Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-05-24 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
NUMBER 213.]
MONDAY, MAR 24, 1802.
[VOLUME V.]
Foreign State Paper.
DEFINITIVE TREATY OF PEACE
Between the French Republic, the King of Spain, and the Batavian Republic on the one part, and His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on the other.
The First Consul of the French Republic in the name of the French nation, and his Majesty the King of the United Kingdom &c. equally animated by a desire to put a stop to the calamities of war, have laid the foundation of the peace, by the preliminary articles signed at London, the 1st of Oct. 1801; and as, by the 15th article of the said preliminary articles, it has been agreed, that there shall be nominated on the one part and the other, plenipotentiaries, who shall resort to Amiens, to draw up a definitive treaty, in concert with the allies of the contracting parties; the First Consul of the French Republic, in the name of the French nation, has appointed citizen Joseph Bonaparte, Counsellor of State; and his Majesty the King of the United Kingdom Great Britain and Ireland, the Marquis Cornwallis, Knight of the most illustrious Order of the Garter, &c. his Majesty the King of Spain, and the government of the Batavian Republic, have appointed for their Plenipotentiaries, Don Joseph Nicholas d'Azarah, &c. and Roger John Schimmelpenninck, &c. who, after having exchanged in due form, their powers, which are here annexed, have agreed to the following articles:
Art. 1. There shall be peace, amity and good understanding between the French Republic, the King of Spain, his heirs and successors, and the Batavian Republic, on the one part; and his Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, his heirs and successors on the other part.
The contracting parties shall endeavor to maintain a perfect harmony between them and their states, without suffering, on either side, any sort of hostility by land or sea, under any pretence whatever; they shall carefully avoid every thing which may in future, disturb the union so happily established, and shall afford neither aid nor protection, directly or indirectly, to those who would prejudice either of them.
Art. 2. All the prisoners made on either side, by land or sea, and the hostages taken or given during the war, and to the present time, shall be restored, without ransom, in six weeks, at farthest, to reckon from the day of the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty, after paying the debts contracted during the captivity. Each contracting party shall (liquidate) pay, respectively, the advances made by either of the contracting parties for the subsistence and maintenance of prisoners in the country where they shall have been detained. There shall be appointed a special commission to establish and regulate the compensation due either party. The time and mode of meeting of the commissioners, charged with the execution of this article, shall be fixed in concert; they shall state an account, not only of the expenses for the prisoners, but also for the foreign troops, which, before being taken, were in the pay of any one of the parties.
Art. 3. His Britannic Majesty restores to the French Republic and its allies, the King of Spain and the Batavian Republic, all the possessions and colonies which belonged to them respectively, and which have been occupied or conquered by the British forces in the course of the present war, with the exception of the Isle of Trinidad, and the Dutch possessions in the Isle of Ceylon.
Art. 4. His Catholic Majesty cedes and guarantees in full possession and sovereignty to his Britannic Majesty the Island of Trinidad.
Art. 5. The Batavian Republic cedes and guarantees in full possession and sovereignty to his Britannic Majesty, all the possessions and establishments in the Island of Ceylon, which belonged, before the war, to the Republic of the United Provinces, or to its East India Company.
Art. 6. The Port of Cape of Good Hope is restored in full sovereignty, as before the war, to the Batavian Republic.
The vessels, of every description, belonging to the other contracting parties, shall have the privilege of resitting and purchasing the necessary provisions as formerly without paying any other duties than the Dutch are subject to.
Art. 7. The territories and possessions of her most faithful Majesty are to remain entire, as they were before the war; but the limits of French and Portuguese Guayana are fixed at the river Arawany, which empties into the ocean above the "North Cape," near "New Isle," and the Isle of Penitence, in about a degree and a third of north latitude. These limits shall follow the course of the river Arawany, from its mouth, the farthest from the Cape, to its source—thence in a straight line drawn from this source to "Rio Branco" toward the west. Therefore, the northern bank of the river Arawany, from its mouth to the source, and the territory north of the above limits, shall belong in full possession to the French Republic. The southern bank of the said river, from the mouth, and all the territory south of the said limits, shall belong to her most faithful Majesty.—The navigation of the river Arawany in its whole course, shall be common to the two nations.
The arrangements which have taken place between the Courts of Madrid and of Lisbon, for the establishment of their frontiers in Europe, shall be made according to the stipulations of the treaty of Badajos.
Art. 8. The territories, possessions and rights of the Sublime Porte shall be maintained entire, as they were before the war.
Art. 9. The Republic of the Seven Isles is acknowledged.
Art. 10. The Islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino, shall be restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, to be held by it under the same conditions as before the war, and under the following regulations:
1st. The Knight of the Order, whose "language" continues to exist, after the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty, are invited to return to Malta, as soon as the exchange takes place. They will there form a general chapter, and proceed to elect a Grand Master, selected from among the natives of those nations who preserve (des langues) the languages, unless they shall have already made choice since the ratification of the preliminary articles. It is understood that an election made since that epoch shall alone be considered valid, to the exclusion of every other which may have taken place prior to that epoch.
2d. The government of the French Republic, and Great Britain, willing to place the Order and Island of Malta in a state of entire independence in respect to them, agree, that henceforward neither the French nor English language shall be suffered there, and that no individual of either of these powers can be admitted into the Order.
3d. There shall be established a Maltese language, which shall be maintained by the territorial revenues, and the commercial duties of the Island. This language shall be entitled to the dignities proper to it, to benefits ("traitemens") and to a College ("aurores"). Proof of nobility shall not be required for the admission of the Knights of the said language; they shall be admissible to all the offices, and shall enjoy all the privileges with the Knights of other Orders. The municipal, administrative, civil, judicial, and other offices dependent on the government of the Island, shall be occupied one half at least, by the inhabitants of Malta, Gozo and Comino.
4th. The forces of his Britannic Majesty shall evacuate the island and its dependencies in three months after the exchange of the ratifications, or sooner, if possible, when it shall be restored to the Order in the state in which it is found, provided that the Grand Master, or Commissioners fully authorized according to the statutes of the Order, be in the said Island to take possession thereof and the troops which are to be furnished by his Sicilian Majesty, as hereafter stipulated, be arrived.
5th. Half of the garrison, at least, shall be composed of native Maltese. The remainder, the Order shall have the power of raising among the natives of those nations who continue to possess the language. The Maltese troops shall have Maltese officers. The command in chief of the garrison, as well as the nomination of officers, shall belong to the Grand Master, and he cannot dispense with it, even temporarily, but in favor of a Knight, according to the advice of the Council of the Order.
6th. The independence of the Islands of Malta, of Gozo, and of Comino, as well as the present establishment, is placed under the protection and guarantee of France, G. Britain, Austria, Spain, Russia, and Prussia.
7th. The Order and Island of Malta, with its dependencies, are declared neutral.
8th. The ports of Malta, shall be open to the commerce and navigation of all nations, who will pay there equal and regular duties; these duties shall be applied to the maintenance of the Maltese language, as specified in the 3d. sect.—and of the civil and military establishments of the Island, and also of a general Lazaretto, open to all nations.
9th. The Barbary Powers are excepted from the two preceding stipulations, until the contracting parties shall procure a cessation of the hostilities which subsist between the said Barbary states, the Order of St. John, and those Powers that possess the language, or are a component part of it.
10th. The Order shall be governed, as well in its spiritual as temporal capacity, by the same laws, which were in force when the Knights quitted the Island, as far as they are not deprived of them by the present treaty.
11th. The regulations contained in sections 3d, 5th, 8th, and 10th, shall become laws and perpetual statutes of the Order in the usual form, and the Grand Master, or if he should not be in the Island, when it shall be restored to the Order, his representative, as well as his successors, shall make oath punctiliously to observe them.
12th. His Sicilian Majesty shall be requested to furnish 2000 men, natives of his dominions, to serve as a garrison in the different fortresses of the said Islands. This force shall remain there a year, from the restitution to the Knights; and if at the expiration thereof, the Order shall not have levied a sufficient force in the judgment of the guarantee powers, to serve as garrison to the Island and its dependencies, as specified in sect. 5th, the Neapolitan troops shall remain there until replaced by another sufficient force.
13th. The different powers designated in sect. 6th, to wit, France, G. Britain, Austria, Spain, Russia, and Prussia, are invited to accede to the present stipulations.
Art. 11. The French troops shall evacuate the Kingdom of Naples and the Roman State; the English forces shall likewise evacuate Porto Ferrago, and generally all the ports and Islands which they occupied in the Mediterranean or in the Adriatic Sea.
Art. 12. The evacuations, cessations, and restitutions stipulated by the present treaty, shall go on operation, as they regard Europe, in the course of a month, the seas of America and Africa in three months; the continent and seas of Asia in six months, following the ratification of the present Definitive Treaty, except in those cases especially provided to the contrary.
Art. 13. In all cases of restitution, granted by the present treaty, the fortifications shall be restored in the condition in which they were found at the moment of signing the preliminary articles, and all the works constructed since their being occupied shall remain untouched.
It is moreover agreed, that in every case of cession stipulated, the cession shall be allowed to the inhabitants of whatever condition or nation, a term of three years, from the ratification of the present Treaty to dispose of their property acquired and possessed, whether before or during the present war; during which period of three years, they may enjoy freely their religion and their property. The same is granted in the countries restored, to all those, whether inhabitants or not, who shall have made any establishments during the period when these countries were possessed by G. Britain.
As to the inhabitants of places ceded or restored, it is agreed, that no one shall be persecuted, or disturbed in his person or property, under any pretext, on account of his political conduct or opinion, or of his attachment to either of the contracting parties, or for any other cause, except debts contracted with individuals, or for acts posterior to the present treaty.
Art. 14. All liquidations, on the one part or the other, laid upon funds or revenues, of whatever kind they may be, belonging to one of the contracting powers, or to its citizens or subjects, shall be taken off immediately after the signature of this Definitive Treaty.
The decision of all claims between the individuals of the respective nations, for debts, property, effects, or whatever right, which, conformably to the established usages and to the rights of nations, should be exhibited at the moment of Peace, shall be laid before the competent Tribunals, and prompt and full justice shall be rendered in these cases in the dominions where the claims shall be made.
Art. 15. The fisheries upon the coasts of Newfoundland and the adjacent Isles, and in the Gulf of St. Laurence, are placed upon the same footing as before the war.
The French fishermen of Newfoundland, and the inhabitants of the Islands of St. Peter and Miquelon, shall be allowed to cut the wood necessary to them in the bay of Fortune, and of Despair, during the first year, from the ratification of the present treaty.
Art. 16. To prevent all subjects of complaint and contest which may arise from captures which may be made at sea after the signing of the preliminary articles, it is mutually agreed, that the vessels and effects which shall have been taken in the Channel, and in the North Seas, after 12 days from the exchange of the ratifications of the preliminary articles, shall be restored on both sides; and the term shall be a month from the Channel and the North Seas, to the Canary Isles, inclusively, whether in the Ocean or in the Mediterranean; two
months from the Canary Isles to the Equator; and five months in all other parts of the globe, without any farther exceptions or distinction of time or place.
Art. 17. The Ambassadors, Ministers, and other Agents of the contracting powers, shall respectively enjoy in the states of the said powers, the same rank, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities, which agents of the same class enjoyed before the war.
Art. 18. The branch of the House of Nassau, which was established in the ci-devant Republic of the United Provinces, now the Batavian Republic, having sustained losses as well in private property as by the change of the constitution adopted in that country, there shall be procured compensation equivalent to the said losses.
Art. 19. The present Definitive Treaty of Peace is declared common to the Sublime Ottoman Porte, ally of his Britannic Majesty; and the Sublime Porte shall be requested to transmit its accession thereto as soon as possible.
Art. 20. It is agreed, that the contracting parties, upon the demand by them respectively made, or by their ministers and officers, duly authorized for this effect, shall be held to deliver up to justice, persons accused of the crimes of murder, forgery, or of fraudulent bankruptcy, committed within the jurisdiction of the party making the demand, provided that it shall not be done unless the evidence of the crime shall be so well established, that the laws of the place, where the accused person shall be discovered, would authorize his detention and transmission to justice in case the crime had been there committed. The expense of apprehending and transmitting the person to justice, shall be defrayed by those who make the demand. It is understood, that this article does not regard in any way, the crimes of murder, forgery or fraudulent bankruptcy, committed prior to the conclusion of this Definitive Treaty.
Art. 21. The contracting parties promise to observe with sincerity and good faith all the articles of the present Treaty, and they will not suffer their respective citizens or subjects to act in contravention of the same, directly or indirectly, and the said contracting parties guarantee to each other generally and reciprocally all the stipulations of the present Treaty.
Art. 22. The present Treaty shall be ratified by the contracting parties within the space of thirty days, or sooner, if possible, and the ratifications in due form shall be exchanged at Paris.
In faith of which, we, undersigned Plenipotentiaries, have signed with our hands, and by virtue of our full powers, respectively, the present Definitive Treaty, and affixed our respective seals.
Done at Amiens, March 25, 1802. (Signed) BONAPARTE, CORNWALLIS, AZARA, SCHIMMELPENNINCK.
POLITICAL CANDOR.
[The following is the Letter of the Hon. Mr. STRATTON, referred to in the last Gazette. This gentleman is of the Virginia delegation to Congress, and was returned as a democrat; but seeing the dangerous tendency of Virginia measures, he has opposed them in a manner honorable to his character, and beneficial to his country. It will richly reward the attentive perusal of every reader; and more especially such as may want correct information on the subjects here treated on.]
Washington, April 22.
SIR, AS the session of Congress is drawing to a close, I have thought, that it might not be disagreeable for you to receive from me a statement of the most important measures which have been adopted by Congress during the present session, together with such other information in relation to our public concerns as it may be in my power to give. I take the liberty therefore of communicating such a statement, together with some of the reasons which have governed my conduct in those cases where I have been called to act.
The first measure of any importance which occupied the attention of Congress, was a bill for the protection of the Commerce of the United States against Tripolitan cruisers. This bill at its first appearance met with some opposition from those who were supposed to feel unfriendly to commerce, but all opposition was eventually relinquished, and the bill became a law. My opinion I trust has corresponded with yours upon this subject. The bill was calculated to authorise the protection of our seamen and vessels against the depredation of the Barbary pirates, & I should have considered myself as violating the duties which I owed humanity and the commerce of this country, if I had refused my assent to such a law. And even if the necessity had been less pressing, and nothing was hazarded but the vessels and cargoes of this country, I should still, with the same cheerfulness have voted for the supplies, which became necessary for the protection of these objects; because I am fully persuaded that our fellow citizens who are engaged in commerce have an equal right to protection with the planter who remains at home upon his farm. The interests of agriculture and commerce are so closely united, that we cannot leave the latter to ruin without essentially injuring the former.
It would be in vain that we cultivate our lands and make them produce more than was necessary for our own consumption, if the merchant did not purchase our surplus produce, and send it abroad for a market. It would be in vain that we looked for a supply of those foreign goods which are so necessary for our convenience and comfort, if that supply was not furnished by commerce. I make these general remarks, not because I believe that any difference of opinion exists between my constituents and myself, upon this subject, but because I deem
it important on all proper occasions to impress our fellow-citizens with a just confidence in our cordial attachment to their interests and pursuits.
The repeal of the Judiciary has been a much more important measure of the present session. —This transaction has been very much explained both by the debates in Congress, and by newspaper publications; but still it may not be improper to say that the law which was repealed, was passed during the last session of Congress, and provided for an organization of the circuit courts of the United States, and directed the appointment of judges for those courts. The judges were accordingly appointed, and for the last year performed the duties which had been assigned to them, and as it appears in some of the circuits, much to the satisfaction of those who were concerned in the courts. It was not present when the vote was taken in the House of Representatives to repeal this law, having been called home to my family at that period; but my opinion was fully made up against the repeal, and had my vote been important, no consideration would have induced me to have left my seat upon so interesting an occasion, but it having been ascertained that a large majority of the House were determined to repeal the law, my vote became of no importance. The considerations which governed my opinion, resulted principally from the belief that the Constitution of the United States did not warrant the removal of the judges by repealing the law which directed their appointment. The Constitution upon this point is expressed in the following words: "The judges of the supreme and inferior courts shall hold their offices during good behavior," and as it was not pretended that the judges had misbehaved, I could not see how the judges could be removed, by repealing the law, or by any other form, so long as they behaved well. It has likewise been my opinion that the Constitution of the United States, like the constitution of Virginia, had secured to the people an independent Judiciary, which would always remain uninfluenced even in the worst of times, to administer justice impartially to all descriptions of persons. The principle claimed of destroying the judges by repealing the law which regulated their appointment, was in my opinion, a gross violation of this important principle, and in practice would strip the people of that independent Judiciary which is so essential to personal security, and the preservation of public liberty. The law however to destroy the judges has passed through all the forms, and it only remains to be decided by the supreme court whether this law is a violation of the constitution: If the court should so determine, the law must be void, and it will be the duty of the judges of the circuit court still to proceed in the execution of their powers.—As the authority to decide upon the constitutionality of laws, unquestionably resides in the courts, it will be the duty of the people to acquiesce in their decision upon this important occasion, whatever that decision may be.
The repeal of the internal taxes, was likewise a measure which met with my disapprobation. Not, however, because I felt unwilling to relieve the people from their burthens, but because I doubted whether it was safe to dispense with so great a branch of the revenue, and because I believed that if any of the taxes could be repealed, those which fell on the necessaries of life ought to have been preferred. The wise arrangements which had been made by the former administration for the extinguishment of our debt, was performing its operation, and if those plans had not been broken in upon, it was very certain that the debt would be rapidly reduced and eventually discharged; and I thought it was better to retain the taxes until the debt was paid, than to hazard the failure of so desirable an event by reducing the means of accomplishing it. For these reasons I thought that the safer course would have been to have retained all the taxes for the present, under such modifications however as would have diminished the burthen upon the necessaries of life. But if it was safe to give up a part of the revenue, I was clearly of opinion, that the tax upon brown sugar, coffee, bohea tea, and certain other necessaries of life ought to have been reduced, instead of giving up the tax on carriages, stamps, refined sugar, and the other branches of the internal revenue, and in this opinion I was happy to find myself supported by those gentlemen in Congress whose opinions I most respected; and no exertions were spared, when it was found that the majority of Congress were determined to relinquish a part of the revenue, to substitute a reduction of the taxes upon those necessaries of life, in the place of relinquishing altogether the internal revenue; but those exertions did not avail, the entire tax upon brown sugar, coffee, bohea tea, salt, and indeed every other article of impost has been retained by the present administration, and a majority of Congress, while the tax on carriages, &c have been relinquished. I make no comment upon this transaction, because it is the province of the people to judge, which course would have best promoted their interests.
A law was likewise passed, under the splendid title of "An act to provide for the redemption of the Whole Public Debt." This law did not provide for the objects which its title contemplated, but on the contrary, so far as I could

judge of its provisions it provided for a continuation of the debt. Instead of compelling the treasury to discharge the debt due in Holland, which amounts to 9,913,000 dollars, authorizes the reloaning of a large proportion of the same, upon a credit of six years, and at a higher rate of interest, including charges than is now paid. This law has likewise authorized the administration to enter into contract for the payment of any part of this foreign debt, an authority which is apparent may be abused, to the great loss of the government, because contracts may be made under this law with speculators, who will receive this large sum at the treasury upon an agreement to place the same in Holland to our credit, and may altogether fail of executing the contract on their part, and our debt may still remain unpaid. Although I hope and trust that no such abuse of power will take place, yet I did not feel willing to give such extensive powers when I deem the same so unnecessary. This law likewise enables the administration to employ at considerable expense, a variety of agencies in relation to the foreign debt, some of which were in my judgment unnecessary, and all of them of a very doubtful character. Under such circumstances and impressions, I voted against the passage of this law, notwithstanding the fairness of its title. And although I should think it improper to impeach the motives of those who passed the law, or say that the intention was to impose on the public by a title which agreed so badly with the law itself, yet it could not escape my notice, that such must be the effect upon those who had not the advantage of reading the law. A further reason likewise of a conclusive nature operated on my mind against the passage of the law in question, it was that by comparing this law with the former provisions for the redemption of the debt it appeared that the former provisions were really better than those of this law. The former laws had provided funds to meet every part of the debt, both principal and interest, as the same fell due, only authorizing a reloaning of parts of the same in cases where from unforeseen causes the revenue should be insufficient to meet the object, and they likewise provided that every surplus of revenue should be faithfully applied to buy in the debt, as it could be obtained on fair terms in the market; whilst the new law without varying essentially the former provisions, has only embarrassed them, by authorizing a reloaning of the Dutch debt at the discretion of the administration, and creating a variety of new and extensive agencies.
Since my residence in this place, I have availed myself of every opportunity to gain information respecting the situation and amount of the public debt, and the means which have been provided for its extinguishment, and the result of my enquiries has been placed completely under the control of the Government; and the means provided by the former Congress for its final extinguishment, where in every respect ample, and if left to their operation, would have accomplished that object without embarrassment.
The National Debt on the first of January last amounted to 77,891,890 dollars, 29 cents, and consisted of the following description of stocks:    Six per cent and deferred stock  6,851,783  66    Three per cent do.  19,079,705  63    Navy six per cent do.  711,700     Six per cent of 1796 do.  80,000     Five and a half per cent do.  1,847,500     Four and a half per cent do.  176,000     Eight per cent do.  6,480,200     Bank Loan at six per cent  1,590,000     Ditto at five per cent  1,150,000     Dutch Debt  9,915,000   
Dollars 47,871,889 29  During the year 1801, in consequence of the ample revenue which had been provided by former congresses, the Treasury was able to discharge 2,279,371 31 cents of the principal of the debt, and during the current year, unless the present administration should avail itself of the law which I have mentioned, to reloan and perpetuate the Dutch debt, the treasury will be compelled to discharge a further sum amounting at least to 3,400,000 dollars of the principal, and so from year to year to continue discharging the same until the whole debt shall be extinguished. This prosperous situation of our finances is owing to the skill with which the treasury department was conducted under the former administrations. When the new administration came into power, they found a full treasury and an ample revenue, and they had nothing to do but to apply the public money to discharge the public engagements. What ever my fears may be respecting the consequences which must result from the measures of the present administration, I sincerely hope that we shall continue to enjoy the same prosperity which attended us under the administration of our former presidents. In expressing this sentiment I cannot be suspected of insincerity, because I am embarked in common with others in the destinies of this country, and must suffer by our common misfortunes and be benefited by the general prosperity.
I hope you will excuse the liberty which I have taken of addressing you this letter. It has resulted from a desire of giving to my constituents a faithful account of the part which I have taken in these concerns, in which they are so deeply interested; and I have deemed it more important to do this, in consequence of having differed in opinion from all my colleagues upon every important measure which has been agitated during the present session. It would be indecorous in me to question the correctness of the motives which have governed their conduct,
and conscious of the integrity of my own, I am willing to submit to the tribunal of the public, whether their conduct or my own, has been best calculated to promote the true interests of this country.
I am, Sir, respectfully, yours, J. STRATTON.
From the New York Evening Post.
OUR SAVING ADMINISTRATION.
THE following information is from a gentleman who was present when the circumstance took place. Just before Congress rose, Mr. Griswold moved that an estimate for the contingent expenses of the House of Representatives of the United States, for the year 1802, should be laid before the House. The economists were thunderstruck; to refuse would bring on a debate, and expose them to the imputation of withholding from the people, information respecting public money; to comply would be to expose themselves to the charge of having incurred unnecessary expense, of which they on all proper occasions affect to feel much horror. On hearing the motion, they were every one silent; Randolph turned pale as ashes; Bacon's knees smote together; and the countenance of Mr. Giles became first red and then livid.
"Sair gloom'd his dark brow, blood-red his cheek grew, "Wild flash'd the fire 'twixt his red rolling eye." All was silent as death, until at last Mr. Sam Smith, having once been a General, assumed courage and muttered out, that they would vote for the motion if it was entered so as to comprise an estimate of the expenses for 1798. No mortal can conceive what the expense of '98 had to do with this motion; but it shows how steadily the majority fix at least one eye on their dear popularity. Smith had a confused recollection, that in '98 the contingent expenses were unusually high, but he forgot to remember what occasioned it, or precisely how high they were. Mr. Griswold comprehended his drift, and perceived at once that the noble General had only got clear of the mud to stick deeper in the mire; he closed at once with the proposal. Here follow the different estimates:
Estimate for the Contingent Expenses of the House of Representatives, of the United States, for the year 1802.     Dollars.     1. An arrearage for stationary due to Mr. Oswald, the late Clerk, beyond the appropriation for 1801, 780   2. Resolution of the House of 10th of December, to pay five dollars per day to the doorkeeper, 750   3. Act of the 26th January for the expenses of the library, 650   4. Resolution of the House for a ventilator, 56   5. Resolution of the House to pay the expenses of Mr. Hunter's funeral. 250   2486   6. Printing business of the session to wit:   Mr. Duane's bill to the 1st of April, 4000   Mr. Smith's do. 3800   Messrs. Way & Groff's do., 1200   Rapine & Conrad, for binding, folding, and stitching papers, 600   7. Stationary—Mr. Duane's account to the 1st of April, 1200   8. Newspapers to the members by order of the House, 1000   9. Fuel, Candles, Syrup and every other contingency, 1000   15286   10. Printing since first April (conjectural) 1714   17,000  
Statement of Disbursements for the House of Representatives of the United States, made by the Clerk of said House, for contingent expenses incurred in the year 1798.     Dolls. Cts.     Paid for Printing, 8556 22   Stationary and Book-binding, 2224 61   Newspapers, 1649 90   Fuel, 475 70   Furniture and Joiner's work, 288 51   Labor and Repairs, 434 86   Candles, 54 69   Syrup and lime juice, 337 75   Additional Clerk hire, 86   14,098 91  
The reader will now please to recollect that in '98 Congress was in session eight months, and that the present estimate (excepting indeed the last conjectural item) is made for 4 months only. We perceive then that the amount of the expenses for the present session of 4 months is 2,900 dollars, 76 cents greater than that for the session of '98 of eight months.
Considering the present session four and the other eight month, it will not be much wide of the truth to take one half the latter sum and set against the former, by which it will be seen that the present House of Representatives have expended better than nine thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars more in proportion than the House of '98 did—all which, together with one thousand one hundred and seventy dollars, has, as we shall presently see, very cleverly been put into the pocket of Mr. Duane.
Clerk Beckley, who was ordered to furnish the estimate, very officiously and impertinently undertakes to add his own remarks by way of accounting for the terrifying amount of expenditure. The first five items, he says, are extraordinary demands, and not usually chargeable to the contingent fund of the House; the 750 additional dollars to the door-keeper, is indeed an extraordinary item, but he was a good republican; so let that pass. We perceive too that Mr. Duane, another good republican, and what is a still greater recommendation with our Godwinian President, a foreigner, gets out of this money:
  1. For his bill generally, 4000   2. For Stationary, 1200 
  3. At least one half of the conjectural sum of 1714, 857   4. Same services done for the Senate, and Stationary estimated at (more or less) 5000   Reward of Patriotism 11,057 
A pretty decent sum truly; it would buy on an average ten snug New England farms, well stocked. But what New England farmer has done as much, lied as much, sworn as much, deceived as much for the good President, as this foreign renegado? Verily I say unto you he hath his reward.
Extra from Mr. Bayard's Speech on the bill entitled "An Act to amend the Judiciary of the United States."
"This act is not designed to amend the judicial system—that is but pretence. If amendment had been in view, gentlemen would have contrived a better plan than the present bill proposes, which I panegyricize by calling it a miserable piece of patchwork. No, Sir, the design of this bill is to prevent the usual session of the supreme court in next June. It is to prevent that Court from expressing their opinion upon the validity of the act lately passed which abolished the offices of the judges of the circuit courts, until the act has gone into full execution and the excitement of the public mind is abated. I know not that the subject would be brought before the judges, or that they would officially take it up, but it is the fear of their solemn opinion, and a knowledge of the just reverence which the people of this country entertain for judicial decision, which has given birth to the present expedient.—Could a less motive induce gentlemen to agree to suspend the sittings of the supreme court for 14 months? The last session was in December; the judges are forbidden to assemble again till fourteen months from that time have expired. Could a more dangerous precedent than this be established? May it not lead to the virtual abolition of a court, the existence of which is required by the constitution? If the functions of the court can be suspended by law for 14 months, what time will arrest us before we arrive at ten or twenty years? This objection to the bill alone would be fatal in our mind. We have offered an amendment upon this point, enabling the judges of the supreme court to meet in June. We have begged gentlemen to accede to this amendment, if for no other reason than to banish the apprehensions as to the object of the bill, but though we are told they are indifferent as to the opinion of the supreme court upon the validity of their late act, yet we find this bill tenaciously adhered to, and that with all its imperfections about it, it is to be converted into a law. The majority, Sir, must have their will, but I am deceived if their triumph is of long duration. The people of America can be governed but a short time by empty words and hollow pretences."
MR. HABERSHAM.
When this virtuous man was Post Master General there was an attempt made to extort an unreasonable price for the carriage of the mail from Philadelphia to Baltimore; the owners of the stages having postponed any definite proposals until the day preceding the expiration of their contract, presuming that Mr. Habersham would be compelled to submit to their demands—instead of this, the mail was sent on in sulkeys, until stages could be procured—a line was established from Philadelphia to Baltimore: and it now appears that this line of stages has saved not only the expense of transporting the mail between these towns, but has gained 11,630 dollars. This sum added to the expense of transporting, will amount to more than 20,000 dollars.
The President of the United States has therefore thought proper to get rid of Mr. Habersham, to make room for Gideon Granger. Surely! surely! the president could not have known of this great benefit to the United States. He did not know that it was in the power of Mr. Habersham to have established this line of stages for his own account, and by that means have gained this sum of 20,000 dollars to himself.
People of Virginia! this is one of the men, who you were persuaded was combined in the plan of aggrandizing himself by plundering the public. He has left your service to make room for Mr. Granger, who you will be gravely told is by far more fitting, because he happens to be democrat.
Truth like this may after a while open your eyes, and although you may not be induced to withdraw your confidence from the calumniators and sinners who have deceived you; yet you may be disposed to pay due homage to the memory and services of such a man as Mr. Habersham. [Virg. Gaz]
We hear that the Frigate Constitution which has been repairing in this harbor, at a very great expense, is to be sent to Brest (in France) for the purpose of being re-coppered. We can scarcely credit this report, notwithstanding what Mr. Jefferson has declared; in his celebrated Notes on Virginia, that "we ought never to see our citizens occupied at a work-bench, or of twirling a distaff; but that in the general operations of manufacture, our work-shops should remain in Europe." [Bost. Gaz]
The "Committee of Investigation," in their report, inform us, that a suit is pending against Citizen Randolph, late Secretary of State, for an unaccounted balance. Had not the citizen been a brother demo, we should not have had to enquire what was the amount unaccounted for, but should have been plainly told it was about 60,000 dollars! [Salem Gaz.]
By the Mail.
PETERSBURG (Virginia) MAY 7. Alarms of conspiracies amongst the Negroes, are frequently given. Two have lately been detected; and several of the ring leaders are imprisoned, and will suffer death. The disposition to revolt is very extensive; and must inevitable produce something alarming in a short time.
Accounts from Curritick, state, that upwards of forty firelocks and bayonets were found among the negroes in that place.
WASHINGTON, MAY 12.
Mr. Wagner chief clerk in the department of state, a few days since sent his resignation to Mr. Madison, alleging that his decline of health, made it necessary for him to retire. Mr. Madison with equal honor to himself and Mr. Wagner, declined accepting the resignation at this time; saying that as Mr. Wagner had brought on this ill health from his close attention to the duties of his office, he ought not to retire until his health was perfectly restored. We are happy to have it in our power to record this instance of liberality and politeness, as the present administration, has given so few examples of such conduct. When Mr. Gallatin came into office he found many of his own political sentiments as clerks in that department, who had been appointed at a time when difference in political opinion was not considered as a crime. Such has been the austere behaviour of Mr. Gallatin, that there is scarcely a clerk in his office that does not hardly despise him. Delicacy prevents my saying anything as to Mr. Dearborn's conduct towards his clerks, as it might be said we were interfering with his family arrangements.
Aaron H. Middleton, Esq. Post-Master at Woodbury, has been removed from office by the new Post-Master General.
BOSTON, MAY 20.
We recollect the time, when it was said, that "the British Treaty contained more evils than ever issued from the box of Pandora; that it prostrated the liberties of America at the feet of Great Britain; and that it reduced us again to the slavish condition of Colonies to that proud and haughty nation. We have also seen the man who negotiated this treaty shamefully burnt in effigy, the Government under whose authority he acted, the fruitful theme of abuse for more than six years; and an opposition to it the surest guide to popularity. All these things have we seen; now mark the change! Invested with power, one of the first acts of the present administration has been to carry this Treaty into full and complete effect, not by a mere modification of the words, but by something more substantial, an appropriation of two millions six hundred and sixty-four thousand dollars. If these honorable men were sincere in their former opposition to the British Treaty, what has become of their patriotism and consistency?
Portland,
Monday, May 24, 1802.
FROM EUROPE.
Yesterday, by the arrival of capt. Knight, in 35 days from Liverpool, we were furnished with London prints to the 6th of April. Tho' several days later than before received, they do not contain any articles of very great moment.
The signing of the Definitive Treaty caused great rejoicing at Paris, where it was promulgated with every mark of splendor. The First Consul, when he received the foreign ambassador on the 28th March, took occasion to throw off his military uniform, and assume the Costume of a Counsellor of State, as an evidence of his disposition to remain in a state of peace.
Lord Cornwallis and suite arrived in England from Amiens, on the 30th March, amidst numerous expressions of rejoicing.
Mr. Addington has made proposals for the new loan, and has had several meeting to receive proposals. He informed the bidders that he should want twenty-five millions at least; that is twenty four millions for England, and one for Ireland; but he could not say precisely that this would be sufficient:—It might be 26 or 27 millions; but that the loan might be considerably increased for Ireland, as the Irish parliament had provided for a loan of 3 millions, to be funded in Ireland, for making canals and other public works.
Accounts from India state numerous disbursements in that country.
The accounts from the Turkish Empire are alarming to the state of civil society in that country.
Lord Kenyon, so long celebrated in the English courts of justice, died at his lodgings in Bath (Eng.) on the 5th April.
Many of the British ships of war fitted for sea previous to the signing the definitive treaty are now preparing for a discharge.—Most of the English land forces, will be retained in service in Ireland; and a certain portion of them employed in the formation of roads, &c. in different parts of the country.
Peace was proclaimed at the Cape of Good Hope on the 15th Dec.
It is suggested that a dissolution of Parliament will take place on the termination of the present session.
A meeting of the Trustees and Overseers of Bowdoin College, took place last week. It is ascertained that the Rev. Mr. McKean has accepted the Presidency; and that the College will be put in operation in the month of October next.

The Supreme Judicial Court opened in this town on Tuesday last; when Chief Justice DANA delivered a Charge, calculated to expose the nature and tendency of crimes in general; and admirably fitted to correct many of the false ideas which some have imbibed from the depravity of modern philosophers. As the charge was extempore, we are deprived of the gratification of giving it to our readers. The associate Judges were the Hon. Messrs. THATCHER and SEDGWICK.
From Baltimore—May 15. The Batavian fleet, consisting of three ships of the line and a brig, viz. the Brutus, Nepunus, and Jean de Wit, and brig Ajax under the command of Vice-Admiral P. Hartstok, arrived in Hampton Road, the 10th inst. from Cape Francois. It is said a part of the squadron will come to this port to refit.
There has been an arrival at New York, which left Cape Francois May 2. Our intelligence respecting a conference between Le Clerc and Christophe is confirmed. The result had not been divulged; but preparations being made to entertain him at the Cape in a sumptuous manner, there was no doubt but an amicable agreement had been entered into. Some believed Toussaint was a party in the compromise. The American Captains Rogers and Davidson, were still confined in "the worst jail's worst room." American cargoes are not at present in a state of requisition. Duties high; and a bribe said to be the best argument.
By an arrest of Gen. Leclerc, dated at Port Republican, April 5th, 1802, a duty of 20 per cent. is imposed upon all produce and merchandise imported into St. Domingo, in any foreign vessels. If imported in French vessels to pay 10 per cent.
Tobias Lear, Esq. late Consul-General in St. Domingo, has arrived at Washington, from that Island. Gen. Leclerc having refused to acknowledge him.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the Havana, to his friend in Salem, dated April 28. "There has been a dreadful fire in the Village, about one mile from this city. It began on the 24th inst. and burnt till the morning of the 26th, consuming every thing in its way till it came to the water. There are various reports of the number of houses burnt; some say 2,500, others 2,000, but I believe we may safely estimate it at 1,500. Many lives were lost, but how many is not known."
General Hamilton has been chosen President General of the General Society of Cincinnati, for three years. General Pinckney, is Vice President General.
The jewels of the Queen of Portugal, are proposed to be pawned for about half a million of money, at an interest of 8 per cent. to answer the demands of the Chief Consul of France upon the Court of Lisbon.
MURDER. —We hear from Medfield, that on Tuesday last, a Mr. Mason, murdered his brother-in-law, Mr. William Allen, while they were at work together in a field. The criminal was soon secured, and is now confined in the jail in Dedham; but discoveries so symptomatic of remorse for the perpetration of the horrid deed. It is remarkable, that on the same hour, of the same day of the same month and last year, and on land owned by a Mr. Mason, the murder of Miss Fales was committed.
To Readers. The numbers the EXAMINATION will be resumed next week; and several other articles on hand, shall be duly attended to.
Our advertising friends will much oblige us, and insure an insertion of their favors, by sending them as early as nine o'clock on Saturday evenings. *Advertisements omitted, shall appear in our next.
Those persons in town who do not receive the Gazette regular (owing to the defection of one of its Carriers) are informed that efficient means will be immediately adopted to insure their regular conveyance. Any subscribers having been neglected, will be so kind as to send to the Gazette Office.
Died. In this town Mrs. Mary Foster, aged 32. DROWNED. —On Monday night last, Capt. James Blake, of this town aged 33—He has left a large family to lament his death. Being asleep on board his vessel, on the night of Monday, last with two other persons, when the storm came on suddenly and violently, the vessel stove against the wharf, and immediately filled. The persons on board being awakened made shift to get on the wharf; but unfortunately for Capt. Blake, instead of proceeding up the wharf, he got bewildered and fell over the side.—His remains were found the next day, in the afternoon.
PORT OF PORTLAND. MONDAY, May 17. —Arrived ship Joseph, capt. Robinson, from Liverpool.—left for Scotland—No news. Same day—Arrived brig James, capt. Snow, from Cape Francois. THURSDAY, May 20. —Arrived scht. Polly, capt. Hart, from Cape Francois, which place he left April 18.—Lat. 35 13, long. 74 spoke a brig from Malaga, bound to Philadelphia, out 42 days.—Capt. Hart confirms the accounts received at Boston and New York, of the embarrassments and difficulties imposed on our trade at St. Domingo.
IMMEDIATELY are wanted, Two Lads, as apprentices to the Printing Business. Also, a midle aged Man, who will engage to do the errands to subscribers in this town.—Applications must be at the Gazette Office.
The United States frigate President, has arrived at Washington, from the Mediterranean.
A good cause needs not the aid of any misrepresentation to support it; nor should the slightest be suffered to pass without exposure, by the friends of truth.—A part of the information which was some time since handed us respecting Col. Taylor's removal from the office of Postmaster at Dresden appears unfounded: a correspondent in that quarter whose information may be relied on, assures us that Col. Taylor was not removed by the operation of political mania ; he having applied for a dismissal.—Let this go as one offset in favor of a man whose political intolerance requires no exaggeration.
(PUBLISHED BY DESIRE)
TO THE CITIZENS OF PORTLAND. "Though I speak with the tongue of men and of Angels, and have not Charity, I am become as sounding brass, or tinkling cymbal." St. PAUL.
THERE have lately arrived here some of the brethren of the Regular Clerical Order of Hospitalers of St. Camillus de Lilles, which order is established on the top of the mountain of St. Bernard, which is the highest of the ridge of mountains called the Alps, which divides Switzerland from Italy. The cause of the voyage of these indefatigable men to these states, is to obtain assistance from the charitable and humane, that they may be enabled to continue in the exercise of those acts of humanity, for which their order has so long been celebrated. That the citizens of this state may fully understand the object of their mission, it may not be amiss to say a few words on the nature of the Institution they belong to. Several hundred years ago, a venerable Clergyman who had passed several times between Switzerland and Italy, observed that in passing the Alps, which are constantly covered with snow, many fatal accidents happen to travellers, particularly when crossing the mountain called by them the Great St. Bernard, where when the snow fell, the small path (for the road is but a path) was so hid, that the traveller either wandered until he was frozen to death, or fell into a dreadful cavity, and was never afterwards heard of. To prevent these accidents this pious man by his exertions, obtained funds sufficient to establish a monastery on the top of this dreadful precipice, and to support a brotherhood or order whose sole business it should be to patrol the roads for nine miles on each side of the mountain to show the road to each traveller they met, and if he was in distress to bring him to the convent, where he was treated with the greatest hospitality for three days, and then piloted down the other side of the mountain; or if he was frost-bitten, to convey him to their hospital, where he was carefully attended until his recovery or death.
From the day of its institution to the present time, this order has continued in this pious and benevolent calling; and such were the benefits of its experienced from the labors of the brethren, that the merchants of Switzerland and Italy contributed sufficient sums annually for all their wants. But the scene is changed; the fatal war which has raged for a number of years past in Europe, has not spared this benevolent institution, for the little town of St. Bernard, in the valleys, on which the convent of St. Camillus depended, has been entirely laid in ruins, by contending armies which have also put a stop to all trade between Italy and Switzerland, France, &c. by which means the sources formerly relied on have failed them. In this dreadful situation, the venerable Prior of the Order, Father Ignatius Sperroni, has sent several of his order to the United States of America, to implore the assistance of its generous inhabitants to enable him to repair the convent and hospital and to continue to give assistance to the distressed traveller and infirm poor.
It may be said that as this is an institution founded under the authority of the catholic church, that it should look for assistance from the supporters of that church; but to such let it be known, that those men who have devoted their lives to the service of humanity know no distinction in men; the Christian, the Turk and the Jew, who are in distress, are treated equally alike; their convent is open to every unfortunate man, be his religion what it may.
John Baptist Longinotti and John Baptist Miller, are two of the missionaries now here; they keep an exact list of the names of every person who is kind enough to assist the purpose of the mission; which list will be faithfully recorded in the books of the convent, it may be pleasing to those who contribute to think, that what they give will not be unnoticed; and that sometime hence, when they or their descendants may have occasion to pass over this otherwise inhospitable mountain, they will visit the convent, and will there see their own or their ancestor's names mentioned as benefactors to this useful institution.
That the public may be assured that the brethren on the order now here are what they pretend to be, it is only necessary to say, that their passports are in the most authentic form, and have been acknowledged as such by several of our most important characters.
Life of Bonaparte, JUST received and for sale (price 1 Dollar) at ISAAC ADAMS' Bookstore, No. 11, Jones' Row. Also, Surprising Accounts of the Revival of Religion in the United States, and different parts of the world—a very good book. A general assortment of BOOKS in the different branches of Literature. Social Libraries supplied on generous terms. Portland, May 24.
Dancing School. JACOB PARKER, wishes to inform the young Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he proposes to open a School in this town for the purpose of instructing in the graceful and useful art of Dancing, and good behavior. His terms are, Six Dollars per quarter, provided forty scholars are obtained; if as many as fifty, the terms will be Five Dollars only. For further particulars applicants will please to call on said PARKER, at the Columbian Tavern; where such recommendations will be produced, as it is presumed will prove satisfactory to those who wish to place themselves under his tuition. Per Land, May 24.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of CHARLES PETERSON, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, Merchant, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given Bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to JOHN PETERSON. Bath, May 16, 1802. (13)
A Fine Chance, For those who wish to supply themselves with HARDWARE GOODS, at a cheap rate
SAMUEL RICHARDS, most respectfully acquaints his customers and the public in general, that having the misfortune of being in a great measure deprived of his eye sight, which renders it very difficult for him to pursue his present line of business—he therefore offers for sale, at a reduced price, for cash or approved credit. All his STOCK in TRADE, consisting of a large assortment of HARDWARE GOODS.
Among which are a great variety of Cutlery, Ironmongery, Brass Foundry, Saddlery, Ship Chandlery, and Japanese Wares. Also—a large assortment of Carpenters, Joiners, Saddlers and Shoemakers Tools; Warming and Frying Pans; Smiths Anvils and Vices; Brads and Plated Furniture for Chaise and Harpichord.
A large assortment of Locks, Hinges, Nails and Handles for trunk and cabinet makers. An assortment of Watch Chains, Seals and Keys; assorted Casks Pewter Dishes, Plates, Bacons and Teapots; some, fewing and shop Twine.
A large assortment of Fifth Hooks; brass and iron Wire of all sizes; card wool; a number large Scale Beams; brass and iron Weights; cases assorted Pins and Needles; Crawley's and cast Steel; Bellows; German Mill Saws; cast Steel Pit Saws; Steel-yards; Sheet Iron; 10 by 8 crown Glass; English and American Scythes; Shovels and Spades.
A large assortment of Screw Augers; a case of Whips; an assortment of Nails, Brads and Tacks—with a great variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate.
A considerable part of them are Fresh Goods, just received by the ships John Adams, Warren, Sally, and Mount Vernon, from Liverpool. Any person inclined to purchase the whole, or what may remain on hand in the fall or next spring, may have them on very liberal terms, and a Lease of the Store which is one of the pleasantest as well as one of the best stands for business in the town, being well accustomed, having two fronts; the south part fronting Market-Square, and the north part Ann-Street; is built of brick, composition roof, and well secured against fire.—The store is very commodious, having three chambers besides the lower floor each of which is upwards of 40 by 22 feet, containing near 9000 feet of Shelves, with Counters, Delks, and Glass Cases complete.—For further information, please to apply at No. 7, MARKET SQUARE. Boston, May 14, 1802.
Bankrupt Notices.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of DAVID DUNNING, late of Brunswick, in the District of Maine, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued: that the Commissioners and Assignees of said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects intend to meet on the sixteenth day of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Commissioners' Office in Fifth street, Portland, to make a dividend of the Estate and Effects of said Bankrupt; when and where his creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are then to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend; and all claims not then substantiated, will be disallowed. BENJAMIN HASLEY, Assignee Portland, May 22, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of JOSEPH CONY, of Portland, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth: that the Commissioners named in said Commission, and the Assignees of his Estate and Effects, intend to meet at the Commissioners' Office in Fifth street in said Portland, on the second day of June next, at 11 o'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. JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSIAH TUCKER, Assignees. Portland, April 24, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of BRADSTREET HALL, of Portland, in the district of Maine, Soap-boiler, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued: that the Commissioners and Assignee of said Bankrupt's estate and effects intend to meet on the 24th of the 5th month next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Commissioner's Office in Fifth street, Portland, 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; and all claims not then substantiated will be disallowed. SAMUEL F. HUSSEY, ASSIGNEE. A.D. May 19, 1802.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against BENJAMIN BOARDMAN, of Portland, in the District of Maine, merchant; and the said Benjamin Boardman has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on the 29th of May next and on the 12th of June, and on the 26th of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Commissioners' Office, Fifth-street, Portland; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his Creditors are hereby so far 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 may be heard, if they shall think fit, before said Commissioners make the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle the said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such person as the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD OXNARD, WILLIAM SYMMES, EBENEZER MAYO. Portland, May 22, 1802.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against JONATHAN M'KENN, of Portland, in the District of Maine, trader; and the said Jonathan M'Kenn has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on the 3rd of this inst. May, and on the 16th and 30th days of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Commissioners' Office, Fifth-street, Portland; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where his Creditors are hereby notified to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees, and at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors may be heard, if they shall think fit, before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a Certificate to the Judge of said District to entitle the said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment, and those who have any of his Effects, are to deliver the same to such person only as the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, May 19, 1802.
Life of Bonaparte. JUST published, and for Sale at the Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK, No. 8, Jones' Row, (price 1 dollar) The Life of Bonaparte, First Consul of France, from his birth to the peace of Lunéville. To which is added, an account of his Remarkable Actions, Repartees, Speeches, and Traits of Character, with Anecdotes of his different campaigns—Translated from the French. May 24.
William Jewett, N. 13, Long Wharf, HAS FOR SALE, PHILADELPHIA and Alexandria superfine and fine FLOUR.—Also, Tar, Cordage, and a few boxes 6 by 8 GLASS. May 24.
FRESH GOODS. Just received and now ready for sale, by William Codman, At his Store, No. 8, Spofford's Row.
A General assortment of PIECE GOODS, suitable for the season—Also Hardware Goods & Groceries, as usual.—A general assortment of PAINTS, &c.
Among which are, White and Red Lead, Verdigris, Spanish Lead, Prussian Blue, Spruce Yellow, Whiting, Linseed Oil, &c. Also, Sheet Lead, Blistered and Crawley's Steel, of first quality, Raven's DUCK, 4d. 6d. 10d. & 20d. NAILS of first quality. Bohea and Souchong TEA, of first quality, 4th Proof BRANDY, Best Holland GIN, West-India RUM, &c. &c. All which will be sold on the lowest terms May 24.
Lands for Sale.
To be sold at Northarmouth, near the new wharf, Broad Cove, and adjoining the post road, EIGHT Lots of good LAND, from 5 to 80 acres each. Two of them have Barns and other buildings, and are under improved cultivation; also, in one of the Lots, an Orchard of excellent fruit in full bearing; and a number of Timber Trees scattered through the whole.—Brooks of water in every Lot.—Payment in English or West-India Goods;—or if in Cash, 1/2 down, 1/2 in 6 months, 1/2 in 9 months, and 1/2 in 12 months.—Inquire of the Pr. owner, or of WILLIAM MARTIN. May 24.
THE Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf, are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held on Monday the 7th day of June next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at Gen. Cobb's Tavern, Portland, for the following purposes. To choose a Moderator for the meeting. To choose a Clerk, a Wharfinger, and a Treasurer. To receive accounts against the wharf, and allow the same if found right. To see what repairs they will make the ensuing year. JOSIAH TUCKER, Wharfinger. Portland, May 22, 1802.
THE Surveyors of the Highways, of the town of Portland, hereby caution each and every of the inhabitants of said town, and all other persons, against erecting any building or putting in or upon any of the Ways or Streets in said town, or do any thing therein so as to straiten, hurt, hinder, or incommode the same; as it will be their duty to attend to and strictly pursue the steps of the Law of the Commonwealth in such cases made and provided.—And the Inspector of Police hereby requests the attention of the citizens to the BYE LAW of the town for preventing encumbrances in the streets; as he must, without respect to persons, perform his duty to the town by prosecuting all who violate the same. Samuel Freeman, Joseph H. Ingraham, Joseph Titcomb, Joshua Rogers, John Mussey, Jonathan Deane, Inspector of Police. May 24, 1802.
TAKE NOTICE. THE inhabitants of the town of Portland, are hereby notified to bring in to me, the tubercipher, Sealer of Weights and Measures at my dwelling house in Portland, on or before the last day of this present month of May, all their great and small Beams, Weights and Measures, that I may try, prove and seal the same, agreeably to law. MOSES LUNT. Portland, May 15, 1802.
By direction of the Judge of the District Court for the District of Maine. —Notice is hereby given, that by an act of Congress passed 29th April, A.D. 1802, the next session of said District Court will be held at Portland, on the last Tuesday of the present month of May which will be the 25th day of said month, instead of the third Tuesday of June, as heretofore held. All persons who have been summoned to appear at said next session, whether parties, jurors, or witnesses, will take notice and govern themselves accordingly; and all officers who may have precepts returnable on the third Tuesday of June, will return the same on or before the last Tuesday of May aforesaid. Isaac Parker, Marshal. Portland, 14th May, 1802.
Medical. THE Members of the county of York Medical Association, are hereby reminded that their semi-annual meeting of the 3rd of February last, stands adjourned to the first Wednesday of June next, at Dr. ABIEZ HALL's, in Alfred, at 10 o'clock A.M. precisely. A public discourse will be delivered "On the objects of the Association." A punctilious attendance is requested. By order of the President RICHARD HAZELTINE, Secretary. May 3, 1802.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, on Saturday evening, 24th April, a small red MARE, about seven years old, lately shod with new shoes, the forward ones were marked with a nail punch, just behind the last nail hole; the paces, and trots some.—Whoever may have taken up said Mare, if strayed, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble; and if stolen, whoever will return the Thief and Mare, shall receive the above reward. EPHRAIM FIELD. Paris, May 1. [11]
House Lots. THE Lots, lately advertised for sale at Auction, will continue to be sold on the most advantageous terms. For particulars inquire of THOMAS ROBINSON. Portland, May 10.

TO MIRTH.  MAST thee, MIRTH, enlivening power, Parent of the genial hour, Sportive god, without delay, Animate our festive day.  Here, where dewy roses glow, And the hawthorn blossom blow, And the lively linnet sing, Wave thy pleasure-breathing wing.  Come, inspire the festive strain; Come with all thy happy train, Jovial sports, alluring wiles, Laughter and the dimpling smiles.  Leave awhile the Paphian grove, To, the radiant queen of love, Ever gentle, ever gay, Either wings her airy way.  Mark how lovely the appers! Tho' a mortal form she wears; With her unassisted ease, And her native power to please, And her sweetly-pensive air, And her smiles that banish care.
MR. JENKS.  As newspapers are circulated into all parts of the country, and are read by both sexes, and by all classes and ages in society, it seems reasonable that they should contain a portion of such sentiments as are calculated to raise and refine the best of human affections, as well as offer information on the progress of governments, and the events of life. Believing from the style of your paper, and from the nature of the case, that you cannot be averse to communicating a sublime, yet humble effusion of the public heart, I beg you to insert the following prayer, extracted from a late number of the European Magazine , which was ordered to be read throughout the United Kingdom of Great-Britain, on four successive Sabbaths. The example which it presents of national gratitude, and a sense of dependence on the wise and merciful administration of Heaven, deserves to be commended and followed; since, whatever may be the defects and crimes of private characters, such a united testimony of devout reverence must come up as an acceptable sacrifice before God.  I am yours, P.  A PRAYER.  "O Almighty Lord God! wonderful in operation, infinite in wisdom, power and goodness; terrible in thy judgments, but abundant in loving kindness and mercy; thou turnest the fruitful land into barrenness for the wickedness of them that dwell therein; and again thou commandest the water to spring in the dry ground, and the valleys to stand thick with corn. We thine unworthy servants, the people of this sinful nation, offer unto Thee our praises and thanksgivings, for that thou hast vouchsafed to remove far from us the fear of dearth and famine; causing by thy blessings, the fields which we had sown to yield, in overflowing abundance, their various fruits of increase; and, in thy goodness, so ordering the seasons that we have joyfully reaped and gathered into our barns. Not unto us, O Lord! not unto us, but unto thy name be the praise. We acknowledge that we had merited the severity of thy wrath; but thou in judgment thinkest upon mercy, and wouldst not the death of a sinner, but that sinners turn from their evil ways and live. Give us grace, O Lord to employ the gifts of thy bounty to thy glory; neither squandering them in riot and luxury, nor hoarding them from greediness of sordid gain; but grant, that, with hearts full of thankfulness to Thee, the giver of all good, we may use them with temperance for the supply of our own wants, and dispense them with liberty for the relief and comfort of the poor, and make us ever to be mindful, that a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of things that he possesseth, and that he liveth not by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of Thee, his God; that to us, while we pray daily unto Thee, as thou hast commanded, for the perishable meat of this world, we may cease not to labor more earnestly for that which endureth unto everlasting life, which thou hast given us by thy son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end.—Amen."
South-Hadley Canal Lottery.  THE subscribers being, by an act of the Legislature of Massachusetts, appointed Managers of a Lottery granted for the benefit of the Proprietors of the Locks and Canals at South-Hadley, and to enable them, without the aid of a Dam, to perfect their works as to render them highly and durably serviceable to the community, offer to the public the following SCHEME—viz.    1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars, is  10,000    5 " 1,000 " "  5,000    10 " 500 " "  5,000    100 " 100 " "  10,000    160 " 50 " "  8,000    6,500 " 8 " "  52,000    1 First drawn blank on 5th day of drawing  500    1 do. 10th "  500    1 do. 15th "  500    1 do. 20th "  1,000    1 do. 25th "  1,000    1 do. 30th "  1,500    1 do. 35th "  2,000    1 do. 40th "  3,000    Subject to a deduction of 1 1/2 per centum. 100,000 Dls. 20,000 Tickets, at 5 dollars each, in 100,000 dollars. 6784 Prizes—13216 Blanks—$7 Less than two Blanks to a Prize.  The Managers intend to commence drawing the Lottery in July next. Within a short time they will fix on a certain day for that purpose, giving public notice thereof; and they pledge themselves to be punctual in the performance of their engagements, unless prevented by unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. Prize Tickets will be paid within 30 days after the drawing of the Lottery shall be completed. Those prices not demanded within one year after the publication of the drawing of said Lottery, will not be afterwards paid, but, as rendered as generously given for the purpose for which this Lottery is granted.  THOMAS DWIGHT, JUSTIN ELY, JONATHAN DWIGHT, JOSEPH LYMAN, jun. JOHN WILLIAMS, } MANAGERS.  Springfield, March 31. 1802.  63 TICKETS, in the above Lottery, may be had at the Bookstore of Thomas Clark, No. 8, Jones' Row, Middle-street, Portland.
John Jenks, No. 6, Jones' Row,  HAS received a fresh supply of GOODS—Among which are, Belt superfine Broadcloths and Cassimeres, Ribb'd and plain Black Satin Vesting, White and fancy Marcellas and Jean Vesting, Panta'loou Patterns; Sarfnet Mullins, White and colored Cotton Cambries, White & black, plain & figured Cambrie Mullins, A handsome assortment of plain & figured Chintzes, White Cambrie Shawls, fringed, Linen Handkerchiefs, with borders, Striped and plain Nankeneus; do. with h. & k. stripe, Black and fancy Silk Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Cotton Hose, Men's ribb'd & plain do. Black & white Silk do. White and colored Silk and Kid Gloves, Men's Cotton and Beaver Gloves, Irish Linens, Diapers, and Table-Cloths. A few neat Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany frames.  All of which he will sell on the most reasonable terms Portland, May 17.
Hats and Shoes.  ABIJAH CHEEVER, has received by the last arrivals from London and Liverpool, and has for sale, at his Hat and Shoe Store, No. 1, Muffey's Row, Middle-street , a large assortment of Men's superfine, fine, middling, and low priced Black, Black with Green under, White, White with Green under, Beaver HATS, Men's and Youths' Camel's hair do. of all sorts, 1 Truck Eng'ish Lustrine UMBRELLAS, 1 do. Ladies' English Kid SLIPPERS, of a quality, which it is presumed cannot fail to please. Women's, Misses, Children's, Men's and Boys' SHOES, as usual, of almost every description. The above articles being from the best Manufactories, are warranted good, and will be sold at Wholesale or Retail, as low for cash as can be bought in the place.  N. B. As above, a consignment of INDIA COTTONS, which will be sold low, by the Bale or less quantity, at approved credit. Portland, May 17.
BOOK-STORE.  Thomas Clark,  INFORMS the public, that he continues the Book selling and Stationary business, at Store No. 8, Jones' Row, Fifth-street ; where will be kept constantly for sale a general assortment of American and European Publications, School Books, Seamen's Articles, Stationary, and Fancy Articles.  Just received an additional supply—among which are the following new publications: Morse's American and Universal Gazetteer 2 vols. octavo—price 5 dols. 75 cts. Adams' View of Religions (new edition) price 2—25 Adams' History of New-England, 2—25. Brown's Dictionary of the Bible, 2 vols. 5 dols. Atala; or the Love and Constancy of Two Savages in the Desert—translated from the French, by Caleb Bingham, A. M. 75 cts. The Gospel worthy all acceptations, 1 dol. Fuller's Life of the late Rev. Samuel Pearce, 1 dol. The Minstrel—by James Beattie, L. L. D. 1—25. Songs in the Night—by a young woman under heavy afflictions, 62 1/2 cts. Friendly Visit to the House of Mourning, 25 cts. Medley's Hymns, 25 cts. Beauties of the Spectator, 2 vols. 2—25. Doral; or the Speculator, 1—12 1/2. Vicar of Wakefield, 1 dol.  Valuable Law Books. Dunford and East's Reports—8 vols. Cowper's Reports—2 vols. Espinasse's Nisi Prius—new edition—2 vols. Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes—4 vols. Burns' Law Dictionary. Park on Insurance, with Appendix. Sullivan on Land Titles. Attorney's Pocket Book—2 vols. Bird's Conveyancer, a Town Officer, Kyd on Bills of Exchange, Jones on Bailments, Justices Assistant, Laws of Massachusetts, in 2 vols. do. in 3 vols. Laws of the United States—5 vols. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books—Thread Cales, Purse, Memorandum Books, &c. &c. An assortment of JAPANNED WARE, consisting of elegant metal bordered Tea Trays, Roman Waiters, Bread Baskets, Knife Trays, Snuffer Boats, &c. * Cash given for Rags.  Subscribers for Morse's American and Universal Gazetteer, and Maps of Massachusetts and the District of Maine, may receive them by applying at the above store. Portland, May 17.
Hosea Ilsey,  Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has taken a shop in Union street , opposite the one formerly occupied by Moody & Ilsey, and next door above Dr. HARDING's—where he carries on the PAINTING BUSINESS, in all its various branches. Likewise keeps constantly on hand all kinds of PAINTS, which may be wanted for the use of vessels or houses, and delivered at the shortest notice. April 19. (6—8)
Nathaniel Moody,  Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he still carries on the PAINTING BUSINESS, at the shop formerly occupied by Moody & Ilsey, in Union street , opposite Dr. HARDING's. Also, keeps constantly on hand, all kinds of PAINTS which are used for Vessels or Houses, and delivered at the shortest notice. Portland, April 26. (9—3m)
Wakefield & Dobbs,  Have just received by the Galem from London, a large assortment of Fashionable Straw Bonnets, which they will sell very low. April 26.  FISHING LINES, viz. 12, 15 or 18 thread; Mackerell do.; Seine and Sewing TWINE; Salmon and Herring NETS, lately imported from the Manufactories, and to be sold reasonably, By Jacob Sheafe, April 19. 1802. at his store in Portsmouth.  JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY How & Evans,  At their Store in Middle-street , on corner Union street , Large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS—75 different figures, of the newest fashion, at the Boston prices.—Also, English, Hardware, & West-India Goods, and Groceries, as usual. Portland, Feb. 22. (6m)
For Sale, At N. RICHARDSON's Wharf, 600 Pieces INDIA COTTONS, viz. Gurrabs, Sannas, Baftas, Mammoosies, &c. Bls. Middling, 1 Hog and 1/2 Hog PORK, Refuse BEEF, Russia CORDAGE, INDIA SUGAR, RAISINS, PIMENTO, CASSIA, Souchong and Hyson Skin TEA, Fine and superfine FLOUR—Baltimore. By J. RICHARDSON. May 17.
FRESH GOODS.  M'Lellan & Brown,  HAVE received by ship the Numa , a variety of Spring Goods, Consisting of James, Quilts, Nankineus, Linens, Silk fancy colored Shawls and Handkerchiefs, English Bandannas, Soofes, Pullicats, Romols, With a handsome assortment Black and White Laces. Also, 2 Cases Gentlemen's HATS, of newest fashion. A general assortment Hard and Cullery Ware, which they are determined to offer at reduced prices, Wholesale and Retail, for cash or approved credit. Portland, May 10.
HARDWARE STORE.  John Taber & Son, No. 7, Muffey's Row, Middle-street ,  Respectfully inform their friends and customers that they have received per ship Numa , from Liverpool, a very extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Hardware, Saddlery and Japanned Ware. Also, a large assortment of Spring & Summer Goods. All of which are direct from the Manufactories, and will be sold, for cash or approved credit, as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, 5th No. 4
FRESH GOODS.  Pratt & Pope,  Have just received; and now opening for Sale, At No. 6, Muffey's Row , A Large and general assortment of English & Hardware Goods, too numerous to particularize in an advertisement. Also, English and American Kid Slippers, Do. Kid and Jane Sandals, Morocco Slippers of 4 colors, Shoes, Boots, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or short approved credit. N. B. Cotton Manufactured Yarn, as usual. Portland, May 10.
FRESH GOODS.  Crofs & Trask,  Respectfully inform their friends and acquaintance, in town and country, that they have for sale at their store in Fore-street , at the Head of Long Wharf, a very large and general assortment of English, India, & Hardware Goods. A large assortment of West-India Goods, Groceries of all kinds. Also, a general assortment of FISHING GEAR. They invite their friends, in town and country, to call at their store and see for themselves the very easy terms on which they may be supplied with all kinds of Goods for cash or approved credit, at moderate prices. Portland, May 10.
Fresh Seasonable Goods.  Just opened for sale, at the store of William Moody, Near the Head of Fifth-street, A NEW assortment of Fancy and Staple Goods. Also, a variety of the newest fashioned Paper Hangings, consisting of nearly one hundred of the latest and most elegant figures.—Likewise, West-India Goods, Nails & Glass, Hard and Hollow Ware. All of which he will be happy to dispose of as fast as possible, for cash, on the most reduced terms. Portland, May 10.
HATS.  John Jenks,  HAS received by the last arrivals from London, and has for sale at his Store, No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth-street , a fresh assortment of HATS. Among which are, Men's fine Black, White, White with Green under, and Children's Hats—which he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash. Portland, May 10.
Ebenezer Griffin,  INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale at his SHOE STORE, No. 7, Jones' Row, Fifth-street , an assortment of English Kid SLIPPERS, Kid and Jane SANDALS. Ladies' Morocco and L. other SHOES, Men's Morocco and Cassimer SHOES, and Corduroy BOOTS and BOO-LEGS. All of which he is selling on the lowest terms. Portland, April 26.
New Quadrants.  JUST RECEIVED, NEW ebony QUADRANTS, Nos. 1 & 2 CHOCOLATE, Carolina, French & Spanish float INDIGO, West-India and Georgia COTTON, Beet, Carrot, and Onion SEEDS, Men's and Boys' Wool HATS, per doz. or single. Also, Forty bushel's RYE MEAL, at 92 Cents per bushel. Compasses and Quadrants repaired as usual, By Samuel M. Quincy, Portland, May 3. Foot of Fifth-street.
To be Sold,  A FARM in Freeport , consisting of about Fifty-five or Sixty acres of good Land; twenty acres of which are under good improvement; the other part is covered with Timber.—Said farm is well watered, and pleasantly situated on the road leading from Portland to Freeport landing; with a good Dwelling-House and Barn thereon, and a fine young Orchard, just beginning to bear fruit.—The purchaser may take immediate possession, by applying to RICHARD GERRISH, on the premises. Freeport, May 3.
For Sale,  A SMALL FARM, situated near the Meetinghouse in Durham ; containing three acres of Land, with a one story House, 30 by 36 pretty well finished, and a Barn 30 by 34, with a good well of water thereon; A very convenient stand for a Tanner and Shoemaker, or any Tradesman or Trader. A Blacksmith is very much wanted in the place.—For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber on the premises. (10) Durham, April 2. 1802. THOMAS RUNNELS.
A good chance.  FOR SALE, on reasonable terms to the purchaser, an excellent FARM, situated on the post road near Presumpscot Mills—containing about twenty-seven acres of Land, on which there is a new two story House, partly finished; being a very good stand for a merchant, mechanic, or tavern-keeper.—Also, four rights in Presumpscot Mills —said mills containing four saws.—For terms apply to SAMUEL BUTTS. Falmouth, April 17. (418)
THE subscriber, having been duly chosen Assignee to the Estate and Effects of Caleb Hatch , of Portland, a Bankrupt—hereby requests all persons who are indebted to, or who hold any of said Hatch's property, to pay and deliver the same to the subscriber. Josiah Tucker, Assignee. Portland, May 15. 1802.
PORTLAND, MAY 12. 1802.  THIS day the Copartnership of JENKS & CLARK is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons, therefore, who are indebted to said firm, or who have any demands against the same, are requested to make an immediate settlement with said CLARK, by whom the business will in future be conducted. ELEZER A. JENKS, THOMAS CLARK. Boston.
THE Copartnership of JOHN CLINTON, & Co. is this day by mutual consent dissolved.—All persons having demands against said firm, are requested to call on Walter Hatch , immediately, for settlement; and those who are indebted, are requested to make payment to said Hatch , without delay. JOHN CLINTON, WALTER HATCH. N. B. The business will in future be carried on as usual by JOHN CLINTON, at his shop in Fore-street , next to the Bunch of Grapes . JOHN CLINTON. Portland 17th May. 1802.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of ABRAHAM WALDRON, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Trader, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the Law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JAMES NEAL and FRYE POOR, who are only appointed to receive and examine the same. ABRAHAM WALDRON. May 17.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of ABRAHAM WALDRON, late of Portland, trader, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the Second floor of No. 4, Muffey's Row , in said Portland, on the fourth Wednesday of this and the five following months, from two to five o'clock, P. M. JAMES NEAL, } Commissioners. FRYE POOR, } Portland, May 14. 1802.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of WILLIAM ADAMS, late of Boothbay, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice, that six months from the first Tuesday in May next, is allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the house of WILLIAM MCCOBB, Esq. in Boothbay, on the first Tuesday in May next, and on the first Tuesday in the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock P. M. on each day. WILLIAM MCCOBB, } Commissioners. JOHN LEISHAM. } Boothbay, April 17. 1802.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Executor of the last will and testament of BEZZALEEL MYRICK, late of Hobson , in the county of Cumberland, Shipwright, deceased, she has taken upon her that trust and given bond as the law directs; she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's Estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to HULDAH MYRICK. May 3. 1802.
Cake Notice.  ALL persons who are indebted (either by note or book account) to the Estate of EDWARD RUNEDLETT, late of Portland, merchant, deceased, are hereby informed that unless immediate payment is made to the Subscriber, their accounts must be put in suit.—Those to whom said estate is indebted, are requested to bring in their accounts for adjustment. DAVID GREEN Portland, April 26. 1802.
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