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FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
The Pigeon. No. XX.
Scribitur doctè, iudicique." Hon. "All dare to write who can, or cannot read."
To the Pigeon.
SIR, "OH! that mine adversary had written a book," was a memorable saying, whose poignancy has been severely felt by many a writer; after having irretrievably exposed himself to ridicule thro' the medium of the press. Authors feel for their works the tenderness of a parent for his offspring, and their misplaced affection is frequently punished by disgrace and contempt. In the vain hope of amusing or instructing mankind, many luckless wights have in an evil hour poured from the press the indigested crudities of a fervid imagination; but when the vagaries of fancy are restrained by the suggestions of reason, they suffer for their presumption the bitterness of reflection and the pangs of disappointment.
The torrent of books, which has overwhelmed the present age, might well induce a belief, that mankind had wonderfully improved in their power of instruction, that the faculties of the mind had reached a perfection heretofore deemed unattainable, and that human ingenuity had travelled beyond the boundaries, preferred to the aspirations of literary ambition. The innumerable multitudes of Novels, that smile from the shelves of our circulating libraries, must give us an exalted idea of the march of sentiment, an event so devoutly wished for by the disciples of modern cosmopolitanism. In these popular works ample amusement may be found by those who delight in stories of
"Black spirits and white, blue spirits and grey." who are wrought into raptures and ecstasies by the wildest fictions of lawless imagination, and who listen with eagerness to narratives, calculated rather to inflame the passions and pervert the judgment, than to enlighten the head, or meliorate the heart.
But Novels are not the only trash, by which the common sense of readers has been ailed, and their taste offended. Sonneteers and Ballad-mongers have obtruded themselves into notice, with such unblushing confidence, and have received from many readers such indulgence, as to endanger the reputation, and destroy the influence of works of undeniable merit. The thunder of Gifford has indeed discomfited and dispelled a host of rhymers, that enlisted under the banners of Della Crusca; but other stragglers and vagrants of the muses have attempted to force an entrance into the hallowed temple of Apollo. They to whom nature has denied the rare and exalted endowments of
"Imagination's chartered libertine." have sacrilegiously attempted to counterfeit the rich and brilliant coin of legitimate poetry; and so unskillful are the mals of readers, so rarely have they possessed powers of discrimination that they have been grossly cheated by this base currency.
Of those, whose works have been received with undeserved indulgence, and whose dullness and insipidity have been suffered to usurp the place of neglected worth, the rhymes of Robert Bloomfield hold a conspicuous rank. This man was in his earlier days engaged in an employment, for which he doubtless possessed adequate abilities; but having unfortunately dreamed that he was born to claim the sleep of Parnassus, he betook himself to the weaving of cobwebs of fancy, in stead of continuing to draw cords of a stronger and more substantial texture. The first of this writer's publications is a poem called the "Farmer's boy." It is divided into four parts for the benefit of the seasons, and from spring to winter plough-boys and cows, barn holder and house holders are led hand in hand through all the diversities of their employments; and all this, doubtless, to the infinite amusement and instruction of those, who can be contented with the weakest nourishment of the intellectual appetite. In a subsequent publication he has furnished a still more insipid farago of "Rural Tales," recounting strange adventures of antiquated couples, of old men old dappies, and trotting sprites, "with all their trumpery," and the elegance of his descriptions is wonderfully suited to the dignity of his subjects.
Bloomfield has been praised for easy, natural and faithful description, and for pure, unaffected simplicity. That he has faithfully copied from nature the scenes, he has described, I am far from denying. But there are certain modifications of nature, and modes of life, which no reader of delicacy and refinement can with to see described. The coarseness of vulgarity should not be mistaken for the ease of simplicity. His descriptions possess neither the charm of novelty, nor the dignity of instruction; they neither interest the imagination, nor enlighten the understanding. They are the production of a mind unilluminated by education, and endowed with but a small portion of the "aetherial spirit." It is but a pitiful excuse to plead in favor of a writer, that his productions are as good, as ought to be expected from the unfavorable circumstances, in which he may be situated. None should obtrude themselves upon the world, as authors, who have not reason-
able expectations of adding to the stock of learning, or amusement, and the courage to submit to the decisions of criticism without a murmur. Literature has not got to such profound degradation as to need the aid of those pitiful auxiliaries, whose natural dullness has been joined with pursuits, denying every hope of success in works of taste and imagination.
These remarks are intended as introductory to a more particular animadversion upon publications that have been the subject of this letter; and, if this meet your approbation, I may at some future period offer a justification of my strictures by example from the author, accompanied with such criticisms, as may illustrate or defend the justice of my opinions.
I am yours, &c. STUDIOUS.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
FRIDAY, JAN. 13. 1805.
Agreeable to assignment, the two branches convened in the representatives' chamber; where precisely at twelve o'clock, His Excellency THE GOVERNOR, accompanied by His Hon. Lt. Governor, the Council, and Secretary of the State; preceded by the Sheriff of Suffolk, came in and delivered the following
SPEECH:-
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I MEET you with much satisfaction at this time; as I am persuaded, that from a continuance of harmony in the several branches of government, the business of it will be conducted with advantage to the public, and with ease and convenience to those who are employed in its administration.
In the course of the session, you will have leisure maturely to consider those subjects which were postponed at the close of your first meeting. Permit me again to recommend to your revision the arrangement of the terms of the Supreme Judicial Court established by the late act making further provision in the judicial department. If that arrangement is found to be impracticable or inconvenient, you will undoubtedly make the necessary amendments.
The Secretary will lay before you the return of the Militia of the Commonwealth which I have received from the Adjutant-General, with a letter from him, stating some local inconveniences which have arisen under the existing militia laws. He will also deliver to you the Quarter-Master-General's return of the ordnance and military stores belonging to the State.
The Major-Generals of several divisions of the militia have informed me, that in the late reviews it appeared, that the regiments and corps composing the several brigades, had improved in all the essential points which constitute a well regulated militia; that their arms and equipments, were in better order than at any former period, and that with few exceptions they had good cloth uniforms; this latter circumstance being voluntary and not required by law, is particularly meritorious.
There can be no necessity, Gentlemen, of recommending to you the advancement of the various interests of the Commonwealth; your time will be devoted to this object, in attending to the requests of individuals, and removing any just grounds of complaint; in affording suitable encouragement to every species of useful industry, and in supplying, as far as you are able, whatever is deficient in our present system of legislation. While you thus consider yourselves as deputed to watch over the public interest; while you support the just claims of our fellow citizens, and gratify their reasonable expectations; you will merit, and probably retain their respect. But in whatever manner your services shall be estimated by others, you will have the satisfaction which arises from the consciousness of doing good.
We have associated with our fellow citizens to preserve our rights, by supporting Republican Governments; in doing this we are all equally and deeply interested. When the Constitution of the United States was first proposed, many good men doubted of the fitness or sufficiency of its provisions. But such important benefits have resulted from it, and such confusion and discord would follow from a separation of the States,
that probably few, or none of the people are desirous of that event.
The Constitution of this State unites us still more closely for our common safety and happiness. It is founded on the basis of equal liberty, and its value does not appear to be lessened in the estimation of the people, by the experience of more than twenty years; our country flourishes in peace and wealth, and we may be thought, from these favorable circumstances, to be out of reach of danger. But when we see other Republics disgracefully renouncing the fruit of their sufferings and exploits, and tamely submitting to the control of Masters, we ought at least to reflect on the causes of their fall, and consider of the means by which we may be guarded against a like degradation.
It will, I think be agreed that knowledge and virtue in the body of the people, are essential to the support of a free government. Without them we should readily submit to any artful Usurper. The first settlers of this State, aware of their importance, adopted every expedient in their power to promote them; and so long as we preserve unimpaired the instructions which have been transmitted to us by the wisdom of our ancestors, and retain their purity of manners, and the lessons which they inculcated, we may hope to be exempt from the vicissitudes to which other nations have been exposed.
Religious principles and instructions are necessary to all Governments, and especially to Republics. The teachers of religion of whatever denomination they are, by their moral instructions, may have much influence in upholding the order of society, and regulating the conduct of the people; their offices would therefore be of great importance, even if they had no higher objects in view. But all nations have expressed a reverence for the Deity, and have united in the belief that some mode of worship is necessary to obtain his favor. Within a few years, indeed, an experiment has been made by the people of France of renouncing religion; but we have now seen the tendency and termination of their system. To enumerate the instructions established by our ancestors might be thought superfluous; many of them, and particularly those which related to education, are still maintained, and we every day experience their beneficial effects. May their posterity not only preserve their institutions, but practice their manners and virtues!
It is often said, that most of the Republics which I have referred to, were conquered by their more powerful neighbours, and that our remote situation from Europe ensures the safety of our governments.
Perhaps these observations are not so correct as we are inclined to believe. Free States are in much greater danger from their own depravity, than from external enemies. The vices, disorders and divisions in former Republics, have in all cases occasioned their ruin. It will be difficult to find an instance, where a free and civilized people have been conquered, who had not degenerated from that virtue by which their liberty was established. When they are surrounded by other nations, they consider them as watching to take advantage of their folly and weakness; this reflection operates as a constant check upon their disorderly passions. If an invasion is threatened and any public spirit remain in the people, they lay aside private animosities and unite for their common defence: In this manner the apprehension of danger from abroad has in numberless instances prevented contention at home. Our distance from Europe will be a fortunate circumstance if we can be at peace among ourselves; it lessens the probability of foreign invasion, though it may increase the danger from internal feuds.
In the republics which I have just mentioned, the people had not sufficient virtue and public spirit, to unite their efforts against the common enemy. Their numbers and wealth were as great, as when they resisted the most powerful Princes; and if they had acted with unanimity and vigour, their defensive attitude might

have saved them from an attack. But they were divided and weakened by factions; their false patriots co-operated with their invaders; and their Governments fell, not so much by the arms of a conqueror, as by the weight of their own vices. Such are the effects of violent disorders or implacable discord in all States; they lead to anarchy and end in despotism. There may be much adversity in the process, but the result is nearly the same; the chief difference is, that small states generally call in a master from abroad, and great nations make a tyrant for themselves.
When political disputes are conducted with moderation and candour, they are innocent and may be useful. But when parties become eager and vehement, when in the heat of contention they lose sight of the public interest, and endeavor to mislead the citizens by false representations, they corrupt the public morals and tend directly to licentiousness and confusion. In such cases there would be danger that the most unprincipled would be the most successful; they might resort to measures which their opponents might be unwilling to adopt; for honest men would disdain to deceive the people, and would never deviate from right conduct to promote any cause, or produce any change in opinions or measures. But if men of corrupt principles should thus predominate, they might choose rather to submit to a despot of their own selection, than hazard the loss of their ill acquired influence.
From our situation we have the means of safety, in a peculiar manner, in our own power, and it depends upon ourselves, whether as a people we become the most respectable or the most wretched. If we are united in affection, if we retain a frugal course of living, and are animated with zeal for the public good, we shall possess resources fully sufficient for our security, and shall rise to the highest state of public honor and happiness. But if intestine divisions and civil discord prevail, we shall be exposed, not only to foreign insults, but to those revengeful domestic enormities which have been the terror and disgrace of other nations. It is the great duty then of every citizen, instead of exciting variance and party strife, which are the sources of confusion and misery, to promote concord among the people. And it will be the aim of good government to unite the citizens in the ties of friendship, and make the happiness of the state consist in the harmony of its several parts. Such a government will be superior to selfish considerations and partial attachments; and will inspire respect by the equity and uniformity of its principles, by a constant adherence to probity and good faith in its measures, and by causing moral rectitude to be had in honor.
You will readily perceive, gentlemen, that our safety would be endangered by a general relaxation either of the military or political virtues; a decay of the former would expose to former aggression, and by the decline of the latter, we should become an easy prey to the ambitious projects of restless and aspiring men among ourselves. The history of other republics will serve to lay open to our view, the disguises under which tyranny may be introduced in a free state. In the modern Republics of Europe, the scenes which were displayed in those of Greece and Rome, have been repeated. Dissention and party spirit were excited among the people, and their passions were artfully inflamed against the most able and virtuous citizens, and against those institutions and restraints which wisdom had devised, and the experience of ages had sanctioned. These Republics, one after another, have lost their freedom, and have been subjected to domestic usurpation or foreign dominion, by the intrigues of men who affected the language of patriots while they aspired to the power of masters; and who under the specious pretext of asserting the rights of the people, betrayed and overwhelmed them. Let us take warning from their errors and misfortune; and may heaven preserve us from a similar destiny. CALEB STRONG.
January 18th, 1805. [In Senate, the Speech was committed to the Hon. Messrs. Eustis, Prescott, and Phillips, — and in the house to Messrs. Bigelow, Wells, Thorndike, Allen, and Drew.]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, Jan. 23.—The committee, appointed for the purpose, reported the following
ANSWER OF THE HOUSE.
May it please your Excellency, With great sincerity, the House of Representatives reciprocate your assurances of satisfaction from the present meeting. We rejoice in the existing harmony, between the different branches of the government, which affords the best earnest, that the business of it will be conducted with advantage to the public, and with ease and convenience to those who are concerned in its administration.
We assure your Excellency, that we will not only attend with promptitude and diligence to the several topics of Legislation, which you have particularly recommended, but that we will devote our time, to the advancement of the various interests of the Commonwealth, in attending to the requests of individuals, and removing any just grounds of complaint, in affording suitable encouragement, to every species of useful industry, and in supplying, as far as in us lies, whatever may be found deficient in our present system of jurisprudence. And if by an upright and conscientious discharge of our duty we shall merit, we will not doubt of receiving an ample reward, in the approbation of our fellow-citizens.
We cherish a belief that there are few or none of the people of this Commonwealth, who would not consider the separation of the United States, as a measure greatly to be deprecated. The evils resulting to any portion of the nation, from a continuance of the Union, must not only be manifest, but oppressive, before a dissolution of it ought to be admitted, even in contemplation. Still more firmly do we trust, that the great body of our fellow citizens are yet wise enough and will continue to prefer a Republican form of government, in its purity, as the surest preservative of individual rights. Equally and deeply interested as we all are, to support those free and happy constitutions, under which our country has flourished in peace and wealth for so considerable a period, it must be a duty we owe to ourselves than to our posterity to observe with a jealous eye, every approach of danger; & to be equally solicitous, to repel the encroachments of arbitrary power, whether proceeding from internal disorder or foreign invasion. It is a melancholy truth, that of all other republican governments, which have ever existed—we can only say, they were. Not one of them is now to be found.—And notwithstanding it is a just subject of exultation, that our nation, forms an illustrious, though a solitary exception, to the general remark, yet it highly concerns us, attentively to consider the causes, which have occasioned the subversion of all former governments bearing any resemblance to our own. We surely cannot indulge a hope, that if similar causes should operate among ourselves, they would fail of similar effect. Differences of era, climate, or position, have not hitherto been known to produce any difference in the catastrophe. Unless then the authority of history be discarded, or the experience of our own eventful times be rejected, it must be admitted, that the loss of Liberty, has always been preceded by a corruption of the public morals. Where virtuous habits, simple manners, and civil harmony have prevailed in communities, civil liberty has been found to flourish, and the force of mighty empires, has been unequal to the subjugation, even the small States.—While on the contrary, intemperate discord, vice, and licentiousness, a general spirit of innovation, and more especially a distrust of the most able and virtuous citizens, and a disposition to transfer the public confidence, from those whose fidelity, and ability, have been tested by long and faithful services, to those who with less experience and of doubtful integrity, are more clamorous in their professions of zeal for the public welfare, have never failed to terminate in submission to the authority of a domestic Usurper, unless invited by the prevailing distractions, that event has been anticipated, by a foreign invader.
If any or all the evils herein enumerated should be in actual operation among us, and if moreover it should be found that we are fast declining from that purity in matters of religion, which formed a peculiar ornament in the character, and was the surest safeguard of the political institutions of our ancestors; if a sentiment should prevail, that public virtue and private vice are compatible qualities in the same character, that licentiousness and profligacy are no objections in candidates for the public offices; if the usual means of political information should degenerate into vehicles of slander, and abuse of characters and institutions entitled to the highest confidence and respect; if restless and aspiring men should practise with success those insidious and deceptive arts to which the wise and good would disdain to stoop, there would be too much reason to fear that the name of our own country would soon be added to the melancholy catalogue of departed republics. Should this last hope of freedom fail, this only republican government remaining on the face of the earth be subverted, there is little probability that the experiment would ever be repeated. We cannot however forbear cherishing a fond hope that the impressive lessons which are before us in the history of race, will prove a salutary warning to the enlightened people of these states, and that by avoiding the errors of others, they will escape their misfortunes. May heaven then preserve them, free, prosperous, and happy.
Ordered, That Mr. Bigelow, Mr. Wells, Mr. Thorndike, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Drew, be a committee to wait on his excellency the Governor, and present him the foregoing address, in answer to his excellency's speech at the opening of the session.
THURSDAY, JAN. 24.
The House was occupied a considerable part of the day in reading and committing Petitions of a private and local nature. A lengthy debate took place on the subject of retreating the issuing of printed promissory Notes.
The house assigned Wednesday next, 11 o'clock for coming to the choice of a Senator of the United States of this commonwealth. [Nominations, Hon. Timothy Pickering, Hon. William Eustis, Hon. Thomson J. Skinner, Hon. Samuel Fowler.]
IN SENATE.
Monday, Jan. 21.—Mr. Quincy laid the following resolution on the table, viz.
Resolved, That it is expedient that the Supreme Judicial Court of this Commonwealth be so constituted, that the same may be held for the trial of issues in fact, in said Court, by any one or more of the Judges of the same court, in the several counties of this Commonwealth, in which the same is by law now to be held; and that the Supreme Judicial Court be held by all the Judges of the same court, or by a major part thereof, at the least, three times in each year, for the determination of all questions arising in all causes depending in said court and that with such as the honorable house may join be a committee to report one or more bills to carry into effect this resolution.
Extrait no. 2.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE
MANKIND seldom preserve a perfect consistency in their conduct. That happy medium which would enhance their individual happiness, as well as promote the general good, is not always apparent. One extreme, or the other too frequently characterizes their actions. This is no less observable in the modern ages of civilization, than was in the benighted periods of antiquity, when the human mind was clouded with the thick mists of ignorance and superstition, which have been dissipated by the illuminating rays of science and religion. From the departure of our first parents from paradise, until the present moment, this has in a greater or less degree pervaded the various grades of society, from the highest to the lowest, from the most wealthy to the most indigent. We can mention, but few subjects, which have occupied the attention of society, that do not receive a complexion from this passion for the extremes. In the more weighty and important affairs of government, as well as in the less momentous, but interesting concerns of human life, this is equally visible. In politics too this circumstance is strikingly obvious. The modern democrat will scarcely allow him, who will not implicitly subscribe to his political creed, even to approximate to the truth of any thing. He from ignorance, or the hopes of his own aggrandizement, with enthusiastic zeal, preaches up uncontrolled liberty and perfect equality among all orders of the community, which in society is like the conso-nant to the enjoyment of the greatest individual happiness, or consistent with the public good. The excessive prevalence of this erroneous doctrine has engulphed nations in the dreadful vortex of licentiousness, and laid the foundation for the most despotic governments on the globe. It is an observation worthy of perpetual remembrance of every intelligent being, that Civil Liberty and Rational Freedom are essential to the full fruition of the rich blessings, arising from a well organized community, and that "people, government and constitution is the most free, which makes the least provision for enacting of expedient and salutary laws." Who can but admire the enormous lengths, this improper bias of the human intellect has carried mankind in the extremes of the fashions. In one year, scarcely more than one garment in the coldest seasons is worn by the votaries of fashion; in another, a half a dozen will rarely be sufficient—in one a waistcoat of three or four inches in length; in another, one that would extend almost to the knees is fashionable. Are these things rational? Do they comport with his character, who is enstamped with the divine image of his maker?
The constitution of man remains nearly the same in all ages. The climate does not very materially change. Yet who has the prerogative to say they are not right? Few have the independence and courage to ridicule and wholly disregard the fashionable follies of the day. But in professions of friendship, this has exceeded all rational bounds. In this age of finess, there is no distinguishing the friend from the contemptible sycophant. What one would give and receive for a fashionable expression of civility, another would consider as the highest and sincere token of real friendship and regard. Many therefore who have flattered themselves with the enjoyment of the unfeigned friendship of their acquaintances, have frequently learnt by sad experience that they have not bosoms warmed with the sacred flame.
These have gathered from the busy world those fashionable modes of expression, which sketch the outlines of the reality, but their callous souls never glowed with the celestial fire. A large proportion of society, are very apt to fall into this common error of humanity. But enough has already been said to prove the above assertion. Mankind therefore should be enulous to preserve a rational consistency in all their actions. In politics, may civil liberty and rational freedom be the object and aim of every American—In friendship may frankness and sincerity predominate. In short, may their country's good and honor ever animate every son of liberty to the achievement of noble and virtuous deeds. ESSAYIST.
tribute to Commander PREBLE.
The following just tribute to this meritorious officer, must be read with singular satisfaction by every true American.
From the New-York Evening Post.
A letter from an American gentleman, of respectability at Malta, dated Sept. 20th, 1804, says, "The enterprize of this judicious and gallant commander (PREBLE) has effected astonishment here. You will undoubtedly have the facts in detail before the public. With the small force under his command, he has stamped an impression on the Barbary mind, which will not be erased this generation, and has restored the character of our arms to its proper value among the neighbouring nations. As evidence of this conclusion, I extract the following paragraph from a letter addressed to the Commander, by a distinguished Commander in the British navy, "whose abilities and valour have raised him to high rank, great eminence, and to the government of the most important post in this sea."
"I beg leave to repeat my congratulations on the services you have rendered your country, and the hairbreadth escapes you have had, in setting so distinguished an example to your countrymen, whose bravery and enterprize cannot fail to mark the character of a great and rising nation in a manner that will ultimately be attended with the best and most important consequence to our country."
"If I were to offer my humble opinion, it would be that you have done well in not purchasing a peace with money. A few brave men have been sacrificed, but they could not have fallen in a better cause—and I even conceive it better to risk more lives, than to submit to terms which might encourage the Barbary states to fresh demands and insults."
My friend then adds— "The Pope of Rome expresses himself thus on the subject:—"The American commander, with a small force, and a short space of time, has done more for the cause of christianity than the most powerful nations of Christendom have done for ages."
* Supposed to be Sir Alexander Ball the British Commander at Malta, and who commanded the Alexander 74, in the memorable action of the 1st August, 1798 off the mouth of Nile—An eulogium from such an officer, as the letter writer observes, is of great price, as he is too independent to use adulation, and very capable of the most brilliant actions.
GENERAL MOREAU.
The following description of Gen. Moreau, is contained in letter from a gentleman in Cadiz, to his friend in Philadelphia dated the 10th of August, 1804.
"General Moreau is now in this city, owing to his lady being seven months pregnant, he most probably will defer his voyage to America until spring. He dresses in plain private gentleman's habit, and looks rather dejected. Notwithstanding, he endeavors to assume an agreeable air: I remark a frequent knitting of his brow, and a stern discontented look will often fill his extreme sharp eye. He is thin and pale; much marked with the small pox; and about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches in height. There appears nothing remarkable about him, unless it be his uncommon keen penetrating eye. His lady is quite pretty, but in my humble opinion, she will not support the character given her of being very beautiful—she appears about two or three and twenty; with manners perfectly a-la mode Francaise. They yesterday appeared with the governor at the bull-fights, and were more the objects of admiration than the slaughtered animals.—The present governor (E. Marquis de Salano) pays a very singular attention to Gen. Moreau, having served as a volunteer in his army at the time of the general's famous retreat. Gen. Moreau requests every one to converse with him, simply as, Monsieur, and not, your excellency."
Intelligence.
COTTENBURG, NOV. 2
DREADFUL FIRE.—Yesterday morning about 2 o'clock, a dreadful fire broke out here, which continued to burn with unremitted fury until ten, during which time (the houses being chiefly of wood) it consumed the whole south-west part of the city; the large new barracks which were built with brick, and cost 40,000 sterling, the two royal magazines of grain, the post-office, and the episcopal house, the Free Masons Charity-school, together with about two or three hundred houses were entirely destroyed: the distress of the sufferers, particularly the poor, at this inclement season, is very great, but every means is taken to alleviate it, the rich and patriotic merchant Mr. John Hall, has, with a humane zeal which always distinguishes him, opened his spacious house and premises for as many as it would contain, and has given up his private theatre for the use of the Free-masons charity-children: several others have followed his example. It is ascertained that the fire has dislodged more than 7000 people and has sadly deformed one of the handsomest cities in the North of Europe.
LONDON, NOV. 20.
Parliament it is now understood, will be prorogued to the 15th January, and the Proclamation will appear in Tomorrow's Gazette.
The Porte, it appears, has refused to acknowledge Bonaparte's imperial dignity. In consequence of which the French ambassador at Constantinople demanded his passports on the 6th, and left that city on the 24th Oct.

Portland,
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1835.
A Chronicle article (which has been republished in the Jacobin paper of this town as editorial) undoubtedly deserves worthy government speeches as "official opinions" to the new forces , which are publicly performed in New England! — The hiring writer of this article, who is said to be an English runaway, then proceeds to the usual strain of democratic abuse against our " Tory " governor, and the government of the commonwealth. Now this is all right with the democrats — They may with impunity insult a chief magistrate of the state, who has been elected by the vast majority of seventeen thousand free votes , and denounce the measures of the legislature, forces ! But if federalists dare give an opinion of the President's acts, they are immediately denounced as belonging to a " party faction ." — Can any one yet remain so blinded as not to see thro' the slimy veil that covers the views and the means of the democrats , to possess themselves of uncontrolled power? And who would certainly end our liberties as those of France have ended — in an IMPERIAL REPUBLIC! The New-England states, and particularly Massachusetts, now form the only barrier to this state of things. Should they, through supineness and neglect, bend their necks to demagogues, and soothsaying democrats, they will soon bid adieu to independence, and become the humble vassals of some aspiring tyrant.
As an antidote for the vulgar abuse of this scribbler, we are happy in republishing the following just and elegant notice of the governor's speech, from the Centinel :
THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
Which we this day lay before our readers, may be considered as a summary of all the political experiments, which have been made in the world, of the ability of mankind to support a republican form of government. It presents us with the simple, melancholly result, which no man can have the hardihood to deny that they have all perished, and sunk successively into the tomb of tyranny. The causes of this fearful and indiscriminate ruin are also shevn to have been uniformly the same. — The ambition of demagogues, and the corruption of public morals; ingratitude towards old and approved friends, — and a disposition to invest clamorous and selfish flatterers with power, which they never fail to abuse.
This speech, if any thing can, is calculated to rouse us from the golden dream, in which so many securely indulge, of our " fairy land and enchanted castles ;" — which bid defiance to the approach of the vices and infirmities of the old world, and to lead us to form a more just and natural estimate of our character and our dangers. Such sentiments proceed with peculiar propriety from a CHIEF MAGISTRATE , who realizes the truth of many of them in his own person and political career. Mild, beneficent and simple as ARISTIDES , how many are ready to banish him from place and honor, because he is too just! — Wise, and patient as SOCRATES , how many would delight to hear that the poison of their aspersions had proved fatal to his influence, and if not to his natural, to his political life! What more deplorable instance of the prostitution of public principles — of the corruption of morals — of the ingratitude of the people — and, of the ascendancy of party spirit, could be exhibited, than appears in those who KNOWING THE MAN, and compelled to love and esteem him; have the unblushing front to labor to implant him in his office, by a candidate whom they acknowledge they do not esteem — in whom they have no confidence; and whom they say on the exchange they support merely because circumstances give him the probability of more votes than any other candidate. — Vain delusion! to presume that we have the wisdom or the virtue to secure the liberty, which Greece and Rome and France , and all the republics of the world both great and small, have thrown away! Is there a man who contributed towards obtaining American liberty, and independence, from WASHINGTON to STRONG , who has not been the object of reproach and ingratitude? Where are the heroes of our revolution? How many remain, who are not exiled, murdered or impeached? What is there sacred in our constitution that is not violated with acclamation every hour in the day? Has the country, or the government, ever existed, in which the lovers of intrigue were ever better marshalled or its dupes more obsequious? What thralldom or despotism can be more complete than that in which a part of the United States is now held by a group of ordinary, juvenile and daring ROSTERS ? There is no end to reflections like these — but still we are pleased with the ducet sounds of liberty and republicanism — delighted with the gilded banners, we champ the bit, and bear the burthen; and unless we are roused by the oracular hints of our great and good men, from the lethargy in which so many of our countrymen are stupified, we shall be distinguished from other republics only by the celerity with which we have potted on the road to ruin.
The trade of St. Domingo. — The bill for preventing the use of arms on board of vessels engaged in the St. Domingo trade is now before the Senate of the United States. Whatever be the decision of that body on this question, we hope it will not be adopted without a calm and attentive consideration of many points which relate
to the subject; among which we think, with deference, the following are the least important.
There is a moral certainty that the Island of Hayti, as its present possessors nominate it, will never be conquered by France. The trade of this Island has been of very great consequence to the United States — on account of proximity, the barter which there takes place of continental for colonial produce. If refused the supplies which they need, by the government of the United States, the Haytians can and will make arrangements with other nations to furnish them. Those nations will enjoy the advantages of the trade which America refuses. It appears that it is contemplated by the government of Great Britain, to exclude the trading vessels of the United States from intercourse with their colonies. The trade of St. Domingo will in that case be of infinitely greater consequence, than heretofore. As most of the colonies are subject to the control of European powers, who are ever restricting and interfering with their commerce, does not the trade of a neighboring, extensive and independent country, offer great advantages to our own? and is or is not the present moment the very best time, to secure these advantages, before we are entirely cut off from the English Islands, and before the trade of St. Domingo is driven into another channel? — Repartee.
From Washington, Jan. 13.
"We have been the better part of a week on the subject of the reception of the territory of Columbia to the States of Virginia and Maryland. The subject has afforded a fine scope for our orators, who love to hear the music of their own voices; The unconstitutionality and impolicy of the measure have been clearly pointed out; and the resolutions, so warmly pressed by Mr. Jefferson's son-in-law, Eppes, have been rejected by a very handsome majority. The next topic, which will serve to wear away time, it is expected, will be the Georgia Claims; when we shall see the gallant Hotspur again in arms. After this the Louisiana Memorial, and a few "airy nothings" will occupy the time, until the 3d of March, when the Eighth Congress, will expire. The session will coil upwards of One Hundred Thousand dollars, taken "from the mouth of labour" — to feed the mouths of idleness. If the democrats, at the close of the session, do not pay, they have "paid too dear for the whistle;" then I will confess they are more profuse of the people's money, than they formerly pretended to be!" — Centinel.
The legislature of the state of Tennessee has given leave to bring in a bill for changing the names of the counties which bear the appellations of Adams, Hamilton, and Rhea . No one can question the greatness and magnanimity of this act, nor of the wisdom of these legislators, who intend giving those counties the republican names of Shays, Arnold and Gallatin . — N. York paper.
Europe. — Capt. Crabtree in 57 days from London, via Lynington, brought papers to the 24th Nov. They are barren of intelligence.
The relations between the cabinet of St. Cloud and that of Vienna, appear to be intimate and friendly.
Denmark and Sweden remain inactive.
The subject of " the invasion ," is scarcely noticed by the public.
A letter has been received from a missionary in China, addressed to the superior elder of foreign missionaries at Paris, which states, that catholic religion daily makes great progress in that vast empire; but that there is a great want of new evangelical apostles from Europe. In the course of the last year, these catholic missionaries baptised in one province 4,999 children.
Married.
In this town, Mr. Jonathan Cobb, to Miss Bathsheba Yeaton. In Thomastown, Capt. John Mathews to Miss Amy Snow — Mr. John Whittier to Miss Sally Emery In Northarmouth, by A. R. Mitchell, Esq. Dr. Elias Brainerd, to Miss Lucretia Prince daughter of Mr. David Brainerd.
Died.
In this town, Mr. Lemuel Bryant, merchant, aged 29, after a long and tedious illness, which he sustained with uncommon fortitude. As a citizen he was esteemed by all who knew him — As a husband, parent and son, the afflictive tears of his bereaved consort, child and parents are strong pledges of his worth — and his numerous relatives and friends will long feel the loss of an agreeable companion.
In Thomastown, Mr. John Crockett, aged about 40 years, a respectable citizen. Roxbury Jan. 15. — Drowned on the eve of the 8th instant, from the boat Hope, of Portland, John Kane; there was only one person on board with him, John Currier, a jury of inquest was summoned, verdict accidental death by drowning. He has left some property which is in the care of the Selectmen of his port.
Port of Portland.
SUNDAY JAN. 20.
Arrived, ship Neptune, William Crabtree, master, from London via Lynington, 45 days — On the 15th, Jan. lat. 41: 15 lon. 65, W spoke Sct. Hannah from Marblehead, for Bi-ba who very generously supplied capt C with such provisions as he could spare.
Came passengers in the Neptune — Frederick Petre, Lady and child, Moses Harris, and Charles Parrish
Same day — Arrived brig Mercator, Freeman, from Berbice.
Monday Jan. 27. — Arrived Sct. Nancy, Jordan, 49 days from Dominico.
Sunday Jan. 26. — Arrived, Brig Richmond, Thomas Roach, master. — Capt. Roach very politely furnished us with the following marine and commercial memoranda:
Sailed from St. Pierres, Martinique, January 5th, 1835. At 3 P. M. was boarded by a British privateer, examined and let go. — Left in St. Pierres the following vessels, from Ship Mercury, Kane 17, of Portsmouth, just arrived from Philadelphia. — Snow John & Joseph, Manning of Philadelphia. — to sail in 25 days: — Bark Harper, capt. Lantimore, to sail in 25 days: — Brig Cantia, Andrews, of Salem, to sail in 2 days: — Schooner Stover, of Newburyport, to sail in 20 days: — Brig Traveller, Miller of Portland, to sail in 20 days: — Sch. Ploughboy, Davis, of Norfolk, to sail in 10 days: — Brig Aurora, Allyn of New York, to sail in February: — Brig Fair Maudeleen, Salter, just arrived from Guadalupe.
Schooner Nestor, Capt. S. Webb, of New York — the Five Sisters Jones, of Norfolk to sail in 8 days: — brig Sea-Flower, Abbot of Providence to sail in 10 days: — brig Mary, Sheldon, of Providence: — sch. M. T. A. Crowley of Charleston, just arrived: — brig Gorham, Hall of Portland, waiting for molasses, having but seven hogheads on board.
Markets Dull. — Fish dull at 4 3/4 dolls. — Beauceaux Wine per Cask 16 dolls. — Beef, from 8 to 9 dolls. — Pork, from 11 to 13 dolls. — Flour, from 10 to 12 dolls. — Lumber, from 18 to 20 dolls. — Salmon, from 8 to 10 dolls. — Mackerel, from 8 to 9 dolls. — Herings from 4 to 6 dolls. — And all other American and European goods in proportion.
The English cruisers are carrying in all vessels laden with sugars. — The brig Mary, Woodbury, of Salem, which sailed on the 2d of January, was captured by a British frigate and sent in to Antigua.
Spoke off the harbour of St. Pierre brig Thomas, capt Moulton of this port.
Jan. 22, 15 miles east Cape Ann spoke the flopp Wasp James Gould, for Old York, the former mate and captain dead. — from St. Thomas 19 days out.
Same day — Arrived brig Polly, capt. R. Robinson, 47 days from Port Royal, Mari inco.
Same day, Jan. 26 — Arrived sch. Orono, capt. Cutter, 20 days from Martinico; left the Morning Star, capt Sawyer of this port.
We are sorry to state the loss of the brig Stephen, capt. Winlow of this port. Having anchored off Martinico, she was struck by a sudden squall, and went ashore — Vessel and cargo lost, crew saved.
The ship Vigilant, Blunt of Portland left from Charleston, for Havana, went ashore on the night of the 5th Dec. on Abaco — the vessel and nearly the whole cargo lost — the capt and crew arrived at Nassau Dec. 18.
The ship Almirante, capt. Slower, of Portland, from New May for Bolton, has arrived at the Vineyard, in a very leaky and wrecked condition, having lost all her sails, and but one or two of her crew able to do duty.
A Fowling piece lost.
Was lost from the sleigh of the subscriber, in this town, on the evening of the 23d inst. a FRENCH FOWLING PIECE, made in Nones, with the makers name on the lock — remarkably long barreled, the stock lately cut off to lower pipe, and two steel pipes soldered on the barrel, a silver scite and thumb piece, & a wooden ram-rod. — Whoever may have found said piece, and will return the same to the owner or give information so that the same may be obtained, shall be rewarded for their trouble. — Portland Jan. 28. JOSEPH LOVIS.
LOST.
On Wednesday last, between Mr. Smith's, in Fish-street, and Messrs. Willis & McKey, Middle-street, a dark blue plush PURSE, containing Eighteen dollars in bills, and some change, whoever has found the same and will leave it at the Gazette Office , will receive a reward, and the thanks of the owner. — Jan. 28.
4000 DOLLARS — free from deduction!
TICKETS 5 doll. 50 cts. Quarters 1 50, in the Fourth AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY , which positively commences drawing in Boston on Friday next the 31st day of February, are for sale at THOMAS CLARK'S  Fortunate Lottery Office, Fifth-street, Portland , — where have been sold beside a number of lower prizes, One Capital prize of
FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS , in the AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY .
Two prizes of five hundred dollars each, in the South Hadley Canal Lottery .
And one prize of five hundred dollars in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery , which has just finished drawing at Boston.
Adventurers remember this, and apply for Tickets, before they are all sold. — Prizes taken in payment. — Jan. 28.
FOR SALE.
20 Casks Claret Wine, in good shipping order. 10 Casks Malaga 4000 lb. Logwood. 1500 lb. Chees, in good shipping order 4 Bales Cotton; With a general assortment of GROCERIES , which will be sold on good terms by applying to DAVID DAMA , nearly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-street. — Portland, Jan. 19.
GALVANISM.
The Proprietor of the Galvanic Machine having been but four weeks in this Town, has the satisfaction of informing the public that he has made several very valuable Cures; the particular respecting them can be had by applying at No. 10 Jones' Row, or No. 4, Jones' Court.
A small Treatise on Galvanism, may be had by applying as above, or at THOMAS CLARK'S BOOKSTORE, Fifth-street.
IMPROVED GALVANISMUS,
AND
Its Medical Application.
By S. N. Niederburg, M. D. and Member of the Faculty of Vienna.
Notice.
LOST from brig Hannah, on her passage from Liverpool to this port JOHN BENNETT, seaman: — Any person duly authorized, may receive his wages and effects, by applying to JOHN T. BER & SON , No. 13 Union Wharf. — Portland Jan. 21. 1835.
A POCKET-BOOK LOST.
LOST on Friday 17th inst. at Portland, a Red Morocco Pocket-Book, Book, and sundry valuable Notes and Papers. — Whoever may have found the same, and will leave it at the Gazette Office , or deliver it to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded. — Montpelier, Jan. 11. JOHN GOTT.
Waken Up,
By the subscriber on the 3d instant, a chestnut colored HORSE, with an old saddle and Bridle has no white except a small spot between the nostrils. — Whoever has lost said Horse, is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away. — N. Yarmouth, Jan. 11. SAMUEL LARRABEE.
Take Notice.
THE connection in business under the firm of NEAL & FLETCHER , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. — Those persons who are indebted to said firm, are requested to call and pay the same to JAMES NEAL , at his Office, Fifth Street; where the debts of the Company will be paid.
JAMES NEAL.
TIMOTHY FLETCHER.
Portland, Jan. 14. 1835.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, intending to remove from this town in March next, requests all persons indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have demands to call on him for settlement. — He offers for sale his Store, situated near the Hay market, Northarmouth with an acre and an half of land, barn, &c. on reasonable terms. apply to NICHOLAS L. MITCHELL . — Northarmouth, Jan. 23.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of BAILEY & Mc Dowall was dissolved on the 26th inst. — All persons that have demands on the firm, are requested to call and receive their dues, and those that are indebted, are requested to make immediate payment to John Bailey Jr. or their accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney for collection. — John Bailey, Jr. Andrew Mc Dowall.
N.B. The business is carried on by JOHN BAILEY, Jr. who has for sale a general assortment of
West-India Goods and Groceries; Also, a small assortment of CONFECTIONARY — His Store is constantly attended from 10 till 9 o'clock in the evening; and every favor thankfully received. — Portland, Jan. 28. JOHN BAILEY, Jr.
FOR SALE.
A Handsome stand in New Gloucester well furnished either for a Tavern, Trading, or Mechanical business — It consists of eight acres of land — convenient House — Barn, Stables, &c. — It is, on the county road, about 4 miles from Gray Meeting house, and one and an half in New Gloucester. It has fifty feet building adjoining calculated for a Kitchen or Shop — also a new shed and a large barn with a feed adjoining — also seven or eight acres of good mowing and tilling and a young orchard — a good well of water &c. — Liberal credit will be given for part payment — For further information apply to the Printer or the subscriber on the premises. — New Gloucester, Jan. 28. DAVID STEELE.
LOST from on board Sct. Nancy, Capt. JORDEN, on her passage from Dominico, to Port and a seaman named FREDERICK WILLIAMS — Any person duly authorized to receive his wages and effects, will please to apply to THOMAS LEWIS . — Jan. 28.
WANTED.
TWO BOYS as apprentices to the Coopers business about sixteen years of age — inquire of JOHN H. HALL , near Richardson's Wharf. — Jan. 28.
WANTED.
A Steady capable GIRL to do the work of a small family, where there is no Children; one that can be well recommended will meet with encouragement; inquire of the Printer. — Jan. 28.
A YOUNG WOMAN,
WHO is capable and willing to do the work of a family, may obtain liberal wages. — Inquire at the Gazette Office . — Jan. 28.
A DWELLING HOUSE WANTED, Convenient for one family, within about five minutes walk of Fifth-street — Inquire at the Gazette Office . — Jan. 28.
A HANDSOME GRATE STOVE, For sale on reasonable terms — apply at the Gazette Office . — Jan. 28.
Wanted to Charter, FOR a voyage to the West-Indies, a Schooner, burthened about ninety tons. — Inquire at No. 3, Union Wharf. — Portland, Jan. 21.
Warranted Stone Line, Of a superior quality, and in excellent order, for sale by EBENEZER HUMPHREY , Fore Street. — Portland, Jan. 14.
NOTICE.
DROWNED from on board brig Edward, of Portland, at Martinique in Oct last GEORGE CLARK , Mate of said brig — his place of residence supposed to be near Boston. — Any of his friends, legally authorized, may receive his effects, by calling on the subscriber at No. 12, Ingraham's Wharf. — Portland, Jan. 7. ISAAC M'LELLAN.
A good chance for a bargain. To be sold and possession given immediately, a new HOUSE, in Northarmouth situated at the Corner, so called, and is one of the best stands in that town for trade. Said House is 40 feet by 22, two stories high, with two chimneys, and a back Porch — chiefly glazed, and some of the rooms finished inside — there is also a fine cellar under the house, and water brought to the door by an Aqueduct, standing on a very valuable lot — and is likewise a good situation for a Mechanic, as there are several kind of work wanted — For particular inquiry of AMMI R. MITCHELL , opposite the premises; or of SETH BEARCE near the same. — Northarmouth, Jan. 14.
NOTICE!
THE firm of Hannaford & Webb , by agreement, is dissolved — all persons who have demands against said firm, are requested to call on their accounts for settlement, and likewise all persons who are indebted to said firm, are requested to make payment. — GRELEY HANNAFORD, WILLIAM WEBB. (J. 4) — Jan. 7. 1835.
FOR SALE.
A FARM in the town of Fryeburg , containing eighty acres, twenty of which is inerval, under good improvement, with a convenient new Dwelling house, a Barn, and a good well of water. It is situated within forty rods of the South Meeting House, and within eighty of Fryeburg Academy. — Inquire of GEORGE HILL , on the premises. — Fryeburg, Jan. 7.
Will be sold at Auction, On WEDNESDAY , the 28th day of Feb next, at the Dwelling-house of THOMAS PECK , in Portland, at 1 o'clock, in the afternoon, one half of the following lots of LAND in Somer 92.
No. 12, in 6th range, No. 5, in 3d range, No. 13, in 5th range, No. 3, in 7th range — and in Hartford , No. 15, in 4th range, No. 2, in 7th range, No. 12, in 5th range, No. 8, in 10th range, No. 13, a Gore, No. 3, in 8th range, and No. 6, in 2d. range.
Conditions — one half cash, in 3 months, and half in 6 months, with interest. — Jan. 7.

Administrators & Commissioners Notices. THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator to the estate of JOSEPH GARDNER, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs, the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to her MARIA GARDNER. Dated Portland, Jan. 10, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of ALEXANDER COOMBS, late of Hampden, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs, the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to her BEZZIAH COOMBS. Dated, Portland, Jan. 10, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of JOHN RUSSELL, late of Northarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs, the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to him JEREMIAH STUBBS. Dated Jan. 9, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of HOSEA BATES, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs, the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to her SARAH BATES. Dated Jan. 10, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of PETER PRINCE, late of Northarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs, the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to him SILVANUS DRINKWATER. Dated Jan. 9, 1805.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claim against the estate of JOHN RUSSELL, late of Northarmouth, deceased, represented insolvent—that six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that they propose to meet and attend to the duty of their appointment, at the Office of Ammi R. Mitchell, in the Chamber of Nicholas L. Mitchell's Store, in said Northarmouth, on Saturday the 19th of this instant, and on the first Monday of April, and on the first Monday of July next, from two to six o'clock, P. M. AMMI R. MITCHELL, SETH BEARCE Northarmouth, Jan. 9, 1805.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claim against the estate of PYAM PRINCE, late of Northarmouth, deceased, represented insolvent—that six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that they propose to meet and attend to the duty of their appointment, at the Office of Ammi R. Mitchell, in the Chamber of Nicholas L. Mitchell's Store, in said Northarmouth, on the second Monday of February next, and the second Monday of the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. AMMI R. MITCHELL, JACOB MITCHELL, WILLIAM BUXTON. Northarmouth, Jan. 9, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of JOHN DIES, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs, the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to LEMBELL WILKES, Esq. Dated Portland, Dec. 21. A GREEN CRABTREE.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of JOSEPH MORRELL, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs, the therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ELIZABETH MORRELL. Dated Dec. 15 (37)
THE subscribers, being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate to examine the claims against the estate of JOHN MORRELL, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, We give notice that we will attend the said business, at the dwelling house of the Widow of the deceased, the first Monday in January, and the first Monday in the four following months, from ten to four o'clock. JOS. KNIGHT, JAMES MORRELL, } Commissioners. Dec. 21
THE subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of SAMUEL MERRILL, Esq. of Northarmouth, deceased, represented insolvent—to here by give notice, that six months are allowed the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims—and that we shall attend that service at the House of DANIEL TUCKER, Esq. in said county, on the first Monday of February next, and on the second Wednesday of the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. on said days. DANIEL TUCKER, PETER WARREN. Portland, Dec. 22, 1804. (P.24)
THE subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors, to the estate of JOSEPH KNAP, late of Bridgton, in said county of Cumberland, deceased, represented insolvent—to do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed unto the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims and demands; and that we will attend at the Dwelling house of JOSEPH KNAP, Esq. in said Bridgton, on the first Monday of February next, and on the first Monday of the five following months, from one until five o'clock, P. M. on each of said days. ENOCH PERLEY, SAMUEL BARNWORTH, JOS. PH. SEARS, } Commissioners. Bridgton Dec. 17, 1804.
FOR SALE By J. RICHARDSON, 200 Hds. Liverpool, 1st May, and Cotton SALT. 300 Bbls. Mol. No. 1, 2, and 3. S.F.F. 150 Hds. Bbls. Mol. and No. 10. do. 30 Bbls. No. 1. PORK. 10 Casks. Souchong TEA. 40 Bbls. ROBIN. 5 Pips. GIN, entitled to debenture. 4 do. Spanish and Cognac BRANDY. 2 Quarters Casks. Madeira WINE. See Toms PUBLISHER'S P. 15. Premium given for Spanish Dollars. At Richardson's Wharf. Portland, Dec. 17.
By ships Nabby and Eliza from Liverpool. WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received a very extensive addition to his former assortment of HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale at his store, M o 10, by wholesale and retail. Also a large quantity of Shot; Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices; Br. & Kettles; Sheet Lead; Sheet Iron; Red Lead; Sad Irons; English Shovels, and Frying Pans. A large assortment of Ships' Stores, of almost every description. Likewise—300 Boxes, 1. by 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 P.M. 100 and Liverpool Crown Window Glass—90 Casks Cut and Wrought Nail, &c. &c. Portland Oct. 22. (11)
For Sale, At No. 1, Long Wharf, BY JONATHAN LEEDS, an assortment of West-India GOODS. A few Boxes LEMONS. Also, Cord Wood, and Laths. Dec. 24
MUFFS & HATS. FRESH made, and intended to be good, for sale cheap for cash or Fur skins, by ABIAH CHEEVER, No. 1, M o 10's Row. Portland, Oct. 22. (3m)
JOHN LORD, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received, and now offers for sale, a good assortment of English and American HATS—Likewise a general assortment of HAT TRIMMINGS—which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of hat trimmings and shipping FURS—Apply as above. (3m) Nov. 26
Glazing and Fan Light Making. SAMUEL STARBOARD, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken the Shop under Union School, in Dan-d-Street, where he carries on the business of Glazing and Fan Light Making, in the different branches, with neatness and dispatch—All orders punctually attended to, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Dec. 17
MICHAEL SMITH, INFORMS the public, and particularly the friends and customers of his deceased brother, that he carries on the business of Painting and Glazing, in all its various branches, at No. 1 Jones's Row, Fore-Street—Where he has constantly for sale, a general assortment of Paints, mixed and dry; Imitated Oil; Spirits of Turpentine; black, white and coral Varnish; blue and white Vitirol; Black Lead; Litharge; Glass of 4 sizes; Gold and Silver Leaf; English Glue; Robin Resin and Pumice Stone; Copperas; Copal; Shellac; Bougie; Mastic, &c. On Jugs; Paint and Pallet Knives; Sand Paper; Window Cords; Paint Brushes and Sash Tools of every kind; Camels hair Pencils; Whitewash and Varnish Brushes; Floor and Hearth do. ALSO, Bare first quality geese Feathers; Iron Shovels; Sheet Lead; Flooring Boards; Board, clapboard and shingle; Nails; Cut Nails; Bids, old Cider; Vinegar, &c. Paints of all kinds put up at the shortest notice. Portland, Jan. 14, 1805.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } Ruffs, } FEATHERS. and } Lilac } Also—Cotton and English BEDDICKING, of different kinds. Kettle BEDS and MATRESSES ready made. Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston.
Shipping Furs— Cash given for all kinds of Shipping Furs—apply as above. (1) Portland, Jan. 14
NOTICE. SAMUEL WYMAN, informs his friends and customers, that he has taken his brother, JOSHUA WYMAN, into partnership with him, and that the MO-ROCO SHOE-MAKING business will in future be carried on under the firm of S. & J. WYMAN and expects the continuance of their favors. SAMUEL WYMAN, JOSHUA WYMAN.
S. & J. WYMAN, acquaint the Ladies of this town and its vicinity, that they have taken a Shop in Main Street, nearly opposite Major Peck's Coffee House, where they intend managing Shippers Ladies' Morocco Kid, Leather, Satin and stuff Slippers, cut and made in the newest fashion, with Italian Back, Worsted and Spring Heels. Also—Cook and Walking shoes, executed in the neatest manner. From the many years experience in the above business, they flatter themselves they can give ample satisfaction to those who may honor them with their favors. All orders in the line of their profession attended to with punctuality. Jan. 14
WILIS & MCKINSTRY, HAVE FOR SALE A Quantity of COUNTRY FLOUR. Cash and the highest price given for FLAX SEED. Dec. 31.
LEFT on board capt. Ephraim Swain's Packet, a TRUNK and two BLANKETS—Apply at No. 1, Long Wharf. Dec. 24.
PERPETUAL ALMANAC. JUST published, and for sale at Thomas Clark's Bookstore, Fifth-Street, Portland, (price 1 dollar, single; 5 dollars per dozen) God's Perpetual Almanack, by which, may be found in a few seconds of time, the day of the week or month, in any year to come. Published according to Act of Congress. Jan. 14
THE subscribers having formed a connection in business, under the firm of BAKER & SUTTON, beg leave to inform the public, that they have taken the store lately occupied by Mr. Stephen Foster, in Fore-Street, next door to Messrs. Brown & Bennett, where they have for sale all kinds of English, West-India Goods & Groceries, as low as can be purchased elsewhere. Portland, Jan. 7. JOSEPH BAKER, Jun. RICHARD SUTTON.
N. B. All those who are indebted to JOSEPH BAKER, Jun. either by note or account, are requested to call and make immediate payment, otherwise they will be put in suit. JOSEPH BAKER, Jun.
ENOCH MOULTON, Gilpin's Jeweller, NEARLY opposite head of Ingraham's Wharf, has just received an elegant assortment of TIME-SETTERS. He keeps constantly for sale a general assortment of Silver and Plated Ware—Jewelry, &c. &c. Portland, Dec. 24.
JEREMIAH W. SMITH, HAS FOR SALE, At No. 132, Ingraham's Wharf, English & West-India Goods, and Groceries, Which he offers cheap for cash or country produce. 35 Commission business punctually attended to. Dec. 31.
FURS WANTED, FOR which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cats Skins, and all kinds of Shipping & Mating FURS, by ABIAH CHEEVER, No. 1, M o 10's Row, Middle Street, Portland. Dec. 17. (6m)
Cables, Cordage, &c. ON the most reasonable terms, for sale by ZACHARIAH MARSTON, at his Rope-Wharf, west end of the town. Sept. 27, 1804. (11)
ACCOUNT BOOKS. THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, at his Bookstore near y e opposite the Reference Office, Fifth-Street, Portland, a large and general assortment of PLANK and ACCOUNT BOOKS, Double and single ruled Ledgers—Waste Books—Day-Books, &c. &c. made of good paper and strongly bound. Likewise—Bridgewater Collection of Music—Village Harmony, &c.—school Books of every description—Walls's Mercantile Arithmetic, Salt & Iron—Almanacks, Registers, &c. and a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONERY—wholesale and Retail.
JUST PUBLISHED, AT THE ABOVE STORE, (Price 1 dollar, single; 5 dollars per dozen) FOR EARLY PRIME OF BOOK-KEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY. Delineated on a scale suited to the facilities and comprehensiveness of the system. By a young person of the Mercantile line.
Comprising Systematic and energetic rules for the monthly statements of books, as well as those for opening, conducting, adjusting and closing them; with explanations of theory, and exhibitions of practice, rendered easy to the true capacity—And calculated to initiate them in the true principles—and to make them perfect in the Rules by a little practice. To which is added, Rules for keeping RETAIL-BOOKS by Double Entry, without altering the proceeds of Single Entry in the Day-Book or Journal for all sales of Merchandise; by which one-half the writing is saved, and the Ledger exempted from items, and rendered a prompt and sure proof of monthly Balances and annual profits. ALSO, The most easy, concise and late way of calculating any rate of per centum, and especially that of interest at six per centum per annum, exhibited by computation. The above system and preferred Rules have been examined and highly approved by the most judicious Merchants; and above all, have been proved to be perfectly adequate to the protected objects specified in the title, by the numerous trials that have been made. The author is no theorist—what he offers on the above subject is the result of thirty years actual experience as an accountant. Bookellers supplied in sheets, or bound at the usual discount. (6m) Dec. 24.
Sublime and Beautiful. PROPOSALS by DANIEL JOHNSON, of Portland for printing by subscription, a neat edition of the SUBLIME AND BEAUTIFUL , with an elegant introductory Dissertation on PASTE .—By the late Right Honorable EDWARD BURKE. To the Patrons of the Sublime and Beautiful. In asking your patronage for a work of this kind, it is deemed sufficient to repeat in short, what Dr. Johnson and Bisset have said of its author. Johnson considered the "Sublime and Beautiful" as a model of elegant composition and philosophical criticism. "Always acute and ingenious," says Bisset, "he displays the condition of a scholar—the invention of a poet—and the wisdom of a philosopher." Conditions of Subscription. The Sublime and Beautiful—shall be elegantly printed on fine paper, and handsome type—contained in a moderate volume of about 300 pages—and delivered to subscribers in boards at One Dollar per Twenty-five Cuts, or in elegant binding at One Dollar per Twenty-five Cuts, or in elegant binding at One Dollar per Twenty-five Cuts, or in elegant binding at One Dollar per Twenty-five Cuts. SUBSCRIPTIONS received at the Portland Bookstore.
Canal Shares. FIFTY shares in the Cumberland Canal, for Sale by DANIEL JOHNSON.
TAKE NOTICE. THOSE Towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that have neglected to provide Weights and Measures, for town standards, agreeable to the Act, are hereby required to do so, and to return the same to the Secretary, to discharge his duty, will be under the necessity of putting the law in force, unless they supply themselves immediately; therefore, for the accommodation of those de-incorporated towns in this part of the Commonwealth, he has deposited at the store of the subscriber, in Saccawawet, his complete sets of Standard Weights and Measures, which will be delivered at the same prices they are for in Boston. JOHN GORDON, Falmouth, Dec. 31.
GALVANISM. ANTHONY CROSS, the proprietor of the GALVANIC MACHINE, respectfully acquaints the public, that he has arrived in this town, and may be found at No. 10, State-Street, or No. 1, State-Street, where he has the pleasure to wait on all who wish to receive his aid in effecting cures. This machine and very important discovery has already cured many of the most obstinate complaints, such as rheumatism, and nervous complaints, King's evil, rheumatism, deafness, and loss of speech, &c. During a residence of only a few months in Boston, he has had the pleasure of effecting many valuable cures, & has permission to submit to the inspection of the public the following CERTIFICATES. Boston, Oct. 1, 1804. Sir—Your letter of the 24th ult. I have received, and as respects the loss and recovery of my Daughter's Voice, I can certify to be the fact. In Nov. 1803, (overcome by a severe cold) she lost her Voice, and could not speak louder than a whisper. She remained in this situation until the visitation of Dr. Cross in May last, where she attended your Office, and she was cured of her Voice, and can now speak as loud as any person. Her Voice is now as perfect as before her illness. I am your most obedient servant, EDWARD ST. LOE LIVERMORE.
From Charles Estlin, Esq. of Kingsdown, Bristol, traveling in America for health. Bristol, Oct. 1804. Sir—Having received much benefit from the application of the Galvanic Machine, in your possession, you are at liberty to make use of this, by way of certificate of that effect, if you think proper. I am firmly of opinion, that it has removed to my use, in my hands, as well as to the experienced as it is capable of writing, from excessive debility occasioned by a long series of illness in a warm climate. I am Sir, your most obedient servant, CHARLES EVANS. Bristol, Oct. 18, 1804.
I hereby certify that I have been afflicted with a great numbness and weakness in my left hand, which prevented me from doing my work, and by the aid of two operations at the Galvanic Machine, have been restored and am able to work as usual. MARY ADAMS. Bristol, Oct. 12, 1804.
This is to certify that I have been afflicted for the last two years past, with a violent Rheumatism, which prevented my having any rest for the above time; and have been entirely cured by fourteen operations of the Galvanic Machine. JOHN STOKES, No. 6, Milk Street.
Spectators may be supplied with Tickets at Thomas Clark's Bookstore, Fifth-Street. Portland, Dec. 24.
To the MERCHANTS in the United States.
GENTLEMEN. THE numerous Systems of Book-Keeping already extant may seem to preclude the necessity of any new attempt to the date, much more those to ameliorate the mode of Proceeds, and render this easy to the practitioner. Without assuming or arrogating to myself any superior intelligence, other than what an uncommon share of practice and experience may fairly lay claim to, and the singular attention I have for a series of years, paid to the subject, I am induced from the great encouragement given to my Epitome, to offer the undermentioned work with a lively hope and even confidence that the same will not only meet the countenance, but merit the cordial approbation of the Commercial Interest. With due deference to Public Sentiment, I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient humble servant, THOMAS TURNER. Portland, December 31, 1804.
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE SYSTEM OF BOOK-KEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY, DELINEATED, explained, and made easy in Practice, by Systematic and recurring Rules for every transaction from commencement to closure of Books, exemplified by Proceedings, and exhibited by transactions in business, simulated to the Commerce of this with Foreign Countries, and particularly adapted to this Currency; for the use of American Merchants. Also, The most eligible Rules for CALCULATION, keeping Bank Accounts and other matters relative and appending to the accompaniment, divested of every useless expatiation and frivolous digression, with Rules of Penmanship, and instruction therein By THOMAS TURNER, Accomptant, PORTLAND.
The work will be put to press as soon as subscriptions may authorize the undertaking, and as this cannot be effected without large disbursements, the liberality of subscribers can alone enable the immediate accomplishment. The work will consist of about 300 pages in Octavo. It will be handsomely printed on elegant paper, and as handsomely bound—Price to Subscribers 150 cents, to non-subscribers 200 cents. Subscription Papers will be placed at the principal Book-Store in the United States.
The truly Fortune Lottery Office. GILBERT & DEAN, No. 78, State-Street, Boston, have the pleasure of informing their friends and the public, that the tickets sold at their Office in the 6th Class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, have exceeded all their former rare Sales—the prizes amounting to nearly one quarter of all the money in the Lottery! They have sold the capital prize of Two Thousand Dollars—two of Seven hundred and Fifty Dollars—two of Five Hundred and out of a 1000 prizes of 100 Dollars each. These Tickets were sold by them! besides a large number of small ones. Total amount of prizes sold by them in the 6th class, 20,474 Dollars. In the 6th as well as in former classes, they have found more than their share of prizes—in the 4th class having sold the prize of Two Thousand Dollars—in the 5th class, all the prizes exceeding the highest—and in all the Lotteries, an extraordinary part of each prize. Tickets and Quarters in the 2nd Class of Piscataqua Lottery are in the drawing proceeds rapidly at the Old State House, in this town and will be completed in a few days.
SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY. As for sale—Tickets and Quarters. This Class being the 7th is on the largest scale, and one of the best schemes of any Lottery in these parts for a long while—it contains Fifteen Thousand Dollars, at 7 Dollars each. AMOK-KEGAN CANAL LOTTERY. Tickets for sale—Tickets and Quarters in the 4th Class, which commences drawing in February next—4000 Tickets—4000 Dollars—Highest prize Five Thousand Dollars. A PREMIUM OFFERED! GILBERT & DEAN will give the highest Market price for BOSTON BANK BILLS. Dr. Franklin says, in a penny tract, is worth two that are earned. Every species of printing and every business connected with the press, and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms. Letters, post paid, enclosing the cash, duly attended to. Personal attendance given, and the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged. Boston, December 26, 1804.