Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-01-28 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Number 301.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1804.
Volume VI.
Bankruptcy.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against JOSEPH CROSS , of Portland, in the District of Maine, merchant, and the said Joseph Cross has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named or to the major part of them, on Tuesday the 24th day of February next, on Tuesday the 7th and on Tuesday the 21st days of February next, at ten of the clock, A.M. on each of said days at the Commissioners Office, No. 2, Middle Street, Portland, in said district, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an assignee or assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said district, to entitle said Bankrupt to a certain share 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.
By order of the Commissioners. N. KINSMAN, Clerk. Dated, 11th Jan. 1804.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy
has been awarded and issued against MORREL JORDAN , of Cape Elizabeth, in the District of Maine, Trader, & the said Morrel Jordan has been declared a Bankrupt—He is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, or to the major part of them, on Friday the 6th, and on Tuesday the sixteenth days of February next, and on Friday the third day of February next, at ten o'clock, A.M. on each of said days, at the Commissioners' Office, No. 2, Middle Street, Portland, in said District, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an assignee or assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt are to make payment; and those who have any of his effects are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint.
By order of the Commissioners. N. KINSMAN, Clerk. Dated 23d December, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of
BENJAMIN HANSON , of Bowdoinham, in the said District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued, that the Commissioners and assignees of his Estate and Effects intend to meet at the Commissioners' Office, No. 2, Middle Street, in Portland, in said District of Maine, on Saturday the twenty fifth day of February next, at ten o'clock, A.M. in order to make a dividend of the Estate and Effects of said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend.
Peter Oliver Alden, Assignee.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of
JOHN STUART , of Wiscasset, in the District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and awarded, that the Commissioners named and authorized in said commission, and the Assignee of his Estate and Effects, intend to meet at the Commissioners Office, No. 2, Middle Street, Portland, on Tuesday the 28th day of February next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend.
Jere. Bailey, Assignee. Wiscasset, Jan. 23, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub-
scriber has been duly chosen Assignee of the Estate and Effects of MORREL JORDAN , of Cape Elizabeth, in the District of Maine, Trader, declared a Bankrupt. All persons having any of his Estate and Effects are required to deliver the same; and all persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are called upon to make immediate payment to
David Pease, Assignee. Portland, Jan. 26, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub-
scriber has been duly chosen Assignee of the Estate and Effects of FREDERICK QUINBY , of Falmouth, in the District of Maine, trader, declared a Bankrupt:—All persons having any of his Estate and Effects are required to deliver the same; and all persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are called upon to make immediate payment to
Ebenezer Mayo, Assignee. Portland, Jan. 18, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given that the sub-
scriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the estate and effects of WILLIAM WIDGERY, JR. of Hallowell, in the District of Maine, trader, a bankrupt;—and all persons having any of his Effects, are required to deliver the same; and all persons indebted, are called upon to make immediate payment to
JOHN DEERING, Assignee. Portland, Jan. 7.
UNITED STATES,
District of Maine, December 29, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Credit-
ors of OLIVER DUNNELL , of Portland, in said District, trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard if they see fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Wednesday, the fifth day of February 1804 at his dwelling-house in York, against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said Bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited.
DAVID SEWILLIAM SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
PERSONS wishing to be supplied with POTATOES,
may at any time be furnished with such quantities as they want, from 10 to 200 bushels, and delivered at the Short's wharf.—Apply to
George Knight, near the Ferry. Cape Elizabeth, Dec. 16, 1803.
THE RUINS.
I've seen, in twilight's pensive hour, The mould'ring dome, the moulder'ing tower, In awful ruin stand; That dome, where grateful voices sung, That tower, whose chiming music rung, Majestically grand!
I've seen, mid sculptur'd pride, the tomb Where heroes slept in silent gloom, Unconscious of their fame; Those who, with laurel'd honors crown'd, Among their foes spread terrors round, And gain'd—an empty name!
I've seen, in death's dark palace laid, The ruins of a beauteous maid, Cadaverous and pale! That maiden, who, while life remain'd, O'er rival charms in triumph reign'd, The mistress of the vale.
I've seen, where dungeon damps abide, A youth, admir'd in manhood's pride, In fancied greatness rave; He, who in vesta's happier day, Was virtuous, witty, nobly gay, Learn'd, generous and brave.
Nor dome, nor tower, in twilight shade, Nor hero fallen, nor beauteous maid, To ruins all consign'd, Can, with such pathos, touch my breast, As (on the maniac's form impress'd) The ruins of a noble mind!
On VESTA is morble. In vain thy chisell has its art essay'd, To shape the angel form of yon fair maid. Thy skill was lost! in nothing they agree; Yes, yes, in one—in—insensibility.
Note.—The thought is in Racine.
Mr. TRACY's Speech,
Delivered in the Senate of the United States, December 22, on the final passage of the bill for altering the Constitution.
(CONCLUDED)
There is another view of the constitution which has a reference to the subject before us, and that is, the caution exhibited, with respect to the introduction of amendments. In an instrument so important, and containing many features new if not to the world, at least to ourselves, although we might approve of its principles—yet experience might discover errors as to the mode devised for carrying those principles into effect. Hence it was the part of wisdom and caution to provide for such alterations in practice, as would give the fairest operation to principles, without incurring the confusion and agitation incidental to a general convention. But lest the daring and restless spirit of innovation should injure or destroy, under the specious name of amendment, that same wisdom and caution have provided salutary checks.
"Two thirds of both houses of congress shall deem it necessary" to propose amendments—and three fourths of the state legislatures shall ratify such amendments—before they acquire validity. I speak now, first of the mode which has always been, and probably will be put in practice to obtain amendments. The other constitutional mode is equally guarded as to numbers, but as it has no relation to the subject now in debate, may be laid aside. "Two thirds of both houses," must I think, on every fair principle of construction, mean two thirds of all the members. The number of senators is thirty four—two thirds being twenty three. And as there is no representation from New Jersey, the number of representatives is one hundred thirty six, two thirds being ninety one.
My impressions, are, sir, that this amendment cannot constitutionally be proposed to the state legislatures, unless it is agreed to, in the two houses, by these numbers, twenty three and ninety one respectively. This is a constitutional point, which I am told, has never been agitated. But it is certainly worthy of attention. If the construction should prevail, that two thirds of the members present, at any time, might propose amendments, the consequence is, twelve senators, being two thirds of a quorum, and forty eight representatives being a similar two thirds, might propose any, and the most important amendments. I am aware, sir, that it may be said, such propositions are not final, they may yet be ratified or rejected by the state legislatures. But the spirit of the constitution, seems to require two thirds of the nation acting by its proper organs, to propose amendments—and in so interesting a subject as a constitutional alteration, a less number should have no authority.
The letter of the constitution will certainly justify this idea of its spirit. When two thirds of the senate are requisite to consent and advise to a treaty, the words are "two thirds of the senators present." To convict on impeachment, "two thirds of the members present." Yeas and nays are to be entered on the journal, "at the desire of one fifth of those present." In the two first cases it is requisite to act immediately, whether two thirds of the whole are present or not; then we see the expressions are clear, "two thirds" refers to the numbers present. Why so? Because without these expressions, the reference would have been understood to the whole number of members. In the last case why add the present to the one fifth? Because without that word one fifth of the whole would have been its meaning. In all other cases, when two thirds are required, the spirit of the constitution certainly is, and the words seem to carry the meaning, two thirds of whole numbers. It is said, "that a majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business." How, must in this case mean all
the members. Two thirds of both houses must on the same principles, mean two thirds of all the members of both. There is, I acknowledge, some obscurity, in the constitutional use of the word house, when either of the two branches of congress is described by it—but if the intention and sense as well as words are attended to, I am forcibly led to a belief that two thirds of all the members of both houses, are required to sanction propositions for amendments and that this construction is most consistent with the wisdom and political skill of the convention. The construction for which I contend is analogous to the caution manifest in other parts of the constitution.—It was well known to the convention, that amendments, if recommended or proposed by congress would have an imposing influence with the state legislatures; and that in no possible instance, could more evil arise from indigested measures, than in the case of amendments, owing to the impossibility of clearly foreseeing their operation and effect, on the general constitutional system. It was made requisite therefore to wait for the uni-fuenced movement of two thirds of the popular and federative representations of the nation—Whatever may be our opinion on the point now discussed, the state legislatures have a constitutional right to judge of it for themselves, and to determine whether a proposition for an amendment is presented to them with the function required, and if in their opinions, the requisite numbers have not agreed to the proposition, they will guard the constitution, by refusing to ratify such amendment. My honorable friend from New Hampshire (Mr. Plumer) has done such ample justice to this part of the subject, as to place it out of the reach of my assistance, and beyond the need of any.
I am convinced, Mr. President, that the amendment now under consideration could not, in the Senate, obtain a constitutional majority of two thirds, nor even a simple majority, were it not for the influence of instructions. Some gentlemen have ingeniously said, that until they gave this amendment, the present particular examination, they had not contemplated the extent of its probable effects, and although they entertain doubts yet they were induced by the instructions given them, to make the proposition to the legislatures, and let them decide for themselves.
Whatever may or can be said in favor of instructions generally, cannot be applicable to this case. For the purpose of obtaining amendments to the constitution, congress can only propose and the state legislatures ratify. The duties are appropriate and distinct, and the uninfluenced independent act of both requisite. The legislatures cannot ratify, till a proposal is made. This subject can be elucidated and enforced by familiar examples. The house of representatives alone can originate a bill for raising revenue, but it cannot become a law without a concurrence of the senate. Would not the advice and instruction of the senate to the house, in forming our desire that they would originate and send to us for concurrence, a revenue bill, be thought improper, indelicate and even unconstitutional? The president and the senate can appoint certain officers, but they have distinct, and appropriate agencies in the appointment. The president can nominate, but cannot appoint without the advice and consent of the senate.
But the senate cannot nominate, nor could their advice to the president, to make a nomination, be either binding or proper. The character of the several independent branches of our government, forming constitutional checks upon each other, cannot be exemplified more fully, than in the mode of producing amendments. And an interference of one independent body, upon the appropriate and distinct duties of another, can in no instance have a more prejudicial effect. Can it be thought then, either proper or constitutional for the state legislatures to assume the power of instructing congress to propose to them a measure, when the power of proposing is not only not given to them, but given exclusively to congress? As well and with as much propriety might congress make a law, attempting to bind the state legislatures to ratify, as the legislatures by instructions, bind congress to propose. In either case, the check, which for obviously wise purposes, was introduced into the constitution, is totally destroyed. And we have not as much security against improper amendments, as we should have, if the power were exclusively vested in the state legislatures; and for this obvious reason, that, in this mode of operation the responsibility, for the adoption of an improper amendment, is divided and destroyed. Is the sentiment correct, sir, that we shall be justifiable in sending forth this proposition to be considered by the state legislatures; if we believe it ought not to be ratified? What would be thought of the senate, if they should pass a bill and send it to the house of representatives for concurrence, the provisions of which they disliked entirely, and wished not to be established? And can any sound distinction be made between such a measure, and the one now before us? In either case, the single act of the other body would be final; and in either case the people at large would be safer to have but one body in existence, to legislate or make amendments; for all our agency in both cases would only tend to deceive and mislead, and in addition to diminish, if not destroy, as has just been observed, the responsibility of the other body.
It has been said, sir, that the house of representatives have twice given a sanction to this measure, and that their conduct, in this particular, adds weight to it. I wish to treat that honorable body with the highest respect; but I must deviate from the truth, were I to acknowledge that their conduct upon this amendment, has a tendency to convince me that they have a full understanding of the subject. Twice have they sent us a resolution, similar in its leading feature, to that on your table, and made no provision that the person to be vice
president, should be qualified for the highly responsible office, either in age or citizenship. And for aught that they had guarded against, we might have had a man in the chief magistracy, from Morocco, a foreigner, who had not been in the country a month.
Mr. President, it was suggested, in a former part of the debate, by a gentleman from South Carolina, (Mr. Butler) that the great states, or ruling party of the day had brought forward this amendment, for the purpose of preventing the choice of a federal vice president at the next election. And we are now put beyond the power of doubt, that this is, at least, one motive, by the observations of several of the majority, but especially by those of the gentleman from Virginia.—He informs us, and I appreciate his frankness, that if the friends of this measure do not seize the present opportunity to pass it, the opportunity will never recur. He tells us plainly, that a minor faction ought to be discouraged, that all hopes or prospect of rising into consequence, much more of rising into office, should be crushed, and that this amendment is to produce a part of these beneficial effects, which amendment he compares to the bill which was introduced into the British parliament, to exclude a popish successor to the crown, commonly called the exclusion bill. Have the minority then, no rights left but the right to be trampled upon by the majority? This is identically the conduct, which is mentioned in the quotation which I have had the honor to make from the secretary of state; to which I ask leave to recur. "The majority, by trampling on the rights of the minority, have produced factions and commotions, which in republics, have more frequently than any other cause, produced despotism.
What avails it then, that this country has triumphed over the invasion and violence of one oppressor; if they must now be victims to the violence of thousands? Political death is denounced now; what denunciation will follow? It would be a useless affection in us, to pretend to close our eyes upon either the cause or consequences of this measure.
The spirit of party has risen so high at the present day, that it dares to attempt, what in milder times would be beyond the reach of calculation.—To this overwhelming torrent every consideration must give way.
The gentlemen are perfectly correct, in supposing that now is the only time to pass this resolution; there is a tide in the affairs of party and emphatically and unless its height is taken, its acme improved; the shallows soon appear and the present demon of party give place to a sue eir. A hope is undeniably now indulged that one great and dominant passion, will, like Aaron's rod swallow up, every other and that the favorable moment can now be seized to crush the small states, and to oblige them in their own agency in the transaction. And when we recur to the history of former confederacies, and find the small states arrayed in conflict against each other, to fight, to suffer, and to die for the transient gratification of the great states; we have not some reason to fear the success of this measure?
In the senate is the security of the small states; their feeble voice in the house of representatives is lost in the potent magic of numbers and wealth.—Never until now has the force of the small states, which was provided by the constitution, and lodged in this federative body, as a weapon of self defence, been able to bear upon this question. And will the small states, instead of defending their own interest, their existence, sacrifice them to a gust of momentary passion? To the short lived gratification of party prejudice?
This resolution, if circumstances shall unequivocally demand it, can pass at the next or any future session of congress. But once passed, and its passage will operate like the grave—the sacrificed rights of the small states will be gone forever. Is it possible, sir, that any small state can submit to be a satellite in the state system, and revolve in a secondary orbit around a great state? And in humble devotion to her, will still her purposes are gratified, and then content herself to be thrown aside like a cast garment, an object of her own unceasing regret, and sit only for the hand of soon to point its flow and moving finger at; Can the members of this senate who represent the small states quietly cross their hands and request the great states to bind them fast and to draw tight the ligature?
I am aware, sir, that I shall be accused of an attempt to excite the jealousy of the small states. Mr. President, I represent a small state. I feel the danger, and claim the constitutional right to sound the alarm. From the same altar on which the small states shall be immolated, will rise the smoke of sacrificed liberty; and despotism must be the dreadful successor.
It is the cause of my country and of humanity which I plead. And when one vast, overwhelming passion is in exercise, full well I know, sir, that no warning voice, no excitement but jealousy, has been found sufficiently active and energetic in its operation to dissolve the wizard spell, and force mankind to listen to argument.—Jealousy, hateful in private life, has perhaps done more in the preservation of political rights, than all the virtues united.
I have made the stand, sir, in the senate, which I thought the importance of the subject demanded. If I fail here, there is hope of success with the state legislatures. If nothing can withstand the torrent there, I shall experience the satisfaction which is derived from a consciousness of having raised my feeble voice in defence of that constitution, which is not only the security of the small states, but the palladium of my country's rights—and shall console myself with the reflection that I have done my duty.

THE PILGRIM... No. VII.
Quique sui memores alios fecere merendo. Virgil, Aeneid 6. v. 664. Who rais'd by merit an immortal name.
The following letter has been received several days, and however idle it may be to contend with the madness of party, the writer is certainly commendable for his attempt. We do not design to introduce into our numbers the rancor of political discussion, but the subject of this communication should be interesting to all, and he, who feels not for his country's honor, need not peruse it.
To the PILGRIM.
Presuming from the title, you have assumed, and from the regard, which you express to the cause of virtue, that you are not indifferent to the annual celebration of the landing of your progenitors, the Pilgrims at Plymouth. I send you some observations, made on perusing two or three tedious columns of malignant animadversion on the last festival, which appeared in the Boston Chronicle, a paper as stupid, as it is depraved, but well calculated for the boors of Middlesex, or the butchers of Norfolk. This anniversary has of late years been commemorated at Plymouth by the delivery of an oration; and in Boston by a dinner, at which are usually present the descendants of the renowned fathers, who landed on the 22d of December, 1620, with such strangers of distinction, as have proved themselves worthy defenders of the principles of our forefathers. The discourses of the Rev. Dr. Tappan, of the Rev. John Allyn, of the Rev. Dr. Kirkland, of the Hon. John Davis, and of the Hon. J. Q. Adams, have increased the notoriety of the event, and added interest to the history of our ancestors.
That reverence for antiquity is not the least useful, and certainly one of the most amiable of all the sentiments, that operate on the heart of man, and influence his conduct, is a truth, to be defended with confidence, proportionate to the boldness, with which it has been assailed by innovators in politics, in literature, and in morality. Its effects are visible in preserving a uniformity of manners and a stability of opinions, which ensure the happiness of society. Like the fertilizing moisture beneath the surface of the ground, it winds its secret way through every avenue, penetrates every recess, and nourishes the germ of every sentiment in the mind. It is amiable, for it is the dictate of nature. It is grateful, operating at a distance, almost immeasurable. It is love of our patrons, extended back to their progenitors, and ascribing to them more, than filial respect.
To respect our forefathers, and to reverence their institutions is part of the great virtue of patriotism. Every virtue in them we should contemplate with enthusiastic admiration, and consider every failing with candor. To the first settlers of this country we should be grateful for our liberty, for our laws, for our institutions for promoting education, for the morality and religion, which is the source of our prosperity. Let us remember, that, while the advocates for liberty, they were not the partisans of licentiousness. Their maxim was, "where there is no law, there is no freedom." Untutored in the school of modern adulterated metaphysics, they did not believe that an infidel was equally calculated for the government of Christians, with one of their own number. Unenlightened by the doctrines of modern cosmopolitanism, they had not learned to trust foreigners as firmly, as one of their own citizens; much less did they think, that, because a man was a scoundrel and a traitor in Europe, he would be a patriot in this country. Let us consider ourselves, as heirs of the glorious inheritance of the pilgrims, and resolve to transmit it with honor to posterity. While the principles of civil and religious liberty have any supporters, while the glory of our ancestors excites emulation in their descendants, may the Pilgrims of 1620 never be forgotten; and should a degenerate race ever rise in our land, who would prostitute their honor at the will of a usurper, or receive the poison of foreign influence with the wages of Mammon, may the fight of the rock of Plymouth, like the brazen serpent in the wilderness, work miracles for their restoration.
May the people of this country remember, that our freedom, our laws, our happiness depend on the preservation of our morals in their original purity; that the interests of science and religion are closely connected; that as our privileges are greater, than those of any other nation, we should be more ardent to preserve them. The frequent recollection of our pious ancestors should incite us to imitate their brilliant example. They have raised the temple; we should preserve it unpolluted. If such be our conduct, we need not despair. Liberty will continue to increase our felicity, and make this country her last earthly abode. She would hover with reluctance over the white mountains of New England, linger long with sorrow on the banks of the Connecticut, and ascend to heaven from that rock, on which our fathers landed.
MASSACHUSETTENSIS.
COLUMBUS... No. III.
Animum nunc huc celerem, nunc dividit illuc. Virg. Aen. v. This way and that he turns his anxious mind. Dryden.
THE shade of Columbus having protected his favorite sons during a long and bloody contest, and settled them in the peaceful enjoyment of their rights and privileges, finding his immediate presence no longer necessary, departed the realm in pursuit of useful knowledge. He travelled through many eastern countries, and discovered tribes, at present unknown to the civilized nations of the earth. Prompted by a desire to visit those places which in ancient times were the theatres of great events, he proceeded to the Holy Land. Here the most sublime objects presented themselves to his view. Here he saw the precious remains of
antiquity mouldering in ruins—Here he beheld those places, where were transacted those wonderful scenes recorded in the sacred volume.
Having viewed many parts of this interesting clime, he at length ascended Calvary's awful mount, that dreadful place, where the most tragical of all scenes was once displayed, for the redemption of sinful man. When he had reached the summit he paused as the fearful to proceed, lest his unhallowed feet should pollute the sacred spot, where the great Redeemer was "crucified and slain." In a conspicuous part of the mount, surrounded by the thick trees of the forest and secluded from the ken of mortals, stood the Cross, the vestiges of which were still remaining, as the lapse of time was unable to destroy that monument of eternal disgrace to the foes of Adam. At its foot, a primrose tree flourished in immortal green, bearing twelve blossoms, thereby emphatically representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The rest of the ground was destitute of verdure, and the shrubs stood flourishing at a distance, apparently conscious that the place was too sacred to be overshadowed by their branches. Columbus was overwhelmed at the scene, and fancied he beheld the Saviour of men recently nailed to the cross, and crowned with thorns, whilst his precious blood flowed down to the ground! The inmost recesses of his soul were melted at the sight, he turned from the place and wept, and as he passed by exclaimed, LAMB OF GOD, "was ever love like thine!"
Having left this mournful spot, he descended the mount, and travelled to the place where that wonderful building had stood, called the Temple of Solomon. The golden vessels which it once contained were now no longer to be seen, and those costly ornaments, with which it dazzled the eyes of every beholder, were long since plundered away by barbarous nations, and carried to parts unknown. The towering walls were broken down, and the huge stones with which they were composed were scattered abroad in wild disorder, for the "glory thereof was departed." He viewed with silent sorrow, the solitary place which had now become the residence of the wild beasts of the earth. As he was about departing through the ruins that lay scattered towards the place where formerly stood the eastern door, he perceived that the ground trembled beneath his feet. Surprised at the strange phenomenon, curiosity prompted him to search for the cause. After removing a large pile of rubbish, and the surface beneath it, he discovered a trap-door, which after much difficulty he succeeded in raising. It opened to a flight of stairs by which he descended many yards below the surface of the earth, until he found himself at the bottom of a spacious cavern.
Lighted by the small torch which he carried in his hand, he wandered through a long and narrow passage until at length he discovered a golden gate. After removing the massy bolts by which it was fastened, he opened it, and entered an apartment more elegant and glorious than all his eyes had beheld on earth. The walls thereof were composed of most precious stones which, through the influence of a bright Lamp which was suspended in the center, sent forth rays of a thousand different hues, and the whole apartment glowed with matchless splendor. In a spacious recess, stood a marble vase filled with a multitude of ponderous volumes, over which was the following inscription.
These are the records of all antiquity, gathered from every nation on the face of the earth.
In the center stood a volume, more beautiful than the others, on the back of which was written Evidences of a Messiah . Columbus opened the book, and on the first page perceived the following address from an ancient Roman Governor to the Senate, concerning the extraordinary person of man, named JESUS CHRIST.
Conscript Father,
There appeared in these our days, a man of great virtue, named JESUS CHRIST, who is yet living among us, and of the G. niles is accepted for a prophet of truth; but his own disciples call him the Son of God. He raiseth the dead, and cureth all manner of diseases. A man of stature somewhat tall and comely, with a very reverend countenance, such as the beholders may both love and fear. His hair of the color of a filbert fully ripe, plain to his ears, whence downward it is more ordered, somewhat curling and waving about his shoulders. In the midst of his head is a seam or partition of the hair, after the mode of the of the Nazarites. His forehead plain and delicate, his face without spot or wrinkle, beautified with a comely red, his nose and mouth exactly formed. His look innocent, his eyes grey, clear and quick—in reproving, terrible—in admonishing, courteous—in speaking, very modest and wise—in proportion of body well shaped. None have seen him laugh, but many have seen him weep! A man of his singular beauty surpasses the children of men!
Miscellaneous Paragraphs.
French Fashions—A Lady writes from Paris, that during the preparations for the invasion of England, Bonaparte is trembling, Moreau blushing, Carnot laughing, Berthier shuddering, Seyes smiling, Talleyrand sighing, Fouche groaning, the Generals bowing, the Admirals sneering, the soldiers singing, the sailors crying, the merchants grumbling, the clergy praying, and the people paying.
A person lately from a voyage in the Mediterranean, assures us that he saw at Marseilles hundreds of French Volunteers , (or conscript troops) marched into that place in chains. A letter from Rouen mentions a person on his journey from Paris to that place seeing 500 conscripts on the road, chained two and two, marching towards the sea coast. This is French liberty, and the effect of changing their constitution an hundred times since the year '89.
A law to prevent duelling, has passed the Mississippi legislature; the offender on conviction, to be fined in the sum of one thousand dollars, imprisoned twelve months and rendered incapable of holding any office of honor, profit or trust for five years. If either of the parties be killed the survivor and his associates to be deemed guilty of murder and punished with death.
Latest News from Europe.
PARIS, NOV. 2.
On the 27th, all the Consulated Authorities waited on the First consul, to solicit him not to risk his person in the expedition against England. The Orators of the Senate, and Tribune, in vain attempted to speak. Their agitation overcame them. M. De Jancourt, incapable of giving expression to his feelings, threw himself at the feet of the Consul, and extended his arms.—Buonaparte sprang forward, and folded him in his arms.—A mixture of prayers, tears, and embraces succeeded.—The First consul was affected, and the scene terminated by his concession to the wishes of the French nation.—Placards were immediately posted on the walls of the Palais Royal, as follows:
St. Cloud, Oct. 27, 6 o'clock in the Evening.
"The country is saved once more.— Buonaparte will not leave it." Massena is to have the chief command of the French invading army.
A great part of the French infantry in Switzerland had received orders to return to France, and march to the coasts of the channel. The cavalry will remain some time longer, and tis said, receive a reinforcement. In the room of General Ney, who is to command the camp at Compiegne, General Barbon will take the command of the troops in Switzerland, where a new French ambassador will be appointed.
LONDON, NOV. 12,
A letter from on board the Victory, at Toulon, states, that a detachment from Lord Nelson's fleet, was in readiness to make an attack upon several French ships of war, lying under the batteries of Marfeilles, and doubt was entertained of its success.
The Spaniards all now consider a war inevitable, they have the fullest reliance that we shall hurry them into it, but permit them to chuse their own time for declaring war. They have now very nearly got all their treasure home, within these few months, to the amount of sixty seven millions of dollars. (I speak from the official returns of the custom house at Cadiz) they are sending troops to their colonies, to put them in a state of defence; upwards of 1200 men failed from Cadiz on the 21th Oct. for Vera Cruz and they are now beginning to arm their navy; when they have every thing prepared they will then declare war against us, with a formal appeal to all the world of our unprovoked and wanton aggressions, though a nation of Quakers would scarcely have suffered or borne one half of what we have hitherto quietly submitted to from Spain.
PLYMOUTH, NOV. 10.
Intelligence has been received here, that the French have been equipping in a snug way in the inner road and harbor of Brest. 20 sail of the line, many of which are nearly ready for sea and boat at Brest, that the squadron in the outer road is a kind of tub to the whale, to amuse the English; these ships are mostly manned with conscript seamen and landmen, and there cannot be a doubt but the system observed in all the French papers, portends some great plan which the French had in view some months past. A dash at the Western ports is now confidently talked of, and it is supposed this port and arsenal is the object. It were to be wished they would attempt it. We are fully prepared to receive them with a completed assortment of troops of all descriptions, in a high state of discipline and order, and ready to meet the foe. The fortifications are fully repaired, and well covered with cannon, mortars, and howitzers, to salute them with heavy discharges.
THE MAILS.
FROM NEW-ORLEANS.
By last evening's mail, we received "The Union" and "Le Telegraphe," papers published at New-Orleans; together with a supplement to the "Louisiana Monitor;" containing extracts from Gen. Wilkinson's orders; and a handbill containing Gov. Claiborne's proclamation after taking possession of New-Orleans on the 19th December. The proclamation is in the English, French, and Spanish languages:—It begins:
By His Excellency William C. C. Claiborne, Governor of the Mississippi Territory.
ry, exercising the powers of Governor General and Intendant of the Province of Louisiana.
[The proclamation then recites all the stipulations of the cession of Spain to France, and France to the United States; and adds.]
I HAVE therefore thought fit to issue this my Proclamation making known the premises, and to declare that the government heretofore exercised over the said Province of Louisiana, as well under the authority of Spain as of the French republic, has ceased, and that of the United States of America is established over the same; that the inhabitants thereof will be incorporated in the union of the U. S. and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal Constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States; that in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess; that all laws and municipal regulations which were in existence at the cessation of the late government, remain in full force, and all civil officers charged with their execution, except those whose powers have been specially vested in me, and except also such officers as have been entrusted with the collection of the revenue are continued in their functions during the pleasure of the governor for the time being, or until provision shall otherwise be made.
And I do hereby exhort and enjoin all the inhabitants and other persons within the said Province, to be faithful and true in their allegiance to the United States, and obedient to the laws and authorities of the same, under full assurance that their just rights will be under the guardianship of the United States, and will be maintained from all force or violence from without or within.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.
Given at the City of New-Orleans the 20th day of December, 1803, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the 28th.
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
Extract from the orders of Gen. Wilkinson, given at the camp of the American troops, on the left bank of the Mississippi, near the city of New-Orleans, Dec. 17, 1803.
Parole, Columbia.
THE operation before us, however simple or safe, will require much self denial and restraint, to preserve that regularity, decorum and order, which we owe to our reputation, to the rights and sensibilities of those whom we are bound to cherish, and to the character of our country; the General, therefore, claims most earnestly the co-operation of the gentlemen of his command, for the maintenance of an uniform system of rigorous subordination and discipline, without which, the confidence of government may be abused, the beneficent views of the executive of the United States defeated, and the honor of the whole corps indelibly sullied.
In the course of political events we behold a polished people, (strangers to our manners, our laws, and our language) call into our arms. Be it our pride and our glory, to receive them into the great family of our happy country, with cordial embraces, and by the generous hospitality and solid sympathy which are every where due to the stranger, let us dispel the apprehensions of the timid, banish the suspicions of the credulous, and confirm the confidence of all, in the clemency, the wisdom, and the justice of the American republic.
The general will applaud the meritorious soldier, who receives the Louisianian as his brother; and he flatters himself the sentiment will be universal, but should he be disappointed, he will expel from the corps and mark with infamy the wretch, who may resist the impulses of the richest and most magnanimous emotions and affections of the human heart.
The persons and the property of the inhabitants of every rank and every species, are to be held in sacred respect—and whoever may dare to injure the one, or violate the other, will be brought to speedy and condign punishment.
The articles of war are to be read to the troops at morning parade to-morrow.
Certified to be conformable to the original.
By order of the General.
D. WADSWORTH, Aid de Camp, pro tem.
Extract of a letter from the city of Washington, dated 9th of January.
"The convention with Spain was approved yesterday; but the spoliations committed on American vessels fitting out in Spanish ports, is not included. It is nevertheless desirable, that the amount of these spoliations should be obtained, as the subject may yet become matter of negotiation between the two governments."
On Tuesday morning last, Mr. John Randolph, of Chesterfield, was found dead in his bed occasioned by his being shot through the head with a pistol. His son has been committed to jail under suspicion of being the author of this horrid act.
(Fredericksburg, V. 2. papers.)

The joint committee on the communication of the president respecting the proposed alteration of the constitution of the United States, at their request were discharged from the consideration of that subject. It will be taken into consideration by the two branches in the course of a few days.
SENATE.
AMENDMENT OF THE COMMON LAW. In Senate, Jan. 19th, Mr. Bidwell, after some introductory remarks, moved, that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill authorizing any person indicted for a libel to give in evidence, in his defence, the truth of any matter charged in the indictment against him as libelous; and declaring, that in any trial for a libel, as in other cases, the jury, under the direction of the court, may find a general verdict, deciding all questions of law and fact involved in the issue, or, if they think proper, may find the facts in a special verdict, and submit the law thereon to the decision of the court." The motion was seconded by Mr. Bacon, who moved that a time be assigned to take it into consideration.
At the request of Mr. Mason the motion was varied, and a committee, consisting of Messrs. Mason, Hull and Bidwell appointed to consider the expediency of amending the law on the subject of libels, and report by bill or otherwise.
From the return of the MILITIA of MASSACHUSETTS, for 1803.
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Gazette.
PORTLAND, SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1804.
We this day conclude the invaluable and highly important speech of Mr. TRACY; whose conspicuous talents as a statesman, have raised against him the united slanders of the whole phalanx of jacobin printers, from the first "organ" down to the lowest hirelings of the sect. But Mr. Tracy has the consolation that his calumniators are the same who have assailed the reputation of WASHINGTON, and a long list of worthies, who have devoted their lives and interest in the service of their country.—We shall devote a part of our next Gazette to the exposure of these outrageous calumnies, which are circulated with the most persevering industry.
LOUISIANA. By the official article in the preceding page, it will be seen that the Americans have taken full possession of that country.
From Washington we learn that Mr. Eppes has revived the motion for the discontinuance of the Loan Offices in each state. Congress does not appear to be doing much at present.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The foreign intelligence communicated this day is to the evening of the 12th Nov. a few hours later than before given to our readers. It was received by an arrival at Newyork. It does not appear that any essential change in the affairs of Europe, had taken place. There was no abatement in the preparations for invasion, on the one side and the means of repelling it on the other.
From a late London paper.
We continue to increase our vigilance and preparation for receiving our enemies in a way that will probably under Divine Providence, lay the question of invasion to rest forever. A great number of seamen have been added to the fleet within these few last days. All the military are in a state of readiness to march; and we, in one word, are in such a situation as to have reason to wish for the attempt to be made as soon as possible. Our brave defenders are impatient of the delay; and it is justice to them to say, that they shew no symptoms of any desire to avoid the combat.
Some difficulties of a commercial nature, relative to the trade of the West-India Islands, are now under the consideration of Ministers; but we have little doubt that every thing will be easily adjusted to the satisfaction of both nations; we, however, think, that if America be very impatient and urgent at the present, it is both indecorous and unfair; as a nation in defending its existence as we are, ought not to be pressed by a friendly power on any subject that is of a nature to admit of delay, which must be the case with every commercial regulation.
The fancied independence of the United States Judiciary vanishes before the omnipotence of Congress. When that body had first a majority, but not of two thirds, a law destroyed the circuit courts. Now that their majority amounts to two thirds, some of the judges of the supreme court are threatened with impeachment, without even a specific charge against them. The others will understand the lesson—if they wish to keep their places, they must act so as to please those who hold them in their power, and who can make a high crime and misdemeanor out of an error of judgment, or a difference from them in opinion.—Salem Gaz.
From Boston, Jan. 23.
Fire.—On Friday night, about half past one o'clock, the brick building occupied by Joseph Pierce, jun. mer. and Messrs. Gilbert and Dean, printers of the Weekly Magazine, in State-Street, was discovered to be on fire. The exertions of the citizens confined its ravages to that and an adjoining store, occupied by N. and R. Freeman, merchants. The loss of property by this event, is supposed to be upwards of 30,000 dollars; and Messrs. Gilbert and Dean, though sustaining the least part, are the greatest sufferers. Their books, papers, and a valuable office, besides many lottery tickets and 1300 dolls. in bills on the Salem, Beverly, Gloucester and Newburyport Banks, are all destroyed. Their loss is estimated at about 5000 dolls.
The preparations for invasion on the part of France, and of resistance on the part of England continued; and we see no diminution of the conjectures and surmises which were flying about on every side. The expectation of a war between England and Spain gained ground.
There are applications now before the Legislature for eight new banks, and upwards of forty turnpike roads.
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 14.
It appears by the late accounts from Jamaica, that the remnant of the army of St. Domingo arrived there amounts only to about 3000 men: It is computed, that the French government, during the last eight years, has poured into that Island at least 60,000 men: It follows therefore, that 57,000 souls have been sacrificed to a fruitless attempt to subjugate a colony which, in its most prosperous periods, yielded comparatively but little to the mother country. Men of feeling will hear of this with pity and indignation.—The politician will assume it as a datum to calculate on the probability of future attempts of a similar nature. The reduction of a few thousand blacks has been conceived worth the destruction of a superior number of whites. If an enterprise of such minor importance, so immense a sacrifice is made, what will not be hazarded to effect the subjugation of a great, a rich, and exalted nation? Will not Bonaparte, in the vain hope of conquering Great-Britain, smile at the destruction of one half of his subjects?
Messrs. Beaumont of Huddersfield, have obtained a patent in England for a mixture to prepare wool for spinning and manufacturing; dissolve 12 ounces best Pot ash in each gallon of water, add two parts of this solution to one of oil, and stir it by stirring; this composition has all the effect of oil; it remains in a liquid state in the wool; except the wool should be very greasy, when they recommend its being scoured; this mixture serves every purpose during carding, spinning, weaving, fulling, and felting; and it requires much less time and labour in scouring or cleaning the goods, than when oil alone is used.
At Thomaston, by Alden Bradford Esq. EBENEZER TRATCHER, Esq. to Miss Lucy E. Knox, daughter of Gen. Henry Knox. At New Gloucester, Mr. JOHN BENNET. to Miss Lucy BRIDGMAN.
Died, In this town Mrs. Nancy Motley, aged 25; wife of Capt. Robert Motley. Mrs. Jane Hants. At New Millsford, Mrs. Mary Fairbairn, aged 77.
GEORGE W. DUNCAN, No. 1, Central-Row, Fore-Street, HAS FOR SALE, 7 by 9 Crown Window Glass, 8 by 10 do. do. 10d and 20d Drawing, Sheathing and Deck NAILS. Together with a general assortment of ENGLISH GOODS & HARDWARE. Likewise, an elegant assortment of best Kidderminster Carpeting. Portland, Jan. 23.
Codman & Swan, No. 3, Union Row, Middle-Street, ARE now opening for sale, a large assortment of EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS, suitable for the present season. Also, A general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, Paints, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Likewise, for Sale, 15 Bales and one Case of India Goods, (by the package only) consisting of Malmoodys and other white Cottons, Blue Cottons, Chintz of different descriptions, Pulicat and other Handkerchiefs, various kinds of Silk Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—Some part of which are well calculated for the West India market; being a consignment, will be sold at the Boston prices, and on a liberal credit.
FOR SALE, apply as above, A convenient Lot of Land, situated on King-Street, with the Building thereon, lately occupied by Mr. William Stevens—making the corner of the road leading to the beach, and adjoining land of Dr. Coffin and Capt. Thorne—The building may be made a very convenient dwelling-house, with a small expense laid out thereon.
WANTED To contract for the building of a final Dwelling House, on Jewell's Island, including every material; the house to be built in the course of next summer. Any person wishing to contract, will please to apply as above for a more particular description. Portland, Jan. 25, 1804.
Screw'd Hay. A Quantity of Screw'd Hay, may be had by applying at JAMES TYLER's Stable. Portland Jan. 28.
To Let, A Convenient brick DWELLING-HOUSE, in Free-Street; together with the House adjoining, if wanted. Said Tavern is accommodated with a large back yard for carriages, and a large and elegant Stable. They are well situated for business—For further particulars inquire of STEPHEN LEE, Living on the premises. Portland, Jan. 28.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the partnership under the firm of PIKE & NICKERSON, was dissolved by mutual agreement, on the 18th January inst.—All persons having accounts open with said firm, are requested to settle the same. NOAH PIKE, JOSHUA NICKERSON. Note, Jan. 25, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been appointed Assignee of the estate and effects of JOHN BASKELL, of Portland, late of Belfast, in the county of Hancock, trader, a bankrupt. All persons having any estate or effects of the said bankrupt, are requested to deliver the same, and those indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, to S. D. FREEMAN, Assignee. Portland, Jan. 28, 1804.
For Sale, SUGAR, Molasses and Coffee, of an excellent quality, by EBENEZER STORER. Jan. 27.
White Oak & Ash Staves.
WANTED to purchase a quantity of White Oak and Ash barrel Staves and Heading—for which cash and the highest price will be given by ILSLEY & ROBINSON. Robinson's Wharf, South End. Jan. 27.
TAKE NOTICE. WHEREAS ELIZABETH JEWETT, late wife of James Jewett, of Edgcomb, in the county of Lincoln, has been represented by the Selectmen of said Town, to the Hon. Jonathan Brainerd, Esq. Judge of Probate for said County, to be non compos mentis, and incapable of taking care of herself and property, said Judge has seen fit to appoint the subscriber to be her guardian; and whereas said Elizabeth has cloped from me the subscriber, this is to certify that I will not pay one cent on said Elizabeth's account during her absence. If she returns she will be taken proper care of by her guardian. MOSES DAVIS. Edgcomb, December 27th, 1803.
POAND. NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors of Land lying in the Second Division of Lots in the town of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, that the following Lots are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber to collect for the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred two.
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If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges on or before Monday the fifth day of March next, at ten of the clock, in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house of Capt. John T. Merrill, in said town—so much of the said Lots of Land as will be sufficient to discharge the same, will then and there be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, according to law.
Joseph Fernald, Collector. Dated Poland, December 3th, 1803.
AUCTIONS. On the FIFTH of MARCH, will be sold at Public Vendue, unless sold before at private sale, SEVENTEEN Acres of LAND, lying in the town of Northarmouth, with a new House and Barn on the farm, in that part of the town called Walnut Hill, the property of the heirs of Phoebe Jones, now improved by Miss Sarah Foss. Sale to be at 12 o'clock M.—on the premises. Thomas Motley, Auctioneer. Jan. 28.
Administrators & Commissioners Notice. THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator, on the Estate of NATHANIEL PRINCE, late of Northarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement, to Dated Jan. 25, 1804. MARY PRINCE.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator to the last will and testament of SAMUEL HODGKINS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving 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 exhibit the same for settlement. MARY HODGKINS. Dated Jan. 25, 1804.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JONATHAN ANDREWS, late of Scarborough, in the county aforesaid, gentleman, deceased, represented intestate—hereby give notice that Examinations from the twenty-eighth day of December last are allowed to be brought in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend at service at the house of Jonathan Andrews, in Scarborough, on the first Tuesday in February next, and the first Tuesday in the four following months, from 9 o'clock A. M. to 5 o'clock P. M. on each day. REUBEN SEAVY, SAMUEL RICE, } Commissioners. Scarborough, Jan. 9, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed administrator on the Estate of Jonathan Andrews, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased; has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to the Commissioners appointed to receive and examine their claims. JONATHAN ANDREWS. Scarborough, Jan. 9, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Executrix of the last Will and Testament of Abigail O'Donnel, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Widow, deceased, by proving the said Will, and by giving 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 exhibit the same to Martha Callahan. Dated Dec. 29th 1803.
Doctor Nathaniel Whitaker's Estate. WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Charles Johnson, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Oxford, Commissioners to examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of Nathaniel Whitaker, a Physician, late of Bethel, deceased, represented intestate—and six months from the twenty-sixth day of November last were allowed for the aforesaid business—We therefore give notice that we shall attend to the aforesaid business at the dwelling house of Lot Woodbury, in said Bethel, on the second Mondays of February, April and May next, from 1 to 6 o'clock in the afternoon of said days.—No account will be allowed unless attested to. LOT WOODBURY, WELLES WILDER, } Commissioners. JOHN HATCH. Bethel, Dec. 31, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the Estate of JOHN BAKER, late of Portland in the County of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—She therefore requests all persons indebted to the said Deceased's Estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEPZIBAH BAKER. Dated Dec. 14, 1803.
TAKE NOTICE. WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of ROBERT M'DONALD, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, represented intestate—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 of James Chadwick, innholder, in Portland, on the second Monday of January, February, March and April next, from 3 to 5 o'clock, P. M. Richard Humevell, Arthur M'Lellan, } Commissioners. Dec. 14, 1803.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to the Estate of EPHRAIM ROBARD, late of Cape Elizabeth, in said county, Yeoman, deceased, represented intestate, hereby give notice that they will attend said business at the dwelling house of Elias Dyer, in said town, on the second Mondays of the six following months. TIMOTHY SMALL, MARK DYER, } Commissioners. Cape-Elizabeth, Dec. 14th, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of EPHRAIM ROBARD, late of Cape Elizabeth, in the County of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to ELIZABETH ROBARD, Cape Elizabeth, Dec. 14, 1803.
A MAST. ABOUT 18 inch was taken up adrift, on Friday last. The owner may have it by applying to Dec. 9. WILLIAM HAINES, best of Long Wharf.

WANTED to CHARTER, A Good Vessel, single deck, burthen 100 or 130 tons for a voyage to the Windward Islands, and back to Portland, to be ready to receive her cargo by the 10th of February next. Enquire of JOSHUA ROGERS, or JAMES NEAL. Portland, January 18th, 1804.
FRESH FLOUR. JUST received, and for sale at No. 2, Central Row, superfine and fine FLOUR, by the bar- rel and half barrel. Lemuel Weeks & Son. Portland, Jan. 18.
NEWHALL & WATSON, No. 7, Long-Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE, A Few pipes high 4th proof Barce- lona BRANDY, 270 Bbls. TAR, 30 Bbls. TURPENTINE. Portland, Jan. 18.
Cross & Trask, HAVE just received a large assortment of English & India Goods, which they are selling very low.—Likewise, WEST-INDIA GOODS, of all kinds—Also, Turks-Island, Bonavista and Liverpool Salt, Good retailing Cod and Pollock Fish, American Cotton — Fresh Raisins, Best kind of Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Souchong, and Bohe Teas. Nails of all kinds, and Glass, A few barrels Linseed Oil, Spice, Ginger, Pepper, &c. &c. Jan. 12.
All persons indebted to Joseph Cross, jun. either on Note or Account, are once more requested to call and pay him, or they will be put in suit immedi- ately. Jan. 12, 1804.
Daniel Tucker, No. 20, Long-Wharf, Has for sale, BALTIMORE Fine & Superfine Flour, in Barrels, and half Barrels. January 18th, 1804.
Joel Hall, Has for sale, At No 15, Long-Wharf, 25 puncheons 3d & 4th proof St. Vincents RUM, of a good quality, which he will sell cheap for cash, by the barrel or puncheon. Jan. 4, 1804.
Samuel Fowle, No. 19, Long-Wharf, Has for sale, Hhds. N. E. Rum, do. St. Croix Sugar, Pipes and bbls. Geneva, do. Brandy, Whole and half Casks Bohea Tea, Bales upland Georgia Cotton, Cotton Wicking, Dip'd Candles, A few boxes best Spanish Segars, New milk Cheese, &c. Jan. 11, 1804.
Wharf Timber wanted. B. DAVID SMITH, No. 1, Union Wharf. EIGHT Hundred Tons Wharf Timber wanted to be delivered in Port, by the first of May and June next.—Any person wishing to contract for the whole or part, will please to apply as above. Jan. 7, 1804.
NOW LANDING, And for sale at the head of Titcomb's Wharf, 80 hhds. warranted LIME. Inquire of JONATHAN STEWART, Portland, Jan. 4, 1804.
Removal. THE subscriber hereby informs his Friends and Cu- tomers that he has removed to BERWICK. All those who are indebted to him are requested to make im- mediate payment. to him at his shop near Dow's Billa , or to GEORGE WARREN , at Portland; and all those who have any demands on him will please to forward their accounts to him for adjustment. And those of his customers who have any commands will please to call on him as above, where he carries on the Clock & Watch-making Business, and keeps constantly for sale a variety of War- ranted CLOCKS and WATCHES—Watch Chains, Keys and Seals. Silver Spoons; Silver, Pearl and common Silver But- tons; Silver Thimbles; Silver, plated and steel Buck- Buckles, &c. &c. Abner Rogers. Berwick, 12th Mo. 24th, 1803.
FURS wanted. CASH, and the highest price, will be given for all kinds of SHIPPING and HATTING FURS, by JOHN LORD, at his shop next door to Cross & Trask , Fore-street, Port- land—who has for sale as usual, a general assortment of English & American HATS, wholesale and retail. November 7, 1803.
BARTLETT ADAMS, MAKES Stone Stove Fire Places—a me- dium between Franklin and Pain's Patent Stoves— includes all the good qualities of both, without any of their inconveniences—gives one half the wood a common fire place consumes, and are equally as warm and com- fortable—and are a sure remedy for smoky rooms. Portland, Dec. 31, 1803.
Removal. WILLIAM THOMPSON , informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from Fifth Street to Middle Street , next door below Z. Hannaford where he manufactures and keeps constantly for sale, Best Pearl and Fine Twist TOBACCO, No. 1 & 2 Smoking do. and SEGARS—Also, Tobacco's warranted SNUFF, by the barrel, bag or handker— and Rapper Snuff. All which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Bullfinch. Portland, Sept. 19, 1803.
FOR SALE. THIRTY or Forty Shares in the Maine Bank. Inquire of CROSS & TRASK. Jan. 14.
NOTICE. THOMAS CUMMINGS , who was mate of the brig Edward of Portland, in October last, on his pas- sage from Liverpool, Boston, fell from her main yard, and was drowned—There being a balance of wages due from the subscriber, he will pay the same on demand to his legal representatives, upon their producing proper evidence thereof. Portland, Jan. 4. ISAAC M'LELLAN.
JOHN BRUCE , a native of Scotland, having deceased on board the Schooner Drummore , Samuel Lilly , master, in performing a voyage from Kenne- bec to Jamaica; on board of which vessel the said Bruce was a mariner, and having left some small effect which re- main in the subscriber's hands, his heirs or legal represen- tatives may have them on demand, upon producing proper evidence thereof. Georgetown, Dec. 14. Mark L. Hill.
New and Cheap Bookstore, In Newburyport.
ISAIAH THOMAS, JUN. & CHALES WHIPPLE, respectfully inform the public, that they have commenced the BOOKSELLING BUSINESS in Newburyport, Market-Square, at the sign of Johnson's Head under the firm of Thomas & Whipple, where they have for sale, an extensive assortment of BOOKS, in the various branches of Polite Literature , which will be sold Wholesale and Retail, at the Boston prices. BIBLES of all sizes and prices; SCHOOL and CHILDREN'S BOOKS of every description, and STATIONERY in general—Public and private Libra- ries supplied on the best terms. Country Traders, and all others who wish to purchase are invited to call—All orders from the country will receive prompt attention, and ev- ery favor gratefully acknowledged. Newburyport, Dec. 16, 1803.
Maine Almanack, for 1804. THIS Day will be published, by THOMAS CLARK, and for sale at his Book-Store, nearly opposite the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, Portland. The MAINE ALMANACK, for the year of our Lord 1804: being Bixentile, or Leap Year, and the twenty eighth of American Independence—Calculated for the meridian of Portland, and particularly adapted to the District of MAINE.—(Price 3 dts. 30 cts. a Gross—37 1/2 cts. a Gross—5 cts. a single.) The highest price in Cash, will be given for any quantity of RAGS, at the above Store the cus- toming winter. Portland, Nov. 7. (12w3m)
UPHOLSTERY STORE. Aaron Austin & Co. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } FEATHERS. Ruffs, } and Lisbon } ALSO—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. RUBBA BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted to the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be pur- chased in Boston. (11) Portland, August 20.
Take Notice. THE subscriber takes this method to in- form his friends and customers in general, that those indebted to him for Beef, and other Meats, are requested to make immediate payment, to Portland, Jan. 18. JEDEDIAH DOW.
House to Let. A Large and commodious Dwelling- House, in Middle-Street, Portland, a few doors east of the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's meeting-house. Possession may be had on the first day of February next. Inquire of WILLIAM TYND. Gorham, January, 1804.
To Let. A Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated, at the West part of the town—between Main and Free Streets. Said House is well calculated to accommo- date two families. For further particulars, inquire of Daniel Cobb. Dec. 27.
TAKE NOTICE. Miniature & Portrait Painter. H. WILLIAMS , has removed to a house belonging to Mr. BARRETT, in Federal Street, where he paints Miniature and Portraits in Oil or CREBYONS. Miniatures on a Composition in Oil, and on IVORY. Historical Paintings. Landscape ditto, and draughts of every kind. Likewise—Painting upon GLASS, SILK, and SATIN and Faces on Embroidery. Mecano Engravings done with neatness. Portland, Nov. 16.
A Farm for Sale, BY the subscriber, on very reasonable terms, lying in the town of Lisbon, in the county of Lincoln, about twelve miles from Brunswick falls, on a very public road near the center of said town—it contains about Fifty Acres of excellent Land, with a small House and Barn on the same, will produce twelve tons of Hay in a year, with good tillage and pasturing, and well wood- ed and watered. Andrew Coombs. Lisbon, Jan. 18, 1804.
Advertisement. FOR SALE , by the subscriber, a Lot of Land, containing 30 acres, fronting Simonson's Cove, in Cape Elizabeth, with a small Dwelling-House on the same, one mile from the ferry, a handsome situation, and good mowing and tillage land—for cash or a reasona- ble credit. Samuel Robinson. Portland, Dec. 7.
South-Hadley Canal Lottery.
THE Managers of the South Hadley Canal Lottery, offer the public the following Scheme of the Fifth Class:    1 prize of 10,000 dollars, is 10,000   5 " 1,000 " " 5,000   10 " 500 " " 5,000   100 " 100 " " 10,000   140 " 50 " " 7,000   100 " 30 " " 3,000   130 " 20 " " 2,600   6,175 " 8 " " 49,400   First drawn & rank in the 10th day will be entitled to 500   do. " 15th, 500   do. " 20th, 750   do. " 25th, 750   do. " 30th, 1,000   do. " 35th, 1,500   do. " 40th, 3,000 
Dollars, 100,000 Subject to a deduction of 1 1/2 per cent. 20,000 tickets, at 5 dls. each, is 100,000 6668 Prizes—13,332 Blanks—Less than Two Blanks to a Prize. Prize tickets will be paid thirty days after the drawing of the Lottery is closed. Prizes not demanded within one year, will not be paid, but considered as generously given for the purpose for which the Lottery was granted. The time expended in drawing this class will not ex- ceed forty days, and to prevent any misunderstanding in regard to the fortunate tickets which depend on the luck , luckless , luckless , luckless , luckless , luckless , luckless , luckless , luckless , of drawing, it is now stated as the meaning and in- tention of the Subscribers that the drawing of five hundred numbers shall be considered as the work of a day, and that the fortunate numbers will be those which shall come out of the wheel according to the rate of drawing, whether the work of two days be done in one or not—The Man- agers have given bonds as the law directs, they will soon appoint an early day, to commence the drawing, and will not deviate from any assurances which they shall make. THOMAS DWIGHT, JUSTIN ELY, JONATHAN DWIGHT, JOSEPH LYMAN, JOHN WILLIAMS, Managers. Springfield, Dec. 23, 1803.
Tickets and Parts, in the above class, for sale by T. CLARK. Jan. 11, 1804.
FOR SALE, CABLES, CORDAGE, &c. of the first quality, wholesale and retail, at Mr. GRAT- ROPE WALK , or by applying to NEWHALL & WAT- SON , No. 3, Long-Wharf. John Watson & Co. Portland, November 15, 1803.
Doctor LEE'S Patent NEW-LONDON Bilious Pills— Only prepared by SAMUEL H. P. LEE, M. D. of the Connecticut Medical Society. For sale Wholesale & Retail by SHIRLEY EARVING, Mid- dlle-Street, Portland. THE inestimable virtues of these Pills are to well known throughout the United States and the West-Indies, to need any particular description of them in an adver- tisement: suffice it to say, that there is no family medi- cine now extant, that is found so universally useful and salutary; the unparallelled demand for them from all parts and the influx of orders constantly increasing, bespeaks their intrinsic merit above all others;—physicians in Physic sea captains, and overseers of plantations, are fully in the use of them; & from an impartial experience for a number of years, well know how to appreciate their inestimable virtues. For all those diseases which originate from bilious re- dundancies in the stomach and bowels, the mild yet effica- cious purgative qualities of them, are a sure preventive and cure. The extensive use of them made in epidemical fevers, by all classes of people, has discovered the singular convenience—being perfectly safe in all hands; and to remove the effects of a debauch, or too free indulgence and spirits, they are ever sure to restore the system, with- out interruption to business. No family sea, or plantation medicine-chest, or hospital, ought ever to be without so ef- fectual and convenient a physic—Travellers by sea or land find them of great use in keeping a regular habit of body. It is upwards of ten years since the proprietor invented this most invaluable Family Physic , and near five years since the date of his Patent, signed by the President of the Unit- ed States, securing to him the exclusive right of making and vending the True and Genuine Bilious Pills. During this period, numerous and multiplied instances have oc- curred, wherein the avaricious and unprincipled pre- tenders to medicine, have offered to the public a buff of patent and other preparation, under various titles, and authorities that never existed, which in almost every instance have sunk into oblivion, and are known only by those who have "suinised for their folly." On some, that spirit of avarice has prevailed so far, as to induce them to imitate, as far as prudence would allow, my Patent Pills; and by christening them anti bilious, and other names, building on the rule of the present Patentee's, hoped to build for themselves a temporary character, predicated on the universal esteem in which these pills are held. But unfortunately for all such pretenders and imitators, their attempts have failed, while on the other hand, my pills growing, step by step, firmly supported by their real and intrinsic virtues, to an unparalleled celebrity. As a proof of this, the Patentee can, without ostentation, assure the public, that more than 100,000 boxes have been sold with- in four years, in the United States; and that orders for them are increasing in quantity and number. The length of time, in which the public have been benefitted by this Patent Medicine; in almost every town and city in the na- tion, and the general approbation they have met with from their effects and singular convenience, render it useless to offer any further remarks in this place. The Patentee most sincerely recommends to the unwary and inattentive, who may wish to find relief and benefit from his genuine pills to be very particular in examining with a careful eye the numerous kinds that may be offered by vendors, (not authorised agency or fair purchase) having fictitious titles whereby they may have the effrontery, and more than barefaced impudence, to tell them they are "Bilious Pills." Impositions may be easily avoided by examining my bill of directions, which is headed with these words Doctor Lee's Patent New-London Bilious Pills , and signed at the bot- tom in large script type S. H. P. Lee , which is wrapped round Tin Boxes.
CAUTION. WHEREAS Isaac Thompson of New-London, has ex- posed for public sale a medicine which he calls " Aromatic Pills for the Teeth and Gums "—I hereby declare the same to be a base and miserable counterfeits, of my genuine Dentif- frice Paste , and caution the public against the use of a composition inert and useless in its effects, and calculat- ed to defraud the ignorant of their money. Samuel H. P. Lee. New London, Dec. 20, 1803.
THE subscriber requests those persons indebted to him, to call on him and settle within Sixty days; otherwise, their Accounts and Notes will be left with an Attorney for collection. Thomas Chase. Portland January 27, 1804.
LOST , a Bundle directed to the sub- scriber, containing 500 Isaac Thomas's Almanacs , in sheets; which was put into the stage at Boston, about the first of November last. Any information respecting the above, will be thankfully received; and if brought to the subscriber, a generous reward will be given. Thomas Clark. Portland, Jan. 27.
To Coopers, WANTED immediately some BARRELS , half doz- en and Kegs, to be made of the best White Oak, well seasoned, and Iron bound. Enquire at the Portland Brewery, where may be had a few Boxes of BRISTOL GLASS , 9 by 7, and 8 by 6—and a few pieces of Black and Blue SUPERFINE CLOTH Papiels supplied with good BEER —Cash given for BARLEY . Portland, January 31, 1804.
Maine Spelling-Book. THIRD EDITION. THIS day published, and now ready for Sale, wholesale and retail, at the Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK, Opposite the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office. The Third Edition of the MAINE SPELLING BOOK; Containing a variety of Words Accented and Divided; With Moral and Entertaining Lessons for Reading; Useful Tables, &c. To which is added, A Concise Geographical Description of the United States in general, and the District of Maine, in particular. Designed for Schools. And particularly calculated to be read in Class. Portland, 11th Jan. 1804.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF Samuel Fowle & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual agreement.—All persons having demands on said firm are requested to call on Samuel Fowle , and receive their pay; and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to him. SAMUEL FOWLE. MOSES G. FOWLE. Portland, Dec. 31, 1803. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by SAMUEL FOWLE. At No. 19, Long Wharf.
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. The subscribers hereby give notice, that they have this day by mutual consent, dissolved their copart- nership in business, they therefore request all persons having any demands against them, to present the same to William Reed for settlement; and all who are indebted to make immediate payment. HENRY RUST. WILLIAM REED. January 18, 1803. N. B. The business has been carried on under the firm of WILLIAM REED & Co.
THE copartnership of I. & Wm. M c Le- lan, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. All persons having demands on said firm, are requested to call on WILLIAM M'LELLAN, JUN. and receive their pay; and those indebted thereto, are desired to make immediate payment, or their accounts will be put in suit. ISAAC M'LELLAN, WILLIAM M'LELLAN, JUN. Portland, Dec. 16, 1803. N. B. The business will in future be carried on by said WILLIAM M'LELLAN, JUN. at his stand- ing door to the Maine Bank , No. 13, First Row , Fifth Street.
Mercantile Arithmetic. Just published, by EDMUND M c BLUNT , New- buryport. SECOND Edition of " WALSH'S MERCANTILE A- RITHMETIC "—adapted to the commerce of the United States, in its domestic and foreign relations, with forms of accounts and other writings usually occurring in trade. [Scarcely two years have elapsed since a large edition of the above work first made its appearance, all of which have been sold, and the merit due the author of this original treatise may be justly appreciated by the following testimonials.] Newburyport, May 1, 1803. We the subscribers, having seen Mr. Walsh's New Sys- tem of Mercantile Arithmetic , and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the Counting-house; cannot but with a an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and ex- tended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, which they will enable the student for commerce, are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the trad- er in their various occupations. Dudley A. Tyng, Ebenezer Stucker, William Burleigh, Samuel A. Otis, jun., Stephen Colwell, Elias Drown, William Wiggins, jun., Richard Burleigh, jun., Wm. W. Foss, Michael Little. Boston, Nov. 16, 1803. We the subscribers having examined Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic , and being persuaded that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into Counting houses, we wish that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear ex- plification and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and im- provements which it contains will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all other trading classes of society. Marshall Wafton, John E. Janes, John Cushing, Benjamin Egleston, John Lowell, jun., Joseph Russell, Aaron Wells, jun., Jonathan South. Boston, October 7, 1803. We the subscribers, merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins and the nature of commerce more familiar to the United States, as a commercial people, do approve of the Mercantile Arithmetic of Mr. Walsh , and recommend it as calculated to subscribe in the best manner the instructions of our youth, and the purposes of a well informed merchant. Wm. Gray, jun., Benjamin Hodge, B. Pitman, Nathaniel Bowditch, Jacob Alston, William Prescot, Jacob Green, Jonathan Eliot, Hoke Doby. Orders for the above, will meet with prompt at- tention. (3m) Oct. 20
FOR SALE, A DWELLING-HOUSE, with an acre of Land, pleasantly situated between Cape Elizabeth and the ferry. The terms at the most liberal to the purchaser—Inquire of Isaac Thomas or Abigail Ray . Cape Elizabeth, January 4.