Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-06-02 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ADAMS & JENKS, at their Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
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No. 7 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1806.
[Whole No. 423.]
By Authority.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
An act to exempt certain goods and chattels of debtors from attachment and execution.
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 May next, the wearing apparel, beds, bedsteads, bedding and household utensils, of any debtor, necessary for himself, his wife and children; the tools of any debtor, necessary for his trade or occupation, the bible and school books, which may be in actual use in his or her family, together with one cow and one swine, shall be altogether exempted from attachment and execution; and no civil officer shall attach, levy upon, or take the same, or any part thereof, either upon mesne process or execution: Provided nevertheless , that the beds and bedding exempted as aforesaid, shall not exceed one bed, bedstead and necessary bedding to two persons; and household furniture to the value of fifty dollars, upon any just appraisal.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted , That no debtor or debtors, owning any of the goods and chattels aforesaid, shall be thereby precluded from the benefit of an act, passed the nineteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, entitled "an act for the relief of poor prisoners who are committed by execution for debt," and instead of the oath or affirmation, thereby prescribed to be taken, whenever the Justices thereby authorized to administer an oath or affirmation, shall think proper to administer such oath or affirmation, there shall be taken an oath or affirmation, in form following, to wit, I do solemnly swear, before Almighty God, (or affirm as the case may be) that I have not any estate, real or personal, in possession, reversion or remainder, sufficient to support myself in prison, or to pay prison charges; except the goods and chattels exempted from attachment and execution, by an act entitled "an act to exempt certain goods and chattels of debtors, from attachment and execution;" and that I have not, since the commencement of this suit against me, or at any other time, directly, or indirectly, sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed, or disposed of to, or entrusted any person or persons whomsoever, with all or any part of the estate, real or personal, whereof I have been the lawful owner or possessor, with any intent or design to secure the same, or to receive, or to expect any profit or advantage therefor; or have caused or suffered to be done, any thing else, whatsoever, whereby any of my creditors may be defrauded, to help me God, (or, if this I do under the pains and penalties of perjury,) as the case may be.
March 18, 1806.
By the Governor approved. CALEB STRONG.
MAINE BANK.
THE stockholders of Maine Bank , are hereby notified, that their annual meeting for the choice of nine directors for the year ensuing, will be held at the bank chamber, on Monday the 2d day of June next, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the directors. May 19. DAVID HALE, Cashier.
NOTICE.
THE proprietors of Portland Long-Wharf , are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be held at William Campbell's , in Fore-street, on Monday, the 2d day of June next, at 3 of the clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes:
 To choose a moderator.  To choose a clerk, a wharfinger and treasurer.  To receive accounts against the wharf, and allow the same if found right. 
May 19. JOSIAH TUCKER, Wharfinger.
To Mr. JAMES D. HOPKINS, Clerk of the Maine Turnpike Association .
YOU are hereby requested, by the Subscribers, five of the members of said Corporation, to call a meeting of the members of that Corporation, to be held at the Chamber over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office , in Portland, on Tuesday, the 3d day of June next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. to act upon the following articles, viz.
 1st. To choose a Chairman, in case the President shall be absent.  2d. To see if the said members will alter or amend any of the present Rules and Regulations, and if so,  3d. To choose Directors, Clerk, Treasurer and all other Officers for the ensuing year.  4th. To consider the expediency of making any amendment at this time, upon the shares in said corporation.  5th. To receive the reports of any former committees, and to act on this and the other articles as they shall judge proper. 
Isaac Gage, Thomas Webster, Wm. Symmes, Rich. Hunnewell, James Deering.
Portland, May 14, 1806.
Pursuant to the foregoing application, to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the members of the Maine Turnpike Association to meet at the time and place and for the purposes therein expressed.
May 19. J. D. HOPKINS, Clerk.
FOUR or five gentlemen can be accommodated with boarding, next door to Major's Shop , in Fore-street. Apply to JAMES CHAMBERLAIN.
Poetry.
From a late European Publication.
TO THE MOON.
When shining very brightly in a serene May evening. SIRENATA: In the character of St. Preux.
FAIR Regent of the night! my JULIA keep From every care and every danger free! On her sweet eye-lids breathe thy softest sleep! Her mild chaste loveliness resembles thee.
O might I view her slumbering!—might I trace The soft blush gleaming o'er her smiling cheek! And (as the Lunarian Shepherd wont to seek) My couch irradiate with Heaven's lucid grace.
So might I gently visit her repose! Ah vain, pr.umptuous wish—still, still my wow , (Whate'er of bliss my fate may disallow.) To her with tenderest affection flows!
Fair Regent of the night! my JULIA keep! On her sweet eye-lids breathe thy softest sleep!
Miscellany.
For the Portland Gazette.
STRIPLING—No. I.
WITH diffidence and modesty, the Stripling introduces himself to the view of his enlightened superiors, and invites their condescension to peruse his undigested researches with humane forbearance.
Although the custom of periodical writers will sanction the use of a term more appellative of pompousness, he chooses to confine himself within due bounds, and not to assume a fictitious character, nor undertake the performance of a part, which his ability may prove insufficient to complete. Emulous to be distinguished by the native characteristics of candor and humility, he does not hesitate to declare, that the chief inducement which influenced him to appear in the humble garb of adolescence, proceeded from an ambition to excite curiosity, and engage attention. His being a novice, happily coincided with his inclination.
As only splendid superlatives, and flowing periods, captivate and ensnare respect, he wholly relies on the novelty of his appearance for the success of his first attempt to public indulgence. Should it but partially succeed, his expectation will so abundantly be gratified, that the fearful solicitude which agitates his mind, will entirely be obliterated. But should stern criticism, nurtured in the garden of purity, and perfected by experience, perchance espy its imperfections, and doom it to re-enter the arcanaeum of oblivion, tho' humble and candid, tho' disappointed and neglected, with impatience, he will wait till puberty shall have corrected his ideas, and improved his understanding; and then endeavor, with solicitous care and unremitted attention, to erase the stigma of his early defect. To receive the charity of all, much less the patronage, is far beyond his most sanguine thought, or even desire. The favorable disposition of the benevolent is all he asks.
Errors, undoubtedly will be detected in every number—their seeds are sown promiscuously, and mar the works of the greatest genius. Perfection from terrestrial beings, would be a nova forma. And shall the writer be condemned, because he is more imperfect in scientific knowledge than others farther advanced? He does not request those who deign to notice him, to suppress their remarks on any sentiment they may discover to be erroneous or unsatisfactory. On the contrary, he would receive any communication or critique, addressed through a proper channel, with grateful pleasure, and unfeigned acknowledgment.
Affection, decorated with every artificial elegance, is ever disgusting; while simplicity, unaided by any ornament, "shines the bright mirror of the human mind." Whether they arise from habit or instinct, I shall not presume to determine. But whatever merit may be ascribed to my observations, will consist in a natural and unaffected openness, free from intrigue and deception. On this account, I hope to receive that approbation, which will do away
those unfavorable impressions, conceived from my incorrectness.
Such animadversions as may be made without deep erudition, amusing, instructive or diverting, the most convenient and agreeable, will constitute the peculiar qualities of the Stripling. He now concludes his first number, animated with the hope, that the future ones will increase in improvement with their numerical progression—and fully persuaded that his readers will favor him with a liberal share of munificence.
THEATRICAL ANECDOTE.
Of old Linnet the strolling player.
Linnet, while at Hammermith with his company, expressed a desire to play at Chelsea, but was informed that it was under the control of a very inflexible magistrate, particularly averse to giving any encouragement to plays or other amusements. However, notwithstanding this seeming insurmountable difficulty, Linnet met with a friend, a gentleman, who wrote a warm recommendatory letter for him to the obdurate magistrate, and gave him assurance of his meeting with success. With this encouragement Linnet boldly pushed to the justice's house, directing his whole company to proceed to Chelsea, and order a dinner at the Swan, and regale themselves. This mandate was cheerfully complied with, and the ventful letter was delivered according to direction. But what was the purport of this letter! Instead of that which should secure a welcome and support, it was one that menaced the reader with a sudden scene of horror. 'Tis proper to explain.
Then thus it was: The comedy of the Bold Stroke for a Wife , had been played a few nights before, and old Linnet on this occasion, resolving to make a grand appearance, had put on the stage waitcoat he had worn in the old col. in one of the pockets of which, was a letter supposed to be sent to the colonel's friend to Obadiah Prim. Upon hearing that the real Simon Pure was actually come, which if not timely prevented, must ruin the colonel's design upon the cautious friend. Judge of the magistrate's surprise on opening the letter of recommendation, when he found it begin thus—"There is a design formed to rob your house and cut your throat." The justice rang his bell; a servant appeared; Where is the man that brought this letter? In the hall;—Call him up directly; While the servant was employed in going to fetch up the unconscious culprit, old Quorum read on—"The gang, whereof I am one, tho' now resolved to rob no more, (here old Linnet made his appearance.)—Well friend, says the justice, you belong to an gang; how many are there of you?—'We are fourteen in all Sir.'—Fourteen! and where are you all?—"At Tool's fir, at the Swan." Indeed! Oh, very well, you have all your tools at the Swan, have you? I'll take care of you and your tools presently. "Many thanks to you Sir," Squire—told me you would encourage us." Aye, was it he that sent you to my house? "Yes Sir." Well and when do you intend to begin this grand affair;—"We always begin about seven o'clock, Sir."—You do! Here Thomas, here seize this daring hardened old villain; and his whole gang, are coming to rob and murder my family this night, and their horrid tools are at the Swan publick house?—I did not think this of you, says the servant to Linnet. What! do you know that fellow Sirrah! Yes Sir; he is master of the play. A player! and are you not an open and avowed murderer?—"Oh I—, Sir, what do you mean?—Look at this letter, you hang dog? Did you not deliver this to me? Who can describe the innocent Linnet's astonishment upon the discovery of this mistake? Oh, dear Sir, says he, I beg your pardon, here is 'Squire's' letter, I hope this will satisfy you. Hold him till I see what is here. On the perusal
of the real letter, his lordship's countenance was changed from a savage ferocity to a more placid smile. He immediately dismissed the innocent aggressor, with a full permission for his performing, with this piece of wholesome advice—never to forget his part again.
From the Rutland (Vermont) Herald.
SUICIDE.
Among the many instances of suicide which we are frequently recording, we have heard of none so extraordinary, and so affecting as the following, which happened in Middle-town, in this county, the last week.
A young man by the name of Lemuel Stoddart, of that town, had paid his constant addresses to a young girl, whose parents were neighbours, for a considerable time, till at length matrimony was mutually agreed to; consent of parents was given, and the day fixed, when the young votaries were to be united in marriage. But here we must record a dreadful tale—The day arrived when their parents and their friends expected to witness a pleasant scene. But a trivial excuse was made for the delay. In the evening, the young man paid his female friend a final visit, at her father's house—when and where he related to her that he had for some time been suspicious that her attachment to him was indifferent, that her chastity was not inviolate, and that a friend of his had now convinced him that his suspicions were not groundless. He continued to observe, that as nothing could dissuade him from the opinion he had formed, and that if he should marry her he should be miserable, and his attachment to her was still so fixed that he could not live happy without her.—What next—Suicide, he thought, was the only alternative!—He proposed that she should depart with him, intimating that a far better world would receive them, where their spirits would dwell together in the same bonds of affection, which would distinguish them here. The young man then said he had procured laudanum sufficient to effect what he had proposed, and handing the credulous female a vial, and taking one himself, both swallowed the dose!—But, the girl sickened and a discharge from the stomach saved her from a dreadful end—The sleep of her anticipated companion was eternal. He died about one o'clock in the afternoon of the day following.
Mr. Stoddart was about 20 years of age. The preceding particulars are as near as possible, the substance of what our informant related and which he says, was mostly from the mouth of the surviving female, who it is thought is innocent as to the charge which the deceased alledged against her.
Agricultural.
No discoveries are of more importance than those which are connected with the improvements of Agriculture. Every one who has attended to this subject is acquainted with the sweeping destruction which has been occasioned by the genius of the Eruca, or Caterpillar. Many counties of this kingdom, especially in the western districts, depend, in a great degree, on the annual produce of the orchard; and in these districts, at least, it will be of great utility to circulate the intelligence of an experiment for the protection of fruit trees, from the Caterpillar, which has been attended with complete success. A clod of earth is moulded round the top of the trunk of the trees, and this is the whole of the process. From the hour that this operation is performed, the insects, even in the most remote ramifications will begin to fall, and the tree will in a short time be wholly freed from this destructive incumbrance. It is true that the animal will afterwards attempt to renew his depredations, but as soon as he arrives at the ring of earth, which should be permitted
to remain, he will hasten down the trunk with much more rapidity than he attempted to ascend—We state this fact with confidence, but we leave to the learned Zoologist the explanation of the mystery.
[London Pap.]
Political.
For the PORTLAND GAZETTE.
CAUCUS.—No. 3.
THE writer of the "Little Argus" having been sorely galled by an observation of the moderator of the caucus, which he thinks worthy of notice, "as being the sentiment of the federal party," exclaims with ecstasy, as if he had made an important discovery, "let this be remembered. Is it not a proof that those characters approve of Strong, because of his opposition to the federal government?" Governor Strong is not in opposition to the federal government. He probably does not approve of the democratic administration; but he is no opposer of it—neither is any federalist an opposer, in a legal sense of the word. But if federalists approve of gov. Strong because his opinion coincides with theirs, as to the conduct of the present administration, I say with the writer of the Little Argus , "let it be remembered." I believe the day will come, whatever the present sentiment of the misguided, deceived people may now be, the day will come, when the effects of this conduct will open their eyes, and discover to them the source of the evils which will have come upon them, and upon our once happy country. But the writer goes on, and alluding to the federalists, says, "Believe them not, fellow-citizens, they are not your friends: they pant for a MONARCHY; and if that cannot be had, they are determined to create ANARCHY and CONFUSION."
Here, fellow-citizens, you see the grand weapon which, with an envied point, is used to destroy that bond of union, which, in the days of Washington, was your glory and defence. No otherwise could they break that bond asunder. Truth would not enlist under the banner of your enemies. They have therefore called to their aid, the malignant tools of falsehood and deceit; and by these, endeavor to destroy the bulwarks of your peace and happiness.
Hearken to the voice of wisdom. She guided the councils of the country when the illustrious Washington was its chief magistrate. She directed his pen, when, on retiring to private life, he addressed the people, whose prosperity was his fervent wish, and warned them against the danger which a deviation from her dictates would bring upon them.
She reveres the address of her enemies to the federalists, and says, "believe them—they are your friends—they do not pant for a monarchy—they established your republican government—they exert their endeavours to support the constitution—while your enemies are aiming to destroy the pillars on which it rests—These are the men who are producing anarchy and confusion"—and those the means which they are using for your destruction. Citizens, pause, consider—think on what conduct depends your political interest and safety.
The support of a republican government, depends on the virtue of the people. If this be corrupted, your government will fail. Cherish then, this heavenly plant—water it with knowledge and correct judgment—shed upon it the dews of patriotic love—nourish it with the benign influences of the christian religion. The God of your fathers will then rescue you from the evils you have reason to fear, and grant you the blessings you stand in need of. Your government will be preserved, and your children, to future generations, will bless the guardians of your country, who saved it from an oppressive power, and procured for it peace and independence.

Little Argus writer, buoy- up with the forces which has at- tended the nefarious practices of his supporters—goes on and says, “The federalists acknowledged that a major- ity of republican Senators were chief- ly that all they expected was a ma- jority of the Representatives, and if they failed in this; all was gone! all what? why all their hopes of liberal and efficient in the Legislature, which must be the consequence if one branch is republican and the other federal! Is that the way to pro- mote harmony? Surely not.” Here, without considering the ef- fect of his argument, he condemns the conduct of the democrats. He did not recollect that the Legislature has always been federal; why then disturb the “harmony” of its mem- bers, by endeavouring to increase the democratic party in it? but this rea- soning does not suit the democrats. What then, (to use the words of this inconsistent writer) “What then can be their object, but to keep the state in a broil another year? certainly for no benefit to the people, however it may suit the lawyers.” I appeal to common sense if this question cannot be asked with more propriety by federalists, than by the democrats, who have been using all their interest to get a lawyer for their governor. SPECTATOR.
MEERS PRINTER. THE communication in the Gazette of the 24th March last, signed “Philalethes,” I suppose to be alluded to in a filthy ebullition from the Argus of the 8th inst. Altho’ with true characteristic Argus correctness, its author is therein, not less than eleven times pointed at by a hot-chaff of letters, making Philalethes, (a word which must be submitted to Mr. Willis’ wisdom for definition) As each and every of the towns in the eastern district of Oxford county, had given in their votes for a Register of Deeds prior to the 8th inst. which election will not be scrutinized or determined earlier than the second Tuesday of June next, the object for which the deli- cious falmagundi of the “Fryeburg Voter” was spawned abroad through the Argus, is fully understood. It could neither aid nor injure capt. Root, in his prospects; and I confess I pity the man, on whom it could have either effect. But as it unquestionably appears, that to affect the reputation of Philalethes, was the only object which it was intended to an- swer, I must ask the favor of the Gazette, to notify Mr. Willis, that if he is disposed to in- vestigate the private character of Philalethes, in the Argus, and will enlist a man of sense, to write his strictures, they shall be attended to. But it is surely too much, to be forced into newspaper debate, with a renegado, whose rostrum is a grocery-shop, and whose low- flown style, can equal nothing but his contem- poraries. In silence, I can be allowed to compassionate that deformity of creation, which displays a being, seeming to carry his whole brains in an huge pair of lip-skins, tho’ it relieves me to observe this inconvenience, for those political bow-lings, and newspaper mu- cus attending it, which are well known to be partly, the price of his bread. Precepts and “practical hints” on any “moral virtue,” especially on “filial piety,” I will acknow- ledge my need of; but cannot consent to ad- apt them at second hand from a shop-lifter or a flat company. Mr. Willis’ publications, therefore, will certainly pass undisturbed by him, until they shall be derived from a better source than the very excitement of Newhampshire. PHILALETHES. Oxford county, May 14th, 1806.
Latest Foreign News. LONDON, APRIL 13. Yesterday accounts were polled at Lloyd’s of the detention of num- erous valuable American ships by our cruisers, amongst the number were; Bradford, Clark, from Amster- dam to Lisbon; Nancy, Jennings, from Virginia; and Flora, Stafford, from Baltimore, both bound to Ham- burgh, and sent into the Downs. The George Washington, from Bengal to Salem, detained and sent to Falmouth, by the Ammunition privateer of Liverpool. The John Jay, from Batavia, and the Charlotte, from Philadelphia, for Gaudaloupe, have been sent to Ber- muda, and are expected to be con- demned. The James and William, Pollard, from the Isle of France, to America, has been condemned at Bermuda, together with her valuable cargo as French property; and the Nancy, Christie, from the Cape of Good Hope, to America, has been condem- ned at the same place as Dutch pro- perty. A Gottembuag mail with letters of the fourth inst. was received at the Post Office on Saturday. We have a letter from Petersburg by this conveyance, dated the 16th ult. which states, that the Russian troops about to enter Turkey amount to 73,000 men; and that a corps of re- serve was forming on the frontiers of Bessarabia. The Russian armies in Poland have, since the 20th Jan- been reinforced by nearly 30,000 re-
cruits from Livonia, Lithuania, and their neighbourhood. Speech of the King of Sweden. Head-Quarters at Griefswald, April 7th. On the 3d inst. the whole of the Swedish army was assembled up- the great plain near Seimersdorf, when after forming and going through some manoeuvres his Majesty made the following speech: “I have assembled those who give as well as those who receive orders, to afford you a proof of my content and satisfaction for the zeal with which every one has endeavoured to do his duty, since you have been called into service. If circumstan- ces have hitherto prevented me from effecting the great object, for which I called you into this country, we must so far acknowledge the will of the Most High, and conform our- selves to it accordingly. In the mean while you have preserved the honour of the Swedish arms un- tarnished. I have brought you back to this country, which was so glo- riously conquered by your ancestors; and of our companions in arms, none are wanting but those who, by virtue of my command, are left behind, in the German States of my ally, the King of England, for their protection. We have certainly great cause to be thankful to the Most High for the singular protection afforded us, in these critical times. I hereby call upon you all, to thank God most cordially, and to implore his grace, that we may now, as well as hereafter, be enabled to walk in the paths of virtue and honour.”
HAMBURGH, APRIL 11. Some faint hopes are still entertain- ed by our Magistrates and mer- chants, that the nominal independence at least, of this city will be suffered to exist for a few years longer. It is confidently asserted, that the councils of commerce of the chief maritime towns of France, have addressed me- morials on this subject to Bonaparte, setting forth the numerous benefits which France has, in time of war, derived from the independence of the Hanse Towns. In order to prove to the Napolit- ans the superior blessings of French Liberty and laws, King Joseph has authorized Massena, a name synony- mous for every thing that is mer- ciful and mild, to establish military commissions for the trial of the dif- ficulted wherever he shall think proper. No appeal is to lay against the deci- sion of this secret tribunal of blood, and the execution is to follow the sentence in 24 hours! The edict published upon this occasion enjoins “That all the individuals who shall be arrested in the public streets with arms in their hands, thieves or assas- sins, spies, and all persons who are convicted of undertaking any thing against the public peace, or the secu- rity of the army, with the intention of benefiting or corresponding with the enemy, shall be judged by these military commissions.” During the Debate in the House of Commons, on passing a vote of thanks to Admirals Duckworth, Cochran and Louis, Mr. Rose took occasion to remark, that the cap- tures made from the enemy, during the administration of Mr. Pitt, a- mounted to 109 sail of the line. As Bonaparte aims at the destruc- tion of the ancient dynasties of Eu- rope, perhaps he may be yet buried in the ruins of the old houses he is pulling about his ears.
By the Mails. General Miranda—Captain Grif- fiths, arrived at Charleston on Sat- urday the 10th inst. from Rio Pongo, touched at St. Bartholemews, from whence he failed 4 days since. The morning previous to his departure, accounts were received, via St. Kitts, that General Miranda had landed his forces at Margareta, whence he had crossed over to Cumana, which place immediately surrendered to his arms. It was further stated that wherever he erected his stan- dard, the inhabitants and natives flocked to join him; that his flag was flying on every fort from Cuma- na to Laguira, and that he had ob- tained complete possession of the provinces of Cumana and Carraccas, with little or no opposition. The whole of this fine country may now be considered as lost to Spain.
Norfolk, May 16. The French Admiral Linois taken. Saturday arrived in Hampton Roads, his Britannic Majesty’s fri- gate Tartar, Capt. Hawker, from Bermuda. Three days since board- ed the American ship Hunter from Lisbon, bound to Alexandria. On the 16th April, in lat. 25, long. 33, the Hunter was boarded by H. M. brig Raven, from the squadron, un- der the command of Sir John Bor- lase Warren, then in sight, with the French ship Marengo, Admiral Lin- ois, of 84 guns, captured by Sir John, on their passage from India to France, about the middle of March. The squadron consisted of 13 sail, including the two captured ships. Linois was returning, laden with the spoils of a three years successful cruise. The Hunter went up the bay yesterday.
NEW-YORK, MAY 24. Capt. Whitby, of the British ship of war Leander, we are informed, was arrested on his arrival at Hal- ifax, by Capt. Beresford, command- ing officer of that station, in con- sequence of his exceptional conduct while off Sandy Hook.
The Gazette. MONDAY, June 2, 1806. Latest from Europe. By arrival at this port and at Bos- ton, we have received London papers to April 29. They state, that the late pacific overtures of Bonaparte have been rejected, and were to be commu- nicated to parliament. The king of England, as elector of Hanover, had published a declaration against the con- duct of Prussia. The parliament had unanimously approved of his majesty’s measures respecting Prussia. The West-India trade bill had suddenly been postponed for a fortnight, when it was about to have a second reading. “The prospect of a renewed war between France and Austria—and in- volving Russia—increased.” “The late measures adopted by France, Prussia and England, respect- ing the commerce with the northern ports, had given a severe check to the trade of neutrals in that quarter. Great numbers of American and other neu- trals, bound to blockaded and other ports, had been detained and sent into England.”
Late letters from London, state, that in consequence of the severe measures which France has adopted to prevent the importation in neutral, as well as other bottoms, of English goods in the north as well as south of Europe, it was conjectured the new British administra- tion would be necessitated, from self- preservation, to declare every port, from Venice in the Adriatic, to Ham- burg, &c. in a state of blockade; to cover the seas with cruisers, and to take measures to prevent the supply of a single pound of coffee, sugar, cotton, &c. to any of the dominions under the power or influence of France. This measure, it is said, will be very rigid- ly executed; and will unquestionably be justified by those who justify the French measure. Mr. Munroe had been officially notified of the blockade of the Elmes, Weser, Elbe and Trave. A great number of neutral vessels, bound to and from the ports under the French rule, among which are twenty- six Americans, have recently been sent into England. Some of them, how- ever, had been released.—Cen.
Legislature of Massachusetts. BOSTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. THIS day the members elect of the Legislature for the ensuing political year, assembled in the State-House in Boston, agreeably to the Constitution. The Senators and Representatives in their respective chambers, took the oaths, administered by His Excellency The Governor, and subscribed the de- clarations, required by the Constitu- tion. THE SENATE Proceeded to the election of a Clerk— when John D. Dunbar, Esq. of Ply- mouth, was elected.—The votes were for Wendell Davis, Esq. (the for- mer Clerk) 19.—Mr. Dunbar 20. G. E. Vaughan, Esq. was appointed as- sistant Clerk. A ballot for President was then ta- ken. The votes were 39—of which 20 were necessary to constitute a choice:—The Hon. John Bacon had 19.—The Hon. Harrison G. Otis, 18. —Hon. John Hastings, 1.—Hon. Aar- on Hill, 1.—No choice being made; three other trials succeeded; but gave the same result. The usual hour of attendance on the religious exercises of the day having passed, it was agreed to postpone the balloting for President until the afternoon; and to attend in
the procession as Senators. In the af- ternoon, the balloting was resumed; but with no better success.—In this di- lemma, it was moved that the Senior Senator should be appointed to preside as Chairman, until a President shall be appointed. A debate ensued.—This appointment was opposed by Messrs. Otis, Gore, Phillips, Brigham, and Bliss as unprecedented, unconstitutional, and tending to embarrass the proceedings of the Government. The motion was ad- vocated by Messrs. Hill, Dana, Howe, and Smith, on the ground, that the Constitution was silent on the subject when the President should be chosen; that the two branches could meet to- gether, fill the vacancies in the Senate, and then elect their President. A mo- tion to amend the motion, by making the Senior Senator the permanent Pres- ident, was opposed by the democratic side of the board, and negatived 20 to 19. The original motion, That the Senior Senator should preside as Chair- man of the Board, was put by the Hon. Mr. Bacon (who acted as Senior Mem- ber) when the Yeas were found to be 19.—The Nays 19.—He then declared the motion carried in the affirma- tive.—A question then arose who was the Senior Senator—there being two Senators (Messrs. Bacon and Hastings) who were elected the same year: A committee was raised, consist- ing of Messrs. Hill, Dana, and Otis, to report on the subject; who report- ing in favor of Mr. Bacon, he took the Chair.
A committee was then raised to ex- amine the returns of votes for Senators; and a vote passed both branches, to ad- journ the Elections required by the Constitution to be commenced on the last Wednesday in May until the next day. In the House of Representatives, William Smith, Esq. as Senior Mem- ber of the Boston seat, presided until a sufficient number of returns, to consti- tute a quorum, were examined; and a Clerk chosen.—The votes for a Clerk being taken, the committee reported the whole number to be 460—of which 231 were necessary to make a choice; that Mr. Charles Pinckney Sumner had 251, and was chosen. Nich- las Tillinghast, Esq. (the Clerk of last year) had 206; and there were three scattered votes.
The votes for Speaker, were then ta- ken, and the number stated to be 463 —of which 232 were necessary to make a choice, that Perez Morton, Esq. (of Dorchester) had 257, and was chosen. The Hon. Timothy Bigelow had 204 votes; and there were two scatter- ed votes.
Mr. Morton made his acknowledg- ments as follows. Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, To be called, by the suffrages of the representatives of a free people, to preside at their deliberations, I consider an honor of high distinction; the flattering impressions therefore, which your choice, just announced, have made on my heart, you can more easily conceive and appreciate, than I am ab- le to express. I accept the trust to which you have invited me; and the best acknowledg- ment of gratitude in my power to make, the most honorable to myself, and the most acceptable to you, is to assure the house that I will, to the utmost of my abilities, discharge the duties of it with fidelity and impartiality. Unpractised in the routine of the bus- iness of the chair, I feel that I may frequently stand in need of those indul- gencies, which the candor of the repre- sentatives of Massachusetts are always ready to bestow in extenuation of any errors of the head, when untainted by those of the heart; for the latter I am responsible, for any of the former, the responsibility rests with those whose partiality has elevated to office a man, who may be found incompetent to the charge. In a deliberative assembly like ours, numerous beyond any former period of our history, and nearly balanced be- tween two great rival parties in political sentiment, the official labor of a speak- er must at best be arduous; from a de- sire to lessen the burthen of those la- bors, permit me to indulge a single hope: that in all our public discussions, even in the moment of political collision, we may study to exercise towards each other, that spirit of harmony, can- dor and magnanimity, so beneficial and honorable to those who possess them. It is easy to discern that such an inter- change of demeanor will greatly facili- tate the public business, set a bright example of public virtue to our con- stituents, and have a tendency to give the state that weight and importance in the political scale of the union, to which her talents, her wealth and her physi- cal strength so justly entitle her. If in the expression of this hope, I may be thought to have wandered too far, or to have assumed too much, let the personal considerations of official convenience, and a sincere desire to promote the honor and happiness of the members, plead my apology. I am now ready to enter on the du- ties of the office to which you have e- lected me.
Mr. Morton was then conducted to the chair; and the usual messages sent to the other branches. Messrs. Bangs, Wheaton, Bacon, Livermore and Wheeler, were appointed a committee to report on contested elections for the current year. Messrs. M’Farland, Swasey, Slocum, Goodwin and Moody, (of Saco) were appointed to examine the returns of the Members, and report thereon. The thanks of the House were voted to the Rev. Mr. Shepard for his dis- course delivered this day, and a copy requested for publication.
TUESDAY, MAY 29. Remonstrances from certain inhabi- tants of Attleboro’, Standford, Alfred, &c. were read and committed to the Committee on contested elections. Mr. Story (of Salem) moved, that a committee be appointed to consider and report whether any addition is ne- cessary to be made to the compensa- sion of the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court. This motion was negatived, 219 to 198. Mr. Parsons (of Chester- field) moved to reconsider the vote. This was opposed by Messrs. Slocum, Hobart, and King; and advocated by Messrs. Bridge, Wheaton, Perry, Wel- les, and Story; and passed, 272 to 158 —and was committed to Messrs. Sto- ry, Slocum, Wheaton, (of Norton) Kinsley, Parsons, (of Chesterfield) Perry, (of Rehoboth) and Mason (of Boston.) A committee was appointed to re- port on the compensation to the Mem- bers of the Council, Senate, and House. Mr. Moody, (of Saco) moved, that the Messenger be directed not to al- low Spectators to occupy the floor of the House, during its sessions; ex- cepting such as the Speaker should in- vite to a seat.—This motion was oppo- sed by Mr. Slocum; and advocated by the mover, Mr. Coffin, of Nantucket, Mr. Prince, of Marblehead, Mr. Sprague of Duxbury, and others, and passed 216 to 196. The House proceeded to the choice of a Chaplain. The votes were 428. —of which the Rev. Dr. Thomas Bal- dwin had 261, and was chosen.
FRIDAY, MAY 30. The Senate informed the House, by message, that they had authorized and requested the Hon. John Bacon to discharge the duties of President of the Senate until a President shall be chosen. On the assignment of a time to form a convention of the two branches to fill the vacancy of a senator for the county of York, a discussion ensued on a ques- tion, who should preside in such con- vention, during the present unorgan- ized state of the Senate. Mr. Whitman laid on the table a Resolution in favor of the Speaker of the House thus pres- iding. A very warm opposition was made to this resolution, and to get rid of it, Mr. McFarland moved the pre- vious question, in these words, “Shall the main question be put?” Which was determined in the negative. Seats were then assigned for the Senate; and the Convention was formed, the Hon. Mr. Bacon in the chair. The candidates to fill the vacancy were the Hon. Joseph Leland, and Joseph Sto- rer, Esquires.—The votes taken were 486—244 making a choice; of which JOSEPH STORER, Esq. had 278, and was chosen.
Little other business has been done. The Senate has appointed, on its part, a Committee to report on the votes for GOVERNOR and Lieutenant-Gover- nor; which will be joined in the House this day, and will probably report on Monday.
The Supreme Judicial Court held its spring session in this town last week.—Chief Justice Sewall presided. The assistant Judges were, Messrs. Tabor and Parker.—On opening the Court, the Chief Justice delivered an elegant and perfunctory charge to the Grand Jury.— The Rev. Mr. Kellogg, addressed throne of grace in a pertinent prayer. Messrs. Oliver Bray, James C. Jewett and Peter Thacher, were admitted as Attorneys to the Supreme Judicial Court.
“It is a fact, that where there is the most hon- esty, there is the least ability.”—Anon.
Query?—Does not the nominal “Editor” of the Argus, possess an uncommon share of a- bility? Married. In Boston, capt. Robert Hinkley, of the Lon- don packet, New-Galen, to Miss Esther Mose Jonger, of Wrentham. In Acton, Mr. Thomas Throp, to Mrs. Abi- gail Barker, after a tedious courtship of about six weeks. At Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Miltimore, capt. Myles Hall, of Boston, to Miss Susan Jones. In Paris, the Prince of Daden, to the Princess Stephanie Beauharnais, niece of the Empress Jo- sephine. In England, (by licence) Mary Harris, 55 year of age, to a young man by the name of Jones, about 21—this making her sixth hus- band! Died. In Wiscasset, Miss Abigail Elwell, aged 27, late of Ipswich. In this town, Mrs. Priscilla Slater, aged 22. —A son of Mr. James Pool, aged 14 months.

On Tuesday last, Mrs. BETSEY, wife of Mr. Thomas Turner, in the 36th year of her age—much lamented by her family, and much regretted by her friends, and those acquainted with her intrinsic merit. After a lingering illness, which she bore with meekness and a christian spirit, she calmly resigned her soul into the arms of a blessed Redeemer, smiling at death, with a full and confident hope of a happy eternity.  On Thursday night last, very suddenly, Mr. Andrew Galaspa.  Drowned—At Stanfard's Island, (about 2 miles from Portland) Mr. James Deacon, aged 25, late of New York.
Ship News.  Port of Portland.  Tuesday, May 27.  Arrived ship Neptune, capt. Osgood, 34 days from Liverpool.  Friday May 30.  Arrived ship Mary, capt. Knight, 32 days from Bonivesta—Left there, ship Eunice, of Portland, to sail in 5 weeks; fchr. ———, capt. Coffin, of Nantucket, to sail in 3 weeks; brig Zoan, capt. Jordan, of Portland, in 15 days—Spoke, May 9, lat. 21, long. 57, fchr. Harriet, Camfield, from North Carolina, bound to Barbadoes, 23 days out—May 10, a fchr. from New London, bound to Barbadoes, with live stock—May 20, passed the wreck of a Schooner on her beam-ends, foremast gone, bowsprit and mainmast standing.  Sunday, May 31.  Arrived brig Nabby, capt. L. Moody, 30 days from Marygallant—Left there, fchr. Federal Republican, Taylor, of Boston—Spoke, May 15, lat. 24, long. 72, fchr. Fanny, Lewis, 4 days from Philadelphia, bound to New Orleans.  Same day—Arrived brig Portland, capt. W. Crabtree, 20 days from Montserrat.  Sunday, June 1.  Arrived Schooner Hunter, capt. Steele, 32 days from Point-Petre, (Gaud.)  Same day—Schooner Francis, capt. Merrill, from Baltimore.
ARRIVALS, &c.  "At Keunibuk, brig Oliver, Bourne, from Grenada—May 23, in lat. 18, long. 61, was boarded by a British loop of war, with two American briggs, one in tow, bound to Antigua—one brig belonged to Boston, and the other to Portsmouth, N. H. both from Guadalupe—they had carried in three other American vessels. May 15th, lat. 22, long. 67, 45, spoke brig Ranger, of Newburyport, from Norfolk, bound to Jamaica; 7 days out, and very leaky. May 18th, lat. 37, long. 68, 30, spoke ship Two Sisters, from Liverpool, bound to Norfolk, 64 days out—had lost the boats and two men overboard, and were very much wrecked. May 21, lat. 39, long. 67, 45, spoke a Schooner from Boston, bound to Curacao, John Hovey, master. Same day, spoke ship ———, Young, from New York, bound to Belfast, 5 days out. May 22d, lost two of our men (brig Olive's) overboard—one by the name of Wm. Lear, of Portsmouth, N. H. was drowned, after escaping from a man of war. The other was saved, notwithstanding he was in the water 45 minutes—Same day, spoke brig Factor, of Wiscasset, from St. Croix, bound to Boston, and a fchr. from Marblehead, bound to Bilboa."  At Wiscasset, May 23, the English brig Comet, Fletcher, 32 days from Whitehaven. May 25, the English ship Caledonia, Boag, 34 days from Falmouth—failed under convoy. The Dove, Thompson, of Portland, arrived at Alexandria, May 24.
VESSELS LEFT.  At Grenada, April 28, brig Two-Sisters, White, of Portsmouth, to sail in 8 days—fchr. Gardner, Patterson, of Wiscasset, to sail in 5 days—brig Joseph, M'Intosh, of Portsmouth, in 15 days—fchr. Laura, Rich, of Bath, in 6 days—fchr. ———, Chandler, of North Yarmouth, in 3 days.  At Liverpool, April 23, Mary, Waite, Portland, to sail in a few days—At Bonivesta, April 22, ship Eunice, M'Lellan, for Portland, 25 days—brig Joan, Gordon, for Portland, 25 days.
VESSELS SPOKEN.  May 5, lat. 20, long. 40, ship Commerce, Stevenfen, from Portland, for Surinam, out 20 days—April 24, two leagues S.W. of Holy-Head, ship Francis, Curtis, of Portland, for Liverpool, out 28 days—April 1, Cork harbor bearing N. distant 5 leagues, ship Edwards, of Portland, for Liverpool, with the loss of her mizen-mast, top-mast, and fore-top-gallant-mast—May 16, lat. 41, long. 65, 30, fchr. James, 5 days from Brunswick, for Barbadoes—May 14, lat. 41, long. 65, 30, brig Regulator, Mead, 4 days from Portland, for the Maine, having two crazy seamen lashed to the deck.  Capt. Frost, arrived at Philadelphia, spoke on the 20th May, in lat. 39, long. 74, fchr. George, from Montserrat, for Pepprellborough, 25 days out, the captain dead; the mate had no lead line to sound, supplied him with one, and gave him directions how to steer for the Vineyard Sound, where he will take a pilot.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.  Ship Hercules, of Pepperellborough, failed from Jamaica April 27—Fair Trader, Northy, Traveler, Jordan, and Trident, of Portland, were at St. Pierres, April 27.  The U. S. brig Hornet, from New York, bound to France, with dispatches and tribute money, was spoken 10th April, lat. 43, long. 30—the probably arrived about the 20th.  Capt. Mantor, arrived at Boston, from Marfeilles, in lat. 42, long. 64, was boarded from the Leander, capt. Whitby, and treated with great politeness—Capt. Whitby shewed him the president's late proclamation, and expressed his regret at the unfortunate occasion of it, and said the accident was wholly unintentional, &c.  The ship Fanny, Taylor, 23 days from Grenock, has arrived at New York—having performed her complete voyage out and home in 77 days; a rate of dispatch said to be unequalled since the American war.
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, on that day from 5 till 9 o'clock in the morning. May 5.  TO LET,  ONE half of a two story Dwelling-House, in the north part of the town—containing six finished rooms and a porch—with other conveniences. Inquire of May 5. Robert Barbour.
FOR SALE,  By WILLIAM CODMAN, At his Counting-Room, No. 3, Union-Row, over the store of W. Swan,  6 pipes 4th proof Barce- lona Brandy, } Entitled 4 do. do. Holland Gin, } to deben- 6 chests Hyson-skin Tea, } ture. 9 do. Souchong do. 4 hhd. good flavored Rum, 500 bushels Maryland Corn, 30 bbls. bone middling Pork, 15 boxes dipt Candles, 6 do. mould do. 6 casks Raisins, 62 boxes Chocolate, 10 bbls. Vinegar, 1 hhd. Loaf Sugar, 2 bales Nankins, Kegs Pepper; do. Pimento, Bales Cassia; casks Rice, &c.  for cash or approved credit. June 2.
ENOCH MOULTON,  No. 8, Jones's Row, Fish-Street.  Respectfully informs his friends and the public, who have had and may still continue to favour him with their custom, that having just received by the latest arrivals from London, an additional supply to his former stock, is enabled to offer for sale a complete assortment of articles in his line, as at any store in town—viz.  Pearl, Gold and Gilt Jewelry, of every description.  All kinds of Silver and Plated Ware.  Elegant ornamented and plain Turtle-shell and common Hair-Combs.  Elegant paste crescent Slides.  Britania, hard metal and Iron ware; Japaned Waiters; do. bread, knife and snuffer-trays; looking-glasses and pictures; officer's swords, white and yellow mounted; white and yellow cord, lace and tassels; plumes; dress-ing-cases; razor-straps; steel snuffers; penknives; scissors; bodkins; tweezers; ladies' and gentlemen's morocco pocket-books and purses; china and tin boxes; tooth-picks; tambour; needles and cases; American and English silver thimbles; silver, gilt and plated pencil-cases; toy watches, &c.  He also makes, and has constantly on hand, silver, table, desert, coffee, tea, mustard and salt spoons, of the newest pattern; sugar tongs; cream ewers; porringers; warranted gold necklaces, &c. &c. &c.  N. B. Wholesale dealers may be supplied with any of the above articles, at a very handsome discount, for cash or approved credit. June 2.
Fresh Goods.  Barbour & Stockbridge,  Opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street.  OFFER for sale a great variety of fresh seasonable Goods, selected from the latest importations, viz.  7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, some very fine, Linen Cambrics Long Lawn Fashionable Ginghams Ditto Calicoes Copperplates of various qualities Printed Cambrics 4-4 and 6-4 Cambric Mullins Plain and figured silk Chambrays Do cotton do Black and other colored Cambrics White glazed and unglazed do Great variety of India Cottons Fine and common English do Fine Long Cloths, Laced Cambrics and Mullins Plain and figured piquet and leno do. Plain & figured book ditto Straw and salmon colored silk Shawls Various dark colors do. Mullin Shawls with lace borders Black Lace Veils White Leno Mullin do White & colored Cambric Shawls Fancy silk Handkerchiefs; Bandana do Black and white English silk Hose of a superior quality Ditto French Ladies black, white & slate English silk Gloves and Mitts of an extra size and superior quality Ditto French Gentlemen's real Buck-skin, Yorktan, and beaver Gloves Black & white silk do Cotton and hemp do Gentlemen's silk Umbrellas; do cotton Ladies' walking-stick Parafols, from 12 to 20 inches White & col'd Crapes  The above, with a great variety of other articles, will be sold on the most reasonable terms. June 2.  A general assortment of BLANKS, Constantly for sale at this Office.
Fresh Flour.  JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON,  No. 15 Union Wharf. Have for Sale FRESH Baltimore superfine and fine flour. Now landing from Schooner Francis. June 2.  Fresh Flour.  NOW landing from Schooner Francis, 300 barrels FLOUR, and for sale by John P. Thurston & Co. June 2.  TEAS.  HYSON, Hyson-skin and Souchong Teas, of the fift quality, for sale at No. 16, Union Wharf. June 2.  FRESH GOODS.  Lord & Thomas,  At No. 5, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street.  HAVE just received an assortment of India and English Goods, which they offer for a small advance for cash or approved credit—Also, A large stock of West India Goods and Groceries.  Amng which are, Bell French Brandy, per pipe or barrel Do Barcelona do do Holland Gin Malaga and Sherry Wine per qr. cask Vidonia do; Cotton Hyson, Hyson-skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the first quality Chocolate per box; Candles do 7 by 9 Window Glass 20d, 10d, and 4d Nails 10 bbls. Bone Middling Pork  Also, A general assortment of Fishing Gear, etc. etc. (3m) June 2.
John P. Thurston & Co.  HAVE received by the ship Neptune, from England, and offer for sale at their store, Fore Street,  100 casks 4d, 6d, 8d, 10, 12d, 20d, and drawing Nails, } Entitled 50 crates assorted Ware, suitable for home use or exportation, } to deben- 70 boxes Tin, 1 com and 1 X, } ture. 800 wt. assorted Iron Wire 500 wt. belt double Sheet Iron 700 wt. Iron Cog 156 pieces Hollow Iron Ware assorted 150 English Stone Jugs and Butter Pots 200 boxes 7 by 9 Crown Window Glass 60 gross best ftee. IP Cod Hooks assorted 50 do do Mackerel Hooks do 58 casks superfine, fine and com. Mufard Few dozen long & short handle Frying Pans 8 sheets Milled Lead, 3 & 3 1/2 lb. per sq. ft. 79 bars Lead, 14 lb. each 3 casks small Bar Lead 6 do Patent Shot, No. 1, 2, B and BB 12 bars Pi. Lead, weighing 1 ton 18 casks dry White Lead 3 do do Red do 1 do Venetian Red 9 do Yellow Oker 1 do Patent Yellow 7 do Spanish Brown 1 do dry French Verdigris 1 do White Vitriol 1 do Rotten Stone 1 box containing 30 lb superfine and fine Prussian Blue—12 bottles superfine and fine Copal Varnish 1 cask Copperas 1000 Horn Lanthorn Leaves assorted 25 jars Black Varnish 25 do White do 3 hhd. containing 1 ton Whiting.  On hand, 90 boxes first quality Sperm Candles 30 do do dipt do 20 chests warranted Teas of first quality Few pieces low priced Irish Linens Paints ground in oil 30 kegs Butter and Lard Linseed Oil; hhd. Molasses Barrels Sugar; Casks Rice; Scale Beams Gin Cages; Shovels and Spades, &c. June 2.
Dancing School.  MR. SMITH acknowledges his gratitude the liberal patronage of his friends in Portland, and hopes by a due attention to the improvement and morals of his scholars, to merit a continuance of their favors.  His second quarter will commence the 18th of June, for the admission of young Masters and Misses; the School will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from three to six o'clock P. M.  He also begs leave to inform the young gentlemen of this town, that he has commenced a Music School at Mr. James Pool's, which he will attend Monday and Wednesday evenings, from eight to ten o'clock. June 2.
Particular Notice!  HENRY LORING , intending to leave Portland, in the course of ten days, gives notice to all who have accounts open with him, to make a settlement before he leaves town—Those who are indebted to him, and those to whom he is indebted, are requested to call on him for an adjustment at Mr. Josiah Loring's Store in Fifth-Street.  N. B. Those persons who have left work with him to be mended, are requested to call as above, and receive the fame. Portland, June 2.  Dissolution of Partnership.  NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership of the subscribers under the firm of R. & J. Bradley, is dissolved by mutual consent, on this 31st day of May A. D. 1806. All persons who may have demands against said firm, will please to call on John Bradley and receive their pay; and all who are indebted to said firm, on notes, book, or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to the said John Bradley, who is authorized to settle the business of said firm. Robert Bradley, John Bradley. Fryeburg, May 31, 1806.
NOTICE.  ALL connection in business transacted under the firm of WITHERELL & WHITE , was dissolved the 11th day of January last—The subscriber continues business as usual. W. WITHERELL. Portland, April 7, 1806. m12  Last Time!  ALL those indebted to Martin Thaxter & Co. are once more requested to call at the Office of OLIVER BRAY, Esq. and settle the same without delay; those who neglect it will be put to cost without further notice. Martin Thaxter, Levi Bradish. Portland, May 20, 1806.  A Stray Horse and Colt,  BROKE into the inclosure of the subscriber, on the 21st inst.—The horse is of a red color, with black mane and tail—The colt is of a brown color, about a year old. The owner may have them again by proving property and paying charges; apply to Adams Merrill. Falmouth, May 26, 1806.
TO LET,  A DWELLING-HOUSE , convenient for a large family or two small ones, with an aqueduct—pleasantly situated in Smith-street, near Mr. Smith's G.W.—For terms, apply to NATHANIEL GORDON. June 2.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of the following Lots of Land lying in the town of Poland, in the county of Cumberland, that they are taxed in the year 1805, for the town, state and county, in the bills committed to me the subscriber to collect—also for the high ways, for the year 1804—as follows:     No. Lots. No. Acres. Price. Tax.    13 100 150 0 62  37 50 100 28  122 50 50 14  76 50 20 6  86 100 300 84  91 100 76 19  107 70 70 20  135 100 300 84  105 63 42 13  55 100 300 84  196 100 67 19  109 100 67 19  Additional Lots.  5 100 67 19  6 100 67 19  Two Lots in the disclaimed Land taxed to John Brigham, of Minot:  72 100 200 56  73 100 200 56  Disclaimed Land taxed to Josiah Little, of Newburyport.  75 100 200 56  A number of acres (in the disclaimed land) supposed to be about  200 300 84  Delinquents on the highway, for the year 1804, in the first division:  14 18 54 18  15 22 66 28  22 100 67 24  27 100 100 34  28 90 93 10  89 100 200 68  9 100 200 68  Second Division:  7 90 180 61  37 50 100 34  122 50 50 17  76 50 20 27  86 100 300 1 2  91 100 67 24  100 100 100 34  1 4 100 67 24  109 70 70 25  127 100 100 34  129 100 100 34  135 100 800 1 2  141 100 150 51  25 100 150 51  142 50 125 42  150 100 67 24  105 63 42 14  55 100 300 1 2  54 100 300 1 2  96 100 67 24  107 100 67 24  Additional Lots:  5 100 67 24  6 100 67 24  State and county tax for the year 1805—  First Division.  89 100 200 18  Second Division:  37 50 100 9  122 50 50 4  76 50 20 2  86 100 300 26  91 100 67 6  107 70 70 6  135 100 300 26  105 63 42 4  55 100 300 26  54 100 300 26  196 100 67 6  109 100 67 6    And unless said taxes, with all intervening charges, are paid to me the subscriber, on or before the eleventh day of the eighth month next, so much of said Lots of Land as will pay the same will then be sold at public auction at the house of Daniel Jackson, innholder in said Poland.  William Campbell, Collector. Poland, 5th mo. 26, 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of PATRICK MAXWELL , late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to  Catharine Maxwell. Dated, May 29, 1806.
ALL persons who are indebted to the Estate of JOHN CLINTON, late of Portland, deceased, are hereby notified that their accounts are left at the Office of the subscriber for collection—Immediate payment is expected.  Oliver Bray. Portland, May 20th 1806.
NOTICE.  ALL connection in business transacted under the firm of WITHERELL & WHITE , was dissolved the 11th day of January last—The subscriber continues business as usual. W. WITHERELL. Portland, April 7, 1806. m12
Good Fishing Bait!!  BAIT, suitable for fishing in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery (that commences drawing next Wednesday) viz. Whole, Half, Quarter, and Eights of Tickets—containing, besides a large quantity of Salmon, &c. a great school of Anchovies—For sale at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore and indeed truly lucky Lottery-Office, Fifth-street. MAY 12.  WANTED,  A Journeyman Tailor. One who is a good workman, may have constant employ, by applying to THOMAS BECKETT. Also—an APPRENTICE to the Tailoring business. A 14 or 15 years of age, will meet with good encouragement. Inquire as above. may 12.
Sales at Auction.  On Thursday, 5th June next, Will be sold at Auction, on the premises, A HOUSE pleasantly situated on State-Street, nearly opposite J. H. Ingraham, Esq. with the Lot on which it stands—measuring 60 feet front, depth back 60 feet; said house has 6 rooms, and is very convenient for two families; immediate possession will be given; terms made known at time and place of sale, or on application to E. Greely & Co. Aucl'rs.
To be sold at Public Auction, On Monday, 16th of June next, At 12 o'clock, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale, A Handsomely situated and pleasant Lot of Land, measuring 82 1/2 feet on King-street, 138 feet on Mountjoy Street, and 82 1/2 on School street; is well calculated for two convenient Lots; has a fine prospect of the harbour and view of the town. Also, at the same time and place, a Lot of Land, lying northerly of Deacon Thrasher's; measuring on King street 36 feet, running back 100 feet, width back 32 1/2 feet, with a passage way in common between said Lot and Deacon Thrasher's—For further particulars inquire of E. Greely & Co. Aucl'rs.
To be sold at Public Auction. On Tuesday, the 1st day of July next, at twelve o'clock at noon, by order of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Ipswich, within and for the county of Essex, on the last Tuesday of December, 1802, So much of the Real Estate of Daniel Marquand, late of Newburyport, in the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased, as shall amount to five hundred and ninety dollars exclusive of incidental charges.) Said real estate is situated in Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland (District of Maine) and is the same tract of Lands which was conveyed to the said Daniel by Benning Wentworth, late of Portsmouth, in the county of Rockingham, and state of New Hampshire, and now are occupied and improved by Daniel M'Manus, Lewis Simpson, Kinghead, and others, and containing, in the whole, about six hundred and sixty-eight acres. Sale to be at the house of Mr. Stone innholder at Brunswick-Falls. Newburyport, May 6, 1806.
ADDITIONAL GRANT.  No Deduction from Prizes.  Amoskeag Canal Lottery.  THE subscribers having been appointed Managers, agreeably to an act passed at the last session of the Legislature, for the purpose of raising an additional sum by Lottery, to complete the Locks and Canal at Amoskeag Falls, in New Hampshire, respectfully offer to the public the following  Scheme of the Eighth Class.  10,000 Tickets, at 5 dollars each, are 50,000 D.     1 Prize of 8000 is 8000   1 do 2000 is 2000   1 do 1000 is 1000   For the first draw. blank on the last day of drawing, 1000 1000   4 Prizes of 500 are 2000   25 do 100 is 2500   41 do 50 is 2050   120 do 20 is 2400   3150 do 7 is 22050   3342 (Not two blanks to a Prize) 43000   6656 (For the Lottery.) 7000   10,000 50,000  
The drawing shall commence on the 29th day of September next, and the price of Tickets will be 5 dollars 50 cents after the 7th. The highest prize shall be paid in ninety days, other prizes above one hundred dollars in sixty, and all other prizes in thirty days after the drawing is completed. Prizes will not be paid unless demanded within one year from the drawing.  The present Scheme is issued again, as having more general approbation; and it contains more capital prizes in proportion to the number and price of Tickets, than any hitherto proposed; and considering there is NO DEDUCTION, and the nominal being the real value of the prizes, adventurers have a good prospect.
N. B. Those who have unsettled accounts with the Managers, are requested to adjust them, as they wish to close their accounts with the Agent.  Tickets for sale by the Managers, and at the usual places.  Phillips Payson, Samuel Swan, jun. Loammi Baldwin, jun. } Managers. Boston, May 9, 1806
TICKETS at 5 dollars, and Quarters at 8/3, are for sale at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore and Lottery Office, Fifth Street, Portland—Price Tickets received in payment; and orders from the Country for Tickets punctually attended to. MAY 12.
Good Fishing Bait!!  BAIT, suitable for fishing in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery (that commences drawing next Wednesday) viz. Whole, Half, Quarter, and Eights of Tickets—containing, besides a large quantity of Salmon, &c. a great school of Anchovies—For sale at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore and indeed truly lucky Lottery-Office, Fifth-street. MAY 12.  WANTED,  A Journeyman Tailor. One who is a good workman, may have constant employ, by applying to THOMAS BECKETT. Also—an APPRENTICE to the Tailoring business. A 14 or 15 years of age, will meet with good encouragement. Inquire as above. may 12.

LOST, on Saturday last, A Red Morocco Pocket Book, between Newcairn Me-ninghouse and Mr. Smith's store in Portland; containing about five dollars in bills; also a number of papers of no value to any person but the owner—Whoever may have found the same, and will return it with the contents, to the Gazette Office, or to the person whose name is written in the book, shall be handsomely rewarded. May 26.
Last Chance for 8000 Dollars. TICKETS for 5 dols. 50 cts. and Quarters for 1 d. 50 c. in Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, which commenced drawing on Wednesday last, for sale by Isaac Adams, At his Bookstore, No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth-street May 26.
William Lord, Fore-Street, HAS just received an additional assortment of Hard Ware, & Westindia Goods and Groceries. Among which are, Hds. Rum; ditto Molasses, Pipes best French Brandy Hollands Gin, Madeira, Sherry, Port, } Wines. Lisbon and Malaga } Hylon, Young-Hylon, Hylon- } Teas. Skin, and Souchong Loaf and India Sugars, Boxes Chocolate; Chocolate Shells, 90 boxes mould and dpt Candles, 10 do Spermaceti do Cakes Raisins; boxes do. Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Mustard, Indigo of various kinds; Tumblers, Rice; Cotton; wool & cotton Cards, Boxes 7 by 9 Glass; Powder & Shot 4d, 6d, 10d, & 20d Nails; Brads & Tacks Logwood, Redwood, Fustic, Camwood, Alum, Bibs. Pork, Bacon, Cheese, Corn and Flour; Rye and Indian Meal, and many other articles, which he will sell on reasonable terms. May 26.
CHEAP GOODS. T. & A. Vinton, Middle-Street, HAVE just received an extensive assortment of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, which they will sell cheaper than can be bought at any store in town—among which are— Silk and cotton Chambray Mullins, Black, pink, plum, & olive cotton Cambrics, 6-4 Lace Cambrics, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambrics, Calicoes, Linens, Mullins, Plain and Sprigged Book Mullins, Cambric, Dimities, Parasols, Umbrellas, Silk Gloves, Picnic do. White & col'd Sarisets, Copperplates, Yellow Furniture Patch, India ottans, Plain & colored Velvets, India Checks, Purse, Combs, Velvet Bindings, Also, Best superfine black, blue, corbeau, and mixed Broadcloths and Cassimeres, Cotton Webbing Yarn, Cotton Wool—Likewise, Best Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon-skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the first quality, at reduced prices—Pepper, Coffee, Allspice, Indigo, and many other articles, too numerous to mention—For sale, either for cash or short approved credit. May 21.
Woolen Manufactory, At GRAY—District of Maine.
Dying and Clothier's Works. THE subscriber begs leave to inform the inhabitants of Gray, and the public in general, that he is erecting on a new and improved plan, a complete set of Clothier's Works, superior to any ever yet erected in this part of the country, and inferior to none in the United States; which will be ready to commence business on the first of August next in order to give complete satisfaction to the public, who have been long imposed upon in this branch of business, the subscriber has procured a known workman from one of the first manufactories in England.—If never fading colors, well finished work, and punctuality in all promises respecting the business, be objects worthy the attention of the public, he doubts not but he will merit their favors. Indigo Blue, Scarlet, crimson, purple, bottle green, London brown, corbeau, blue black & common black, and all other fashionable colors, to any pattern that may be wanted, on plain entirely new. Likewise will be dyed on Silk and Cotton, blue, black, bottle green, plum, olive, drab, buff, or any other colors that may be wanted—Blues on Cotton and Linen Yarn for Checks, as good as ever yet imported. Cottons dyed in summer only, between the first of April and the first of September. Carding and Manufacturing done as usual, except that it will be done with greater dispatch than heretofore—there being machinery erected to turn off as much work in one day as was done in two last year. The subscriber likewise begs leave to inform the inhabitants of Minot and its vicinity, that he has established a Carding Machine at Hamery's Mills in Minot, where every attention will be paid—He likewise purposed taking in cloth to finish at Minot, where he will return every month. Whoever leaves cloth to be finished with the person attending at Minot, may depend on as much attention being paid as if brought to Gray. He returns his sincere thanks to the public for favors past, and hopes by a strict attention to his business to merit a continuance. Samuel Mayal. N.B. A list of prices may be seen, with a card of patterns, by applying to the Woolen Manufactory in Gray. May 26.
TO LET, ONE half of a three-story House, pleasantly situated in Fore Street, near the dwelling-house of Col. White—Apply to MARY OKNARD. May 5.
Isaac Gage, No. 3, Union Wharf, Has just received, and offers for sale, 40 Casks Linseed Oil—Also, A general supply of Shipchandlery. Cordage by the gang or otherwise, on the most liberal terms. MAY 19.
E. STEVENS, HAS just received, and is now opening for sale, at her store in Fifth-street, a general assortment of Fancy and Staple Goods, suitable for the present and approaching season. Likewise, Kid and Morocco Shoes, as usual. May 19.
EDWARD HOWE, Maine-Street, In the Store next to Gen. Wadsworth's house, HAS just received and for sale, a fresh assortment of Upholstery and Paper-Hangings: Fringes, Laces and Tassels, Sofas, Chairs and Matrasses, Furniture, Chintzes, Live geese, Russia & Lisbon Feathers, English and American Bedticking An elegant assortment of English and American Paperhangings, with borders of the newest fashions. The Upholstery business carried on as usual, in all its branches, with punctuality and dispatch. May 19.
NEW GOODS. CROSS & MARTIN, Fore-Street, HAVE just received a large assortment of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS—among which are, Superfine black, blue, brown and bottle-green Broadcloths, of a superior quality Blue, brown, mixed and scarlet common do. Buff, black, white, mixed & drab Cassimeres, Russels, Calamancoes, Shallons, Durants, and Duroys Superfine and common Calicoes Black, olive and drab Velvets Mixed and drab Satinets Olive, blue, slate & black Cotton Cassimeres and Grounders English and India Nankins, Olive, slate and buff Janes—Pink Gingham Great variety of fancy Mullins, Plain, spotted and laced Book do. 6-4 embroidered Shawls, Black and white millinet English and India Cottons—ditto Checks Cambric & common Pocket Handkerchiefs Black, blue, plum, brown, buff and pink Cotton Cambrics—4-4, 6-4 & 6-4 white do. Quality and Shoe Bindings 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens Cotton Umbrellas—ilk do—Parasols Dimities—Sewing Silk—Twist Brown Hollands—Platillas—Britanias Cotton Hose—ilk do Marlilles Quilting—Black Sinciraws Black, green and pink Modes Copperplate Furniture Ladies' silk Gloves—Gentlemen's do. Beaver Gloves Silk and cotton Chambray Mullins Black and white crope Damask Tablecloths Fancy silk Handkerchiefs—Shirt Buttons Hair Combs—Ribbons—Oil Cloths China Castors—Toilet Glasses—Pocket do. etc. etc. Also, A few pipes 4th proof Brandy—do Gin—Rum—Wines of all kinds—Hylon, Young-Hylon, Hylon skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the first quality—Likewise, A large assortment of Groceries; all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. MAY 19.
Munroe & Tuttle, No 1, Union Row, Middle Street, HAVE just received, and now opening an extensive assortment of FRESH GOODS—viz. 4-4 and 6-4 figured, piquet and colonade Mullins—ditto shawls—ditto Veil 4-4 and 6-4 figured Lace ditto 6-4, lace, japanned, veined and tambores Mullins A large assortment of plain and figured silk Mullins—Book and Jacquet do Pink, blue, white and green Sarisets India Lutrings, Black and colored double Florence do Fashionable plaid do Black and white silk Hose, lace and embroidered clocks Plain and lace cotton do Black and white lace, pic n'c, and plain silk Gloves and Mitts 3-4, 4-5 and 6-4 white Cotton Cambrics 4-4 and 6-4 black and colored do 4-4 best London printed Cambrics Cambric and common Calicoes 2 bales India do—India Checks Cambric and common Dimities Linen Cambric 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens Printed and wove Gingham Cotton Cassimeres—Marlilles Vesting Black and colored Velvets Patent Cords and Plains Black and colored Crapes Durants—Calamancoes—Shallons Best London Pins Men's Beaver Gloves Black and white silk do Ladies long and short Kid do A large assortment of India Cottons, from 3/ to 3/ per yard Black and colored Sewing Silk Black and white silk Laces White thread do 2 trunks Kid and Velvet Shoes Black, blue and brown Broadcloths and Cassimeres—With a handsome assortment of other Goods; which will be sold lower than can be purchased at any store in town. MAY 12. (6w)
Fashionable Hats. JOHN Lord, informs the public, that he has just received a handsome assortment of English Hats of the newest fashion and of the latest importation—Likewise, a general assortment of American Hats, and Hatter's Trimmings—all which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit, at his shop in Fore-street, next door to Cross & Martin's. (5w) April 21.
Just received, and for sale by JOHN TABER & SON, No. 13, Union-Wharf, FRESH Flour, Georgia Upland Cotton, Philadelphia refined Sugars, Best retailing Molasses in Hds. and barrels. 6th Mo. 26.
Lime. JUST arrived, a quantity of Lime, of a superior quality—For sale at No. 22, Long-Wharf, or at Barnwell & Pritchard's store, Fore-street. May 26.
Linseed Oil. ONE Thousand Gallons Linseed Oil, just received and for sale by John P. Thurston & Co. May 12.
Confectionary. STEPHEN DELANDE, Fore-street, keeps constantly for sale, a complete assortment of Confectionary, which he will sell in large or small quantities, as cheap as can be obtained in Boston—Orders for which, either from town or country traders, attended to with punctuality. Also for Sale, An assortment of Westindia Goods Groceries, etc. of a genuine quality. May 26.
Cellar Rocks for sale. GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Pritchard Also, a quantity of OAK— inquire as above May 26.
Cellar Rocks for sale. Inquire of QUINCY WILLIAMS, and PETER HALL. Portland, May 19.
William Swan, No. 3, Union Row, Middle-Street, HAS just received, and is now opening for sale, An Extensive assortment of Spring and Summer Goods, Comprising almost every article usually wanted at this season of the year. Also, A large stock of Westindia Goods and Groceries: Among which are, Best of French Brandy, per pipe, Barcelona do do Holland Gin do Malaga and Lisbon Wine, per qr. cask, Cotton per bale Hylon, Hylon-skin, Young-Hylon and Souchong Teas, per chest Chocolate per box, &c. &c. Also, Linseed Oil, White Lead, Spanish Brown, Whiting, &c. by the cask. All which he is determined to sell as low as can be purchased in town, for cash or on credit. N.B. All those who are indebted to the late firm of CODMAN & SWAN, are once more requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. William Swan. Portland, May 12, 1806.
Enoch Moulton, Goldsmith and Jeweller, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has REMOVED from his former stand in Fore-Street, to No. 8, Jones' Row, Fifth Street, next door to Mr. Griffin's Shoe Store; where he has constantly on hand, and manufactures, warranted Gold Necklaces; silver table, desert, coffee, and tea Spoons, of the newest and most approved fashions; salt and mustard do; Sugar Tongs, &c. &c.—Also on hand, as usual, JEWELRY & PLATED WARE, of every description. N.B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or returned. The smallest favour attended to with cheerfulness and dispatch. (1y) May 5.
E. Greely & Co. Fish-Street, Have for Sale, 10 chest first quality Souchong Tea, Bales Georgia Upland Cotton, Gin Cakes—Hds. Rum, Broadcloths, Plains, Planet, Baizes, Coatings, Swankins, Velvets. Sewing Silk, Cotton Hose, Hat Linings, Silk Bacs, Linens, Superfine Beaver and camels hair Hats, Buttons, &c. (tf) April 14.
S. & J. WYMAN, TENDER their thanks to the ladies of Portland and its vicinity, for the liberal encouragement they have experienced, and would inform them that they have just received, at their Morocco HOE-MANUFACTORY, head of Fifth-street, a handsome assortment of MOROCCO & KID LEATHER of different colors; which they flatter themselves will enable them to give satisfaction to those who please to favor them with their custom. Ladies Velvet Shoes, and gentlemen's Morocco, Leather and Velvet Pumps, made at the shortest notice. Black, red, yellow, purple and green Morocco of an excellent quality, for sale as above May 12.
BOOK-KEEPER. MR. TURNER, being at present disengaged, offers his services to any Gentleman whose business may require a constant Book Keeper. Terms—such as he may merit. Jones' Row, No. 3, May 19.
TO LET, A BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Middle-street, next to the one occupied by Col. Hume, and opposite Columbian tavern—Apply to NATH'L. COFFIN. May 19.
Portland Wine-Cellar. TUCKER & BLANCHARD, No. 1, Jones' Row, Fore-Street, Portland, HAVE received a fresh supply of Wines and Spirits, of the first chop, which they offer for sale, at a small advance, (and as cheap as can be purchased in Boston) for approved credit, or even cash! Likewise—a constant supply of BOTTLED CIDER, well refined, and put up for any market. Also—a few chests Souchong Tea, and a few boxes Lisbon Lemons. SHIPS STORES put up at the shortest notice, as usual T. & B. flatter themselves, as they pay particular attention to this business, and profess to be well acquainted in this line, they shall be able to supply any gentlemen with superior Spirits to any sold in town—They return their thanks for past favors, and solicit a continuance of public patronage. May 5.
New and Cheap Goods. NATHANIEL JENKS, HAS just received for sale, at his store in Northarmouth, a handsome assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season. Among which are some of the most fashionable articles received by the last importations. Also—a general supply of Hard-Ware and W. I. Goods of the best quality—Together with GARDEN SEEDS, of almost every kind. A small quantity of RYE for sale as above. May 19.
Tobacco, Snuff and Segars. ROBERT H. SMITH, HAS for sale, at his Tobacco-manufactory, in Fifth-street, sign of the Indian Chief Pigtail, Fig and fine twist Tobacco—Segars—Rappee, Maceboy and Scotch Snuff—all of the first quality, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the state. The Tobacco manufacturing-business carried on as above, extensively—where purchasers can be supplied, wholesale or retail, at the shortest notice—If any of the above articles should not prove good, they may be returned, and cash repaid. FOR SALE, A Macedore CHAISE, with a plated harness—inquire as above. May 19.
NEW HAT & SHOE STORE. JOSHUA SHAW, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a HAT & SHOE-STORE, at the head of Fifth-street, next door to Mr. Robert Boyd's; where he has for sale, all kinds of AMERICAN and ENGLISH HATS, of the first quality. Also—a general assortment of ladies', gentlemen's, miss's and children's SHOES, of the newest fashion. N.B. The above articles will be warranted to give the purchasers satisfaction. TO LET, THE CHAMBER over the above store, which is a very convenient place for storing Goods. May 19.
GORHAM HOTEL. JOSHUA SHAW, Respectfully informs the public, that he has taken the stand lately occupied as a tavern, by Mr. Samuel Tuttle, where those who may be disposed to favor him with their custom, shall receive good entertainment and punctual attendance. Gorham, May 19.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of LUCY GRANTHAM, late of Newpown, in the county of Cumberland, single woman, 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 Jacob Haskell. May 19.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of EPHRAIM BERRY, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to MARY BERRY. May 19.
THE subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the County of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of SETH HIGGINS, late of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice, that six months from the fourteenth day of May, inst. are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of Theodore Muffey, Esq. in Standish on the Second Thursday of July next and the Second Thursdays of the four following months, from two o'clock until six o'clock in the afternoon. John Dean, } Commissioners. Peter Moulton, } Standish, 19th, May 1806.
Watch Lost! LOST on Saturday evening last, a gilt Geneva Watch, with a green wove chain, without a seal—Whoever has found the same, and will leave it at the Gazette-Office, shall be well rewarded. MAY 19.
FOR SALE, THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers. This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataqua, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable. As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms unusually liberal, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.
FOR SALE, and immediate possession given, A LARGE new and convenient Dwelling-House, standing on York-street, near Mr. Nathaniel Dean's, and the land on which it stands. Said house is finished, except 3 rooms, which are in such a situation that they may be finished with very little expense. Said house being the same that is now occupied by Mr. Daniel Tyler, and is very pleasantly situated. The terms will be liberal and made known by applying to Seth Winship & Co. May 12. com 5w
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, THE following described real estate, in Warren, in the county of Lincoln, district of Maine, in lots to suit purchasers, and undoubted titles given, viz. Twenty-nine acres of mowing and tillage land, fronting on St. George's river, at the head of the tide, and extending by the great county road to the meeting house, with a dwelling-house 39 feet by 30, having an ell 26 feet by 18, well finished and in good repair; a wood-house, new chaise-house, barn, and other convenient out-houses; a never-failing well, and a garden under good improvement, and one other dwelling-house, suitable for a small family. This land, from its nearness to the centre of the town and of business, is rapidly increasing in value. Also—a store 38 feet by 34, two stories high, with a cellar under the whole, built the last summer, of the best materials, and completely finished, with a large and convenient wharf on St. George's river, being altogether one of the most convenient and profitable stands for a trader, in this part of the country. Also—two hundred and eighty-five acres of excellent land, lying in one body, within three quarters of a mile of the above premises, consisting of mowing, tillage, pasture and wood-land; the whole is well watered, and capable of making two good farms. Also—in the town of Union, a farm containing 100 acres of choiceland, with a comfortable dwelling-house, new and mostly finished; but one half mile from the meeting-house; on this farm 18 tons of English hay are usually cut, and is all of it as good land as any in the flourishing town of Union. Also—one other lot of land, adjoining the above, containing 52 acres, covered principally with valuable timber-trees, &c. and is within one mile of water carriage, on St. George's river. Likewise—at the head of the tide, on St. George's river, 500 tons of oak timber, and 200 tons of pine timber. For further particulars and terms of payment, (which will be made easy) apply to the subscriber in said Warren, who being about to close his business in this town, request all persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. Warren, April 24. JAMES W. HEAD.
A BARGAIN. TO be sold, a Farm in Lewiston, containing one hundred acres of good land, under high cultivation, well proportioned for mowing, pasturing and tillage; well wooded and watered, has a young orchard of 300 trees, of excellent fruit; a two-story house, and two 40 feet barns thereon—Payment made easy to the purchaser. For further particulars, inquire of JOHN BEAN on the premises. Lewiston, May 19.
FOR SALE, IN Northarmouth, two hundred acres of Land, called the school-farm, joining Falmouth; and on the county road travelled from Portland eastward; the soil is good and has a young growth of trees; a part of said land is walled in, and contains stone enough to enclose the remainder. It will be sold together or apart as will best suit the purchasers.—Apply to Samuel Mason, Sylvanus Dwin-water, David Prince, Cushing Prince or William Baxter. Northarmouth, May 12.
FOR SALE, THAT pleasant situation of the subscriber, containing 14 acres of excellent Land, under good improvement, a convenient dwelling-house thereon, with a good cellar, a good well of water. Also a convenient store, with a good cellar, a large and well finished stable, with out-houses and a small orchard, situated in Wells, and adjoining the tide-waters of Kennebec-river 84 rods; all which distance, is valuable for landings and building yards; is as good a stand for trade, as any on said river. Also for sale, Two Farms.—One of which is in Sanford, containing 70 acres of good land, well wooded and watered, with a convenient house, barn and out-houses thereon, on the main road through said town. An excellent stand for an innholder or trader. The other is situated in Waterborough, containing 120 acres of land, near the centre of said town, on the main road; and as good soil as any in said town. Twenty acres are under improvement; the remainder covered with a good growth of hard wood, and some pine. Payment made easy, and liberal credit given—For further particulars, inquire of NATHANIEL C. LITTLE, of Bangor, or JOSEPH THOMAS, Esq. of Kennebec. Bangor, May 12.
To Farmers. THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers. This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataqua, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable. As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms unusually liberal, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.
FOR SALE, and immediate possession given, A LARGE new and convenient Dwelling-House, standing on York-street, near Mr. Nathaniel Dean's, and the land on which it stands. Said house is finished, except 3 rooms, which are in such a situation that they may be finished with very little expense. Said house being the same that is now occupied by Mr. Daniel Tyler, and is very pleasantly situated. The terms will be liberal and made known by applying to Seth Winship & Co. May 12. com 5w
FOR SALE, THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers. This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataqua, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable. As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms unusually liberal, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.
FOR SALE, and immediate possession given, A LARGE new and convenient Dwelling-House, standing on York-street, near Mr. Nathaniel Dean's, and the land on which it stands. Said house is finished, except 3 rooms, which are in such a situation that they may be finished with very little expense. Said house being the same that is now occupied by Mr. Daniel Tyler, and is very pleasantly situated. The terms will be liberal and made known by applying to Seth Winship & Co. May 12. com 5w
FOR SALE, THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers. This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataqua, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable. As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms unusually liberal, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.