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No. 6, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, MAY 23, 1808.
[Whole No. 526.]
Interesting Documents.
Relative to our negotiation with Great Britain— Continued from the Gazette of the 25th ult.]
From Mr. Rose to Mr. Madison.
Washington, March 17, 1808.
Being deeply impressed with the sense of his majesty's anxiety, that full effect should be given to those views of justice and moderation, by which his conduct has been regulated through the whole of the unfortunate transaction whence the present difficulties have arisen; and of the disappointment of which he would have been the victim of his just and equitable purposes; I have felt it incumbent upon me, on the receipt of the letter which you did me the honor to address to me on the 5th instant, to apply anew to this matter the most ample and serious consideration. It is with the most painful sensations of regret that I find myself on the result of it, under the necessity of declining to enter into the terms of negotiation, which by direction of the president of the United States, you have been so kind as to offer. I do not feel myself competent, in the present instance, to depart from those instructions, which I stated in my letter of the 26th of January last, and which preclude me from acceding to the condition thus proposed. I shall add, that I am absolutely prohibited from entering upon matters unconnected with the specific object I am authorized to discuss, much less can I thus give any pledge concerning them. The condition suggested, moreover, leads to the direct inference, that the proclamation of the president of the United States of the 2d of July, 1807, is maintained either as an equivalent for reparation for the time being, or as a compulsion to make it.
It is with the more profound regret that I feel myself under the necessity of declaring, that I am unable to act upon the terms thus proposed, as it becomes my duty to inform you, in conformity to my instructions, that on the rejection of the demand stated in my former letter, on the part of his majesty, my mission is terminated. And as his majesty's government in providing me with those instructions, did not conceive that after the declaration of his sentiments respecting the affair of the Chesapeake was made known to this government, the state of any transactions pending or un-terminated between the two nations could justify the perseverance in the enforcement of the president's proclamation, I can exercise no discretion on this point.
As on a former occasion I detailed, though minutely, the motives for that demand on the part of his majesty, which I with so much concern learnt to be deemed inadmissible by the government of the United States, I shall here abstain from an exposition of them, which visibly can have no further effect upon the negotiation, if I did not deem it essential that they should not be left under any misapprehension which I might be able to remove. I shall, therefore, take a short review of the transaction, which has given rise to these discussions, in order the more correctly to determine the soundness of the principle on which that demand is made.
Certain deserters from his majesty's navy, many of them his natural born subjects, having entered into the service of the United States, were repeatedly and fruitlessly demanded by the British officers, of the recruiting officers of the United States, but were retained in their new service.—As it was a matter of notoriety that several of these deserters were on board the frigate of the United States the Chesapeake, they were demanded of that frigate on the high seas by his majesty's ship Leopard, and all knowledge of their presence on board being denied, she was attacked and four of them, one avowedly a native Englishman, were taken out of her. Without being deterred by the consideration of how far circumstances hostile in their nature had provoked,
though they undoubtedly by no means justified this act of the British officer, his majesty's government directed, that a positive disavowal of the right of search asserted in this case, and the act of the British officer as being unauthorized, and a promise of reparation, should be conveyed to the American minister in London, before he had made any representation by order of the United States. This disavowal made on the 2d of August last, was transmitted by him to his government, before the 6th of that month. But before Mr. Monroe had received his orders to demand reparation, his majesty learnt, with what surprise it is needless to dwell upon, that the president of the United States had interdicted by proclamation bearing date the 2d of July, 1807, the entry of all their ports to the whole of his navy. This surprise was certainly increased, when in the letter delivered by that minister to require redress for the wrong, although it went into details unconnected with it, not only no concern was expressed on the part of the United States, at having felt themselves compelled to enact measures of so much injury and indignity towards a friendly power, but no mention was made of the causes of such measures being resorted to, or even of the fact of their having been adopted. In addition to the embarrassments arising from these circumstances, and the insufficiency of the explanations subsequently given to Mr. Canning, the introduction of a subject foreign to that of the complaint became the main impediment to the success of the discussion which took place in London. When I had the honor to open the negotiation with you, Sir, as I had learnt that the president's proclamation was still in force, it became my duty, conformably to my instructions, to require its recall as a preliminary to further discussion: had it not been in force, I was not ordered to have taken it into consideration in the adjustment of reparation, and it was considered as hardly possible that it should not have been recalled immediately upon the knowledge of his majesty's disavowal of the attack upon the Chesapeake, as an unauthorized act. But his majesty could not suffer the negotiation to be carried on, on his behalf, under an interdict, which even if justifiable in the first moment of irritation, cannot be continued after the declaration of his majesty's sentiments upon the transaction, except in a spirit of hostility.
It might have been fairly contended that in the first instance, the exercise of such an act of power, before reparation was refused or unduly protracted, was incompatible with the purposes and essence of pacific negotiation, and with a demand of redress through that channel; but such have been his Majesty's conciliatory views, that this argument has not been insisted on, although it might now be more forcibly urged, as it appears that the government of the United States was from the first sensible, that, even had the hostility been mediated by the British government, it would not have commenced it in such a manner. But the exception taken is to the enforcement continued to the present time, of measures highly unfriendly in their tendency, persisted in, not only after the disavowal in question; the promise of the proffer of suitable reparation; and the renewed assurances of his Majesty's amicable disposition, but after security has been given in a public instrument bearing date the 16th of October, 1807, that the claim to the seizure of deserters from the national ships of other powers, cannot again be brought forward by his Majesty's naval officers; it is unnecessary to dwell upon the injury and indignity to which his majesty's service is exposed, both as touching the freedom and security of correspondents of his agents and accredited ministers in the United States, or as resulting from a measure which in time of war, excludes the whole of his navy from all their ports, which
ports are completely open to the fleets of his enemies: it will be sufficient to observe, that even where exemptions from it are granted, they are made subject to such conditions, that of the three last British ships of war, which have entered these ports upon public business, two of them, his majesty's ship Statira having on board a minister sent out for the adjustment of the present differences, and a schooner bearing dispatches, in consequence of their inability to procure pilots, were obliged to enter these waters without such assistance, and were exposed to considerable danger. Great Britain by the forms established, could repair the wrong committed, even to the satisfaction of the United States, no otherwise than by the channel of negotiation; yet she avowed distinctly, that a wrong was committed, and that she was ready to make reparation for it; it cannot therefore be contended that the unavoidable delay of actual reparation subjected her to the imputation of persisting in an aggression, which was disclaimed from the first; if this is true, however much she will regret any impediment in the adjustment of a difference, in which the feelings of a nation are so materially interested; can she consistently with a due care of her own honor and interests, allow it to be concluded on her part, under an adherence to a conduct, which has a decided character of enmity in the proceedings held towards her by the other party?
I know not in what view the perseverance in the President's proclamation up to this moment can be considered, but in that of a measure of retaliation; or of self-assumed reparation; or a measure intended to compel a reparation; unless it be that which, it is rightly understood, you define it to be, a measure of precaution.
If, when a wrong is committed, retaliation is instantly resorted to by the injured party, the door to pacific adjustment is closed, and the means of conciliation are precluded. The right to demand reparation is incompatible with the assumption of it. When parties are in a state of mutual hostility, they are so far on a footing, and as such they may treat; but a party disclaiming every unfriendly intention, and giving unequivocal proofs of an amicable disposition, cannot be expected to treat with another whose conduct towards it has the direct effects of actual hostility. If then the enforcement of the President's proclamation up to the present moment, is a measure of self-assumed reparation, it is directly repugnant to the spirit and fact of amicable negotiation: if it is a measure to compel reparation it is equally so: and by the perseverance in it, Great Britain is dispensed with the duty of proffering redress. But if it is a measure of precaution, in order to secure reparation, or in order to compel it, it falls under the objections I have just stated. If it is a measure of precaution adopted as a guard against acts of violence apprehended on the part of his majesty's naval officers, it surely cannot be considered as being as effectual a security as that arising from the renewed assurances of his majesty's friendly disposition, which imply a due observance of the rights of nations with which Great Britain is in amity, by all persons holding authority under his majesty's government; from the disavowal of the pretension of the search of national ships; and from the further assurance of that disavowal given in his majesty's proclamation of the 16th of October last: neither under these concurrent circumstances can the plea of necessity be maintained; and if such a proceeding has not the plea of necessity, it assumes the character of aggression. If these concurrent securities against such an apprehension have any value, the necessity no longer exists: if they are of no value, negotiation cannot be attempted, as the basis upon which it rests, the mutual confidence of the two parties, would be wholly wanting.
[TO BE CONTINUED.]
By the Quails.
LATEST FROM HOLLAND.
BALTIMORE, MAY 8.
Last evening arrived the brig Sufannah, Franklin, in 42 day from Amsterdam, in ballast, to S. Smith and Buchanan. Sailed from the Texel on the 25th of March, by permission, with dispatches from General Armstrong for our government. Ship Lexington, Gardner, was to sail in fourteen days by permission, to bring home distressed American seamen. No American vessel had arrived there since the sailing of the Eliza. In lat. 43, long. 34, was boarded by a British frigate and treated politely.
The Embargo continued in the ports of Holland, at the departure of this vessel. It was said 40,000 troops were to be collected at the Helder, for the invasion of England; but no obvious indications of arrangements for its collection appeared.
The Vienna Gazette of the 3d March, mentions that Russia has considerably reinforced her army with men and munitions in Moldavia and Wallachia. It appeared to be the determination of both Turks and Russians, to begin the campaign in April, at the termination of the armistice of Biebosja. General Kutusow is appointed to the chief command of the Russians. The Turkish troops are not numerous upon the Danube. Great difficulty and disappointment has been experienced in bringing troops over from Asia. A few only of the Pachas crossed into Europe to join the Grand Vizier at Adrianople. The other Pachas have refused obedience to the orders of the Porte.
From Leyden Gazette of the 18th and 22d of March, it appears, that the French have formally taken possession of Flushing, with a radius of the surrounding territory of the extent of 1300 metres, ceded by the treaty of Fontainbleau. On the other hand the King of Holland has taken possession of East Friesland, and the Lordships of Jever, Kniphausen, and Varel, as the equivalent.
An article under the head of Petersburg, 26th February, mentions that several regiments of the army in Moldavia, have received orders to proceed to the Caspian Sea, where the Russian army is to embark, in order to go through Persia for Hindostan; and that they have begun their march for this destination.
General Gardanne, the French Minister, arrived with his suite, at Teheren, in Persia, on the 4th of December, and was pompously received by its sovereign, who lavished upon them the insignia of the order of the Sun.
At Paris, Bonaparte has issued two Statutes, carrying into effect the institutions decreed the 14th of August, 1806, whereby the titles of Princes, Dukes, Counts & Knights of the French Empire are created, and conferred upon various descriptions of persons.
NEWYORK, MAY 11.
A letter from Rotterdam, dated March 8th, says, "ships coming bona fide from America, are admitted, even after having touched at a British port. Markers very high."
Another letter, dated March 22d says, "the embargo is not yet raised, and it appears that the Emperor has determined to detain all American vessels until the United States shall have declared for one or the other of the contending powers. Six of the first merchants at Antwerp have been seized and sent to the Temple, for having held a communication with England. Similar measures have been adopted in Ghent. We hear this day, that there has been an insurrection of the farmers in Prussia, headed by some Prussian officers, against the French soldiery quartered there. The particulars have not reached us."
BOSTON, MAY 19.
EMBARGO REGULATIONS.
A letter from the President of the United States, to the governor of Massachusetts, published at the request of the latter! who also requests the printers of the several newspapers in the Commonwealth to publish it, to the intent, that the people may avail themselves of any advantages they may legally derive from the provisions it contains.
WASHINGTON, MAY 6, 1808.
"SIR—The evasions of the preceding Embargo Laws went so far towards defeating their objects, and chiefly by vessels clearing out coastwise, that Congress, by their act of April 25, authorized the absolute detention of all vessels, bound coastwise, with cargoes exceeding suspicions of an intention to evade those laws. There being few towns on our coast, which cannot be supplied with flour from their interior country, shipments of flour become generally suspicious, and proper subjects of detention. Those of Massachusetts may need supplies of flour by sea for their own consumption:—That they may not suffer by the cautions we are obliged to use, I request your Excellency, whenever you deem it necessary, that your present or any future stock should be enlarged, to take the trouble of giving your certificate in favour of any merchant, in whom you have confidence, directed to the Collector of any port usually exporting flour, from which he may choose to bring it, for any quantity which you may deem necessary for consumption beyond your interior supplies; enclosing to the Secretary of the Treasury, at the same time, a duplicate of the certificate, as a check on the falsification of your signature.—In this way we may ensure a supply of the real wants of your citizens, and, at the same time, prevent those wants from being made a cover for the crimes against their country, which unprincipled adventurers are in the habit of committing. I trust, too, that your Excellency will find an apology for the trouble I propose to give you, in that desire which you must feel, in common with all our worthy citizens, that inconveniences encountered cheerfully by them for the interests of their country, shall not be turned merely to the unlawful profits of a small part of society. I salute your Excellency with assurances of my high respect and consideration.
Signed TH: JEFFERSON."
Com. Barron Sentenced.
The last National Intelligencer contains the opinion and sentence of the Court Martial for the trial of Capt. James Barron. The Court was composed of Captain John Rodgers, President, Captains Bainbridge, Campbell, Decatur, Jr. and Shaw, Masters Commandant Smith and Porter; and Lieutenants Tabell, Jones, Lawrence and Ludlow, members. The opinion is very long, occupying four close columns. The sentence is as follows:—
The Court having agreed in the preceding opinions that Capt. James Barron, although not guilty of three of the charges preferred against him, is nevertheless guilty under that, wherein he is accused, "for neglecting, on the probability of an engagement, to clear his ship for action," do further agree, that the said Captain James Barron, being guilty of this charge, falls under part of the fourth article of the rules and regulations for the government of the navy of the United States, adopted by an act of the Congress of the United States, passed on the twenty-third day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, and entitled "An act for the better government of the navy of the United States," and they do adjudge and SENTENCE the said Captain James Barron to be SUSPENDED from all command in the navy of the United States, and this without pay or official emoluments of any kind, for the period and term of FIVE YEARS, from this eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight. The above sentence has been confirmed by the President of the United States.
Storm at Madras.—We have a terrible account of the December storm at Madras. The Canal forced its banks, and the sea rose much above its usual height, and the surf dashed with violence over the ramparts of the fort. The basin at the northern extremity of the Blacktown wall gave way, and two guns were dismounted into the sea. The houses suffered universally, trees were torn up by the roots, and it is apprehended many thousands must have perished. The dead bodies of men women and children were found in every direction, when the storm abated.

Foreign Intelligence.
RECEIVED AT THE SOUTHWARD.
The Russians in Portugal.
LONDON, APRIL 4.
Captain Duncan, who for some time has had a command in the Portuguese naval service, had the good fortune, about the end of February, to escape on board the Russian squadron in the Tagus; from whence he further succeeded in getting on board a vessel of our blockading fleet, and has now arrived in England. This officer remained on board the Russian squadron till the 13th ult.; he of course had ample means of ascertaining the state of opinion, and disposition of the Russian officers there. Captain Duncan states, that they are anxious to leave that uncomfortable station, could they do it with safety.
The Russians had suffered greatly from the want of necessaries of all kinds. Junot had forbidden any supplies being sent to them; nor had they been enabled, for some time, to procure from the stores of Portugal an ounce of fresh provisions of any kind. In the mean while, the inhabitants of Lisbon were reduced to the necessity of making bread of peas, beans, and all the inferior sorts of grain, which, when mixed together, were scarcely eatable; and even of this kind, the supply was scanty.
Several councils had been held on board the Russian squadron, to consider the measures to be pursued at such an emergency. At one time, it was proposed that the Russian fleet should put to sea, consisting of nine sail of the line, and a frigate, and risk an engagement with the British; but, on reflecting that every one of their ships were damaged in their masts, the plan was abandoned as impracticable. Besides this, the crews, for want of proper nourishment, were in a very feeble state.
The plan that had met the sense of the majority, as the less evil of the two, was that of laying up their ships in the Tagus, and of marching their crews over land to St. Petersburg. This project had not been carried into execution on the departure of Captain Duncan; but he is of opinion that it must soon take place, from necessity.
It was a prevailing notion among the crews, that the withholding relief from the Russians, was a measure of policy on the part of the French, in order to induce them to abandon their ships, and proceed to St. Petersburg; but when the real scarcity in Lisbon became apparent, they began to judge more favourably of the conduct of Junot. When the Russian squadron first arrived, Junot showed great attention to the officers, and invited them to dine with him on shore; but these civilities ceased after a time. It is said that offence was given by the Russian officers omitting to toast Bonaparte, after General Junot had drunk the health of the Emperor.
Some accounts have been received from the French coast, which speak of a fresh armament of troops on the heights of Boulogne. The huts which form the encampment in the neighbourhood, appear to have been newly painted as they were last spring, and their number considerably increased within the last month; the flotilla in the harbor, however, remains in statu quo.
During the late unfortunate campaign in Germany, the number of Russian prisoners who were sent to France, amounted to little short of 100,000. By the treaty of Tilsit, it was stipulated that they should be immediately restored; but various pretexts were urged for not executing this article, until nearly the whole of these people were induced or enforced into the service of France.
The last New York papers furnish the following summary of European News to the 7th April:
The Packet Olage, with Mr. Nourse on board, bearing dispatches from our government, has arrived at Falmouth, via L'Orient.
In the House of Lords on the 6th of April, Lord Grenville gave notice, that he should upon an early day after the recess, perhaps between the 5th and 10th of May, move to add to his Majesty, to revoke the late Orders in Council.
Notwithstanding the pressure of the war, and the daily increasing difficulties to which the commerce of
England is exposed, the financial prosperity of the country is represented as keeping pace with the magnitude of the exertions which she is compelled to make; the surplus of the consolidated fund for the year ending on the 5th of April, amounted to 4 millions and a half, amounting to one million more than the last year.
The English squadrons continue to have the exclusive dominion of the Archipelago, seizing not only all Turkish vessels, but such as may have entered a Turkish port. On the 8th of Jan. the Dardanelles and the ports of Egypt were officially proclaimed in a state of close blockade, in the name of Admiral Collingwood, with an offer to grant passports to all vessels sailing to and from Malta. This has reduced the commerce of the Levant to a state of absolute stagnation.
In the English Court of Admiralty, at Doctors Commons, on the 6th of April, Sir William Scott proceeded to the adjudication of the American ship Union, Baker, taken on her passage from Amsterdam for Madeira, and thence to St. Croix. The ship had been restored, and the question now was as to the national character of the person who claimed the cargo, and who, it was contended by the captors was a Dutchman. The Court however considered him an American, and restored the property.
We learn by the passengers in the brig Prudence, that a report was received the morning of their departure from Paris, that Marshal BRUNE had been sent to the Temple by the Emperor, for having received six millions of livres of the English, for permitting them to send goods to Hamburg. Bonaparte told him, that as, in one of his thoughtless moments, he made him marshal, his life should be spared, but that he ought to be HUNG. "But," said Bony, "away to the Temple! and there discharge the six millions immediately!!"
Bonaparte was at St. Cloud on the 22d of March, and not a word said of his trusting himself in Spain.
Miscellaneous Selections.
The God of Nature has been pleased to crown the labors of our husbandmen, and the toils of our manufacturers, with the abundance of his providence; and supplies for the wants of man:—and in his scriptures he has commanded us, when even "our enemy hunger to feed him." If we are ordered thus to do to our enemies, what ought we not to do to our friends and neighbours. The Canadians have never injured us. On the contrary, they are our friends. But even if they were our enemies, ought we not to feed and supply them? The American people have never yet relinquished to government the power to control their right to dispose of their surplus produce to whom they please. The Constitution expressly declares, that "the powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to THE PEOPLE."—And the People having never delegated to Congress the powers assumed in the Embargo Law—they are unconstitutional, and a dead letter. Will any one have the hardihood to say, because Congress has "the power to regulate Commerce," that therefore Congress has the power to annihilate it? To regulate, is "to secure, to adjust by rule or method." Can this be construed to mean, to destroy Commerce? If it can, then indeed there is no security in written Constitutions:—Then indeed, may they be made to mean any thing or nothing! But, we repeat, the People never have delegated this power to destroy traffic between man and man; and the traffic is therefore reserved to them. The Embargo Laws are thus proved to be UNCONSTITUTIONAL, and all the blood shed by those who are called to arms to execute them, will, like Abel's, call from the ground for vengeance. [Vermont paper.]
The Embargo Rescript.
Mr. Jefferson, in letters addressed to the Governors of Massachusetts, N. Hampshire, South-Carolina, Georgia and Orleans, copies of which have been lodged at the custom-houses, and are already acted on... vessels that were laden with provisions for the above states being compelled to re-land their cargoes) has undertaken to declare that, as there are persons who, for the sake of gain, would violate the embargo laws, the general intercourse between these states and the rest of the union, must be suspended. But, if the executives of these states
will certify what supplies are wanted, and will recommend particular merchants, in whom they have confidence, to transact the business, special licences will be granted to those merchants to make the importations.
Hence it appears that the Chinese policy of granting licences to HOME-MERCHANTS is already adopted in the United States. ... How the inhabitants of the proscribed states will relish a system of monopoly, which must either starve them or compel them to pay whatever price the favored merchants may choose to place on their provisions, remains to be seen. ... The step, from such an assumption of executive authority to the exercise of imperial power, is but a short one!—Pol. Register.
PRACTICAL CONSTRUCTION of the EMBARGO.
After the manner of a French Imperial Rescript.
Permission to good Republicans to eat FLOUR.
It seems by the letter of President Jefferson to Gov. Sullivan, published without blushing by the latter, that by the last Supplementary Embargo Act, all men who differ from the Administration in politics, are forbidden to eat flour bread. The trade between Massachusetts and the Southern States is prohibited, and even Boston cannot now be supplied without a certificate from his Excellency, that the importer is a person in whom HE has CONFIDENCE.
This power, delegated to Gov. Sullivan, to dispense with the general law, a power which Congress never vested in the President, and which they had no right to vest in the President, is computed to be worth to Gov. Sullivan at least 100,000 dollars. We say not that he will sell his privilege for that sum, but we say he can do it if he pleases. And what is this privilege! Why, in plain English, to permit the inhabitants of this State to supply themselves with bread. Yes! It is come to that it seems, that we must apply to Gov. Sullivan, and prove our Democracy, to have liberty to import flour for our own consumption.
As his Excellency is apt to be a little incorrect in his official language, we have thought it not inadvisable to give a formula of a certificate, such as his Excellency may issue to those whom he may approve of.
As it is truly a measure a la mode Francaise, and probably intended to placate the Great Emperor, we shall give the certificate in French and English, in order that his Majesty, our Good Emperor, may see that we sacrifice our dearest rights to conciliate his good will.
A tous les bon Citoyens.
Je Soussigné, Jacques Sullivan, Gouverneur de l'Etat de Massachusetts, et General en Chef, commandant des forces militaires du dit Etat, certifie, que Benj. Austin, est bon citoyen, des principes reconnus, et remarquable pour son zele pour les interets de la Majeste l'Empereur des Francais, et en cette qualite il merite d'avoir permission de transporter la Farine pour la consommation des citoyens de l'Etat de Massachusetts.
Pro Forma.
(Signe) JACQUES SULLIVAN.
To all good Citizens.
I, the undersigned, James Sullivan, Governor of the State of Massachusetts, and Commander in Chief of the military Forces of said State, certify, that Benjamin Austin, is a good citizen, of principles well known, and remarkable for his zeal for the interests of His Majesty the Emperor of the French, and in this regard deserves permission to transport Flour for the consumption of the Citizens of the State of Massachusetts.
Signe, &c.
[Boston Pallad.]
We have heard with horror of the domiciliary visits in France, which violated the sanctuary of every Family—We remember the certificates of civism which being granted to villains and denied to many honest men left the latter to be the victims of the former—It has been often doubted whether these atrocious measures could be imitated in the United States, time alone can solve the question—But in the letter from Mr. Jefferson we see Gov. Sullivan is made the judge of our wants, and authorized to decide, not only how much or how little bread we shall eat, but also who shall enjoy the exclusive profit of supplying it.—Obsia principis.
It seems to be intended, if ever the Embargo shall be removed, that our Southern Brethren shall reap the first fruits of the foreign markets: for as the arrangements between President Jefferson and Gov. Sullivan, &c. are to prevent the Northern States from having more Flour on hand than is necessary for their ordinary consumption, the merchants of these States will have to send their vessels to the Southward for a load, while the Southern Merchants are arriving in Europe or the West-Indies, at the top of the markets. [Salem Gaz.]
PUNNING.
The late session of the legislature of New-York had a Bishop to manage their spiritual concerns, a Farmer to
raise food, a Cooper, Miller, Smith and Taylor for the Mechanicism; two Seamen, to navigate their Pond; they had more price for Gold than a German or a Scott would take at one Hall; one was Gross, another Strange, another Swift, and all as cunning as a Fox; they might Peck at the Lock with a Thorn, till they were Brown, or till the Frost in the North consigned them to their Graves, and in so doing have Wright on their side.—Otsego Herald.
From the Hampshire Gazette.
Cause of our National Troubles.
Mr. Jefferson associated Mr. Pinckney with the then minister resident at the court of London, Mr. Monroe, for the purpose of negotiating a treaty of amity and commerce with England.
After much labor and indefatigable exertion, a treaty was concluded, conforming to the instructions given by Mr. Jefferson, in every point, except one—(viz.) the impressment of seamen from our merchant vessels. This was left open for further discussion. And the British minister agreed to have that practice suspended, till a final arrangement was made, by which it should be settled. This treaty was received by the President, while the Senate were in session in the spring of 1807; and in direct violation of the oath of God and of his bounden duty, he withheld this important document from that body, who were his sole constitutional advisers upon this momentous national question, and upon his own ipse dixit, returned the treaty unratified. Let me ask his own friends, had he any more right to do this, than to have ratified a treaty without the approbation of the Senate?—There is reason to believe he has done this with France. To the President's unwarrantable assumption of power, in rejecting the treaty with England, may clearly be traced all the disasters which have since attended this debased country. To this cause may be attributed the several embargo laws, with their train of public evils and private distresses.
To this measure may be attributed, the insolent demand of Bonaparte, that we declare war against England, which plainly shows how our independence and national sovereignty have been basely sacrificed by him who ought to have been their guardian and protector.
If Mr. Jefferson does not answer for this fatal and daring stretch of power at the awful bar of justice, let him be sensible he is now doing it at the bar of public opinion; and I think he cannot fail to view with dismay the verdict pronouncing by the votes withheld from his partisans in the elections pending in every part of the United States.
CENSOR.
RESORT TO ARMS.
The Utica Patriot, of May 10, contains the following paragraph:—By a gentleman directly from Vermont, we are informed, that in an attempt of the inhabitants to take a large raft to Montreal, contrary to the embargo laws, they were resisted on Lake Champlain by two sloops belonging to the government—when an action took place, in which fourteen or fifteen men were wounded.—The raft made its escape and proceeded to its place of destination.
The above report acquires some degree of probability from the circumstances stated in the subsequent article, copied from a late Vermont paper.
A number of the militia have been this day detached from this regiment, by order of the Governor, to enforce the laws of the United States, and quell all combinations against the due observance of the same. The detachment from Vermont is commanded by capt. Hopkins, of Swanton, and we believe consists of about twenty-five men, who are or will be immediately joined by a detachment from Newyork side, to proceed with all possible dispatch to the British lines, in order to prevent the passing of a large quantity of lumber in rafts, which is now near the line. [St. Alban's Advertiser.]
FROM BURLINGTON, MAY 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability belonging to Chittenden County, to his friend in Burlington, Vermont, dated Windsor, May 3.
"Before the receipt of this, you will have seen the Proclamation of the President, declaring our part of the country in a "state of insurrection"—but you may not be apprized of the cause which produced this very extraordinary measure—so extraordinary as to justify sending an express from the city of Washington. D. C. esq. informs me that he was present when the express arrived at the Governor's in Rutland. A letter was addressed from the executive of the United States, to Gov. Smith, accompanied with a copy of a letter from Dr. Penniman to the executive, both of which Mr. C. heard read. The letter from Penniman, he says, stated a conspiracy and combination amongst the people bordering on Lake Champlain and Canada, to oppose the embargo act,
which could not be suppressed without the aid of the militia.
The letter addressed to Gov. Smith, was discretionary, yet so directory in advising him to repair immediately to Lake Champlain, to put the whole body of militia in requisition, that the Governor said he would accompany the express for that purpose.—He was however diverted from it by the advice of his friends. He was told that if there existed such a combination, he might meet with personal abuse; in addition to which, he would undoubtably lose his next election.
That Penniman's fears should produce such a Proclamation, and incur the expense of an express from Washington, is a fact which our people ought to be made acquainted with. Penniman's letter, if believed by the executive, is the only justification he can have for the measure."
BALTIMORE, MAY 14.
General Moreau arrived at Washington, last evening, and is expected here this afternoon.
The American and British Generals Wilkinson and Craig, are now in this city.
O, says Mr. Jefferson, (immediately after pocketing 6000 dollars, a quarter's salary,) the Embargo cannot produce any inconveniences but what can easily be borne!
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Washington, dated Thursday May 12.
"We are all agitation here, there is a report afloat, that North Carolina, has turned completely Federal, and fears are entertained that South Carolina will follow the same example.—Phila. Japh.
Portland,
Monday, May 23, 1808.
Embargo Law—No. 5!
In the first page of this day's Gazette, will be found an extraordinary missive from the President of the U. S. to Gov. Sullivan—by which the latter is not only appointed judge of our wants, and dispenser of favors to "those in whom he has confidence," but has power of detaining in our ports, the vessels of all those in whom this "confidence" may be wanting. How far the investment of this unconstitutional and novel prerogative in the Governor will be relished by the good citizens of this Commonwealth, is not difficult to surmise. The attempt to stop a vessel demanding leave to sail from one port in a State, to another in the same state is wholly unlawful.—To regulate is not to destroy.
The Legislature of this state will convene in Boston on Wednesday next. A Federal majority in all the branches except the Executive (and even in that we are not without hope) is expected.—In the towns which have been heard from, there are 253 Federal, and 210 democratic Representatives chosen:—Making a net Federal gain of 154.
LIARS DETECTED.
The advocates of Mr. Jefferson and his ruinous measures, now resort to falsehood in order if possible, a little longer to prop up their sinking cause in the estimation of their deluded followers. We notice for the present only one among a thousand that might be enumerated. ... It is this:—The Salem Register has asserted that the Hon. WILLIAM GRAY, a member of the senate of this Commonwealth, and one of the most eminent merchants in America, approves of the embargo and the policy generally pursued by Mr. Jefferson. This declaration has been copied into the Argus and other democratic papers, for no other purpose than to deceive and impose on the suffering citizens of this country. But the trick is too weak to have any lasting effect.—We assert from the best authority that the declaration as respects Mr. GRAY, is an absolute falsehood; and should the question ever come before Mr. GRAY as a public character, his vote will silence these impostors.
We have several accounts from Vermont, of the use of military force in the execution of the Embargo Laws: but we cannot trace them to authentic sources. A Vermont democratic paper says, "The northern parts of this State are determined to run our produce to Canada, at all events." And a letter from one of the northern towns in that State, says, "There is a great stir here about the Embargo—the dying groans of democracy are echoed from hill to hill in Vermont, and if things continue in the way they now are, the country will soon be in arms"—Cens.
The perpetual Embargo can only be considered a good measure, as it operates to open the eyes of the People to the iniquity of their national rulers.—In eve-

ry other point of view, we consider it an arbitrary, unwise, partial and destructive measure; and at the same time to be unauthorized by a fair interpretation of the Constitution—Congress having power only to regulate, not to destroy trade.— Ibid.
"O don't grab me!"—That pensioners, salarymen, and hirelings, should praise the Embargo, is not strange. They are paid for it.—It grabs not them; but enhances their pensions nearly a quarter. The case however, is far different with the laborious Farmer, the industrious Mechanic, the hardy Seamen out of employ, and the enterprising Merchant.—The ruinous measure grabs from them all their earnings, without affording them a prospect of more.— ibid.
The Effect.—In consequence of the late clench on the Coasting Trade, Flour has advanced 75 cents to a dollar, per barrel.—Think ye, Mr. Minister of Starvation, that this is easing the mouth of Labor?— Cent.
The Embargo Laws are as much exacting in the interior of the states of New-York and in Vermont, as ever the Stamp Act or Lax Tax were:—And all the pensioners, office-holders, and those who are waiting for the death and old shoes of office-holders, are all put in requisition, to satisfy the people, that they really are for no injury ; and, if like Peter, in the Tale of the Tub, they will not believe these disinterested agents, they are told a military force will be employed to convince them.— ibid.
Mr. Jefferson says, "The Farmers are their own people ;" if ever he had a chosen people, it was the doubting philosophers who when he learns that the agricultural counties of Hampshire and Worcester have this year elected a majority three Federalists to represent the chosen people he speaks of in the Legislature of Massachusetts.— ib.
IMPORTED PATRIOTS.
So long as this country is held up as an "asylum for oppressed humanity," by an administration who has evinced such uncommon zeal to admit them to the rights of citizenship, for the obvious purpose of increasing its supporters—there never will be wanting fugitives from justice to avail themselves of the "asylum;" where (by five years residence) they not only become great patriots and inclined to infuse their ideas of government among us, but frequently collect in mobs and enforce it by the powers of shades . Hence we may account for the perversion of correct principles in our national government and the ruin of the country.—The following paragraph from a London paper, will show what were the calculations of Mr. Jefferson in making the Louisiana purchase:—
The emigration to America from the west of Scotland, and still more from the north and west of Ireland, is carried to a much more alarming extent than is generally believed. We are told, that in 1801 no fewer than 14,000 souls were landed from Ireland by the Philadelphia ships alone; and supposing the number conveyed by ships to all the other harbours of America equal only to that of the Philadelphia ships, the yearly transport will amount to near 30,000 souls! No slave ship was ever so crowded as the American ships with passengers from Londonderry. We have heard a ship of 225 tons took on board 530 passengers, which with twelve of the crew, make a total of 542, being double the number allowed to be stowed in a slave ship of that burthen.— London paper.
The Liverpool Packet, arrived at Portsmouth (N. H.) 14th inst. from Ireland, brought between 70 and 80 passengers.
That these Emigrants (who engross a large portion of public patronage to the exclusion of native citizens—before they professed their aid in helping him to the Presidency) were thought by Mr. Jefferson dangerous to the liberties and welfare of the country, may plainly be inferred from the following extract from his notes on Virginia:—
"Every species of government has its specific principles. Ours perhaps are more peculiar than those of any other in the universe. It is a composition of the freest principles of the English constitution, with others derived from natural right and natural reason. To these nothing can be more opposed than the maxims of absolute monarchies. Yet, from such, we are to expect the greatest number of Emigrants. They will bring with them the principles of the governments they leave, imbued in their early youth; or, if able to throw them off, it will be in exchange for an unbounded licentiousness, passing, as is usual, from one extreme to another. It would be a miracle were they to stop precisely at the point of TEMPERATE LIBERTY. These principles, with their language, they will transmit, to their children. In proportion to their numbers, they will share with us the LEGISLATION. They will infuse into it their spirit, warp and bias its directions, and render it a heterogeneous, incoherent, distracted mass. I may appeal to experience, during the present contest [American Revolution] for a verification of these conjectures. But, if they be not certain in the event, are they not probable? Is it not safer to wait with patience 27 years and 3 months longer, for the attainment of any degree of population desired or expected. May not our government be more homogeneous, more peaceable, more durable? Suppose 20 millions of republican Americans thrown all of a sudden into France, what would be the condition of that kingdom? If it would be more turbulent, less happy, less strong, we may believe that the addition of half a million of foreigners to our present numbers would produce a similar effect here." Notes on Virginia, query VIII.
It seems that a number of Padies , and some of the Aboriginals of New-York, have formed themselves into a tribe, called the Tammany Society . They fight our revolutionary battles most courageously now, in 1808; and correspond with Mr. Jefferson, and a number of other entertaining things. They lately had a great feast, or in their dialect a Perow at which they toasted Mr. Jefferson and gave a great many very profound sentiments. The Grand Sachem, who presided and was undoubtedly one of the most intelligent of the tribe gave the following—"An eternal Embargo, rather than submission to the British Orders of Council or French Decrees." Dear Pat; what is the Embargo—this retaining from the ocean, but a submission to both!— Reportery.
A vessel has arrived at Newbern, N. C. in a short passage from St. Vincents, with intelligence that the town of Kingston, in that island, has been totally destroyed by fire; and that the inhabitants have risen en masse , and massacred most of the constituted authorities.
A subscription has been opened at Trinidad for the relief of the sufferers by the fire, at the head of which are the names of his Excellency Brig. General Hislop, Governor of the Island, and Charles Grant, Esq. Collector of the Customs for one thousand pounds sterling each, an example of beneficence which does infinite honor to the hearts of the donors.
A New Gospel has been discovered by a Member of Congress. In remarking upon a speech by a Member from Connecticut (I do not know whether he alluded to Mr. Tallmadge or Mr. Moseley) Mr. Stanford seriously said, that the gentleman's speech, with a single exception, contains doctrines as found as St. Peter's Gospel!!! Conn. Courant.
The President of the United States left the city of Washington 12th inst. on a visit to Monticello. The President returns by the 8th of June; Mr. Madison has also gone to Virginia to return at the same period; the secretary at war and secretary of the navy remain at Washington; and the secretary of the treasury will remain for some time.
Gen. Moreau, of whom such a brood of rumours have been spread, arrived at Washington the 13th inst. on his way to New-York.
Herman Blannerhasset has been arrested and given bail to appear at Chillicothe to answer to the indictment found against him in January last for a misdemeanor. [Marietta paper.]
A well meaning English Jew is said to have written a treatise to prove that BONA-PARTE is not the Messiah ! This Rabbi must belong to the tribe of logicians, "Who undertake to prove, by force Of argument, a man's no horse."
COMMUNICATION.
A friend to the good order and discipline of the militia of this Commonwealth, ventures to inquire, why the decision of the Court-Martial, held at Portland on account of Capt. Elder, was not published before this time—when it is currently reported, that the Brigade Major knew that the said Elder was acquitted, and that the Major-General had sent on the result to the Brigadier-General, many days since. It is either the duty of the officers to report their orders as soon as may be, when directed, or the law is deficient. If the orders are not obeyed without delay—query, had not the officers who are deficient in complying with their orders, ought to be tried by a Court-Martial for their non attention to the duties of their office? If our country should be invaded, and it should take fifteen or twenty days to get orders from Berwick to Portland, before they can be known, there is an end to all dependence on such officers as could be thus guilty of neglect. May 23.
ORDAINED —In Boston, on wednesday, Rev. Joshua Huntington, as colleague with Rev. Dr. Eckley, over the Church and Society worshipping at the old South Meeting House.
Married,
In Gallo-Europe, 9th March, the Prince of Neufchatel (Gen. Berthier) Vice-Constable of France, to the Princess Elizabeth, of Bavaria.
At Norfolk (Vir.) Capt. William Purington of Kenebec, to Miss Elizabeth Lawrence, of the former place. At Nantucket, Mr. Benj. Pell, of N. York, aged 69, to Miss Susan Folger aged 24.
Died,
In Denmark, 13th March, Christian VII. King of Denmark and Norway: born 29th January 1749: He had been politically dead for many years. Frederick VI. (the Crown Prince) was proclaimed King on the 16th of March; born 28th January, 1768.
In Otisfield, suddenly, Mrs. Sarah Swett, aged 69, wife of the late Mr. Stephen S.
In Cape-Elizabeth, Miss Ann Maxwell, daughter of Mr. Wm. M. aged 19.
In this town, Martha, daughter of Mr. Joel Bonney, aged 6 years.
Shipping Intelligence.
The revenue cutter Thomas Jefferson, has got ashore in Wassow sound (Geo.) and bilged; and had it not been for the sloop of
James Madison, who took out her crew and guns, there would have been a total loss.
The Cork and London fleets touched at Barbadoes latter part of April; 30 of the ships were missing on the passage; among them, the Orion, fr. Madeira, captured and sunk by 2 French frigates.
The Bermuda (British) sloop of war, bilged on Manilla reef, about 29th April; soon after a Portuguese ship on passing her, sent her boat to assist them; but the crew of the Bermuda went on board the Portuguese ship, and sent her into Nassau; she was from Havana, and had 500,000 dollars on board.
The Brutus, William and Eliza, were burnt by the French frigates Hermione and Hortence—the Bristol Packet was destroyed by the French frigates Themis and Pene-lope—the Susan was taken, and the Windham burnt, by the French frigates Seine and Iphigenie, the Mars was captured by the French privateer Active.
The British privateer brig Caroline, Jones of 16 guns, has been taken by the Prince de Asturias, of 18 guns after a very gallant defence, in which capt. Jones, his first lt. and many men were wounded; the vessel was carried by boarding, the Spanish crew having drank to excess, which made them desperate.
From Montreal, May 9.
On the 1st inst. a sloop some where on Late Champlain left her cables and drifted into the port of St. Johns, with a cargo of Teas. Many rats have lately met with a similar fate, and are now probably drifting in the St. Lawrence. On this account we hear that some of the custom house officers of Vermont have applied to the Custom-house Officer of St. Johns to inspect his books, but the latter deeming it highly improper, refused.
The sch. Topsam Beauty has at Gloucester from Malta, in 59 days.—An Am ship and brig at Antigua, 15th ult with flour.—The Eagle fr. Snowhill, and Mermaid, and Jeremiah, fr. Boston arrived at Charleston, about 1st inst.; and cl the Joseph, of Portland, for Boston, and Juno, for Wiscasset.—The Rachel, for Portland, Dove, for Boston, and Almira, for N. Carolina, cl at Philad. 10th inst.; and on the 12th at each Regulator fr. Boston.—The Rosetta, fr. Bath, Experiment, fr. Boston, and Enterprise, fr. N. Carolina, in distress, for Salem arrived at N. Bedford 9th inst.
A British frigate lately fell in with three French government brigs from France; the frigate engaged two of them, one of which she captured and sent into Antigua; the other two escaped, and arrived at Gaudaloupe.
From London, April 2, 1808.—The Susan, an American ship, has arrived at Plymouth; she was captured 10th March, by the Seine and Iphigenie, French frigates, which were returning from Martinico to France; they had taken and burnt the American ship Windham.—They have got into L'Orient.—[These are the French frigates which captured and burnt the American ships Brutus, Eliza, William, &c. as noticed in this paper some weeks since.]
On Tuesday last, arrived in Boston, ship Joseph, Sted, of Portland, 12 days from Charleston—sailed in co. with ship Juno, Patterson, of Wiscasset. Passengers, Captains SALTER and GREENLEAF, of Portland. The ship Flora, of Portland, and brig Ranger, of Boston, were at Bordeaux, April 1.
Brig Mercator, of Portland, was to sail from Dublin, April 21.
Commerce.—It is astonishing how fast the Commerce of this country increases, notwithstanding the Embargo. No less than four Hay-Sloops cleared out yesterday at the Custom House for Piscataway, (N. J.) a small port up the Raritan river; and one for Powles-Book. Commerce it seems, flourishes best when most embarrassed.— E. Post.
High Tide.—Most of the wharves were overflowed this forenoon [11th inst.] by an unusual high tide, and all cellars on the margin of the East and North Rivers filled with water. Ibid.
There were no arrivals yesterday.—The wind was all day a gale from the eastward. The tide yesterday morning was unusually high, and many cellars on the margin of the east river were filled with water. The Dock Rats [not Denaro-rats ] were roused, and thousand of them slain.— Ibid.
MR. TURNBULL—from Boston, Professor & Emblazoner of Heraldry,
TAKES this opportunity to offer his services to the public in the above branch of painting, according to the manner of the Herald's College in London. He possesses the system of Heraldry and books containing one hundred thousand names, and also armorial bearings belonging to each name.
As Mr. Turnbull resides in Portland only a few days, he respectfully invites those gentlemen who may be desirous to have their Family arms handsomely painted and emblazoned, to be speedy in their application for that purpose.
Those gentlemen who may wish to know their proper Coats of Arms may be informed by searching the book, which will be open for that purpose this day, and every day during the week, at Union Hall, where Mr. Turnbull will attend from 8 in the morning until four in the afternoon.
All orders thankfully received and punctually executed.
N. B.—Coats of Arms painted on Satin or Silk; Masonic Aprons properly decorated according to the different degrees, in a superb style—Terms made known on application. May 23.
Maine Bank.
THE Stockholders, of Maine Bank, are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of nine Directors for the year ensuing, will be held at the Bank chamber on Monday the sixth day of June next, at two o'clock afternoon.—By order of the Directors. May 23. LEVI CUTTER, Cashier.
Sacred Music.
THE subscriber purposed to begin the next quarter's School, for teaching Sacred Music, on Wednesday the first of June next, at his house bottom of Plumb-street, which will be attended two evenings in the week—The terms are two dollars per Quarter. May 23. HENRY HILTON.
Union Hall—Portland.
Mr. Turnbull,
FROM the Boston Theatre, has the honor respectfully to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and vicinity, that he will present a few Evenings' Entertainment in the above Hall, to consist of Reading, Song, and Recitation, selected from various authors of approved merit—after which he will introduce, for the first time in Portland, the justly celebrated exhibition of
SPECTREOLOGY;
Being a combination of Optical and Philosophical Illusions, originally invented by Professor WEAUHAMP, President of the University of Ingolstadt, in Germany—founder of the remarkable Order of Illuminati , and practised in all Lodges at the reception of Candidates into the Superior Degrees of the Order, where they pretended to introduce the deluded persons to the converse of Supernatural Beings.
On Tuesday evening, and every evening (Saturday excepted) Previous to the Exhibition,
MR. TURNBULL will deliver an Introductory and Explanatory LECTURE.
The Exhibition will commence with the appearance of various Phantoms, whose progress will be completely illusory as to create astonishment in the minds of the Spectators.—
After which,
Portraits of the most renowned Personages, who, by their talents, virtues, &c. have endeared their memory to posterity—Among which will appear the Portrait of our departed Hero, General GEORGE WASHINGTON, as large as Life—a tribute to the Manes of the Father of his Country: a flying Cherub will appear, holding in one hand the Flag of the United States, in the other hand a wreath of Laurel, which it places on the head of Washington, and vanishes.
The Exhibition will consist of one hundred beautiful Subjects, and particulars expressed in the Bills.
MR. TURNBULL will Sing & Recite
Tid Re I! or Pauly's Wedding.
MR. TURNBULL pledges himself that nothing in his Exhibition can possibly give offence to, or wound the feelings of the most delicate person, but on the contrary, it has a direct moral tendency, and is illustrative of certain Philosophical and Optical Principles not generally known.
* TICKETS (price 50 cts. Children half price) to be had at Union Hall, on the days of performance.
Doors open at 7, and Exhibition to commence at 8 o'clock.
Edward Howe,
No. 2, Union Row, Middle street,
HAS received in addition to his former stock, a new and elegant assortment of Paper Hangings, Looking-Glasses and Upholstry,
of the newest style—Among which are—English, French and American Paper Hangings, with borders—Panel Papers and Fire-Board Patterns.
A handsome assortment of Looking Glasses, from 3 to 150 dollars a pair, and of the most approved style.
Also—Fashionable Fringes, Laces and Tassels for Curtains—Bedtickings, of all prices—Down, Live Geese and Russia FEATHERS—Sofas, with and without Haircloth—Easy and Lolling Chairs—Matrasses, of all kinds and sizes—Cushions for Lows, &c. &c. &c. All commands in the Upholstry Business executed with neatness and dispatch. (t.f.) May 23.
Tappan & Sewall,
Titcomb's Buildings,
HAVE received a few Packets BLACK CRAPE—Gingham—Shirting Cottons—Sewing Silks, black, blue and cloths coloured—and
Trunk New Prints—
An assortment of Manchester Goods is now opened; and by the Galen, a further supply of London Goods is expected. May 23.
N. P. POOR,
No. 1, Union-Row, Middle-street,
OFFERS for sale, wholesale or retail, at cost and charges, his stock of
English, French & India Goods—viz.
Common and superfine Broad-Cloths; Cashmeres; Velvets; Calicoes; Cambric Dimity; com. do.; black, blue, orange, pink, fawn and white Cotton Cribbles; India Cottons; Furnitures; Checks; Shawls; Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—A variety of fancy articles; Black Crap, &c.
All and every of the above articles will be sold at the prices affixed to them, before the late rise of 15 per cent. May 23.
E. Stevens,
FISH-STREET,
Has just received a fresh supply of
Fancy & Staple Goods;
Among which are the following, viz.
LINENS, English Cotton, India do. Linen Cambrics, Cotton do. black, purple and faded do.; black Florence and India Lustrings, white do.; purple, slate, and ash-coloured do. black Crap; pink, white, buff and green do. Sarcenets; black Gauze Handkis; red, yellow and brown bandanna do.; blk. silk do.; India Calico; blue Nankin, yellow do.; black Satin, black Mode, green Gauze, green robes, Muslins, Ginghams, Furnitures, white lace Sleeves, black do.; Ladies' and Gentlemen's silk Gloves, leather do.; silk, cotton, and worsted filk; silk Umbrellas, cotton do. Parafels, marking Carvais, gown Trimmings; fawn-coloured twill'd Cambric, Cotton Check, Linen do.; Diapers, Table Cloths, black lace Scarfs, black and white Veils; silk, thread and cotton Laces, cambric and common Dimity, corded Mullin, Indispensables, broad and narrow Ribbons, Fans, silk Cord, cotton do. bed-lace, black glass Buttons, silk do.; Purfies, rustle shell Crabs; black, buff and white filk Shawls, damask do., cambric and muslin do. black filk and velvet green do. black and purple tabby do.; Flannels, Bombazets, Skail loons, Sewing Cotton, knitting do. Bobbin-Tapes, Rose and Windsor Soap, floor and hearth Brushes, Waiters, Looking Glasses, Ladies', Mies', and Children's kid and morocco Shoes—with a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. May 23. (s.w)
BLANKS—OF ALL KINDS
For sale at I. ADAMS' Bookstore.
PUBLIC SALE.
At E. GREELY & CO'S Office,
THIS DAY, for CASH, without reserve.
BROADCLOTHS, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Swandown, Merfalle Quilt, Blankets, Figured Mullins, Plain do. Threads, Laces, &c. &c. ALSO, Five Chests Hyson-Skin Tea. Sale at Nine o'clock, A. M. May 23.
New Goods.
Joseph Barbour,
Opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth street,
Has just received an additional assortment of
NEW GOODS,
Consisting of Linens, British Cottons, Cambrics, fancy Mullins, brown Linens, black Crapes, do. Lustrings, Bandanna Hks. fancy silk do. silk Shawls, long & short silk Glover, kid do. coloured Lustrings, blue and yellow Nankins, cotton Kersewires, Ladies' white and coloured cotton Hdkf., Calicoes, Ginghams, Dimities, English Nankin, India Cottons, Gentlemen's mixed cotton Hdkf., white do. black and white silk ditto, Sarcenets, Linens, linen Cambrics, superfine and common Broadcloths and Kersewires, &c. &c. The above, together with his former stock will be sold at a very small advance for Cash only. (t.f.) May 23.
French & English Hats.
JOSHUA SHAW
HAS just received, in addition to his former
Stock, an elegant assortment of
French & English Hats,
of a superior quality, and on reasonable terms.
He has also received a general assortment of Ladies' and Mies' Morocco and Kid Shoes. Likewise, Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, as usual. Portland, May 23. (s.w)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of
AARON KINSMAN,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, physician, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Nathan Kinsman, Esq. who is empowered to receive and settle the same. May 23. ANN KINSMAN.
NOTICE is herby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed executor
of the last will and testament of
JOHN WARREN,
late of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs—All persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Warren, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to JOHN WARREN, Executor. Buckfield, May 23.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Guardian to
AZEL FOBS,
of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, labourer, a lunatic, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs: and all persons having demands upon the estate of said Azel Fobs, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to DOMINICUS RECORD, Guardian to said Lunatic. Buckfield, May 23, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby given that the pasture on Mountjoy's neck will be open to receive Cows for the season on Wednesday next,
price 5 dollars and 50 cents for letting them on and driving said pasture.—those who wish to have Cows or Horses pastured may apply to the Proprietors, or to Isaac Folsom, at his house near the Observatory, and contiguous to the pasture gate. May 23.
LEE'S PILLS.
MR. PRINTER—THE following letters I recently received in answer to my request of their opinion of Patent New-London Bileous Pills, as a public medicine. 'Tis unnecessary to add that those gentlemen are distinguished characters.—The offices they sustain are sufficient proofs of their respectability, and I trust is the highest evidence I can give the public of the efficacy of my Pills. SAMUEL H. P. LEE. New-London, Sept. 29, 1807.
Midwifery, Sept. 14th, 1807.
DOCTOR SAMUEL H. P. LEE, New-London Sir—I duly received your favor of the 9th inst. requesting my opinion of your Patent Pills as public medicine, and the experience I have had from using them in my practice—I have to inform you Sir, that I have administered your Pills, more or less in my practice the six or seven years past, and have found them equal, and in many instances, superior, to any preparation I have ever known, in all cases where the stomach and bowels required evacuation by the intervention of a cathartic. I view them peculiarly beneficial in febrile climates, where almost all complaints are more or less of a bilious tendency—and in any region where cathartics are adopted as a curative indication; they are in my opinion, the most convenient and effectual pill of any in use, being late and early in their operation. To travellers by sea and land I think they must be eminently useful, having printed directions for using them which must be a convenience in case where medical aid cannot be obtained.—To the public generally, they have another benefit annexed to them, which is of some importance, especially to the poorer class; that is, they are a cheap medicine, and by being prepared by yourself only, they have the best reason to expect that they are well prepared, and with the experience may be able to administer them in their families, with considerable success, and thereby save expense. Finally Sir, knowing as I do the contents of the pill, I can with confidence recommend them as a useful and the public medicine—I am Sir your most obedient servant. WILLIAM B. HALL.
The above Pills sold by Irving & Poor.

Poetry.
THE FLUTE-PLAYING ASS.
FROM THE SPANISH OF DE TRIARTE. THE fable I recite, Which, whether wrong or right, Has just occurred—and quite By chance.
O'er yonder pasture-lawn, By hunger doubly drawn, An Ass was pulling on, By chance.
A Fife was on the spot, Which Corydon, I wot, Or Thrys, had forgot, By chance.
The Ass drew near to smell, When, miraculous to tell, He snorted in so well, By chance.
That the air which left his snout, Made, in its passage out, A most melodious shout, By chance.
The Ass he thought, hey! hey! What music I can play! Tho' folks, perhaps, may say, By chance.
Yet, without rules of art, An Ass may get the start, And act a clever part, By chance.
Impromptu on a young Lady, a little deformed, lately arrived from Europe.
M'ordacious Damsel, whence didst thou spring forth? In what cursive spot wert thou conceived?
Some horrid Demon gives thee birth, St. Ol' and thy natal place it is believed;
Each feature loud proclaims thy parentage, M'ery and war await thy riper age:
Don thy Dad laughs in his sleeve to view, AMERICAN ASSES (to their hurt) ensue;
Receive thee then their backs at his command: GOLD didst thou bring for dowries, in each hand?
O yes, q. s. for the whole Bell Water band.
Disclaim.
It has long been known to gentlemen acquainted in Virginia, and with the leading characters in Congress, that there exists a southern enmity against northern navigation.
This enmity constantly allows itself in private conversation, and often appears in public debate;
the southern gentlemen usually opposing every measure that aims to protect the shipping of the northern states.
The reason is obvious. Very little shipping is owned in the southern States—and the southern gentlemen allege that the preference given to American shipping, in the higher duty on foreign tonnage, and about 12 per cent extra duty on goods imported in foreign bottoms, is an advantage given to the northern States, which own the shipping over the southern States which have little shipping.
They therefore with all this preference done away and foreign bottoms to be permitted to transport their goods on as good terms as American ships.
They supposed they should then export their own productions at less freight, and import their foreign goods on higher terms than they can now.
Many persons go so far as to avow the opinion that we ought not to have any trade except what is carried on by foreigners.
And certain officers of Mr. JEFFERSON's appointment in Connecticut, now preach this doctrine.
Without attempting to prove that such a trade would not make a market for half our productions, for it certainly would not, it may be asserted that the opinion is merely whimsical.
The people of these states will never consent to let their shipping and permit foreigners to take their whole commerce into their hands.
From all the information however, which can be obtained concerning the views of the friends of Mr. JEFFERSON in Congress, there is reason to believe they aim to place our commerce on a different footing, either by giving the whole business of navigation to foreigners, or by ultimately permitting foreigners to transport commodities to and from this country, on as good terms as our own citizens.
And it is believed that the embargo is an indirect measure towards accomplishing this object—an object which would be ruinous to the northern States.
Surely we have great cause for alarm and vigilance. And the farmers and mechanics have as much cause of alarm as the merchants.
It is a visionary plea, just suitable for a Virginian who knows little or nothing about practical policy, to suppose that Agriculture and Manufactures can flourish without active Commerce.
The fact is both will languish and decay without a carrying trade.—Connecticut Herald.
An interesting analysis of coffee has lately been made by M. Cadet, apothecary in ordinary to the French Imperial Household, from which it appears that the berries contain mucilage in abundance, much gallic acid, a resin, a concrete essential oil, some albumen, and a volatile aromatic principle.
To these may be added, such as are found in most vegetables, viz. lime, potash, charcoal, iron, &c. Roasting develops the soluble principles; but it ought to be moderate, if it be wished to preserve the acroma, and not decompose the acid, the gum, and the resin.
Mocha coffee is of all other kinds most aromatic and resinous. M. Cadet advises that coffee be neither roasted nor infused till the day it is intended to be drank.
The English Earldom of Crauford has lately fallen to a Serjeant in the Perthshire militia. When this unexpected news was conveyed to Lady Crauford, she was found toiling over a washing tub; and in her precipitancy to assume the situation which this sudden transition of fortune had placed her in, she threw it down exclaiming—“It is now high time to leave of washing!”
An Allegory.—Two fellow travellers were pursued by a Lyon, and in their eagerness to escape they hurried unperceived upon the verge of a precipice that overhung a gulph of hideous depth, and at whose bottom lay extended a Dragon with his jaws yawning horribly to devour them.
They grasped hold of a tree that flourished upon this fearful spot, when lo! at its roots were seen the operations of the insidious Mole, covertly undermining the foundations of their support.
But heedless of the dangers which on every side awaited them, these inconsiderate men began quarrelling about the Fruit of the tree, and whilst engaged in this silly strife, the reptile at their feet succeeded in dissevering its roots.
The tree fell—and the foolish travellers were both entombed within the jaws of the monster beneath!
APPLICATION.—These travellers represent the American nation, divided into parties. The Lyon is British violence, driving our countrymen into the gulf of French influence, at the focus of which is feared that devourer of nations, the DRAGON Napoleon.
The tree is the emblem of our independence, to destroy which the Mole indicates the under ground labors of the emissaries and traitors in foreign pay.
And what else should be the FRUIT but the National Welfare? the cause unfortunately of bitter dissensions between brethren who have an equal interest in its promotion, and which unless wisdom seasonably takes place of madness, will wrest from America the privilege of quarrelling EVEN FOR THE TREE ITSELF.—Con. pop.
A lady having sent a very costly silk gown to be dyed, the dyer very politely carried it home himself, that he might be certain of its being conveyed with care.
It so happened the lady's husband opened the door to him, and being a very proud man, vexed at having condescended to open the door to a low tradesman asked very angrily what he had in his hand, and whom it was for? “Sir,” replied the man, “it is a parcel for the lady of the house.”
“What for my wife!” answered the gentleman, “what can you have for my wife?” “Sir,” replied the man, trembling, “I dye for your wife.” “My wife!” “Yes, Sir, I dye for your wife and her two sisters.”
“You impudent dog,” exclaimed the gentleman, in a violent passion, “do you dare to tell me so to my face—Come, some of you, (calling to his servants) and kick this presumptuous and ignorant blockhead out of the house.”
Fresh Goods. T. & A. VINTON, ARE now opening a handsome assortment of Spring & Summer Goods, CONSISTING OF Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Gingham, Dimities, Cambrics, Luestrings, Tabby Velvets, India Cottons, elegant damask 7-4 Silk Shawls, 6-4 do. Colerain Linens, Vestings, Linen and Cotton Checks, Cambrie Dimities, Silk and Morocco Braces, Diapers, &c. &c. May 9, 1808.
Charles & John Fox, Nos. 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf. OFFER for sale on very liberal terms Eleven Pipes excellent GIN, Few dozen Warranted SCYTHES. May 9. (for)
FRESH GOODS. Tappan & Sewall, HAVE received by the Sally from Liverpool, Manchester and other Goods, which will be opened for sale in a few days at their Store in Titcomb's Buildings, Milk-Street. Among them are Umbrellas, Braces Dimities, Patent Nankeens, Thistle, Velveteens, Jeans, Printed Jeans and Princes' Cord, Sarrettet Calicoes, Shawls, Cambric and Book Muffins, and A great variety of Fancy Muffins. On hand—A large assortment of Fine and Superfine Broad Cloths, Kerseymere, Stuff, Baizes, Flannels, Colrain Linens, few Brown Linens, British Cottons, Prints, Hosiery, Shawls—a few 6-4 fine twill'd Cambric, Cotton Pandanas, Madras and other Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, Pins, Sewings, Silk and Cotton, Twists, Laces, Gloves, Suspenders, Bindings, Plain and fine Earinet Gauzes, Cakes Windsor Soap &c. They expect further supplies from London. May 2.
Partnership Formed. THE subscribers inform their friends and the public they have formed a connection in business under the firm of Griffin & Porter, which commenced on the 3d of February last. They intend keeping a large and good assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, of the newest fashion, which will be disposed of at the lowest cash prices.—The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, JOSEPH S. PORTER. May 2.
Particular Notice! ALL persons having accounts open with the subscriber are requested to call and settle the same (by Cash or Note) without delay. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN. May 3. (2 m)
TAKE NOTICE! FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12. EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
NOTICE! FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords—The whole will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years if required, the interest being paid annually.—For further particulars enquire may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct. 12. E. WHITMAN.
TO BE SOLD, A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty-two, two floors high, with a commodious Stable and other out-buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Topsham, accommodated with excellent water by Aqueduct from an unfailling source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village within one mile of Brading College, in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham. To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worthy attention. Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath. JONA ELLIS. April 25. (2 m)
Public Auction. NOTICE is hereby given that the following Shares or rights in the Portland Monument Ground, will be sold at Public Auction on Wednesday the first day of June next, at 3 o'clock P. M. to pay the assessments that have been asked, and all incidental charges on the same unless previously paid—viz—Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 17, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 59, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 82, 87.—Sale on the premises. JONATHAN STUART, Treasurer. Portland, April 13.
To Sell or Let. A Two story DWELLING HOUSE, with out houses situated on Federal and Middle Streets with a good Garden. For terms apply to Capt. SAMUEL COLBY, near the premises or Wm Cobs, Gorham. 5th Mo. 2d.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of GEORGE KNOX WARREN, late of Balaine, in the Bay of Honduras merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to PETER WARREN, Administrator. May 9.
TO LET. ONE half of a large and convenient three Story DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated on Back Street at the head of King Street; late y occupied by Mr. Adams, Preceptor of Portland Academy. ALSO—A very convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, situated on Fore-street, next door to Mr. Chadwicks Tavern.—For particulars enquire of JOSEPH CROSS Jr. No. 16, Long-Wharf. May 9.
Last time of Asking. ALL persons indebted to the subscribers on account, (if they will so far trouble and expense) are once more requested to call and settle the same immediately: either by cash or note. CROSS & MARTIN. May 16.
HOUSE WANTED WANTED to purchase in a central situation in this town, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for a small family—for which will be given in exchange LAND in North Yarmouth, and the balance in Cash—Enquire of the printer. (10 w) May 16.
RAN AWAY FROM the subscriber, a few days since, a boy by the name of WILLIAM BRADBURY. All persons are forbid trusting or harbouring said boy, as I will pay no debts of his contracting. JOHN BRIGGS. Summer, May 16, 1808.
TO LET, A CONVENIENT two story dwelling house, newly papered and painted, together with a barn and other out-houses, situated in a pleasant part of the town, at a price suitable to the times, and immediate possession given by NAHAN KINSMAN. May 16, 1808.
Land for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale the following parcels of LAND. A FARM, well calculated for a Trader, Farmer, or Mechanic; one mile from the Meeting-House in New-Gloucester, pleasantly situated on the Country Road, with which will be sold eleven acres of interval LAND. Also—in the town of Jay, in the county of Oxford, Three Thousand Acres of LAND of the first quality, situate in different parts of that town, which is one of the best towns in the county. It will be sold at a reduced price; the whole will be sold together, or by the single lot, as may best accommodate purchasers. And one lot in the town of Bethel.—Enquire of JAMES STARR, Jun. Esq. for information. Also—Thirty thousand acres of ST. JOHN'S LAND, (so called) in the county of Washington. This land is situated in the best tract of Land in the District of Maine; the soil is very rich and fertile, the growth principally Hard Wood and Button Nut. A road is laid out through said Land from Penobscot to St. John's River. Twenty thousand acres of this Land is situated but seven miles from the rich Farmers on St. John's River, and the rest Road from thence to Quebec. Should 30 or 40 good Farmers associate together and purchase this whole tract for their own actual settlement, they would ensure a fortune to themselves and their children after them. For further particulars please to enquire of the subscriber. JOSEPH E. FOXCROFT. New-Gloucester, May 9, 1808. (6 mo)
Hard-ware Goods. William Gedddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 120 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 5 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggons, and Chaise Wheel Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28w do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvil, and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames. ALSO, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes.
Factory Cotton. Henry Smith & Co. No. 4. Miffen's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13.
NOTICE. WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Sias Lee, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of JOHN COLBY, late of Bowdoinham, in said county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, 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 house of Capt. William Dunham in said Bowdoinham, on the second and fourth Mondays of June next, and on the second and fourth Mondays of July next, and on the second and third Mondays of August next, from one to five o'clock, P. M. each day. EZEKIEL THOMPSON, ZACHEUS REALL. March 30.
TO LET. ONE half of a large and convenient three Story DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated on Back Street at the head of King Street; late y occupied by Mr. Adams, Preceptor of Portland Academy. ALSO—A very convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, situated on Fore-street, next door to Mr. Chadwicks Tavern.—For particulars enquire of JOSEPH CROSS Jr. No. 16, Long-Wharf. May 9.
LAWES ON PLEADING. JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, An Elementary Treatise on PLEADING in actions, by Edward Lawes of the Inner Temple—First American from the first London Edition—Price 2 dolls. 50 cents. ALSO THE PLEASURES OF LOVE. Being Amatory Poems, original and translated from the Asiatic and European languages. The Mijeries of Human Life; or, the last Groans of Timothy Testy and Samuel Sensative, with a few sighs from Mrs. Testy. The Wanderer of Switzerland, and other Poems by James Montgomery—To which is prefixed a biographical sketch of the Author. The Poems of Shakespeare, to which is added an account of his Life. April 4. (5 m)
The certain Salvation of every true believer, argued from the Sacred Scriptures. GENTLEMEN holding Subscriptions for the above work, are desired to return them the first convenient opportunity, to the Gazette Office, Portland—that the work may be prosecuted immediately. May 16.
TO LET A CONVENIENT two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Back-Street—for terms apply to THOMAS SANDFORD. May 2.
CHAISE FOR SALE. FOR sale, very cheap, handsome and well built CAISSE, with plated Harness complete, not two years old.—Enquire at this Office. May 2.
FOR SALE. A FEW, in the Rev. Mr. Kellgg's Meeting-House.—For terms apply at this Office. May 9.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last will and testament of NATHAN MORSE, late of Gray, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to OZIAS MORSE, (No. 2) April 27.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of THOMAS MINOT, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to the said creditors to bring in their claims and that we shall attend to this business on the first Tuesday of June next, and on the first Tuesday of the five next following months, from two o'clock P. M. at Donal Tucker's Counting-Room. DANIEL TUCKER, EBEN MAYO. Portland, May 13, 1808
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas next to be held in the first Tuesday of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland. THE Petition of EPHRAIM SMITH, junior of Gorham, in our said county of Cumberland Gentleman, humbly shews, That he is interested, with persons to him unknown, in the full wing described parcel of Land, situated in said Gorham, being part of Lot 111, being one hundred and seven and described and bounded as follows:—Beginning at the south-westerly corner of said Lot, thence running easterly on the southerly side line of said Lot to the southeasterly corner of said Lot, and so on in possession of Joshua Brackett; thence northerly on said Brackett's land and on the easterly side line of said Lot to a stake, and so on land owned by Capt. Ephraim Smith, thence westerly, on the said Ephraim Smith's land in a line parallel to the southerly side line of said Lot to the road passing by the southerly side of said Lot to a stake; thence southerly on said road, and on the westerly side line of said lot to the fifth mentioned corner or bound containing Fifty Acres more or less. That your petitioner is desirous to hold and enjoy his part or share in the above described parcel of Land, being one moiety or half thereof in fee simple.—He therefore prays that you Honors would order partition thereof to be made, and his said part or share to be let to him and divided from the rest, agreeably to a Law of this Commonwealth of Massachusetts in such cases made and provided. SAMUEL WHITMORE, Jr. Attorney For EPHRAIM SMITH, Jr.
AT a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland within and for said county on the first Tuesday of March, A.D. 1808, on the petition of Ephraim Smith, Jr. whereof the foregoing is a copy. Ordered, That the Petitioner call the several persons interested in said Estate, and bring within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent, and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inflicting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Order on the third Tuesday of June next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix of the estate of WILLIAM MILLS, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JULIAH MILLS, April 13.