Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-06-13 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTIZER.
Number 268.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1803.
Volume VI.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   From To   Dals. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton, 140 143 3   Pearl 140   Beef, mss, 200 lb. bbl. 14 50 15   cargo, No. 1, 1 40 13   do. No. 2, 11 75 12   refuse, 7 50 8   Bread, ship, cwt. 3 4   pilot, 5   Beans, white, 1 1 12   Bacon, lb. 11 12 1/2   Butter, inspect. 1st qual. lb. 14 15   2d do. 10 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 30 1 34   4th do. 1 40 1 44   Cogniac, 4th do. 1 80 1 83   Spanish, 1st do. 1 6   Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 15   dpt. do. 13   Spermac. do. 45 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 9 10   American, 10 13   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 22 24   Illand, 16 13   Coffee, lb. 24 27   Cordage, American, cwt. 14   Russia, 10 11   Cotton, lb. 19 45   English 30   American 8 12   Chocolate, common, lb. 16   Welch's } No. 1 to 1 25 30   Rumney's } No. 2 to 1 25 30   Walt's } No. 2 to 1 25 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 16 22   Ravens 9 50   English yd. 33 40   Fish, Table, cwt. 7 10   Merchant 4 4 50   West India, mark. 3 75 4   Scale 2 25 2 50   Alewives, bbl. 3 3 50   Salmon 11   Herrings 3 50   Mackerell, summer 7 7 50   N. Scotia, fall. 7 50 8   Furs, Beaver pel, lb. 1 50 2   Bear skin 2 6   Fox, cross 1 2 50   red 1 1 50   Minks 40 87   Musquash 10 33   Sables 40 74   Flour, Superfine bbl. 6 75   Fl. 6 45   X Brand 6   M. Brand 5 50   Rye 3 50 4   Coney, cwt. 2 50   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 6 69   Lisbon 18 20   Sea Fowl 40 41   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 5 1 8   2d do. 1 10   Glass, Bristol, 8 by 8, box, 13 13 50   7 by 9 11 12   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50   8 by 10 11   Boston, 8 by 8 17   7 by 9 15   6 by 8 12   Grain, Barley, bush. 87 1   Corn, Indian, South 67   North 25   Rye 25   Oats 34 37   Hoops, hhd. 12 feet, M. 23 25   Iron, Ry. ton 15   Philadelphia bar 100 105   Russia 100 105   Sweden 100 110   Spanish 95 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 35 1 75   French 2 35 2 50   Spanish 2 35 4 50   Lime, hair bld. 1 50   Lemons, box 5 8   Leather, bdl. dried, best lb. 23   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 13 19   merch. 10   Shingles 2 50 3   Molasses, gal. 41   Nail Rods, ton 120 130   Nails, ad 20 30   6d 38 60   8d wrought 2   8d wro. impec. 1 30 1 35   1st do 1 47   2d do 2 9 2 57   Sheathing } cut & 11   do wro. } wro. & 11 12   Pork, Home Middlings, bbl. 19 20   Cargo No. 1 13 50 15   do. No. 3 14 50 15   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 95 1   St. Croix, } 2d 94 98   Antigua, & } 3d 83 86   familiar forts } 4th 93 94   Tobago, } 2d 79 81   St. Vincents } 3d 82 84   familiar forts } 4th 84 88   New-England 48   Russia Sheathing, piece 16   Rice, cwt. 6 50   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16 50 17   brown 11 50   W. India clayed 12 14   brown 10 11   East India white 12 50 12   Salt, 8 bush. 5 75 6   Steel, German, lb. 14   Tubb, 8 9   Buttered 14 15   Slaves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40 45   hhd 35   head 35   bol 19 20   R. Oak hhd 13 14   shooks 85   W. Oak hhd do. 1 75 2   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 7 50 8   Georgia do. 5 50 6   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 40 1 45   Young Hyson 1 8 1 12   Hyson Skin 60 65   Souchoong 70 75   Bohea, best 27 28   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 33 2 75   Lisbon 1 25   Sherry 1 20 1 25   Red Port, gal. 1 25   Malaga, qt. cask 47 28  
Portland Academy. ALL persons who are inclined to send their children to the Portland Academy, are requested to call at the Post Office, and enter their names, with the number of children they wish to send, on or before the first day of July next.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, } Committee JOHN FROTHINGHAM, } HUGH M. LELLAN, } May 23, 1803.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
SAMUEL BALL, late of Boothbay, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—Hereby give notice, that six months from the eleventh day of May instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the dwelling-house of WILLIAM M. COBB, Esq. in Boothbay, on the second Monday of June next, and on the second Monday of each of the five following months, from two to five o'clock, P. M. on each of said days.
WILLIAM M. COBB, } Committee JONATHAN SAWYER, } Boothbay, May 16, 1803.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Edward Curtis, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of York, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
JONATHAN CLEMONS, late of Hiram, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—Hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty second day of April instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the office of MEYER AMES, Esq. in Fryeburg, on the last Monday in May next, the last Monday in June next, the last Monday in July next, the last Monday in August next, the last Monday in September next, and the last Monday in October next; from two to five o'clock, P. M. on each of said days.
MOSES AMES, } Committee JUDAH DANA, } Fryeburg, April 20, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon him the trust of an Executor of the last Will and Testament of
SAMUEL NOYES, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased—by receiving the Will, and by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment thereof, and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to
JOSHUA MERRILL, Falmouth, May 23, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers have been duly appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, Commissioners to examine all the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
RICHARD KNOWLES, late of Topsham, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—Six months are allowed said creditors for bringing in and proving their claims; and the Commissioners will attend to that service on the last Tuesday of the present and on the first Wednesdays of the five following months, from three to six o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days, at the office of JOHN MERRILL, jun. in Wiscasset.
JOHN MERRILL, JUN. } Committee NYMPHAS STACY, } Wiscasset, May 6, 1803. (M30)
THE subscribers having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
JOHN BRIGGS, late of Wiscasset, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, represented intestate—Hereby give notice that six months from the seventh instant are allowed for the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service on the last Monday of this, and the first Mondays of the five following months, from nine o'clock A. M. until one P. M. at the Office of JEREMIAH BAILEY, in said Wiscasset.
JERE BAILEY, } Committee JOHN MERRILL, jun. } Wiscasset, May 7, 1803. (M30)
THE subscribers having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
HENRY HODGE, the 2d. late of Wiscasset, in the county of Lincoln, a minor, deceased, and has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons having demands on the estate of the said Henry Hodge the 2d, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to
HENRY HODGE, Administrator. Wiscasset, May 23, 1803.
Selected Poetry.
BONAPARTE TO THE SWISS.
YE blind Mountaineers! Discard all your fears, And once more be jovial and hearty; Come, follow the fashion, And, like the Great Nation, Bow down to the Great Bonaparte.
All Europe to me Shall one family be, And those that oppose me shall fall, What glorious fun, That Napoleon's Son, Should thus be the Father of all.
In fashions all own That the French set the ton— Like them make Religion a joke, Cut heads off by dozens, Slay uncles and cousins, To—bend to a Foreigner's yoke.
May I hope not to sit up The powers of Europe, To join in your frantic desires; Afflicted by no man, The Corsican showman Can dance them at will on his wires.
Political.
PROGRESS OF TRUTH.
WHAT is democracy? A system of falsehood. How has it prevailed? By the disciplined spirit, the enterprising, the hardy and incessant exertions, of its followers. To what is democracy opposed? To those real republican principles of Washington, known by the name of federalism. If democracy is falsehood and it is opposed to federalism, then federalism must be a system of truth: and shall it be denied that the same degree of zeal and pains which has made falsehood triumphant, if honestly employed in disseminating truth, must necessarily in a reasonable time raise up truth again on the ruins of falsehood, or federalism on the ruins of democracy?—Corrupt and degenerate as men are, they have not yet arrived to such a state of baseness as to love vice or to follow it for its own sake, when it leads to the certain destruction of all their interests and enjoyments. It follows then of course, from the natural order of things, that democracy, which is not only political wickedness, but a sort of wickedness yielding no profit to the people, whose liberties and happiness it threatens, cannot long resist the weight of truth and character in the opposite scale, its exposure is only continued with vigorous industry and perseverance. There is indeed no alternative between this mode of conduct and tame submission. The democrats will never be satisfied while the name of federalism exists; and unless the federalists will quietly submit to their own extinction, they must strain every nerve to put down the great common nuisance. They are in the situation of a man meeting with a highway robber; they must give up their all at once or refuse to submit. Their enemies will allow of no quiet medium, and no choice is left but that of servitude or empire. It is a vain and a very pernicious notion which some people entertain, that democracy is to be appeased by half way concessions, that any moderation on our part short of passive obedience can ever glut its appetite. Such people know nothing of the essential character of the system they talk about, and their idle imagination serves only to deaden the active patriotism of their neighbors. Let us but be true to the high cause in which we are concerned, and it is as certain as the relation between cause and effect, that federalism must again succeed. That it fortitude has been put to severe trials we will grant; but moralists teach that without trials in this life human virtue can hardly show itself; and shall we make a willing sacrifice of our beloved country, because it requires some trouble and struggles to save it? Away with "such a feeble temper."—Adversity as the federal fortune has been, there is yet no reason for despondency. Let it be remembered, that although the democrats have had all the patronage and the weapons of government in their hands for more than two years, the growth of their influence is evidently stopped, and that the people seem al-
ready to have said unto them "Thus far shall ye go, and no farther"—This being the case, the increase of our adversaries being arrested, a very considerable point is now gained: For the nature of democracy is to be ever restless, it is like the tide: it cannot remain still, if it does not flow it must ebb, if not permitted to advance forward, as Paddy Cheetham says, it must inevitably "advance backward." It may indeed have an occasional rise, such as we see for a moment accidentally produced in retreating waters; but we calculate with confidence hereafter on its continual depression. The prospect around us is encouraging, and with new hope ought to inspire new activity.— Fredericktown Herald.
When reviewing the numbers of the democratic papers, printed at a period when the democrats were striving all that in them lay, by detraction on the one hand, and by blow puffing on the other, to possess themselves of the reins of government, we come across any such morceux as the following, we love to bring it up to the notice of our readers.
It is from the Boston CHRONICLE, (a democratic paper) of May 30, 1796.
"When the time shall arrive (which God grant never may) when no man shall be in office of honor or profit under the government, unless he can and will implicitly approve the doings of each and every branch of the same, it will be full time for the people to look about them; perhaps it may be then too late: if hereafter there appear any symptoms which indicate such a period to be near, Watch! and again I say, Watch!"
"Shall no man think and enjoy an opinion of his own, because he eats the hard earned bread of government? Shall a person in an office, who discharges the duties thereof with faithfulness and punctuality, be disgracefully removed, because he dares to differ in opinion from some leading members in administration? Are the officers under the administration to become obedient passive servants of the administration? Must they speak and move like mere puppets at the will of the jokers behind the scenes?"
"All is well, that ends well; but all is not gold that glitters"—Many well made counterfeits are abroad in circulation, it requires great caution to avoid being deceived; if people will, without examination, receive whatever is offered them, if they are cheated they must blame themselves; but woe to the cheaters who are detected."
The democrats are now in power.—How have they used it? What becomes of their liberality, of the allowing each party an equal participation, in the honors and emoluments of office? How has power intoxicated them! There are those, who will dispositionately compare the conduct of the former administration, in this respect, with the professions and conduct of those who now administer the government.
We shall only add in the words of the Chronicle, "If people will, without examination, receive whatever is offered them, if they are cheated, they must blame themselves"—but we trust that the time will come, when the mill of error and delusion, which has darkened our political hemisphere, will be dispelled by the rays of truth—Then will those who have gulled the people stand revealed in their naked deformity—and seek their former obscurity, to hide them from the detestation of all good men.— Newport Mercury.
From the Savannah Advertiser.
FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT.
William J. Hobby } THIS was an vs. } action brought in Day & Hely } the fifth Circuit Court of the United States, by the plaintiff, William J. Hobby, late Postmaster at Augusta, [dismissed by Granger,] against the defendants, Ambrose Day and James Hely, for a false and malicious libel, published in a paper edited and printed by them, entitled the Louisville Gazette and Republican Tribune; wherein the plaintiff, then Postmaster, was charged in substance with being in the habit of committing alarming abuses in his office, with detaining and sometimes totally suppressing letters—with sending newspapers of a republican complexion by wrong route, destroying, or detaining them till they became useless—with refusing to deliver the papers of the defendants to their subscribers in Augusta, and other abuses, which the publication insinuated had increased to such a degree as to occasion numerous complaints, and to become of public notoriety. On charges of this high and criminal nature, which, if true, necessarily involved the
guilt of perjury, as they could not be committed without a violation of the oath of office, the plaintiff thought proper to afford the defendants an opportunity of producing their proofs in a court of justice, and on Tuesday last the cause came on for trial in this city, when numerous as it was pretended had been the abuses, and generally as they were alleged to be known, not a single witness was produced to establish any one of the allegations, nor was the rebuttal evidence offered of a complaint against the office having ever existed, but the whole public opinion evidently appeared to be totally with us foundation, and to have originated in diabolical wickedness and deliberate malice. After a short argument by Mr. Billock for the defendants, and Mr. Walker for the plaintiff, the cause was submitted to a jury of upright, impartial, and honest men, many of whom, though not agreeing in political sentiments with the plaintiff, rightly considering and justly estimating the sacred right of individual reputation, felt themselves bound by eternal principles of justice, and, after retiring for a few moments, returned verdict for the plaintiff, two thousand dollars.
BOSTON, JUNE 7.
SOUTHACK'S TRIAL.
On Saturday last, came on before the Circuit Court of the United States, now sitting in this town, the trial of John Southack, on an indictment for forging, uttering and publishing an order or check on the bank of the United States, payable to himself or order, for five thousand eight hundred dollars. After a long and patient hearing by the Court and Jury, in the course of which many witnesses were examined on the part of Government, addressed by Mr. BLAKE, the District Attorney, the Jury retired, and in a few moments returned with a general verdict against the defendant. The sentence, we understand, will be pronounced this day.
After conviction, the prisoner made the following confession to the Court:
May it please your Honor, I stand before you a dreadful example of human infirmity, and of the manner in which we may be carried from the height of human felicity to the depths of human misery. When I consider what transactions I have been guilty of, the injuries I have committed on society, by endeavoring to undermine its best principles; the wounds I have given religion by my example, my heart bleeds at every pore. I am an example how young persons may be imperceptibly led from the path of virtue to that of vice, and may fly with another character, who had suffered for his crimes—"Good God! what might I have been, what am I now!"
Setting out in life with property, with the principles of religion, and leaving my time in a store where I saw nothing but the fairest transactions carried on, I thought all mankind good, and this world a place of sincerity; till I found some in whom I had put the utmost confidence, had deceived me, duped me of my property, and showed me the deception of the human heart. Unfortunately then undertook their plan, and it has brought me to this bar. I acknowledge the justice of God, and thank Him for arresting me in the progress of guilt, and before I had reached that bar from whose decisions there is no appeal. As to the crime of which I am now charged, I can solemnly declare, that I had no idea of defrauding the bank. The check was not drawn in the form of one, nor could it be taken as such.
The second witness, Mr. Randall, has been connected with me in a great many transactions, which I with may be buried in eternal oblivion. Money, and the note of 500 dollars, were forced from me in a most iniquitous and infamous manner. This paper was drawn up and given to him in a moment of passion; but with no design to defraud any person. My intention was to put him to a little temporary difficulty at Philadelphia, which he highly deserves—however, I am pretty certain he is only reserved finally to meet at Charleston.
The third witness, Miss Barnes, has told the truth, the whole truth; I have no reflections to make on her. God grant I may meet her in a better and unchanging world, to part no more forever!
The public mind is incensed against me, and justly, for my crimes; but instead of their resentment, let them now retire in pity, and remember that once I stood as firm as they; that we are all born alike, but not buried alike; and I pray God that others may than the rocks upon which I have split.
JOHN SOUTHACK.

MONDAY, JUNE 13.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
IN SENATE, JUNE 3, 1803.
The following answer to the Governor's Speech was agreed to, and the committee which reported it was directed to present it to his Excellency:—
May it please your Excellency, THE Senate of Massachusetts take this opportunity to present their congratulations on your late honorable re-election to the first Executive Office of this Commonwealth, by the voluntary suffrages of your fellow citizens.
Entering upon the legislative duties of the year, we accept, with satisfaction, the assurances of your cheerful concurrence in every prudent and salutary measure of legislation; and, in return, we beg your Excellency to be assured, on our part of all that respect, support and confidence, which are due to this elected Chief Magistrate of a free people.
The protection of property, the security of personal liberty, the support of government, and the improvement of our public institutions, will, according to your Excellency's recommendation, employ our deliberate reflections.
An equal administration of justice is an object of primary importance. With a view to so desirable an end, our Constitution has wisely provided, that the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and that permanent and honorable salaries shall be established for their support: We, therefore, unite in the opinion, that their salaries, whatever may be deemed the reasonable amount thereof, ought to be permanent and honorable, and established by standing Laws.
We receive, with pleasure, your Excellency's Communication of the letter of the President of the United States, written at the request of the House of Representatives, for the purpose of stimulating the exertions of the State Governments to carry into effect the National Militia System, in order to be reasonably prepared for a vigorous defence of our country, if, unfortunately, occasion should require:—And although Peace with all nations, on honorable terms, is the with and the interest of the United States, yet, as your Excellency justly observes, it will always be necessary for us to cultivate the Military art; not to enable us to engage in wars of ambition or revenge; but for self defence, and the necessary vindication of our rights. The present respectable condition of the Militia of Massachusetts, is justly a subject of congratulation. Any additional measures to render the important institution still more effectual, will be readily adopted by the Senate.
The course pursued by your Excellency, in execution of the Resolve of the 23d of June last, on the subject of the Powder Magazine, is perfectly agreeable to the Senate.
Impressed with a sense of the evils of a large public debt, and the fund policy of a gradual yet speedy extinguishment thereof, the Senate concur with your Excellency, in the hope, that, upon comparing the funds and resources of the state, with the necessary public expenses, it will be found that provision may be made for a payment of a part of the remaining debt of this Commonwealth, in the course of the present year, without embarrassing the Treasury.
Any Communications, which your Excellency may think proper to make, will command our particular attention.
With your Excellency, the Senate recognize the duty of every citizen, in consideration of the equal rights secured by our Constitution, to contribute in his appropriate sphere of action, to the public good. The individual members of government, and all who are placed in influential situations, are under peculiar obligation to encourage, by precept and example, the practice of social, political and religious duties;—to remove the grounds of popular discord and discontent;—to promote a love of order, obedience to the laws, and respect for the constituted authorities of the National and State Governments; to restrain the rage of parties, and tranquilize the public mind.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1.
The Committee on the Governor's Speech, reported the following answer, which was accepted, and the same committee appointed to present it:—
May it please your Excellency, THE House of Representatives receive your Speech, with all the deference and attachment due to your character. Your re-election as our Chief Magistrate, evinces the discernment of our fellow citizens, and is a just tribute to your talents and virtues. We possess entire confidence, that you will cheerfully concur in every prudent and salutary measure for the advancement of their interest, and the improve-
ment of their minds in wisdom and virtue.
We are deeply impressed with the importance of rendering the judicial department, as independent, as the lot of humanity and the state of society, will admit. The evils which arise from temporary grants, and which are increasing, from their repetition, will, unless speedily remedied, break down that essential branch of our government, which is a barrier against unlimited disorder.
With these sentiments, the House of Representatives, will occupy themselves on this subject, and they will endeavour to place the impartial administration of justice, on the independent basis, established in the language and by the spirit of our Constitution.
The views and habits of our citizens, for a long period, have induced those laws and regulations, which have conferred on our Militia its present elevated reputation. But if, upon a revision, it should be found that further measures are necessary to render the system more perfect, we will promptly adopt them. The preservation of all that is valuable to man in a state of society, indispensably requires, that our government should possess such arrangements and force, as should be adequate to meet and control those convulsive events to which all communities are liable.
It is the ardent love of Country, inherent in native breasts, cherished by valour, and aided by military art and science, that buoy a nation above all apprehensions of consequences of asserting its rights, or braving the assumption of internal or external enemies.
It affords us therefore great satisfaction to learn, that the Executive of the United States, is endeavouring to rouse a national spirit of defence and we cannot doubt but that the general government will provide and organize every means for the security and property, of our honor, at home and abroad.
Our citizens well know, by the experience of the operations of our excellent Constitution, how to appreciate true happiness:—Ages have passed, of which history has had cognizance, and time will continue to enrol its destinies, subject to the future observation of man; but it may be fairly questioned, whether any people have existed, or will probably exist, in a state of society more perfectly in possession of the protection of personal liberty, and the honest acquisition and enjoyment of property than the citizens of this Commonwealth. It will therefore be the duty of the members of government, to take every measure in their power, and by their example, to encourage a love of order and respect for the laws, and to remove all grounds of misunderstanding among their fellow citizens, so that their present happy condition be continued unimpaired and progressing in improvement.
Any further communications from your Excellency, will be received with the attention due to so respectable a source.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2.
The committee of elections reported that the member from Sheffield and Mount-Washington, was not legally chosen, and that his seat be vacated. Accepted.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3.
A petition of the selectmen of Lisbon, against the division of that town—of S. Shaw and others, to be incorporated into a religious society in Sandish—of N. Ingersoll and others, for possession of land in Poland—were committed.
An order of notice passed on the petition of the religious society in New Gloucester.—A bill authorizing the raising of a fund for the support of a school in Livermore, was read a first time and Saturday assigned for the second reading.
MONDAY, JUNE 6.
But little business was done this day.—The House adjourned at an early hour.
A petition of D Stowell and others, for the division of the town of Paris—was committed.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7.
A bill authorizing the raising of a fund for the support of the school in Livermore, was read a 2d time, and Wednesday assigned for the third reading.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8.
A bill authorizing the sale of school lands in New Gloucester, to raise a fund to support schools in said town, &c. was read, and Thursday assigned for the 2d reading.
The Livermore school bill passed to be engrossed.
The Portland Marine and Fire Insurance Company bill passed to be engrossed.
A petition for a Bank at Bath, was committed.
A bill to cede to the U. S. the jurisdiction of a tract of land on White-head Island, in Penobscot Bay, for a light house to be erected thereon, was read, and Thursday assigned for the second reading.
The festival in honor of Joan of Arc, is re-established at Orleans, France.
The bite of a mad dog has been cured in Italy by some operations of Galvanism.
Foreign Affairs.
LONDON, MAY 1.
YESTERDAY was productive of numerous reports, all concurring as to the probability of war, and the consequence was a further depression at the Stock Exchange.—Consols opened yesterday morning at 64 1/2; on the arrival of the French mail they fell half per cent. but presently rose to 64 1/2; they again declined to 63 1/2; and about two o'clock were down at 62 1/2; they, however, closed at 63. The other Funds were likewise subject to rapid fluctuations; but their loss in the day's account did not exceed one eighth per cent.
It was stated, with much confidence, that the Chief Consul had indignantly rejected the ultimatum of our Cabinet.—Our Ministers are said to have required that the French troops should be withdrawn from Holland, and the Batavian Republic rendered independent of France, as the only conditions on which they would consent to forego the advantages which the possession of Malta gave them in the Mediterranean—but these terms conceded, that they would instantly evacuate the island.
With equal confidence it was asserted, that the Dutch Minister at Paris had represented to the Consular Cabinet, the hostile appearance of a British squadron cruising off the Batavian coast, and requiring from France the auxiliary force, which by treaty each power is bound to render to the other in the event of actual or threatened invasion.
A list of seven additional ships of war, of various forces, was yesterday exhibited at Lloyd's, said to have been ordered in the course of the day for commission.
The troops quartered in the Isle of Wight were yesterday, according to report, ordered to embark on board the frigates, and transports lying there, and to sail immediately for Malta.
In addition to these, and many similar reports, the money market was further depressed by a rumour that the Minister will shortly want a loan of fifteen millions, and that on Friday next communication is to be made to the public on this subject, as well as respecting the Lottery contract.
The Emperor Alexander has made assurances to the Hanse Towns, that he will protect their neutrality, in the event of a war between England and France.
The proposal, that the Island of Malta, after the departure of the English, shall be occupied only by Russian troops has not been accepted at St. Petersburg.
Our last accounts from Malta (says a letter from Gibraltar) state, that the indignation of the Maltese was so great on the arrival there of the Commissioner from the Grand Master, that he ran some risk of being torn to pieces by the populace, had he not taken shelter at the French Minister's house. In a few hours afterwards, bills were privately stuck up all over the town, declaring that the inhabitants were resolved to put the Grand Master to death soon after his arrival, if he should presume to land in the Island; and that they were determined never to suffer any foreign Power, but the British to have possession of that place.
SWEDEN and RUSSIA.
A misunderstanding has arisen between the Courts of Sweden and Russia, respecting the right to a bridge across a river near their lines. It has become so serious that the Russian Emperor has ordered the equipment of several vessels of force, galleys, &c. and several regiments to be held in readiness to march. But the pacific characters of the two monarchs will hardly allow a belief in the occurrence of war.
By the Mail.
CHILLICOTHE, MAY 21.
This morning about three o'clock, an express arrived in town from Old Chillicothe, with information, that yesterday afternoon Capt. Herod, who at work in his field, had been shot and scalped by the Indians, and who was not dead at the time he was discovered by his family, but was able to relate some of the circumstances, and died soon after, having had two balls shot through his head. A body of upwards of forty Shawnees from Sandusky, had been for several days lurking between Westfall and that settlement, and who, immediately after the murder, went to the prairie, drove horses over the creek, took as many as they wanted and made off. On the alarm being given, the citizens of this town turned out volunteers, who left this place about day light. The alarm through the country being general, we hope to give a good account of them in our next.
NEWBERN, (N. C.) MAY 25
It is with a degree of pleasure not to be restrained, we hear that federalism is reviving in the different parts of the United States. In this State, we are particularly assured of the fact. The people begin to think that things are not as they ought to be; that a spirit is observed in the National Councils, tending to enervate the resources of the country, and immolate its independence. They begin to behold the chim-
erical notions of the President, with distrust; and declare their unwillingness to ascribe to him infallibility. In the Congress, by some of his warmest friends, he was laughed at, for his visionary schemes: Dr. Mitchell, and others, declared, they had followed their party far enough in the work of destruction.
It is confidently believed, if political delusion could be dispelled, (and there is no doubt entertained, that it soon will) there would but one sentiment prevail in this country. The people will open their eyes—they will not always be kept blind by a set of demagogues, who aim at their overthrow, to aggrandize themselves.
NEW LONDON, MAY 25.
BY THE PRESIDENT.
Capt. Eliza Hinman is removed from the command of the Revenue Cutter, of this district, and Capt. George House appointed in his place. Some honest people may inquire, What has Capt. Hinman done? Can he who commanded an American frigate in the last war, who was a brave and alert officer, who, after a long and hard fought battle, would only surrender to double his own force, who was imprisoned in the prisons in London; can he who did and suffered so much in the cause of liberty, be guilty of a crime against his country worthy of disgrace? No, friends, nothing of this. Capt. Hinman is an honorable man; he possessed all the qualifications necessary for his station, and was particularly attentive to his duty. But after all this, he was la king of one thing, faith in Mr. Jefferson and his satellites.
BOSTON, JUNE 8.
Accounts from Cape Francois, are to the 12th of May. No French reinforcements had arrived there, nor had any occurrence of consequence taken place. The French had erected a number of block houses, and repaired the fortifications at the Cape, so as to be in a condition to hold out against any attack from the brigands. Capt. Toussaint lately had a skirmish with them, in which he suffered some loss. Clereaux, a chief of the brigands, is said to have been mortally wounded. Reinforcements had arrived at Port Republic; and a vessel from France bound to the Isle of Leogane had been spoken.
The negroes in St. Domingo, have invented a new telegraphic mode of conveying intelligence through the island.—When they have gained an advantage they make a bright fire on the hills, when a defeat they raise a thick smoke .
Spain received from Lima, Vera Cruz, Monte Video, Havana, Carthagena, Porto Rico, Campeachy, Maracaibo, Porto Cabello, and Lu Guayra, no less than 46,822 950 dollars, in specie, since the conclusion of the treaty of Amiens.
Fire!—This morning a fire broke out in the Soap and Candle Manufactory of Mr. Lovering, in Bennet Street which entirely consumed the fame.
The discoveries on our Continent, lead to expect the greatest advantages for our internal commerce. The Lake Superior, of which we have only heard, without any important discovery to fix its extent and situation, has been explored, and will soon invite settlements. The Hudson Bay will soon expose all its resource beyond the power of concealment, and the interior navigation will be soon well known.—Mackenzie, the late adventurer, has prepared the way for a full examination of the Lakes and the Rivers by which communications may be extended between them. In speaking of the Lake Superior, he praises the fish with which it abounds. He considers the Lake as the Reservoir of the St. Lawrence. Few rivers discharge into it, and these not of great extent or depth. Its situation does not admit them. There is an evident appearance of the decrease of the waters; but this is not remarkably great. The Savages in its vicinity are not numerous, but tell the same traditions of their former numbers, as were told to our ancestors, when they settled these Atlantic shores. The tribe of the Algonquins are along the shores of the Lake Superior, but are reckoned only 150 families.—The small number is easily conceived, as the neighboring country is destitute of forests, and the animals which inhabit them. The neighbors, therefore, of the Lake, feed principally on fish. But Lake Winipic is a more important subject of our inquiries. It discharges by the River Nelson into Hudson Bay. The Country between this Lake and Lake Superior, has its highest prairie. Large rivers empty into the Winipic. The distance from the Mississippi river, and the Mississippi is not great, and the Red river passes through the greater part of the country, which lays between the two Lakes into the Winipic. The tribe which inhabits near the Winipic is called the Nadawawis, and they are the enemies of the Algonquins. But even these in a better country cannot command more than three hundred warriors.—Salem Reg.
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1803.
On the subject of War, we can yet give nothing but the unconfirmed rumors of the day—But 'thus much is certain, that notes of preparation are still continued.—The latest from France on the subject is contained in the following
Extract of a letter from a respectable House in Bourdeaux, to a gentleman in Boston, dated May 5.
"You will expect to hear some news on the prevailing topic of the day! We remain in the same unsettled state, as when you left us. A letter, however, which I have this moment received from Skipwith, states as follows:—The ultimatum of the British Government, is now with Lord Whitworth; a very few days will therefore determine the question of War or Peace."
"In addition to the above, Gramont, an eminent merchant in this place, received an extra courier last evening, by which we learn, that Bonaparte has rejected the ultimatum, and dispatched his confidential Aid to London with his ultimatum; and that Lord Whitworth, at the departure of the courier, was packing up his things. In fact, it is now concluded on, that war is inevitable."
"While waiting, several letters are received from Bakers at Paris, which state, that War is the order of the day."
FROM THE WEST INDIES.
Capt. Clap, from Antigua, informs that when he left there (May 22) a warm press of seamen was continued; and that it was the opinion of the merchants and others, that war would immediately recommence between France and England. A short time before he failed an English ship of war arrived at Antigua with dispatches to the Commandant, took on board all the seamen he could get, and failed immediately for other ports.—Capt. C. furnishes us with the Antigua paper to the 19th May—but its contents are unimportant.
Mr. Jewett, of this place, who arrived on Saturday in the Apollo, from Martinique, informs that the French were making active preparations there for war, which was very confidently expected; and that three transports with troops, and six sail with naval stores, &c. had just arrived from France. The Apollo was spoke on her passage by an English cutter, the commander of which informed that he had orders for impressing seamen, and was in daily expectation of a declaration of war.
From the Salem Gazette of Friday last.
That the enormous extent of Bonaparte's territories and power, and his continual grasping for more, will produce a renewal of war in a short time, is most probable.—England will not permit him to proceed unresisted in all his ambitious projects. No further halt though, will be her language to him. Already has she thus defeated his intended enterprise on Louisiana; and when a change of ministry suitable to the emergency shall take place, that peace will undoubtedly be broken, which she evidently considers as dangerous to herself. A change of ministry in England will be the signal for the change of measures.
The Rev. Timothy Alden, of Portsmouth, has obtained a patent for a "new and useful improvement for expediting the manufacture of Common Salt." The design of this invention is to accelerate the spontaneous evaporation of the water from which common salt is to be made. To this end that the united power of the sun and wind may operate to the greatest advantage, it is proposed to create an Artificial Skower . For effecting this object several methods are prescribed.
Two Millions of Dollars.—Few things since the commencement of Mr. Jefferson's administration, ought more to open the eyes of the blind adherents of the present ruling party, than that of placing in the hands of the President two millions of secret service money.—When the administration of our government was in the hands of the federalists, an open public act was passed, granting 20,000 dollars, one hundredth part of the present sum, to be employed by the President, if he saw fit, in such manner as the interest and good of the country required. When this act was made, the democrats from Georgia to Maine, kept up for a long time an incessant railing against the extravagance of the federalists; for placing, at the disposal of one man, such an enormous sum! but now, when democrats guide the helm of State, two millions of the people's money are placed at the disposal of the President. When the report was first circulated, democrats with their usual sagacity and good manners immediately pronounced it to be a Federal lie . By what fatality the secret was first divulged to the public is already well known, but now forsooth after being compelled to acknowledge its truth it becomes with them a wise and prudent measure.—N. Eng. Star.

NOTARIES PUBLIC FOR MAINE. Jeremiah Hill, Jonas Clark, Joseph Tucker, Esquires. Cumberland—Ammi R. Mitchell, Ebenezer Mayo, Joseph C. Boyd, John Perry, Esquires. Lincoln—Joseph Christopher, William Webb, David Fales, Jacob Ludwig, Jonathan Sawyer, David Waters, Esquires. Hancock—Joshua Woodman, Donald Ross, Francis L. B. Goodwin, Paul D. Sargent, Joseph Tyler, Esquires. Washington—Stephen Jones, William Allen, William Campbell, Esquires. Kennebec—Nathaniel Perley, Esq. The Rev. TIMOTHY HILLIARD, is appointed to pronounce an Oration in this town, at the commemoration of the Fourth of July.
EZEKIEL WHITMAN, Esq. of New Gloucester, will pronounce an Oration at the anniversary festival of St. John the Baptist, to be celebrated in this town on the 24th inst. Fatal Accident. —On Tuesday last, at Monmouth, while several of the inhabitants were firing at marks, Mr. Daniel Rand was unfortunately shot by the unexpected discharge of a gun in the hands of Mr. Joseph Chandler. Mr. Rand was standing near Mr. Chandler, while priming his gun, which accidentally went off, and discharged its whole contents into the left breast of Mr. R. and instantly put a period to his existence. He has left a wife and several children to lament his untimely death.
Fire. —On Tuesday afternoon last, our citizens were alarmed by the cry of fire. It broke out in the brick building owned by Dr. Coffin—the lower floors, of which were occupied as a Brewery by Messrs. Smith & Hove, and the upper floors as a Masonic Hall. By the timely attention of our citizens, and the alertness of our engineers, the flames were extinguished without material injury, although they had arrived to an alarming height before discovered.
The Circuit Court at Boston, passed sentence on John Southwick, convicted as stated in our first page, that he be confined to three years hard labor and pay costs. A London paper of April 14, says the fraud on the Bank of England, was to the amount of £88,000.
COMMUNICATION. The Theatrical bill of fare for this evening, promises to be a Dramatic Repast of a rich repast. The Comedy of the "Young Quaker of Philadelphia" is a production of the late venerable O'Keefe—It has been performed only once in Portland, and was then received with the most distinguished approbation—The "Pantomime of the "Harlequin Ranger" is introduced as a most brilliant and numerous audience; and was universally acknowledged to be by far the best of this species of entertainment ever exhibited in this town. It will be repeated this evening for the last time; and we doubt not but it will prove equally attractive as at its former representation. The magnitude of the performance is to be described;—to those who have been in company would be unnecessary; and those who have not will doubtless avail themselves of this last opportunity of gratifying their taste with the richest fare that ever tempted glutton."
Port of Portland. WEDNESDAY, June 8. Arrived brig Polly, capt. Ethan Clark, 16 days from Antigua. On the 6th inst. spoke ship Sally, of Boston, 26 hours out, bound to Havana.
THURSDAY, June 9. Arrived brig Jane, capt. Ebenezer Cross 24 days from Luce, Jamaica—Left there, schooner Little Dick, of Boston, just arrived.
SATURDAY, June 11. Arrived brig Apollo, capt. Thomas, 19 days from Port Royal, Martinique. Left there, brig Cynthia, Andrews, Salem; ship Republican, Tripe, Portsmouth; sch. Nancy, Atwater, Newhaven—Brig Washington Hutchens, of Kennebec, failed the day before the Apollo, for a market.
Port of Kennebec. June 9—Arrived sloop George, capt. Smith, from St. Vincent. Cleared—Schooner Phenix, Snow, Martinique—Brig Rambler, Rankin, for Tobago.
July 27, 44, lon. 70 w. lat. 40. Mitchell, of sloop Warden arrived at Rhode Island, fell in with the wreck of the brig Nancy of Portsmouth, water logged, no person on board, nor chests, nor compasses; she was loaded with lumber, and had three live oxen on board. Captain M. after taking some of the rigging, gave the oxen some hay and water, and then left the vessel.
Cards. Dr. N. COFFIN, returns his sincere thanks to the inhabitants of the town for their generous and timely exertions in the late fire, by which his store was saved, when in imminent danger of being consumed. June 13.
EDWARD SMITH, returns his sincere thanks to the citizens of Portland, for their kind exertions in suppressing the fire on Tuesday last, when his property was in imminent danger of being consumed. June 13.
WILLIAM GODDARD, Has received by the Lewis, from Bristol, A Quantity of 10 by 8 and 9 by 7 CROWN WINDOW GLASS, Patent Shot, Brass Kettles, Sewing and Sewing Twine, 15 and 18 thread Cod lines; Log lines, Saddlers' Web, &c. &c. June 13.
Take Notice, THAT the Copartnership of the subscribers has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. RICHARD WILKINSON, HORATIO G. QUINCY. Portland, June 13, 1803.
R. WILKINSON, requests leave to inform the Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he intends to carry on the PAINTING BUSINESS, in all its various branches, viz. Painting in oil and distemper colors in the neatest manner. Doors, &c. Mahogany color—Also, Bed and Window Curtains to be matched in painting equal to the furniture in the same chamber. Those who wish to favor him with the custom, may depend on receiving satisfaction.
Wanted, a Lad from 14 to 16 years of age, as an apprentice to the above business—Inquire of said WILKINSON, Crockerbury Street, near Mr. Barber's, Back Street.
Found, NEAR Campbell's Mills, in New Gloucester, a PURSE, containing a small sum of money—The owner may have it again, by proving property and paying charges to JACOB HASKELL, jun. New Gloucester, June 10.
THE subscribers hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that the has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of ABNER M'DONALD, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bonds as the law directs. She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement, to ELIZABETH M'DONALD. June 13.
Ranaway FROM the house of Mr. Albert Newhall, about three weeks since, a mulatto lad, named JIM, about 13 years of age; of French extract; but speaks good English. All persons are forbid harboring said lad on penalty of the law; and any person who will return him, or give information of him, shall be rewarded for their trouble. DANIEL LOWELL. June 10.
Five Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 29th of May last, an indentured apprentice to the Hatmaking business, by the name of JOHN KEITH, 15 years of age, of a middling size—Whoever will return said runaway to his said master, shall receive the above reward and all necessary charges paid—All persons are cautioned against harboring or trusting said runaway on my account, as I shall not pay any debts of his contracting after this date. BENJAMIN DAVENPORT. Saco, June 9, 1803.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from Fort Sumner, on the night of 10th inst. CHARLES O'BRYANT, a Private Soldier; aged 18 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, brown short hair, very remarkable large grey eyes, and light complexion. Took off with him a complete suit of uniform clothing; but will most probably be seen wearing a white frock and trowsers, or a blue great coat. Whoever will apprehend said O'Bryant, and secure him in any jail, or deliver him to any Officer of the United States army, shall receive ten Dollars reward and all necessary charges paid by P. FITCOMB, Assistant Military Agent, and Lieut. Commanding. Fort-Sumner, June 11th, 1803.
DESERTED FROM Fort Sumner, on the afternoon of the 7th inst. JOHN SWAIN, a private soldier belonging to the United States recruiting party stationed at New Gloucester—of the following description, viz. born in Saco or Pepperellborough, county of York; twenty-one years of age; five feet ten inches high; fair complexion, blue eyes and light sandy hair. Whoever will apprehend and deliver said Deserter to any officer of the United States army, or arrest, so that the subscriber may recover him, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable expenses paid. Any person who shall harbour, or any master of a vessel who shall carry off, said deserter, knowing him to be such, will be subject to a penalty of Three Hundred Dollars, besides imprisonment. J. CROSS, 1st Lt. U. S. Artill. recruiting at New Gloucester. New Gloucester, June 11, 1803.
Festival of St. John Baptist. THE PORTLAND LODGE of Ancient Masons, intend to celebrate the Festival of St. John the Baptist, and dine at Washington Hall, on Friday the 24th inst. where the Brethren are requested to attend with suitable clothing. As there will be a public procession, the Brethren are requested to attend precisely at 11 o'clock A.M. By order of the Right Worshipful Master. J. SWIFT, Secretary. June 13, 1803.
RUM. JAMAICA RUM, high fourth proof, of an excellent flavor, for sale By RALPH CROSS, At his Store on Long Wharf. Also, SUGAR, in barrels. June 13.
Fresh Drugs & Medicines. Just received by the latest importations from London, AND FOR SALE BY HENRY F. DUPEE, Head of Union Row, Middle Street, A Large and general assortment of Fresh DRUGS & MEDICINES, and all kinds of PATENT MEDICINES, too tedious to enumerate; which will be sold on the most reasonable terms, wholesale and retail, for cash and approved credit. Also, an assortment of PERFUMERY, MEDICINE CHESTS, for ships, and for families, prepared at all prices—Physicians prescriptions attended to with usual accuracy. June 13.
C. GREEN, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he has just received by consignment from London, the following articles; being the present mode of dress among the most fashionable circles in Europe. 1 doz. elegant embroidered full trimmed Dresses. A great variety of laced, plain, spangled and spotted Head Dresses, A variety of Bonnets, elegant Brufwick cloak, Laced Mantles, white Laced Veils. Also, the following Piece Goods: 12 pieces Crapé different colors, 7 do. lace Veil Wafleconing, 12 do. figured Satins, 6 do. colored Sarsnet, Also, 24 pieces Patent Black Lace, 5 do. Silk Shawls, 236 do. fashionable Ribbons. All which will be sold lower than can be purchased in Boston. June 13.
BENJAMIN WEST, INFORMS the public that he has lately removed from Portland, and taken a stand in SACO, in a Bakehouse of Col. Cutts', near the Bridge—where he carries on the BAKING BUSINESS in all its branches. Punctuality and attention will be paid to every favor. Saco, June 11.
Take Notice. ALL persons indebted to WILLIAM A. SHAW, late a resident in Falmouth, but now of Providence, in the state of Rhode Island, merchant, who has been declared a Bankrupt, are requested to make immediate payment to the said Bankrupt, who has been duly appointed a receiver or attorney to the Affair of said Bankrupt's estate; and that all those who neglect will be prosecuted without delay. ARCHDALEUS LEWIS. Falmouth, June 6th, 1803.
To Let or Sell, A Small BAKEHOUSE, near the center of the town—Inquire of the Printer. June 13.
To be Sold, TWO MASTS—one of seventeen, the other of eight, ten inches—lying near Mr. Wm. Campbell's—Apply to NATHANIEL MARCH. Portland, May 13.
To be sold, for prompt payment, THAT valuable tract of Land, called LEES GRANT, containing 6000 acres, lying in the town of Norway, in the county of Cumberland, by the Proprietor, who expects to be on the premises in June next. Proposals for purchasing will be received by the subscriber—with whom all persons who have occupied any part of said Grant, and those who have trespassed on it, are called on once more, to settle, and thereby avoid further trouble. ASA LEWIS. North Yarmouth, May 10.
House Lots. FOR SALE, a number of HOUSE LOTS, situated in a pleasant part of the town, and commanding a good prospect of the harbour and adjacent country. They will be sold very reasonably, and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Apply to WALTER HATCH. Also, for sale as above, A quantity of Nova Scotia LIME, warranted of the first quality. Portland, April 25.
Will be for Sale after the first day of June (if not redeemed by the 25th instant) A Piece of LAND, containing about one acre and a quarter, with a good House thereon, almost new, four rooms on floor; together with two Barns, in good repair—being in the town of North Yarmouth, and near the Meetinghouse: it being formerly the property of Nathaniel Blenkle's son and taken by execution. Any person desirous of purchasing the above, may know the price by applying to WILLIAM HOLDEN & Co. in Portland, or Messrs. HATHAWAY & Davis, Store No. 40, State Street, Boston, after the 25th of May inst. May 10, 1803.
This is to notify the public, THAT all connection in business has ceased between the subscriber and Messrs. Edward & William Wigglesworth of Wiscasset, some time since. JOHN WINTHROP. Boston, May 24.
An Apprentice IS immediately wanted at this Office One from the country, aged about 15, with industrious and steady habits, will meet with good encouragement, by a speedy application. June 23.
Adventurers Attend! A FEW TICKETS and Quarters, in 3d class South Madley Canal Lottery, are now ready for sale by THOMAS CLARK, at his Baskerville Portland, at 5 dollars 50 cents each, at which price they will continue until the 15th inst. and no longer; after that day they will be sold for six dollars. June 8.
AARON FITZ, HAS REMOVED to the shop formerly occupied by Doctor Thomas, opposite the Maine Bank, Fifth Street. Has for sale, Saddles, Ladies' Hunting do. Bridles, Pommelanteus, Saddlebags, Piqueon, Chaise and Wagon Whips. A large assortment of Seal skin, Leather and Cosh Trunks; Fire Buckets; plated Chaise Harness, brass do. Wanted an Apprentice, 14 or 15 years old May 30.
Fashionable HATS. ABIJAH CHEEVER, has received by the Gales from London, and late arrivals from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Men's and Youth's superfine, fine, middling and low priced Hats. Also, on hand, a good assortment of Men's and Boys' American manufactured Hats and Hat Trimmings, which he will sell wholesale or retail, on the most liberal terms at his store, No. 1, Muffet's Row, Middle Street. Portland, May 16. (Gw)
J. RICHARDSON, HAS FOR SALE, At Richardson's Wharf, 100 barrels Mels and No. 1 Beef, 50 do. superfine Flour, 50 do. Tar, 50 casks Runns, 32 barrels Bunc Middling No. 1 and No. 2 Pork, Bale Georgia Cotton, Chefs Souchong, Hysop Skin, and Bohem Tea, Loaf Sugar, Boxes 7 by 9 Window Glass, Ravens Duck, Cordage, Box-Made and Bloom Raisins, Bags Calcutta Sugar, Ropes Bg. g. India Cottons, per Bale or Piece. May 16.
Shipping HORSES. WANTED immediately, by the subscriber, 18 or 20 Horses, from three to ten years old, that are natural pacers—Vares will be preferred—For which good pay will be made by JAMES CHAMBERLAIN, Portland, June 6.
THE Copartnership of HARRANBROOK & M'CONVILL, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons, therefore, having demands against said firm, or indebted thereto, are requested to apply to the subscribers for settlement. HARRANBROOK, PATRICK M'CONVILL. Wiscasset, June 2, 1803. P.S. The BAKING BUSINESS still carried on by Patrick M'Convill.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS YORK ss. At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at York within and for the county of York, on the third Tuesday of April, being the nineteenth day of said month, Anno Domini 1803. ON the petition of John Hazelton, of Buxton, in said county, yeoman, showing that he is seized of or else in common with Daniel Hazelton, Samuel Lane, Jonathan Clement and Hannah his wife in her right, and with other persons to him unknown, of one certain piece of lots numbered Four, Five, Six and Seven, on Range E, in the first division of land in said Buxton, containing eighty acres, more or less, with the buildings thereon; and claiming to hold his said fifteenth part in severally—and praying that three Freeholders may be appointed to sever the same accordingly: Ordered, that the petitioner cause the substance of his said petition, and this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed by Elezer A. Jenks, three weeks successively; and also cause the same to be posted up in some public place in said town of Buxton; the last publication aforesaid and the said posting, to be thirty days at least prior to the next term of this Court to be held at Waterville, in said county, on the fourth Tuesday of August next; to the end any person interested may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Attest. DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
Bankrupt Notices. THE Creditors who have proved their debts against William Hubbs and Wife Merrill, bankrupts, are requested to meet at the Office of the subscriber in Portland, on Monday the 27th inst. at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following subjects, viz. 1st. To adopt measures for settling the dispute with James Badger, relative to the house built on his hand. 2d. To give directions to the Assignee what suits to commence &c. 3d. To transact such other business as they shall think proper. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, JUN. Assignee. Portland, June 4, 1803.
United States—District of Maine. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of SILVANUS CUSHMAN, of Portland, in said District, Trader, against whom a commission of bankruptcy hath been duly issued and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard, if they shall think it, before the Judge of said District, on Wednesday the twenty-ninth day of June instant, at his dwelling house in York, at ten o'clock, A.M. against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. D. VID. SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. June the second, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of ELIJAH DAVIS, of Bath, in the District of Maine, Bankrupt—He therefore requests all persons indebted to said Davis to make immediate payment; and those who hold any of his effects, to deliver the same to him. ANDREW GREENWOOD.
Sales at Auction. TO BE SOLD BY ORDER OF COURT, On Monday the Eleventh day of July next, At eleven o'clock in the forenoon, A LOT OF LAND living in Portland, and bounded on Danforth and State Streets, with the Brick House, new and well finished, standing thereon, and a P.W. in the meetinghouse in the second parish in said Port—and numbered fifty and on the broad street—being part of the real estate of JUDAH D. LANE, late of Portland, deceased, to pay the just debts of said Deceased, with incidental charges. Terms will be liberal. The premises may be viewed any time previous to the sale by applying to the subscriber. Sale to be at the said brick house. For myself and DAVID BACON, my co-administrator. ELIPHALET SMITH. Portland, 8th June, 1803.
Real Estate for Sale at Auction. On Wednesday, the 22d of June inst. At 12 o'clock precisely, will be sold at Public Vendue, At D. PEASE's Auction Room, in Portland, to the highest bidder, 85 1/2 acres of that valuable Farm, in Windham, lately owned by Mr. Abraham Osgood, and now in the possession of Mr. Paul Little jun. It lies in a body and is as good a tract of Land as any within a short distance of Portland—under good improvement. It is worth the attention of the farmer, or of those who wish a pleasant and profitable farm as a country seat. An incontestable title will be given; and terms made known at the time and place of sale. Portland, June 4, 1803.
The subscriber will receive in store at his Auction Room in Forestreet, at the head of Ingraham's Wharf, any consignments of Goods, both for public and private sale, to which all due attention will be paid; but no Goods will be received for public sale except such as are absolutely to be sold without reserve. Every favor will be received with thanks, by the public's most humble servant. DAVID PEASE.
Theatre—Portland. Mr. Barnes & Mrs. Dickenson's Benefit. THIS EVENING, Monday June 13th, will be presented, the much admired Comedy in 5 Acts, called The Young Quaker OF PHILADELPHIA. Written by O'Keefe, author of Wild Oats, Highland Reel, Poor Soldier, &c. Young Sadoy—A Quaker—Mr. Downie. Old C'bronic—Mr. Dickenson. Capt. Ambush—Mr. Taylor. Chud—Mr. Wilson. Loungers—Mr. Barnes. Spatterdash—Mr. Powell. Shadrach—A Jew, Mr. Bignall. Old Sadoy—Mr. Kenny. Twig—Mr. Parsons. Lady Rounceva—Mrs. Dickenson. Mrs. Millecourt—Mrs. Downie. Araminta—Miss Field. Pink—Mrs. Bignall. Dinah Primrose, the Young Quaker, Mrs. Powell. End of the Comedy, by desire, The Blue Bell of Scotland—By Miss Field. After which the Comic Song of Gad a Mercy Devil's in me, By Mr. Wilson. To which will be added, by desire, and positively the last time, the new Grand Pantomime, with appropriate Scenery, Machinery, &c. called Harlequin Ranger; OR THE POWER OF MAGIC. Performed several nights during the last season in Bostn with the great applause. Harlequin—Mr. Dickenson—Crown—Mr. Bignall—Clos. Mr. Downie—Don Telly, Mr. Kenny—Baker, Mr. Barnes—Hymen, Mr. Wilson. Columbine, Mrs. Bignall—Seraphina, Miss Field. Scene 1st represents the Sea with a Ship in distress, which is struck by Fire and sinks—Harlequin is seen floating on the waves, pursued by a Dolphin—In scene 2d, the Magical Chair, Talis est—In scene 7, a Red Hot Oven, with his wonderful Transformation to a Lover—Scene 8th, a view of the Temple of Fame, consisting of brilliant Representations of Hymen and Seraphina are discovered in Court—and the piece concludes with a Pas Seul and Fancy Dance. Doors to be opened at 7, and the curtain to rise at 8 o'clock. Tickets to be had at Mr. D. Cobb's, as usual—Box 75 Cents—Pit 50.
Take Notice. WHEREAS I the subscriber did some time ago recitare a report that Ebenezer Nichols, of Brunswick, had broken into a store in said Brunswick, with felonious intentions; and whereas I am fully convinced, that said report is utterly without foundation; I hereby declare my sorrow for the injury I have done to said Ebenezer Nichols, and sincerely and entirely retract and recite what I have reported, and hope, that all unfavorable impressions, which have been made on the public mind by said report, may be totally obliterated by this my public recantation. WILLIAM WOODSIDE. Brunswick, May 10, 1803.
WHEREAS Mary Campbell with one child, a pauper, has eloped from the town of Monmouth, we take this method to forbid all persons harboring or entertaining said pauper on the town's account. JAMES RICE, } Overseers of the poor. ICHABOD KING } May 16.
Advertisement. LOST this day, between Portland and Kennebec a pair of Red Leather SADDLE-BAGS crowded full of clothing and other valuable articles. Whoever has found them, and will give information to the in Robert at Baw, New Hampshire, shall be handsomely rewarded by JAMES ROBERTSON, May 28, 1803.
Taken up, ON Monday last, on the highway in this town, a dark bay MARE, about five years old—She was committed to pound, and is now at the by laws of the town, and is now at Mr. Stephen Luce's Stable—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges, by applying to the above said. Portland, May 20.

Portland Brewery. SMITH & HOSE, Brewers and Maltsters. CONTINUE to Brew PORTER, ALE, Strong and Pale BEER—Malters of vessels may be supplied with Beer, warranted to keep in any part of the world. MALT and HOPS, wholesale and retail. FRESH YEAST and GRAIN, every day. May 16.
WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received from the Merchants from Liverpool, and from London, a very extensive addition to his former assortment of HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle Street—among which are, A great assortment of Knives and Forks, Carvers, Jack and Pen Knives, Razors, Scissors and Shears. Jointers, Saddlers, Coopers and Shoemakers Tools, of almost every description. Steel and Common Plate Saws, viz. Cross-cut, Tenon, Hand, Panel, Sash, Cop-pers and Key-hole. Specula, with plated and common brass; Steel Specula Cases; Small and Tobacco Boxes; Shaving do.; Inkstands; Razor Cases; Curling Irons; Scales and Dividers; Mathematical Instruments; Time Glasses; Ship Scrapers; Calking and Making Irons; Sail Needles and Palms; Fish Forks; Cooks Lades; Patent Elastic Lamps.
SADDLERY, viz. plated and common Stirrups; plated and common Pelham and Snaffle Bits; Martingale Furniture, Nails, Staples and Plates; flat and inlet Buckles; woolen and linen Webs; plated and common Spurs; green, yellow, crimson and scarlet Plush; riding & chaise Whips; Whip Thongs; Buckles and Ties. A large assortment of Woodcrews; Bed and Corkcrews; Files and Rases; Iets Cruets; white enamel and common Needles; Darning Needles; Knitting Pins; Sewing Buttons; Shoe Clasps; rat and mouse Traps; patent and common Curry Combs; patent and common brick and plastering Trowels; Curriers and Drawing Knives; Slates and Pencils; Hones; Thimbles. An assortment of brass Harness Furniture. A great variety of brass and iron Locks; Latches, Hinges and Bolts; Japanese oval and octagon Tea Trays and Wavers; Bread and Fruit Baskets, Snuff Boxes, Pombars, Jacks, Candelers, patent Lamps and Lanterns. Cabinet and Clock Furniture. Brass pipe and common Bellows; brass Chair Nails; brass Rappers; brass, stamped and common iron Candlestick; brass Wall Bifos; brass Chimney Hooks, pound Pans; Pans; Steelyards; Griddles; Frying Pans; Shovels and Tongs; iron Shovels and Spades; iron and brass Wire; Anvils and Vices; Coffee Mills; plain and moon face Clock Dials; Cargot Lanes; common tin, iron and box-iron Table and Tea Spoons; steel and iron Shufflers; house and tea table Bells; Coffin Furniture; Pocket Books; copper and brass iron Tea Kettles.
Paint, Tar, Sash, Shoe Floor, Hearth, Furniture and White-wash Brushes; Camel's Hair Pencils. LOOKING GLASSES —a very great assortment, with elegant gilt and mahogany frames, from one to thirty dollars each. PAINTS, viz. White & Red Lead, patent Yellow, Prussian Blue, &c. White Vriol. Also, 43, 61, 83, rod, and 200 cut and wrought Nails; Sheathing and Deck Nails; Spikes; Nails and Boards of all sizes; 7 by 9 Window Glass; Fish Hooks and Lines; Sheet Lead; Pewter; Flat Irons; Sheet Iron; Blockin Teapots; Mill Saws, &c. &c. Hyslop, Souchong and Bohea Teas. Portland, May 16. (5-pf)
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters. THE successful effects of these Bitters, have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach, and in the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the sucking, faint, after-taste feeling, and the sleepy, dull, nervous, disagreeable, debilitated, and pro-strated and debilitated breathing to restoring also strength to the weak and trembling limbs, removing the yellowish of countenance, so common to jaundiced and weakly people, and also the darkness of the head and around the eye, the remarkable relief it gives to distressed and melancholy people, and carries off by gentle and pleasant means all the morbid matter. They are very useful for women in their confinement, and are a most effective remedy for nervous epilepsy, as a preventative against disorders incident to such climate (which are generally putrid and bilious) by removing the system, carrying off bile, and giving a free circulation to the blood—Price 3/6 per box.
Wheaton's Itch Ointment. A safe, convenient and effectual remedy for that disagreeable disorder called the Itch, has been greatly needed; but no one, it is supposed, has before been discovered which would effect the cure without being in itself either poisonous or Mercury, both of which are extremely dangerous. The Bitters, from the manner of applying it, except the part to the most imminent danger of taking cold by opening the pores of the body, and at the same time improving the blood with a powerful quality, and removing and diluting the whole system—The use of Mercurial ointment is extremely dangerous and often fatal to the health. A medicine is now offered to the public, possessing neither of the above disagreeable and dangerous ingredients, which will certainly cure the Itch as it is applied; and which is easy and safe for any age, habit or constitution, and attached with no disagreeable consequences of any kind, either at the time of using, or at any time after—Price 3/6 per Box.
Hamilton's Restorative Paste. For the Teeth and Gums—Price 2/6 per Box. A little spread in the hand rubbing of the Paste will accompany each box. The above Medicine, direct from the Patentee, are for sale by JOHN COE (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth Street; together with a constant supply of Drugs & Medicines. Portland, Feb. 28. (tf)
THOMAS CHILD, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale at his Store in Falmouth, near Pybus's Bridge , a general assortment of English and West India Goods, Groceries, &c. which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in Portland. Falmouth, June 5, 1803
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & Co. HAVE for sale at their Store, Five Street , head of Ingraham's Wharf , a constant supply of Live Cafe, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon } FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATTRESSES ready made. Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, April 18.
New Goods. NEAL & FLETCHER, in- forms his friends and the public, that they have for sale, at their Five Street Brick Store, Fifth Street , a large assortment of English, India, & Fancy Goods, which are for sale, cheap for Cash or approved credit. Also, 12 Hhls. Grenada Rum. 12 do. best retailing Molasses. May 13.
BOOKS. ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Front Street , HAS just received a general assortment of BOOKS , in the different branches of literature, and for sale at the lowest cash prices. Also, SCHOOL BOOKS —such as Bibles, Primers, Morfe's Geography, Orator, Preceptor, Art of Reading, Webster's 1st, 2d, & 3d Parts, Maine Spelling Book, Child's Companion, &c. Wells's, Pike's, Root's, and Temple's Arithmetics. Greek and Latin Classics. Writing and Letter Paper. Quills, Inkpowder, Penknives & Inkstands. Pens, 470, 800, and Pocket Bibles. Belknap's, Watts's, and Smith & Sleeper's Hymns. Practical Navigator, Coast Pilot, Daily Assistant, Journals, Quadrants, Scales, Dividers, and Charts. Maps of Massachusetts and Maine. Violin Strings. Blank and Account Books of all kinds, bound and ruled to any pattern.
NEW NOVELS: Adelphi—Old Enough—Nothing New—Home—Frederick—Woodworth—The Younger Brother—Lottery of Life—Pedestrian—Kempshall—Victor—Old Maids. Also, European and Lady's Magazine. 8/6 Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Cans and Junk. May 10.
Wines, Groceries, &c. WILLIAM GORHAM, informs his friends and the public that he has just received a fresh supply of West India Goods & Groceries. Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Claret, Port & Malaga Wines, per gallon or bottle, on the most reasonable terms, at his Store in Front Street, Portland. May 30.
Fashionable Spring Goods. ELIZABETH STEVENS, HAS just received and is now opening for sale (at her Shop in Middle Street , opposite Mr. Thomas Webster's) a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, among which are: A variety of Ladies' Straw and cane Bonnets, of the newest London fashion; straw trimmings; elegant black and white Veils; plain and printed but Cambricks; black, brown, blue and white farfot Cambricks; plain and figured white Cambricks; plain and figured second Mouselin; India and Scotch Book Mouselin, plain and spotted; mouselin Handkerchiefs; black and other colored Luthergas; Modes and Sarinets; 6/4 fancy colored and black silk Shawls; a variety of silk Handkerchiefs; a large assortment of fashionable Ribbons; broad thread Laces and Edgings; black silk ditto; figured black Laces for cloaks; bell black Crapes; black, white and green Gauze; black silk Velvet; Ladies' black and white silk Hose; Ladies' white cotton Hose with lace and plain cloaks; Ladies' plain and lace silk Gloves and Mitts; Cotton ditto; Camel's hair & chintz Shawls; Calicos and Copperplates; cotton Gown-trimmings; cambric Pocket Handkerchiefs; common ditto; Gentlemen's cotton and leather Gloves; Ribbons for watches; Fans; Ladies' Umbrellas with walking sticks; Old Umbrellas; India Calicoes; blue and white India Cottons; blue, black and yellow Nankins; 4/4 and 7/8 Irish Linens; Brown Holland; Dapers; Dimities; elegant Japan'd Tea Trays; Tea Caddies; Looking Glasses; Dutch floor Brushes; cotton and wool Carls; Baizes, Flannels, Coatings, Serges and stuff goods, &c. &c. &c. A large assortment of Ladies' Shoes, of the first quality. The above Goods were purchased with Cash, and will be sold on the very lowest terms. Portland, May 16.
STEPHEN CUMMINGS, INFORMS the public, that he has taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. ELIEZER GREEN, No. 5, Muffey's Row, Middle Street , and has received by the latest arrivals, a fresh supply of European & India Goods, of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms for cash. May 16.
One Thousand Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the dwelling house of the subscriber, on or about the evening of the 22d or 23d instant, nearly TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS; of which between two and three hundred were in gold, and the remainder in paper of various banks. The above reward of One Thousand Dollars shall be given to any person who will give information by which the Thief or Thieves may be detected, and the money recovered; or to any person who will give information by which the Money only may be recovered. The same reward will be given to any person who will return the money stolen; and the subscriber pledges himself that no questions shall be asked, nor the name of the person ever disclosed. For a discovery of the Thief or Thieves only, so that he or they may be brought to justice, a reward of Five Hundred Dollars will be given. NATHANIEL F. FOSDICK. Portland, May 28, 1803.
Fifty Dollars Reward. WHOEVER will give information of the person or persons who have counterfeited Z. P. on SCYTHES made in the years 1801 or 1802 so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward and all necessary charges paid by ZADOCK PUTNAM.
New Grocery Shop. FOR the accommodation of the Northwest part of the town, is opened in the Shop lately improved by Mrs. C. Green, opposite Doctor Erving's dwelling house, Federal Street , where every article in the line will be provided as cheap as possible, and every favor gratefully acknowledged by SAMUEL M. QUINCY. Constant attendance from sunrise till ten o'clock in the evening. The business carried on as usual at his Shop in Front Street . May 13.
MARTIN THAXTER & Co. The subscribers inform the public, that they commenced business on the 4th April last, under the firm of MARTIN THAXTER & Co. and that they carry on the BAKING BUSINESS in all its variety, at their Bake House, head of Long Wharf—where every command in their line of business, will receive prompt attention. MARTIN THAXTER, LEVI BRADISH. Portland, May 13, 1803.
Just received, and for sale as above, a fresh supply of Superior and fine FLOUR, in whole and half barrels. BREAD of all kinds constantly on hand.
SIMON DEARBORN, INFORMS his friends and the public in general, that he has just received by the ship Mercer , from London, and has now ready for sale, at his Shop, Middle Street, head of Muffey's Row , An assortment of Fashionable Spring Goods. Brooches, Watches, Cuffs, Cuffs, Variety of Trimmings, &c. &c. Said Dea. also carries on the TAILOR'S BUSINESS as usual. Having always by him a general assortment of Piece Goods, he offers a suit to be made at the lowest cash price, if the customer will favor him with their commands. Portland, May 13.
AN ACCOUNT OF LEE & CO'S PATENT FAMILY MEDICINES, celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable, and are in high esteem, and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store, for Worms—Coughs and Colds—Albma—Consumption—Goat—Rheumatism—Sprains—Palsy—Head aches—Tooth aches—Corn—Itch—Diseases of the Eye—Ring Worms, Tatters, &c.—Inward weaknesses—Nervous Disorders—Female Complaints,—Hooping Coughs, &c. HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES. Which have within three years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from Worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels. THIS medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it can not injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humors and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the best and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion. DESCRIPTION OF WORMS, And the symptoms by which they are known. WORMS which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Terec or large round worm, the Acarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm; and lastly, the Taenia or tape-worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints; it is most difficult and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are, disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums; itching in the nose and about the seat; convulsive and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech; starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep; irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious; purging, with slimy and foetid stools; vomiting; large and hard belly; pains and sickness at the stomach; pains in the head, thighs, with lowness of spirits; flow fever, with small and irregular pulse; a dry cough; excessive thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges , which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described. A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the "vomiting and purging of children," a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint; particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; saving a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste. CASES OF CURES. (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application. Communicated by Doctor John Spangler , Yorktown, Pennsylvania. Letter from the Rev. John Moulther , Minister of the Moravian Church, in Yorktown, York, Jan. 10th, 1802. DEAR SIR—Dr. Hamilton's Lozenges having been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children, afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family; to try whether by this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a profit, which to accomplish, did rest on my means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of the Lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus, but upon close inspection quite peculiar with very faint living animals. Not one of that sort of worms, which usually affect children, came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purgative substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations. In often occasioned by purgative medicines. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object—one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults. I am, Sir, Your most obt. servant, JOHN MOULTHER.
Annapolis, Sept. 18, 1801
PROPOSAL, FOR printing a newspaper at Wiscasset , under the title of THE EASTERN REPOSITORY. Address to the Public.—The most liberal promises on our part, we apprehend, would not serve to recommend us to a discerning public. Their judgment in our favor, we presume, will not be secured by pompous professions. We feel confident, however, that, if attention, industry and candor will insure us patronage, we may modestly anticipate approbation and support. As to Politics—after lamenting the prevalence of party spirit, we have but little to say. But we do, nevertheless, think it our duty as well as our interest to declare, that we revere and shall always endeavor to support, the wise and magnanimous policy which was pursued by our beloved WASHINGTON , and which has so much contributed to the prosperity and glory of our country. But the opinions of those who may differ from us we consider sacred as our own; and their productions, if temperate and candid, we will not refuse admission in our paper. And we also assure the public, that we shall carefully avoid the bitterness of invective and the quarrelsome spirit of personal abuse. As to Money—we are forward to declare, that our pages shall never be stained with sentiments or language which may wound the friends of Virtue and Christianity. Indeed, we feel it our duty to give our best assistance to the cause of Morality and Religion—for we consider these the great pillars of society and government. In short, our paper shall contain a suitable proportion of information for the MERCHANT, MECHANIC, FARMER and POLITICIAN. We have the assurance of a number of literary characters of this and other places, to assist in selecting, arranging and abridging intelligence from state and other public papers. BARON & RUST. Wiscasset, May 2, 1803.
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For Sale, A Valuable FARM in the town of Mindem , the post road leading through the same—containing one hundred and seven acres of excellent Land—cuts at present about twenty tons bell English hay, and pasturing in proportion—it may be made to cut fifty tons—Said Land is well watered and wooded, with a good House and Barn, Barning in a very commodious place to accommodate the village and mowing land—it is within five rods of a meeting house, about one mile from a good grist and saw mill, and fourteen miles from Howell's Landing —there is the best of tillage land on the premises, and a very handsome Orchard which bears a good many apples already. For further particulars inquire of WILLIAM LOWNLEY, on the premises. N.B. There is belonging to the premises two Pews in the center meeting house about a mile from said premises. May 13.
For Sale, A New House pleasantly situated on State Street (if applied for within a few weeks). Said House is 36 by 48, three stories, with an additional out Kitchen and Wash-house 30 feet in length; the whole can be divided in a short time. The modern fashion of the House, with its conveniences, must be truly pleasing to any person of taste. The lot on which it stands is nine rods in depth, and front from 100 to 200 feet, as may most suit the purchaser. The price will be at the bills, and a credit for the greater part, with interest if required. Likewise to be sold, a number of those delightful HOUSE LOTS , situated on each side of State Street , for part each, the remainder a long credit. Further particulars, inquire of JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM. Portland, May 13.
Take Notice. THE Copartnership of EBENEZER BENSON & Company , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons, therefore, having demands against said firm, or indebted thereto, are requested to apply to the subscribers for settlement. M. L. HILL. E. BENSON. Georgetown, March 5, 1803. (25/30)
Take Notice. THE connection in business between Daniels & Valentine , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who have any demands on said company, or who are indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate settlement with the said Valentine . JOHN DWYNNELL, WILLIAM VALENTINE. Saco-appo, May 10, 180, 1803. (V123)
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