Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-06-18 00:00:00

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FOR JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
THE SOJOURNER. — No. II.
"Moreover, thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness."
INFLUENCED by affection and love for his son in law, good of his country, in the health and preservation of their great and wise legislator, Jethro takes the liberty to act the able statesman and sagacious politician. Even a Moses may err in excess of zeal. His burthen was too great for human weakness. Men by attempting what is beyond their strength may deprive society of their usefulness. Jethro being apprized of the two great fatigue to his son-in-law to act sole Judge of so great a people and populous nation, proposes a subdivision of the toil, by the appointment of inferior judges, before whom causes of less importance might be tried. Wise was the plan, affectionate the aim, and patriotic the scheme of our mottoist. The wisest sometimes, need instruction, and the most simple are not always incapable of giving advice.
Had the people of the United States of America, in every instance of the appointment of state and national rulers adhered to the wise advice of the priest of Midian, our national dignity would have been respected, our name been handed down to posterity with unsoiled lustre. Bright was the morning of our national birth. Our first two presidents* were able men, such as feared God, men of truth, hating covetousness. Nothing can be a greater token of degeneracy, increase of licentiousness, and the intrigue of disorganizers, than disregard to the important qualifications, ability, religion, love of truth and hating of covetousness. Without these no man is fit for a magistrate. Wherefore, then, fellow-citizens, let us promote such men, and such only. That man who is deficient in any one of these qualifications ought not to be promoted to any kind of office, not even to a deputy postmaster in the most retired corner of the United States.
The first requisite in a judge, legislator, or magistrate is ability. He must be a man of understanding, sense and discernment. With the best intentions inability may cause a man to err in judgment. Natural abilities and acquired accomplishments afford the judge, or legislator the greatest advantage. None but men of natural and acquired abilities ought ever to be recommended as candidates to fill high and important stations in government. Jacobinism is an overthrow of ability, of religion, of a love to truth, and of hating of covetousness. Under the present administration a candidate for office, must, in order for success, cherish at least in appearance, atheism, deism, falsehood, selfishness, and covetousness. — O mores! O tempora!
The brightest genius, the most brilliant abilities, without a principle of conscience predict a speedy destruction to that nation, whose rulers are destitute of the fear of God. Natural and acquired abilities and accomplishments are mischievous in the hands of unprincipled, ungodly men. A regard to reputation, a love for popularity, are feeble restraints on man in the hour of temptation. The fear of the Lord is an unchanging motive to honor, to study, to love of one's country, and to justice, impartiality and righteous judgment. The man who fears God is the same in darkness as in light; his conduct both in private and public consistent; his measures just, his intentions honorable.
A judge or legislator must be a man of truth. Truth is the foundation of justice and judgement. A regard to truth is requisite to preserve man from prejudice and to cause him neither to countenance the rich nor poor, neither the genuine republican nor the inconsistent democrat in their cause. Love of truth and justice are of the greatest moment to the judge and to all magistrates.
Jethro mentions hating covetousness a very important trait in the character of a judge, legislator, or ruler. The love of money obstructs all other qualifications. It is a source of all evil. Ability under the power of covetousness is dangerous to society; covetousness without ability is not so alarming. The love of money predominating in a ruler lulls asleep the fear of God hardens the heart, stupifies the moral sense, and perverts truth, justice and judgment.
The history of England affords a melancholy example of the horrid effects of covetousness in the conduct of that "greatest, wisest, meanest of mankind," Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, and Lord high chancellor, in the reign of James I.
Fellow-citizens, be on your guard, in these
* Washington, Adams
days of evil and intrigue. Consider the advice of the priest of Midian. When called to give your suffrages for national rulers and legislators consider whether the candidates recommended bear the character of able men, fearing God, loving truth, and hating covetousness.
FOR JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
THE REFORM. — No. VIII.
THE long interruption of an employment, undertaken from motives of usefulness, should not prevent us from resuming it, when leisure, and other favourable circumstances allow. Perhaps it should be looked upon as a misfortune, that I sometimes get tired of my book, and feel as if it were a loss of time, to follow a perpetual and eager thirst of knowledge, without embracing opportunities for communicating to others the sentiments which are suggested by reading and reflection. Imagination, perhaps not wholly unsupported by fact, brings up to my mind, the figure of a man, who, if we are to judge, from the time he is clothed, must be both learned and wise, who yet never displays, either in conversation or writing, the fruits of his industry. Is this to make a proper use of the talents committed to us? Is it to make the most of a short and precarious life? Rather expose yourself to contempt, by an unsuccessful effort, than thus hide the gift of heaven in the earth.
My last number upon news-papers was addressed to readers; the present belongs to correspondents. This will close the design at first conceived in entering upon this subject, which to me appeared important, though by others it may be thought unsuitable for so formal a discussion.
It was part of my intention to propose some inducement for persons of a literary taste and pursuit, to come forward, and mix their reflections with the common and familiar occurrences of the day. In this respect, however, my wishes have been greatly anticipated. Several productions have appeared of late well calculated to promote the highest objects of society. These have greatly contributed to the reputation of the paper in which they were inserted; and I doubt not have left pleasing and useful impressions upon the minds of readers. But where now are the names of "Pilgrim," "Columbus," and "Companion?" Why have these writers so hastily thrown aside their pen? "Ye did run well; who did hinder you?" You seem to have been governed by motives which are common to common-place scribblers. You have not only shown yourselves the friends of decency and order, but have dared to plead, through an unusual channel, the cause of religion; a cause, which, by some, is treated with unmerited neglect, and by others, with a timid and false delicacy. In this you have set an example which will not fail to be imitated. Tell me why a subject of such universal extent and demand as religion, should be confined to ministers, and the pulpit: Why should not every news-paper contain a short sermon? How might this assuage the spirit of party! You might prove that the christian is the best politician, and not the man who is only remarkable for jealousy, rage, and contempt. You might do much toward promoting a principle, whose obligation is unbounded and impartial; having respect neither to persons, time, or place.
You are afraid that your performances will not be generally read. Allowing that they should be overlooked by one half of those who take up the paper, would not the attention of the rest abundantly compensate your labor? But this is too unfavorable a statement. If too small a portion of the christian world have patience to go through a volume upon a serious subject; if more eagerness is almost every where discovered for works of a very different nature, than for such as would enlighten and reform; — it is presumed that very few would make a chasm in their reading, in order to avoid a candid and honest app* to their conscience, or their heart.
A useful correspondent however, need not confine himself to a single class of subjects. His great object, the promotion of religious virtue, will admit of an extensive range among the works of nature and men. The field before him may well employ a considerable portion of his time and industry; it will furnish scope both for science and genius. He may follow the path now pointed out, only as an introduction to more extensive labors; yet should he never rise in the scale of authorship, above the humble station of a weekly Monitor, it would be difficult to calculate, how much benefit he might confer, through the course of a long life, upon his country and mankind. P.
POLITICS.
FROM THE CENTINEL.
HUME. — No. I.
Review of JEFFERSON'S Administration.
THE present administration in the commencement of their political career with exultation at the victory they had obtained over their predecessors, often repeated, "let our actions be displayed at the tribunal of public opinion. We are confident, they will be as honorable to us as they are pleasing to the people.
We will defend ourselves with any other than the brilliancy of our virtue." Lately, inexperienced, and boastful youth, fed in his own strength, they must by this time have learned, that there is no cunning, which may not be investigated; no secret, wickedness, corruption, which may not be disclosed. Had they known themselves, or deigned to practice, as they professed, they never would have challenged the virtue and judgment of the nation to an investigation of their acts. Indeed they seem to have been repel of their folly, since for three years no unequivocal challenge for an exhibition of their actions before the public has been given. It is perhaps true, that for the purpose of action they may have made pretension to such a prohibition, but even this has constantly been a proviso, which would frustrate the end, if the people to believe they have in a discovery of the utility, or destructive tendency of their measures. No person is to count on these, but their own parasites and tools. The voice of the impartial, of the virtuous, and of the true friend to country is to be hushed into an everlasting silence. But this voice cannot be silenced. The voice of hearts, disposed to tyranny without necessary to its existence, is as little an object of fear, or regard, as are the "spasms of inordinate" pride and wickedness, smothering under a mask of truth. The nation cannot have forgotten how confident were their present governors in their own strength, or in the moment of their elevation, how ardently they pretended to an investigation of their acts during and after the close of their administration. In conformity therefore with what were their apparent wishes, though passive obedience and an implicit belief in the preselection of the measures of the government have long since been openly avowed and inculcated by its sycophants, as they dare without so grossly insulting the understanding of the people, as to be perceived, we shall attempt to exhibit these measures at the bar of public reason.
However unwilling the government may be to pass their actions in review before their constituents in the reign of democracy, with which we have been blessed by their efforts, it is what they must submit to, though the issue of this review should load them with infamy. In a government where a man's elevation ought to depend on his personal character and merit, such an inquiry is necessary. When he has once possessed national confidence, and again to examine his past actions, and ascertain whether his political career have been marked for prosperity and happiness to individuals, or have exhibited only persecution and intolerance for difference in sentiment; whether the empire under his direction have acquired glory and consideration among foreign nations, or excited only their disrespect and contempt.
These are some of the reasons, which induce us to review the administration of Mr. Jefferson. As he is a candidate for the office a second time, his pretensions and merit ought to be examined. His conduct ought to be fairly stated, that the nation may judge, whether we have been really governed by the interest of the community, or being unprincipled and intolerant, have directed his efforts exclusively to his own aggrandizement, even with attempts to destroy the characters of men, in competition with the virtues of whom his own would be totally eclipsed.
To render ourselves perspicuous, as possible, we shall sketch the plan, according to which we design to proceed in pursuing this inquiry.
Under some presidencies perhaps much of the uneasiness excited in the mind of the public, was created by misrepresentations concerning the fiscal arrangements of the government. We were repeatedly told, that the administration were guilty of dissipating the treasure of the nation in gratuities and extravagant salaries to their particular friends; and in consequence of this criminal and wicked conduct, this violation of their oath of office, we were on the crisis of national bankruptcy. That the only act, which could save us from inevitable ruin, was to place Mr. Jefferson in the chair of state. If he could obtain the first office in the power of the country to bestow, we must have the strongest assurances, that the finances would be managed with the strictest economy. Notwithstanding provision would be made to discharge a national debt, which it was falsely asserted had increased, the coffers of the treasury were constantly to remain full. To determine whether the causes for these strains of eulogy exist, we need on y make a statement of facts. But this alone will not be a criterion for ascertaining the relative merit of the different administrations. We shall therefore concisely exhibit the situation of the country at the close of the Washington and Adams administration, principally as it respects finance, and compare it with its present fiscal state. Hence in addition to the discovery of their respective merit, in relation to this object, we may trace the reasons for dissatisfaction against the government during former presidencies, and the purity of intention in those, who abetted it. Such a comparison, drawn from facts, as they really existed in periods of time, when the government was administered on different principles, and by different maxims, will
enable us to form a just judgment concerning the truth of them, their fitness of application to the moral state of society, and the benefits, or evils, which it respectively experiences from such application. But before this comparison can be made, we shall review all the transactions of Mr. Jefferson's administration, in any way necessary to illustrate his merit, or demerit. We shall generally confine ourselves to the order of time, in which they existed, varying only where the connexion of particular acts make it requisite. A true and faithful relation of them will be constantly our object. Originality therefore is not to be expected. The only merit we can claim is that of exhibiting in one connected view, facts, which at different times have already been presented to the public. From these facts however, as premises, we shall make our own conclusions, never designing to deduce any, which do not irresistibly follow from them. Whatever these conclusions may be, whether they display the conduct of a man of dignified and elevated virtue; whose only aim is the happiness of his country, or that of a conspirator against the sacred right of private reputation, whose ambition can be gratified only by the wantonness of tyranny; no shade in his character shall be knowingly heightened by too much, or appear too dimly by a want of colouring. HUME.
LATE OMISSIONS.
LONDON, APRIL 15.
Gallant Exploit. — On Thursday week, Messrs Canneys, masters of the ships Susan and Abeona, of Sunderland, homeward bound from Plymouth, agreed to keep company for mutual defence. They set sail, and proceeded along the coast till, on the following day, at three P. M. off Hastings, a privateer carrying English colours, came up with the Susan, and summoned her to heave the main sail aback; but Mr. Canney very dexterously turned the vessel's head for the land, and fired his stern chasers into him; on which he immediately hauled his wind, and bore down upon the other. The Susan then tacked, and lay to, firing several shot after the privateer. The other vessel also kept firing upon her; notwithstanding which, the privateer succeeded in boarding the Abeona, after killing one of the crew, and captured her, leaving five Frenchmen on board, and taking out the rest of the crew, except the master. An hour afterwards two West Indiamen drove in sight, which the Frenchmen mistaking for king's ships, hoisted out the Abeona's boat, and three of the men, who were confined below, hearing an unusual bustle, forced the door, and regained the deck. One Frenchman was hanging the men to return on board, when Mr. C. again pitched him overboard; the only remaining was at the helm, who voluntarily leaped in the same manner. He then cut the boat adrift, and with an exertion and intrepidity truly admirable, navigated the vessel alone twelve leagues, and brought her safely into the Downs. Both vessels reached Sunderland on Thursday last — surely such merit ought to receive some mark of distinguished approbation. The engagement took place so near the shore, that several shots were fired from Hastings's battery, though without effect. The banks were covered with spectators.
MORE ENERGIES.
The following remarks are from the N. York Evening Post, and follow the letter of Com. Preble, wherein he speaks of the probability of a speedy war with the Bey of Tunis:
If Com. Preble is right in his conjectures expressed in his letter respecting the object of the Bey of Tunis, we shall probably have another practical illustration of Mr. Jefferson's favorite theory, that commerce does best when left entirely to itself, unembarrassed by too much protection. As to the squadron now fitting out at Washington, whatever may be its force, it will probably be September if not October, before it reaches the place of its destination, and in the mean time the American commerce must look out for itself. This will appear from a little computation. Com. Preble's letter is dated March 19th, and it is now the 1st of June; time enough for the Bey to have his force at sea and in active warfare. We will admit that part of the Porenac squadron has already left the mud and will reach Hampton Roads, the place of Rendezvous, by the middle of this month, so that if they are fairly at sea by the first of July, it is as much as can be expected; and therefore, it may be accounted good luck if they arrive before Tripoli by the beginning of September. A glorious time for a fleet to lie before Tripoli, as the autumnal equinox must then be daily expected to come on.
Late accounts from Turks Island state, that the negroes there were improving every opportunity to desert and proceed to join the Haytians.
After the horrid massacres which have lately taken place in St. Domingo where the dead bodies were exposed for three days to corruption under a vertical sun, it will be necessary to keep a faithful watch, lest a petulant displeasure should be imported into the United States by vessels arriving from that Island.
Palladium.

House of Representatives.
June 9-11. THE report of the joint Committee on the mode of choosing electors was made the order of the day for next Tuesday.
A great number of private petitions and applications, were read, and committed; and reports read, and passed on local subjects.
TUESDAY, JUNE 12.
ELECTORS.
The order of the day, on the report of the joint committee, which prescribes, that the Electors of President and vice president in this Commonwealth, shall be chosen by the people thereof, in a General Ticket, one at least of the electors to be taken from each of the Representative Districts, being called for; the house went into committee of the whole thereon, Mr. Smith, (of Boston) in the Chair.
A lengthy and animated debate ensued on an amendment proposed by Mr. Morton, of Dorchester, to strike out a section of the report, and to direct, that seventeen of the electors should be chosen in districts, and two by the people at large on a General Ticket. The amendment was advocated by the mover, Mr. Smith, (of West-Springfield) Mr. Slocum, Mr. Munroe, Mr. Allen, (of Pittsfield) and Mr. M'Farland, and was opposed by Mr. Otis, (the speaker) Mr. Upham, Col. Little, Mr. Husbart, Mr. Welles, and Mr. Bigelow.
It is quite unnecessary for us to go into the merits of the question. It was admitted, generally, that both propositions were constitutional; and the gentlemen on each side contended for the expediency of the proposition advocated by them. In the course of the debate, a general view of the leading political questions, which have been agitated for several years, was taken; and the gentlemen avowed their sentiments with great candor and openness, and conveyed their censures with spirit and independence. Mr. Allen, of Pittsfield; and Mr. Husbart, of Sheffield delivered their sentiments in maiden speeches, on different sides of the question. The latter was peculiarly eloquent, independent and argumentative.
The debate continued to a late hour when Mr. Morton's amendment was negatived; and the committee rose and reported a concurrence with the Senate.
When the House resumed, Mr. Morton renewed his motion; and the question to adopt it, was taken, by Yeas and Nays, as follows.
YEAS 121
NAYS 123.
So it passed in the Negative. The question, to accept the report in concurrence with the Senate;—then passed
For it 126,
Against it 114:—
And Mr. Bigelow, 1 aye, and 1 nay, was chosen a committee on the part of the House, to report a Resolution conformably thereto.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT MOTION.
Mr. Ely of Springfield, after making a few judicious and pertinent preliminary remarks, laid the following motion on the table; which after being read, was assigned for consideration to-morrow at 11 o'clock.
WHEREAS by the constitution of the United States it is provided, that the Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined, by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons; and further, that for the choice of the President and Vice President of the U.S. each state shall appoint a number of electors, equal to the whole number of senators and representatives to which the state may be entitled in the Congress.
And whereas the said provisions were formerly unequal at the time the constitution was formed, that they could have resulted only from the spirit of conciliation and compromise which influenced the eastern states; because in consequence thereof a representation of the states is produced, unjust and injurious in its operation, both as it regards the number of free inhabitants in the several states, and their property.
As in a state where the slavery of man is established by law, the slaves have no voice in the elections—but a planter, possessing fifty slaves may be considered as having thirty votes, while a farmer of Massachusetts, having equal or greater property, is confined to a single vote.
And whereas the effect of these provisions, has been rendered still more unequal and injurious, by the course of events, since the constitution was established, by the augmentation of the number of slaves, in the southern states, and also by an increase of personal property in the eastern states, arising from the commercial spirit of its inhabitants.
And whereas the said provisions have been rendered more injurious by important political changes, introduced during the present administration in the purchase of Louisiana, an extensive country, which will require a great number of slaves for its cultivation, and when admitted to the union, agreeably to the cession, will contribute, by the number of its slaves, to destroy the real influence of the eastern states in the national government, and also in the alteration of the original mode of electing the President of the United States, whereby, in the appointment of that important Magistrate, the weight of the small states (among which are most of
the eastern states, where there are few slaves) is greatly diminished.
And whereas the appointment of the only compensation proposed by the constitution to the States, not holding slaves, is aforesaid unequal principle in representation merely nominal, as the national revenue, principally, derived from commerce, supports the present administration having red the excise laws, which operated, in some states, by a tax on luxuries, to equalize among several states the contributions to the public treasury; and having also recently added additional millions on commerce, of which the eastern States must pay much more than their proportion—so that instead of contributing more than their proportionate share of public expenses as was contemplated by the constitution, they are in a pecuniary sense, a counterpart to unequal representation, they tribute more.
And whereas a Union of the States, so unequal in its consequences, can no longer exist for a long period, unless founded on principles, which shall secure all free citizens, equal political rights and privileges in the government, so that a minority shall not govern a majority—an event, which, on principles of representation now established, already happened, and may always happen.
Therefore to preserve the Union of the States upon found and just principles, and to establish a foundation for general harmony and concord among all the citizens of the United States, by securing to them now and at all future periods equal political rights and privileges.
MOVED.
That the Senators of this Commonwealth, in Congress of the United States, be instructed to all proper and legal measures to obtain an amendment of the Constitution of the United States, so that Representatives be appointed among the several States according to the number of their free inhabitants respectively, and for this purpose that they endeavour to obtain a Resolution of two thirds of both houses of Congress proposing such amendment to the legislatures of the several States in the Union, and that a committee be raised to bring in a resolve for that purpose.
THURSDAY, JUNE 14.
The resolve prescribing the mode of choosing Electors was received from the Senate, and passed—Yeas 125, Nays 106.
Mr. Morton then offered a protest, signed by himself and several other gentlemen of his minority, against the resolution, which he moved should be entered on the Journals of the House. The speaker observed, that as the protest impeached the motives of the majority he should not put the motion unless he was directed to by the House. Messrs Bigelow, Ashmun, Whitman, Ely and Whitwell spoke in a spirited manner against the protest. The question being taken, "Whether the Speaker should put the motion."—Yeas 53, Nays 172.
ANSWER OF THE HOUSE TO THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
May it please your Excellency, THE house of representatives, deeply impressed with the obligation they have taken upon themselves to perform the public duties incumbent upon them, agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution, will on their part faithfully endeavour to protect their fellow citizens in the enjoyment of their lives, liberty and property; and scrupulously observe the principles of the constitution; and constantly adhere to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, in the formation of the laws necessary for the good administration of the Commonwealth.
We are highly sensible of the importance of an impartial distribution of justice to all the people, to preserve an equality among them; and to enable them to enjoy that liberty, which under the protection of law, secures their lives and property; and to unite them more closely together, and attach them more firmly to the state.
We perfectly and most sincerely agree with your excellency, in your sentiments of civil liberty; in your estimation of order and regularity in society, and in your definition of equality.
Although it be obvious in thinking and cultivated minds, that nothing can be more opposite to liberty, than licentiousness; yet it is no less obvious, that by the undistinguishing one is frequently confounded with the other.
To a destitution of correctness, of the public sentiment, on this subject, is unquestionably to be imputed most of the evils, which have, in ancient as well as modern times, disturbed, convulsed and subverted to their foundations, those sections of the world, on which attempts have been made to maintain republican forms of government.
Knowing—as we do know—that it is infinitely easier to enkindle enthusiasm and to set on fire the zeal—than to inform the understanding of man; we cannot watch too critically, or shield ourselves too strongly, against ambitious and designing men, who assume the garb of patriotism and employ their talents to inflame the passions of the people and excite their contempt of all decency and order.
It is utterly impossible for us to hesitate to concur with your excellency in the position, that other equality than that of rights, is wholly inconsistent with the nature of things.
Liberty and equality, as defined by those Utopian Philosophers, who have adopted the scheme, that one and reason impose upon each individual every necessary restraint; and who, with rapid strides, are travelling on with man, to the perfectability of human nature,
are highly calculated to undermine rational liberty; to prostrate all civil society and to blot from the face of earth all sorts of government.
Your Excellency may be assured, that we will spare no exertions, to assist our fellow citizens, in forming correct opinions of the terms, liberty and equality.
We are feelingly alive to the importance of the experiment, now making in our land, as to the capacity of the American people to enjoy perfect liberty with moderation which has hitherto proved successful. We shall certainly be desirous to contribute to its success by a faithful discharge of our duty. And we sincerely reciprocate the sentiment, that all the efforts of legislative wisdom, will be unavailing, without the aid of those institutions, which form the manners and morals of the people, and which tend to inspire them with veneration, for the supreme Being, with reverence for just authority, and respect for themselves.
To the communication of your Excellency, upon the subject of the Judiciary of this Commonwealth, we will most cheerfully pay every attention, that the importance of the subject and the high respectability of the magistrates, by whom the alterations of the present system, are suggested, demand.
The House of Representatives will not fail, to afford their aid in directing the manner, in which the electors, on the part of this Commonwealth, of President and Vice President of the U. States, shall be appointed.
We rely with that perfect confidence, which the purity and eminence of your Excellency's character, and our past happy experience of the fruits of your abilities, without and virtues felicitously authorize, that you will co-operate with the two branches of the legislature, in such measures as shall tend to render the state respectable, to promote justice among our fellow citizens, and secure to them a life of quiet and tranquility. We at the same time beg you to accept our assurances, that they will adopt and faithfully preserve, every proper mean to effectuate the same ends.
We on this occasion, congratulate your Excellency and ourselves, on your re-election, to the first executive office of this Commonwealth. We consider it our fellow citizens, while they have paid a tribute of gratitude to merit, have strikingly evinced their own integrity, independence, and discernment, by thus again exalting you to this high station.
ANSWER OF THE SENATE.
May it please your Excellency.
THE Senate are impressed with a deep sense of the obligations which result from the constitution, and of the indissoluble connexion between its principles and those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry, and frugality. On this account it is a source of satisfaction to them, that your Excellency is again placed at the head of this Commonwealth, and that the principles, and virtues inculcated from the precepts and example of the Chief Magistrate. On this event, so auspicious to virtue and liberty, they cannot refrain from congratulating themselves and their fellow citizens.
The opinions, expressed by your Excellency, touching the perfection of civil liberty, its opposition to licentiousness, and its consistency with the restrictions of law and justice, are entirely in unison with the sentiments of the Senate, and with the principles of the constitution. The dangers to liberty, from the indifference of military, and from the artifices of ambitious men, cannot be too frequently represented.
In all free States, the tyrants, who have ultimately wrested from the people their liberties, have commenced their machinations under "the garb of patriotism," and have risen into influence, by employing "their talents to inflame the passions of the people and excite their contempt of decency and order." Whenever, therefore, in any country, a class, or description of men arise, making loud and exclusive pretensions of friendship for the people, yet supporting those pretensions by no rare instances of private or public virtue; when such a class or description of men, set themselves assiduously to deceive and corrupt the people, striving, by subtle insinuations and by the circulation of anonymous falsehoods, to deprive honorable and virtuous men of the fair rewards of their talents, and integrity; it becomes all those, who have a real regard for the people, and who possess a just and noble zeal to perpetuate the blessings of liberty, order and religion, to be vigilant, active and instant, to maintain the fundamental principles of a free government, "piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry, and frugality;" and "to have a particular attention to all those principles, in the choice of their officers and representatives."
The Senate fully concur in sentiment with your Excellency, that public happiness is founded on order, and that, to maintain it, injustice must be restrained; life and property guarded against outrage, the simple and innocent placed in security from artifice and fraud, and such a state of tranquility produced, as that the most defenceless may be safe under the protection of government. And your Excellency may rest assured that in all our deliberations concerning public or private rights and interests, they will keep constantly in view, those great, just and constitutional principles of rational liberty and practical equality which your Excellency has been pleased to elucidate. And as on the one hand, it shall be their arduous study to preserve and cherish the equality of rights, which consists in assuring protection to each individual, in the amenability of all men, of every description, to justice, in equal government and impartial laws, so, on the other, it shall be their solicitude to refrain from injurious and disgraceful spirit of equality—falsely so called, which would prostitute the honors and preeminences of the people, due only to merit and capacity, to criminal ambition and intrigue; a spirit which never fails to arise in a republic, "when manners are exceedingly depraved, when upright magistrates are no longer respected, and parents and public instructors are treated with rudeness and insolence, when the child behaves himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honorable, and the natural and necessary distinctions in society are disregarded."
The Senate entirely coincide in the sentiments of your Excellency, that, "in some nations the genius and habits of the people seem not to admit of a free government, and that they appear to be incapable of that just and reasonable obedience which is necessary in a free state." A wise people, therefore, like that of the United States, engaged sincerely and heartily, in the great experiment of ascertaining the ca-
pacity of the people to enjoy perfect liberty with moderation, should admit, with great circumspection, the subjects of such nations, to a free participation in their political rights and privileges; and should, also, at all times, patronize "those institutions which form the manners and morals of the people," and which tend to inspire them with veneration for the Supreme Being, with reverence for just authority, and respect for themselves."
The communications, made by your Excellency, relative to the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President and to the Judiciary Department, shall receive that attention, which the high nature of those subjects demands. The Senate have a deep conviction of the importance of an impartial distribution of justice: to the attainment of which a practicable and convenient system, as well as independent judges and enlightened and upright jurors, is essentially necessary.
Your Excellency may always rely on the zealous co-operation of the Senate in all measures, which tend to render the state respectable, to promote justice among our fellow citizens, and secure to them a life of quiet and tranquility."
When the paragraph which we have printed in a large type was read, it was vehemently insisted from almost every democratic quarter of the board. It was said, to be pointed at the democracy generally, and at the author of a certain pamphlet which had been put in circulation previous to the spring elections, particularly:—and the committee was called upon to declare explicitly whether it was not intended as a censure, where the accusing monitor in the hearts of several of the inquirers knew that censure ought to attach.—The committee, in reply, called upon the inquirers to re-peruse the paragraph, and to say, whether the facts were not correct; the inferences fair; and the duty prescribed indispensable: and though the garment was not made to any particular measure, if any gentlemen found it fitted them they were at full liberty to wear it.—Though this was not acknowledged, still the hon. Mr. Bacon, and others, were dissatisfied with the paragraph; and to bring the principle it contained to the test, the hon. Mr. Derby called for the Yeas and Nays, on the question, shall this paragraph pass?—And they were as follows:
YEAS—The hon. Messrs. Abbot, Hayward, Brigham, Hale, Starkweather, M'Lean, Titcomb, Storrs, Cushing, Heard, Derby, Hooker, Morton, Jun. Searle, Russell, Hill, Prescott, Brown, Phillips of S. Quincy, Phillips of E. B.
NAYS—The hon. Messrs. Bacon, Cushing, Maynard, Ellis, Dune, Hill, Hildreth, Bidwell, Woodman, Howe, Chandler, Bartlett.—12.
The reader is requested to consider the paragraph thus opposed; and then to make his own conclusions on the motives which could have influenced an opposition thus violent against sentiments thus correct and undeniable.—Continued.
MAIL NEWS.
RICHMOND, June 2.
Thomas Logwood, was yesterday brought before the Federal Court, to receive sentence for counterfeiting the bank notes of the United States. Instead of introducing into one indictment, the various charges against him for counterfeiting 20, 50, and 100 dollar notes, and for forging gold money, they were branched out into five different indictments, so that if the form of the first indictment had been contrary to law, it might not contain the objectionable clauses.—The court waits for the arrival of Mr. Simpson, cashier of the bank of the United States, from Philadelphia, to put him on his trial on the fourth indictment. On the four others he has been tried and convicted by a jury. The second indictment was dismissed from some want of formality. The court therefore intended to give sentence on the first only.
Judge Marshall, after having made his remarks on the formality of the indictments, proceeded to pronounce the sentence. He observed, that the punishment was left by the law to the discretion of the court; but that it could not exceed 10 years imprisonment, and a fine of 5000 dollars; that the present case seemed as atrocious as any case could possibly be, and that it therefore merited the very highest punishment which the law had permitted the court to inflict; that he was not one of those who thought that a separate punishment could be inflicted for every separate charge, because, according to this principle, the punishment might be so multiplied on one head of a criminal, as to exceed the very greatest limit which the letter of the law had assigned; and because from the very nature of the crime, he did not believe the legislature had even intended that this limit should be exceeded, as they would readily have considered it at any one who would have undertaken to counterfeit one note would have extended their ingenuity to notes of a different value: that as the court would therefore sentence the criminal to the highest term of imprisonment which the law mentioned without pretending to multiply those terms for each separate charge: that as to the fine of 5000 dollars, which would fall most heavily, not upon the criminal, but upon his family, and which might perhaps absorb those resources which ought to reimburse his defrauded creditors the court was not anxious to approach the greatest limits; they should condemn him to a fine of only 500 dollars. The court therefore decided that Thomas Logwood should be imprisoned nine years and eight months, on the first indictment, and fined 400 dollars—On the third indictment he should be imprisoned 2 months, and fined 5 dollars; and on the fifth, 2 months longer, and 5 dollars more—it is presumed that the executive council will grant him a lodging in the states Penitentiary.
BOSTON, JUNE 14.
It was reported at New-York on Friday last, that the British men of war Leander and Gambrian, had been spoken with some leagues southward of Sandy Hook. The French frigates, we believe remain in New-York harbor.
By an arrival at this port from Martinique, we are informed, that a part of the squadron which went against Fortiam, had returned; and that the blockade was again

POLITRY.
EPITAPH ON A SAILOR.
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REMOVAL.
JOHN TABER & SON,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have removed from No. 7, Mussey's Row to No 13 Union Wharf; where they have for sale fresh Alexandria and New York superfine FLOUR, mels and prime PORK, CORN, TAR, &c.
Portland, June, 11.
JOHN LORD,
Respectfully informs the public that he has just received and now offers for sale, a handsome assortment of English and American
HATS and TRIMMINGS,
on reasonable terms for Cash or credit, at his shop in Fore Street, next door to Messrs. Cross & Trask.
Portland, May 28.
Just received from New York, and for sale
By WILLIAM GORHAM,
A quantity of Fresh FLOUR, in whole and half barrels—
Also, a quantity of FITCH and TAR—
At No. 28, Long Wharf.
Portland, June 11.
JAMES M. INGRAHAM,
On INGRAHAM'S Wharf, Has for Sale,
A few casks of Fresh RASINS,
Bbls of Clear PORK
Bbls of Superfine FLOUR,
Bbls of Fine do.
Half bbls. do.
Bags of COFFEE.
A quantity of BACON, first quality,
Ditt. of FLAX.
Likewise—an assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS and GROCERIES.
Portland, May 25
5000 Bacon, legs & ham,
300 bbls Mels No. 1 & No. 2 Beef,
20 chests Hysonkin and Souchong Teas,
Brandey per pipe or barrel,
Hollands Gin per do. do.
Boxes 7 by 9 Glass,
Keas Fig Tobacco; Loaf Sugar,
India Cottons, &c.
For sale at Richardson's wharf,
By JOSHUA RICHARDSON.
June 11.
DAVID GREEN,
No. 17 Long Wharf, Has for sale,
100 barrels Mels BEEF,
100 do. No. 1 do.
150 half bbls. mels do.
100 do. do. No. 1 do.
5 cases Cotton and Wool Cards,
10 doz-n Seythes,
300 bbls. frells Superfine Flour,
Portland, June 7.
SUGAR.
A. McLELLAN, has for sale a few hhd. Retailing SUGAR.
Apply at No. 20, Union Wharf.
Portland, May 31.
RECEIVED by the ship Kingiton from London, and for sale by
ENOCH MOULTON,
at his shop nearly opposite Mr. Ingraham's wharf, Fore-street, PORTLAND.
THE MOST FASHIONABLE,
 Pearl and Gold Brooches,  Pearl & Gold Finger Rings,  Gold Ear Rings of every description,  Gold Miniature Settings,  Ornamented Hair Combs,  Gold and Gilt Watch Keys,  Gilt and Silk do. Chains,  Gilt Seals and Keys,  Do. Neck Chains,  Silver Coral and Bells for children,  Snuvers and Trays,  Plated Candlesticks,  Do. Tea Pots,  Do. Sugar Basins,  Silver and Plated Cream Ewers,  Do. Mustard Pots,  Do. Salt do.  Do. Pepper do.  Do. Cruet Stands, 
A variety of other articles as cheap as can be purchased in town or elsewhere, wholesale and retail.
N B All orders in his profession attended to with neatness and punctuality.
June 4.
Dissolution of Partnership.
BRADLEY & JONES have this day dissolved their copartnership, by mutual consent. All persons having any demands, are requested to present them; and all indebted, are requested to make immediate payment to said Bradley on whom the concerns of the firm devolve. Portland, May 10, 1804. DAVID L. BRADLEY, SAMUEL JONES.
WILLIAM GODDARD,
HAS received by ships Minerva and Kingston from London, Lewis from Bristol, and Jeph from Liverpool, a very extensive assortment of HARD WARE GOODS.
Comprising almost every article in that line, which are for sale at his store, by wholesale and retail.
A quantity of Sewing Twine; Brass Kettles, all sizes; Pewter; Sad Irons; Blacksmiths' Anvils and Vices; cast Iron Ware; a large assortment of Addler's Webbing.
A very great assortment of elegant London gilt and mahogany framed, LOOKING GLASSES. 320 boxes 10 by 8 and 9 by 7 Bristol and Liverpool CROWN GLASS.
70 boxes TIN PLATES. 60 casks NAILS, wrought and cut. 3 tons dry white and red LEAD. 3 tons patent SHOT. Portland, May 21.
FOR SALE,
By WILLIAM HOLDEN, Esq. Co. No 3, Fifth street.
250 Boxes Brown Soap, first quality. 20 Keys Prime Pig TOBACCO. 6 Hogsheads HART and CLUB STEEL. 1 hhd. and 5 bbls. VINEGAR. Also, a general assortment of WINES and GROCERIES. May 1.
WILLIAM LORD,
Respectfully informs the public that he has just received a handsome assortment of ENGLISH & HARDWARE GOODS.
Likewise—a large assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES &c. which he now offers for sale at his store in Forestreet, on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. May 21.
BIBLES and DIVINITY.
JUST received from Scotland, an extensive assortment of Large and Small BIBLES,
which are for sale on as low terms as were ever offered in the District of Maine, at the Bookstores of ISAAC ADAMS and THOMAS CLARK, Fifth street, Portland.
Likewise, a general assortment of Books on DIVINITY, History, & Miscellaneous subjects. May 28. 1804.
FRESH FANCY GOODS.
CHARLOTTE GREEN, informs her friends and the public that she has just received a new assortment of GOODS, which will be sold on very moderate terms:—Comprising, an handsome assortment of Satins, Crepes, and Tiffanies; plain, figured, and chambré Mouselins; Calicoes; furniture Chintz; plain, figured and colored Cambrics; Sarinets; Modes; black and white Laces; spangled, black, white, and figured Fans; Silk Cords and Trimmings, of all kinds; plain and colored Silk Gloves, English and French; Silk and Cotton Hosiery; Morocco Slippers; elegant assortment of Ribbons; Wreaths Plumes, and Flowers; Parasols; walkingstick and large Umbrellas, &c &c. Also,
A large assortment of Bonnets and Hats of the most fashionable kinds, viz. Cane, willow, straw, crape, tiffany, satin, and cambric—a few Ranelagh Hats.
AT MILLINART, MANTUA MAKING, and all kinds of NEEDLE WORK, done in the neatest manner, at a short notice. Portland, May 21.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Just received and for sale at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifth street, Portland.
SERMONS on various important subjects: written partly on sundry of the more difficult passages in the Sacred Volume, by Rev ANDREW LEE, A. M. pastor of the north church in Lisbon, Connecticut—Comprising twenty nine Sermons in a handsome 8vo. volume. price 2 dollars.
Eccentric Biography; or, memoirs of remarkable Female characters, ancient and modern: including Actresses, Adventurers, Authoresses, Fortune tellers, Gipsies, Dwarfs, Swindlers, and Vagrants—Also, many others who have distinguished themselves by their Charity, Diligence, Intrepidity, Learning, Artifice, Credulity, &c. &c. alphabetically arranged; forming a pleasing mirror of Reflection to the female mind—Price 1 dollar.
A fresh supply of the Second Edition of Walches' New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, Adapted to the Commerce of the United States, in its Domestic and Foreign Relation:—with Forms of Accounts and other writing usually occurring in trade—Price 1 dollar 25 cents.—Wholesale purchasers supplied at the publishers price.
THE AMERICAN COAST PILOT. Interesting to every Navigator and Merchant in the United States of America.
Containing the COURSES and DISTANCES Between * Pine pal Harbour, Cape and Headlands, from Pass-magaddy through the Gulf of Florida, With Directions for sailing into the same, describing the Soundings, bearing of the Light-houses and Beacons, from the Rocks, Shoals, Ledges, &c. together with the Courses and Distances from Cape-Cod, and Cape-Ann to Georges' Bank, through the South and East Channels, and the setting of the Currents, with the Latitudes and Longitudes of the principal Harbours on the Coast; together with a TIDE TABLE.
By CAPTAIN LAWRENCE FURLONG. Corrected and improved by the most experienced Pilots in the United States.—Also—Information to masters of vessels wherein the manner of transacting business at the custom house is fully elucidated—Published according to act of Congress.—FOURTH EDITION.—Price 3 dollars.
A general assortment of BOOKS in the various branches of Literature. BLANK and ACCOUNT BOOKS constantly for sale and manufactured at the shortest notice; with an extensive assortment of STATIONARY and SCHOOL BOOKS, wholesale and retail. Also, Blank CHECKS for the Portland and Maine Banks, bound and stitched in marble paper, different sizes. May 17. 1804.
Baptists' Hymns.
THIS day published and now selling at THOMAS CLARK'S Book Store, nearly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth street Portland, DIVINE HYMNS, and SPIRITUAL SONGS for the use of Religious assemblies and private Christians, being a collection by JOSHUA SMITH & SAMUEL SLEEPER—To which are now added Thirty two HYMNS—Societies and wholesale purchasers will be supplied cheap. May 2.
Masonic Festival.
THE Festival of St. John the Baptist, will be celebrated at Washington Hall, PORTLAND, on the 24th inst. The Brethren in town and country are invited to attend at 2 o'clock precisely. By order of the Right Worshipful Master. June 1. WILLIAM MOODY Secretary S. J.
English Grammar School.
A YOUNG gentleman, who is qualified to teach an English Grammar School, Sec. and can procure good recommendations, wishes to take charge of such a school. A Singing School may also be taught, if desired. For further information and terms, apply to SAMUEL FREEMAN, Esq. in Portland. Portland, May 24. 1804.
BIBLES.
I hereby give notice to the Subscribers to Mr. Gurney's second edition of the Bible, that I have received two boxes of them from Philadelphia, and request that they would call for them as soon as may be. Portland, June 8. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
Portland Academy.
THE Trustees of the Portland Academy, having determined to engage an Assistant to the Preceptor, give notice that a few more students will be admitted, as soon as a suitable person is procured. Those who incline to send their children, will please to apply to the trustees, who will communicate to them the Regulation of the Academy.
The term, are Twelve Dollars a year, to be paid quarterly. None are to be admitted but such as "shall be ten years of age, have practiced writing joining hand, are able to read English, currently, and are of good moral character"—Admission will be according to the order of the Subscribers. Samuel Freeman, Secretary. May 12. 1804.
Wild Land for sale.
FOR sale, 4000 acres of Land, in township Number Four, in the seventh range of township north of the Water Patent, to young and enterprising men, new law and grant mills, and roads, to accommodate the settlement. From this town there is good water conveyance down the Piscataqua river to the Penobscot, and so to Bangor. The waters in this town are abundantly supplied with Fish, such as salmon, shad, alewives, &c. where they can be taken in great quantities.
Likewise, 9000 acres in township Number Two, in the third range, which will be sold by the lot or quantity, as will best suit the purchaser.—This town is twelve miles from Bangor, in which there are twenty-seven settlers; several farms under good cultivation; two grist mills, one saw mill, and another to be built this season.—Liberal credit will be given.
Likewise, in township Number Four, 4th range, north of the Water Patent, 3000 acres to settlers. Any number of young men who wish to have good farm and liberal terms to make payment, can be supplied with this last tract or quantity of Land, where they will have a right to select the same in different parts of the town in lots of two hundred acres; through which town there is now a county road and several settlements begun. Each of the town adjoining have settlements now begun and families thereon; this town is between 20 and 30 miles from Bangor.
Likewise, in that much noted and flourishing town, Number Three, in the 5th range, called Lincoln Town, 320 acres of the choicest Land in said town situated on a handsome swell of Land, which affords a view of several towns in the vicinity; within two miles of a good saw and grist mill; there are several roads through said town, and a new county road laid out from the high land leading to Bangor. About 30 settlements in said town have been begun within two years; most of which have families on them. Any person or persons who wish to have good land well situated for farms, near navigation, can be supplied with the same. An undoubted title will be given on the conditions of settlement being performed. For further particulars enquire of MOSE HODGDON, after the first of June Kennebec Plantation, near Bangor; or of ANDREW STRONG, his attorney, now residing in township No 2, 3d range. Portland, May 28. 1804.
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters.
THE successful effects of which have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach; and at the same time, strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing theinking, faint, distressed feeling, and the sleepy dull heaviness; restoring also, strength to the weak and trembling limbs; removing the yellowish of countenance common to jaundice and weakly people; and also the diziness of head, and weakness of sight. They are very useful for seamen to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates as a preservative against disorders so incident to such climates (which are generally putrid and bilious) by removing obstructions, carrying off bile and giving a free circulation to the blood—Price 3 per box. Also, WHEATON'S ITCH OINTMENT. A safe and efficacious remedy for the ITCH—Price 3 per box.
The above, direct from the Patentees, are for sale by JONAH COE, (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth street, Who keeps constantly for sale, DRUGS and MEDICINES of a genuine quality on reasonable terms, for Cash or Credit. Portland, May 3. 1804.
AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of
 Live Geese,  Sea Fowl,  Raisins,  and Lisbon 
Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds.
Knife BEDS and MATRASSES ready made. Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. (tf) Portland, August 2.
FOR SALE,
By MARK & WILLIAM HARRIS, No. 3 Mussey's Row.
RUM, Brandy, Gin; Sherry, Malaga, and Catalonia Wines; Coffee, Sugar, Hyson, Hysonkin, Souchong, Congo, and Bohca Teas; Cotton Rice, Flour, Chocolate, and Chocolate Shells; Pimento Pepper, Cassia, Nutmegs, Indigo, Copperas, Allum, Logwood, and Red ditto; Mould and Drip Candles; Ginger, Mustard, Salt Petre, Roll Brimstone, Ratsia, Tobacco, Sweet Oil, Cotton and Wool Cards; Iron Hollow Ware, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. & 12d. Nails.
Rhode Island Cheese, Pollok Fish, 30 bbls. Cider, 12 bbls. Pork—The above goods will be sold low, for cash. May 6. 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnership of LORING & CUSHING was dissolved this day by mutual consent—all persons having demands against them are requested to present their accounts for settlement, and those indebted to make payment to LABAN LORING. Bath, May 22, 1804. CHRISTOPHER CUSHING.
The subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken up in himself the trust of an executor of the last will and testament of EZRA VARNEY late of Windham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by proving the will and 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 ELIJAH KENNARD. Dated June 1, 1804.
WE the subscribers having been appointed on the nineteenth day of August last, by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Charles Peterson, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased represented intestate, do hereby give notice, that a further time of six months from the date hereof, is allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the office of John Window in Bath aforesaid, on the first Monday of the six following months from 6 to 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Dated at Bath aforesaid, the 11th day of May, A.D. 1804. BELEG T. LILMAN, JOHN WINSHIP, Commissioners.
I, Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Captain Abiel Briggs, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased represented intestate, do hereby give notice, that a further time is allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Mrs. Sally Briggs in Portland, on the first and last Thursday of May, and on the first and last Thursday of June and July next, from 2 to 6 o'clock, P.M. THOMAS BECK, MARK HARRIS. Portland, May 9th, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon herself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of ABIEL BRIGGS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner 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 BRIGGS. Dated April 26, 1804.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned that they have been duly appointed and have taken upon themselves the trust of Administrators on the estate of JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Esq. deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: they therefore request 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 STO. BRIDGE, WM. R. STOCKBRIDGE. Dated May 10. 1804.
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 DANIEL HAMLEN, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to STEPHEN LARY. Dated May 10. 1804.
WHEREAS we the subscribers on the sixteenth day of March, 1804 gave three Notes of Hand to one ISAAC CHILK, otherwise called Bangor Chick the first note dated Limerick, March 16, 1804, promising for value received to pay said Chick twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents, to be paid in sixty days; second note of the same date, for the sum of twenty-seven dollars payable to said Chick; third note of the same date, for the sum of twenty-seven dollars, payable in ten months; that we have no consideration therefore, this is to caution all persons against purchasing said Notes, as we are determined not to pay them. Moses Philpot, William Hodgdon. Limerick, May 5, 1804.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at New Gloucester, within and for the County of Cumberland, October Term, 1803.
THE petition of JESSE RICE of Minot, in said county, humbly shows, that he is interested with Edward Jumper, Elizabeth Briggs, and others to your petitioner unknown as tenant in common in a certain lot or parcel of land lying in Minot, aforesaid, bounded as follows:—Beginning at the north east corner of fifty-four acres of land which Jesse Rice now lives on, thence running north west by north one hundred and seventy six rods to a stake, thence north west by west one hundred and sixty rods, thence south west by south, one hundred and twenty six rods, thence north east by east to the first mentioned bounds, belonging to James Jumper and others, to your petitioner unknown, heirs of Edward Jumper and others; and that the above described land consisting of about eighty six acres; that your petitioner is desirous to hold and enjoy his part or share in said deceased's estate, be it ever so small part in severalty; he therefore prays that your honors would order partition thereof to be made, and his part or share allocated to him, and divide from the rest agreeable to the law of the Commonwealth in such cases made and provided. PETER THACHER, for JESSE RICE.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland in said county, on the third Tuesday of February, A.D. 1804.
On the Petition of Jesse Rice, whereof the foregoing is a copy: ORDERED, That the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in the estate the herein mentioned, and living within the state, or the attorney of such as are absent and have attorney residing within the state to be duly notified of said Petition, by leaving them personally with a copy thereof or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the influence of the same, three weeks successively in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of June next, to their granting of the same. Attest. SAM'L FREEMAN, Clerk. May 21.
Engraving in General.
THE public are respectfully informed that the above business will be carried on very extensively by JAMES ARKIN, Newburyport. who having completed his professional studies in London under an eminent master, and since that time resided and followed his profession in Philadelphia, (from which place the yellow fever has exiled him) flatters himself to be able to afford much satisfaction to those who may favor him with their commands. SPECIMENS may be seen in his possession which will testify his abilities and more particularly in BANK WORK, having executed the business for several Banks in the Southern States; therefore solicits the attention of the Bank in New-England, as their appearance at present to exist a want for the security of their bills. Newburyport, April 27.