Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1802-10-18 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTISER.
Number 234.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1802.
Volume V.
There being no material alteration in the Price Current since our last, they are omitted this day to give place to a variety of matter, which we had in hand.
Difficulties.
Mr. Perkins' inventive genius reflects much credit on the American character — There are few improvements of late that promise so much utility to the community at large, and to mariners especially, as his new invented IMPROVED PUMP, which we think merits universal attention. — The following ingenious theory of this pump has lately been published at the Southward; and we feel confident it will be gratifying to the readers of the Gazette.
THE THEORY OF PERKINS' IMPROVED PUMP EXPLAINED.
THE atmosphere is a fluid body, of which a column of any given dimensions, presses on the common surface of the earth or water, with a weight equal to a column of water of the same area, about 32 feet high. The pressure of fluids being every way equal, if a cylindrical tube be immersed in a given fluid, that fluid will ascend in the tube as high as its surface without; but if the fluid thus pressed upwards, be more dense than the surrounding fluid, it will only rise until the column within the tube be equal in weight to a column of the surrounding fluid, of the same area. Water being more dense than air, will only rise thirty-two feet by the pressure of the atmosphere.
Let the lower end of a cylindrical tube, supposed to be thirty-two feet long, be immersed in water. Let a piston, moveable in that tube, be depressed to the surface of the water; there will then be a weight pressing upon the piston, equal to a column of water of the same area, 32 feet high; and an equal pressure against the bottom upwards; it will therefore require a very small power to make the piston begin to rise. Raise the piston 16 feet; there is still a pressure above it equal to 32 feet of water; but the pressure upwards against the bottom of the piston is now reduced one half; for the column of water, below the piston, which is 16 feet, is supported by the weight of the external atmosphere, and therefore counteracts one half of its pressure. Raise the piston to 32 feet, it has still, on the top, a weight equal to that of a column of water 32 feet high; and there is now no pressure against the bottom of the piston. If the piston be raised any higher, it must be by a power sufficient to raise a column of water 32 feet high, of equal area, & the space it rises above 32 feet, will be left a vacuum. Hence it is evident, that if at any distance from the surface of the water, less than 32 feet, the piston be moved upwards, and any obstruction below, prevent the water from acting against the bottom of the piston, as above described, there will be a loss of power.
The principle that the pressure of fluids, up or down, is as the area of the surface on which they press, let the column thro' which the fluid passes be ever so much smaller than the area, will apply to the pressure of water upwards against the bottom of the piston, only when that piston is at rest. The instant you move the piston upwards, you lose a part of the pressure, and this loss will be greater, as the tube below is made smaller than the area of the piston, the velocity of the piston being determined. To be convinced that there is this
difference of pressure, we have only to bear in mind, that if the weight of the atmosphere be taken off within two pumps with equal pistons, the water will ascend until the column be 32 feet high, in that which has a cylindrical tube, nearly as soon as a bullet could drop through the same space; whereas in a pump of the most perfect construction, on the old plan, it cannot ascend in the same time but a few feet. The pressure of the ascending fluid against the respective pistons, will be nearly as the difference of its velocity. — This important circumstance is the basis of the improvement. — Again the loss will increase in a certain proportion to the velocity of the piston, the size of the tube below being determined; this latter however is not perceptible, where the velocity of the piston is even much greater than in the common pump, if the passage for the water be not contracted.
From the principles now stated, it follows that in pumps, which have a passage for supplying the water, of only one fourth the diameter of the piston, there is a loss of pressure against the bottom of the piston, the instant it is put in motion, however slow that motion may be; and it is found by experiment, that if a piston be made to pass through a space of eight inches in a half second, when the tube below is but one half the diameter of the piston, half the power thus applied will affect the same, if you remove all obstacle or resistance to the water below.
Mr. Perkins observing this, concluded that as one half the power necessary to raise the piston through a space of eight inches, when the supplying tube was but one fourth the area of the piston, would raise it nearly through the same space when all obstacles to the ascent of the water were removed, he might by using the whole power, produce a stroke about twice as long as before. He ordered his pumps to be bored below as large as the piston, and enlarged the bottom of his chambers just below where the piston played, so that the lower valve which rested on a rim within the bottom of the chamber covered an aperture of the area of the piston. Thus the cylinder where the piston moved, the passage by the lower valve, and the supplying tube, were of the same area, and the column rose without contraction or obstruction. To effect a longer stroke, he removed the fulcrum, or bolt, farther from the piston rod, and thus applied the power saved by the improvement in the tube. But if the piston were to be forced through this space several times in equally thick succession, that is, in about a second, and the supplying tube to be on the common construction, there would be no more water discharged than when the stroke was but half the length; for the water could only rise fast enough to occupy half the space left by the piston. A vacuum is made, and of course an unnecessary exertion of power takes place, which is greater, the nearer the surface of the water that vacuum is made.
The foregoing observations, which are conformable to the principles established by philosophers, being well considered, the advantages of the new construction must be very obvious. Several other circumstances concur in increasing these advantages.
On the common construction, even if the water rise in contact with the piston (which is rarely the case in pumps of twelve or sixteen feet, and when the strokes are made in quick succession) still there is nothing gained by momentum upwards; and generally ten strokes with one of those pumps, will not discharge a quantity of water equal to ten times the space the piston passes through each stroke; but on Mr. Perkins' plan, it will be found that the water, flowing without contraction or obstruction, acquires such momentum as to rise considerably when the piston ceases to ascend; and the more is gained by momentum, the more rapid the succession of strokes. It has been proved to have gained one fifth by this momentum in a single stroke pump. On the old plan, the quicker the succession of strokes, the more is lost each time the piston rises.
Another improvement in this pump is the concil, or trumpet bore, at the bottom. It has been stated by writers on hydraulics, and proved by experiment, that a fluid does not enter a cylindrical tube in parallel lines, but each particle has a tendency towards the centre of the cylinder, which will very considerably contract the stream, and make what is called an eddy around the orifice in the inside. Mr. Adams, in his treatise on hydraulics, observes — "Contraction in the stream takes place, when water passes through a cylindrical tube, at its entrance; this contraction diminishes sensibly the quantity of water that should be furnished by the tube, calculating on its area." Thus in the pump where the tube is cylindrical to the lower end, the stream will be found considerably contracted; hence another obstruction to the rise of the water. Mr. Perkins causes causes the lower aperture to be bored conically, and this conforming to the natural motion of the fluid, neither eddy nor contraction in the stream takes place.
Another very great advantage resulting from the plan of enlarging the supplying tube and aperture at bottom, is, that this pump will not be liable to choking by ballast, grain, &c. The water enters so slowly that bodies, except such as are about as light as water, will remain undisturbed at the bottom; such as rise, have a free & flow passage.
In common pumps, the valve on the lower box is frequently out of repair; it then becomes necessary to draw the box, which is often effected with great difficulty and interruption, owing to the swelling of the wood. It is no uncommon misfortune at sea to draw the staple, and leave the box fixed in the pump; this accident in a leaky ship, must endanger if not cause the loss of the vessel. That the improved pump is liable to none of these interruptions, will be obvious on examining the simple construction of the chamber and lower valve; the entire chamber is drawn with ease, and the valve replaced in a few seconds.
The durability of Mr. Perkins' chambers is such, that there were no other recommendation, that would be sufficient. Metal cylinders have been found so serviceable, as to have grown rapidly into use, within a few years; the improved chambers are sold for little more than a plain cylinder of the same dimensions.
The public are requested to examine critically the several merits of this invention; they will find that in common wells which are deep, and where pumps work with difficulty, the new plan may be adopted with advantage. Distillers will find that much labor may be saved in raising those immense quantities of water, for which they have constant use. In cities, the ravages of fire may be much sooner arrested by having these pumps to supply engines; and by using them in ships, it has already been experienced that the merchant gains security to his property, the severest duty of the mariner is one half diminished, and his life less exposed.
From a Charleston Paper, Sept. 13.
When making a trial of Mr. Perkins' double-stroke pump, I found it filled a sixty gallon cask (being worked by two persons) in 19 seconds.
The single-stroke pump, worked by the same persons, filled the same cask in 27 seconds.
I then tried six of our common pumps—one was new and in good order, and with the same persons, filled the same cask in 54 seconds.
The 2d pump filled the same cask in 63 seconds—3d, in 73—4th, in 75—5th, in 100—6th, in 112.
None of the common pumps were in as good order as the new common pump, which, with the same power, required double the time to fill the cask that the single-stroke pump did; and nearly three times as much time as the double-stroke pump.
A saving of labour therefore among a few seamen, struggling with the common pump to save their lives in a leaky vessel at sea, is, with the single-stroke pump, as two to one; and with the double-stroke pump as three to one in their favor! — It is therefore with real satisfaction, that I recommend to our merchants and masters of vessels, Perkins' improved composition "Patent Chambers." J. SIMONDS, COL.
Consul Napoleon's Birth-day.
A private letter from Paris of the date of August 16, states as follows: — "The fete which was celebrated yesterday, to commemorate the birth day of the First Consul, was the most magnificent that has been seen since the revolution. A splendid decoration was displayed in the Place Vendome. There were 102 columns, representing as many departments; in the centre was an olive-tree, most splendidly illuminated. In the Place de la Greve was a discharge of 40,000 fussees, provided at the expense of the city of Paris; they were discharged from the foot of the Pont Neuf, and resembled in their effect an actual volcano. — There was another illumination in the Champs Elysees. The Hotel de Ville was illuminated more superbly on this occasion than it has been for the last ten years. A star of 40 feet was displayed from the top of Notre Dame. This appearing to the eastward of the Thuilleries, was applied to the arrival of Bonaparte from Egypt — "Un astre nous est venu de l'orient" [A star has come to us from the east] was the motto of the evening. This annual fete of the First Consul, it now appears, is the only one which will in future be celebrated in France. This is the first
fete in France which has a man for its object. Formerly these rejoicings were devoted to victory or peace. These abstract things have now no longer the same influence. The crowd at the levee was immense.
[London Paper.]
In the treasury of one of the Kings of Persia was found a vase, with the following lines, inlaid in letters of gold. One cannot but smile at the turn, in which is an equal proportion of Philosophy and humour: — "He who has no wealth has no credit; — he who has not an obedient wife has no repose; — he who has no offspring has no strength; — he who has no kindred has no supporters; and he who has none of these, lives free from care."
Agricultural.
SOME late calculations made by Arthur Young, may be worth the attention of our farmers. He asserts, that twelve millions five hundred thousand acres of land (tantamount to one third part of England) is laid out for the subsistence of horses; exclusive of a considerable annual importation of oats. He adds, that an ox, with proper management, will gain from three to five or six pounds per annum in his growth, requires no oats little care or attendance, and is generally contented with straw, whilst the horse grows annually worse — that a farming horse consumes on an average a ton of hay in winter, and another in the spring and summer, besides a bushel of oats per week for six months in the year, and two ditto per week for the other six.
Literary Advertiser.
SHEEP.
We hear that Mr. Brodie at Upperkeith, has for some time past been paying particular attention to the improvement of his flock of sheep, and has brought them to very great perfection. Indeed he has spared neither trouble nor expense in procuring principal sheep from the first rate breeders, and has this year made an addition to his flock from the celebrated breeders of Messrs. M. & G. Cully Northumberland, of twenty ewes at one hundred guineas, and at the same time hired from them a ram at fifty guineas for the season. He has also in his possession another ram, which was let for eighty guineas last season, besides several other of fine shape, one of which is Grandson to the famous Leicester ram, hired to this country at no less a sum than three hundred guineas a season. Our butcher markets have often stood indebted to Mr. Brodie, who was the first who introduced the feeding of House-Lamb. — Scotch Paper.
The Musk Ox, of Hudson's bay, produces wool, remarkably fine, soft and silky. It has been spun, and wrought into gloves & stockings, which are warm and soft as fur, and lustrous like silk. The flesh of this ox forms a principal article of subsistence to the inhabitants of Hudson's bay, both natives and Europeans. If they be killed at a certain season, the flesh is strongly tainted with a musky flavor; whence its name. We do not know whether it has been domesticated, or subjected to the yoke; but, from the peculiarity mentioned above, would it not be a proper subject for experimental farmers?
Salem Gazette.

THE ELECTION
Of members to Congress which is to take place on the 4th Monday of November...
IN KENNEBEC DISTRICT.
PHINEAS BRUCE, Esq. continues the only federal republican candidate...
IN LINCOLN.
SAMUEL THACHER, Esq. stands the first candidate that has been offered.
TO THE ELECTORS OF LINCOLN DISTRICT.
The time approaches when you will be called on to give your suffrages...
WILLIAM KING, Esq.
in whom concentrates, the great requisite qualifications to fill that important office.
LINCOLN.
IN CUMBERLAND.
Hon. PELEG WADSWORTH is the only candidate yet nominated.
IN YORK.
Col. JOHN LORD, stands the most highly recommended to the free electors.
TO THE ELECTORS OF YORK DISTRICT.
IT is useless to possess rights, if we will not exercise them...
For my own part, altho I esteem Mr. CUTTS as a very clever man...
distinguished them with honors—They have suppressed truth...
Col. Lord is no Virginian—he is in principle as well as fact a New England man...
I have one observation more for those whose politics are of the school of Washington and Adams...
AN OLD MAN.
Kennebunk, Oct. 14.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
Communication.—At a late term of the Supreme Court at Augusta...
This convict might be proposed to the Jacobin electors of that district...
MR. JENKS.
BY an act of the General Court of this Commonwealth passed Feb. 28, 1787...
It is further enacted, That before any person shall receive license...
It is also enacted, That no person except license common victuallers...
tion of the violators of the law has fewer penalties...
This is part of the act aforementioned for the due regulation of licenced houses...
The law is considered as an unmeaning thing, as a farce necessary to be kept up...
They even in some instances break the law themselves...
It is true, indeed, there is annually a giving and renewing of licenses...
Since, therefore, no benefit to the community is derived from the Act...
If this can not be done, the law ought to be abolished...
From the Centinel.
MR. WOLCOTT'S ADDRESS
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
NO. V.
THE sixth article of investigation, in the analysis of the Committee's report...
Without venturing in this instance, as they did in so many others...
devouring vortex of human passions and human affairs...
It must be acknowledged that the Committee have managed this part of their subject...
Table with 3 columns: Description, Dollars, Cents. Rows include: The whole sum chargeable to the war department from the year 1797 to 1801, 10,213,116 43; Of which, the accountant had settled, and rendered to the Treasury accounts to the amount of, 6,335,923 95; Leaving unaccounted for, or not yet settled, a balance of, 3,877,192 50; They state the whole expenditure of the navy department from 1798, when it was established, to the 31st of March 1801, to be, 9,981,313 73; Of which the accountant has rendered to the Treasury accounts, to the amount of, 5,810,661 98; Leaving (say they) a balance, unaccounted for, or unsettled, of, 4,170,651 75.
The object of this exhibition is evidently to convey the ideas of a heavy expenditure...
The late hour (say they) at which the voluminous documents accompanying their report...
Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise, says the sublime lyric bard of modern ages...
With respect to the magnitude of the balances the Committee themselves admit...
mount, they likewise shew, that accounts have been rendered for a considerable portion...
Mr. Wolcott's candour even induces him to say that the Committee by adopting the expression...
After a critical examination of the subject before retiring from office...
The great importance of this article, the artful manner in which the Committee have managed it...
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, AUG. 26.
On Saturday last Bonaparte repaired with extraordinary magnificence to the Senate...
This declaration contains a detailed and specific account of the particular indemnities...
There are to be three new electors, the Margrave of Baden, Duke of Wirttemberg...
The Bishopric of Osnaburg is to belong in perpetuity to the Elector of Hanover...
A mail from Lisbon arrived this morning, and has brought the extraordinary intelligence...
The quarrel is said to have been occasioned by the Portuguese Minister of Police...
The Moniteur, the French official paper, has been instructed to publish what may be considered a formal manifesto...
On Friday last a Dutch fleet of 17 sail of merchantmen, two frigates, and a corvette...

Portland. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1802.
MR. BATARA.
The commanding talents of this gentleman, and his popularity in Congress, excited the most deadly enmity of the ministerial faction; and the most unscrupulous and fraudulent means have been used to defeat his re-election. This has been effected, as appears by the following article from the Philadelphia Gazette of Monday last.—Every thinking man is asked, how long can our liberties survive the corruption of election, when even the first magistrate looks to interfere?
"It appears by private accounts from Delaware, that the election in that state for member of congress, has eventuated in favor of Cæsar A. Rodney, the democratic candidate, by a majority of FIFTEEN! The calculations which had been made on this subject by correct and well informed individuals, having proved fallacious, an enquiry naturally suggests itself: viz. Has this event been produced by the fair and spontaneous current of public opinion? We are bold to answer this question in the negative. We are confident that the respectable and independent citizens of Delaware, instead of being vitiated in their ideas of government, are daily becoming more confirmed in their admiration of the system adopted by Washington, and pursued with success by Adams. There is no dereliction of Federal principles: This political disgrace has been incurred by an influence of the most shameful description. The voice of the state has been smothered by the influx of worthless foreigners, who, possessing neither morals nor property, have been permitted to mingle their corrupt suffrage, in behalf of anarchy."
NEW VOTERS.
[The following article is extracted from another Philadelphia paper of the same date.]
At an adjourned Court of Quarter Sessions, held on Saturday last, for this County, for the express purpose of naturalizing foreigners, THREE HUNDRED and FIFTY aliens mostly natives of Ireland, (who according to their petition, and the oaths of their sponsors, had resided within the United States at least five years, and within this state one year last past, and within that time had been of good moral character, attached to the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same) were, by a species of legal magic, transformed, in a moment into good citizens! of these states sworn to support the constitution of the same. The Court adjourned to this morning, in order to give an opportunity to those who were presented on Saturday. It is expected, near a hundred more will be naturalized to day.
Capt. Stoddard's company of U. S. Artillerists, agreeably to late orders, has been embarked for Philadelphia, in Major Rowe's packet. The company is ordered on to the Ohio. We understand another company is to replace it.
A GRIEVOUS TAX.
Is imposed on the editor of this Gazette by numerous letters and communications which are sent by mail without being post paid. It is presumed his friends will take this into consideration, and consider the expediency of repealing it, by sending their letters post paid; as no measure is more popular than that of repealing taxes.
Foreign Articles.
LONDON, AUG. 16.
The King of Prussia has bought of the heirs of the late Dr. Block, his cabinet of natural history, and presented it to the academy of sciences at Berlin.
Aug. 9.—An earthquake was felt at Caylus, the first ever known in that quarter; what was remarkable, the city at the time was perfectly calm and serene.
Hostilities have commenced between Russia and Persia. The Russians have obtained advantages over some troops which were sent by Baba-Khand to encounter them.
Dr. Herschell has lately visited Paris.
The First Consul wishes that all his troops should swim, both infantry and cavalry. In consequence of which since the commencement of the season the Master Swimmers of the School for Swimming have given lessons in that art to the Officers. Every precaution that can be suggested, has been taken to ensure the safety of the men. But unfortunate the learners are not always able to manage their horses, so that scarce a day passes without some of the men being drowned. The day before yesterday there were two and yesterday there were three drowned. It is said, that on the 23d September a large body of troops will swim across the Seine in the presence of the First Consul, in order of battle, with their baggage, &c.
We learn from our private correspondent, under date of 28th inst. that Louis XVIII who still keeps his court at Warlaw, has refused to accept the annual alimony offered him by the Courts of Prussia and Russia. From a notion, that if he really consented to receive such a sum in the shape of a pension, he would, by so doing, forfeit his title of succession to the crown and kingdom of France. This unhappy Prince has written letters both to Frederick and Alexander thanking them for their magnanimous offer; but informing them that he begged leave to decline any disinterested sum, but would appeal to them on proper occasions for what little his exigencies might require, in the proud hope of repaying all on the day of his restoration.
American Affairs.
BOSTON, OCT. 14.
From the Mediterranean.
The United States frigate Boston, Capt. M'Neil, arrived in the outer harbor, on Sunday last, from Gibraltar, 30 days. The Commander informs, that a partial peace was concluded with the Emperor of Morocco, and that Mr. Simpson had returned to Tangiers.—That the Emperor had claimed and manned the Tripoline Admiral, which had so long lain dismantled at Gibraltar, and hired her for sea;—in consequence of which Commodore Morris, considering her a Tripoline, had ordered the Adams, Capt. Campbell, to cruise off Algiers to watch her motions, and to capture her on her putting to sea; and had stationed an officer on shore to make signals;—and that Commodore Morris had failed from Gibraltar, with Mr. Cathcart, for Algiers.
The Boston had been stationed off Tripoly, where she was relieved by the Constellation, of 38 guns, Capt. Murray.—She then proceeded to Naples, and conveyed a number of American and Swedes to Gibraltar. Capt. M'Neil had a slight affair with three gun boats near Tripoly; one of which he sunk, and the other two hauled into shoal water. The Boston suffered no injury. The Dines have made peace with Tripoly, by the promise of tribute in money and military stores.
From CAPE FRANCOIS.
Accounts from Cape Francois, to the 18th Sept. have been received via Philadelphia:—They state the continued existence of hostilities in St. Domingo. That on the 17th Sept. a battle was fought near the Cape, which could be perceived from the vessels in the Cape harbor; but the issue was kept a profound secret:—That on the 19th another action took place; of which the result was also unknown; that the blacks were continually committing depredations around the Cape: and that on the 18th a black general named Charles Bellair, was arrested, and sent to the Cape, where he was to be tried, by order of Gen. Leclerc.
Died.
In this town, on Wednesday last, Miss Sally Cross, aged 16, daughter of Mr. Moses Cross.
At Windham, Mr. Richard Anderson, aged 26.
At Windsor, Vermont, on the 27th ult. Widow Molly Brown, relict of Briant Brown, Esq. and mother to Mr. James D. Brown, of this town.—Apparently well, she fell and died without a gasp.—The thread of life how easily broken!
Jenks' Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland. Saturday, Oct. 8.—Arrived ship Caroline, capt. Gordan, 47 days from Oporto. The brig Alphonso, Capt. S. Storer, of this port, has arrived at Madeira.—A letter to his owners, dated Aug. 14. mentions the following American vessels having arrived there: Brig George, Dickie, from Baltimore, 54 days passage, very leaky; brig Rolanna, Brown, New York, 38 days; brig Joanna, Davis, Gloucester, 50; brig Edmond, White, Boston, 70; schooner Dispatch, Preble, Frederickburg, 42; brig Dolphin, Mitchell, Philadelphia, 65.—Brig Lamson, from Philadelphia, was spoke 15th July, bound to Madeira.—Brig Experiment, Leving, from New York, bound to Leghorn, was spoke July 18, at 25, 2. long.—42—14 days out, all well. At Monte Video, August 1, the Joseph, Grant, of Kennebec. At Triadid, Sept. 10, Atlantic, M'Daniel, to sail in 2 days for Kennebec; Orange, Beilard, for do. in a few days. At Guadalupe, Sept. 12, Unicorn, Miller, Mercator, Freeman, for Portland; —, Lowell, do. just arrived. At Liverpool, August 30, Mount Vernon, of Wiscasset, for Charleston; Mac, of Portland, for Charleston.
Port of Wiscasset.
Tuesday, Oct. 12.—Arrived ship Margaret capt. William Boyd, from Dublin—having the small pox on board. CLEARED—Schooner Jane, Thomas M. Cargell master, for Barbadoes.
TO BE LET,
PART of a Dwelling-House, convenient for a large or small family,—Inquire of the Printer.
FOR SALE,
A Lot of Land containing 320 acres, situated on Narrogusque River, being Lot No. 11, in township No. 43, which was among the land disposed of by lottery, in 1785.—For particulars inquire at the Gazette Office. Oct. 18.
Strong Beer & Porter, FOR SALE BY A. DUNLAP, at No. 15, Long Wharf, Portland, by large or small quantities. (5 Cents given for BARLEY. Oct. 13.)
Virginia Coal.
FOR SALE on Richmond's Wharf. Apply to FRANCIS PLUMMER. Oct. 14. (9—34)
Evening School.
MR. TURNER will open an Evening School, on Monday 1st November next, for teaching Book-Keeping by Double Entry.—Terms may be known by application to him. Portland, Oct. 13.
Removal.
THOMAS CLARK, informs his customers and the public, that he has removed from No. 8, Jones' Row, to one of the New Brick Stores, nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, where he has just received and is now opening in addition to his former stock, a general assortment of Books, Stationary & Fancy Articles which will be sold on the lowest terms. A complete assortment of BIBLES and SCHOOL BOOKS. Committees for purchasing Social Libraries will find it for their advantage to call, as they will be supplied at the Boston prices. Cash given for any quantity of Rags, Cans, and Junk. Portland, Oct. 18.
DR. HENRY F. DUPEE.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received, and has for sale, at his shop in Middle-Street, nearly opposite Mr. Simon Dearn's, a general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES.
PATENT MEDICINES.
Culden's Balsom Honey; Bateman's Drops; Church's Cough Drops; Turlington's Balsom Life; Walch's medicated Lozenges; Ching's Worm do. Glass's Magnesia; Kennedy's celebrated Corn Plaster; Lee's Pills; Loeker's do. Anderson's do. Hooper's Female do. Scotch Ointment; Gowland's Lotion; Vegetable Cream, for beautifying the skin. Also, a variety of PERFUMERY. Essence Burgamont, Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Musk, & Millefleur; Milk of Roses; Naples Soap, Convent do. Windsor do. a la Rose Pomade; Carmine and Ceruse, &c. Likewise, a few boxes CONFECTIONARIES and PRESERVES. Cash given for JUNIPER BERRIES. Portland, Oct. 18.
NATHAN PRATT,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a Store in Fore-Street, formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN COLLINS, jun.—where they may be supplied with Hats, Shoes, Hard-Ware, &c. on reasonable terms for cash or short approved credit. Portland, Oct. 18.
Fashionable Hats.
ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Mussey's Row, Middle-Street, HAS received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a most beautiful assortment of Ladies', Men's and Youths' superfine, fine, middling, and low priced HATS.—Also, a constant supply of Men's and Boys' American manufactured Hats—which will be sold cheap. Portland, Oct. 18. (12—34)
AARON AUSTIN,
Has for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, A constant supply of Live Geese, Sea-Fowl, Ruſſia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also, now on hand, A few Bales RUSSIA DOWN, of the first quality. American and English Cotton BEDTICKING, of different kinds. BEDS made and filled at the shortest notice. MATTRESSES of all kinds ready made. Also for Sale, One Bale India Cottons, very cheap. One Case of English Hats, of different qualities. One Box Spanish Float Indigo. N. B. The above assortment of Feathers are warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, Oct. 18.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix, with the will annexed, on the Estate of
JOHN SCOTT,
late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, 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 also those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to MARY SCOTT. Durham, October 3, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, as Administratrix on the Estate of
JOHN ADAMS,
late of Wiscasset, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons therefore having demands against said estate, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted, to make immediate payment to FRANCES ADAMS, Administratrix. Wiscasset, Aug. 2, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Administrators of the Estate of
JOSEPH BOWKER,
late of Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased; and have undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment.
ELIZABETH BOWKER, } Administrators. LAZARUS BOWKER, } August 20, 1802.
Money Lost.
LOST from the Eastern Mail-Stage, between Boston and Bath, on the 29th or 30th September last, a sum of money in specie; among which were 3 Four Pistolet Pieces, and a number of Dollars. If any person has found the same, and will apply at this office, or to Major PAGE, innholder in Bath, he may hear of the loser, and shall receive such a part as shall be satisfactory. Oct. 18.
A Bundle of Cloathes, was left at the house of the subscriber in Duxton, a short time since.—The owner may have them again by applying to E. WENTWORTH, Oct. 18.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in BRUNSWICK Post Office, OCTOBER 1, 1802.
Brunswick.—Peter Stone, John Patterson, Holman Pratt, Jesse Walker, Joseph Skolfield, Capt. Robert Jordan, Oliver Bibber, John Owen, Edward Welch, Joshua Hays, Capt. Jacob Welton, John Jordan, William Jackson, John Hinkley, Samuel Harding, Capt. Thomas Thompson, Lt. James Curtis. Topsham.—William Worster, James Purington, Daniel Holden, Moses Weymouth, William Malcomb, Capt. William Paterson, Gideon Larabee, Gideon Walker, James M'Curdy, Richard Knowles.
Bethel.—Josiah Colby, Joseph Thompson, George Thomas, Thomas Preble, Capt. James Coombs, Samuel Barber, Benjamin Hanson, Sabra Hinkley, George Thomas, Joseph Thompson.
Litchfield.—George Jackson, Ezra Richardson, William Tapcy.
Thomsonborough.—John Smullan, William Jordan.
Hanwell.—Mrs. Jane M'Auley.
Durham.—Samuel Tracy.
Lisbon.—Samuel Jameson.
Little River.—Jabez B. Fletcher.
THE Postmaster is desirous that those persons indebted to him for the Postage of Letters and Newspapers, should make payment; and that those persons who have their letters and papers charged quarterly, would be careful to discharge their bills at the expiration of every quarter—since it is at those periods he is obliged to answer the drafts of the Postmaster-General. The compliance of those interested, will much oblige, ROBERT D. DUNNING, P. M.
To the honorable the Senate, and the honorable House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled, May 1802.
THE petition of the subscribers humbly shews—That, by an act of the General Court, passed March 9th, A.D. 1793, Jonathan Davis and others were incorporated for the purpose of building a Bridge over New-Meadows River, which runs between Brunswick in the county of Cumberland, and Bath in the county of Lincoln; which bridge was to have been provided with a draw for the accommodation of the inhabitants on said river—that said inhabitants, with many other persons, citizens of said Brunswick, well acquainted with said river, petitioned the General Court, praying that said Davis and others with him incorporated, should be required to make a good and sufficient draw in said bridge for vessels to pass and repass thro' said bridge; which petition the General Court were pleased to grant in an act passed June 21st, A.D. 1793, entitled an act in addition to an act entitled an act for incorporating Jonathan Davis and others for the purpose of building a bridge over New-Meadows River—that said Davis and others having neglected to build said bridge within the time limited by law, an application was made to the General Court for permission to build said bridge, and an act was passed on the 16th day of February last, incorporating Joshua Shaw and others for that purpose, but making no provision for the building of a draw in said bridge for the passage of vessels having masts.—Your petitioners beg leave to suggest that the want of a draw in said bridge would be productive of great inconveniences and much damage to the interest of the inhabitants on said river, especially to those who live above the place designed for said bridge, some of whom have carried on the business of ship building and the fishery advantageously, as they have been able to rig their vessels, and make and cure their fish on their own shores, and near to their houses; whereas they would be obliged, if said bridge should be built without a draw, to rig all their vessels and cure all their fish below said bridge, which would occasion a heavy additional expence and trouble, and tend to discourage both ship building and the fishery.—Your petitioners add further, that New-Meadows River is navigable for vessels of one hundred tons burthen for two or three miles above Brown's ferry, and in many places admits of very convenient wharves, which might be built at a small expence.—They therefore pray, that the honorable General Court would so far alter the provisions of the act of February last, as to direct the Corporation for building a bridge across New-Meadow River, to make a good and sufficient draw, correspondent to the act passed June 21st, 1793, and annex such a penalty to the neglect of such direction, as they shall in their wisdom think proper—And as in duty bound will ever pray. JAMES CURTIS, and 59 others.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In Senate, June 11th, 1802.
On the petition of James Curtis and others, praying that the honorable General Court would so far alter the provision of the act of February last, as to direct the Corporation for building a bridge over New-Meadow River, to make a good and sufficient draw, correspondent to an act passed June 21st, 1793.—Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be inserted in 'Jenks' Portland Gazette,' three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that all interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Read and accepted.—Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, June 12, 1802.
Read and concurred. JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true copy—Attest. G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk of the Senate. Oct. 18.
To the honorable the Senate and members of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
THE petition of the subscribers, being a Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the town of Cushing, at a legal meeting for the purpose, in behalf of the said town, humbly shews—That the local situation of said town is such, having a navigable river upwards of three quarters of a mile wide upon an average, running through the whole length of it, renders it very inconvenient, and at some seasons of the year impracticable for the people on both sides of the river to meet together to transact their town business to avoid such inconvenience for the future; the town at their meeting on the first Monday of April last voted for a separation of the easterly from the westerly side of the river; and chose your petitioners (two of whom live on the westerly and two on the easterly side of the river) a committee to agree upon the lines of division; to calculate the proportion which each side of the river ought to pay upon the thousand during the operation of the last general valuation; and to petition the Legislature for a separation; and for other purposes relating to the premises; and to make report to the town at their next May meeting, which report was accordingly made and accepted by the town.—Your petitioners in behalf of said town therefore pray that your honors would take their case into your consideration, and set off the land on the easterly side of St. George's River, bounded as follows, viz. beginning at Thomaston line on the easterly side of said river, thence running east-southeast by said line to the sea shore, thence southwesterly by the sea shore to Herring-gut point called, thence northwesterly to the said river, including all that part of the town of Cushing which lies to the eastward of a line drawn from the first mentioned bounds, running southwesterly through the middle of the river, passing through the westerly channel to the sea, with the inhabitants thereon, into a separate town by the name of Georges; and your petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray. JAMES MALCOM, } Committee appointed in behalf of the town of Cushing. JOHN M'KELLAN, } JOHN LEWIS, } JOSEPH ROBINSON, } Cushing, 25th May, 1802.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In Senate, June 21, 1802.
On the petition of James Malcom and others, a committee in behalf of the town of Cushing, praying that said town may be divided and incorporated into two separate towns.—Ordered, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, to be published in Jenks' Gazette, printed in Portland, three weeks successively, and a like copy to be delivered to the Clerk of said Cushing, sixty days at least before the second Wednesday of the next session of the General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Read and accepted.—Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB, President.
In the House of Representatives, June 22, 1802.
Read and concurred. JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true copy—Attest. G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk of the Senate.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Pepperellborough, OCTOBER 8, 1802.
ARMSTRONG Phebe, Biddelford Breck Samuel - do Bryant Samuel - Pepperellboro' Colyer Samuel - do Dearing John - do Edgcomb John - do Ferguson Nathan - do Frost George - Philipsburg Gutteridge Benjamin - Pepperellboro' Haley Joseph - Philipsburg Jordan Samuel - Biddelford Jameson William - Pepperellboro' Kettel James - do Kiflick Matthew - do Lafel Israel - Biddelford Langdon Isaac - Pepperellboro' Lee John - do Moody Joshua - do Nason Benjamin - Biddelford Newbegin George - Pepperellboro' Page Nancy - do Peavey Abraham - Philipsburg Stevens Samuel - Pepperellboro' Sawyer William - do Swain John - do Swain Elizabeth - do Stackpole Aaron - Philipsburg Tougue Robert - Biddelford
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Wiscasset, OCTOBER 1, 1802.
ANDREWS Robert, Wiscasset. Baker James - do Barker William - do Britten Joshua - do Babbage James - do Bailey Jeremiah - do Beardsley John - Boothbay. Bourne Benjamin - Kennebec. Colbe Jonathan - Wiscasset. Conner Mary M. - do Choate Stephen - do Cloris Pedro Don - do Call Mr. - do Child Roylance - do Choate Job - do Cushman Robert - Woolwich. Davis Daniel H. - Wiscasset. Downes John - do Grant Elijah - Woolwich. Huntoon Enoch - Sheepscot River. Lyman David - Wiscasset. Lord Tobias - Kennebec. Marshall Mary - Wiscasset. Munsey Samuel - do Payson Eliphalet - do Parsons Thomas - do Pinco Daniel - St. Stevens. Rugg Nicholas - Wiscasset. Roberts Moses - do Reed William - do Seavers William - do Seaford D. Capt. - do Stetson Joseph - do Sanborn Levi - Bath. Turner Thomas - do Tarbox Samuel - Edgcombe. Tarbox Cornelius - Woolwich. Thwing Nathaniel - do Wilson John - Wiscasset. Winlow Marcy - do Young John - do Young Lucy - do EBENEZER WHITTIER, P. M.

THE PILGRIM. Drop by Drop the Angel pours, Comfort every moment yours; Guards the night and cheers the day, Gently leading life away. Every object, every thought, Sweetly seen, or kindly sought, Dropping in the ample heart, Unseen happiness impart, Tho' the gloomy shades of night, Hide the hills, obscure the light, Cheerful Hope, with kindly ray, Drops of Comfort still convey. Safely flowing down the tide, Even o'er ocean's bosom wide, Storms and tempests cease to fear, Drops of Peace shall meet you there. Then cease to flutter, foolish Fears, Sorrow, darkness, dwell not here; But light and comfort, drop by drop, Raise the hopeful spirits up. Then banish discontent's sad pain, Piety ne'er hoped in vain; Drop by drop the Angel pours, Peace, with virtue, must be yours.
On the 8th of May, in digging a new sluice way at the upper end of the Fair water at Dantzic, a ship was found buried in the ground, at the depth of about 20 feet. She measured from stem to stern, in the inside, 54 feet, and in breadth nearly 20 feet and was laden with stones, marked H. L. N. V. to XII some apparently intended for foundation of stones, others finely polished and flat, supposed to be headstones for graves. A box of tobacco pipes was also found, all whole, with heads about the size of a thimble, and stalks from four to six inches in length. The ship was built of oak, her planks about 20 inches broad, full of tree nails, and no iron about her except her rudder bands. Many human bones were found in the hull, both fore and aft; and it is supposed that the vessel had been lost in some convulsion of nature, before the foundation of that city, upwards of 500 years ago, as the place had long been built over.—London pap.
Life of Washington.
THE subscriber having purchased of the Hon. BENEDICT WASHINGTON, the Copyright of the History of the late General GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of North America, during the war which effected the Independence of our country, and First President of the United States—has it now in his power to offer to the public the following
PROPOSALS
For publishing it by Subscription. The work will be faithfully composed under the inspection of Judge Washington himself, principally from the original papers bequeathed to him by the deceased General. On its correctness the most entire confidence may be placed. The Life of this illustrious citizen necessarily comprises so large and interesting a portion of the History of this Country, that the work, it was conceived, would be rendered much more complete, as well as much more gratifying to the reader, by connecting with it some general account of the origin and progress of the people, who were conducted, under his auspices, from dependent colonies to self-government. A compendious view, therefore, will be taken, by way of introduction to the Life of General Washington, of the settlements of the Europeans in North America, and of the advance of the British Colonies from their feeble and infantine condition, until they attained that state of manhood, when, with arms in their hands, they asserted and established their Independence. Various circumstances have delayed the execution of the work; but it is now in considerable forwardness, and will soon be ready for the press.—Bond with security has been given that it shall be published.
CONDITIONS.
The work will be handsomely printed, with a new type, on medium paper, NOT-RESSED, to be comprised in four or five octavo volumes, of from 450 to 500 pages each, and embellished with an elegant portrait of the General, engraved by the best artist in the country from an original painting by the celebrated Stuart. The price to subscribers will be Three Dollars each volume, in boards; and the price of one volume to be paid in advance, on subscribing; this advance to be continued with each volume, until the work is completed. To non-subscribers it will be enhanced. It is intended to furnish plans and views of those parts of the country which were the scenes of the most important events during the war; these to be published in a volume by themselves, and charged as such. It is contemplated to put the work in press early next year. The intermediate time will be occupied in obtaining subscribers, and making arrangements for printing. The names of subscribers to be published. Those who wish to be possessed of this invaluable history, will do well to transmit their names early. In the country, and in small villages, an union can take place among all who mean to subscribe, and in one letter several names may be forwarded, specifying the number of copies, and enclosing the requisite advance money. The publisher intending to visit many of the large towns in the United States, for the purpose of obtaining subscribers, declines, at present, employing agents for that purpose.—Subscriptions will be received by himself alone at No. 56, Market Street, Philadelphia. Orders from Canada, Nova Scotia, and the West Indies, will be received, and punctually executed. All letters must have the postage paid. Philadelphia, Sept. 22. C. T. WAYNE.
FRESH GOODS.
John Taber & Son, No. 7, Muffey's Row. Respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have received by the ship Nama, from Liverpool, a large assortment of Woolen and Cotton Goods, HATS, A large assortment of JOINER'S TOOLS, Cutlery, Saddlery, & Hardware GOODS. All of which are direct from the Manufacturers, and which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms. Portland, 10th Mo. 1, 1802.
Joseph Peirce, jun.
No. 56. State Street, Boston. HAS now ready for sale, a complete and large assortment of Ship Chandlery & Hard-Ware, Wholesale and Retail, as low as at any store in Boston, for Cash or Credit. Among the articles just received from England, is a pleasing variety of CLOSE STOVES and Grates—consisting of Square Diamond Obelisk, Pyramid, Round Fluted, Pantheon, Urn, Register, &c. &c. All of which are remarkably handsome patterns. Oct. 4, 1802.
NEW HARDWARE STORE.
William Goddard, HAS imported by late arrivals from Liverpool, and offers by Wholesale and Retail, at his Store in Middle Street, No. 4, Union Row, (nearly opposite Muffey's Row) (as low as can be purchased in Boston) a large and complete assortment of Hard-Ware Goods; consisting of
 Copper & brass Warming Pans;  brass Wash Basins; brass, princes metal, screw bottom, japan'd and common iron Candlesticks;  Cabinet and Clock Furniture; brass and steel Chimney Hooks; brass Thumb-Latches and Knockers; brass Choir Nails;  Frying Pans; brass pipe and common Bellows; Bellows Pipes; Shovels and Tongs; Anvils and Vices; Iron Shovels; Garden Spades; iron and brass Wire; plain and moon face Clock Dials; tin'd, iron, composition and block-tin Tea and Table Spoons; Snuffers; box and steel Coffee Mills; Coffee Furniture; House and Tea Table Bells. 
 A great variety of Knives and Forks; Jack-knives; Penknives; Razors; Scissors and Shears; japan'd, oval, and octagon Tea Trays; Waiters; Bread and Fruit Baskets; Snuffer Trays; Tumblers, Jacks, Canisters, Patent Lamps and Lanterns; brass and iron Locks, Latches, Hinges and Bolts.  Steel and common plate Saws, viz. crosscut, tenon, hand, pannel, fish, dovetail, compass and key-hole; call iron Weights; Steelyards; brass Scales; Scale Beams.  Joiners, Saddlers, Coopers, and Shoemakers Tools.  Spectacles with single and double bows; Razor Cases; Inkstands; Curling Tongs; Shaving Boxes; Snuff and Tobacco do. 
 Scales and Dividers; Mathematical Instruments; Time Glasses; Caking and Making Irons; Ship Scrapers; Sail Needles and Palms; Flesh Forks; cook's and pitch Lades; patent Binacle Lamps.  A very complete assortment of Saddlery, viz. plated and common Stirrups; pelham and snaffle Bits; Martingale Furniture; Nails, Staples and Plates; flat and inlet Buckles; woolen and linen Webs; Plush; plated and common Spurs; Whips and Whip Thongs. 
 A large assortment of Files and Raps; Wood Screws; Bed and Cork Screws; Crewet Frames with 4 and 5 glasses; white chapel and common Needles; Thimbles; Knitting Needles; Sleeve Buttons; Knee Buckles; Shoe Clasps; Rat and Mouse Traps; Curry Combs; Curriers, Leather-Dressers, and Drawing Knives; patent and common brick and plastering Trowels; Slates and Pencils; Hones; Looking Glasses; hair Sieve Bottoms; Wrapping Paper.  Floor, hearth, dust, scrubbing, shoe, paint, tar, lash and white-wash Brushes. 
 A very complete assortment of Brass Harness Furniture.  ALSO, Cast Iron Ware; 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 Window Glaz; 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 12d. Cut and Wrought Nails; Sheathing and Deck Nails; Tack; and Brads of all sizes, &c. &c. 
He also expects by the first arrivals from Bristol, a large assortment of Fish Hooks, Lines and Twines; Brass Kettles; Block-tin Teapots; Sheet Lead; Pewter; Flat Irons; Sheet Iron; Bunting; Shot, &c. &c. Portland, Oct. 4.
PAPERS AND BORDERS
JUST RECEIVED BY WILLIAM MOODY, At his Store, near the head of Fifth Street, an elegant assortment of Papers and Borders; which he now offers for sale, at the Boston prices—comprising nearly 150 different figures, of the newest fashions. ALSO, India, English & West India Goods, and Groceries. HARD and HOLLOW WARE, as usual. (6m) Portland, August 20, 1802.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE copartnership of PRATT and POPE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those who have any demands against said firm, are requested to call and receive their pay; and those who are indebted are called upon to make payment without delay, to JOSEPH POPE, No. 6, Muffey's Row. NATHAN PRATT, JOSEPH POPE. Portland, 30th Sept. 1802.
The business in future will be carried on at said store, by Joseph Pope.
He tenders his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for past favors, and solicits a continuance of their custom. They may depend on his utmost exertions to please, and the smallest favors will be gratefully acknowledged. Having received an additional assortment of GOODS, purchasers may be supplied with almost every kind in his line, on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Manufactured Cotton, Webb and Stocking YARN, for sale as usual.
NOTICE.
THE partnership of Patterson & Bradford is this day mutually dissolved. All persons having demands on said firm, or indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate settlement. DAVID PATTERSON, STEPHEN BRADFORD. Topsham, October 1. 1802.
Tobacco and Snuff of the first quality
Robert H. Smith, Respectfully informs his customers, that he has for sale at his shop in Fifth Street, sign of the Old Chief , Pigtail, Lady's Twist, and Smoking TOBACCO. Also, a fresh supply of SNUFF, consisting of Newyork, Elliot's, Tenny's, Maccabaco, and Rappie. Likewise, SEGARS by the quantity. The above articles are all warranted to be of the first quality, and will be sold as low as they can be purchased in Portland or Boston. Tobacco or Snuff which does not prove good may be returned, and the money will be repaid. Portland, Oct. 4.
Kimball & Dickey,
Respectfully inform the public, that they have taken a shop in Gorham, where they carry on the business of CLOCK MAKING. Any person may be supplied with warranted Clocks of various kinds, at the shortest notice, on reasonable terms. Clocks and Watches repaired with neatness and dispatch. Cash given for old Brass. Oct. 4.
FOR SALE.
One half a Schooner, 170 tons burthen, is well calculated for the West India trade, 6 or 7 years old. A liberal credit will be given. For further information, inquire of the subscriber, at his Auction and Commission Store, Forestreet, Portland. DAVID PEASE. Sept. 18, 1802. (6330)
RANAWAY
FROM the subscriber, last night, an apprentice boy by the name of Charles Brown, about eighteen years old, light complexion, had on when he went away a short blue jacket and trowsers, and a camel's hair hat. Whoever will take up said Charles Brown, and return him to me or secure him in any jail shall be entitled to Six Dollars Reward, and all necessary charges paid. Masters of vessels and all others are forbid harboring, trucking or employing said runaway, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. JONATHAN HOW. Wayne, Sept. 21, 1802.
TO BE SOLD,
CHEAP FOR CASH, 480 acres of Land, lying in township No. 1, adjoining to Newpennywood and Androscoggin River. For further information, inquire of G. E. VAUGHAN. Portland, Sept. 20.
TO LET,
PART of a Dwelling-House, convenient for one or two families.—Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 4.
WANTED
COW—one with Calf will be preferred.—A generous price will be given.—Inquire of the Printer. Portland, October 4.
TAKEN UP
BY the subscriber, on the 18th inst a small black trotting HORSE. The owner may have him again, by paying charges. JOHN TROWBRIDGE. Falmouth, Sept. 25.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM the subscriber, on the 12th or 13th inst. a yoke of STEERS, four years old last spring; one deep red, the other pale red with a white face, some white on his back, tail and belly. Whoever will take up said Steers, or thief (if stolen) shall be handsomely rewarded, and all charges paid. JOSEPH GILLPATRICK. Limerick, Sept. 20.
TWO STRAY HORSES
WERE taken up on the 27th ult. in Falmouth—One a brown horse with a white star in his forehead, red color; the other a plain red saddle horse. The owner may have them again by proving property and charges. Inquire of JAMES BUXTON. Falmouth, Oct. 1.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
FROM the pasture of the subscriber, on the third inst. a dark brown HORSE, four years old, trots all, with two small scars on his back, and a sore under his throat, his mane inclining to the left side. Whoever has taken up said horse and thief (if stolen) and will secure them to the subscriber, shall have Twenty Dollars Reward; or if the horse only is returned, all necessary charges shall be paid and a handsome reward given. MARK LEACH, JUN. Raymondstown, Sept. 29.
Licences.
THE SELECTMEN of Portland think proper to remind those persons who wish to keep Tavern, or sell Spirituous Liquors by retail in said town, the year ensuing—that the term of the Court fixed by Law for granting Licences, is the third Tuesday of the present month; and that applications to them for approbation, will be considered at their meetings until the 15th inst. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Chairman. Oct. 4.
MAINE BANK.
THE respective Stockholders of the MAINE BANK, are hereby notified, that at their meeting held by adjournment on the 14th inst. it was voted, "That forty per cent. be paid on each share, on the second Monday of November next; and that each and every Share on which the forty per cent. shall remain unpaid after the Saturday following, shall be sold at Public Auction, by the Cashier, as soon as may be after advertising the same 48 hours, by posting the same at the Bank, and such other place or places as the President and Directors may order. SAMUEL FREEMAN, President.
To AMMI R. MITCHELL, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in the county of Cumberland.
WE the subscribers, seven of the Proprietors of Federal Wharf, in Northyarmouth, in said county, request you to authorize one of us to call a meeting of the Proprietors of said wharf, at the store of BENJAMIN SWEETSER 3d, in said Northyarmouth, on Monday the first day of November next, at two o'clock P. M. for the following purposes: 1. To choose a Moderator for said meeting. 2. To choose a Clerk, Treasurer, Wharfinger, Agent or Agents, Committee or Committees, and any other officers that may be necessary to manage the business of said proprietary. 3. To raise such sums of money as may appear to be necessary for carrying on the business of the concern. 4. To determine upon some method of calling meetings of said Proprietors in future. 5. To establish such rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the benefit of said proprietors; and determine what shall be done with the shares of delinquents. 6. To transact any other business that may then and there appear expedient, and for the best good of the Proprietors. Eliphalet Greely, Solomon Loring, Cushing Prince, William Loring, David Prince, Jun. Nathl. M. Warren, William Blanchard. Northyarmouth, Sept. 22, 1802.
Cumberland, ss.—To CUSHING PRINCE, one of the Proprietors of the Wharf, mentioned in the foregoing application, Greeting—
(L. S.) YOU are hereby required, in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify the proprietors of the wharf, mentioned in said application, to appear at the time and place and for the purposes therein mentioned, giving due notice, according to the statute in that case made and provided. Given under my hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. AMMI R. MITCHELL, one of the Justices of the Peace for said County.
CUSHING PRINCE.
Northyarmouth, Sept. 27, 1802.
Telegraph.
MERCHANTS and others concerned in Navigation, are respectfully informed, that the subscriber will commence the operation of his Telegraph, by the first of October next. All persons who may wish to obtain by the Telegraph, and by the Mail, first intelligence of arrivals at the Vineyard—or of arrivals at foreign ports—or who may wish to pass orders directing a vessel at the Vineyard to sail from thence to any particular port—or to wait there for further orders—or who may wish to learn the contents of a cargo—or whether a friend is on board of a particular vessel there, &c. &c. may be accommodated.
Agents are appointed in all the ports above-named, to accommodate such as may wish for immediate intelligence from the Vineyard.
JONATHAN GROUT, Patentee.
Boston, Sept. 9.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of ISRAEL TRUE,
late of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, 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 Sept. 13, 1802. Mary True.
THE subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrators on the estate of WILLIAM BUXTON,
late of New Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased; they have taken upon them that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—They therefore request 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 Sept. 13, 1802. Cate Buxton, Enoch Fogg.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of JOHN WEBSTER,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, 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 Oct. 11. Patience Webster.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of JOHN BLANCHARD,
late of Bridgton, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, he 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 Stephen Longfellow. Portland, Sept. 22, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of NATHAN WEBBER,
late of Harrington, in the county of Washington, mariner, deceased; and has taken upon him that trust, by giving bond as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Nathan Webber, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to JAMES WEBBER, Administrator. Harrington, 10th Sept. 1802.
THE Creditors to the Estate of ELISHA GARDNER,
late of Buxton, in the county of Safford, merchant, deceased—are hereby notified that a further time of three months are allowed said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that the Commissioners will sit at the dwelling house of Seth Mitchell, innholder in Northyarmouth, on the last Friday of October the two following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. SAMUEL P. RUSSELL, AMMI R. MITCHELL, JACOB MITCHELL. Northyarmouth, Oct. 1, 1802.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of DANIEL LOVELL,
late of Livermore, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to NANCY LOVELL. Sept. 27.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of TRISTRAM CHASE,
late of Livermore, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, 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 POLLY CHASE. Sept. 27.
THE Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate, of wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to examine the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of WILLIAM BUXTON,
late of New Gloucester, in said county, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent—Do hereby give notice, that six months from the eighth day of September instant, are allowed to said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the house of Mr. Enoch Fogg, in said New Gloucester, on the Second Tuesdays of October, December, and February next, from five to eight o'clock in the afternoon. MOSES PARSONS, SAMUEL FOGG. New Gloucester, Sept. 13, 1802.
THE subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate &c. for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSEPH HARFORD,
late of Georgetown, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that they shall attend on said business, at the house of Mr. William Finney, in said Georgetown, on the last Saturday of each of the six months ensuing, from ten o'clock, A. M. until three o'clock, P. M. DENNY MCCOBB, LEWIS THORP. Georgetown, Sept. 1, 1802. Commissioners.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix upon the Estate of AMOS GREENLEAF,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, she has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Sept. 13, 1802. Mary Greenleaf.
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