we cannot in any regular way and manner, make suitable provision for the support of schools, for the instruction of our youth and for a preached Gospel among us, which are essentially necessary to the good order and well-being of society. For the above reasons, and as your petitioners are scattered over a large tract of land, as your honors will see by a plan herewith annexed, and as there are near forty families now settled on said lands, and a number more beginning, and there are tax bills sent to us by the state and county Treasurers, and that we are under no regula- tions to assist and collect the same, and that we may be suitably authorized to transact busi- ness in a regular way, your petitioners hum- bly pray your honors to incorporate all the lands as above described, into a town by the name of Dix; and as your petitioners are very remotely situated over the aforesaid tract, and the land very mountainous, and bad mak- ing and supporting roads, and a number of horse-bridges to build and keep in repair, which will be of great public utility, for the convenience of travellers as well as the in- habitants of this place, we further pray your honors to take into consideration our situation, and if in your honors' wisdom should see fit to grant us, your petitioners, the privilege of extending the above described state tax and a number of years hereafter taxes, as your honors shall see fit on the above mentioned roads and bridges; and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. JOHN HOLLAND, JOHN STOCKBRIDGE, } and twenty-eight SOLOMON LELAND, } other subscribers.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, Jan. 24th, 1803. ON the Petition of John Hol-  land and others, inhabitants of a tract of land granted to Jonathan Holman and others, known by the name of No. one. (alias Hol- manstown) praying that said tract of land bounded as described in said petition, may be incorporated into a town. Ordered, That the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their said Petition, with this Order thereon, to be pub- lished in the Palladium , printed in Boston, and in the Portland Gazette , printed by E. A. Jenkins, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all parties concerned may then appear and show cause, (if any they have) why this prayer of said Petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence, DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, Jan. 24, 1803. Read and concurred. JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true Copy—Attest, G. E. VAUGHAN, Clerk of the Senate.
LOVELL. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resi- dent Proprietors and Owners of Lands lying in the town of Lovell , formerly Newton-  ville , in the county of York, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that their Lands are taxed as follows, viz. to the State, County, Town and Highways, for the year 1802, and committed to me, the Subscriber, to collect: Lots con- taining one hundred acres as follows: State, County, Town, Highways and School House. FIRST DIVISION. FOURTH DIVISION. Lots. Value. Tax. High- Lots. Value. Tax. High- way Tax. way Tax. Nos. Cts. Cts. Nos. Cts. Cts. 58 100 27 47 11 100 27 47 61 100 27 47 21 71 19 33 55 100 27 47 30 100 27 47 33 100 27 47 35 100 27 47 76 100 27 47 74 100 27 47 62 100 27 47 Lot in the Fourth Divi- 130 100 27 47 sion, taxed to build a 63 100 27 47 School house in the upper 102 100 27 47 School District, in said 8 100 27 47 Lovell taxed as follows: THIRD DIVISION. Lots. Nos. Value. Tax 94 100 27 47 Dols. Cts. 95 100 27 47 34 & 72 100 17 38 100 27 47 35 100 17 64 100 27 47 37 100 17 110 100 27 47 39 100 17 139 100 27 47 42 100 17 66 100 17 Lots. Value. Tax. High- way Tax. No. Dols. C. C. N. B. Settler's Lot of improved Land, 33 1 2 65 0 Settler's Lot of Non-improved Land, 8 100 27 47 It is supposed that 7 or 8 of the above ad- vertised Lots belong to Richard Baitman or Timothy Walker, Esq. Unless the above said taxes are paid on or before Monday, the 23rd day of May next, so much of said Lands will be sold at Public Vendue, at the house of the Subscriber, in said Lovell, at ten of the clock, A. M. on said day as will be sufficient to pay said Taxes and all necessary charges. TIMOTHY STEARNS, Collector. Lovell, Jan. 1, 1803.
Freeport, Feb. 22, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given to the non- resident proprietors of land in Free- port, District of Maine, lying in Squadrons and ranges, that their lands are taxed to the State, County and town, for the year 1799, in the bills committed to me the subscriber to collect, as follows— State & county. Town. Ministers. Acres C C C Range E, No. 11 50 12 18 6 Squadron No. 5 450 60 90 30 No. 11 450 60 90 30 No. 12 187 25 37 12 Unless said taxes and necessary inter- vening charges are paid to me the subscri- ber, on or before Monday the fourth of April next, so much of said land will be sold by public Auction as will pay the same, at the house of Capt. Joseph Stock- bridge, inholder in said Freeport. JOSEPH HUTCHINS.
W. TORRY'S Warranted LIME. A Constant supply of warranted STONE LIME, may be had by applying to JOHN HERBERT, At his shop near Ingraham's Wharf . Portland, Dec. 1802. (3m 41)
Bankrupt Notices. United States District Court of MAINE. March 5th, 1803  NOTICE is hereby given , to the Creditors of HENRY COOLIDGE, of Waterford, in said District, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court on Wednesday the 30th day of  March inst. at his dwelling house in York two o'clock, afternoon, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said Bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such a allowance may be exhibited DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the District Court of Maine.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against  Ezekiel Day , of Portland, in the District of Maine, Merchant, and the said Ezekiel Day has been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to sur- render himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, on Tuesday the 15th, and on Thursday the 29th days of March next, & on Monday the 11th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Es- quire, near the Hay-Market in Middle- street, Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects. When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his exami- nation; and at said last meeting, any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } Commis- WILLIAM WIDGERY, } sioners. Dated February 28, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against  Thomas Dexter, jun. of Augusta, in the District of Maine, Trader; and the said Thomas Dexter, jun. has been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commis- sion named, on Thursday the seventeenth, on Thursday the thirty first days of March inst. and on Tuesday the 19th day of April next, at ten o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esq. in Middle-street, near the Hay-Market, in Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects. When and where his Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; & at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commis- sioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM WIDGERY, } Dated March 7, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against  William Hubbs , of Belfast, &  Moses Merrill , of Northyar- mouth, copartners in Trade under the firm of Hubbs  and Merrill , both in the District of Maine, and the said Hubbs and Merrill , have been declared Bankrupts; they are hereby requir- ed to surrender themselves to the Commis- sioners in said Commission named, on Wednesday the 16th, on Wednesday the 30th days of March inst., and on Monday the 18th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esquire, near the Hay-Market in Middle-street, Portland, and make a full discovery and dis- closure of their Estate and Effects. When and where their creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or As- signees; and at the last meeting, said Bank- rupts are required to finish their examination; and at said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupts may be heard before said Commissioners against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupts to a Certificate of Dis- charge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupts are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of their Effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Com- missioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM WIDGERY, } Dated March 7, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against  Benaiah Hanson , of Bowdoinham, in the District of Maine, Trader, and the said Benaiah Hanson has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surren- der to the Commissioners in said Commis- sion named, on Friday the 18th day of March inst., on Friday the 1st and on Wednesday the 20th days of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esquire in Middle-street, Portland, in the District of Maine, and make a full discovery and dis- closure of his Estate and Effects. When and where his Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his exami- nation; and at said last meeting, any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of his Effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } Commis- WILLIAM WIDGERY, } sioners. Dated March 7, 1803.
Excellent Stand for Business, on  Kennebec River. FOR SALE cheap, a convenient dwelling House, 45 by 30 feet, two stories high, completely finished inside and out, papered and painted, with a handsome ball 7 good load- ing chambers; a shed of 40 feet adjoining the same, with a Well of water under it; a good Barn and other Buildings, a Wharf 304 feet broad, with 15 feet of water at low tide a floor on the same, 45 by 20 feet, two flo- ries high, well finished and glazed. The lot of Land contains near one hundred acres, is nearly square; a quarter part of it is cov- ered with white oak, and 6 acres are diked marsh. The lot extends 130 rods on the ri- ver, with a number of good births for catch- ing salmon. It includes an excellent Ship Yard with every thing convenient for build- ing, a good shed of 30 feet, a good dock for timber, and some Timber Knees and Plank in the same—For price and terms inquire of BENJAMIN EMMONS, at Georgetown, opposite Jones' Bldg. living on the premises. Feb. 28 12p
Lands & Mills for Sale. FOR SALE, on the most rea- sonable terms, a valuable set of Mills, be- ing a Saw and Grist Mill, together with two hundred acres of excellent Land adjoining the same, including the privileges of said Mills, on both sides of the river, on which they stand. Said Land and Mills, lying in the flourishing and pleasantly situated Town of  Danvers , at the head of navigation, on Penob- scot River. Also, between four and five thousand acres of choice Land, in Township  No. 2 , third Range, north of the Waldo Patent ; exempt from immediate settlement:— Said Land will be sold either in Lots, or by the whole quantity, as may best suit the pur- chasers. In the last mentioned township, is a saw and grist-mill, complete for business; to- gether with twenty families; and is distant only twelve miles from navigation.
Likewise, three thousand acres of good Land, to settlers only, with a right to select the same, in Township No. 4 , fourth Range, north of the Waldo Patent , in which several settlements have been commenced. Also, a thousand acres, in  Township No. 3 , fourth Range, north of the  Waldo Patent —in which township there are between twenty and thirty settlements, to- gether with several families now resident in said town. Likewise, three hundred acres of excellent Land, of the first quality, in the noted and distinguished Township No. 3 , fifth Range, north of the Waldo Patent ; known by the name of Lincoln-Town —in which a set of mills was erected last season, and in which there were then about thirty settlements.
Also, several thousand acres of good Land, in Township No. 4 , seventh Range, called College-Town . The whole of the above Lands will be disposed of on liberal credit to settlers. The price of said Lands will vary as it respects their situation and quality, from nine to fifteen shillings per acre. Gentlemen who may be pur- chasers of the above Lands, when they take into consideration the fertility of its soil, the agreeableness of its situation, being in the neighborhood of what soon must be an exten- sive navigation, will undoubtedly hereafter thank its present owner, for this opportunity of making such a valuable acquisition; by which means they will be sufficiently able greatly to enhance their properties. The terms and particulars of the sale of the above Lands, may be known by enquiring of MOSES HODSDON, JUN. at  Kennebec Plantation , twelve miles northwest of Bangor. Said Hodsdon resides at Berwick , county of York, from the first of December to the first of April. Portland, Feb. 15, 1803.
Rich Land for Sale. SEVERAL original Proprietor's whole rights, and parts of rights, within that large tract called the " Twenty Associates  Land ," the situation of which Land may be seen on the Map of the District of Maine, the great road from Augusta, on the Kennebec River, passes thro' one of the plantations called Davis-Town , to Belfast , on Penobscot River;—the situation of this place is delightful—the Land superla- tively good; fine streams intersect it and fall into navigable Rivers, in advantageous directions—one on the side of the Kennebec only 15 miles distance, on another side Belfast on Penobscot River about 8 miles. Also to be sold in the Plantation of Hope , and in the town of Camden , on Penobscot Bay, the rights in a number and parts of lots from 10 to 200 acres, very good land. For price, and terms of payment en- quire at No. 58 Cornhill Boston, in Massa- chusetts. (4. w.) January 22, 1803.
FOR SALE, A FARM, near the Mills, in the town of Norway , containing one or two hundred acres of Mowing, Pastu- rage, Tillage and Wood Land, with a Dwell- ing House, Barn and Wood House with or without the stock and farming utensils. Any person wishing to purchase the whole or part, may know the terms by applying to HENRY RUST at Salem , or to JOSEPH RUST, on the premises. Norway, February 27, 1803.
A House for Sale, SITUATED on UpSt Street (leading from Back Street to the Cove.) The House is 41 by 17 feet, two stories, with two stacks of chimneys, and can be made com- venient for two families, being nearly fin- ished. There are about sixteen rods in the lot on which it stands. Terms of pay- ment made easy to the purchaser.—For particulars, inquire of NICHOLAS TITCOMB, on the premises. Portland, Feb. 7. (tf)
For Sale, IN New Gloucester, a valuable and pleasant situation, for trading, or a public house—consisting of about a quar- ter of an acre of land, with a good dwell- ing house and barn thereon. Also, about thirty acres of good land, suitable for a small farm, half a mile from the above situation. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser. Inquire of THOMAS B. STINCHFIELD, on the premises. Jan. 31.
THE Subscriber having been appoint- ed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln, commissioners to receive and ex- amine the claims of the creditors to the estate of ROLAND KIRKPATRICK, late of Warren, in said county mariner, de- ceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that six months are allowed unto said creditors for bringing in their claims and proving their debts; and that we shall attend on said business at the house of Mrs. Thomas Kirkpatrick, at said Warren, on the last Tuesday of the present and on the fifth Tuesdays of the five following months, from three to eight o'clock in the after- noon of each of said days. Joseph Copeland, Rufus Crane. Warren, January 8, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub- scribe has been duly appointed Ad- ministratrix on the estate of NATHANIEL SPRAGUE, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, ship carpenter, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are re- quested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to PELEG SPRAGUE, Administrator. Feb. 3, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public no- tice, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon her the trust of an administratrix on the estate of WILLIAM SPEAR, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cum- berland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement. LUCY SPEAR. Brunswick, Feb. 23, 1803.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims to the several creditors to the Estate of PAUL THORNDIKE, late of Camden , in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice that six months are allowed to bring in & prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the house of BENJAMIN PALMER, inholder in said town, on the first Tuesday of March next, and the five following months. SAMUEL JACOBS, JOHN HARKNESS. Camden, February, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub- scribe has been duly appointed Ad- ministratrix on the Estate of WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, late of Warren, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the Law directs: All persons, therefore, having demands against the Estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settle- ment; and all indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to ELIZABETH KIRKPATRICK, Ad- ministratrix. Warren, Jan. 8, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administrator on the estate of SOLOMON MITCHELL, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the Law directs:—He therefore, requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JEREMIAH MITCHELL. February 21, 1803.
 WE the subscribers, Commissioners ap- pointed by the Hon. William Gor- ham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOSEPH WARD, JUN. late of Gorham, in said county, soap-boiler, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby notice, that six months from the fourth Wednesday of January instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at CARY McLELLAN's tavern, in said Gorham, on the last Monday of February next, the last Monday in April, and the second Monday in July following, from two to five o'clock, P. M. on each day. JOHN PARK LITTLE, } Commis- ELIJAH ELDER, } sioners. Gorham, Jan. 31, 1803. 
A PEW for Sale, IN the Rev. Mr. KELLOG's Meeting-house— Inquire of the Painter. March