Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1808-08-29 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No 7, FISH-STREET
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No. 20, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1808.
[Whole No. 54.]
Miscellaneous Selections.
The Pirate Brouward again. —A letter dated New Castle, Delaware, Aug. 1, to the editor of the U.S. Gazette, remarks that "the gratuitous return made by the crew of the French brig Superior, [Capt. Brouward] which lately visited Philadelphia, and which is still in the river, ought not to pass over in silence—Some of the officers and sailors belonging to the said privateer visited Wilmington a few days since in pursuit of a seaman who was formerly one of their crew. They found him at work with a blacksmith to whom he had hired himself.—They entered the shop with drawn swords, seized and hurried the man off without giving him time to put on his coat. I cannot say, whether he was a deserter or not—report however, declares that the term for which he had engaged had expired, and that his papers would have evidenced this, if an opportunity of inquiry had been given.—The whole affair was transacted as expeditiously as possible; and it is the more astonishing how quietly the poor fellow was smuggled off, when we consider, that a duck or a pig could not have taken their passage in one of our vessels without having it proclaimed through the whole country. And now Sir, it remains for our political casuists to decide whether it is a greater slur on the American character to have the Sovereignty overhauled on board a national ship, or boarded on terra firma in our very streets by those whom our hospitality has kept from starving."
From the Charleston Courier of July 25. MORE FRENCH FRIENDSHIP.
A letter was received in this city on Saturday last from an American gentleman at Paris, dated 10th April, 1808, stating, that the condemnation of the cargo of the American ship Horizon, M c Clure, belonging to Messrs. Alex. & John M c Clure, merchants of this city, has been finally confirmed by Bonaparte.
It will be recollected that this ship was on a voyage from London to Lima and was stranded on the coast of France, in a gale of wind, on the 30th May, 1807. There was no question as to the neutrality of the vessel and cargo; but as most of the latter was of British manufacture, it was condemned under the Milan decree. The cargo was seized by the French, and the officers and crew imprisoned for three weeks every day undergoing separate examinations as to the nature of the property on board &c. Humanity (shudders at the idea of such an outrage. Shipwrecked persons and property are entitled to kindness and protection from all nations. Even hostile ships, if driven into the enemy's port by stress of weather are allowed to depart in peace. But here was the vessel of a friendly power, with a neutral cargo on board, and satisfactorily proved to be so to the council of prizes, wrecked upon their coast in a gale of wind, the cargo seized and condemned, the crew imprisoned and treated worse than enemies!
To Farmers and Merchants.
In a short time you will be called upon to exercise the important privilege of electing your rulers to administer the general government. If the men composing the majority of the present Congress, have, by their measure of interdicting commerce, promoted the prosperity of the country, they have discharged their duty. But to far from their having effected this object, they have adopted a policy unnecessary and ruinous in the extreme. It will, if persisted in, destroy the agricultural and commercial interests of the country.—We ask a candid and serious perusal of the following essay on the nature and inevitable effects of the EMBARGO, taken from the American Daily Advertiser , and leave it to the good sense and judgment of our readers to form their opinions.
Notwithstanding the number of very valuable essays with which our public prints abound, tending to expose the pernicious effects of this favourite measure of the Executive, I have seen none that have exhausted the subject; and as we are threatened with its continuance, not merely for a year, but for a period altogether undefined; it becomes us to weigh well its bearings and consequences.
When Mr. Gallatin lately passed through this city, he is understood to have said, that the Embargo would be continued until it produced the intended effect on the belligerents, if it were for three years more. This effect I suppose to be starvation—and if so, I venture to predict that the youngest man in the country will not see an end of it.—This thing is much of a piece with the profound proposition of Lord North, at the commencement of our revolution, to starve us into terms, by stationing a line of frigates on our coast to keep off supplies; and is certainly most admirable calculated to convince the world, that America has now as much political sagacity at Washington, as Britain then had at St. James's.
It seems to be distinctly admitted that Mr. Jefferson is hostile to the
commerce of the country, and has a with to destroy it; having "dreamed a dream" that it is injurious to human happiness; and that merchants, and of course all who are connected with trade, embracing a large portion of the American people, are "the most worthless part of the community." He designs as far as in him lies, to assimilate the inhabitants of the United States, in manners and habits, to the disciples of Confucius—And indeed, it would be no matter of surprize to his friends, if, finding the negotiation now going on at Washington, between him and the Chinese Chief, the next freak that seized him were to barter his red breeches for the habiliments of a Mandarin.
It was impossible for our great experimental philosopher, fertile in projects as he is, to have devised a measure more directly calculated to surrender the benefits of our commerce, and the profits of our agriculture, into the hands of others. He considers the English as our enemies, and in order to avenge himself of them, will throw all our trade into their hands.
The Canadians have already availed themselves of our folly. They are now carrying on commerce to an amount unknown to them before our Embargo, and making provident arrangements for its further extension. It is a fact, perhaps not generally known, that some parts of Canada, and particularly that portion of it called Youngstreet, are among the finest wheat countries in the world; the land being little if any interior to the best land of Lancaster County in this State. And I assert it for a truth, that several families of Germans, have lately removed from Lancaster County to settle in Youngstreet, where a considerable body of the Society of Friends had previously established themselves and greatly improved the country, and where they can purchase valuable plantations at forty pounds sterling for one hundred acres. An intelligent gentleman, recently returned from a visit to that quarter, gives it as his opinion, that as much wheat will be sown there this season, as will enable the inhabitants to supply the West Indies.
The Brazils, Cumana, Mexico and other countries of South America, of vast extent, are well adapted to the growth of all our staple commodities, and can produce two crops of wheat in a year, as easily as we can one.—Since the arrival of the Braganzas at Rio Janairo, we are informed that orders were sent to England, at one time, for insurance on 10,000 barrels of Rice. The Cotton of that Country, and of Surinam, now possessed by the English, is prime in quality, and may be cultivated to an extent limited only by the demand.—An ox may be purchased on the Rio de la Plata for a dollar. I have seen very fine wheat from La Vera Cruz, brought by a Spaniard into a port of the United States for sale. They want nothing but experience to out rival us in this article. Our Embargo united to the recent occurrences in Spain and Portugal, must operate as a powerful stimulus to industry and enterprize in the extensive countries of South America, where, no doubt can exist, they can cultivate enough to supply the whole world.
Thus, whenever the Embargo shall be raised, we shall have to cope with new and powerful rivals, created principally by our cupidity and crooked policy. The price of our produce must also be greatly depressed by this additional circumstance, that whenever we do again come into the market, we shall do it with at least two crops on hand—and what is worse than all, we have driven the people of the West-Indies, heretofore the principal customers for our surplus provisions, into the culture of corn and other substances, which they have been in the habit of receiving from us—and, it should be remembered, that in some of the islands
they can grow even three crops in a year.
Nor are we to suppose that in consequence of depriving people abroad from the use of our produce for one year, they will eat double the quantity the next.
These are some of the remote consequences of the Embargo; and for which our posterity of unborn generations will have cause to curse us. I will now examine some of its present effects.
By the report of the Secretary of the Treasury Dec. 30th, 1806, it appears that the tonnage of our merchant shipping, was at that time 1,248,000.—It has no doubt considerably increased since that period—but taking the secretary's report as my datum of calculation, and valuing the shipping at 40 dollars per ton, which has been esteemed low, the total value will be dollars 49,920,000; which for the convenience of round numbers I assume at 50,000,000.—The average freight which this shipping could earn, per annum, would be rated low at 13 dollars per ton, consequently the ship owners sustain, by a twelve months embargo, the immense loss of sixteen millions two hundred and twenty four thousand dollars, by being thrown out of employment: Nor is this the greatest of their losses; vessels generally suffer more by laying at the wharves than when employed at sea; so that, should the embargo be continued for a few months longer, it would not perhaps be too much to say, that, from the occupancy of our once accustomed channels of trade by others—from the difficulty, if not impossibility of procuring seamen, so many of that useful class of our fellow citizens having been forced from their homes to seek employment in foreign climes—from the unavoidable havoc of the worms in some of our ports, and the rotting of our vessels in others—and from other causes—our shipping were to be reduced one half in value—which added to the loss of freight, gives the enormous sum of forty one millions two hundred and twenty four thousand dollars, to be borne by our merchants alone, as their present quota of the embargo tax.
Again—The annual production of the United States in agriculture, manufactures, profits of the forest, rivers and sea, may, in round numbers, be safely estimated at one hundred and seventy five millions of dollars, including about forty eight millions annually exported. If we deduct from that sum, thirty five millions, as the probable value of domestic manufactures consumed in the country, it leaves one hundred and forty millions as the annual product of our lands and waters. This at the present moment, is reduced one half in value; and if the embargo continues for more than a year, will sustain a still greater diminution, or perhaps totally perish on our hands. The average price of flour, in the United States, cannot now be rated above three dollars and fifty cents per barrel, tho' in the sea-port-towns it may be sold in small parcels, at four dollars and seventy five cents. I remember when, in federal times, the average price was about ten dollars, and when it sold in our sea-ports at from fourteen to fifteen dollars. It may be alleged that so much of our produce as is necessary to our subsistence, cannot be impaired in value. It is not, however, value in use, but value in exchange of which I speak; and if wheat will bring two dollars per bushel in the market, it is worth two dollars to the farmer, whether he consumes it in his own family, or sells it to another.—Besides, owing to this most preposterous and unnatural arrestation of our commerce, there are at this moment more than two crops on hand; it being a notorious fact, that abundance of wheat of the growth of 1806, is still unfold in the granaries of the farmers. Hence it may, and if the embargo continues much longer, will happen, that ei-
ther by the reduction in price, or the inevitable destruction of insects and the weather, the country will lose at least one entire crop of its produce of the value of one hundred and forty millions of dollars!!! Our planters and farmers, on whom this enormous loss must principally fall, will derive little consolation from the reflection that, while their own produce is thus doomed to perish on their hands, they have actually to pay a considerable advance on many imported articles, which long habit has rendered agreeable, if not absolutely necessary to their comfortable accommodation.—I now speak of those articles which we have usually imported from Europe, Canton, and Calcutta. These I value, from an inspection of public documents, at sixty millions annually. The high rate of exchange, which has risen from 60 to 80—the advance of insurance and other charges of importation—will make these cost the consumer one third more than if the embargo and non-importation acts did not exist.—The merchant, it is true, feels less of this loss than the farmer and mechanic; for, if he pays more for one article, another has risen on his hands.—Not so with the farmer and mechanic, it is all dead loss to them; and in a country like ours, where three-fourths of the inhabitants are employed in agricultural pursuits, the planters and farmers must bear a large proportion of the twenty millions sunk by this operation.
The country will suffer a diminution of at least two thirds of its annual revenue arising from duties on imported articles, which will add another ten millions to the list.—Various other losses and privations of considerable magnitude might be taken into this catalogue of evils; but I trust that the enumeration, already made, will carry conviction to the mind of every man that the embargo is calculated to do infinitely more mischief to ourselves than others—and it is a most mortifying reflection to the pride of an American to perceive, that this boasted rod of terrors has become a whip for our own backs. We have shown our teeth without being able to bite; and even our enemies, while they contemptuously laugh at our imbecility, will ultimately profit very largely by our folly.
What the nation is doomed to lose by the remote effects of this Pandora's box, it is not possible now to ascertain. I have said enough to shew that these effects are of a magnitude which defy the powers of calculation. The amount of the present suffering, being more within our grasp, may be estimated with some degree of accuracy; and these I make, from the few items enumerated, to be upwards of two hundred and eleven millions of dollars!!! viz.
  Loss of ship owners in freight and decay of shipping, &c. D. 41,224,000   Loss of but one crop of our produce 140,000,000   Enhanced expences of Importation on certain articles 20,000,000   Diminution of annual revenue 10,000,000   D. 211,224,000 
A pretty little sum truly for a single philosophic experiment!!! A sum sacrificed either to the distempered brain of a visionary projector and theorist; or, what is even more degrading to the American character, sacrificed to the infuriate ambition of Bonaparte.
I assert not that all this loss will take place precisely in twelve months of embargo, but, that it must and will be suffered sooner or later, if the system be persisted in. is as certain as the shining of the sun—and that this system of ruin is to be continued, no man can doubt who reads the public prints devoted to the present administration; where we find the Embargo still praised as an act of such exalted wisdom as to in-
duce a belief that it must have come down from God out of Heaven!!
Americans, of all ranks and parties, how long will you bear this state of things with apathy—I conjure you by the tarnished glory and honor of your country—I beseech you as you prize your independence—I call on you in the name of your departed WASHINGTON—to arouse from your deep lethargy—to cast off these despoilers of your nations wealth and greatness—to arrest this torrent of desolation, and save your infant empire from destruction.
The following observations were made by Mr. CANNING, the Prime Minister, in the British House of Commons on the 24th of June, in answer to remarks by Mr. WHITBREAD:—
"I shall only state, that in the whole conduct of the British Government, with respect to the affair of the Chesapeake , we have endeavored to keep in view the principle upon which we set out, namely, to make ample reparation for that which was a decidedly wrong act; but to make that reparation under a determination not to surrender a right which the great majority of the country has even considered as essential to its dearest interests. Sir, I may boldly appeal to the country to determine, whether, from the correspondence on the table of the House, any bad disposition on the part of his Majesty's Ministers has appeared through the whole transaction. That the rupture of the negotiation on this subject was not attended with any hostile feeling on either side, is an incontrovertible truth. The reparation was not accepted by America, because America would not fulfil the condition on which alone it was tendered, namely, the revocation of that Proclamation by which British ships were not allowed to enter the harbors of America, while those of the enemy visited them at pleasure. But, Sir, the manner in which the British reparation was tendered to America by a special mission, was to all the feelings of nice honor, an effective reparation, although not accepted; and so in fact we have every reason to believe that it was considered by the American government. With respect, Sir, to the Embargo, and to the probable effects of the Orders in Council, in producing its abandonment, the hon. gentleman has mistated a right hon. friend's proposition. —The hon. gentleman declares my right hon. friend to have predicted, that the Orders in Council would do away the Embargo, whereas my hon. friend only argued, in opposition to the hon. gentlemen on the other side, that the Orders in Council did not produce the Embargo; that they were not substantially known in America when the Embargo took place; and that they were not included in the complaint made by the American government to Congress, on which complaint the Embargo was founded. Nor, Sir, do I think the Orders in Council themselves could have produced any irritation in America. If I were not disposed on this occasion to avoid making any observations which might be suspected of a party feeling, I would say, that I do think irritation in America may have been produced by the echo of discussions in this House. Sir, since the return of Mr. Rose, no communication has been made by the American government, in the form of complaint, or remonstrance, or irritation, or of any description whatever. I mention this particularly, because it is notorious that there have been several arrivals from America, supposed to be of great importance, and that several special Messengers have reached this country from thence, after having touched at France. But, Sir, if the hon. gentleman, in execution of his public duty, had thought fit to move for any communications that had been made by the American government, since the departure of Mr. Rose, my answer must have been, not that his Majesty's government were disincli-

and to make them, but that absolutely there were none to make. If it be asked "why," I am unable satisfactorily to reply. I can only conjecture, that America has entered into negotiations with France, which are expected to lead to some result, and that the communications of America to this country are to be contingent on that result. This, Sir, is conjecture alone, but it is founded on the extraordinary circumstance of so many arrivals without any communication. It cannot be expected of me, that I should state prospectively, what are the views of his Majesty's government on this subject. The principle by which they have hitherto been guided, they will continue invariably to contemplate. They attach as much value to the restoration, and to the continuance of cordiality, and perfect good understanding with America, as any man can do; they are ready to purchase that advantage by every justifiable conciliation; they have proved that readiness by the act of the present session, in which the trade of America has been placed on the most favorable footing; but, Sir, they are not ready to purchase that advantage, great as they acknowledge it, at the price of the surrender of those rights on which the naval power and preponderance of Great Britain is immutably fixed.
MR. WHITBREAD. —As to what the right hon. gentleman had said of the echo of debate in that House, having produced an irritation in the American mind, which was subsequently allayed, such a statement was a general reprobation of every deliberative assembly. If the Members of the House of Commons were not to speak their opinions freely, it were better that the House of Commons did not exist. But this was the common topic of all Ministers, little considering that the good far outweighed the evil. In the present instance, he did not believe that any evil had been produced.
Foreign Intelligence.
BY THE LATEST ARRIVALS.
LONDON JULY 4.
It is confidently stated, that the Ex-Bishop of Autun and his master, are at complete variance. Napoleon, though for reasons of policy sufficiently obvious, he still employs Talleyrand, is no longer directed by his counsels. As long ago as the month of January last year, Talleyrand attempted to stop his career, and induce him to impose some fixed limit or boundary to his ambitious views. He has declined in the Imperial favour and confidence since that time. Relative to the Journey to Bayonne, and the nefarious plans for entrapping, deposing, and imprisoning the Royal Family of Spain, Talleyrand was not consulted. But his disapprobation of those attempts, not from their immorality or their turpitude, but from their imprudence and danger is perfectly well known.
As little does his brother Lucien approve, or lend any countenance to, the horrors and atrocities of Napoleon. Even his mother Letitia, it is understood, has remonstrated with him, and endeavoured to inculcate moderation. But he spurns advice, no less than he tramples on morality, and violates the laws of honour, gratitude, and faith. In as much as he so acts, he precipitates his own fall; and though it may not be immediate, yet we may safely assert, that his treatment to the King and nation of Spain have rudely shaken that throne which he had apparently fixed on the vanquished necks of so many European Sovereigns and States.
The following particulars respecting the Bayonne Usurpation, are given in a private letter from that city, dated May 8.
"On the first arrival here of Prince Ferdinand, there were a number of private interviews between him and Napoleon. In the first of which, the Emperor offered to him the Crown of Etruria, and his niece in marriage. Some of these conferences were held in the presence of the First Minister, M. Zevallos, who distinguished himself upon the occasion as will be remarked in the Junta of the 5th May, and at these conferences there was much altercation. Subsequently to them, however, Ferdinand was deprived of his carriage, and of his guard of honor, remaining only with the commandant of his private guard, a Jewish Officer of the National Guard of Bayonne."
"From this moment, the state of things became changed, and Napoleon now assumed towards the Prince a different and an angry aspect; intimating to the noblemen who accompanied Ferdinand, that they should answer with their heads for the security of his person, which produced amidst them a sudden dejection. The object of these conferences seemed to be that of gaining time for the arrival of Godoy, and of the King and Queen. But in the meanwhile Napoleon intimated to Ferdinand that the reign of the Bourbons was at an end; adding, that his and their interests were at variance, and that the continuance of the sceptre in their hands, could no longer conduce to the development of his plans, and the vast political objects he had in view. Notwithstanding this, however, he pressed Ferdinand to accept the kingdom of Etruria, and directed the Grandees to council their Prince, to accede to his proposal—Ferdinand answered boldly, 'I will not accept the Crown of Etruria,'"
nor any Crown in the world, which nature gives me a rightful claim to that of Spain—My only ambition is to render my people happy—and I would choose to die in the midst of my faithful Spaniards, though it were my fate to wear the chains of servitude, and to reign no longer would most attach me to life."—Reproaching afterwards Napoleon with having deceived him, in thus inviting him to visit France—he answered, if he had not come voluntarily, he should have made him for force."
A Valencia paper of the 21st June, states, under the head of Madrid, June 25, "that the Russian Minister had left Madrid: that the Emperor Alexander was displeased with the conduct of Napoleon, who had violated one of the articles of the Tilsit treaty—that the Arch Duke Charles was to marry a Russian Princess, and a war between France and Russia and Austria was expected."
A Valencia paper of June 21, mentions the defeat of the French under Dupont.
SARRAGOSA, [ARRAGON,] JUNE 16. Yesterday those proud Frenchmen who presumed to attack this capital were overthrown. 700 were killed, a considerable number wounded, 30 prisoners taken, and many deserters joined us. We captured 6 battalion pieces, 6 stand of colours, 1 military chest, a number of horses, and a quantity of arms and ammunition. We confidently expect the whole army which has entered Aragon will be utterly defeated.
SORIA, JUNE 18. The French had lost between 5 and 6000 men in the actions of Tudela, Mallen, Gallur and Alagon, and the remaining 12000 had orders to enter Sarragossa. They were all put to the sword. We have taken 400 horses, and 27 waggons of ammunition.
TORTOSA, JUNE 9. 200 Spanish and Walloon Guards, with many manufacturers have arrived here from Barcelona, and enlisted for the Patriots. Yesterday they were joined by as many more. Latterly Spanish soldiers, who refuse to fight with the French at Barcelona, are shut up in the citadel. Many young men have been hand-cuffed, and some chained by their necks to be carried to France. 6000 of the inhabitants are said to have escaped from Barcelona.
BARCELONA, JUNE 7. The state of affairs in the state of affairs in this Province is growing more and more interesting every moment; while this capital can take no share because its fortresses are in the hands of the French. They commit all manner of excesses for the purpose of overawing the people.—Three inhabitants were shot, charged by a soldier with encouraging desertion. We learn, that at the foot of Montserrat, in a farm house called Masana, the inhabitants of Manresa, and several other places, opened such a fire upon the French Division which sat out from this for that town, that they put it completely to the rout, with the loss of many killed and wounded, and took its whole train of artillery excepting one howitzer. This evening carts are coming in loaded with wounded Frenchmen.
This day, at noon, 1000 French, horse and foot, marched out; but they have already returned in a panic. A short time since, a strong Division of the best troops they have, went out from this, and not one remains. Two Divisions left here—one for Tarragona, and the other for Manresa. The latter fell into an ambush at Bruch, where the revolutionists had erected two batteries. The peasantry have dug holes on the roads towards Madrid, to impede the French Cavalry; and cut down trees to obstruct the Infantry.
Yesterday morning, the armed inhabitants of Bruch, attacked the French—and it is supposed 2000 were killed. The inhabitants were directed by a priest, who held a sword in one hand and a crucifix in the other. The castle of St. Ferdinand will be starved into surrender.
PROCLAMATION
Of the Spanish Ladies at Alicante.
The government has as yet offended the fair sex—and many there are among us who cannot contain their resentment.—Are we not useful for any thing in the present occurrence? Would they refuse our employing ourselves in the labours suited to our sex? Our honor is called in question, and we require entire satisfaction. How can you repair our wrongs? Employ us immediately in those decent occupations which can alleviate, give assistance, and support our brave Warriors.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, long a resident in Malaga, dated Gibraltar, July 10, 1808.
"After the arrival of the French troops in Madrid, a few months past, the Spaniards were in a shocking situation. In some places persons perished for want of food. But the Spaniards have now risen against their oppressors. In Malaga, the French Consul and a merchant have been beheaded, and their heads carried about the city on pikes, and finally their bodies and their furniture burnt. In Valencia upwards of 300 Frenchmen have been killed."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Gibraltar, to his correspondent in Boston, dated July 11.
"The fortress of Barcelona is still in possession of the French; I hope soon to hear that the Spaniards have command there again. The Spanish armies seem to be, so far successful, and they are in great spirits."
Another letter from Gibraltar, July 10, from an American says, "The Spaniards are now struggling without their King, and with an undisciplined army, against one of the most powerful Monarchs in Europe. God send them a favorable issue. They have shown an enthusiastic spirit, worthy of the highest praise. Their resistance, when their enemy had 150 to 200,000 regular troops in their country, was as unexpected as courageous."
SORIA, JUNE 18.
It appears that God is pleased to favor our cause; and our Lady of the Pillar, Generalissimo of our forces, has just given us a positive proof of her patronage.
The French lost between 5 and 6000 men in the actions of Tudela, Gallur and Alagon; and the remaining 12,000 had orders to enter Sarragossa on Corpus Christi day, although there should be but one soldier left; but fortunately, and through the miraculous inter-
ference of the blessed Virgin Mary, the battle was fought in the thrilling field of Sarragossa within cannon shot of the town. They were all put to the sword; nor has so much as one survived to tell the story. The Arragonese fought like lions; and, seeing the enemy so close, threw down their muskets, and drew their sabres. We have captured 400 horses which were left alive, and 27 carts of ammunition. It is supposed that our loss has been great, because such battles cannot be gained in any other manner; but the advantages exceed the losses which we have sustained. And it is hereby made known to the public, for their satisfaction, by command of the Board.
(Signed) ANTONIO BERTENE MURCIA.
ROYAL ISLE OF LEON, JUNE 10.
Capture of the French Squadron.—Yesterday the batteries of the Channel del Trocadero commenced firing on the French Squadron, when a general cannonade from all quarters ensued. The firing did not cease until 8 o'clock in the evening. This morning the firing was renewed, when admiral Rosily hung out a flag of truce, and the firing ceased. It is said he proposed to surrender conditionally; but the Spanish officer refused the terms.
CADIZ, JUNE 14. —Last night the French Admiral was notified, that two batteries, one of thirty 32 pounders, and of eight 24-pounders would open upon him in the morning, and required his unconditional surrender; and no answer having been returned this morning, a signal for a general attack was given from board the Prince; on which the Admiral surrendered; being compelled thereto by the crews. The vessels were immediately taken possession of, the French removed, and the ships maned with Spanish sailors. The French seamen were conducted to the four-towers, the marines to Puntales, and the officers put on board a ship in the Bay.—The names of the ships surrendered, are the Hero, 74 guns, Ad. Rosily; Algeziras, 74 guns, one other, of 74 guns; with three or four smaller vessels. The following is the French Admirals letter of surrender:—
OFFICIAL NOTE Of the French Admiral to the Captain General of Cadiz.
Sir,—I am compelled by the offensive means which you have combined against me, to surrender the ships without making any further resistance, because I see it is the common interest of both nations, that they should not be destroyed.
Although your Excellency had not promised me security for both the persons and properties of my crews, I place too much reliance upon Spanish honor, and upon your Excellency's generosity, to be in the least uneasy upon that head.
I wish with your Excellency may, at first send but few people to remove the crews, ship after ship, in succession, to prevent the confusion which often takes place upon such occasions.
According to the customs of war, I beg you will enable me, or cause me to be enabled, to dispatch an officer to his Majesty the Emperor for the purpose of informing him of these occurrences.
Yours, &c. &c.
ROSILLY.
Bay of Cadiz, June 14, 1808.
By the Sails.
PETERSBURG, (VIRG.) AUG. 16.
On Saturday last, a young man belonging to the Post-Office in this town, was arrested on suspicion of having broken open letters, and taken therefrom Bank Notes to a considerable amount. After having undergone an examination before the civil authority, and being unable to procure bail for his future appearance, he was committed to prison—His trial will come on before the Federal Court for the Virginia District, to be held at Richmond in November next.—Notes chiefly of the United States Bank, to the amount of about 1700 dls. were found in his possession.—Among other circumstances of a highly suspicious nature, was the discovery of the halves of four Notes without the remaining parts to correspond with the same—the amount of two of the halves, was not expressed on the face of them—the other two were of 100 dls. each—and Post Note of the Bank of the United States, dated 15th June, 1808, for 100 dls. in favour of James Stevenson, and made payable by him to Wm. Faulcon only, or his order. No other indorsement appears on the back of the note.
A writer in the American Mercury, who appears to possess a full share of democratic piety, calls the Embargo a day of rest, and compares it to the Sabbath. This writer doubtless considers it a day of fasting and prayer, and the embargo laws as Mr. Jefferson's proclamation for that purpose. This to be sure is rather a novel idea, and the proclamation is in a new style; but as it is the only one that we have ever seen or heard of, as being issued by Mr. Jefferson for any religious purpose, it serves to show us, his ideas of religion, and his mode of worshipping his "twenty Gods."—Conn. Courant.
Fall of Buonaparte.
If we may trust the prophetic intimations of a Clerical Seer, the downfall of this sanguinary Despot is likely to take place in a short time. The Reverend Prophet founds his predictions on some passages in the 13th chapter of the book of Revelation, which he thus interprets:—"The Beast rising out of the Sea (Corsica) with seven heads and ten horns, and upon his ten horns ten crowns—is Buonaparte. The Beast was to have reigned forty and two months.—As Emperor of France, Buonaparte has nearly reigned this exact number of months. The Dragon (i. e. the Devil) gave him this power and great authority; and he caused all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand—i. e. Buonaparte has caused all persons to submit to his tyranny.—The Beast's number was six hundred three score and six, which exactly corresponds with the numerical calculation of all the letters in Buonaparte's name, reckoning the letters according to the number affixed to each before the introduction of figures, thus:—N—40, A—1, P—60, O—59, L—20, E—5, A—1, N—40, (the letters of his Christian name); B—2, U—110, O—50, N—40, A—1, P—
60, A—1, R—80, T—100, E—5, being the letters in his surname, amounting altogether, 666, the identical number of the Beast—i. e. Buonaparte."—This venerable exponent of divine mysteries adds, that the Spanish Patriots are the destined instruments of the destruction of this Beast, as he denominates the French Ruler, according to the symbolical language of the passages which he thus explains, and it is said that he confidently relies upon the truth of his interpretation. There are very few persons in the world who can wish that he may prove a false prophet.—Lond. pap.
FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE.
It has been stated, as a proof that the Embargo was necessary, that "out of seventeen vessels, which sailed from this district for the continent of Europe in the month preceding the commencement of the Embargo, not one ever reached her destined port in safety." This does not appear perfectly correct.
The following is believed to be an accurate list of all the vessels which sailed from this district in the month of December, on the last day of which the Embargo was known here.
Ship Augustus for Leghorn, reached her destined port and returned in safety.
Schr. Peace and Plenty, for Marseilles, detained by the French.
Brig Hopewell for Bordeaux, sent into England where her cargo has been landed, and her principal article, Cotton, will sell at a great advantage, from its present value here.
Brig Phenix for Alicante, detained by the Spaniards, and lost with her cargo at Algeciras.
Ship Wells, for Alicante, detained by the Spaniards.
Ship William, for Calcutta, not yet heard from.
Bark Active, for Malaga, taken by the British, retaken by the Captain, and returned with her outward cargo.
Ship Union, for Leghorn, sent into Gibraltar and returned with her outward cargo.
Schr. Betsey for W. Indies, returned in safety.
Brig Republican for Havana, returned in safety.
Brig Catherine for Laguayra, returned in safety.
Ship Henry for Havana, returned in safety.
Brig Nabob for Surinam, returned in safety.
Schr. Raven for West Indies, returned in safety.
Brig Sukey for the Isle of France, returned in safety.
Schr. Joanna for Bilboa, taken at or near that place, acquitted and returned in safety.
Ship Monk for Lisbon, detained by the Spaniards.
Thus of seventeen vessels which sailed in the month preceding the Embargo, nine reached their destined ports and have returned in safety, some of them with voyages immensely profitable—one is not yet heard from—one has landed her cargo to a profitable market in England—two have returned with outward cargoes—three are detained by the French and Spaniards, and one while so detained has been lost. Not a single condemnation has taken place.
It may be added, that of the numerous vessels which have sailed from this district, during the Embargo, "by permission," not one is known to have been detained.
AN ENEMY TO THE EMBARGO.
French Outrage. —The American ship Bristol Packet, captain Barnes, of Portsmouth, N. H. with a cargo of dry goods, &c. from London, bound to New-York, was met on the high seas in January last by 2 French frigates, and was sunk by order of the French commodore—not under the Milan decree;—she loaded before that decree was known in England—had no British license—had not been boarded from a British man of war—neither could it be asserted that her destruction was necessary to prevent information; no, her tempting cargo, which was plundered, and that plunder distributed among the crews of the frigates, without even the form of condemnation, was the sole plea of the pirate.—Had she been in ballast she would have been permitted to proceed on her voyage.—This is a statement of incontrovertible facts, and at a time, when misrepresentation and falsehood has become so meritorious among the yelpers of France, it is necessary that such practices should be exposed, and such persons among us that are so lost to patriotism, as to justify such acts of outrage on the sovereignty and independence of America, as have been committed by the French, both in Europe and in the West-Indies, are unworthy the name of Americans, and should be branded with infamy.—Pol. Reg.
BUCKSTOWN, AUG. 18, 1808.
An unfortunate event, took place on Friday last, in Harrington, (Washington County)—A travelling Book-seller, who said he came from Boston to Caetina, by water, and was going to Machias, was shot dead, by a musquet.
It appears, that two persons one named Nash the other Perkins, were alarmed by some conduct of the bookseller, considered him as deranged, loaded their guns, pursued him, and commanded him to stop—some words passed between them, and the Bookseller, stooping down to take up a stone, or took one up, and Perkins expecting he was about to throw it at him, told Nash to fire—which he discharged his gun, the contents of which entered his side, and he fell instantaneously dead upon the spot. His linen was marked W. E. and near as can at present be ascertained, his name is William Edwards.
What renders this event unaccountable to us, is, that Perkins and Nash, have been considered as reputable characters.
The following anecdote is of some importance to be known. A democrat of New-Hampshire, who has sustained important offices in that state; and who is known to correspond with the President and heads of departments; informed a gentleman, very lately, that he had received within a week a letter from the President.
The administration (he said) had determined to withdraw our commerce from the ocean until a peace took place between G. Britain and France—That the President would not suspend the Embargo, either totally or partially, although every town in the U. States should petition—That the plan of the administration had been deliberately settled, and should not be altered—That the administration found no diffi-
in forming a Treaty with England, except the fear of Bonaparte—and that they would not enter into a treaty even if the government rescinded their orders in council, and placed our commerce upon the same footing as their own; and that this state of things would continue for TEN years, if the war continued so long. The President apprehended that after a few years the people would be in the habit of using domestic manufacture, and be content to live without commerce.
[Newburyport Herald.]
Portland,
Monday, August 29, 1808.
FROM SPAIN.
The intelligence from Spain continues favourable to the cause of European Independence.
The Spanish and Portuguese Patriots appear determined to preserve their sovereignty or perish in the attempt. So great is the rage against French residents in Alicante and Valencia, that the Police are obliged to adopt measures to preserve their lives. One account confirms the entire defeat of Dupont's army, with the loss of 5,000 men.
The French fleet in Cadiz has surrendered to the government of Spain without any assistance from the English fleet under Ad. Collingwood.
The English forces have been landed in Spain. The Council of Seville has ordered release of the American vessels which had been detained in Spain by order of Bonaparte.
The "MALESTROMS," alias lovers of the Embargo in this town, have been very busy in procuring signers to an address to the President, praying him to continue his interdiction on commerce. It appears by this address that it is the wish, that the embargo policy should be adhered to till it has procured the object it was laid on. Those who advocated this measure, acknowledged it was referred to, in order to compel France and England to rescind their decrees and orders; for our present wise and humane administration were of opinion that by depriving these nations of our trade, it would reduce them to a state of starvation. But the facts, that nine tenths of the evils resulting from this experiment of Mr. Jefferson, has fallen upon the citizens of the United States, and merits as severe condemnation, as the conduct of the Dog in the Manger. The Argus boasts that the address for continuing the embargo, has "ten times ten" signers. But we repeat it, not more than ten, opposed the proceedings in town meeting, when there were present, between four and five hundred citizens, who voted in favor of petitioning the President to remove it, among which, were a number who have heretofore acted with the embargo party. The address says, "The subscribers, inhabitants of the town of Portland, beg leave &c." but we understand this list of "ten times ten," has been made up in part of signers, who do not live in Portland; and as it may tend to aid the leading democrats in town & country in procuring the gracious favor and loving kindness of Mr. Jefferson in their behalf, by giving them the loaves and fishes of office, as a reward for their "reverential love," and faithful services, we publish (not by request) the democratic petition for continuing the distress of the people; which our rulers, as well as their partisans seem to be determined on.
Last Chance for Office Seekers!
Country Democrats who wish to have their names known at Mr. Jefferson's head quarters, Washington City, as candidates for office and bread taken from the "mouth of labour," will do well to call at the Argus Office and subscribe the following:—
To Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, President of the United States of America. Sir—The subscribers, inhabitants of the town of Portland, in the county of Cumberland and District of Maine, beg leave to offer the political guide and guardian of our beloved country, of our entire confidence in the wisdom and prudent policy of the measures of his Administration, and of our willing acquiescence and cordial co-operation in them. We cheerfully submit to the privations occasioned by necessary restrictions on foreign commerce, and rejoice in the sacrifice which continues the peace and independence of America, averts the calamities of war from her shores, and preserves the state from the restless MALESTROM of European ambition, whose fatal gorge has swallowed the nations. We sincerely reprobate the murmuring which have reached the ear of the Executive from several maritime towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, tending to excite in the people a spirit of repining and distrust, to destroy their merited confidence in their rulers, and to encourage disregard and disobedience of the laws. Believing that the public safety and honor, and the prosperity of the Citizens are the desire and endeavour of the government; we feel assured, whenever the state of foreign relations may justify the measure, and not looner, that the people will be relieved of the constraints to which their civil obligations require their patient submission. Be pleased, Sir, to receive assurances of our respectful consideration and reverential love. Portland, August 16, 1808.
COMMUNICATION.
It is a matter of extreme surprise that so many are still led on through the mysterious maze of Jeffersonian Policy. Blindfolded by the leaders of the Democratic party, they readily embrace any plausible story about Federal tricks, British influence, &c. and are still gulled into a belief that Mr. Jefferson & Co's. embargo was laid expressly and solely for the purpose of protecting our commerce, when Mr. Jefferson has written in language as plain as English can convey, that he is happy that the people can subsist without foreign communication.
Mr. Jefferson, in his reply to an address from the Legislature of New-Hampshire, speaking of the embargo, observes:
"In the mean while I see with satisfaction that this measure of self-denial is approved and supported by the great body of our real citizens; that they meet with cheerfulness the temporary privations it occasions, and are preparing with spirit to provide for themselves these comforts and conveniences of life for which it would be unwise EVER

MORE TO RECUR TO DISTANT COUNTRIES."
Which, in plain language, is to abandon commerce forever. Let the Farmers of New-England reflect on this. They do not own slaves like the southern states to till the ground to provide for the support of government, but they will have to sell stock and produce at a low price to pay a Land Tax if the revenue is cut off.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS, I SEND you herewith the substance of an anonymous advertisement, which was posted up at the doors of the Insurance Office in this town on Tuesday last:
"Republicans desirous of supporting government in the measures of defence adopted by Congress, are requested to meet at Columbian-Hall (Grafton's) this evening at 7 o'clock. Portland, Aug. 23, 1808."
A gentleman, upon reading it, enquired of a bystander whether it was the object of the meeting to enlist soldiers!—Indeed, Sir, the ambiguity of the language is such, that the remark was not surprising; for myself I confess I was at a loss to determine either as to who the persons were intended to be notified, or what was the design of the meeting.
Some conjectured that it was a notification for a caucus of Federal Republicans, others that it was a summons to Democrats and Jacobins. But the design was still more concealed.
As it is well known that "the measures of defence adopted by Congress," were, raising an army of 6000 men and building gun-boats, it was natural to suppose these subjects were to be brought into view, either by adopting the plan of enlisting soldiers for the army, or to devise ways and means to protect the 8 undefended and unemployed gun-boats now in this port. Some however, conjectured that a Corps de Reserve was to be raised to defend the fish and flour from the inglorious assaults of smugglers. But all these conjectures, it seems by the result, were idle and unfounded. It proved to be only a harmless and inoffensive meeting to procure signers to a certain paper called "an Address" to the President of the U. S. praying him, in substance, to keep on the Embargo as long as he pleased. The Argus tells us it was signed by more than 10 times 10 persons; meaning, I suppose, about 105.
In the last Argus you will see this State-paper, which I hope you will copy into yours. After a careful perusal of it, I wish to have you ascertain who these inhabitants of Portland are, who are thus wedded to the President and his beloved Embargo.—As the public have not yet been favored with their names, we cannot say whether the list is composed of Custom-house officers, of those employed in building the forts, or others under pay of government—or independent citizens—or, part of all these classes—Reports on this subject are not wholly to be relied on. We hope to be favored with a correct list of names through the channel of the Argus. It will then appear whether a great or any part of those who in the Petition style themselves of Portland, really belong to that town, or are inhabitants of Cape-Elizabeth, Falmouth or N. Yarmouth, as is said to be the case. It is of some little importance to ascertain this fact, because, if these good citizens of neighboring towns, thus generously lend their names to this petition, they may do the same favor to any and even all the other towns in the county, and thus play a yankee trick upon their good friend the President, and deceive him where deceit may be worse than treason.
It is presumed that if the President could be made acquainted with all these worthy citizens, with their motives, and with other particulars respecting the signing of this address, he might be highly gratified and congratulate himself that there was in Portland a portion of her inhabitants with minds so liberal and enlarged as to admire and rejoice, and be grateful for the wisdom and policy displayed in the embargo, and praying and soliciting him to "gorge" and "whelm" them with it, till he himself was satisfied.
It is true, these modest gentlefolks, whether of this or other towns, or of both, have undertaken to censure and libel their fellow townsmen and others, for the exercise of their constitutional privileges, by stigmatizing their Petition as "murmurings tending to excite in the people a spirit of repining and discontent, to destroy their merited confidence in their rulers, and to encourage disregard and disobedience of the laws." This is democratic liberty, and thus are those treated, who only improve a privilege which even slaves may sometimes venture to use. But what these signers lack of respect and regard for the rights of their fellow citizens, is abundantly compensated by the incense of sycophancy offered to their idol, their new-styled political guide and guardian, who is humbly solicited to receive assurances not only of their respectful consideration, but also of their Reverential Love.
CITIZENS, when you see measures of government advocated and supported by men who are living on the loaves and fishes which they plentifully receive of it—when you hear these men declaring that they "rejoice" in measures which are daily impoverishing and humbling you to the lowest state of degradation; when you see the author of these measures styled "the guardian of our beloved country," and solicited to persevere in them; when you consider further that the address which contains such approbation of him, and such censure of yourselves, is closed with an expression degrading to a Freeman, and fit only for the mouth of a worshipper of idols—reflect, and judge between the cause of federalists and jacobins, their men and measures, and let your opinions be manifested in your future elections.
A FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE.
NORTHYARMOUTH, AUG. 25.
EVERY day brings additional proof of the truly critical and alarming situation of our country. Vain is the attempt to stifle the voice of distress—it is heard from every section of the country, from the cottages of the wilderness, as well as the streets of our once rich and flourishing towns. It will be heard in the Cabinet at Washington.
An attempt has been made to change the habits and occupations of a great and com-
mercial people: This object can never be effected. The finger of Nature has pointed our adventurous countrymen, to commercial pursuits. Intersected with numerous rivers, containing in their bosoms such vast resources for commercial enterprise, and possessing such an extensive sea-coast, the United States never will abandon commerce. We have looked in vain for some relief from the pressure of our sufferings. A gleam of hope has at length flashed through the surrounding gloom.
The time has probably arrived when the career of the oppressor of nations is about to be arrested. The glorious example exhibited by Spain and Portugal, we trust, will be the signal for other nations indignantly to throw off the yoke of the Conqueror. The enthusiasm of liberty is ever terrible to the spirit of despotism.—May the modern Alexander never sigh for more worlds to conquer.
By these events, the aspect of our relations with the belligerent powers is greatly changed. The President of the United States is now empowered to grant some relief to his distressed country.
In consequence of an application to the Selectmen, a meeting of the inhabitants of this town was held at the baptist meeting-house, on Monday the 22d inst. to take into consideration our present critical situation—The Hon. Ammi R. Mitchell was chosen Moderator. A motion was then made to petition the President of the United States, to suspend the Embargo, according to the powers vested in him by act of Congress; or, if any doubts should exist as to the sufficiency of those powers, that he be requested to convene Congress to take the subject into consideration; and that a committee be appointed to draft a petition accordingly.—After some debate, the motion was adopted, two only dissenting. The Committee consisted of the Hon. Ammi R. Mitchell, Elisha P. Cutler, Jacob Mitchell, David Prince and Asa Chase. The meeting was then adjourned for half an hour, at the expiration of which, the committee reported the following Petition, which was accepted—one only dissenting.
THE PETITION.
To the PRESIDENT of the U. States. THE inhabitants of the town of Northyarmouth, in legal town-meeting assembled, RESPECTFULLY REPRESENT—
That ardently attached to a republican form of government, they are ever willing to make the greatest sacrifices to promote the interest, assert the rights and maintain the honor of their country.
Possessing a soil not abundantly rich and part dependant on Commerce for the means of subsistence, they severely feel the effects of the Embargo.—The numerous restrictions on the coasting trade have added much to their embarrassments.
Fully sensible of the importance and necessity of maintaining the laws, they deprecate every violation of the Embargo, although they are ardently desirous of its removal.
They regard the events which have recently taken place in Europe, with the deepest interest. Spain and Portugal have asserted their independence with a spirit, which deserves, if it does not ensure success. The British government having, in consequence of these events, raised the blockade of all the ports of Spain, except those which are still in the possession, or under the controul of France, a lucrative source of commerce is now opened to neutrals.
They trust, that your excellency will embrace this opportunity to suspend the Embargo, agreeably to the powers with which you are vested by act of Congress.
Your Petitioners, therefore, pray that the Embargo may be suspended, in whole or in part, agreeably to the act above stated; or, if any doubt should exist as to the sufficiency of those powers, that Congress may be convened to take the subject into consideration.
[Signed by the Committee.]
A committee of nine was then appointed, consisting of the former committee, and Nath'l. Jenks, Richmond Loring, Samuel York and Eliphalet Greely, to forward the same to the President of the U. States.
FOOTHAY, AUG. 23, 1808.
The inhabitants, legal voters of this town, at an unusually full meeting yesterday, called by the Selectmen for the purpose of taking into consideration the expediency of petitioning the President of the U. States, requesting him, according to the powers vested in him by Congress, to suspend, in whole or in part, the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States; and, in case of any doubt in his mind concerning the expediency, or concerning his power of doing it, to lay the same before Congress at an early period; did unanimously vote in favor of petitioning; there was not a vote against it, though one person, a tide waiter, spoke in opposition!! A committee was then chosen, who, after one hour's adjournment of the meeting, reported a petition to the president, which was unanimously accepted. A committee was then chosen to transmit, in behalf of the meeting, a copy of the petition to the president, as soon as possible.
KENNEBUNK, AUG. 26.
TOWN MEETING IN WELLS.
On Monday the 22d inst. the inhabitants of this town assembled to "see if the town would pass a vote to petition the President of the United States to suspend the several acts of Congress laying the Embargo; or that he would call a meeting of Congress immediately for that purpose." The meeting was full; Mr. John U. Parsons was chosen Moderator. After a few remarks on the expediency of the measure, it was moved and seconded that it was expedient to petition, which passed almost unanimously, seven only voting against it, several of
whom reproached the measure as impolitic, admitted that no good effect had resulted from it, or was likely to from its continuance; but did not wish (as they expressed themselves) to interfere in the affairs of government. A Committee, consisting of the Hon. Nathaniel Wells, Samuel Emerson and Joseph Moody, Esqrs. was appointed to draft a petition; when the meeting was adjourned for half an hour.
The town again met, and a petition was presented by their Committee, which was supported in a very able speech by Joseph Dane, Esq. and accepted by a very large majority, three only voted against its acceptance. It was then voted, that it be signed by the Selectmen of the Town, and forwarded to the President of the United States.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Brunswick, Aug. 18, 1808, after choosing Robert D. Dunning Moderator, & David Dunlap Clerk pro temp. (the Clerk being absent), Voted That the town present a respectful petition to the President of the United States, praying him to suspend the several embargo laws, in whole or in part, according to the power vested in him by Congress; and that a committee of five persons be appointed to prepare and submit to the town a suitable petition.
2. That Henry Putnam, Charles Coffin, Jacob Abbot, Peter Oliver Alden, Esqrs. and David Owen, be a Committee to prepare an address; which address was afterwards presented and unanimously accepted.
3. That the Selectmen, in behalf of the town, be a Committee to transmit the petition to the President of the United States.
4. That the Selectmen be requested to transmit to the Selectmen of Boston, a copy of the proceedings of Brunswick, and to assure them of their cordial co-operation with the inhabitants of the metropolis of Massachusetts, in any constitutional measure, necessary to obtain a removal or alleviation of the grievances we now suffer from a suspension of commerce.
Meetings have been held in Arundel and Alfred and have voted unanimously to petition. A meeting was to be held in Sanford on Saturday last, and in Lyman, Shepleigh and Gorham, this day.
The following is the substance of a recent declaration of Mr. Jefferson, at the City of Washington, which we state on authority that we know to be correct:
Conversing on the subject of the Embargo, Mr. Jefferson declared, "I will have a law passed at the next session of Congress, which shall compel, under severe penalties, every American vessel, now abroad, to return to the ports of the U. States—and I will have a law passed, increasing the penalties, which, by the existing laws, are inflicted for evasion of the Embargo."
[Phila. Reg.]
"Phocian" & Remarks on the Addresses to President Adams in '98, omitted for want of room.
Shipping Intelligence.
Coasting Trade.—It appears from some recent conduct of our Embargo-protectors that it would be small difference whether an American vessel in a lawful trade with regular papers and cargo according to permission, had the misfortune to fall in with a professed marauder at sea, or suffer by the proceedings of some of the agents of Government. Among a number of cases in point, the following recent transaction is given:—The schr. Charles sailed from this port, on the 4th July, with Governor Sullivan's permission to transport 800 bbls. of Flour from Fredericksburg into the District of Barnstable, where she arrived on the evening of Saturday, 12th inst.—On the Monday following, the master being confined at home by sickness, and the mate absent, one of the owners made application, at Provincetown, the regular port to enter; but the Deputy Collector refused the request on account of instructions from Mr. Otis, the Collector. Application was then made to Mr. O. to enter, who observed that he would fine the Capt. 100 dol's. for not reporting sooner!—detained her papers and said no person except the mate could enter her; he was sent for, (then 20 miles distant)—but before he arrived Mr. Otis had given her papers to captain Cooper, of a pilot boat in Government employ, with orders to take her to Charlestown Navy Yard, where it is expected she will be detained for trial notwithstanding she had a very necessary paper, and had given satisfactory bonds at Fredericksburg. The coasting trade; thus fettered and insulted, had better been annihilated at once, by our Embargo-Majesties.—Box Cent.
We learn from Georgetown (Mary) that the French brig which some time since arrived in the Eastern branch remained there the 13th inst; the capt. was at Baltimore holding conferences with General Turreau, and her crew drinking grog and parading the streets of Georgetown in a riotous manner. Two or three hundred bbls. of flour, it is said, had been put on board of her; and she was nightly adding to the quantity, though lying in the midst of the gunboats, &c. under guns of the batteries, and within the view of the administration—and all it is naturally suspected—"by permission." [Since noting the above we learn that the said French brig (the Surveillante) having obtained a full cargo of flour, &c put to sea on the 16th inst; and we think it very probable that we shall soon hear of her capturing or robbing some American vessel.]
An infamous nest of French pickaroons will now be broken up at Barracoa by the late political changes; and we may soon count upon their being without a home in the W. Indies. This may operate well on our commerce, when the embargo is off.
Paradox.—A fresh imported pat-riot, at a late democratic caucus, held to petition the President not to raise the embargo, endeavoured to convey the idea that the embargo was laid to enable the American flag to visit every sea and wave triumphantly in every clime—"Give us reason," said a bystander—"My reason (said Pat) is because the Umhargoo will kaap it safe at home, my honey." This is a pretty good specimen of the best reasoning of the Umhargarons why commerce now is and should continue to be suspended.
Embargo effects.—Late accounts from Surinam state, that since the American embargo, the planters of that colony have turned their attention very much to the cultivation of rice, to which their rich low grounds are well adapted; and that they have now large fields of that grain as luxuriant and flourishing as any the Carolinas can boast of. They also raise Indian corn there; and they laugh at our project of starving them.
AN ARRIVAL!
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Tuesday, Aug. 23. Arrived schr. James, Tucker, from Passamaquoddy. Spoke, Aug. 22, off Mount Desert, schr. EMBARGO, of Portland, bound to Gouldsborough, ALL WELL.
DIED.
In Falmouth, Mr. Robert Waterhouse, aged 59.—An honest industrious citizen, who lived beloved, and died universally lamented.—He has left a wife and seven children to lament the loss of an affectionate husband and tender father.—Mr. Amos Winslow, aged 27, son of Mr. Samuel Winslow.
In Gorham, on Friday morning last, of consumption, Samuel Whitmore, jun. Esq. Counsellor at Law.
At Northyarmouth, Mr. Jeremiah Loring, aged 50.—By his death, not only are a large and young family greatly afflicted, but the church and parish of which he was a very valuable member, have sustained a loss which they sensibly feel. His friends have an unfeigned consolation in hoping and believing he was a good man.—Mr. Joseph Humphrey, found dead in the water at the foot of a Corn Mill, which he had attended. The verdict of the Jury of Inquest was, that he came by his death by misfortune.
FOR COMMENCEMENT.
THE Sloop CATHARINE, Robert Jamieson, master, will sail from this port on Tuesday the 7th of September next, for Brunswick; having excellent accommodations. Passengers will find this a cheap & expeditious way of going to the approaching Commencement at Bowdoin College, which will be on the Wednesday following. For passage apply at the store lately occupied by Ingraham & Gould on Ingraham's Wharf. N. B.—Passage fifty Cents—one Dollar and found. August 29.
FOR BALTIMORE.
THE Schooner FRANCIS, Wm. Merrill master, will sail in six days.—For passage or freight apply to the master, or at No. 16, Union-Wharf. August 29.
Ship Wanted.
WANTED, a good Ship, from 220 to 300 tons, for Real Estate in Boston.—For particulars inquire of the Printer. August 29.
NOTICE.
THE Copartnership under the firm of Dana & Deane, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who have had business with the said firm yet unadjusted, are requested to call on DAVID DANA, who is duly authorized to adjust the same. DAVID DANA, JOHN DEANE, jun. Portland, August 23, 1808.
David Dana,
Continues at the above stand, where he keeps constantly for sale a general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries; with which purchasers may be supplied on reasonable terms. August 29.
Mr. DAVIS' Oration.
THE Members of the Peucinian Society are hereby informed that their stated annual meeting will be held at Bowdoin College, on Tuesday the 6th of September. A public Oration will be delivered by CHARLES S. DAVIS, A. B. in the new Meeting-house, at 5 o'clock, P. M. ROBERT PAGE, jun. Scc'y. Bowdoin College, August 29.
FOR sale by ROBERT STOVER,
No. 9, Ingraham's Wharf. Three Hhds. W. I. Rum, ALSO, A quantity of red, yellow and black Paints in kegs. August 29.
Particular Notice!
ALL Persons who are indebted to the late firm of Strong & Dana, are requested to call immediately on the subscriber, and settle the same, or their accounts will be put in suit. ROBERT STRONG, Portland, August 25.
Marshall's Notice.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.—NOTICE is hereby given that a libel is filed in the District Court of the United States, in and for the District of Maine, against a vessel called the Morning Star, and appurtenances, and forty six barrels of flour, seized by order of the Collector of Penobscot, at Burnt Coat Island, so called, for breach of the laws of United States, and that a hearing on said libel will be had before said court at Wilcasset, in and for the District of Maine, on the fourteenth day of September next; when and where all persons interested in said vessel or flour, may appear and show cause if any they have, why the same should not be decreed, forfeited. WYMAN B. SEVEY, Deputy Marshall. Dated at Wilcasset, August 25, 1808.
WYMAN B. SEVEY, Deputy Marshall.
STOLEN and taken away from the subscriber's wharf in Georgetown, Kennebec River, on the night of the 21st instant, a SLOOP, called the Adoniram, of about fifty tons burthen, having a white bottom, high deck, and bright waist.—Whoever will give information to the subscriber where said vessel is, or who took her away shall be handsomely rewarded. August 29. BENJ: EMMONS.
Sales by Auction.
On THURSDAY next, Sept. 1st, at 11 o'clock A. M. will be sold by Auction, at the Court House, the following described real estate:
AN Invoice of English Goods—consisting of Broad Cloths—Calicoes—Cambricks—Furnitures—Durants—Nankins—Nankinets—Dimoties—Ginghams—Silk & Cotton Chambrays—Diapers—Table Cloths—Laces—Mullins—cotton and worsted Hose, &c. &c. ALSO, 4 Chests Hyson-Skin Tea 1000 wt. Cheesec. August 29.
Equity of Redemption.
CLIMBERLAND, ss.—Taken on Execution and will be sold at Public Vendue, on MONDAY the twenty-sixth day of September next, at eleven of the clock in forenoon, on the Premises, ALL the right in Equity of Redemption in and to the following described mortgaged Real Estate:—viz. a certain lot of land situated in Portland, in said county, adjoining the northeasterly side of Washington street, and is the lot numbered ten in a plan of division made between Paul Little, Lemuel Weeks, and Nathaniel Moody, which plan is recorded in the records of said county, in book 36, page 247, together with all the buildings thereon standing, now in the occupation of Eli Peirce. Said estate being mortgaged for three hundred and eighty dollars, and interest from the nineteenth day of April A. D. 1806. EZRA GIBBS, D. Sheriff. (29) Portland, August 23.
WANTED a Woman with a good breast of milk to go into a family to nurse a Child—None need apply without suitable recommendation.—Inquire at this office. August 29.
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, SURGERY AND MEDICINE. Dr. Ramsay,
FORMERLY teacher of Anatomy and Physiology in Edinburgh, and lately teacher of the same branches in Columbia College, Newyork, for the accommodation of such gentlemen as may not find it convenient to attend to the minutiae of his public course of Lectures, will commence a private course of instructions, on Monday the first of August next, at 11 o'clock, on the contents of the Cranium, Thorax, Abdomen, and Pelvis, so important to be comprehended by the medical practitioner, where the difficulties, physiology and pathology will be clearly demonstrated, from the subjects of which the museum is composed; and those gentlemen of the law, divinity, or the speculative philosopher, who may be desirous to become acquainted with these most useful branches of science relating to the animal economy, may be informed that this knowledge may be acquired, by first attending to six Lectures. This private course, each ticket twenty dollars.
In pursuance of his proposals of last year, he will commence his public course of demonstrations on anatomy; and lectures on physiology, surgery and medicine, founded on anatomical data, on Thursday the first day of September next. The course to consist of a Lecture of one hour and a half, each lawful day, during the months of September and October.—Tis hoped, in this short space of time, the advantages presented the pupil may not only meet the convenience of practitioners, but students likewise, who may reach their colleges previous to commencement.
The proposed system of instructions will embrace the doctrines of anatomy, physiology, &c. in their full extent.—A Library will also be furnished, composed of the school books on anatomy, physiology, surgery, physic, midwifery and chemistry; accompanied with a museum as in the Doctor's school in Edinburgh—comprising anatomical preparations of the human system, and paintings conveying a correct idea of recent appearances in dissections, referred to in a book published by Dr. R. for his pupils in Europe.
Particular attention will be paid to initiating gentlemen into a knowledge of the elegant and dexterous use of the scalpel, forming anatomical preparations, &c.—This course, each ticket twenty dollars. Both courses, thirty dollars.
Marshall's Notice.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.—NOTICE is hereby given, that a libel is filed in the District Court of the United States of America, in and for the District of Maine, against the Schooner Louisa of Shelburne, of the burthen of about sixty eight tons, and her cargo, tackle, and appurtenances, Amos Cook, master, seized by order of Joshua Wingate, jun. Esq. Collector for the District of Bath, for breach of the Laws of said States, and that a hearing on said libel will be had before said Court, at Wilcasset, in and for said District of Maine, on the fourteenth day of September next, when and where any person, or persons interested in said vessel may appear, and show cause, if any can be shown, why the same should not be condemned. WYMAN B. SEVEY, Deputy Marshall. August 27, 1808.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Judge Dana, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Oxford, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of DANIEL LEAVITT,
late of Brownfield, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, deceased, give notice that six months is allowed to the said creditors to bring in their claims, and that we will attend that service at the office of Charles Coffin, in Boston, on the first Monday of September next, and the five following months, from two to five o'clock in the afternoon. JACOB BRADBURY, CHARLES COFFIN. August 29.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last will and testament of WILLIAM ROWE,
late of New-Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, 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 JONATHAN ROWE. August 29.

Poetry.
EARLY RISING.
How sweet to rise when Morn's refulgent hand, Waves o'er the bright'ning sky her magic Wand!
Late Omissions.
From the Albany Crisis.
Cloven foot of Democracy.—The Hartford Mercury, the organ of democracy in Connecticut, says, in so many words, that if England should declare war against us, all such "Roman patriots" as Timothy Pickering and his friends "will be made a head shorter."
Major Babcock, in one of his late mercurial preparations stoutly defends the appointment of Duane. He says Duane is a NATIVE American, born in the state of New-York.
The major further says, "if we should have a war with England, federal editors will know Mr. Duane; he will pay the homage of a visit," &c. Not so fast, major. —For his ears he dare not. —But this shows what the standing army is for.
FROM THE NEWBURGH HERALD.
Mr. ALLEN, A custom house officer comes and takes away my vessel, puts his watchman hired for the purpose at the expense of government, (or perhaps volunteers) and takes her from my own wharf to a distant part of the town, where the government again, or myself, must pay wharfage, storage, &c.
FROM THE GENTINEL.
We find that the idle report, that Admiral Bicknell had been promoted to the command of the British Channel fleet, has again found its way into some of the papers. —We know the report to be false; and that Berkeley has been out of commission ever since he was displaced from his command on the Halifax station.
list of English Admirals, in commission, on the 1st June, 1808, will afford some information, viz.
ADMIRALS. STATIONS. Admiral Montague, Spithead &c. Admiral Lord Gambier, Channel fleet. Admiral Wm. Young, Portsmouth. Ad. Sir Charles Cotton, Hamoaze. Vice-Ad. John Holloway, Coast of Portugal. Vice-Ad. Lord Collingwood, Mediterranean. Vice-Ad. J. H. Whitshed, Cork. Vice-Ad. Sir J. T. Duckworth, Plymouth. Vice-Ad. B. S. Rowley, Jamaica. Vice-Ad. Sir J. B. Warren, Halifax. Vice-Ad. Thomas M. Russel, North-Sea. Vice-Ad. Sir H. E. Stanhope, Woolwich. Vice-Ad. B. Douglas, Yarmouth. Vice-Ad. E. Thornborough, Mediterranean. Vice-Ad. G. Campbell, Downs. Vice-Ad. Sir J. Saumarez, Baltic Exped'n. Rear-Ad. A. Beattie, Cape of Good Hope. Vice-Ad. Jos. Vashon, Leith. Vice-Ad. Thomas Wells, Nore. Vice-Ad. Sir E. Pellew, East-Indies. Rear-Ad. J. C. Purvis, Off Cadiz. Rear-Ad. Hon. Sir A. Cochrane, Leeward-Islands. Rear-Ad. W. O. B. Drury, East-Indies. Rear-Ad. Sir E. Nagle, Jersey. Rear-Ad. Geo. Martin, Mediterranean. Rear-Ad. R. J. Strachan, Mediterranean. Rear-Ad. Sir S. Smith, Brazil. Rear-Ad. Thomas Sotheby, Off Ushant. Rear-Ad. Hon. M. De Courcay, Channel fleet. Rear-Ad. W. A. Otway, Coast of Portugal. Rear-Ad. Sir Samuel Hood, Baltic Exp. Rear-Ad. R. Keats, Baltic Exp. Rear-Ad. R. Stopford, Off Ushant. Rear-Ad. C. Tyler, Spithead. * Those with this [*] mark are Commanders in Chief.
PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 10. We are informed, upon what we believe to be good authority, that the French privateer now lying at Marcus Hook, has obtained permission to take on board one hundred and fifty barrels of flour, ten tiers of rice, twelve thousand weight of ship-bread, ten casks of wine, butter, lard, potatoes, onions, hams, cheese, and other articles, to a great amount. It is said she will clear out for the Isle of France by the way of Guadalupe. A French ship, some time since took a similar clearance by the way of St. Domingo, and carried out dollars for the purpose, as it is supposed, of paying the French troops there. The Norfolk Ledger has shown, that considering we do the freighting, the balance of our great trade to British ports is not in favor of Great Britain.
Nathaniel Martin,
INFORMS his friends and the public that he has taken the store lately occupied by Messrs. Cross & MARTIN, Fore-street, where he has for sale, a good assortment of ENGLISH & W. I. GOODS, among which the following is a part, viz. Broad Cloths, Kerseymires, Forestcloths, Blue Plains, Serges, Patent Cord, Calicoes, Cambricks, Irish Linens, Mullins, Ginghams, Copperplate Furniture, Linen Checks, Cotton do. India Cottons, English do. Marlees quilting, Cotton Shaws, Pocket Hks. Bandanna do. Velvets, Chambray Mullins, Diapers, Durants, Duroys, Callimancoes, Russells, Silk Gloves, Cotton do. Velvet Vesting, Boot Webbing, Cotton Hosiery, Worsted do. Guernsey Frocks, Pocket Books, Cotton Braces, &c. Also—Rum, Brandy, Gin, Lisbon Wine, Port do. Malaga do. Loaf Sugar, Brown do. Flour, Cotton, Nails, Shovels, Scythes, Salt, Fish, Cinamon, Ginger, Pimento, Pepper, &c. LIKEWISE, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Bohea } TEAS, first quality. If the above articles and those that are not particularized in this advertisement, will be disposed of at the usual reduced prices of the above store. August 1.
NOTICE.
ALL persons that have accounts open with the late firm of CROSS & MARTIN are once more requested to call and have the same adjusted, and those indebted to make immediate payment to the subscriber who is authorized to settle the same. NATHNIEL MARTIN. Portland, August 1.
Cotton Factory.
THE subscribers inform their friends and the public that they are appointed agents for a Cotton Manufactory, and have just received and offer by wholesale and retail, a general assortment of COTTON YARN, TICKING, &c. at the manufactory prices, for cash only.
Stockbridge & Torrey.
Bath, August 8. (4 w)
Cotton Factory.
THE subscribers inform their friends and the public, that they are appointed agents for a Cotton Manufactory, and have just received and offer by wholesale and retail, a general assortment of COTTON YARN, TICKING, &c. at the manufactory prices, for cash only.
Wm. R. & C. Stockbridge.
North Yarmouth, August 8. (4 w)
Bowdoin College.
THE Overseers of Bowdoin College, are hereby notified, that their next meeting will be held at the College Chapel in Brunswick, on the Tuesday preceding the first Wednesday in September next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
JONA. ELLIS, Secretary. Bath, August 8. (4w)
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 JOSEPH STAPLE,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, shipwright, 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 REUBEN STAPLE. August 15.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the Copartnership of GRIFFIN & PORTER, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. —All persons having demands against the said Firm, are requested to call and receive their pay, and those indebted will call and settle their accounts with BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, who is hereby authorized to settle the same.
BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, JOSEPH S. PORTER. Portland, Aug. 10, 1808.
Benjamin Griffin,
INFORMS his friends and the public that he continues business at his former Stand, No. 7, Jones' Row, Fifth-Street, where he has for sale a handsome assortment of Ladies' Kid, Morocco and Leather SLIPPERS—Misses ditto, and a general assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, for gentlemen &c. &c. N. B.—He must once more request those indebted to him previous to 1st February, to call and make immediate settlement. (6w) Aug. 15.
Marshal's Notice.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Maine District, ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that the following Libels are filed in the District Court of Maine, for breaches of the Laws of the United States—viz.
A Libel against one boat called Le Amer's, boat and lading seized by the Collector of the District of Passamaquoddy on the night of the 28th day of April last. Another libel against one foreign boat called James Clark's, boat and lading seized by said collector on the night of the 16th day of June last. Another libel against one foreign boat and 5 bbls. flour, seized by Elijah Brewer, an officer of the customs, under said collector, on the night of the 19th of May last. Another libel against one boat from Machias and twelve bbls. flour, seized on the 3d day of August inst. by John Goodwin, master of one of the revenue boats, by order of said collector, being a Machias boat. Another libel against one other boat from Machias, laden with flour and corn, seized by said Goodwin, by order of said collector, on the 2d day of August inst. Another libel against one cask of foreign rum and one bbl. sugar, for illegal importation and landing. Another libel against one foreign boat called Gubtail's, boat and her lading on board seized on the 7th day of June last, by Joseph Livermore, an officer of the customs, by order of said collector. Another libel against ten bbls. of flour, being the lading of two boats illegally shipped and thrown overboard by the shipper and seized in the waters, within said collector's district, by his order on the 6th of June last. Another libel against one boat called Cadneran's, boat and lading seized by Wm. Phelps, an officer of the customs. Another libel against one boat called Wilson's, boat and 7 bbls. pork seized by L. F. Delfernier, jun. inspector, on the 25th of April last. Another libel against one foreign boat and lading seized by L. F. Delfernier on the 28th of April last. Another libel against one other boat called Rich's, boat and 6 bbls flour seized by the said inspector by order of the collector on the 6th day of May last. Another libel against one foreign boat called Small's, boat and lading seized by L. F. Delfernier, jun. inspector, on the 5th of May. Another libel against Dolphin's boat and lading, and the boat called Tyler's boat, seized by said inspector. Another libel against 6 bbls of flour and the boat called Wilcox's, boat and lading seized by said inspector on the night of the 9th day of May last. Another libel against a vessel called Thornton's, launch and cargo seized by said inspector. Another libel against a white bottom whale boat and lading, and four bbls. pork seized by said inspector, on the 22d day of June last—also, 8 bbls. flour seized by Sargent Griffin, master of a revenue boat. Another libel against a boat called Johnson's boat and 15 bbls flour seized in the night by Joseph Leavitt, jun. master of a revenue boat and inspector. Another libel against a certain boat called Kendal's boat and 17 bbls. tar seized in the night by Joseph Leavitt, jun. inspector. Another libel against two bales of cotton and 6 bbls. of flour, seized by Jona. Leavitt, jun. inspector, on the night of the 9th of May, in the waters of Passamaquoddy. Another libel against a Gondola called Buck's gondola, and a whale boat with her lading. Another libel against a boat called Lancy's boat, with her lading, and another boat called Clark's boat, with her lading. Another libel against a boat called Norwood's boat, with her lading, seized on the 26th of April last by Nehemiah Small, jun. inspector, in the night. Another libel against a boat called Lunt's boat, and lading and another boat called Bardeen's boat and lading seized by Henry Wild, inspector, on the 12th of May last. Another libel against a boat called Rice's boat, with her lading seized on the 23d of April last, by Nehemiah Small, jun. inspector. Another libel against a boat called Clark's boat, and the lading on board seized by Nehemiah Small, jun. inspector. Another libel against eight bbls. flour, four do. of pork, seized in the waters of Passamaquoddy. Another libel against the Schooner Polly of Newburyport, Wm. Eaton, jun. master, by order of said collector, with the cargo on board. Another libel against the Schooner Fortune of New York, John McKennie, master, seized by said collector. Another libel against the boat called the Independence and 47 bbls. flour, seized by Isaac Illey, Esq. collector of the customs for the District of Portland and Falmouth. Another libel against the Schooner Hope of Portland, seized by said Isaac Illey, collector. Another libel against the Schooner Union of Shelburne, with the cargo on board, seized by said Isaac Illey, collector. A hearing will be had on each of the Libels aforesaid at a District Court to be held at Wilcasset, in and for the District of Maine, on the ninth day of September next, when and where any person or persons interested in any or either of the vessels or boats aforesaid, or any of the articles or merchandise mentioned in either of said Libels may appear and show cause (if any can be shewn) why the same should not be decreed, forfeited and disposed of according to law. T. G. THORNTON, Marshal. Dated at Portland, August 22, 1808.
THE Copartnership of NATHL & BENJ CUSHING, of Camden, county of Lincoln is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons indebted to, or have any demands against said Firm, are requested to call on BENJ CUSHING, of Camden, for settlement. NATHL. CUSHING, BENJ. CUSHING. Camden, Aug. 12, 1808. (22)
NOTICE.
ALL whom this may concern, are requested to take particular notice. The subscriber being about commencing business under a new firm, calls on all persons indebted to him by note or account, to make immediate payment. —Wood, Bark, Boards, Staves, Shingles, Clapboards, and all kinds of Produce that is saleable, will be taken in payment till the middle of October next; after which time, all delinquents will be called upon without discrimination by a person legally authorized for that purpose. Having experienced almost a total suspension of business, for the last nine months, it is presumed no other apology will be necessary, and that a general attention will be given without further trouble from their humble servant, NATHL JENKS. North Yarmouth, Aug 20, 1808.
THE subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Silas Lee, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors of the estate of Capt. JAMES YOUNG,
late of Bristol, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that they will attend on said business at the house of James Drummond, jun. in Bristol, on the first Monday of September next, and of the three following months, from ten to four o'clock on said days.
WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN, } Commis. JAMES DRUMMOND, Jun. } Joners. August 15.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, 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 DAVID FOGG,
late of Searborough, in the county of Cumberland, shipwright, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice that six months being allowed from the twenty second day of July last, to said Creditors to bring in their claims, and that we will attend to that service at the dwelling house of Charles Morris, in said Searborough, on the last Wednesday of this and the four following months, from two until five o'clock, P. M. on each of said days.
CHARLES MORRIS, } Commis. PELATIAH LIBBY, } Joners. August 15.
Fashionable Bonnets.
Charlotte Green,
INFORMS her Customers that she has just received, and is now opening for sale at her Store, No. 5, Jones' Row, Fifth-Street, an elegant assortment of Straw Bonnets and Hats of the latest fashions; —Lephorn patterns, Cottage Bonnets, Satin Lufres, and a great variety of plain do.—a very elegant assortment of Ribbons, Laces, Cords, Trimmings, Buttons, Gown-Trimmings, Spangles, Gloves, spangled and plain Fans, paper do. ladies and gentlemen's silk Purse, Wreaths, Plumes, Bandaus, Turbans, Head-Dresses, Caps, and Cap-Patterns, plain and ornamented Combs, silk Handkerchiefs, Linen, Mullin, Cotton and Cambric do. Cobweb Mullins, Collonade and plain do. green Satin, plain and figured Modes, Luftrings, Sarsnets, embossed Crapes, figured Lace, plain do. Cambric Mullin and Cambric Shawls, Fustians, Cotton-Linens, striped Cotton, Canvas-Buckram, Millinets, Penknives, Tooth-brushes, Tags, Indispensables, Gloves, Straw Braids and Trimmings of every description, with many other articles too numerous to mention.
Having a great quantity of the above Goods they will be sold as low as can be purchased in Portland.
An handsome assortment of Ladies English Kid Shoes; Misses Kid and Morocco do.
Ladies' Caps, Bonnets, Gowns, Habits, Pelecees, and Coats cut and made at the shortest notice. Embroidery and fine Needle-work done in the most elegant manner. Willow and Satin Hats and Bonnets. Cambric Bonnets, at 25 cents, very neatly made. Aug. 15.
Copartnership Dissolved.
THE Copartnership lately existing under the firm of TUCKER & BLANCHARD, is by mutual consent, this day dissolved. All persons having demands upon, or are indebted to said Firm, are requested to call on JAMES BLANCHARD, who is authorized to settle the same.
JAMES B. TUCKER, JAMES BLANCHARD.
JAMES BLANCHARD,
Respectfully informs the Customers of the late Firm of Tucker & Blanchard, and the Public in general, that he continues business at the Portland Wine Cellar,
No. 1, Jones' Row, Fore-Street. Where is for Sale, Draft and bottle Madeira Wine, Do. Sherry do. Old Port do. Claret do. Malaga do. SPIRITS, of all kinds, 150 dozen Cider for family use, 500 gross best velvet Corks, Sheet do. Brown Stout Porter, Burton Ale. Also for Sale, One hundred acres of LAND, lying in Standish, in lot 73 in the 3d division, one mile from Sabago's Pond; a Pew in the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meeting House; bell-back, fan-back and bamboo Chairs. For sale, or to be exchanged, an elegant Horse and Chaise—all of which will be sold cheap for Cash, or on short Credit. J. BLANCHARD returns his sincere thanks for past patronage, and solicits a continuance of public favor. Constant attendance from sun rise till 9 o'clock in the evening. (6w) Aug. 18.
Copartnership Dissolved.
THE Copartnership of NATHL & BENJ CUSHING, of Camden, county of Lincoln is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons indebted to, or have any demands against said Firm, are requested to call on BENJ CUSHING, of Camden, for settlement. NATHL. CUSHING, BENJ. CUSHING. Camden, Aug. 12, 1808. (22)
NOTICE.
ALL whom this may concern, are requested to take particular notice. The subscriber being about commencing business under a new firm, calls on all persons indebted to him by note or account, to make immediate payment. —Wood, Bark, Boards, Staves, Shingles, Clapboards, and all kinds of Produce that is saleable, will be taken in payment till the middle of October next; after which time, all delinquents will be called upon without discrimination by a person legally authorized for that purpose. Having experienced almost a total suspension of business, for the last nine months, it is presumed no other apology will be necessary, and that a general attention will be given without further trouble from their humble servant, NATHL JENKS. North Yarmouth, Aug 20, 1808.
THE subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Silas Lee, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors of the estate of Capt. JAMES YOUNG,
late of Bristol, in said county, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that they will attend on said business at the house of James Drummond, jun. in Bristol, on the first Monday of September next, and of the three following months, from ten to four o'clock on said days.
WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN, } Commis. JAMES DRUMMOND, Jun. } Joners. August 15.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, 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 DAVID FOGG,
late of Searborough, in the county of Cumberland, shipwright, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice that six months being allowed from the twenty second day of July last, to said Creditors to bring in their claims, and that we will attend to that service at the dwelling house of Charles Morris, in said Searborough, on the last Wednesday of this and the four following months, from two until five o'clock, P. M. on each of said days.
CHARLES MORRIS, } Commis. PELATIAH LIBBY, } Joners. August 15.
Public Auction.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following Shares or rights in the Portland Monument Ground, will be held at Public Auction on Saturday the 17th day of September next, at three o'clock P. M. to pay the assessments that have been made, and all incidental charges on the same, unless previously paid, viz.—Nos. 64 & 65—Sale on the premises. JONATHAN STUART, Treasurer. Aug. 15. (5w)
NOTICE!
INFORMATION is hereby given, that the Government of this College will attend to the examination of candidates for admission, on Thursday the 8th of September, at 9 o'clock A. M.
It will be remembered, that the laws of College require that candidates should produce, from their instructors, satisfactory credentials of good moral character. JESSE APPLETON, President. Bowdoin College, August 15.
Bowdoin College.
THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified, that their next meeting will be held at the College Chapel on Tuesday the 6th day of September next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Sec'y. August 22.
REMOVAL.
SAMUEL WATSON, informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from the late stand of Dearborn & Watson, to the new Shop, next door above Dr. Coe's, Fifth-Street, where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in its various branches, and where all orders will be faithfully executed with neatness and dispatch, on reasonable terms.
Wanted a Lad, about 14 years old, as an apprentice to the above business. Aug. 15.
BEEF FOR SALE.
WHOLE and half barrels Mefs and No. 1 BEEF, by I. RICHARDSON. Aug. 15.
ANOTHER 10,000 DOLLARS.
TICKETS and Quarters in the Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which will commence drawing in September next, for sale at I. ADAMS'S Book Store.—Aug. 2.
ASHES.
WANTED, a few tons POT & PEARL ASHES, at Tappan & Sewall's, No. 12, Haymarket-Row. (1f) July 25.
AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY.
Class Sixth of Second Grant.
SCHEME.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes prizes of 10000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 7 dollars.
Subject to no deduction.—Not two Blanks to a Prize.
A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner, viz.
The first drawn blank on the 2d day's drawing, shall be entitled to 500 dollars, Ditto on the 5th - 500, Ditto on the 8th, - 500, Ditto on the 10th, - 1000, Ditto on the 12th, - 500, Ditto on the 14th, - 500, Ditto on the 16th, - 1000, Ditto on the 18th, - 500, Ditto on the 20th, - 500, Ditto on the 22d, - 1000, Ditto on the 24th, - 1000, Ditto on the 26th, - 1000, Ditto on the 28th, - 1000, Ditto on the 30th, - 1000, Ditto on the 32d, - 1000, Ditto on the 34th, - 500, Ditto on the 36th, - 10000, Ditto on the 38th, - 500
Five hundred numbers will be considered as a day's drawing, and the fortunate numbers which depend on the days will be determined accordingly. Prizes of 1000 dollars and upwards payable in 90 days—prizes of 100 and 500 dollars payable in 60 days, and all others in 90 days, after the drawing shall be completed. Payment as usual in bills generally current in this Commonwealth, and from the proceeds of said class. Prizes not demanded within one year after the drawing of said class, will not be paid. Tickets rise to 50 on the 19th of September. To commence drawing 28th September. SAMUEL SWAN, jun. } Managers, JAMES F. BALDWIN, August 8.
Strayed or Stolen.
FROM the subscriber, on the night of the eighteenth of June last, a large red MARE, about fifteen hands high, was low in flesh, seven years old, trots all, had a light streak in her fore-head, nigh fore hoof white, thin mane and tail;—Whoever will return said mare, or give information where she may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded. WM. GROTE. Waldeboro Aug. 13, 1808. (22)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of JAMES FLINT,
late of Bridgton, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bonds 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 ZIBAH FLINT, August 15.