Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1808-07-25 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No 7, FISH-STREET
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No. 15, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, JULY 25, 1808.
[Whole No. 535.]
Miscellaneous Selections.
MR. RITCHIE'S ORATION.
The following extracts from an Oration pronounced by Andrew Ritchie, jun. Esq. in B. B., on the 4th inst. are well worthy the serious attention of every true friend to the best interests of his country. They are calculated to direct the public opinion in that path which would most assuredly lead to the adoption of such measures as would restore our country to its former prosperity.
WE live in an age, which ridicules the doctrine, that reason and justice extend security to an unoffending nation. It is a doctrine contradicted by the cries of the suffering world.—Heroes have bled, republics have been prostrated in vain, if we are still to be taught, that to be respected we must be feared. The Chinese, unable to resist the aggressions of the Tartars, adopted the policy of incorporating them into the body of their empire. But for the honor of our country let it not be said, that because we had not spirit to resist the encroachments of the Spaniards of Louisiana, we condescended to purchase their friendship and union; and confer on them the blessings of our independence, which they knew not how to appreciate. Had the President signified a request, thousands of the brave yeomanry of New-England would have traversed the states, for the purpose of teaching the Spaniards to respect our rights; and that as a satisfaction for the habitual violation of them, all the wild land of Louisiana would be rejected with disdain.
“In a period like the present, when the belligerents in their mutual rage have disregarded the laws of nations, and are trespassing on neutral ground, it would have been expected that our government would prepare some force, at least for observation. While we claim the maritime rights of an independent nation, and yet submit without resistance to be driven from the seas, can we this day boast much of our independence? Is it possible, that wherever the American flag is discovered, it is a signal for pursuit and aggression; and still all the resentment we can express, is by not suffering our vessels to adventure on the ocean? Have we been so expeditious in sinking to the lowest point of political insignificance, that foreign nations are permitted to forget that we have rights, which may be violated? Yes! that commerce which has hitherto furnished the resources of our government, has been obliged to abandon the ocean; and for protection to depend on the partial fortification of our ports.—The fleet of Æneas was secured from the enemy by being transformed to sea-nymphs; but the age of prodigy is past; and American commerce left defenceless by the government, cannot expect the interposition of the Gods.
“If the embargo be a measure merely of precaution, why is not revenge threatened for the injuries of our commerce? But, if it be the mode of expressing our resentment, how insignificant its effect; except that palling one, which it has on the spirit and enterprise of our citizens!—While we aim the blow with this torpedo, before the stroke is inflicted, the public arm is benumbed and void of energy.
An independent nation declines to hold its rights by sufferance. At a time when American commerce was as unrestricted as the ocean, the federal administration commenced a navy for its protection. This force could exhibit no terrors to those, who recall at the name of a standing army. Its station is on the deep; and should a traitor direct its thunders, liberty could retire in safety to her mountains. This is the manner in which commerce would protect itself; for it would demand from the treasury, but a small portion of the funds it there deposits. Had the present administration pursued the same system; and while they receiv-
ed the profits, paid regard to the defence of our navigation, we should, before this time, have erected a navy, whose cannon would tell to foreigners the rights of the United States; would have prevented the unauthorised violence on the Chesapeake; or else have given some dignity and effect to our proclamations. Yet such is the unhappy prevalence of prejudice in the national council, that while our suffering and defenceless commerce was loudly upbraiding their neglect; and the season of calamity was calculated to impress with more force the lesson of wisdom, the proposition for a naval armament was overpowered by triumphant acclamations in favor of the embargo! We have thus proclaimed to the world, that amid the greatest provocations and alarm, this will be the extent of our preparation, and the mode of our revenge. And tho' they may deny us the glory of acting with national spirit, they cannot deny us the praise of suffering with humility. But we still anticipate the day, when our country will tear from her face the mask, in which she has been made to exhibit the features of pusillanimity; when the winds, which now wave the oaks on our mountains, shall waft them on the ocean, to redeem the American character from disgrace: and by impressing foreign nations with respect for our power, compel them to recognise the rights of our independence.”
After detailing the fatal consequences which have befallen the nations of Europe, by their pursuing a partial and time-serving policy towards the modern Alexander, which has ended in the subversion of their governments and independence, Mr. R. shows by the policy of the present administration, that there is too much reason to fear they are not wholly exempt from that fatal bias which has led to the ruin of so many States in the old world. Upon which he remarks,
“But we rejoice there is a ‘redeeming virtue’ in the people, which when they are deluded, suffers them not to be ruined. His reign of experiments has convinced them, that the national resources ought to be appropriated to the maintenance of the national character; that a former administration, which for this purpose in a period of alarm had recourse to direct taxation, was not less wise than the present, which neglecting other expedients, has imposed an embargo, the maximum of taxation, producing not a cent of revenue.—The veil is withdrawn; and the people see inscribed on the walls of congress, characters, terrific as those which dismayed Belshazzar, but which it requires no second Daniel to interpret.
That power which they gave, they will soon resume; and by their sufferings, uninfluenced by any sinister arrangement, will have an opportunity of recalling into their service the patriots, who achieved their liberties. Thus will they a second time acquire independence for their country.—Those immunities which are now disregarded, will be enforced; that character which has been prostrated, will be exalted; and our country again ascend from the habit of colonial submission to the spirit and power of sovereignty.”
SALÉM, (N. Y.) JUNE 23.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer, which was held in this village during the last week, before his honor Mr. Justice Thompson, THOMAS QUÁ was tried upon an indictment for the murder of his wife; he was convicted and received sentence of death, to be executed on the 12th day of August next, between the hours of 9 and 11, A. M.
John Snow was convicted of wilful and corrupt perjury, and sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison, at hard labor, for five years.
Dan Miller, Cornelius Smith, Leonard Herrick, Henry Roff, Reuben Tupper, Eli Vredenburgh, and Samuel Brown, were severally convicted of passing counterfeit bank bills, and received sentence of imprisonment in the state prison, at hard labor, for life.
Sylvester Glyn was convicted of petit larceny, and fined 10 dollars.
It is much to be regretted, that the commission of crimes has become so frequent in our county—to see ten of our fellow-creatures convicted at one court, for felonies of such high degrees of criminality, presents to the philanthropic mind a melancholy spectacle of human depravity. Since, however, men will be so wicked and so foolish as to commit crimes against God and society, every friend to order and good government must be pleased to see offences punished in proportion to the degree of criminality. It is perhaps worthy of notice, that no man escaped who was tried for felony, and no man was convicted without the most clear and conclusive evidence of his guilt.
In the case of Thomas Qua, it was proved on the trial that the prisoner, with his family, lived in Hebron—that some months previous to the eighth of February last, he was seen pursuing his wife with a large stick in his hand, and his wife crying “MURDER”—that on being seen by a neighbor, he relinquished the pursuit, and at that time suffered her to escape—that soon after he was heard to tell her that “if she did not obey his commands, he would be the death of her.”
It was also proved, that on the 8th of February, the prisoner and his wife had both been absent from home; the former to Argyle, and the latter to Salem; that he brought home some tea: On the arrival of his wife, she asked him if he should make tea, he gave her no answer—on being interrogated a second time, he still remained silent. Mrs. Qua then went about preparing tea, and was baking some bread in a pan before the fire, when the prisoner went out of doors, (where his son, a lad of 9 or 10 years of age, was cutting wood) took up a stick about 3 feet in length, and about the thickness of a man's wrist, returned into the house, and as his wife was stooping down to turn her bread, he struck her a blow with the stick on the back side of her head; she fell senseless on the floor, and remained so for half an hour. At this time there was no person present but their little daughter, between 7 and 8 years of age. After the prisoner had knocked down his wife he offered her no assistance; she revived, and with the assistance of her little daughter got into bed. In the night she became delirious, and then again the prisoner struck her with his fist. On the 10th and 11th of February, the deceased was visited by a friend, when the prisoner at first appeared tender and attentive, but on her attempting to rise, while in a raging delirium, he struck her on the temple, and knocked her down; he then drew her by the hair of her head from the bed on the floor, kicked her, drew her out into the snow, threw her on the ground, and repeated his kicks; he then left her, and she after some time returned into the house—on her return into the house he was about offering her further abuse, but was prevented by a neighbor who happened to call. In the evening two persons watched with the deceased, and the prisoner came into the room where she lay and appeared to make attempts to choke her, but was taken away by one of the persons who watched.
On the fourteenth she died, on the fifteenth was buried, on the twentieth was taken up by order of the coroner, and an inquest was held. It also appeared that after the funeral of Mrs. Qua, the prisoner was addressed in the language of consolation—he declared he was not sorry that his wife was dead, and evinced no regret on the occasion.
On the last day of court the judge addressed the prisoner in the most solemn, serious and impressive manner; he pointed out to him the enormity of his crime, and exhorted him to be diligent in his applications to the throne of mercy—stating to him, that though the court could do
nothing but execute the law, yet there was hope in the merits and intercession of a blessed Saviour.
FROM THE CENTINEL.
THE TREASURY AGAIN!
THE sad catastrophe, which has ensued from the temporary triumph of DEMOCRACY, in our fiscal concerns, ought to warn the people of the danger of confiding in the leaders of the party. A few considerations will shew the madness of trusting the interest of the people to those pretended friends of the people.
Mr. JACKSON, at the time of his removal from the Treasury, was entitled to a re-election, if he had faithfully performed the duties of his office. The constitution admits a man to be eligible five years successively. There is an advantage in continuing for some time in the office the same person, who is thereby qualified to go through the details of business with the greatest facility. It was proper however to guard against so long a continuance, as might enable a man to devise schemes for using the public money without fear of detection. Hence such a period was fixed as promised security from fraud, and at the same time might induce men of talents to take so responsible an office, without hazard of pecuniary loss by relinquishing private pursuits for public service.
Mr. JACKSON's removal therefore was as contrary to the spirit of the constitution, as it has proved injurious to the credit and character of the Treasury. If it was not an infringement of his legal claims, it was a violation of his moral rights. It was a measure dictated only by the Sylla of the party, and for which he and his coadjutors must answer.
The appointment of Mr. SKINNER was as bad as the removal of Mr. JACKSON. No one pretended he had any knowledge, which rendered him competent to manage with accuracy or method the complicated concerns of the Treasury. It was not his crime so much as his misfortune. But it was a substantial reason for refusing such a substitute for a man, perfectly conversant with the duties of the office.
It was also known by the leaders of the democrats that Mr. SKINNER had not shown such prudence or method in his own concerns as to recommend him to the management of the state treasury. Such were his pecuniary embarrassments, that probably not one of those who made him the Cashier of the State, would have loaned him money to discharge his private debts. The temptation to use any man's money in one's hands, when the sheriff is at our heels, is so strong, that it was criminal to deposit it with such a man, however respectable, the public revenue.
The democratic leaders are therefore directly responsible to the people, for all the injury our revenue or credit may receive from the defalcation of Mr. SKINNER. His appointment also, should be considered as full proof of the end of all their struggles, and their clamor.
Their politics form only a branch of trade, and the acquisition of the government, they call a successful adventure. They then sit to divide places of profit and honor amongst themselves, on the same principles & with the same feelings, as joint merchants share the proceeds of a voyage. In this way Mr. SKINNER had the Treasury as his part, and in full for the capital stock he had advanced.
Those therefore, who gave him his place, deserve most of the disgrace attached to his conduct. He has fallen a victim to his own wants and weakness. But their support of him was the huckstering barter of a faction.
The attempt to re-elect Mr. SKINNER for the present year, was still worse than his original appointment. The leaders of his party all knew the suspicions which were abroad.
They knew, who were said to be his brothers—they knew the debt of some thousands of dollars he had paid in Berkshire —they had heard surmises of his bargains on the exchange—and they understood how far his private funds were adequate to all these enterprizes. They had heard too, that men of fortune had offered to pay the State, five thousand dollars annually for the treasury, without a salary, with the same privileges Mr. Skinner had assumed. But the leaders of the democrats still continued him their candidate, and used their influence, and gave their votes to secure his re-election. Nothing but the principle and perseverance of their opponents rescued our revenue from wider havoc.
The well disposed and honest democrats who have followed the cunningly devised fables of unprincipled demagogues, are now called upon to consider, if they have not been deceived. They will think if the pretended love of the people of which they hear and read so much, is not the mere hocus pocus dialect of political jugglers. By some legerdemain their revenue has flown out of sight, and we fear whether they will find any trick to get it back. They must feel too that the ruinous policy of the federal government, has stripped them of their ready cash, while a baleful policy at home, will oppress them with unprecedented taxes, which they have no means of paying. Surely they will feel that this is Egyptian slavery, and they will rescue themselves from bondage and disgrace, by restoring their confidence to men, who led them on to fame and fortune.
In the last Chronicle it is asserted, that the committee appointed to settle with the Treasurer, pushed him unreasonably for an immediate adjustment, contrary to ancient custom and usage, and that this Treasurer was suddenly called upon for the estimated amount due from him, and his health not permitting him to attend, the committee reported him to the Governor and Council as deficient.
It is not true that Gen. Skinner was unreasonably pushed for an immediate adjustment of his accounts, or was suddenly called upon for the estimated amount of them.
The committee, understanding from the officers of the Treasury, that the books probably could not be posted up prior to the month of September, without further assistance in the office; contented themselves with recommending, that the closing books should be attended to, as speedily as the other avocations of the office would permit, until the deficiency of the late Treasurer was made apparent to them; when they considered it as required of them, to recommend to Mr. DWIGHT, to employ an additional clerk in the Treasury to post up the books, and to ascertain the amount of the defalcation.
It is true, that the committee did repeatedly urge Gen. SKINNER to pay over to his successor, nearly the amount of the supposed cash balance due from him to the Commonwealth. It is true, they stated to him, that from information received from the Treasurer, there was scarcely money enough in the office to meet the current expenses of the Government—that to discharge the instalment of the public debt which was payable on the 1st of July, the Treasurer would have occasion for all the money belonging to the Commonwealth—that if Gen. Skinner did not pay over the amount retained by him, the Treasurer would be under the necessity of borrowing it on account of the State from the banks,* and that the committee were willing and desirous to assist Gen. Skinner in counting the bills, or in transacting any other part of the business, which might facilitate the payment of the balance.
* We understand the First Clerk of the Treasury, a man of great correctness and integrity, reported the balance due as nearly as could then be ascertained, to be upwards of 71,000 dollars.—Ed.

The committee held six meetings, all of which were fully attended; the first meeting was merely a formal one, to apprise Gen. Skinner of their commission; of all the other meetings Gen. Skinner had notice; at three of them he attended, and the adjournments in every instance except the first and last were predicated upon the convenience of Gen. Skinner, and were made posterior one or two days to the periods named by him, within which he stated that he would pay over to the present Treasurer, the supposed cash balance that might be due from him to the State.
Gen. Skinner's term of office expired on the 10th of June; the committee made their report to the Governor and Council on the 8th of July; after Gen. Skinner had ceased for ten days preceding to make any payments to the Treasurer—after he had acknowledged there was a large balance, (20,000 dollars as he verbally stated,) due from him—after he had declined to inform the committee, whether this money was in the Treasury Office, in the Banks, or at his lodgings—and after he had been acquainted in writing with the determination of the committee to make their report to the Governor and Council, in case he still continued to retain the balance in his possession.
During this period of twenty-eight days, the only request that was urged upon Gen. Skinner was, that he should pay over to his successor the money belonging to the commonwealth, and in his possession. The public will judge, whether allowing him only twenty eight days, for an object which he ought to have been able to have complied with, in the same time in which he could have filed a check on the Bank, was dealing with him harshly or severely, or "unreasonably pushing him" for the balance of his account.
The committee found themselves engaged in a duty which was unthankful and irksome to them, and to which, nothing but the respect that was due from them to the honorable body by whom they were appointed could have induced them to submit. The majority of them were wholly unacquainted with Gen. Skinner, except from the transient knowledge derived of him from his official situations; they entertained no inimical feelings towards him, and the earliest expression of their intentions was, that in the performance of the duties confided to them, they would conduct towards him with the greatest degree of urbanity and moderation which might be consistent with the execution of their commission. How far this disposition was adhered to, may be evinced from the manly and liberal observations of a very respectable gentleman of the committee, a political friend and family connection of the late Treasurer, who at the close of the business observed, that every degree of civility, tenderness and indulgence had been manifested towards Gen. Skinner, that any man ought to request or expect—that were it the case of his own brother, he should perfectly acquiesce in the conduct pursued by the committee—that be the event what it might, he was willing the whole world should know their proceedings, and he trusted every one must be satisfied with them.
NOTE. * We are informed, that the Treasurer has been actually obliged to borrow 40,000 dollars to meet the demands on the Treasury, and that the State is now actually paying interest on that amount to the Union or Boston Banks.
On the 1st of February, 1808, (four months only before his removal) Mr. Treasurer Skinner made the following official statement of the credits of the Commonwealth, viz.
   Dolls. Cts.     Due on taxes, notes for lands, &c. 125,818 24   U. S. Six per Cents. 459,780 16   U. S. Three per Cents. 252,229 15   Interest and reimbursement on said stock, due Jan. 1, 1808. 21,968 76   CASH ON HAND, Jan. 1, 1808. 140,200 00   Capital stock, in Union Bank. 400,000 00   Do. Boston Bank. 600,000 00  
(Signed) THOMPSON J. SKINNER, Treasurer. Let it be remembered, that the interest, &c. on the U. S. stock is paid to the Treasurer, quarterly, in specie, if he chooses it; and the dividends on the Union and Boston Bank stocks, at between 7 and 8 per cent. per annum, are also paid in specie, if required:—And let it also be remembered, as it will be by those who had demands on the Treasury, that a
principal part of those demands have been paid by the Treasurer in country bank bills, bearing a depreciation of from 1 to 3 per cent. with specie! Let those who are quick at calculation estimate the probable amount of the premium thus received, and pocketed by the Treasurer, or his brokers, as perquisites, and the enquiry will be more emphatical, what has become of the money?
The Skinnerites had circulated a report in the country, that when their Treasurer's iron chest was opened, it would be found to contain money enough to pay all his supposed deficits to the uttermost farthing. On Saturday last the strong box was opened, when lo, instead of seventy-two thousand dollars, it brought forth six thousand one hundred and forty dollars!
On the re-appointment of Mr. Skinner, as Treasurer, in 1807, the following gentlemen became his sureties in the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, on a bond, dated June 11, 1807, viz.
Timothy Childs, Esq. of Pittsfield. Azariah Eggleston, Esq. of Lenox. Daniel Brown, Esq. of Cheshire. Samuel H. Wheeler, Esq. of Lanesboro'. William Young, Esq. of Williamstown. William Turner, Esq. of do. John Pickett, jun. Esq. of Sandisfield. Joseph Wilson, Esq. of Tyringham. James Baldwin, Esq. of Egremont. John Nichols, Esq. of Great Barrington. John Churchill, Esq. of Pittsfield; and John Chandler, Esq. of Mummouth. Excepting Mr. Chandler, all the above sureties reside in Berkshire county. We understand all their property has been attached, to answer the demands of the State.
By the Scales.
WASHINGTON, JULY 13. IN our last we stated that Mr. Lewis is undeniably confirmed the declaration of Bonaparte, that we should no longer remain neutral. We have since had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Lewis, and find the expression used was rather too strong. It might be inferred from it that he knew the fact. The statement of the affairs is this. A deputation of the merchants of Bordeaux waited on Bonaparte soliciting permission to carry on their trade in brandy through the medium of neutrals. The answer of the emperor to the request, as it was reported among the Americans in Paris, was, that there should be no neutrals.
We take a pleasure in making this correct statement because we have no wish to misrepresent the language of others, nor to induce improper impressions on the public mind.
From another expression in the same article, it might be inferred that Mr. Lewis was indecorously treated in France, as it is particularly mentioned that he was decorously treated in England. That gentleman assures us that his reception and treatment in both countries was perfectly friendly and respectful—that in both they had some difficulty with the custom-house officers on their arrival, but that they were promptly removed on a representation to the respective governments. In both L'Orient and Plymouth, the Osage was treated as a national vessel, and paid no port charge.
[Washington Fed.]
We are told that Mr. Pinckney has forwarded to our government a number of propositions as the basis of a commercial treaty between this country and England, submitted to him by the British government. They propose placing the United States on the footing of the most favoured nation in all commercial points, so soon as we choose to renew her trade. Mr. Erskine, it is rumoured, is authorized to proceed in the arrangement of this subject. We cannot however state anything respecting it with certainty.
Mr. Erskine, the English minister arrived in the City on last evening from Philadelphia. We believe he received dispatches from his government by the Packet, which arrived at New-York on the 5th. It is rumoured that he is authorized to enter into a friendly discussion of the differences existing between the two governments.—ib.
BALTIMORE, JULY 15.
WEST INDIES. —It will be found by examining the ship news, that provisions are becoming quite cheap in the British islands, while the ports of her enemies experience almost a distress of famine. From which it appears, that the embargo is peculiarly severe on the French, Dutch and Spanish colonies, and a source of great profit to the British merchants in Nova-Scotia and Canada who furnish employment to hundreds of American seamen. In a republic, the majority have a right to do what they please; but it is our duty to record historical facts; and this embargo is as singular an item, in duration and effect, as is on the page of history.
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 14. We yesterday mentioned the arrival of the British Packet at Halifax. Capt. Carman arrived at this port from Passamaquoddy, says that he there saw a London paper, brought by the Packet, which stated that Mr. ROSE, was to return to America, with Plenipotentiary powers, in the Latona Frigate—and, that Copenhagen had been again taken possession of by the British.—Capt. Carman is well known in this city, as a man of veracity.
It is said the Packet arrived in the short passage of seventeen days.
NEWYORK, JULY 18. The British are said to have made liberal propositions for a commercial treaty, and instructed their Minister here to negotiate on the subject. The English Ambassador is now at Washington, whither he has recently repaired. The language of the Intelligencer , however, still bears particularly hard upon the British. The federal editors are blamed in that paper for not annually publishing the declaration of independence. When, in fact, the publication of that instrument appears to be more done to perpetuate the remembrance of a quarrel with England, than to honor our national birth-day. It contains an enumeration, in strong language, of the aggressions of the King of England, which justified our declaring ourselves independent. But we do not now need such justification. We are now independent—we have taken rank with the nations of the world—and we ought annually to commemorate as a festival the epocha from which we date our political existence.—This should be the object of celebration—not simply our quarrel with England—Why should we annually groan over grievances, of which we have compelled ample redress?—Suppose the British Ministry were to collect together all their Proclamations and Declarations against the States, issued at the commencement or during the war, and order them to be read in all the churches and meetings in the British dominions once a year, would it have a conciliatory effect? George the Third, probably feels as much offended at being called a Tyrant, &c. as we by being called Rebels, &c.
Candor demands a publication of the following facts, and gratitude a suitable acknowledgment:—
The ship Martha, capt. Beare, of this port, who arrived a few days since, on her outward bound passage to Calcutta, had the misfortune to have two thirds of her crew poisoned by eating Fish, and, laying in a most dangerous and critical situation, they fell in with an English ship of war, the Triumph, Rear Admiral Sir Richard Strachan. When the situation of the crew was made known to the Admiral he sent his Physician on board and rendered him every assistance possible, and left with him an ample supply of medicine for the remainder of the voyage. The Admiral made capt B. an offer to supply him with as many seamen as he had sick, provided he would pledge his honor to deliver them over to the British Admiral in India, and he pledged himself to put the sick crew of the Martha into the first ship bound to America; but the seamen could not be prevailed upon to leave the ship. From the aid received the whole of the crew fortunately recovered.
PADDY DUANE.
By their works ye shall know them.—From the last southern papers we learn that William Duane is appointed by the President, a Colonel in the service of the United States! I shall suppress my indignation at this outrage on the feelings of the nation, at present, to examine the tendency of this appointment. Duane is the proprietor and editor of the Aurora , a paper which has publicly and openly espoused the cause of France. He was the first man in this country who dared to come out and attempt to justify the insulting letter of Champagne. He declared that letter spoke the sentiments of "liberality and friendship." He has often said Great-Britain must be destroyed or the world would never be at peace. This man, this foreigner, this fomenter of sedition and disturber of the peace of society, is appointed to an important command in the armies of the United States! I have mentioned in my former papers from hints thrown out in the ministerial papers, I was satisfied that a war with England was determined on, in the cabinet. The appointment of Mons. Duane is another circumstance in favor of my suspicion. From the blind insinuations in the government papers, and from the actions of those who administer the government, we are to judge of their sentiments; an honest avowal is not to be expected. I think it will appear plain enough from this appointment that our government do not intend to make war on France. If they had any such expectations, would they appoint a French
partizan to command our armies, a vile fellow whom they know to be in the pay of Bonaparte? Certainly they would not. No doubt can remain but they intend to make war on England. Duane is the very man for their purpose; in case of a war with England, it is well known there will be no fighting on land, except it be against the distressed part of our own people.—Duane and his riflemen will have the same service to perform inland as the gunboats have now on our shores: and for such a cowardly, ignominious service, who so proper as Duane?
[Newyork Review.]
From the Newyork Herald. A service rendered.—On the day when WASHINGTON quitted public life for retirement, and delivered to his country his immortal letter of advice, William Duane published the following paragraph in the Aurora .
From the Aurora .
"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, was the pious ejaculation of a man who beheld a flood of happiness rushing in upon mankind: if ever there was a time that would licence the reiteration of the exclamation, THAT TIME IS NOW ARRIVED; for THE MAN WHO IS THE SOURCE OF ALL THE MISFORTUNES OF OUR COUNTRY, is this day reduced to a level with his fellow citizens, is no longer possessed of power to MULTIPLY EVILS upon the United States. If ever there was a period for rejoicing, this is the moment. Every heart in unison with the freedom and happiness of the people, ought to BEAT HIGH with EXULTATION, that the name of WASHINGTON from this day ceases to give currency to political iniquity, and to legalize corruption! A new era is now opening upon us, an era that promises much to the people; for public measures now stand upon their own merits, and nefarious projects can no longer be supported by a NAME.—When a retrospect is taken of the Washington administration, for eight years, it is a subject of the greatest astonishment, that a single individual could have CANKERED THE PRINCIPLES OF REPUBLICANISM in an enlightened people, and should have carried his designs against the public liberty, so far, as to have put in jeopardy its very existence: such, however, are the facts, and with these staring us in the face, THIS DAY ought to be a JUBILEE in the United States."
His reward.—As soon as Thomas Jefferson came into office, he exercised a power in behalf of this man, not vested in him by the Constitution, and ordered a nolle prosequi to be entered to a prosecution then pending against him in the name and in behalf of the Senate of the United States, for a libel. And now as a further reward he has just given the rascal the commission of Lieutenant-Colonel in the army of the United States! I would go on to speak of this outrage and insult upon the people of this country in terms such as its merits, but I have to confess that my hand trembles so strongly with indignation, that my pen cannot perform its office.
Facts.—Duane reviled Washington.—Duane has been appointed a Lieutenant-Colonel in the army of the United States. Tom Paine reviled Washington—a national ship was dispatched to France to bring the slander to our shores.—The wretched Callender likewise calumniated the Father of our country—he, too, was rewarded for his labor: And by whom? Let the indignant voice of the American people answer.—N. Y. Spectator.
We understand, by a gentleman who has conversed with Gen. Dearborn, since his return from Washington, that the General says the dispatches by the Osage were not conciliatory, either from France or England; both parties having refused to rescind their Orders—and that our government were determined to continue the Embargo until some change of affairs takes place.
Gen. Ulmer, lately appointed Sheriff of Hancock county, undertook to conduct several prisoners from Castine, to the State-Prison, in Charleston, one of whom was sentenced to remain there for life, and another for 6 or 7 years; but through his great benevolence and kindness, they effected their escape, which, we likewise understand, was not very difficult, as they were relieved on their passage, from the bondage and pressure of their chains.—Bost. Gaz.
THE PIRATE DROUVARD. "Our good Friends, the French."—It will be recollected, that a short time since, the French privateer Superior Capt. Drouard,
entered the port of Philadelphia, where she was completely refitted—and by express permission of our government, was laden with provisions, &c. for "long cruise." This is the same Drouard who received from Mr. Nagler, in Philadelphia, a deserved flogging, for insults, abuses and rascally treatment, which Mr. N. received from this brave pirate at sea as well as in the West Indies: for this polite retaliation Capt. B. swore he would capture the first American vessel he met with at sea. The privateer at length sailed from Philadelphia on her long cruise, and has arrived at Samana in 9 days passage. Agreeably to his oath Drouard captured an American brig, bound from St. Thomas to New-York, laden with a cargo of rum: Mr. Purnett and Mr. Dufresne, were passengers in the brig.—This is the manner in which the French requit their obligations to friendship. Another French national vessel is now in the harbor of Philadelphia, repairing; after which she must have an efficient supply of provisions to enable her to continue the depredations upon that small part of our commerce which has not returned, or which may hereafter sail by permission.
Thus it is evident that Mr. Jefferson will and does allow French armed vessels to enter the harbours of the United States, and take large supplies of provisions, after being refitted, that they may the more effectually abuse and distress our citizens, and destroy our property. How long will Mr. Jefferson continue to aid and support these violators of law and justice?—So long as he is in fear of, and influenced by Napoleon—and, so long as he continues at the head of our administration.—Repertory.
Portland, Monday, July 25, 1808.
By accounts from Washington, it appears the President and Heads of Departments, excepting the Secretaries of State and the Treasury, have dispersed. Gen. Dearborn, the Secretary at War, arrived in this town last week. The Boston Gazette informs, that Gen. D. has mentioned the dispatches by the Osage were unfavorable, and that our government are determined to continue the Embargo until some change in affairs takes place.
It would be some relief to the public anxiety, in the present distressing situation to which this country is reduced, if the Executive would condescend to give some little official information to the sovereign people, what the probable result of all their sending and receiving so many important dispatches will amount to, and how long we are doomed to endure and suffer under the annihilation of all commerce. Would it not be well to tell the people, it is their determination to continue the embargo so long as France and England adhere to their decrees and orders?
When the General Government was administered by federalists, the party that now rule were constantly proclaiming the doctrine, that in republics, there ought to be no secrets; but having got the reins into their own hands, they teach a very different creed. We are told the Government is infallible, and that the people have only to rest satisfied, with a full belief that whatever is done, is perfectly right, without inquiring the reasons why they are to be deprived of those privileges which God and Nature intended they should exercise.
If Government are unacquainted with the real evils which the public daily experience in consequence of the almost total suspension of business of all kinds, let the people assemble, and in a constitutional manner, state their grievances, for we presume the liberty of speech and remonstrance, remains to them yet.
It is more than one year and a half since Mr. Jefferson was apprized that the American commerce, if left unprotected, would be subject to hostile attacks, and what has he done to ensure its safety? Has he, during this period, adopted or even recommended a single measure to afford it protection?
In answer to the just complaints which are made against the policy of Mr. Jefferson's administration, and particularly that part which led to the laying a permanent embargo, his partisans who expect to profit by his continuance in power, or by the election of Mr. Madison, make this uniform reply, by asking, what could the government have done, or how could they have avoided the suspension of commerce, if they wished to save it from capture? But was it not equally as much within the power of Mr. Jefferson, to have renewed the treaty with England, as it was with Gen. Washington to negotiate it in the first instance, and on as favorable terms? We believe he could have obtained one as good, if not better. Was it not in the power of the present administration to have provided a naval protection for our commerce, which should have bid defiance to the hostility of France? This was effected under the presidency of Mr. Adams, and it is presumed that no friend of Mr. Jefferson will deny but that he has been in possession of more ample means, if they had not been thrown away in the purchase of a wilderness, and the building of gunboats.
Every American citizen who entertains the least degree of respect and gratitude for the pre-eminent services of that man who under providence was the chief instrument of procuring the freedom and independence of this country, will learn with sorrow and indignation that Thomas Jefferson, President of the U. S. has appointed William Duane, a renegade foreigner, the infamous and vile calumniator of the great and good WASHINGTON, a Lt. Colonel in the army of the United States.
Duane has been the constant advocate of all the oppressive and tyrannical acts of Bonaparte, and is at the head of the French party in this country.
Gallatin was concerned in the whiskey insurrection during the administration of Gen. Washington; under Mr. Jefferson, he is placed at the head of the Treasury and entrusted with the revenues of the country. Duane was the unprincipled libeller of Washington—he receives an appointment which may, in a short time, make him commander of the American army. Callender taunted and slandered the age of Quincey, and was rewarded with fifty pieces of silver.

FRENCH DISPATCHES.
The Washington Federalist of the 16th inst. contains the following POSTSCRIPT. "We stop the press to announce, that a French national brig, of 16 guns, arrived in the Eastern Branch this forenoon, immediately from France, charged, as we are told, with dispatches."
The subsequent paragraph is from the Baltimore North American, of the 16th inst.
"A pilot that arrived this morning, reports seeing a French 20 gun brig going up the Potomack, the day before yesterday—he hailed her, but they would not answer where from. He was informed by the boat which furnished them with a pilot that they said they were from Jamaica."
It is established, that a French Corvette has arrived at Washington. Wherever she is from, we should presume by her proceeding immediately up the Potomack to the federal city that her business is important. This day's mail may give us further information.—Boston Pat.
Treasurer Skinner. —The leading democrats are not a little mortified at the conduct of their Ex-Treasurer Skinner; and wisely ask if it is fair to consider it as a reflection on their party. As it respects those of the people who have been deceived and imposed upon, and who, from honest motives have been induced to give their votes for such men as entrusted the keeping of the Commonwealth's money to a Skinner, certainly they are not culpable. But what must they say or think of the conduct of their rulers in continuing such men in office after it became suspected there was something rotten in the state of the Treasury? SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS is no small sum for the people of this Commonwealth to lose in embargo times. If the impartial and patriotic democratic rulers had retained the majority in the Legislature, they had last year, no one can say how far this system of public plunder would have extended. It will show the citizens of this state that those who have long been holding up themselves as their exclusive friends, are really seeking for offices and the possession of the people's cash, to appropriate the same to their individual benefit.
EXECUTION OF DREW.
On Thursday last, JOSEPH DREW was publicly executed in this town, pursuant to his sentence, for the murder of Ebenezer Parker, a deputy sheriff, of Cape Elizabeth. As the circumstances attending the murder, and account of the trial, have been published in this paper, it is unnecessary to repeat them.
It is a solemn and affecting scene, to behold a fellow mortal, atoning for the greatest violation of the laws of nature and civil society, by the forfeiture of his life. No event of this kind having taken place in this country for a number of years, the curiosity which most people possess to witness a transaction of this kind, drew an immense concourse of people of all descriptions. We cannot consider this curiosity as either humane or rational, unless it is indulged with a motive that the mind may be more strongly impressed with a just abhorrence of acts of wickedness and vice, and by seeing the fatal consequences which often follow a deviation from the paths of virtue and rectitude in early life.
Corrupt as human nature is, man does not become abandoned at once. Those, who have arrived to the height of depravity, have, generally, commenced their career by allowing themselves in the commission of minor vices, till they become hardened in iniquity, and so proceed from one degree of wickedness to another, till finally they end their days on the gallows. A shocking example of this appears, in the life of the unfortunate man alluded to in these remarks, who, if he had made but half the exertions to improve his mind in the principles of religion and morality, that he did to perfect himself in the practice of swearing, drunkenness, and quarrelling, he would, in all probability, at this day have been a useful member of society.
The criminal was taken from the prison at one o'clock, and conducted to the place of execution on the Hill, accompanied by several gentlemen of the Clergy, who administered to him the consolations of religion in his last moments. He appeared reconciled to his fate, and extremely penitent, and ascended the ladder in a firm and composed manner. After the reading a sketch of the life of the criminal, which we understand was done at his request, the Rev. Mr. Kellogg, made a solemn and impressive Prayer, peculiarly adapted to the occasion, and a few minutes before three o'clock, he was launched into Eternity.
A sketch of the life and confession of Joseph Drew.
"I JOSEPH DREW, was born in Shapleigh, county of York, on the 9th of October, 1783, and I lived with my parents till I was 18 years of age, without any outbreakings of depravity, as I recollect, more than what is common with many youths who live without God in the world. In this term of time, I was taught to read and write, and educated in the Baptist persuasion of religion, if in any; but having no constant instructor, I seldom attended meeting, and early contracted the habit of mispending the Lord's day.
"At 18 years of age, I was put to the Blacksmith's trade, with Abijah Felch, of Limerick, where I remained about two years and a half, and gave, I believe, tolerable satisfaction, both to my master and his family. From thence I returned to my native town, and set up my trade; but finding business dull, and feeling a thirst for dissolute company, I removed from Shapleigh to Saccarappa, in Falmouth. And in that fatal place, I found examples of swearing, drinking, gaming, quarrelling, profaning the Sabbath, and neglecting public worship, which soon called forth all the dreadful depravities of my heart; so that in a very short time I was wiser than my teachers in sin, and instead of serving, I was resolved to rule in every scene of riot and folly.*
"And possessing considerable bodily power and vigor, they were often enlisted in the quarrels of others, which added fuel to my corrupt and irascible passions, and rapidly matured the cruelty and malignity of my temper. Having wickedly and wantonly espoused the cause of Levi Quinby against Ebenezer Parker, a sheriff, who, on the evening of the 11th of January last, came to the shop where I was at work, in order to arrest the said Quinby, I instantly fell in a rage, as Parker broke open the door, and with a mortal weapon gave him a blow upon the head, and as he sallied towards me, I repeated the stroke, without knowing at the time the terrible effects of the first blow, of which he languished and died. And at May Term of the Supreme Judicial Court, in this town, after an impartial trial, I was found guilty of committing murder on the body of the said Ebenezer Parker, and on the 28th of that month, received the just and awful sentence of Death. But my heart was still harder than the nether millstone, and my mind, for some weeks, was principally occupied with flattering hopes of a reprieve or of the commutation of my punishment. In the mean time I was visited by several pious Ministers, who conversed and prayed with me; but I felt more the risings of temper, and the flashes of resentment, at this plain dealing, than any real sorrow or compunction for my sins. But when all hope of escape was gone, I desire to bless God, my stout heart sunk within me, and my corrupt nature and wicked life have since been continually before my eyes. I think I now see how I have been deceived and destroyed by my lusts and passions; how I have perverted my talents, and the end of my being; and how much I need such a Saviour as Jesus Christ, whose precious blood, shed on the cross, cleanseth from all sin; and through whom, the vilest transgressor may find mercy with a just and holy God. I know the carnal heart is at enmity with God, and that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him; but I cannot but humbly hope, at times, that the Spirit of Christ has taken from me the heart of enmity and of a murderer, and given me the heart of a penitent, and made me willing to renounce all my sins, and all other means of safety, and to receive the Lord Jesus as my only and all-sufficient Saviour.
"I fervently pray, if so great a sinner may look up to God, that these bitter regrets, and this glimmering hope, may be some consolation to my parents, and especially to my poor mother, if she yet survives the event of my condemnation; and that the sight of these lines, when I am no more, may restrain their other children from the errors and vices which suffered not their ill-fated brother to "live out half his days," and stamped infamy upon his memory.
"I most ardently pray, my acquaintances at Saccarappa may profit by my fall, and forsake their evil ways which lead down to the chambers of death.
"I lament the terrible example which I have set in society, by violating the laws of God and man; and entreat all youths to lay early restraints on their passions, or they may come into the same condemnation. For, alas! little did I once think I should ever become an abandoned sinner, and finish my days upon a gallows!
"I sincerely ask forgiveness of all persons whom I have injured in any place where I have lived; and especially of the widow and children of Ebenezer Parker, the innocent victim of my unprovoked and diabolical passions.
"I would express my gratitude to all who have thought of me in my confinement; and especially to all the ministers who have assisted me by their instructions and prayers. Never did I know their love for perishing souls, till in this dungeon, they agonized for me in their supplications at the throne of heavenly mercy, & would take no denial. And I hope this public acknowledgement thereof, will be some atonement for my former neglect and contempt of Christ's ministers.
"My liberty is restrained in this gloomy cell! my hands in irons! and yet my mind has more freedom than usual, and my spirit is tranquil!—The 51st Psalm, the 55th of Isaiah, and the 15th of Luke, come sweeter to my soul than ever. To-morrow is the day of my death. At one o'clock, I shall be led from this prison, to the place of execution; and at three o'clock, shall be launched into eternity! Did not a sinful Magdalene find favor in the eyes of Jesus, the compassionate Redeemer? And did he not say to the penitent thief on the cross, "This day shalt thou be with me in paradise?" And while I am ascending the ladder, may I not hope to hear him saying to me "though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red, like crimson, they shall be as wool?" In the mount of difficulty the Lord shall be seen. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with my spirit.
"In prison, at Portland, 20th July, 1808: drawn up at my request, and as expressive of my present frame of mind; and I hope God has given me the grace of sincerity, in what I have now done; or if I have erred therein, that he will forgive me.
JOSEPH DREW.
NOTE.
* This character, however applicable to a small number of persons residing in this part of Falmouth, would be illiberal and unjust to say it applied indiscriminately to all, as we know many, that live at Saccarappa, who are worthy citizens.—EDITOR.
INSTALLATION.
On Wednesday last, Kennebec Lodge at Hallowell, was consecrated and its officers installed in due form by R. W. JAMES D. HOPKINS, Esq. D. D. G. M. for the 9th Masonic District. A pertinent and highly finished address was delivered on the occasion by brother JEREMIAH PERLEY, Esq.
DIED.
In Albany, N. Y. Mr. John Barber, printer of the Albany Register, aged 50.
In Easton, (Mass.) 13th inst. James Perry, Esq. aged 63.
In Kennebec, on Friday last, Mr. Joseph Curtis. At Falmouth, on Saturday morning last, Miss Dorcas Sawyer, only daughter of capt. Thomas Sawyer, aged 20. Through the languishing and painful disease that terminated in her death, she discovered uncommon patience and submission to the divine will—and closed her short and well spent life in the hopes, through the mercy and goodness of God, of enjoying happiness in another and a better world. "A just tribute of respect paid to the memory of the dead, may be useful as a lecture to the living." In this instance such a tribute is due, and it is hoped its influence will not be lost. Tho' young, she was "a person of sorrow and acquainted with grief." Within the last four years she had been bereft of her mother, and of two brothers that had arrived at manhood. Under these afflictive dispensations of providence, her conduct has been dutiful and exemplary; even so as to be indicative of riper years. A father, a step-mother, a young brother, and a numerous train of relations and friends deeply lament their loss, and are consoled only by the belief that "blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
Shipping Intelligence.
The U. S. frigate Chesapeake, sailed from Hampton Roads, 14th inst on a cruise. The U. S. sloop of war Wasp, was cruising off the Delaware on the 11th inst.—She has detained the pilot boat Champlin, at Fire Island, bound from New-York to the West Indies.
The U. S. armed brig Argus, is also performing the orders of government—protecting the Embargo—She was off St. Simons' Sound (Georgia) on the 3d inst. where she had captured and taken possession of a Baltimore schooner, Captain Atkins, which had sailed from Baltimore at the commencement of the Embargo.
Spanish Inhumanity. —The private armed ship Warren, of Baltimore, carrying 20 guns, and a proportionable number of men, was dispatched some time since, for the western coast of America. She was seized by the Spaniards, as a smuggler, and the people in consequence, are in a state of abject slavery.
TEXT.
"Commerce & Navigation; the great pillars of our prosperity, are then most thriving when left most free to individual enterprise." Jefferson's Message.
Facts in Evidence.
Capt. Willes who arrived at Philadelphia 14th inst. in 15 days from St. Croix, informs that while he was there the schr. Sally of Portland, came in under English colors from Halifax with 470 bbls flour and some fish, and sloop —, from ditto with flour and fish—a schr. of Portland, sailed for Halifax the 27th ult. to bring from thence flour, fish, &c. The vessel had no name on her stern, nor would the captain tell his or her name—on the 17th ult. an Hermaphrodite brig lay off and on having an English Jack flying as a signal for a pilot, she sent in her boat but sailed the next day towards St. Thomas, the pilot that spoke her said she had Salem on her stern. A small American built brig went into St. Croix as he came out said she was last from Barbadoes, loaded with fish &c. to Newfoundland.—Flour at public sale $17, in store $26, Pork $34, Beef $20—Corn meal not to be had.
Portland Museum,
At CONCERT-HALL—Forefined. MR. WOOD begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town and its vicinity, that he has opened a collection, consisting of the following Curiosities, viz.
13 WAX FIGURES.
MR. DANIEL LAMBERT, aged 37, Whose astonishing weight is 716 pounds! The circumference round the body 10 feet 4 inches; round the leg 9 feet 1 inch! Tho' of this amazing size, he is entirely free from any corporeal defect. He was a native of Leicester, but now resides in the city of London: he enjoys a perfect state of health, and is remarkably spry for a man of his size.—His Lady is of a very small size, and the striking contrast between them renders a scene of astonishment to every beholder:—Mr. Smith and Lady of Baltimore—Wichanam, a Chief of Nootka-Sound—Wynce, a female—Cadlac Princess, a native of Oyhee—Innocence, a very beautiful Child—Rev. Mr. Henslowe and Society, consisting of 6 small Figures—A Yazo turned Soldier, &c. &c.
Also—A Grand Historical PANARAMA
Of the Battle of Tripoli: representing every ship, gun-boat, &c. which were in the engagement, both American and Tripolitans, together with a view of the town. Bathurst's Callie, &c. This Painting is done in an elegant style and contains 600 square feet of Canvas.
Also—The destruction of the frigate Philadelphia, when laying in the harbor of Tripoli, &c.
Excellent Music on the Organ and other Instruments. Those who have an inclination to view this pleasing collection, must improve the present opportunity, as it will be removed in a short time.
Admittance 25 cents—Children half price. Hours of Exhibition from 9 in the morning, until 9 in the evening. Portland, July 25.
WANTED,
A QUANTITY of SCREWED HAY, of the best quality.—Apply to JONAS SPARROW, Straw-water. July 25.
Sales by Auction.
THIS DAY, At 11 o'clock, A. M. on Ingraham's Wharf, will be sold at Public Auction, 12 puncheons St Kitts RUM. Terms at the Sale. E. Greely & Co. Auctioners. July 25.
To be sold at Public Vendue on MONDAY next, at the head of Long-Wharf, at 12 o'clock, M.
TWO HORSES, two Saddles, and two Bridles.—Also, at 5 o'clock, P. M. two thirds of the Schooner SALLY, together with her Tackle and Appurtenances—burthen 95 tons. To be seen at Clay-Cove, in Portland. Wm. B. Peters, Auctioneer. July 25.
TAKE NOTICE.
To be sold at Public Auction, on THURSDAY the 28th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M.
THE Pews in the Meeting-House of the Third Congregational Society in Portland. Per order of the Committee. JOHN KIMBALL, Chairman. July 25.
ASHES.
WANTED, a few tons POT & PEARL ASHES, at Tappan & Sewall's, No. 12, Haymarket-Row. (H) July 25.
Clarkson's Portraiture of Quakerism.
THIRTY-FIVE sets of this valuable work for sale at the New-York prices, by E. GREELY & CO. (4w) July 25.
10 Dollars Reward.
LOST, (supposed to be stolen) from the pocket of the subscriber, on Thursday last, in Portland, a new red Morocco Pocket-Book, containing about thirty-five Dollars in Bank Bills, and a seven dollar bill of Smithfield Union Bank, No. 70, which last was supposed to be counterfeit; together with a few papers, of no consequence to any person but the owner. Whoever will return, or give information of said Pocket-Book, at this Office, or to the subscriber in Limington, shall receive the above reward. JOHN MULLOY. July 25, 1808.
Pocket Book Found.
FOUND in this town on Thursday last, a Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing one note of 190 dollars, payable to John Rich, dated Gorham, April 28, 1808, and others of smaller import; besides a number of other papers interesting only to the owner—who is requested to pay charges and receive the same. Apply at this Office. July 25.
Land for Sale,
A TOWNSHIP of Land, No. 4, in the Sd range between Bingham's purchase and the New Hampshire line, containing 21,000 acres is offered for sale, or would be exchanged for a ship, valued at about 10 000 dollars. The soil is said to be very good by persons that have viewed it, and considerable settlements are within a few miles. The Cupuett and Androscoggin rivers run through it.—Apply at No. 12, Union-Wharf. Portland, July 25.
NOTICE!
THE Proprietors of Back-Cove Bridge are hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of said Bridge will be held at the house of James Chadwick innholder in Portland, on Monday the first day of August next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes, viz. To choose a Moderator. To make choice of Officers for the ensuing year. To receive accounts and allow the same if they be found right—Per order of the standing committee. STEPHEN WAITE, Prop. Clerk. Portland, July 25, 1808.
TO LET,
THE DWELLING-HOUSE (at present occupied by the subscriber) situated on Free-street, having a communication with Main-street. Said house adjoins Union-Hall, and is well calculated for a family who wish to furnish parties that occasionally meet there. It consists of two front Rooms; one kitchen; 5 finished chambers; good cellar and garret room. Also—A Store on Main-street, adjoining the premises, 50 feet by 20, 2 stories high—and a small garden spot. Possession can be given by the first of August next.—For further particulars apply to DANIEL COBB. Portland, July 25.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of DAVID CHENERY, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bonds as the law directs: she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to MARTHA CHENERY. July 25.
THE subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JACOB ADAMS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland mariner, deceased, give notice that a further time of one month from the 13th of July is allowed to said creditors to bring in their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the office of John Frothingham, Esq. in said Portland, on Friday the 5th, and Friday the 12th day of August next at 2 P. M. on each day. JOHN FROTHINGHAM, JOSEPH TITCOMB. July 25.
Cash given for Kags. a. J. Funt at L. ADAMS Book-Store.

Poetry.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
HOPE.
IN life's gay morn when nameless joys, In smiling prospect rise! What frolic scenes and pleasing toys To blind our dazzled eyes!
Tet man, poor child of Hope, surveys, Nor listens to despair, In future times far better days, And rests his comforts there.
Alas! by Hope he's nobly brave Misfortune's darkest gloom, Sing to the spectre of the grave, Or dance into the tomb.
Eternal Hope! when I am old, If want shall be my lot, When sunlike friendship waxes cold And finds my humble cot—
Social Paragraphs.
Another Supplementary Embargo Law.
From the articles of Foreign News published, it appears that Bonaparte is determined to take our property into his holy keeping:—[Well—and what the harm? Has not our FUTURE President, confessed that France wants tribute money—and that she must have it; and if so, why may not the good Bonaparte take our money, or money's worth, where he can find it, and thus save us the trouble and expense of sending it to him? Oh! Federalism—how ungrateful art thou to find fault with so good a benefactor, as the great Napoleon is every day showing himself to be!] and that this last Decree of his is no other than an additional Embargo Law for the regulation of the American Trade.—As the decree itself has not yet reached the Atlantic States, and as there are certain editors among us who studiously affect to consider every act of the Tyrant as an act of "liberality and friendship," the existence of this decree may be doubted, and the whole story be proclaimed, by the miserable misions of Bonaparte, an English fabrication.
Those, therefore, who repose in security upon the authority of these assertions, would do well to examine the various channels through which this intelligence is announced, and not suffer themselves to be imposed on by the spies and hirelings of the Corsican.—It was understood in England, when the Osage failed, that Mr. Pinckney had not only received positive information of the fact, but the disagreeable news of its having already been put in execution. Thus, then, there appears to be a perfect understanding between the two governments, and the aid of Bonaparte, it would seem, is called in to destroy the Commerce of America! Fellow-Citizens, is there any thing wanting to convince you of your danger?—Are not these facts conclusive? It was emphatically asserted by one of the warm supporters of the administration last winter, (when the ruinous and destructive Embargo Law went into operation,) that we were in the jaws of Napoleon! Where are we now?—Answer ye guilty wretches—who, to evince your hostility to England, would blindly sacrifice your independence by throwing us into the arms of France, and thereby cover our country with wide-spread desolation.—Centinel.
Irish wit.—The low Irish are not only fond of law, but are capable of making shrewd remarks upon the administration of justice. Many years since, a gentleman of consequence and interest was tried at the assizes of Galway, for murder; and notwithstanding the clearest evidence of the fact, the jury acquitted him. Soon afterwards, as some gentlemen were standing at a large window, at a coffee house, a criminal was carried by to be executed: upon which they said, "What is that fellow going to be hung for?" A low fellow, who was passing by, and overhearing the question, looked up and said, "place your honors, for want of a Galway Jury."
A man and woman one night in a soft violent storm, knocked pretty tardily at Swift's door, and at length roused the Dean from his slumbers. He rose, and throwing up the sash of his chamber window, asked what they could want? They answered, they wanted to be married immediately, and had called for that purpose. "No; but says the Dean, "can't you wait till morning. It is now 1 o'clock." They stated some urgent reason for proceeding without delay. The Dean found it in vain to parley. "Well," said the Dean, still keeping his head out of the window and talking with the bride & bridegroom in the street, "if it must be so, I'll marry you now. Attend!"
Under this window in stormy weather. I join this man and woman together; Let none but HE, who made the thunder E'er put this man and woman sunder.
Mr. Freeman's Oration. JUST published and for sale at this Office, an Oration delivered at the request of the Selectmen of Portland, July 4th, 1808, by WILLIAM FREEMAN, Esq. Also—an Oration delivered in Boston, by ANDREW RICHIE, Esq.
William Lord, HAS just received an additional assortment of West India Goods, Groceries, and Hard Ware, which are now ready for Sale at his Store in Fore-Street. Portland, July 18th, 1808.
Maccoboy Snuff, OF a superior quality, for sale, by ISAAC ADAMS. July 18.
PEIRCE, FENN & CO. WOULD inform their friends and the public, that their partnership is dissolved by its own limitation—All persons having any claims on them, are requested to present the same for settlement, and those indebted to them by Book or Note, are requested to make payment to RALPH FENN. N. B. Business in future will be carried on by RALPH FENN, at the former Stand, head of Union Wharf, where is for sale, 400 lb. Sole Leather, 200 Quintals Pollock, 20 Barrels Sugar, 6 Hogheads Molasses, 2 Ditto Rum, 2 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Barrels Cider, 200 Pairs Men's Shoes, 50 do Women's Morocco Shoes, 4 Tierces Rice, 1 do. and one Barrel Shrub- 1 do. Lemon Juice, 1600 wt. Connecticut Cheese, 100 Boxes Smoked Herring, 100 Barrels Connecticut Rye, with many other Articles too numerous to mention. A continuance of past favours will be gratefully acknowledged. Portland, 18th July, 1808.
Ralph Crofts, No. 4, Union Wharf, HAS for sale 500 bbls. Baltimore Flour 500 bushels Corn. Portland, July 18.
Library Shares. THE owners of the following shares, in the PORTLAND LIBRARY, are hereby notified, that the sums annexed to their respective numbers have been due thereon more than two years, and that if they be not paid on or before the fifteenth day of August next, at five o'clock in the afternoon, they will then be sold at a Public Vendue to be held at the subscriber's office in Portland—viz. D. C. D. C. D. C. No. 8, 7 80, No. 28, 7 78, No. 30, 3 10, 6 75, 27, 6 75, 51, 4 50 By order of the Standing Committee. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Librarian. July 18, 1808.
A WOMAN, WITH a good breast of Milk is wanted to take a child to suckle—Inquire of the Printer. July 18.
TO LET, A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, with good accommodations, situated in Back-Street,—For terms, apply to THOMAS SANFORD. July 18.
FOUND, A PASTE KNEE BUCKLE—The owner may receive the same by paying for this advertisement. Apply at this office. July 18.
William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. LIKEWISE, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 180 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 3 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28 lb do do Buckskin Tea Pots Clock Faces New boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKEWISE, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes.
New Goods. Joseph Barbour, Opposite the Tontitine Office, HAS just received an additional assortment of NEW GOODS, Consisting of Linens, British Cottons, Cambrics, fancy Mullins, brown Linens, black Crapes, do. Lustrings, Bandana Hkfs. fancy silk do. silk Shawls, long & short silk Gloves, kid do. coloured Lustrings, blue and yellow Nankenees, cotton Kersamires, Ladies' white and coloured cotton Hose, Calicoes, Ginghams, Dimities, English Nankenees, India Cottons, Gentlemen's mixed cotton Hose, white do. black and white silk ditto, Saracets, Linen Cambrics, superfine and common Broadcloths and Kersamires, &c. &c. The above, together with his former stock will be sold at a very small advance for Cash only. (1) May 28.
TAPPAN & SEWALL, Have removed to their late stand, No. 12, HAT MARKET ROW—MIDDLE STREET. WHERE they offer for sale, by piece or package, a general assortment of European and India Goods. From England, by late arrivals, they have received their Spring supply of London and Manchester GOODS—comprising Thicketts—Velveteens—Jeans—Printed Jeans—Princes cord Vellings—Sarsnetted Calicoes—Patent Nankins—Dimities—Cambricks—Fancy and Book Mullins—Shawls—Cotton Bandannas—Prints—Gingham—7-8 and 6-4 black and colored Cambricks—Cotton Sewings—Millinery—British Cottons—Hosiery—Umbrellas, &c. On hand, fine and superfine Broadcloths—Kerseys—Plains—Kersymerees—Stuffs—Baizes—Flannels—Cords—Lineus—India Cottons—Laces—Gauzes, &c. (ff) June 20.
Skirting Leather. Tappan & Sewall, No. 12, Haymarket Row, HAVE received a supply of SKIRTING LEATHER, of a superior quality, which will be sold for Cash only, by the roll or in larger quantities, July 11.
TAKE NOTICE. THE Post-Master at Portland respectfully reminds those who take newspapers that two quarters became due on the first day of the present month, and those who do not pay their bills by the fifteenth of said month their papers will not be delivered to them until what is due is paid and one quarter in advance. July 11.
Southend Meeting-house. PROPOSALS for 100,000 feet Pine Timber; 51,000 feet of merchantable boards; 40,000 feet of clear do.; 120 perch of cellar stones; and 500 feet kewn do.; for underpinning; will be received during the present and succeeding months, by ALEX. PARRIS. N. B.—Proposals left at capt. John Fribb's Store, will receive attention, or with the subscriber. (4w) July 11.
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, SURGERY AND MEDICINE.
Dr. Ramsay, FORMERLY teacher of Anatomy and Physiology in Edinburgh, and lately teacher of the same branches in Columbia College, New York, for the accommodation of such gentlemen as may not find it convenient to attend to the minutiae of his public course of Lectures, will commence a private course of instructions, on Monday the first of August next, at FRYEBURG, on the contents of the Cranium, Thorax, Abdomen, and Pelvis, so important to be comprehended by the medical practitioner, where the dissections, physiology and pathology will be clearly demonstrated, from the subjects of which the museum is composed; and those gentlemen of the law, divinity, or the speculative philosopher, who may be desirous to become acquainted with these most useful branches of science relating to the animal economy, may be informed that this knowledge may be acquired, by brief attention to six Lectures. This private course, each ticket twenty dollars. In pursuance of his proposals of last year, he will commence his public course of demonstrations on anatomy; and lectures on physiology, surgery and medicine, founded on anatomical data, on Thursday the first day of September next. The course to consist of a Lecture of one hour and a half, each lawful day, during the months of September and October.—Tis hoped, in this short space of time, the advantages presented the pupil may not only meet the convenience of practitioners, but students likewise, who may reach their colleges previous to commencement. The proposed system of instructions will embrace the doctrines of anatomy, ph. physiology, &c. in their full extent.—A Library will also be furnished, composed of the school books on anatomy, physiology, surgery, physe, midwifery and chemistry; accompanied with a museum as in the Doctor's school in Edinburgh—comprising anatomical preparations of the human system, and paintings conveying a correct idea of recent appearances in dissections, referred to in a book published by Dr. R. for his pupils in Europe. Particular attention will be paid to initiating gentlemen into a knowledge of the elegant and dexterous use of the Scalpel, forming anatomical preparations, &c.—This course, each ticket twenty dollars. Both courses, thirty dollars. The local circumstances connected with the retired situation of Fryeburg, as friendly to habits of virtue and study as well as health, are too evident to require animadversion. Fryeburg (Dist. Maine) July 4, 1808.
TO BE SOLD, A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty two, two stories high, with a commodious Stable and other out buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Topsham, accommodated with excellent water by Acqueduct from an unfailing source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village, within one mile of Bowdoin College, in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham. To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worthy attention. Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath. JONA ELLIS. April 25. (4w)
HOUSE WANTED. WANTED to purchase in a central situation in this town, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for a small family—for which will be given in exchange LAND in North Yarmouth, and the balance in Cash—Enquire of the printer. (10w) May 16.
N. P. POOR, No. 1, Union-Row, Middle-Street, OFFERS for sale, wholesale or retail, at cost and charges, his stock of English, French & India Goods—viz. Common and superfine Broad Cloths; Cashmeres; Velvets; Callicoes; Camoric Dimity; com. do.; black, flate, orange, pink, salmon and white Cotton Cambrics; India Cottons; Furnitures; Checks; Shawls; Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—A variety of fancy articles; Black Crap, &c. May 26.
WANTED, TO attend in a small family, a GIRL, about 13 years old: She may have the benefit of a Sch. one half the day, and will receive good treatment.—Apply at this Office. July 4.
Day & Illey, Have for sale, 50 Casks American POWDER, Quantity of Leaden BALLS. July 4.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Muffet's Row, HAVE just received, a large and fashionable assortment of light and dark Ginghams; coloured corded Cambrics; white do.; black do.; purple, brown and flate do.; Linen do.; fancy Mullins; India do.; Jacquet do.; spotted mull'd do.; Cambric and common light & dark Calicoes; Robes; damask silk Shawls; Cotton do.; black and salmon coloured Taffeties; black, white, purple, brown, flate, plum and dove coloured Lutefringes; Crapes; black, white, flate and rose coloured ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hose; English and French long silk Gloves; short do.; kid do.; Dimities; bandanna, nidas, barcelona and fancy Handkerchiefs; silk and cotton Sewing Silk; Velvet Velling; plain black do.; crepa and tiffany Fans; Linens; British Shirtings; India Cottons; Tabby Velvets; Cotton and Linen Checks; Broadcloths and Cashmeres; English Nankenees; Granderrills; Shallons; Durants; Ruffles; Dureys; Carpeing, &c. &c. Portland, June 5. (ff)
Factory Cotton. Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Muffet's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Warp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 18.
A FARM FOR SALE, IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The ten of said farm is inferior to none. For further particulars inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW, on the premises. July 12.
Land for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale the following parcels of LAND. A FARM, well calculated for a Trader, Farmer, or Mechanic; one mile from the Meeting House in New Gloucester, pleasantly situated on the County Road, with which will be sold eleven acres of interval LAND. Also—in the town of Frye, in the county of Oxford, Three Thousand Acres of LAND of the first quality, situated in different parts of that town, which is one of the best towns in the county. It will be sold at a reduced price; the whole will be sold together, or by the single lot, as may best accommodate purchasers. And one lot in the town of Bethel—Inquire of JAMES STARR, jun. Esq. for information. Also—At Penobscot, in Township No. 5, of the 7th Range of Townships on Penobscot river, in the county of Hancock, Five Thousand Acres of Land, in Lots of 100 acres each. This is one of the finest Townships in that country; Saw and Grist Mills are already erected, from whence any kind of Lumber may be rafted aside the shipping in Bangor. This township is rapidly settling. Young Farmers are invited to examine for themselves—Inquire of MR. DANIEL BULLIN, of said township, for further particulars. Also—Thirty thousand acres of ST. JOHN'S LAND, (so called) in the county of Washington. This land is situated in the best tract of Land in the District of Maine; the soil is very rich and fertile, the growth principally Hard Wood and Button Nut. A road is laid out through said Land from Penobscot to St. John's River. Twenty thousand acres of this Land is situated but seven miles from the rich Farmers on St. John's River, and the Post Road from thence to Quebec. Should 30 or 40 good Farmers associate together and purchase this whole tract, for their own actual settlement, they would ensure a fortune to themselves and their children after them. For further particulars please to inquire of the subscriber. JOSEPH FOXCROFT. New-Gloucester, May 9, 1808. (6mo.)
TO BE SOLD, A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty two, two stories high, with a commodious Stable and other out buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Topsham, accommodated with excellent water by Acqueduct from an unfailing source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village, within one mile of Bowdoin College, in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham. To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worthy attention. Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath. JONA ELLIS. April 25. (4w)
HOUSE WANTED. WANTED to purchase in a central situation in this town, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for a small family—for which will be given in exchange LAND in North Yarmouth, and the balance in Cash—Enquire of the printer. (10w) May 16.
N. P. POOR, No. 1, Union-Row, Middle-Street, OFFERS for sale, wholesale or retail, at cost and charges, his stock of English, French & India Goods—viz. Common and superfine Broad Cloths; Cashmeres; Velvets; Callicoes; Camoric Dimity; com. do.; black, flate, orange, pink, salmon and white Cotton Cambrics; India Cottons; Furnitures; Checks; Shawls; Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—A variety of fancy articles; Black Crap, &c. May 26.
WANTED, TO attend in a small family, a GIRL, about 13 years old: She may have the benefit of a Sch. one half the day, and will receive good treatment.—Apply at this Office. July 4.
WANTED, TO attend in a small family, a GIRL, about 13 years old: She may have the benefit of a Sch. one half the day, and will receive good treatment.—Apply at this Office. July 4.
Sheriff's Sale. CUMBERLAND, ss.— TAKEN by Execution and will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, on SATURDAY, the thirteenth day of August next, at three of the clock, P. M. on the premises. The right in Equity of Redemption in and by the following described Mortgaged Real Estate, situated in Gorham, in said county, viz.—A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in said Gorham, containing fifty acres, and is bounded as follows:—viz. beginning at the road that leads to the Han. Stephen Longfellow's farm, and divides John Haskell's lot from the lot herein described; thence westerly by and adjoining the county road leading to Gorham corner one hundred and twenty six rods; thence southerly in a line parallel to the road that leads to said Longfellow's farm, so far as that a line drawn parallel to the said county road to the said Longfellow's road will include and make up fifty acres, together with all the buildings thereon, and is the northerly half of the lot numbered forty, in said Gorham—Also, one moiety or half part of one hundred acre lot in said Gorham, being the southerly side of the above described lot numbered forty to be taken off from the southerly side of said lot with a line drawn parallel to the county road leading to said Gorham corner. EZEKIEL GIBBS, D. Sheriff. July 18.
Equity of Redemption. Taken on Execution, and will be sold at Public Vendue, on MONDAY, the first day of August next, on the premises, ALL the right and Equity of Redemption in and to the following described Mortgaged Real Estate—viz. A certain piece of Land situated in Brunswick, and bounded as follows: beginning four rods from the south west corner of land John Perry, jun. sold to Samuel Seal, on a course four ten degrees east at a stake and stone, thence east ten rods, thence south ten degrees east four rods, thence west ten rods, thence north ten degrees west four rods to the first bound, with all the buildings thereon belonging and standing thereon, it being the land Jabez Perkins now lives on. SECOMB JORDAN, Dept. Sheriff. Brunswick, June 30, 1808. (July 1)
Cumberland, ss.—Taken by Execution, and will be offered for sale, on TUESDAY the second day of August next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the premises. THE Right in Equity of Redemption in and to the following described mortgaged real Estate, situated in Minot in said County, viz.—Lot No. 124, bounded southwesterly by land owned by Ichabod King, northwesterly by land owned by Wm. Bray, northeasterly by land owned by Eliab Washburn, and southeasterly by land owned by Seth Sampson, containing one hundred acres, be the same more or less, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereon, be ongoing. SETH MITCHELL, Dept. Sheriff. July 18, 1808.
A YAWL-BOAT. TAKEN up adrift, a Yawl-Boat, about twelve feet long, between Portland and House-Island. The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to DAN'L MOUNTFORD. Portland, July 14.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of WILLIAM CONANT,
late of Falmouth, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice that six months being allowed from the second day of June last, to said Creditors to bring in their claims, and that we will attend to that service at the house of Ebenezer Kollockes, innholder in said Falmouth, on the last Monday of this and the four following months, from two of the clock P. M. to five o'clock, on each of said days. ARCHELAUS LEWIS, ENOCH FREEMAN, Commissioners. July 11.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of ASA LEWIS, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to EDWARD RUSSELL. July 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator, de bonis non, with the will annexed, on the estate of JOHN LEWIS,
late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Esq. deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to MARY MITCHELL. July 18.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the estate of BENJAMIN BROWN, 2d. late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bonds 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 indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. ELIZABETH BROWN, Administratrix. Bath, June 10. (July 1)
Quincy & Baker, Corner of Fifth-Street, Here for sale, A LARGE assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS, at their usual reduced prices. Likewise—M. S. Pork, Upland Cotton, Flour, Turpentine and Tar. July 4.