Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-06-21 00:00:00

From the NEW-YORK HERALD.
REVIEW.
THE attention of the public is invited to an eloquent and ingenious pamphlet which has just reached this city, from the press of Mr. Bronson, Philadelphia, and is, perhaps, as yet but little known here, entitled "An Address to the People of the United States on the Policy of maintaining a Permanent Navy." The author, in a comprehensive view, at once lucid and liberal, has unfolded the importance of foreign commerce to the industry, the power, the refinement in short, the perfection of the State. His observations are illustrated by allusions to the relative condition of various nations, both ancient and modern. In particular, by just remarks upon the singular situation of China, and the false notions that have been entertained, or sported by the admirers of that nation, as presenting the model of a state of society exclusively agricultural. In connection with the first part of his argument, and as a consequence of it, he exhibits in a forcible manner, how necessary it is that the Americans should continue to be their own navigators. In the third and principal part, he displays, with the warmth of a patriot, by strong, and we venture to assert, unanswerable positions, the absurdity of leaving our commerce and navigation destitute of adequate protection. He demonstrates also the economy of a permanent navy, even on principles of the most rigid calculation; he shews its high value in commercial wars, so often unavoidable, and not the less so to a nation like our own, with a wealthy and unprotected trade; its efficacy in frustrating the invasions of our territory;—to this he adds the impossibility of converting it into an instrument for the subversion of liberty, and its incalculable importance for the preservation of the spirit of patriotism so essential to the security of freedom. In this last view he illustrates his remarks by displaying the fatal consequences of losing the sense of national honor and the spirit of liberty, by instances drawn from the history of Greece, of Rome, and of the celebrated cantons of Switzerland. An appendix is annexed to the whole, comprising several important facts and much sound reasoning. We shall in our next, present the reader with some extracts from the work.
From the ALBANY SENTINEL.
POLITICAL PAMPHLET.
THE papers entitled "THE EXAMINATION," which originally appeared in the New-York Evening Post, under the signature of Lucius Crausus , and have been since published in a pamphlet, are worthy the attentive perusal of every citizen. The numbers were much admired for political knowledge, and elegant diction, as they first came out; but they will be read with double pleasure and advantage together and in their connection. Whoever wishes to be informed on the expediency of repealing Internal Taxes, and the constitutionality of abolishing the late JUDICIARY System, cannot fail of receiving conviction, unless he is unduly influenced by party spirit. Able and luminous as many of the speeches of the Constitutionalists in Congress were, this writer has set the latter subject in a jufter and clearer point of light. The pamphlet is calculated to afford instruction when the occasion which gave it birth is no longer interesting. It is sincerely to be wished that it could be extensively circulated and generally read. X.
From the New-York Evening Post.
The Examination. No. XVIII.
[CONCLUSION.]
IN order to cajole the people, the Message abounds with all the common-place of popular harangue, and prefers claims of merit, for circumstances of equivocal or of trivial value. With pompous absurdity are we told of the "multiplication of men, susceptible of happiness," (as if this susceptibility were a privilege peculiar to our climate) "habituatad to self government and valuing its blessings above all prize." Fortunate will it be, if the present favourites of the people do not, before their reign is at an end, transform those blessings into curses, so serious and heavy, as to make even despotism a desirable refuge from the Elysium of Democracy. In a country, the propensities of which are opposed even to necessary burdens, an alarm is attempted to be excited about the general tendency of Government, "to leave to labour the smallest of its earnings, on which it can subsist, and to consume the residue of what it was instituted to guard." It might have been well to have explained whether it is the whole of the earnings of labour, which government is instituted to guard, or only the residue after deducting what is necessary to enable it to fulfil the duty of protection. Representatives who share with their constituents in an excessive jealousy of executive abuses, are cantingly admonished to "circumscribe discretionary powers over money," though they are known to be already so limited, as that the Executive, even on the prospect of a rupture with a foreign power, would not possess the means of obtaining intel-
ligence the most necessary for the proper direction of its measures. That the new administration has not boldly invaded the laws and withheld the funds applicable to the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt is fallaciously proclaimed as evidence that "the public faith has been exactly maintained." The praise of a spirit of economy is attempted to be gained, by the suppression of a trifling number of officers (a majority of whom had become unnecessary by the mere change of circumstances) and by declaiming, with affectation, against "the multiplication of officers, and the increase of expense." The proposition to reduce our insignificant military establishment (the actual number of troops probably not exceeding that which is intended to be retained) cannot be suggested, without tickling our ears with the true but favorite maxim, that "a standing army ought not to be kept up in time of peace." To make a display of concern for their prosperity—agriculture, manufactures, commerce and navigation are introduced among the pageants of the piece; but, except as "to protection from casual embarrassments," we are sagaciously informed that these "GREAT PILLARS of our prosperity ought to be left to take care of themselves." The carrying trade, however, seems to engage more solicitude; no doubt that we may be terrified by the expectation of future evils, from a much traduced instrument,* which, in time past, has done nothing but good, in spite of the gloomy predictions of patriotic fears.
Such are the minor features of this curious performance. Had these been its only blemishes, a regard to national reputation would have forbidden a comment; but connected as they are with schemes of innovation replete with great present mischief, and still greater future danger; designed as they are to varnish over projects which threaten to precipitate our nation from an enviable height of prosperity to that low, abject state, from which it was raised by the establishment and wise administration of our present government—they become entitled to notice as additional indications of character and disposition.
The merits of the Message have now been pretty fully discussed; but before it is dismissed, it may be useful to take a view of it in another and a different light; as one link in a chain of testimony, which the force of circumstances, at every step of the new administration, extorts from them, in favor of their predecessors.
The President, on the threshold of office, at the first opportunity of speaking to his constituents, in his very inaugural speech; full of a truth, which the most rancorous prejudice cannot obscure, and not sufficiently reflecting on the inferences which would be drawn, proclaims aloud to the world, that a government, which he had disapproved in its institution and virulently opposed in its progress, was in THE FULL TIDE OF SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT. In the last address he again unconsciously becomes the panegyrist of those whom he seeks to deprecate. The situation in which (humanly speaking) we have been preserved by the prudent and firm councils of the preceding administrations, amidst the revolutionary and convulsive throes, amidst the desolating conflicts of Europe, is there a theme of emphatic gratulation. It shall not be forgotten, as the solitary merit of the address, that we are reminded of the gratitude due to heaven for the blessings of this situation.—Amidst the spurious systems of a spirit of reform, it is confessing to observe one, which, in charity, ought to be supposed genuine. But it would not have diminished our conviction of its sincerity, if the instruments of Providence in the accomplishment of the happy work, had not been entirely overlooked; since this would have been evidence of a willingness to acknowledge and retract error, to make reparation for injury. But though they have been overlooked by the message, the American people ought never for a moment to forget them. Their efforts and their struggles, their moderation and their energy, their care and their foresight; the mad and malignant opposition of their political adversaries; the charges of pusillanimity and perfidy lavished on the declaration of neutrality; the resistance to measures for avoiding a rupture with Great Britain; the attempt to rush at once into reprisals; the cry for war with the enemies of France, as the enemies of republican liberty; all these things should be forever imprinted on the memory of a just and vigilant nation. And in recollecting them, they should equally recollect that the opposers of the salutary plans to which they are so much indebted, were and are the zealous partisans of the present Head of our Government; who have at all times submitted to his influence, and implicitly obeyed his nod; who never would have pursued with so much vehemence the course they did, had they known it to be contrary to the views of their Chief: nor should it be forgotten that this chief, in the negotiation with the British minister, conducted by him as Secretary of State, acted precisely as if it had been his design to widen, not to heal the breach between the two countries; that he at first objected to the declaration of neutrality; was afterwards reluctantly dragged into the
* The Treaty with Great Britain.
measures connected with it; was believed by his friends not to approve the system of conduct, of which he was the official organ; was publicly and openly accused by the then agent of the French Republic with duplicity and deception, with having been the first to inflame his mind with impressions of the principles and views of leading characters in our Government, not excepting the revered Washington;—that this Chief, at a very critical period of our affairs in reference to the war of Europe, withdrew from the direction of that department peculiarly charged with the management of our foreign relations, evidently to avoid being more deeply implicated in the consequences of the position, which had been assumed by the administration; but on the hollow pretence of a dislike to public life and a love to philosophical retirement. Citizens of America—mark the sequel, and learn from instruction! You have been since agitated to the centre, to raise to the first station in your government, the very man who, at a conjuncture when your safety and your welfare demanded his stay, early relinquished a subordinate, but exalted and very influential post, on a pretence as frivolous as it has proved to be insincere! Was he, like the virtuous Washington, forced from a beloved retreat, by the unanimous and urgent call of his country? No: he stalked to the Champion of Faction—having never ceased, in the shade of his retreat, by all the arts of intrigue, to prepare the way to that elevation for which a restless ambition impatiently panted.
The undesigned eulogy of the men who have been flung out of the confidence of their fellow citizens, has not been confined to the situation of the country, as connected with the war of Europe. In the view given of the very flourishing state of our finances, the worst of the calumnies against those men is refuted; and it is admitted, that in this article of vital importance to the public welfare, their measures have been provident and effectual beyond example.—To the charge of a design to saddle the nation with a perpetual debt, a plain contradiction is given by the concession, that the provisions which have been made for it are so ample, as even to justify the relinquishment of a part no less considerable than the whole of the internal revenue.—The same proposal testifies the brilliant success of our fiscal system generally; and that it is more than equal to all that has been undertaken, to all that has been promised to the nation.
The report of the Secretary of the Treasury, as published, confirms this high commendation of the conduct of the former administrations. After relieving each state from the burden of its particular debt, by assuming the payment of it on account of the United States, in addition to the general debt of the nation; after settling the accounts between the states relatively to their exactions for the common defence in our revolutionary war, and providing for the balances found due to such of them as were creditors; after maintaining, with complete success, an obstinate and expensive war with the Indian tribes; after making large disbursements for the suppression of two insurrections against the government; after liberal contributions to the Barbary powers to induce them to open to our merchants the trade of the Mediterranean; after incurring a responsibility for indemnities to a large amount, due to British merchants in consequence of infractions of the treaty of peace by some of the states; after heavy expenditures for creating and supporting a navy, and for other preparations to guard our independence & territory against the hostilities of a foreign nation; after the accomplishment of all these very important objects, it is now declared to the United States by the present head of the Treasury, by the confidential minister of the present Chief Magistrate, the most subtle and implacable of the enemies of the former administrations, "That the actual revenues of the Union are sufficient to defray all expenses civil and military of government, to the extent authorized by existing laws; to meet ALL THE ENGAGEMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES, and to discharge, in fifteen years and an half, THE WHOLE OF OUR PUBLIC DEBT, foreign as well as domestic, new as well as old." Let it be understood that the revenues spoken of were all provided under the two first administrations; and that the "existing laws" alluded to, were all passed under the same administrations; consequently, that the revenues had not been increased, nor the expenses diminished, by the men who now hold the reins: and then let it be asked, whether so splendid a result does not reflect the highest credit on those who, in times past, have managed the affairs of the Nation? Does not the picture furnish matter not only for consolation but even for exultation to every true friend of his country? And amidst the joy which he must feel in the contemplation, can he be so unjust as to refuse the tribute of commendation to those, by whose labours his country has been placed on so fair an eminence? Will he endure to see any part of the fruits of those labours blasted or hazarded, by a voluntary surrender of any portion of the means which are to insure the advantages of so bright a prospect?
In vain will envy or malevolence reply, "The happy situation in which we are placed, is to be attributed not to the labours of those who have heretofore conducted our affairs, but
to an unforeseen and unexpected progress of our country." Candour and truth will answer—Praise is always due to public men who take their measures in such a manner as to derive to the nation the benefit of favourable circumstances which are possible, as well as of those which are foreseen. If proportionate provision had not been made, concurrently with the progress of our national resources, the effect of them would not have been felt as to the past, and would not have been matured as to the future.
But why should it be pretended that this progress was not anticipated? In past experience there were many data for calculation. The ratio of the increase of our population had been observed and stated; the extent and riches of our soil were known; the materials for commercial enterprise were no secret; the probable effect of the measures of the government to foster and encourage navigation, trade, and industry, was well understood: and especially, the influence of the means, which were adapted to augment our active capital, and to supply a fit and adequate medium of circulation towards the increase of national wealth, was declared and insisted upon, in official reports. Though adventitious circumstances may have aided the result, it is certain, that a penetrating and comprehensive mind could be at no loss to foresee a progress of our affairs, similar to what has been experienced. Upon this anticipation the assumption of the state debts, and other apparently bold measures of the government, were avowedly predicated, in opposition to the feeble & contracted views of the LITTLE POLITICIANS, who now triumph in the success of their arts, and enjoy the benefits of a policy, which they had neither the wisdom to plan or the spirit to adopt, idly imagining that the cunning of a demagogue and the talents of a statesman are synonymous. Consummate in the paltry science of courting and winning popular favour, they falsely infer that they have the capacity to govern, and they will be the last to discover their error. But let them be assured that the people will not long continue the dupes of their pernicious forgeries. Already the cause of truth has derived this advantage from the crude essays of their Chief, that the film has been removed from many an eye—The credit of great abilities was allowed him by a considerable portion of those who disapproved his principles; but the short space of nine months has been amply sufficient to dispel that illusion; and even some of his most partial votaries begin to suspect, that they have been mistaken in the OBJECT OF THEIR IDOLATRY.
LUCIUS CRAUSSUS.
Foreign Intelligence.
From the Gazette de France.
EVERY body, perhaps, has not remarked with the same attention, a passage in the first dispatches from general Leclerc, in which he observes, that the guns, cannon, and powder, which were found at the Cape, were furnished by the United States of America.
Perhaps it would be unjust to found upon this circumstance a serious reproach against a government supposed to be attached to France by principle, by interest, and by a just sentiment of gratitude. But if we connect this fact with several other things; if we apply it to a general system of policies adopted by the United States, under the Presidency of Mr. Jefferson's predecessor, the above mentioned passage in Gen. Leclerc's letter may not appear insignificant.
Some months ago we published in this paper an anecdote, which, though it remained unknown for a long time, did not the less deserve serious attention. It related to an interview which took place at St. Domingo, between Toussaint Louverture and the Commercial agent of the United States, at the moment in which the result of the famous battle of Maringo had been made known. The plan of the American government was then to act in concert with the British, to determine the negro General to declare the independence of St. Domingo; and that was one of the principal instructions of the Commercial Agent. Conferences continued to take place upon this subject, when Toussaint informed of what had taken place in Italy, changed his resolution all at once, and cried out, in the accent of despair—Moi pas connaitre ca que devenir—mais Maringo la tuer moi.—(I know not what all this will produce; but this Maringo kills me); and upon this the negotiation was put an end to, or at least suspended.
That Mr. Jefferson, become since President of the Federal Government, has not followed the political system of his predecessor—that he has adopted a mode of conduct less machievillian, appears inconteftible. But the ideas, either more or less liberal, of a man who is placed for a time at the head of an elective government, ought not to be of any weight in the judgment which may be formed upon the order of things to which he belongs eventually; and when it is necessary to examine the general interests and situation of America, the private opinion of Mr. Jefferson becomes almost a matter of indifference.
If we pay attention to the rapid increase of the population, the industry, trade, and wealth of the United States, we cannot avoid spreading

that that power is defined one day to rule over the new world, and to place under its yoke all the West India Colonies. Is it not the interest of Europe to endeavour, while it is yet time, to remove that epoch to a greater distance; and does not policy require that there should be established as soon as possible, upon the continent of America, a barrier against the presumed ambition of a people to whom nature has promised the empire of half the world?
The idea of re-attaching Louisiana to the Domain of France is, perhaps, of all political conceptions, the wisest and the most important. England herself could not avoid applauding the plan of establishing on the terra firma of America, an European power capable of opposing an impenetrable barrier to the torrent which might one day, without that precaution, spread from the North to the South, cover Mexico, the West Indies, Canada, and shut Europe out from the passage of the Atlantic. Spain, enfeebled, has too many distant possessions to defend and preserve to keep the power of the United States confined within its present limits. Great Britain herself is not in a condition to form a military establishment upon terra firma , capable of insuring the pretensions and rights of Europe upon that part of the world.
It is true that the Government of the Union has promised to other nations to remain within its present limits. But do we not know, that in politics the execution of these kinds of promises remain always subordinate to a multitude of events and circumstances which cannot be foreseen? And besides, though the Federal government should renounce for a century all system of aggrandizement, is it nothing to occupy a territory fertile and extensive enough for the support of 100 millions of inhabitants? Is it nothing to rule over 500 leagues of maritime coast, to have 50 isles under the eye and hand, to reign on the Atlantic, and to see itself separated from the South Sea only by savage nations ready to receive the yoke from whatever power shall appear before them in arms? What means this project of civilizing the Indian tribes; and to whom would these people belong but to the Government who takes upon itself to polish them, and which has no rival to fear, being itself once established in the centre of the new world?
Let it not then be imagined that the plan of uniting Louisiana to the dominion of the French Republic is dictated by ambition, or that it is part of a pure and simple system of aggrandizement. The preservation of the European possessions in the West Indies has rendered this plan necessary; and the interest of all the maritime powers of Europe is, to see the strongest amongst them form an establishment on the continent of America, sufficiently imposing and important to serve as a counterpoise to the dominion of the United States.
On the above subject we find the following observations of two English Statesmen. They occurred in a debate in the House of Commons, May 3d; when the subject of the Definitive Treaty, was in debate. Remarking on the cession of Louisiana.
Mr. Windham said, "By this acquisition the French are established in a space as unbounded as the view it opens, whether north or south. What a present have we made in it to the Americans! We have placed a serpent at their feet, by which they will ultimately be devoured. We have put them in that state in which they must become willing slaves under the dominion of France. We all know something of human nature. We know that men detest the instrument less than the cause, and turn their resentment upon those whom they can make to feel it most. They will not of course hesitate between us and the French; and thus we shall eventually forfeit the friendship of America by the aggrandizement of the French in that quarter. As to the wealth which this establishment opens to them, it has no limits but their will. On the continent of South America there is no power that can resist them. There are the sources of the wealth of the world; but if gentlemen do not feel the consequence of their passing into the hands of the French, it would be in vain for me to impress them with an idea of their importance."
To this part of Mr. Windham's speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, (Mr. Addington) replied:—
"In the climax of reasons that the Hon. Gentleman had gone through, he had considered it on the dangers which menaced the independence of the American States from the French having a settlement in Louisiana. Undoubtedly every accession to the French power in that part of the world, and every thing that threatened the independence of the United States, was ground of serious apprehension; but was it only from Louisiana that France could make the attack, if she had such power and was so disposed? Did the Hon. Gentleman pretend to say, that if a large military force was sent to Guiana, it may not from thence be made to act with altogether as much effect? Did he mean to say that the attempt might not be made from St. Domingo, if that island was brought under proper subjection, and made the depot of an armament intended for that purpose; if, finally the courtiers themselves were not disposed to assert their own independence, and Great Britain was inclined to look tamely on? It was, therefore, not from Louisiana alone that the power of France was to be dreaded, but from many other quarters equally."
It is asserted that the Pope has, by a bill, granted to the married priests, dispensations which render legitimate, in the eye of religion, their marriage, already legitimate in the eye of the law.
The Pope has authorized the re-establishment of the Jesuits in Russia.
The French Government intends to send 3000 European families to settle in St. Domingo.
The Valais, part of Switzerland, is organizing into a Republic, under the guarantee of France.
An arrival at New-York, in 32 days from London, brings papers to the evening of the 4th of May:—they inform,
That the Mondovi brig arrived at Malta from Egypt on the 28th February, with the intelligence of the Mameluke Chiefs having retired to Upper Egypt, and declared war against the Porte. Several bloody actions had taken place between them and the Grand Vizier, with various success. Sir Richard Bickerton was on the point of setting sail from Malta for Alexandria, to endeavour to put an end to these hostile operations.
The Hospodar of Wallachia has been defeated, and his army dispersed by Pashwan Oglou. A convention dated the 2d March has been concluded between the Emperor of Germany and the Sublime Porte, by which the Ottoman government engages to protect against the attacks of the Barbary States all vessels belonging to subjects of his Imperial Majesty which shall be provided with a Turkish firman.
A letter from the Hague says, that the English government has sent orders to the Moluccas to transport, before the British troops evacuate the island, all the seeds and plants of spices to Jamaica and Trinidad. Thus the commerce in spices, which the Dutch have hitherto enjoyed exclusively, and which has so materially contributed to enrich the merchants, will be now divided with Great Britain.
A conversation of considerable importance took place in the British House of Commons on the night of Monday the 3d of May. Mr. Windham stated his reasons for giving notice of a motion respecting the Definitive Treaty, and entered into a detail of the objections which had been thrown out at different times in both Houses by gentlemen of his opinion. Mr. Pitt defended the Definitive Treaty against Mr. Windham's attack, but reserved the full statement of his arguments until the promised motion should be made. He said, however, with respect to the apprehensions expressed for the safety of the British East India dominion, in consequence of the non-renewal of former treaties, that not only no English Member of Parliament could find any solid ground for objection or uneasiness, but that no rival could discover a plausible pretence for cavil on that account. He defended generally the non-renewal treaties; and contended that the advantages of the omission was as great on the part of England as France—Mr. Windham's notice was of a motion for Tuesday the 18th of May; but Mr. Addington moved, as an amendment, Tuesday the 11th. The reason he gave for this was, the necessity of terminating the work of peace (already two long suspended) as speedily as possible.
At the date of our last accounts from Paris, a new code of public instruction has been agreed to by the Tribunate, and was under discussion by the Legislative Body. The revolutionary names by which many of the public hospitals were distinguished, and which tended to destroy those recollections that encourage benevolence by doing honor to the benefactor, are to be abolished, and the original names restored.
By the Gail.
CHARLESTON, MAY 23.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Cape Francois, to the Editors of the Times, dated Cape Francois, May 3.
"The French still continue to treat us ill, and threaten us if our conduct does not change soon, they will send one hundred thousand French, to conquer America; they seem to have some strong antipathy to our government, even from the general in chief, to the privates. I should not wonder if something serious happens between the two countries shortly, as the army that is here are well inclined to give us the fraternal hug."
WASHINGTON, JUNE 7.
INSURRECTION!!!
A report is in circulation, that a most dangerous insurrection has just been discovered in the bowels of the great Mammoth Cheese. The first symptoms of this deep laid plot, were discovered by the swelling and violent agitation of the great beast. A skilful engineer, vulgarly called a cooper, was immediately sent for, who endeavored to keep the insurgents within bounds, by a line of contravallation, and other precautionary measures. As the insurgents have not yet been discovered, their number and designs have not been certainly ascertained. There are some however who affect to laugh at the alarm, and declare it to be nothing more than the agitations of the sea of liberty. It is said, that an express has been sent off for all the ablest heads of departments to repair immediately to Washington, for the purpose of deliberating on the measures proper to be pursued on this important occasion. The Secretary of War, has gained great credit for his spirited conduct; and he has expressed his firm determination, that if they so far forget themselves and the duty they owe to society, as to pass the bounds assigned to them, they shall meet with a warm reception. May the hour of danger always find at the head of that department, equal talents and resolution.
NEWYORK, JUNE 8.
The article from the Gazette de France, demands, imprimis , the attention of every American.—Without commenting on the charges of Gen. Le Clerc, respecting the supplies of guns, cannon and ammunition found at the Cape, being furnished by the United States, or the conferences, said to have taken place, between the Commercial Agent of the U. States and Toussaint, to declare St. Domingo independent of France.—We with earnestly to point the attention of our readers, to the passages which relate to the intended colonization of Louisiana.
AMERICANS, behold in the extract a clear exposition of the views of the French Republic, which disclaims every idea of self aggrandizement, and holds up the necessity for all Europe, England especially, to combine in checking the growth and progress of your empire.—Be assured that the mere occupancy as West Florida and New Orleans will never satisfy France.—The latter is undoubtedly the key of our Western countries, the possession of which, must control the Upper Settlements.
It is the subjugation and improvement of this part of American, that the future energies of France will be directed.—She will dispose on our South Western frontiers, myriads of factious and disolute subjects, who cannot live in a state of tranquility at home. Pretexts will not be wanting for reviving the ancient pretensions of France, not only to Louisiana, but Canada. The arms and ammunition alluded to, are more than sufficient to justify the projected invasions of our western territory. Poland has recently been blotted out from the map of Empires—can the rights of the United States alone expect to be treated with respect, when the conveniences or interests of a proud imperious nation demand the sacrifice. Great Britain, possibly, may be cajoled by an impolitic spirit of resentment at our revolutionary success, to connive at the intrusion of France on this continent. Should such infatuated conduct blind her, she will also rue the issue. The extension of the American Republic, is positively the aggrandizement of Great Britain. The increase of her trade and manufactures, depend on the prosperity of the United States. Neither Great Britain or any other European power, have any thing to dread from us, respecting the West-India Islands, the possession of which would prove a curse instead of a blessing. The hint is merely suggested to excite, if possible, the jealousy of England. Should the latter from some mistaken motives, conceive it politic to permit France to surmount all her allegany boundaries of the United States of America, concentrating their own strength and resources, ought to put every thing at a hazard, rather than submit, without a struggle, to the least territorial encroachment, which would eventually tend to the dismemberment of their empire. Her hardy Yeomanry, acquainted with the country, and accustomed to the mode of warfare peculiarly adapted to it, need not even fear the Invincibles of Bonaparte .
Extract of a letter from an American at Paris, May 18, 1802.
"The cession of Louisiana to the French, must no doubt excite general attention to the United States. The views of the French government, I believe, are very little understood by the present administration in America, with respect to that country.—It is certain that Bonaparte contemplates sending a very large military force to Louisiana under the command of General Bernadotte. He will be accompanied by numbers of the factious in this country, who are not so peaceably inclined towards the usurped government of the First Consul; and I very much doubt whether they will make you more peaceable neighbors in America, than they have as in France.—The representations of Le Clerc, have been very unfavorable against the Americans, and the French government, I am sorry to say, are very cool towards them.—Our Minister at this Court is not received with all that cordiality, and respect, which is due to one from the United States of America. Whether this may be owing to the pullianimous conduct of the present administration in America, or the jealousy of Bonaparte, of the growing power of the United States, I am at a loss to determine; but certain it is, that without an energetic government, possessing means sufficient to protect it from the designs of any nation, America makes a very awkward and degrading appearance on the theatre of the world."
"The reduction of taxes, and other internal sources of revenue, has a very serious and a alarming effect on the American funds, in Europe:—It is well known, that the great source of your revenue, arises from the immense commerce you have enjoyed during the war.—Where then your Genevan financier is to raise his supplies, during peace, when your commerce will be greatly diminished, his own fertile genius must discover.—But suppose the Great Nation should please in its power, to dictate terms to your philosophic President, what a situation would America be placed in, destitute of a formidable navy, the only safeguard of your widely extended sea coast, and from the affinity of the West Indies, subject to the sudden incursions of a Gallic foe;—possessing an immense tract of country and a large military force on your western frontier."
"These are serious considerations, and I am sorry to observe are very little regarded, by the ruling party in America; but I hope Providence, in its mercy will restore you that energetic government, which under the last administration, commanded respect abroad and confidence at home;—when an American in
any country was proud of his name; but which name since the power has devolved on the present party, he is almost ashamed to own."
TRENTON, (N. Jersey) JUNE 8. COLONEL BURR,
The Vice President of the United States, has lately experienced much abuse from the democrats of Nework. The main charge brought against him is, the suppression of a libelous attack on the administration of Mr. Adams, written in the form of a history, which he bought up. A narrative of this transaction has lately been published by Cheatham , an imported patriot, in which the Vice President is held up as the most subtle and intriguing character in the United States; he is represented as having "inordinate views of personal ambition," and taxed with the greatest vanity: it is added, that his view in suppressing the history in question, was to injure the administration of Mr. Jefferson. This schism in the democratic party, has been maturing ever since the Presidential election. Mr. Burr will never be forgiven by the democrats, for suffering his name to be held up by the Federalists for the Presidency, in competition with that of Mr. Jefferson; they know him to be a man superior in point of talents to any one of their set, therefore do they hate him, and he, it may with truth be affirmed, as cordially despises them. It is well known that Mr. Burr, during the last session of Congress, manifested towards the democratic party a degree of reserve that bespoke no strong desire of their future company; of their general conduct his real sentiments, were now and then suffered to escape his lips; but especially of their talents, contrasted with those displayed by the Federalists in the discussion of the important question relative to the judiciary, he is said to have spoken in a manner not to be misunderstood. The following extract from the before mentioned narrative, will serve to shew the keen animosity that now exists between Mr. Burr and his late friends.
"It is fearful to reflect upon what our condition would, in all probability, be, were Mr. Burr at the head of our government. If Mr. Adams could do so much, what could not Mr. Burr effect? It cannot be concealed that he is a man of desperate fortune; bold, enterprising, ambitious, and intriguing; a thirst for military glory and Bonapartian fame! A man of no fixed principle, no consistency of character—of controlled views as a politician, of boundless vanity, and listless of the public good; one who is pursuing, with an "APPETITE KEEN AS DEATH, AND A HAND STEADY AS TIME, projects disreputable to himself and injurious to the country!"
"Such is the Character of the man, who, 'Fit to disturb the Peace of the World,'
is endeavoring, by little arts, to supplant the Chief Magistrate, and to estrange the affections of the people from him. This indeed has been his uniform practice from the very moment the republicans agreed to support Mr. Jefferson as a president, and him as a vice president."
CONCORD, JUNE 10.
THE NEW BANK.—Yesterday afternoon, a vote passed in the House of Representatives, without a division, in favor of incorporating the New-Hampshire Union Bank; which was immediately sent to the Senate, and concurred without a division in that branch.
MAD FOX.—On the 29th ult. a mad fox came to the house of Ensign Nicholas Colby, in Hecker, and bit three large hogs. Mr. Colby hearing the noise, went out, and with a club killed the fox, which did not attempt to escape.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, JUNE 8.
The following message was received from his Excellency the Governor:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, "I have received a report from the Commissioners appointed on behalf of this State, in pursuance of a law of the Commonwealth, passed in the year 1791, to ascertain, together with Commissioners on the part of Connecticut, the boundary line between the two States. It appears by the report of the Commissioners, that they have not been able to affect the objects of their appointment, and that, in their opinion, there is no prospect of their agreeing with the Commissioners of Connecticut, in running and establishing the line. The Secretary will deliver to you the report, and the papers which accompanied it. CALEB STRONG."
Council Chamber, June 8.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9.
A Committee was appointed to consider the expediency of establishing an academy in the county of Lincoln.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10.
A resolve passed granting a set of the maps of the Commonwealth to each of the Academies.
William Fitch and others had leave to bring in a bill.
The following Message was received from his Excellency the Governor:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, "I have directed the Secretary to lay before you a statement which I yesterday received from the late Treasurer of the State; containing a general view of the debts of the Commonwealth, and of the funds and revenue of the same. CALEB STRONG."
Council Chamber, June 10.
A bill to incorporate the plantation of Plantstown by the name of Baldwin, was read twice.
FRIDAY, JUNE 11.
A resolve passed granting half a township of land to Lincoln Academy.

The bill for incorporating the "Boston Female Asylum," and that to incorporate the plantation of Flinstown by the name of Baldwin, were severally passed to be engrossed.
Mr. Southgate and others—Henry Knox and others—Samuel Deane and others—had leave to bring in bills.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12.
A petition of the inhabitants of North Yarmouth, was committed.
A bill to incorporate a bank at Portland, by the name of the Maine Bank, was read twice, and Tuesday next, 3 o'clock, assigned for the third reading, and in the interim was recommitted.
MONDAY, JUNE 14.
A bill to exempt a certain stream issuing from Pattee's Pond in Winslow, from the laws regulating the fisheries in the counties of Lincoln, Cumberland, &c. A bill to incorporate the plantations of Ducktrap and Canaan into a town by the name of Lincolnville, was read twice.
A resolve passed on the petition of the Selectmen of North Yarmouth,
An order was received from the Senate appointing the Hon. Messrs. Tudor and Storer, with such as the House may add, a committee to consider the expediency of raising a revenue to this commonwealth from Banks, and report. The house added Messrs. Vose, Moreton and Ely.
TUESDAY, JUNE 15.
A resolve passed on the petition of the towns of Hampden and Bangor.
A bill was received from the Senate for incorporating a Bank by the name of the Lincoln and Kennebec Bank.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16.
A bill to establish the Kennebec and Penobscot Turnpike Corporation, was read.
The bill for exempting a stream issuing from Pattee's Pond, in Winslow, from certain fishery laws, passed to be engrossed.
A bill respecting taxes on the pews in the meeting house in the first parish in Biddeford was read twice.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17.
A bill authorizing a turnpike road over Megunticook mountain, in the town of Camden, was read twice.
A bill was reported for continuing the charter of the Union Bank to the 1st of April 1803. It was moved to strike out the 1st of April 1803, and insert the 1st of October 1812; and this motion obtained. A right is also referred to the State to have an additional interest, not exceeding 200,000 dollars in this bank, whenever the Legislature may think proper. The bill was amended, had three readings, was passed to be engrossed, and sent to the Senate.
A clause, reserving a right to the Commonwealth to be interested in the new bank at Portland, and the Lincoln and Kennebec bank, was struck out of the bills for incorporating those banks, and a clause inserted, laying a tax at 5 per cent. on the dividends.
Portland,
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1802.
A fourth trial has been made in the First Eastern District for the choice of a representative to Congress. But by the returns we have received, it is probable there is yet no choice. The federal votes are principally divided between Samuel Thacher and Phineas Bruce, Esqrs.—and the anti-federal are in favor of M. Kimley, Esq. well known as a Jacobin adventurer; and said to be one of those "good patriots" who favored Shays' insurrection in this state. He is a genuine candidate then for Jacobin suffrage. But it is presumed the progress of correct politics in Maine, will defeat his ambitious views to obtain a seat in Congress.
The Supreme Judicial Court has finished its term in Kennebec county, and is now in session in Lincoln. The few criminal cases which have been before the court must give a favorable idea of the sound morality and general correct politics of this extensive and rapidly increasing District; where enterprise is encouraged and industry rewarded.
It is expected a Bank will be immediately established at Wiscasset. This must give a weight and advantage to that town and vicinity, much to the interest and consequence of that part of the District. The towns of Hallowell and Pittston, it is said, will be largely concerned in it.
It is thought by many that the establishment of a new bank in the eastern part of the District, will operate against the introduction of a new one in Portland. Should this be the case it is hoped the stock in our present bank may be very considerably enlarged, as its capital is now quite too small for such a town as Portland, and many of our country brethren are deprived of the benefits they have a right to expect from it.
Bonaparte is now exhibiting one of the most brilliant displays of his penetration and policy. By an act of oblivion, he is inviting into France all the Ex-Nobles, Clergy, Men of Science, Virtue and Wealth, who emigrated during the reign of Jacobins and Vandalism: And at the same time is transporting to Louisiana and Madagascar all the democratic insurgents in his dominions. The First Consul well knows, that the former will support every well administered government; and that the latter are fit subjects for no other governments than such as these modern Botany Bays will furnish. Sal. Gaz.
It is said, there are nearly three millions of dollars worth of property, belonging to the citizens of the United States, detained in the River Plate, in South America.
The 17th June, being the anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill, that event was celebrated at Charlestown, on Thursday last.
Communication.
MR. JENES. AMONG the various arts which tend to constitute the happiness and prosperity of our infant Republic, I with pleasure notice that of Husbandry; which, during the late European conflict, has been greatly attended to; but in no part of the United States more successfully than in New England.—During the last year, in the town of Livermore (Maine) and on the farm belonging to ELISHA LIVERMORE, Esq there was made 5000 weight of Cheese, which was considered by judges, of a superior quality; and which, at the moderate price of 10 cents per pound, amounts to 500 dollars.—It may be further observed, that 25 years ago, there was not an inhabitant (Aborigines excepted) residing in said town, or within ten miles of it.—It now contains about 1000 inhabitants. Yours, A TRAVELLER.
Appointments by the President of the United States. Robert Brent. Mayor of the city of Washington. Thomas Munroe, Superintendent of the city of Washington.
Obituary.
At Gill, Mass. Rev. Jabez Munsell. At Goffstown, N. H. Rev. David Lawrence Morrill. At Henniker, Rev. Moses Sawyer.
Married.
In this town, Mr. Thomas M. PRENTISS, to Miss Abba RUGGLES. At Falmouth, on the 13th inst. by the Rev. Caleb Bradley, Capt. JOHN LEWIS to Miss REBECCA BROWN, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Brown, of that place. In England, Mr. Barring, son of Sir Francis Barring, to Miss Bingham, daughter of the Hon. William Bingham, of Philadelphia. At Bolton, Mr. Benjamin Holt to Miss Ruth Baldwin, daughter of the Rev. Mr. Baldwin—Mr. Thomas Dean, prince, to Miss Nancy H. Grubb. At Portsmouth, Mr. Daniel Waldron to Miss Olive Sheafe, second daughter of Jacob Sheafe, Esq. At Salem, Mr. John Colburn to Miss Polly Ward.
Died.
In this town, Mrs. Marcy Richardson, aged 65, widow of the late Mr. Converse Richardson, of Groton. At Falmouth, Mrs. Polly Merrill, wife of Mr. Elias Merrill, aged 20. At Concord, N. H. very suddenly, of a bilious turn, Levi Dearborn, Esq. Representative in the State Legislature from the town of Rochester. At Campton, N. H. the Hon. Moses Baker, Esq. a 65. At Springfield, the Hon. Samuel Lyman, aged 53. At Walpole, N. H. Gen. Benjamin Bellows. At Effingham, Virg. Mrs. H. Moore, aged 111. At Boston, Mr. Sampson Reed, mer. aged 53.—Mrs. Jane Hastings, aged 22. At Charlestown, John Stanton, Esq. aged 77. Drowned—At Buxton, on the 21st May last, Mr. Abner Chase, aged 25, late of Litchfield, N. H.—At Scarborough, while in a swimming, William Libby, son of Mr. Nathan Libby in the 10th year of his age. Killed—At Cape Elizabeth, by the kick of a horse, Master Ebenezer Rounday.
Jenks' Portland Marine List.
FORT OF PORTLAND.
WEDNESDAY, June 16.
Arrived brig John, capt. Colby, 14 days from Antigua. The New Brunswick, Boudet, of Portland, arrived at Kingston, Jamaica, May 8. Schooner Milford, of Wiscasset, has arrived at Martinique. The Valecius, Harding, from Bath, arrived at Liverpool, May 1.
Among 39 sail of American vessels detained in the River Plate, is the Joseph, Grant, of Kennebec, which was at Monte Video.
113 American vessels arrived at New Orleans, from the 19th Oct to 23d May last.—Left there May 23, 37 brigs, 33 schooners, 4 sloops.
Arrived at Boston, 11th inst. brig Active, Yorke, 26 days from Liverpool—having performed her voyage in 70 days.—Capt. Yorke left at Liverpool ship Nabby, Crandall, the only Portland vessel then at that port, to sail in a few days.
Arrived at New Bedford, on Tuesday last, brig Sampson, S. Mather, 10 days from Cape Francois. Left there about 30 sail of American vessels.—When Capt. Mather failed, Colonial produce was high, and American low; market well supplied with beef from the Spanish part of the island. French troops were sickly and dying fast. Gen. Toussaint, at his conference with Gen. Leclerc, entered into no compromise; several skirmishes have taken place since Toussaint was at the Cape. Troops were daily expected from France.—Gen. Hardie, second in command, died at the Cape on the 2d inst.
TAKE NOTICE.
The Assessors of this town, will attend at their Office, No. 4, Muffey's Row, on THURSDAY NEXT, from 8 o'clock, A. M. till 6 o'clock, P. M. and on the two following days, to hear any persons who may judge themselves overtaxed in the bills committed to GEORGE WARREN to collect for the year 1802. Portland, June 21.
STRAYED from the owner, on the 4th inst a dark red COW—Whoever has taken her up and will give information to the subscriber, shall be rewarded. JAMES STEWART. Portland, 6th Mo. 18. 1802.
STRAYED from the subscriber, about the 8th of May last, a small dark brown MARE, about 14 years old, one of her hind feet white, her mane and tail cut off, a curl on each side of her neck.—Whoever will return said Mare, or give information, so that the owner may get her again, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all charges paid by JOSEPH PEARCE, JUN. New Gloucester, June 3d.
Greely & Fletcher, No. 4, Muffey's Row, Middle Street, Have just received a handsome assortment of Summer & Fancy Goods. June 21.
Flour. JUST received, fresh country Flour, and RICE—New BUTTER—Aifo, A new supply of Quadrants, Ships and Surveyors COMPASSES, & CHAINS, cheap for ready pay, By SAMUEL M. QUINCY, June 21. Foot of Fifth Street.
FOR SALE, At N. Richardson's Wharf, INDIA COTTONS, viz. Gurrachs, Sannas, Baftas, &c 4th & 1st proof Brandy, Holland Geneva, Sherry Wine, Superfine and fine Baltimore Flour, Loaf, Brown, and India Sugar, Hyson skin, Souchong & Bohea Tea, Coffee, Pepper, Calla, Russia Sheeting, Ravens Duck, Mels, 1 hog, & 1/2 hog Pork, No. 1 & refuse Beef, Nankins, Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, and Rosin, Cordage, Swedes Iron, &c. By J. RICHARDSON. June 21.
S. Harding, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that has for sale at his shop in Union Street, a general assortment of genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, including a number of PATENT MEDICINES. Also, Nails and Brads of various sizes, Dye Woods, Oil Vitriol, Copperas, and Alum, Starch, Teas, and other GROCERIES, too many to be enumerated. All of which he flatters himself he can sell on as reasonable terms as can be purchased at any shop in Portland, for Cash or Country Produce. June 21.
Wool Carding Machine.
SAMUEL MAYELL, respectfully informs the public, that he has erected, at considerable expence, a Machine in Gray, at the mills lately improved by J. M'Lean, Esq. for the purpose of Breaking and Carding Wool for Spinning, and for Hatters. The expence of making Rolls for Spinning, will be 10 Cents per pound;—and for Hatters 4 Cents. This method being far more expeditious, and the work done much better than the common way, and at so trifling expence, it is presumed every one will be convinced of the advantage of sending their Wool to this machine.—The utmost attention and punctuality will be paid to the work, and every favor duly acknowledged. Gray, June 21.
To the Honourable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, holden at Pownalborough, in and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Monday of May, A. D. 1802.
THE Petition of JOSEPH POTTER, of Bowdoin, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, and HANNAH, his Wife; and DANIEL STAPLE, of Topsham, in said county, yeoman, and RHODA, his Wife—humbly shews: That your petitioners are interested in common with the heirs of John Lemont, late of Georgetown, in said county, deceased, and others to your petitioners unknown in a certain farm or tract of Land, lying in Bath, in said county, with the appurtenances thereof; bounded westwardly by Stevens' River, southwardly by land belonging to the family of Purinton's, eastwardly by land belonging to Joshua Philbrook, Joseph Sewall, and Dummer Sewall, and northwardly by land belonging to James Lemont, being all the real estate that the said John Lemont died seized of, containing three hundred acres, more or less; of which eleven undivided hundredth parts belong to the said Joseph Potter, and the said Hannah, in her right; and other eleven undivided hundredth parts belong to the said Daniel Staple, and the said Rhoda, in her right;—And your petitioners, being desirous of holding and possessing their respective parts or shares of said farm or tract of land in severalty, pray that partition thereof may be made, and that the shares aforesaid may be divided and set off to your petitioners respectively so that each may hold their said share in severalty, according to the law in such case made and provided. BENJAMIN ORR, Attorney to Petitioners.
Lincoln, ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas holden at Pownalborough, in and for the county of Lincoln, on the second Monday of May, A. D. 1802:—
ON the petition of JOSEPH POTTER and others, for partition as above, ordered, that the petitioners notify all persons interested in said tract of land, by publishing an attested copy of this petition and order thereon, in Jenks' Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be three weeks before the next session of this Court; and also by posting the same in some public place in the town of Bath, three weeks previous to the next term of said Court, that they may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. A true Copy of Petition and order thereon. Attest— ALDEN BRADFORD.
NOTICE. THE subscriber informs his customers, that three years have almost expired since he has rode post; during which time he has spared no pains to accommodate them with their papers:—and as there are some who have not paid any thing since he has rode, he calls on them and all who have accounts open with him, to settle the same by the first of July next, up to the first of October following (at which time he expects to discontinue riding) otherwise he will be under the necessity of putting their accounts in suit. June 21. JACOB HOW.
To be sold, by order of Court, on Monday the 25th day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Mr. ABRAHAM BEEMAN, Innholder in Portland. ONE third part (viz. Betsy Huston, a minor's third) in common and undivided of a LOT OF LAND situated on King Street, in said Portland, which belonged to William Huston, now deceased. WILLIAM DYER, Guardian to said Minor.
MUSIC. THE following New Music, for sale at T. CLARK's Bookstore, No. 8, Jones' Row: A few copies of Rule New-England, a new patriotic song, written by Thomas Paine, Esq.—the music composed by S. Schaffer.—Likewise, Pride of our Plains—Tomorrow—Arise my Fair—Crazy Henry to Crazy Jane—Jockey of the Green—Sweet P. Jinn of Love—The Request—Little Sailor Boy—When the Stars can be Told—With the Hollow Drum—The Sweet Little Bird, &c &c. with a variety of other Music. June 21.
Festival of St. John. THE Portland Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, intend to celebrate the Festival of St. John, and dine together at Washington Hall, on the 24th June.—The Brethren are requested to meet at one o'clock, P. M. By order of the Right Worshipful Master. June 4, 1802 J. SWIFT, Secretary.
Lewiston Bridge. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Meeting of the Proprietors of Lewiston Bridge, stands adjourned to Tuesday the twenty-ninth instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling house of DAN REAB, Esq. in Lewiston. D. REED, JUN. Prop. Clerk. Hallowell, June 10, 1802.
Hats and Shoes. ABIJAH CHEEVER, has received by the last arrivals from London and Liverpool, and has for sale, at his Hat and Shoe Store, No. 1, Muffey's Row, Middle-Street, a large assortment of Men's superfine, fine, middling, and low priced Black, Black with Green under, White, White with Green under, Beaver HATS. Men's and Youths' Camel's hair do. of all sorts, Trunk English Lustrine UMBRELLAS, 1 do. Ladies' English Kid SLIPPERS, of a quality, which it is presumed cannot fail to please. Women's, Misses, Children's, Men's and Boys' SHOES, as usual, of almost every description. The above articles being from the best Manufacturers, are warranted good, and will be sold at Wholesale or Retail, as low for cash as can be bought in the state. N. B. As above, a consignment of INDIA COTTONS, which will be sold low, by the Bale or less quantity, at approved credit. Portland, May 17.
THE subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator upon the Estate of JOHN HOBBY, late of Portland, Esquire, deceased:—All persons who are indebted to said Estate, are requested to make payments of the same to her without delay. HANNAH HOBBY. Portland, May 29, 1802.
ALL persons who have demands upon the Estate of JOHN HOBBY, late of Portland, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent; are hereby requested, to exhibit the same to the subscribers, duly appointed to receive and examine the claims against said estate, at the Office of JOHN FROTHINGHAM, Esq. where they will attend for that purpose on the first Monday of June next, and on the first Mondays of the five following months. JOHN FROTHINGHAM, } Commissioners. SAMUEL HOMER, } Portland, May 29, 1802.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of MOSES ILSLEY, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs; She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SARAH ILSLEY. Portland, May 29, 1802.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of CHARLES PETERSON, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, Merchant, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to JOHN PETERSON. Bath, May 16, 1802. (13)
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of WILLIAM ADAMS, late of Boothbay, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent hereby give notice, that six months from the first Tuesday in May next, is allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the house of WILLIAM M'COBB, Esq. in Boothbay, on the first Tuesday in May next, and on the first Tuesday in the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock P. M. on each day. WILLIAM M'COBB, } Commissioners. JOHN LEISHMAN. } Boothbay, April 17, 1801.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of ABRAHAM WALDRON, late of Portland, trader, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the Second story of No 4, Muffey's Row, in said Portland, on the fourth Wednesday of this and the five following months, from two to five o'clock, P. M. JAMES NEAL, } Commissioners. FRYE POOR, } Portland, May 14, 1802.
THE Surveyors of the Highways, of the town of Portland, hereby caution each and every of the inhabitants of said town, and all other persons, against erecting any building or putting in or upon any of the Ways or Streets in said town, or do any thing therein so as to straiten, hurt, hinder, or incommode the same; as it will be their duty to attend to and strictly pursue the steps of the Law of the Commonwealth in such cases made and provided.—And the Inspector of Police hereby requests the attention of the citizens to the BYE LAWS of the town for preventing encumbrances in the streets; as he must, without respect to persons, perform his duty to the town by prosecuting all who violate the same. Samuel Freeman, Joseph H. Ingraham, Joseph Hitecomb, Joshua Rogers, John Muffey, Jonathan Deane, Inspector of Police. May 24, 1802
TICKETS in the 9th Class Amongst Lottery, for sale at the Bookstore of Thomas CLARK, No. 8, Jones' Row. Portland, June 7.

Poetry. From a late English Magazine: The following Stanzas, recently written by that celebrated Genius and Traveller, Governor HENRY ELLIS, on seeing an infant old man, treated by young rabble with indecent mockery, in the streets of Pisa, in Italy (a country where every inanimate object of antiquity is viewed with much veneration) have been translated abroad into French and Italian, and are well worthy of being preferred.
THE mould'ring tower, the antique bust, The ruin'd temple's sacred dust, Are view'd with reverence and delight; But man decay'd and sunk with years, And sad infirmities, appears An object of neglect and flight!  Ah, thoughtless race! in youthful prime You mock the ravages of time. As if you could elude its rage! That piteous form which you despise, With wrinkled front and beamless eyes, That form, alas! you'll take with age.  Some vital sparks, that every day Time's rapid pinion sweeps away, Prepare you for that helpless state, When, left and slighted in your turn, Your former levities you'll mourn, And own And own the justice of your fare.
PROVIDENCE, R. I. JUNE 12. On Wednesday morning the Committee of the Proprietors, accompanied by the President of the College, the Reverend Clergy, and several other gentlemen of the town, attended the examination of the scholars in the academy kept by Mr. Cary, in George-street. The Misses were dressed in white, with a black sash, which they wore as a testimony of respect to the memory of the late Mrs. WASHINGTON.—Previous to the examination, one of them spoke the following lines:
To-day this little band of mourners show, To World Departed what they justly owe, With hearts as fable as the badge we wear, In this deep grief we claim our infant share. O! may thy bright examples, while they live, One ray of anxious emulation give; Teach us to follow Virtue where she leads, To place our glory in exalted deeds; Then, howsoe'er the wayward world may reign, Illustrious MARTHA has not died in vain.  On the education of children depends the liberty of the country.—Teach them wisdom, virtue, industry and order, and they will be free and happy.
United States—District of Maine, MAY 27, 1802. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of GERSHOM NORTH, of Augusta, Trader—and JAMES BURTON, of said Augusta, Merchant, against whom Commissions of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may shew cause, if they think fit, before the Judge of the District Court of Maine, at the Probate Office in York, in said District, on Friday the 24th day of June next, at 5 o'clock, afternoon, against allowing Certificates of Discharge to the said Bankrupts respectively; before which time exceptions thereto may be exhibited.
DAVID SEWALL, { Judge of the District Court of Maine. THE Creditors to the Estate of JOSEPH CONY, of Portland, are requested to meet at the Commissioners office, in Fish-Street, Portland, on Monday the 21st day of June, instant, to direct the Assignees respecting the Real Estate of said Cony, at Harpswell. JOSIAH TUCKER, Assignee. Portland, June 1, 1802.
Portland Dancing Academy. M. DESFORGES, respectfully informs the inhabitants of this town and its vicinity, that being under the necessity of returning to the West-Indies, he cannot (from the date of this advertisement) devote more than three months in Portland;—he likewise wishes to acquaint those who should incline to honor him with the instruction of their children, that twelve scholars more will be admitted to his Academy, provided application be made in the course of this week. M. DESFORGES, anxious to preserve the esteem of his employers, and wishing to fulfil his engagements with his subscribers: requests them to allow their children 3 lessons in a week, in order to make out their two quarters.—Days of instruction will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, in the afternoon. Portland, June 14.
Dancing School. JACOB PARKER, wishes to inform the young Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he proposes to open a School in this town for the purpose of instructing in the graceful and useful art of Dancing, and good behavior. His terms are, Six Dollars per quarter, provided forty scholars are obtained; if as many as fifty, the terms will be Five Dollars only. For further particulars, applicants will please to call on said PARKER, at the Columbian Tavern; where such recommendations will be produced, as it is presumed will prove satisfactory to those who wish to place themselves under his tuition. Portland, May 24.
Union Tavern. WILLIAM CUTTER, respectfully informs his customers, and the public, that he has REMOVED from the Columbian Tavern, to the commodious and pleasant building lately occupied by Mr. DANIEL COBB, adjoining Union Hall, at the corner of Free and Main Streets—where he will be happy to entertain his old customers, and others who may please to favor him with their commands.—Every exertion will be made to accommodate them to their satisfaction. Convenient Stabling for Horses,—Horses and Carriages to Let. Portland, May 31.
Columbian Tavern. JAMES CHADWICK, informs the public, that he has taken the large and commodious House lately occupied by Mr. CUTTER, known by the name of the Columbian Tavern; and assures such as may favor him with their company, that every attention shall be paid them, and pains taken to accommodate and please. Portland, June 7.
FRESH GOODS. Just received and now ready for sale, qk William Codman, At his Store, No. 8, Market-Street. A General assortment of PIECE GOODS, suitable for the season—Also, Hardware Goods & Groceries, as usual.—A general assortment of PAINTS, &c. Among which are, White and Red Lead, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Prussian Blue, Spruce Yellow, Whiting, Linseed Oil, &c. ALSO, Sheet Lead, Blistered and Crawley's Steel, of first quality, Raven's DUCK, 4d. 6d. 10d. & 20d. NAILS, of first quality. Bohea and Souchong TEA, of first quality, 4th Proof BRANDY, Best Holland GIN, West-India RUM, &c. &c. All which will be sold on the lowest terms. May 24.
Abner Rogers, RETURNS thanks to his friends and customers for their favors, and solicits their continuance—and informs them that he has just received, and has now ready for sale at his Store, nearly opposite Jones' Row, Fifth Street, a good assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, Watch Chains, Keys, Seals, &c. and Watch Glasses by the gross. Also, a good assortment of English & Hardware Goods, & Cutlery. Also, FACTORY YARN; a quantity of Cotton and Linen Cloth; Cotton Wool. Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Corn Meal, and Rye Flour. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, and every favor gratefully received. Portland, 5th mo. 31, 1802.
A Fine Chance, For those who wish to supply themselves with HARDWARE GOODS, at a cheap rate
SAMUEL RICHARDS, most respectfully acquaints his customers and the public in general, that having the misfortune of being in a great measure deprived of his eye light, which renders it very difficult for him to pursue his present line of business—he therefore offers for sale, at a reduced price, for cash or approved credit, All his STOCK in TRADE, consisting of a large assortment of HARDWARE GOODS. Among which are a great variety of Cutlery, Ironmongery, Brass Foundry, Saddlery, Ship Chandlery, and Japanned Wares. Also—A large assortment of Carpenters, Joiners, Saddlers and Shoemakers Tools; Warming and Frying Pans; Smiths Anvils and Vices; Brads and Plated Furniture for Chaise and Harness. A large assortment of Locks, Hinges, Nails and Handles for trunk and cabinet makers. An assortment of Watch Chains, Seals and Keys; assorted casks Pewter Dishes, Plates, Bafons and Teapots; scythe, sewing and shop Twine. A large assortment of Fifth Hooks; brass and iron Wire of all sizes; card do.; a number large Scale Beams; brass and iron Weights; cases assorted Pins and Needles; Crawley's and cast Steel; Bellows; German Mill Saws; cast steel Pit Saws; Steelyards; Sheet Iron; 10 by 8 crown Glass; English and American Scythes; Shovels and Spades. A large assortment of Screw Augers; a case of Whips; an assortment of Nails, Brads and Tacks—with a great variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. A considerable part are fresh Goods, just received by the ships John Adams, Warrington, Sally, and Mount Vernon, from Liverpool. Any person inclined to purchase the whole, or what may remain on hand in the fall or next spring, may have them on very liberal terms, and a Lease of the Store, which is one of the pleasantest as well as one of the best stands for business in the town, being well accustomed, having two fronts; the south part fronting Market-Square, and the north part Ann-Street; is built of brick, composition roof, and well secured against fire.—The store is very commodious, having three chambers besides the lower floor, each of which is upwards of 40 by 22 feet, containing near 5000 feet of Shelves, with Counters, Decks, and glass Cases complete.—For further information, please to apply at No. 7, MARKET SQUARE. Boston, May 14, 1802.
Cheap Music Shop, No. 62, Middle-Street—Boston. WILLIAM CALLENDER, respectfully informs the gentlemen of the eastern country, who may wish to purchase any articles in the musical line, that he has removed his business from State-Street to the above place, and near the meeting-house which has an elegant gilt cock on the spire. Where he has for sale upon the best terms, DRUMS, and HORSEMEN'S TRUMPETS, BASS VIOLS, TENOR do. VIOLINS, CLARINETS, HAUTBOYS, German FLUTES, and FIFES, of various tones and prices, with many other articles in the musical line. A few Walking-Rick German FLUTES of his own manufacture, made upon a new construction, and much approved of. Also, a number of bundles best Roman Violin and Harp STRINGS, of the first quality, and very cheap, by the bundle or single string. Every article warranted free from every deception. N. B. STANDARDS for military companies, very handsomely painted, may be had as above, very cheap. Also, a variety of silver mounted Pheaton, Chaise and single Horse WHIPS; Wood do. of American manufacture, of a superior kind, and warranted. May 31. (4m14)
Nathaniel Moody, Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he still carries on the PAINTING BUSINESS, at the shop formerly occupied by MOODY & ILLSLEY, in Union-Street, opposite Dr. HARDING's. Also, keeps constantly on hand, all kinds of PAINTS which are used for Vessels or Houses, and delivered at the shortest notice. Portland, April 26. (9-3m)
William Bryant, jun. At his Store near the Hay Market, MADEIRA, Sherry, Lisbon, Port and Malaga WINES, Old French BRANDY, Spanish do. Best Holland GIN, West-India RUM, Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea TEAS, Loaf and Brown SUGAR, Few barrels MESS PORK, Boxes Dips CANDLES, &c. &c. Portland, June 7. Few tons SWEDES IRON, German and Blistered STEEL, SPIKE RODS.
N. E. Rum, FOR SALE at the Brick Distill-House, Robinson's Wharf, South End. The town and country are most respectfully informed, that they may be supplied with Rum of as good quality as any in the State, and upon as liberal terms. Cash, Molasses, or approved Notes, in payment. Portland, May 31.
William Jewett, No. 13, Long Wharf, HAS FOR SALE, PHILADELPHIA and Alexandria superfine and fine FLOUR.—Also, Tar, Cordage, and a few boxes 6 by 8 GLASS. May 24.
Thomas Clark, At Store No. 8, Jones' Row, Fifth Street, HAS imported and just received by the latest arrivals from London, a general assortment of Books, Stationary, Cutlery, Japanned Ware, and Fancy Articles, Which will be disposed of, Wholesale and Retail, at low and on as good terms as can be purchased at any store in the State.—Consisting of a general assortment of BOOKS, In Law, Divinity, Physic, Surgery, Astronomy, Philosophy, Architecture, Agriculture, Biography, Voyages, Travels, Novels, Romances, useful Miscellany. Large and small Bibles & Testaments, Johnson's, Barclay's, Bailey's, Boyer's, Young's, Perry's and Entick's DICTIONARIES. Morse's and Guthrie's Geography—Morse's and Parish's Universal Gazetteer. Belknap's, Watts's, and Smith's Psalms & Hymns. Pike's, Walsh's, Temples, and Nichols' Arithmetics. Greek and Latin Classics. A large assortment of Maps & Charts, viz. East and West India Pilots; Atlantic, Mediterranean, Straits, and North Sea do. General and separate Charts of the West Indies—British Channel—Coast of Ireland—Great Britain and Ireland—Baltic—Mediterranean—Coast of Africa—Coast of Holland—Bay of Gibraltar—Harbor of Newfoundland—Island of do.—Harbour of St. Johns—Spain and Portugal—Caribbean Islands—Bay of Biscay—Moore's Chart of Lisbon to Sierra Leon—do. Sierra Leon to the Cape of Good Hope. Bowden's New Practical Navigator, Moore's Daily Assistant—American Coast Pilot. Martin's Mariner's Mirrors, Walker's Tide Tables Steel's Naval Tactics. Art of Rigging—Art of Sailmaking, Naval Remembrancer—Navy List, Nautical Almanacks for the years 1802, 3, 4 & 5. QUADRANTS, Spy-Glasses, Box and Satin Wood Gunter's Scales and Dividers, Ebony and common Sand Boxes, Wafers and Sealing Wax, various prices. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Morocco POCKET BOOKS, with and without instruments. Aikin's Memorandum Books Ladies' Thread Cases—Morocco Purse American and English Writing Paper of various descriptions. Wrapping, Sheathing, & Press Paper, Black and Red Inkpowder, per gross, dozen, or single paper. Quills of various prices, per thousand of less quantity. Desk and Pen Knives, Razors—Razor Cases and Straps—Tooth Brushes Glass, Wedgewood, Blocktin, Pocket, and common Inkstands. Black Sand—Pounce, and Pounce Boxes, Copy Slips, various kinds Red and Black Lead Pencils Slates and Slate Pencils—India Rubber Paint Boxes—Pallets—Camels hair Pencils Drawing Books and Paper Marking Instruments Cases Mathematical Instruments, Watch Chains and Seals—Lockets Court Piasier, and Smelling Bottles ACCOUNT BOOKS, Blanks, and STAMPS, of almost every description. A great variety of Books for Children and young persons. Likewise, an assortment of Elegant Tea Trays, and Waiters— Bread Baskets—Knife Trays—Snuffer Boats, &c. very cheap. Valuable Patent MEDICINES, the importance of which has caused them a rapid sale in every part of the Union—Sold only by appointment. Social and private Libraries, supplied on the most liberal terms. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of RAGS, Canvass and Junk. For Sale as above, a few warranted undrawn TICKETS in the 9th class Amoskeag Canal Lottery—Likewise, Tickets in the South Hadley Lottery:—Prizes in the 8th class Amoskeag Canal Lottery taken in pay. Those who have any demands against the late company of JENKS & CLARK, are requested to call for adjustment; and those indebted, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. Portland, June 14, 1802. THOMAS CLARK.
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber hereby informs his customers, and the public in general, that he occupies the shop opposite Mr. Pogue's, in Fore-Street—and carries on the business of making AXES, and other EDGE TOOLS; where they may depend on punctuality and dispatch. Abraham H. Leonard. Portland, May 26. (12w14)
William Lord, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has received and has now ready for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, a general assortment of English & Hard-Ware Goods. Also, a large assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, of all kinds.—All of which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms.—Constant attendance, and every favor acknowledged with gratitude. Portland, June 14.
FOR SALE. At N. RICHARDSON's Wharf, 600 Pieces INDIA COTTONS, viz. Gurrahs, Sanuas, Baftas, Mammoosies, &c. Bhis, Middling, 1 Hog and 1/2 Hog PORK, Refuse BEEF, Russia CORDAGE, INDIA SUGAR, RAISINS, PIMENTO, CASSIA, Souchong and Hyson Skin TEA, Fine and superfine FLOUR—Baltimore. By J. RICHARDSON.
M'Lellan & Brown, Beg leave to inform their friends and customers, that they have received by the late arrivals from Liverpool, a large flock of New and Fashionable Goods. well suited to the present season; which they are disposed to offer on very generous terms, at Nos. 3 & 4, Jones' Row. Their friends in the country are respectfully reminded, that by forwarding their orders immediately, their assortments may be made complete. The following articles are a part of their present stock, viz. Linens, Combrics, Dimities, Fustians, Nankenees Black, plain and mixed cotton Florentine, Cashmere and Minionet, Black Velvets, Neison's straw and fancy col. do. Black Satin—plain, dice and striped, Silk shawls & Handkerchiefs—black & fancy col. Cotton, do. Calicoes, Mullins, Colored and printed Cambrics, Cotton and Linen Checks, Durants, Moreens, Shalloon, Taminy, Calamanco, Florentine, Lastings, Tapes, Thread, Silk and Twill, Few bundles covered Buttons—viz. London mat; herringbone, serpentine, and imperial. Black and col. Galloon, Ferrer, & Velvet Binding, 1 case fashionable Ribbons, 3 cases Hats—men's black, white & drab beaver, Youth's for do. do. 1 case Brussels Carpeting. Cutlery and Hard-Ware. Knives & Forks—ivory, ebony, bone, & sham back Jack and Pen Knives, Shears, Scissors, Razors, Sugar Nippers, Cheese Tasters, Saufers, Fire Steels, Shovels and Tongs, Brass, wire, metal, and iron Candlesticks, Brass, wire, and iron cire a Fie Penders, Brass, white metal, and steel Thimbles, Knitting, bundle, and loose Pins, White chapel, darning, botroppe, tabbing, and flat seam Needles, Awl Blades and Handles, Tacks, Pincers, Shoe-Hammers and Knives, Scales, Beams, and Weights, Hinges, Locks and Latches—a great variety, Ribb's Sickles, Augers, Chisels, Files, Rasps, Saws, Compasses, Hammers, Gouges, Gimblets, Taphorer, Rules, Iron Squares, Drawing Knives, 1 case Pewter Ware 1 do. Saddle & do. well assorted, Tea, table, and four Spoons—silvered, tutanic, iron and tinned. Table and House Bells, Japanned Boxes, Flasks, Lamp, Plate-Warmers, Cheese and Knife Trays, Bread Baskets, Tea- Canisters, and Caddies, Blocktin Teapots and Kettles, Assortment Fifth Hooks, 1 case small sized Looking-Glasses, Few Morocco Pocket & Memorandum Books, and Thread Cases, 1 case Clug. Boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Glass, Kegs of Paints, Patent Shot, in 1/2 cases, 1 ton Sheet Lead, Dozens Shovels and Spades, West-India Goods & Groceries, as usual. Portland. May 31.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY How & Evans, At their Store in Middle-Street, on corner Union-Street, A large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS—73 different figures, of the newest fashion, at the Boston prices.—Also, English, Hardware, & West-India Goods, and Groceries, as usual. Portland, Feb. 22. (6m)
William Becket, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he carries on the Tailoring Business, in its various branches, at his Shop in Fore-Street, near the head of Ingraham's Wharf—where all demands in his line will be attended to with punctuality and dispatch. Having engaged a person lately from Europe, who is acquainted with the newest fashions, he flatters himself he can give satisfaction to his employers.—He returns thanks for past custom, and solicits a continuance of it. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. LADIES' HABITS, in the newest fashion, made as above. Portland, May 31.
To Let, PART of a convenient DWELLING HOUSE, situated in Federal-Street.—The squedust leads into the House, which renders it very handy for water.—For terms apply to the subscriber living in said house, or to the printer. SAMUEL ROBINSON. Portland, June 14th, 1802.
This Gazette, is printed every MONDAY Morning by WILLIAM JENKS JUN. for the publisher, ELIEZER A. JENKS, at the Printing Office, No. 7, Fifth-Street, opposite Jones' Row, Portland; where Subscriptions, Communications, Advertisements, articles of News, &c. are received with attention. The price is ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS a year; exclusive of postage. As this GAZETTE has the largest and most extensive circulation of any paper in Maine it is highly advantageous for Advertisements, which will be inserted reasonably, and in a conspicuous manner. Printing, in its various branches, executed at said Office, in a handsome manner, and at the shortest notice, by WILLIAM JENKS, JUN.
THE subscriber hereby informs his customers, and the public in general, that he occupies the shop opposite Mr. Pogue's, in Fore-Street—and carries on the business of making AXES, and other EDGE TOOLS; where they may depend on punctuality and dispatch. Abraham H. Leonard. Portland, May 26. (12w14)
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber hereby informs his customers, and the public in general, that he occupies the shop opposite Mr. Pogue's, in Fore-Street—and carries on the business of making AXES, and other EDGE TOOLS; where they may depend on punctuality and dispatch. Abraham H. Leonard. Portland, May 26. (12w14)
William Bryant, jun. At his Store near the Hay Market, MADEIRA, Sherry, Lisbon, Port and Malaga WINES, Old French BRANDY, Spanish do. Best Holland GIN, West-India RUM, Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea TEAS, Loaf and Brown SUGAR, Few barrels MESS PORK, Boxes Dips CANDLES, &c. &c. Portland, June 7. Few tons SWEDES IRON, German and Blistered STEEL, SPIKE RODS.