Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-07-10 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 13, of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, JULY 10, 1809.
[Whole No. 585.]
Many months since, Bonaparte laid an embargo upon all American vessels in his dominions, which were there merely in the prosecution of commerce, and not under seizure by virtue of his Berlin or Milan decrees. We never heard any reason for this embargo, but its being a co-operation between the French government and our own against the commerce of this country. There those vessels were kept till very lately, when Bonaparte authorised Gen. Armstrong to permit their departure, under heavy bonds that they should come directly home. Was there ever tyranny and insult equal to this? Yet what say the democrats to it? Why, that this power vested in Gen. Armstrong was an unexampled evidence of confidence in the Minister, and respect for our Government.—If such treatment has been received by our government as evidence of respect, it can no longer be doubted that the "unseen hand" of Bonaparte has guided the affairs of this country; and he who can write such a sentiment must be the slave of the Tyrant. Salem Gaz.
Letters from Washington state, that the Senate on 26th June, after sitting the whole day with closed doors, confirmed the nomination by the President of the United States, of John Q. Adams, as Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St. Petersburg.—The debate on the nomination was able and animated.—Years 19—Nays 7.
Congress.—In the House of Representatives, Mr. Randolph from the committee appointed (on his resolution) to inquire into the appropriation of public monies, made an important report; which amongst other items stated the delinquency of Degenparvance, & Co. navy agents at Leghorn, supposed 160,000 dollars. The clerk had not completed reading this report, when Mr. J. G. Jackson moved that the report be ordered to lie on the table, which motion after repeated and determined efforts, prevailed. Thus the friends of Mr. Jefferson, have for the present smothered all iniquity. This will not avail them. Facts, bold and alarming will out, and the People will yet stare at the deep delusion in which they were enveloped.—B. F. Gaz.
Remarkable instance of Generosity. AN ACTUAL FACT. I was standing at my door one evening, contemplating the beauties of a most luxuriant sunset, when a poor old woman, extremely infirm, sat her down upon my step to rest herself. She had two herrings wrapped up in a cabbage leaf in one hand, which when she had tasted herself, she laid down upon the step by her side, and a stick to support her tottering frame in the other. In a few minutes, another woman came up, and asked me to buy her matches. I told her I did not want any. She had a child by the hand, of about seven years old; and having occasion to rest her foot upon the step for something, her cloak fell back, and discovered a most beautiful little infant. I ventured to ask the woman its age; she replied six weeks. I think it was the sweetest cherub I ever saw. "I have not long sold matches," said the poor woman, while tears started in her eyes. "I had once a comfortable house, decently furnished to live in. When I had lain in of this child (pointing to her infant) a fortnight, the woman who nursed me during my lying in, robbed me, and I have since been obliged to pawn what things she left, to support myself and children. About the same time my husband met with an accident, and of which he still lies in St. Bartholomew's Hospital; and tho' I cannot contribute any assistance to him, yet it is some satisfaction for him to see me. I send this lad (showing the lad to me) every morning to the hospital; for all the sick have an allowance of postage; and out of what they leave, the nurses are so good as to give him a hearty breakfast. As soon as the unfortunate woman had finished her tale of woe, the old woman (of whom I before spoke) thrust one of her two herrings into her hand; the other almost petrified with astonishment, refused it; but the old woman would take no denial, and persisted in her acceptance of it, which she did; and I reflected with myself, that like the widow's mite, how far superior, how far more blest, was that little boon than ten times the worth from the rich and often-
tious; and I then acknowledged the justness of Gray's remarks in his ode to Spring:— How vain the order of the crowd, How low, how little are the proud, How indigent the great, when so poor a woman could at all times be ready to halve her little treasure with a fellow creature in distress.—London print.
FROM THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. Thomas Paine's Last Moments.—A short time before Paine's dissolution, which was on the 8th inst. in the presence of Mrs. Hedding and Dr. Manly, he called upon the Lord Jesus Christ, exclaiming, "O Lord! O Lord! O Christ! help me!" Mrs. Hedden then asked him, if he believed in Christ, and whether he understood the expression of believing in Christ? Paine replied, "Yes, perfectly: but I do not believe in Christ, and no one ought to." Dr. Manly then said, "It is all over—he dies, confirmed in his opinions." Mrs. Hedden lives at No. 60, Chamber Street, New York. The above was communicated to the Editors of the Freeman's Journal, for publication, by a respectable gentleman of Philadelphia.
Mr. Addison's Last Moments.—At the close of his life, and with the near views of his dissolution, he sent for his nephew, the young Earl of Warwick. Of this interview with the young Earl, Dr. Young has given the following account. After a long and manly, but vain struggle with his distemper, he dismissed his physicians, and with them all hopes of life. But with his hopes of life he dismissed not his concern for the living, but sent for a youth nearly related, and finely accomplished, but not above being the better for good impressions from a dying friend. He came, but life now glimmering in the socket, the dying friend was silent; after a decent and proper pause, the youth said "dear sir! you sent for me; I believe and hope you have some commands, I shall hold them most sacred." May distant ages not only hear, but feel the reply! Forcibly grasping the youth's hand, he softly said, "See in what peace a Christian can die." He spoke with difficulty and soon expired.
DEATH OF THOMAS PAINE. A short period before Paine died, and while life was trembling in the socket of time, two ministers of the gospel, among the most respectable of that body in New-York, from motives of compassion, called at the house where he lay, and with great difficulty were admitted into his chamber; having gained admittance, they opened to him the purport of their visit, using the kindest language—language which has often wiped the cold sweat from the brow of suffering humanity—but the sweet accent of the gospel roused the hatred of his soul to christianity. He turned to them, and bid them, "Be gone, Be gone!" They attempted to sooth him, but in vain; rising (with what little strength he had) in the bed, shaking his fist, he repeated, "Be gone, Be gone, Be gone!" and they were forced to leave him, without the good they intended. A great deal has been said to convince Deists of their error, and if possible convert them to the Truth; and after all that has been done, it is as evident as the sun at noon day, that their objections against the Gospel, are grounded on their aversion to its purity—and that solely so. Its precepts condemn the viciosity of their minds, or fins of their lives. "They hate the light, and will not come to the light lest their deeds should be reprov'd." Reader, if thou art an unbeliever, seriously ask thy conscience if this is not the truth respecting thee? PHILO.
HEROISM IN LOW LIFE. Probably the annals of Greece and Rome cannot furnish a more extraordinary instance of heroism and disregard of death, than was displayed some years since, by two sailors, one a Turk, the other a Russian. The fact is recorded by Tooker, in his life of Catherine. In an engagement between the Russian & Turkish fleets, the captain Pacha's ship took fire, and was rapidly consuming. A Turkish sailor, zealous for the national honor, ran across the flames to save the flag. A Russian behold- ing him, leaped on board a boat, climbed into the vessel, seized the Turk and the flag, and bore off both in triumph on board his own vessel.—Port Folio.
EARTHQUAKE AT LISBON. Among the frightful and odious views under which human nature has sometimes exhibited itself, I know of none more shocking than what occurred during the Earthquake at Lisbon, anno 1755. By the convolution, the walls of some of the prisons were thrown down, and the wretches therein confined, were thus liberated from durancy. Bands of them paraded the streets, with torches in their hands, setting fire to the city, and robbing and murdering the inhabitants, during the very awful period, while the earth was working under their feet, ready to swallow them up, and land them on those awful shores, "from whose bourne no traveller returns." [Ibid.]
Calumny evinces both a feeble understanding and a bad heart.
Courts of Common Pleas, and for other purposes. SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, the act entitled "an act in addition to an act entitled "an act establishing Courts of General Sessions of the Peace," passed the third day of July, in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and eighty two; and also an "act to explain and amend the laws respecting the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace," be, and they are hereby repealed. SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That from and after the passing of this act the Courts of Common Pleas within this Commonwealth, in their respective Counties, shall have, exercise, and perform all the powers, authorities and duties which, before and until the passing of this act, the respective Courts of Sessions within the several Counties in this Commonwealth, have by law had, exercised and performed. SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That all petitions, recognizances, warrants, orders, certificates, reports and processes made to, pending in, taken for, or continued, or returnable to the Courts of Sessions in the several Counties in this Commonwealth, shall be returnable to, entered, have day, be proceeded in, and determined by the respective Courts of Common Pleas, within and for the same Counties, at the term thereof which shall be next holden after passing this act; and that all petitions, recognizances, warrants, orders, reports and processes which shall hereafter be made or taken, shall be made and taken to the Courts of Common Pleas within the respective Counties, at the term thereof which shall be next holden after passing this act, in the same manner as they would have been made or taken to the said Court of Sessions, if this act had not been made.—June 19, 1809.—APPROVED. C. GORE.
Spicellany.
From FRYEBURG, July 5, 1809.
Singular Occurrence! One night last week a young man by the name of Isaac Chandler, residing in Fryeburg, got up in his sleep, went about half a mile to a neighbor's barn, procured a cord and a bundle of hay and carried them into the woods at a considerable distance from the House. He then ascended a maple tree with the cord and hay. After reaching the height of twenty eight feet, he placed the hay in a crotch of the tree, ascended about six feet higher, tied the cord to a limb and then fastened it round his ankles, after which he swung off head foremost, so that his head touched the top of the hay. In this horrid situation he awoke, and with his cries, roused the nearest neighbors, who directed their course to the place from whence the noise proceeded. It was about break of day when they arrived. They there to their astonishment found the young man in the situation described, suspended by the heels thirty-four feet in the air. A number of attempts were made to climb the tree in order to extricate him, but it being large, without many limbs near the bottom, and the bark smooth, they proved ineffectual, and he after becoming composed enough to relieve his situation, recovered his former posture on the limb from which he made his descent, loosened the cord, and came down very much to the satisfaction of himself and friends.—Since the above took place he has been confined to his house, in consequence of the lameness occasioned by the great exertions he must have made, in accomplishing so curious a midnight enterprize. There are more than twenty who can attest to the foregoing relation as being strictly true. A Paris Clerk in a country village, who united in his own person as many various qualifications as the celebrated Caleb Quotem himself, was particularly distinguished for the two occupations of Taylor and Sexton. This important personage was one morning required to dig a grave for a Mr. Button.—Having concluded his work as merrily as the Sexton in Hamlet, he was met on his return by a friend, who remarked that he looked warm.—"why, yes, replied the joint professor of the spade and needle, "I've had a tight job.—You must know, that I have just finished the manufacture of a Button hole!"
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of every collector of taxes in the several towns and districts aforesaid, for the two last years immediately preceding the first day of March annually, and they are hereby severally authorised and directed to make out and return to the assessors of the several towns and districts, for the time being, or such other persons as perform the office of assessors of such towns and districts, thirty days previous to the first day of March annually, an accurate list of the names of those persons from whom the said Collectors shall have received any sum of money as payment for taxes, for either of said two years; and to the name of each person each collector shall respectively annex the said sum of money which he shall have so received from such person on account aforesaid. And it shall be the duty of the said assessors, or of such persons as perform the office of assessors, to receive and examine the lists aforesaid, and forthwith to make out an alphabetical list of the names of all those persons from whom the said Collector or Collectors shall have received in payment of the taxes assessed in said town, for either of the two years next preceding, a sum of money equal to one poll tax, and two thirds of a single poll tax, and who, in addition to having paid the said tax as aforesaid, shall have been taxed for the year next preceding the said first day of March to the said amount and whose taxes, for either of the said years, shall not have been abated, and the said assessors or other persons performing the office of assessor for the time being, shall publish the said alphabetical list, by posting up the same in two or more public places in such towns or districts, fourteen days, at least, before the annual meeting of the choice of town and district officers in their respective towns or districts, and shall also furnish the Moderator of such meeting with a like alphabetical list; and if the said Collectors, Assessors, or persons performing the office of Assessors, shall unreasonably refuse or neglect to make out their respective lists, and to return, publish and furnish the same, as aforesaid, they shall, for each offence, severally forfeit a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, nor less than fifty dollars, to be recovered by action of debt, or by indictment in any Court proper to try the same, one moiety thereof to the use of the poor of the town and the other moiety to the person or persons who shall sue or prosecute therefor. SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That the freeholders and other inhabitants of each town and district, being citizens of the United States and being twenty-one years of age or upwards, whose names shall be on the said alphabetical list, shall be legally entitled to act and vote at any legal meeting of the said inhabitants; and if any person, not so legally qualified and entitled to act and vote, as aforesaid, shall give a ballot, or otherwise act or vote at any such meeting; or if any person so legally qualified, shall at any time of balloting at any such election, fraudulently give in more than one vote for one person for either of said offices, every such person shall, for every such offence, forfeit a sum not less than thirty dollars, nor more than two hundred dollars, to be recovered as aforesaid. SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, That no person shall be permitted to give his vote at any meeting for the choice of the town and district officers before named, unless his name be found upon said alphabetical list; and any Moderator of such meeting, wilfully and knowingly permitting any person to vote contrary to the provision of this act, shall forfeit and pay one hundred dollars, for every such offence, to be recovered as aforesaid. June 19, 1809.—APPROVED. C. GORE.
AN ACT To transfer the Powers and Duties of the Courts of Sessions to the
Laws of Massachusetts. In the year of Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nine. AN ACT, To enforce the payment of Bank Notes. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the first day of January next, if any incorporated Bank within this Commonwealth shall refuse or neglect to pay, on demand, any Bill or Bills by such Bank issued, such Bank shall be liable to pay, to the holder of such Bill or Bills, after the rate of two per cent. per month, on the amount thereof, from and after the time of such neglect or refusal, to be recovered as additional damages, in any action against said Bank for the recovery of said Bill or Bills. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of January next, the Bank Bills or Notes of any Banking Company not incorporated by this Commonwealth, other than the Bank Bills of the United States Bank and its Branches, shall not be received as a deposit, or in any other way be negotiated, loaned or passed in payment, by any of the Banking Corporations in this Commonwealth, or by the Boston Exchange Office, under the penalty of one thousand dollars for each offence; to be recovered by action of debt in any Court proper to try the same, to the use of the person who shall sue therefor. June 20, 1809.—Approved. C. GORE.
AN ACT, Supplementary to the act for providing and regulating of Prisons. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That any person confined in prison, who hath given or may hereafter give bond for the liberty of the yard, pursuant to the act, to which this is a supplement, may, and shall be at liberty hereafter, in the day time, to pass over any highway, or into any houses, lands or tenements within the limits of the yard, as fixed and determined by the Court of Sessions, and to abide and remain therein, without being deemed to have committed an escape, or forfeited any such bond. Provided however, that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to authorise any trespass upon the property or possession of the owner or tenant of any such houses, lands or tenements, or to affect any action or suit now pending upon any such bond. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That no action shall hereafter be maintained for the breach of any bond given, or to be given for liberty of the yard aforesaid, unless such action be brought within one year from and after such breach; provided that nothing herein contained shall affect any action or suit now pending on such bond as aforesaid. June 20, 1809.—Approved. C. GORE.
AN ACT, In addition to an act "entitled an act for regulating towns, setting forth their power, and for the choice of town-officers and for repealing all laws hitherto made for that purpose." Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That the following town officers, namely, the clerk, treasurer, selectmen, and assessors, shall be elected by ballot, but all other town officers may be chosen by that or any other method as the electors present shall agree upon; and no ballot shall be received at any meeting of the several towns and districts in this Commonwealth for the choice of a town officer or officers, before nine o'clock in the forenoon, or after four o'clock in the afternoon.

Foreign Intelligence.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
BOSTON, JULY 3, 1809.
We were yesterday politely favored with Halifax papers to the 20th ult. containing London dates to May 10. These papers contain the French official particulars of the battles between the armies of France and Austria, of which our previous intelligence from the North of Europe gave but the general result.
The first Bulletin is dated Head Quarters, Ratisbon, April 24, and details the particulars of a battle at Pfaffenhausen , on the 19th April; a battle at Tann , on the same day; a battle at Abensberg on the 20th; a battle at Landshut on the 21st; and another battle at Ratisbon on the 23rd April. The second Bulletin is dated Head Quarters at Muhlendorf , April 27, and gives an account of the movements of several divisions, to interrupt the Austrians in their retreat. This Bulletin, after stating that Prince Charles had been cut off from the Inn and Vienna, and was retiring to the mountains of Bohemia, concludes with a Proclamation from Bonaparte to his army, in which he says he has taken 100 pieces of cannon, 50,000 prisoners, and promises before a month is elapsed, to be at Vienna.
Battle of Pfaffenhausen. —Gen. Oudinot, in this battle attacked an army of from 3 to 4,000 Austrians, and took 300 prisoners. Battle of Tann. —The Duke d'Auerstadt marched against the enemy in two divisions, and after attacking and taking from 6 to 700 prisoners, drove the Austrians from all their positions. Generals St. Hilaire and Friant, pursued the routed army, and succeeded in destroying a whole regiment of dragoons. In these engagements, a number of Austrian General Officers are said to have been killed and wounded; among the latter the Prince of Lichtenstein, Gen. Luginan, and other officers are named.
Battle of Abensberg. —A general attack was made on the divisions of Archduke Louis & Gen. Keller, amounting to 60,000 Austrians. Bonaparte, at the head of a chosen body of French troops, who were joined by several divisions of Bavarians and Wurtembergers, attacked the Austrians in front; and caused, at the same time, a strong force under the Duke of Rivoli, to fall in the enemy's rear, and thereby cut off their communication. This action was soon finished, as the Austrians, finding themselves out manoeuvred by the French, beat a retreat, after an hour's fighting, and returned with the loss of 8 standards, 12 pieces of cannon, and 18,000 prisoners.
Battle of Landshut. —The fruits of this action, in which the enemy were completely surprised by the rapidity of our march, were 30 pieces of cannon, 9000 prisoners, 600 ammunition waggons, 5000 baggages, and the hospitals and magazines which the Austrians had begun to form. Some couriers and Aid-de-Camp of the commander in Chief, Prince Charles, and some convoys of wounded men, were also taken.
Battle of Eckmuhl on the 22nd. —While the battle of Abensberg and that of Landshut produced such important consequences, the Archduke Charles had formed a junction with the Bohemian army under Kollowrath, and obtained some partial success at Ratisbon. One thousand of the 65th, who were left to guard the bridge of Ratisbon, and who had not received orders to retreat, having expended their cartridges, and being surrounded by the Austrians, were obliged to surrender. This event made an impression upon the Emperor, & he swore that in 24 hours Austrian blood should flow in Ratisbon to refute the insult which had been offered to his arms. During this time the Dukes of Auerstadt and Danzig held in check the corps of Rosenberg, Hohenzollern, and Lichtenstein. There was no time to be lost. The Emperor began his march from Landshut, with the two divisions of the Duke of Montebello, the corps of the Duke of Rivoli, the Cuirassiers of Nanfouts and St. Sulpee, and the Wurtemberg division. At two o'clock in the afternoon they arrived opposite Eckmuhl, where the four corps of the Austrian army, consisting of 110,000 men, had taken a position under the command of the Archduke Charles. The Duke of Montebello attacked the enemy on the left, with the division of Gudin—On the left flank the divisions of the Dukes of Auerstadt and Danzig, and the division of light cavalry of General Montbun, took their position. One of the most beautiful fights which war can present then presented itself, 110,000 men attacked on all points, turned on their left, and forcefully driven from all their positions; the detail of the events would be too long; it is sufficient to say, that the enemy was completely routed; that they lost the greater part of their cannon, and a great number of prisoners; and that the Austrians, driven from the woods which cover Ratisbon, were forced into the plain, and cut off by cavalry. The Austrian cavalry, strong and numerous, attempted to cover the retreat of their infantry, but they were attacked by the division of St. Sulpee on the right, and by the division of Nanfouts on the left, and the enemy's line of hussars and cuirassiers routed, more than 300 Austrian cuirassiers were made prisoners. As the right was commencing, our cuirassiers continued their march to Ratisbon. The division of Nanfouts met with a column of the enemy, which was escaping and attacked it, and compelled it to surrender; it consisted of three Hungarian battalions of 1500 men.
The division of St. Sulpee charged another division of the enemy, where the Archduke Charles narrowly escaped being taken. Darksels at length compelled our troops to halt. In this battle not above half of the French troops were engaged. The enemy, closely pressed, continued to be the whole of the night in final dis-
persal, and in great confusion. All their wounded, the greater part of their artillery, 15 standards, and 20,000 prisoners fell into our hands.
Battle of Ratisbon. —On the 23rd, at day break, the army advanced upon Ratisbon; the advanced guard, formed by the division of Gudin, and by the cuirassiers of Nanfouts and St. Sulpee, and they very soon came in sight of the enemy's cavalry, which attempted to cover the city. Three successive charges took place, all of which were to our advantage. Eight thousand of their troops having been cut to pieces, the enemy precipitately repassed the Danube. During these proceedings, our int. tried to get possession of the city. By a most unaccountable disposition of his force, the Austrian General sacrificed six regiments there without any reason. The city is surrounded with a bad wall, a bad ditch, and a bad counterfort. The artillery having arrived, the city was battered with some 12 pounders. It was recollected that there was one part of the fortifications where, by means of a ladder, it was possible to descend into the ditch, and to pass on the other side through a breach in the wall. The Duke of Montebello caused a battalion to pass through this opening; they gained a postern, and introduced themselves into the city. All those who made resistance were cut to pieces; the number of prisoners exceeded 8000. In consequence of these unskillful dispositions, the enemy had not time to destroy the bridges, and the French passed pell-mell with them to the left bank. A part of it was on fire during the night, but by the efforts of Gen. Morand and his division, it was extinguished. Thus at the battle of Abensberg, the Emperor beat separately the two corps of the Archduke Louis & Gen. Keller; at the battle of Landshut he took the centre of their communications, and the general depot of their magazines and artillery; finally, at the battle of Eckmuhl, the four corps of Hohenzollern, Rosenberg, Kollowrath, and Lichtenstein, were defeated. In all these battles, our loss amounted to 1200 killed, & 4000 wounded!!
Of 222,000 of which the Austrian army was composed, all have been engaged except 20,000 men, commanded by Gen. Belgarde. On the other hand near one half the French army have not fired a shot. The accounts from Muhlendorf, of April 27, state that an Austrian corps of reserve were attacked on the other side of Newmark, on the 25th; that a division of the French troops under Rivoli had passed the Inn, and occupied Scharding; and that another division, under Montebello, had also crossed the Inn, and proceeded to Salza.
BOSTON, JULY 6, 1809. FROM THE HAVANA, June 12. "The San Francisco de Paula, of 74 guns, arrived this morning from Vera Cruz, with seven millions of dollars for Spain, and two millions for this place. Mr. Anderson American Agent, has closed his office, and by express order of the Governor will take his departure in a few days."
FROM SPAIN. The following article copied from the southern papers, as being received at the Havana, through a private letter from Spain, is corroborated in most of its particulars, by several articles in a Tenerife paper, received at this office yesterday by the Bacchus, Capt. Davis. Under the Valencia head, of April 18, this battle is mentioned in the most proud and glowing terms. The troops are said to have "proved themselves the worthy rivals of those warriors who in the 15th and 16th centuries astonished the world, and humbled the pride of France."— Boyl. Gaz.
The Battle of Medellin,* has been the most bloody one fought this war—the enemy had 24 cannons, we 10; theirs very badly served, ours discharged for the space of two hours and an half a continual shower of grape. Our infantry charged with the bayonet up to the very walls of the houses of the village in pursuit of the enemy. The imperial guards fled, as well as Gen. Victor at the head of his staff. The marine battalions and the Spanish guards, have covered themselves with glory—they threw away their muskets, and seizing hold of their bayonets by the handle, they fell upon, stabbed, overthrew and pent up, the invincibles. If our cavalry had not fallen back, it would have been the most memorable battle in the campaign. Nevertheless the enemy has now seen to his sorrow, what we are. Much blood has been spilt: eleven thousand dead on both sides, covered the banks of the Guadina; they have lost upwards of seven thousand, and we nearly four thousand men.
As the right wing was abandoned by the cavalry, all the centre, composed of the infantry, had considerably the advantage, and was advancing in pursuit of the enemy, it was necessary to retreat to avoid the enemy from outflanking the army. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon of Wednesday, the enemy's cannonading ceased and both armies have retired to their respective positions, leaving the field of battle in the middle.
*This place is situated in the province of Estramadura; and the action here spoken of, must have been fought in the latter end of March, between the French troops who were then advancing towards Seville, and the patriotic army which were then assembled to oppose their further march towards the seat of government.
neither of the armies remained masters of it.
Although we have not gained much yet we have lost nothing by it; on the contrary, we have obtained some advantage, namely, that of making head against the enemy, and causing them to fly. The retreat of the cavalry it appears, was owing to a mistake, at least with respect to those regiments who followed that of Maria Louisa, whom they understood had received orders to retreat. Gen. Cuesta retreated with his army to Villanueva to rest his troops, he afterwards proceeded with his staff to Campillo, to reunite his cavalry, partially dispersed, and he informs of having already accomplished this.
The enemy do not stir, and Gen. Cuesta adds, that he does not consider them in a situation to make a fresh attack; nevertheless he is upon the watch, and has taken every measure to avoid any surprise. Meanwhile he is strengthening himself, and combining his measures for new operations against the enemy; they certainly have been terrified. General Cuesta continues ill from a fall, and General Eguia commands the army, ad interim.
The rafts and pontoons on which Victor had passed the Tagus have been broken and carried away by the current of the river.—General Cartaojal has been surprised by 12,000 of the enemy of his march to Toledo. It was not believed that they had such considerable force in that quarter. The cavalry was separated from the infantry by the interposition of the above mentioned body of the enemy. They however have extricated themselves without loss, and our army is complete. The whole of our force in La Mancha is composed of 32,000 men. Chaves has been conquered by the Portuguese—they put the whole French garrison, composed of 1500 men, to the sword. The remaining French force which entered Portugal, amounting to 14,000, marched towards Braga, from whence they have been repulsed.
Some English have arrived, and disembarked at Oporto. Last night two deputies were sent from the supreme junta to compliment General Cuesta.
FROM A Philadelphia paper of July 3. LATEST FROM FRANCE.
ON Saturday evening, arrived the brig Fair American, capt. Bruce, from Dunkirk. This vessel was taken up by Mr. Armstrong, our Minister, on permission granted him by Bonaparte, to bring despatches to this country, with liberty to bring off a large number of Captains and other persons belonging to England and America, who had been detained for some time in France. She sailed from Dunkirk on the 8th of May, and the same day landed 30 or 40 passengers (chiefly women) at Dover.
In this vessel, among other passengers, came M. M. DACHKOFF, Charge des Affaires and Council-General of H. M. the Emperor of all the Russias, and Mr. PURVIANCE, of Baltimore, bearing despatches from our Minister to the Executive of the U. S.
By the above gentlemen and other passengers, we learn, that this vessel was taken up, and the Despatches made out previous to the arrival of the Mentor, from the U. States—the Mentor had arrived but a few days before they failed, and would not fail for the U. S. before the middle or latter end of June, as all communication with Bonaparte, who was in Germany, would be tedious, as he could not receive a courier in less than 6 days from Paris. They also say, that considerable application was made to him before his departure from Paris, respecting American affairs, but in vain, as he seemed determined to get what he could, and keep what he got, and it is supposed his victories in Germany will not make him in a better humour with America.
That the non-intercourse with America, is so feverishly felt in France, that the want of commercial business is injuring their towns & begging their inhabitants; that coffee was selling for a dollar per lb. and white sugar for the same; and the produce of France was in so little demand, that brandy could be purchased for 20 or 30 dollars per pipe, & wines in proportion.
Russia, Holland, Denmark and Sweden, it was said, being in a great measure or altogether under the control of Bonaparte, would be called on, and no doubt would put in force the French Decrees, and seize all goods arriving among them, that may be even suspected of being the produce of England or its dependencies, therefore it will be madness to send vessels to any of these ports, until something is settled with Bonaparte, as they consider all West India goods in that light.
It was reported in France that the Austrians were making considerable advances in Italy, having gained advantages of the French in several actions they had with them in that quarter.
One of the gentlemen has handed us the following list of vessels waiting their fate at Charante, Holland Trader; Amsterdam Packet, and Wareham of New-York; Two Brothers, of New-Bedford; Neptune and Eleanor, of Portland; Lexington, of Baltimore; Minerva, of Rochester; brigs Plymouth, & Wm. of Newburyport.
The French have confined a number of American Captains in the Gaol Dunkirk, all of whom had been liberated or made their escape, except Capt. Tucker, of the William, of Newbury, and a Capt. Jenkins, who were fined 1800 dollars each, besides the loss of their vessels and cargoes, and their crews were
marched to Arras, where a great number of American seamen are confined.
From the Freeman's Journal, July 3. The American property in France, is in the same situation as heretofore, and no vessel, can clear out from France, without giving bonds to an enormous amount not to violate Bonaparte's Milan and Berlin decrees. The French minister, it is said, is in favour as far as he dare be, of a relaxation of the decrees, but Bonaparte would not hear it mentioned.
France is represented as being in a most deplorable state of oppression, nine hundred and ninety-nine out of a thousand detesting the present government. The commercial cities of France, once so opulent, are ruined, and exhibit a wretched population of beggars, who are literally dropping dead in the streets for want of nourishment.
Talleyrand is dismissed from office, and is in disgrace.
By a general order issued at Havana on the 6th of June, the 20th of that month was fixed as the peremptory and final period for the embarkation of the French who are to leave that island—such as do not comply with the demand, are the next day to be sent on board the Spanish frigate Orange. The inhabitants who have or know of Frenchmen being concealed, and do not give such information to the proper authorities, are to suffer the penalty due to their offence.
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE, JUNE 26, 1809.
THE Vice-President, being absent, the Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tempore, and elected Andrew Gregg.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1809.
Mr. Taylor moved, That a law ought to pass to exclude both British and French armed vessels from our ports. Negatived 100 to 15.
Mr. Livermore moved to permit a commercial intercourse between the United States and the island of Hayti. Negatived almost unanimously.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1809.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee appointed to enquire into the expenditures of the public monies, &c. made a report thereon.
[The report states that the information obtained from the navy and war departments was of an unsatisfactory nature; that representation had been made to those departments to this effect; that an exception was held out to the committee that full information would be collected during the next session of Congress; and that the report was accompanied by such statements as could be procured from the several departments]
The report and documents were ordered to lie on the table and be printed.
The engrossed bill from the Senate reviving and amending the Non-Intercourse law, was taken up and read.
Mr. Pickman remarked, that he was opposed to this bill. There was certainly great reason for making a discrimination between British and French armed vessels. The attack on the Chesapeake had been atoned for, and the British orders in council rescinded. Brance had done nothing. He acknowledged, that if the order of April should be continued in relation to America after the arrangement with Mr. Erskine reached England, he would consider all her offers as a mere mockery; but he could not believe this. He was opposed to the admission of either British or French armed vessels; but when the question was brought before him, whether those of one of the belligerents should be excluded, he should certainly be in favor of it. He never could agree to admit the armed ships of nations having in force against us hostile orders or decrees, into the waters under our jurisdiction.
Mr. Macon, was in favor of leaving our affairs with England in the same situation which they had been placed by the President.
He sincerely wished that no charge of partiality might be brought against us hereafter.
Mr. Taylor considered the faith of the nation pledged to Great-Britain to resist the decrees of France, and to exclude her armed vessels.
Mr. Pitkin thought this bill would be a most undignified course for this nation to pursue. The history of nations did not afford an instance in which the unarmed vessels of a country were excluded from ports into which its armed vessels were permitted to come. The second resolution on the report of the committee of foreign relations, at the last session, had pledged the government to pursue their principles of restriction and exclusion, while the orders or decrees of either of the belligerents should be continued in force against us; and the house were now about to depart from these principles. As to the exclusion of the armed vessels of one belligerent, and the admission of those of the other, being a departure from our neutrality, he acknowledged it; and so was the exclusion of commercial intercourse with
France a departure from the same neutrality. The government had gone on this principle all along.
Mr. Quincy would not have risen on this occasion did he not, in the exercise of the responsibility attached to him, differ from gentlemen with whom it was usually his pride and his honor to act. He had been opposed to the system of commercial restrictions and port regulations in all its stages. But he should not act consistently with his own feelings, were he not to vote for this bill when the friends of that system had gone so far as to abandon, openly, nearly the whole of it. The non-importation was gone; the embargo and its various supplements were gone; and nothing remained, but the poor old non intercourse law, which was itself fast going to the "family vault of all the Capulets"—He could not ask those gentlemen, from a regard to their personal characters, to go any further at this time. He considered what they had already done, in relation to the armed vessels of the belligerents, as a wise concession to Great Britain. The second resolution of the committee of foreign relations last winter, did not refer to the interdiction of the armed vessels of Great Britain and France. The government was only pledged as to prohibition of commercial intercourse with France.
The question on the final passage of the bill was then taken by the yeas and nays and carried, 75 to 15. The nays were, Messrs. Blaisdell, J. C. Chamberlain, Dana, Davenport, Ely, Hale, Haven, Holland, Hubbard, Livermore, Macon, Pitkin, Ross, Stanford, Taylor—15.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1809.
The report of the Committee of Elections, which declares, that William Baylies, returned as a Representative from Massachusetts, is not entitled to a seat in the House, was debated and carried. Yeas 60, Nays 40. The other part of the report, which declares, that Charles Turner, jun. is entitled to a seat, was opposed by Messrs. Randolph and Blaisdell, but carried 62 to 41. Mr. Turner then appeared and took his seat.
The bill for the remission of certain penalties which the French emigrants from Cuba had incurred, by bringing slaves into the United States, was read a third time, and passed without opposition.
The bill to suspend the recruiting service, was taken up, the section which authorises the President to renew it, if requisite, was struck out; and then the bill passed.
The bill respecting allowances for fishing vessels, passed. The House then adjourned to six o'clock.
EVENING SITTING.
The bill making appropriations for the permanent Senate Chamber, passed.
Several motions were made to take up, suspend, and refer various bills; but nothing definitive was adopted.
The Senate informed the House that they were ready to adjourn; and had appointed a Committee to wait on the President to inform him thereof.—The House then chose a Committee on their part for the purpose.
Mr. Randolph then called for the consideration of the Resolutions on the subject of the New-Orleans batture—On the first count the number was 62, no quorum. Second 69, no quorum. Third count a tie. Fourth count 70, no quorum. The House then ordered a call of the names of the members when 75 gentlemen answered a full quorum. But on another count there appeared only 68 members which was not a quorum. After receiving the report of the Committee which had waited on the President that he had no further communications to make; and several engrossed bills, which were signed; the Speaker adjourned the House to the 4th Monday of November next.
Something new from the Capitol. —A majority in Congress have expelled W. Baylies from the house, and taken in Charles Turner, jun. The facts respecting this business are these. In the district of Plymouth, (Ms) to which the gentlemen belong, Wm. Baylies, the Federal candidate, had a majority over Charles Turner, jun. but the votes given to another Turner (the word jun being omitted) would have defeated Mr. Baylies, could it have been ascertained that they were all for the same person. To learn the fact from the voice of the people, a new election was called by the Governor, when Mr. Baylies was chosen by a majority of three or four hundred. Mr. Baylies appeared at Washington, with affidavit of the legality of his election from the Governor, & took his seat. Away goes Turner, likewise to Washington, and claims the seat filled by Mr. B. and strange as it may appear, was actually admitted, before the time, to a seat in the House.—After many fruitless attempts to defeat the voice of the electors, the Majority of Congress have at

length prevailed—wrong has usurped the place of right—and Mr. B. legally chosen by a large majority, is thrust out to make way for an advocate of Embargoes, Experiments, Dry Docks and Gun boats .— N. Y. Spectator.
Portland,
Monday, July 10, 1809.
FOREIGN. —Mr. Purviance, bearer of Dispatches to our Government from our Minister at Paris, arrived at Philadelphia on the 1st instant, in 35 days from Dunkirk (France). The French papers brought by the Fair American, are to the 5th of May. They confirm the accounts before published, of the French successes over the Austrians.
All accounts of the situation of affairs between this country and France, have a very unfavorable aspect. All the unjust and arbitrary decrees of Bonaparte are continued in their full force, and the immense property plundered from our citizens is retained, without the least prospect of redress. Great numbers of Americans are detained in prison, and large sums of money demanded for their release.
"Americans in France." In our last we published from a New York paper, Captain Folger's statement of the oppressive and cruel treatment he received from the government of France, and the still more shameful treatment he experienced from Mr. Armstrong, our Minister at Paris. After we had put this account in type we noticed remarks upon it, in the "Boston Patriot," a democratic paper, which went to invalidate the account published by Capt. Folger. We have long witnessed the complete subserviency of the democratic press in the United States to the tyrant Bonaparte, and their constant endeavours to palliate every act of aggression on the part of France. All we ask of them in this case (though we do not expect they will do it) is to express the same indignation at this conduct of the French government and Minister Armstrong, as they would if these acts had been committed by the British government, and the minister not a high toned democrat. We know that representations have lately been made to the secretary of State, of the cruel treatment, our seafaring citizens who happen to be in France, receive; being confined in loathsome prisons as prisoners of war, and allowed food scarcely sufficient to support life!
A letter lately received from a man that sailed from this town, confirms this statement in every particular, who is with many others in confinement and represents his sufferings to have been similar to those stated by Capt. Folger.
He mentions having repeatedly written to our minister, but received no attention. We hope and trust, under the new order of things, our government will enquire into this conduct, and correct the procedure.
He has his reward. —John Quincy Adams, once so obnoxious to the democrats, now receives an equal share of their praise, and comes in for his part of the "loaves and fishes of office," having received the appointment of Minister to the Court of St. Petersburg. This gives him an outfit of 5000 dollars, and a salary of 9000 dollars more a year.
FOURTH OF JULY.
The Anniversary of our Freedom and Independence has been celebrated in various places with more than common demonstrations of joy and festivity. The brightening appearance which the political situation of our affairs now exhibits, when contrasted with that of the last year, rendered the Jubilee of the present, doubly dear to Federalists.
On the 4th of July, 1808, we beheld the operation of a system of policy, arresting not only the hand of industry, but prostrating that Liberty and Independence which our Forefathers purchased and sealed with their blood. We were by arbitrary and tyrannical laws, forbidden the use of many of our natural and civil privileges; and the fearful apprehension, that the country was about to be plunged into still greater difficulties, checked the hilarity with which we were wont to hail the day which gave us a rank among the nations of the earth.
Fortunately, a change of measures in the general government, has reversed the scene. Federalists now rejoice at the renewal of Commerce, & the prospect of better times. It is not for men, but measures, we contend. Let the principles of Washington be pursued, then shall we be a united and happy people.
The Federalists, ever true to the freedom and independence of their country, will perpetuate these first of objects by engraving the principles which led to their establishment.
In this town, the birth-day of our Political Existence, was noticed by the Federalists as follows:
At 12 o'clock, the Subscribers to a Public Dinner, assembled at Washington Hall , and proceeded in the following order of Procession, viz.
 Committee of Arrangements,  Orator and Chaplain,  Selectmen,  Representatives of the Town,  Officers of the Navy, in Uniform,  Officers of the Militia, do.  Citizens;  Escorted by the Artillery Company under the command of JAMES D. HOPKINS , Esq. to the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meeting-house. After the performance of Music, the Rev. Mr. Lyman, Chaplain of the Day,
addressed the Throne of Grace, in an appropriate, solemn, and impressive Prayer; after which, NICHOLAS EMERY , Esq. pronounced a correct and spirited Oration, peculiarly adapted to the occasion, and which was heard with high approbation and applause. The Company then returned to the Hall, and partook of an excellent Entertainment, provided by Mr. Daniel Cobb . The Hon. Samuel Freeman , Esq. officiated as President, assisted by Hon. Woodbury Sifer and Ebenezer Mayo , Esq. Capt. Joseph Titcomb , Capt. Joseph H. Ingraham , & James D. Hopkins , Esq. as Vice-Presidents.
After the Cloth was removed, the following Toasts, accompanied by Music, and the discharge of Cannon, were drank:—
 1. The fourth of July, 1776 —The Day which gave Independence to millions of Freemen, may its birth be annually remembered, until time shall be no more.—17 guns.  2. Our Country —From a series of oppression our Fathers declared her free—Posterity will reverence their virtues—immortality will perpetuate their patriotism and their valor.—1 gun.  3. The President of the United States —The morning of whose administration has been ushered in by the united voice of public applause—may he continue to deserve well of his Country.—3 guns.  4. The Vice-President and Congress —May their deliberation never again produce a gun-boat system, or a permanent embargo.  5. His Excellency CHIEF JUSTICE GORE : A zealous Patriot in principle, an enlightened Politician in practice—a dignified Statesman in office.—7 guns, & 9 cheers.  6. The Judiciary —May it never lack the Wisdom and Talents by which it is now conducted.—3 guns.  7. The Federal States —Like the Hero of Thermopylae, they guarded the strait which separates national Liberty and wild Anarchy.—1 gun.  8. The Union of the States —May our Legislatures consult the interests of the whole that it may be perpetual.—5 guns.  9. The true spirit of Republicanism —As it saved America from the Oppression of Britain—may it save Spain from the Tyranny of France.—7 guns.  10. Destruction to tyranny, and peace to the nations of Europe —May the son of Liberty soon burst from the clouds of Despotism, and his beams illuminate them with illustrious splendor.—3 guns.  11. The sisterhood of Agriculture and Commerce —As seed time and harvest will never fail to bless the former—may not the unhallowed touch of man ever blast the prosperity of the latter.—1 gun.  12. Arts and Manufactures —Prosperity attend the labor of those who endeavor to promote them.  13. Our Seafaring Brethren —May they never again be compelled to abandon the Ocean to gratify the caprice of a visionary Theorist.—5 guns.  14. The Militia —The Defenders of our nation's Rights—may they be defended with Honor and with plenty to the Rights of Individuals.—2 guns.  15. Peterborough : Its Genius is Liberty, its Spirit is Patriotism, and its Ambition Justice to all nations, but tribute to none. 1 gun.  16. Bowdoin College : May streams issue therefrom, that shall make the rising generation virtuous and happy.  17. [Drank standing at the request of the President] The Reverend Clergy : Faithful in their important trust, may they be respected and supported; and may Religion flourish by their example and instruction.  VOLUNTEERS.  By the President: The People of the District of Maine : Zealous to defend their rights, may no weapon formed against them prosper.  By the Vice-President: May the wound made in our national character by the false policy of a Jefferson, be probed by Federal Congressional wisdom, and healed by the balm of a Madison.  By E. Mayo, Esq.: General Armstrong, our Minister at Paris : When he again descends from the dignity of his mission to become a Broker for French Passengers, may he meet with a Folger .  By Capt. Ingraham: The Youth of Portland : Their natural powers promising; as their day advances so may their minds expand, and their abilities increase (through virtuous habits) until matured ornaments to society and a glory to grey hairs.  By Capt. Joseph Titcomb: The memory of our Revolutionary Martyrs : Who, after planting the tree of Liberty watered it with their blood.  By Mr. Isaac Adams: James Madison : Like Noah's Dove, having surveyed the deluge of Democracy; may he find a resting place in the Ark of Federalism.  By Nicholas Emery, Esq.: The town of Portland : Like fine gold, the Patriotism of its Inhabitants was burnished, and shone brighter when tried in the ordeal of Fire.  By the Rev. Mr. Lyman: The virtuous and enlightened State of Connecticut : Unshaken by the political earthquake that has laid our nation in ruins; may her unwavering and intrepid attachment to the civil and religious rights, liberties and privileges of the country, prove effectively influential upon all her sister states.  By Capt. Hopkins: The wise policy which has restored our Commerce : Perseverance in the President, and confidence in the People.  By the President, after the Orator had retired: The Orator of the Day : A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.  By Col. Burnham: Continental Europe : May its inhabitants soon finish their passage across the tempestuous and sanguinary sea of tyranny, and land safely on the shore of civil and social rights.  By O. Bray, Esq.: The back-stair Gentry of the late Administration : When the serpent finds it convenient to creep tail foremost; then, and not till then, may they have influence in our council.  By the President on retiring: The next fourth of July : May it find us free, independent and happy. 
NORTHYARMOUTH, JULY 5, 1809.
THE anniversary of American Independence was celebrated by a number of the Inhabitants of this town. The procession
formed at 11 o'clock, and was directed to the Baptist Meeting-house. After the performance of Music adapted to the occasion, the Rev. Mr. SAWYER addressed the Throne of Grace, in an appropriate prayer; when an Oration was delivered by ELISHA P. CUTLER , Esq. pure and classical in style, correct and patriotic in sentiment. After the exercises were closed, the procession returned to Capt. SETH MITCHELL 's Hall, and partook of a Public Dinner—the Hon. AMMI R. MITCHELL , officiated as President.—The cloth being removed, seventeen toasts were drank, among which were the following:—
 President Madison —While he shuns the path of Jefferson and treads in the footsteps of Washington, may he receive the plaudits of the nation.  The Embargo —A mill-stone which broke the neck of the late administration.  Thomas Jefferson —In dignified retirement at Carter's mountain.  James Wilkinson —The brave General, who destroyed at New Orleans, in a short time, as many Spanish Cigars as Sampson slew Philistines, and with the same weapon.  The Spanish Nation —The first to acknowledge our Independence—may we be the last to despair of theirs.  Gun Boats —Democratic policy; millions for the destruction of Commerce not a cent for its defence.  Governor Gore —Eloquent, patriotic and enlightened—honored by the People, he does honor to the State.  Levi Lincoln —Emboldened by the approbation of multitudinous assemblies.  The Treasury of Massachusetts —May it never again be saddled with a Skinner, nor skinned by a Saddler.  Bonaparte —The friend of Jefferson, the enemy of Liberty, the scourge of Europe—May his career be as fortunately short, as it has been unfortunately successful.  Agriculture, Commerce & Fisheries —Aiding each other, may that administration fall which will not support them.  Party Distinctions —May they all be lost in the cause of virtue and religion. 
WARREN, JULY 6, 1809.
THE Anniversary of our Nations' Independence was celebrated in this town with that lively pleasure which the occasion is calculated to inspire.—A large collection of citizens principally from Warren and Waldoborough, marched in procession to the Meeting-house, where the Rev. Mr. HUSE addressed the Throne of Grace in a very appropriate manner. The audience were then favored with an Oration by ISAAC G. REED , Esq. of Waldoborough, replete with correct and impressive sentiments, written and delivered in a superior style. After which the procession moved to the house of Mr. JESSE PAGE , where a very handsome dinner was provided, and the day was concluded with decent mirth and felicity. The following were among the Toasts:—
 WASHINGTON —On whom panegyric has exhausted its powers, and still has been unequal to the subject.—  "Such was the man Columbia's pride & boast," "His head a Senate, and his arm a host."  The Constitution of the United States —May it prove too solid for the fangs of demagogues—May it be a file to the teeth of the viper faction.  CHRISTOPHER GORE —whose bright fame the pestilential breath of calumny cannot corrode.—His political creed and conduct have already convicted the false prophets. May he be known to the whole people, that the whole people may respect him.  Literature & the Sciences —The bright glory which emblazons the names of Athens, Rome, Florence, and Britain, from their encouragement of the Arts and Sciences, should stimulate Americans to emulate their example.  The new politicians respecting our Commerce and foreign relations adopted at Washington —May dry dock, gun boat, and embargo systems soon pass down "to the tomb of the Capulets." Let no rude intruder disturb their repose—Let the American motto be that of WASHINGTON , "Honest friendship with all nations, entangled alliances with none."  Our sister States who have returned to "their first love" —May they never again suffer their locks to be shorn by a harlot, or yield incautiously to the allurements of a prostitute.  An independent and enlightened Judiciary —The shield of the people: The bane of faction: The guardian of our dearest rights.  Our little Navy —May the gun boats grow to such a size as to permit the crews to stand upright in their vessels. May it become worthy of Truxton , Preble , and Decatur .  New-England and New-York —May they never again be thrown upon their own ends by spolia and heat blows .  The Mothers of the human family —May they manufacture none but patriots: May we have so much pure metal from their mint as to exclude from circulation all foreign alloy. 
MILITARY.
On the 4th inst. the Gorham Light Infantry Company , under the command of Capt. JOHN M'NEILL , met to commemorate the happy era which gave birth to our Independence and prosperity. After performing a number of evolutions with great exactness and peculiar satisfaction to a large number of spectators, retired to Shaw's Hall , where they partook of an elegant dinner, and with the utmost harmony enjoyed the invaluable blessing of Independence. At 4 P.M. returned to duty, when Miss TEMPERENCE HARRING , in behalf of the Ladies of Gorham , presented them with an elegant STANDARD , accompanied with the following Address to the bearer thereof:—
SIR—In the name and behalf of the ladies present, I come forward to present you with this Standard, firmly believing that you will never suffer it to be taken from you by an enemy of our country. We sincerely hope that you may never have occasion to unfurl it, but in a time of peace. It is with sentiments of peculiar pleasure we embrace this opportunity of showing, in
some small degree, the love of our country and our respect for the Gorham Light Infantry ; who by the good order and Military discipline they have ever exhibited, we are induced to believe would be among the first to maintain our Rights and Liberties, should they be invaded by any foreign foe, or usurper.
Your preparation for the common defence of our country, will ever merit particular regard.
To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. If you desire to secure that inestimable blessing, it must be known that you are at all times ready to defend the standard of Liberty. To cherish those principles which effected the revolution, and laid the foundation of our freedom and independence, does honour to your patriotism. May you be ever animated with the same noble sentiments, which actuated our brave countrymen in the year 1775. On the anniversary of this auspicious day, may all our hearts be filled with love and gratitude to the Supreme ruler of the universe, who has raised us to the dignity of a free sovereign and independent nation.
To which Ensign ROBERT M'LELLAN replied,
WE present our most sincere thanks to you, our female friends for this token of your esteem, and we pledge ourselves in the most solemn manner, to defend you and it from all hostile invaders, and that it shall never be torn from our hands but with our lives; and should the shrill trump of war disturb the soft cares of peace, and the redoubling drum with furious rage call us to arms, we promise not to be the last to share our country's danger in defence of its rights and liberties; and may we ever hold in remembrance our fathers who fought and bled in defence of our country to obtain the liberty and freedom we now enjoy.
GENERAL ORDERS
Head-Quarters, Boston, May 10, 1809. The Commander in Chief having considered of the petition of ISAAC GAGE and other officers belonging to the first Regiment of the second Brigade, sixth Division; praying that the eight Portland Companies now annexed to said Regiment, may be detached therefrom and formed into a new Regiment—and having taking the advice of the Council thereon—Hereby Orders, that the several Companies in the town of Portland, now belonging to said first Regiment, be set off therefrom and form a new Regiment, to be numbered the sixth Regiment in said Brigade—That the numbers of the several Regiments in said Brigade, which are now numbered 3, 4, 5, 6, be altered, and in future be numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, so that the several Regiments in said Brigade, will then be numbered as follows, viz.
 Lt. Colonel MERRILL 's Regiment, No 1.  Lt. Colonel MARCH 's do. 2.  Lt. Colonel CHIEF 's do. 3.  Lt. Colonel POTTER 's do. 4.  Lt. Colonel LAWRENCE 's do. 5.  New Regiment, Portland do. 6.  By Order of the Commander in Chief. WM. DONNISON , Adjutant-General.
Married,
In Charleston, (Mass.) Elias Plummer , Esq. of Thomaston, (Me.) to Miss Catherine Bartlett , daughter of the Hon. Joseph Bartlett .
In Topsham, Mr. Samuel Veazie , of Portland, to Miss Susan Walker , of the former place.
Died,
In New-York, suddenly, Mr. Morton Jackson , of Philadelphia, midshipman on board the U. S. frigate Constitution . He was buried with the honors of war.
In Windham, Miss Sally Dole , aged 19. A virtuous and amiable young woman—who was respected by all who were acquainted with her, and whose death is consequently much lamented.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1809. Thursday July 6. Arrived brig Freedom , Capt. Tatem , 20 days from St. Croix, with Salt and Rum, to Michael Smith . Left there, sch. Jones Edy , capt. Sutton , 40 days from Portsmouth, in distress; had lost part of her deck load. In lat. 23, N. long. 67, 51, W. was boarded by his B. Majesty's frigate Latona , with the French frigate Felicity , in tow, which they had captured the day before. The force of the two frigates was about equal; but the resistance of the French must have been feeble, as they had only 3 killed, and the Latona , none. Same day; Arrived brig Delaware , capt. Stover , 21 days from the Isle of May. Same day; Brig Retrieve , capt. Jordan , from the Havanna, via New-York.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
By a late arrival from St. Vincent, we learn that Admiral Cochrane has been made temporary Governor of Martinique; to be superseded by some one from England. Capt. Bryan at N. York 1st inst. 12 days from St. Croix, spoke, in Sail Rock Passage 2 British frigates in pursuit of 3 French frigates which had escaped from Gualaboupe . A French privateer, without commission, has been carried into Havana. The persons on board will probably be hung as pirates. Cruizers have been sent after two others.
MELANCHOLY!
The last Portsmouth Oracle gives the following particulars of a melancholy accident which took place at Fort Constitution , on the 5th inst. About 4 o'clock P. M. some cartridges wet at one end, were placed on the rampart
to dry, for the purpose of being used during a dinner given by the Commanding Officer at his quarters. From the best information, Sergeant Albert or private M'Donell , moved a lighted match near to these cartridges, which were fired by a spark from the match, and thence communicated to three boxes of ammunition—in all about three hundred pounds of powder. The explosion killed seven and badly wounded six persons. Those killed were very much mangled. The buildings in the garrison and the platform near the explosion, were greatly shattered. The names of the persons killed were— Ephraim Pickering , Esq. of Newington, a lad by the name of Paul , belonging to Kittery ; two lads belonging to New-castle , viz. James Trufahan and John Mitchell ; Sergeant Albert ; privates, Petebah M'Daniel and Theodore Whittan .—Those wounded—privates, Samuel Stevens  Reagman , Gideon Gould , Edmund Heard , Robert Miller and John Ricker . All the wounded are expected to recover.
SALT & RUM.
THE Cargo of the brig Freedom , capt. Tatem , from St. Croix, consisting of 400 bbls. Liverpool SALT , and 10 do. St. Croix RUM , of an excellent flavor—For sale by MICHAEL SMITH, At No. 1, Jones' Row , on the most favorable terms. July 10.
Joseph Crois,
No. 5, Union-Row , Has for sale, 60 Hhds. Turkey's Island SALT , 100 barrels superfine FLOUR , A few bbls. St. Croix RUM , 10 dozen SCYTHES , 10 bags COFFEE . Portland, July 10.
TICKETS and QUARTERS,
IN the third Class of Dionville Road Lottery , for sale at the Book store of ISAAC ADAMS. Prize Tickets taken in payment. A List of Prizes in Fifth Class Hatfield Bridge Lottery is received. July 10.
SMALL BANK BILLS
OF OTHER STATES.
HENRY SMITH & Co.
No. 4, Moffey's Row . RECEIVE in payment for goods, small Bills of other States that were current previous to the first of July.
Benjamin T. Chase,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has established the BAKING BUSINESS, under Mechanic's Hall , Fore-street, a few rods below Titcomb's Wharf —where he will have constantly for sale—Ship Bread and Shipping Crackers in kegs, on liberal terms—Loaf Bread, Charles-town Biscuit , Milk Biscuit, and cold water Crackers, which he will put up in half barrels or smaller quantities, for the convenience of families residing out of town. Country Merchants can be supplied with Bread for retailing in exchange for Produce; or other terms that are liberal. All commands in his profession gratefully received and punctually attended to. Portland, July 10.
FOR SALE—CHEAP,
A Small lot of LAND, in the town of Charlestown , not more than 90 minutes walk from State Street , Boston. Said Lot is well situated, having the advantage of building with a fourth prospect, and making a corner of four streets, in a respectable neighbourhood, and as pleasant and healthy a situation as any in the State. Payment will be received in W. I. or English Goods, or Real Estate, situated in Portland. The town of Charlestown , it is universally acknowledged from its great public and private improvements and proximity to Boston, with the advantage of building under no restrictions, renders it likely to become, at no distant period, a place of much celebrity—Apply at this Office. July 10.
TAKE NOTICE.
To be sold by order of Court, on SATURDAY , the twelfth day of August next, at 12 o'clock, M. on the premises,
THE Real Estate of Caleb Randal , late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland , deceased, consisting of a lot of LAND in said Portland, adjoining the south end of Cumberland-street , with the buildings thereon standing, including the reversion of the widow's dower.—Conditions of sale will be known at the time and place abovenamed.
LUCY RANDEL , Adm on said Estate. July 10.
TAKEN UP,
A HORSE, Saddle, and Saddle-Bags, with a Keg in the Bags. The owner may have the same by applying to A. BREMAN . Portland, July 10.
BROKE into the enclosure of the subscriber a red MARE, about 14 hands high, a white stripe in her face, black mane and tail, paces all—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges, by applying to SOLOMON BEACKSTON . Falmouth July 3, 1809. (10)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the creditors of the estate & effects which were of
FREDERICK QUINDY , of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , in District of Maine , late a bankrupt, to meet the affixation of said estate and effects, and the commissioners named and appointed in the commission of bankruptcy against said Quindy , at the office of Nathan Kaufman , Esq. in Middle-street , in Portland, on Friday the 11th day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, for the purpose of determining sundry differences and disputes relating to said estate, to the final end and determination of arbitrators, to be chosen by said commissioners and the major part in value of such creditors as shall be present at said meeting, and to transact any other matters and things relative to said estate and effect. EBEN MAYO , Assignee. Portland, July 5, 1809.

Poetry.
TO A PLATONIC LADY.
HEAV'NS CHLOE, on thy face a tear! Another too! I'm glad to see 'em. Preserve them if thou canst my dear, Fit presents these for a Museum.
EPIGRAM.
'I recollect,' says Will to Sam, 'Though much your brains did toil, You could not write an epigram Upon this fencing foil. The cause so plain no one can miss, Your wits were out of joint. 'Not so,' cries Sam, 'the cause was this, Your subject had no point.'
LOVE LACONIC.
Prithce, Phillis, speak thy mind— Am I the man or no? If I am not, be so kind To tell me plainly so? If my passion you approve, I'm of course, your lover! If you can't return my love, 'Faith—I'll try another!
REPLY TO LOVE LACONIC.
I thought my eye had spoke my mind— You're not the man!—oh no! You did not need—presumptuous blind! My tongue should tell you so! Your passions and yourself I scorn, No lover thou to me. Nor further try—no maid so forlorn As to accept of thee. PHILIS.
Communication.
MR. SMIRLEY.
By inserting the following extract in your paper, which I am happy to observe, seems to aim at a due mixture of the agreeable and useful, you may possibly be instrumental in promoting some attention to a solemn, interesting, yet much neglected cause. It is taken from the works of a learned Irish Prelate of the seventeenth century; the writings of which period, as well as more remote, we should do well to consult, instead of suffering ourselves to be captivated by the flimsy productions of modern innovators. I have ventured to add a remark or two of my own which I hope will not discredit the true conception of my author.
EXTRACT.
"If the consecration and washing the doorposts, with the blood of a lamb did sacramentally preserve all the first-born of Goshen; it cannot be thought impossible or unreasonable, that the want of understanding in children should hinder them from the blessing of a sacrament, and from being redeemed and washed with the blood of the Holy Lamb, who was slain for all, from the foundation of the world."
If it be asked, as has been done, what benefit is to be expected from performing so simple a rite as baptism, especially upon those who are intenable and unconsenting to the deed? We may also inquire, what advantage could have been thought naturally to arise to the Israelites from taking the blood of a lamb, and "striking it on the two side posts, and on the upper door-post of their houses? But the sacramental or symbolical efficacy of this ceremony was the greatest imaginable;—no less than the preservation of the eldest persons in their families, and the eldest cattle in their flocks and herds, while those of the Egyptians were destroyed. There is no reason to think that this deliverance would have taken place, had not the injunction been punctually obeyed. The people, however, were not mad enough to defy the Almighty, by trying the dreadful experiment. For we are told, that "the children of Israel went away, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron." The promise annexed, which the true and faithful God was pledged to fulfil, is thus expressed—"The blood shall be to you for a token upon your houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt."
One word of application, and I quit, at least for the present, this very copious and important subject. You do not discover the connection which the use of water in baptism has with the gift of the Holy Spirit, the pardon of sin and eternal life;—but the above instance shows that there ought to be some better reason for proving that such a connexion does not exist. We acknowledge there is no natural relationship between these visible and spiritual objects; yet they are expressly united by divine appointment;—and we must not forget the precept—"What God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." The close intimacy which the external rite of baptism has with the gifts and graces of the Spirit, is forcibly taught in the last injunction of our Saviour to his Disciples—"Go ye into all the World, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be condemned." You believe and are baptized;—and you stand upon the "holy ground" of an unchangeable covenant. You believe not, and reject baptism, if not more directly at least, as the representative of your children;—and the awful sentence stands good against you. RECLUSE.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Holten, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Essex, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of
STEPHEN FOSTER, late of Bradford, in said county, merchant, deceased, intestate, 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 dwelling-house of Thomas Savory, Esq. in Bradford, aforesaid, on the first Monday of July next, and of the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock P. M. on each of said days. THOMAS SAVORY, DANIEL STOCKNEY, Commissioners. Noted at Bradford, June 26, 1809.
SCIENCE OF LEGISLATION.
PROPOSALS By DANIEL JOHNSON, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE SCIENCE OF LEGISLATION: TRANSLATED FROM THE ITALIAN OF GAETANO FILANGIERI, By RICHARD CLAYTON.
The Science of Legislation —A work singular in itself, has been celebrated throughout Europe—and every judge of literary merit will rank its author with the greatest political writers that have appeared.
The Translation, say the English Literary Reviewers, is fair and polished, fluent and graceful, easy and elegant—and resembles those portraits of the good painters, which preserve a striking likeness, yet embellished by every imperceptible variation from the original contour.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
The Science of Legislation shall be printed in two octavo volumes, from the late London Edition, and delivered to subscribers at Four Dollars in Boards, or at four dollars and fifty cents, in law binding.
Subscriptions will be received for the above work, at the PORTLAND BOOK-STORE, No. 5, Mufley's Row; where it is just received, and for sale, on more liberal terms than has been offered in the State, the following very valuable BOOKS, to which very considerable additions will be made in a short time, and the assortment increased, and made extensive, as the demand may increase.
 Ward's Law of Nations  Vattel's do. do.  Ambler's Reports  Azun's Maritime Law of Europe  Burrow's Reports  Espinaffe's do. do.  Massachusetts Term Reports, 1st, 2d, & 3d vols.  Wilson's Reports  N. York Term Report, 3 vols.  Cranch's do. 4 vs 4th may be had separate  Henning's and Mumford's do. do.  Eat's do. do.  Robinson's do. 5 vols. 5th may be had separate  Cowper's do. do.  Dallas' do. 4 vs.  Johnson's do. 3 vs.  Reeves' Law of Shipping  Espinaffe's Nisi Prius Buller's do. do.  Powell on Mortgages  Coleman & Cane's Cases in Error  Jones on Bailments  Federalist—by Madison, Hamilton and Jay  Mitford's Pleadings  Conyn's Digest  Fearne's Remainders  Roberts on Frauds  Rannington on Ejecments  Foullonque on Equity  Mac Nally's Evidence  Gilbert's do. do.  Peake's do. do.  Harrison's Chancery  Gibbon's Roman Empire  Ferguson's Roman Republic  Minoit's History of Massachusetts  Gordon's History of America  History of St. Domingo  Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe  Robertson's Charles 5th  Belknap's N. Hampshire  Young's History of France  History of Spain, 3 vols.  Goldsmith's Greece  Rollin's Ancient Hist.  Gillies' Greece, 3 vs.  Staunton's Embassy to China  Depon's Voyages, 3 vols.  Mackenzie's Voyage  Barrow's Travels in India  Hist. of Chili, 2 vs.  Anacharsis's do. of Greece  Denon's do. in Egypt  Brown's do. in Europe  Wilcock's Voyages  Park's Travels in Africa  Brydone's Tour  Cyrus's Travels  Travels in Formosa  Carver's Travels  Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric, &c.  Elements of Criticism, by Lord Kaims  Piutarch's Lives  Spectator  Select Plays  Don Quixote  American Shipmasters' Assistant  Practical Navigator  Craft Pilot  Bibles  Morse's Geography  Columbian Orator  Walsh's Arithmetic  Pike's do. 
Affortment School Books, &c.
A celebrated Novel, entitled Thaddeus of Warsaw , by Miss Porter.
This work has gone through five English editions, and the following are but a small part of the recommendations of the Reviewers. "Thaddeus is a work of genius, and has nothing to fear at the candid bar of taste; he has to receive the precious meed of sympathy from every reader of unsophisticated sentiment and genuine feeling."—Imperial Review. "This work has more merit than can be ascribed to the crowd of productions of this class, and inculcates virtuous and magnanimous sentiments."—Monthly Review. "The morality of the piece is, as we naturally expected from a writer, whose heart and mind are the seats of every virtue, wholly unobjectionable."—Anti-Jacobin Review.
Caine's Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of the State of New-York, 3 vols. royal 8vo.
To supersede the necessity of recurring to foreign decisions, on points arising under our own laws, was an object of primary consideration in the commencement of these Reports. The undertaking having met with legislative approbation, and the work being now carried on under the sanction of a regular appointment authorized by the State, the Reporter feels it his duty to endeavor to render the publication deserving the patronage it has received. With this view, a new paper and type have been procured, that the volumes of the New-York Term Reports may correspond in elegance, as well as in form, with those of Durnford and East, and as the utility of the work has been confessed, it is hoped, that in its execution it will gratify the wishes of the public. Its use, it may be imagined, will be but local. But when, the variety of important commercial questions agitated in the State of New-York, are considered—when the abilities of the Bar, and the talents of the Bench, of its Supreme Court, are taken into view, it must be confessed, that its adjudications must carry with them great influence and authority, wherever they may be known, as the result of accurate investigation and profound learning. Decisions thus framed, must naturally claim attention, wherever the principles of the common law are acknowledged, and the spirit of trade is found to exist. The determinations, therefore, of the Judges of the State of New-York, will aid the researches of Counsel in every part of the Union, as much as the English Reports, which in some points are certainly incongruous with the spirit of our republican government. Caine's Reports are now complete in 3 vols. The cases in the Supreme Court are at present reported by William Johnson, Esq. who has commenced a New Series. Three volumes are now ready for sale. Commons on Contracts will be for sale in a few days. Portland, June 26.
publication deserving the patronage it has received. With this view, a new paper and type have been procured, that the volumes of the New-York Term Reports may correspond in elegance, as well as in form, with those of Durnford and East, and as the utility of the work has been confessed, it is hoped, that in its execution it will gratify the wishes of the public. Its use, it may be imagined, will be but local. But when, the variety of important commercial questions agitated in the State of New-York, are considered—when the abilities of the Bar, and the talents of the Bench, of its Supreme Court, are taken into view, it must be confessed, that its adjudications must carry with them great influence and authority, wherever they may be known, as the result of accurate investigation and profound learning. Decisions thus framed, must naturally claim attention, wherever the principles of the common law are acknowledged, and the spirit of trade is found to exist. The determinations, therefore, of the Judges of the State of New-York, will aid the researches of Counsel in every part of the Union, as much as the English Reports, which in some points are certainly incongruous with the spirit of our republican government. Caine's Reports are now complete in 3 vols. The cases in the Supreme Court are at present reported by William Johnson, Esq. who has commenced a New Series. Three volumes are now ready for sale. Commons on Contracts will be for sale in a few days. Portland, June 26.
The determinations, therefore, of the Judges of the State of New-York, will aid the researches of Counsel in every part of the Union, as much as the English Reports, which in some points are certainly incongruous with the spirit of our republican government. Caine's Reports are now complete in 3 vols. The cases in the Supreme Court are at present reported by William Johnson, Esq. who has commenced a New Series. Three volumes are now ready for sale. Commons on Contracts will be for sale in a few days. Portland, June 26.
Freights to be had for England and Ireland.
SIX Freights of Timber and small Storage of Staves and Lath Wood, at a convenient Wharf in the District of Maine, can be had for vessels from 100 to 250 tons, for England or Ireland, at liberal prices per ton. Apply to J. W. QUINCY, No. 28, Long-Wharf—Boston.
Employment Wanted.
A YOUNG Man, having a general knowledge of business, and can produce good recommendations, wishes for a situation in a Store as an assistant, or would engage in an Office as a Clerk. Employment being his object, he would engage upon reasonable terms. A line addressed to C. D. and left at this Office, shall meet immediate attention. June 26.
Copartnership Dissolved.
THE Copartnership of ILSLEY & ROBINSON, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having demands against said firm are requested to call for settlement, and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. ROBERT ILSLEY, THOMAS ROBINSON. Portland, June 21, 1809.
Thomas Robinson.
INFORMS his friends and the public that he shall continue the DISTILLING BUSINESS at the Distill-House formerly occupied by Ilsey & Robinson. June 26.
Portland Bathing-House.
THE public are respectfully informed that the PORTLAND BATHING-HOUSE, is now open. Constant attendance given from sunrise to sunset, every day in the week except Sunday—and on that day from 5 till 9 o'clock in the morning. June 26.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Oxford, holden at Paris, in said county, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
THE Petition and representation of Daniel Cole of Buckfield, in said county, yeoman, Guardian of Nathaniel Mayhew and John Mayhew, minors, children of William Mayhew, late of Buckfield, yeoman deceased, Humbly representeth that the said Nathaniel and John are interested in as heirs of said deceased and own one sixth part each, of about sixty six acres of land and a small part of a Dwelling-house situated in said Buckfield, being the residue of the homestead farm of said deceased, inclusive of the Widow's Dower; that the said minors interest in said estate is at present unproductive, and that it would be greatly for their benefit, and necessary to have their said proportion sold, to pay taxes and appropriated towards the support and legal expenses of said minors.—Wherefore he prays your Honors to grant him Licence to sell the interest of said minor children in the aforesaid real estate, and as in duty bound will ever pray. DANIEL COLE. May 10 1809.
Oxford ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
ON the Petition of Daniel Cole of which the foregoing is a Copy—Ordered that the Petitioner cause the Petition and order of Court thereon to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, three weeks successively—the last publication to be thirty days before the first day of the next Term of this Court that all persons may then and there appear and make their objections (if any they have) why the prayer of the Petition should not be granted. Attest, CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk. (July 3)
NOTICE
IS hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator upon the estate of
DAVID FARROW,
late of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, carpenter, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs, and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased, are required to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to DAVID FARROW, Administrator. Buckfield, May 8. (July 3)
John Bailey, 3d.
Opposite the Indian-Chief, Fifth-Street, CONDUCTS the WATCH-MAKING and JEWELRY BUSINESS, in its various branches.—He trusts from the knowledge he has acquired in making and repairing CLOCKS and WATCHES, that customers can have their work done as faithfully and on as reasonable terms at his shop as at any other place in Maine. He keeps constantly for sale, at the above store, a general assortment of Gentlemen's BOOTS and SHOES, of all qualities and sizes. Also—Ladies', Misses and Children's MOROCCO SHOES, of the following prices, viz. Ladies' Shoes, 3/9—Ties, 4/6 and 6/9—Double Ties, 7/—Velvet Shoes, with Ties, 6/—Wurttemberg heels, with do 7/—Country Traders can be supplied with any of the above SHOES by the dozen or smaller quantity, at reduced prices. Portland, 6th Mo. 5, 1809. (1/)
New Corn and Flour Store.
WILLIAM CROSS, No 3, Long-Wharf, HAS just received per Schooner Nancy, from Baltimore, 400 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 150 do. Fine do. 1600 bushels Yellow CORN, 6 hhd. Virginia Leaf TOBACCO, 22 kegs do. manufactured do. The above articles being all purchased with Cash by himself, will be sold as low or lower than can be purchased in this town of the same quality. N. B.—Flour is warranted not to be ground longer than thirty days. A constant supply will be kept, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Portland, July 3, 1809.
FOR SALE.
TWENTY boxes fresh LEMMONS.—Apply to R. MOTLEY, bottom of Fifth-Street. July 3.
E. Greely & Co.
Haves for sale, 12 Hhds. RUM, of an excellent quality, 7 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 20 kegs TOBACCO. 10 bbls. PORK. July 3.
David Pease,
HAS for private sale, at his Auction Room No 9, Jones' Row, Fifth-Street, A consignment of PAPER HANGINGS & BORDERS, prices from 50 cents to 6 dollars pr. Roll. MAPS of the United States. A few quintals Newfoundland Table FISH. July 3.
Eliphalet Smith,
KEEPS constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of Webbing and knitting Cotton Yarn, and Sewing threads. Also, Cotton bed-tickings, Sheeting, Shirtings, and striped and check'd Cloths.—Other Goods as usual. (3 m *) Portland, July 3, 1809.
Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine and Surgery.
Fryeburg, District of Maine, May 29, 1809. DR. RAMSAY'S course of the above branches, will commence on Tuesday the first of August next, and terminate on the last day of the same month. The demonstrable system of the bones, muscles, vessels, nerves, and vital organs, of the human subject, accompanied by the Doctor's Syllabus, referring to the whole, which are seen, and handled, by the Pupil, the Library, and his superintendence, is hoped, not only to abridge, but simplify the study of Anatomy, that the period proposed, shall furnish ample time, for a clear and impressive idea of the science. Dr. Ramsay begs leave to notice, that he has now arranged the Syllabus of his future demonstrations of Anatomy, and doctrines of Physiology, Medical and Surgical practice (founded on a minute knowledge of animal structure, and the Phenomena presented us by nature) which places the important subject of Fever, and general Morbid affection, in a light new and interesting. The improvements in forming Anatomical preparations, formerly, and lately, introduced by Dr. Ramsay, will be particularly attended to.—Gentlemen may be admitted to the Museum for study a week previous to the commencement of the Lectures. Tickets 20 dollars. Fryeburg is 48 miles from Portland, between which and Boston, packets continually ply. A Stage sets off from Portland, to Fryeburg, Tuesdays at 2 o'clock P. M. Dr. Ramsay, sensibly impressed, with the urbanity he has experienced in this country, and above all, that docility and splendor of talent, in the Youth, who have honored him with their attention (so amply compensating his relinquishment of retirement, which formed one of his chief objects in visiting this country) regrets, that his future pursuits in science, dictate his return to London. If possible, previous to his setting off for his native country, he shall endeavor to diffuse those plans of Medical Study (in the Cities of this continent which have met the approbation of the Scientific, in this country and Europe.—Arrangements have been formed with a view to the continuance of the Fryeburg Medical Institution under the direction of one of the Doctor's Pupils in case Dr. Ramsay returns to Europe. N. B. The dissection and comparative Anatomy of the brute species will be extensively adopted in the Doctor's School, in Fryeburg, as an important source of improvement to the Pupil, at all times within his power, and by which the structure of the human system, in many useful particulars is clearly illustrated.
WHEREAS, I, the subscriber, gave Yefusa Keen, 3d, of Hebron, two Notes of Hand, dated April 7, 1809—one for five dollars, and the other for fifteen dollars, both witnessed by Charles Barrell, which Notes were claimed from me through fraud;—I therefore hereby caution all persons from purchasing either of said notes, as I am determined not to pay one cent of their contents. Buckfield, June 26 OLIVER CURTS
SMALL BILLS,
Of all creditable Banks, can be exchanged for ENGLISH GOODS, on application at the shop of N. P. POOR, Fifth-Street. Portland, June 25.
MILITARY HATS,
Of the most improved fashion, for sale at the Portland Hat Warehouse,—by DAVID BILL & Co. To Country Hatters.—Cash and a reasonable price will be given for FELT HATS. Inquire as above. July 3.
TO LET,
A Convenient two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated at the corner of Fiddle and Turkey Lane—For terms apply to DANIEL BRAZIER. July 3.
NOTICE!
THE Copartnership existing between the subscribers under the firm of William R. & C. Stockbridge, will be dissolved by mutual consent on the first day of September next, when their books will be closed—All persons having demands on them are requested to exhibit them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to William R. Stockbridge, as all notes and accounts that are not settled by the first day of October next, will be put into the hands of a person legally authorized to collect them. WILLIAM R. STOCKBRIDGE, CALVIN STOCKBRIDGE. North Yarmouth July 5, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THE remainder of our STOCK IN TRADE, consisting of English, West-India, and Hard-Ware GOODS. A HOUSE, thirty by thirty-six feet square, two stories, with half an acre of Land, situated about half a mile from the lower Falls in North Yarmouth—and forty acres of LAND, laying in Hebron, formerly owned by Mr. Stephen Rollins, Jun.—All of which will be offered on reasonable terms, for Cash or short approved credit. WM. R. & C. STOCKBRIDGE.
Hosea IIsley
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has formed a connection in business with Mr. ROBERT NOYES; and that the Painting Business will be pursued in future by them under the Firm of IIsley & Noyes. He requests all persons who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to exhibit the same for settlement. Portland, May 8, 1809. (3m)
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is Interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (1/)
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
ABIZER HOLBROOK,
late of Brunswick in the county of Cumberland, mariner deceased; by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JOHN PERRY, Jun. Administrator. Brunswick, June 22, 1809.
THE subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of
STEPHEN BLASDEL, jun.
late of North Yarmouth, in said county, housewright, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that three months from the twenty second instant are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims—that said commissioners will attend for that purpose at the dwelling-house of Mr. Benjamin Herrick, in said North Yarmouth, on the second Friday in July, August, and September next, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon. JOSHUA MITCHELL, BENJAMIN HERRICK. North Yarmouth, June 25, 1809.
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
ANTHONY LIBBY,
late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SOLOMON BRAGDON. July 3, 1809.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on Saturday last an indented apprentice, by the name of ASA LIGHT, about 18 years of age, rather light complexioned for a boy of colour—All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting him on any account, as they would avoid the penalty of the law—Whoever will return him to his master, shall receive one Cent reward, but no charges paid. SAMUEL RICHARDSON. Portland, July 3, 1809.
TO LET,
A Convenient three story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Back-street—Enquire of J. BRYANT, Jun.