Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1805-09-02 00:00:00

France as an equivalent. Something has been said, it is true, about a release of the guarantee which we had formerly stipulated of the French possessions in the West-Indies. But this has all been out of doors talk; and whether it was for that or for some less worthy object that individual merchants have been compelled to pay twenty or thirty millions of dollars is still a profound secret of state.
So we might go on and mention one expensive negotiation after another, which has been carrying on by ministers ordinary and extraordinary, all which have ended either in misery or in disappointment, or both. We have at length found out that Louisiana was purchased for fifteen millions of dollars; and after the bargain was finished and the faith of the nation pledged for payment, Mr. Monroe was sent to Spain to help Mr. Pinckney to find out what this Louisiana is; but the united talents of these able diplomats have not been able to make the discovery. Whenever France and Spain shall have concluded the war in which they are engaged, they will probably condescend to tell us, that as the boundaries of the territory cannot be settled they will take the whole under their protection till the question can be adjusted. So far as we can learn from newspapers, such appears to be the present situation and our future prospects, as to the Louisiana speculation. It has often been stated that government have, from time to time, received dispatches upon the subject, and if those dispatches contain anything which afford a brighter prospect of these matters, they can easily be published, and then we shall be ready to acknowledge ourselves mistaken. U. S. Gaz.
NATIONAL ACQUISITION.
By the two following paragraphs, the first from the National Intelligencer, and the other from the Alexandria Advertiser, it would seem that Mr. Jefferson begins to realize something for his fifteen millions of dollars. He has already got from Louisiana a mag pie, and a Prairie dog , commonly called a ground squirrel, beside the frog which he got several months ago—Before Louisiana has been another under the mild and pacific sway of Mr. Jefferson, I hope the mag pies will learn from his precept and example to "direct their energies to the multiplication of their race." Owing doubtless to the bloody notions which they have imbibed from the former despotic government of Louisiana, Mr. Jefferson has now only one mag pie; whereas he might have had four, had they been duly instructed in the rights of mag pies , and the observance of " equal and exact justice ." U. S. Gazette.
"We learn that a part of the collection of the Curiosities collected by Captain Lewis, on the Missouri, has reached Baltimore. Among these are a living animal, called the wild dog of the Prairie, and one mag pie. Four mag pies were sent, but one of them destroyed the other three." Nat. Intel.
Louisiana Curiosities. —Yesterday the Prairie dog and mag pie sent by capt. Lewis, arrived at the city of Washington. The latter is precisely the Magpie of Europe; but how Mr. Lewis, or any one in the least acquainted with classing in Zoology came to call the ground squirrel a dog it is indeed difficult to imagine—it is precisely in shape, size, colour, in the choice of its food, and its manner of feeding by sitting up and turning handily its nuts, &c. in its paws, a fox squirrel ; but it has lost part of the hair from its tail on the journey, if the hair was ever as long as usual in this species of squirrel , and this is the only novelty about it. Alex. Adv.
By the Sails.
NORFOLK, AUG. 19
Mr. Jefferson in Arms. —It is said that orders, have been received by the Commander of Militia of this place, from the Governor of the State, to have the Militia ready for immediate service. Similar orders were sent to the commander of the Militia at Petersburg, in consequence, it is stated of a communication received by express, from the President of the Union States. What all this means we offer no conjecture, the profound secrecy observed by the administration (and which we have no doubt is very proper) gives us no chance of even passing an opinion. In Federal times, it was a crime to keep secrets from the people, we are glad to find that the Republicans know by this time, that the Federalists were not so wicked in this instance, as they were supposed, as our present rulers, have followed their example, & surely they can do nothing wrong.
Arrived at Norfolk the 13th inst. from Batavona, (a small port of Cuba) the ship Eliza , Capt. Evans "The capture, plunder, and detention of this ship and cargo," says a letter from a respectable character in Cuba, "will give you some idea of the abuses
and impositions upon our trade in this island, which are beyond conception, and no person can have a just idea of them, without seeing here"—We have had a perusal of Capt. Evans's protest made before the American Consul at Havana, (says the Norfolk Ledger ) of which the following is a short sketch, and in which it will be seen that it is not the lawless depredations of pirates, that are complained of, but the acts of the officers of the Spanish government, from the Chief to the lowest—The Eliza was captured on the 27th of February, in prosecution of a voyage from Jamaica to Norfolk, the Captain and part of the crew were put on shore, upon an uninhabited island, from whence they got to the Havana, after experiencing many hardships, and being exposed to the danger of perishing for want of food. The ship and the remainder of the crew, were taken into the above mentioned port of Batavano—A few days after Capt. Evans got to Havana he met the person who was put on board his ship as Prize-Master; this person informed, that the master of the privateer, convinced that the ship could not be made a prize, had, to avoid prosecution, gone off; and that his ship was in possession of some Frenchmen and Spaniards. The Prize master, at the same time, gave up to Captain Evans, the ship's papers, that were in his possession. Upon this information, Captain Evans presented a memorial to the Captain-General of the Island, in which he stated his case, and prayed for an order for the restitution of his vessel and cargo. To this memorial, no answer was given.—In a few days after Captain Evans presented another memorial to the Captain-General, in which he recapitulated the subject of his former, and stated in addition, that the part of the crew which had been detained on board the ship were confined as prisoners, and were suffering for necessaries—that the vessel and cargo were daily plundered, and the whole would, in a short time, be lost. To this memorial no answer was given. Upon this, Captain Evans proceeded to Batavano, where he was fully informed of the sufferings of his people and the depredations on the vessel and cargo. No sooner was the commandant of the place, informed that Captain Evans was there, than he ordered him to leave the place instantly, without permitting him to see his people, or go on board his ship. As this order was backed with a threat of imprisonment, in case of disobedience, Captain Evans was obliged to return to Havana, where he remained until the 20th June;—where by his own, and the unceasing efforts of Mr. Gray, the late, and Mr. Hill, the present Counsel, he procured an order for the restitution of the vessel and cargo. When Capt. Evans got possession, he found one third of the Cargo (originally 180 puncheons of Rum,) had been plundered.—The ship had been stripped of her Boats, Anchores, Cables, and Running Rigging, with one half of her sails—In addition to all the Master of the privateer had contracted a debt of about 900 dollars, which the Commandant compelled captain Evans to satisfy, before he would permit him to depart.
BOSTON, AUGUST 27.
COL. BUTLER
The court martial ordered the trial of Col. Butler, convened at New-Orleans on the first of July.—Col. Freeman presided in the place of Col. Hunt; the members were Majors Porter and Nicholl.
Captains Sparks, R. Biffell, Still, D. Biffell, Boyer, Strong, Cooper, Schuyler, Manly and Fergus.
James Brown, Esq. judge advocate. Capt. Edward D. Turner, ordered as a member of the court, was objected to by the Colonel.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability, to his friend in the Natches, dated New-Orleans, 8th July, 1805.
"On the 6th inst. Col. Butler met the court martial with his defence of not cropping his hair—I was present, and was very much pleased with the Col's. dignity; he is truly a worthy old soldier. His reasonings appeared conclusive, that the order was not only illegal but unconstitutional, but unwise in its nature and operation. I have been a soldier myself, and know something of martial law, and were I to hazard an opinion it would be, that the court martial must acquit , because the order is not a " lawful command ." The Col. in his defence bore hard on Gen. Wilkinson—whose character unfortunately is not so fair, as to bear the test of critical examination. His weakness and vanity, his unlimited desire to appear great, and his very despotical treatment to many officers, places the army in a very unpleasant situation with such a head."
COMMENCEMENT.
This literary anniversary was yesterday celebrated at Gambridge , with its accustomed hilarity and splendor. A numerous and polite assembly attended the performances, among whom were the Governor and Coun-
cil, and many other distinguished characters. The young gentlemen generally did themselves much credit, by the handsome manner in which their performances were delivered. The English orations were received with that distinguished applause, which are ever due to good sense and erudition expressed in the happiest style of dignified and manly eloquence. The oration by Mr. Ritchie, candidate for the degree of master of arts, on Antient and modern Eloquence and Poetry, afforded ample gratification to his literary audience. We understand the English dialogue by Messrs. Greenough and Beckford was interspersed with many fine specimens of speaking wit.
ORDER OF EXERCISES FOR COMMENCEMENT, AUGUST 28, 1805. Exercises of Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts.
 1. A Salutatory Oration in Latin.—by William Crafts .  2. A Forensic Disputation on this question, "Whether Utility be the Criterion of moral Obligation"—by Abraham Bodwell , and Amos Pettengill .  3. A Hebrew Oration on "Revelation,"—by Charles Train .  4. An English Conference on "The efficacy of Statuary, Painting and History, in transmitting events to Posterity,"—by John Bartlett , Hosea Hildreth , and Amos Willard Rugg .  5. A Greek Oration on "The Instability of National Greatness,"—by John Lovejoy Abbot .  6. An English Poem on "Refinement,"—by Daniel Bliss Ripley .  7. A Latin Oration on "The Connexion between things Material and "Intellectual,"—by Benjamin Tappan .  8. An English Dialogue on "The Diversity of Personal Character,"—by Ebenezer Hunt Beckford and David Stoddard Greenough .  9. An English Oration on "Public Virtue,"—by Charles Shaw .  10. An English Conference on "The changes, produced in the state of Society by the reigns of Constantine the Great, Charlemagne, and Peter the Great,"—by Francis Carnes , Jacob Sheafe Smith and Robert Smith .  11. A forensic Disputation on this question, "Whether the Public have a right to useful Inventions,"—by Joseph Adams , and Benjamin Burge .  12. A Colloquial Disquisition concerning "The present state of American Literature,"—by Stephen Sewall Norton and William Davies Sobier .  13. English Compositions on various subjects—by Ephraim Hinds , Lawson Lyon , Isaac Warren , William Jennison Whipple , and John White .  14. An English Oration on "The Influence of Learning,"—by Ward Shipman . 
Exercises of Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts.
 1. An English Oration on "Antient and modern Eloquence and Poetry." By Mr. Andrew Ritchie .  2. A Valedictory Oration in Latin. By Mr. James Trevelch Austin . 
GRADUATES.
John Lovejoy Abbot, Joseph Adams, Joel Adams, John Bartlett, Ebenezer H. Beckford, Abraham Bodwell, John Brooks, Benjamin Burge, Francis Carnes, Ward Chipman, Nathaniel Clap, Samuel Clarke, William Crafts, William Donnison, Joseph Warren Dow, Charles Fiske, Thomas Foster, Samuel Gay, Moses Gill, David S. Greenough, John Hayward, Hosea Hildreth, Benjamin W. Hildreth, Ephraim Hinds, Ebenezer Hubbard, Abraham Fuller Hull, John Perkins Lord, Samuel Lowder, Lawson Lyon, Isaac Merrill, Jonathan Newell, Stephen Sewall Norton, Amos Pettengill, Daniel Bliss Ripley, Amos Willard Rugg, Charles Shaw, Jacob Sheafe Smith, Robert Smith, William Davis Sobier, Benjamin Tappan, Tench Tighman, Charles Train, Isaac Warren, William Watson, Wm. Jennison Whipple, John White, John Whitman.
GENERAL MOREAU.
The ship New-York, has arrived at the Lazaretto, (a few miles below the city of Philad.) with Gen. Moreau and family, on board, all in good health. This distinguished foreigner, will reside, we understand, in New-Jersey.
The United States frigate Adams, has at length sailed from Hampton Roads, for her station off Charleston.
FRENCH COMBINED FLEET.
Capt. Taylor arrived here yesterday from Russia, spoke on Monday last the brig Joseph Capt. Carver, 42 days from Bilboa, for Plymouth, and was informed by Capt. C. that 8 days after leaving Bilboa, he was boarded by a boat from a French and Spanish fleet of 27 sail of the line, frigates, &c and was told that the squadron was bound into the Bay of Biscay, in pursuit of several sail of British ships of war, which they had accounts were in that quarter. This fleet,
is supposed can be no other than the combined French and Spanish armaments from the West-Indies, and that they were running in for some port in the Bay.
Portland,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1805.
Captain Hunt, who arrived at this port, on Wednesday last, in 46 days from Liverpool, politely furnished us with London papers to July 4th, but they afford no European intelligence of a later date than what was published in our last.
Affairs of Spain —We stated in the last Gazette upon the authority of the Political and Commercial Gazette published in Philadelphia, that the differences between this country and Spain were adjusted, since which we learn the article to be incorrect; but on the contrary our ministers have left Madrid and no hopes are entertained of an equitable settlement of the questions in dispute.
By the arrival of the brig Belle Isle , captain Leach, at Salem, from Naples, which place he left on the 29th of June, we are enabled to lay before our readers, the agreeable information that PEACE WITH TRIPOLI is reëstablished and our COUNTRYMEN RELEASED FROM CAPTIVITY.—We learn Capt. L. brought dispatches for government, and we hope soon, to be able to ascertain the operations of Gen. Eaton, and the terms of peace.
SALEM, AUGUST 29.
Yesterday the brig Belle Isle , Capt. Leach, arrived here in 60 days from Naples. About 8 days before he sailed, news arrived there that Gen. Eaton, at the head of the small American force which had been detached from our Mediterranean squadron, and the troops collected by the rival brother of the Bashaw of Tripoli, had had an engagement with the Tripolitans at Derne—on which side victory declared we do not learn; but it was said that Gen. Eaton's army suffered most severely, and that every American was killed except Mr. Eaton, who was wounded in the shoulder.
The effect of the battle, however, was an immediate negotiation for peace, to assist at which, Col. Lear went from Malta to Tripoli; and two days before Capt. L. failed, dispatches were received from Col. Lear at Naples, bringing the important and glorious intelligence, that a PEACE highly honorable to the United States had been concluded, and of course the Americans who had been so long suffering in captivity released. Capt. L. we understand brings dispatches for our government, so that we may expect shortly to have the official details of the battle, the negotiation and the terms of peace.
The American squadron had not left Malta when this affair took place; and there was no intelligence at Naples of the Gun-Boats from the United States having found them. Com. Barron, after he found the negotiation was in a promising train, failed for the United States on account of his ill state of health.
Extract of a letter from Frederick Degen, Esq. to a gentleman in Portland.
Dated Naples, June 12, 1805.
"Commodore Barron has resigned the command of the American Squadron, to Capt. Rodgers. He (Commodore Rodgers) wrote me on the 1st June, that Peace with the Bashaw of Tripoli was finally concluded; and that the terms were most advantageous and honorable to the United States. It appears that Mr. Eaton's undertaking has been attended with success. Mr. Dyson wrote me from Syracuse, that previous to the conclusion of Peace, Gen. Eaton defeated the Bashaw's troops at Derne, and took possession of that town and Castle, but received himself, during the action, a musket shot through the arm."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Naples, dated June 15, 1805.
"Letters from Sicily mention, that advice had been received from our Commodore at Syracuse, informing of the release of the American Prisoners, and a Peace with Tripoli. This event is said to be altogether owing to the spirited conduct of Gen. Eaton. No particulars are mentioned; but it is supposed on the terms offered by America, as Eaton had previously taken Derne and Baquara."
Messrs. Samuel Ballard and John Galfrey, Jr. were admitted as Attorneys at the Court of Common Pleas, held at Calne, for the County of Hancock, the last week.
We are informed that the Selectmen of the town of Portland, intend to call a town meeting, on the request of a number of the inhabitants, on Monday next, to see if the town will take any measures, to keep the water, which is now running away and wasting at Maysey's spring, to called.—As there is a great scarcity of water, in a dry time, at that part of the town, it is hoped something effectual will be done for the above purpose. We are told a private subscription of the neighbours is on foot, to aid the design of the town in that respect. While it would very much accommodate those who live in the vicinity, it would also be an ornament to the Town in case of fire.

Another inhabitant suggests the expediency of the towns providing Pumps in the wells of individuals situated near the streets.
A citizen hints the expediency of establishing a CHANGE in Fish-street. If merchants, traders, and others would meet and walk, or appear in some part of Fish-street, (say from the head thereof to Maine Bank,) for about an hour each day, previous to the general time of dining, it would accommodate those who have business with each other, and afford an opportunity for mutual intercourse, and a communication of Intelligence and information that may prove useful and agreeable.
The Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Cumberland, is to be held in this town tomorrow. In some copies of our last Mondays Gazette, it was by mistake advertised to be held on the fourth, instead of the first Tuesday of this month.
CRANDEL'S SALVE.
THE efficacy of Crandel's Salve, in the cure of wounds, bruises, &c. induced a number of gentlemen to obtain from him, for a valuable consideration, an exposure of the ingredients, with which it was made, and the manner of making it. It was however obtained upon the express condition, that it should not be made public, until the death of Mr. Crandel. This event having taken place, it is thought proper, and it may be of general benefit to publish the same from the original, signed by him, and attested to before a magistrate. It is as follows, viz.
The following are the ingredients used in making the Salve, which I have commonly made and sold and which is generally called Crandel's Salve, viz.
One jill of Neats-foot Oil—One jill of Linseed Oil—One quarter of a pound of White Lead—One quarter of a pound of Red Lead—Half an ounce of the Gum of Myrrh—Half an ounce of Camphor—Three ounces of Rosin—One ounce and a half of Beeswax—A large table spoonful of West India Rum—for what I call half a mess.
The manner of making it, is as follows, viz. First—Take the Neats-foot oil, and boil it in a white earthen mug, and keep stirring it (not in Iron or brass mugs, or a mug that has been greased or used) until it has done sparkling, which it will if there is any water in it. Then put in the linseed oil, and keep stirring it, till it boils and has done sparkling; then put in the white lead, and keep stirring it till it begins to rise, breaking the lumps, and taking out the gravel; if there be any—then put in the red lead, and do the same, being careful to put in no grit. Boil this mixture until the colour turns, not boiling it too much as being careful not to let it boil over; then let it cool a little, and then put in the gum of myrrh, then put in the camphor; then the rosin; then the bees' wax, stirring it after one ingredient be put in, so that they be well mixed before you put in another: then put in the Rum, drop after drop, when it cools a little, so as not to let it foam and run over; keep stirring it until it has got cool, and then it is made.
PHILIP CRANDEL.
THEATRICAL.
The theatrical amusements advertised for this evening, will afford a rich treat for the lovers of the drama. The Clandestine Marriage, is justly considered, as one of the most interesting and pleasing and pleasing comedies, its being the joint production of Coleman and Garrick renders a particular review of its merits needless. Mr. Barnard has repeatedly performed in Boston in the character of Lord Ogleby, to universal admiration. The other parts are judiciously cast, and we have no doubt but that they will be well supported. Mr. Barnes merits as an actor, entitle him to encouragement; and tho' on a former night (owing to the inclemency of weather) he was disappointed of taking his benefit in turn, we hope the house will be such this evening as to give him no cause to regret it.
Advertisements omitted this week, shall be attended to in our next.
We earnestly entreat our friends to furnish us with their advertisements early on Saturday, or else the insertion of them will be attended with great trouble and inconvenience.
SPARREID
In Fryeburg, Mr. Ezra Carter, junr. to Miss Mary Smith. In Wells, Capt. Wm. Gooch, to Miss Hannah Storer, daughter of John S. esq. In Biddeford, James Murch, to Miss Lydia Gilpatrick. In Machias, Mr. Israel Foss, to Miss Elizabeth Corner. In Bluehill, Mr. Savin Bond, of Surry, mer. to Miss Charlotte Peters. In Exeter, (N. H.) the Rev. Walter Powers, of Gilmanston, to Miss Elizabeth McClure. In Haverhill Mr. Phinhas Foster, merchant, of Boston, to Miss Frances Harrod, daughter of Mr. Joseph Harrod.
DIED.
In this town, Elizabeth Horton, aged 46 wife of Friend John Horton.—A Child of Mr. Luke Heard's aged 18 mo. In New-Milford, Josiah, aged 6, son of J. Stebbins, Esq. In Machias, Lucy, dau of Josiah Harris, Esq. aged 22 months; and a Child of Gen. John Cooper. In Wilcasset, very suddenly, Capt. Thomas Follansbee, jun. aged 47—A Child of Mr. William Gray. In Bath, suddenly, Mr. Jonathan H. Crooker. In Saco, Mr. John Berry, mer.—Miss Abigail Tibbetts. In Newburyport, in her 82d year of her age, Mrs. Rebecca French.
SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND. Wednesday, August 28.—Arrived brig Jane, capt. Hunt, 42 days from Liverpool. Same day. Arrived ship Cornelia, Capt. Thrasher, 43 days from Liverpool. Schooner, July 21, in lat. 49, 30, Long. 12, a Spanish Privateer Schooner; treated politely.—July 29, lat. 48, 30, lon. 28, brig Washington, Pike, 20 days from New York, for Bourdeaux.—July 30, lat. 42, lon. 24, was boarded by his Britannic majesty's ships, Squirrel and Lark, sloops of War; had with them a prize brig laden with gum; well treated.—August 25th, latitude 41, lon. 45, 40 ship Ocean James Hufley, master, from Amsterdam, 55 days from the Downs, belonging and bound to New York; had three of his men and his chief mate impressed at the Downs, — August 21, lat. 23, lon. 56, 30, ship Saepheraeus, of New York, 61 days from St. Petersburg, bound to New York. — August 22, lat. 42, lon. 22, 20, spoke ship Hazard, of and from Plymouth, bound to the banks, fishing. 7 days out.—Same day, spoke ship Rhod and Betty of New Bedford, thirty days from Liverpool for New York. Passengers in the Cornelia — George W. Quimby, Mr. Martha Fison, and ten children; John Mayall, and three children. Friday Nov. 22. Arrived brig Harriet, Capt. Baker, 21 days from St. Kitts. — Left there, Feb. 10, in company with Capt. Boin, of and for Hudson, to sail next day. Left at Demarara, June 26th, Brig, Juno, of Boston, 47.
New Commission Establishment.
THOMAS PAYSON, ACQUAINTS the Mercantile Public, that having arrangements for a Commission House at Norfolk in Virginia, his business will be conducted there, under the firm of THOMAS PAYSON & CO.—Where the orders of his personal friends, and those of the last firm are solicited, and shall meet a prompt, and faithful execution. Those Gentlemen, who are in the habit of sending their vessels to that port, either for freight or Cargoes, are respectfully requested to give this Establishment a share of their business; and they may be assured, that they shall have no reason to repent the experiment.
Boston July 22, 1805.
Fresh Flour.
Just received, now landing, and for sale, BY JOHN TABER & SON, At No 13, Union Wharf, 250 bbls. fresh Superfine, Fine, and Middlings, in whole and half barrels.—Also in Store, Pipes, half pipes, and quarter casks London Particular Madeira, and Tenerife WINES. 9th Mo. 24, 1805.
STONE LINE,
Warranted to be of the first quality, FOR SALE BY Jonathan Bryant, Sept. 2. At his Store near the Hay-Market.
Tar, Pitch and Turpentine.
FOR SALE, BY DAVID SMITH, No. 7, Union-Wharf. THE Cargo of the Schooner Mercury, from Wilmington, N. C. 300 Bbls. Tar, large. 107 Bbls. Pitch, do. 70 Bbls. Turpentine. A few Hhds. Sugar and Rum.
ALSO, Ship Chandlery, Cordage, &c. &c. LIKewise, Four Store Lots, at the head of Union-Wharf. (cop3) Sept. 2.
New Music.
For Sale, at T. CLARK'S Bookstore, Fish-Street, Portland, THE COLUMBIAN HARMONY; or Maine Collection of Church Music—in three divisions—containing, 1st. The rules of vocal music laid down in a very plain manner. 2d. A large variety of psalm and hymn tunes of various metres, suitable for divine worship, arranged in alphabetical order. 3d. Anthems, dirges, odes, and chorusses, suited to many occasions; many of which were never before published. The whole compiled for the use of schools, singing societies and worshipping assemblies— BY CHARLES ROBBINS.
The above work contains one hundred and fifty tunes, part from the best selections, and part original, at the moderate price of 10 dollars per dozen, 1 dollar single.
LIKewise, The Columbian and European Harmony; or, Bridgewater Collection of Sacred Music.—This work contains tunes chiefly European; but many of them, having never been published in this country, will have all the novelty and effect of original compositions—Price 10 D. per dozen, 1 D. single. ALSO, The sixth edition of Village Harmony, corrected and improved—Price 10 D. per dozen, 1 D. single.
LIKewise, The Art of Singing; in three parts; to wit—1st, The Musical Primer—2d, The Christian Harmony—3d, The Musical Magazine—By Andrew Law—Fourth edition, with additions and improvements; printed upon a new plan—Price 8 D. per doz. 75 C. single. ALSO, The Nightingale—A collection of the most popular ancient and modern Songs, set to music—Selected by Samuel Larkin, Price 1 D. and 25 Cts.
With a general assortment of Classical, School Books, and Stationary as Usual. Cash given for Rags, Canvass and Junk. Sept. 2. (6wcep)
Found,
A WATCH near the Fort in this town: The owner may have it again, by proving property paying the finder for his trouble and the expence of this advertisement. Enquire of Wm. GIFFORD. Sept. 2.
STOLEN COW.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, a black and white COW—The owner may have her again, by proving property and paying charges. ADAMS MERRILL. Falmouth, Sept. 2.
LOST,
ON the 22d inst. from Mackey's island, a new YAWL BOAT, about 15 feet long—two oars were in her when left, and a small codline tied to her—If any person has found the same and would care set at the aforesaid island, they shall be compensated for their trouble. Sept. 2.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, adrift, a New Yawl Boat, betwixt Hog-Island and New Casco, about 14, or 15 feet long. The owner may have her by proving property and paying necessary charges—By applying to Harrison Cleaves. Harpswell, September 2.
Falmouth Canal.
THE Stockholders in the Company, of the Falmouth Canal, are hereby notified, that fifty cents have been assessed by the Directors of said Company on each share, to be paid to the Treasurer on or before the fourth day of September next.
WOODBURY STOREP, Treasurer. Portland, August 8, 1805.
THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified, that a stated meeting will be held at Brunswick, in MacMillan's Hall, on the third day of September next, the first Tuesday of said month, at nine of the clock in the forenoon. CHARLE SCOFFIN, Sec'y. Brunswick Aug. 10.
Masonic Information.
CUMBERLAND LODGE, at New Gloucester, will be Constituted and Consecrated, and its Officers Installed in due form, by M. W. WOODBURY SWEENEY, D. D. G. M. on Tuesday the 24th September next. Brethren of the Craft are respectfully invited to attend, with clothing. By order of R. W. EZRA H. WHITMAN, Master. SIMON GREENLEAF, Secretary. August 27, A. L. 5805.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
A HOUSE, four rooms on a floor, two stories high, well finished and painted, with a good Lot of Land; situated at the west part of the town, on the Main street; having a complete prospect of the harbour, town and country; lately owned and occupied by G. E. Vaughan, Esq.—Terms of payment made easy.—Apply to Walter Hatch. Portland, Sept. 2.
THE MANAGERS OF PISCATAQUA BRIDGE LOTTERY OFFER TO THE PUBLIC THE FOLLOWING SCHEME, OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
   PRIZES.     1 of $ 8000 is $ 8000   4 - 1000 4000   4 - 500 2000   100 - 100 10000   100 - 50 5000   100 - 20 2000   1 - 100 first drawn blank 100   1 - 100 last drawn blank 100   3600 - 8 28800   3911 60,000  
12,000 TICKETS at 5 Dollars, is $60,000, subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
CAPITAL PRIZES determinable on the following days: First drawn number against a blank on the 5th day, - - - $1000 10th day, - - - 1000 15th day, - - - 1000 20th day, - - - 8000 24th day, - - - 1000 500 TICKETS shall be considered as one complete day's work, and the fortunate blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the wheels in one day. All prizes to be paid at the expiration of the thirty days (excepting the highest, which will be paid within sixty days) after the drawing is completed—the drawing to be finished within twenty-six working days. Prizes not claimed within one year will be considered as generously given to the Bridge, and will not be paid after that time.
An early day will be appointed for drawing in Boston. The Managers flatter themselves that the punctuality observed in the former classes, will insure a ready sale for the tickets in this class.
Tickets will rise to five dollars and fifty cents twenty days previous to drawing, and to six dollars on the fourth day of drawing.
Nearly half the tickets are already engaged. The vendors of tickets in remote towns are requested to give as early notice as possible of the number they intend to keep, or have disposed of, that an early day may be fixed for drawing.
TICKETS & QUARTERS IN THE ABOVE CLASS, FOR SALE BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Jones' Row. Prize tickets taken in payment.
Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, FOURTH CLASS, 8000 Dollars Highest Prize.
THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, at his Book-Store and Lottery-Office, Fifth-street, Tickets at 5 Dollars, and Quarters at 1 D. a 37 1/2 C. in the Fourth Class Piscataqua Bridge Lottery. The Managers assure the public that nearly one half the tickets are already engaged, and an early day will be appointed for the drawing in Boston. Prize tickets (purchased in town or elsewhere) in all other Lotteries, will be received in payment.—Orders from the country (post paid) enclosing prize tickets or cash, shall be punctually executed. (3m) Portland, Sept. 2.
Take Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the firm of HALEY & EMERY, by Notes of Hand or Book Account, are requested to call and pay the same, on or before the first day of September next; otherwise all such Notes and accounts will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. HALEY & EMERY. Portland, July 6. [r.l.]
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the Estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty-second day of May last, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the Store of John Perry, jun. in said Brunswick, on the first and last Saturdays in each month, from 2 till 6 o'clock, afternoon, on said days. JOHN PERRY, jun. WILLIAM DUNNING, } Commissioners. Dated at Brunswick, 14th June, 1805. [A.19]
WE being duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the Claims of the several Creditors of the estate of David L. Bradley, late of Gorham, in the County of Cumberland, Trader, deceased, on which a commission of insolvency has been awarded, by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County aforesaid, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to Creditors, to bring in and prove their demands against said estate, & that we will attend at the dwelling house of Samuel Staples, in said Gorham, landholder, on the first Mondays of September & January next, at two of the clock in the afternoon, for the purpose aforesaid. SAMUEL WHITMORE, } Commissioners. DAVID HARDING jun. } Gorham, August 1, 1805 [A.20]
Theatre.....Portland.
LAST NIGHT BUT ONE. For the Benefit of Mr. BARNES. THIS Evening, will be presented (for the first and only time this season) a celebrated Comedy, called The Clandestine Marriage. By G. Coleman and D. Garrick, Esq's. End of the Comedy. A Dance in the characters of Harlequin and Columbine — By Mr. Fox & Miss Bates. After which, a Pantomimical Interlude, in 1 act, called The Sailor's Return. In the character of Ben Bobstay, Mr. Fox will sing the Song of America, Commerce and Freedom. A Double Hornpipe, By Mrs. Darby and Miss Bates. To which will be added, a Farce, called Hunt the Slipper. Sept. 2, 1805. (For characters, see Bills.)
For Sale or Charter,
If applied for this week, THE strong and fast sailing Brigantine WILLIAM, 173 tons burthen, eight months old, newly sheathed; has made but two voyages to the West-Indies, is well found, and may be sent to sea without expence—For particulars, apply to WILLIAM GODDARD. Sept. 2.
Oakum.
FIVE tons of excellent OAKUM, for sale by THOMAS CROSS, at his Ship Chandlery Store, Fore-street. Sept. 2.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons, who are indebted to the estate of WILLIAM YOUNG, late of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, that those demands which are not settled before the 20th of September next, will be placed in the hands of an Attorney for collection, Joseph Young jun. Administrator. Portland, August 27, 1805.
NOTICE !
THE subscriber having been duly appointed, by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, Guardian of EBENEZER THR SHER, of Cape-Elizabeth, an insane person, hereby cautions all persons against trusting said TUSASHER, as no debts of his contracting will be paid by Peter Warren. Portland, August 29, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator, on the estate of MARGARETT GILKIE, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, Widow, 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 Isaac Gilkie. Dated, August 28, 1805.
JAMES BACON,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, 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 Bacon. Dated, August 29, 1805.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that a further time of one month, from the date hereof, is allowed to the creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL MERRILL, late of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, to bring in and prove their claims against said Estate; and that we will attend at Mr. Campbell's inn, in Fore-street, Portland, to receive, the same, on the last Wednesday in August, and the first Wednesday of September next, from two to five o'clock. DANIEL TUCKER, P. M. PETER WARREN. Portland, Aug. 10th, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of SARAH FREEMAN, late of Portland, in the County of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to LOIS FREEMAN, Dated Aug. 15th. 1805.
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 AMOS NOYES, late of Falmouth, 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 HOSEA ILSLEY, Dated 15th, August 1805.
NOTICE is here by given to the Creditors of BRAD-STREET HALL, of Portland, in the District of Maine, Merchant, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been issued, that the commissioners named and authorized by said commission, and the Assignee of his Estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Ebenezer May, Esq. in Fifth Street, Portland, on the 29th day of the 9th Month next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, in order to make a second dividend of the Estate and effects of said Bankrupt. When and where the Creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said Dividend. SAMUEL F. HUSSEY, Assignee. 8th Mo. 10th, 1805.
THE subscribers hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed, and have taken upon themselves the trust of administrators on the estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—They therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to the Commissioners. William Elliot, } Administrators. Keziah Elliot, } Dated at Brunswick, June 14, 1805. [A.21]

PATENT MEDICINES.
IMPROVED JAUNDICE BITTERS , or the Grand Anti-Bilious Corrective—Prepared by David Dennis, at his Dispensary, No. 23, Oxford Road, London. Under the patronage of the first Physicians in Europe and America.
This preparation combines all the good qualities of every medicine of the kind ever offered to the public; the botanical characters of the ingredients, of which it is composed, has long attracted the notice of the faculty, and under various formulas unequivocally received the undivided sanction of successful experiment. It is greatly antiseptic and particularly effectual in correcting and preventing the putridity of bile; it has also been employed with great success in very dangerous epidemic fevers. It not only cleanses the prima viæ, but likewise gently warms the habit and quickens circulation, is particularly serviceable in habitual costiveness, in cases of phlegmatic temperament and sedentary life, when the stomach is oppressed and weakened. This elegant bitter may be successfully applied to answer almost every purpose, particularly in loss of appetite, when the stomach is foul and disorderly by irregularities; the secretions are gently promoted, and a plentiful perspiration produced; in some plants of the jaundice this remedy is unequalled; the stomach is fortified and strengthened, and digestion effectually promoted; such a medicine is useful at all seasons, but particularly in the spring, by removing those sleepy melancholy sensations so unpleasant to the patient; the natural consequences of the approach of warm weather, upon bilious habits.—Price 3s. per Box.
WHEATON'S JAUNDICE BITTERS.
The successful effects of which have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach; and at the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the sinking, faint, distressed feeling, and the sleepy dull heaviness; restoring also, strength to the weak and trembling limbs; removing the yellowness of countenance common to jaundice and weakly people; and also the dizziness of the head, & weakness of sight. They are very useful for seamen to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preservative against disorders so incident to such climates (which are generally putrid and bilious) by removing obstructions, carrying off bile and giving a free circulation to the blood.—Price 3s. per box.
WHEATON'S ITCH OINTMENT.
A safe and efficacious remedy for the ITCH—Price 3s. per box.
DEXTER'S RHEUMATIC PILLS.
For the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, and Bilious Disorders.
HAVE, by much experience, been found a valuable and efficacious Medicine, and are recommended to the public, as an effectual remedy to counteract the dangerous effects of common Colds on the system—to remove obstructed perspirable matter, and acrid and corrosive Humours, which cause Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Pains and Swellings in the Joints and Limbs—Cough, Asthma, &c. They are also particularly serviceable in removing Bilious and other obstructions from the Stomach and Bowels—are an excellent Medicine to obviate or check a bilious or yellow Fever at its commencement, by powerfully expelling bilious, morbid, and putrefact obstructions through the cutaneous pores. They remove windy oppressions and cholicky pains in the stomach and bowels—eruptions from the face and skin—sweeten and purify the blood, and quicken its circulation—produce a sweetness of the breath and a good appetite, by strengthening the digestive faculties.—Many affidavits might be produced, showing the superior efficacy of the above pills—but, as the character which they have or may acquire is the best criterion by which the public can judge, they are omitted.—Price 2s. 6d. per box.
The above Medicines are for Sale (by particular appointment) By JOHN COE , No. 4, Fish-Street.
Where Drugs and Medicines, of a genuine quality, are kept constantly for sale, on the most reasonable terms, for cash or credit. July 2. (Sm)
George Lovis and Josiah Goold, Under the Firm of GEORGE LOVIS & Co. Goldsmiths and Working Jewellers, No. 10, Jones' Row, Fish-Street, Have for Sale, a Large and Elegant assortment of Jewelry, and Gold, Silver and Plated Ware; among which are,
GOLD and Fancy Necklaces; Topaz and Pearl Ear-Rings; Plain Gold Ear Knobs and Wires; Plain and cut Hoops and Wires; Topaz, Hair, and Enamelled Rings; Plain, cut and twist do. Gilt and Paste Lockets; Gold and Coral Beads; Crystal and Amber Beads of all prices; Tortoise shell Combs, plain and mounted; Silver Thimbles; Miniature Chains; Silver bowl'd and Plain Steel Scissors, with Chains and Silver Cases; No. 1e, Pin and Pencil Cases; Gold Bofom Pins; Gilt and Mourning do. Bodkins; Toothpicks; Combs for Children; Silver Ladies; Plated and Gilt do. Silver Table, Coffee and Tea Spoons; Salt and Mustard do. Plated Mustard and Salt do. Silver and Plated Cream Pots; Silver Tumblers and Castors; Silver Desert Knives; Silver Fruit Knives with Pearl Handles; Silver Seals for Compacting Rooms, with Tubes and Picks; Plated Candlesticks and Saltcellars; Silver Sleeve-Buttons; Knee Buckles; Silver mounted Spectacles; Silver and Pearl mounted Cork Screws.
A handsome assortment of capp'd Watches, gold, silver and gilt, of English and French manufacture; gold and silver Seals and Keys; plated and gilt Chains, Seals and Keys; cypher and cornelian Keys. Eight-day Clock, and Time-Pieces; Looking Glasses of all sizes; Profile Frames with gilt rims. Likenesses of Washington and Hamilton, elegantly framed and glazed. A handsome assortment of Composition Likenesses, both of Washington and Hamilton. Also, a great variety of PRINTS, &c. &c.
All the above articles are warranted to be of the first quality; and if any of them prove otherwise, they may be returned, and the money will be repaid. Country Traders may be supplied with any of the above articles, for cash or approved credit, as cheap as they can be purchased in Portland or Boston.
Watches repaired, sold and exchanged. Goldsmith's and Jeweller's work, and repairs in that line of business, done with neatness, and at the shortest notice. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Portland, August 5.
WITH these letters—W. S. I.—on the handle—was lately taken by mistake, from the pleasure boat of Mr. James M. Ingraham.—The person who has it is requested to leave it at the store of said Ingraham, to give notice to the subscriber; for which he shall be well rewarded.
WILLIAM S. INGRAHAM. August 12.
Notice.
THE Contestion in business under the firm of CODMAN & SW N. will expire on or before the 31st. day of December next; they with all persons who may be indebted to them, to make provisions for payment and those with whom they have accounts unclosed, are requested to call for adjustment.
They have now for Sale at: No 3, UNION ROW , A General Assortment of ENGLISH and WEST-INDIA GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. at reduced prices for Cash. Portland, August 26, 1805.
Take Notice,
THE Copartnership of Marcus & H. G. Quincy , is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons being indebted to said firm, are desired to make immediate payment, and those that have demands either individually or in Co. are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement to HORATIO G. QUINCY , MARCUS QUINCY , HORATIO G. QUINCY . Portland, Aug. 25, 1805.
Notice.
THE Painting and Glazing Business will be carried on by H. G. Quincy , of Portland, who requests his Friends, and Customers to call as usual and the least favor will be gratefully received. August 26.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
Notice is hereby given that the Copartnership of WILLIAM & THOMAS BECKETT , is this day dissolved, by mutual consent, — All persons having accounts open with said Company, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, to WILLIAM BECKETT , at his Shop in Front Street, — Where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS as usual with neatness and dispatch. WILLIAM BECKETT , THOMAS BECKETT . August 24, 1805.
Respectfully informs his friends that he has taken the situation No. 2 Fifth Street, lately occupied by Dr. Thomas, where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in its different branches, according to the newest fashions:—Those who may favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work executed with fidelity and dispatch.
Doctor Frost,
Respectfully informs the citizens of Portland, and its vicinity, that he has taken a part of the house, the property and residence of the late Doctor Watts, fronting Middle Street, where he will be ready to wait on any persons who may please to honor him with their custom in the line of his profession. Also, That he puts up Sea-Medicine Chests at the shortest notice, and well adapted to Tropical Climates: he having resided three or four years in the West Indies, in the practice of physic, has given him an opportunity of being well acquainted with Tropical diseases. August 12.
Mr. PETRIE.....Surgeon Dentist,
BEGS leave to inform his friends in general, in and near Portland, that he will be in town on the 10th of August, and will practice as usual, at Mrs. CRABTREE'S, Middle-Street, Portland. N.B. Mr. P. expects to stay not more than three weeks in town this visit. August 5.
RAN away from the Subscriber, an intended apprentice boy, named Edward Jones aged about 16 years, light complexion, and somewhat marked with the smallpox, had on when he went away, a short Jacket and trowels;—This is to forbid all persons harbouring, concealing, trusting, or employing him, as they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law. JAMES JAMESON . August 26.
WHEREAS Melville my wife, has left my bed and board, and conducts herself in an indecent and unbecoming manner.—This is to forbid all persons trusting or harbouring her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. STEPHEN EMBERLY . Portland August 24, 1805.
TO LET,
ONE half of Store on the end of Richardson's Wharf—Also, At head of Wharf, a Store, with buildings adjoining, which are fixed, and have been improved for a Brewery, being very convenient for that use, as there is an Aqueduct in the Brew House—Apply to ISRAEL RICHARDSON . August 5.
To be sold, if apply'd for immediately, a Brig of 180 tons,—One year old, with her appurtenances as she came from Sea—Said Brig was built mostly (timber and plank) of white Oak, Sheathed and may be put to Sea with a little expense—A credit will be given if required—For further particular enquire of JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM . Portland, August 19, 1805.
TURNPIKE NOTICE.
THE Proprietors of the Tenth New Hampshire Turnpike, are hereby notified to meet at the dwelling-house of Capt. Elizer Ropes , on North and Sawyer's Location, on Monday the 16th day of September next, at one o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes, viz.
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  2. To see if the proprietors will vote to petition the General Court for a small alteration or amendment of the grant of said turnpike.  3. To vote such other assessments as may be found necessary for carrying into effect the making said turnpike. 
STEPHEN WILLSON, Clerk. Lancaster, July 17, 1805.
Short Notice and quick Payments.
THE subscriber informs his customers, that they must pay their POSTAGE on or before the middle of September next, or their accounts will be immediately put in suit.—There is also, a number that took the Eastern Herald, (lately deceased) who are still indebted for POSTAGE; if it is not settled by the above mentioned time they will likewise be put in suit.
JACOB HOW, Post-Rider. Bridgton, August 18, 1805.
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
ISAAC ADAMS requests all those who have Books in their possession belonging to his Circulating Library, to return them to his Bookstore, in the course of the present week.
Books and Stationary, for sale as usual. Aug. 26.
A New Store.
T. & A. VINTON,
Respectfully inform the public—the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland in particular—that they have taken the store lately improved by Dr. Erving, a few doors east of the Columbian Tavern, and opposite Messrs. Hannaford & Co's. Middle-Street; where they offer for sale, a general assortment of Fancy and Staple English, India and Scotch GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season.
As their Goods were purchased by them from the best sources in Boston, they can and will be sold at such prices as to make it worthy the attention of purchasers. August 5.
Removal.
MUNROE & TUTTLE. Respectfully inform the public, that they have removed from No. 8, Jones' Row, to No. 1, Union Row, Middle Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Ebenr. Storer, where they offer for sale, an extensive assortment of European & India Goods, as low as can be purchased at any store in town. August 12.
Duck.
No. 3, Union Row, For Sale By CODMAN & SWAIN , 25 Bolls RUSSIA DUCK, of first quality. EUROPEAN, India, and West India Goods, as usual. August 19.
Fresh Flour.
200 Bbls. fresh Philadelphia fine and superfine Flour, just received and for sale by JOSHUA RICHARDSON , No. 3, Long-Wharf. August 5.
FARRELL & WRIGHT.
HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a fresh supply of Fancy and Staple Goods; which having been purchased for cash, will be sold at very reduced prices.—Also, Hylon, Young-Hylon, Hylon-Skin & Souchong TEAS. Coffee, Cotton-Wool, &c. August 19.
FOR SALE,
THE Pew number 43, in the Meeting-house of the Second Parish in Portland. Inquire of Joseph Usley, or Simon Dearborn . August 12.
WANTED,
ONE Hundred Cords of HEMLOCK BARK.—Apply to THOMAS CROSS , Portland, August 12.
Orton's Exposition.
Just published, the 3 Vols. of Orton's Exposition of the Old Testament . SUBSCRIBERS, are respectfully informed, that they can receive their Books, Bound, or in Boards at THOMAS CLARK'S BOOKSTORE, Fifth-Street , where subscriptions are received for the above valuable work. August 10.
Just published, and for sale by
ISAAC ADAMS , At his Bookstore, No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth-Street. Price 62 cents and a half THE PLEASURES OF IMAGINATION, A Poem, in three Books. By Dr. Akenside.
IN the writings of AKENSIDE we may trace the effusions of a mind devoted to the interests of humanity and ardently desirous of promoting the cause of public and private virtue. His impressive page marks at once originality of genius and sublimity of sentiment. He appeals to the heart, disdaining to misguide the feelings by the lure of harmony, or amuse the fancy at the expence of the understanding.—We read the man throughout his numerous and various subjects; from a general view of which it will appear, that he was fully impressed with the truth of his own remark; that, "the writer who held the pen without duly considering the welfare of society, should be considered an alien, heedless of its interests, and every way unworthy of its blessings." "With a mind possessed of such liberal sentiments, it is the less to be wondered at, that at an early period of his life, AKENSIDE planned and wrote his Pleasures of Imagination; which, so long as genius owns an admirer, will ever be valued for chaste and refined, sublimity of thought, and all that pleasing witchery, which makes spontaneous effusions of genuine poetry."
JOHN P. THURSTON & Co.
No. 4, Central Row, Off for Sale,
 70 bbls. superfine and fine Flour.  30 Casks hylon, hylon-skin, souchong and bohea Teas, of approved cargoes,  20 boxes No. 1 & 2 Chocolate,  150 do. Spermaceti, mould and dipt Candles,  10 kegs best Mustard,  Boxes and casks of Raisins,  150 wt. best English Glue,  5 tiers fresh Rice,  25 bolts Ravens Duck,  300 wt. Caffa; cases long cork Claret,  Casks refined Salt-petre,  1500 wt. 1 oat Sugar; few bbls. Brown do.  Tierces retailing Molasses,  Paints; Lindseed Oil; kegs Ginger,  Spermaceti Oil; pipes Brandy,  Few bbls. Pork,  Glass, Nails, Lead, Varnish, &c.  A general assortment of Groceries. Vessels Stores put up as usual. July 23.
Left at the Store of the subscriber, two thirds the owner may have them by paying for this advertisement. WILLIAM ROSS . Portland, Aug. 19.
EVENING SCHOOL.
IN order to keep six months the Subscriber will commence his Evening School, on the evening of 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.—Surveying or Navigation, five dollars. One Dollar paid at entrance. The necessary Books and STATIONARY will be kept for sale as low as any where in town by WILLIAM MOODY . Portland, Aug. 23.
PROBATE COURT IN THE COUNTY OF OXFORD. PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the Probate Court, in the County of Oxford, will be held as follows, viz. at Fryeburg, on the first Monday of September next, at one o'clock P. M. At Bethel, on the Saturday next preceding the second Tuesday of October, at ten o'clock A. M. And at Paris, on the Monday next preceding the second Tuesday of October next, at ten o'clock A. M. And will continue to be held, at the aforesaid times, and places, in the Months of September, and October annually, until a different arrangement shall be made, when public notice thereof will be given. By Order of the Hon. JEDAH DANA , Esq. Judge of Probate for said County. S. MUEL A. BRIDLEY , Register. August 26, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors in the Corporation for a Bridge across Catahoula river, from Litchfield to Catharine Landing in Bowdoinham, that a meeting of said Proprietors will be held at the store of Judah Colby , in Bowdoinham, on Monday the seventeenth day of October next, at one o'clock P. M. on said day, to act on the following articles (viz.)
 1st To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.  2d To agree on a method for choosing the necessary officers for said corporation.  3d To choose a Clerk.  4th To choose a Treasurer.  5th To choose five or more suitable persons as a Committee for compiling a code of Bylaws and Rules for the Regulation of said Corporation.  6th To agree on a method of calling future meetings. 
Robt Patten, David Patten, Josiah Colby, Authorized to call the first meeting. Bowdoinham, August 26, 1805.
FOR SALE, An excellent stand for a Tavern, two miles from Portland, on the great road to Coos, containing a commodious Dwelling House, two stories high, with four rooms on the floor, a small Barn and Wood House, with one acre of Land—and is as good a stand for a Tavern, as any in the vicinity; payment will be made easy.—Enquire of JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON , Portland, August 5.
FOR SALE, ONE Lot of Land, or more if required, in the town of Otisfield. The purchaser may have his choice of the following Lots—No. 8 in the first division, on the plain near Esq. Pierce's—No. 2 in 4th range and 4th division—No. 12 in 3d range and 5th division—each Lot containing one hundred acres. For further particulars, enquire of WILLIAM GORHAM , at his Store, Fore-Street, Portland. August 5.
FOR SALE, AT Old-Town Falls, on Penobscot river, one half of a double SAW-MILL, to either one hundred acres LAND, with Water and Barn on the same, and Privileges for a number of Mills. In recommendation of the Mill and privileges it may be said, that they are equal to, if not superior any in the county; and it is as good a stand as any for Lumbering, Trading, or Fishing in the District of Maine. A part or the whole will be sold as may best suit the purchaser.—Terms of payment easy—For particulars enquire of NATHAN WINSLOW , of Falmouth, or JONATHAN WINLOW , on the premises. Old-town Falls, July 30, 1805. [A 12]
TO BE SOLD,
THAT excellent, well known Farm in Parsonsfield, called the KEZER FARM , as it is now occupied by Josiah Kezer, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, perhaps of the best land in one body in the county of York, with a Dwelling House, a Barn, and young Orchard of 400 thrifty apple trees, just beginning to bear, on the premises. Also—Two Lots of Land adjoining the aforesaid premises, containing about three hundred acres, as now occupied by Ebenezer Kezer, with a Dwelling House and Barn thereon; all which Lands are diversified with mowing, tillage, pasture, and plenty of good water, and under good improvement, and wood lots that are commodious. They will be sold together or separate, as may best suit the purchaser. For further particulars, enquire of EBENEZER KEZER . Parsonsfield, July 15, 1805. [8w]
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Printing,
In its various branches, executed at the Gazette-Office handsomely and with expedition. A general assortment of Commercial, Court and other BLANKS, well printed, on good paper, constantly for sale. Blanks, Cards and Shop Bills, printed at the lowest notice.