Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-05-08 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 4, of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, MAY 8, 1809.
[Whole No. 576.]
Foreign Intelligence.
By an arrival at Boston in 40 days from Liverpool, London papers to March 18, are received: From which the following are
EXTRACTS.
MARCH 13.—The Gazette of Saturday contains a notification from Mr Secretary Canning to the Ministers of Neutral Powers resident at this Court, that his Majesty has judged it expedient to establish a most rigorous blockade of the Isles of Mauritius and Bourbon.
MARCH 14.—There is reason to believe, that the intelligence relative to Saragossa in one of the unofficial Paris papers, is not true, and that that noble city still holds out.—Letters have been received from the immediate neighbourhood of Saragossa which state that on the 25th ult. it was still in possession of the Patriots.—The French papers had stated it to have been surrendered on the 21st.
Private letters from Holland report, that according to a secret article of the recent treaty between Great Britain and Turkey, the Porte is to join with Austria in the war against France, and Great Britain is to furnish the Turkish Government with arms and ammunition at Malta or the Morea. This intelligence, it is said comes from Malta.
MARCH 16.—The resistance made by Saragossa will be transmitted to posterity as an illustrious proof of what can be achieved by men of real patriotism and invincible spirit. In its fall and expiring struggle we recognise every characteristic which distinguishes a gallant and loyal people, contending for the independence and happiness of their native soil. A resistance like this from an open town, may be classed among the extraordinary events which have amazed mankind since the first revolutionary explosion in France. The loss of the inhabitants is stated at 20,000, exclusive of 17,000 prisoners, and 12,000 sick and wounded. The victorious army must of course have experienced very considerable loss.
After the capture of Saragossa, the next undertakings of the French were to be the siege of Valencia, and an attack upon Andalusia. King Joseph was to conduct this latter enterprize in person. A Paris paper announces, that before the end of March the insurrection was to be finally at an end.
Portugal is, we fear, long before this time in the enemy's possession. All resistance in that quarter must have been fruitless, against the superior force destined to enter it.
This morning arrived a mail from Gotterburg, with intelligence to the 7th inst. The King of Sweden seems unalterable in his determination to prosecute the war.
It is now affirmed with some appearance of confidence, that Bonaparte has sent the Royal Family of Spain to South America, and that they are actually on board the squadron which lately escaped from L'Orient. This step would certainly be a matter-piece of policy, if they can be prevailed on to act in subserviency to the projects of Bonaparte. The presence of their lawful monarch would probably reconcile the different parties which reign in South America, and unite them under one head; but whether Bonaparte could long preserve his influence in a place which his armies cannot reach, is at least a very doubtful point. By great address and a conciliating spirit, Great Britain might succeed in establishing an ascendancy in that quarter, which might ultimately prove the most valuable of all foreign connections.
MARCH 17.—We have received Paris papers to the 7th inst. The tone in which almost every article of intelligence from Vienna is given, indicates, every day, more strongly approaching hostilities between France and Austria. We select a few of these warlike notices, which
almost uniformly bespeak the determinations of Napoleon. The following are from the Moniteur :-
"A letter from Vienna, dated the 11th ult. contains the following passage:- "A pamphlet is sold here, containing all the documents given by Cevallos, concerning the abdication of the King of Spain; it was at first published secretly at four florins; now it is sold publicly and costs only one florin 40 kreutzers. Such writings are not permitted to be sold till a decisive part is taken respecting those of whom they treat."
It is confidently stated that Government is in possession of the declaration of War by Austria against France. A vessel is arrived at Dover from Holland in three days, the passengers by which positively state that war had actually been declared by Austria against France.
The public and private accounts from Holland lead us to think that hostilities have actually commenced between France and Austria. It is even mentioned in some communications that the first blow has been struck by the troops of the former. The particulars of this most interesting event are not described, but the fact was generally credited at Rotterdam on the 14th inst. Bonaparte was still at Paris, but was making preparations to set out for the army, the operations of which he was to direct in person. "Russia," adds one of these letters, "is evidently becoming less attached to France, and has already considerably relaxed in her exertion, in favor of that Power."
STOCKHOLM, MARCH 6.—It was announced at 'Change publicly on Saturday last, that the treaty of commerce between England and this country had been signed, and that this place was to become a free port. The King's intended tour has been postponed for the present.
MARCH 18.—Admiral Lord Gambier arrived off Rochefort on the 7th instant, with the Caledonia, Tonnant, Illustrious, Bellona, and several frigates and sloops. On the day following the Resolution joined company. The line of battle ship which was driven on shore, is lying on the shoal with all her masts gone; and there is not the least probability of getting her off. One of the frigates that went on there is got off, and is refitting. The French frigates L'Italienne, La Calypso, and La Furieuse, are totally destroyed.
The Defiance and Valiant, from off Rochefort, are arrived at Plymouth. On the 9th instant they were boarded by an American brig from Bordeaux, bound to England, who informed them that the failed from Bordeaux on the evening of the 8th inst. and it was confidently stated then, that Austria had declared war against France, and that for several days part of the Imperial Guards had marched through Bordeaux on their way to the North.
Dutch papers arrived last night to the 12th, containing news from Paris to the 8th. The indications in the Paris papers against Austria, become daily more warlike; though the Moniteur has not yet spoken out decisively. The minor papers assert that the Austrian Declaration of War is already prepared, as well as the Proclamation to the Army, that in the former of those documents the Rhenish league is commented upon with much severity, and the subjects of the Princes of the league are invited to make common cause with Austria.—Bonaparte has not left Paris.
Letters from Holland of a later date than the papers that have arrived, mention a report of hostilities having already been commenced by France. The result, however of this first movement, and the place where hostilities commenced are not mentioned. These letters add, that the politics of Russia have experienced a change unfavorable to France, and that Prussia is making all the preparations she can to assist Austria.
The House of Commons came to two more divisions last night, upon the subject of the charges against the Duke of York.
The first division was on Sir T. Turton's amendment, which was rejected by a majority of 199.
The second division was on Mr. Percevall's second resolution of acquitting the Duke of personal corruption or connivance. This resolution was carried by a majority of EIGHTY-TWO. The number of members who divided on this second resolution was greater than that which divided on Sir Thomas Turton's amendment. Of 474 members present, 196 divided against the resolution of acquittal—a proportion less than 3 to 2.—The discussion, however is not yet finished—Mr. Bragg Bathurst moves his resolution on Monday, which is in substance "that the House had observed with the deepest regret that there had existed a connection the most immoral and unbecoming; and that it had given rise to an interference in official matters, which had a tendency to give the color of authority to transactions the most criminal."
There were reports at the House of Commons last night, that as soon as the second resolution of the Chancellor of the Exchequer was disposed of, his Royal Highness would resign. We do not believe it. Besides, the Chancellor hinted that after the resolution was disposed of, he meant to propose an address for continuing the Duke in the command of the army.
Miscellaneous Selections.
NEWYORK, APRIL 25.
Yesterday, agreeable to notice, our citizens evinced public testimonies of their joy on the prospect of a restoration of commercial intercourse with England. The day was ushered in by a grand federal salute, which was repeated at noon and at sunset. The shipping in the harbour were decorated with their flags at mast head during the day.—The American eagle, roused from despondency, once more soared among the stars, floating with fond complacency over resuscitated commerce, and expanding his pinions in triumph of her restoration.—The ringing of bells and the thunder of cannon spoke the feelings of freemen, and proclaimed to the skies the virtuous enthusiasm of political friendship. Mutual felicitations were exchanged among our patriotic citizens and the joys of the heart lightened up a smile on every countenance.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 28.
On Wednesday Gideon Olmstead received the sum of 14,378 dollars, and 75 cents, the amount of the principal and interest awarded to him by the District Court of the United States, in the case which has caused so much rebellion, and agitation.
STANDING ARMY.
AMONG the salutary consequences of an accommodation and treaty with G. Britain, will be the reform of an unuseful standing army, so expensive and burthensome to the nation, and heretofore so much declaimed against by the very men who voted to raise it.
As the only service, in which these Embargo-Enforcers have been employed, the watching of our waters, has ceased—and as the state of the public treasury does not exactly comport with Mr. Jefferson's representation of surplusses there can be no doubt that relief from this expenditure will form an early consideration in the approaching session of congress.
Question to the comptroller of the Treasury
Is the 6th section of the enforcing act passed the 9th January 1809 repealed by the Non Intercourse Act of March 1, 1809?
ANSWER.
After a full consideration of the question, I am decidedly of opinion that the provisions of that section are not repealed, and that the granting a new register or licence, or in the case of the sale of a vessel, neither registered nor licenced, the bond required by that section is to be given.
WASHINGTON, APRIL 26, 1809.
The President of the Chamber of Commerce, in Philadelphia, (Thomas Fitzsimons, Esq.) having addressed a letter to the Secretary of State, requesting some explanations on the subject of the President's Proclamation, of the 19th inst. the following answer has been given:-
Department of State, April 26, 1809
Sir—Your letter of the 22d inst. I have received, and I have the honor of stating to you, that in pursuance of the statute, commonly called the non-intercourse act, the President having by his proclamation merely declared the revocation on the tenth of June, of the British orders, has left the fact subject to the operation of the law thereon.
In answer however to the question particularly propounded by you, it with propriety may be added, that the day stated in the proclamation, viz. the tenth of June, refers to the arrival of vessels in G. Britain and its dependencies and in the U. States, leaving the time and manner of their clearances to the discretion of the owners, as far as law and usage may justify. I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) R. SMITH. Thomas Fitzsimons, Esq. &c.
From the Savannah Museum.
I have read with infinite satisfaction the sentiments expressed in the resolutions, adopted by the patriotic citizens of the North.—They evince a strong attachment to the Constitution, an ardent love of Liberty, and an utter abhorrence of the despotic measures of the late administration.
Desirous of convincing the world that some sparks of the same spirit exist among US SOUTHERN NABOBs—I noticed my cognitive faculties to attend a meeting at the old place, which was immediately complied with, when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:-
Resolved—That constitutionally I can meet, And peaceably of weighty matters treat— And as I do not a fat office seek, Free as the winds my sentiments I'll speak, This squalid season.
Resolved—That our late philosophic President, May live in Catter's Mountain free of rent, And if society he ever lacks, He may peruse his last Embargo Ads For his amusement.
Resolved—That as he's made each two penny Collector As despotic and powerful as Hector ; For this most charitable act, my will is, That they should quick pursue this great Asphaltus To Mouticello.
Resolved—That the following secret instructions be given to the collectors for the government of their conduct, on their arrival at Mouticello:-
You must rush in upon him like a torrent, Without—I blush!—without a legal warrant ; Then search his papers, and see if he's brewing New matter to effect his country's ruin, So near completed.
Should he be fractious, and attempt resistance, The standing army call to your assistance; If frighten'd at the soldiers—say they're sent Merely to try a grand experiment On his good nature.
Next tell him—for himself and for his heirs, He shall be bound to give up state affairs And stay at home—then all his Negroes count, And take a bond for six times the amount, To force compliance:
Should he declare these acts were pass'd 'gainst Britain , And that by Bonaparte he was set on; Tell him that law is— Law , and his good sense Should prompt him to passive obedience , Without a murmur.
Resolved—'Twas hard I could not figuralize myself, And have my name plac'd on the office shelf By Madison —(Alas it was my doom) The fourth of March —to be confin'd at home, Planting Potatoes.
Resolved—The valiant weaver of the Hemp Cravat Ought to enjoy an office vastly fat, Profe'ss'd he will still continue hic ker ing Against that worthy statesman at Tim Pickering , And his disciples.
Resolved—That Madison no doubt will be quite clever If he dont catch the philosophic fever ; Let Pike Washington ne'er be forgot; If he pursues his course—all's well—if not The Lord be with us.
CHASER 2 LANTER
VIRGINIA.
We continue to receive information of the exertions of the Federalists in the native State of the Founder of Federalism. The joy diffused by these exertions of the fellow citizens of Washington is not alloyed because they have not in every instance been successful. In every instance it is known they have deserved success;—and in many districts they have triumphed. In the 10th Congress, Virginia had but one federal member, to twenty one democratic, unless Messrs. J. Randolph, and Garnett are exceptions to the estimate. To the 11th Congress it is confidently stated she will, beside Mr. J. Randolph, send six. The following federal gentlemen are certainly elected, viz.—Hon. Joseph Lewis jun. James Stephenson, and James Breckinridge. Mr. Garnett declined a reelection.
JOSEPH BONAPARTE made a speech in the church of St. Isidore, and addressed a circular letter to the Bishops upon the subject of his entrance into Madrid. They are in the usual style of the Bonaparte school—hypocritical and impious.
SOMETHING LIKE IT!
It is related in the annals of ancient days, that there was a country called Gotham , no doubt from a tribe of the Goths , and the people were called Gothamites ; it is from this nation we derive the admirable device of catching widgeons by shaking salt on their tails: a device the efficacy of which all the world (as the great statesmen of Europe in their diplomacy say) all the world is acquainted with.
In the annals of Gotham , it is related, that the wise men, the chief men, and the privy counsellors of the Gothamites , deliberating upon the best means by which foul weather and long winters could be prevented, discovered that the warm weather lasted as long as the swallows continued among them: a fortiori , if the swallows could be kept from emigrating, that the summer would remain along with them; whereupon, it was resolved, that a sum of eight thousand dollars, more or less, should be appropriated to plant a hedge round a certain portion of the chief city, and when the season should come for the assemblage of the swallows, that they should all be driven to within the hedge: and that centinels should be placed out side, on the front side and the back side of the hedge: and behold the hedge was planted, and the swallows were all driven within the hedge, and the centinels were posted—and the chief of the Gothamites was right glad at this profound device, and he looked very big thereat; and it was marveled much throughout the land of Gotham , that the wise men and the privy counsellors, were exclusively & independently of all others, the wisest men in the whole world (errors excepted) for that they had economized largely in the article of salt, which it had been for ages past the usage to waste in catching gulls and curing gudgeons; for as much as now all the swallows were to be driven within a hedge, and there were to be perpetual summer in Gotham , blow high, blow low!
But it came to pass, that after the hedge had been planted, and the centinels were all placed, and the swallows were all within, that the swallows all flew out at the top!
Upon the report thereof to the great man of Gotham , he very fagaciously discovered that they should have put a roof over it—to which it was replied that this project would not hold water. Sundry other amendments were devised, to which the carping and caviling of the less fagaciously part of the Gothamites always started objections, whereupon it was ordered to be published, that as one swallow makes no summer, and as only one could be caught—that the project was postponed, and that the summer may be permitted to go and come as heretofore. — And so on .

Foreign Intelligence.
Extract of a letter from Halifax, April 27.
The ship Maryford , arrived yesterday in 31 days from Liverpool, & brought London papers to March 23, inclusive.
The Duke of York, finding popular prejudice run hard against him, has waited on his Majesty, and resigned the office of Commander in Chief, which was accepted. Sir David Dundas holds the office for the present, as locum tenens to Sir David Baird, although it is rather supposed that the office will in a short time be put into the hands of Commissioners; as it is now the case with the Command in Chief of the Navy.
His Majesty's ship Peacock , fr. Lisbon, March 4, fell in with the Fifgard frigate from Cadiz, Feb. 24, & was informed of the insurrection which lately took place there. Don Juan Herida, was killed on the 22d. The Marquis de Villel, representative of Cadiz in the Supreme Junta, was imprisoned. Gen Caraffa was in hourly expectation of death. The populace were friendly to the British; but were extremely dissatisfied with their leaders, and full of enthusiasm against the French.
The French have been driven out of Vigo by the inhabitants, enmasse, with bayonets, daggers, bludgeons, &c. and many of the French killed.
The London "Globe," of Mar. 23, mentions that the Telegraph announces, that a Messenger from Spain had landed at a port in the Channel, and is proceeding to London.
The reports that Austria will be at war with France, gather strength, though no act of hostility appears to have taken place. Russia still uncertain, keeps aloof. Although not friendly to England, she can hardly be said to be at war with her. Unless the fate of Turkey turns the scale, she may still continue "in doubt to act or rest." Whether to support the German Powers, or suffer the French again to trample on them.
It is said Government will send reinforcements to the south of Spain. If Austria comes forward, they may be of use there.
Bonaparte was said to be still at Paris.
Regular convoys are established by the admiralty, to and from British North America, to sail from Eng. March 20, April 10, May 10, June 10, July 10, August 5; and from Halifax and Quebec, the 15th of each month to October. Also, from Halifax to the Windward Islands monthly, and back again.
Extract of a letter from the Havana, dated April 15.
The Embargo having been raised, and some new regulations made, relative to imports and exports, important to the merchants of the United States, we embrace the earliest opportunity to forward you a sketch thereof for your information. It has not yet been confirmed by the Cavildo; but no doubt is entertained that it will be. Should any alteration be made, it will only be in classing the articles paying different duties. As soon as it is confirmed by the Cavildo, we will forward you a copy. The port is glutted with the produce of the United States, and few now here will be able to realize first cost. Sugar, coffee, and other produce of the island, are now exported duty free, except one and a half per cent policy duty.
Sketch of new Duties in Havana, to be enforced from and after the 25th of March, 1809.
Flour, of the manufacture of the United States, 10 dollars per barrel, exclusive of the militia and police duty of upwards of 1 dollar; entitled to drawback of 10 dollars on exportation, subject to a deduction of 1 per cent.
Soap, lard, rice, and all other necessary articles, 50 per cent duty; entitled to 40 per cent drawback.
Cotton and other goods, heretofore prohibited, 15 per cent on their valuation, and no drawback.
All other goods, wares and merchandise, heretofore paying 34 per cent, 22 per cent, and no drawback.
Tonnage duty on vessels of the United States, the same as paid on Spanish vessels in said States.
"Cotton, tobacco, furs, peltry, & other raw materials, permitted to be deposited here for exportation, on paying a duty of 1 per cent.
"Boards, and all other kinds of lumber, hoops, shooks, staves, heading, &c. free of duty."
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, to a Commercial House in New-York, dated
MARCH 18, 1809.
Business has been generally inactive for the last three months, but our markets being very scantily supplied, foreign produce has gradually advanced in price. As no spirit of speculation has manifested itself in any branch of trade, we no longer witness those sudden & important fluctuations in the value of goods which so frequently occurred last year. Our markets are consequently governed by the wants for consumption, and of course exhibit great facility in prices. I see no probability of any prompt political changes that will materially change the face of our commercial affairs. Austria being on the eve of being drawn into a ruinous war with France and Russia, by her backwardness in executing the measures, and following the system adopted by those great powers, we must naturally infer that the latter are determined to persevere in said measures. Their execution will continue to be rigorously observed in France and her immediate dependencies. This removes all prospects of a speedy re-establishment of neutral commerce, and of the opening of our communications with the United States; but, I still hope for some favorable change by the end of the year.
The domestic productions of this country finding no vent by exportation are at very reduced prices.
"I have received advices from Paris, purporting, that by an imperial decision, the Embargo, for some time past existing on American vessels, was removed from those not under sequestration or difficulties, but on conditions & under restrictions that will render the liberty allowed such vessels nearly or quite illusory. The ships are to be placed at the disposition of the American minister, who will doubtless instruct the consuls in the sea ports to take measures to oblige them to return direct to the United States. Both vessels and cargoes are also required to furnish bonds to the same effect at the custom houses, which will only be cancelled on the production of certificates from the French consuls in America, proving that the ships have complied with the bonds, and the cargoes landed from them to consist of the production of the French Empire . But few persons will contract these embarrassing obligations, and expose property to the almost certainty of capture by the British, as no prospect of benefits could justify such complicated risks."
By the Sails.
From the New-York Evening Post. [The following Communication is sent us from a highly respectable Clergyman in New-Jersey.]
MR. COLEMAN,
Should the following facts be thought worthy of such notice, you will please to give them a place in your paper. That they took place as here recorded can be indisputably proved; and they serve to show into what unhappy prejudices a blind party spirit may lead people.
On the day lately appointed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, to be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, a worthy clergyman of this State, [N. Jersey] in preaching to his congregation, proceeded, as is usual on such occasions, to take a view of those prevailing iniquities in our country, by which we are forsaking the God of our fathers, and provoking the Most High to visit our land with sore calamities. He also exhorted to that sincere and thorough reformation without which as a nation, we could not hope that God would turn away his righteous displeasure from us, and afford us his protection and favor.
In doing this, he was necessarily led to notice the prevalence of infidelity, and other sins resulting from this source; and to exhort his people, as they regarded the honor of God, the interests of religion, and the best interests of their country, to use their right of suffrage conscientiously, by electing, to the management of the public affairs, men who to competent talents, unite a manifest regard for the honor of God, and the prevalence of sound morals and religion.
The discourse gave great offence to the democratic part of his auditors. Some of them called on him the next day, and charging him with an unwarrantable interference with politics, threatened to quit any further attendance on his public ministrations. The worthy man, for some time, expostulated with them on the unreasonableness of their resentment, alleging that instead of an unwarrantable interference with politics, he had kept himself strictly within the limits of his ministerial duty, as prescribed by the word of God: that if they would calmly and candidly consult their Bibles and plain reason, and not suffer themselves to be misled by an overheated party-spirit, they could not possibly be displeased with any sentiments he had delivered in the sermon in question. They persisted, however, in declaring with such a sermon delivered at any time, and under any circumstances, they would and ought to be offended; and insisted on his giving them satisfaction, by disavowing the sentiments he had uttered.
This he told them he would not do, but wished to know why the same sermon which ten years ago, in federal times, gave them so much pleasure, should now give them so much offence! They replied that they had never before heard the sermon. He assured them that they had not only heard the same identical sermon, word for word, on the fast-day appointed by President Adams; but that they, at that time, expressed their entire satisfaction with, and high approbation of the same; nay, that he had scarcely ever preached a sermon among them, for which he had been more highly and more universally complimented by all parties.
To account for the repetition, he observed that on the approach of the last fast, an unexpected press of business had put it out of his power to make any new preparation—that he concluded, therefore to preach the same sermon which, ten years ago, gave so much satisfaction. He then produced the manuscript, which by its appearance and date, fully convinced them of the truth of what he had said. Their confusion was, at once, indescribable! And, after some silence, they went away, concluding to say no more about it!
In another part of the State, considerably distinguished for the prevalence of the democratic spirit, a clergyman, wishing to be extremely cautious, and to stand well, if possible, with all parties had publicly pledged himself to his people, that at the approaching election, he would not give his vote on either side. Influenced by this cautious spirit, he took great care, in his sermon on the fast day, to say almost nothing relative to national sins; or the obligations of a people to adhere to that righteousness which exalteth a nation. But unluckily, in his prayer, he put up the following petition: [saluting to the words of our Saviour, John v. 14.] May God enable us by his grace, to sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon us. This unfortunate petition exkindled a prodigious resentment. The next morning a committee waited on him, and demanded to know if, by worse things coming upon us, as expressed in his prayer, he had any allusion to the Embargo ? The good man very earnestly and solemnly assured them that he meant no such allusion; and thus, for the time, preserved the peace with his people!
CANDID REFLECTIONS
On the important event, which has brightened the prospects of United America, and secured a change in her national policy.
At a time when the federalists seriously rejoice in an important measure of the national Executive, and when the democratic party, with some exceptions, profess the same sentiment, it may be seasonable, and perhaps candidly received, to offer some retrospective remarks on our public affairs.
There is not an individual in the United States more solicitous to maintain the honor of the American government than ourselves. But we know that in the present enlightened state of society, it cannot be done by imposition or hypocrisy, nor maintained on false grounds. Mr. Madison has done well; we feel a sincere pleasure in ascribing to him the praise he deserves, but we can neither forget nor justify the errors which have retarded the happy event now announced, to this time, and subjected our country to unprecedented distress, with the total and irrevocable sacrifice of many millions of property.
As the whole history of our collisions and our negotiations, with Great Britain, is before the American public, and before the world, that contracted and malignant spirit which seized the present occasion, as affording grounds for triumph and exultation, not only tends to sour the minds of those, whose friendship Mr. Madison appears willing to cultivate, but must actually reflect disgrace on the American character, for it is unfounded. Great Britain has in an eminent degree displayed that conciliatory spirit, which we have uniformly attributed to her councils; she has relinquished ground, which she might in justice, held forever, for the sake of an accommodation. Our government has receded from the absurd ground it had taken, and in so doing deserves the praise of every American citizen and the respect of the world.
That this is the true state of the case will inevitably follow from a review of facts. We ought not to admit an obvious truth with reluctance, particularly as a return to rectitude, reflects glory on a nation as much as on an individual. To personify the American government, it may say
"I do not shame To tell you what I was, since my conversion So sweetly tastes, being the thing I am."
The mere satisfaction of showing the supporters of Mr. Jefferson and his wretched policy, that the glory they claim from his measures, is ridiculous, would not be worth our attention. Little, fretful, and malicious minds, must develop—they cannot be persuaded to conceal their weakness nor their vices. We expect them to follow their nature, and the present occasion will give them ample scope. But while this is
no motive to animadversion on the past, we conceive it now a duty to assist the public mind in obtaining the only good we can derive from Mr. Jefferson's policy, which has been prolific in incalculable evil. He has given politicians a lesson which if properly improved, may be a lasting security, in the management of our national concerns, against ever falling into similar embarrassments, or our ever experiencing similar calamities.
To prevent all cavils, to silence all the frothy boastings of a party who wish to make this country forget its sufferings by a delusive appearance of complete triumph, let us look back to the pretended causes of the several impolitic and distressing measures, which our government adopted; let us enquire what they asked and see what they have gained.
Before the British Orders of Council, all friendship was at an end between our government and that of Great Britain, at least on the part of the former. Our merchants were appalled; they knew not what to expect; their enterprise was checked and the circle of commercial transactions completely broken. Our government set out to resist the principles of British maritime law, with respect to the Colonial trade—and they set out to maintain that the American flag should protect all who sailed under it. It was with these views, we first began that system of hostility, which ended in all the miseries of a fifteen months Embargo. It is true some other difficulties supervened; and what were they? What is their history? The Chesapeake was attacked, and we now receive that atonement which we might have received immediately. In fact the essential part of the atonement was voluntarily made at the time. The King disavowed the act, and the aggressor was punished.
The Orders of Council likewise supervened—and what is the result? After two years bickering and self-punishment, we are now bound by the most solemn obligations of faith and honor to take that ground which should have been taken, when the Milan decree was published.—We are now pledged to do what we then ought to have done from a regard to our national rights and honor. This pledge has been given without the least concession of any point which was in controversy between Great Britain and our government. There was a point of honor between them and France, but with us, they had never asserted any condition on which they would repeal their Orders, for they uniformly professed and maintained, that those Orders were adopted with respect to their enemy alone, and a large portion of their statesmen always maintained, that in point of true policy, as it respected their own interests, these Orders were invidious. Here then, unless we were positively contending for France, though we have acquired an advantage by the rescinding of the Orders, we have gained no victory. The British were not pledged to their Orders, as it respected us.
With respect to the atonement for the Chesapeake alone, they have yielded a point in punctilio, in some measure—not altogether, for their ships of war were no longer exclusively interdicted, which was a consideration that laboured. Say however, that in this affair of punctilio, we have kept our ground, and have now gotten the reparation we might have had before, on our own terms—we ask the advocates of the Jefferson policy—we ask those who have witnessed the sufferings of this country, for fifteen months past, whether the advantage of having atonement made before the interdiction of British vessels was removed, is sufficient to justify the monstrous sacrifices we have sustained, in maintaining that ground.
This we repeat and maintain is the only consolation, our only boon for all the calamities we have experienced, the only step we have advanced by our mighty struggle.
For by becoming now pledged to resist the decrees of France, we must do what would have prevented the Orders of Council. Great Britain stands just where she did, before her orders were issued, and has gained of us a solemn assurance that we will maintain our neutrality against France.
But we return to the first causes of that hostile attitude which we assumed toward England. Our boasted weapons are laid aside.—Our intercourse with that nation is restored, and the laws which respect colonial trade, and the right of impressing British subjects from American merchantmen, remain just as they were. For this Jefferson waged his war of commercial restrictions, and Mr. Madison has very wisely rejected his plan. We are happy to find that he means to rely on amicable negotiation, and have not the least doubt, that if no more be required than the established principles of law, equity and reason will justify, we shall soon have the satisfaction of seeing, and the advantage of enjoying, a perfectly good understanding.— Repertory.
From the United States Gazette.
The late important transactions of our general government seems to have produced a great diversity of opinion among our democratic politicians. Some of them affect to find, in the arrangements made with England, a signal triumph on the part of our administration, while others discover in it as signal a defeat. We will neither bestow
censure on the former, nor offer countenance to the latter; but dismiss the controversy with this single remark: That they must be preeminently and peculiarly the subjects of the "King of Ignorance," who can plume themselves upon a victory. And being subjected to a political ostraciation of the severest kind for almost two years; after suffering infinite disgrace; and sacrificing more than 50 millions of our capital, we are at length brought back neatly to the precise spot from which we started in our career for humbling Great-Britain and compelling her to renounce the sovereignty of the ocean. We owe it to president Madison, and his cabinet to say [and we do it with pride and with pleasure] that they have come forward with a degree of promptitude and manliness which reflects much honour upon them and the country. Mr. Madison, has now done what Mr. Jefferson was requested by the British government to do, as expressed in the note appended to the treaty, returned by him Mr. Madison is now effectively resisted the French decrees, by total non intercourse with that country; and this nation will thank him for it to the latest generation.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
Great-Britain, the moment she heard of the conduct of Admiral Berkley, expressed her sorrow, disavowed the act, offered to make every reparation, and even sent an Envoy Extraordinary to offer us the very terms which we have now accepted, provided we would do what we have now done, namely remove the proclamation.
France has never expressed any sorrow for the outrage committed, never disavowed the conduct of Admiral Baudin, never offered to make any reparation, either there or here, nor has she ever made any.
These facts are louder than ten thousand words. And yet there is a party in our country who have been incessantly striving to involve us in a war with Great-Britain, and entangle us in an alliance with France. That, fellow-citizens, is the old Administration party—but they have been obliged by the voice of the eastern States to give ground.
[N. Y. Even. Post.]
CASE OF ADMIRAL BAUDIN.
'Tis now about a twelve month, since the French Admiral Baudin seized four American ships and their cargoes on the high seas, and burnt the ships and plundered the cargoes. On the 6th of July last, Mr. Armstrong wrote a letter to the French government and demanded "an avowal or disavowal of this conduct of rear admiral Baudin." On the 26th of the same month he wrote to Mr. Madison, and told him "every attempt to obtain an explanation had failed." On the 7th of August he wrote again to Mr. Madison and informed him "My remonstrances continue to be unanswered." Fellow citizens, from that time to this, not a word, not a syllable has ever been offered by France, either of disavowal or explanation. To the outrage done as she has added the most insulting silence.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 29.
Glorious Struggle.
Official returns of the votes for Senator, and Members of Assembly, have been received. The Hon. BENJAMIN J. BLYDENBURGH, the Federal candidate for Senator, has a Majority in this city of 185 votes. Last year he had only 38. The Tickets for Assemblymen were thus supported: For the Federal, 4866; For the Democratic, 4993. Whole No. 9859.
Thus giving a democratic majority of 78, good, bad and indifferent votes; and a plurality of 127. Last year the democratic ticket for Assemblymen was carried by a majority of ELEVEN HUNDRED votes.
"I have," says the Editor of the N. Y. Evening Post , "made myself acquainted with the facts respecting the proceedings of the Inspectors in the 10th Ward, and say without hesitation that the return of that Ward must be set aside. Bets on the Federal Ticket I consider as perfectly secure.—The election is our's." But "I view it of vastly more moment to the federal cause to carry the Senator for this district than the Assembly Ticket for the city; and that we shall carry him I entertain the highest confidence."
The official returns from Queen's County are received. The federal ticket has prevailed; and the federal candidates for Assemblymen are all elected. The federal majority has increased more than an hundred this year. In this county Mr. Blydenburgh has 876 votes for Senator; Mr. Carll, (the demo. candidate) 671.
New-Rochelle, in Westchester county, for the first time these twelve years, has given a federal majority.
BRIGHT PROSPECT.
The federal ticket have succeeded in Queens, Richmond and Kings' counties. Good news comes in from every quarter.—"Hail Columbia, happy land."

Triumph of Washington Principles in Rhode-Island.
NEWPORT, APRIL 22. We are happy to say, the result of our late elections afford glorious demonstration that the cause of Federal Republicanism has triumphed with more than its usual success...
The preservation of the political peace of the State; a sincere wish to restore to social intercourse, that harmony and affection, without which liberty, and even life itself are but dreaming things...
The following we believe is a correct statement of the Representatives from the several counties:—
Table with 3 columns: County, Federal, Democratic. Rows: Newport, Providence, Washington, Kent, Bristol.
At the last Assembly the federal republican majority in the House was 8. Here follows a list of the votes for Governor in the several towns...
The jury in the case of the U States vs. Michael Bright and others for resisting the marshal, this morning came into court and offered a verdict...
On the 23d ult. the Collector of the port of Richmond, took possession of the ship Washington, capt. Kendrick, belonging to Nantucket...
An American Gun Boat, that had been cruising off Abaco, for American vessels that had violated the Embargo, is lost—her gun, and part of her ammunition, rigging, &c. has been saved by the wreckers.
The ship William, Capt. Andrew Tucker, belonging to Mr. Moses Brown, of New-Buryport, was condemned last January, at Cherbourg, in France, and the Captain sent as a prisoner to Paris, in the interior.
Portland, Monday, May 8, 1809.
The latest accounts from Europe furnish Paris dates to the 18th and London to the 23d of March. No events of much importance have taken place since the evacuation of Spain by the English.
The prospect of a war between France and Austria increases; it is said the latter will be joined by Turkey. Russia is getting tired of her connection with France, and will probably take a neutral stand...
The Emperor of China it is said, has embraced the Popish religion, and two mandapins are on their way to France, to compliment Bonaparte and do homage to the Pope. A French squadron from L'Orient, consisting of three sail of the line and four frigates has arrived in the West-Indies...
FOR THE GAZETTE.
Mr. SHIRLEY, I have lately been favored with a sight of the original letter [published in your paper sometime last January]
from the Hon. Representative in Congress from the District of Lincoln & Co. dated, last Oct at Saco. It is not my design to remark particularly upon the impropriety of a man's electioneering for himself.
I wish to know who the Hon. Gentleman means by "fat political clergymen?" whether he have reference to Mr. Cushman of Winslow, who, at his request travelled forty miles last July, to speak party politics...
Representatives chosen in Maine. Voted, John Cushing, John A. Hyde, Benjamin Dunning, James Curtis, jun. Bath, Samuel Davis, William Webb, Jonathan Hyde, Topsham, Benj. Hasey, Harpswell, Marlborough, Sylvester D. Dunning, Joshua Burnham, Gorham, David Harding, junr. Dudley Folsom, Norway, Luther Farrar, Pownal, John Lovell, Waterford, Hannibal Hamlin, Palmyra, John Jones, James Morrill, James Merrill, Daniel Lunt, Scarborough, Benjamin Larrabee, George Hight, Cape Elizabeth, Sylvanus Higgens, Paris, Elias Stowell, Bucksport, Enoch Hall, Harsfield, David Warren, New-Gloucester, Joseph E. Foxcroft, Fryeburg, John M'Millen, Bethel, Eliphas Chapman, Gray, Peter Whitney.
Representative Account Current. Table with 4 columns: Town, Federal Gain, Federal Loss, Democratic Gain, Democratic Loss. Rows: Concord, Billerica, Sutton, Reading, Sherburne, Weston, Hingham, Duxbury, Groton, Harvark, Stoneham, Barre, Wilmington, Lunenburg, Framingham, Foxborough, Hardwick, Rutland, Oakham, Tewksbury, Medfield, Pelham, Plymouth, Gorham, New-Gloucester, Freeport, Pownal, Brunswick, Bath, Fryeburg, Norway, Harsfield, Durham.
Messrs Stevenson, Breckenridge, Lewis, Sheffield, and Swoope, federalists, are elected to Congress in Virginia. Messrs. Randolph and Gray, Monroeville, are also elected—Pat.
Trouble in the Weymouth—While some of the democrats boast of the wonderful effect which Mr. Jefferson's embargo policy has produced as it respects our foreign affairs, others are mad and disappointed because the country is not likely to be involved in a war with England. The cry of many of the democrats not only in congress, but in the legislature of this state was, "let us have war with England."
Have we then advocated peace with Great Britain because we wished for war with France? We answer no! our voice is still for peace with that nation; but let it not be at the expense of our independence as a nation. If Bonaparte refuses to be on friendly terms, we hope Mr. Madison will adopt the same course John Adams did.
Squinting against France.
The following extract is taken from the National Intelligencer, a paper published under the eye of President Madison, which decidedly reprobates the fatal attachment to France and the tyrant Bonaparte, which
Mr. Jefferson and many of the leaders of the democratic party in this country, zealously cherished:—
"A devotion to the fortunes of any foreign nation must be fatal to our independence; a devotion to the interests of a monarchy, founded in usurpation, and consolidated by conquest, would indeed imply a total destitution of common virtue or common sense."
Separation of the Union, and opposition to the constituted authorities.
OF the thousand falsehoods employed by the leaders of democracy to raise themselves to power and office on the ruins of the country, that of proclaiming to the people, that there are characters in the federal party who advocate a separation of the States and oppose a faithful, wise and impartial administration of the federal government, is the most barefaced.
But thanks to the good sense of the citizens of this State, they know the things that make for their peace and welfare too well to be deceived by the falsehoods of ambitious demagogues. The whole host of democratic editors cannot show such conduct in the federalists as their party have been guilty of.
To notice only one instance among many others which might be adduced as evidence of this fact, see the following paragraph, published in Virginia in the year 1795, and copied into the northern democratic papers:— "NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in case the treaty entered into by that damn'd arch traitor John Jay with the British tyrant should be ratified (by the senate) a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, at their next session, praying that the said State may recede from the union and left under the government and protection of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND FREE AND INDEPENDENT VIRGINIANS."
FROM SPRINGFIELD APRIL 27. The Joyful News of PEACE with ENGLAND, was announced yesterday at twelve o'clock, in this town, by the discharge of cannon and ringing of bells.
NEW STATE. The Legislature of New-Orleans have had under consideration a memorial to Congress, praying the admission of that Territory into the Union as a State. We understand it was negatived.
Married.
In Ipswich, (Mass) Capt. William Caldwell, of Portland, to Miss Susan Treadwell. In Andover, Benjamin Ames, Esq. of Bath, to Miss Mary Boynton, of the former place. In Prospect, Mr. Stephen Blanchard, to Miss Sally Clifford. In Farmington, Mr. William Walker, of Freeman, to Miss Rebecca Chandler. In this town, Mr. Wm. Page to Miss Nabby Moses.
Died.
At Concord, N. H. Mr. Galen H. Fay, printer, formerly of Haverhill, Mass. At Danville, Vt. very suddenly, Florella Eaton, and Sophronia Eaton, children of the Editor of the paper called the North Star. Two other of his children remain sick of the same disease, which is a disorder unknown by any persons in that vicinity. In this town, Mrs. Eleonora Cummings, widow of the late Mr. Thos. C. aged 69—Capt. Daniel Bartlett, aged 68. Deaths in Portland, in April last, four adults, four children, 1 black.
FOR SALE. THE Hull of a BRIG, about 180 tons burthen, together with a complete set of Masts, Spars, and Blocks. Said brig is new, and built by a good workman, of the best materials. Her timbers are seasoned white oak—she is high deck and handsomely drafted; has a patent windlass, and is particularly calculated for a fast sailer.—Inquire of Hussey & Winflow.
Who have for sale, wholesale and retail, Spermaceti OIL and CANDLES, of the first quality. May 8.
FOR SALE. THE Hull of a new BRIG, now lying at Bath, 68 feet 7 inches in length, 24 feet 8 inches beam, and measuring 229 85-95ths tons—has nearly one deck laid. Said Brig is built of good materials and well fastened with iron.—A liberal credit will be given for part of the purchase money.—Apply to BENJ. J. PORTER. Topsham, May 8.
Hosea Ilsley INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has formed a connection in business with Mr. ROBERT NOYES; and that the Painting Business will be pursued in future by them under the Firm of Ilsley & Noyes. He requests all persons who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to exhibit the same for settlement. Portland, May 8, 1809. (S.m)
Land Office.
THE subscriber has opened an Office in Portland, for the purpose of conducting business relative to Real Estate; and among other things proposes the following, to which he will direct his attention:— 1st. To receive and keep a registry of applications for the sale, purchase, lease, or exchange of land, (or buildings) in any part of the District of Maine, whether of township, tract, farm, or lots of any quantity, large or small; and to assist any person who wishes to dispose of such lands, &c. in procuring a purchaser for the same; and those who may wish to purchase any, in procuring the same. 2d. To pay the taxes on non-resident lands, before they are sold by the collector; and, when it can be done to pay the same before they are advertised for sale; or when sold to attend to the redemption thereof. 3d. To give information to affeors and others of the owners of any particular tracts or lots, with the numbers thereof; and to obtain information of the quality or value of any lands. 4th. To give information to any who may desire it, when proprietors' meetings or sales of land should be advertised; and to attend such meeting or sales, as attorney or agent for any proprietor or others. 5th. To inquire into the titles, and draft conveyances of any land. 6th. To assist administrators, executors and heirs, in the settlement of estates; and generally to transact any business within his power respecting Real Estate, in which his assistance may be required.—His fees will be moderate, and in proportion to services to be performed. Note. Where money is to be paid or expenses incurred, he will expect it to be advanced—and the postage paid of all letters addressed to him. WILLIAM FREEMAN.
FOR SALE—IN the town of Portland, two three story HOUSES, convenient and well situated. Also—About 10,000 acres of LAND, in each of the towns of Steubens & Harrington, in the county of Washington. Payment for part will be taken in improved lands, buildings or personal property, or good securities payable in one, two or three years. If any person or persons should incline to go there with a company of settlers, and purchase the whole or part for more in the town first mentioned, they may make it very advantageous. Also—For sale or exchanged for personal property, fifteen hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Oxford (District of Maine) adjoining East-Andover.—Enquire as above. Portland, May 5, 1809.
Bowdoin College.
THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified that their next stated meeting will be held at Brunswick, on the 16th day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, S's. Brunswick, April 25, 1809. (M.S.)
FOR SALE.
ONE elegant C Spring Bells Top Chaise—two Wood Springs do; one second hand do; one new Coach; and one second hand Stage Coach. Inquire of Babcock and Child, opposite Haymarket-Row—where they continue to carry on the Coach & Chaise Making, as usual.—Chaises of any description built at short notice. Orders from the Country punctually attended to. Portland, May 8, 1809.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the Stockholders of the Brunswick Cotton Manufactory will be held at the house of David Owen, in Brunswick, on the twenty-ninth day of this month, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes, viz. To choose a Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer and such other officers as may then be thought necessary. To determine the number of shares by which the stock shall be divided. To establish bye-laws for regulating the proprietary. To vote such sums of money as shall appear necessary to defray the expenses of the establishment. To confirm such acts or doings of committees of the original associates, as shall appear proper. To agree on a mode of calling future meetings, and to pass such votes as shall appear conducive to the interests of the Corporation. BENJ. J. PORTER, JOHN PERRY Junr. Brunswick, May 5, 1809.
A cheap and easy way to get water and to keep it. TAKE a tub without a head, and one or more hogsheads, or barrels, if you wish to guard against fire, and link them in the cellar.
ON THURSDAY next, 11th inst. at 11 o'clock A.M. at E. GREELY & CO's Office, 1500 wt. of CORDAGE 6 Boxes CHOCOLATE. May 8.
On SATURDAY, 12th inst. will be sold at Public Auction, at Richardson's Wharf, THE Sloop ELIZABETH, fifty tons burthen, strong and well built, and well found. May be examined any time previous to the day of sale. Terms of payment, approved security at 60 days. D. PEASE, Auctr. May 8.
Real Estate at Auction. Will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of at private sale) on MONDAY the 23d inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. THE Dwelling-House and Land situated on Elm-street, and now occupied by Daniel Johnson. The aforesaid estate can be purchased very cheap, probably for a less sum than it will sell for at Auction.—For terms apply at N. KINSMAN's Office, Middle-street. E. GREELY & CO. Auctr. Portland, May 8, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR. 200 Barrels fresh Baltimore FLOUR, now landing, and for sale at No. 16, Union Wharf. May 8.
NEW GOODS.
T. & A. Vinton, Have just received an assortment of the following Spring and Summer Goods, —viz—
SUPERFINE and common black, blue, mixed and light Cassimeres; military and buff white do; Patent Plains and Satinets; cotton Florentine and Jeans; Tabby Veils; common do. and Corduroys; toflenet, satin, warfales and other vesting; Calicoes of the most fashionable style—Furnitures and Copperplates; white and colored Cotton Cambrics; British Shirting Cotton; Cambric and common Dimity; white and figured cambric pocket Handkerchiefs; Lutrings and Satins; elegant damask Shaws; common do. do.; nice and common cotton do.; black, white and colored cotton and worsted Hosiery; long & short black silk Gloves; black Bombazets, Shalloon, and other stuff goods; Table cloths; silk, cotton, and leather Braces; Quality and Shoe-bindings; Oil-cloths; silk Umbrellas; Pocket Books, &c. &c. May 8.
FOR SALE.
A Quantity of OAKUM.—Inquire of OLIVER EVERET, or JOSEPH MAXWELL, No. 8, Ingraham's Wharf. May 8.
REMOVAL.
NATHAN KINSMAN, has removed his Office, to the building lately erected for that purpose nearly opposite the Portland Bank, Middle-street.—Those who have not adjusted their accounts due the estate of the late Doctor Kinsman, are once more requested to call (as above) and settle the same. Portland, May 8, 1809.
LOST.
BETWEEN Portland and Stroudwater, a pair of new brown SMALL-CLOTHS, and 7 1-2 yds. Cotton Shirting. Whoever has found the same and will return it to this Office, shall be rewarded for their trouble. May 8.
TAKE NOTICE!
All persons indebted to the subscriber, of the late firm of CROSS & MARTIN, are requested to call at his store, at the head of Long Wharf, Fore-street, and adjust the same by the first of June next, and thereby prevent unnecessary costs. NATHANIEL MARTIN. Portland, May 8, 1809.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the stable of the subscriber in Berwick, on the night of the 4th inst. a sorrel colored HORSE, with light colored mane and tail, trots all. Supposed to be stolen by a stranger dressed very poorly, with a dark colored Surtout, and Trowsers of the same color; with shoes, but without stockings, and a glazed hat.—Whoever will secure the horse and thief, shall be entitled to Twenty Dollars Reward, or ten dollars for the horse only, by May 8. ABRAHAM ANDREWS.
NOTICE!
At the Assessor's Office, Portland, May 8th, 1809. THE Assessors of the town of Portland, hereby give notice to the inhabitants, and all other persons liable to pay Taxes in said town, that they will attend at their office over the Maine Bank, from the 16th to the 20th of May inclusive, to receive the valuation of their Real Estate according to law—and they are hereby requested to bring in "true and perfect lists of their polls, and the just value of their real estates—including in this description, proprietary estates, and estates in trust, which they were respectively possessed of, on the first day of May last in their own right, or the right of others, improved or not improved."
The inhabitants are requested to notice, that the following schedule contains all the taxable articles, and may serve them as a form.
Polls, the number from 16 years old & upwards. Real Estate, the just value under their own improvement. Money at interest, more than they pay interest for. Bank Stock, held in any Bank. Public Securities of all kinds, the just value. Account of the value of goods, wares and merchandise, stock in trade, vessels of all sorts, with their appurtenances, at home or abroad, paid for or not paid for. Horses and cattle, their just value. Income from possession, faculty, trade or employment, gained by land or sea.
N.B.—If the above advertisement be not properly attended to, the Assessors expect to hear no more complaints after the Tax bills are issued for want of judgments in dooming their estates. May 8.

Poetry.
PITY'S TEAR.
WHAT falls so sweet on summer's flow'rs, As soft, refreshing, tepid show'rs? What bids the buds its sweets exhale, Like ev'ning's mildly whisp'ring gale?
The following notes were written by Mr. MOORE, and addressed to a young lady, who is supposed to have expressed her regret that she was not pro- fessionally skilled in science and literature.
NEVER mind how the pedagogue profess, You want not antiquity's lamp; The lip, 'tis so scented with roses, Oh! never must smell of the lamp.
Old Cloe, whose withering kisses Have long let the loves at defiance, Now done with the science of blisses, May fly to the blisses of science.
Young Sappho, for want of employment, Alone o'er her Ovid may melt, Condemn'd but to read of enjoyment, Which wiser Corinna had felt.
But for you to be buried in books, Oh, Fanny, they're pitiful fages, Who could not in one of your looks, Read more than in millions of pages.
Astronomy finds in your eye, Better lights than the studies above, And music must borrow your sigh, As the melody dearest to love.
In ethics, 'tis you that can check In a minute their doubts and their quarrels, Oh! shew but that mole on your neck, And 'twill soon put an end to their morals.
Your Arithmetic only can trip When to kiss and to count, you endeavor, But eloquence glows on your lip, When you swear that you'll love me forever.
Thus you see what a brilliant alliance, Of arts is assembled in you, A course of more exquisite science, Man never need with to go through.
And ah! if a fellow like me, May confer a diploma of hearts, With my lip thus I seal your degree, My divine little Mistress of Arts!
Select Paragraphs.
BLAIR'S GRAVE.
It contains, unquestionably, fine passages, but has no pretensions to the claim of a finished production, as it is debased by low and burlesque ex- pressions — If it is not a posthumous work, the writer is inexcusable for these defects, and can never rank a- mongst first rate authors.
Why this ado in earthing up a cairn? That's fallen into disgrace, and in the night Smells horrible? Ye undertakers, tell us, Midst all the gorgeous figures you exhibit, Why is the principal concealed, for which You make this mighty stir.
If I have any knowledge of poetry, or of dignity of language, I pro- nounce the words marked in Italicks as beneath the dignity of the didac- tick muse.
The following lines are not metre, unless we give an unauthorized ac- cent to the word sufferance .
Is no protection from the rude sufference. Speaking of an Egyptian pyramid, he says,
whose spiky top Has vanquished the thick cloud. An expression extravagant, and in- consistent with true taste.
The labour of whole ages lumber down, Sepulchral columns to reside but in vain With all subduing Time, Her cankering hand, &c.
Lumber down is a low expression, columns wrestling with time is a bur- lesque, and old father Time turned into an old woman is ridiculous.
The strong man, By stronger arm laboured , gasps for breath. See how he tugs for life, and lays about him , Mad with his pain.
These lines remind me of the fa- mous exploit achieved by the knight of the woeful countenance, who be- laboured the goat skins, and to laid about him, that he shed a great deal of good wine, which he imagined was the blood of formidable giants.
He terminates a fine passage with the following comparison. Like a disabled pitcher of no use, Which puts one in mind of the old song in the praise of leather bottles.
He addressed Death in the follow- ing extraordinary language: O great man-eater, Methinks the countless swarms thou hast de- voured, And thousands that each hour thou gottest up , &c. This brings to my recollection the story of Jack the Giant Killer, Tom-
my Trip, and Holothrumbos, the re- doubtable giant, who ate five little boys for breakfast, and sixteen for dinner. The Dragon of Wantley was also a great man-eater, or rather boy-eater, of whom the poet says:
House and churches To him were geese & turkies; Children three Devoured he, Who could not with him grapple; And at one sup He ate the cup, As one would eat an apple.
However, this is a grave subject, and I have done, begging pardon of the publick for having been guilty of any thing so detectable as a pun.
[Anthology]
The following Anecdote of Stephen R. Bradley Esq. one of the Vermont Sen- ators in Congress, is copied from a paper printed in 1803. (Vt. Courier.)
When S — R — B, was by the General Assembly of Vermont, first elected to represent that state in the Congress of the United States, highly elated by his election he im- mediately presented a bill for the sanction of the Assembly, in the words following, viz.
"The State of Vermont, by the Grace of God free and independent, have elected S — R — B, Esq. to represent" &c. Gen. E —, mem- ber of the Assembly proposed an A- mendment of the bill, by erasing the words by the Grace of God free and in- dependent , and inserting in their stead the words " without the fear of God before their eyes, and being moved by the instigation of the Devil " — That the bill when amended might read thus "The state of Vermont, without the fear of God before their eyes, and being moved by the instigation of the Devil, have elected S — R — B, Esq. to represent, &c."
A WHOPPER.
The female of a wonderful species of Fish was taken on the Dorsetshire coast in England, on the 9th of June last: the best informed in natural hi- story call it a non descript, as no na- turalist has ever described it; it is viviparous, having when taken, a young one in her belly. When ta- ken she had in her maw one thousand seven hundred MACKARELS: she mea- sured 25 feet in length and about 18 in circumference had four rows of teeth. — This surprising inhabitant of the watery kingdom was drawn on shore by seven horses and about one hundred men. — London Paper.
The man of the name of Stealwell, who was lately taken up for picking a gentleman's pocket has been excluded the society of Pickpockets, for having in so bungling a manner belied his name, and forfeited his pretensions to dex- terity.
Sheriff's Sale.
Taken by Execution and to be sold at Public Vendue to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY, the twentieth day of May next, at two o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling-house of Thos. Means, in Freeport.
ALL the right to the equity of redemption, which Thomas Millot of said Freeport has to the following described mortgaged real estate, to wit, a certain tract or parcel of land, situate in said Freeport, being part of lot num- bered twenty-six, on range C. in said town, bounded southwesterly by a town road, north- erly by the land of Josiah Reed, and southeast- erly by land owned by John Winlow, con- taining seventeen acres, more or less, and be- ing the same land wherein the said Millot now lives, if not redeemed before that time.
JOSIAH REED, Dep'y Sheriff. Freeport, April 19, 1809. (24)
NOTICE.
IN conformity to an order from the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, will be held at Public Auction, on Saturday the sixth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the Dwelling-House of the subscriber in Freeport — a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, belonging to the estate of John Baker, late of Portland, deceased.
NABBY BAKER, Administratrix on said deceased's estate. April 24.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the sub- scribes has been duly appointed Administra- trix on the estate of JOSEPH PATTEN, late of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon her- self the trust, by giving bond as the law di- rects. — All persons therefore having any de- mands against said estate, are desired to ex- hibit them for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. MARY PATTEN, Administratrix. Topsham, April 20th, 1809.
I do not like to retaliate — but
THIS is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting THOMAS FOSTER on my account, as I will pay no debts of his contracting after this date. SAMUEL FOSTER. Limington, April 22, 1809. (24)
Factory Yarn & Thread Store.
JOSEPH POPE, informs his friends and the public that he is appointed Agent for Almy & Brown , of Providence, who will keep him constantly supplied from their long known & well established Factory, with a general assort- ment of
Cotton Warp and Filling, White and colored Stocking, 2 & 3 thread, Ditto ditto Thread in hanks and balls, Wick Yarn, Cotton Shirting and Sheeting, do. Check and Stripe, Bed Tick, &c.
Which will be sold wholesale and retail at the Factory prices. Shopkeepers in town and country may be supplied on the same terms as at the Manufactories, by applying at No. 7, Muffey's Row. (6m) Dec. 19.
TO BE LET.
HALF of a convenient DWELLING- HOUSE, situated in Free Street, on rea- sonable terms. — Enquire of WILLIAM GODDARD.
A FARM FOR SALE.
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of 1 and, of which thirty is Interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story Hou. and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none. — Enquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (t.f.)
TOWN OFFICER.
A NEW and improved Edition (being the seventh) of the TOWN OFFICER, has been lately published. A few Copies thereof may be purchased at the Bookstore of JOHN PRATT, in Fore-street, Portland. — Price, 1 doll. 25 cts. It contains the Constitution of this Com- monwealth, and of the United States.
Taken up Adrift.
BETWEEN Springpoint-Ledge, and House- Island, on Friday last, a common sized YAWL-BOAT. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away — apply to EDWARD BREWER. Freeport, April 24.
Come and See.
AN excellent FARM for sale, situated in Falmouth, on the main road leading from Portland to Brunswick, in the Province of Maine, and within four miles of Portland. — Said Farm lies between New-Casco meeting- house and Presumpscot bridge, within a few rods of each, and contains about two hundred acres by estimation, be the same, more or less. The house on said farm is large, com- modious, and very pleasantly situated, com- manding a fair prospect of the open sea at the entrance of Portland harbor, as also a very considerable part of that beautiful town — The barn is 32 by 74 feet. Said farm is sufficient to produce hay enough for forty cattle, & con- tains about eighty acres of good pasture, well supplied with fresh and salt water through the whole season, as it is bounded on the sea shore. It is an excellent seat for a house of public entertainment, and will beautifully accom- modate merchants and mechanics with house lots, in addition to that little neat village, above the shipyard, which has already been sold off the farm.
Within half a mile of the ship-yard are nearly twenty-five acres of perhaps the best white oak & ship-timber in the whole town. — Within one mile of the house lie twenty acres of land, well covered with wood and timber. Within two miles of the house, are about twenty acres of good land situated on the abovementioned high-way leading from Port- land to Brunswick.
There is also a valuable piece of salt-marsh, which produces from six to eight tons of hay in the year, within half a mile of the barn, which may be purchased with said farm. — Farming utensils of all kinds necessary to carry on said farm, may also be purchased. A view of the farm will afford its best recom- mendation. The terms of payment will be made easy to the fortunate purchaser. For further particulars inquire of DAVID MCGREGORE, of Bedford, N. H. or of ADAMS MERRILL, on the premises.
N. B. Now or never; for the farm will doubtless be sold within three months. March 6. (3m)
NOTICE.
THE subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the credi- tors to the estate of SAMUEL WHITMORE, jun.
late of Gorham in said county, gentleman, de- ceased, represented insolvent, hereby give no- tice, that a further time of three months from the 26th inst. is allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, that said com- missioners will attend for that purpose at the dwelling-house of Mr. Simon Hudson, in said Gorham, on Saturday the twentieth day of May next, on Saturday the twenty-fourth day of June next, and on Monday the twenty- fourth day of July next, from two till six o'clock in the afternoon of each of said days. LOTHROP LEWIS, JOS. ADAMS. Gorham, April 28, 1809.
NOTICE.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 17th inst. an indented Apprentice, by the name of Christian Rantrop, 18 years of age, short, round shouldered, and light complex- ioned. Whoever will return him to his mas- ter shall be entitled to one cent reward; but no charges paid. Masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harbouring or trusting him, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. ANTHONY KNIGHTS. Gray, April 24, 1809.
WANTED TO CHARTER.
A Vessel of about 150 tons bur- then. For particulars apply to JOSEPH CROSS, Jun. No. 18, Long Wharf. Portland, May 1.
LOST.
A Few days since, in this town, a GOLD SHIRT PIN, whoever has found the same and will leave it with the printer shall be well rewarded for their trouble. Portland, May 1.
NEW INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has opened an INSU- RANCE OFFICE, in the New-Exchange in Boston, where he will be happy to receive or- ders for Insurance, which he pledges himself shall be executed on the most favorable terms; all applications receive prompt attention. Boston, May 1, 1809. C. BRADBURY.
TO LET.
HALF of a large three story DWELLING- HOUSE, near the head of Fifth Street — enquire of MARY WATTS. May 1.
FISH.
FOR SALE, AT SACO, 400 quintals Newfoundland FISH, suitable for retailing, 1000 do. New COD FISH, 500 do. Old ditto Enquire of Capt. ASA STEVENS, at Saco, or JOSEPH McLELLAN, Jun. at Portland. April 24.
FOR SALE.
A Few Crates LIVERPOOL WARE. — Enquire of J. BRYANT. April 24.
Corn & Raven's Duck.
John Alden, HAS for sale, at No. 4, Portland Pier, a quantity of CORN, of good quality. Also — A quantity of Raven's Duck — cheap for Cash. April 24.
Portland Academy.
THE Trustees of the Portland Academy, in the county of Cumberland, are notified that their annual meeting will be held at the subscriber's office in Fifth-street, (Jones' Row) on Tuesday the 9th day of May next, at 4 o'clock P. M. GEORGE BRADBURY, Secretary. Portland, April 24th, 1809.
Bowdoin College.
THE Overseers of Bowdoin College, are hereby notified that the next meeting of their board will be held in the College Chapel in Brunswick, on the Tuesday pre- ceding the third Wednesday, i. e. on the 16th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon. JONA ELLIS, Secretary. Bath, April 24, 1809.
FOR SALE.
FOR Cash or exchanged for West-India or English Goods, A SLOOP, above fifty tons bur- then, in good order, fit for sea — for terms ap- ply to DAVID PEASE. Portland, 24 April, 1809.
COD & SCALE FISH
FOR Sale. Enquire of JAMES M. IN- GRAHAM, on Ingraham's Wharf. April 24.
FOR SALE.
By WILLIAM SWAN, No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street, SEVEN Hundred Gallons of excellent SPANISH BRANDY, high fourth proof, at the Boston price. April 24, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Creditors to the estate of GEORGE PIRECE, late of Otisfield, in the county of Cumberland, Esq. deceased, are hereby in- formed, that a further time of four months from the 12th inst. is allowed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, of Wills, &c. for said county, to bring in and prove their claims to the subscribers, Commis- sioners on said estate.
DANIEL TUCKER, ELIAS MERRILL, WILLIAM SWAN. Portland, April 17, 1809.
NOTICE.
IS hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executor of the last will and testament of MOSES AMES,
late of Fryeburg, in the county of Oxford, Esquire, deceased, and has taken upon him- self that trust by giving bond as the law directs —And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Moses Ames, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to PHILIP EASTMAN, Executor. Fryeburg, April 15, 1809. (24)
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that we have been du- ly appointed, and have taken upon ourselves the trust of Executors of the last Will and Test- ament of TRISTRAM GILMAN,
late of North-Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Clerk, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. They therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said de- ceased's Estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JOSEPH GILMAN, TRISTRAM GILMAN. April 27, 1809.
GARDEN SEEDS.
A usual, next door to the Portland Bank, of an excellent quality, and general assort- ment. DAVID GRIFFITH. Portland, April 17, 1809.
New & Interesting Publication!
Citizens of New-England!
READ AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES. JUST published, and now offered for sale, at the several Bookstores in this town, (price 12 1/2 cents,) a Political Pamphlet, being
Reflections and Critical Remarks.
on the PRESENT UNHAPPY SITUATION of the United States; comprising a review of the Federal and Democratic adminis- trations of the General Government, with a development of those causes and measures which have involved the coun- try in great and general distress, and pointing to the citizens the course to be pursued in order to regain their former state of prosperity. "If we tell you the truth, believe us for the truth's sake."
FURS WANTED.
CASH and the highest price given for all kinds of HATTING FURS, at No. 1, Muffey's Row — where the subscriber solicits those who have Furs to sell, to call on him. JOSHUA SHAW. Portland, April 17.
TO LET.
A Handsome convenient two story DWELL- ING-HOUSE, situated in Federal-street, suitable for one or two Families; together with a Woodhouse, and a good well of water. Possession can be given immediately — Enquire of THOMAS D. OSGOOD. April 17.
Hartford Land Tax.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors and owners of the following lots and gores of Land, in the town of Har- tford, and in the county of Oxford, that they are taxed for the years 1806, and 1807, for the state, town, and county tax; and for a highway tax for the years 1805 and 1806, in bills committed to me to collect, as follows, viz.
   No. of Lots. No. of Gores. No. of Acres. State Tax. Town Tax. County Tax.     East end, 21 1 68 126 0 3 0 22 6   7 5 94 160 0 4 0 26 6   Gore, 14 3 125 312 50 7 0 52 0   29 4 67 134 0 3 0 22 2   13 5 125 157 50 4 0 31 0   11 6 125 125 3 0 20 6   Gore, 20 8 38 76 1 5 12 7   4 6 125 312 50 7 0 52 0   12 8 125 375 8 5 62 1   11 11 125 250 5 5 41 5   Gore, } J. Rofs, } 22 9 49 159 5 0 35 6   Highway Tax for 1805.   11 2 100 200 46 0   14 6 125 125 28 5   14 7 125 125 28 5   9 9 125 250 56 5   Gore, 15 10 79 156 25 0   J. Rider, 6 11 624 291 66 0   11 11 125 250 56 5   State, Town, and County Tax for 1807.