Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-03-13 00:00:00

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY, FISH-STREET.
No. 48, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1809.
[Whole No. 568.]
Disclaim.
BUXTON PROTEST.
WHEREAS at a meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Buxton, on the 15th day of February, 1809, called at the request of the true Republicans and the Democrats, not at the instigation of one party, as the Argus of the 16th Feb. chooses to insinuate, for the purpose of petitioning the Legislature of this Commonwealth for relief from their present embarrassments; the following petition was accordingly laid on the table, and twice read:
To the honorable the Senate and the honorable the House of Representatives in General Court convened, January, 1809, the inhabitants of the town of Buxton, in legal town meeting assembled, February 13th, 1809,
Would respectfully represent,
That they obtain their livelihood and support by farming, lumbering and daily labor; that for more than a year past, the produce of their farms, the proceeds of their lumber, and the wages of day laborers, have been reduced beyond a parallel, in consequence of the interdiction of all commercial enterprise. That they have no other way or means but by their farms, lumber and labor, honestly to support themselves and families. Notwithstanding the severe pressure of the times, they have borne them without murmuring or any improper reflections upon the justice of the General Government; that though many of them have been reduced to the necessity of selling their property sold at public vendue to satisfy executions recovered against them in the due course of law; though many of them will be embarrassed in discharging their usual and yearly taxes; they will not seek redress of the said grievances in any violent or unconstitutional way. Though they cannot lay the several embargo laws and their effects, are the joy of their hearts or the delight of their eyes, they will only endeavor to obtain redress of the unnecessary hardships they suffer, in a way which to them appears rational, and becoming good citizens. They think it their duty to lay before your honourable body, their constitutional guardians, these their complaints and grievances. They therefore, relying fully on the wisdom, integrity and firmness of the legislative body, pray that such measures may be adopted for their relief and protection, as may be most consistent with the liberty of the citizens and the preservation of the Constitution and Laws of the Commonwealth, whether it should be to prevent the commencement of suits at law, for the recovery of debts, for a given time, or to stop the levying of executions already issued, or in any other way the Legislature, in their wisdom may suppose more conducive to the general and common good of the whole—And as in duty bound will ever pray.
The above petition was not objected to on account of its political features. But after it was ascertained to have been written by a federal republican, it was moved that the same should be laid aside. The Moderator, who was a man more ready to aid in the business of consultation than order, without taking any vote on the subject, dismissed the petition at once. When a number of resolutions appeared on the table, prepared and agreed to in midnight caucuses, a fit time for their procreation, which were once read and accepted—but not by a majority of three fourths, as stated in the Argus above alluded to, nor by a majority of two-thirds of the legal voters assembled. There was no regular opposition made to the acceptance of the said Resolves, as no one who wished to oppose them could be heard. Several and repeated attempts were made to oppose and prevent their acceptance, but in vain: as the moderator took an active part, so far as he was capable, in protecting and supporting them. Wherefore we the subscribers, inhabitants of the town of Buxton, do hereby most solemnly Protest against the proceedings of the said meeting, and Dissent from the Resolutions accepted as aforesaid, for the following reasons:
1st. and principally, that we may not be partakers in the disgrace of inculcating a spirit of non-resistance and servile obedience to rulers who deserve not our confidence, and oppressive laws which merit not our support.
2d. Because we never had that full confidence in the Legislative and Executive of the United States, which is expressed in their second resolution, and what little we once had, has been totally done away since the passage of the late unconstitutional, oppressive and arbitrary laws, which deserve our abhorrence, rather merit our support.
3d. Because we do not believe that any of our citizens with for a dissolution of the union of the States, and should ever such an event take place, it will arise from the weakness and misconduct of our rulers.
4th. Because we do not believe, as they in their fifth resolution affect to consider, the restrictions imposed on our commerce by the hostile powers of Europe, as leaving us no other alternative but War Submission or General Embargo , when we know that a beneficial treaty with Great Britain has been suffered to expire when it might have been renewed, and when a still more advantageous treaty was offered, and rejected by our government.
5th. Because we do not consider the Embargo a measure either founded in impartial or wise policy, but the most oppressive and injurious act that ever a free people submitted to, and all the effect it ever has had or ever will have, is the approbation of Bonaparte, the derision of Great Britain, and the destruction of our own citizens.
6th. Because we do not consider the measures taken by some of our sea port towns as pernicious or reprehensible, as they in their 9th resolution, accepted as aforesaid, have flatly; but on the contrary we consider their measures as deserving the highest applause and the highest approbation; for obedience to the
laws they have opposed, is not enjoined by the constitution, or any rational morality.
This Protest we thus solemnly make to "prevent the curies of posterity from being heaped upon our memories," and to convince the world that we are not the supporters of tyranny in any form or shape whatever.
WILLIAM SMITH and 191 others.
Tenth Congress... 2d Session.
WILKINSON'S SQUANDERING. SENATE.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14.
Mr. HILLHOUSE... Mr. President—I hold in my hand a resolution, which I intend to submit to the consideration of the senate, after having made a few remarks to shew the ground on which it rests, and explained my reasons for bringing it forward at this time.
In the discharge of my official duty as one of a committee to inquire after facts in relation to a nomination which has recently been under the consideration of the Senate, I was led to inspect sundry accounts and documents in the public offices, from which I derived the knowledge of what I am about to state, and concerning which there can be no mistake, as the several items are taken from those accounts and documents.
Having had some acquaintance with the manner of conducting business in the publick offices in relation to our money concerns, I did suppose there existed a complete check upon all improper expenditures of publick money, and a perfect security against its being drawn out of the treasury in a manner not warranted by law. One important and principal ground of security, I had understood to consist in the controule which the head of each department had over the business confided to his department, and his responsibility for a due and reasonable exercise of his discretion and judgment. But having discovered from an opinion of the senate lately expressed, an opinion which I am bound to respect, that the secretary of war is not responsible for what I consider an improper expenditure of publick money in that department, I am of opinion that some further and more effectual provisions ought to be made. To show on what I ground my opinion, that there has been an improper disbursement of publick money, I will read part of two sections of law fixing the military peace establishment of the United States passed March 10th 1802; and exhibit a brief statement of facts. The 4th section fixes the monthly compensation of the brigadier general as follows:—"to the brigadier general, two hundred and twenty five dollars, which shall be his full and entire compensation, without a right to demand or receive any rations, forage, traveling expenses or other perquisites or emolument whatsoever, except such stationary as may be requisite for the use of his department." The fifth section fixes the number of rations to which each officer and soldier shall be entitled, by which no officer above the rank of colonel is entitled to any rations at all. That section further provides, that there shall be allowed "to the commanding officer of each separate post such additional number of rations as the President of the United States shall from time to time direct, having respect to the special circumstances of each post." Under the provisions of that law there have been allowed at Natchitoches, to Colonel Cushing double rations from September 1st to 23d of October 1806. At New Orleans, to Lieut. Colonel Freeman triple rations, from July 1st to 11th Dec. 1806, and to Col. Cushing in like manner from the 11th Dec. 1806 to 20th of May 1807; and in Jan. 1809, Brig. Gen. Wilkinson's account for extra rations as commanding officer at those same posts was allowed as follows, viz.
At Natchitoches, 86 rations per day, from the 15th to the 30th September, 1806, 16 days at 17 1-2 cents, Same place, 86 rations from Oct.
1, to Nov. 11, 1806, 2016 rations at 18 cents
At New Orleans, 86 rations per day, from Nov. 12, 1806, to 24th May, 1807, 194 days, 9312 rations at 15 cents
Quarters, stabling, &c. from 25th Nov. 1806, to 24th May, 1807, 6 months
Notwithstanding the express provisions of the law, and the allowance of extra rations to other officers at the same post the above account was admitted by the secretary of war and sanctioned by his signature; but was disallowed by the accountant of the war department as being against the law of March 16th 1802 Whereupon the final decision was referred to the comptroller of the treasury who decided that the account might be passed to the credit of Gen. Wilkinson, because it had been admitted by the Secretary of war with the approbation of the President of the United States, and sanctioned by the opinion of the attorney general. By which it appears that the approbation of the President, supported by the opinion of the attorney general, is considered as a sufficient authority for the allowance of accounts and the payment of money, in direct opposition to a positive law of the United States, an error which ought to be corrected.
By the act establishing the department of war, Indian affairs are placed under the direction and control of the secretary of war; and in that department there have been allowed and paid, as compensation to Indian commissioners to hold treaties, for the table expenses of the commissioners, supplying the Indians, and other expenses, the following sums, viz.
To Gen. Wilkinson, as compensation for holding a treaty with the Cherokees at South West Point, from July 12th to Sept. 10th, 1801, at 8 dollars per day
The Chickasaws, at Wolf river, from Sept. 11th to Oct. 25th, 1801, at 8 dollars per day,
The Choctaws, at Fort Adams, from Oct. 29th to Dec. 31st, 1801, at 8 dollars per day
At Fort Adams, treating with Choctaw commissioners for carrying the last mentioned treaty into execution, from Jan. 1st to March 22d, 1802, at 8 dollars per day
The Creeks, at Fort Wilkinson, from March 23d, to July 18th, 1802, at 8 dollars per day
For the expense of the commissioners' table
For supplies for the Indians, including a part of the expense of the commissioners' table which cannot be separated
For the amount of articles purchased by the quarter master general for the use of the commissioners
As a compensation to Benjamin Hawkins, from July 23d, 1801, to June 21st, 1802, 247 days
Do. to Andrew Perkins, 61 days, and including 18 dollars for travelling expenses,
There has also been paid to general Wilkinson, as compensation for treating as sole commissioner with the Chickasaws at Fort Confederation, from July 19th to Oct. 20th, 1802, 94 days, at 8 dollars per day.
Marking boundary lines, from Oct. 21st to 31st Dec. 1802, 72 days, at 6 dollars per day
Do. do. continuation, from Jan. 1st, to 28th Feb. 1803, 59 days, do.
Do. do. Choctaw, West of Mobile, &c. and Creek East of the Alabama, &c. from March 1st to 3d Dec. 1803, 278 days, at do.
Returning from Mobile to New Orleans on his way to Philadelphia, from Dec. 4th to 16th Dec. 1803, 13 days, at 8 dollars per day,
Returning from New Orleans to Philadelphia as Indian commissioner, from April 25th to June 18, 1804, 57 days, at 8 dollars per day
For the personal expenses of Gen. Wilkinson for 1802 and 1803, as settled at the war office
For expenses other than personal,
Officers of the United States, receiving salaries, or monthly pay, have
been occasionally employed on other business for a short time, and, on account of extraordinary trouble and expense attending such employment, have received, in addition to their ordinary compensation, the per diem allowance, fixed by law or usage for such service. The present is I believe, the first instance in which such an officer has been employed, every day in the year, for two or three years in succession, and has been permitted to receive in addition to his entire salary or monthly pay, a per diem allowance exceeding his salary or monthly pay, and the whole of his expenses. The salary of Judge Elsworth, while employed on a foreign mission, had been received during his absence, by his attorney, but was refunded, and he received only his compensation as a foreign minister—and in the case of Mr. Jay, his expenses only were paid. There can be no propriety in such allowance, and a remedy ought to be provided.
There has also been allowed and paid in the war department an account amounting to 6,619 dollars 72 cts. for the table expenses of gen. Wilkinson and Gov. Claiborne, from Dec. 7th, 1803, to April 24th 1804, four months and seventeen days, the time they were employed as commissioners to take possession of New Orleans, and for a private secretary 548 and for stationary 27 50, amounting in the whole to 7,266 dls. 62 cts.
The allowance of this account is under the hand of the secretary of war, who states that it was done by direction of the President of the U. S. As this account had no relation either to the military service or to Indian affairs, I am unable to say why it was carried for settlement to the war department, and not to the accounting officers of the treasury.
It appears by authentic documents which I have examined, that there has been paid to Gen. Wilkinson, this favourite of the administration, (for I think none other than a favourite could have obtained from the treasury of the United States, money to such an amount) the following sums, viz.
For his pay as brigadier general from March 16th, 1802, to the date of the law, to Feb. 1, 1809, at 225 dollars per month,
For extra rations, quarters, &c. as per amount before stated,
For his compensation as Indian commissioner, from July 12, 1801 to July 18, 1802,
For his compensation as Indian commissioner, & running lines, from July 19, 1802, to 1st June, 1804,
For his personal expenses for 1802 and 1803,
For his salary as governor of Upper Louisiana, from July 4, 1805 to March 2, 1807,
For amount of monies and supplies furnished him by public agents with which he is charged on the public books, and for which he has not accounted,
For monies charged by John Wilkinson, late quarter master general, as advanced to gen. Wilkinson, and for which he has not accounted,
For secret service money, received Jan. 10, 1809, on the certificate of the President of the U. S. for that sum, disbursed for objects, in relation to the contingent expenses of intercourse between the U. S. and foreign nations, the specification of which disbursement at this time is deemed inexpedient,
For his compensation as a witness on the trial of A. Burr, at Richmond, circuit court, U. S. May term, 1807,
To which, if there be added the table expenses of gen. Wilkinson and the other commissioners holding treaties in 1801 and 1802, exclusive of the expense of furnishing the Indians
And the table expenses of general Wilkinson and governor Claiborne at New Orleans, from Dec. 7, 1803, to April 24, 1804
Makes the enormous sum of
More than 50,000 dls. of which may fairly be placed to the account of Gen. Wilkinson.
It may also be proper by some legislative provision, to regulate the business of advance pay to the officers of the army. There may be circumstances when it would be pro-
per, as when ordered on distant service; but unless regulated, it is liable to great abuse, as is obvious from Gen. Wilkinson's account, by which it appears that he has received, since March 1st, 1808, his pay in manner following, to wit:
Per warrant No. 1114, signed by himself as the commander in chief, for his pay from March 1st, to June 30th, 1808, as per receipt, Feb. 18, 1808
Per warrant No. 1212, signed by himself as the commander in chief, for his pay in advance, for July and August, 1808, as per receipt, June 28th, 1808
Per warrant No. 10 signed by the Secretary of war, for his pay in advance from Sept. 1, 1808, to 28th Feb. 1809, per receipt July 14th, 1809
Per warrant No. 161, signed by the Secretary of war, for his pay in advance, March, April and May, 1809, 3 months, per receipt Nov. 28, 1808
Per warrant No. 249, dated 16th Jan. 1809, signed by the Secretary of war, for his pay in advance, from May 1, to Dec. 1, 1809, 8 months
There is only one other statement from the accounts of the department which I will mention—it is that of Henry A. S. Dearborn, employed by the Secretary of war as an engineer to construct a fort at Portland, From April 8th to Nov. 29th, 1808, 204 days, at 3 dollars per day
And an allowance of 2 per cent. commission on the money expended, being 527.96 dols. & 97 cents
Which account has been paid.
The compensation allowed was at the rate of more than 200 dollars per month, when the pay of a brigadier general, exclusive of rations and forage, is only 104 dollars per month. The person employed had no claim to experience. While we have artillery officers and a corps of engineers in public pay, it would seem as though some of them should have been employed in such service.
Perhaps the accounts of Indian agents ought to be examined, to see if some provision be not necessary to prevent improper expenditure of public money; for in that business there is great latitude of discretion, which opens a door to favoritism, which in a government like ours ought to be carefully guarded against. There may be, and often is, not only the appearance, but the exercise of the most rigid economy, say, parsimony, as regards a poor soldier, or person having little influence, while there is a lavish expenditure of public money on favorites
Mr. Hillhouse then offered the following resolution, which was ordered to lie on the table.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to examine and report whether any and what further regulations or provisions are necessary to check the allowance or payment of extravagant claims or unreasonable accounts, and to prevent an improper expenditure of public monies, and that said committee be authorised to call on the several departments for such information and papers as may be necessary to aid them in their enquiry, and to report by bill or otherwise.
Queer Capers.
In reading the accounts of General Wilkinson, in the House of Representatives, it appeared, that among a great variety of articles, there was a charge for a quantity of capers . Mr. Love thought it quite unnecessary to detain the House by reading all the items, as the accounts would be printed. Mr. Maclean hoped the reading would be gone through, as it was proper the House should know all the capers that had been cut in this business.
(Fremont's Journal.)
Daniel Bucknam's Will.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the last Will and Testament of Daniel Bucknam, late of Hebron in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has been presented to me for Probate by Shepard Bucknam and Calvin Packard, the Executors therein named—and that Wednesday the twelfth day of April next, at ten o'clock A. M. is assigned to the proof of the same, at a Probate Court, then to be held at the office of John Folsom, Esq. in Portland, when and where all persons concerned may be present, to them cause, if any they have, why the said Will should not be approved and allowed.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, Feb. 27, 1809. Judge Probate Court.

Foreign Intelligence.
We have had a giving place in the Gazette, for a few weeks past, to the most recent reports which have been received in other papers relative to the Patrician war in Spain, in order thereby to have a more complete and authentic account. The following summary from last Monday's Central, appears better authenticated than any accounts received:—
BOSTON, MARCH 8.
Rumors of Wars.
Reports of a recent battle in Spain, in which victory, after a short absence, again perched on the Patriot standards, have been received, but in a crude state, from various quarters.
A late Charles paper, announces the arrival of a person from Berwada , who informed, that a British cruiser had spoken a Spanish despatch vessel, bound to Havana with official accounts, that on the 16th December, [after an early misfortune] a desperate battle had been fought near Madrid , between the French and the combined Spanish and English forces; in which the French were totally defeated; and that 27,000 killed strewed the field of battle. Such is the Charles account.
Since then, we learn, that a Spanish brig, in 11 days from Havana , arrived at Norfolk , (V.) the 22d ult. and from the Havana Aurora , of Feb. 8th, brought in her, the following particulars are translated, viz.—That on the 6th Feb. the brig Hope , arrived at Havana , from Jamaica , which the left the 28th January—A passenger in the Hope , and a letter to Don Santiago Pineda , from Jamaica , both state, that on the 26th January, the British Packet arrived there from Falmouth , which the left on the 25th December, and brought advice, that just before she sailed from Falmouth , a vessel arrived there from Covadonga with the news, that General Cifuentes and Romania with part of the English army, had given battle to and defeated Marshal Ney ; that the battle was most bloody, and that the loss of the French in killed wounded and prisoners, was 40,000 men! Thus far the Havana account.
MORE DIRECT STILL.
A gentleman of character, who passed through this town since our last, from the Vineyard , informs, that he left the Island of Trinidad , the 28th January; at which place the accounts of the defeat of Blake's army in Spain were known; but that on the day previous to his departure an account was received from the Spanish Main, where it had arrived from Cadiz , of a subsequent battle in which the French Spanish and English were engaged; and in which the French were defeated. That while this account was in the hands of the translator, the mail arrived from Barbadoes , and brought London papers to the 27th December; which were immediately read to a large collection at the coffee-house.—These papers contained accounts of a great battle fought early in December, in Spain, by the Spanish and English united, with the French, which battle, after great carnage on both sides, terminated in favor of the united armies; the French survivors being obliged to retreat towards Biscay , after the loss, in killed, wounded and prisoners of 30,000 men. Our informant could not obtain the English papers; but he heard distinctly the names of many officers enumerated, who were killed or wounded. He also mentions another circumstance, which shews these papers must be of a date more recent than any we have received which is, that Gen. Wellesley had been honorably acquitted of the charge he had in the convention with Junot , in Portugal.
From the above source, we learn, that an insurrection had been projected in the Spanish colony of Caracas , in favour of declaring it independent of Spain; but the great body of the people continued loyal to Ferdinand VII the project was defeated; and several of the revolutionists had been executed. We have our fears, that for North-Americans were among them.
The accounts of the victory gained by the Spanish Patriots over their French invaders, gathers new features of truth daily. It will not be many days we think, before the particulars will be officially communicated,
Tenth Congress... 2d Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25, 1809.
THE naval and military appropriation bill was considered in committee, and reported.—It appropriates a million of dollars for fortifications; 125,000 for the navy department; 1,500,000 for the pay of the navy; 445,000 for repairs of ships; 60,000 for navy yards; and 150,000 for ordnance.
NON-INTERCOURSE BILL.
This bill was again made the subject of debate.—Mr. J. G. Jackson (a Virginian) moved the insertion of a clause, purporting that if on the demand of the President, Great-Britain did not rescind the orders she had passed to retaliate on France for her decrees, the President should issue Letters of Marque (i. e. make War) against British subjects; and also invade Canada, New-Brunswick and Nova-Scotia; and adopt the same course towards France, in case Bonaparte should dare to comply with the demand to issue Letters of Marque against French subjects, but not to attack his colonies. This additional
specimen of Virginia insanity occasioned a great number of motions to commit, to amend, to postpone, &c. but was finally negatived 74 to 48. During the talk on these intermediate motions. Mr. Hoffman Williams , declared himself the advocate of immediate war; of seizing all British (not French) property, and every British agent in this country, and making them work upon our fortifications.—“Oh the blessed effects of civilization!” On three questions to adjourn, &c. the House was equally divided:—and the Speaker invariably decided against the Warhawk Embargogoons.
The bill was debated until past midnight; when a motion to substitute the 15th instead of the 4th March, the period for the one-sided repeal of the Embargo Laws, prevailed, and the bill was ordered a third reading on Monday.
MONDAY, FEB. 27.
Massachusetts Memorial.
A Memorial and Remonstrance from the Legislature of Massachusetts , against the Embargo system, was read which, on motion of Mr. Fisk , was referred to a select committee. A motion to print the Memorial was made and withdrawn. Mr. Rowan , (of Kentucky ), then moved for a reconsideration of the motion to commit, which was carried. Mr. Quincy renewed the motion to print the memorial.
Mr. Newton supported this motion; but read an answer of the legislature of Massachusetts , to a remonstrance of Virginia , in 1799, to point out federal inconsistency.
Mr. Quincy contended that there was no sort of inconsistency in the two documents. The reasoning was precisely the same in both. The Legislature of Massachusetts did not pretend in this remonstrance, to decide on the constitutionality of any measure; but they certainly had a right to express their opinions.
The motion to print, was negatived, 63 to 42; and the memorial was ordered to lie on the table.
A bill to prohibit the exportations of arms, ammunition, hemp, cordage, cannon, &c., was read twice, and committed.
An additional Post-Roads bill was read and committed.
The military and naval appropriation bills passed.
NON-INTERCOURSE, &c.
This bill was read a third time, and the question was, Shall it pass?
Mr. Macon said the bill would be a phenomenon, for he did not believe it had a single friend in the house. He did not understand it.—It had only the appearance of repealing the Embargo. Instead of relieving our citizens, it added new difficulties. No one single benefit could be produced by the bill.
Mr. Dawson (of Virginia ), also opposed the bill.—He thought it a miserable substitute for the Embargo.
Mr. Randolph spoke an hour against the bill. The opponents of the bill contended; that the two subjects, Non-Intercourse, and Repeal of the Embargo, ought to have been separated. They would vote, with their whole soul, in favour of repealing the Embargo; but they could not vote for the present mixed bill, lest it should be construed as favouring a partial and impolitic non-intercourse.
The question, Shall the bill pass? —was carried:—81 to 40.
By the Sails.
BOSTON, MARCH 8.
More petty tyranny!—Mr. Tilly , the pilot informs, that he yesterday experienced another specimen of custom house tyranny, and influence of office, in the refusal of the New Collector to permit a quantity of Fish being brought to town—from the Outer Brewster—one of the islands in our harbour—where they were ordered, in the summer, by the Board of Health—though he offered to give bonds to any amount.—And that this “more or less” gentleman haughtily declared, that the Fish should not be moved, until a change of times. Mr. Tilly then asked him, if the fish must perish, because such was his will—to which he answered, Yes. Such conduct may do among the slaves in Washington, but will not among the freemen of New-England.
John Collins presents his compliments to Dr. Sangrado , and begs leave to inform him, that he is quite sick of the first part of his prescription. John understands that the Doctor threatens to use the lancet, but he is determined not to be bled upon compulsion. If lancet were as thick as Quacks, he would not be bled upon compulsion. One John Bull , a man as stout again as Sangrado , once undertook to bleed Collins against his will—the consequence was that the Doctor left more blood than the Patient.—Boston Gaz.
A correspondent observes, that the democratic list of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Senators, in the Chronicle , puts him in mind of those things in imitation of men which are sometimes stuck up on board ships to deceive the enemy—at a distance, they make a very good show.
SQUEAKING,
Or the Democratic Pig Sty in an uproar.
[The two following articles are copied from the Baltimore Whig , a flaming democratic paper of that city; and until the eleventh hour, entirely de-
void to the views, however absurd, of the Administration. Its present tone seems changed; as in the case with some other papers of similar stamp.—“Whose curses now, live where their prayers did.”—Boston Gaz.
“TORY SUCCESS!”
The bill to remove the embargo, and leave us without any shadow of substitute from the 15th of March to the 20th of May, has passed the House—Ayes 81—Nays 40. We never published the disgraceful bill, expecting that there would be sufficient honesty and discernment in our councils to reject it. When these hopes are finally blasted, we must record this monument of American weakness, tergiversation, and corruption.
“How will these submission-men look when they return to their constituents? It is lamentable that any of them are re-elected.”
“The history of legislation cannot afford a parallel to the proceedings of our Congress during the session now nearly closed. The second session of the tenth Congress will cost the country about two hundred thousand dollars—and what have the Legislature performed? They have fed us with vox et preterea nihil . Inconsistency has marked their progress, and disappointment has been the portion of their constituents. Their incoherent movements have paralyzed the national energy, palsied the right hand of democracy—and left us nothing to expect. The steady opposition of one party to every measure which the people have fancioned—and the divisions of the majority have almost impeded all public business. The country instead of being amply prepared for that war which must inevitably succeed the removal of the embargo—are more defenceless and dispirited, than at the time the embargo was imposed. The contradictory measures of this session defy all rational investigation; they are too childish to be ridiculed, and too trifling to be despised.”
An Envoy Under the Rose!
Some time in the course of last summer, the President secretly appointed Mr. SHORT , one of his confidential friends, a man known to the public only as having once been Charge d’Affaires at Madrid, to the NEW and HIGH station (created for the occasion) of MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY to the Imperial Court of RUSSIA. We have never had a Minister at Russia under the present government, and it is part of Mr. Jefferson’s system of “political economies” to diminish the number of our foreign ministers. But Russia is now in strict alliance with our friend France, and in a state of “quid war” with our “enemy” Britain. Besides, Russia is one of those countries which are embargoed by the orders of Bonaparte , and where can be the harm of a friendly correspondence and intimate intercourse between one Embargo Region and another? To be sure it is an improvement upon our system of “secret sessions,” to send Ministers Plenipotentiary to distant realms, even beyond ULTIMA THULE , and in time of peace too, all the way with “closed doors.” This strange business can only be accounted for by supposing that Mr. Jefferson was anxious to bring about, before his retirement from office, his grand project of an “Armed Neutrality” of all the Embargo Empires and Republics, in order to complete, the starvation of Great Britain, in which such flattering progress has been made under the operation of our own Embargo System.
We are stating to the public truth, sheer truth. This secret appointment was not made known to the Senate, whose sanction is necessary to give it legality, until within a few days. Time, manner, all circumstances considered, it is the most singular transaction in all diplomatic history.
[Freeman’s Journal.]
The Setting Sun!
The nomination, by President JEFFERSON of an EMBARGO MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY to the Court of St Petersburg has been unanimously rejected by the Senate of the United States!!! ibid.
INAUGURAL SPEECH!
WASHINGTON, MARCH 4, 1809. This day at 12 o’clock, his Excellency JAMES MADISON, President of the United States, delivered, in the Hall of the Representatives, the following Inaugural Address, and was immediately sworn into office, amidst an immense concourse of spectators: UNWILLING to depart from examples of the most revered authority I avail myself of the occasion now presented, to express the profound impression made on me, by the call of my country to the station, to the duties of which I am about to pledge myself, by the most solemn of sanctions. My distinguished a mark of confidence, proceeding from the deliberate and tranquil
surfrages of a free and virtuous nation, would under any circumstances, have commanded my gratitude and devotion, as well as filled me with an awful sense of the trust to be assumed. Under the various circumstances, which give peculiar solemnity to the existing period, I feel that both the honor and the responsibility allotted to me are inexpressibly enhanced.
The present situation of the world is indeed without a parallel; and that of our own country full of difficulties. The pressure of these too, is the more severely felt, because they have fallen upon us at a moment when the national prosperity being at a height not before attained, the contrast resulting from the change, has been rendered the more striking. Under the benign influence of our republican institutions, and the maintenance of peace with all nations whilst so many of them were engaged in bloody and wasteful wars, the fruits of a just policy were enjoyed, in an unrivalled growth of our faculties & resources. Proofs of this were seen in the improvements of agriculture, in the successful enterprises of commerce, in the progress of manufactures; and useful arts; in the increase of the public revenue, and the use made of it in reducing the public debt, and in the valuable works and establishments, every where multiplying over the face of our land.
It is a precious reflection that the transition from this prosperous condition of our country, to secure which has for some time been distressing us, is not chargeable on any unwarrantable views, nor, as I trust, on any involuntary indulging no passion which trespass on the rights, or the repose of other nations, it has been the true glory of the United States to cultivate peace, by observing justice; and to entitle themselves to the respect of the nations at war, by fulfilling their neutral obligations with the most scrupulous impartiality. If there be candor in the world the truth of these assertions will not be questioned. Posterity at least will do justice to them.
This unexceptionable course could not avail against the injustice and violence of the belligerent powers. In their rage against each other, or impelled by more direct motives, principles of retaliation have been introduced equally contrary to universal reason and acknowledged law.—How long their arbitrary edicts will be continued, in spite of the demonstrations that not even a pretext for them has been given by the United States, and of the fair and liberal attempts to induce a revocation of them cannot be anticipated. Assuring myself that under every vicissitude, the determined spirit and united councils of the nation will be safeguards to its honor and its essential interests, I repair to the post assigned me, with no other discouragement than what springs from my own inadequacy to its high duties. If I do not sink under the weight of this deep conviction, it is because I find support in a consciousness of the purposes, and a confidence in the principles which I bring with me into this arduous service.
To cherish peace and friendly intercourse with all nations having correspondent dispositions; to maintain sincere neutrality towards belligerent nations; to prefer in all cases amicable discussion and reasonable accommodation of differences, to a decision of them by an appeal to arms; to exclude foreign intrigues and foreign partialities, so degrading to all countries, and so baneful to free ones; to foster a spirit of independence, too just to invade the rights of others, too proud to surrender our own, too liberal to indulge unworthy prejudices ourselves, and too elevated not to look down upon them in others; to hold the union of the states as the basis of their peace and happiness; to support the constitution, which is the cement of the union as well in its limitations as in its authorities; to respect the rights and authorities reserved to the states and to the people, as equally incorporated with, and essential to the success of the general system; to avoid the slightest interference with the rights of conscience or the functions of religion, so wisely exempted from civil jurisdiction; to preserve in their full energy the other salutary provisions in behalf of private and personal rights, and of the freedom of the press; to observe economy in public expenditures; to liberate the public resources by an honourable discharge of the public debts; to keep within the requisite limits a standing military force, always remembering that an armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of republics; that without standing armies their liberty can never be in danger, nor, with large ones safe; to promote by authorized means improvements friendly to agriculture, to manufactures, and to external, as well as internal commerce; to favor in like manner, the advancement of science, and the diffusion of information, as the best aliment to true liberty; to carry on the benevolent plans which have been so meritoriously applied, to the conversion of our aboriginal neighbors from the degradation and wretchedness of savage life; to a participation of the improvements to which the human mind and manners are susceptible in a civilized state: As far as sentiments and intentions, such as these can aid
the fulfilment of my duty, they will be a resource which cannot fail me.
It is my good fortune, moreover, to have the path in which I am to tread, lighted by examples of illustrious services, successively rendered, in the most trying difficulties, by those who have marched before me. Of those of my immediate predecessor, it might at least become me here to speak. I may, however, be pardoned for not suppressing the sympathy with which my heart is full, in the rich reward he enjoys in the benedictions of a beloved country, gratefully bestowed for exalted talents, zealously devoted, through a long career, to the advancement of its highest interests and happiness.
But the source to which I look for the aid which alone can supply my deficiencies, is in the well tried intelligence and virtue of my fellow citizens, and in the councils of those representing them, in the other departments associated in the care of the national interests. In these, my confidence will, under every difficulty, be placed; next to that which we have all been encouraged to feel, in the guardianship & guidance of that Almighty Being, whose power regulates the destiny of nations, whose blessings have been so conspicuously dispensed to this rising republic, and to whom we are bound to address our devout gratitude for the past, as well as our fervent supplications and best hopes for the future.
Oxford County Meeting.
A LARGE and respectable number of citizens, from different parts of the county of Oxford, assembled on the 23d ult. at capt. Bemis’ hall, at Paris , to take into consideration the distressed state of our country, and adopt resolutions, expressing the opinion of the meeting, on our state and national policy. General liberty was given, and both political parties attended—honor marked their proceedings.
The Hon. SIMON FRYE , was called to the chair, and WILLIAM BARROWS, JUN. was chosen secretary. The object of the meeting being stated, the Hon. Judges PARRIS , CARY and DANA , SAMUEL A. BRADLEY , Esq. and Mr. SAMUEL ESSENDEN , were appointed a committee to draft resolutions. The committee retired, and during their absence a free, easy, familiar conversation was indulged. A large proportion of the meeting were actors in the Revolution—their venerable appearance—the story of their toils, familiar to us all, and now refreshed in the memory from their own relation—their firmness, at the present crisis to resist oppression, and maintain the liberties for which they contended, whether assailed by foreign nations, or base-minded men, who have crept into power by the mistake of their fellow-citizens—all these things contributed to blow up the sparks of patriotism, which were enlivened and kindled to a flame by the committee’s returning with the following
RESOLUTIONS:
1st. Resolved, as the sense of this meeting, that we consider it one of the highest prerogatives of a free people, to express their opinions freely and unequivocally of their public agents; and to animadvert upon the tendency of their measures, with that boldness and freedom which become the dignity of Man.
2d. Resolved that we consider it a most sacred duty to support the Constitution of the United States; that we believe the happiness and prosperity of the nation to depend on the integrity of the Union, and the harmony of the different States; that whilst every good citizen would sacrifice his life to support the general government, no one should hold himself bound to continue those men in its administration, whose views are obviously hostile to the spirit of the Constitution.
3d. Resolved that an outrageous attempt has been made to trample on the rights of New-England, and by a system of oppressive and unconstitutional measures, to reduce the citizens of this section, to the abject and degraded situation of “hevers of wood and drawers of water” to the Southern States.
4th. Resolved, that those members of Congress from New-England, who have, in direct opposition to the best interests of their constituents, supported the measures of the majority, and succumbed to a southern despotism, merit the contempt and detestation of the lovers of National Liberty and Equality.
5th. Resolved that the Minority in Congress, for their firm and dignified stand against the torrent of aristocratical corruption, in defence of those rights, for which our fathers fought and bled, and which, in the language of Quincy , we will transmit to our posterity, or perish in the attempt, have merited our warmest applause, received our highest confidence, and will be remembered by the friends of Freedom, “thru the long tracts of future time.”
6th. Resolved, that from an exalted rank among the nations of the earth, to which we were raised, under the administrations of Washington and Adams , the present administration, by pursuing measures in direct opposition to their wise maxims, has reduced us to the lowest ebb of national degradation.
7th. Resolved, that we view, with fearful apprehension, a system of measures calculated to destroy Commerce, paralyze Industry and damp our energies, and that we will, by every constitutional means resist such measures.
8th. Resolved, That the Embargo, with its brood of supplements, and particularly the last act, entitled “an act to enforce the Embargo,” hatched in the exotic brain of a petty Tyrant, brought forward and supported by the leperous hand of servility and corruption, and passed in darkness, is absurd in theory, and fatal in practice; a glaring infraction of our national & civil rights, and a palpable violation of the Constitution.
9th. Resolved, That submission to acts, which palpably infringe the most sacred rights, guaranteed by our Federal and State Constitutions, is the basest treachery; and can be recommended only by those, who advocated the tyranny of a North, and

now palliate the insatiable ambition of Bonaparte.
10th. Resolved, That from those who now compose the majority in Congress, we have nothing to hope; and that from our State Governments we can only expect to be snatched from the grasp of tyranny, and saved from impending destruction.
11th. Resolved, That the Legislature of Massachusetts, by the dignified and correct ground they have assumed, in declaring the act, entitled an act to enforce the Embargo, to be oppressive, unjust and unconstitutional; and in proposing to pass a law to counteract its baleful effects, and save the citizens from the oppression of executive misnomers, has given us "confirmation strong as proof of holy writ," and that we may safely rely on them for our political salvation.
12th. Resolved, That we view the nefarious attempts to inculcate a belief among the good citizens, that the Federalists wish for a Dissolution of the Union , with detestation and abhorrence; and that such attempts can only be made for party purposes, and for preserving a power, acquired and preserved by corruption.
13th. Resolved, That we highly approve the nomination of the Hon. CHRISTOPHER GORE, for Governor, and the Hon. DAVID COBB, for Lieutenant-Governor, and that we will use all honorable means to procure their election.
The above resolutions were unanimously adopted, and ordered to be signed by the President and Secretary, and forwarded to the several printers in Portland, for publication.
SIMON PRYE, President. WILLIAM BARROWS, jun. Secretary. Portland, Monday, March 13, 1809.
BE NOT DECEIVED.
On the first of March, Mr. Jefferson signed the non-intercourse act , which in substance, is the continuance of the ruinous and oppressive embargo policy. It prohibits all commerce with England, France, and their dependencies; forbids the importation of all articles, being the produce or manufacture of those countries, and is a measure exactly calculated to involve the United States in a war with both nations. It is to be hoped that the people of New England will not be deceived by this gull trap of the late Congress, but persevere in all constitutional measures to regain, once more, the full enjoyment and exercise of those rights and privileges, of which they have been, for fifteen months, so unjustly deprived.
The Lieutenant Governor, with advice of Council, has appointed Thursday , the 6th of April next, as a Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer, throughout this Commonwealth.
Electors of Cumberland District.
After many years' experience of the evils and distresses brought upon your country by entrusting the administration of your government to democratic rulers, it would be an impeachment of your good sense and judgment, and saying that you are totally regardless of your dearest rights and interests, for a moment to doubt that you are zealously engaged to unite heart and hand in the determination to elect Federal Republicans to fill the important offices in your State Legislature. You have the high satisfaction of reflecting, that by your faithful and honorable exertions, the last spring, you decided the political character of the Senate, and you gave that branch of your Legislature a federal majority. You elected the friends and advocates of Liberty, Peace and Commerce, in opposition to the enemies of your prosperity, the devoted tools of embargo and ruin. Duty to yourselves and posterity require, that on the first Monday of April ensuing, you should go and do likewise.
At a meeting of Federalists from different parts of this Senatorial District, it was unanimously resolved, to recommend as candidates, for Senators, the
Hon. Lothrop Lewis, and Hon. Ammi R. Mitchell.
The very able and faithful manner in which these gentlemen have discharged the trust you reposed in them the year past, evinces that your confidence was not misplaced, and justly entitles them to your future support.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
Mr. SHIRLEY, I was highly pleased to learn that the Federal Republicans in Lincoln, Hancock & Washington counties had agreed to support as Senatorial Candidates,
Hon. Theodore Lincoln, and Mark L. Hill, Esq.
A meeting was held at Wiscasset, of gentlemen from ten towns in that quarter, at which this nomination was made. No doubt there are other gentlemen who would do honor to the District. But this selection, we believe, is agreeable to the great body of the people. They are gentlemen well known, and highly respected both for their moral characters and political abilities. They are not violent partisans; but real friends of their country and of the people. They are attached to the Constitution, to
the policy of Washington, and (what ought not to be considered less important) practical and sincere friends of religion. Tho' zealous supporters of good government and constitutional measures, they will not assist in making oppressive and arbitrary laws to please a party. They will never consent to sacrifice the interests and liberties of their country for the sake of popularity. Such are the men proposed for Senators to the good people of the counties of Lincoln, Hancock and Washington. It is only necessary for the citizens to act with caution, to be on their guard against false reports and specious professions. Happily, they begin to think for themselves; and they will take care in future how they listen to the hollow promises of ambitious demagogues. T—n, March 6. A VOTER.
FEDERAL NOMINATIONS.
GOVERNOR, Hon. Christopher Gore. LT. GOVERNOR, Hon. David Cobb. SENATORS. CUMBERLAND DISTRICT. Hon. Ammi R. Mitchell, Hon. Lothrop Lewis. Lincoln, Hancock & Washington, Hon. Theodore Lincoln, Mark L. Hill, Esq. KENNEBEC. Hon. Nathaniel Dummer.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
Mr. SHIRLEY, NOTHING is more evident than this—that, if the Embargo is raised, and War and Non-intercourse with G. Britain prevented, it must be owing entirely to the firm and spirited conduct of the federal republicans in this State and Legislature. The democrats, however, are desirous of taking to themselves much of the merit. No reflecting man, we think, will hesitate to say, the repeal and prevention of these oppressive measures, will be entirely owing to the remonstrances of the federalists. It is they who have detected the errors, and exposed the insincere and inconsistent conduct of administration, and opened the eyes of the people to the dangers which impend over the country.
We readily give much credit to those honest men of the democratic party, who confess that they have been deceived, and who have joined with the federalists in opposing arbitrary measures. They love freedom and the constitution. To these they are more attached, than to the views of a party. It is also pleasing to find some democratic rulers acknowledging, that the policy of administration has been visionary & absurd; and that it is time to have recourse to plain, common sense. Tho' they have assisted in degrading and distressing the country, yet, it affords much consolation to find them sensible of their error, and that they are determined to support the Federal nominations.
The people will therefore consider, that whatever of hope there now is, that the erroneous policy of administration will be altered, they owe it to the patriotism and firmness of the federal republicans, who have conducted with such prudence and spirit, as to appeal the insolent supporters of Mr. Jefferson, and oblige them to abandon their ruinous schemes. But for this, the embargo would have been continued, and every thing done to please Bonaparte, excepting an open declaration of war with England. Proofs, besides those already before the people, are not wanting, to show the entire devotedness of Mr. Jefferson to the tyrant of France, and the great disturber of the peace of the world. Several bills, equally arbitrary as the famous one of January the ninth, were contemplated in Congress, when the spirit of liberty burst out in this State. But the enemies of commerce, and the dupes of French intrigue, knew the Yankees were not to be frightened, and they stayed their hands.
What benefit have we derived from the Embargo? It has not coerced Britain, though it has gratified the despot of France. If it were wise at first, it would be so now. Our commerce will be as much exposed as fifteen months ago. If the embargo is removed, and such measures substituted as Mr. Jefferson wishes, the effect will be, to provoke England to hostilities, unless the spirit and voice of the people prevent it. We must not therefore conclude
that all is done . Such men must be brought into power, in this State, by the suffrages of the citizens, as will prevent a return of evils, and remove those we suffer at present.
A SON OF '75.
The last Argus contains a very ardent description of a democratic jubilee held in this town on the evening of the 3d inst. We give the following extract.
"Every heart was elated with a generous glow of magnanimous patriotism, in the pleasing recollection that the enlightened Statesman, the firm, undaunted and illustrious MADISON, was to assume the office of Chief Magistrate over these United States, which for eight years have flourished in unexampled prosperity under the wise and politic administration of the beloved and patriotic JEFFERSON."
COMMENT. Nero fiddled while Rome was burning.
Patriotism and Magnanimity.
Mr. JOHN LOVERING, of Bucksport, Maine, has resigned a lucrative office in the revenue department, rather than be instrumental in enforcing the late destructive laws. The magnanimity of this transaction is increased by the circumstance of his having hitherto supported the present administration.
From the National Intelligencer of March 5. The President of the United States, on the 1st inst. approved and signed the "Act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies; and for other purposes"
The Lincoln and Varnum Embargo rooms have adopted a good motto for their electioneering trash. "Hear me for my cause."—It only needs a small amendment to be peculiarly appropriate—Hear me, for my cause—is desperate.—Cent.
Gloucester Bank Bills.
PROVIDENCE, (R.I.) MARCH 7. On Wednesday last a committee was appointed by the Honourable General Assembly to investigate the concerns of Gloucester Bank. They deemed it proper to cite the President, Directors and Cashier to appear before them on Friday the next ensuing. Citation was accordingly issued, and William Colwell, the Cashier, and two of the old Directors and all the new ones, who were appointed on the Monday preceding, accordingly appeared with books & papers. A full examination of the business is a work of much time and labour. So far, however, as it has been investigated it appears that the Bank had issued bills to an immense amount beyond their capital; that they had taken from Andrew Dexter, jun. of Boston, his notes without an endorser payable at the expiration of eight years from November last, at 2 per cent interest, for $47,000 dollars—[Capital stock $40,000]—That the Cashier, after having appeared before the Assembly, was induced through the influence of the said Dexter to depart for Boston, and was afterwards pursued and arrested under an order of the Assembly issued for that purpose and brought before them. That the said Dexter sent a special messenger to the said Colwell directing him to repair to Boston and to bring with him certain papers of the Bank and particularly mentioning his last note, which was for upwards of five hundred thousand dollars.—The President of the Bank was then at Boston, and the plate on which the bills were impressed. The said Dexter directed the said Colwell to disregard any summons of the Legislature, assuring him he should be indemnified for so doing. That the messenger was arrested, and after examination discharged. The Assembly, therefore, empowered a committee appointed for that purpose to investigate all the concerns of the Bank, and adjourned for a fortnight, then to convene in Providence, to receive and to act on their report. The committee in the mean time were empowered to send for books and papers and to compel the attendance of witnesses. The Cashier is committed to close confinement for the purpose of being examined by the committee, and no other person is allowed to hold any conversation with him. The President of the Bank has departed from the State, and his estate is now under attachment. These are some of the leading points disclosed in the examination. The public may rely upon it that whatever can, will be done towards relieving the unhappy sufferers, and to bring to condign punishment the authors and abettors of this base and infamous transaction. There was amongst the gentlemen of the Assembly the most perfect union; all manifested a determination to take the most vigorous and decided measures to probe this inquiry to the bottom. Bills in Providence worth 10 cents on 100.
We omit many articles prepared for this day's Gazette, to give place to President Madison's Inaugural Speech. Our new President appears to be very guarded in his observations and furnishes little or no data by which the public can determine what course of policy he intends to pursue. We have this consolation, that any change will be for the better.
Warrick,
In Kingston, (Mats.) Mr. Rufus Washburn, of this town, to Mrs. Abigail Delano, of the former place.
In Falmouth, by the Rev. C. Bradley, Mr. Daniel Cobb, jun. of Portland, to Miss Lucy Webb, of the former place.—By the Rev. Wm. Milmore, Mr. Samuel Lovett, to Miss Esther Knight.
In this town, Capt. Daniel Bartlett, of Freeport, to Miss Mary Low, of this town.
In Turk's Island, Mr. John R. Moulton aged 20.—In St. Bartholomew, Mr. Joseph Ferrin, aged 21.—Mr. Joseph Kimball, aged 22—and Mr. Isaac Jones Veazie, aged 19 all of this town. In this town, Edward Nutter, aged 18;—also, two infant twin-sons of Mr. David Flood, aged 14 days. In Portland, during Feb. last, 5 grown persons, 5 children, 2 still-born.
NEW PUBLICATION!
Citizens of New-England! READ AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES. JUST published, and will be for sale tomorrow, at the several Bookstores in this town, ( price 12 1/2 cents ), a Political Pamphlet, being Reflections and Critical Remarks
on the PRESENT UNHAPPY SITUATION of the United States; comprising a review of the Federal and Democratic administrations of the General Government with a development of those causes and measures which have involved the country in great and general distress, and pointing to the citizens the course to be pursued in order to regain their former state of prosperity. "If we tell you the truth, believe us for the truth's sake."
NOW PUBLISHING, By J. T. Buckingham, Winter-Street, Boston, THE ORDEAL: A Literary and Political Journal.
CONDITIONS. THE ORDEAL will be published every Saturday Evening, each number containing 16 octavo pages, on handsome type and woven paper.
Twenty-Six numbers will form a volume, the price of which to subscribers will be two DOLLARS.
It will be delivered to subscribers in Boston on the day of publication, and to those at a distance by the earliest conveyance.
None will be considered subscribers but such as pay for one volume at the time of subscribing; the paper will be sent to no person living out of Boston after his term of subscription has expired.
All orders for the Paper must be addressed to the publisher, post paid: Liberal commission allowed to agents, who procure and become responsible for distant subscribers.
Subscriptions for the Ordeal received at the Bookstore of ISAAC ADAMS.
The numbers which have appeared are highly interesting and entertaining, and the work is pronounced by good judges, well worthy of a liberal patronage. March 13.
NEW LAW BOOK.
To the Gentlemen of the Bar, and Justices of the Peace.
IN the Press and will next week be published by MUNROE, FRANCIS & PARKER, at the
State-Street Book-Store, No. 4, Cornhill, Boston, Part I. of Vol. I. of a new work entitled, " A Compendium and Digest of the Laws of Massachusetts. "
By WILLIAM CHARLES WHITE, COUNSELLOR AT LAW. "Minerva servitus est, ubi jus est vagum, aut incognitum."
In this work the compiler has presented a connected view of the Common Law (including the reported decisions of our Supreme Judicial Court,) and the Statutes of this Commonwealth.—The subjects treated of are such only as have a direct and immediate application to the jurisprudence of Massachusetts. These subjects are collected under appropriate titles; and these titles are arranged in an alphabetical series.
That such a system, if well executed, is a desideratum, will not be denied. Our Statutes will thereby be rendered not only more accessible to the practitioner, but also more agreeable to the inquiries of the student.
But there are, perhaps, no portion of the community who will reap such essential advantages from a work of this kind as JUSTICES or THE PEACE. These magistrates have neither the leisure nor the inclination to peruse the expensive and bulky volumes of a law library; the consequence is, that many of them labor under embarrassment in deciding cases, not in any manner distinguished either for their novelty or intricacy. It is therefore confidently believed, that this useful class of magistrates will purchase a work calculated to facilitate a knowledge of the various and important duties incident to their office.
It is also hoped that this work may be found to be not unworthy a place in the library of the private gentleman.
It will be comprised in 4 octavo volumes of about 400 pages each.
It will be printed on a handsome paper, with a good type.
It will be published periodically, in numbers; each number or half volume to consist of at least 200 pages; to be delivered to subscribers, in boards, at one dollar and seventy five cents a number: To non subscribers the price will be two dollars and twenty five cents a number.
The work is already in such forwardness that the publishers hope they will be able to present the public with a number every three months, until the publication is completed.
A specimen of the work may be seen at the Book Store of ISAAC ADAMS,
No. 7, Fifth Street—Portland, where subscriptions for this work are received. March 13.
POCKET BOOK
LOST, on Saturday last, between the Hay-Scalps and Ebenezer Lord's store, near Union-Hall, containing fifty five dollars in bank-bills; also, one note of hand for fifty dollars, with other valuable papers. Whoever has found the same and will return it with its contents to the subscriber, shall receive a reward of TEN DOLLARS. Gorham, March 9. WILLIAM Dyer.
THE Man of a BRIG, about 130 tons burthen, together with a complete set of Mails, Spars and Blocks. Said brig is new, and built by a good workman, of the best oak. Her timbers are fastened with white oak—she is high deck and handsomely drafted; has a patent windlass, and is particularly calculated for a fast sailer. Inquire of Hulsey & Winlow, Who have for sale, wholesale and retail, Spermaceti OIL and CANDLES, of the first quality. March 13.
FOR SALE—BY I. Richardson, Hds. and bbls. SUGAR, Barrels Mels, No. 1 and No. 2 BEEF, Half barrels Mels and No. 1 BEEF, Portland, March 13.
FOR SALE By Samuel Trask, No. 6, Long-Wharf, $50 Bbls. NEW BEEF 700 half barrels do. do. of different qualities. 20 half barrels NEATS' TONGUES. March 13.
Day & Illey,
ARE about settling their present line of business, offer for sale the remaining part of their stock on hand—consisting of Hds. of Rum—pipes of Brandy and Gin—Madeira, Cherry, Lisbon and Port Wine—hds. barrels and bags of Sugar—bags and barrels of Coffee—chefts of Tea—20 casks Rum—10 bags Pepper—cask of assorted Nails—a quantity of the best of Cheese—barrels of Butter—Hogs Lard—25 barrels Pork—Raisins—Currants—Almonds—Spices of different kinds—100 gin casks—90 Demijohns—a few crates of assorted white Ware—3000 gallons of Vinegar—Alum—Coppers—Brimsstone—Indigo, &c.—
Many other articles, all which will be sold at a discount from the cost, on a generous credit for approved Notes.—Any person wishing to purchase the whole, or part may meet with a good bargain.—No goods will be sold in the store by retail except for cash only. Unless paid goods are sold on or before the 10th of next month they will then be sold at Auction.
98 kegs of Butter, put up in shipping order 18,000 lbs. brown Soap. March 13.
HENRY SMITH & CO.
Have for sale, No. 4, Maffey's Row, SUPERFINE Blue and Black BROAD CLOTHS and CASSIMERES. March 13.
BOARDING.
TWO genteel Boarders may be accommodated in a very healthy and pleasant part of the town—inquire of the Printer. March 13.
TO BOAREERS.
FOUR or five gentlemen Boarders, may be accommodated with Boarding—For particulars, enquire of JOHN DEERING, Portland, March 13.
GLAZING
AND Repairing Compasses and Quadrants, will be carried on as usual at the subscriber's shop after the Embargo is off—unless a non-intercourse is established between his former customers and himself.—Application at present may be made to him at QUINCY & BAKER'S Store, Fore Street, where the smallest favours will be gratefully acknowledged. March 13. SAM'L M. QUINCY.
United Marine & Fire Insurance Company.
ANNUAL MEETING.
THE Stockholders of the United Marine & Fire Insurance Company, Portland, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting for the choice of seven Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office on TUESDAY the fourth day of April next, at 3 o'clock, P. M.—By order of the President & Directors, JOHN WATSON, Secretary. United M. & F. Ins. Office, Portland, March 13, 1809.
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, Barn &c. with about four acres of land, pleasantly situated, near Gorham Academy—possession will be given on the 24th inst.—For terms apply to DANIEL JOHNSON. March 13.
FOR SALE,
IN Northarmouth, near Broad Cove, a conveniently situated HOUSE-Lot, consisting of an acre and an half of excellent Land—with a commodious two-story Dwelling-House on the same.—Said land is well calculated for a Trauder or Mechanic, and is well accommodated with Water near the house.—For particulars inquire of DAVID STAPLES. Northarmouth, March 13.
FOR SALE,
AN excellent FARM, situated in Paris, in the county of Oxford, containing upwards of 200 acres, with a house 36 by 28 feet, and a barn 42 by 32 feet—with a young orchard of about 200 apple trees, with other fruit-trees. Said Farm is so situated that it may be easily divided, and will make two convenient Farms. It contains as much as 78 acres of improved Land, well watered, and produces from 30 to 50 tons of hay yearly.
The conditions will be one half down, the remainder made easy to the purchaser.—For further particulars, enquire of JAMES MORSE, on the premises. Paris, March 13.
FOR SALE,
FOR sale at the Bookstore of ISAAC ADAMS, A BOOK which costs only 25 Cts. containing the Constitution of the State of Massachusetts and that of the United States; the Declaration of Independence, and Washington's Farewell Address—and which ought to be in the hands of every Citizen of this Commonwealth.—If the People and Rulers of this country would understand and Practice the principles contained in this small book, it would direct them in that path which would give them relief from most if not all the evils and embarrassments which they have under at the present day.

Poetry.
FROM THE U. S. GAZETTE.
On submitting to the Embargo forcing Act.
I have read in romance of a cavalier knight, Who having hewed down sundry giants in fight, All covered with laurels returned from the strife, But was ejected and turned out of doors by his wife.
Americans seem and I'm sorry to say it, (But I will tell the truth, let it hit whom it may hit) To be acting a part quite as foolish and tame
As the warrior thus beaten by termagant dame! They sought a long boasted invincible nation! Their freedom obtained and the world's admiration,
Now by granite at helm they are shamefully flackled, And like an old dray-horse stand still to be tacked!!
IMPROMPTU.
ON PADDY DUANE'S PAT-RIOTISM.
Some people affirm that Duane is a paddy, An American from a wild Irish daddy, But I, though no Athiest, boldly advance, That it may be, the creature's a thing come by chance!
Or as Blackstone defines it a son of the people, And therefore it follows as plain as a pebble, That the pure patriotism of this prince of paddies,
It filial affection he bears for his daddies .
On the "united hand."
An honest Hibernian patriot true, Of politicians having, by chance, got a clue, Declared it was clear the affairs of this land Were governed by Boay's invisible hand ;
That it needed no conjoining the matter to trace.
For he firmly as plain as the use on his face.
From the Freeman's Journal .
Two men to Congress once were sent, Who all their time in silence spent; This was of little use— But mark the truth I mean to say, Upon a most important day
They happened once to vote, The news to their constituents came, Who well approving of the same, Record the wondrous deed, The thanks of all, with one accord, For having spoke a single word
Were sent to them with speed. Now, honor'd sirs, with zeal pursue The path of duty mark'd for you, And you may fairly quote The plaudits you've already gain'd For having well your part sustain'd, When call'd upon to vote.
Let those, who fond of glee and shine, Their words and sentences combine, And get them well by rote; We celebrate the honest fame Of men regardless of a name, Who only wish to vote.
Let politicians of the day, Example take from P and S-y, If e'er they'd be of note: Speeches unfashionable grown, Must all at once, aside be thrown, And all be done by vote.
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PROVIDENCE, MARCH 4.
THE JEFFERSONIAN DYNASTY having yesterday expired, JAMES THE FIRST this day commences HIS RULE over the United States.
THIS day ought to be set apart as a festival, as long as the United States exist; because we are now released from an evil which was of far greater magnitude than plague, pestilence or famine—we mean the administra- tion of MR. JEFFERSON . This admin- istration has been entirely of the non- descript class—being totally unlike every thing which ever existed be- fore, either in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the waters under the earth. SHAKESPEARE him- self, who drew each change of many colored life—who exhausted worlds and imagined new ones, could not have drawn its character. It has out- done Iago in treachery, insidiousness and malignity; Othello in frivolity; Pistol in pomposity and emptiness, and Paroles in vaporing and cow- ardice. It has expired without at- tempting one manly or honorable ac- tion, or manifesting a single disposi- tion to virtue. It began in the "full tide of successful experiment," when twelve years of Federal policy had raised the nation from anarchy to or- der, from weakness to strength. It has expired amidst the feeds of dis- cord, discision, anarchy, confusion— and when, according to the Troops and Ghosts of the day, the country is in danger of being drenched in blood . It has reverted the order of nature, and proceeded in a direction which is contrary to the common course of human affairs. It began in incor- ruption, it has ended in corruption. It began with glory, and has ended with dishonour. It commenced in power, and has ended in weakness. Should the history of this administra- tion descend down "the gutter of time," it will be coupled with infamy , and mentioned with disgust . The nod of Bonaparte has ratified our destiny, and his dictum has been
omnipotent in our affairs. It will be well for us if this servile cabal has not imitated those Thracian slaves who conducted the Gorhs into the bosom of their own country. These men obtained possession of the govern- ment by means of the infernal slan- ders they propagated against every friend of the country; and by their boastings of the prodigious things they would perform. Like all boast- ers, they have proved themselves to be unprincipled deceivers; destitute of truth, honour and honesty. They flattered to betray. They have de- stroyed all our envied prosperity and happiness; and reduced near one fourth of the people to beggary. They have violated the constitution, have exposed all its weaknesses and defects;—and they have rendered the whole government contemptible, and an object of ridicule to the peo- ple. In this deplorable state of things we are glad to see any change , being convinced that it cannot be for the worse. But from such a change as has now been made, we dare not flatter ourselves that any good can arise. It affords
No light :—but rather darkness visible; Serves only to discover sights of woe; Regions of sorrow, doleful shades, where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes. We must expect that the embargo, non-intercourse, war, double-duty, and other villainous measures of the late administration, will be continu- ed; and that, instead of relief, we shall receive from these men nothing but torture without end .
On Saturday the 4th instant, the Legislature of this Commonwealth terminated its winter session. Al- though this term has been nearly a month shorter, than that commenced in January, 1808, yet an unprece- dented quantity of business has been transacted. Eighty Acts, and a great number of Resolves have been passed, and an unusual number of private petitions and memorials have receiv- ed a patient attention, and such a disposition as circumstances would permit. At the commencement of the session, the gloomy and portent- ous state of our national affairs, and the alarming measures which Con- gress had adopted, were expected to engross nearly all the attention and most of the time of our Court; but by industrious application, and the command of the best talents, they have averted or delayed the fall of impending calamities, and given a pledge to their constituents of their ability and determination to protect them from unconstitutional burthens; and yet have found sufficient time to complete all the customary local and minor objects of state legislation.— The members of the majority will be welcomed among their fellow citizens with the exclamation of " well done thou good and faithful servants ."
The various important Reports, and the Memorial and Address, do credit to the authors, and honour to the State; and will remain on record to be recurrd to with pride by po- sterity.— Boston Palladium .
Joshua Shaw,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from his former stand in Fifth-street, to No 1, Muffey's Row , Middle- street, where he has for sale a general assort- ment of
Hats, Shoes and Boots,
suitable for Gentlemen, Ladies, or Children, which he offers on as reasonable terms for cash, lumber, or country produce, as can be purchased at any store in town. Portland, Feb. 27. (1f)
NOTICE!
THE subscriber being about to close busi- ness in this place, requests all those with whom he has unsettled accounts to call and have them adjusted; and all those indebted to make immediate payment.
NEHEMIAH CRAM.
Portland, Jan. 30. (3w) N. B. The subscriber offers the remaining part of his stock, consisting of W. I. Goods & Groceries , at reduced prices for cash only.
To Let,
TWO Chambers situated in Court Street— a convenient tenement for a small family. Apply to JOHN PHILLIPS. Portland, Jan. 30. (1f)
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to the late firm of BRADISH & BROWN , or to LEVI BRADISH , either by Note or Account, are hereby called upon to make payment by the fifteenth of March next—at which time all un- paid Notes and Accounts will be left with an Attorney for collection.
LEVI BRADISH.
Portland, Feb. 16, 1809.
TO BE LET,
HALF of a convenient DWELLING- HOUSE, situated in Free Street, on rea- sonable terms.—Enquire of WILLIAM GODDARD. Portland, Nov. 7. (1f)
JUST received and for sale by Joseph Cross, jun. No. 5, Union Row —a general assortment of English & West-India Goods , which he offers on the most reasonable terms for cash or country produce—Among which are,
Broad Cloths; Kerseymeres Patent Plane; Patent Cord Black and Olive Velvets; Baizes; Blankets Flannels, white and yellow; Ruffles Calimancoes; Linnens; Dimities Swandown; Toilettes; British Cottons Calicos; Cambricks, white and colored Pins; Buttons; Sewing Silks; Binding Suspenders; Shawls; Worsted and Cotton Hosiery Millinery; Parisien gauze; Ribbands Laces; India Cottons; Check Do Linen Cambrick; Bombazets Silk Hosiery; Plaids and Plane Lustrings Gingham; Furnitures; Silk Chambrays Gentlemen and Ladies Silk Gloves Gentlemen's beaver Gloves Russia Diapers; Cotton Umbrellas Table Linnens; Carpeting White Woolen suitable for soldiers dress Check Linnens; China Handks. Linen and Cotton do Book and Fancy Muslins Blk. Modes; India Calicoes 10 Hds St. Croix Rum 8 Hds Molasses, best retailing 3 Pipes Gin; Cogniac Brandy Port and Malaga Wines 35 Casks Souchong, & Hysou, Young, & TEAS Hysou & Bohea 4000 lb. White and Brown Havana Sugars 1000 lb. Coffee; Pepper; Pecuniato Ginger; Cassia; Indigo 12 Bales Cotton 30 Boxes No. 2 Chocolate 20 Boxes Raisins 20 Casks Nails, 4d, 6d, 10d, 20d. Fish and Salt 100 Barrels superfine Flour English Shovels. Feb. 27.
NOTICE!
THE Subscriber offers for sale his stock in trade, consisting of a good assortment of Cotton and Woolen Goods, &c. on very low terms for Cash only.
Those persons indebted are called on for payment; and reminded, that no excuses (as good times were not guaranteed by the sub- scriber) will be taken for longer delay—but all demands which are not paid in a very short time will positively be put in suit for collection. JOSEPH BARBOUR. Portland, Feb. 27. (1f)
William McLellan, jun.
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he is now opening a very large assortment of
English & India Goods, & Groceries , with a large assortment of Gilt and Framed LOOKING GLASSES , which he will sell very cheap indeed, for cash or country produce.
N. B. He requests those who are indebted to him of a long time standing, on Note or Book, to pay immediately, or there will be cost added to them. Portland, Feb. 27.
E. GREELY & Co.
Have for sale, 20 Hds Rum, 4 Pips Brandy, & do Gin [3w]
REMOVAL.
WM. GORHAM respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed up in Main-street, nearly op- posite Mr. William Ross's, where he has just received, and has for sale, a fresh and general assortment of English and W. I. GOODS and GROCERIES; among which are, superfine and low priced Broad Cloths; blue Plaids; Velvets; Baizes; Flannels; linen and cotton Checks; 11, 16, & 24 yds. pieces India Cottons; gilt Buttons; sleeve do; black Silk, and Threads, per lb.; a few lbs. best Batavia Nut- megs, Cassia, Pimento, and Cloves; English Currents; Tamarinds; W. I. Peppers; Mus- sard; Ginger; Souchong, young and real Hy- son Teas; Coffee; loaf, brown, and Havana white Sugars; Flour and Pork per barrel; hulled Barley; hollow Ware; 6 and 10 plate cast iron Stoves; Gin Casks; Redwood, Log- wood, and Pucci; India long and round Floor Mats; bed Cords; dust and hearth Brushes; corn Brooms; boxes smoked Herring; Bee- swax; bras Inkstands; steel top Thimbles; Scissors; large and small Trunks; Razors & Cafes; Hammers; Coffee Mills; Chocolate; Wool Cards; Tobacco; Scotch and Rapper Snuff; white Beans; Rye and Indian Meal; Corn; roll Brimstone; water Pails and hang Buckets; water and nest Boxes; rum Barrels, and Kegs, of all sizes; a few barrels Cider; hour Glasses; Tumblers; stone Jugs; Rum; Gin; Brandy; Cherry; Vinegar; Molasses; Rose and Annie Water; Cordials; diamond B. upland Cotton; cod and pollock Fish; Essence Spruce; best Lemon Shrub; Rice; Indigo; Candles; brown Soap; herds grass and clover Seed.
FOR SALE,
And W. I. Goods or country Produce taken in payment, a lot of Land in Washington Street , convenient for a Soap House, on account of the Water.—Also, for the same kinds of pay- ment, a lot of Land, with a convenient dwell- ing house, pleasantly situated on High-street. Inquire as above. Portland, Feb. 27, 1809. (3w)
William Goddard,
HAS received by ship Globe and Hannah from Liverpool, an addition to his stock of Hard-Ware Goods , Which are offered for sale on the most favor- able terms, by wholesale or retail. Portland, Nov. 7. (1f)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly ap- pointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of
CHARLES M'NEAL,
late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JAMES BURNHAM. Feb. 27, 1809.
FOR SALE—BY
Charles & John Fox,
FEW pipes American GIN—superior qual- ity, ALSO, Few chests HYSON TEA. Feb. 20.
Muffs & Tippets,
A. Cheever & Co.
HAVE REMOVED from their former stand to the store nearly opposite, (formerly oc- cupied by N. P. Pease ) No. 1, Union Row , where is for sale, a large and elegant assortment, man- ufactured under their own inspection and warranted free from damage. They consist of every kind fashionable and useful, and will be sold cheaper than can be purchased elsewhere in the District of Maine, at retail— at wholesale, as low as can be purchased in Boston.
HATS, they have of their own manufac- turing, of every kind, which will be sold and warranted to give the purchaser satisfaction.
Household Furniture.
New Beds and Bedsteads, with a variety of Parlour and Kitchen Furniture. Cash given for hatching & shipping Furs. Portland Jan. 30. (1f)
Factory Yarn & Thread Store.
JOSEPH POPE, informs his friends and the his friends and the public that he is appointed Agent for Almy & Brown, of Providence, who will keep him constantly supplied from their long known & well established Factory, with a general assort- ment of
Cotton Warp and Filling, White and colored Stocking, 2 & 3 thread, ditto ditto Thread in hanks and balls, Wirk Yarn, Cotton Shirting and Sheetings, do. Check and Stripe, Bed Tick, &c. Which will be sold wholesale and retail at the Factory prices. Shopkeepers in town and country may be supplied on the same terms as at the Manufactory, by applying at No. 7, Muffey's Row . (5m) Dec. 19.
NOTICE.
JOHN FARWELL requests all those who have unsettled accounts with him, to call and have them adjusted as soon as possible, as he expects shortly to leave town. Portland, March 6, 1809.
PORTLAND ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, Mr Davis has declined any further engagement in the Academy af- ter the expiration of the present quarter, the Trustees give notice, that on the first of April next the Rev. William Gregg will take charge of the Institution as Preceptor. Those who wish to place their children or wards under his instruction are requested to make application to the Hon. SAMUEL FREE- MAN, Esq. as heretofore. Tuition, four dollars per quarter. Females will be admitted as formerly; and if a suffi- cient number should offer, a Preceptress will be procured to take charge of certain branches of their education, in a separate apartment of the Academy. By order of the Board of Trustees. ELIJAH KELLOGG, President. Portland, March 6, 1809.
FOR SALE,
A FARM in Cape Elizabeth , containing a- bout 50 acres of land, well watered, and cutting 20 tons English, and some salt hay, and having thereon a two-story brick Dwelling- House, a Barn 51 by 34, well finished, and other out houses. This Farm is very pleasant- ly situated, having a complete view of the Town and Harbor of Portland; it is also con- nected with the waters of Fore river, and within half a mile of the contemplated Bridge to Malam's Neck. Terms will be liberal.— For further particulars, inquire of NATHANIEL FREEMAN. Cape Elizabeth, March 6, 1809. (1f)
Come and See.
AN excellent FARM for sale, situated in Falmouth , on the main road leading from Portland to Brunswick, in the Province of Maine, and within four miles of Portland.— Said Farm lies between New-Casco meeting- house and Presumpscot bridge, within a few rods of each, and contains about two hundred acres by estimation, be the same, more or less. The house on said farm is large, com- modious, and very pleasantly situated, com- manding a fair prospect of the open sea at the entrance of Portland harbor, as also a very considerable part of that beautiful town.—The barn is 52 by 74 feet. Said farm is sufficient to produce hay enough for forty cattle, & contains about eighty acres of good pasture, well supplied with fresh and salt water through the whole season, as it is bounded on the sea shore. It is an excellent seat for a house of public entertainment, and will beautifully accommo- date merchants and mechanics with house-lots, in addition to that little neat village, above the shipyard, which has already been told off the farm.
Within half a mile of the ship-yard are nearly twenty-five acres of perhaps the best white-oak ship-timber in the whole town.— Within one mile of the house lie twenty acres of land, well covered with wood and timber. Within two miles of the house, are about twenty acres of good land situated on the abovementioned high-way leading from Port- land to Brunswick.
There is also a valuable piece of salt-marsh, which produces from six to eight tons of hay in the year, within half a mile of the barn, which may be purchased with said farm.— Farming utensils of all kinds necessary to carry on said farm, may also be purchased. A view of the farm will afford its best recom- mendation. The terms of payment will be made easy to the fortunate purchaser. For further particulars inquire of DAVID M'GREGOR, of Bedford, N. H. or of ADAMS MERRILL, on the premises.
N. B. Now or never; for the farm will doubtless be sold within three months. March 6. (3m)
FOR SALE,
A ONE Story DWELLING HOUSE, with five Rooms completely finished on the lower floor, and one in the chamber, togeth- er with the lot of land it stands on, with an ex- cellent well of water, situated on Cumberland- street, occupied by John Light.—For further particulars apply to OLIVER EVERETT. Portland, Feb. 20. (6w)
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.—Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House, and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none.
Also—in said town, a Wood Lot, contain- ing 60 acres.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (1f)
John Baker's Estate.
THE Creditors of the Estate of John Baker , late of Portland, Baker, deceased, are hereby notified, that Nobby Baker , Adminis- trator on said estate, has exhibited to me her ac- count of Administration, and that the same, together an allowance to her as widow of said deceased, will be considered at a Probate Court to be held at the office of John Estlin , Esq., in said Portland, on Wednesday the twelfth day of April next, at nine o'clock A. M., when and where they may be present to contest the same if they see cause.
SAMUEL FREEMAN,
Feb. 27, 1809. Judge of said Court
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of York, now held at Alfred, within and for said County, on the first Mon- day of January, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and nine.
THE petition of Jonathan Downing of Arundel, in the county of York, yeoman, and Ephraim Wildes, of Arundel, and Tem- perance Wildes, wife of said Ephraim, in her right, humbly shew, That they are tenants in common, and are seized and possessed of the following three pieces or parcels of land, lying in Arundel aforesaid; the said Jonathan in one eleventh part, and the said Temperance and undivided with John Downing, of Arun- del aforesaid, yeoman, Hannah Boothby, of Wells, widow, and Sarah Clark, of Wells, widow, and Benjamin Downing, of said Arun- del, yeoman, and others to your petitioners unknown, of the following pieces of land, bounded as follows, viz. beginning at a forked beach tree by a cove a little above the upper fall water falls, marked on four sides and with the letters I. D. near Kennebunk river, thence up said river one hundred and sixty rods to a white pine tree, marked on four sides and with the aforesaid letters, thence on a north north- east line two hundred rods to a white pine tree, thence on an east fourth-east line one hun- dred & sixty rods, to a small beach tree marked on four sides and with the letters I. D. near the river, thence on a south fourth west line to the bounds first mentioned; and also one other piece of land lying in said Arundel, and bounded as follows, viz. beginning at a small beach tree standing by Kennebunk river, and so adjoining as the river runs on a parallel line, and so to go straight from side to side on a south south east half east centre two hundred and ninety two rods in width by the said river down to a hemlock tree standing by said river, marked R. P. and B. D. thence running north- east thirty six rods, to Robert Patten's land, and so by Patten's land to said lately belong- ing to Joshua Nason, deceased, and by said Nas- on's land to land formerly belonging to Timo- thy Hodgdon, and by said Hodgdon's land till it comes to land lately belonging to Benjamin and Richard Downing, and joining with said land on a north west and by north east until the first mentioned bounds bear west north- west, being two hundred and fifteen acres; and also one other piece of land lying in Arundel aforesaid, containing eighty three acres and bounded as follows, viz. beginning at a bunch of bals trees standing in Curtis's line marked on two sides with the letters B. D. and running down Kennebunk river and adjoining said river, and bounded by the same south south- east from side to side eighty rods to a rock maple tree marked B. and B. D. which is Burn- ham's corner, and so running north east on the upper side joining to Curtis's land, and on the lower side joining to Burnham's land, east north east, bearing the breadth until eighty three acres are completed.
Your petitioners therefore pray that their aforesaid shares may be set off to them, to hold in severality as the law in such cases provides, and your petitioners in duty bound shall ever pray. By JOSEPH THOMAS, Attorney to petitioners.
Copy examined, by DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk:
YORK, ft.—In Court of Common Pleas, January term at Alfred, A.D. 1809.
ON the petition aforesaid, Ordered, That the petitioners serve all the above parties liv- ing in the county of York with an attested copy of their said petition, and this order thereon, or by reading the same to each of them, and also cause an attested copy of said petition and order to be published in the Post- land Gazette , three weeks successively; the last publication thereof, and the services aforesaid, to be thirty days at least before the next term of this Court to be held at York, within and for said county of York, on the third Monday of April next; to the end any person interested may then and there appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest. DANIEL SEWALL, Clerk.
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