Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-10-06 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
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No. 25 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1806.
[Whole No. 441.]
Epistolary.
COURT OF BONAPARTE.
FROM THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE COURT OF ST. CLOUD.
Vices of the Court.
IT cannot have escaped the observation of the most superficial traveler of rank, that at the Court of St. Cloud, want of morals is not atoned for by good breeding or good manners. The hideousness of vice, the pretensions of ambition, the vanity of rank, the pride of favor, and the shame of venality, do not wear here that delicate veil, that gloss of virtue which, in other courts, lessens the deformity of corruption, and the scandal of depravity. Duplicity and hypocrisy are here very common indeed, more so than dissimulation any where else; but barefaced knaves and impostors must always make indifferent courtiers. Here the minister tells you, I must have such a sum for a place; and the chamberlain tells you count down so much for my protection. The princess requires a necklace of such a value, for interesting herself in your advancement; and the lady in waiting demands a diamond of such a worth on the day of your promotion. The secretary for signing and the clerk for writing your commissions; the cashier for delivering it, and the messenger for informing you of it, have all their fixed prices.—Have you a law suit, the judge announces to you, that so much has been offered by your opponent, and so much is expected from you if you desire to win your cause. When you are the defendant against the crown, the attorney or solicitor general lets you know, that such a douceur is requisite to procure such an issue. Even in criminal proceedings, not only honor but life, may be saved by pecuniary sacrifices.
A man of the name of Martin, by profession a stock jobber, killed, in 1803, his own wife; and for 12,000 livres, 500l. he was acquitted, and recovered his liberty. In November last year, in a quarrel with his own brother, he stabbed him through the heart, and for another sum of 12,000 livres, he was acquitted and released before Christmas.—This wretch is now in prison again, on suspicion of having poisoned his own daughter—with whom he had an incestuous intercourse, and he boasts publicly of the certainty of soon being liberated.
Another person, Louis de Saurac, the younger son of Baron de Saurac, who, together with his eldest son, had emigrated, forged a will in the name of his parent, whom he pretended to be dead, which left him the sole heir of all the disposable property, to the exclusion of two sisters. After the nation had shared its part, as heir of all emigrants, Louis took possession of the remainder. In 1802, both his father and brother accepted the general amnesty and returned to France. To their great surprise, they heard that this Louis had by his ill treatment forced his sisters into servitude, refusing them even the common necessaries of life. After upbraiding him for his want of duty, the father desired, according to the law, the restitution of the unsold part of his estates. On the day fixed for settling the accounts, and entering into his right, Baron de Saurac, was arrested as a conspirator and sent to the temple, he had been denounced as having served in the army of Conde, and as being a secret agent to Louis XVIII. To disprove the first part of the charge, he produced certificates from America, where he had passed the time of his emigration, and even upon the rack he denied the latter. During his arrest, the eldest son discovered that Louis had become the owner of their possessions by means of the will he had forged in the name of his father; and that
it was he who had been unnatural enough to denounce the author of his days. With the wreck of their fortune in St. Domingo, he procured his father's release, who, being acquainted with the perversity of his younger son, addressed himself to the department, to be reinstated in his property. This was opposed by Louis, who defended his title to the estate by the revolutionary maxim, which had passed into a law, enacting that all emigrants should be considered as politically dead. Hitherto Baron de Saurac had from affection declined to mention the forged will; but shocked at his son's obduracy, and being reduced to distress, his counsellor produced this document, which not only went to deprive Louis of his property, but exposed him to a criminal prosecution.
This unnatural son, who was not yet 25, had imbibed all the revolutionary morals of his cotemporaries, and was well acquainted with the moral characters of his revolutionary countrymen. He addressed himself therefore, to Merlin de Douai, Bonaparte's imperial attorney general, and commander of his Legion of Honor; who for a bribe of fifty thousand livres, 2100l. obtained for him, after he had been defeated in every other court, a judgment in his favor, in the tribunal of cassation; under the sophistical conclusion, that all emigrants being, according to law, considered as politically dead, a will in the name of any one of them was merely a pious fraud, to preserve the property in the family.
This Merlin is a son of a laborer of Anchin, and was a servant of the abbey of the same name. One of the monks observing in him some application, charitably sent him to be educated at Douai, after having bestowed on him some previous education.—Not satisfied with this generous act, he engaged the other monks as well as the chapter of Cambrai, to subscribe for his expenses of admission, as an attorney, by the parliament of Douai, in which situation the revolution found him. By his dissimulation and assumed modesty, he continued to dupe his benefactors—who by their influence obtained for him the nomination as a representative of the people to our first national assembly. They soon, however, had reason to repent of their generosity. He joined the Orleans faction, and became one of the most persevering, violent and cruel persecutors of the privileged classes, particularly of the clergy, to whom he was indebted for every thing. In 1792, he was elected a member of the National convention, where he voted for the death of his king. It was he who proposed a law, (justly called by Prudhomme the production of the deliberate homicide Merlin) against suspected persons, which was decreed on the 17th September, 1793, and caused the imprisonment or proscription of two hundred thousand families. This decree procured him the appellation of Merlin Suspecteur , and of Merlin Patente . In 1795, he was first appointed a minister of police, and soon afterwards a minister of justice. After the revolution in favor of Jacobins of the 4th September, 1797, he was made a director; a place which he was obliged by the same Jacobins to resign in June 1799. Bonaparte expressed at first the most sovereign contempt for this Merlin; but on account of his son who was his aide-camp, he was appointed by him when First Consul, his attorney general.
As nothing paints better the true features of a government, than the morality or vices of its functionaries, I will finish this man's portrait with the following characteristic touches.
Merlin de Douai has been successively the counsellor of the late Duke of Orleans, the friend of Danton, of Chabot, and of Herbert, the admirer of Marat, and the servant of Robespierre. An accomplice of Rewbell, Barras, and la Revelliere, an author of the suspected persons, an advocate of the Septemberers, and an
ardent apostle of the St. Guillotine. Cunning as a fox, and ferocious as a tiger, he has outlived all the factions with which he has been connected. It has been his policy to keep in continual fermentation, rivalships, jealousies, inquietudes, revenge and all other odious passions; establishing by such means his influence, on terror of some, the ambition of others, and the credulity of them all. Had I, when Merlin proposed his law concerning suspected persons in the name of liberty and equality, been free and his equal, I should have said to him: "Monster, this your atrocious law is your sentence of death: it has brought thousands of innocent persons to an untimely end; you shall die by my hands as a victim, if the tribunals to condemn you to the scaffold as an executioner, or as a criminal."
Merlin has bought national property to the amount of fifteen millions of livres, 625,000l. and he is supposed to possess money nearly to the same amount in your or our funds. For a man born a beggar, and educated by charity, this fortune together with the liberal salaries he enjoys, might seem sufficient, without selling justice protecting guilt and oppressing or persecuting innocence.
FROM THE PEOPLES FRIEND,
No. VIII.
"I have ever found the most furious patriots, to turn out the most thorough paced courtiers."
In the execution of their designs against the federal leaders, the faction derived infinite advantage from the state of the public mind touching France and England. The plausible appearances of the French revolution had engendered, all over the civilized world, principles and opinions subversive of all those which had been established for ages before. A sense of the services rendered to them by France in the revolutionary war, filled almost every American with partiality to that country; while on the other hand the animosities excited by that war against Great Britain lingered among the people and prepared them for the reception of every impression which the enemies of that country and the friends of France could with to make upon them; and the very resistance which England made to the new revolutionary doctrines of the French, furnished the unthinking people of America with additional motives for hatred. This condition of the public mind was perceived by and was not lost upon the faction, who put in practice every art to inflame it and render it subservient to their own purpose. The grave and wise founders of American Independence conceiving that the best way to secure it in perpetuity to the people was to take so much as was good, and reject so much as was bad of the English constitution, at that time justly considered the best in the world, and out of the select materials, to make a free government, created that constitution called federal, now administered by the very men who opposed its adoption. This furnished the faction and its agents with new materials of clamour and accusation against those who were then possessed of the opinion, and consequently of the power of the country. They were represented as monarchists, as enemies to freedom, as tools and minions of the British minister, or to use the elegant words of the great men of this day, Whores of England.—The tide of popular frenzy ran along with these insinuations. The country became filled with French agents; and the people split into two angry parties, Gallican and Antigallican—the latter of which at first strong, was daily increased in strength by a variety of circumstances and particularly by a vast accession to the population of the country, composed of malecontents from Europe, and chiefly from Ireland, where the remembrance of five centuries of galling oppression, and the harsh impolicy of the British cabinet had dragon-
ed the people into the adoption of French principles, and into rebellion.* By the active friends of revolutionary, blood stained France in this country, were that upright body of men the federalists proclaimed to be a British faction; And this charge after serving its purposes against the leaders, was gradually extended as it suited the faction to every fibre of the party until the whole were included in one proscription. The august father of his country—He but for whose patient wisdom, and invincible fortitude, these states might have remained British provinces to this day—He, Washington was begrimed with calumnies the most foul that ever issued from the stygian fowls of Jacobins, and no less false than foul. Yes, Washington was, by the paid agents of the faction, charged with being a murderer.—Jay—the venerable, the pure, the incorruptible Governor Jay, was accused of bribery. General Pinckney who had devoted himself, his labour, his life and his fortune to the attainment of American freedom and independence, and who when his services as a commander in one part of the country, were no more wanting, repaired to another to fight for his country as a volunteer; he has been accused of being an enemy to our form of government. Mr. Adams whose name stood so conspicuously eminent as a patriot, through the whole of the struggles of America against British tyranny and exaction, being at the time too the chief magistrate of the union, was denounced publicly, and called a dotard, and a hoary incendiary.—General Hamilton was accused of peculation. All these, and an innumerable host besides, of the best men in the country—Revolutionary veterans, and republicans in the day of trial—No temporisers—No skulkers, but men, whose sweat and blood were prodigally poured forth for the liberties of their country, and for the establishment of republicanism in it, were traduced, trampled upon and represented as enemies to freedom and to republican government, and to the federal constitution, while the majority of the senate itself was accused of being bribed to vote for the British treaty.—And by whom? Why, by the very persons, who either by the procured and purchased open calumnies of bold hirelings, or by their own indirect slanders, side-wind insinuations, and treacherous allusions, in which more was meant than met the eye, and which were so artfully contrived as to exclude specific disproof, did uniformly endeavor to bring that very constitution into contempt and dislike, and even took the designation of their party from their hostility to it. Not only was the constitution attacked, but the pernicious spirit of change which darkened and will forever disgrace that day in the annals of the world, was let loose among the people. The revolutionary frenzy of France was disseminated and cultivated. The people were taught the lesson of discontent; and stimulated to act upon it. Their hearts were corrupted with foul principles; their minds confounded with metaphysical abstractions and false doctrines; and their feelings, their sensibilities, the ordinary vulgar virtues—Even gratitude: that simple growth of the neutral uncultivated soil of the heart, were either perverted by subtleties and vile sophism, or entirely extinguished under the filth and rubbish of the new demoralising philosophy. By those Rabbies of the Rights of Man, of whom we speak, a majority of this good people were for a time, emboweled of all their fine feelings; steeled against the charitable compunctions of the heart—rendered envious, suspicious, even in some cases malignant to those very heroes, patriots and sages, whom but a short time before they had been accus-
* "I tell ministers to their faces, that they are dragoning the Irish people into Jacobinism," said Burke in the House of Commons in 1793.
ed, at every rising and setting of the sun, to hail with grateful blessings as their best benefactors; repining only that they could not sufficiently exalt them. A flight of "revolutionary harpies sprung from hell and night" hovered over the land, and with a black cloud of oblivion, shut out from the people all grateful remembrance of the fathers and saviours of their country, the protectors of their rights, of their liberties and of their independence.
This constitutes the first step of that ladder of influence, by which the present party have, during the night of ignorance which loured over America, got into the upper story of the House of State, and turned out the great and glorious inhabitants, who had got possession of it by great services, and held it by that most legitimate of all tenures the unbiased & well earned gratitude and good will of a free people. To intrench themselves against the returning good sense and honest convictions of their error in the minds of the public, the sphere of influence was increased, and its operation rendered more certain and effectual, by a complete expulsion from office of all those whose virtues were a pledge of fidelity to the excluded chief, and of hostility to the faction. Not a man, a trifling few excepted, who from choice or necessity preferred experience to principle, but was turned out from the place which had been given him as the reward of past services to the country, —turned upon the world without regard to claim, age or necessities, and left to procure bread by the hard labour of those brave arms which had borne the brunt of the country's quarrels—to pine in want, to cater with the sparrow. This exactly tallies with the conduct of the Bute faction of which the illustrious historian speaks thus, as has been stated in the first number.—"When the chiefs were removed, in order to get to the root, the whole party was put under proscription, so general and severe, as to take their hard earned bread from the lowest officers in a manner which had never been known before even in general revolutions, but it was thought necessary effectually to destroy all dependencies at one: and to shew an example of the firmness and rigour with which the new system was to be adopted."
THEATRICAL.
At a late representation of Pizarro, in Drury lane theatre, the audience missed one of the performers (Emery) from his post as centinel at the dungeon in which Alonzo is confined, and the audience began to testify the usual symptoms of disapprobation; Kemble came forward and said—"that as Mr. Emery was not in the house at the time the play began, they preferred going on without him, rather than make the audience wait."
This explanation, however, was not deemed sufficient, and though Rolla and Elvira endeavored to go on in their parts, the house grew tumultuous and insisted upon the appearance of the centinel.
At length Emery appeared in his private dress, and evidently under great perturbation, addressed the audience as follows:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am extremely sorry that I should come before you in this manner, which is apparently unwarrantable; but my wife is in that situation to which most men who are married are liable!"
The involuntary but! , proceeding from the agitation of Emery's feelings, excited as much laughter as any of his most admired performances.
Emery appeared in a few minutes after, dressed as a centinel, and was very warmly and generally applauded; Rolla's question to him, "Have you any children? and his answer, "yes I have," renewed the risibility of the audience, and the piece was concluded without any further interruption.

Latest Foreign News.
Received at this port by the ship Packet—London dates to August 15th.
LONDON AUG. 14, 1806.
Yesterday afternoon, about half past two o'clock Mr. Basilio, the Messenger, landed at Deal, with dispatches from Lord Lauderdale. He immediately set off for town in a post-chaise, and arrived at the foreign office between one and two o'clock this morning. A Cabinet council was summoned this morning to take these dispatches into consideration. We need hardly state to our readers, that nothing has transpired respecting the nature of the dispatches; but as reports have been circulated, for two or three days, that the Negotiation had been abruptly broken off—that Lord Lauderdale was, on his return home—and even that he had been sent to Verdun, &c., which, though wholly destitute of foundation, had produced some effect upon the funds, the arrival of the Messenger, which at least proved that the Negotiation was still pending, caused the stocks to rise this morning, above one per cent.
The transports comprising the expedition which is to sail under the command of Admiral Stirling, arrived at Plymouth on Tuesday morning. Admiral Stirling has hoisted his flag on board the Sampson, of 64 guns. This Expedition will sail in a very short time. We have already stated that we believe it is destined for South America.
Admiral Louis, with the Malta, and three other Ships of the Line, will very shortly sail upon a secret expedition. A part of the 4th Dragoons, or Queen's bays, arrived at Plymouth on Monday evening, and as soon as the remainder arrived the whole were to be embarked on board the Malta and the other Line of battle ships, and to sail immediately.
Considerable doubts were entertained, from the language used some time ago in the Moneur , whether it was the intention of the French Government to permit his Prussian Majesty to retain possession of the Electorate of Hanover; but if we may judge from the declaration in Council, made by the King of Prussia to the deputies from the Hanoverian Provinces, he seems, determined not easily to give up the only compensation which he has obtained or which he is likely to obtain, for the valuable cessions which he has been compelled to make. He distinctly states, that England cannot protect Hanover—that it can be protected by Prussia alone, and that the welfare and security both of the Hanoverian States and the Prussian Monarchy depend upon their union and incorporation.
LONDON AUG. 15.
We stated yesterday, that a Cabinet council was summoned to take into consideration the Dispatches brought over by Basilio. The council assembled about 10 o'clock: Lord Grenville, the Lord Chancellor, Lord Spencer, Lord Howick, Lord Sidmouth, Lord Henry Petty, and Mr. Windham were present. The council sat till three o'clock, and at half past ten o'clock last night Basilio was sent off with Dispatches to Lord Lauderdale.
The fluctuation in the Funds yesterday, was we believe, greater than upon any one day since the Signature of the Preliminaries of the last peace. In the morning, as soon as the arrival of the messenger was known, the funds rose rather more than one per cent, but about one o'clock a sudden alteration took place; Stocks began to fall and at one time omnium was as low as 5 3-4 per cent. It left off at last at 6 1-4. A variety of causes have been stated as having tended to produce this extraordinary depression. It was said that the French government, so far from showing any sincere desire for peace, took an early opportunity of treating the British Minister with the most marked coolness. Lord Lauderdale reached Paris, we believe, on Tuesday night, and of course immediately announced his arrival to Tal-
leyrand, and demanded an interview. The French Minister for foreign affairs, under the pretext of the pressure of business declined seeing his lordship until the Saturday or Sunday following. Another report which was circulated yesterday but which we have reason to believe is wholly unfounded, was that Lord Lauderdale, finding that there was no probability of succeeding in the Negotiation, had before Basilio left Paris, demanded his Passports; and finally it was said, that a treaty of alliance, offensive, and defensive, had been concluded between France and Russia, and that they were to act vigorously together against Great Britain, if the latter did not consent to a peace with France. Such were the reports circulated yesterday with great confidence. The effect they produced, we have already stated. When we received the intelligence of the conclusion of a separate peace between France and Russia, we expressed our opinion, that it would produce a material change in the tone of France to this country. That change has we understand, taken place; and although we do not take upon ourselves to say that there is no probability of peace, we have reason to believe that it is considerably diminished.
The dispatches which were yesterday sent off to Lord Lauderdale were, we have no doubt, of a decisive nature: it is therefore likely that the negotiation will be brought to a decisive issue, one way or the other, in a very short time. With respect to the report of an Alliance, offensive and defensive, between Russia and France, we are not disposed to attach any credit to it. The arrival, however, of Lord G. L. Gower, our late Ambassador at St. Peterburgh, in England, before his successor, the Marquis of Douglas, had left this Country, probably tended to induce many persons to believe the report.
The Princess AMELIA has for some time past been much afflicted with the tooth-ache. Yesterday her Royal Highness, accompanied by Lady CATHCART, went to her dentist, when we understand, she underwent the operation of having a tooth drawn! — Poor Miss Bailey!
By the Spaniards.
SPANISH HOSTILITIES.
Extract of a letter from the Mississippi Territory, dated August 18.
GOV. CLAIBORNE was here all last week, and being called by express left Natchez yesterday morning. The Spanish party that had been sent to stop our exploring party (under Freeman) had arrived at the Cado towns on the Red river, 20 days after our party had passed the same place, and finding the American flag flying there cut it down, and rebuked the Indians for suffering it to be set up, or us to enter the Spanish territory. The Cado chief replied that the Cados were an independent people, and the Americans their friends, and they would protect them.
The Spaniards set off in pursuit of our party up the Red river, but they had got 150 or 200 miles advance of them—600 Spanish cavalry had arrived at the Sabine, and crossed, possessed themselves of the post from which Capt. Turner had driven them last spring. This circumstance required the presence of the governor to call out the militia, which he had been organized for some previous time.
An old soldier from the Apalachicola country, who passed here to day, met Gov. Claiborne yesterday, 20 miles beyond the Mississippi;—he had tired one horse and had got another, and proceeded rapidly on his journey. Before he left the Apalachicola, the militia there had been called out to aid the regular troops and the spirit of the people was very much roused. Col. Cushing had determined to fight the Spaniards, who had crossed the Sabine. The troops under his command at Natchitoches may be about 500 regulars. The militia of this territory are ordered to be in readiness.
The soldier reports from Apalachicola that 2000 more Spaniards were on their way to the Sabine, with 500 mules laden with provisions, &c. This, if true, will make a force superior in number to our regulars;
and some entering boats, though I do not of the attachment of the militia on the other side. In this territory we can without difficulty have 700 or 1000 volunteers at a few hours notice, and whose activity will render them fit for immediate service. At any rate if the Spaniards but come down, we shall be able to give a good account of them. The Spaniards report, that they mean to re-occupy all the Louisiana country, and say they have emaries to the United States.
Another letter, dated August 25.
"Since my former letter, another express arrived at Fort Adams from Natchitoches advising that the Spanish forces had arrived within 20 miles of that post, and that all the troops were ordered to march to the assistance of the garrison at Natchitoches which expected to be attacked before they could arrive there. Advices from Loftus Heights, from an authentic source, confirm these accounts, and add that all the troops were to march from the heights the day before yesterday; the post will be left in charge of an officer and a strong body of militia, to guard 3000 stand of arms and 30 pieces of cannon, which our government prudently placed here long ago, as a provision against exigencies.
Gen. Wilkinson is not yet come down the river. Col. Cushing, who is said to be an able officer, commands at Natchitoches, but united with the force from Fort Adams, will hardly exceed 750 men; the Spaniards have 900 horse and 2000 infantry near the Sabine. So that our American metal will be now tried, and our enterprize and intrepidity will both have a fair opportunity for exertion, and, for giving a striking example to these unjustifiable violators of treaties.
This territory contains five military regiments; the eldest commanding officer in is Col. Ozanay; if called into service, we shall want two brigadiers and a major-general, which no doubt the President will make."
Extract of a letter, dated at New Orleans, August 22
"By a letter which arrived in town this day, we are informed that 900 Spaniards have passed over the Sabine river, and stationed themselves within 12 miles of Natchitoches. The American troops are now making preparations to meet them."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of high respectability in Wilkinson County, Mississippi territory, to his friend in Baltimore, dated August 18.
"I have only time to state to you briefly, an express has just passed to Natchez, from Natchitoches, with dispatches to Governor Claiborne, Gen. Wilkinson, or our own governor, (perhaps to all of them)—he (the express) avows that a Spanish force of 800 soldiers, and nearly as many Indians, were on their march for and within a few miles of the Adais, a post 18 miles from Natchitoches, far within our limits, and from which they were driven last year by Capt. Turner. If this is true, and of which there is not a doubt, we shall have a brush; for surely our government will not submit to their occupying a post, from which they have been once driven."
From the same to the same, dated Aug. 21.
"I wrote you by last mail, informing you a considerable Spanish force was advancing towards Natchitoches, our western frontier. It is now well ascertained that Gov. Arara, with about 1000 men, and some Indians, has taken possession of the Adais, a post from which they were driven by Capt. Turner last year."
Gov. Arara has declared to our commandant at Natchitoches (Col. Cushing) that his intention is to take and keep for his king and master the territory between the Sabine river and the Arago Hondo (sometimes called the Nondokos) about six miles from Natchitoches. Col. Cushing is maneuvering his troops, and will be joined by Colonel Kingbury and his detachment from Fort Adams: what will there be done it is impossible to conjecture; whether they will be suffered to take the boasted Louisiana back by small districts, or to drive us into the Gulf stream at one stroke, is yet to be ascertained. They have so long plundered us with impunity, taken our citizens from within our own limits, and have gone unpunished, that we have little hope of relief from our general government; and I am fearful, situated as we are, with but a small number of regular troops, a badly organized militia, approximating to the Floridas, a great many of the inhabitants of which are old Tories and cut-throats; surrounded by a number of Indian tribes, with whom we have reason to believe our neighbors are constantly intriguing, we are much more critically situated than our general government have an idea of, convinced as our administration must be, of the immense value of Louisiana, equal to any part of our continent of the same magnitude, and, I believe, of more importance, it would appear strange why it is left so long in a defenceless condition."
CINCINNATI, (OHIO) SEPT. 2.
Just as our paper was going to press, we were informed by a gentleman of respectability that Capt. Sparks, with a number of men, was taken by a party of Spaniards, and that Col. Cushing, from Natchitoches, had been dispatched after them.
On the foregoing intelligence the New York Evening Post makes the following remarks:
By the above information it will appear that we are at least on the eve of a war with Spain, if it has not already commenced. In this important crisis, it becomes every American to speak with caution: If our country is once engaged in war, the efforts of every man in it, whatever be his politics, or however he may view the measures of the administration, as having been much, or little, or not at all conducive to such an untoward event, must be exerted in its defence. To permit resentment against a weak or wicked administration, to sway us when patriotism or self preservation call to action, would be unworthy federalists. Still it does not follow that we are to shut our eyes to the immediate or remote cause of the war: if the government is to blame, we see no reason the people should not be acquainted with it. Let us look for a moment, then, at the state of affairs in the quarter where this rupture has been wrought.
It seems that a force consisting of "800 Spanish soldiers and nearly as many Indians" (these I presume are "our advancing Indian neighbors" that Mr. Jefferson boasted of in his last message) "were on their march for, and were within a few miles of the Adais, a post 18 miles from Natchitoches." Natchitoches is situated due west of the Mississippi, as I should judge from an examination of the map before me, and as to which I cannot be greatly mistaken, upwards of a 100 miles, north-west of the town of New Orleans nearly 250 miles, and of the gulf of Mexico by the river Adais, about 150.
The Spanish governor has ordered his troops to re-take possession of Natchitoches, on the ground that our purchase did not extend so far westward as to comprise that place.
Without going into an examination of title and boundaries here, let us advert to the President's secret message relative to Spain; as lately published by Mr. J. Randolph.
Having told us that "in order to obtain justice, as well as to restore friendship, he had thought a special mission advisable, and therefore had sent Mr. Monroe (his extraordinary envoy on all extraordinary occasions) to Madrid," he proceeded to inform us that,
"After nearly five months of fruitless endeavor, to bring them to some definitive and satisfactory result, our minister ended the conference, without having been able to obtain indemnity for spoliation of any description, or any satisfaction as to boundary of Louisiana, other than a declaration that we had no rights eastward of the Iberville, thus denying us a part of land east of the Mississippi and that our line to the west was one which would leave us but a strip of land on that bank of the Mississippi."
In his public message which was to go upon the journals and be made known to the people, he said:
"Propositions for amicably adjusting the boundaries of Louisiana have not been acceded to— While, however, the right is unsettled, we have avoided CHANGING THE FACE OF THINGS, by taking new posts, or strengthening ourselves in the disputed territories," &c.
From these extracts it is clear, first, that Spain denies, that we have any right by the Louisiana purchase, to any thing more than a mere strip of land on the east bank of the Mississippi; and secondly, that the executive had ordered, that till the dispute as to boundaries should be adjusted, the state of things within the disputed territory should remain as they were: Having thus a prospect of the whole ground as furnished by Mr. Jefferson himself, we take the liberty to ask how it comes that any attempt should be made by force of arms, to dispossess Spain of Natchitoches, or to keep the post at Adais; situated as they are more than hundred miles west of the western bank of the Mississippi? We have not forgot that in order to preserve harmony with Spain, by not exercising any act of ownership in the eastern disputed territory, he erected a port of entry in the middle of a vast wood, instead of at the mouth of the Mobile; in order to preserve consistency, ought he not then to have refrained also from exercising any act of ownership in the disputed western territory? We leave it to the editors of the democratic prints, particularly to Mr. Editor Ritchie, to answer this question. And while he is engaged in the subject, we will thank him for any information he may happen to have respecting the two millions sent to France in the Hornet.
To conclude with a single remark: We once more beg it may be recollected, that while one party in the United States extolled the Louisiana purchase as THE MOST GLORIOUS EVENT OF THE AGE, and which was to ENCIRCLE THE BROW OF MR. JEFFERSON WITH A GARLAND OF PERENNIAL HONORS; the other pronounced the acquisition, hampered and entangled as it was, a PANDORA'S BOX, from which were to issue the direst plagues this ill-fated country had ever witnessed.
MIRANDA AGAIN.
By the arrival yesterday of the schooner Pearl, capt. Gould, from Porto-Rico, we understand that accounts are received that Miranda after having experienced the partial defeat mentioned in a late paper, re-embarked his troops at Coro, and, further up the river and effected a second landing: and that on the 25th of August he had been joined by 10,000 Spaniards. Such was the news at Porto-Rico, when Capt. Gould failed. [E. Post.]
ANECDOE.
An American bookseller has published and edition of the Common Prayer Book, with this notice, "tha the matrimonial articles is printed in large letters, for the use of old ladies."
Portland,
Monday, October 6, 1806.
Latest from Europe.
Since our last, by the arrival of the ship Packet. Thomas M c Lellan, master, 42 days from Liverpool, we have been politely furnished with London papers to the 15th of August, and Liverpool to 17th.
The negotiation for peace between England and France, is still pending. Lord Lauderdale, as has been stated, arrived at Paris on Tuesday (Aug. 3) and the same day sent a Note to M c Talleyrand, acquainting him of his arrival, and demanding an interview. This the French minister declined complying with till the Sunday following, under a pretence of a force majeure business.
Mr. Basilio, bearer of the first dispatches from Lord Lauderdale, landed at Deal the 13th and reached the Foreign Office at 2 o'clock the next morning; a Cabinet Council was immediately summoned and the Dispatches were taken into consideration; in the afternoon of the same day, the messenger left London for Paris, with the result of the deliberations of the British Cabinet.
Nothing is permitted by either government to transpire, respecting the state of the negotiation or by which we can pronounce with any degree of certainty as to the continuance of the war; it is however considered, that the restoration of peace between Russia and France has lessened the prospect of peace between the latter and England.
An expedition under Lord Sterling, supposed to be destined for South America, was expected to sail in a few days.
Another expedition, consisting of four ships of the line, under the command of Admiral Louis, having troops on board was shortly to sail; but the destination was a secret.
Hanover will probably soon pass into the safe keeping of Bonaparte.
It was the general opinion in London, that the dispatches sent to Lord Lauderdale are of a decisive nature, and the result of this negotiation will soon be made public.
Mr. Fox, whose health for some time past has been such as to be unable to attend to the duties of his office, is considered now to be in a state of recovery, having received much relief from the operation of taping; he is thought to be the principle advocate for peace.
Bonaparte, by a decree of Aug. 8th, ordered that 50,000 of the Conscript should be immediately ordered out. These troops, it is said, will serve to replace the soldiers, who shall receive their discharge; and Bonaparte declares, that should not peace take place, these 50,000 men, by completing the different Corps on the war footing, will carry the French army to its highest degree of strength.
The plan of a new Confederation, as it is called the league of the Rhine, by which the French Emperor is declared Protector (Head) of the German Empire, was presented to the Diet of Ratisbon by the French Minister, Bacher; this Confederation consists of the Kings of Bavaria and Wurttemberg, the sovereign Prince of Ratisbon, of Baden, of Hesse, Darmstad and of Nassau. These with a number of others have renounced the Germanic Union, and put themselves under the guarantee of the Emperor of the French.
An article under Vienna head of July 26, says, the prosecution of Gen. Mack, every day becomes more intricate; he accused most of the Generals who served under him, and they have been ordered to appear.
The Argus pronounces the mention of the verdict of the jury on the action, Bartlett vs Willis , for a libel, as a mean attempt to injure the Editor. We never knew before that meanness consisted in noticing the award of an impartial jury, or that it was ungenerous to publish the truth in these cases. Tho' furnished with the minutes of this (to some) important trial, we are not disposed to take the part of either, unless provoked by charges we do not merit.
Quere?—Would it not have been well for him who now feels so delicate about prejudicing the public, to have called to mind the maxim, "do as you would be done by," whilst selecting from the Chronicle whatever would tend to inflame the spirit of party, respecting a late unhappy transaction in Boston, (but which did not originate in a question of politics) or prejudice the public mind against an individual who still awaits a trial which involves the momentous question of life or death.

Married. At Waterville, Me. Isaac W. Page, of Hallowell, to Miss Elizabeth Stone, of the former place.
At Cambridge, last evening, by the Rev. Professor Ware, James T. Austin, Esq. Attorney at Law, of Boston, to Miss Catherine Gerry, of the former place.
On the 27th June, at Boyden, New Brunswick, Thomas Darbyshire, of Alvingham, master, to Miss Goude, only daughter of Mr. Joseph Goude, of the same place, ship-keeper, after a courtship of a quarter of an hour! The following are the facts attending this short-fighted union:—Mr. Darbyshire and Miss Goude were two of the attendants at the celebration of the Marriage of a relation of Miss Goude on the 12th June, when (amongst other conversation usual at such times of mirth) Mr. D. said he was desirous of being married, and put the question to Miss G. whether she would marry with him or not? To which she replied in the affirmative, and that the marriage should take place at nine o'clock the following morning. All the persons present considered the matter merely as a joke. Mr. D. drew up an agreement between him and Miss G. which they both signed in the presence of a number of witnesses. Early the next morning, Mr. D. waited on his fair Delilah, with the intention of proceeding in the performance of what had been agreed upon the night before; but she having been seized with a cold in the night, requested Mr. D. not to be so urgent about it, alleging that she was afraid she should not be audible in the performance of her part of the marriage ceremony. Mr. D. consented to a respite; the 27th June was fixed upon, and the marriage accordingly celebrated.
Died.
At Dune, N. Y. on the 13th inst. John Burns; accidentally killed by the discharge of a musket, while a military company, to which he belonged, was training. At the same place, on the 16th inst. Capt. Brownell; he was killed at the head of his company while giving orders in a sharp fight. There were some suspicions that he was shot by design. Two other accidents happened about the same time, by the bursting of guns. One of the persons injured was brother-in-law to Burns. In Boston, Mrs. Hannah Kenny, aged 44, wife of Mr. P. M. Kenny, of the Boston Theatre.
In this town, Mr. Francis Gay, aged 24—A native of London.—His death was occasioned by a fall from the fore-top-mast head, into the fore-top of the ship Nabby, at Union-Wharf. A child of Mr. David Noyes, aged 1 year—A child of Mr. Samuel Starbird, aged 18 m.—A child of Mr. Benjamin Ratcliff.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1806.
Tuesday, September 30, Arrived, ship Packet, capt. M'Lean, (regular trader.) 42 days from Liverpool.—Left there, August 26, ship Eleanor, Heating, for Charlestown, in 10 days; ship Neptune, in 20 days; ship Mary, of Portland, Knights, just arrived; ship Charles, of Bath, just arrived; ship General Green, of Kennebec, just arrived; ship Ruthy, Bullock, for Baltimore, in 15 days; ship Pallas, Wilcock, for City Point, first wind; ship Commerce, Colburn, for Baltimore, in fifteen; ship Enterprize, Colcord, for Alexandria, in 6 days; ship George, of Bedford, Braily, for Hamburg, in 15 days; ship Robert, Dyer, for Boston, in 30 days; ship Globe, Holland, for Baltimore, first wind; ship Hardware, Law, for N. York, in 6 days; ship Eunice, M'Lean, for do. in 15 days; ship Laura, Newman, for do. first wind; ship Columbia, Gardner, for do. first wind; ship Uncle Toby, Parr, for do. in 15 days; ship Chatham, Wesson, for do. in 10 days; ship Jupiter, Libby, for Philadelphia, in 20 days; ship Dimond, Manson, for do. in 15 days; ship Eliza, Blunt, of Portland, uncertain; ship Eliza, Salter, for Portland, in 15 days; ship John Andrews, Moores, for Boston, in 20 days; ship Two Brothers, Purrington, for City Point, in 10 days; ship Robert Burns, Wait, for New York, first wind; ship Mercury, Hodge, for Wilkesbarre, in 2 days; ship Savage, Boltwick, for N. Y. first wind; ship Zenophon, Inglee, for do.; ship Hudson, Tombs, for do.; ship Erin, Harris, of Boston, uncertain; Lewis, Pratt, for do.; ship Albion, of do. uncertain; ship Mary & Allen, Dodge, for Alexandria, in 10 days; ship William, C. Rockwell, for Savannah, in 6 days; ship William Tell, Collier, under quarantine, from New Orleans; ship South Carolina, Sandford, for New Orleans, in 4 days; ship Governor Strong, Fryen, for do. in 2 days; ship Lucy, Inglee, for Boston, in 20 days; ship Caledonia, Henderson, for N. York, in 10 days; ship Eliza, Waterman, for do. first wind; ship Ocean, Henry, for Portland, in 10 days.—Sailed, ship Dryade, off sand from Wilkesbarre, going into Liverpool, Cape Cleave, bearing E. S. E. distance 20 leagues, fchr. Hope, from Senegal, bound to Liverpool; lat. 51, lon. 10, was boarded by his Majesty's ship Latona, Hon. Capt. Wood, on cruise to the Cape of Good Hope, and was treated politely; lat. 45, lon. 23, brig Three Brothers, of Gloucester, from Antwerp, bound to Philadelphia; lat. 43, lon. 37, ship Caroline, Scott, 32 days from Liverpool, for Portland; lat. 44, lon. 46, ship Minerva, 33 days from Liverpool, for Boston; on the Grand Banks, the Liverpool Packet, Place, 35 days from Liverpool, for Portsmouth; lat. 43, lon. 54, brig Cato, from Marblehead, bound to Bordeaux, out 8 days—Passengers, Mr. Gay, Lady and family; Mr. Lewis, Lady and family.
Same Day —Arrived ship Henry, capt. Weeks, 45 days from Copenhagen—failed in company with brig Augusta, Cook, for Salem; ship Morris, for New York—left there, fchr. Benj. Coffin, of Boston, just arrived; brig Foster, ditto, for St. Petersburg.
Same Day —Arrived brig Henry, capt. Cutter, 35 days from Point-Petre—left there, fchr. Morning Star, M'Intosh, to fail next day; lat. 35, long. 68, spoke brig Patty, Jones, of New York, 6 days out, bound to Curacao.
Same Day —Arrived brig Equator, capt. Hall, 11 days from Antigua—Left there, fchr. John Varechayck, to fail for New York, in 5 days; brig Albert, Minot, for Portland, in 35 days; fchr. Charles, Merrifield, of Philadelphia, for adjudication, vessel and cargo libelled—the was captured the 24th Aug. and was to be
handed the 12th Sept.; brig Virginia, backer, of New York, tried, and this cargo laid over for further proof; ship Morris, of New York, condemned, Hull and Cargo; brig Triton, of Portland, condemned, Hull and Cargo. Several other vessels have been brought in, and liberated immediately. Schrs. Ann Maria, Gorham, of Boston; fchr. Dolly, Mansfield, Salem; hoop Sally, French, New London; fchr. John, Ingeriol, of New York, all cleared—Sept. 20, lat. 27, long. 65, spoke brig Ranger, of Newburyport, from Norfolk, bound to Gualoupe.
Friday, Oct. 3 Arrived brig Telegraph, capt. Neal, 36 days from Isle of May.—Left at Bonavista, Aug. 26, brig Amphion, Paine, for Portland—time of sailing uncertain—Sailed in company with ship Manilla, Barret, of Nantucket; fchr. Jefferson, Hunt, of Duxbury; and fchr. Fair Trader, Dagget, of Thomaston, all in ballast—Sept. 19, lat. 26, long. 58, spoke brig Argus, Chapman, 15 days from Salem, for Martinico—Sept. 19, lat. 40, long. 69, brig Betty, of Dover, 40 days from Barbadoes, for Portsmouth.
Same day —Arrived, brig Amphion, Paine, 27 days from the Isle of May.—Spoke, lat. 41, long. 65, ship Milford, Boynton, from Wilkesbarre, for Liverpool, out 5 days—lat. 49, long. 67, ship John, Lincoln, from Portland, for Barbadoes, out 2 days, all well:—No Salt to be had at Bonavista, nor Isle of May, on account of the late heavy rains.
Same Day —Arrived brig Mors, Miles, 29 days from Mariel.
Saturday, October 4. Arrived, brig Traveller, Jordan, 20 days from Gualoupe—left brig Ellen, Miller, of this port to sail in two days, fchr. Federal, Stackpole, for Boston, in 8 days; failed in company with brig Dilligence, for Boston, also, brig Hitty, Bunkin, for New York;—Sept. 28, lat. 37, long. 68, spoke brig Chase, of Providence, bound to Bahama; fchr. Nancy, Norton, bound to Cuba—Oct. 3, 15 leagues S. E. by E. from Agamemnon, ship Eunice, Roberts, of Portsmouth, bound to Madaira.
Same Day —fchr. Iris, Mason, 38 days from Jamaica.
Same Day —fchr. Morning Star, M'Intosh, 33 days from Gualoupe.
Same Day —brig Regulator, Mead, 24 days from Berbice.
Same Day —ship Bath, Shed, 54 days from Liverpool.
VESSELS SPOKEN.
Sept. 23, lat. 39 long. 69, a schooner, 13 days from Tabago, for Penobscot—Sept. 29, Cape Ann bearing W. distant 60 leagues, ship Two Brothers, Chandler, 27 hours from Marblehead, for Tunis, with the Tunisian Ambassador on board.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
Brig Greyhound, Gilpatrick, of Saco, and brig Concord, Fletcher, of Portland, arrived at St. Pierre, August 30—brig Argo, of Barb., 26 days from Jamaica, arrived at Charleston, Sept. 16.
CONCERT.
P. A. VON HAGEN, Most respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of this town, that by the assistance of the amateurs of this vicinity, he proposes giving a Concert, on Thursday evening next, at Union-Hall.
The performances by himself will be on the Piano Forte, Violin, Violoncello. Concert to commence precisely at 7 o'clock. Tickets, at 1 dollar each, may be had at Mr. T. Adams' Bookstore, of Mr. Ladd, at Mr. Grafton's Inn, and of Mr. D. Calk, at Union Hall.—No money received at the door. Oct. 6.
REMOVAL.
T & A. VINTON , have removed from Middle Street, to "THE CHEAP STORE," lately improved by Messrs. QUINCY & DIX, corner of Pine & Middle Streets, where they have just received, and are now opening for sale, an extensive assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, which they will sell as cheap as can be bought at any store in town, either for Cash or short approved credit.
Wanted —An active LAD, 14 or 16 years of age, to attend in the above mentioned Store; none need apply who cannot bring good recommendations, one from the country would be preferred. Oct. 6.
Ingraham & Goold,
On Ingraham's wharf, Have for Sale 500 Bush. Yellow Corn, 500 do. Southern do. 50 do. Rye do. 50 Bbls. Superfine Flour, Hhds. Molasses, 6000 lbs. Retailing Coffee.
Wanted, a new milch Cow. Inquire at said store. Oct. 6.
STOVES.
SHOP, Kitchen, and Parlour STOVES: Sheet Iron, double roll'd, Sheet Iron and Tin Funnels; Patent Japan'd Lamps, of different kinds; Silver Plated Candlesticks; Britannia and Block Tin Tea-Pots; and all kinds of TIN-WARE for sale at his Store, opposite Union-Row, Middle-Street. NATHL. CROSS. Oct. 6.
For Sale,
THE Hull of a Brig, complete to receive the Rigging, to be delivered at Wilkesbarre, of the following dimensions. 62 feet keel, 23 3/4 feet beam, and 9 1/2 feet in depth, top timber white oak, bilge and butt botted, and well finished in every part. For particulars, enquire of E. GREELY & CO. Oct. 6.
Land for Sale.
TWO Thousand four hundred and fifty acres of Land, lying on the Penobscot river, it being an undivided part of a tract of Land formerly owned by Mr. Melick Cook, Esq.—terms liberal. For particulars enquire of E. GREELY & CO. Oct. 6.
NEW CONNECTION.
SIMON DEARBORN , informs the public that he has formed a connexion in trade with Mr. SAMUEL WATSON, and that in future the TAILORING BUSINESS will be carried on by them under the firm of
DEARBORN & WATSON,
At No. 6, Jones' Row.
As "adions, not words, evidence the man," they only wish an opportunity to evince their workmanship and punctuality.
Having taken great pains to select a variety of the best of Goods, they are now enabled to present to the fashionable community, at least as good assortment as was ever offered of BROADCLOTHS, KERSEYMERES, WAISTCOATING, &c. Oct. 6.
Rag Fair.
THIS business may appear singular to some, though not uncommon in many parts of the world, and appears to give an opportunity of accommodating all classes of people.
The wealthy can clear their houses of all kind of cost, clothing men, women and children of all description—in particular, mourning garments that may be out-grown, out of fashion and useless to them—which, if they could be purchased reasonably, would accommodate many a worthy family who are in a situation to do what custom calls for—and may have many to provide for, which could be very reasonably clad, at a small expense, and in a decent manner, at a time when there are loud calls for economy.
The subscriber proposes to wait on any family who may wish to assist her in this line of business, and take such things as they may think best to part with, and allow what they may be judged to be reasonably worth; or take them on such terms as may appear most consistent with the nature of the business—being persuaded if encouragement be given, it will be to general satisfaction.
Tailoring, Mantuamaking and Plain Sewing,
will be carried on at her shop in Green-street, and every attention paid to those who may please to favor her with their commands. MARTHA WINCHESTER. Portland, Oct. 6.
ADDITIONAL GRANT.
No Deduction from Prizes.
Amoskeag Canal Lottery.
THE subscribers have been appointed the Managers, agreeably to an act passed at the last Session of the Legislature, for the purpose of raising an additional sum by Lottery, to complete the Locks and Canal at Amoskeag Falls, in New-Hampshire, respectfully offer the Public the following
Scheme of the Ninth Class.
10 000 Tickets, at 5 dollars each, are 50 000 dolls. 1 Prize of 8000 is 8000 1 do. of 2000 is 2000 1 do. of 1000 is 1000 For the first drawn Blank 1000 is 1000 1 on the last day of drawing 1000 is 1000 4 Prizes of 500 are 2000 25 do. of 100 are 2500 41 do. of 50 are 2050 120 do. of 20 are 2400 3150 do. of 7 are 22050 3344 (Not two blanks to a prize) 43000 6656 For the Lottery, 7000 10,000 50,000
The drawing shall commence on the 15th of December next, and the price of Tickets will be 5 dollars 50 cents after the first. The highest prize shall be paid in ninety days; other prizes above one hundred dollars, in sixty; and all other prizes in thirty days after the drawing is completed. Prizes will not be paid unless demanded within one year from the drawing.
The present Scheme is issued again, as having met general approbation; and it contains more capital prizes in proportion to the number and price of Tickets than any hitherto proposed; and considering there is NO DEDUCTION, and the nominal being the real value of the prizes, adventurers have a good prospect.
N.B. Those who have unsettled accounts with the managers are requested to adjust them, as they wish to close their accounts with the agent.
TICKETS for sale by the managers, and at the usual places. PHILLIPS PAYSON, } Managers. SAMUEL SWAN, LOAMMI BALDWIN, JUN. Boston, Aug. 16. 1805.
TICKETS, Halves, Quarters, and Eighths, in the above Lottery, for sale at T. CLARK'S Book-Store, and Lottery-Office, Fifth-street; Likewise, the Piscataqua Bridge, Harvard College, and Hatfield Bridge Lotteries. Oct. 6.
Farm for Sale.
SITUATED in Buxton, about 14 miles from Portland, consisting of 70 acres of land, most of which is under good improvement, and yields yearly about 25 tons of Hay, all of a good quality—has a valuable young orchard, is accommodated with a convenient Dwelling House, and a new Barn 32 feet by 40; the above premises will be sold on very reasonable terms for Cash—for particulars enquire of JOSHUA DECKER, of Buxton. Oct. 6.
For Sale,
ONE half of a DWELLING-HOUSE, in Back-street, Portland, being the house lately owned by Capt. Henry Brigham, together with a convenient Garden Spot, &c. Said House is 2 stories high and suitable as a residence for two families. For terms apply to I. D. HOPKINS. Portland, Oct. 6. 6w.
Beef, Pork, Flour, &c.
JOHN P. THURSTON & Co.
For first, HAVE just received, 100 bbls. Mefs No. 1, 2, and 3 Beef, 50 do Navy Mefs No. 1, and 2, Pork, 40 boxes Chocolate, 100 bbls. superfine and fine Flour, 15 chests Hylon-Skin and Souehoung Teas. Oct. 6.
Flour.
TWO Hundred Barrels of Philadelphia superfine Flour, now selling off cheap for cash. Apply at capt. STOVER'S Store, Ingraham's wharf. Oct. 6.
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
THE President and Directors of Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, in conformity to their act of incorporation, give notice that their capital stock amounts to one hundred thousand dollars, and they continue to receive proposals and make Insurance on the following risks, at their office in Fifth-street, viz. on vessels, goods and freight, against captivity of persons, and on the lives of any persons during their absence at sea; in cases of money lent on bottomry and repondentia; on dwelling-houses and other buildings within the District of Maine; against damage arising to the same by fire originating in any other cause than that of design in the insured. The Company will not insure any more than fifteen thousand dollars on any one risk.
By order of the President and Directors.
LEVI CUTTER, Sec'y.
M. F. & M. I. Office, } Portland Oct. 6.
Hatfield Bridge Lottery.
THE subscribers, appointed Managers of the above Lottery, by an act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, passed on the nineteenth day of June last, having given bonds for the faithful discharge of that trust, respectfully present to the public the following
SCHEME OF THE FIRST CLASS.
15,000 Tickets, at 5 dollars each amount to 75,000 dollars. 1 Prize of 8000 dolls. is 8000 dolls. 1 do. 2000 do. 2000 do. 5 Prizes 1000 do. 5000 do. 12 do. 500 do. 6000 do. 70 do. 100 do. 7000 do. 120 do. 50 do. 6000 do. 200 do. 16 do. 3000 do. 4725 do. 8 do. 37800 do.
2194 prizes } Not two blanks 75,000 dolls. 6866 blanks } to one prize.
15,000 A part of which Prizes will be drawn in the following manner, to wit:
1st drawn blank on the 5th day, entitled to 500 dolls. do. 10th do. 300 do. 15th do. 1000 do. 20th do. 1000 do. 25th do. 8000 do. 30th do. 1000 do. 35th do. (last day) 2000 Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent. 500 Numbers will be considered as one day's drawing; and the Prize-Blanks will be ascertained accordingly, whether a greater or less number shall be drawn in one day. The Lottery will be drawn in Boston; the drawing will commence as soon as may be, and notice of the time be given to the public; and when commenced will continue till completed.
The highest Prize will be paid in 90 days; those over 100 dollars in 60 days; and all others in 30 days, after the drawing shall be completed. Prizes not demanded in one year after the drawing, will not be paid, but considered as generously given for the purposes for which this Lottery was granted.
In offering the above Scheme, the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited; and considering the importance of the object for which this Lottery was authorized, the highest expectations are entertained of their support. In adventuring in this Lottery, every one has a fair prospect of gain; and should his ticket be unsuccessful may with pleasure reflect, that he has generously contributed to encourage and promote the useful enterprise of our country.
SAMUEL PORTER, } Managers. ELIJAH DICKINSON, ISAAC ABERCROMBIE, SAMUEL F. DICKINSON, JOHN HASTINGS, JUN. Oct. 6.
The Drawing of the First Class of HATFIELD BRIDGE LOTTERY
WILL commence, at Boston, on the eighteenth day of November next, and continue, without interruption till completed. The generous encouragement already received, induces the managers to appoint this early day, in the fullest expectation, that their Tickets will, by that time, be disposed of.
Tickets unfold will be received by the Manager, or by such persons as shall be, by them, for that purpose, hereafter appointed, until the third day of November next; after which time the price of Tickets will rise to Five Dollars and Fifty Cents.
No attention, in the power of the Managers, will be wanting, to meet the wishes, and deserve the confidence of a generous public.
SAMUEL PORTER, } Managers. ELIJAH DICKINSON, ISAAC ABERCROMBIE, SAMUEL F. DICKINSON, JOHN HASTINGS, JUN. Oct. 6.
TICKETS, Halves, Quarters, and Eighths, in the above Lottery, for sale, at T. CLARK'S Book-Store and Lottery-Office, Fifth-street; Also, in the Piscataqua Bridge, Amoskeag Canal, and Harvard College Lotteries.
Stray Mare.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber, the 27th ult. a light red MARE—The owner of her is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take her away—Apply to ISRAEL ADAMS. Falmouth, Oct. 6.
Two half lots of LAND in the town of Hartford, in said county of Oxford, numbered as follows. No. 8, in the 10th and No. 15, in the 4th range with all the privileges thereto belonging.—Conditions will be made known at the time and place of sale. Sept. 29.
On WEDNESDAY, 5th November, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of at private sale)
A LOT of LAND, situated on Elm-street, with a good two story Dwelling-House thereon: said lot measures 60 feet on Elm-street, and 100 feet back, is now occupied by Mr. Johnson. Terms liberal, and made known at the time and place of sale, or on application to E. GREELY & CO. Advertisers. Sept. 22.
AT a meeting of the directors of the Penobscot Bank, at said Bank on 9th September, 1806: Ordered, that the remaining instalment of 50 per centum of the capital of said Bank, be paid at said Bank on Monday the 15th day of December next. By order of the President and Directors. JAHAZIAH SHAW, Cashier. Oct. 6.
Real Estate for Sale.
THE subscriber having in contemplation to remove from this town, offers for sale his REAL ESTATE, on liberal terms—consisting of a Dwelling House, convenient for two families, a good Barn, about 80 feet long, and convenient out-buildings, with about 70 acres of Land adjoining, composed of a suitable proportion of mowing, tillage, pasture, and woodland, divided into a number of lots, and inclosed with a stone wall:
23 acres of Superior Land, a few rods east of the well parish meeting house, in Bradford. Also,
About 35 acres of mowing, tillage, pasture and woodland, in five separate lots, lying in different parts of said parish.
Also, 12 acres of Woodland, in the town of Methuen, in two separate lots, within half a mile of Frye's landing.
Also, 20 acres of good Pasture-land, in the well parish in Haverhill, adjoining Mr. Lee Hatteline's land.
Also, a piece of salt Marsh, in Salisbury, at the mouth of Hook's Creek, (so called) of a superior quality.
Any person purchasing the buildings, may have from 40 to 70 acres of land, as is agreeable, and possession given the first day of April next, & payments made easy to the purchaser.
If the buildings, and forty or more acres of land adjoining, are sold previously at private sale, the remainder, with a variety of other property, will be sold at auction on the second Monday of December next, sale to commence at my dwelling house, at one o'clock, P.M. Any person wishing to view the premises, and for particulars, will please to call on the subscriber. SAMUEL WEBSTER. Bradford, Oct. 6.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS John Walton, an Indented apprentice to the subscriber has taken up goods at several Stores on my account without my consent; this to forbid all persons trusting or delivering him any articles on my account, as I will not pay any debt of his contracting after the date hereof. WILLIAM HASKELL. Oct. 6.

Please to notice.  P. A. VON HAGAN,  Director of Vocal and Instrumental Music,  RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he has just arrived from Boston, and intends staying but two weeks, for the purpose of tuning and repairing Piano Fortes , arpicords or Spinettis . He has on board the live, Capt. Blanchard , (which is expected every moment) a few of those elegant Patent Piano Fortes , with upright dampers, solid ticks, and two pedals, made by Geo. Afor & Co. London, they are a specimen of those he is for sale at the Boston Piano-Forte Warehouse , corner of Short and Essex Streets, directly opposite the Glas-house , south end. Likewise , a few of the best Piano Fortes , not patent, which he will sell cheap. As he does not intend to stay but a few days, he has for that purpose hired a room in the second story of Majestic's House , where he will be happy to receive their commands.  Also, for sale two Chaife with bellows tops with Harnes , and two, with canvas tops, with and without Harnes , made in Boston by the first workman, after the London fashion. Enquire as above.  Sept. 29.
Corn, Flour, &c.  FOR Sale on board the sloops Jefferson and Jane , now lying at Ingrahams wharf, cheap for cash,  200 bbls. superfine flour, new, 25 do. middling do. 7 do. Rye do. 2000 bushels Yellow Corn, 500 do. Rye, 500 do. Oats, Quantity of Wheat Bran.  Sept. 29.
THE Copartnership of BLAKE & STIMPSON , is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved. All persons having demands against said firm, are requested to exhibit the same, and those indebted, to make payment to Charles Stimpson .  THOS. BLAKE, CHARLES STIMPSON.  Portland, Sep. 22, 1806.  CHARLES STIMPSON,  Has on hand for sale, at the store lately occupied by Blake & Stimpson , a good assortment of W. I. Goods and Groceries , on reasonable terms.  Sept. 22.
Swede's Iron.  Joseph M c Lellan & Son, No. 16, Union-Wharf , Have for sale, 60 tons well assorted flat and square IRON.  Sept. 22d.
Real Estate.  TO BE SOLD, on very reasonable terms a Lot of LAND, situated in North-street , Portland. For particulars inquire at the office of the subscriber.  N. KINSMAN.  Sept. 22.
For Sale,  AN elegant TRAINING GUN —very light and convenient to exercise with—Also—A handsome SWORD , almost new.—They will be disposed of cheap. Inquire of the printer.  Sept. 22.
Jona. P. Hall,  HAS received from London and Bristol , by the late arrivals, a large supply of GOODS in his line, and has now for sale, At No. 1, Union-Street — Boston ,    Camwood in sticks, do ground,  Roman Vitriol, do do    Brazilwood do  Aquaforis, do do    Barwood, do  Archill, do do    Fulvic, do  Cubeb, do do    Logwood, do  Nutgalls, do do    Redwood, do  Arnatto, do do    Allum, English, do India,  Madder, do do    Copperas, do  Sugar Lead, do do    Indigo, do  Spirits Salt, do do    Clothier's Screws, do Shears, do  Tenter Hooks, do do    do Coppers, do  Preis Plates, do do    Woad, do  Jacks, do do     Brown Tarter, do do    PAINTS.    White Lead, do  Shellac, do    Red do  Prussian Blue, do    Black do  Verdigris, do    Venetian Red, do  Dutch Pink, do    Spanish Brown, do  English do, do    Spruce Yellow, do  Roman Ochre, do    Parent do  Terra de Sienna, do    Stone do  Umber, do    White Vitriol, do  Ivory and lamp Black, do    Also—A large and general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES , on good terms, and at low prices.  6m June 9.
DUELS.  In August, a duel was fought at Fort-Adams , between Nathaniel Evans , esq., and capt James Richmond , of the army. The latter was killed—Aug. 12, a duel was fought at the Natchez , between Mr. Wm. Withers , and Mr. Peter Walker . The latter was wounded in his left knee. Another duel was fought at Point Coupe . The life of one of the last mentioned duellists is despaired of, in consequence of the wound he received. This duelling appears to be a kind of civil (or rather uncivil) war.
EVENING SCHOOL.  IN order to keep two Quarters, the Subscriber will commence his Evening School on the first Monday of September next, at the Union School Room ; where a convenient lighted room and instruction four nights in a week, will be provided for Three Dollars per Quarter . One dollar paid at entrance. Where likewise will be taught, Surveying, Navigation, Book-keeping and a short, easy and accurate method of calculating LUNAR OBSERVATIONS , by DUNN'S LINEAR TABLES ; by which the true Longitude at Sea, may be found in a few minutes of time. This method is soon learned and not easily forgotten; and has been highly approved by the most experienced instructors in the United States—by WILLIAM MOODY .  Portland, August 23. (it)
SINGULAR FRAUD.  To save the burial fees, as well as other expenses, two tailors were lately buried in one coffin. The cheat was not discovered till night, when the sexton, as usual, picking them up for his customers (the furegoons) to his great joy and surprise, found two bodies where he expected to meet with only one! If the parsons should be alarmed at this new species of fraud, they may make up their loss by going halves with the sexton.— Lond p.
A Batchelor, being company a short time ago, with some married men, was asked, why he did not take a wife? To which he replied, he had taken many, but that the husbands made such a confounded grumbling, he was under the necessity of leaving off.  THE subscriber would be obliged to any gentleman for Thermometrical and Meteorological observations made in the District of Maine, previously to 1790. For those satisfactory compensation would be made.  JEREMIAH BARKER.
FOR SALE, By John P. Thurston & Co. FORE-STREET.  FRESH superfine and fine Baltimore and Philadelphia FLOUR , in whole and half barrels.  60 keg. fresh superfine, fine and common English Mustard , 80 boxes Spermacei Candles —first sort. 90 do dip'd tallow do. 600 gallons Linseed Oil , best quality and very cheap. 200 boxes Brown Soap , 60 crates Cream Color and blue painted Ware, 80 casks assorted English Nails —entitled to debenture, 300 boxes 11 by 15—10 by 12—8 by 10—7 by 9—6 by 8 Crown Glass , 40 casks Paints , viz. white and red Lead , Yellow Oker , Spanish Brown , Venetian Red , Patent Yellow , Verdigris , white Vitriol and Whitening . 1000 Iron Cogs , 20 English Scale beams , 800 lbs. English Wire —assorted, Few doz. do. Spades and Shovels , do do do long and short handled Frying Pans , Best double rolled Sheet Iron , Few gross large, middling and small I. P Cod Hooks , An assortment English hollow Iron Ware , do do do Stone do. 5 tons pig and bar Lead , 8 sheets Lead , 3 & 3 1/2 per square foot, 10 casks patent Shot —assorted, Jars white and black Varnish , do superfine and fine Copai do . 1000 large and small horn Lantern lights , Casks Rice , hlids Molasses , and bbls. Sugar , Few bbls. Navy Mels Pork , 30 chefts Hylon , Hylonkin and Souchong Teas , 50 bbls. navy Mels No. 1 & 2 Pork , 40 boxes Chocolate , Paints ground in Oil, and put up for exportation.  Portland, Aug. 25.
Fresh Flour.  Just received and for sale By Joshua Richardson , At No. 3, Long-Wharf , 200 Bbls. Philadelphia fine and superfine Flour, 100 do. Alexandria and New York do. 50 boxes Spermacei Candles , 80 Bbls. Mels Beef , 150 half do Mels & No. 1 do. bbls. Bone Middlings , and No. 1 Pork ; chefts Hylonkin & Souchong Teas , Bales Georgia Cotton , Quarter casks Malaga Wine , 1 Pipe 4th proof Barcelona Brandy , Gin , cases and Ship Bread , August 25.
REMOVAL.  THOMAS SIMONTON , has removed to the Premises lately occupied by Mr. Stephen Lee , in Free-Street —where he keeps constantly, good Horses and elegant Chaise To Let , on reasonable terms.  For Sale—A number of new and second handed CHAISE . (9w) Aug. 18.
MAINE LOTTERY OFFICE.  Thomas Clark,  HAS for sale at his Book-store, nearly opposite the Custom-House , and Insurance Office , Fifth-street, Portland , Tickets, Halves, Quarters & Eights, in the following Lottery, viz.  The 6th and last Class Piscataqua Bridge , which is the next to be drawn.    Tickets  5 D.  Quarters  1 D. 38 C.    Halves  2 D. 75 C.  Eights  75 C.    Will soon be raised, 10,000 dollars highest Prize; and contains 12,000 tickets only— Prize Tickets in the Amskeag Lottery which has just finished drawing received in payment.  Also—Tickets and Parts in the 6th Class Amskeag Canal Lottery —Prizes free from deduction—8,000 dollars highest prize and contains 10,000 tickets—Tickets 5 dollars—Halves 2 62—Quarters 1 58—Eights 75 cents, commences drawing 15th December.
Harvard College Lottery —no deduction from Prizes; 15,000 dollars highest Prize, and contains 20,000 tickets—Tickets 5 dollars—Halves 2 62—Quarters 1 58—Eights 75 cents—The time for drawing will soon be appointed.
Hatfield Bridge Lottery —8,000 dollars highest Prize—contains 15,000 tickets—Tickets 5 dollars—Halves 2 62—Quarters 1 58—Eights 75 cents. The time for drawing will soon be appointed.
** Letters, Ordering Tickets or Parts in either of the above Lotteries (Post Paid) enclosing Cash or Prize-tickets, will be punctually attended to.  Sept. 8.
TO BE LET,  ONE half of a convenient Dwelling-House, situated in Pleasant-Street . Inquire of the Printer.  Sept. 29.
NOTICE!  DIED on board brig Hannah , Wm. Malcolm , master, from Havanna , BENJAMIN THOMPSON , seaman.—Any person duly authorised, may receive the balance of his wages by applying to L. WEEKS & SON .  Sept. 29.
To Sell or Let,  A Handsome three story brick Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Back-street , handsomely finished, with a good pump of water, barn, &c.  Also—a two story House in Cumberland-street , pleasantly situated, neatly finished and painted, with necessary conveniences. Likewise—a two story House, situated handsomely in the southern part of the town. For terms apply at this Office.  Sept. 15. (it)
Fresh Flour.  FOR Sale at the Store of Capt. R. SIOVER , on Ingraham's Wharf , by STACY HORNOR.
Wants to Charter,  A Vessel of from 200 to 300 tons, to go from a port in the United States, to a port in Europe. Apply as above.  Sept. 22.
LIME.  JONATHAN BRYANT has just burnt a new Kiln of LIME —which is ready for delivery at his Store next to the Baptist Meeting-House , or at the Kiln .  Portland, Sept. 22.
Tallow Chandler, &c.  A PERSON perfectly acquainted with the Tallow-Chandler and Soap-Boiling Business , wishes an engagement to manufacture by commission, in steady employ or otherwise,—inquire of the printer.  Portland, Sept. 8.
T. & A Vinton,  HAVE just received a fresh assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS , which will be sold at their usual reduced prices.
GIBSON'S SURVEYING.  (Price 2 dolls)  For Sale, At No. 7, Fifth-street , By ISAAC ADAMS,  A TREATISE of PRACTICAL SURVEYING , which is demonstrated from its first principles, wherein every thing that is useful and curious in that Art, is fully considered and explained. Particularly three new and very concise methods of determining the areas of right lined figures arithmetically, or by calculation, as well as the geometrical ones heretofore treated of. A new edition, adapted to the use of American Surveyors.  Sept. 15.
Account of the Murder!  JUST received and for sale (price 12 1/2 cents) by ISAAC ADAMS , at his Book-store No. 7, Fifth-street .  SKETCHES OF THE LIFE OF Capt. James Purrington , who on the night of the 8th of July, murdered his wife, six children and himself! with particulars of that shocking catastrophe; to which is subjoined, REMARKS on the fatal tendency of erroneous principles and motives for receiving and obeying the pure and salutary precepts of the Gospel.  Sept. 8.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of DANIEL STROUT , late of Cape Elizabeth in the County of Cumberland , gentleman, 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 STROUT .  Sept. 29.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of WILLIAM SHATTUCK , late of Otisfield , in the county of Cumberland , gentleman, 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 DANIEL HOLDEN .  Sept. 29.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of JAMES GRAY , late of Standish , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, 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 SAML JORDAN , Administrator.  Sept. 29.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of ROBERT JORDAN , late of Bowdoin , in the county of Lincoln , yeoman deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs: all persons therefore having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.  SAML JORDAN, Administrator.  Sept. 29.
Enoch Moulton,  GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,  Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has REMOVED from his former stand in Fore-Street , to No. 8, Jones's Row, Fifth-Street , next door to Mr. Griffin's Shoe Store ; where he has constantly on hand, and manufactures, warranted Gold Necklaces ; silver table, desert, coffee, and tea Spoons; of the newest and most approved fashions; salt and mustard do. Sugar Tongs , &c. &c.—Also on hand, as usual, JEWELRY & PLATED WARE , of every description.  N. B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or returned. The smallest favour attended to with cheerfulness and dispatch.  (17) May 5
The following list of BLANKS , WELL printed, on good paper, are constantly for sale at the Book-Store of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street.  Affirmations of Judgment, Writs and Summons, Executions, Subpoenas, Replevin writs, Rules or Agreements for References, Acknowledgements of Debt, Complaints, Search Warrants, Collectors Warrants, Memorandums, Complaints against Delinquents in the militia, Summons and Warrants against do. in the do. Warranty Deeds, Quitclaim do. Mortgage do. Bonds, Bills of sale, Leases, Sheriff's Bail Bonds, Apprentices Indentures, Certificates of Publications for marriage, Powers of Attorney, Bills of Exchange, Policies of Insurance, Bills of Lading, Debentures, Charter-Parties, Shipping Papers, Fishermen's do. Foreign Manifests, Coasting do. Bills of sale for Vessels with the Register inserted, Do. with the Enrollment inserted, List of crews, Rolls of Equipage, Checks on the Maine Bank, Do. on the Portland do. Blank Notes, &c. &c.  BLANKS of all kinds printed at the Gazette-Office .
Catalogue of Books,  For sale at the Bookstore of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street —(Continued)  Owen's Discourses, Priestley's Lectures on History, Orton's do. do. on History, Pruce's Sermons, Pailey's moral Philosophy, Pinder's Works, Pikes's Arithmatic, Parkinson's Medical Annotations, Paradiese's Loft, Public Characters, Practice of Piety, Playfair's Euclid, Pailey's evidence of Christianity, Pringle on diseases of the army, Philip Quarll, Petitpierre's thoughts on divine goodness, Preston on Masonry, Power of Religion, Phillips's Poems, Pleasure of Memory, Quincy's Medical Lexicon, Police Education, Perrin's French Grammar, Robertson's History of Charles 5th, Do. do. of South America, Ramseay's Songs, Rawlinson's Geography, Religious opinions, Rotheram on Faith and its connection with good works, Rambler by Dr. Johnson, Romance of real life, Rollin's Ancient History, Spectator by Addison, Seneca's Morals, Scott's Lessons, Sullivan's history of the District of Maine, Spiritual Letters, Sailor Boy, Southey's Poems, Smillie's Midwifery, Stackhouse's history of the Bible, Stanton's Embassy to China, Stennett's Discourses, Saunders on Liver, Seasons by Thompson, Sacred Dramas, Student and Pastor, Struve on Animation, Songsters Museum with Notes, Spirit of Despotism, Songster, Smillie's Plates, Sterne's Works, Shakespeare's works, Smart's Horace, Smith on the wealth of nations, Thompson's Family Physician, Townsend's Guide to Health, Trail's Sermons, Trimmer's Fabulous Tales of Wonder, True Republican, Taler, Tooker's Pantheon, Vicar of Wakefield, Walker's Tracts, Watts on the Mind, Williams' Diary, Do. Catechism, Whitfield's Sermons, Winter Evenings, Zimmerman on Solitude, West's Letters to a young man on his first entrance into Life.  Sept. 22.
Cellar Rocks—for sale,  GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Prichard.  Also, a quantity of OAKUM —inquire as above.  May 26.
TO FARMERS.
THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent , are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers.  This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataquis , and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot . The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable.  As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms UNUSUALLY LIBERAL, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF.  Bangor, 1806.
Printing,  In its various branches  executed at the Gazette-Office , with neatness and dispatch.  BLANKS, CARDS, PAMPHLETS, SHOP-BILLS, &c. &c. done at short notice.  Sept. 1.
Arthur Shiley, Printer.