Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-07-24 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 15. of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, JULY 24, 1809.
[Whole No. 587.]
Communication.
Mr. SHIRLEY,
I NOTICED in your useful and interesting paper of the 10th inst. a communication over the signature of "Recluse," on which I take the liberty to make a few remarks. By inserting them in your paper, it may have a tendency to direct the minds of humble enquirers after truth, from the productions of "innovators," and lead them to the true fountain of inspiration, which is the only sure guide for the faith and practice of the children of men. It must appear to every truly enlightened mind, who has examined the various ceremonies that were enjoined upon the children of Israel, and compared them with the New Testament, that many of them had a particular reference to the gospel dispensation. The Jewish nation were separated from the Gentile world by divine appointment, and were called a holy nation, a peculiar people, and they were to observe all the ordinances of Jehovah which were typical of Christ's kingdom, which is to be composed of persons selected from the world, who appear to be made partakers of the divine nature; and they are called a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and are commanded not to be unequally yoked together with unbelievers, but to come and be separate, and keep the ordinances as they were delivered by Christ and the Apostles. In the 12th chapter of Exodus, we have an account of the institution of the passover, and the manner in which it was to be observed, and of the threatening of the destruction of the first born of Egypt, with directions to the Children of Israel how they might escape the judgment of God which was about to be executed upon them (See 7 & 13 verses) "And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts, and on the upper door posts of the houses wherein they shall eat it. And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where you are; and when I see the blood I shall pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you, to destroy you when I smite the land of Egypt." The Lamb from which the blood was taken was typical of the Lamb that was slain from the foundation of the world. The Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world—1st Peter, 1, 19, and Isaiah 53-7. The blood of the Lamb pointed to the blood of Christ which cleanseth from all sin—1st John, 1, 7. Rev. 1, 5. And in the instance above there is an evident allusion to the application of the atonement of Christ to believers.
As the blood was only applied to the houses where the children of Israel were, to the application of the blood of Christ extends only to those individuals whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life. God commanded the children of Israel to sprinkle the blood on the side and door posts, and gave them a promise he would pass by and preserve them, and in the covenant of grace he has promised to give his son a spiritual rod to serve him in the borders of holiness, on condition that he would shed his blood. Accordingly he has assumed our nature, suffered and died, and perfected forever them that are sanctified. (See Hebrews 9th and 10th chapters)—Christ has promised that he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. It is conceived that the promise of salvation made to the person that believes, will be fulfilled whether he submits to the ordinance of baptism or not; if we take it in connexion with other passages of truth, otherwise baptism is a saving ordinance which none will admit. Now because the Redeemer has promised that he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, shall we presume to infer that if infants are baptized they are partakers of the same promise? If so then they all will be saved, which proves too much.—Jehovah commanded the children of Israel to apply the blood of the Lamb as they did and he would preserve them; and if he has directed parents to baptize their children, and promised salvation to them on condition it is performed, surely they as must be saved if truth and faithfulness may be ascribed to his character; but he has made no promise that he will save baptized infants any more than others, consequently the inference made in the communication under consideration, can have no force. It does not appear that "Recluse" intended to infer that baptism, from the application of the blood to the posts, but to establish this point; that infants are made partakers of blessings promised to them and their parents, on condition certain ceremonies are performed, although they are indefensible and unenforceable to them. I acknowledge that was the case with the children of Israel, for it was promised; and if it is commanded that infants should be baptized and their salvation is suspended on the performance of that ceremony, surely if that is complied with, all the attributes of Jehovah are engaged to accomplish it; but that by no means proves, that, because persons do that
which is not commanded, that heavenly blessings will follow. He concludes, in his application, that "the subject is very important," and if the salvation of children depends on their being baptized, as much as the preservation of the children of Israel did on obeying the divine command, which appears to be intimated, surely I must exclaim, it is very important, and it is calculated to touch sensibly all the tender feelings of parents, and they ought to carry forward all their offspring, and have them baptized that they may be delivered from perdition, and be entitled to tests in mansions above.
He observes, "persons do not discover the connection which the use of water in baptism has with the gift of the Holy Spirit, the pardon of sin, and eternal life; but the above instance [referring to the application of blood, and the preservation of the children of Israel] shows, that there ought to be some better reason for proving that such a connection does not exist." As much as to say to parents, that if you repent and are baptized, you all will as certainly be saved as the children of Israel were preserved.
To conclude—to believe and be baptized (Acts 2, 41—8, 12 & 37—10, 47 & 48, & 18, 5) are expressly united by divine appointment, and we ought not to forget the precept, "what God hath joined together let not man put asunder," and to remember, "what man hath put together which is unauthorised by divine testimony, God will put asunder." The close intimacy which the gifts and graces of the holy spirit has with the external rite of baptism is forcibly taught in the last injunction of our Saviour to his disciples. "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." It is desired that all who are enquiring after truth may search the scriptures like a
BOUAN.
Select Paragraphs.
STOCKBRIDGE, JULY 8.
We take the opportunity of announcing through the medium of our paper, to the friends of the unfortunate Mr. HENRY INGERSOLL, the most pleasing intelligence of his probable release from a long and painful confinement in the vaults of a prison in South America, where this poor deluded, innocent young man has been suffering with great fortitude the most unexampled hardships. Intelligence has been received in this town from Mr. Eskine, minister of his Britannic Majesty at Washington, that an application made by him through Mr. Hammond, his Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State to Admiral Apodaca, Spanish Ambassador at the Court of London, has procured from the Supreme Government of Spain, (the Junta of Seville,) an order to the Government of Santa Fe, in which province Cartagena, the place of his confinement, is situated, for his immediate release.
SELECT TOASTS
The beardless hero of the south, who proposed warm water or bleeding to the New-England States.—Let him remember that old Machiavelli rocked the cradle of Independence.
The Army and Navy of the U. S.—May the redoubled General in Chief of the former, be dismissed to cut capers with his philosophical friend and patron in Carter's Mountain and the Gun Boats of the latter be transported to the National Institute of France, consigned to the Great Emperor—there to be preserved with the Mammals Bones , as a Monument of the wisdom of the late economical and philosophical administration.
The American Fair—May they never prove Mrs. Clarks to Nit-pick our commanders.
If you ask me, said Lavater, which is the real hereditary sin of human nature, do you imagine I shall answer pride, or luxury, or avarice, or egotism? No, I shall say INDOLENCE ; he who conquers indolence will conquer all the rest.
THE MISTAKE
At a tavern, a Scotchman and an Irishman met, to spend the night. The house being full, they were compelled to sleep together. On retiring to bed, the Irishman requested the landlord to call him up early in the morning. The Scotchman being baldheaded, was a butt for the Irishman's ridicule. Towards morning, the Scotchman got up and with a razor shaved all the hair off the fore part of the Irishman's head, and set off on his
journey. Soon after, the landlord awoke the Irishman; who on going to the glass, cried out, "By Jafus, you have woke up the Scotchman, and not me—I'll to bed again."
Interesting Political Miscellany.
From the Boston Repository.
We have often spoken of the injury and insult which our country sustains, by the confinement of a great number of our seafaring brethren, in prisons and dungeons in France. But though the fact is well known, it produces not the least resentment among one class of politicians, who yet pretend to have a deep regard for the security of seamen. We have lately seen given as a toast "American seamen, may they break their chains over the heads of their British oppressors," but not a sentence is suffered to escape from that party, in favour of the unfortunate victims of Bonaparte's cruelty, who are deprived of their liberty without a shadow of pretence, that they are other than true American born citizens of the United States. "The Emperor can do no wrong" is the practical doctrine of every genuine democrat. The true state of the case is this:—for a year or two past we have not heard of a single American's being impressed by the British, and a positive prohibition against any such act, has been issued to every British commander. Within the same time, the champion of the liberty of the seas, the great defender of neutral rights, has seized on numbers unknown of our sailors and even officers of merchantmen, and thrown them into prison, where they are dragging out a wretched existence, with no prospect of being suffered ever to revisit their native country.
The following is a list of a number of seamen who were confined in the common prison of Arras in France, in February last.
Thomas Stanson, Connecticut; John Charley, N. w. York; John Warner, Flushing, New York; James Bride, Wm. Frogbank, Richard Hedely, Norfolk; James Burk, Bolon Briggs, and John Smith, New-York; Francis Rogers, Robert Stole, John Neal, and John Smith, Philadelphia; John Wills Virginia; John Shaw, Baltimore; Richard Townsend, and John Moore, Salem; Wm B. Ford, Franklin, Pennsylvania; John Bradley, New-Haven; James Humphreys, Newburg N. Y. John Lander, Massachusetts; John How, Boston; and John Gerrald, Beauford, N. C. The above persons have American protections but being taken in vessels under the British flag are considered as prisoners of war and treated as such.
[The law is—"The place of abode is of no account here. The political ties determine the quality." These sailors proved their political relationship by their protections. By the law of nations they ought, on presenting that proof, to have been liberated. If they had been taken voluntarily serving in ships of war, it is another thing.]
James Dougherty, Robert Pottenger, Francis Tucker, Benj. Seburn, and Nathaniel Low of Massachusetts; Thos. Clark, New-Hampshire; John Wilcan, New-York; John Wangrove Pennsylvania & John Billans, Maryland; taken in the Neptune Portland; Daniel Tracy, Massachusetts; Richard Oronorod, Norfolk; Joseph Thompson New-Castle, and Peter Augustan, Massena, Cape May, taken in the ship Holland Trader, of New-York; Louis Dee and Thomas Griffen, Maryland, taken in the 2 Brothers of New York. Many of the above though claiming to be Americans and having protections are suspected of being European subjects.
[Suspected of being European subject! Is not a regular protection to defend one against mere suspicion? Let this imperial doctrine be remarked and remembered.]
[From the New-York Evening Post.]
Conduct of France towards America.
ATTESTED FACTS.
Messrs. Harkness & Russell, Merchants. SIRS—I embrace this favourable opportunity of writing to inform you of my present situation which is dreadful.
Sirs—I left New-York on the 23d of August, 1807, in the barque Two Brothers, commanded by Henry Gardner, bound to Antwerp, which port we were never permitted to arrive at, in consequence of the decrees of the belligerent nations. We remained in Flushing six months, and four in Rotterdam, during which period there was a vessel ordered home, with the officers and crews belonging to the respective ships in the ports of Holland; I being persuaded by captain Gardner to remain by the vessel, which I did, always studying the interest of my owners. When the embargo was raised in Holland, no exertion was wanting on our side to get the vessel ready for sea, in hopes to get out of Europe, which was then in a state of convulsion. Capt. Gardner then procured a freight to Charante, for a cargo of Brandy, which proved to me unfortunate.—As to the particulars of the voyage, I imagine you are perfectly well acquainted with [them.] We arrived in Charante in France, on the first of September, 1808. At our arrival we were embargoed. In the mean while we were employed overhauling ship and taking in cargo; got every thing on board ready for sea, when some of the people went and denounced the ship; said we touched at a port in England, and were boarded at different times by British ships of war; through which we were sent to prison, at Charante. On the 15th of October, we were sent to Rochefort prison, Capt. Gardner being unwell, obtained permission to go to the Hospital; I remained in Rochefort prison seven weeks. I was then ordered to prepare for Arras. On the 7th of December I commenced my travels, with the officers of the ships Neptune of Portland, and Holland Trader of New-York. Capt. Gardner still remained in the Hospital. We arrived in Arras after a disagreeable march of about six hundred miles through France. [We] suffered much on the road with fatigue and want; (and) the chief of our all became a prey to the overbearing prison keepers. Since our arrival in Arras we had letters from Capt. Jenkins, whose vessel is likewise denounced, with eight more. He informs me that Capt. Gardner and eight more had made their escape, since we left Rochefort. Captain Jenkins, ship Minerva of Rochefort, Capt. Tucker, of the William, of Newburyport; Capt. Chadock, of the Wareham, of New-York, and their mates and some of the people are in Rochefort prison. I am here friendless and moneyless. Our pay here is nineteen cents per day, to supply every necessary of life, and no support whatever can we obtain from our Minister. I write frequently to his Excellency General Armstrong, to alleviate our distress by allowing some pecuniary support, if (he can) not obtain our release. He will not even answer our letters; he listens to the suffering of his countrymen, and gives them no redress. He looks on us more with contempt than pity. We are furthermore informed by Mr. Cox Bennett, American Consul, for the District of Havre, that his Excellency the French minister would immediately give us up were General Armstrong to make application for us. Mr. Bennett is a man who does all that lays in (his) power for his countrymen. Were he invested with full authority we should soon be redeemed from captivity. He informs us that we cannot be released until the fine which the Emperor's decrees (have) imposed on us be paid. I
was six months, a prisoner the 13th of April inst. which seems an age to me, not (having) been accustomed to a state of captivity. No more at present, but remain your obed't humble servant, JOHN WYLE. Dated Arras Prison, April 18, 1809.
REMARKS.
Fellow citizens! Americans! How long will you continue to receive with indifference, these repeated accounts of injuries and cruelties, from a nation which insults you by assuring you that she is at peace with you? Would you rest so silent and tame under a thousandth part as much from Great Britain? You know you would not. Behold hundreds of American citizens now in French dungeons!—captured under a decree which outrages not only all the laws of civilized nations, but of humanity and decency. Yes, they are captured for being visited by a foreign armed ship, which they have no power to prevent, may, are bound by the law of nations to permit, and to add the deepest humiliation to the grossest injustice, it is a right of visit, which is claimed and enforced, by the very sovereign who makes war upon us for permitting it from another. Fellow citizens! It is now more than two years since the French have treated you in this shameful manner, and yet your government and the government of France continue in all their relations of peace and amity! Instead of remonstrating against such iniquity and outrage, and demanding justice, what have you ever seen, but humble petitions, conveyed in the beggarly style of supplication, through "a minister whose conduct is more that of an officer of the French police than of an American Ambassador?" Yes, fellow citizens for more than two years has your flag been struck on the ocean whenever it has been met with by the flag of France; your vessels have been scornfully burnt or seized in the ocean; your property has been seized and confiscated; your sailors robbed and manacled, or forced by cruelties to serve against their own country; the worthless part of them suborned by a public decree, to commit perjury, and on their evidence through charging no crime, the wretched remainder of the crew are condemned as prisoners of war, landed as such and marched without shoes to their feet or clothing to their backs in the most inclement weather some hundred miles into the interior of France; lashed along the highway like slaves, treated with every possible indignity, and then immured in the infernal dungeons of Arras or Verdun. There, deprived of every comfort and of all intercourse with the rest of the world, there, fellow citizens! have they been lying, some for months and some for years; there they now lie, wasting away the best vigour of their days, counting the hours of their captivity, as they turn in vain their imploring eyes towards their own government, and etching down another and another week of grief and despondence. Nineteen cents a day allowed them for subsistence, and clothing and medicine! Allow seven a day, or 25 dollars a year for clothing, and you leave them four cents to purchase each meal. Think of this, ye who live in luxury here, and read their story with more indifference than you listen to the fictitious sorrows of a Robinson Crusoe; think of this, and let it at length en-

engage your attention and induce you to demand of your government to interfere in earnest. But after all, what is to be expected? If any one of these wretched men, more fortunate than his fellow sufferers, escapes and brings the tale of their situation and makes it known to his countrymen, a set of inhuman wretches here, more cruel than the French themselves, turn their wrongs into derision, or exert their miserable faculties in cavillings and criticisms to show that all these statements are fabrications, because they have not been drawn up by some special pleader. The barbarous imprudence of some Editors pronounce them forgeries, and every fellow who can set a type repeats the infamous calumny, till the public voice that had begun to raise itself in their favour is stifled, and sympathy extinguished. Nor is this all. Those who are making fortunes by being individually on good terms in France, stop at no means to suppress the facts; for this purpose, neither promises nor threats are spared. I have more than conjecture to go upon, when I say these promises and these threats have not been without their effect. For the truth of this I can appeal to witnesses in this city. Things, indeed, have come to pass, that those who have got away from France and reached their own country, are afraid to publish the history of their sufferings and those of their countrymen. Certain merchants will give them no further employment, and should they be again captured, their lives would pay the forfeit for they have no government to protect them.
To conclude at this time. It may be, that we ought not to do any thing to provoke the great Emperor to treat us with greater severity; it may be, that we ought of all things to avoid a rupture with dear sister France, whatever the provocation given, whatever the injustice done us, whatever the insults added, but then I hope at least we shall have the grace never to lisp another word about Independence . To be called a Roman citizen was once the proudest boast in the ancient world—but who, as our public affairs have for more than eight years been conducted, would not rather be a dog and bay the moon than be called an American Citizen?
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, MAY 24. 1809. THE foreign papers received last night, announce the entrance of the French into Vienna, the 9th inst. Their advance must have been very rapid; as the 6th French Bulletin states, that on that day Bonaparte was at St. Pölten [on the Traiser, about 30 miles from Vienna] and his advance guard under Montebello (Lafies) at a village about 20 miles from the capital. It does not appear that any defence was made of the city. It is added, that the Emperor Francis has solicited a truce, and a peace which Napoleon has refused. This we do not believe to be true, though it probably will be in a few days.
The insurrection in Westphalia , headed by Schill , continued to gain strength at the last dates. He had taken Bremen , and was extending his followers through Brunswick and Hanover . King Jerome had issued a proclamation offering a reward for his apprehension; but there were no regular troops to be sent against him. The Dutch papers state, that the King of Prussia , so far from encouraging him, had sent an army of 30,000 men to oppose him. This last we do not credit.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, May 24. In the House of Commons last night Lord Henry Petty put a question to Mr. Canning upon the subject of the correspondence between Mr. Erskine and the American government—Mr. Canning replied, that the agreement purporting to be entered into by our Ministers and the American government, was not made in conformity with the wishes of his Majesty nor such as his Majesty could approve of. It was neither founded on the instructions sent to our Minister, nor consistent with them.
Yet as it was possible, that, under the faith of that agreement, various speculations in trade might be entered into by American Merchants, it became necessary, to prevent any inconvenience or detriment to them, to issue some order, by which they might be secured of indemnity in their speculations, at least till the sentiments of his Majesty could be conveyed to America. An Order of Council would speedily be published to the above mentioned effect.—It will appear in Saturday night's Gazette.
Previously, however, to the meeting of the House of Commons, yesterday, Mr. Sanson, the chairman of the committee of merchants trading to the United States of America, received a note from Earl Bathurst, the President of the Board of Trade, requesting his attendance, with such other gentlemen of the committee as might be inclined to accompany him at the Board. The chairman and several members of the committee repaired at one o'clock to the Treasury Chamber, and on their being introduced to the Board of Trade, were informed by Earl Bathurst, that the recent arrangements made by our Ambassador, Mr. Erskine, with the Government of the United States, through its Secretary, Mr. Smith, were UNAUTHORISED by his Majesty's Ministers, and that he had sent for the committee for the express purpose of communicating the fact to them, with the view that the same might without loss of time be made known to the Merchants trading to the U. States. His Lordship at the same time informed the committee that no advantage would be taken or any impediment thrown in the way of those who had already, and in consequence of this UNAUTHORISED arrangement, sent consignments to any of his Britannic Majesty's subjects; but that American ships & cargoes under such circumstances, would be allowed to proceed to their destined ports in security.
Surrender of Vienna.
RATISBON, MAY 12. —This morning the following Bulletin and General Orders have been published:—
"ARMY OF GERMANY;" "A Saxon Officer, or Courier, who passed through Ratibone last night, has brought the intelligence, that on the 9th his Majesty the Emperor and King entered Vienna. By the Commandant." (Signed) "J. L. FELIX."
AUGSBURG, MAY 12. —According to certain intelligence the French troops are already on the other side of Vienna. It is probable that they will proceed directly towards Hungary, in order to anticipate the insurrection there.
Hague, May 22. —On the 25th of April, the Emperor of Russia declared war against Austria, and ordered his armies to enter Galicia and Hungary. The Russians have entered Galicia and beaten the Austrians.
A private letter from the French head quarters of the 6th, announces, that on that day an Austrian officer of the staff had arrived with a messenger bearing a letter written by the Emperor Francis to the Emperor Napoleon, in which the Emperor of Austria implored an armistice and peace of his Majesty in the most humble expressions. The short time of the stay of the flag of truce in the head quarters of his Majesty, induced an opinion that the answer was unfavorable—the more so, as the army continues advancing.
FROM PORTUGAL.
Capt. Massif, arrived at Philadelphia from Lisbon, informs, that on the approach of Gen. Wellesley, Marshal Soult perceiving his intention, fled from the town and crossed the river on a bridge of boats, which was prepared to be blown up as soon as he had crossed, but by some mistake or accident, fire was put to the train and blew up about 1000 of the rear of the French army, and 500 of the citizens who were taking flight with the French. Soult and the remainder made their escape, as the English could not cross the river for some time.
When Capt. M. left Lisbon, it was said and believed, that there was not a Frenchman in the kingdom of Portugal, but such as were prisoners, the others having fled to Spain. And it was said that the Spaniards were gaining ground every where, both in numbers and in conquests over the French, who were retreating worn down with fatigue, famine & disease.
Later and more Important!
Tenth Bulletin of the French Army.
EBENS DORFF, May 23. After describing the form of the Danube at Eben-dorff, the Bulletin states, that on the night of the 20th, the Emperor crossed the Danube, accompanied by Berthier, Massena, and Lafies—they took a position on the 21st, on the left bank, the right wing was at the village of Eßling, and the left at Gross-Eßling.—Both these villages were taken.—At four in the afternoon, on the 21st, the enemy showed themselves, & attempted to drive our advanced guard into the river—Vain attempt!
The Duke of Rivoli was first attacked at Gross-Eßling, by Bellegarde—He manoeuvred with Molitor's and Legrand's divisions, and rendered all their attacks abortive.—The Duke of Montebello defended Eßling.—The Duke of Istria covered the flank with cavalry. The action was severe. The enemy having 200 cannon and 90,000 men, being the remains of their armies.
Gen. D'Espanje divided his corps into squares, but he was killed with a musket ball at the head of his troops, and General Foulers was also killed. General Nan-
ty arrived in the evening on the field of battle, and distinguished himself highly. At eight in the evening the battle ended, and we remained masters of the field. During the night Oudinot's corps, Hillaire's division, and two brigades of cavalry, crossed from the right bank to the left. On the 21st, at four P. M. the Duke of Rivoli was engaged with the enemy, who made several successive attacks on the village; but Rivoli at last completely defeated them. The enemy occupying a large space between the right and left wings, we took the resolution of penetrating their centre. The Duke of Montebello headed the charge. Oudinot was on the left, St. Hillaire in the centre, & Boudet on the right. The centre of the enemy could not withstand us; in a moment all was overthrown.
The Duke of Istria made several brave charges. It seemed all over with the Austrian army, when at 7 in the morning an Aide-de-Camp of the Emperor came to inform him that the rising of the Danube had drifted a great number of trees & booms, which in consequence of the events at Vienna, had been cut down and laid on the bank, and that they had broken down the bridges which communicated from the right bank with the little island and with the island In-der-Lobau.
All the reserve corps which were advancing were upon the right bank, as also part of our heavy cavalry, and all Auerstadt's corps. In consequence of this shocking accident the Emperor resolved to stop the troops from advancing. He ordered the Duke of Montebello to stop on the field of battle, and take his position with the left wing against a curtain which the Duke of Rivoli, covered, and his right wing at Eßling. The cannon, infantry & cartridges which belonged to our parks, could not be brought over. The enemy was in the greatest disorder just at the moment he learned our bridges were broken down.—The slackening of our fire, and the concentrating of our army, left him no doubt respecting the unforeseen accident that had happened. All his cannon and artillery equipment were again brought in a line, and from nine A. M. till seven P. M. he made the greatest efforts, supported by 200 cannon, to overthrow the French army—but all his efforts turned only to his discomfiture. Three times he attacked the villages, and three times he filled them with his dead. The enemy resumed the position which they had left before the attack began, and we remained masters of the field of battle. Their loss has been great—Prisoners who have been taken say, that they lost 23 Generals and 60 superior Officers. Marshall Webber and 1500 prisoners are in our hands. Our loss has also been very considerable—1100 killed and 3000 wounded. The Duke of Montebello (Lafies) was wounded by a cannon ball in the thigh on the 22d, in the evening. General Hillaire is also wounded.—General Durosel was killed. The waters of the Danube did not permit the bridges to be rebuilt during the night, and the Emperor ordered the army to pass the little arm from the left bank, and to take a position on the Island of In-der-Lobau. We are laboring to replace the bridges, and nothing will be undertaken till they are replaced.
[In addition to these particulars, a great part of the Bulletin consists of a sentimental description of the interview between Lafies and Bonaparte, at a time when the Marshal's wound was thought to be mortal, in which, of course, the Duke of Montebello manifested all possible heroism, and evinced the greatest readiness to die for his Emperor; and that the Emperor was melted into tears.]
The Bulletin has, however, other passages from which some inferences may be drawn, as to the extent of the loss sustained by the French. Bonaparte it is said, boasts that the retreat was well conducted, though 200 pieces of cannon were playing upon them, which they could not answer, during which forty thousand rounds of shot were fired amongst them. Bonaparte promises to repair his loss, and declares his intention not to renew the attack till his force is concentrated, and better prepared. He allows the Austrian army to have been well furnished and equipped on the occasion.]
Austrian Official Bulletin OF THE DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH.
Published by Order of His Imperial Highness, the Archduke Charles.
In pursuance of the command of His Imperial Highness the Generalissimo, the following preliminary Report of the brilliant victory obtained the 21st and 22d of May, is issued on the 23d, from the Headquarters at Breitenlee:—
On the 19th and 20th, the Emperor Napoleon passed the greater arm of the Danube, with the whole of his army, to which he had drawn all the reinforcements of his powerful allies. He established his main body on the island Lobau, whence the second passage over the left arm, and his further offensive dispositions, were necessarily to be directed. His Imperial Highness resolved to advance with his army to meet the enemy, and not to obstruct his passage, but to attack him after he had reached the left bank, and thus to defeat the object of his intended enterprise. This determination excited throughout the whole army the highest enthusiasm. Animated by all the feelings of the purest patriotism, and of the most loyal attachment to their Sovereign, every man became a hero; and the smoking ruins—the scenes of desolation which marked
the track of the enemy in his progress through Austria, had inflamed them with a just desire of vengeance. With joyful acclamations, with the cry, a thousand times repeated, of—"Live our good Emperor," and with victory in their hearts, our columns at noon, on the 21st, proceeded onward to meet the reciprocal attack of the advancing enemy; and soon after 3 o'clock, the battle commenced. The Emperor Napoleon in person, directed the movement of his troops, and endeavoured to break through our centre with the whole of his cavalry. That vast body of horse, he had supported by 60,000 infantry, his guards, and by 100 pieces of artillery. His wings rested on Aspern and Esslingen, places to the strengthening of which, the resources of nature and of art had, as far as was possible, contributed. He was not able, however, to penetrate the compact mass which our battalions presented, and every where his cavalry showed their backs, while our cuirassiers unhorsed his armour-equip cavaliers, and our light horse carried death into his flanks. It was a gigantic combat, & is scarce capable of description. The battles with the infantry became immediately general. More than 200 pieces of cannon exhibited on the opposite sides, a rivalry in the work of destruction. Aspern was ten times taken, lost, and again conquered. Esslingen, after repeated attacks, could not be maintained. At eleven at night the villages were in flames, and we remained masters of the field of battle. The enemy was driven up in a corner, with the island of Lobau and the Danube in his rear. Night had put an end to the carnage.
Meanwhile fire boats, which had floated down the Danube, destroyed the bridge which the enemy had thrown over the principal branch of the river. The enemy, however, conveyed over during the night, by continued embarkations, all the disposable troops which he had in Vienna and on the Upper Danube; made every possible effort for the reconstruction of his great bridge, and attacked us at four in the morning with a furious cannonade from the whole of his artillery, immediately after which the action extended along the whole of the line. Until seven in the evening every attack was repelled.
The perseverance of the enemy was then campelled to yield to the heroism of our troops, and the most complete victory crowned the efforts of an army, which, in the French Proclamations, was declared to be dispersed, and represented as annihilated by the mere idea of the invincibility of their adversaries. The loss of the enemy has been immense; the field of battle is covered with dead bodies, from among which we have already picked up 6000 wounded, & removed them to our hospitals.
When the French could no longer maintain themselves in Aspern, the brave Hessians were obliged to make a last attempt, and were sacrificed.
At the departure of the courier, the Emperor Napoleon was in full retreat to the other side of the Danube, covering his retreat by the possession of the large island of Lobau. Our army is still engaged in close pursuit. The more particular details of this memorable day shall be made known as soon as they are collected. Among the prisoners are the French General Duronel, Gen. of Division, and Foulet Royer, First Chamberlain to the Empress; also the Wurtemberg General Roder, who was made prisoner at Nussdorf, by the second battalion of the Vienna Landwehr.
New Orders in Council.
At the Court of Queen's Palace, the 24th of May, 1809, present, the King's most excellent Majesty in Council.—Whereas, advices have been received of a certain provisional agreement entered into by his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in America, with the Government of the United States, whereby it is understood that his Majesty's Orders in Council of the 7th January, and of the 11th November, 1807, shall be withdrawn as far as respects the United States, on the 10th of June next.
And whereas, although the said provisional agreement is not such as was authorized by his Majesty's Instructions, or such as his Majesty can approve, it may already have happened, or may happen, that persons being citizens of the said United States, may be led, by a reliance on the said provisional agreement, to engage in trade with and to the said ports and places in Holland, contrary to, and in violation of the restrictions imposed, his Majesty, in order to prevent any inconveniences that may ensue from the circumstance above recited, is pleased to order,
and it is hereby ordered, That the said several Orders shall be suspended, so far as is necessary for the protection of vessels of the United States, so failing under the faith of the said provisional agreement, videlicet, That after the 9th day of June next, no vessel of the United States, which shall have cleared out between the 19th of April last, and the 20th July ensuing, for any of the ports of Holland aforesaid, from any port of the United States aforesaid, from any port of the United States, shall be molested or interrupted in her voyage by the commanders of his Majesty's ships or privateers.
And it is further ordered, that no vessels of the United States, which shall have cleared out from any port of America previous to the 20th July next, for any other permitted port, and shall, during her voyage, have changed her destination, in consequence of information of the said provisional agreement, and shall be proceeding to any of the ports of Holland aforesaid, shall be molested or interrupted by the commanders of any of his Majesty's ships or privateers, unless such vessel shall have been informed of this Order on her voyage, and shall have been warned not to proceed to any of the ports of Holland aforesaid, and shall, notwithstanding such warning, be found attempting to proceed to any such port.
And it is further ordered, that after the said ninth day of June next, no vessel of the said United States which shall have cleared out, or be defined to any of the ports of Holland from any other port or place not subject to the restrictions of the said order of the 26th of April last, after notice of such provisional agreement as aforesaid, shall be molested or interrupted in her voyage by the commanders of his Majesty's ships or privateers.
And his Majesty is pleased further to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the several orders of the 7th January, and 11th November, 1807, as altered by the said order of the 26th of April shall also be suspended, so far as is necessary for the protection of vessels of the said United States, which shall clear out to any ports not declared to be under the restriction of blockade from any port of Holland, between the 9th day of June and the 1st day of July next.
By the Quills.
BOSTON, JULY 20.
FROM ENGLAND.
Capt. Rutherford, from Bonivetta, informs that on the 29th June, at sea, he spoke the English ship Diana, 31 days from Liverpool, for Barbadoes, the commander of which informed him that in consequence of the receipt of the news of the restoration of intercourse between the United States and Great Britain, the town had been illuminated two nights, salutes fired, and every demonstration of joy exhibited.
From the Freeman's Journal.
Gen. Wilkinson and Public Money.
Among the various and infamous devices resorted to by Gen. Wilkinson, to obtain possession of the public money, so necessary to support his extravagance, the following extract of a letter written in 1808, and extant in the War Department, exhibits a pretty specimen:—
From General Wilkinson to Mr. Abraham Adams, Military Agent, in N. Orleans.
"Appropos, I received from you at N. Orleans, among other fums, 2500 dollars for secret services —if you have not already, do not notice this in your accounts, which will be immediately called for. I offer you as an equivalent, Duplin-Head , near the Mobile . Mr. William Simpson is instructed by this mail to give you every information on the subject and he is authorized by me to pass into your hands the titles which he holds for the same. To this you may safely accede. More of this anon."
"The island, in point of foreign as well as domestic advantage, fertility of soil, and salubrity of climate, is, as you will find, a terrestrial Paradise.—See Simpson, and you will be perfectly at ease."
It is with extreme regret we state, that His Excellency Governor TRUMBULL is dangerously ill. He was living on Monday morning, though very feeble hopes are entertained of his recovery.— Connecticut Courant .
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Oxford, to be holden at Paris in said county, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
THE Petition and representation of SALLY HUMPHREY, Executrix of the last will and testament of Peter Humphrey, late of Livermore, in said county, Brick layer, deceased, restate,
Humbly sheweth, that the Goods and Chattels belonging to the said deceased's estate are not sufficient by the sum of one hundred Dollars and seventy three cents to answer the just debts and expenses already accrued in the settlement of said estate—She therefore prays that your honors would grant her License to sell the real estate of said deceased, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy the said debts and to complete the settlement of said estate with incidental charges. And as in duty bound will ever pray.
SALLY HUMPHREY.
Oxford ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Paris, in and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
ON the Petition of Sally Humphrey, of which the foregoing is a Copy.—Ordered that the Petitioner cause the Petition and the order of Court thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette , printed in Portland three weeks successively, and the last publication to be thirty days before the first day of the next term of this Court—that all persons may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have why the prayer of the Petition should not be granted.
Attest, CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk. (July 24)

REVIEW OF EUROPE.
From the Martinsburgh (Vt.) Gazette.
The times are wild : contention like a horse Full of high feeding, madly hath broke loose, And beats down all before him.
SHAKESPEARE.
THERE is no epoch in modern history, to which these words of the inspired bard of Avon, are more truly applicable than to the present. The times are indeed wild and turbulent—contention hath broke loose among the nations, and naught but the din of arms is heard in Europe, from the snows of Lapland to the pillars of Hercules.—The restless ambition of
FRANCE,
still continues to afflict the continent with the calamities of war. Her armies have recently spread ruin and desolation over the face of Spain ; they have converted her cities into heaps of mouldering ruins ; they have gained bloody victories over the half-armed peasantry : but the shouts of triumph have been drowned by the lamentations of oppressed and plundered millions. The Gallic eagles now bend their flight towards Austria : they are whetting their talons for new feasts of blood ; and unless a benignant Providence interpose, Austria will add one to the long list of conquered and ruined kingdoms. One hundred millions obey the nod of the French Emperor ! the scanty and diminished population of Austria cannot successfully contend against such mighty odds ; and it is more than probable that, ere this, her armies are routed and dispersed. But the natives of Europe are a brave and hardy race : though they may submit, for a time, to the tyranny of this modern Tamerlane, they will, at last, rise in their strength and shake off a galling yoke.—The French nation, decked with the spoils, and bloated with the plunder of Europe, intoxicated with prosperity, and fondly imagining that nothing can withstand her power, hath "played such fantastic tricks before high heaven" as to astonish the universe. But let her beware ; the wrath of heaven will not forever sleep ; and the same Providence which hath made her the scourge of the nations, may have already decreed, that her fall shall be more sudden than her exaltation. There is a point of endurance beyond which human nature cannot go. The very worm that crawls in the dust, will resist, when trampled under foot ; surely then man, the noblest work of the creator, when the hardly earned reward of his toil is snatched from his grasp, when he is torn from the bosom of his family, and compelled to fight in the ranks of a foreign tyrant, against the real friends of his native land ; when he is plundered, insulted, oppressed, derided and trampled on, will turn with furious indignation against his proud oppressors, will avenge on their heads his accumulated wrongs, and endued with all the omnipotence of despair, will be finally victorious. The example hath been already set.
SPAIN,
arousing from the lethargy which hath so long benumbed her faculties, and goaded into resistance by the most intolerable oppression, hath drawn the exterminating sword of vengeance, and calling upon heaven and earth to witness the justice of her cause, hath sworn never to sheath it, but in the hearts of her ferocious enemies. After sustaining a multitude of battles, after seeing her territories laid waste by the Gallic mercenaries, and her bravest sons perish in combat, she still maintains the unequal conflict. May victory crown the efforts of the gallant Spaniards !—may their arms be nerved with more than mortal energy !—may they force the blood-hounds who now lay waste their country, to re-cross the Pyrenees with all their laurels withered !—In this glorious war against tyranny, they are assisted by
AUSTRIA.
Actuated by the same gallant spirit which hath thrice supported him in an unequal warfare with France, the Emperor of Austria hath again entered the lists. He hath placed his diadem on the point of his sword, and called on his brave and faithful subjects to defend it from every assailant.
[To be concluded in our next.]
Portland,
Monday, July 24, 1809.
IMPORTANT NEWS!
SINCE our last, intelligence of an interesting and important nature has been received from different parts of Europe.
That which commands the first attention respects the situation of affairs betwixt this country and Great Britain.
On the 23d of May, a conversation took place in Parliament, betwixt Mr. Canning, the Secretary for Foreign affairs, and Lord Henry Petty, in the course of which the former stated that Mr. Erskine had exceeded his instructions in the agreement lately executed with the executive of the United States, and that the terms of it were such as the British government could not approve of.—On the day following an Order in Council was issued to respect American vessels and property in relation to the former Orders in Council for a limited time. See the preceding columns of this day's Gazette.
This subject has excited much astonishment ; and the general enquiry is, what will the result be ? It appears somewhat strange that Mr. Erskine should misconstrue his instructions, but that he has the right can be little doubt. These instructions have been called for in Parliament and published ; and Mr. Erskine has forwarded to his government a justification of his conduct—and a further explanation will take place on his return home.
Mr. Canning says Mr. Erskine was instructed to make the concessions mutual so far as it respected the two governments ; but that all the concessions were on his part, without obtaining those which were required on the part of this country. What subjects the British Minister alludes to, is not stated, nor do we know of any acts on the part of the United States which require the making of any concessions whatever—and we shall be the last to consent to the relinquishment of any right or principle which belongs to us as a neutral and independent nation. And we have a confidence in the present Executive that they will pursue a correct course.
When the British Ministry obtain a knowledge of the proceedings of the late session of Congress (which they could not have had at the last dates) which forbid all intercourse with France, and renewing it in its fullest extent with England, it is believed the principle adopted by Mr. Erskine will not be objected to ; and we entertain a strong confidence, notwithstanding the present gloomy aspect, that the existing differences between the two countries will be amicably adjusted.
FRANCE & AUSTRIA.
The war between France and Austria is prosecuted with vigor and various success. On the 10th of May, Bonaparte entered Vienna, the capital of the Austrian Empire, in triumph. Previous to this, the Emperor of Austria had retreated with his army of reserves across the Danube, into Hungary. It does not appear that Bonaparte met with any opposition after the action which took place near Ratisbon, and after which the Archduke Charles retreated into Bohemia. Though we have no accounts of the movements of the Austrian main army, from the time of their entering Bohemia till the 21st, previous to which they must have joined that with the Emperor. On the 19th and 20th, Bonaparte with the whole of his army, passed the principal branch of the Danube, & established his main force upon the island of Lobau, about 20 miles eastward of the city of Vienna. On the 21st, the French force reached the left bank of the river. Here the two armies met. That of the French was commanded by Bonaparte in person ; the Austrian, by the Archduke Charles. The action commenced about 3 o'clock, P. M. Bonaparte attacked the centre of the Austrians with the whole body of his cavalry, supported by 60,000 infantry. It appears the battle continued through the day, in which Bonaparte, in every attempt to break the Austrian columns, was repulsed. On the following day at four o'clock in the morning, the action was renewed, in which the French were severely beaten, and compelled to retreat across the Danube.
We have published the French account of this battle. The French bulletin states, that just at the moment when all was over with the Austrians, the Emperor received information that the bridge of boats was destroyed by the rising of the Danube. The Austrian Bulletin states, that the bridge was destroyed by fire boats. Bonaparte allows the Austrians to have taken possession of the ground upon which the action commenced, and that there were of their forces 1100 killed, and 3000 wounded.
In a short time we shall probably know, whether the Archduke Charles will be able to follow up his late success with effect.
Letters from Halifax say that, Gen. Kelloswath, with an Austrian division, is stated to have passed the Danube, near Lintz, and to have taken 5000 prisoners.
From Saturday's Centinel.
The Duke of Brunswick Oels, is said to have joined Austria against France !
Bonaparte has ordered Joachim Murat, King of Naples, to repair with all his forces to his H. Q. and King Louis, of Holland, and Queen, to join him at Vienna.
Accounts from Portugal state, that Gen. Wellesley had quitted the pursuit of Soult, and marched against Victor, in Estramadura.
The Spanish Patriots in Asturias have been driven from Oviedo, and the Marquis Romana, and the Bishop of St. Andero had embarked at Gijon ;—the former was going round by sea to Vigo.
Mr. Jackson, the new Envoy Extraordinary, and Minister Plenipotentiary to the U. S. took leave of the British King the 31st May.—He is not we believe to replace Mr. Erskine.—He is the Minister which Mr. Erskine in April, informed our government "his Britannic Majesty had determined to send out with full powers, &c."
A similar charge of a deviation from instructions which is now made by the English, against Mr. Erskine ; was made by our government against Messrs. Munroe and Pinkney, in 1807.
The intemperate language of the democratic papers make it evidently to be the
determination of the party to do all in their power to provoke a war with England.—If this were not their design, why not wait to see the line of conduct the President of the United States shall adopt, and recommend, on the late information from England ? Do they doubt his judgment, knowledge, firmness, or patriotism ?
We give no credence to the New-York account of the capture of the Toulon fleet. The blowing up of the bridge, at Oporto &c. is of a similar fabric.
The French Bulletin states that one of their divisions in the late battle was compelled to form into squares—this shews it was surrounded. What the French now call "concentrating the line," the Duke of York used to call "falling back."
The London Gazette, of June 3, contains a letter from Sir A. Wellesley to Lord Castlereagh ; in which that gallant General details his proceedings after his late engagement with Soult. He had not been able to bring the enemy to any fresh encounter ; and to his extreme regret, has been obliged to relinquish the immediate pursuit.
"Their soldiers, (says Sir A. W.) have plundered and murdered the peasantry at their pleasure ; and I have seen many persons hanging in the trees by the sides of the road, executed for no reason, that I could learn, excepting that they have not been friendly to the French invasion and usurpation of the Government of their country ; and the route of their column on their retreat could be traced by the smoke of the villages to which they set fire."
"We have taken about 500 prisoners.—Upon the whole, the enemy has not lost less than a fourth of his army, and all his artillery, and equipments, since we attacked him upon the Vouga."
NEW MINISTER:
The British Government have appointed Mr. JACKSON, Envoy Extraordinary, to the United States. He is coming over in the frigate Phoenix, 44, Capt. Mudge, immediately.
RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA.
The Russian declaration of War against Austria of April 25th, has been published in London, but no hostilities are announced.
Celebration of the 4th of July at GRAY.
AT Gray, the day was celebrated by the friends of union and peace, in a national manner. An appropriate, nervous and chaste oration was pronounced by the Rev. Daniel Weston ; and no party spirit appeared among those who united at the festive board. The following were among the toasts :
The 4th day of July—May it forever be celebrated as an holy day, by the united assemblage of all true Americans.
James Madison—Elevated to the distinguished rank of President of a great nation, may he never stoop to become the leader of a party.
The Legislature and State of Massachusetts—May we never prefer the triumphs of party, before the prosperity of the nation.
Agriculture and Commerce—The handmaids and supporters of each other—May they never be led into the belief that their interests are separate.
The memory of Washington—Whose sword achieved our independence, and whose wisdom established the nation ; "while memory holds her seat" we will not forget his counsels.
The Ministers of Religion—May we duly estimate their importance to society, and frown indignant on every attempt to destroy the effect of their instruction.
The Constitution of the United States—That golden chain that unites us ; may the mildews of heaven light on him who shall dare to attempt its destruction.
Captain Peters, disguised with Wilkinson's conduct, has resigned his commission in the army.—Other officers will probably follow his example. We find that in a vessel from New-Orleans, arrived at Baltimore, besides Capt. Peters, there were Col. Smythe, Captains Wilson and Scott, and Lt. Murray, all of the U. S. army, passengers.
Mr. Dashkoff, the Russian Charge des Affaires passed through Baltimore, the 12th, on his way to Washington.
Thomas English, Esq. of Philad. is appointed U. S. Consul at Dublin, vice J. Wilson, deceased.
A duel has lately been fought between the editor of the Baltimore Whig, and Mr. Benj. Edes, formerly a journeyman in the Whig office. The former was wounded in the right arm.
MARRIED,
At Jay, by Edward Richardson, Esq. Mr. Solomon Goodale, to Mrs. Elizabeth Cole, of Hartford—each aged 72 years.
At Falmouth, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Milmore, Mr. Robert Anderson, to Miss Nancy Robinson Murray.
In this town, on Thursday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Nichols, Mr. William Harper, of the U. S. Navy, to Miss Margaret Jackson.
DIED,
At Falmouth, on the 15th instant, after a few days illness, Mrs. Sally, wife of Mr. Jonathan Bartlett, in the 24th year of her age.
Short is the continuance of human bliss ! The fruit anticipated in future scenes of life often perishes in the blossom.
Disappointment, in no case, can be more sensibly felt, than in the removal of the person above named. In her, was perceived the most placid temper of mind, the most regular deportment of life, the strongest conjugal attachment, and the tenderest maternal affection. But where now is the object once so pleasing ! Where is she who was to be a crown of blessing to a surviving parent, the solace of a husband in future scenes, and the nourisher of helpless children !
Truly it becomes you, mourners, to say with a penitent look, to the Father of your spirits, "Thou destroyest the hope of man."
TO LET.
A Convenient DWELLING HOUSE, lately owned and occupied by James Curry. For the terms enquire of DANIEL TUCKER. July 24.
STOP THIEF!
STOLEN from the subscriber on Friday night last, a SMALL BLACK MARE, with a good Saddle that had a plate on the back part of it, and a Bridle. The Mare has a brown nose and hind parts, is well built, and trots all ; her mane hangs on the right side, except a hand's breadth or more from her ears, back, which was cut off.—The thief is supposed to be a man who called himself Smith, of about 50 years of age, light complexioned, rather tall—had on a blue coat, light vest, fullian colored pantaloon, and short boots.
Whoever will return said Mare and Thief, shall be entitled to Twenty dollars Reward, or ten dollars for information whereby either can be obtained—Apply to
THEODORE CURTIS.
Barnesburgh, July 24.
Probate Court at North-Yarmouth.
BEING prevented from holding a Probate Court on Wednesday last, at the House of Mr. Sab Mitchell, in North Yarmouth ; I hereby give notice that I intend to hold a Court there, on Friday next, (the 28th inst.) at ten o'clock, A. M.
SAMUEL FREEMAN,
Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland.
Medical Lectures, at Portland.
IN compliance with the solicitations of a number of Gentlemen. Doct. RAMSAY proposes to deliver a course of LECTURES on Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine and Surgery, at PORTLAND, commencing on the fifth day of Sept. next. The course will occupy thirty days. July 24, 1809.
FOR SALE,
(now lying at Union-Wharf) THE HULL of a new Vessel, built of the best materials, and of the following dimensions, viz.— 60 feet keel, 22 1/2 feet beam, 10 feet hold—being about 140 tons.—For further particulars enquire of Mr. STEPHEN KNIGHTS, at Presumpscot, or JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON, at No. 16, Union-Wharf. July 24.
WANTED TO HIRE,
EIGHT Hundred Dollars, for which ten per cent. will be given, and interest paid quarterly. Real Estate will be mortgaged for double the amount. Enquire of the Printer. July 24.
TO LET,
A Two Story DWELLING-HOUSE, at the southerly part of the town, pleasantly situated on Ann-street.
FOR SALE,
One quarter of floor PORTLAND PACKET, and appurtenances. Also—A few shares in Back-Cove Bridge.—Enquire at this Office. July 24.
PORTLAND BOOK-STORE,
No. 5, Mason's Row.
JUST received and for sale at the above store, a few octavo BIBLES, containing the Old and New Testaments, with those copious Marginal References, known by the name of Cann's notes—Price three dollars.
William's abridgment of Reporters—5 vols. Bancroft's Life of Washington, Powell on Devises—a few more copies, Saurin's Select Sermons, Mason on Self Knowledge, for the use of Schools.
Wanted to hire, a good steady capable Book-Binder—who is acquainted with the trade in all its branches.—Enquire at the above store. July 24.
STRAYED
FROM the subscriber, on Wednesday last, a small dark red COW, with white face ; tail cut square at the end. Whoever has taken up said Cow, and will give information to the subscriber, shall be well rewarded for their trouble. JOHN LORD. Portland, July 24.
COLLEGE LANDS.
THE Subscriber offers for sale, the following Tracts of LAND, belonging to the Bowdoin College, the title to which is directed to the Government, viz.
IN FRYEBURG,
Lot No. 35 1st Div. 53 acres, interval. 18 2d do. 25 do. 22 2d do. 54 do. upland. 10 3d do. 50 do. 4th do. 50 do. 18 5th do. 60 or 70 do.
IN TURNER,
Lot No. 31, 135 acres. 86, 125 do. 166, 150 do. 277, 195 do.
IN PARIS,
Lot No. 27, 7th Range, 400 28, 7th do. 25 acres 29, 85th do. 3 in all.
IN LIVERMORE,
Lot No. 78, 100 acres. 98, 100 do. 149, 100 do.
IN OTISFIELD,
Lot No. 116, 3d Div. 100 acres. 1, 2d R. 4th D. 100 do. 5, 8th R. 5th D. 100 do. 15.
The above Lands will be sold on a liberal credit, and Settlers now on any of the Lots, will be accommodated if they wish it. For particulars, apply to the Subscriber, at his Office, in Middle-street, Portland.
PRENTISS MELLEN.
July 24, 1809.
(tf)
FOR SALE, IN GORHAM,
A Two Story DWELLING-HOUSE, with a Barn and Out Houses, and from ten to twenty-five acres of good LAND, with a small Orchard and good water, adjoining Presumpscot river, eleven miles from Portland—a convenient stand for a tavern, tradesman, or Mechanic.
Also—a good SAW-MILL ;—A part or the whole of said property will be sold, as may best suit the purchaser—for a small part down, and a credit of four or seven years will be given if requested, for the remainder.—For her particulars enquire of JOSHUA SWETT, in said Gorham. (tf) July 24.
Sales by Auction.
THIS DAY, at 11 o'clock A. M. at E. Greely & Co's Office.
7 Crates enameled WARE, 5 boxes CHOCOLATE, 3 hds St. Croix RUM, 2 so. Winawards Island do. 10 boxes RAISINS, 5 cañs do. 3 bbls. PORK. July 24.
To be sold at Auction, on THURSDAY the 27th instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, (if not previously sold at Private Sale).
REAL ESTATE, situated on Washington Street, consisting of a Lot of LAND, 50 feet front, 145 feet back ; having thereon, a DWELLING HOUSE, 20 by 36 feet—a WOOD HOUSE, 20 by 14—and a BARN FRAME. 22 by 18.
Also—Between 6 and 7000 feet of Boards, and 9000 Laths ; a few Joists, Posts, Bricks, Stone, &c.
For further particulars, enquire of DAVID PEASE, Auctioneer. Portland, July 24, 1809.
To be sold at Public Auction, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of August next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling house of the subscriber, in King street, by order of Court.
ALL the Real Estate whereof Jotham Tucker, late of this town, died seized and possessed, excepting that part which has been set off as the widow's dower ; and at the same time and place will be sold the reversion of said widow's dower. Said Real Estate consists of the deceased's dwelling house, and land, on King street, one Pew in the meeting house of the First Parish in this town, and one hundred and fifty acres of land lying in the town of New Portland, and Freeman.—Terms will be made known at the sale.
SARAH TUCKER, Adminstratrix.
Portland, July 22, 1809.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Taken by Execution and to be sold at Public Auction, on MONDAY, the 21st day of August next, at 11 o'clock A. M. at the Auction Room of E. Greely & Co. Fifth street, Portland.
TWENTY Shares (No 514 to 533 inclusive) in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Said Shares are the same which were attached on mesne process as the property of Stephen M'Lellan.
JOS. M. GERRISH, D'y Sheriff.
Portland, July 22, 1809.
NOTICE!
BROKE into the enclosure of the subscriber, on the 16th instant, a dark chestnut colored MARE, a small star in her forehead, trots all.—The owner may receive the same by proving property and paying charges by applying to the subscriber.
SAMUEL SKILLIN.
Gray, July 21, 1809.
To Capt. David Harding, jun. Treasurer of the Trustees of Gorham Academy :
YOU are hereby requested to notify and warn a meeting of said Trustees, to be held at said Academy, on Wednesday the second day of August next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon, to act on the following articles, viz.
First, To choose a Secretary in the room of Jno. Park Little, Esq. deceased.
Second, To fill the vacancies in the board of Trustees, occasioned by the death of Jno. P. Little, Esq. and Capt. Samuel Whitman.
Third, To do, and transact any other business which may then and there be thought for the interest of said Academy.
JAMES PHINNEY, SAMUEL ELDER, DUDLEY FOLSOM, STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, LOTHROP LEWIS. Gorham, July 20, 1809.
PURSUANT to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify the Trustees of Gorham Academy, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes therein expressed.
DAVID HARDING Jun.
STOLEN OR LOST,
FROM the subscriber, in Sacarappa, on the 12th inst a dark brown Mare, 10 years old, with a white spot in her forehead.—Whoever will return said Mare to the subscriber, or give information so that she can be obtained, will be handsomely rewarded. JOS. H. GIBB. Sacarappa, July 24.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Oxford, holden at Paris, in said county, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
THE Petition and representation of JOHN GIBBS, of Livermore in said county yeoman, Guardian to Henry Bond, minor, and son of Henry Bond, late of said Livermore deceased.
Humbly shews that it is necessary that some part of the interest of said minor, in the real Estate of his said deceased father, situate in said Livermore, should be sold for the support and legal expenses of said minor.—He therefore prays that your honors would grant him licence to sell eighty acres of the improved part, together with the buildings of the homestead farm of said deceased, situate in said Livermore, for the purposes above mentioned. And as in duty bound will ever pray.
JOHN GIBBS.
Livermore, May 11, 1809.
Oxford ss.—At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Paris, in and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of May, A. D. 1809.
ON the Petition of John Gibbs, of which the foregoing is a Copy—Ordered that the Petitioner cause the Petition and the order of Court thereon to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, three weeks successively—the last publication to be thirty days before the first day of the next Term of this Court that all persons may then and there appear and show cause, (if any they have) why the prayer of the Petition should not be granted.
Attest, CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk.
(July 24)

Poetry.
The Battle of Blenheim.
The following elegant poetical effusion is a faithful picture of the horrors of war; and serves to show how little those unhappy beings who are torn from their families and connections by the mandates of arbitrary despots, are acquainted with the causes which produce those sanguinary conflicts, in which they are compelled to become the wretched actors.]
IT was a summer evening, Old Kalper's work was done; And he before his cottage door Was sitting in the sun; And by him sported on the green His little grand child Wilhelmina.
She saw her brother Peterkin Roll something large and round, That he beside the rivulet In playing there had found; He came to ask what he had found, That was so large and smooth and round.
Old Kalper took it from the boy, Who read expectant by; And then the old man shook his head And with a natural sigh— 'Tis some poor fellow's skull, said he, Who fell in the great victory.
I find them in the garden, for There's many here about, And often when I go to plough, The ploughshare turns them out; For many thousand men, said he, Were slain in the great victory.
Now tell us what 'twas all about, Young Peterkin he cries, And little Wilhelmina looks up With wonder waiting eyes;
Now tell us all about the war, And what they killed each other for. It was the English, Kalper cried, That put the French to rout;
But what they killed each other for I could not well make out, But every body said, quoth he, That 'twas a famous victory. My father lived at Blenheim then, You little stream hard by,
They burnt his dwelling to the ground, And he was forced to fly; So with his wife and child he fled, Nor had he where to rest his head. With fire and sword the country round Was wasted far and wide,
And many a chamber then, And many a chamber died. And new-born infants died, But things like that you know must be At every famous victory. They say it was a shocking fight After the field was won;
For many thousand bodies here Lay rotting in the sun; But things like that you know must be At every famous victory. Great praise the Duke of Marlboro' won, And our good friend Eugene—
Who was a very wicked thing; Said little Wilhelmina. Nay—nay, my little girl, quoth he, It was a famous victory.
the morning after he had received his bill, accosted by him, "Sir, I shall tell you vich vay you shall get rid of de rat."—"I will be much obliged to you if you can," replied the landlord. Vell den, only charge de rat as you charge me, and de rat will never come to your house again!"
New Watch-Repairer, &c.
JOHN BAILEY, 3d. Opposite the Indian Chief, Fifth-Street, CONDUCTS the WATCH-MAKING and JEWELRY BUSINESS, in its various branches.—He trusts from the knowledge he has acquired in making and repairing CLOCKS and WATCHES, that customers can have their work done as faithfully and on as reasonable terms at his shop as at any other place in Maine.
SALT & RUM.
THE Cargo of the brig Freedom, capt. Tatem, from St. Croix, consisting of 400 bbls. Liverpool SALT, and 10 do. St. Croix RUM, of an excellent flavor—For sale by MICHAEL SMITH, At No. 1, Jones' Row, on the most favorable terms. Portland, July 10.
Joseph Crois,
Has for sale, 50 Hhds. Turks' Island SALT, 100 barrels superfine FLOUR, A few bbls. St. Croix RUM, 10 dozen SCYTHES, 10 bags COFFEE. Portland, July 10.
Benjamin T. Chase,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has established the BAKING BUSINESS, under Mechanic Hall, Fore-street, a few rods below Titcomb's Wharf—where he will have constantly for sale—Ship Bread and Shipping Crackers in kegs, on liberal terms—Loaf Bread Charles-town Biscuit, Milk Biscuit, and cold water Crackers, which he will put up in half barrels or smaller quantities, for the convenience of families residing out of town.
FOR SALE—CHEAP,
A Small lot of LAND, in the town of Charlestown, not more than 20 minutes walk from State Street, Boston. Said Lot is well situated, having the advantage of building with a fourth prospect, and making a corner of four streets, in a respectable neighbourhood, and as pleasant and healthy a situation as any in the State.
Eliphalet Smith,
KEEPS constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of Webb's and knitting Cotton Yarn, and Sewing Threads. Also, Cotton Bed-tickings, Sheetings, Shirtings, and striped and check'd Cloths.—Other Goods as usual. Portland, July 3, 1809.
TO LET,
A Convenient two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated at the corner of Fiddle and Turkey Lane—For terms apply to DANIEL BRAZIER. July 3.
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 3, 1809.
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of land, 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.
MILITARY HATS,
OF the most improved fashion, for sale at the Portland Hat Warehouse—by DAVID BILL & CO. To Country Hatters.—Cash and a reasonable price will be given for FELT HATS. Inquire as above. July 3.
OLIVER HARTSHORN,
HAVING established the MOROCCO SHOE MANUFACTORY, in Middle-Street, two doors above the Portland Bank informs the public that he keeps constantly on hand Ladies, Gentlemen's, Misses and Children's
REAL MOROCCO SHOES,
of the various kinds in use, faithfully executed under his own immediate inspection—with which the public may be accommodated on more reasonable terms than at any store in town, of the quality.—Town and country purchasers are respectfully invited to call and make trial of his Shoes, whose favors will be gratefully received.
Employment Wanted.
A Young Man who has served an apprenticeship in a store, and has a general knowledge of trade, would like to engage in the service of some person as a Clerk, or would like to form a connection with one who could furnish a small capital and be free from the care of the business.
R. MOTLEY,
HAS received a Consignment of Goods, which he now offers for sale, wholesale and retail, at the Store bottom of Fifth-street—among which are, COFFEE—TEAS—WINES, RUM—BRANDY—GIN, COTTON—RICE—SALT, FLOUR—FRESH LEMONS, Molasses, Loaf and Brown Sugar, 500 bushels YELLOW CORN afloat.
NOTICE.
ALL demands due to the firm of Abbie & Grosvenor, of New-Gloucester, that are not paid by the 15th of September next, will be left with an Attorney for collection without any exception. ABBIE & GROSVENOR. New Gloucester, July 17th, 1809.
NOTICE!
THE Copartnership under the firm of A. Chever & Co. is this day by mutual consent dissolved—consequently all persons having any demands against the said firm, are requested to present the same to A. CHEVER, for adjustment; and those indebted are hereby requested to make immediate payment to said CHEVER, he being authorized to settle the concerns of the firm.
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. THE Stockholders of said Company are hereby notified, that the Directors have made an ASSESSMENT of Thirty five Dollars on each Share in their Capital Stock, which is to be paid to their Secretary, at their Office in Portland, at two Instalments, viz. Fifteen Dollars on each Share to be paid on or before the 4th day of September next, and the remaining sum of Twenty Dollars to be paid on or before the 4th day of November next.
Brick Buildings.
JAMES FULLUM, Brick-layer, from Boston, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he engages to prevent damps and rains from penetrating Brickwork, by a composition, Mortar, &c.—He likewise undertakes to beautify fronts of Houses by pointing and penciling the joints in the neatest manner.
Thomas Hunter,
Watch and Clock maker—No. 72, Fore-street, PORTLAND. HAS for sale, an English patent linen MANGLE, well calculated for Inns and Boarding-houses, saving all labour of ironing. A large quantity of Men's and Children's SHOES, at low prices.
TAKE NOTICE.
To be sold by order of Court, on THURSDAY, the seventeenth day of August next, at 12 o'clock, M. on the premises;
Taken up adrift,
ON Thursday last on Monmouth's neck, in this harbor, a vessel LONG BOAT. The owner may take it again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to ISAAC FOSTER. Portland, July 17, 1809.
George Hanscom's Will.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the last Will and Testament of GEORGE HANSCOM, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, has been presented to me for Probate,
TAKEN UP,
A HORSE, Saddle, and Saddle-Bags, with a Keg in the Bags. The owner may have the same by applying to A. BEEMAN. Portland, July 10.
BRONE into the enclosure of the subscriber
a red MARE, about 14 hands high, a white stripe in her face, black mane and tail, paces all—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges, by applying to SOLOMON BLACKSTON. Falmouth, July 3, 1809.
For sale—in North-yarmouth,
A Very valuable FARM, consisting of 100 acres of land of the first quality, and very handsome buildings. A large proportion of the land is interval, with a sufficient quantity of mowing, pasturing and the best of wood, and a young Orchard, situated partly on the banks of the river and on two country roads, and very convenient for a Public House.
Take Notice—and save Expense.
THE subscriber hereby notifies all indebted to him by note or account of more than six months standing, if not paid on or before the 15th of September next, will be put in suit without further notice.
JAMES CODMAN,
Who keeps constantly for sale, a general assortment of W. I. Goods & Groceries, cheap for Cash, Produce or Lumber. Gorham, July 17, 1809.
Nothing venture, nothing have."
TICKETS and QUARTERS in the 3d Class of Drawler Road Lottery, which will commence drawing 31st instant, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street.
The Witness—No. 6,
PRINTED by Morning & Loving, Boston, price 12 1/2 cents single, 10 cts pr. doz. is just received in this town and N. Yarmouth. AMONG THE CONTENTS, is A letter in the form and order of a Gospel Church.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
THE Stockholders of said Company are hereby notified, that the Directors have made an ASSESSMENT of Thirty five Dollars on each Share in their Capital Stock, which is to be paid to their Secretary, at their Office in Portland, at two Instalments, viz. Fifteen Dollars on each Share to be paid on or before the 4th day of September next, and the remaining sum of Twenty Dollars to be paid on or before the 4th day of November next.
Brick Buildings.
JAMES FULLUM, Brick-layer, from Boston, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he engages to prevent damps and rains from penetrating Brickwork, by a composition, Mortar, &c.—He likewise undertakes to beautify fronts of Houses by pointing and penciling the joints in the neatest manner.
Thomas Hunter,
Watch and Clock maker—No. 72, Fore-street, PORTLAND. HAS for sale, an English patent linen MANGLE, well calculated for Inns and Boarding-houses, saving all labour of ironing. A large quantity of Men's and Children's SHOES, at low prices.
TAKE NOTICE.
To be sold by order of Court, on THURSDAY, the seventeenth day of August next, at 12 o'clock, M. on the premises;
Taken up adrift,
ON Thursday last on Monmouth's neck, in this harbor, a vessel LONG BOAT. The owner may take it again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to ISAAC FOSTER. Portland, July 17, 1809.
George Hanscom's Will.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the last Will and Testament of GEORGE HANSCOM, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, has been presented to me for Probate,
TAKEN UP,
A HORSE, Saddle, and Saddle-Bags, with a Keg in the Bags. The owner may have the same by applying to A. BEEMAN. Portland, July 10.
BRONE into the enclosure of the subscriber
a red MARE, about 14 hands high, a white stripe in her face, black mane and tail, paces all—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges, by applying to SOLOMON BLACKSTON. Falmouth, July 3, 1809.
New Corn and Flour Store.
WILLIAM CROSS,
No. 3, Long-Wharf, HAS just received per Schooner Nancy, from Baltimore, 400 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 150 do. Fine do. 1600 bushels Yellow CORN, 6 hds. Virginia Leaf TOBACCO, 22 kegs do. manufactured do.
E. Greely & Co.
Have for sale, 12 Hhds. RUM, of an excellent quality, 7 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 20 kegs TOBACCO, 10 bbls. PORK. July 3.
David Pease,
HAS for private sale, at his Auction Room No. 9, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, A consignment of PAPER HANGINGS & BORDERS, prices from 50 cents to 6 dollars pr. Roll. MAPS of the United States. A few quintals Newfoundland Table FISH. July 3.
SMALL BILLS,
OF all creditable Banks, can be exchanged for ENGLISH GOODS, on application at the shop of N. P. POOR, Fifth-street. Portland, June 6.
Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine and Surgery.
Fryeburg, District of Maine, May 23, 1809. DR. RAMSAY's course of the above branches, will commence on Tuesday the first of August next, and terminate on the last day of the same month.
NOTICE
is hereby given, that the creditors of the estate & effects which were of FREDERICK QUINBY, of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, in District of Maine, late a bankrupt, to meet the assignees of said estate and effects, and the commissioners named and appointed in the commission of bankruptcy against said Quinby, at the office of Nathan Kaufman, Esq. in Middle-street, in Portland, on Friday the 11th day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, for the purpose of submitting sundry differences and disputes relating to said estate, to the final end and determination of arbitrators, to be chosen by said commissioners and the major part in value of such creditors as shall be present at said meeting, and to transact any other matters and things relative to said estate and effects. EBEN MAYO, Assignee. Portland, July 5, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE!
STRAYED from the Subscriber of Buck-field, a light Chestnut Colored HORSE, seven years old—mane and foretop cut off, with two stars in his forehead.—Whoever will give notice of said Horse, or return him to Mr. Daniel Cummings or Gray, or to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded. DAVID BRIGGS. Gray, July 7th, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE!
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Saturday last an indented apprentice, by the name of ASA LIGHT, about 18 years of age, rather light complexioned, for a boy of colour—All persons are hereby forbidden harboring or trusting him on my account, as they would avoid the penalty of the law—Whoever will return him to his master, shall receive one Cent reward, but no charges paid. SAMUEL RICHARDSON. Portland, July 3, 1809.