Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1801-03-16 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER ALLEY JENKS, PRINTER OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
[NUMBER 131.]
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1801.
[VOLUME III.]
Miscellany.
From the Commercial Gazette.
WE have often been told of the indefatigable and persevering spirit of the Jacobins, of their dextrous lies, and wilful misrepresentations, but never perhaps, was this spirit in such active operation, as at the present period. The state of Massachusetts is infected with these "workmen of iniquity," who actually go about from place to place, seeking whom they may deceive, mislead and convert.
Their grand object is to effect the removal of Gov. Strong, against whom they spread in secret the blackest tales. Satan himself must "grin his ghastly smile" at the bold and daring conduct of these his legitimate sons. They have imbued his spirit, and continue to obey his commands. The writer of this paragraph "could a tale unfold" that would make even an ordinary Jacobin blush, and be ashamed. The lies which are circulated are of every "hue." The propagators of them, suit their conversation to the men they would deceive, and in the fullest latitude of Scripture "become all things to all men." To the pious they affect a sanctity of deportment; to the needy they display the prospect of wealth; to the young, they exhibit the charms of unrestrained pleasures; and to the aged, they appear respectful, and with caution insinuate their doctrines. They deserve credit for their ingenuity, and for the admirable versatility of their talents; but they deserve the detestation—the abhorrence of every man in society who has any regard for the interests of religion, the preservation of order, and the happiness of his country. It is the duty of all to be on their guard, against crediting those reports of envy and slander, which would detract from the character of our amiable patriot, and intelligent Governor. The multitude of his brethren will, no doubt, discover their veneration and attachment, by affording him their cheerful and zealous support at the approaching election. This conduct will be "confirmation Strong" that the mass of our citizens are not yet deluded by the sophistry, awed by the menaces, or cajoled by the promises of an unprincipled daring, and abandoned faction.
VIGILANCE.
From the Palladium
We have already mentioned the conspiracy of the Jacobins for the purpose of turning out Governor STRONG, and every other federal man, who holds an office under the State Government. We again lay before the public the following extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in Connecticut.
"SOME time last week, at the table of a gentleman in the city of Hartford, two of the leading Democrats in the state of Connecticut, said in substance:
"That the plan for the next election of Governor in Massachusetts is all prepared; that every part of the business "is ready cut and dried;" that each man has his post assigned him, at which he stands ready to prevent Gov. Strong from being re-elected; and that the federalists may do as they please. For the business is so perfectly arranged, that there is little, or no doubt of its proving successful."—They stated the plan to set up President Adams and Mr. Gerry, with a view to divide the Federalists between Mr. Adams and Gov. Strong, that Mr. Gerry might slip in between them.
They spoke on its success with much confidence, and exalted in the prospect. One of the gentlemen had no objection to Gov. Strong, but that he was a federal man. He allowed him to be "an amiable, ingenuous and virtuous man; but he was a federal man!"
In addition to the above, we give the following extract of a letter which will throw some light upon the ultimate object of the Jacobins. It comes from unquestionable authority, and deserves full confidence.
"A few days since, a gentleman passing through Pittsfield, stopped at J. Allen's tavern, where there were three Jacobins conversing on the state of the nation. They said that Gov. Strong would not again stand as a candidate for the election; and that if he should he would not be chosen. That he would not have consented to run for it before, had he thought that Mr. Gerry would run him so close. They intimated that every thing was arranged to prevent the re-election of Gov. Strong; and they said he had sent on his opinion to Congress, that Mr. Jefferson ought to be chosen President by the House, by all means.—This they said, was in his favor; but they damned him pretty roundly notwithstanding. They all condemned the Christian Church; but one said the Papal Church had been more an engine of despotic power, than the Protestant. But the others said, "they would not give a damn for the difference, that it was the same damned thing every where, and under every form—that wherever it had existed, all of its friends were advocates for absolute power; and that there never could be any true liberty until the Christian Church should be totally eradicated from the earth; and that we should have an absolute government in the United States, so long as the Church existed here; but thank God, that would not be long; for Mr. Jefferson would soon be President, and would put an end to hierarchy, and to tyranny."
This is not the only instance in which the Jacobins have lately disclosed their intentions. Their newspapers begin to assume the character of genuine jacobinism, in the abuse of Clergymen, in the ridicule of sacred and social institutions of our ancestors, in insinuations against christianity, and in the indirect recom-
mendations of the new philosophy. If we take warning in season, and act in concert, we may yet hold the blessings of law, order and virtue. The monster that would destroy these, now lurks in secret places; but if we sleep in fancied security, or sink into despondency, he will come out to rend and destroy. There is no safety but in vigilance and activity. Shall we depend on our own exertions for the security of property and the preservation of law, or upon the justice and mercy of those, who estimate the perfection of liberty, by the insecurity of property, and the feebleness of restraint?
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
A citizen, who has no other object but the public interest, wishes to propose as a Candidate for the office of Lieut. Governor, the Hon. SAMUEL PHILLIPS, Esq. That gentleman, in consideration of his great talents and long services, will have a strong support from electors in every part of the Commonwealth. The ability and impartiality with which he has for many years filled the Presidential Chair of the Senate, have united in his favor the influence of many gentlemen, who differ in their political sentiments.—The propriety of his election is greatly strengthened by the consideration that Mr. Phillips' health has been much impaired by his long and constant attention to the duties of his present important office, and that the duties of a Lieut. Governor will be honorable but not fatiguing to this long tried Patriot.
POPULATION OF NEW-YORK.
Investigating the progress of the population of this state for 44 years, commencing in 1756, and ending in 1790, and anticipating the probable progress for 44 years more, from 1790 to 1834, the following is the result:
In 1756 this state contained 96,755 inhabitants; equal to 2 1/2 persons to a square mile. In 1771 it contained 48,194; equal to 3 1/2 do. In 1786. do. 238,897; equal to 5 1/2 do. In 1790. do. 340,120; equal to 7 1/2 do. In 1810 and 1834, if the principles on which this estimate is grounded can be relied on, it will stand thus:
1810, (or 20 years) it will contain 980,240 inhabitants; equal to 2 1/2 persons to a square mile. In 1734 (or 44 years, from 1790) it will contain 1,960,480; equal to 4 1/2 do.
Admitting therefore that this state contains 44,200 square miles, equal to 28,160,000 acres, it gives 4 1/2 persons to the mile, which is nearly the present state of the population of Connecticut, which contains 4674 square miles, equal to 2,991,360 acres, or 45 persons to the mile, averaging to each individual about 14 acres of land, or 98 acres to a family of seven persons, or 84 acres to one of six. Allowing for the persons who inhabit cities, the average will probably be about 100 acres to each family. As respects this state our population may be pushed with convenience as high as three millions, considering our commercial advantages, the happy situation of our interior navigation, the fertility of our soil, and our abundant resources.
By the foregoing statement it appears, that from 1756 to 1771, (15 years) our numbers gained 51,349 or 2962 more than one half the number in 1756. From 1771 to 1785, 15 years more we gained 90,773 of 16,711 more than half in the ratio of doubling in 20 years. From 1786 to 1790, four years, the increase was 101,233, or 25,000 on the average each year. Suppose in the year 1791 only 18,215 emigrated, an accession of one half was made in these 5 years. Suppose now that the flock of 1790 should double by natural increase in 20 years, and that on the average 15,000 persons should emigrate each year, the result will be as it is stated. Suppose again, that for the next 24 years no emigrations should be made, and that the existing number is 1810 should double by natural increase in these 24 years, the result will also be as it is stated, which I am persuaded will not differ materially from the event. If however the emigrations should average 10,000 persons annually for these 24 years, our numbers will then stand two and a half millions.
The benefit which may be derived from an investigation of this nature is, that if our successive legislatures should calculate their measures by anticipating on so great a population in so short a period, their views would probably partake of an enlarged and open policy; laying a foundation in advance (in imitation of the wife Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania) calculated to promote the happiness and prosperity of approaching millions.
Late Foreign News.
By an arrival at Newyork.
LONDON, DEC. 31.
IN closing the present session of Parliament, his Majesty, in his Speech observes:—
"The detention of the property of my subjects in the ports of Russia, contrary to the most solemn treaties, and the imprisonment of British sailors in that country, have excited in me feel-
ings in which you and all my subjects will, I am sure, participate.
"I have already taken such steps as this occasion indispensably required; and it will afford me great satisfaction, if they prove effectual; but if it shall become necessary to maintain, against any combination, the honor and independence of the British empire, and those maritime rights and interests on which both our prosperity and our security must always essentially depend; I entertain no doubt, either of the success of those means which, in such an event, I shall be enabled to exert, or of the determination of my parliament and my people, to afford me a support proportioned to the importance of the interests which we have to maintain."
PARIS, JAN. 3.
Cen. Desolles, to the Minister at War.
H. Q. Dec. 26, 1800.
Citizen Minister,
The Archduke Charles has proposed an armistice to the General in Chief, announcing at the same time, that the Emperor had sent a Courier to M. de Cobentzel, with orders to sign the peace.
The General in Chief considering that the line of Troun and the Enns was forced, that we were 100 leagues in advance of the other armies, and already in the rear of the Austrian army in Italy, and that by consequence, Gen. Bellegarde might make a detachment, which joining the troops left in the Tyrol, might come upon our rear, and interrupt our communication with France, has judged it proper to consent to a suspension of arms, which procuring us great advantages, might at the same time, enable us to wait the movements of the army of Italy, from which we have as yet received no intelligence.
The character of the Archduke Charles, his well known honor, was guarantees on the desire the Emperor had to terminate the war, to which he was besides compelled by the deplorable state of his army, which having lost in 20 days, 70 leagues of ground, 25,000 prisoners, 12 or 15,000 killed and wounded, 140 pieces of cannon, and immense magazines, was no longer able, nor could be in three months, to prevent our army from conquering the whole of Austria, and dictating the law in the capitol. But to do this without danger, it would be necessary that the army of Italy should be already master of the head of the defile.
The General in Chief besides, conceived, that to stop in the midst of the most brilliant victories was conformable to the character of moderation by which the First Consul had distinguished himself in the eyes of all Europe.
I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of the Convention for an armistice. The Emperor will immediately treat for peace sub solo  mea  may  be  the  determination  of  his  allies ; and our line, which is supported by the Danube and the mountains, putting us into possession of Kuffstein, Scarnitz, Brounau, &c. enables us to recommence the war with the greatest advantages, and above all, with the utmost security.
Health and respect.
Signed
DESOLLES.
The conditions of the peace are the same as heretofore announced—The left bank of the Rhine is to be the northern boundaries of the republic.
BERLIN, NOV. 28.
Instructions for some weeks past have been sent to Count Luff, our Minister Plenipotentiary at Petersburg, respecting a treaty of an armed neutrality, which was to be concluded between Russia, Prussia, Sweden and Denmark. The three maritime powers engage to convoy all the Prussian merchantmen and Prussia is to take care that the treaty be duly maintained by land. Its articles resemble in many respects the convention concluded between Russia and Prussia, in the year 1781.
A Russian courier carried the treaty of this armed neutrality to Stockholm, on the 20th November. His Swedish Majesty ratified the same in the great conference of state held next morning soon after the courier's arrival. Tho' its articles were kept very secret, yet this much is known, that its chief object is to prevent the English from being any longer the indisputed masters of the sea. The most active preparations are making in the Russian, Swedish and Danish dock-yards for fitting out a formidable fleet, destined to cruise in the Baltic the ensuing spring.
VIENNA, DEC. 17.
Two days ago Lord Minto received dispatches from London, by a courier, upon which he had a long conversation with our Minister of State. Since that time it is reported that the court of London had released our court from all obligations in case of an opportunity offering itself for concluding a separate peace with advantage. Should this be a fact, we may hope, if not for a general peace, yet for a peace between France and Austria.
LONDON, JAN. 16.
It appears that government has received information, that the armed confederacy between the different Powers of the North, Russia, Denmark and Sweden, has actually been signed.—In consequence of this intelligence we are in-
formed that an order of council was yesterday issued, authorizing the detention of all Russian, Danish and Swedish vessels in the ports of this country, and directions were sent to the commissioners of the customs accordingly.
The above intelligence is confirmed by a notice from the Custom House having been sent to Lloyd's Coffee House this morning, announcing the detention of all vessels belonging to the powers above mentioned.
The Swedish merchantmen alone detained in our ports are said to amount to upwards of 300 sail.
A proclamation on this subject was issued in the course of the morning, and government, we understand, have granted letters of marque against the powers of the Northern Confederacy.
Government has also contracted for the immediate equipment of 30 sixty four gun ships, which are the best calculated for the North Seas.
LONDON, DEC. 11.
Although it is scarcely probable that the Emperor of Russia would undertake to put into execution so romantic a project as that of sending an army to invade our possessions in India, yet is certain that such a project was, some time ago, presented to the late Empress. Mr. Eton, in his survey of the Turkish Empire, says expressly, that at the time of the British armament against Russia, on account of the question of Oczakoff, the Empress had determined to transport an army to India. Mr. Eton, was then at Petersburg on a diplomatic mission and his authority is therefore entitled to respect. His words are as follows: "What might have been the consequences of such a war, it is difficult to foresee; much conjecture may be made: I will only mention one circumstance, the name of which is alarming, however it may be treated as romantic: the Empress had firmly resolved to attempt to send an army through Bocharar and Cashmier, to place the Mogul on the throne of India, and drive the British out of their possessions; and there were then in Russia, Frenchmen who had been sent into those parts by M. de Vergennes, and who offered to conduct the army."
LONDON, DEC. 30.
Gen. Brune, of the army of Italy, has related the exertions and hardships of the French, in making their way through the mountains of Iow that impeded them in the passage of Splügen. Nothing, however, could resist their energy, & the indefatigable industry of Gen. Macdonald. This army has opened a communication between the Engadine and Valteline by Mount Bernina, and the valley of Puschlav. This operation, however, has been attended with considerable loss.
VIENNA, DEC. 17.
From Italy, Gen. Bellegarde reports, as late as the Bondeno, occupied by Gen. Shultick, whom they attacked with much vigour; but the enemy were repulsed with loss. On the 6th, Gen. Shultick extended his out posts along the Panara, as far as St. Bianca, and along the Racco and Po di Primaro, as far as Argento and Bassia.
LONDON, DEC. 31.
ATTEMPT ON BONAPARTE.
We gave in our last some account of an explosion of powder at Paris, which was said to have been intended to put an end to the life of Bonaparte, and was very near accomplishing that purpose. A variety of narratives of the circumstances appear in the foreign papers. The particulars are extremely minute. The "infernal machine" was a cask filled with powder and ball—a gun barrel loaded, was placed in it, with the lock, to which was fastened a string, to occasion a discharge when it was wished.—This machine was placed on a carriage, and pushed into the street at what was deemed a proper time. Some negligence delayed the operation—so that when it took place, altho' it was fatal to many, the intended victim escaped. The Jacobins are charged with this attempt. Several persons have been arrested by the Police, viz. Gombaut-la-Chaise, Desloges, Boufquer, Chevalier, Veycer, Boucquet a woman. The infernal machine was found at Chevalier's house. Other suspected individuals were arrested, viz. Jumillard, Brisevin, Gueraud, Thibaud, Descreppes, &c. The members of the Senate, the Tribunal, the Legislative Body, and the Council of State, presented addresses to Bonaparte on his providential escape. The Consul answered some of those who called on him, "Well, men in the first places of the magistracy are as in a field of battle." The troops paraded on the first alarm, and were furious when acquainted with the fact. Generals Lasne and Berthier were in the coach with Bonaparte, madames Murat and Bonaparte and her daughter were some distance behind in another coach.
Ceracchi, Arena, Demerville, and Topino Lebrun, were condemned to death for the attempt on the life of the First Consul sometime since.

LONDON, JAN. 10.
We are well informed that this country will receive a great supply of wheat from Canada, during the present year.
Foreign grain is now arriving in large quantities. In the course of the three weeks ending on Saturday last, upwards of 60,000 quarters were entered in the port of London; and in the last three days, 36,500 quarters.
The following quantities of corn have been imported into Hull last week; 5000 quarters of wheat, 3800 of barley, 1500 of oats, and 200 of peas, from the Baltic and Hamburg.
National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
City of Washington—FEB. 21.
A BILL was ordered to be reported for continuing the Mint Establishment.
A bill to continue the Sedition Act, was taken up, debated, and negatived. Yeas 49—Nays 53.
Monday, Feb. 25.
A resolution to increase the salaries of the District Judges of Massachusetts, New-York, Pennsylvania and Maryland, passed; and a bill was ordered.
The naval appropriation bill was called up and discussed in Committee of the whole. The whole sum to be appropriated, was fixed at 3,042,333 dollars. One item was 20,000 dollars for building barracks for the marine corps. Mr. Nicholas opposed this item, not knowing of any necessity there could be for permanent barracks in time of peace. Mr. Rutledge answered, contending for the preference of building a place to that of renting at a high rate. Mr. Gallatin hoped the item would be erased, contending that there could be no necessity to keep a marine corps in barracks at all, and that their only service on land could be to recruit, in which case they require no more accommodation than other recruiting parties. At any rate without a report from some department or some committee upon the subject especially, he could not vote for the expenditure. Mr. S. Smith called to the view of the house the necessity of exercising and organizing the men for service at all times, since they were always liable to be called for, and for this purpose they must be on shore and in barracks. Mr. Nicholas hoped it was not intended to keep ships and marines in the service in time of profound peace, when there was no enemy in the world to meet.
The item was agreed to, 46 to 41—and the bill ordered to be engrossed for its third reading to-morrow.
The bill sent from the Senate entitled "An act to establish the district of Bristol and to annex the towns of Kittery and Berwick to the district of Portsmouth," was read a third time, and passed.
Friday, Feb. 22.
It was resolved that the President should be requested to direct to be laid before the House, an account of the depredations by British cruisers.
Letters and documents were received from the Secretary of the Treasury, respecting the fire at his office.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 1801.
The house was this day occupied in discussing the provisions of a bill providing for a
NAVAL PEACE ESTABLISHMENT.
The first section, as it has passed, directs, that the President shall be authorized to sell all the national ships, except twelve frigates.
The second section directs that six of these frigates shall be officered and manned as the President may direct: the residue of the frigates retained to be laid up.
The section which allows to all captains, masters, lieutenants, and midshipmen in service at the time of the reduction of the navy, half their annual pay for life, was struck out.
A new section was added, empowering the President to retain such part of the marine corps as he shall see fit.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6.
A resolve passed directing the Secretary to certify to the Attorney or Solicitor General, the towns from which returns of elections are not duly made.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7.
A message was received from the Senate, appointing the Hon. Messrs. Bridge and Dwight, with such as the House may join, a committee to wait on His Excellency the Governor to inform him, that the two branches of the General Court had passed on the public business before them, and request His Excellency to adjourn them the to day preceding the last Wednesday of May. The House added Messrs. Ward of W. Knox and Morton. With this request His Excellency complied, and, by the Secret ary, informed the House that he had approved the acts, which had been passed.
Forty acts have been passed at this session, viz. An act to incorporate the town of Strong; an act to alter the sitting of certain courts in Cumberland County; an additional act respecting the proprietors of Lebanon; an act authorizing the building of a bridge over Belfast river; an act to incorporate the town of Leeds; an act to set off J. Bassett and others from Sutton, and annex them to Northbridge; an act respecting certain Courts in Lincoln County; an act for relieving Suffolk County in the choice of Jurors; an act respecting Courts in Kennebec County; an act establishing the Kennebec Agricultural Society; an act establishing the line between Vassalboro and Harlem; an act respecting the 5th Turnpike Corporation; an act relative to the support of a Congregational Minister in Shrewsbury; an act to incorporate the town of Dana; an act respecting Courts in Essex County; an act to establish Neweallie Academy; an act authorizing the building of a bridge over Taunton Great River; an additional act respecting Weights and Measures; an act to incorporate the Boston Dispensary Society; an act to assess a tax; an additional act respecting the 9th Turnpike Corporation; an act respecting Lotteries; and act to incorporate the Second Religious Society in Charlton; an additional act respecting butter and hogs-lard; an act to incorporate the Salem East-India Marine Society; an act to establish Nantucket Academy; an additional act respecting Religious Societies in Newburyport; an act more effectually to prevent the forgery of Bank Bills; an act to continue the Fee Act; an act respecting the passage of fish from Myrtle River to Eel Pond; an act for ascertaining the ratable estate in the Commonwealth; an additional act relative to the Alewife Fishery at Bridgewater; an act to change the names of Billy Hager, Sylvanus Coleman 3d, Alexander M'Leod Clark, John Tyler, Rodolphus Stratton, James Allen, and John Parkman; an act for ceding land on Cape Poge; an additional act relative to the Judicial Department; an act to incorporate a company to explore a mine on Jodoin-Hill; an act respecting the sittings of certain Courts in Hampshire, Berkshire and Worcester Counties; an act to regulate the Alewife Fishery at Weymouth; an additional act to regulate elections; an act to regulate the manufacture and sale of bread; and an act relative to lighters.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one.
An act in addition to an Act entitled, "An Act making further provision in the Judicial Department."
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That any two Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court shall constitute a quorum for holding said Court, and for discharging the duties thereof, in like manner, and to the same purposes, as three or more Justices now do, by virtue of said act, whenever it may happen that any one of the said Justices required to make a quorum on either of the Circuits of said Court, may be unable to sit in particular cases, by reason of sickness, by accident, by being interested, or that he is related to, or has been of council for either of the parties.
SECT. 2. Be it further enacted, That instead of the said Court being holden at Northampton on the third Tuesday of September, it shall be holden at Northampton, within and for the County of Hampshire, on the second Tuesday of September; and the said Court, now by law to be holden at Worcester on the first Tuesday of September, shall be holden at Worcester, within and for the County of Worcester, on the fourth Tuesday of September; and that instead of the times at which the said Court is now by law to be holden in the counties of Plymouth and Berkshire, it shall be holden at Plymouth, within and for the County of Plymouth, on the fourth Tuesday of June; and at Lenox, within and for the County of Berkshire, on the first Tuesday of September, and on the third Tuesday after the fourth Tuesday of April.
SECT. 3. Be it further enacted, That all writs, recognizances, warrants, complaints, appeals, and every other matter and thing, which, before the passing of this Act, might or should be returned to, or entered at the Court aforesaid, at the times appointed for holding the same, by the Act to which this is an addition, and which are hereby altered; and all parties and persons, that have been or may be required or directed to appear and attend at the aforesaid times; and all actions, suits and matters, that may be pending in the said Court, at the times aforesaid, shall be returned to, entered at, appear, attend, have day, and be tried and determined, in the said Court at the times and places appointed by this Act for holding the same, according to the true intent and meaning thereof.
SECT. 4. And be it further enacted, That all actions and suits which were commenced in the counties of Hancock and Washington, and which, prior to the passing of the said Act, were pending in the said Court then next to be holden in the County of Lincoln, for the Counties of Lincoln, Hancock and Washington; and all indictments and criminal prosecutions of any kind, for offences committed within the respective counties of Hancock and Washington, and pending as aforesaid, together with all recognizances, scire facias , and suits wherein the Commonwealth is a party, and wherein the adverse party resides within either of the Counties of Hancock or Washington, which were pending as aforesaid, shall be transferred and removed to, be heard, tried, have day, entered and proceeded upon in the said Supreme Judicial Court which shall be holden at Calline, within the County of Hancock, for the Counties of Hancock and Washington, on the tenth Tuesday next after the third Tuesday of April next; and all papers, depositions and documents belonging to all such actions, suits, indictments, scire facias , prosecutions and recognizances, that were filed in the Clerk's office of said Court, within the County of Lincoln, shall be delivered over to the Clerk of said Court that shall be appointed for the Counties of Hancock and Washington.
In the House of Representatives, March 6, 1801.
This Bill, having had three several readings, passed to be enacted.
EDWD. H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
In Senate, March 6, 1801.
This Bill, having had two several readings, passed to be enacted.
SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President.
March 7. 1801.—By the Governor Approved
CALEB STRONG.
A true Copy.
Attest.—JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
FOR JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
TO THE ELECTORS IN THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
IT was reasonably to have been hoped that the fell-timed republicans in this Commonwealth, having recently triumphed in the great national election, would have been quiet for a season, and have suffered the election of state officers to be conducted in tranquility, in order that the sovereign people might express their genuine opinions, unadulterated by intrigue, slander and misrepresentation—engines which have been so successfully applied by that party on late occasions. But it seems they are not satisfied. Inflated by their late victory, they now announce their intention of pursuing their advantage, and not leaving the field till every federal character is replaced by democrats of the first order.
It remains now to the lovers of order and friends to our political establishment, to say, whether they will tamely yield their necks to the foot of their opponents, and give up the contest without a struggle; or whether, by rising in manly strength and exerting all their energy, they will not rather make such a formidable effort at the ensuing election as will check the proud hopes of those who already see the federal party falling, and the "sun of federalism setting forever."
It has generally been said, and I believe with truth, that the friends to the national government, and to its system of policy, compose a majority of the citizens in all the New-England states; and this belief has produced such a security on the part of the federalists, as in many late instances has induced them to repose in indifference, while their active and busy enemies have been gaining ground upon them in every contest. At the last election of Governor the race was almost even, although the competitor with Gov. STRONG was the idol of the antifederal party. Flattered with their unexpected success then, and strengthened in their hopes by the event of the national ballot, they now come to the charge with redoubled vigor; and by their usual stratagems, are corrupting the good people of the Commonwealth into opinions fatal to the stability of their government. What then shall be done? shall the federalists loyally sit down, and see their strong holds taken one by one, and merely trust to the merits of their cause to succour them? Unless the shoulder is put to the wheel, Hercules is in
vain called upon for assistance. Unless the federalists universally and uniformly apply all the influence fairly belonging to them, to detect and expose falsehoods—to correct misrepresentations—and to disperse information, they may be afraid the state will be disgraced the ensuing year with a Jacobin Governor, Jacobin Senators and Jacobin Representatives. The consequences I need not depict. Suffice it to say, that the deep laid scheme of southern politicians to enfeeble the national government—to check the commercial prosperity of New-England, and to bring back the chaos of '84, out of which they may shape a government more congenial to their pride and pretensions, can be carried into thorough effect only by changing the complexions of the Governors and legislatures of New-England. It is for this, that the democrats of New-Hampshire are working in every corner of the state to supercede the wise and energetic Gov. GILMAN.—'Tis for this, that in Massachusetts the same sort of characters are slandering the virtuous Gov. STRONG and preparing the way for Mr. Gerry. Let us then labor in defence of our cause—let every man use his franchise of election before the purpose for which it is secured to him is destroyed. Let every citizen whatever may be his employment, determine to devote the first Tuesday in April to the support of men, who on all occasions have been found true to the interest of their country, and not suffer candidates of an opposite or equivocal character to be foisted into place against the correct sense of the community.
Nothing more decidedly proves the deep and daring plot of the formidable faction with which we have to contend, against the peace and prosperity of their country; than their hostility to the eat and amiable man who now presides in the Commonwealth.—Ask these pretended patriots what act of his administration has been unwise or unjust—they are silent. Ask them what points in his character they dislike, they are ashamed to reply. In fact, his remarkable correctness of morals—devotion to the Christian religion—and love of political order, with them are his faults. These characters give him such a title to the affection of the people, that his enemies dread his growing popularity—they know that every year while he continues in office, his removal becomes more difficult. His solid virtues will make such an impression upon the public mind, his example will produce such effect that they seize the moment to supplant him before his administration has continued long enough for the people to see and feel his excellence. If they succeed now, it will be a naked triumph of party over principles; and the federalists must hereafter acknowledge themselves in a minority. There is not one weakness about the character of the Governor, to which by way of consolation, we can attribute our defeat. Having every advantage of character on our side, if we fail it must be owing to the superior strength of the enemy.
Let us then, I conjure you, my fellow citizens, by every motive which can actuate the minds of men concerned for their rights, lay aside all minor concerns and attend to this one great point. Let us be united and active, that we may preserve at least one pillar entire in the shattered temple of rational liberty.
Tell your neighbors and companions that there is not one qualification possessed by Mr. Gerry that Mr. STRONG has not in a greater degree—tell them if they give ear to the vile misrepresentations of the mock patriots who haunt the corners of the streets, they will be fatally deceived, and they will soon or late have bitter cause of regret.
Should any pretended moderate say that Mr. Gerry is not a Jacobin, that he will make a good Governor, that his party will be deceived in him—Answer that whatever Mr. Gerry's political opinions may really be, he is the idol of the Jacobin party, and no doubt they have cause to be satisfied with his principles—that we are now sure of a good Governor and it would be madness to run the chance of a bad one by voting for a man whose character at best is but equivocal.
Indeed Mr. Gerry's political reputation will not bear a severe scrutiny.
Look at him in the national convention; he there left his colleagues and refused his signature to a constitution framed by the most enlightened men in the country, with Governor Strong among them; and not as the Jacobins fondly flatter themselves because he wanted a weaker government, for in the very first Congress afterwards he proposed or advocated almost every increase of executive power, almost every strong measure which has been railed at by the antifederal party.
How did he conduct as envoy to France?—Here again he separated himself from his colleagues, two of the greatest men in the country; and by his timid, wavering, indecisive conduct kept our government in a state of disgraceful and ruinous suspense for many months. Mons. Talleyrand understood the character of Mr. Gerry well enough to believe, if he could get rid of his colleagues, he could manage him as he pleased. 'Tis true Mr. Gerry did notreat, but this may be imputed rather to the weakness of his nerves, than to any aversion to the measure.
Is it to such a man, my fellow citizens, you will exchange the firm, consistent and patriotic STRONG, who can be accused even by his enemies of no deviation from political rectitude?—Shall the silly charge in the Chronicle, of his having addressed Gov. Gage, produce this change?—When was this? In the year 1774—when we were in subjection to Great-Britain—when our Congresses, our town-meetings, our corporations of every sort, were doing
the same thing—two years before the declaration of Independence—one year before hostilities commenced. What did he then do?—Why, in common with many other decided friends to their country, he signed a common-place address to Governor Gage—the then constitutional Governor, and requested him to respect the rights of his fellow citizens. It is impossible you can be deceived on this point—You will evince then your contempt of calumny, by the weight of your suffrages at the approaching election. May the citizens of this District by the decided support of his excellency CALEB STRONG, Esq. as they did last year, make his election to the chair of Governor sure.
MAINE.
MR. JENKS, PLEASE to publish the names of the Hon. HENRY KNOX, and the Hon. DAVID COBB, Esqrs.
candidates for Senators for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec, Hancock and Washington, at the next election. These Gentlemen have served their country with the greatest ability, integrity and patriotism, during and since the revolution, in some of the most important stations, both civil and military. A panegyric upon characters so well known and respected, would be superfluous. It is presumed that if they are generally known to be candidates, they will be chosen. At any time but particularly when violent efforts are made to injure the federal government by means of the State Legislatures, such an accession to the councils of Massachusetts, would be highly useful to our political interests, and honorable to the District of Maine. An ELECTOR.
Waldoboro, March, 1801.
MR. JENKS, AS the day approaches, for the election of Senators, for the County of Cumberland; and as one of our Senators, Mr. DAVIS, is promoted to an office which will not admit of his longer serving in that capacity, it is necessary a new candidate be nominated, and made known before the next annual meeting. You are requested, therefore, to present the public as a candidate.
ARCHELAUS LEWIS, Esq. as a man fully capable, and qualified for that important office. His unflinching character which is so well known in his county, need not be expatiated upon. His attachment to the welfare of his fellow citizens, when considered by wise and judicious citizens, cannot fail to procure him an unanimity of votes in this county. A FRIEND TO THE PUBLIC.
MR. JENKS, Please to insert in your Gazette the name of JOHN CUSHING, Esq. of Freeport, to supply the place of the Hon. Daniel Davis, Esq. in the Senate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the ensuing year. If honesty is the best policy—if abilities and sound judgment form the character of the person to whom the people wish to give their suffrages, Mr. Cushing is the man.
Portland,
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1801.
Several electioneering matters are unavoidably omitted. The nominations for Senators continue. Indeed every man in the county seems desirous of putting up his neighbor. But the danger of this measure is obvious; and unless the Federalists unite in some one candidate, they will most certainly be saddled with a Jacobin; perhaps with the very same who once before electioneered himself into the honorable Senate; and who it is supposed is now riding about the country soliciting votes for himself as Senator, and Mr. Gerry as Governor. Hence the importance of deciding on a good character sufficiently known to ensure an election.—Although we may name a Southy a Lewis, a Symmes, an Allen, a Smith and many others who are deserving of the public suffrages; it is supposed Samuel P. Russell, and Woodbury Storer, Esqrs. will be the most prominent candidates; and should these gentlemen compromise, it may be expected that we shall secure the election of one of them, in company with our present worthy Senator, Mr. Longfellow.
The Hon. GEORGE THACHER, Esq. of the county of York, is appointed a judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of this Commonwealth.
The Judges of the Supreme Court now are, the Hon. Francis Dana, Esq. Chief Justice, Hon. Robert T. Paine, Theophilus Bradbury, Simon Strong, Thomas Darrow, jun. Samuel Sewall and George Thacher, Esqrs.
The idea of changing the seat of government again, is relinquished.
500,000 dollars are appropriated towards building 6 seventy-fours, by a bill now before Congress.
MARRIED—At Falmouth, by the Rev. C. Bradley, Mr. RICHARD JOHNSON to Miss Eunice Trickett.
DIED—At Surinam, in the 20th year of his age, Mr. GEORGE MCLELLAN (first mate of the ship Morning Star, capt. Strong) and second son of Capt. William McLellan of this town. By the premature death of this estimable youth, a tender father, and other near relations, are filled with unutterable sorrow.
At thy friend's expense be wife: Learn not on earth; 'twould pierce thee to the heart; A broken reed, at best, but, oft, a spear; On its sharp point peace bleeds, and hope expires.
PORTLAND MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Arrived last Tuesday, the Brig Argus capt. Edward Wilson, 28 days from Barbic—left there capt. Edward Jordan in the ship.
Ship Mary William Baker of this Port was at the Isle of Mayo, 18 January on the 17th capt. B. spoke ship Joseph of Kennebec from Lisbon for the Cape of Good Hope, all well.
Ship Nehr, Charles Waite of this port, arrived at London 23th December.
Extract of a letter from captain Andrew Scott, of the ship Washington to his owners in this town, dated at Liverpool January 10, 1801.
"On the 16th ult in lat. 39, 00 and long. 62, 00 I fell in with the wreck of the Brig Polly & D. Dwyer of out from Bristol in Massachusetts, Caleb Bradley master bound to Trinidad, nine days, which three days before was lost in a gale of wind, filled with water and half her masts and every necessary of life, few pounds of Beef excepted; and all their cloaths and instruments and instruments had washed out. The crew was 5 of us men I have 6 with here."

THE Commissioners appointed in and by Commissions of Bankruptcy awarded against the persons herein mentioned, give notice, that they will meet at the Auction-Room of Edward Oxnard, in Fifth-street, Portland, on Friday the 20th day of March instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M. upon the business of making and allowing a certificate to the Judge of said District to intitle
Porter Lummus, William Harding, and John Osborne Watts, and each of them, to a respective certificate of discharge agreeable to the act entitled "an act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States." When and where any of the Creditors of the aforesaid Bankrupts may be heard before the Commissioners, against the making and allowing such certificate in the case of each of the Bankrupts aforesaid.
Edward Oxnard, } Commis. James Neal, } Thomas Hovey, } Portland, March 16, 1801.
JUST RECEIVED, AND NOW READY FOR SALE, By Aaron Adams, At his Store adjoining Gen. Wadsworth's dwelling-House, Main Street—a handsome assortment of GLASS WARE,
CONSISTING of plain and double flint, cut and engraved quart and pint Decanters; Wine Glasses; Tumblers by the straw; cut and plain Salt-Cellars; Glass Sugar-Bowls; Cream-Pitchers; engraved Vinegar Cruets; Water-Crofts; Pepper-Boxes; fluted and plain Jelly-Glasses; Mustard-Pots; Pocket-Bottles; Proof-Glasses, &c. &c.
ALSO, A few handsome sets of Tea China, Fluted and plain brass Candlesticks. Britannia Tea-Pots, Japanned Waiters and Tea-Canieters, Looking-Glasses, Patent Lamps, Slates, &c. &c.
Crockery Ware as usual. The above articles will be sold at the lowest prices for cash. Portland, March 16.
Removed. SIMON LOVEIT, respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has removed from Fore-street to the south east corner of Mr. Ingraham's Store, on Ingraham's Wharf, opposite Mr. John Deering's new store; where he carries on the TAILOR'S BUSINESS as usual—and has for sale, A few casks of excellent Lime. Portland, March 16.
Take Notice. THE subscribers take this method to inform the public that they are about removing from this town; and call on all persons who have any accounts open with them, for immediate payment; those who are indebted to make immediate payment; and those who have demands to call and receive their pay. Payn Elwell & Sons. Northyarmouth, March 13.
For Sale, THAT commodious situation belonging to the Subscriber, at the Falls in Northyarmouth—consisting of a new and elegant DWELLING-HOUSE, OUT-HOUSES, and STORES, Mowing Land, &c.—For terms apply to Payn Elwell, Northyarmouth, March 13. on the premises.
A great Chance. TO BE SOLD, if applied for immediately, AN excellent stand for a Baker, or Trader, or both: situated in Northyarmouth, nearly opposite the Baptist Meeting House. The premises consist of about half acre of land, 5 rods in front, a new House two stories high, with an excellent Bake-room and Oven underneath the House, a good Barn, &c. For particulars apply to John Merrill, Northyarmouth, March 9. on the premises.
Lands for Sale, Cheap for Cash or Approved Credit.
THE subscriber proposes moving to Northcarolina, within three years, if the Lands hereinafter mentioned can be sold to advantage. The said Lands are situated as follows, viz. 2000 acres situated in the College Township No. 4, on Penobscot River, Maine. 1600 do. in the Groton Academy Township, on said Penobscot River. 1500 do. in East-Andover, formerly belonging to the state. 150 do. in East-Andover old-town, on Ellis's River 47 do. on Sturdevant's Island, in the town of Northyarmouth, Casco-Bay. 374 do. on an island in Winnipiseogee pond, in Gilmanstown, New Hampshire. 100 do. in the town of Suncook, formerly owned by Timothy Winn. 100 do. in Flinstown, formerly owned by William Harding. 96 do. in Topsham, Vermont, which on an average produces 24 tons of hay annually. 178 do. in Waterbury, on Onion River, on the main road, Vermont. 400 do. in Durham, Lower-Canada—and 1/2 of an acre in Portland, District of Maine. For terms, inquire of the subscriber in Portland, or DANIEL TABER, in said Portland, where likewise the titles of said Lands may be examined. ABRAHAM WELCH. Portland, March 12, 1801.
N. B. For sale, a small new Schooner, apply as above
Take Notice. THE STAGE from Portland to Boston, will leave Portland on Monday (as well as Sunday) at one o'clock, A. M. until the 15th of April—and on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at an early hour, as usual. N. B. The Stage from Boston will set off from Major King's tavern every Sunday, at nine o'clock in the forenoon; and every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, at half past four in the afternoon, until the 15th of April next. March 9.
To the Hon. Senate, and the Hon. House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled, at January Session, A. D. 1801.
THE Petition of the Subscribers humbly represents, that your petitioners, inhabitants of the Plantation now called Hiram, in the County of York, together with the inhabitants of a tract of land on the eastern side of Saco River, and adjacent to Brownfield, commonly called Brown's addition, and also Prescott's grant, humbly represents—That your petitioners labor under various grievances in consequence of our present unincorporated situation; and whereas the said tracts of land are so situated that the inhabitants thereon can never be any better accommodated than to become one incorporation. The inhabitants of Brown's addition, are inclined to remove from the majority of the inhabitants of Brownfield, which renders it inconvenient for the former to stand in connection with the latter, as the travel to public meetings (by the nearest route) will be as much as six miles, and those who may hereafter settle on said tract would doubtless have to travel ten or twelve miles on every public occasion, which, together with the badness of the roads renders the grievances great, laborious and expensive. The plantation of Hiram being small and insufficient for a town of itself, and there being no other tract of land, except the aforesaid addition, which can be added thereto with convenience, as the principal inhabitants thereof are situated by the side of Saco River, as is also the situation of the inhabitants of the addition, and that considerably compacted. The plans herewith presented will be more fully descriptive of the premises. WE therefore pray your Honors that an act may pass the Legislature to incorporate the aforesaid tracts of land, together with the inhabitants thereon, into a town by the name of _____ with all the immunities and privileges which other towns enjoy by law; and as in duty bound your petitioners shall ever pray.
TIMOTHY CUTLER, and thirty three others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, Feb. 25, 1801.
ON the petition of Timothy Cutler, and others, inhabitants of the plantation of Hiram, Brown's addition, and Prescott's grant, praying that said tracts of land may be incorporated into a town.
ORDERED, that the petitioners publish an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, three weeks successively in JENKS' Portland Gazette , the last publication to be thirty days at least before the second Wednesday of the first Session of the next General Court that all persons interested may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence. SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, March 4, 1801. Read and concurred. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. A true Copy. Attest—EDW. P. HAYMAN, Clerk of Senate.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, March 4, 1801.
WHEREAS application has been made to this Court, by a number of persons who served in the late American Army, during the war with Great Britain, praying for a grant of the unappropriated Lands in this Commonwealth, and as such a grant will promote the settlement of such land, as well as be some reward to those citizens, whose meritorious services in the Field, so essentially contributed to establish our Independence.
THEREFORE Resolved, That there be, and hereby is granted to each noncommissioned officer and soldier, who enlisted into the late American Army to serve during the War with Great Britain, and who was returned as a part of the States' quota of said Army, who did actually serve in said Army, the full term of three years, and who were honorably discharged; and unto the children, if any there be; if not, to the Widow of such noncommissioned officer and soldier, and to them only, who enlisted as aforesaid and died in said services, two hundred acres, to be laid out at the expence of the Commonwealth, as soon as there shall appear a number sufficient to take up a quantity of Land that shall be equal to one township of six miles square, to be divided and appropriated under such regulations as the General Court shall hereafter prescribe, within the following limits, viz. Beginning at the north east corner of the land now appropriated by the Committee for the sale of Eastern Lands, on the eastern line of this Commonwealth, thence running West, six miles, thence northerly in a line parallel with the said eastern line until a tract shall be completed sufficient for each noncommissioned officer and private soldier, their children or widows as aforesaid, to have the aforesaid quantity of two hundred acres, or twenty dollars as an equivalent for the aforesaid two hundred acres, to be paid out of the Treasury to the Selectmen of the Town, where any such noncommissioned officer or soldier, their children or widows as aforesaid, resides for his or their own use and benefit. And be it further resolved, That where any such noncommissioned officer, or soldier, has deceased, or shall deceased, before he shall get possession of the land hereby granted to him, his children or widow as aforesaid, shall be entitled to the same, and in order to secure to said noncommissioned officers and privates and their children and widows as aforesaid, the benefit of this grant. It is further resolved, That all deeds, mortgages, or conveyances of or bonds of contracts of every description concerning any of the said lands, which may be made by any such noncommissioned officer or private, his children or widow, before the same shall be laid out, and have a settlement made thereon, and five acres thereof shall have been brought under improvement shall be null and void. Provided always, That no such noncommissioned officer or soldier, his children or widow, shall have any benefit from this Resolve, who shall not make application therefor within three years from the time of passing this Resolve, and who shall not make the aforesaid settlement and cultivation within the term of six years—and the Secretary is directed to publish this Resolve, in such of the newspapers printed in this Commonwealth as His Excellency the Governor may direct six weeks successively, directly after passing the same.
Sent down for concurrence, SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President. In the House of Representatives, March 4, 1801. Read and concurred, EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. March 5, 1801—Approved, CALEB STRONG. A true Copy—Attest, JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
Last Chance for Tickets! A FEW TICKETS IN THE FIFTH CLASS OF THE AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY, FOR SALE AT JENKS' BOOKSTORE.
Letter Carrier.
THE Postmaster in Portland, gives notice, that being thereto authorized by the Postmaster-General, in pursuance to the 27th section of the Post Office Law, which is hereunto subjoined, he has employed Mr. George Burns, to deliver letters in said town, who is under oath for the faithful discharge of that trust. He is not to take any letter from the office on the day of arrival of any of the mails, but such only as may remain therein every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, at eight o'clock (unless any Gentleman should request him to do so; in which case he will attend at the arrival of the mails, and take them as soon as the mails are opened) If any person chooses to let his letters remain in the office until called for, he is desired to intimate the same to the subscriber. SAMUEL FREEMAN. EXTRACT.
SECT. 27. And be it further enacted, That Letter Carriers shall be employed at such Post-Offices, as the Postmaster-General shall direct for the delivery of letters in the place respectively, where such Post-Offices are established, and for the delivery of each such letter, the Letter Carrier may receive of the person to whom the delivery is made, two Cents: Provided, That no letter shall be delivered to such Letter Carrier for distribution addressed to any person, who shall have lodged at the Post-Office a written request that his letters shall be detained in the office.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Holten, Esq. Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Essex, to examine the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of
Charles Kennedy, formerly of Portland, but late of Newburyport in said county, Mariner deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that six months have been allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service on the second Tuesday of this and the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. of each day, at the store of Levi Mill, in Water-street. Abner Greenleaf, } Commis. Levi Mills, } sioners. Newburyport, March 4, 1801.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, That having been duly appointed administrator on the Estate of
Elisha Whitemore, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, joiner deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment. DUDLEY FOLSOM. Gorham, March 10th, 1801.
WE the Subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of
Elisha Whitemore, late of Gorham in said county, joiner, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty-fifth day of February last, are allowed to the said creditors, to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the house of Mr. Samuel Staples in said Gorham, on the second Mondays of April, June, and August next, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the afternoon. SAMUEL WHITEMORE, ROYAL LINCOLN. Gorham, March 10th, 1801.
Take Notice. THE Subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
Job Holmes, late of Hebron, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose, hereby give notice, that they will attend the business of their appointment, at the late dwelling house of said deceased, in Hebron, on the fourth Monday of March current, and on the third Mondays of the five following months, from 1 to 4 o'clock P. M. JOHN GREENWOOD, JOB CUSHMAN. Hebron, March 2d. 1801.
Elliott G. Vaughan & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND NOW READY FOR SALE, AT THEIR VARIETY STORE, FISH-STREET, NEXT DOOR TO THE MAINE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE—AN ASSORTMENT OF English, India, Hard-Ware & West-India GOODS.
AMONG WHICH ARE. BLACK, blue, mixed and red Broadcloths, Black, white, and mixed Calimeres, Serges & Swansdowns, Flannels of all colours, Baizes, do. do. Duranis, do. do. Calimancos, do. do. Shalloons and Wildbores Calicoes A fashionable and large assortment Camels Hair, Patch & Purple Shawls, all prices India Cottons all kinds Book, Jacquet, Lappet & Sprigged Mullins, Cotton Cambricks Sewing Silks and Threads Ribbons all colours Worsted, Cotton, and Silk Hose Modes, Satins, & Satinett Knives and Forks Jack and Pen Knives Razors Shears and Scissors, Door Latches An assortment H. HL, Butt, Desk, and Table Hinges Trunk and Chest Locks Iron and Pewter Spoons A small assortment Pewter Files of all kinds Gimblets, Buttons, Fish Hooks all kinds, Patent Trowels Curling Tongs, Ink Pots, Shaving Boxes Shovels and Tongs Rules, Shoe Knives Flints, Shot Hammers, Thimbles Knitting and Pound Pins Four Glasses Ink Powder.
W. I. Rum, Brandy, Gin, Loaf & Brown Sugars; Hyson, Bohea & Souchong Teas, all best quality; Molasses, Coffee, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Copperas, Alum, Redwood, Logwood, W. I. & Southern Cotton; Wool, Cotton & Wool Cards, Indigo, Primsline, a quantity Rappee and other Snuff, Flour, Rye, Corn, Oats, and Flax Cash or Goods given for all kinds Country Produce. Portland, March 2.
PUBLIC SALES.
MAINE, ss. By virtue of a precept directed to the subscriber from the District Court—Will be sold at Public Auction, at Mr. Oxnard's Office, in Fifth-street, on Tuesday the twenty fourth day of March instant, at eleven o'clock, A. M. the following Goods—Condemned by the above Court for a breach of the revenue laws—viz. Eight pieces of valuable Reddermentser Carpeting, containing 62 yards each. Eleven Carpets of various sizes, Eight pieces Sprigged Mullins, Two do. Corded do. Six do. Mullin Handkerchiefs, Twelve do. Cotton Cambricks, Twenty-four bundles White-Thread. Conditions of sale made known at the time and place thereof. ISAAC PARKER, Marshal. Portland, 7th March, 1801.
NEW GOODS.
Just received on Consignment, and for sale at Private Sale, on the most reduced prices—and at PUBLIC AUCTION, Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, At WILLIAM FENNELLY'S Office, FORE-STREET. A GREAT variety of India Cottons of every description; Broad Cloths of all colours and qualities; Kerseys; Kerseymers; Forest Cloths; Plains; Swansdown; Baizes; Flannels; Hosiery; 300 dozen Pocket Handkerchiefs, various qualities; 100 dozen Shawls; Black Mullins; White, Jacquet and Book, do.; White and figured Mar-seilles Quilting; a variety of Gentlemen's, Ladies' and Youths' Hats; Knit Pantaloons; Irish Linens; Hamburg do. Brown do.; Cotton and Linen Checks; Ribbons; Tapes and Threads; Buttons; Buckles; Knives and Forks; Razors, and a variety of other Cutlery; 400 straws of Tumblers; Looking Glasses of all kinds; Tables; Chairs; Feathers, and Feather Beds; Watches, and Watch Trinkets; Good Indigo, by wholesale or retail; 100 reams Writing Paper; Ready made Clothing; 50 barrels Cider, &c. &c. &c. Sale on each day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon—3 in the afternoon. COMMISSION BUSINESS of all kinds transacted on low terms with punctuality and dispatch, by the public's humble servant, WILLIAM FENNELLY. Portland, Feb. 23.
N. B. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of SHIPPING FURS—please to apply as above.
MAINE Fire & Marine Insurance Company.
IN conformity to their act of Incorporation, the President and Directors of the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company give notice, that their Capital Stock amounts to One Hundred Thousand Dollars; and that they continue to receive Proportions and make Insurance upon the following risks, viz. On Vessels, Goods and Freight; against captivity of persons; and on the life of any persons during their absence at sea; in cases of money lent upon bottomry and respondentia. On Houses or other Buildings within the District of Maine, against damage arising to the same by Fire originating in any cause except that of design in the insured. The Insurance Company will not insure a greater sum than Twelve Thousand Dollars on any one risk. By order of the President and Directors, JOSEPH SWIFT, Secretary. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Portland, March 6th, 1801.
To Let, or For Sale,
A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, Barn, with 22 acres of Land, on which is an Orchard of 51 Apple Trees; all of which are in good order—situated 7 miles from Portland, on the road to Gray. The House is nearly new, has a good cellar, 3 lower rooms and kitchen on a floor, and two chambers. The Barn is an oak frame and well boarded and shingled. The place is calculated for a Tavern, and will be sold for 600 Dollars, and payment made convenient.—For further particulars inquire of the Printer, at Portland, or JOHN W. QUINCY, Boston.
N. B. The House is warranted free from Witches or any other Evil Spirits, except a few Rats, any report of evil minded persons in this enlightened age to the contrary notwithstanding. Feb 9. (3m—5c)
One Cent Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the first of March inst. an indentured apprentice, named Josiah Bracket, twenty years old. All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, as I will not pay any debts of his contracting from said time. EDMUND MOUNTFORT. March 4, 1801.
A Stray Horse,
WAS taken up last Friday by the subscriber, in Presumpscot. Said Horse is of a white color, trots and paces; one hind and fore foot black. The owner may have him again by proving property and paying charges; apply to JOHN ANDERSON, at Presumpscot Bridge. March 7, 1801.
NOTICE is hereby given to a nonresident owner of a Lot of Land in Limerick, in the county of York, that it is taxed in the State, County, Town and Parish Taxes, for the year 1798, and committed to me the subscriber to collect, as follows: Lot No. 4, in Range B, 109 acres, State tax 8 Cents, County and Town 18 Cents, Parish 33 Cents a Mill—Total, 57 Cents a Mill.—Owner unknown And unless the above taxes, with all necessary charges, are paid to me the subscriber, on or before Monday the twenty-seventh of April next, so much of said Land will be sold at Public Vendue to the highest bidder, as will be sufficient to pay said taxes and charges, at the house of Lieut. Samuel Bradbury, innholder in said town, by me BORDMAN JOHNSON, Collector. Limerick, March 2, 1801.

Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Garrison of Fort Nor- folk, JOHN SCHAEFFER, a sergeant of cap- tain Muhlenberg's company, 1st regiment of artil- lery and engineers, and of the following descrip- tion: Twenty six years of age, five feet eight inches high, fair complexion, which had when he deserted a fallow cast, the consequence of severe bickers—large hazel eyes, brown hair, by trade a baker, of Dutch descent, born at Reading in the State of Pennsylvania, has some knowledge of draw- ing and portrait painting, speaks High Dutch flu- ently, and retains much of the accent of that lan- guage in his pronunciation of the English. To the crimes of desertion and perjury, he has added that of theft, having stolen a number of articles from the Garrison of Fort Norfolk. Any person apprehend- ing said deserter, and delivering him to any officer in the United States, or lodging him in any jail there- of, shall receive the above reward, and a reimburse- ment of all reasonable expenses.
Warham Shepard, Lieut.
1st Regt. Art. & Engineers.
Fort Norfolk, Dec. 7, 1800.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from Fort Wolcott in the harbour of Newport, JOSEPH BURNHAM, a pri- vate in the 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engi- neers, aged twenty-eight years, five feet nine inch- es high, light short curled hair, fair complexion, foot and well made, born at Hampton-Falls in the State of New Hampshire, by trade a blacksmith, initials at Oxford, Massachusetts, in June 1800— he had a furlough (which has expired) to go to Newbury, Vermont. The above reward and rea- sonable expenses will be paid for apprehending said deserter, and delivering him at the above post, or to any military officer in the service of the United States.
William M'Rea, Major.
2d Regt. Art. & Engineers.
Newport (R. I.) 6th Feb. 1801.
Valuable Farm.
FOR SALE, that valuable Farm in Poland, belong- ing to Deacon MOSES EMERY; containing 400 acres of Land, on which are a good House, Store, and out houses, a Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill; also another excellent mill privilege, with a dam already made, on the little Androscoggin stream, within half a mile of the meeting house—For further particulars inquire of said Emery on the premises, or of the Printer. Poland, Feb. 11.
TAKE NOTICE.
TO BE SOLD at private sale, a convenient Dwel- ling HOUSE in Freeport, but a few rods from the Malt-Landing; convenient for a Trader, Mariner, or Ship-Carpenter—Inquire of Capt. SAMUEL TAL- BUT, Freeport. Jan. 9.
Direct Tax.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Unknown Pro- prietors and Owners of Land in the follow- ing towns, that the Direct Tax on said land be- came due and payable on the 7th day of April, 1800: and so much of said land will be sold at the following times and places, as will pay the same with incidental costs and charges as the law directs, unless prevented by previous payment. Viz. all in Parsonsfield, at the house of Mr. Joseph Huxkins, in said town, on Monday the twenty-seventh day of April next, at one o'clock, P. M.—all in Cornish, at the house of Mr. Joseph Gordan, in said town, on Wednesday the twenty-ninth day of said month, at one o'clock, P. M.—all in Limington, at the house of Mr. Philemon Libby, in said town, on Friday the first day of May next, at one o'clock, P. M.—and all in Newfield, at the house of Capt. Josiah Foss, in said town, on Monday the fourth day of said month, at one o'clock, P. M.
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN PARSONSFIELD.
   No. Lot. Range. Value of each lot tax on 1st tract, &c. each individual dividend   Dols. Cts.     Robert Rogers 99 283 0   96 6 283 0   Samuel Slayce 128 7 300 90   Benjamin Hobbs 64 4 575 1 6   Samuel Shapleigh 46 12 270 76   Benjamin Brown 22 90   20 11 90 51   Henry Millin 38 3 90 25   Thomas Odiorne 21 12 90   19 11 90 51   Daniel Jones, Exeter 300 85  
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN CORNISH.
   Conner & Jewett 5 D 90   13 50 34   Wiggins & Pickering 3 A 45 13   James Harman 1 E 22 50   Mc. M'Kin 2 E 45 13   Nathaniel Barker 12 E 50 8   J. Frost 14 E 45 13   Dye, Conner & Jewett 1 H 30 8   Owner unknown 1 H 30 8   Ditto 2 I 30 8  
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN NEWFIELD.
   Samuel Hall 3/8 of a saw- mill. 142 50 41   Lemuel Twamly 10 H 300 85   Andrew Rogers 10 M 112 33   Thomas Footman 7 N 112 50   12 K 112 50   A gore of land on C 22 50 6   10 R 75 22   13 F 75 22   Pike Burnham 14 F 75 22   14 K 75 50   13 K 112 32   1 N 22 50  
NONRESIDENT OWNERS IN LIMINGTON.
   75   75   75   75   180   Owner unknown 180 1 87   Theophilus Bradbury 83 23   75   Owner unknown 249 1 14   75   Owner unknown 180 73  
NATHANIEL LIBBEY, Collector Of the Fourteenth District, Second Division. Limerick, February 7, 1801.
To be Sold,
THAT beautiful and valuable FARM, formerly the seat of JEREMIAH POWEL, Esq. situated in North Yarmouth, on the Eastern County Road, ten miles from Portland—consisting of about 300 acres of Land; 100 of which is in high cultiva- tion, 70 acres in wood, the remainder in pasture. The whole within a ring fence, great part of which is stone wall.
On the premises is a genteel House, one Barn of 100 feet long, two of 40 feet, a Store, with other detached offices.
Likewise, a large Garden, inclosed with a 7 foot close fence; containing a variety of the choicest fruit trees from Europe, in full bearing; two Or- chards beside. The place is so well known, a fur- ther description is needless, than to say, it is equal- ly adapted either for a gentleman who is engaged in trade and navigation, or as a beautiful summer residence; or for a TAVERN. The situation and advantages are unequalled.
The whole will be sold together, or in such lots and divisions as shall be agreeable to purchasers.
The terms of payment made easy.—For further particulars apply to WILLIAM MARTIN, in Portland, or on the premises.
N. B. Wanted a Man to work on said farm—Ap- ply as above. Feb. 23.
Fresh Drugs & Medicines.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
John Coe,
NO. 5, FISH-STREET.
AN additional supply of Drugs and Medicines, warranted of a genuine quality, and positively sold at the Boston prices.
** Country Practitioners, and others, supplied with large or small quantities, for cash or approved credit. Portland, Feb. 16.
Direct Tax.
Sixteenth Collection District, First Division, State of Massachusetts.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident and unknown proprietors of the following lots and tracts of land within said district, that a direct tax came due and payable on said lots the seventh day of April, 1800, viz.
   IN VASSALBOROUGH.   No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax. No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax.     15 4th 1 6 3 4th 2 12   69 1st & 2d 1 79 4 — 2 12   76 — 1 79 8 — 2 12   60 — 4 25 11 — 2 12   61 — 4 25 12 — 2 12   62 — 0 1 22 — 2 12   71 — 7 7 26 — 2 12   93 — 7 7 32 — 2 12   96 — 7 7 33 — 2 12   99 — 5 31 46 — 2 12  
   IN HARLEM.   No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax. No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax.     1 1st 1 34 75 4th 71   2 — 2 77 78 — 62   3 — 2 21 79 — 62   6 — 2 21 80 — 62   7 — 2 12 81 — 71   10 — 2 21 83 — 71   13 2d 1 42 84 — 71   14 — 1 42 86 — 71   20 1st 2 12 87 — 71   25 3d 1 6 88 — 53   29 — 1 6 89 — 53   33 — 1 6 90 — 53   34 — 1 6 91 — 53   37 — 1 6 92 — 53   41 — 1 6 93 — 53   42 — 1 6 95 — 53   56 — 1 6 96 — 53   52 — 1 6 97 — 53   51 — 71 98 — 53   113 — 71 99 5th 53   44 2d 71 100 — 53   45 — 71 101 — 53   48 — 1 6 102 — 53   49 — 1 6 103 — 53   50 — 1 6 104 — 53   58 — 71 105 — 53   60 4th 71 106 — 53   61 — 71 107 — 53   63 — 71 108 — 53   64 — 71 109 — 53   65 — 71 110 — 53   70 — 71 112 — 53   74 — 71  
Undivided land, 2080 acres 7 90
   IN SIDNEY.   No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax. No of Lots. Range. Amount of Tax.     42 3d 1 30 231 5th 42   47 1st & 2d 2 12 62 part of 2d 2 74   50 W. p. 2d 1 6 65 — 4 25   56 1st & 2d 4 25 42 — 1 30   68 — 4 25 36 — 2 46   77 p. 1 & 2 3 18 8 — 1 6   37 3d 42 38 — 1 37   45 — 1 30 4 — 93   191 5th 60 32 — 53   193 — 53 31 — 51   208 — 45 12 — 56   209 — 42  
REPUTED OWNERS. William Bacon, 1 tract, 1 house, 1 barn, 1 shop, 5 27 VASSALBOROUGH.
John Johnson, No. 14 & 43, 4th & 5th Range, 1 barn, 1 shop, 3 33
Darius Ballard, No. 76, 1 34
HARLEM. Reuben Tabor, 2 tracts, 1 house, 5 27
Nathan Barlow, No. 27, 3d Range, 86
And unless said taxes are paid on or before Mon- day the 27th day of April next, so much of said lots, tracts and buildings, will be sold on said day at my dwelling house in Vassalborough, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the same to- gether with costs and charges.
THEOPHILUS CAPEN, Collector of said Collection District. Vassalborough, 30th Jan. 1801.
William Becket,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken a shop in Union-Street, opposite Mr. Deane's, where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS,
as usual; and has for sale a neat assortment of ENGLISH GOODS.
Those who may please to favor him with their commands, may rely on the utmost attention and punctuality.
Portland, March 9.
FOR SALE,
A Farm in Bridgton,
CONTAINING 130 acres—in the center of the town, with a good House, Barn, and out houses thereon. Payment will be made easy.—Apply at the Post Office in Bridgton, or of JONATHAN SMITH, living on the premises.
Bridgton, March 2.
Partnership Dissolved.
THE partnership of GAGE & DAY, is by mutual consent, this day dissolved. All persons having demands against said company, are desired to exhibit them, that they may be adjusted; and those indebted are requested to call at the store in Fore-street, lately occupied by Mr. William Chadwick, in order for settle- ment with either of the subscribers.
Isaac Gage, Ezekiel Day.
Portland, March 2, 1801.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all con- cerned, that having been duly appointed