Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-06-29 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1801.
[VOLUME IV.]
[NUMBER 165.]
Laws of the United States. By Authority.
The Congress of the United States, at the second session, begun and held at the city of Washington, in the territory of Columbia, on Monday the seventeenth of November, one thousand eight hundred.
An Act making appropriations for the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and one.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the Navy of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and one, there shall be, and hereby is appropriated the sum of three millions forty two thousand three hundred and fifty dollars, and ninety five cents, that is to say :
For the pay of the officers of the Navy of the United States, the sum of three hundred and eighty two thousand, seven hundred and eighty eight dollars.
For the subsistence of the officers of the Navy, the sum of fifty nine thousand eight hundred and two dollars and fifty cents.
For the pay of the seamen, the sum of eight hundred and sixteen thousand six hundred and eighty dollars.
For provisions the sum of five hundred and ninety seven thousand one hundred and one dollars, and thirty seven cents.
For the expense of Medicines, Hospitals and Hospital stores, the sum of thirty one thousand six hundred and forty seven dollars, and twenty cents.
For contingent expenses of the Navy, including expenses of military forces, the sum of three hundred and forty four thousand six hundred dollars.
For salaries to store keepers, clerks, store rents, laborers, and other contingencies, the sum of thirty seven thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars.
For the pay of the officers non-commissioned officers and privates of the marine corps, the sum of ninety two thousand two hundred and thirty four dollars.
For the subsistence of the officers and privates of the marine corps, the sum of eleven thousand four hundred and eighty five dollars and ten cents.
For clothing for the marine corps, the sum of thirty seven thousand five hundred and eighty one dollars, and thirty cents.
For military stores for the marine corps, the sum of three thousand one hundred and sixty six dollars, and thirty eight cents.
For the contingent expenses of the marine corps, including camp-equipage, quarter-master, barrack-master, hospital stores, stationery, and other contingencies, the sum of thirteen thousand four hundred and thirty six dollars.
For the expenses attending six seventy-four gun ships, and for completing navy-yards, docks and wharves, the sum of five hundred thousand dollars.
For erecting marine barracks, the sum of twenty thousand dollars.
For maintenance of French prisoners, the sum of thirty thousand dollars.
For making up deficiency of former appropriations for the maintenance of French prisoners the sum of forty five thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several appropriations herein before made shall be paid out of the unexpended balance of appropriations for the Navy for the close of the last year and out of any other monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
An Act to amend the act altering the district of Columbia Hundred and City Point.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, the master or commander of any ship or vessel arriving within the districts of Petersburg or Richmond, laden with goods, wares and merchandise belonging or consigned to persons resident within both the said districts shall make entry of such ship or vessel, in manner already prescribed by law, with the collection of that district wherein the owner or consignee, or the husband, or acting manager of such ship or vessel shall actually reside. And the said master or commander shall at the time of making the entry aforesaid, deliver a duplicate thereof to the collector as now required by law, to verify the same as a true copy, and to transmit it to the collector of the other district, and the delivery of such goods, wares or merchandise, shall be authorized by permits from the collector of each district respectively in which the same shall have been duly entered according to law: Provided, that no bona fide importer, owner or consignee of such goods, wares or merchandise residing in either of the said districts, shall be admitted to make an entry of such goods, wares or merchandise, with the collector of the district in which such importer, owner or consignee shall not reside: And Provided also, that all duties for goods, wares or merchandise, made by or for persons residing in other districts, shall be paid to the collector of the district, in which such ship or vessel may discharge.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved—March 3d, A. D. 1801. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
The Legislature rose at a late hour, on Friday evening the 19th inst.—and are to meet again, the second Wednesday in January. The following is a LIST OF THE ACTS passed during the session.
An act repealing part of an act passed the 1st day of March, 1798, intitled, "An act for the preservation of the Fish called Salmon, Shad and Alewives in the rivers, streams and waters within the Counties of Lincoln and Cumberland, and for repealing all other acts heretofore made for that purpose, so far as respects their operation in said County."
An act altering the times of holding the Courts in the Counties of Hampshire and Berkshire.
An act to regulate the Alewife Fishery in the brook, running out of Wake-pie Pond, so called, into the Sea, in the Indian Plantation called Marsh-pie in the County of Barnstable.
An act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act to secure to owners their property in logs, musts, spars and other timber in certain cases."
An act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act for incorporating Israel Waters and others, inhabitants of the town of Charlemont, into a religious Society by the name of The Proprietors of the New Congregational Center Meeting-House, in Charlemont, and for repealing two acts heretofore made for incorporating the Congregational Church in said Town, passed March 30 1798."
An act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act in addition to an act establishing a Supreme Judicial Court within this Commonwealth."
An act for the preservation of a certain tract of Salt Marsh, lying in the town of Scarborough, in the County of Cumberland, and Pepperellboro', in the County of York.
An act directing the use and appropriation of part of the money arising from the sale of the Common and undivided Lands of the Proprietors of the town of Andover, and for other purposes therein mentioned.
An act providing for the appointment of Agents for demanding and receiving Exigencies from Justices, and for defraying the expense of transporting them from either State in the Union to his Commonwealth.
An act directing the use and appropriation of part of the money arising from the sale of the Common and undivided Lands of the proprietors of the town of Andover, and for other purposes therein mentioned.
An act authorizing the Proprietors of the third Turnpike road in New Hampshire, to extend the same road into the town of Townsend.
An act to alter the line between the South Parish in Agawam, and the parish in Hallowell, and to repeal the second Section of an act, intitled, "An act dividing the town of Hallowell, in the county of Lincoln, into three Parishes, and for incorporating the same, passed the 12th day of June, 1794."
An act for incorporating certain persons, for the purpose of building a bridge over North River, in the county of Plymouth, between the towns of Scituate and Marshfield, at Wackanet's Ferry.
An act for altering the time of holding the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, and the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County of Nantucket, from the last Tuesday of March, to the next Tuesday preceding the last Tuesday of March.
An act to prevent damage being done to the harbor of Wellfleet, in the county of Barnstable, by excessive numbers of cattle, sheep and hogs-kind, feeding on the beach and islands adjoining the Westerly side of the harbor.
An act directing the proceedings for the speedy removal of Nuisances.
An act repealing part of an act, intitled, "An act for regulating the Alewife Fishery in the gulph stream, so called, which runs between the towns of Scituate, in the county of Plymouth, and Cohasset, in the county of Norfolk, passed the 4th day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight."
An act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act to regulate the inspection of Beef intended to be exported from this Commonwealth."
An act so establishing the 12th Massachusetts Turnpike Corporation.
An act providing for the floating and safe-keeping of Gun-powder in the town of Boston, and to prevent damage from the same.
An act to change the name of Joseph Sprague Sterns, John Parker, and Jedediah Baker, the third.
An act to incorporate Ezra Marvin, and others, by the name of the eleventh Massachusetts Turnpike Corporation.
An act to incorporate Robert Lapitch, and others, into a company for building a bridge over Kenduskeag Stream, in the town of Bangor, in the county of Hancock.
An act for establishing Turnpike Gates between the lines of the state of Connecticut, and the North West part of Loudon.
NAMES of the members of the Committee on the State Valuation, who are to sit in the recess.
On the part of the Senate—James Bowdoin, Enoch Titcomb, Aaron Hill, Hugh M'Lean, Thomas Hale, Ezra Haywood, Simon Frye, Thompson Y. Skinner, John Ellis, Nathaniel Dummer.
On the part of the House—Benjamin Austin, jun. Nathan Rice, Benjamin Pickman Nathan Wade, Nathaniel Thurber, Samuel Hear, Joseph Weld, Nathaniel Hall, James Taylor, Samuel Porter, Robert Field, Kilborn Whitman, Joshua L. Green, Micajah Coffin, Jonas Kendall, Aaron Marsh, Isaac Gregory, Thomas Ives, Edward H. Robbins, Nath. Wells, Nathaniel C. Allen, Mark Langdon Hill, Daniel Payson, John Chandler, Oliver Leonard, Martin Kinsey.
Miscellany.
From the Calcutta Monthly Journal.
THE following melancholy circumstances occurred a few days ago to the Westward—a native Schoolmaster, accompanied by twenty-two Boys, his Scholars, was passing a branch of Paller River, not far from Wallajahbad,—at the time of these unfortunates having reached the bank of the River, its bed was nearly dry, and they consequently expected to pass it without the smallest danger:—the late heavy rains, however, had accumulated into a large
and extensive body of water above the pass, which suddenly breaking through its embankment, rushed impetuously down, and overwhelmed the unsuspecting Schoolmaster, and his innocent Pupils, with immediate destruction.—Two Boys with their master, alone reached the opposite bank of the river, but one of them so much exhausted, that he died in a few minutes after he touched the shore. The poor Schoolmaster flooded upon the bank, and gazed upon his dying pupils, in all the agonies of despair, "and who"—said he, "shall tell this dreadful tale to the Fathers and Mothers of those children, —I never can?"—After this pathetic exclamation he stood some few moments, exhibiting a speechless figure of unutterable grief,—then plunged into the flood and instantly perished.
The surviving Boy, soon recovered, and carried the afflicting tale to the house of the Schoolmaster; when his wife, with that desolation, which sometime marks, the otherwise mild character of the Asiatic, threw herself into a deep well, and was drowned ere assistance could be given.
The following is the answer of the Legislature of the State of Connecticut to the resolutions of the Legislature of Maryland, on the subject of amending the Constitution of the United States for the choice of Electors of President and Vice President, and Representatives to Congress.
Legislature of Connecticut—June 3.
His Excellency the Governor having communicated to this assembly sundry resolutions of the Legislature of the state of Maryland, adopted in December, A. D. 1800, proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, by the establishment of an uniform mode for the choice of Electors of President and Vice President, of the United States, and Representatives to Congress; and the said Resolution having been considered—
Resolved by this assembly, That it is not advisable nor expedient that said resolutions should be adopted by this Legislature, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
1st. Because on considering the great disproportion which exists between the several states, in their population, extent of territory and comparative strength, and the diversity of their constitutions, laws, sentiments and customs, we cannot concur in expressing a decided opinion, that the establishment of any uniform mode for the choice of President and Vice-President and of Representatives to Congress, would conduce to the general happiness of the citizens of the United States.
2d. Because as the continuance and guarantee, to every State in the Union, of its respective sovereignty and Republican form of government, is an object equally essential with the preservation of the individual rights of the citizens; as it is the duty of the chief Executive Magistrate, as well to aid and protect every State against external invasion and domestic violence, as to execute the laws of the general government; and as the mutual independence of the several states forms the basis of our constitutional Union; it appears to us highly necessary and important, that the Legislature of the several States should have a voice in the appointment of the Electors.
3d. Because the power of appointing Electors of the President and Vice-President is a right now vested in each state, to be exercised in such manner, as the Legislature thereof may direct: yet should the resolutions now submitted to our consideration, be adopted as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, every claim and title to the least degree of power or agency, in the choice of President and Vice President, will be taken from the several states in their sovereign capacity, and from their Legislatures, and wholly abrogated and lost—excepting only the duty of dividing each state into a number of districts, equal to the number of Electors to which such state shall be entitled, and then dividing it a second time into a different number of districts, equal only to the number of its Representatives in Congress, and of again altering and arranging these several divisions, if they judge necessary or expedient, whenever a new census of the United States shall be obtained.
4th. Because the adoption of these resolutions, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, is in our opinion wholly unnecessary.—The Legislature of any state, who may approve of the proposed mode of choosing Electors, and Representatives by districts, as best suited to its particular situation and circumstances, can by their own separate act or resolve, try the experiment of its utility, without divesting themselves of any constitutional right, or contributing to abolish the rights of any of its sister states, who may elect their own modes of election under the existing articles of the Constitution, as better adapted to their present circumstances.
Resolved, that his Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of the foregoing resolution to the Supreme Executive of the state of Maryland, that it may be communicated to the Legislature of that state.
The foregoing answer was reported by a select committee, and accepted in the House of Representatives, by yeas and nays, as follows: Yeas 143—Nays 33.
RHODE ISLAND—PROVIDENCE, JUNE 30.
The Legislature of this State, at May session, unanimously voted an Address to the President of the United States, of which the following is a copy.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
SIR, THE General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, in behalf of themselves and their constituents, embrace the earliest opportunity to present you their sincere and respectful congratulations on your election to the office of Chief Magistracy of the United States; and to express their entire approbation of the principles which, in your address to a portion of our fellow-citizens, on the 4th of March last, you declared would be the basis of your administration.
Trusting to the wisdom and goodness of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to afford you every necessary assistance, in the discharge of the duties of so arduous and important a station, we have the strongest hope and the fullest confidence, that, in carrying those principles into effect, you will preserve the peace and promote the prosperity and happiness of your fellow-citizens. It is with the utmost satisfaction we observe, that the Constitution of the United States is universally considered as the safeguard of our liberty and independence, the strongest bulwark against foreign invasion and a sure protection against internal commotions. Unanimity of opinion, in all important questions, is devoutly to be wished; and we sincerely hope, that notwithstanding a difference in sentiment may prevail, a spirit of candour, moderation, charity and forbearance towards one another, will preserve a general harmony.
The people of this state being circumcribed within narrow limits, and some of their principal towns relying chiefly on commerce for their support, and having in the bosom of the State one of the best harbors in the world, they feel a particular interest in the prosperity of commerce: They are therefore happy in the assurance, and have no doubt, that under your administration, commerce will be protected, and, as the handmaid of agriculture, receive every suitable encouragement.
A republican form of government is considered by the citizens of the State of Rhode Island as their birth-right, and the government of the United States being the Union of independent Republics, for the good of the whole, will ever receive their firm support.
Accept, Sir, our best wishes for your individual health and happiness, and the expression of our sincere desire, that your fellow citizens may always hail you with the grateful plaudit, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."
By the desire and in behalf of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. [Signed By the Governor]
THE PRESIDENT'S ANSWER.
Washington, May 26, 1801.
SIR, I return my grateful thanks to the General Assembly of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, for the congratulations which on behalf of themselves and their constituents, they have been pleased to express on my election to the Chief Magistracy of the United States; and I learn with pleasure their approbation of the principle declared by me on that occasion—principles which flowed sincerely from the heart and judgment, and which with sincerity will be pursued. While acting on them, I ask only to be judged with truth and candor.
To preserve the peace of our fellow citizens, promote their prosperity and happiness, reunite opinion, cultivate a spirit of candor, moderation, charity and forbearance towards one another, are objects calling for the efforts and sacrifices of every good man and patriot. Our religion enjoins it; our happiness demands it, and no sacrifice is necessary but of passions hostile to both.
It is a momentous truth, and happily of universal impression on the public mind, that our safety rests on the preservation of our union.—Our citizens have wisely formed themselves into one nation as to others, and several states as among themselves. To the united nation belong our external and mutual relations; to each State severally, the care of our persons, our property, our reputation, and religious freedom. This wise distribution, if carefully preserved, will prove, I trust, from example, that while smaller governments are better adapted to the ordinary objects of society, larger confederations more effectually secure independence, and the preservation of republican government.
I am sensible of the great interest which your State justly feels in the prosperity of commerce. It is of vital interest to the States more agricultural, whose produce without commerce could not be exchanged. As the handmaid of agriculture, therefore, commerce will be cherished by me, both from principles and duty.
Accept, I beseech you, for the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the homage of my high consideration and respect, and I pray God to have them always in his safe and holy keeping. THOMAS JEFFERSON.
His Excellency Governor FENNER.
Boston, in point of population, ranks the fourth highest in the United States: Philadelphia contains 72,336; New York, 60,483; Baltimore, 31,514; Boston, 23,820.

CORRECT PRINCIPLES.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Richmond, Virg. to his friend in Charleston, S. C.
I WISH the friends of our national government, in South Carolina, may find the present administration worthy of their support; that its measures may justify the approbation which you tell me the President's Speech has received from them, and the confidence which you say they are willing to repose in our Chief Magistrate. In Virginia we are not so sanguine as you are, and we read the inaugural speech, without finding any thing in it to cherish the hopes of the friends of regular government, good order and peace. In this speech we are told, the national government is the strongest on earth. The revolutionary character of the great Washington is praised, without any commendation being given to his measures when President. Not one word is said about our navy, and commerce is insulted by the manner in which it is mentioned—it says the will of the majority ought to govern, but that will to be respected, must be rightful. Who, I wish to know, are to decide, whether the will of a majority of the people be rightful or not? This position of respecting the will of a majority, if it be rightful, is quite a novel one in a representative government, and involves the revolutionary principles of Robespierre. The speech says, the minority have their equal rights also, and they must be respected—What this means, and what equal rights minorities possess in representing governments, is what I am not able to understand. All mention of our political father, the great Washington, as President, is not only omitted, but his administration is censured.—After enumerating the political blessings we enjoy, Mr. J. asks what is wanting to complete the circle of our felicity? and modestly answers, a wise and frugal administration; thereby implying, that the past administrations have been neither wise nor frugal. These are the reflections excited here in view of moderation, and the friends of peace and good government, who read the speech with attention. Do you read it with attention, and you will select from it deep rooted opinions, which, if brought into practice, will finally desolate our country. Many antipodalists here, who were imposed upon by the virulent invectives, and petulant railings which were copiously vented against the predecessor of Mr. Jefferson, and who hoped to see realized in his administration the halcyon scenes of the fabulous age, behold with painful solicitude the first steps of the new administration: Trusting to some smooth professions, contained in the inaugural speech, they hoped the mild and beneficent sentiments of peace and moderation were to reign in the breast of our First Magistrate; that he would model his political system so as to obtain general satisfaction and permanent tranquility; they find, however, that his philosophy is subordinate to the fiery passions of party spirit and resentment; and that immediately upon succeeding to the chair of State, he turned out of office many very valuable officers; because they had supported, with an honest and patriotic zeal, the political system established by General Washington. Colonel Giles, the marshal of New York, who was a good soldier in our last war, who is an amiable, respectable man, and an useful citizen, has been dismissed from office. Mr. John Wilkes Kittredge, who had for many years been a Representative in Congress, from Lancaster, in Pennsylvania, was appointed shortly before the sitting of the last Congress, the attorney for the district of Pennsylvania; this Gentleman, an American by birth, and a very popular man in his own state, has been turned out of his office, which is given to Mr. Dallas, (a native of Jamaica) who came to this country long after our revolution. Gen. Lingen, of Georgetown, who was marshal in the district of Columbia, has been dismissed, and a young gentleman of the name of Brent appointed his successor. Gen. Lingen served throughout the last war with considerable reputation; and was, in the confidence of Gen. Washington. Mr. Swan, who was the attorney for the district of Columbia (and who, before that district was erected into a government, was the Representative in the Virginia Legislature from the city of Alexandria) has been turned out of his office, which has been given to Mr. Mason; the brother of Mr. Mason, who was the partner of Mr. Peawick, our former Consul at Bourdeaux, and who was dismissed in consequence of his bad conduct. Col. Hodgdon, the commissary of military stores, has been turned out of office; and General Irvine appointed to his place. Hodgdon fought for our independence, and is in all respects a good citizen: His successor is said to have talents for the place he fills, and will probably make a good officer; but Colonel Hodgdon was turned out merely because he was friendly to the Washington system of administration. Mr. David Mead Randolph of this town, who was marshal for the district of Virginia, has been turned out of office: he sustains a most fair character, and his wife is the sister of Mr. Randolph, who married the daughter of Mr. Jefferson. Col. Humphries, who was the aid during the last war, and the confidential friend, of General Washington, has been recalled from Madrid, and Mr. Charles Pinckney of your state, appointed Minister to that Court. 'Tis said Mr. P. solicited the President to send him to London; but was told that Mr. King was just now employed in a negotiation of great importance, which he conducted very much to the satisfaction of the President, who had requested him to continue at London, till the next meeting of Congress. Mr. Baldwin
of Georgia, it is said, also applied for the embassy to Madrid, and the preference of Mr. P. has occasioned much murmuring. The district attorney for the State of New York has been turned out of his office, which is given to Mr. Edward Livingston. Livingston applied for the embassy to Paris, which has been since given to his brother; and to silence him, he also gets an office, that of district attorney. I have lately returned from Washington, where I was when the loaves and fishes were distributing. I felt much for some of the individuals who are turned out of office. But I felt more for the President. The multitude of applications for offices, and the pressing manner in which they were made, produced much embarrassment to the Executive."
THOUGHTS ON POLITICS.
AMONG every people, and in every species of republics, we find a first magistrate, a head, a chief, under various denominations, and with different degrees of authority; in every nation we meet with a distinguished officer; if there is no example in any free government, any more than those which are not free, of a society without a principal personage, we may fairly conclude, that the body politic cannot subsist without one, any more than the animal body without a head.
The ruling part of any state must always have considerable property, chiefly of lands. The reason is, property has such an invariable influence, that whoever possesses property must have power. Property in a state, is also some security for fidelity, because interest then is concerned in the public welfare.
It will be an eternal rule in politics among every free people, that there is a balance of power to be carefully held by every state within itself, as well as among several states with each other.
Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate to be danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts and influence on the other. Real patriots, may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools, and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.
The maxim is not less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.
Republics have not been less addicted in practice to war than monarchies; and there has been as many wars founded upon commercial motives, since that has become the prevailing system of nations, as were before occasioned by the cupidity of territory or dominion. Witness the republics of Sparta, Athens, Rome, and Carthage in former times, and those of Venice and Holland in latter times.
They who are placed between the extremes of want and abundance, are generally the best members of society, most happy in themselves, and contribute most to the happiness of others.
The barbarous Gothic custom of duelling, which prevails among some of our high spirited gentlemen is pernicious to civil society, and directly opposite to the mild spirit of the Christian religion. It is surprising that men who pique themselves on their humanity and politeness, never reflect, that this practice is no refinement of modern times, but was brought into Europe by those fierce northern hordes, who overran the Roman empire. The civilized Heathens, the polite Greeks, and warlike Romans, were strangers to this absurd, barbarous custom. They reckoned it glorious to die for their country; but never glorious each other in cold blood to the little punillities of honor.
That form of government appears to be the most reasonable which is most conformable to the equality that we find in human nature, provided it be consistent with public peace & tranquility. This is what may properly be called liberty, which exempts one man from subjection to another so far as the order and economy of government will permit.
If there be but one body of legislators, it is no better than a tyranny; if there be only two, there will want a casting voice, and one of them must at length be swallowed up by disputes and contention that will necessarily arise between them. Four would have the same inconvenience as two, and a greater number would cause two much confusion.
Polybius and Cicero, both great authors give the pre eminence to a mixed government, consisting of three branches, the regal, the noble, and the popular.
The history of a succession of absolute princes, is an unanswerable argument against despotic power. Since in the common run of mankind, for one that is wise and good you find ten of a contrary character, it is very dangerous for a nation to stand to its chance, or to have its public happiness or misery depend on the virtue or vices of a single person. Look into any series of absolute princes, how many tyrants must you read through, before you come to an Emperor that is supportable.
There are many things which an honest man will be obliged to do, from a conviction that they are for the general good; which will give great dissatisfaction to his constituents.
There are certain conjunctures, when it may be necessary and proper to disregard the opinions which the majority of the people have formed: but in the general course of things, the popular views and even prejudices will direct the action of the rulers.
All governments, even the most despotic, depend in a great degree, on opinion. In free republics, it is most peculiarly the case: in these, the will of the people makes the essential principle of the government; and the laws which control the community, receive their tone and spirit from the public wishes.
The pattern of a religious and good ruler is a living law to the community, and more than the example of ten thousand others, to mould and fashion the manners of the people to a conformity to it.
There is scarcely any thing more harmless than political or party malice. It is best to leave it to itself; opposition and contradiction are the only means of giving it life and duration.
Foreign News.
Official Information respecting Egypt.
London Gazette Extra—May 4.
Extract of a letter from the Earl of Elgin to his R. H. the Duke of York, dated Constantinople, April 14. 1801.
As Col. Anstruther's letter to me, which accompanied that to Col. Brownrigg, was written on the 16th of March, I take the liberty of adding to your Royal highness, that Menou, having with 2000 cavalry, joined the corps at Alexandria, attacked Sir Ralph Abercromby on the 21st. The assault was vigorous; but the enemy were entirely repulsed with great loss, not, however, before Sir Ralph Abercromby, Gen. Moore, Gen. Hope, and Sir Sidney Smith, had been wounded slightly, and Col. Abercromby had lost a limb. Col. Paget appears to have had a slight wound.
Lord Keith's last letter says, all the wounded are surprisingly well, considering they are all by cannon or grape shot. I may add that my Jaffary, who left Rhodes on the 27th, mentions, that some of the troops who came there first, or had been left there sick, were already so well as to have sailed from thence to join.
Nothing could have been more brilliant than our operations appear to have been.
Extract of a letter from Lord Elgin to Lord Hawkesbury, dated Constantinople, April 14. 1801.
I have the happiness of informing your lordship, that I have this moment received an express from Rhodes dated 27th March, with a series of private accounts, of the successful progress of Sir Ralph Abercromby's army.
It appears that Menou must have set out from Cairo, on the first intelligence of Sir Ralph Abercromby's landing. Meanwhile our army had advanced under circumstances far too honorable for the British arms, for me to attempt relating on the imperfect details I possess) and had taken post within three miles of Alexandria, where they had prepared against an attack from Menou, who, with two thousand cavalry, having formed a junction with the Garrison of Alexandria, came against our army on the 21st.
In this action, we have to regret about five hundred men killed and wounded; while the enemy positively lost two thousand men killed and wounded, and five hundred taken prisoners. On the preceding Wednesday Aboukir Castle surrendered, and the British and Turkish flags were flying there.
The conquest of Egypt from the French, certainly removes a very material obstacle to peace. It was a far greater war of peace with Bonaparte, that Egypt should remain in the possession of the French, to which it was impossible that we should ever consent. Egypt cannot now become a point of the negotiation at all, and therefore it appears to me more probable, that the Chief Consul may turn his thoughts to the means of giving peace to his wretched and distracted country.
LONDON, MAY 4.
Government yesterday received the most satisfactory intelligence which has for a great length of time reached it from the northern courts. We understand that before the naval victory gained on the 2d April off Copenhagen, was known at Peterburgh, Count Paul had written to the Russian ambassador in Denmark to take immediate measures with Admiral Parker, to induce him to suspend all hostility against Denmark, as it was the intention of his Imperial Majesty to bring back, as soon as possible, the relative situation of England and Russia to the point where it was before the late difference.
In the Packet, which brought over the mail, capt. Brodie, arrived with dispatches from Admiral Parker, announcing his return to Copenhagen, and we understand, the adjustment of the preliminaries of our differences with Russia and Sweden.
An Amsterdam paper, received at Baltimore, mentions that the French Admiral GANTHE AUME has been put under ARREST by the Government, for having returned with his fleet to Toulon, in direct violation of his orders—which were that he should proceed without delay to Egypt, to reinforce the army under Gen. Menou.
From a London Paper, April 25.
FORTUNE TELLERS.
Thursday evening Elizabeth Burridge, otherwise Bee, was brought in custody by Townsend, who apprehended her the same evening at her lodgings, in Stanhope Street, for fortune telling.
Townsend produced an old globe, a slate, with some hieroglyphics rudely drawn upon it, and a number of papers, scrawled full of strange words, and incoherent nonsense; together with two packs of dirty cards, the whole apparatus of the art.
A woman proved paying the prisoner 1s. 6d. to have her fortune told, and gave a very
whimsical account of her interview with the forceress, and of the events that were to befall her hereafter.
The case being clearly made out, Mr. Pease took to determine her present destiny, under the idea, that she should be committed to the House of Correction, as a rogue and vagabond, and the next Session.
Elizabeth Watts and Sarah Roberts were charged with a similar offence at their last sitting in Gray's Inn Lane; which being established, they were both adjudged rogues and vagabonds and committed to the same prison.
The Mail.
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 17.
Only four columns of a late National Intelligencer, are taken up with a defence of President "appointments." As a specimen of the writer's talents at bold assertion, and unqualified falsehood, we select the following:
"Since the adoption of the Federal Constitution, a more conciliatory spirit than that which at present prevails, has not existed! The era of principle has commenced its reign under the auspices of men, who, in their antecedent lives, had left pledges the most decisive of their regard to republican institutions, their love of peace internal as well as external; their distrust of overgrown power, their convictions of the necessity of economy, their aversion to heavy taxes, their respect for individual opinion, however different from their own!"
By the "conciliatory spirit," boasted of in the foregoing, is meant, we suppose, the determination to exclude from all offices men who have dared to think differently from Mr. Jefferson!
"The love of peace," and the "antecedent lives," by which the new republicans are so eminently qualified for offices, are, in part, their opposition to Gen. Washington's proclamation of neutrality, and their exciting two insurrections against the government and laws of the Union. These are their "pledges" of their regard to republican institutions!
BALTIMORE, JUNE 16.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
As the Mayor of this city, James Calhoun, Esq. was yesterday forenoon coming from the country to attend divine service, his gig overturning the corner of a fence near Mr. Gibson, was unfortunately upset, and himself and one of his grandchildren, was sitting on his lap, were both thrown out. Mr. Calhoun, in his exertions to save the child, had his right ankle bone much fractured, as to render an immediate amputation necessary.—The child, we are happy to learn, received not the least injury.
BOSTON, JUNE 19.
Yesterday the French corvette Le Berceau, captured last fall by the United States frigate Boston, was surrendered to the French officer appointed to receive her, and hoisted the tricolor ensign. On the performance of this ceremony, the corvette fired a salute, which was returned by the United States frigate Constitution. The corvette is moored in the road, and appears to be in an excellent state of repair.
Capt. Nicholson of the Navy, is appointed Superintendent of Naval Affairs for this port and Charlestown; an office of the first importance and necessity.
M. Giraud, the French Commercial Agent (Consul) has invested captain Michelon with the command of Le Berceau.
Capt. Daggett, who arrived on Wednesday, in the Bay, a British sloop of war and an armed brig. They probably are waiting to encounter the Berceau.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 9.
A passenger in the Dupatch, which left yesterday from Lisbon, which he left the 6th May, informs, that 30,000 French troops were at Bayonne, on the point of marching against Portugal; that in consequence the great agitation prevailed; and the Portuguese troops were marching to meet the French and Spaniards.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 12.
Capt. Osborne, who arrived here a few days since from the West-Indies, informs us, that since the capture of the Neutral Islands by the English, all their privateers are called in.
William Lee, of Massachusetts, Commercial Agent of the United States for the port of Bourdeaux, in the Republic of France.
The Hon. Edward Livingston, Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, it is said will embark for France, in the frigate Boston.
We hear that Guadalupe is closely blockaded by the British.
Ship Enterprise, arrived at New York from London, brought 300 passengers. She was refused a clearance in Ireland on account of the passengers, who however, rose upon and forced her to sea.
The Society of Friends of Philadelphia, have transmitted four thousand pounds sterling to the assistance of the distressed Quakers of England and Ireland.
The Shawanese and Delaware Indians attacked the Huron nation, in March last, and destroyed several towns, and killed a number of Indians. Perfidious commerce commenced what they began; upwards of 1000 Huron Indians have died of the small pox.
Counterfeit Philadelphia and New York S. Bank Bills of 20, and 5 dollars, have been discovered at Hudson. It is said they are very distinguished.

Portland,
Monday, June 29, 1801.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.
The anniversary festival of this patron to Masonry, was celebrated in this town on Wednesday last, by the Portland Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, and visiting brethren. They met at Union Hall, which was decorated in a superior style. A procession was there formed, with suitable music, which proceeded to the meeting-house of the Rev. Mr. Kellogg; where a fitting Oration was pronounced by Brother JAMES HOPKINS, in a manner of unaffected eloquence, worthy to the speaker and craft, and pleasingly interesting to a numerous audience. The procession then returned to the Hall; and in brotherly harmony and activity, partook of a luxurious banquet prepared for the occasion.
A MINE
Of Silver and Lead, has been discovered at Freeport, about fifteen miles from this town, which promises to be a source of very considerable wealth to the proprietors. Workmen, it is said, are already engaged in preparing the metal.
By the arrival of the ship Josiah, Collins, at New York, from Liverpool, London papers have been received to May 4.
Official letters, with an account of military operations in Egypt down to March 22, have been printed in the London Gazette. On the 21st, the British repulsed the French in an important battle. Such was the estimation of the intelligence in England, that a lively and general solicitation attended its publication.
The British fleet in the Baltic had appeared off Carlskrona, and Ad. Parker, and the King of Sweden interchanged letters. What would have been the consequence of the royal answer, had not the British Admiral received despatches about the time it was communicated, is uncertain. But in consequence of those despatches returned to Copenhagen; where, it is said, a negotiation of a general compromise of the differences between Great Britain and the Northern Powers, was opened under the auspices of the new Emperor of Russia, who had decided the terms to be proposed. The London Editors appear confident of a speedy renewal of harmony.
Relative to Peace between Great Britain and France we find no peculiar information but what our readers already possess. The English, however, conceive the events in Egypt brighten the prospect.
The Danes were to evacuate Hamburg in the course of the first week in May.
The British and French funds were at improved prices. (Pal.)
MARRIED —At Elzeville, by the Rev. J. Fisher, Mr. Samuel Dows to Miss Ruth Horton, fifth daughter of Capt. Joshua Horton, of that town. In this town, last evening, Capt. Francis Hart, to Miss Polly Baker.
DIED —At Bz. gor, Mrs. Mary Treat, aged 44, consort of Maj. Robert Treat.
Marine Articles.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Sunday, June 27.—Arrived Schooner Farmer, capt. Henry Small, 20 days from Jamaica. Sailed in company with the Schooner Lydia, and Polly of Boston, capt. John Buxton; Schooner Lark of Salem, capt. James Silsbee. Left Jamaica brig Norfolk, Stanley; Schooner Hawk of Baltimore; brig Hawk, of New York, capt. Eno. On the 25th June, 1st, 48 north, spoke Schooner Jay, of Newburyport, bound for Guadalupe, two days out, all well.
Sunday, June 28.—Arrived brig Augusta, capt. Arnold, 22 days from the Havana.
CAPTINE, JUN 19. Capt. Phillips, in the Schooner Thomas, who arrived at this port a few days since, in 21 days passage from Kingston, (Jam.) has communicated to the following, with a request to lay it before the public, that while his vessel lay at that port, he went on board a Schooner belonging to Kennebec, Capt. Stone. While on board said Schooner, a party of men, armed with swords and pistols, from a British frigate, came on board, and demanded Capt. Stone's crew, saying they wanted men, and men they would have. Capt. Stone remonstrated against the measure—adding, that his men were all furnished with regular protections. This however, the leader of the gang, making use of the vilest imprecations, said he did not regard, and that the Americans were a set of d—d REBELS!! and finally, forced the whole of the crew on board their barge, threatening them with instant death in case they did not comply.
The Mediterranean Squadron, under Commodore Dale, has been spoken in lat. 33, 30.
The Warren sloop of war was sold on Thursday last for about 18,000 dollars. The purchaser, Nathaniel Fellows, Esq.
We hear that the frigate Adams, at New York, is ordered to the Mediterranean.
The Managers of the P'lanthropie Lottery, not having been able to extricate it from the difficulty and embarrassment into which it had been involved by the death of JOSEPH HAWKINS, for whose benefit the Lottery was granted, find, that they cannot, with the least propriety, proceed to complete the drawing, as at the time formerly proposed. And entertaining some doubts respecting what operation the late statute passed in Massachussetts, regulating lotteries, may have upon this Lottery, the managers consider it necessary to postpone until those drawings until the first of October next or thereafter, as may be required. In the mean time, the Managers will be permitted to ascertain what number of tickets remain unsold, and what monies may be collected from the vendors of tickets, or are remaining in their hands, for the benefit of the adventurers. No expenses shall be wanting to give as much satisfaction to the adventurers, as the circumstances of the case will admit.
SETH STORRS, Manager. July 4, 1801.
Theatre.
PORTLAND.
On Wednesday Evening, July 1, Will be presented, a celebrated COMEDY, in 5 acts, never performed here, called The Wise Man of the East.
Written by Kotzebue, author of the Stranger, Lover's Vows, False Shame, &c. &c. The unexampled success of this play in London, and the very flattering reception it has met with in the different Theatres on the Continent, are the highest encomiums that can be paid to its merits.
 Ava Thoana—Mr. Harper,  Clarensforth—Mr. Downie,  Mr. Metland—Mr. Kenny,  Eugene Metland—Mr. Dickenson,  Timothy Sarch—Mr. Villiers,  Lawley—Mr. Powell,  Bankwell—Mr. Barnes,  Servant—Mr. Parsons,  Lady Mary Diamond—Miss Field,  Ellen Metland—Mrs. Powell,  Rachel Starch—Mrs. Dickenson,  Ruth Starch—Mrs. Harper,  Mrs. Metland—Mrs. Downie. 
To which will be added, a favorite FARCE, in two acts, never performed here, called FORTUNE'S FROLIC; Or, THE TRUE USE OF RICHES. Written by J. Till Allingham Esq. and performed last season in Boston, 7 nights, successively.
 Robt. a Roughhead—Mr. Villiers,  Snacks—Mr. Dickenson,  Mr. Frank—Mr. Kenny,  Rattle—Mr. Downie,  Clown—Mr. Barnes,  Villagers—Mr. Parsons,  Miss Nancy—Miss Field,  Dolly—Mrs. Harper,  Margery—Mrs. Dickenson. 
Tickets to be had at the place of performance, and of B. A. Foss.
The Copartnership of BOARDMAN & LITTLE, Is dissolved by mutual agreement. All persons concerned are requested to call for settlement. BENJAMIN BOARDMAN. CHARLES LITTLE. June 29th, 1801.
THE connection in business, carried on by the Subscribers under the firm of WILLIAM DOBBS & Co. was, by mutual consent, dissolved on the 27th instant. The concerns of the house in Portland, will be settled by EDWARD WEAVER, and those in Boston, by GEO. WAKEFIELD, WILLIAM DOBBS, EDWARD WEAVER, GEORGE WAKEFIELD. Portland, 29th June, 1801.
Bowdoin College.
NOTICE is hereby given that the semi-annual meeting of the Overseers of Bowdoin College, shall be adjourned to the 29th day of July next, to meet at the dwelling house of JOHN DUNNING, in Brunswick at 10 o'clock A. M. on said day, for the express purpose of choosing a President for said College; and therefore a punctual attendance of the Members is requested. M. F. LANGDON HILL, S'cry. Georgetown, June 22d, 1801.
BANKRUPTCY
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress, of the United States, passed on the fourth day of April, 1800, entitled, "An act to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded and issued against
Samuel M. Quincy,
of Portland, in the district of Maine, merchant, and the said Samuel M. Quincy has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the 1st. Commission named, or to the major part of them, on the 10th day of July next, and on the 24th of the same month, and the 10th of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Auction Room of Edward Oxnard in Fifth-street, Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors are hereby notified to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an assignee; 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, if they shall see fit, before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district, to entitle the 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. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, June 29, 1801.
W. B. Reed,
From London, and late from Boston, SILK DYER & SCOURER, At Mr. CARY's, Hair-dresser, Middlestreet, Portland, BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he means to open the above business directly. Any description of colors, either on Silks, Satins, Damasks, Velvets, Woolens, &c. &c. he engages carefully to finish, and warrant the colors to stand. Coats, Waistcoats or Smallclothes neatly scoured, and sports extracted—Likewise dyed whole without ripping abroad. Calico gowns, silk flockings, bed furniture, sofa and chair bottom coverings glazed, the colors well preserved, and will appear almost as new.—Muffles by the piece or by the gown dyed a slate, yellow, or permanent black. Silk Stockings, Gloves or Mitts, dyed to any Gauzes, Crapes and Lace, do. Clip Bonnets and Camel Hair Shawls, do. Beautiful Liquid Blue, at 1/2 per bottle. Mourning for funerals dyed at the shortest notice, and orders from the country attended to with punctuality and dispatch. N. B. Mr. R. wishes to intimate to the public, that his stay will be but short here. June 15.
John Coe,
INFORMS the public, that he has opened a shop nearly opposite Jew's Tavern, in Newgates-street; where will be kept constantly for sale, a general assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES, warranted good, and at a reasonable rate—Together with Wines, Cordials, West-India Goods, Groceries, &c.
Also, at his shop, No. 5, Fifth street, Portland, DRUGS & MEDICINES, as usual. June 29.
United States.—District of Maine,
JUNE 22d, 1801. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of John Osborne Watts, of Portland, merchant—In re: Lumber, of said Portland, trader—Richard Winslow, of a place called Marsh Island, in said District, trader—Nathan Kidder, of Prospect, in said District, trader—against whom Commissions of Bankruptcy have issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of the District Court of Maine, on Friday the 10th day of July next, at three o'clock, at noon, at the dwelling house of Thomas Love, innholder in York; against making and allowing certificates of discharge to the said several Bankrupts; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited.
David Sewall, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice
to all concerned, that he has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor to the last Will and Testament of EDMUND FOGG, late of New Gloucester, yeoman, deceased; and as such he requests all persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased to bring in the same, and those who are indebted thereto, to make immediate payment without delay. EDMUND FOGG, Executor. New Gloucester, May 30, 1801.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of REUBEN GRAY, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given 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 ALLEN DRINKWATER. June 29.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of EBENEZER GRAY, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given 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 ALLEN DRINKWATER. June 29.
STRAYED or stolen on Monday last, from the enclosure of the widow Jane Peterson, of Brunswick, a dark red HORSE, about fourteen and an half hands high, five years old, black mane and tail, paces and trots—the hair of his foot-locks lately cut off—Any person who will give information of the said Horse, or return him, shall be handsomely rewarded. JOHN PETERSON. Bath, June 26.
To the Hon. the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE Petition of Hannah Young, widow of, and Administratrix on the estate of Henry Young, late of Cushing, in the county of Lincoln, Mariner, deceased, humbly represents that your Petitioner's husband had in the year 1799 some land in said Cushing, appraised and set off to him in full satisfaction of an execution, obtained against Richard Adams of said Cushing, Mariner—that the said land was disposed of in the said deceased's life time to Cornelius Davis of said Cushing—that before the time of redemption had expired, and before any legal conveyance of said land was made, your Petitioner's husband died at sea in February 1800. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that your honor would empower her in her said Capacity to make and execute a legal Deed of conveyance of said land to the said Cornelius Davis, according to the rates and bounds set forth in the return made on the said execution; and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.
HANNAH YOUNG.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives. June 2th 1801.
ON the petition of Hannah Young widow of, and administratrix on the estate of Henry Young, late of Cushing, in said county of Lincoln, Mariner, deceased; praying that she may be empowered to convey certain pieces of land therein mentioned to Cornelius Davis.
ORDERED, that the petitioner notify all persons concerned, by publishing a copy of her petition and order thereon, in one of the News papers, printed at Portland, three weeks successively—the last publication to be thirty days before the second Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that they may then appear and show cause if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent up for concurrence.
EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. In Senate, June 2th, 1801.—Read and concurred. DAVID COBB, President. A true copy—Attest. GEORGE E. VAUGHAN, Clerk of Senate.
John Phillips,
INFORMS the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he has taken a shop in Five street, directly opposite Mr. William Kennedy's Vendue Office, lately occupied by Capt. John Allen; where he has for sale the following articles, viz:
 West-India and N. R. Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry Rum, French Anniseed, Pork Middlings, Flour, Pease, Bream and Southend Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Cotton, Leaf and Brown Sugar, Raisins, Lemons, Spices, and French Indigo. Cotton and Wool Yarns, 1st, 2d, 3d, and 4th Nails. Powder and Shot. Writing Paper. Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Caper, Vinegar, Cheesec. Candles. Shoe Knives, Shoe Ringers, Floor Files, & round do. Tobacco and Snuff, &c. &c. 
THE SHOEMAKING Business, is carried on by JOHN & SETH PHILLIPS, at the head of Col. Water's Wharf; where constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Portland, June 22d.
CINCINNATI.
THE Members of the Society of Cincinnati of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be held on Saturday, the fourth day of July next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Concert Hall, in Boston, where a dinner will be provided as usual.
Any members of the Society of other States, who may be in Boston on said day, are respectfully invited to attend. THOMAS EDWARDS, Secretary.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the MAILS of the United States on the following routes, will be received at the General Post-Office in Washington City, until the 15th day of July next, inclusive.
PROPOSALS should be made in writing, and may be forwarded by post. There is no occasion for those who enter into contracts to come to the general Post-Office. When a proposal is accepted the person making it is immediately notified, and the contract, &c. is sent to the nearest post-office, to be executed in presence of the postmaster.
IN MAINE.
 1 From Scoddy by Penobscot, Dennyville, Machias, Chandlerville, Columbia and Narraganzee to Gouldborough, once a week. Leave Scoddy every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldborough the next Monday by 6 P. M. Leave Gouldborough every Tuesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Scoddy the next Friday by 10 A. M.  2 From Dennyville to Eastport, formerly called Passamaquoddy, once a week. Leave Dennyville every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Eastport by 10 A. M. Leave Eastport every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Dennyville by 6 P. M.  3 From Gouldborough by Sullivan, Trenton, Bluehill, Castine, Penobscot, Bucktown Prospect and Belfast to Ducktrap, once a week. Leave Gouldborough every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Bucktown on Thursday by 3 P. M. and at Ducktrap on Friday by 10 A. M. RETURNING—Leave Ducktrap every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Bucktown on Saturday by 11 A. M. and at Gouldborough by 5 P. M.  4 From Ducktrap by Camden, Thomaston, Warren, Waldoborough, Bristol and Newcastle to Wiscasset, once a week. Leave Ducktrap every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Wiscasset on Saturday by 7 P. M. Leave Wiscasset every Thursday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Ducktrap on Friday by 10 A. M.  5 From Wiscasset by Newmills, Pittston, Hallowell, Augusta, Vestalborough, Winthrop, Fairfield and Cassan to Norridgewock, once a week. Leave Wiscasset every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Augusta by 2 P. M. Leave Augusta at 5 P. M. and arrive at Norridgewock on Saturday by 6 P. M. RETURNING—Leave Norridgewock every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Augusta on Wednesday at 8 A. M. and at Wiscasset by 9 A. M. and at Augusta by 1 P. M.  6 From Wiscasset by Bath, Brunswick, Freeport North Yarmouth and Falmouth to Portland twice a week. Leave Wiscasset every Monday and Thursday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Portland by 6 P. M. Leave Portland every Wednesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Wiscasset by 6 P. M.  7 From Portland by Scarborough, Biddeford, Kennebunk, Wells and York to Portsmouth, N. H. three times a week. Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Portsmouth by 6 P. M. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Portland by 6 P. M. The hour of arrival to be at 8 P. M. in winter, November 13, to April 15.  8 From Portland by Falmouth, Gray, New Gloucester, Lewiston, Green, Monmouth and Winthrop, Augusta, Readfield and Chester, to Farmington, once a week. Leave Portland every Saturday at 10 P. M. and arrive at Augusta on Tuesday at 7 A. M. and at Farmington by 7 P. M. RETURNING—Leave Farmington on Wednesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Augusta by 7 P. M. and at Portland the next Saturday noon.  9 From Portland by Saccarappa, Gorham, Standish, Flatstown, Hiram, Brownfield, Raymond, Oquossoc, N. H. Effingham, Parsonsfield, Newfield, Limerick, Buxton, Gorham and Saccarappa to Portland, once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Oquossoc the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. Leave Oquossoc on Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Portland on Thursday by noon.  10 From Kennebunk by Waterborough, Sanford, Derry's Falls, Berwick, Lebanon and Shapleigh to Parsonsfield, once a week. Leave Kennebunk every Monday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Berwick on Tuesday at 2 P. M. Leave Berwick at 3 P. M. and arrive at Parsonsfield on Wednesday at 10 A. M. RETURNING—Leave Parsonsfield every Wednesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Berwick on Thursday at 10 A. M. and at Kennebunk on Friday by 10 A. M. 
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
 11 From Portsmouth by Dover to Berwick, Me. once a week. Leave Berwick every Monday noon, and arrive at Portsmouth by 5 P. M. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Berwick by 1 P. M. 
NOTES.
 Note 1. The Postmaster General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.  Note 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.  Note 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of 5 dollars shall be incurred.  Note 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mails; and if any person, making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.  Note 5. Should any person, making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.  Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year.—Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the month of August, November, February and May, one month after the expiration of each quarter.  Note 7. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and to continue in force until the 1st October 1801, excepting such routes as have a particular note respecting the continuance of the contract. 
JOSEPH HABERSHAM. Postmaster General.
GENERAL POST-OFFICE, Washington City, April 27, 1801.
TO LET.
A BRICK STORE in Fore-street, in a good situation for a dealer in West-India Goods and Groceries. Enquire at Wm. Fennelly's office.

POETRY.
"VENERATE THE PLOUGH."
In ancient times the sacred plough employ'd The kings and awful fathers of mankind. And some, with whom compar'd your insect tribes Are but the beings of a summer's day. Have held the scale of empire, rais'd the form Of mighty war; then, with victorious hand, Disdaining little delicacies, seiz'd The plough; and greatly independent, scorn'd All the vile stores corruption can bestow.
From the Washington Federalist.
To Ireland go, Duane, You've been here long enough, So much you've fust'd and snuff'd, It's time now to go off.
Where than th' Aurors can you meet A flame that is more crying? It is indeed a filthy flut That filthy fellows lie in.
The Committee of Health,
RENEW their annual address to the inhabitants of the town of Portland, by republishing the 11th section of the law to prevent the spreading of malignant fevers and contagious sickness, to which they request that particular attention may be paid the present season. The section is as follows:
"BE it further enacted, That each town or district in this Commonwealth, may at their meeting held in March or April annually, or at any other meeting legally warned for that purpose, when they shall judge it to be necessary, choose and appoint a Health Committee to consist of not less than five, nor more than nine suitable persons, or one person to be a Health Officer, whose duty it shall be to remove all filth of any kind whatever, which shall be found in any of the streets, lanes, wharves, docks, or any other place whatever, within the limits of the town to which such Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgments, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof, all expenses whereof to be paid by the person or persons who placed it there, if known, or if not, by the town by which said Committee or Health Officer was appointed. And whenever any filth as aforesaid shall be found on any private property, said Committee or Health Officer shall notify and order the owner or occupier thereof, after twenty-four hours to remove the same at their own expense; and in case said owner or occupier shall neglect to remove such filth from his or her property after the expiration of the time aforesaid, he or they to offend against said for-fait, and pay a fine of one hundred dollars to be paid for and receive ed with costs of suit, by said Committee or Health Officer, before any Court proper to try the same, for the use of the poor of the town in which such offence is committed. And said owner or occupier as aforesaid shall be obliged to pay to said town all costs and charges, which the said Committee or Health Officer may have incurred in removing the filth from his or her property; and in case of refusal to pay the same, he or they may be sued in the same way as is provided in this act for the recovery of fines as aforesaid."
The good wishes and well meant endeavors of the Committee during the two last years, have been in some measure successful; but it must be very evident that many have neglected to comply with the wholesome provision of the law. It is the duty of the Committee to enforce it, and they hereby give notice that they shall inflict the penalty on every person who shall be regardless of his own and the general safety, without favor or distinction. In the mean time the co-operation of every citizen is requested, and the Committee hope that the sense of common danger during the hot season may assist all in such a manner as to render the chastisement of law unnecessary.
And to the intent that it may be understood in what manner the Committee will prosecute their duty, they give notice that the following regulations will be observed.
1. The Committee will appoint suitable persons to remove such nuisances as are within their jurisdiction, at the expense of the offender, or of the town. 2. After reasonable notice to any person, of the opinion of the committee that any filth is within the design of the law, suits will be commenced and prosecuted without favor or distinction. 3. Information given to the Inspector of Police will be attended to by the Committee. 4. The Inspector of Police is appointed a sub-committee to direct such persons as shall be employed by this Committee, and they are hereby required to obey his orders.
JOSIAH TUCKER, Inspector of Police. THOMAS MOTLEY, EBENEZER MAYO, WILLIAM SYMMES, SALMON CHASE. Portland, June 15.
The Inspector of Police,
SENSIBLE of the obligation he is under faith-fully to discharge the duties of the office con-fided to him by the town, takes this opportunity publicly to declare his determination to carry fully into effect the By-Laws "To prevent the spread-ing of malignant fevers and other contagious sick-ness," and for other purposes. To enable him to discharge his duty, and to answer the design of these laws, he earnestly solicits the aid and assistance of all the well disposed citizens, in keeping clean the streets, lanes and backyards. And as cleanliness is conducive to health, and is an ornament of the town, he anticipates a ready compliance with the laws in this respect. It being impossible for the In-spector to discover every neglect and violation of the good and wholesome regulations of the town, he hopes the inhabitants will be attentive and vi-gilant, and complain to him of all nuisance, and other offences against the laws; and he assures them of his readiness and determination to bring all offenders to punishment.
JOSIAH TUCKER, Inspector of Police.
DANCING SCHOOL.
MR. ALLEN, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he has opened his Summer Dan-cing School, at Union Hall, in Portland. The hours of tuition are from three to six P. M. on Wed-nesdays and Saturdays. For terms apply to Mr. Allen at the Hall. April 20. (15)
TO BE SOLD,
A Number of HOUSE LOTS, STORE LOTS, and a WHARE PRIVILEGE, at the head of the tide at Saco Falls, in Biddeford, pleasantly situated, and convenient for business. The premises may be viewed and the terms known by applying to Jeremiah Hill. Biddeford, June 16, 1801.
Accountant Business.
BOOKS posted monthly, from Day and Cash Book, by Double Entry, with fidelity, accuracy and neatness. Books arranged, methodized or adjusted, and every branch of the accountants business perform-ed. Captains of vessels, and others, who have to render accounts of disbursements, or sales of goods, may have them correctly stated, and copied fair-or any other Writings done, by application to the Printer. BOOK KEEPING taught on the true prin-ciples of Double Entry. (1am. 1am-65) Portland, June 21.
Isaac Adams,
INFORMS his acquaintance and the public at large, that he has taken the stand in Fifth-street, lately oc-cupied by Mr. Stephen Patten, where he offers for sale, at the Boston prices, a general assortment of
BOOKS,
In LAW, PHYSIC, and DIVINITY.—Among which are, Thomas' Laws of Massachussetts, last edition, Hume's History of England, Rollin's Ancient History, Robertson's History of America, Scotland, Charles V. Imlay's History of Ken-tucky, Williams' History of Ver-mont, Beckman's History of New-Hampshire, H. Adams' History of New-England, Bell's Surgery, Blair's Sermons, and a great variety of others too numerous to par-ticularize.
School and large octavo, quarto, and folio Bibles; Testaments, Watts' Belknap, and Tate & Brady's Psalms and Hymns; also a complete assortment of School Books: Children's Books, Seamen's Books: Scales and Dividers, Charts of Georges Bank, Blank and Account Books, Writing and Letter Paper, of various kinds, Stamp Paper, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books, Violin strings, &c. &c.
A new CIRCULATING LIBRARY, is opened at the above store; consisting of the latest History, Travels and Novels. Several of the novels are by the authors of the Children of the Abbey; the Lady's Museum, a work of genuine taste and merit; the Lady's European Monthly, and Unconventional Magazines, complete for the two last years. It shall be the endeavor of the proprietor to render the Library amusing and interesting. Every new pub-lication of merit, shall be added as soon as possible.
Likewise for Sale, a Fresh assortment of English, West-India, and Hardware Goods.
Cash given for Rags and Junk. Constant attendance, and every favor thankfully received. June 21.
FRESH GOODS.
John Jenks,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has for sale at the store formerly occupied by Messrs. Wells & Tucker, No. 7, Fifth-street, a neat assortment of STAPLE & FANCY GOODS.
Among which are the following: Best superfine, fine, middling and low priced Broadcloths, Superfine, plain and embossed Cambric, of the most fashionable colors, Forest Cloth, Bazzes, and Fannels, Men's ribb'd and plain black Satin, White and fancy Marcella Velvets, Dimities, Mullinets, Book and Cambric Muffs, Lappet do. black do. Muslin Handkerchiefs, Men's Tambord'd do. White and slate coloured Cotton Cambrics, Linen Cambric, Long Lawn, Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest fashion, Furniture Chintz, Copperplates, Ginghams, Clouded, striped and striped Nankenees, Silk Nankenees, Cotton do. Jeans, Fustians, Manchester Checks, Diapers, India Cottons and Nankenees, Bandanna and black Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs, Cotton do. 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, Satins, Modes and Ribbons, English, Italian and Florence Lustings, striped and plain, Black Cyprus Gauze, Velvet for caps, Ladies' extra long white and colored Silk and R'd Gloves, Men's Silk and Beaver do. Men's Silk, Worsted, Hemp and Cotton Hose, Ladies' Cotton do. Purple and Patch Shawls, Durants, Shaloonos, Calamancos and Ruffles, Back Florentine and Sammet, Cotton Suspenders, Parasols, Fans, Men's Hats, Hat Loopings, Buttons, Sewing Silks, Threads, Galloons, Ferrers, Tapes, Bins, Quality and Shoe Binding Paper, Quills, Inkpowder, &c. &c.
The above articles will be sold very low for cash. Portland, June 22.
FOR SALE,
A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in a delightful and healthy part of the town, on Free-street. Likewise, one other House on Danford-street, and State-street, which commands a most beautiful prospect of the town and harbor. Either of the houses will be sold on easy terms for the purchaser. For terms apply to J. DELANO. Portland, June 22. 3-w.
STRAYED or STOLEN,
FROM the pasture of Mr. Benjamin Bailey, in Fal-mouth, a HORSE, of a large size about six years old, of a yellow color, some white in his face, one white eye, white hind feet, and a dark stripe on his back. Also,—a large bay MARE. Whoever may have taken up the same, shall be rewarded for their trouble, by returning them to PETER WARREN. Portland, June 15.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Com-mon Pleas now holden at Pownalborough, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Mon-day of May, Anno Domini 1801.
HUMBLE sheweth PAUL TOMLINSON, of Bris-tol, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, and MERCY TOMLINSON his wife in her right, and DANIEL PALMER, of Thomaston, in said county, yeoman, and ELIZABETH PALMER his wife in her right, that they are seized in their demesne as of fee of certain undivided parts, viz. The said Paul Tomlinson, and Mercy Tomlinson in her right, of one undivided seventh part, and the said Daniel Palmer and Elizabeth Palmer in her right, of one other undivided seventh part, or a certain tract or parcel of land situated in Bristol aforesaid, and bounded thus, viz. Beginning on the north-east cor-ner of land belonging to Sewall Pearson, on Dam-fscotta river; then running two hundred and seventy-five rods east south east to Harrington road, so called; thence by said road to Goudey's line; thence west north west by said Goudey's line to Damfscotta river; thence by the river to the first mentioned bounds, containing forty-five acres; which said land your petitioners own as aforesaid in common with certain persons to your petitioners unknown; and which said shares your petitioners are desirous to hold in severally; they therefore pray that partition of said tract or parcel of land may be made, and your petitioners' respective shares thereof aforesaid, set off, that they may hold and enjoy the same in severally.
JEREMIAH BAILEY,
Attorney to said Petitioners.
A true copy—Attest. JONATHAN BOWMAN, Jun. Clerk.
LINCOLN, ss.—Court of Common Pleas at Pownal-borough, May Term, 1801.
UPON the petition aforesaid, Ordered, that the said petitioners notify all persons interested therein to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas to be holden at Topsham, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the fourth Monday of August next, by publishing an attested copy of said petition and this order thereon, three weeks successively in Jenks' Portland Gazette, the last publication to be three weeks at least before the sitting of said Court; and also by putting attested copies of said petition and this order thereon in two public places in the town of Bristol, three weeks at least before the sit-ting of said Court, that they may then and there appear a and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest, JONA. BOWMAN, Jun. Clerk.
PEPPERELLBOROUGH, May 5, 1801.
To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of York, to be holden at York, in the said county, on the fifth Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801.
HUMBLE sheweth SETH SPRING and DANIEL CLEAVES of Buxton, and JONATHAN TUCKER and PHINEAS KELLY, and SAMUEL DENNET, of Pepperellborough, in the county of York, petitioners, that they are interested with others to your petitioners unknown, as tenants in common in a certain tract of land in said Pepperellborough, with a whare thereon belonging, containing by estimation about eight acres; the whole of which tract formerly belonged to Sir William Pepperell, afterwards to the State of Massachusetts, by whose committee it was sold to your honors' petitioners, with the others abovenamed, their proportions of said tract being as follows—the said Seth Spring two thirtieth parts—the said Daniel Cleaves and Jonathan Tucker two thirtieth parts—the said Sa-muel Dennet one thirtieth part—the said Phineas Kelly one thirtieth part. And that they are desir-ous of holding their shares thereof in severally.—They therefore pray that your honors would order partition thereof to be made, according to the statute in that case made and provided.
SETH SPRING, DANIEL CLEAVES, JONATHAN TUCKER, PHINEAS KELLY, SAMUEL DENNET.
YORK ss.—Commonwealth of Massachusetts, At the Supreme Judicial Court, begun and holden at York, within and for the county of York, on the fifth Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1801. UPON the petition aforesaid, Ordered, That the petitioners publish an attested copy of their pe-tition, and this order thereon, in the Portland Ga-zette, printed by Elezer A. Jenks, three weeks suc-cessively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Wells, within and for the county of York, on the second Tuesday of September next, that all persons interested may then and there ap-pear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk. A true copy—Attest, EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
YORK, ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at York, within and for the county of York, on the third Tuesday of April, being the 23d day of said month, A. D. 1801.
ON the petition of WILLIAM LANE, of the plantation of Brownfield, in said county, yeoman, shewing, "that by the devise of William Hancock, late of Buxton, in said county deceased, he is seized of one third part of two certain tracts of land or parts of lots, situated in said Buxton, be-lying all the northeast ends of the first, and half the second home lot; late the property of said William Hancock, deceased, on the letter E as far down as a northwesterly and southeasterly line by the flunker, for-merly owned by said William Hancock, deceased, and standing on said land; said lots lying in com-mon with other persons to the petitioner unknown, and praying that partition may be made of said tracts of land agreeably to the statutes in such cases made and provided.
Ordered, That the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition and this order thereon, to be in-serted in the Portland Gazette printed by Elezer A. Jenks, three weeks successively—the last publica-tion to be thirty days at least before the next term of this Court, to be holden at Waterborough, within and for said county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August next, to the end any person or persons interested therein, may then and there ap-pear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
Feathers and Bedticking.
JUST received, and for sale, at WILLIAM FEN-NELLY'S Office, Fore-street, a fresh supply of Feathers and Bedticking, which will be sold cheap for cash. Portland, June 8.
Laws of Massachusetts.
JUST received for sale at JENKS' BOOK STORE, a new edition of the Laws of Massachusetts, com-plete from the adoption of the Constitution to the en-d of the year 1800, in 3 vols. octavo. Also, separate 3d volumes for those who have purchased the 1st & 2d.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE. The last edition of the TOWN OFFICER, and AME-RICAN CLERK'S MAGAZINE—THE VILLAGE HARMONY—DWIGHT'S GEOGRAPHY, by the LING BOOKS, by the quantity. WRAPPING PAPER, cheap as can be purchased in the District.
BANKRUPTCY.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, issued upon the act of Congress of the United States, passed on the fourth day of April, 1800, titled "An act to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," has been awarded and issued against
NATHAN BOND,
of Portland, in the district of Maine, broker and merchant, and the said Nathan Bond has been de-clared a Bankrupt; he is hereby required to sur-render himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or to the major part of them, on the 29th June, and on the 19th July next, and on the 10th day of August next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Auction room of Edward Dana d., in Fifth-street, Portland, and make a full disclosure and discovery of his estate and effects;—when and where his creditors are hereby notified to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose their assignees or assignees; and at the last meeting held at the said last meeting, any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard, if they shall think fit, be-fore said commissioners, against the making or al-lowing of a certificate to the judge of said district con-stituting the said Bankrupt to a certificate of dis-charge. 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. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 20th June, 1801.
DIRECT TAX.
Sixth Collection District. Second Division, State of Massachusetts.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident unknown proprietors of the following Lots & Tracts of Land within said district, that a Direct Tax be-comes due and payable on said Lots, the sevenths of April, A. D. 1800. viz
Table with 4 columns: No of Lot, Range, Amount, and Remarks. It lists tax amounts for various lots in Norway and Hebron-Newton.
NORWAY. Hebron-Newton. John Brigham occupant, Simon Jackson owner, one tract of land lying in Hebron, it being lot No. 1, Value of Tax Value of Range, 1st Division of the house, on the of the lots; two grain-mills, one pair of stones each; one D. C. C. D. house 684 feet, one 200 50 40 1000 20 flory high, 7 windows, 35 Tax on house, feet of glass, built of wood. Total 3 27 And unless said taxes are paid on or before Tuesday the fifteenth day of September next, so much of said lots and tracts will be sold on said day, at Public Ven-due, to the highest bidder, according to law, at my dwelling house in Hebron, at ten o'clock in the fore-noon, as will pay the same, together with costs and charges. SAMUEL PARRIS, Collector of said Collection District. Hab on June 18, 1801.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all con-cerned, that having been duly appointed Ad-ministrator, on the estate of JOSHUA MAR-STON, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, taken proper oath of truth, and given bond as the law directs. She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to sub-mit the same, to SARAH MARSTON, Admin'r. June 22.
WE the Subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq., to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the es-tate of JOSHUA MARSTON, late of North Yarmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house where said deceased formerly lived, on the first Monday of July and November, from nine o'clock A. M. to four P. M. DAVID JONES, SAMUEL YORK, ISAAC SKILLIN, } Commissioners. North Yarmouth, June 4.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOHN GOULD, late of Woodstock, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and his undertaking 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 settlement; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay-ment. ABIHAUEL GOULD, Administrator. June 9, 1801.
THIS GAZETTE,
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