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"And immediately the Cock crew."
THERE is no person, however he may be sunk in the depths of wickedness, that is at all times destitute of reflection. There certainly is a moment when the most abandoned will seek compunction for their past conduct, and, if it were possible, to hide themselves from the torment of their own conscience. It appears that Peter was awakened to a true sense of his guilt, by the strict fulfilment of one of our Saviours prophecies concerning him. I tell thee Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. Notwithstanding Peter's propositions of everlasting fidelity, yet he soon found the fallacy of his arguments, and the weakness of his faith; for he was tempted by a fond love of life, to deny the heavenly Master whom he served. "And immediately, while he was yet speaking, the cock crew." Although we have not the crowing of the cock sounding in our ears for every act of wickedness, yet we have an inward monitor which will never fail to reproach us with every breach of duty, and with every act which is not conformable to the unerring line of uprightness. This monitor, if duty heeded, will be the same to us, as the crowing of the cock was to Peter. It will serve to awaken us from the stupifying influences of sin, bring us to sincere repentance for the past, and warn us to be more cautious for time to come. I do not suppose there is any of my readers who have got to such a height of wickedness as to say they are not reminded by their inward monitor of the slightest transgression. When any one grows so hardened in iniquity as not to feel any compunction for repeated acts of wickedness, their case is desperate indeed; and I should think "it were better for that man, had he never been born."
Our hearts ought to bound with gratitude for the giver of every good gift, for having implanted such a principle within us, that we are of ourselves able to know when we deviate in the slightest degree from the path of rectitude. Let us then implicitly obey the dictates of conscience, so as to secure to ourselves a sweet calm for the evening of our days. While we make this monitor the guide of our conduct, we may have the fullest confidence that our work will be right, and our reward unperishable: "For our work is with the Lord, and our recompence with our God!"
Biography.
[The following Biographical Sketch of a Man, who stood a host against the revolutionary cut-throats of France, and opposed with firmness and success, to the end of his existence, the hydra of jacobinism, is well worthy a perusal.]
PREFACE
to Watts's edition of the Life of William Pitt.
IN the harmonious family of Literature, History and Biography are sisters. They are twins; and both are beautiful. The port of the one is stately and martial; but the air of the other, if less dignified, is more alluring. One generally commands us to repair to the cabinet or the camp, while the other beckons us to the bower.—History has respectful and staunch friends: but Biography has passionate lovers. There are some, who are indifferent to the charms of the first: but there are none who do not admire the winning grace and sensible conversation of the latter.
To drop the allusion: experience and observation instruct the reflecting portion of mankind, that we are less interested in a narrative of the intrigues of courts, the schemes of cabinets, and the vicissitudes of war, than in the lives of men who have given birth to such events, and who have stood foremost in the phalanx of statesmen, and in the camps of the valiant.
In describing the conflicts of Peloponnesus, and the horrors of the Athenian pestilence, the story, even of Thucydides, is sometimes tiresome; while the retreat of the Ten Thousand, and the Commentaries of Cæsar afford us perpetual delight, because we discern so distinctly the portraits of Xenophon and Julius. We are instructed by Mr. Hume's chapters, in which are detailed, with so much clearness of method, and felicity of expression, the battles of the barons, and the politics of the Plantagenets; but the vivid pictures of the jealousy of Elizabeth, and the misfortunes of Mary, are contemplated with more pleasure. From the history of a campaign we turn with a sort of alacrity to the memories of the minister by whom it was planned.—We often prefer anecdotes to historical narration, and domestic to civil history.—The enormous tomes of Thuanus are seldom consulted, and, perhaps, never were digested; but with what eager curiosity
do we gaze at the slightest incident in the life of a Burke!
This peculiar interest, which biography always excites, will of course induce men to snatch, with more than ordinary eagerness Annals of such a life as that of the youngest son of Chatham. The name of Pitt is a passport to renown; and in the deliberate opinion of the writer of this article, the late premier of England is intitled to the gratitude and admiration of the present and future generation, for
HIS POLITICAL SAGACITY,
HIS LOFTY AND INTREPID SPIRIT,
HIS CONSUMATE ELOQUENCE,
AND HIS SPOTLESS
INTEGRITY.
The sagacity of Mr. Pitt, as a statesman, has been fully demonstrated, by his uniform policy with respect to the French revolution. By the side of Edmund Burke, he was the first to discern, and the first to oppose, the march of that anarchic fiend.—The course of events, from the assembling of the French notables, down to the death of the late premier of England, has made manifest this momentous truth; that the councils of Pitt and Burke have actually saved, from political perdition, not only Great-Britain, but America, and every country, where even a shadow of legitimate government can be discerned. In the eventful years of 1792 and 1793, the spirit of the French reformers appeared so often, that it was impossible to mistake its character or its object. The first was of a class more baleful, more bloody and malignant, than those execrated madmen, whom we enrol among the monsters of depravity, the Tiberiuses, the Neros, and the Domitians. The second were, not secretly, but avowedly, not with insidious hypocrisy, but with flat, ranting impudence, to establish atheism, to deride morals, to annihilate monarchy and rank, to violate property, to new model justice; and, as it has been described in the words of ardent eloquence and just indignation, to force upon the subjects of every government, French freedom, in the loathsome form of "an irrational, unprincipled, proscribing, plundering, ferocious, bloody, and tyrannical DEMOCRACY." Against so execrable and so profligate a project, a scheme as visionary as it was impious and infamous, Pitt exercised all the energies of his soul, and all the powers of his voice: as it has been elegantly expressed, he encountered the political phrenzy as Hercules encountered the Cretan bull. He triumphed; and his country is still independent and free, without universal suffrage, or French fraternity, the speeches of a Marat, or the massacres of a Robespierre.
The loftiness and intrepidity of his spirit were visible, even in his juvenile years.—Nothing could be more evincive of the proud consciousness of mental power, than his early declaration, that he would not accept of a subaltern place in any administration. The proofs of his political courage, of that "courage of the cabinet, which is far better and less vulgar than that of the field," are to be found in almost every act of his public life; and this sort of intrepidity was never more stoutly, more steadfastly, and more gallantly displayed, than in hours of the most tremendous peril. The highest degree of credit we must assign him, when we take a cursory view of the State of Europe, and of the world during his administration. From the common cause, when the king of Prussia was a deserter; when the hopes of the allied powers were completely defeated; when the army of the duke of Brunswick melted away like the snow of spring; when the duke of York was defeated and disgraced, in Holland; when petitions for pernicious reform, and petitions from seditious clubs, crowded the bureau of state, and covered every office table; when treason and rebellion began to show their miscreant front athwart his way; when he was continually assailed by the keenest weapons of a vindictive and formidable opposition, armed at all points for the combat; when mutiny was raging in the navy, and revolt in Ireland had made "confusion worse confounded;" when the bank of England sought in vain for coffers competent to the claims of the creditor; when Windham's well-planned expedition to Quiberon
proved disasterous; and when, at length, there arose in the French hemisphere a new star of dazzling brilliancy, but of horrid portent, threatening, like a comet, the destruction of "half the nations," and "with fear of change perplexing monarchs;" yet, "in an hour so rude," when stout hearts quail, and bright faculties become troubled, if not overpowered, the fortitude, valor, and perseverance of Pitt, were never more triumphantly conspicuous. He not only gazed steadfastly at all this array of terrors, but advanced to meet, and checked, if he did not wholly vanquish, the enemy.
His consummate eloquence has not only been extolled by his friends, but admitted by his foes. So sweet and valuable was his discourse, that, if his logic did not always convince, his rhetoric was sure to please. He was a powerful, artful, lemnious, and correct speaker. His impromptu orations were wonderfully correct and elegant. His talent for explaining a perplexed subject, the precision of his periods, the classical purity of his style, and the temper and address he displayed in debates are circumstances familiar to every polite and every political reader. For that energetic and majestic manner, which in the late earl of Chatham sometimes approached towards haughtiness and arrogance, the son was equally conspicuous. His voice was sometimes terrible, and his satire acrimonious.
His reputation for integrity and disinterestedness was never sullied by the slightest stain. On the contrary, by living on a moderate income, and dying in penurious, if not in embarrassed, circumstances, he showed to all the world that the vile blot of avarice never tarnished his bright escutcheon. If he were ever in servitude, it was under the despotism of a nobler passion. In his immortal romance, Cervantes makes one of its personages remark, when required to render an account of his brief administration of a government, that in indigence he assumed, and in indigence he abdicated, his office; that naked he came, and naked he went away; and concludes with a logic which none may deny, that this alone was ample proof that he had governed like an angel.
On the whole, it may be confidently asserted, that, since the time of Cecil and Walsingham, the councils of England have never been moulded by a wiser or more dexterous statesman; and, since the time of Cardinal Ximenes, perilous seasons have never been faced by a more intrepid minister. He has been arranged with the Colberis and the Chathams. Even Mr. Sheridan, at a period of sharp animosity, has said of the man, by whom his genius was so often rebuked, that he was formed and fitted by Nature to benefit his country, and to give it lustre; and when Fox, in a mood of the strongest disgust, had quitted his parliamentary duties, and visited Switzerland, Gibbon records, that, in frank conversation, Fox drew such a portrait of his antagonist, as one great man should always exhibit of another.
A volume, displaying the biography of one so illustrious, of policies so staunch and sound, of eloquence so commanding, and of honor so bright, has enchain'd our attention, and we believe will captivate that of the American public. Amusing notes, replete with information and anecdote, have been added by the suggestion of a judicious friend. These contain much of the political history of many of the chief friends or rivals of Mr. Pitt.
The writer cannot conclude this sketch without lamenting that, at a period so eventful as the present, the world should be deprived of the talents of such a statesman. In political crises of the most terrible aspect, it seems as if a Johnson, a Burke, or a Pitt, is potent to charm away, or defeat, all the demons of the tempest. Such men, with the might of Shakespeare's Prospero, but with more the most hallowed, can always control the inebriated madness of the desperate crew, and flame amazement among the confounded and the guilty.
Malek, vizier of the calif Moftadi, having gained a considerable victory over the Greeks, took their Emperor prisoner. Having caused him to be brought before him in his tent, he asked him what treatment he expected from his conqueror?—"If you go to war as a king," replied he, "send me back to my dominions; if as a merchant, name my ransom; if as a butcher, cut my throat." He was immediately sent back without ransom.

LATEST Foreign Intelligence.
Received by the ship Packet, capt. T. M'Lean, who arrived at this port on Friday last, in 57 days from Liv-erpool.
PRUSSIA.
ELBING, JAN. 29.
The French Marshal Bernadotte marched from hence on the 24th and Marshal Ney was advancing to form a junction with him, but the former has been defeated by a combined Russian and Prussian corps—4000 French were made prisoners, 10 pieces of cannon taken, 2 stands of colours, and the whole of Bernadotte's baggage. The Russian Lt. Gen. Von Anrep was killed. Bernadotte was driven 20 leagues from Elbing—Ney retreated to Przasniesz in East Prussia. The former is surrounded; but the latter has joined Murat. A grand battle is momentarily expected. The Russian army consists of 200,000 men, and is daily augmenting.
A letter from Councillor Thevenet, dated Marienwerder Jan. 27, says, the remains of Bernadotte's army are cut off; that Murat has been wounded and taken; Bernadotte severely wounded; Rapp killed; Fouchier made prisoner; that the contributions of Elbing, 60,000 crowns, were taken; that Bonaparte was ill of a nervous fever at Warsaw; that the blockade of Graudentz is raised; that Lannes has lost both legs; that 6000 French were killed and 4000 wounded; and that Gen. Victor had been made prisoner and had arrived at Dantzic.
POLAND.
WARSAW, FEB. 2.
The Emperor continues his short excursions. Yesterday he passed the night at Wilenberg, and this morning he left it again. We have not fallen in with any of the enemy's advanced posts.
An order of the Day prohibits the admission of any Prussian Officers into Berlin, who, being prisoners of war, leave their stations contrary to their parole of honor.
The Tartar Ibrahim, a Janissary, and the Greek Stephani Alexandrake, have passed through this city on their way to Holland, from whence they will continue their journey to England.
All that we have advanced relative to the rupture between Russia and the Porte, is confirmed by official letters received by the Turkish Minister in this city. The Greek Courier, and the Tartar, have brought dispatches respecting this event to M. D'Argiro-polo, and state, that besides the troops on the shores of the Danube, which are very numerous, the Grand Vizier himself will soon join them with a respectable force.
The emperor continues frequently to make short excursions. An order has been issued at Posen to arrest all persons who say anything to the prejudice of the Grand Army. This order is in consequence of the scandalous reports that get abroad.
The Polish army has marched against Dantzic, and are before that place.
The French have appeared in the vicinity of Stralsund.
Their Prussian Majesty's are at Koningsburgh. Their return thither is considered a proof of their confidence that the French will not be able to advance.
The French have evacuated Elbing; also Ostrolenka, and some other places, considered too far advanced from the Main Body.
POSEN, FEB. 5.
An Order of the Day published here notices the false and absurd rumours circulated respecting the army, in which it is observed, that people who are in the habit of exercising a cool and dispassionate judgment upon what they hear, are not likely to fall into these silly nets; but the credulous being deceived, has a tendency to interrupt the public tranquility. In consequence of this, orders have been given to all the Imperial gendarmerie, the police officers, &c. to apprehend all persons who may utter any thing prejudicial to the interests of the Grand Army, and the security of persons and property; such persons are to be brought to the Head Quarters, and there confined till his Majesty's pleasure be known. Such offenders are informed, that it will not be considered an excuse for them to say, they heard such news from others.
GERMANY.
ALTONA, FEB. 13.
Bonaparte has offered to the Swedes if they will make peace, to give them Norway, belonging to the Danes! The Swedes refused the offer, and sent the
letters to the Court of Denmark. The King of Sweden is stated to have said "shall never in my life become the prey of such a robber as you."
Apprehensions are entertained of a visit from the Russians in Italy.
It appears that a battle, which ended in favour of the Russians, took place at Mohrungen, Jan. 26. The Russians attacked the left wing under Ponte Corvo.
The Russian advanced posts were at Clum, on the Banks of the Vistula.
There cannot be the least doubt of the recent success of the Russians, as they absolutely occupy places which have been in possession of the French.
The 54th Bulletin says, Marshal Ney advanced 20 leagues, and returned, without loss.
The French are said to be in great want of provisions.
VIEANA, JNN. 28.
(From the Court Gazette.)
The Austrian prisoners of war who have returned from France, have given their Sovereign a striking proof of their attachment; for in spite of all they have suffered on the road, and the seductions to which they were exposed in all the States through which they passed, particularly on the borders of the Rhine, where they were obliged to remain some months, out of 36,990 men who went to France, 36,000 have actually arrived upon the Austrian territory. These faithful soldiers chanted hymns of joy upon their arrival in Austria.
GREAT-BRITAIN.
LONDON, FEB. 20.
Sir Home Popham has Arrived from the River Plate; has been put under arrest, and must be tried; but he is treated with much respect, Government appear determined to try Buenos Ayres once more; but Monte Video will probably be first attacked.
Sir H. Popham returned in an American Ship.
The question for emancipating the Irish Catholics is to be again agitated in Parliament.
Some inhabitants of Polish Prussia have been ordered to be shot for concealing deserters.
Gen. Whitelock is to sail immediately for South America, with an expedition.
FEB. 25.
The Russian official report of the battle of the 25th between the Russians and Prussians and Bernadotte's and Ney's divisions, has been received, and amply confirms us in the opinion we have invariably maintained, that the French were defeated. But the defeat appears to have been much more decisive than we were at first induced to believe. That obscure part of the 54th Bulletin which stated Ney's division to have advanced twenty leagues from its cantonments, and to have returned without sustaining any loss, is now explained—Ney had marched to reinforce Bernadotte for the purpose, as it should seem, of pushing on to Koningsberg. But the Russians and Prussians, by a rapid and masterly movement, interposed a strong column between them, drove back Ney, and prevented the junction. There appear to have been two battles. The 54th Bulletin, in alluding to Ney's advance and retreat, does not confirm us that there was any action—it merely says, that the Russian army took the alarm, and made a movement on the right of Ney's division. But we now find that, on the 24th of January, the Russians and Prussians attacked Ney near Mohrungen, and compelled him to fall back to Przasniesz in East Prussia, where he joined Murat's division. On the next day the Russians attacked part of Bernadotte's division under Gen. Pactod: Bernadotte himself then brought his whole division against them. A desperate conflict ensued, which terminated in the defeat of Bernadotte, who lost 4000 men made prisoners, and all his baggage. The immediate consequence of this victory was the evacuation of Elbing, by the remains of Bernadotte's Division—in fact it should seem as if, after the Battle of the 25th, Bernadotte had been unable to return to Elbing, for the official Report of the Russians and Russians states him to have been driven into the forest of Stralsund, twenty leagues from Elbing, where his Corps is completely surrounded, and, it was supposed, would be completely cut off.
The consequence of the battle of the 25th are very important—the combined Russians and Prussians have re-occupied Elbing—the Russians are at Marienwerder, the Russians at Culm, on the Banks of the Vistula—the blockade of Graudentz has been raised, and the King of Prussia, who had returned to Memel, has returned to Koningsberg.
From a private letter from Altona, Feb. 13.
"Previous to the late affair at Moh-
ringen, it was the plan of the French, who were absolutely without provisions to proceed straight to Konisburg, and every other part of Prussia. For this purpose, Bernadotte, at the head of 3000 men, had entered Elbing already on the list, while the rest of the French left wing endeavored to turn the right of the combined Russians and Prussians; in which, however, they completely failed. Bernadotte suffered not only a great defeat at Mohrungen, but the Russians pursued him farther. Marshal Ney came to his assistance, but met with the same brave reception; and the two French corps, who were to have turned the Russians, found their whole left wing turned by the combined efforts of the Prussians, who are stated to have followed up their advantages inasmuch, that the whole left wing of the French was cut off from every communication with that grand army on the 27th ult. The latter raised the blockade of Graudentz with the utmost precipitation; while the Prussians from one quarter transferred the theatre of war, with their allies, from East to West and South Prussia, since the former occupied Marienwerder, and the latter Culm, at the distance of a few English miles from Thorn. The Russians followed the flying enemy, who fell back as far as the Vistula; where, however, all the bridges were broken and dragged away by the thawing shoals of ice. The news of a battle may therefore be hourly expected.
That the advantages obtained by the Russians have been of the most decisive nature, is further evinced by the following letter from a mercantile house at Dantzic, addressed to a respectable merchant in the city. It is, we are induced to believe, the most recent communication from that quarter:—
"DANTZIC, FEB. 3.
"For the first time, we are again in a situation to write you with freedom on political subjects. The most favorable accounts reach this place every day from the theatre of war. The French have received at length a complete drubbing; and that they will very speedily be driven from this neighborhood we have not the least doubt. We look with confidence this spring to the renewal of our trade and commerce with you, in an increasing ratio. That the French army are in a very sickly and distressed situation, you may rest assured, and it is supposed that nothing but the absolute necessity of leaving an immense body of sick soldiers to the mercy of the Russians has prevented the retreat of the French before this period. In future you may expect to hear from this place without danger on our parts."
"We have little doubt that a general engagement has been fought before now. If the French intend to maintain their position on the right bank of the Vistula, they must drive the enemy to the other side of the Niemen. There is no alternative. It was for this purpose we are persuaded that Bonaparte left Warsaw, and not to inspect the different cantonments of the army. That such was his intention is avowed in the conclusion of the interesting article from Lobau."
The letters brought by the Husum Mails furnish a variety of important matter. The Court of Vienna has peremptorily required the evacuation of Brannau; and in order to give effect to this demand, has put the whole of the Austrian army into motion. This is an additional reason why Bonaparte should endeavor to force the Russians to a general engagement. If he surrenders Brannau, it will be attributed to fear, and to the very critical situation in which he appears to be placed. This is an embarrassment from which he can only be delivered by a victory over the Russians. Should his usual good fortune attend him, should he find another Auerstadt or Austerlitz on the right bank of the Vistula, we shall soon see him inflict signal chastisement on Austria for the importunity and insolence of her demands.
The report of Turkey having declared war against Russia was not believed at Memel when the last accounts left that city.
DIED.
In Charleston, Maj. Joseph Dickinson—In Winchester, (Virg.) Col. Thomas L. Lee—In Tuscarora, (P.) Rev. Alex. M'Ilwain—In Granville, (C.) Mr. Benjamin Greene, an old and faithful servant of the public in the capacity of News-carrier: He was a native of R. Island and brother of the late Gen. Greene—In Walsboro' (N. H.) Col. Henry Rust, aged 82, formerly of Portsmouth—Mr. Daniel Wendell, aged 24, son of John W. Esq. of Portsmouth—In Portsmouth, Mrs. Ann, widow of the late Wm. Welch, aged 66—In East-Sudbury, Mr. Josiah Thomas, age 72. In Philadelphia, Col. Benjamin Thompson, an old revolutionary officer. At Ipswich, Mr. David Andrews, 87. In N. Gloucester, the 18th ult. As. Mitchell, Attorney at Law, aged 25.
Portland,
Monday, April 13, 1807.
Late from Europe.
BY the arrival of the regular trading ship Packet, capt. Thomas McLellan, on Friday last, we have received regular files of London and Liverpool papers to February 26th—Under our foreign head will be found the principal articles of intelligence.
It is pretty certain that the French under Marshall Bernadotte, have been defeated by the Russians, with the loss of their baggage and much other property. It appears at the last dates, that a general battle would shortly take place in Poland. It is stated that the Russians are anxious to measure swords with the French.
Bonaparte, after a fruitless attempt to detach the King of Sweden from his connection with the Emperor of Russia has commenced war against him by invading Pomerania. Some accounts say Turkey has declared war against Russia; The former will be assisted by France and the latter by England
Col. Burr.
The Ex-Vice President is now a State prisoner, in Richmond, (Virginia) and shortly will have his trial before the Circuit Court of the U. S. on the charge of high treason. Judge Chase will preside. In 1804 Judge Chase was impeached before the Senate of the United States, and Col. Burr, was then ex-officio President of the Court—A good comment on the instability of this world's honours.
The following is a list of votes in all the towns, in this District, from which we have been able to obtain intelligence from—The Political Thermometer is so fluctuating in this state, that it is impossible to calculate with any degree of precision, what the final result will be.
Votes for Governor...in Maine.
   CUMBERLAND. 1807. 1806.   Strong. Sullivan. Strong. Sullivan. Strong. Sullivan.     Portland, 492 428 413 364   Northarmouth, 342 63 343 27   Gerham, 150 128 195 97   Windham, 76 48 120 20   Harperswell, 58 22 65 10   Scarborough, 35 181 28 208   Gray, 23 126 24 157   Standish, 65 71 61 75   Cape-Elizabeth, 64 75 53 63   Freeport, 166 135 150 136   Falmouth, 106 311 99 260   New Gloucester, 77 125 66 120   Poland, 23 82 17 77   Brunswick, 137 112 116 128   Otisfield, 54 28 52 27   Raymond, 4 70 37 27   Durham, 73 98 65 114   Harrison, 7 35 5 19   Mitton, 50 47 78 111   Pejepscot, 32 48 20 43   LINCOLN.   Bath, 180 125 144 129   Woolwich, 101 22 86 26   Georgetown, 89 112 112 96   Topsham, 105 51 113 22   Little R. Plantation, 9 30   Bethel, 51 82 42 70   Boothbay, 84 54 92 55   Newcastle, 50 80 57 55   Nobleborough, 11 77 22 72   Ballstown, 36 160 30 137   Waltham, 181 73 177 46   Warren, 122 56 121 48   Thomaston, 74 135 82 127   Bowdoinham, 55 50 55 43   Lisbon, 66 26 64 17   Lewiston, 62 51 2 130   Bowdoin, 65 58 125 15   Edgecomb, 29 75 52 83   Wiscasset, 100 102 99 82   Wales, 5 45 8 36   Bristol, 96 137 57 71   Litchfield, 50 130 48 99   St. George, 8 41 8 39   Newmilford, 18 80 20 82   Palermo, 20 50 18 70   KENNEBEC.   Hallowell, 115 106 149 115   Augusta, 124 124 107 110   Gardner, 18 69 16 57   Vassalborough, 92 109 130 61   Winthrop, 112 67 117 59   Winstow, 13 81 10 69   Pittston, 47 69 33 65   Canaan, 87 34 70 73   Readfield, 56 67 40 70   Sidney, 53 102 51 106   Mount-Vernon, 24 105 21 109   Clinton, 6 89 8 114   Belgrade, 22 98 20 70   Waterville, 37 158 23 154   Athens, 23 20 16 8   Fayette, 32 66 17 80   Farmington, 46 184 44 159   Green, 27 117 11 103   Harlem, 23 53 46 80   Harmony, 21 16 17 12   Monmouth, 27 126 38 126   Newsharmon, 9 79 11 68   Strong, 19 21 20 23   Vienna, 6 46 5 49   Wayne, 30 25 15 42   HANCOCK.   Castine, 41 81 43 21   Bluehill, 55 13 49 6   Penobscot, 37 88 12 108   Lincolns, 13 96 8 92   Daviston, 23 82 8 20   Hilborough, 75 103 68 86   Camden, 69 79 56 67   Belfast, 23 51 11 47   Northport,   YORK.   Wells, 225 161 167 140   Arundell, 85 47 86 46   Biddeford, 18 91 16 86   Saco, 33 187 18 194   Berwick, 96 192 89 240   Alfred, 34 57 19 40   York, 86 112 63 85   Lyman, 57 37 71 23   Phillipsburgh, 16 94 15 96   Buxton, 76 135 58 164   Sutton, 23 183 26 163   Cornish, 12 66 12 63  
</    Limerick, 44 108 34 108   Newfield, 29 53 30 41   OXFORD. 46 48 35 42     Paris, 57 119 34 119   Livermore, 45 97 49 94   Waterford, 88 21 84 17   Fryburg, 56 58 55 71   Bucksfield, 28 82 32 104   Norway, 59 52 60 36

one ought to guard against false insinuations, levelled at that class of our citizens, whose enterprise and exertions have rendered this town rich and respectable. Those who wish to learn what kind of friendship William Widgery entertains for mechanics, may satisfy themselves on this point, by enquiring of Mr. Daniel Cobb, of this town or of Mr. Josiah Haskell, late of this town, now residing in Gardiner. We would ask the mechanics, if that class of men who devote their attention and risk their property in navigation, are not worthy of their confidence and friendship, as those who loan their money at the exorbitant usury of twenty-four per cent. which is principally extorted from the laborer, and those embarrassed in their business!
TO CORRESPONDENTS. The election of Governor, Senators &c. being past "a goodly number," "Disinterested Elector" and "a friend to" will remain on our files. Having done what we considered our duty, we remain as uncommensurated.
Barreco. In this town, Mr. John Motley, mer. to Miss Polly Gustin—Mr. David Bartlett, to Miss Polly Castle.
Gazette Ship News. PORT OF PORTLAND—1807. Tuesday, April 7. Arrived brig Superb, Brazier, 39 days from Guadalupe—spoke ship Neptune, New York, fr. Liverpool for Savannah. Wednesday, April 8. Arrived, brig Sampson, Kelley, 30 days from St. Pierre. Left, sch. Eagle, Hooper, for Marblehead, in 10 days; ship Aurora, Steele, of this port, for New-York, in 8; barque Nixon, Livings, for New-York, in 8; sch. Anson, Woodbury, for Beverly, in 10; brig Sally and Betsy, for Boston, in 10; April 3, Spoke sch. Hope, Southerland, in lat. 41, lon. 65, for New-York, from Martinique, out 40 days. Just arrived, sch. Alert, of Alexandria; sailed in company with ship Robert, Dyer, for Castine; and slop Hannah, Jeffers, for Boston.
Thursday, April 9. Arrived ship Henry, Capt. J. Weeks, 36 days from Liverpool—Left there, ship Hiron, Porter, for Bath, the next day; William, Farnham, of Bath, for Boston, in 10; Charles, Atwell, of Bath, for Boston, in 10; Minerva, Given, for Portland, in 10; Joseph Jameson, for do. in 4; Mary, Fosdick, do. in 6; John Andrews, Moses, of Gardiner, for Virginia, in 10; Two Brothers, Purdie, do. in 10; United States, Nelson, of Wiscasset, for Boston, in 10—Sailed in company with ships Mary, Babbage, of Wiscasset, for Boston; Mount-Vernon, Goss, of do. for do. President Adams, Wood, for Boston; Lydia, Turner, for do. Huntress, Chase, of Newburyport, for Virginia; Latona, McRay, of Wiscasset, for Savannah; Mercury, Christie, of Wiscasset for New-York—The Agol, Baxter, for Boston; Alma, Porter, for Portland; Caroline, Tufts, of Portland; & Sally Lewis, for Boston, sailed before capt. W.—Lat. 41, long. 58 spoke ship Hope, Smith, 40 days from Liverpool, bound to Boston; Cape Cod bearing W.S.W. 35 leagues, fell in with the wreck of the slop Eliza, of Waldoborough, bottom upwards.
Thursday, April 9. The ship Fair Trader, of this port, capt. Dennison, bound from Philadelphia, to Hamburg, put in here, having lost her cables and anchor in Delaware bay, in a gale on Tuesday the 31st March, which compelled capt. D. to cut his cables and go to sea—fifteen or twenty vessels came out in company with the Fair Trader, many suffered in the gale, and some were driven ashore: among which were the ship Woodward, Symmes, driven ashore on Cape May; and two brigs, names unknown; sailed in company with the brig Hope, Chandler, of this port, one brig lost her masts, and was drifting toward Cape May. When capt. D. cut his cables every vessel that came out in company except one, had either cut or parted from their anchors—April 3, Spoke a schooner from N. Carolina, for Providence, in a very leaky condition it blowing a gale could no learn either the name of the captain or ship. Same day—Arrived brig Mary & Nancy, York, 23 days from Havana. Friday, April 10. Arrived ship Packet, capt. T. McLellan, 37 days from Liverpool.
Dancing School, BY M. LE BEL DE MARGNY. WILL be open at Columbian Hall, the 20th inst. Days and Hours for Teaching. On Mondays for the Misses, On Tuesdays for the Gentlemen, and On Saturdays for both Misses & Gentlemen. The School will commence at 3 o'clock P. M. till 6 o'clock in the evening. TERMS. Per quarter, giving 24 lessons, 8 dollars. M. Le Bel wishes to know before the 20th inst. what encouragement he can meet with, having some expectations of another school, in the case of disappointment in this. April 13.
William Lord, HAS for sale at his store in Fore-street, 3000 wt. Cheese, of an excellent quality. West-India Goods & Groceries as usual. April 13.
Methodist Hymns. JUST published and for sale, at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, a collection of Hymns, for the use of the pious; By Asa North, Minister of the Gospel. Sing praises unto our God sing praises. I will sing with the Spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. April 13.
Charles & John Fox, No. 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, 90 Bbls Wilmington Tar 70 do do Pitch 20 do do Turpentine 20 do do Robin 10 do black and bright Varnish 50 doz best Sewing-Twine 60 bolts Ravens Duck 10 boxes dip'd Candles 10 do No. 2 Chocolate 2 tons Sheathing Paper Nails—all kinds Bar and mill'd Lead Kedge Anchors—Cambooes Azimuth, Amplitude, Brass & Wood Compasses Sheathing Copper 3000 Iron Block Bufiles—all sizes Paints ground in Oil Together with a complete assortment of Ship-Chandlery and Cordage; All which they offer on the most reasonable terms. (6w) March 30
James C. Bullard, HAS just received and for sale at his store, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a large quantity of Russia, Live Geese and } Feathers, of a superior quality. Lilon ALSO, Bed ticking of various qualities. Cash given for Tallow and Salts. March 13.
Farm, for Sale. THE Subscriber offers for sale a Farm in Phillipsburg, of one hundred acres, consisting of mowing, pasturing and tillage, is accommodated with a good House & Barn and a young orchard. For further particulars, enquire of ELISHA SMITH, living near the premises, or of RICHARD BARLETT, of Newburyport. April 13.
Portland Artillery. THE members of Portland Artillery Company, are requested to meet at the Gun House, on Thursday 16th inst. at 5 o'clock P. M. A punctual attendance is requested. By order of the Captain. SETH BIRD, Clerk. N. B. Those who wish to become members of the company will please to attend. April 13.
NOTICE! THE subscriber returns his grateful thanks to those who have favored him with their custom the year past and have been so punctual in their payments, and solicits a share of their custom in future. Those who have Notes and accounts standing for the year past are requested to call and settle them by the 10th of May next—those unsettled after that time will be put into the hands of an Attorney, for collection. SETH BIRD. April 13.
TO LET, A farm, together with a handsome and convenient two story House, and all other buildings necessary for a tavern, situated in Gray, eighteen miles from Portland, at the forks of several roads, leading through the counties of Cumberland, Oxford and Kennebec, in almost every direction, rendering said farm the most central situation for a public house of any in the district of Maine, being the same premises which Martin Thaxter lately occupied as a Tavern—An immediate possession given by applying at the Office of the subscriber, Fifth-street, Portland. NATHAN KINSMAN. April 13.
TAKE NOTICE! THE stockholders of United Fire and Marine Insurance Company, of Portland, are notified that their meeting stands adjourned to Saturday the 18th inst. 4 o'clock P. M. at the Maine Bank Chamber. April 13.
A clean set of Teeth is the greatest ornament to the face. THE Advertiser informs Ladies & Gentlemen of Portland and its Vicinity, that he is in possession of an original Recipe of the most celebrated Dentist in London, (Parkinson) for cleaning and beautifying the teeth with impunity. He pledges himself for its innocency and efficacy, and offers his assistance to those who may wish to be possessed of such an invaluable ornament. He has practised it on a few in this place, and if necessary can give ample reference. If he fails to satisfy, he requires no compensation. Please to apply to Mr. SMYTH, at Mr. GRAFFAM'S. March 9.
James Bacon's Estate. NOTICE is hereby given to the Heirs and creditors of the estate of JAMES BACON, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, that James Bacon, administrator on said estate, has exhibited to me the subscriber, Judge of the Court for said county, an account of his administration on said estate, and also his claim as a creditor to the same; and that the said account and claim will be taken into consideration at a Probate Court to be held by me, at the House of Mr. Seth Mitchell inholder in North-Yarmouth, on the first Tuesday of May next, (being the fifth day of said month) at ten o'clock in the forenoon. SAM. FREEMAN. April 13.
Broad Sword, and Cavalry Exercise. GENTLEMEN of Portland and its Vicinity, who are desirous of being acquainted with the above Exercise, have now an opportunity by applying to Mr. SMYTH, at Mr. GRAFFAM'S Tavern. March 9.
TO LET, A Handsome Chamber, and a good lodging room, with a privilege to a kitchen, &c. Enquire of the printer. April 13.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Middle's Row. HAVE just received and now offer for sale, a large and fashionable assortment of GOODS, suitable for this and the approaching season, viz. Drab Net Muffin Spider Lace do Fancy Pique do American Net do Spotted Pique do Veined and fancy do Veined trip'd do Japan'd spotted do Honey-comb do—Japann'd book do Japann'd do—Sprig'd book do Plain do do Plain Silk Chambray do Silver gray do 6-4 4-4 Cotton Cambricks Linen do—Cambric Dimities An elegant assortment of English and French Thread and Cotton Laces Black Silk do Ladies and Gentleman's English and French white, flat, and blk. Silk Hose Bilk white and flat Cotton do Millies do A great variety of Silk, Cambric and Mullin Shawls Fancy bordering for Gowns Coloured Crapes—Ginghams A large assortment of Calicoes Newest pattern furniture do. Cotton Calimeres—Grandills English Nankeens Printed Velvets and Jeans Blk. silk Velvets—Fancy do Blk. and purple Tabby do—Quillings Bilk purple and flat Cambricks Ladies' long and short French and English silk Gloves Gentlemen's white and coloured do. Extra long and short Kid do Fancy silk Hdkfs.—Bandanna do Barcelona do—Bordered Cambric do Linen Pocket do Velvet and Velveteens—Fancy do Silk and Cotton Umbrellas Lute strings and Sinchaws Modes and Sattins Silvered, Silk and Cotton Cords 4-4 and 7-8 Linens—Shirting Cottons A large assortment of Hair Combs silk, Cotton and Leather Braces Calimeres and Broad Cloths India Cottons at an extreme low price, &c. April 6.
Calicoes. T. & A. Vinton, HAVE just received and are now opening 200 pieces, superfine and Common Calicoes, purchased at Auction for cash, which will be sold cheaper than can be bought of any "RAKE SPORTER" whatever. 3 Cuffs Hyson, 3 do Hyson-skin, 2 do. Southong Teas, which will be sold much lower than their usual prices. April 6.
More Rare Sporting, OR, The Cheap Store Revived! John Dix, HAS taken the Store No. 2 Fifth-street, nearly opposite the late stand of QUINCY & DIX, where he is now opening for sale a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of Superfine and common Calicoes Printed Cambricks Printed undress'd Ginghams Cotton Cambricks all qualities and widths Silk Chambray Muffins Printed undress'd cambric Muffin Grecian Robes a new article, (very elegant) Variety Fancy Muffins Cambric and common Dimities 1 case 4-4 Linens Funi-ure Copperplates Silk Stockings, various colors Silk Gloves do. do. Habit do. 1 case Thread Laces 2 cases fashionable Bonnets Buff and fancy colored Shawls Gown Trimmings Fashionable Ribbons Black, Plumbe and flat colored Lustings Silk and taffy Velvets Cotton Balls, and A great variety of India Cottons, remarkably low—with a great variety of other articles too numerous to mention in an advertisement. The above Goods were purchased entirely with Cash, and will be sold by retail as low as the usual wholesale Boston prices. This may indeed be called Rare Sporting, to make a saving of from 15 to 20 per cent. on amount of purchases. Those who may wish to supply themselves with any of the above Goods, have now a fine opportunity. April 6.
TO THE PUBLIC. IT is with much concern that we find ourselves so involved as to be under the necessity to stop payment. We hereby inform our creditors that we have thought it our duty to secure our Endorsers and Bondsmen, which we have done. The remainder of our property and debts due us, we are willing to put into the hands of an agent, or agents appointed by our creditors for that purpose; and for them to employ or dispose of it to the best advantage. We greatly fear, that from the many losses and other circumstance, that we shall not have sufficient property to pay all the just demands against us. We therefore most earnestly request our creditors not to commence Law-suits against us which may create much expense, and that must eventually come out of our creditors. As we are desirous to do every thing in our power for their benefit, we will give up and endorse over all our property and demands to the agents that may be appointed as aforesaid, on condition that our endorsers and bondsmen be first paid, and the remainder to be divided among our Creditors in proportion to their respective demands. JOHN TABER & SON. Portland 4 Mo. 6, 1807.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber a dark red Mare, with a white stripe in the face, and one white foot, trots all—had a halter about her neck the owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. ALPHEUS FIELD.
PANORAMA, Is now Exhibiting at Union-Hall, from 9 o'clock in the morning, until 9 in the evening, AN elegant view of the Bombardment of the city of Tripoli by the American Squadron, commanded by Commodore Preble, and a sublime description of the burning of the Philadelphia Frigate in the harbor of Tripoli, by that gallant officer Capt. S. Decatur. The Panorama is 60 feet long, 10 high, and is truly national, where a true American may with satisfaction behold and contemplate the achievements of his brave countrymen in an unequal contest with those semi Barbarians of Africa, the Tripolitans; before their city. The proprietor respectfully assures the Ladies and Gentlemen, that the above Painting will be exhibited but for the present week in Portland. 25 cents for one admittance—tickets that admit the purchaser when he pleases, fifty cents. Taken at the room adjoining the Hall. April 13.
SHOES and BOOTS. FOR SALE BY Ebenezer Griffin, THE best of Swarrows Boots, at 6 dollars per pair, Back strap and Cordovan Boots The best Morocco Shoes, 1 do. pr pair 2d quality, 87 1-2 cents do Ladies Laced Morocco Do do Leather Misses' Morocco and Leather Pumps Children's shoes and Booees. All the above shoes will be sold at the lowest cash prices. Customers are invited to call and see for themselves, and if they can afterwards buy cheaper, the shoes may be returned, if not injured, and the money shall be paid back to them. Any shoes that rip will be mended gratis as long as the stamp remains in them. March 23.
FOR SALE, A Valuable lot of Land, situated in Poland—containing some very valuable Timber.—Said Lot is No. 94, in the 2nd Division. For particulars, inquire of WILLIAM GORHAM. Portland, April 13.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the first Tuesday of March, A. D. 1807. THE petition of Hannah Russell, widow; William True, yeoman; and Sufannah, his wife; all of North-Yarmouth, in said county, humbly sheweth, that they are interested with the heirs of Joseph Brown, and the heirs of Ephraim Brown, of said North-Yarmouth, yeoman, deceased, in the following described tract of Land: consisting of upland, high and low; salt marsh and flats, ground situate in said North-Yarmouth—bounded by Cogenen's River, Royall's River, a tract of upland, marsh, and flats, called Wolf's Point—land which John Lawrence conveyed to William Buckman, Esq. and upland, marsh, and flats belonging to Asa Lewis; said tract containing, in the whole, about one hundred and fifteen acres—and your petitioners are desirous of having their respective shares set off and divided from the rest, by mees and bounds that they may hold the same in severality, according to their interest therein, to wit—the said Hannah Russell, as proprietor, one eighth part of the whole of said tract; and the said William True, and Sufannah, his wife, in her right as proprietors of one third part of seven eighth parts of the whole of said tract. Wherefore your petitioners pray that partition may be made of said tract and one eighth part thereof set off to the said Hannah Russell and one third part of the remainder of said tract set off to the said William True and Sufannah his wife, in her right, to hold in severality, respectively, according to the statute in full safe made and provided—And as in duty bound, will ever pray. By ELISHA P. CUTLER, Attorney to the petitioners.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, in said county on the first Tuesday of March, A. D. 1807. ON the Petition of Hannah Russell, and others, whereof the foregoing is a copy—The Court Order, That the petitioners cause the several persons interested in the Estate, therein mentioned, to be notified of the same by causing a copy of said Petition & of this order thereon to be published in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively the last publication to be at least three weeks before the third Tuesday of June next, that they may have opportunity to appear at the Court of Common Pleas, then to be held at Portland, within and for the said county of Cumberland, and make their exception to the said Court's granting the same. Attest— SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk. April 13.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed Commissioners on the estate of SETH ROGERS, late of Freeport, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby publicly notify the creditors to said estate, that six months from the 4th day of May next, are allowed them to bring in & prove their claims—& that said Commissioners will attend at the dwelling house of Mark Rogers, in said Freeport, for the purpose of receiving and examining claims against said estate, on the first Monday of May next, and the five following months from 1 to 6 o'clock, P. M. each day. SAMUEL HYDE, NATHAN WESSON, } Commissioners. Freeport, April 13.
LOST in Dec last a NO. E. payable in 4 months to the subscriber—dated at Bradford or Portland, sometime in May or June, 1806, signed by Mr. Jonathan Tucker—As the payment of said note has been stopped, this is to caution all persons against receiving it. SAVORY TENNEY. Bradford, April 9.
Sales by Auction. TOMORROW at 10 o'clock At E. GREELY & CO's Office, FOR CASH. 6000 wt. First quality Coffee, for retailing ALSO, 5 chests Hyson Skin Tea 5 do. Southong Tea. For approved notes at 60 days. April 13.
EQUITY OF REDEMPTION. Taken by Execution and to be sold at public auction, on Wednesday the twentieth day of May next at two o'clock, P. M. at the house of David Owen, Inholder in Brunswick, ALL the right in equity of redemption, which Miss Estlin, of said Brunswick has in and to the following Mortgage, real estate situated near the falls, in said Brunswick, bounded as follows:—Northeast and southwardly by land of John Duning, West by land of Abraham Toothaker, containing fifty acres. SECOMB JORDAN, Deputy Sheriff. Brunswick, April 13, 1807.
EQUITY OF REDEMPTION. Taken by Execution to will be sold at Public Auction on the 20th day of May next, at the house of David Owen, Inholder, in Brunswick, at 2 o'clock, P. M. ALL the right in equity of redemption in and to the following mortgage, real estate lying in Brunswick, belonging to John Hall, of said Brunswick, bounded as follows, (viz.) Beginning at a stake and stone on the line on the northeast side of lot number five, and running South west across said lot fifty-two rods, thence running South west and holding the width of fifty-two rods until fifty acres are completed. SECOMB JORDAN, Dept. Sheriff. Brunswick, March 27, 1807. (15)
JUST PUBLISHED. AND for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7 Fifth-street, the Mysteries of Human Life; or the groans of Samuel Sensible, and Timothy Telly. With a few supplementary figures from Mrs. Telly.—In twelve dialogues. CONTENTS. Dialogue 1 Introduction of Mr. Samuel Sensible and Mr. Timothy Telly, to the reader's acquaintance. 2. Mysteries of the Country. Mysteries of Games, Sports, &c. and of Domestic arts and recreations. Mysteries of London. Mysteries of public places of entertainment. Mysteries of Travelling. Mysteries of Social Life. Mysteries of reading and writing. Mysteries of the Table, &c. Mysteries Domestic; including the Dressing room and bed chamber. Mysteries Personal, or of the body. Mysteries Miscellaneous. April 13.
THE commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to the estate of JOHN LAMB, late of Windham, in said county, yeoman, deceased represented insolvent; hereby give notice that they will attend to receive and examine the claims against the said estate, at the late Dwelling-house of the deceased on the third Tuesday of May next, and the third Tuesday of August next and the first Tuesday in October next. PAUL LITTLE, ELIJAH KENNARD. Windham, April 13. 1807.
SCHOOL. MISS MORSE, will commence her school on Monday 19th inst. for teaching Embroidery, working Muffin, plain Sewing, Painting and Writing. No. 3, Jones's Row, Portland. April 6.
NOTICE. THE proprietors of Union-Wharf, are hereby notified that the first assessment of one hundred Dollars on each share becomes due and payable the first Monday in May next, and unless paid to the subscriber at that time, of much of 1-4 delinquents shares will be sold at public Auction, as will pay the same, together with charges of sale. DANIEL TABER, Collector. Portland, 4th Mo. 6, 1807.
CASCO BRIDGE. THE Proprietors of Casco Bridge, are hereby notified that their meeting stands adjourned to Friday the 10th inst. at 4 o'clock, afternoon, to meet at the office of R. HUNNEWELL, Esq. A punctual attendance is requested. L. CUTLER, Clerk. April 6.
Blacksmith's Wanted. FIVE or SIX BLACKSMITHS are wanted to work in a southern port, where generous wages and constant employ will be certain; none need apply but such as can be well recommended for steady habits, and good workmen—Apply to the printer or for further information. N B The postage and expenses of those who engage, will be paid.
Thomas Clais, Has for sale at No. 23 & 24, Long-Wharf, Or, at the corner of Fifth & First streets 8000 bushels excellent Yellow Corn, afloat. 500 do Rye. 100 bbls. superfine Flour 50 do Rye Flour 20 caiks Burlington Hams, small, suitable for shipping or families 1500 bushels White Corn, in store 50 barrels Burlington Mac Pork 200 do Wilmington Tack 50 do do 50 do do. Spices/Turpentine A few horses & key Figs Few sets Saws. Cordage and Anchors as usual. April 13.

Epitaph.  On a tomb-stone in Massachusetts, GOD WILLS US FREE, MAN, WILLS US SLAVES, I will as God wills, GOD'S WILL BE DONE—  Here lies the body of JOHN JACK,  A native of Africa, Who died March, 1775, aged about 60 years. Though born in a land of Slaves, He was born free; Tho' he lived in a land of liberty, He lived a slave; 'Till by his honest though laborious labours, He acquired the source of slavery, Which gave him his freedom, Tho' not long before DEATH, THE GRAND TYRANT, Gave him his final emancipation, and set him on a footing with KINGS. Tho' a slave to vice, He practiced those virtues, without which, KINGS are but slaves.
Who wants 20,000 Dollars?  THOMAS CLARK, HAS for sale, at his Book-Store, Fifth- Street, Portland,  TICKETS and QUARTERS, in the Second Class of Harvard College Lottery, Which contains the following  VALUABLE PRIZES:    1 Prize of  20,000    1  5000    6 Prizes of  1000    12  500    100  100    100  50    285  15    4835  7    3000 First drawn blanks entitled } 18000 to six Dollars each.  The above are subject to no deduction.— Not 2 Blanks to a Prize. This Lottery commences drawing soon, & Tickets are selling off very fast. Whole Tickets, at present, 5 dolls. Quarters, 8/3  * All Orders for Tickets in- cluding the Cash, (post paid) will be faithfully attended to, by T. C. who has sold more Capital Prizes than any other person to the District of Maine. March 30.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE By Isaac Adams, No 7, Fifth-street,  THE WANDERER OF SWITZERLAND and other POEMS.—By JAMES MONT- GOMERY.  "Though long of winds and waves the sport, Condemn'd in wretch'dness to roam, LIVE!—thou shalt find a fostering part, A quiet home."
ELEGANT BIBLES. JUST published, and now ready for sale, COLLINS' new and improved Edition of the HOLY BIBLE.—Containing marginal notes and references, and the explanatory notes of Osgood.—To which are added, an Index; an alphabetical table of all the names in the Old and New Testaments, with their significations; tables of scripture, measures, and coins; John Brown's concordance, &c. &c. &c.  This edition of the Bible is from the Press of Collins, Perkins, and Co. New York. No pains or expense has been spared to make it in point of correctness and elegance superior to that of any other edition of the Bible ever printed in America, and it may be pronounced with truth, that the manner in which every part of the work is executed, does honor to the publishers, at the same time it shows the great improvements that have been made in the art of printing and engraving in this country.  The above Bibles may be had at the Bookstores of ISAAC ADAMS, No 7, Fifth- Street, or at THOMAS CLARK'S Book- Store, at the New York prices.  Subscribers may receive their Books on application as above. March 30.
Logan & Knox,  TAILORS. RESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants of Portland, and the public in general that they will commence business on the twentieth day of April, in the shop lately occupied by Mr. Simon Dearborn, in Mid- dle-street, next door to Messrs. Howe & E- vans; where they intend to carry on the Tailoring Business in all its various branch- es. Those persons that may favor them with their custom may depend upon their works being done in the best and most fashionable manner and at the shortest notice, to satisfac- tion.  N. B. The work will be warranted, and the smallest favor will be received with grate- tude. March 30.
No. 8 Jones' Row, Fifth-street, Portland. Enoch Moulton,  GOLD & SMITH & JEWELLER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received an addi- tional assortment of Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and elegant Gilt Frames—Picture and Profile Frames, Jewelry, Silver, Plated, & Japan'd Ware, a great variety of ornamented hair Combs, &c. &c. He manufactures Silver table, desert and tea Spoons, mustard and salt do. Sugar Tongs, Gold Necklaces, &c. of the newest fashion, gold and silver Sleeve-Buttons &c. &c. all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.  N. B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or may be returned. The smallest favour attended to with cheer- fulness and dispatch. (Gm) C 18.
Paint Store.  MICHAEL SMITH, respectfully, informs the public that he has taken Store No. 1, Jones' Row , where he offers for sale the following articles: viz. Blue do   LEADS.  Mineral Green    White Lead,  BLUES,    Do ground in Oil  Prussian Blue, No. 1,    Red Lead  2, & 3,    Orange do  Verditer do   Sugar do  Slip do    Black do  BROWNS.    Sweet do  Purple Brown,    YELLOWs.  Spanish do.    Spruce Yellow  VITRIOLS    Do ground in Oil  White Vitriol    Parent Yellow  Blue do   Kings do  CHALKS.    Naples do  French Chalk    Yellow Opiament,  Red do    REDS,  OKERS.    Venetian Red  Roman Oker    Do Ground in Oil  Yellow do    India Red  Do ground in Oil    Red Lake  Red do    Drop do  Do ground in Oil.    Vermillion  GUMS.    BLACKs.  Gum Shellack,    Ivory Black  Do Asphaltum    Frankfort do  Do Bouge    Brunswick do  VARNISHES,    Blue do  Copal Varnish    Lamp do  White Hard do.    PINKs,  JAPANS,    Brown Pink  Black Japan    Dutch do  Brown do    Rose do  LEAVES,    English do  Gold Leaves    GREENs,  Silver do    Green Verditer     BRUSHES. Ground paint Brushes all sizes, Ungrounded do do do Ground Sash Tools, do do Ungrounded do do do White-wash Brushes, do do Tar do do Marking Tools, do do Camels Hair Pencils
A New Brick Dwelling House, on State-street, opposite Mr. Ingraham's. This Estate situated on the best street in P. having a delightful prospect and an excel- lent well of water, and being every way conven- ient, offers a rare opportunity to a Purchaser, as part cash only will be required down— Real Estate in Portland will be received in part, or a credit of one or two years given on collateral security: for further particulars apply as above. Feb. 2 1807.
NOTICE. THE Subscriber having served a regular apprenticeship with the late Mr. Skillings, Carver, Boston—takes this method to inform the merchants of this and the adjacent towns, that he has taken a shop opposite the head of Ingraham's Wharf, where he will carry on the CARVING BUSINESS in its various branches—He solicits a share of their patronage and flatters himself that he shall be able to give satisfaction to those who will favor him with their demands. MOSES HALE JR. Portland, March 30.
WANTED. A YOUNG Man in an English and West-India Good-Store—One who under- stands the business may hear of an advan- tageous situation—Apply to J. EMERSON & SON Portland, Stephen Coffin, New-castle.—Sui- table recommendations will be requested. March, 30.
Take Notice. THE Copartnership under the firm of  SWETT & LINCOLN, is this day dissolved by mutual consent all persons having demands against or indebted to the above firm are requested to present the same for adjustment. JAMES SWETT. Gorham, March 23. COTTON LINCOLN
Lands in the District of Maine. IN the Township No. Six and Eight in the Eighth Range, north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale, in lots of one and two hundred acres, for the purpose only of actual settlement.  These townships are situated on the Sebec and Pleasant Rivers, which afford an easy communication through the Piscataquis to Bangor on the Penobscot; they are well stocked with various kinds of excellent Tim- ber; have a number of valuable Mill Seats; and the soil it is presumed, is inferior to none in the District.  One or two hundred Families may be accom- modated with Lots in these townships, on terms which, it is not doubted, will be perfectly sat- isfactory.  Enterprising and industrious Farmers, who wish to establish themselves advantageously, in a country well situated and rapidly increasing in value, will do well to examine these lands. Plans may be seen and terms made known at the Offices of Simon Greenleaf, Esq. Gray, or Jacob McGaw, Esq. Bangor, and indispensable titles obtained on application to the Subscriber in township No. Six, in the Eighth range. MOSES GREENLEAF. March, 1807 Gm
Runaway. FROM the subscriber an indentured Appren- tice by the name of Willie Talman , about twenty years old, 5 feet 8 in. high, dark complexion; had on when he went away, a brown Jacket and black Pantaloons; whoever will return said runaway to his master shall receive ten Cents reward and no charg- es paid; those who harbour or trust him will suffer the penalty of the law. ALPHEUS FIELD. Falmouth, March 30. (A. 6.)
For Philadelphia, THE fast sailing Schooner SUEY, William Blake, master, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage, apply to THOMAS WEBSTER, No 12, Union Wharf, or the Captain on board, lying at said wharf. March 30.
For Philadelphia, THE new and superior built ship Herald, J. Sanborn, com- mander, will sail in 15 days.— For freight or passage, having good accommodations—Apply at the Office of E. Greely & Co. Fifth street, or to the Master on board, at Long Wharf. April 6.
E. Greely & Co. HAVE for Sale, 20 Hhds. St. Croix Rum 50 casks Raisins 20 Bags Pimento 10 Casks Hyson Tea 10 do Hyson Skin do 20 do Souchong do 10 Boxes do do 100 Bbls Flour 6 Pipes Brandy March 30
CORN.  Croft & Martin, HAVE for Sale, 500 Bushels of Connecticut Corn. March 30.
New Goods.  T. & A. Vinton, No. 3 & 4, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, HAVE just received, of this spring's impor- tation, a supply of  New and Fashionable Goods, which they will sell at reduced prices—con- sisting of 2 trunks CALICOES 1 do CAMBRICS and GINGHAMS 30 doz. SILK GLOVES, different colors COTTON LACES—INDIA COTTONS With many other articles too numerous to mention. March 30
FOR SALE, By J. Richardson, No 3, Long Wharf, 300 Hhds. Liverpooil Salt 10 do Bacon 100 Bbls. Mels No. 1 2 and 3 Beef 100 half Bbls. No. 1 and mels do 50 Bbls. Bone Middlings Navy Mels No. 1 & 2 Pork 100 kegs Lard 100 boxes Mould Candles 100 do Brown Soap 70 casks of Sugar Hhds Nails—entitled to debenture Bbls. Retailing Sugar, &c. March 30. (t f)
KID SHOES. JUST received, a few pair KID SHOES, figured and Lace, which will be sold at the lowest price, by EBENEZER GRIFFIN, No. 7, Jones' Row. March 30.  FOR SALE, By Quimby & Baker, Opposite Muffey's Row, Middle-street, 2000 lb. CLOVER SEED 1500 do FLAX do 400 quintals POLLOCK 200 casks Thomaston LIME A quantity of BUTTER in good shipping order. March 30.
Hussey & Winlow, HAVE for Sale at their Store in Fifth-street, 100 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 50 do Mould do 20 Kegs of shipping Butter, First Quality 2 Casks Spermaceti Oil To be sold cheap for Cash or approved cred- it. March 30.
Grass Seed. HERDS Grass and Clover Seed, for sale by JOHN PRICHARD, South end. March 16. 6 w.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed Commissioners on the estate of  THOMAS TROW, late of Northarmouth, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby publicly notify the creditors to said estate, that six months from the last of February are allowed them to bring in and prove their claims—and that said Commissioners will attend at the dwelling house of Seth Mitchell, innholder in said North- armouth, for the purpose of receiving and examining claims against said estate, on the last Monday of April and on the first Monday of August next, from 2 to 6 o'clock, p. m. JACOB MITCHELL, JOHN BABSON, } Commissioners. Northarmouth, March 30.
NOTICE! THE 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  JESSE BAILEY, late of Falmouth, in said county, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that six months is allowed the several creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that they will attend that service on the second Monday of April, and on the second Mondays of the five following months, from nine o'clock A. M. to six P. M. at the dwelling house of Ebenezer Kobbett, innholder in Fal- mouth, ARCH. LEWIS, JOHN GORDON, } Commissioners. March 30.
WILLIAM KING. TAKES PROFILE-LIKENESS, Esq. at the house next to Concert Hall, in Hanover-street, Boston. (t f) June 2.
John P. Thurston & Co. FORE-STREET, HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do Mould and Dips do 20 kegs of Lard 90 casks English Nails, entitled to debenture 12 crates blue and green edged Ware 300 boxes Window Glass, assorted sizes, from 6 by 8 to 11 by 16 20 cwt. Patent Shot, assorted sizes Bundles Frying-Pans—LP Cod-Hooks English Shovels and Spades Sheet and Bar Lead Trifling Scales-Beams, all sizes A general assortment of Paints & Varnishes 30 boxes of No. 2 Chocolate 30 kegs English Mustard 6 hds. Rum—hds. Molasses Boxes Starch 10 chests 1st quality Souchong Tea Bbls. Beef and Pork, &c. &c. March 9.
Plastering and Stucco business in general CORNISHES done in Stucco, and plastering in a superior manner—equally as cheap as the old method of wood Cornishes and common plastering.—As this method is great- ly approved of in the principal towns in A- merica and Europe, for its neat and magni- ficent appearance and for numerous conveni- ences, THO'S PHILLIPS informs the gentle- men of Portland and its vicinity that he car- ries on the above business in Portland. As he has practiced in most parts of England and A- merica, he flatters himself that he can give satisfaction to those who choose to employ him. THO'S. PHILLIPS. Portland, February 2.
N. B.—As there has been a false and en- vious report in Portland, that my work is ex- travagantly expensive, I will undertake to fin- ish the Cornishes and Plastering of any gen- tleman's house in town for the same price of such Cornishes done with wood, and the plas- tering done the common way. (3m)
Cellar Rocks—for sale, GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Prichard. Also, a quantity of OAKUM— inquire as above. April 13.
SOFT SOAP. THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Works, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Rob- ert Boyd's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. WM. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26. tf
New School. THOSE Gentlemen of Portland, who are disposed to patronize the edu- cation of youth, and who would be willing to extend their support to any person, as an in- structor, whose qualifications might appear sufficient, to enable him to discharge the duties of his office, are hereby respectfully inform- ed; that, within a few days, a private school will be opened, in a house, somewhat centr- al in its situation, sufficiently large, and provided with all the necessary accommodations; by a young man, of whom, some particular con- siderations render it proper to mention: that he is a native of the state of Maryland, where he has, until lately, always been an inhabitant; that, being possessed of a sound constitution, he has lived, for the sake of his health, some time in this town, from whence, he had resolved to depart, in the month of March last, for the purpose of returning home to his friends; but, to this resolution, has been induced to decline giving effect, in consequence of having lately been more than usually indisposed, whereby his health has been rendered so pre- carious, that he is apprehensive, his life would be endangered, by a residence, in a warm, un- favorable climate; but, that nevertheless, it is confidently believed, his invalid situation would not prevent him from exercising, in the business of a school, all that persevering ap- plication, which always characterizes a faith- ful and successful instructor.
As it is believed, that when the number of youth is great and unlimited, it is very diffi- cult, perhaps impossible, to do justice in in- structing each individual; it is therefore de- termined, that this school shall be comprised of no more than thirty-five scholars. With a number, thus unusually small, if a school can be formed, it is hoped, that, in a short space of time, the parents of this number will discov- er, in the proficiency of their children, the ad- vantage of this restriction. Reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, and the Latin language, will be, within the first three Months, severally attempted, as the desires of parents, and the antecedent attainments of the youth will dictate. At the expiration of this time, if success and a probation will have re- sulted from former endeavours, an attempt will be made to teach book keeping, plain trigonometry, surveying, navigation, as much of the French language as will make transla- tion easily practicable, and the grammar of the Greek language.
Any gentleman, who would wish to make personal enquiry into further particulars, will be pleased direct a letter, through the channel of the post office, to A. B.; and any person, who would be willing, without a personal in- terview, to give encouragement, will be pleas- ed present their names to Mr. David Griffith, at his store next to the new Bank, where the terms of tuition may be known, and where may be seen the recommendations, passed by the young man, who is disposed to obtain the school. April 6, 1807.
WANTED, As a permanent School master at one of the Schools in the Town of Port- land, a person well qualified from experience to teach Reading, English Grammar, Geog- raphy, Writing and Arithmetic—those who of- fer themselves, must produce the best recom- mendations.—For terms apply to SHIRLEY ERVING, Chairman Portland, April 6. of the School Committee.
To the Honorable Justices of the Su- preme Judicial Court held at Port- land, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May Anno Domini 1806.
JANE RICHARDS, of said Portland, libels, propounds, and gives this Honorable Court to understand, that on the first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety, she was lawfully joined in matrimony to Edward Richards, of the same Portland, mariner, and that she has ever since remained the true and faithful wife of the said Edward, and in all things has kept her marriage covenants with him; but, the said Edward, unmindful and regardless of his marriage vows and covenants, has violat- ed the same by committing adultery with several Women, to the said Jane unknown, and by leaving and utterly forsaking the said Jane and not providing for her support for more than seven years, and has otherwise treated the said Jane with extreme cruelty, whereby she has been deprived of her health for a long time and her life has been exposed to great danger.  Wherefore, the said Jane prays your honors that the may be divorced from the bonds of matrimony, and such part of the said Edward's Estate may be assigned and allowed her as is by law allowed in such cases, or that such other decree shall be passed relative to the prem- ises as this Court shall in their wisdom judge proper conformable to the statutes in such cases made and provided, and, as in duty bound will ever pray.—By STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, Jun. her Att'y.
At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts be- gun and held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the second Tuesday of October, A. D. 1806.
ON the libel and petition of Jane Richards of which the foregoing is a copy, the Court order that the publish an attested copy of the same and this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, the last publication to be thirty days at least be- fore the Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May next, that the said Edward may then and there appear and show cause if he has why the prayer of said libel should not be grant- ed. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. March 30.
To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled—January, 1807.
THE petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of a number of towns in the District of Maine, Respectfully theweth, That the post road, leading from Jenk's cor- ner, so called, in New-Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, to the Northerly part of Greene, in the county of Kennebec, is ci- cutous and uneven, and could said road be so altered as to cross the Androscoggin River at a place called the gulph, between the towns of Minot and Lewiston, it would shorten the Distance from Portland to Augusta, very considerably, this alteration would readily be made, should a bridge be projected across the river at said place, which may be built at a far less expense than it would at any other place which could possibly accommodate said road—as the crossing said River is at some seasons of the year very dangerous and even impracticable:—We, viewing it to be of great public utility, pray your honors to incorpo- rate your petitioners, with such others as may hereafter join them, into a society, for the purpose of building a bridge as aforesaid, un- der such rules and regulations as you in your wisdom may think most expedient—And as in duty bound will ever pray. AMMI R. CUTTER, MARSHALL MOWER, and FIFTY OTHERS.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. IN SENATE, FEB. 9, 1807. ORDERED, That the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be inserted in the Port- land Gazette, printed at Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication of which to be thirty days, at least, before the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested therein, may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence, J. BACON, President. House of Representatives, Feb. 10, 1807. Read and concurred, PEREZ MORTON, Speaker, Copy—Attest, JNO. D. DUNBAR, Clerk of the Senate.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly ap- pointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of  DANIEL BRIGHAM, late of Bridgton, in the county of Cumber- land, 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 AARON BEEBE. March 30.
THE subscriber hereby gives pub- lic notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon him- self the trust of Administrator, on the estate of  PEARSON FREEMAN, late of Portland, in the county of Cumber- land, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to ex- hibit the same to THOMAS FREEMAN. March 30.
Arthur Shirley, Printer.