Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-03-02 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 149]
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1801.
[VOLUME III.]
NEW GOODS.
Just received on Consignment, and for sale at Private Sale, on the most reduced prices—and at
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday,
At WILLIAM FENNELLY'S Office, FORE-STREET,
A GREAT variety of India Cottons of every description; Broad Cloths of all colours and qualities; Kerseys; Kerseymers; Forest Cloths; Plains; Swansdown; Baizes; Flannels; Hosiery; 300 dozen Pocket Handkerchiefs, various qualities; 100 dozen Shawls; Black Mullins; White, Jacquet and Book, do.; White and figured Mar-tilles Quilting; a variety of Gentlemen's, Ladies' and Youths' Hats; Kait Pantaloon; Irish Linens; Hampshire do. Brown do.; Cotton and Linen Checks; Ribbons; Tapes and Threads; Buttons; Buckles; Knives and Forks; Razors, and a variety of other Cutlery; 400 straw of Tumblers; Looking Glasses of all kinds; Tables; Chairs; Feathers, and Feather Beds; Watches, and Watch Trinkets; Good Indigo, by wholesale or retail; 100 reams Writing Paper; Ready made Clothing; 20 barrels Cider, &c. &c. &c.
Sale on each day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon—3 in the afternoon.
COMMISSION BUSINESS of all kinds transacted on low terms with punctuality and dispatch, by the public's humble servant,
WILLIAM FENNELLY.
Portland, Feb. 23.
N. B. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of SHIPPING FURS—please to apply as above.
Fresh Drugs & Medicines.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
John Coe,
NO. 5. FISH-STREET.
An additional supply of Drugs and Medicines, warranted of a genuine quality, and positively sold at the Boston prices.
Country Practitioners, and others, supplied with large or small quantities, for cash or approved credit. Portland, Feb. 16.
JUST OPENED FOR SALE, At E. A. Jenks' Book-Store,
NEXT DOOR TO THE BANK, An additional assortment of
Books & Stationery.
ACCOUNT Books; a great variety of Children's Books; School Books; Bibles; Testaments; Belknap's Psalms and Hymns, at the lowest price, per dozen or single; Writing and Printing Paper, by the ream or quire; best Post Paper; Music and Drawing Paper; best British Ink-Powder; India Ink; India Rubber; Quills of different prices, by the quantity; Sealing Wax, black and red; Wafers; Slates of the best quality; best Lead Pencils; State do.; Ink-Stands of various kinds; Morocco Memorandum Books; Pen and Desk Knives; Razors and Razor Straps; Cases of Instruments; Spectacles, and Steel cases; Toth Brushes; Pungent Smelling Bottles; best Court Plaster; Counters; Playing Cards; Walking Sticks, &c. &c. with a handsome variety of other articles, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
A new assortment of MUSIC; and the new Instrumental Instructor.
BLANKS of most kinds, as usual.
JUST PUBLISHED,
(Printed at Salem) And for Sale by E. A. JENKS, Portland, (Price 75 Cents)
TABLES, exhibiting at one view, the different Duties ad Valorem arising on the Cost of Merchandise. In such foreign coins and currencies as are established by an act of the Congress of the United States, of July 2, 1799. By CHARLES CLEELAND, Deputy Collector for the District of Salem and Beverly.
To which is added,
A List of Duties, payable on all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, imported into the United States after the 30th June, 1800. With other information necessary for Merchants, Masters of vessels, Also for sale as above.
An Appendix to Park's Insurance.—Blunt's new and correct editions of Moore's new Practical Navigator—and captain Furlong's American Coast Pilot.
REMOVAL.
William Hudson,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from Fore-Street to one of the brick buildings in Middle Street, near the head of Union Street, where he has for sale an assortment of
English & West-India Goods, Groceries, &c.
Feb. 9.
Valuable Farm.
FOR SALE, that valuable Farm in Poland, belonging to Deacon MOSES EMERY; containing 400 acres of Land, on which are a good House, Store, and out-houses; a Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill; also another excellent mill privilege, with a dam already made, on the little Androscoggin stream, within half a mile of the meeting house—For further particulars inquire of said Emery on the premises, or of the Printer. Poland, Feb. 11.
TAKE NOTICE.
TO BE SOLD at private sale, a convenient Dwelling HOUSE in Freeport, but a few rods from the Malt Landing; convenient for a Trader, Mariner, or Ship-Carpenter—Inquire of Capt. SAMUEL TALBOT, Freeport. Jan. 9.
Notice of Fire.
THE Selectmen of this town give notice, that on application to Capt. HENRY, commander of Fort Sumner, he has politely engaged to give orders to the Sentinel placed there and at the Battery, that if a Fire should be discovered to break out in the town at any time between eleven o'clock in the evening, and four the next morning, they discharge a six pounder pointed towards the town, to alarm the inhabitants; and also give immediate information to Mr. Fernald and Mr. Burns, that they may ring the bells for the same purpose.
Samuel Freeman, Chairman.
Portland, Feb. 21, 1801.
To be Sold,
THAT beautiful and valuable FARM, formerly the seat of JEREMIAH POWEL, Esq. situated in North Yarmouth, on the Eastern County Road, ten miles from Portland—consisting of about 300 acres of Land; 100 of which is in high cultivation, 70 acres in wood, the remainder in pasture. The whole within a ring fence, great part of which is stone wall.
On the premises is a genteel House, one Barn of 100 feet long, two of 40 feet, a Store, with other detached offices.
Likewise, a large Garden, inclosed with a 7 foot close fence; containing a variety of the choicest fruit trees from Europe, in full bearing; two Orchards beside. The place is so well known, a further description is needless, than to say, it is equally adapted either for a gentleman who is engaged in trade and navigation, or as a beautiful summer residence; or for a TAVERN. The situation and advantages are unequalled.
The whole will be sold together, or in such lots and divisions as shall be agreeable to purchasers.
The terms of payment made easy.—For further particulars apply to WILLIAM MARTIN, in Portland, or on the premises.
N. B. Wanted a Man to work on said farm—Apply as above. Feb. 23.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from Fort Wolcott in the harbour of Newport, JOSEPH BURNHAM, a private in the 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, aged twenty-eight years, five feet nine inches high, light short curled hair, fair complexion, stout and well made, born at Hampton Falls in the state of New Hampshire, by trade a blacksmith, initiated at Oxford, Massachusetts, in June 1800—he had a furlough (which has expired) to go to Newbury, Vermont. The above reward and reasonable expenses will be paid for apprehending said deserter, and delivering him at the above post, or to any military officer in the service of the United States.
William M'Rea, Major 2d Regt. Art. & Engineers. Newport (R.I.) 6th Feb. 1801.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Garrison of Fort Norfolk, JOHN SCHAEFFER, a sergeant of captain Muhlenberg's company, 1st regiment of artillery and engineers, and of the following description: Twenty-six years of age, five feet eight inches high, fair complexion, which had when he deserted a fallow calf, the consequence of severe sickness—large hazel eyes, brown hair, by trade a hatter, of Dutch descent, born at Reading in the state of Pennsylvania, has some knowledge of drawing and portrait painting, speaks High Dutch fluently, and retains much of the accent of that language in his pronunciation of the English. To the crimes of desertion and perjury, he has added that of theft, having stolen a number of articles from the Garrison of Fort Norfolk. Any person apprehending said deserter, and delivering him to any officer in the United States, or lodging him in any jail thereof, shall receive the above reward, and a reimbursement of all reasonable expenses. Warham Shepard, Lieut. 1st Regt. Artil. & Engineers. Fort Norfolk, Dec. 7, 1800.
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST, on Saturday last, between Mr. Abijah Cheever's shop and Mr. Nowell's, a Ten Dollar Providence Bank Bill, and a Five Dollar Bill of the Portland Bank, rolled together. Whoever may find the same, and leave them at the Gazette Office, shall have the above reward. Feb. 23.
WHEREAS the underwritten has been appointed by the President of the United States of America, with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof, as Consul from the said U. States, for the Colonies of Essequibo and Demerary—He informs by these presents, all whom it may concern, that he will facilitate any business for those who trade at said colonies, in the sales of their cargoes; and give them every aid and assistance in his power, in whatever regards their mercantile transactions.
Having been resident in said colonies off and on, for thirty-six years, he is well acquainted with the good and indifferent purchasers; and advises the commanders of vessels to call on him for enquiry, so as to dispose of their cargoes to such persons only, as the underwritten will recommend; in order to prevent, the delay of payment, by which the commerce is more or less become unprofitable to its owners.
Consignments, and collecting of protested bills, notes and accounts, will be attended to by
N. Rousselet, Residing on Stabrock, Demerary.
Enoch Plummer,
TAKES this method to acquaint the inhabitants of Neighbourhood and vicinity, that he has taken a shop nearly opposite Mr. Jenks' Tavern in said town, where the TAILOR'S BUSINESS will be carried on in all its branches with neatness and dispatch. Every favor in the above line of business thankfully received. Neighbourhood.
FOR JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
THE MONITOR.—No. 1.
No life is pleasing to God, but that which is useful to man.
GOVERNMENT founded on the principles of virtue, religion and good order, afford the greatest utility to man. For laws delitute of the production of moral good, natural and instituted religion, instead of creating national prosperity and individual happiness, bring the most awful and distressing aspect on nations.
Honor, virtue, order and christianity are useful to man; consequently to nations; for communities consist of individuals united for mutual aid, comfort and happiness. A life productive of usefulness to man, in respect to time and eternity, is pleasing to God. Therefore the great aim of government should be to promote every useful art and science, every moral obligation and true religion, which are internal peace and national prosperity. A realizing sense of the being and providence of God brings home to the bosoms of rulers their degraded situation by nature and their dependence on him in their acquired stations. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
To the promotion of usefulness to man and well being to society, it is requisite, that magistrates be men of honor. Honor comprises in it the principles of truth, generosity, honesty, manliness and fidelity. That man, who regards honor, is faithful to his trust both in private and public life. He is punctual in his engagements; manly in his behaviour; generous in his bestowments; courteous in his manners; hearty in his friendship; and faithful to his charge. He is no Frenchman. For his principles of honor are derived from the most solemn doctrines of christianity. Honor is the fruit of virtue, and virtue the growth of religion.
Without virtue there is no true honor. Virtue in magistrates sweetens their tempers; calms unruly passions; regulates the general department; and enlivens genius. Judgment to discern, integrity to pursue, and virtue to guide, are essential characteristics in public stations. Ye, who are honored by being invested with authority, imitate the character of Socrates: "In youth he was the son of temperance, in manhood the brother of social love, and in age the father of wisdom." Immorality begets looseness of thought, looseness of thought blinds the moral faculty, and the abandonment of the moral sense cherishes infidelity and open atheism. Atheistical rulers send forth their emissaries to wound, destroy and kill, piety and religion. When atheism and infidelity are suffered both by rulers and people, national glory and national happiness depart; when the wicked rule the nation mourns; when the people forsake religion and piety empire dies.
Order in society is the beauty of government. Good government is ever supported by virtue and religion. When the dictates of unbiased conscience, the principles of natural religion, and the doctrines of christianity are strictly adhered to, punctually practised and constantly followed; then order is prevalent in society.—Order depends greatly on magistrates; for if their principles and deportment cherish and exhibit becoming decorum; their sentiments and examples will be strangely and almost incredibly infused and copied by the mass of the people.—Therefore, citizens, despise those magistrates, who disregard order in worshipping assemblies and turn their backs upon the holy sacraments of our religion , and with supercilious frowns cast contempt on the ordinances of christianity.
Religion ever has been the deeply laid and broadly extended foundation of salutary government and energetic laws. No religion can come in competition with christianity in respect to its happy influence on the moral, civil and religious life. It is well calculated to cherish that government, which produces liberty with order . Magistrates delitute of christian principles and practices are harbingers of licentiousness and promoters of insurrections in government. When men are void of sense of a future state of existence , there is no trust to be put in them; for covetousness and selfish views will cause public good to bend to their sordid inclinations. Infidelity is the source whence jacobinical principles and practices proceed. Nothing is too bad, nothing too wicked, nothing too hellish, for an infidel in religion and a jacobin in politics to invent and foster. They are the children of their father, who goes to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Religion is a most essential qualification for a magistrate. Therefore let it be the prayer of every pious man, that the time may soon arrive, when none but professors of christianity and observers of morality, shall be chosen into office, whether civil, military or literary.
From the PALLADIUM.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE CORRUPTION OF LITERATURE.
NOVELS, from their extensive circulation, the avidity with which they are read, and the deep impression which they make, become objects of attentive consideration. It is not my object to trace the progress and improvement of fictitious writings, from the days of the Troubadours to the time of Goldsmith; but to make a few defultory remarks, upon the character and tendency of modern novels. The propensity of the human mind, to quit the tame realities of life, and ramble through the gay regions of hope and fancy, to fashion new scenes of happiness, and devise new modes of enjoyment, has been remarked by Lord Bacon, as a proof of its high origin, and noble capacities. This propensity, of course, has been gratified among all nations, in a manner suited to the taste, manners, habits and improvement of the age. Among modern civilized nations, the dominion of fancy has been circumscribed within the limits of probability, and novels have been supposed to present a picture, which bore some resemblance to real life. Richardson and Fielding define the most delicate shades of human character; and Goldsmith amuses, interests and instructs us, with probable narrative, simple incidents and natural situations. But the great mass of modern novels, exclusive of their immorality, "lead to bewilder, and dazzle to blind." Every object is dressed by the light fingers of fancy, and invested with a visionary character; wealth, the refined pleasures of taste, friendship and love are the natural result of this ideal economy, which agreeably deludes us with a vague hope of a like unknown good, which accident or good fortune will one day throw in our way. Fact and experience are neglected, and expectation stand on tiptoe. We nourish desires which can never be gratified; and feed upon expected pleasures, which must one day give a keener edge to disappointment. Young girls, who love to inhabit the little fairy world, which novelists love to create, are apt to return to this "dim spot, which men call earth," with reflections and disgust. Their standard of pleasures and virtue is not formed for a world, where disappointments and sorrows intrude; but for those scenes,
Where all the pleasures are That fancy can bestow on youthful thought; When the fresh blood grows lively and returns Brisk as the April buds in primrose season.
Where love is constant and unabating, where friendship is disinterested and eternal; where disappointment never comes, but for the purpose of giving lustre to fortitude, and sorrows and afflictions are never admitted, unless they serve to display the virtues of patience and resignation, with greater attractions. Suns always shine, unless veiled with the watery clouds of May; brooks run tinkling through lawns, or brawling through woods, as best suits the disposition of circumstances. Pantries, violets, wild roses and flaunting woodbine, spread a couch at noon, or scent the zephyr's wing at evening; birds stir the woods with harmony, unless these happy beings choose
To walk unseen On the dry smooth-shaven green, And mark the bat wheeling on his dusky way. If it is proper to be a little melancholy, they must listen while Raging winds are piping loud, Or wander into the woods
Where the rude ax with heavy stroke Was never heard, the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their halloved haunt.
In fine, they are never to suffer any inconvenience, trouble or woe, unless they choose it, for the sake of variety, or for the purpose of affording a few shades, to perfect the charming picture of human life.
Will such exaggerated views, such "sentimental frippery and cream," fit young persons to share with contentment and satisfaction, the mingled portion of good, which is allotted to this state; and to suffer with dignity and composure, in scenes, where no eye penetrates, and their only reward is the consciousness of doing their duty? Weeping over the distresses of a heroine tends rather to blunt the sympathies of their nature, for the unadorned woes of real beings. In their intercourse with society, they will find few exquisitely beautiful and lovely objects, in circumstances of exquisite distress; but they have no tears, no charities for these, whose sorrows are not dressed to the relish of the most sickly sensibility.
But leaving this land of visions, we come to a class of fictitious writers, who under the pretence of innocently amusing the imagination, of discriminating characters, or of reading moral lessons to the heart, directly or indirectly attack the institutions and maxims of well-regulated society. Writers, who corrupt the heart, by exciting unhallowed desires, and who are to be considered and treated, as enemies of the most dangerous and deadly character. The "Monk" of Mr. Lewis, one of the most popular novels of the present day, abounds with blasphemy against the scripture, with licentious imagery and voluptuous descriptions. He has endeavored to systematise the arts of seduction, and to dissipate every moral feeling, in the revelry of passion. While he enjoys the reputation of brilliant talents, he ought to remember, that they have been profligates to the world of purposes, and that the tears of those, whom his book has helped to ruin, will one day "scald his memory."
A posthumous novel, by Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, called the "Writings of Women, or

Maria," which according to Mr. Godwin's account is to give a new impulse to the man- ness of the world, is continued with a series of incidents to exemplify the degradation and slavery of women in the married state. Mary labored long, and diligently to improve the condition of her sex, in her vindication of their rights, in her novels, and fugitive publications, and to all these she added the force of her own example. It appears from Mary's memoirs that in her speculations, she was sometimes original, and even fanciful; she could not recollect the time, when she believed the doctrine of future punishment. "The tenets of her system were the growth of her own moral taste, and her religion, therefore, had always been a gratification to her, never a terror." She expected a future state; but would not allow her ideas of that future state to be modified by the notions of judgement and retribution. In Mary's conduct too, there were some little eccentricities, or to express it in Mr. Godwin's less manner, some almost invisible deviations from moral perpendicularity. She had a particular affection for Mr. Fawcett, some arrangements with a certain Mr. Lmiady, and a philo- sophic affair with Mr. Godwin. Notwithstanding all this, Mary was not perfectly happy; for twice she attempted to steal out of being, once by hemp or steel, and once in an organ of distress, threw herself into the Thames.
LITERATURE. A work entitled "The Vagabond," a Novel, by GEORGE WALKER, a very useful and popular production, published in England and recently republished in America, has been politely put into our hands and shall soon be more particularly noticed. The work very happily bur- lesques the doctrines of the new school of phi- losophy, as inculcated by Godwin, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft, Paine, &c., and all the crazy nonsense of infidel morality and Gallic politics.
As the ladies will doubtless be alarmed at the monstrous found of the VAGABOND, we are in duty bound to inform them that the real name of the hero is Frederick Fenton, originally an amiable and virtuous character; but being of a temperament ardent and enthusiastic, he was easily seduced from the plain old fash- ioned train of speculation and practice, and led into all the vagaries which the new doctrines, when made the rules of life and practice must necessarily produce.
We propose shortly to give the public an analysis of the work, accompanied with extracts and remarks at length. In the mean time we recommend the book to the attention of all ages and classes of readers as well calculated to amuse the stable and well principled, to con- firm the wavering and to reclaim those who have already begun to wander from the ways of sound morality and common sense.
One of the Jacobin rhymesters, on the success of Jefferson and Burr breaks out in the subsequent rha- pso- dy: May Jefferson be President, and Burr Vice President, and may they both be damned.
Commercial Article.
FOR THE GAZETTE. DEPREDACTIONS. continuing on our commerce by the British in the West Indies; and our merchants being frequently at a loss to know what measures are proper to pursue for regaining property illegally captured, you are required to publish the following extract on this subject, from a document bearing date the first of August, 1798, by Mr. Bayard, late agent for American Claims in London. Many suf- ferers by British captors may be benefited by the information therein contained.
A MERCHANT.
"IT is not generally known through the United States, that all appeals from the sentences of British courts of vice admiralty legally con- stituted, must be entered and prosecuted in Eng- land. That regularly the appeal should be there entered, within nine months from the date of the sentence in the vice admiralty court— where a claim has been made, and in 12 months were no such claim was made.
"In too many instances the parties have un- fortunately thought it sufficient to enter their appeals in the vice admiralty courts under a persuasion that by this means their right to pro- secute the same in the high court of appeals, was secured. With many, this proved a most costly error.
"The effect of such a step, amounts only to a formal notice of an intention to prosecute the appeal in question. In every cause of appeal from the sentence of a legal vice admiralty court, the in- hibition should be extracted from the registry of the high court of admiralty in London within a year from the date of the sentence appealed from. To this rule the lords of appeal have of late very strictly adhered. Several recent cases have oc- curred in which claimants by accident or a want of information, having been prevented from en- tering their appeals in London, within the time prescribed by law, have lost the right and been refused the liberty of appealing.
"But great care should be taken by claim- ants to let forth under oath or affirmation, clear- ly and fully those circumstances which have op- erated to prevent their obtaining from the re- gistry of the high court of admiralty in Lon- don an inhibition, within the nine or twelve
months, (as the case may be) from the date of the sentence of the vice admiralty court.
"Such of my fellow citizens, as have suffered by recent captures, and such whose property may in future be captured by British cruisers, should with the least possible delay, after receiv- ing advice of the capture or condemnation of their property, write to their agent or correspon- dent in London, stating distinctly as they can from the information transmitted them:
1. The name of the vessel captured and of her master. 2. Of the owner or owners of the same, with a clear account of the property, claimed, that has been illegally condemned. 3. The name of the captor. 4. And (as nearly as can be ascertained) the substance of the decree of the Vice admiralty court.
"This information will always be sufficient to obtain an inhibition, and to secure the entry of an appeal—after which the parties as oppor- tunities present may procure authentic copies of the proceedings of the court below and transmit them to their agent in London.
"In order to obtain those copies of proceed- ings before the vice admiralty court, the lords of appeal hold it necessary that the persons apply- ing for the same, should tender payment to them; otherwise, the registers of the different courts are not bound to deliver the copies re- quired.
"It is necessary to observe, that what has been said above is applicable only to appeals from the sentences of vice admiralty courts legal- ly constituted. Where proceeding have been had before a court without authority (such as the one now held at Cape N. Mole, by the pretend- ed Judge Combault) no appeal lies. The proceedings in such cases are considered as void, and the parties must institute their claims in the high court of admiralty in London. There is no precise time limited for making such claims, but the interest of the parties will naturally dictate every degree of expedition that is practi- cable. The copies of proceedings before such court are not indispensably necessary but they may prove useful. Every kind of proof in the possession of the claimant, legally authenticated, should be forwarded to London with the least delay possible.
"To the further proof that is frequently order- ed by the high courts of admiralty and of ap- peals, and that may be directed by the board of commissioners, the earliest and most particular attention should be given. It is not usual for British Courts of Admiralty to specify the na- ture or degree of the further proof required.
"They leave this to the judgement of the claimant and his council. If dissatisfied with the further proof, they not unfrequently require bill further proof . In cases of this kind the claimant should, without delay, furnish the best evidence in his power. We should send duplicates and triplicates of this evidence, duly authenticated, by different conveyances, and should satisfy himself that one of these copies had been received by his agent and put into his proctor's hands. His proctor should be direct- ed to submit it to council and have its deficien- cies (if any should exist) distinctly pointed out. The claimant should be advised of these imme- diately, and should supply them, if in his power, by the first conveyance.
"Early provisions should also be made for defraying the heavy expenses that attend the prosecution of a suit in the British court of admiralty.
"The usual cost in a suit before the court of admiralty are from £150 to 200, and in the court of appeals from £250 to 300, sterling. Of these sums the proctors expect an advance from \frac{1}{4} to \frac{1}{3} and when a decree is obtained, settlement of their entire bill.
GOVERNOR STRONG,
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in Connecticut, to his correspondent in Boston.
"A few days ago, one of the leading demo- crats in this State, informed another, that Gov. STRONG of Massachusetts, would certainly be turned out of office the coming spring, and Gerry put in his place. He acknowledged that Mr. Strong was a man of tall tale, of amia- ble manners, and well calculated to be Gov- ernor of that State, but he said he must come down. To prove that he was sure of the ful- filment of the prediction, he added, that ev- ery republican in the State had had his duty marked out for him more than a month ago, and that they were all prepared. The plan, he said, was to set up President Adams and Mr. Strong, and run Gerry in between them."
FOR SALE,
A Farm in Bridgton,
CONTAINING 130 acres—in the center of the town, with a good House, Barn, and out houses thereon. Payment will be made easy—Apply at the Post-Office in Bridgton, or of JONATHAN SMITH, living on the premises. Bridgton, March 2.
A Note of Hand Lost,
GIVEN to Pervis Andrews of Poland by Nathan Niles of Poland, delivered to Seth Kelt of Poland, and then delivered to Job Calswell of Poland. And the said Job has lost the said Note, bearing date Feb- ruary 1798 or thereabout, the sum of Forty Dollars on interest. JOB CANSWELL.
Samuel Bryant,
FOR sale at his Dwelling House in Federal- Street, near the Town Pump, all sorts of Good, cheaper than J. Crofts or any man in Portland; or at his store on Ingraham's wharf, the same—Half Cash given for Boards and all kinds of Staves. Cash and a generous price given for all kinds of Furs, old Pewter, Copper, Brass, Indian Meal and Rye.
National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
City of Washington—FEB. 5.
The consideration of the propriety of extin- guishing the State debts, was referred to a committee.
The salaries of the heads of departments, as established three years since, were contin- ued.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6.
Levi Lincoln, Esq. appeared and took his seat. Two bills, on the naturalization of aliens, and on officers salaries, were reported.
MONDAY, FEB. 9.
The Senate informed the House, that it had passed the Judiciary Bill .
FEB. 10.
On motion of Mr. Harper, a committee of seven were appointed to examine into the causes of the late fires in the War and Treasury De- partments, and empowered to send for persons, papers and records. The committee include 5 prominent democrats. This measure is adopt- ed to silence the abominable calumnies on the subject, which men who have the impudence to call themselves Republicans , have uttered with devilish eagerness, without pausing for the least evidence.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11.
The House proceeded to the Senate Cham- ber, to witness the opening, and counting the votes for President and Vice President. Mr. Jefferson, as President of the Senate, declared the result to be:—For Thomas Jefferson 73; for Aaron Burr 73; for John Adams 65; for Charles Cotesworth Pinckney 64; for John Jay 1. No choice being made by the Electors, the duty of selecting one of the two highest for President, devolved on the House of Rep- resentatives; who immediately retired to their own chamber; and proceeded to ballot. The first ballot—Jefferson 8 States; Burr 6 States, divided States 2.—Of course there was no election.—In this ballot it appeared, that the individual votes of the members were for Jefferson 55; Burr 49.
A second ballot took place, in which the individual ballots were different from the first trial without changing the general result; but giving Mr. Burr a majority of the individual bal- lots. A 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th ballot took place;—the result the same as before.—At 4 p. m. the House suspended the balloting for one hour. At 5 p. m. the 9th ballot took place.—The same result. A 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th bal- lot took place. The same result; and the mem- bers did not separate during the whole night. At 9 o'clock, A. M. it was agreed to postpone the next ballot until 12 o'clock, at noon. At 12 o'clock, the 28th ballot took place, when the result corresponded with the preceding bal- lots, the further ballot was postponed until Fri- day at 11 o'clock.
On Thursday the Speaker stated, that persons were in waiting to deliver messages from the President, and the Senate. The messages were received.
On Friday, the 29th and 30th ballots were taken, which produced the same result. It was then determined that the next ballot should be taken to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, M.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, FEB. 16.
The Kennebec Agricultural Society Bill passed to be engrossed.
The Kennebec Court Bill passed to be en- gaged.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17.
The new Tax Bill passed to be engrossed.
The following message from His Excellency the Governor, was delivered by the Secre- tary.
"Gentlemen of the Senate, and "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives." "I submit to your consideration a resolve of the Legislature of Maryland, which I have this day received, proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, by the estab- lishment of an uniform mode for the choice of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, and of Representatives to Congress."
"CALEB STRONG."
"Council Chamber, Feb. 17, 1801." The Bill for preventing forgeries of Bank Bills, passed to be engrossed.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18.
The Senate informed, that they had commit- ted the Governor's message of yesterday, and the accompanying papers, to the Hon. Messrs. Bridge and Davis, with such as the House may join. The House added Messrs. Holt, Skinner and Morton of D.
The Lincoln Academy Bill passed to be en- gaged.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
Messrs. Knox, Pierce and Little, were ap- pointed a committee to enquire into the situa- tion of the lands purchased of the Penobscot Indians, what part is sold, and what probabili- ty there is of any further sales being made, and whether any further measures are necessary to be taken relative thereto.
A report relative to provision for the fu- port of state prisoners, who have been convicted since the first of Feb. 1799, was read and ac- cepted.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20.
A bill to incorporate the Pepperellborough Aqueduct Company, was read, and to mor- row, 10 o'clock, assigned for the second rea- ding.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
A bill for the due observation of the Lord day, was received from the Senate, where it had passed to be engrossed, which was read a first time in the house, and Tuesday next, 11 o'clock assigned for the second reading.
MONDAY, FEB. 23.
Mr. Morton, of D. asked permission to lay upon the Speaker's table a resolve for requesting (or instructing) the Representatives from the State in Congress to endeavor to effect a choice of President. There were in favor of granting this permission 40, against it, 67.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
Caleb Strong, Esquire,
Governor and and Commander in Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A PROCLAMATION,
FOR A DAY OF SOLEMN FASTING, HUMIL- IATION AND PRAYER.
OUR constant dependence upon the Supreme Being for all the blessings of life, and the un- grateful returns we have made to him for his innumerable Mercies render it highly proper for us as a people, in conformity to the example of our forefathers, to set apart a day at the com- mencement of the labors of the season, to hum- ble ourselves before him for our manifold trans- gressions; to implore his forgiveness and favor and to beseech him to bless our substance, and prosper the works of our hands.
I do, therefore, with the advice and consent of the Council appoint Thursday the Ninth day of April next, to be observed as a day of Hu- miliation, Fasting and Prayer throughout this Commonwealth:—And do recommend it to the people of every religious denomination to assemble on the said day—to confess their sins with sincere repentance, to ask the divine mercy and forgiveness—and with fervent supplication to entreat the Almighty Ruler of the world, that he would bless and prosper the United States, and ever secure them under his holy protection.
That the first magistrate and the other rulers of our nation, may be wise and just men; and that rising superior to private interests, and the prejudice of party, they may discharge the du- ties of their respective offices with fidelity to their constituents, and with justice and candor to other nations.
That the inhabitants of this state may ever be the objects of his peculiar favor, and practice the duties of their several stations by a continu- ed course of probity and truth—that those who administer our state government, by the wis- dom of their measures, and the regularity of their deportment, may secure respect for their persons and authority, and be a terror to evil- doers, and a praise and encouragement to the virtuous; That the ministers of religion may faithfully inculcate upon their people the vari- ous duties of life, and be examples to them in all the graces and virtues of the christian char- acter;—The mutual charity may prevail a- mong the different religious denominations, and that all may unite in the support of a Govern- ment which affords them equal protection:—That the people may regard their constitutions with veneration and love, and be preserved from infidelity and dissoluteness of manners:—
And that he would be pleased to prevent the spreading of contagious and mortal sickness, and continue to us the enjoyment of Health:—That he would bless the labors of the Husband- man, and so order the ensuing seasons, that the earth may yield her Increase, and the year be crowned with plenty:—That he would pro- sper our commerce, navigation, manufactures, and fisheries:—That he would continue to suc- ceed the means of Education, and cause them to be more extensively beneficial, in promoting useful knowledge, and forming the rising gen- eration to virtue and goodness.
And that he would grant, that the United States may ever be a seat of knowledge and liberty, and the residence of all those virtues that improve human nature, and support and adorn society:—That the violent commotions in Europe may speedily terminate in the estab- lishment of peace and righteousness:—That war may cease forever, and the progressive in- fluence of the gospel produce a period of great and durable prosperity in the Earth, and that the Saviour of the knowledge of Christ may be made manifest in every place.
And it is earnestly recommended to the peo- ple of this Commonwealth to abstain from un- necessary labour and recreation on the said day.
Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this nineteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and one, and in the twenty fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
CALEB STRONG.
By his Excellency's command, with the advice and consent of the Council.
JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Hon. John Brackenbridge, is elected Senator for Kentucky. Vice, the Hon. Humphrey Marshall.

The Gazette.
News from Europe,
Received by the Governor Strong , capt. Miller, arrived at Boston from the Mediterranean
PARIS, DEC. 9.
ARMY OF THE RHINE.
General Moreau, to the Minister at War.
H. Q. at Anaing, Dec. 2.
I HAVE the pleasure, General, to give an account of an event very glorious for the army which I command, and of great advantage to the Republic.
By my dispatches of yesterday, in rendering you an account of the battle of the 10th Frimaire, I announced the assembling of the army, and my intention to act on the offensive.
Last night the corps of General Grenier collected between Hohenlinden, and Hartofen. The division under Gen. Grandjean, of which Gen. Grouchy took the command, supported the left of the village of Hohenlinden; the divisions of Richepanse and Decan at Ebersberg.
I expected to be attacked by the enemy at Hohenlinden; and had given orders to Gens. Richepanse and Decan to proceed by St. Christophe, upon the Matenpat, and to fall with vigor on the rear of the attack. The movement was executed with as much audacity as intelligence.
The enemy commenced their attack upon Hohenlinden, at half past seven in the morning:—We satisfied ourselves with checking them, until a moment of hesitancy. I was led to judge the attack of Gen. Richepanse had commenced; and gave orders to Gen. Grenier to commence his attack. Gen. Ney marched with vigor through the defiles, and met Gen. Richepanse about mid-way on the road of Matenpat. All of the enemy which scattered themselves in a wood extending a league and an half were killed, taken or dispersed.
The attack of Gen. Ney was supported by the division of Gen. Grouchy, who had thrown the reserve of the enemy's grenadiers, who sought an attack upon his right.
The movements of Gens. Richepanse and Decan experienced the greatest obstacles. Obligated to march by narrow paths and inurely surrounded by the enemy, Gen. Richepanse found himself separated from the other troops, with only five or six battalions, and a regiment of chasseurs; but disregarding this circumstance, he pushed on to the middle of the enemy's army, with the few troops he had with him, and joined the head of the division of Gen. Ney, conducted with equal intrepidity by Gen. Ruffin. Gen. Viter was severely wounded in this attack. General Decan succeeded in penetrating with the Polish troops to the support of Gen. Richepanse.
The battle appeared to be completely decided at 3 o'clock; when another body of troops marching from the lower Inn, endeavoured to rally out by Burkrain upon Hohenlinden: as we expected the enemy would make an effort upon the left, they having the evening before stationed troops in the valley of Isen, Gen. Grenier left in position the divisions of Legrand, Bastout, and the reserve of cavalry; who, in the moment when they were going to take the offensive, were themselves attacked. We sent to their support, some troops of Gen. Ney, and other divisions, which were at hand.
Gen. Legrand and Bastout after having repulsed this attack, and having themselves pushed the enemy with such vigour;—in short, after several efforts, overthrew them with loss of part of their artillery. Gen. Bastout was wounded in the attack.
The action was so general, that there was not a single corps of the French army which did not partake of it—which was the case with that of the Austrians. The snow fell in large flakes during the whole action.
We have taken 80 pieces of cannon, 200 ammunition waggons, and 10,000 prisoners, a great number of officers, amongst whom are three Generals. We pursued the enemy until night. Calculate our loss at a thousand men, killed, wounded and prisoners.—That of the enemy is incalculable. Every part of the army exerted itself.
The corps of Gen. Lecourbe who were in possession of Rosenheim the 10th is directed to cover the Inn, and to defend the entrances to the Tyrol.
The army is proud of its success;—the more so, as they hope it will contribute to accelerate Peace.
Health and Friendship,
MOREAU.
Paris, 17th Frimaire (16th Dec.) The Court Gazette of Petersburg, of the 14th November contains an article of which the following is the substance. That the embargo laid on English vessels in the Russian ports will be continued until the Convention concluded the 30th December be executed. This convention says, that immediately after the capture of Malta, that island should be surrendered to order of St. John of Jerusalem—of which the Emperor is Grand Master.
News from Germany announce that the Emperor left Vienna, the 14th Frimaire, after having issued a proclamation, in which he enforces to his subjects the necessity of continuing the war.
PARIS, DEC. 7. The minister at War has given orders to the commander in chief of the army of Italy, that the Russian General Lewchow, who is proceeding to Naples to exchange
the ribbons of the royal orders between their Russian and Sicilian Majesties, shall be received in a manner suitable to the sentiments, which the French government entertains towards the Emperor PAUL I.
From the BOSTON CONTINENT.
An article from Milan of the 27th November, mentions, that the armies of Italy were in sight of each other; and great events were momentary expected. The Prussian troops have extended the line of demarcation so as to include Coxhaven on the Elbe, and a part at the mouth of the Weser:—But the King has assured the Senate of Hamburg, that he will not infringe upon their privileges. The French and Dutch governments have taken efficient measures to prevent the exportation of every sort of grain to Great Britain.
By the Governor Strong, arrived yesterday, we have received Paris papers to the 19th Dec. 1800. The "Journal du Commerce," says, "the American ship Poll Carry, captured by a Cherbarg privateer, had been tried in the Council of prizes, the 1st of December, and released without damage and interest, conformably to the Treaty concluded on the 24th Sept. 1800, between the French Republic and the United States of America."
Portland,
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1801.
PRESIDENT—CHOSEN.
In the last Gazette it was predicted that the result of the Presidential Election would be announced this day. The prediction proves true;—But it was not until the last mail that the Editor received the following authentic letter from Baltimore; which was written by Mr. Smith, member of Congress from that city; By which it appears that Mr. Jefferson was elected on the 17th ultimo.
Washington, 1 o'clock, 17th of February.
SIR, Knowing the solicitude of my fellow citizens, on the important question of the election of President of the United States, I have deemed it a duty to give them through you the agreeable information by express of Mr. Jefferson being this instant elected by the following states to wit: Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Jersey and New York, Maryland has given but four votes, the other four blank papers, Vermont by 1 vote, South Carolina and Delaware, declined voting.
With the highest esteem, I am, Sir, your friend and fellow citizen,
S. SMITH.
JAMES CALHOUN, Esq.
Mayor of the City of Baltimore.
It has tauntingly been asked by many stupid jacobins, what will now be the politics of the Gazette?—The Editor will only here answer, that its politics shall be the same as heretofore;—that is, to support Good Government, Order, Laws and the Constitution; and to remain firm and undaunted in advocating good principles and reprobating bad ones—in supporting worthy characters and opposing those deemed unworthy. Considering the present crisis as all important, the Editor will be more copious on this subject in his next. In the mean time he recommends to his federal friends not to despond, but to continue steadfast to their principles, and adhere to that manly and honorable conduct which has ever characterized them, and which has raised them to the envy of their opponents, and the admiration of all virtuous men.
One Russell , lately advertised as a partner in the Herald &c. in this town, has commenced the publication of a Jacobin paper in Concord. This is a proof in point that when a man is good for nothing else, he will make a Jacobin.
MR. JENKS,
THE fear of one of our Senators, Mr. Davis, is vacated by his being appointed Solicitor General; and his place must be filled at the ensuing election. As a new character must be sought for, perhaps it may not be amiss to commence the inquiry at a period earlier than usual.
The writer of this article, having no interest separate from that of his fellow citizens, has looked among them with an eye of inquiry, and he trusts with candor—to discover a character in whom they can generally unite. He believes he has succeeded; but of this the Electors will judge when they shall hear the name of the candidate, and the reasons for offering it.
The gentleman proposed is General JOHN K. SMITH. And the reasons for proposing him are
 1. Because at a former election he was considered as a candidate; and altho' not chosen, obtained more votes than any other person.  2. Because he was a member of the convention of this Commonwealth for the adoption of the Federal Constitution, for which he gave his vote, and has ever since been one of its firm supporters.  3. Because he commanded the Brigade of which the militia of this county is composed a number of years—during which time he conducted in a manner that secured to him the esteem and respect of the officers and soldiers under his command.  4. Because he is practically acquainted with the interests of the town and country. After sheathing the sword which he drew at the commencement of the revolutionary war, he was several years concerned in mercantile business—and is now become a practical and successful farmer. This circumstance is mentioned, because the interests of the town and country are become so connected and blended together, that the prosperity of each depends on the other. It has been proved by the experience of many years, and is acknowledged by every thinking man in the county. He sees 
the propriety and expediency of making choice of a man in whom these interests shall cordially unite.
A CITIZEN.
MR. JENKS,
As one of our Senators, Mr. Davis, is promoted to the office of Solicitor General of this Commonwealth, a new candidate should be generally made known before the next annual meeting. You will therefore be pleased to offer for a Candidate
Maj. LEMUEL WEEKS, as a person who will be the most likely to unite the federal votes, and obtain an election by his fellow citizens. His known integrity, decision of character, and attachment to the interest of his country, are too well known, to require any comment. The Jacobins are united in their candidate; and will support him to a man. It is of the utmost importance, therefore, that the federalists fix on the most probable candidate, and thereby ensure his election.
CUMBERLAND.
Other electioneering communications shall be attended to in the next Gazette.
The great crowd of important matters, this day presented will plead the omission of advertisements, and other local matters; which shall be attended to in the next Gazette.
MARRIED—At Falmouth, by the Rev. C. Bradley, Mr. Joseph Cheney, to Miss Rebecca Johnson. At North Yarmouth, Mr. Seth Beane to Miss Mary Anne Babson.
On Long Island, (N. Y.) Mr. William Coffin, to the amiable Miss Susannah Graver—[A Philadelphia paper pronounces this a dear match ]
DIED—At Wiscasset the 9th inst. Mrs. Lydia Bowman, aged 13, wife of Jonathan Bowman, jun. Esq. and daughter of Gen. Abel Wood.
At Prospect, Capt. Thomas Pendleton, Aet. 46. A man much respected by all who knew him.
PORTLAND MARINE LIST.
Tuesday arrived brig Traveller , Bela Blanchard master, from Berbice.
Same day, Schooner Greyhound , Asa Morrill, from Berbice.
Thursday arrived ship Olivebranch , capt. Joseph Knapp, of Salem, from Elsinore—left there 5th Dec. During this long passage she experienced a great deal of bad weather; and on Wednesday night last, she got on Trundy's Ledge , off Cape Elizabeth, where she lost a cable and anchor.
The ship Portland , of this port, got ashore on Nantucket shoals. It is said they have got her off again without much damage.
Brig Argo , Wilson, of this port, was left at Berbice Jan. 18.
Salem, Feb. 24.—The brig Sukey , capt. Brown, belonging to Capt. Forrester, of this town, arrived here on Friday last, from Jamaica, having been captured by the British frigate Decade , on her passage hence for Leguira, sent to Jamaica, and her cargo condemned by the honorable George Cutberris, judge of the vice admiralty court of St. Jago de la Vega. As the property condemned was as perfectly neutral as any that ever was shipped, and regularly cleared out from this port; as there was no pretence of its being contraband of war, and as the honorable judge does not in his decree rest upon any principle whatever, or attain one single reason for condemnation, we must conclude that he means to condemn all that the cruisers will send to him, under whatever circumstances. The reading of two affidavits previous to the decree is mentioned, particularly one Lloyd, taken at Curacao, before Capt. Watkins of the Neeride , frigate; which appears to have no kind of relation to the brig Sukey . This Lloyd states, "that on the 8th October he was at Leguira, when a brig appeared off there [the Sukey never did] under American Colours; and it was generally reported that she demanded admittance into the port, on the ground of her being from the Canaries, though ostensibly cleared from an American port, laden with Spanish property, having a Spanish captain on board, and consigned to a house in Leguira; that she was refused admittance, on the ground that the port was then shut against all vessels of whatever nation; that in consequence she bore away from thence, and was supposed to have gone to Curacao; and that it was observed when she did so, there was a ship in sight." The other affidavit is about as much to the point as Lloyd's; and as they are all that could be brought in evidence against the property, they prove the condemnation to be a kind of legal piracy. The claimants having entered an appeal, the cargo was appraised and sold. The captors also entered an appeal against the brig and private adventures, which had been exempted from condemnation, and restored to Capt. Brown; on which the adventures were again taken from him, and Capt. Brown obliged to give bonds for the vessel.
"New Providence, Jan. 15.—There are now upwards of FORTY American vessels here for adjudication, which with all doubtless be condemned, as no one escapes that is labelled: 14 sail have arrived within three days. There are now out, and fitting for sea, 47 privateers."
[When the Jacobins get the government of this country into their hands, we trust they will alter their opinion of the navy establishment being a "useless pageant."
NOTICE is hereby given to a nonresident owner of a Lot of Land in Limerick, in the county of York, that it is taxed in the State, County, Town and Parish Taxes, for the year 1798, and committed to me the subscriber to collect, as follows:
Lot No 4, in Range E, 100 acres, State tax 8 Cents, County and Town 18 Cents, Parish 31 Cents 4 Mills—Total, 57 Cents 4 Mills—Owner unknown. And unless the above taxes, with all necessary charges, are paid to me the subscriber, on or before Monday the twenty-seventh of April next, so much of said land will be sold at Public Vendue to the highest bidder, as will be sufficient to pay said taxes and charges, at the house of Lieut. Samuel Bradbury, innholder in said town, by me
BORDMAN JOHNSON, Collector.
Limerick, March 2, 1801.
CONCERT,
AT THE UNION ASSEMBLY HALL,
TOMORROW EVENING, TUESDAY MARCH 3.
ZADOCK LEW, and Brothers, propose giving a Concert of Instrumental Music; on Violins, Clarinets, and the Bassoon; to consist of an elegant collection of AIRS, OVERTURES AND MARCHES.
Tickets, at 25 Cents, to be had at the Hall, at Cutter's Tavern, and at Jenks' Book-Store.
Doors to be open at half past six, and the performance to commence at 7.
Portland, March 2.
Elliott G. Vaughan & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND NOW READY FOR SALE, AT THEIR VARIETY STORE, FISH-STREET, NEXT DOOR TO THE MAINE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE—AN ASSORTMENT OF English, India, Hard-Ware & West-India GOODS.
AMONG WHICH ARE,
  BLACK, blue, mixed and red Broadcloths.  Jack and Pen Knives    Black, white, and mixed Cassimere  Razors    Serges & Swansdowns  Shears and Scissors,    Flannels of all colours,  Door Latches    Baizes, do. do.  An assortment H. HL, Butt, Deck, and Table Hinges    Durants, do. do.  Trunk and Chest Locks    Calimancoes, do. do.  Iron and Pewter Spoons    Shalloons and Wildbores  A small assortment Pewter    Calicoes  Files of all kinds    A fashionable and large assortment Camels Hair, Patch & Purple Shawls, all prices  Gimblets,    India Cottons all kinds  Buttons,    Book, Jacquet, Laopet & Sprig'd Mullins,  Fish Hooks all kinds,    Cotton Cambricks  Patent Trowels    Sewing Silks and Threads  Curling Tongs,    Ribbons all colours  Ink Pots,    Worsted, Cotton, and Silk Hose  Shaving Boxes    Modes, Satins, & Satinette Knives and Forks,  Shovels and Tongs     Rules, Shoe Knives     Flims, Short     Hammers, Thimbles     Kaiting and Pound Pies     Pour Glasses     Ink Powder.  
W. I. Rum, Brandy, Gin, Loaf &
Brown Sugars; Hyson, Bohea & Souchong Teas, all best quality; Molasses, Coffee, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Copperas, Alum, Red-wood, Logwood, W. I. & Southern Cotton; Wool, Cotton & Wool Cards, Indigo, Primstone, a quantity Rappée and other snuff, Flour, Rye, Corn, Oats, and Flax
Cash, or Goods given for all kinds Country Produce
Portland, March 2.
Samuel Waldo's Estate.
A FURTHER time of six months from the 17th December last having been allowed to the Creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL WALDO, late of Portland, Merchant, deceased, to bring in their claims against said estate—The Commissioners hereby give notice, that they will attend to receive and examine the same, at Mr. FREEMAN'S Office in said Portland, on the first and third Wednesday of each month, until the expiration of that time.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, WOODBURY STORER, EBENEZER MAYO.
Feb. 21, 1801.
Partnership Dissolved.
THE partnership of GAGE & DAY, is by mutual consent, this day dissolved. All persons having demands against said company, are desired to exhibit them, that they may be adjusted; and those indebted are requested to call at the store in Fore-street, lately occupied by Mr. William Clackwick, in order for settlement with either of the subscribers.
Isaac Gage, Ezekiel Day.
Portland, March 2, 1801.
Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
THE Managers of Amoskeag Canal Lottery, having drawn the first, second, third and fourth Classes, find it necessary, in order to carry into effect the great work designed, to present the public with the following
SCHEME
   Of the Fifth Class of said Lottery.   Dollars. Dollars.     1 prize of 1000 is 1000   1 of 100 finished Shares in said Canal, Mills, &c. 1000   1 of 500 500   1 of 50 finished Shares, 500   1 of 200 200   25 of 100 are 2500   50 of 50 2500   80 of 80 of 20 1600   120 of 10 1200   800 of 6 4800   920 of 5 4600   2000 Prizes. Amount of Prizes, 20,400   4000 Blanks. Deduction for the Lottery, 3,600   6000 Tickets, at 4 Dollars each, is 24,000   The Prize of 50 Shares in the Canal, &c. will be assigned to the last drawn Blank.  
The Drawing of this Class will positively commence on the 24th Day of March next, and continue from day to day until completed.—The prizes, of money, will be paid by the vendors of the tickets, without deduction. Those of 20 dollars and under, on demand, and all others in thirty days, after the list shall be published.—The Shares in the Canal, Mills, &c. will be conveyed by the Proprietor and finished without any expense to the holder or holders of the prizes—reserving to himself the privilege of redeeming the same any time within two years from the commencement of the drawing of this class, by paying the amount of the prizes in money, and twelve per cent. per annum interest thereon to the time of redeeming the same.
EPHRAIM ROBINSON, } Managers. SAMUEL TENNEY, NATHANIEL PARKER, }
Tickets of the above Lottery, for sale at Jenks' Book Store.
Seaman's Journal,
for sale at Jenks' Book Store.

MUSES.
THE OLD BEGGAR.
DO you for the Old Beggar who sits at yon gate— With his beard silver'd over with snow?
Many years has he sat at the foot of the hill, Many days seen the summer sun rise;
In the bleak blasts of winter he hobbles along O'er the heath, at the dawning of day,
Time was, when this Beggar, in martial trim dight, Was as bold as the chief of his throng;
Then his form was athletic, his eyes, vivid glance Spoke the lustre of youth's glowing day!
When the prize was propos'd, how his footsteps would While the Maid of his heart led the throng;
See him now, while with age and with sorrow oppress'd He the gate opens slowly and sighs!
See his habit all tatter'd, his shrivell'd cheek pale, See his locks waving thin in the air;
His eye-head no longer in lustre displays The warm sun-shine that visits his breast;
And his voice is grown feeble, his accent is slow, And he sees not the distant hill's side;
To him all is silent, and mournful and dim, E'en the seasons pass dreary and slow;
See the TEAR which, imploring, is fearful to tell, Tho' in silence he bows as you stray;
Perchance, ere the May-blossom cheerfully wave, Ere the sepia of Summer soft sigh;
BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT.
The following is the conclusion of Campbell's elegant Poem, of "The Pleasures of Hope." ETERNAL HOPE! when yonder spheres sublime Read their first notes to sound the march of time,
Solis's Genuine Spice Bitters.
ONE paper of these bitters may be infused in a quart of Brandy, Wine or Spirits, in a gentle warmth for two or three days, frequently shaking the bottle, and after settling the clear may be poured off and kept in a bottle for use.
These bitters have been celebrated for their pe- culiar virtue in fortifying and strengthening the stomach, they procure an appetite and help dige- stion, sweeten and purify the blood, remove ob- structions, and are found very useful in preventing the jaundice. They produce a sweetness of the breath, removing all foul taste and unfavorable breaths and agues. They are useful in all seasons of the year, but more particularly, so in the spring, by bracing the fibres and preventing that disagre- able listlessness, and weakness arising too frequent- ly from relaxation on the approach of warm weather.
The above Bitters are for sale by
A. Solis,
At a shop he has taken in Fore-street, nearly op- posite Mrs. Fox's; where also may be had a great variety of imported PATENT MEDICINES, which will be sold at a cheap rate for cash. Portland, Feb. 16.
A Bargain.
TO BE SOLD, an excellent FARM in the town of Effingham, state of New Hampshire, 40 miles from Portland, and about 30 from Saco, on the post road—Containing 100 acres, with a good dwelling house, a large barn and other out- houses, together with a shop thereon. Said house has been occupied as a tavern, and is a good stand for a trader. There is an orchard on the premises containing about four hundred apple trees, one hundred of which began to bear last year. There is a fine well of water near the house, and every part of the farm is well watered. In a favorable season, nearly thirty tons of hay may be cut. A- bout 20 acres are already ploughed and manured for the next season.—For further particulars in- quire of the subscriber on the premises. JOHN BAKER.
Feb. 16.
WANTED,
A YOUNG WOMAN, to do Cooking in a small family—where two will be kept.—Inquire of the Printer. Feb. 9.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of
Ebenezer Gove,
late of Edgcombe, in the county of Lincoln, Ma- riner, deceased; and has 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 settle- ment; and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. PRUDENCE GOVE.
December 29th, 1800.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator upon the estate of
William Cannell,
late of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased; and as such he requests all persons who are indebted thereto to make payment without delay. PHILIP CANNELL.
Standish, Jan. 18, 1801.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to re- ceive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of
William Cannell,
late of Standish, in said county, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty-eighth day of January last, are allowed to the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the house of Mr. Edward Tompson, in said Standish, on the third Mondays of March, April, and July next, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the afternoon. JOHN DEANE, THEODORE MUSSEY.
Standish, Feb. 10, 1801.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all con- cerned, that having been duly appointed ad- ministratrix on the Estate of
Luke Libby,
late of Pejepscot Claim, in the county of Cumber- land, 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 demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ELIZABETH LIBBY.
Feb. 16, 1801.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all con- cerned, that having been duly appointed Ad- ministrator, with the Will annexed, on the Estate of
Timothy Davis,
late of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumber- land, yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to ex- hibit the same to THOMAS DAVIS.
Northyarmouth, Feb. 11, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a further time of three months from the date hereof is allow- ed by the Judge of Probate for the county of York, to the Creditors to the Estate of
Joseph Gillpatrick, Esq.
late of Limerick, deceased, to bring in their claims to the subscribers, Commissioners to said estate; who will attend for that business at his late dwell- ing house, on the first Monday of February, and the first of the two following months, from three to six o'clock, P. M. JOHN BAKER, SAMUEL BRADBURY, } Commis- sioners. Limerick, Jan. 19, 1801.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all con- cerned, that having been duly appointed Ad- ministrator de bonis non on the Estate of
Michael Howland,
late of Bowdoinham, in the county of Lincoln, Physician, deceased; and hath undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—He there- fore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment. SAMUEL BLAKE, Administrator de bonis non. Turner, Jan. 22, 1801.
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the Estate of
Dr. Michael Howland,
late of Bowdoinham, in said county, deceased, re- presented insolvent, do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the Dwelling House of James Rogers, Esq. in said Bowdoinham, on the third Tuesday of Fe- bruary next, and on the third Tuesday of the five following months. EZEKIEL THOMPSON, } Commis- LUTHER CARY, } sioners. January 28, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executrix of the last will and testament of
George West,
late of Union, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has 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 indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. MARY WEST, EXECUTRIX. Union, January 21, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of
Robert Malcomb,
late of Topsham, 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 to her SUSANNAH MALCOMB. Topsham, December 16, 1800.
Direct Tax.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Unknown Pro- prietors and Owners of Land in the follow- ing towns, that the Direct Tax on said land be- came due and payable on the 7th day of April, 1800: and so much of said land will be sold at the following times and places, as will pay the same with incidental costs and charges as the law directs, unless prevented by previous payment. Viz. all in Parsonsfield, at the house of Mr. Joseph Hutchins, in said town, on Monday the twenty-seventh day of April next, at one o'clock, P. M.—all in Cornish, at the house of Mr. Joseph Gordan, in said town, on Wednesday the twenty-ninth day of said month, at one o'clock, P. M.—all in Limington, at the house of Mr. Pelemon Libby, in said town, on Friday the first day of May next, at one o'clock, P. M.—and all in Newfield, at the house of Capt. Josiah Town, in said town, on Monday the fourth day of said month, at one o'clock, P. M.
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN PARSONSFIELD.
  No. Lot Range. Value of each lot, tract, &c. Tax on each individual  Dols. Cts.    Robert Rogers 99 285 0  Samuel Slayce 96 6 285 0  Benjamin Hobbs 128 7 300 90  Samuel Shapleigh 64 4 575 1 6  Benjamin Brown 46 12 270 76  Henry Millin 20 90 51  Thomas Odiorne 20 11 90 51  Daniel Jones, Exeter 38 3 90 25  19 12 90 51  19 11 90 51  300 85  
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN CORNISH.
  Conner & Jewet 5 90  13 D 30 34  Wiggins & Pickering 3 A 45 13  James Harman 1 E 22 50 6  Mc. M'Kin 2 E 45 13  Nathaniel Barker 12 E 30 8  J. Frost 11 E 45 13  Doc. Conner & Jewet 1 H 30 8  Owner unknown 1 H 30 8  Ditto 2 I 30 8  
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN NEWFIELD.
  Samuel Hall 23 of a saw- mill. 142 50 41  Lemuel Twamly 10 H 300 85  Andrew Rogers 10 M 112 33  Thomas Footman 7 N 112 50 32  1 K 112 50 32  A gore of land on C 22 50 6  10 R 75 22  13 F 75 22  Pike Barnham 14 F 75 22  14 K 75 50 22  13 K 112 32  1 N 22 50 6  
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN LIMINGTON.
  75  75  75  75  180  Owner unknown 180 87  Theophilus Bradbury 83 23  75  75  Owner unknown 249 14  75  Owner unknown 180 73  
NATHANIEL LIBBEY, Collector Of the Fourteenth District, Second Division. Limerick, February 7, 1801.
CUMBERLAND. ff—To the Honorable Court of General Sessions of the Peace, to be holden at New Gloucester, within and for the county of Cumberland, the first Tuesday of February next.
THE petition of Benjamin Spaulding, Abijah Buck, Mark Andrews, and Dominicus Record, all of Buckfield, in said county, and others, the subscribers, humbly sheweth—That having great occasion of frequent use of that part of the County Road which now leads over Hearty hill, so called, through said Buckfield, by sad experience find the same to be very bad, more especially on account of its roughness and the extraordinary bad hills over which it extends; and being well acquainted with the make of the land westerly of said road, are fully of opinion that by laying a road over Bradbury Hill, so called, the public might be greatly benefited, viz. by laying it as follows, that is to say—After following the County Road leading from Moses Emery's to Capt. John Bridgham's till it comes to the place or somewhere not far from the place where a private way from said Bradbury Hill meets the same; from thence to run along by Moses Bradbury's; and from thence running northerly over Bradbury Hill, so called, in the most convenient place, till it comes to the house of Joshua Keene, jun.; and from thence continuing northerly till it meets the County Road first mentioned, within the said town of Buckfield; in the whole about five miles;—Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray your Honors to appoint and authorize a Committee of Inspection to view and lay out the same, and make report thereof to your Honors; and that the same may be accepted, and the said piece of road established as a part of the county road leading through the said town of Buckfield—And your petitioners in duty bound will ever pray.
Dated at Buckfield the 20th day of December, A. D. 1800.
Benjamin Spaulding, Abijah Buck, Mark Andrews, Dominicus Record, Benjamin Spaulding jun. Thomas Allen, Alvan Robinson, William Tucker (by desire) Josiah Paris, Abraham Harden, Jabez Pratt, Jeremiah Cole, William Doble, jun. Jonah Febes, Samuel Frink, William Soule, Samuel Thomas, John Warren, Owen Record, Leonard Spaulding, Joseph Barrett, Danis Parsons, John Banks, Benjamin Hale, Zadock Kern, Joseph Cole, Zemus Hall, Mahala Bartlett, Nathaniel Buck, jun.
At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at New Gloucester in said county, on the first Tuesday of January, A. D. 1801.
ON the petition of Benjamin Spaulding and others, whereof the foregoing is a copy, the Court order—That the petitioners give public notice thereof by publishing the same three weeks in Jenks' Portland Gazette, the last publication to be at least twenty days before the last Tuesday of March next, that any person or persons may appear at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, then to be holden at Portland within the county aforesaid, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, CLERK.
Direct Tax.
Sixteenth Collection District, First Division, State of Massachusetts.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident and unknown proprietors of the following lots and tracts of land within said district, that a direct tax came due and payable on said lots the seventh day of April, 1800, viz.
  IN VASSALBOROUGH.  No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax. No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax.  D. C. D. C.    55 4th 1 6 3 4th 2 12  69 1st & 2d 1 79 4 — 2 12  76 — 1 79 8 — 2 12  60 — 4 25 11 — 2 12  61 — 4 25 12 — 2 12  62 — 6 1 22 — 2 12  71 — 7 7 26 — 2 12  93 — 7 7 32 — 2 12  96 — 7 7 33 — 2 12  99 — 5 31 46 — 2 12  
<   IN HARLEM.  No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax. No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax.  D. C. D. C.    1 1st 1 34 75 4th 71  2 — 2 21 78 — 62  3 — 2 21 79 — 62  6 — 2 21 80 — 62  7 — 2 21 81 — 62  10 — 1 77 83 — 71  13 2d 1 42 84 — 71  14 — 1 42 86 — 71  20 1st 2 12 87 — 71  25 3d 1 6 88 — 53  29 — 1 6 89 — 53  33 — 1 6 90 — 53  34 — 1 6 91 — 53  37 — 1 6 92 —