Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-04-12 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
NUMBER 207.]
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1802.
[VOLUME IV.]
United States Laws.
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the United States: at the session, begun and held at the city of Washington, in the county of Columbia, on Monday, the seventh of December, one thousand eight hundred and one.
An Act for the ascertainment of Persons concerned in certain Fisheries therein mentioned.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for the collector of the customs for the district of Boston, to permit any vessel having on board salt, after the report and entry, and security given for the duty to proceed under the inspection of an officer of the customs to any fishery or other landing place within the district, (to be designated in the permit) and there to discharge the same; subject, however, in all other respects, to the regulations, restrictions, penalties and provisions established by an act passed the second of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, intitled "An Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That every inspector or other officer of the customs, while performing duty on board any such vessel elsewhere than in the port to which such officer may properly belong, shall be entitled to receive from the master or commander thereof, such provisions and other accommodations (free from expense) as are usually supplied to passengers, or as the state and condition of the vessel will admit.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if by reason of the delivery of any cargo of salt, in manner aforesaid, more than fifteen working days (computing from the date of entry) shall in the whole be spent therein, the wages or compensation of such inspector or other officer of the customs who may be employed on board a vessel in respect to which such terms may be so extended, shall, for every day of such excess, be paid by the master or owner; and until paid, it shall not be lawful for the collector to grant a clearance, or to permit such vessel to depart from the district.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, March 16, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
An Act for the relief of Lyon Lehman. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there be refunded and paid to Lyon Lehman, out of any money in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated by law, the sum of one thousand six hundred eighty-four dollars; it being the amount of duties paid by the said Lyon Lehman, to the collector of the port of New-York, on three thousand five hundred rifles and carabines, which were imported from Hamburg, by the said Lyon Lehman, into the said port of New-York, on board the American brig Adelon, captain Josiah Wilson, in the month of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
[Approved March 6, 1802.] An Act for the relief of Francis Duchouquet. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Francis Duchouquet, out of any money in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two hundred and ninety-one dollars, and eighty-four cents, in full compensation for monies by him advanced to redeem certain American citizens captured by the Indians.
[Approved March 16, 1802.]
POLITICAL MISCELLANY.
To the Editor of the Portland Gazette.
Elm-Tree, 2d April, 1802.
SOME days ago my neighbor Politicus called to see me, and our discourse turning upon the affairs of government, he asked me if I had read any of Mr. LEVI LINCOLN's addresses to the public, and handed me the Independent Chronicle of the second of November last, containing his seventh number. From Politicus and others, of his way of thinking, I had heard much of this performance, and was glad of an opportunity to get sight of any part of it. I read it over to myself, and was struck with the justness of it as a transcript of the conduct, passions and affections of the Republicans (so calling themselves, but true Jacobins in heart) since the commencement of the Federal Government. Mr. LINCOLN appears to have depicted them to the life; and I have no doubt but he designed it originally for that set; but having tasted of the sweets of presidential influence to an extraordinary degree, he changed the composition from the past to the present time, and dropping the facts and examples which it unquestionably contained, and which first suggested the sentiments to his mind, he entertained hopes of fixing on his adversaries that odium and disgrace which his conscience charged him as being the peculiar attributes of his own party. It is impossible for any candid person, acquainted with that set, to read this number and not observe the correctness of the picture. Judge now for yourself—his words are in italics.
Whenever individuals suffer their reason to be influenced by their passions, as the Republicans have done for ten years, they, like that set, will certainly go astray. These blind and furious guides will bury their votaries into the miry ditch, as they did the followers of Korah, and the whisky boys of Gallatin in the Pennsylvania insurrection; and mark their course, like the successive leaders in the French revolution, through wicked and dirty paths where honesty or greatness is never seen, and justice or prudence never treads. The foreign incentives to anger, resentment and revenge, are
numerous; but there are, who court degradation, misery and wretchedness, and sacrifice to sparks of their own kindling. Mr. Jefferson, by ousting good men from office, has evinced to the world that his heart is replete with incentives to anger, resentment and revenge. Has he not embraced every possible occasion to show that the administration of Washington and Adams is to him what Mordacai was to Haman; and does he not pursue and persecute honest men, under those administrations, wherever he can with safety to himself, to their destruction and ruin? Is he not regardless, to the astonishment of candor and charity, of the public good in many of his appointments to office? When we examine the part Gallatin had in the western insurrection, the inhumanity and barbarous temper he manifested towards all persons engaged under the Laws of the United States to aid in collecting the excise—when we consider the crimes for which Callender was convicted—when we read the baseness and infamy of Duane as well in defaming the Senate of the United States, as calumniating Washington—when we look round the country and see many others convicted of crimes put into office directly by Mr. Jefferson or some of his Heads of Departments and constitutional Counsellors—Shall we say virtue and vice, honor and dishonor, infamy and glory, have lost their distinctions?—Or shall we say they, who have done these things, are the persons, according to Mr. Lincoln, who court degradation, misery and wretchedness? But read the process by which this state of mind was produced in them, and no event is more correctly accounted for. The natural excitement, occasioned by the loss of darling objects, the non election of Mr. Jefferson on the resignation of Washington, the defeat of favorite measures, as the ill success of getting this country at war with England, and confiscating British property, both which were darling objects of the Republicans, whether this defeat was through the agency or mere wish of others, were too much for the patience of pride and of ambition then reigning in democratic breasts—too much for the sufferers minds to bear. When we recollect too that with this sense of defeat was associated in the minds of republicans the idea of a loss of all their expected political consequence in every view of the subject, and, of what was yet worse, of this consequence being continued as a matter of advantage, pleasantness or gratification, where Washington placed it, in hands of federalists who had contributed to produce this mortifying state of things, the reversed scene, so contrary to what the republicans expected, became intolerable. Chagrin and disappointment corroded them night and day from Mr. Jefferson, who had by that time become the leader of that set, down to the meanest of the tribe. These interested advocates for power, patronage and benefit, all which they promised themselves but lost, had no sooner failed in their darling object, to get the government into their own hands, than they were unable any longer to bear the name of government—they no longer gazed at its heavenly aspect as of divine original, and as the consoling forerunner of personal aggrandizement; but every one, after the manner of the Genevan, set his shoulders against its wheels wishing to introduce anarchy and confusion, the delight of democracy. But the people's happiness, their consequence and their liberties, were in the way, and, at that time, opposed formidable barriers to the cravings of republican rapacity, and to the assumption of democratic arrogance. Hence the federalists, who were the opposers of the ambition; and of the malicious, false and vindictive slanders of that set, were severely aspersed: Because they were the friends to true republicanism, in opposition to French machins and folly; and to the administration, and wished to protect the rights and privileges of the people against French aggressions and insults, were seen with pain by their adversaries. Some of them could not endure a word, a scrawl, or a scrap in justification of the existing government; and many of that set agreed with Tom Paine and wished to substitute a directory of five in the room of the executive of the United States, in imitation of the shabby monstrosity of France. This the democrats of that day considered the most perfect government; and published letters in justification of their opinion, wishing to make it popular thro' the country.
At that time the voice and the pen of a federalist, if employed in support of the constituted authorities and their measures were odious to republicans and jacobins, and by them instantly decried and execrated—their minds maddened into desperation at the promising prospects, that the measures adopted by their opponents, the federalists, against French rapacity, depredation and murder, were likely to succeed—their pride, at that time glorying in France over their own country, sickened at the sight. Hence when the glorious news of the victory of the gallant Truxton, over the French luggers, reached the American shores, nothing but their wickedness and attachment to French successes, could equal the chagrin and mortification of the republican set—they gnashed their teeth, and for some time, were ready to wreak their vengeance on their native and adopted country! Has not that set shown itself in the conduct of that set, from the moment they got power into their hands, towards almost every person who had distinguished himself in protecting American property, and American dignity, from the grasp and insult of their friends, the French?
Their reason being prostrated, and all that is great, discreet and valuable, being dissipated; in this cruel tyranny of the passions, the republicans were urged on to a ruinous, a blind struggle to create embarrassment or to produce a change. To this conduct of theirs is justly charged the second rebellion in Pennsylvania, as well as the rejection of our ministers in France.
That persons of limited views, of violent, overbearing and unaccommodating habits and dispositions as are most of the republicans and jacobins, should be betrayed into an opposition to the administrations of Washington and Adams, was not surprising; but that they should derive a constructive aid from the ability, learning and science of a different description of characters who kept, more behind the curtain, was always a matter of serious lamentation. But their rough propensities, unchastified by any kind of discipline, unchecked by the restraints of common decency, unawed by a respect for the reputation, and the feelings of the party with whom they acted, were cherished by reasoning principles, and respectable leaders, till the mischief became great—boundless—the wreck of every thing valuable has ensued, and the acquirement of what alone the worst of passions could have achieved—a revolution in the minds of people leading rapidly to a corresponding revolution in government—if not to a subversion and destruction of those moral principles and feelings which alone can serve as a substratum to any kind of government whatever. The first effect of this Jacobinic effervescence has been a change of President. Then followed, as before noted, the ousting of officers for no other reason than because they were honest and had opposed this change—while their places were filled with creatures of very different qualities. After so many attempts of the republicans to get themselves into employment and being as often defeated by the other party, it is not to be wondered that now, from the highest to the lowest, possessed of discretionary power, they mark their way with anger, resentment and revenge—these, if we judge from the actions of the President and his underlings, must, henceforth, take the names of republican virtues—Glorious times! happy age! the age of reason! ! !
Have I expressed a sentiment, passion or feeling not found in the words and phrases of Mr. Lincoln? And has not the conduct of the republicans, at different times, been such as to leave no room to doubt, but he intended originally to have described them?—If the picture is hideous, blame the original, or him who first copied it—I have only endeavored to shew its genuineness by directing the eye to particular features and traces within his general contour. Yours, &c. ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
From the New-York Evening Post.
Examination.
NUMBER X.
[The same subject continued]
AS to Holland being the second power which acknowledged our Independence, and made a treaty with us, a step which involved her in war with Great Britain, it was deemed proper to treat her with a marked respect. Besides this, from the time of our revolution to the present, we have had large money concerns with her people. A trusty and skillful public agent was for a long time necessary to superintend those concerns. If in a different capacity, it could not have cost much less, and by the annexation of a diplomatic character, a double purpose was answered. The honorable nature of the station enabled the government to find an agent at a less expense than would have been requisite to procure one merely for the money object. It is not meant to deny, that the great charge which has lately happened in the affairs of that country, making it in effect a dependency on France, rendered a removal of the minister proper; but it does not follow that it ought to have been done sooner. It is also known, that Mr. Murray, the late envoy, has been for a considerable time past, employed in our negotiations with France; which probably was a collateral reason for not recalling him sooner. In respect to one, if not to both these ministers, it may be observed, that a time of war was not the most eligible moment for their removal of a minister.
As to Berlin, the inducements for keeping a minister there, have never been fully explained. It is only known, that our commercial treaty with Prussia, had expired, and that a renewal has been effected by the envoy sent thither; but, influential as was the court of Prussia in the affairs of Europe during the late dreadful storm, it may have been conceived, that a cultivation of the good will of the Prussian monarch was not a matter of indifference to the peace and security of this country. If this was the object of the mission, though there may have been too far-fetched a policy in the case, it offers a defence of the measure which, exculpates the executive at least from the charge of a desire to multiply officers improvidentially.
On the most unfavorable supposition then, here was one diplomatic agent too many, and two others were continued longer than was absolutely necessary. This surely is not of magnitude sufficient to constitute a serious charge,
where malevolence did not inspire a spirit of accusation. In considering this question, it ought to be remembered, that it is the prevailing policy of governments to keep diplomatic agents at all courts where they have important relations.
As to the navy agents, it is sufficient to say, that they were temporary persons who grew up out of our rupture with France; who, when then were appointed, were useful to accelerate naval preparations at as many points as could be advantageously occupied, and that it was only proper to discontinue them when an accommodation had been effected, and after they had had time enough to wind up the affairs of their agency. This was not the case previous to Mr. Jefferson's administration. In other instances of removal, he only did it to make way for members of his own set, and it will not be pretended that here there was any foundation for the charge under examination.
As to the inspector of the Revenue, the case in brief stands thus—When the excise on distilled spirits was established, three different descriptions of officers were instituted to carry it into effect. Supervisors, Inspectors, and Collectors were distributed to districts, surveys and divisions, one to each. A district comprehends an entire state; a survey some large portion of it or a number of counties; a division for the most part a single county. In some of the small states there were no district officers for the surveys—the duties of inspector being annexed to those of supervisor; in larger ones there were Inspectors more or less numerous according to their extent. As other internal revenues were established, they were put under the management of the same officers. The bare statement of the facts shows the necessity of those officers. The revenue of no government were perhaps ever collected under a more simple organization, or through a smaller number of channels. It is not alleged that the first and last classes of officers were unnecessary. It is only to the middle class that any specious objection can be made. Let us conjecture the reasons for employing them.
In some of the states great opposition was expected, and was actually experienced. In such states especially it was evidently useful to have the exertions of some men of weight and character in their sphere of moderate extent, to reconcile the discontented; to arrange the details of business, and to give energy to the measures for collection. In others, similar officers were probably useful in the early stages, for the purpose of establishing the details simply. The subdivision was in all cases favorable to an active and vigilant superintendence. Nor does it require extraordinary penetration to discern that the policy was wise at the time when the measures were adopted. It is possible that upon the complete establishment of the plan, when all opposition had been vanquished, and when the collection has become an affair of mere routine, that this intermediate class may have ceased to be essential. But till this had become perfectly evident, it would have been premature to alter the original plan. Though it be true, that some years have elapsed since the excise law was passed, it is not very long since it has been in full and uninterrupted operation. Other laws introducing other branches of internal revenue, have been subsequently passed from time to time, and the agency of the same officers have probably been found useful on their first introduction and execution. Hence it is easily accounted for that they were not before discontinued, if indeed experience has shown that they are not till necessary, which is itself problematical. Nothing is more easy than to reduce the number of agents employed in any business, and yet for the business to go on with the reduced number. But before the reduction is applauded, it ought to be ascertained that the business is as well done as it was before. There is a wide difference between merely getting along with business and doing it well and effectually.
These observations sufficiently show that in the instances which have been cited, there is no evidence of a disposition in the preceding Administrations, improperly to multiply offices and officers. Acting under different circumstances, they conducted as those circumstances dictated and in all probability, in a manner the best adapted to the advancement of the public service. A change of circumstances, may in some instances have rendered a continuance of some of the agents thus employed unnecessary; and the present Chief Magistrate may even be right in disapproving them;—but it is not therefore right to attempt to derive from this any plea of peculiar merit with the people; and it is very far from right to make it a topic of slander on predecessors. Perhaps however this is too rigorous a construction, and that nothing more was intended than to set off to the best advantage, the petty services of petty talents.
If this was the true aim, it is to be regretted that it was not so managed as to avoid the appearance of a design to depreciate in the public estimation, the men who went before—Had this delicacy or caution been observed the attempt would have attracted neither notice nor comment.
"Commas and points he sets exactly right."
"And 'twere a sin to rob him of his mite."
LUCIUS CRASSUS.

Foreign Articles.
RECEIVED BY ARRIVAL AT THE PORT.
HAGUE, FEB. 5.
The ordinary taxes, particularly on daily and necessary articles of consumption, have undergone no reduction; as, on almost every thing, two thirds must go to the revenue. The guilds are in a deplorable condition; and the mechanics in the principal cities are nearly deprived of all resource, as a free and general importation has been admitted since the new order of things took place.
Since the signing of the preliminaries of peace, our naval force has not been augmented; on the contrary, the dock yards are nearly destitute of workmen; and a great number of sailors are about to be discharged. Of the land forces, twelve men out of each company will be disbanded; but, on the other hand, it is proposed to raise 9000 marines and colonial troops, who are chiefly to be formed of volunteers out of the standing army, and in the ensuing spring, will be sent to the East and West Indies, the coasts of Africa and Guinea, and to the Levant.
A few marines, incorporated with the French, have already taken their departure for St. Domingo. The appointment of this last mentioned force, with the expedition employed in getting it in a state of readiness, has for one of its objects, the securing of the colonists to the new system of Government; and, for another, which manifests a still greater share of policy to convey, during this period of calmness, a respectable force to our foreign possessions, since neither the navy of this country, nor of France and Spain can counterbalance that of Great Britain. This combined force will amount to 54,000 men.
FEB. 10.
It is asserted that the deficiency on the expenditure of the State for this current year, 1802, amounts to 30 millions; for the raising of which, the Government of State has proposed a plan to Legislative Body of a voluntary loan by way of lottery; and we hear, that as soon as the manner of the ways and means for this year shall be resolved on by the Legislative Assembly, the means also which are sanctioned by that Body for making good this deficiency will be made public.
LONDON, FEB. 18.
It would have been strange if the annexing of the Italian to the French Republic had been passed over, without any remonstrance, or protest, on the part of any of the European powers. We call it annexing, for in what other light can any impartial man view the vesting in the hands of one man the supreme executive authority of two great countries; an authority without limitations, at least without any competent to restrain the ambition, or to oppose the will of the person holding the office of First Magistrate of either of the Republics. Is it to be supposed for a moment that, if France and Austria, or France and any other state, were to go to war, the Chief Consul would refuse to avail himself the power and resources of his new empire, or would suffer the Italian Republic to be at peace even though she might have an interest diametrically opposite to that of France? Why then we say, that to all intents and purposes the Italian Republic must be considered as intended with and forming part of France.
Under this conviction, the Austrian and Russian Ministers, at Paris, are said to have presented notes against the election of Bonaparte to the presidency of the Italian Republic. Of the impression which those notes have made upon the Consular Government, we were not informed. It may easily be supposed that they are not likely to intimidate such a man as Bonaparte, or to turn him from his purpose. It may easily, too, be conjectured, that he will represent his election to have proceeded from the unanimous and unbiased votes of the Consulta of a free nation; that to attack or oppose that election would be to interfere in the internal affairs of an independent state. What effect the arguments of the Chief Consul may produce we know not. His military power, and his great military fame, will, we apprehend, be deemed the most irresistible, if not the most convincing arguments he can make use of. It is aid in consequence of these notes from the Russian and Austrian Ministers, that an order had been issued by the French minister of war for all officers of the army of Italy to join their respective regiments. The people of France are, we believe, by no means pleased with this new dignity conferred upon their First Consul. They see in it more of personal ambition than of regard for the welfare of the Republic—they consider it not so much strengthening the power of France, as laying grounds for future wars, and at no great distance of time. Indeed, for every purpose of defence, and of offence, as the allies found to their cost in the late war, France was sufficiently formidable and strong, even with her ancient possessions, and before she annexed the Netherlands and Savoy, and stretched her possessions to the banks of the Rhine. Yet we do not think that this event will rekindle the flames of war upon the Continent immediately. France is too strong, and the other continental powers too much exhausted to attack her with any prospect of advantage at present. This very measure of which Austria and Russia complain, furnishes an additional argument against their going to war, for it has added an astonishing degree, to the power and resources of the Chief Consul.
The late overland dispatch from India announces, that serious popular commotions had prevailed at Cabul, in consequence of an edict
respecting the military, which had been issued a short time previous to the King's death, and which the people required to have repealed. Some of the distinguished favourites of the late prince, in endeavouring to quell the tumult, were put to death by the multitude.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.—Feb. 17.
Mr. N. Vanfittart moved the order of the day for the House to resolve itself into a committee to consider of the American Treaty Act.
Mr. N. Vanfittart said, that there having been a duty imposed in America upon British shipping, it had been thought necessary to impose a countervailing duty, in this country, on American vessels. The United States of America had now, however, agreed to take off the duty on their part, if Great Britain would on the other hand, abolish the countervailing duty. As, however, the treaty containing this agreement might not arrive in time to allow of an act of Parliament being passed for the express purpose of abolishing the duty, he thought it would be expedient that his Majesty should be empowered to take it off whenever the treaty did arrive. He therefore moved, "That the Chairman should be directed to move the House for leave to bring in a bill to enable his Majesty for a time to be limited, to cause the duty on American shipping to cease."
The Committee agreed to the motion, and the House having resumed, the report was ordered to be received to morrow. Adjourned.
DUBLIN, FEB. 22.
Letters from London assert with much confidence what we yesterday stated to our readers, that the island of Martinique is not to be conceded to us, in lieu of Trinidada or on any other account.
They write from Paris that the Government there are so anxious to receive an account of the arrival of their fleet at St. Domingo, that a special telegraph has been constructed to convey the intelligence from Breil, where Paris courier is every hour expected to arrive from the West Indies, with the glad tidings.
Holyhead, Jan. 22.—On Wednesday evening one of the heaviest gales known here for many years commenced from the westward, accompanied by a very heavy sea. On Thursday morning a sloop was driven on shore; but fortunately one life only lost. In the afternoon the Sachelm of Portland, a large American ship, bound to Dublin, and laden with a valuable cargo of Tobacco was driven on this coast and anchored off a reef of rocks, with a signal of distress flying. At half past four she parted, and struck on the rocks, the sea making a fair breach over her. She, however, got over, but drifted to leeward into the harbour and again struck on another reef, exhibiting a most melancholy sight, having cut away her main and fore mast; nor for many hours was there a hope of saving a life from on board her.
A very liberal subscription of forty guineas, by Gentlemen detained here on their passage to Ireland, induced six brave fellows to attempt to get on board, which they effected, and in spite of a tremendous sea, saved, by several exertions the whole crew. The repeated and personal exertions of Captain Skinner, of the Lieutenant packet, who alone of the Gentlemen of his profession remained with lights on the rocks during the night, and took every requisite and humane precaution, contributed much to deliver them from this dreadful situation, which appeared, to a crowd of spectators on the rocks, totally hopeless. The ship is bilged, and will shortly go to pieces. Two other vessels are driven on shore in the neighbourhood.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES—March 16.
The house took up the bill for repealing the internal taxes.
In the course of debate, Mr. Lowndes said he considered the subject as of so much importance, that he must beg the indulgence of the house while he submitted a few remarks on it. The question is to take out sales at auction or the purpose of inserting coffee : not that it as the intention of the mover or of any other gentleman, that the duty on that article should be wholly abolished but only to moderate that duty. The honorable gentleman from Maryland, (General Smith) acknowledges that he feels a conviction that the present duty is too high and that it may introduce the pernicious practice of smuggling. But that gentleman will excuse me when I say, that his professions and practice are in opposition to each other. He is now voting our revenue away. revenue derived from the luxuries of life, from pleasurable carriages, from refined sugars and other articles; and then gravely tells us, that after getting rid of these resources, he will, by and by if he sees his way clear, vote for moderating the duties on imported articles. Good God, Mr. Speaker! is he not taking the very course which will put it out of his power to do so? How can he expect to see his way clear after these duties are repealed? Sir, the people of this country deserve better treatment: they are certainly entitled to some consideration from those gentlemen. The present time forms a new era in the history of this country; the people are reduced from a state of comparative opulence and comfort to much distress from the cessation of European hostilities. The carrying trade, of which the United States partook so largely, is now gone. It gave life to our sea-ports, and created a demand of labor highly advantageous—the price of labor of all kinds was more than adequate to the enhanced rates of living, and enabled the
workman and laborer of every character and description to command a comfortable subsistence. The reverse of all this, is now the true state of things. Severe distress afflicts our cities, and an almost universal stagnation of business is the consequence; the most valuable portion of our citizens are without employment; the farmers, the agriculturalists of the country universally are involved in the distress. Flour from being at fourteen, has fallen to six dollars, but notwithstanding these disadvantages operating upon all parts of the community, gentlemen do not see the necessity of reducing the duties on the necessary articles of life—They indeed have obtained power, but seem, to have forgotten the people who gave it to them.
What good is to result from repealing these duties? Is the duty on stills and distilled spirits improper? if it is not, what can be the objections to the duties on pleasurable carriages, on refined Sugar, on licences and sales at auction? I think the tax on stills and distilled spirits a proper one. I think it has received the sanction of experience, the best test of the goodness of a tax. This tax has existed since the year '90. And I will ask whether any inconvenience has arisen from it.—Whether any oppression has grown out of the law. I have heard of none. On the contrary, we know the revenue from this source has annually increased; and the report of the committee informs us that the distilleries have augmented to the vast number of 22,000. Suppose the tax should restrain the consumption of ardent spirits, would not that circumstance be in favor of the health, the industry and the morals of the people?
The consumption of the articles of sugar, bohea tea & coffee have a far different effect. They exclude the use of ardent spirits and are promotive of all these advantages. An honorable gentleman from Jersey on a former occasion informed us, that the poor in his state do not use these articles. I am sorry for it. It would not become me to contradict the gentleman in what he says of the state he comes from; but whatever be the case in New Jersey, I'll assure that gentleman, that in Charleston and wherever else I am acquainted the poor do consume these articles. I mean by the poor, people who labor for their subsistence.—Laborers of every description with us, even to the carmen of the city consume these articles.—It is the solace of their evenings, after the fatigues and toil of the day, which they partake of in common with their families, and I will ever deprecate the policy which goes to deprive them of it. It is not like ardent spirits consumed only by the head of the family remote from his home.
The gentleman from Jersey has also told us that the poor of this country have never felt the taxes of the government. I am happy to hear a gentleman from that side of the house make this confession. I believe the poor have never been oppressed by our predecessors. I will not say, they never felt the burthen of taxation, because I believe they have felt it, but they considered the taxes imposed upon them as necessary to the security of the country. The increased duties on salt, coffee and sugar, were imposed at a time when our commerce was depreciated upon by a foreign nation, and when we were menaced with hostility. I cannot see the necessity or policy of continuing these high duties, at this time they will be oppression to the people; the cause which gave birth to them has ceased to exist.
Do gentlemen suppose, that because the tax is confounded with the price of the commodity, that the people will not discern it? If they do, they eliminate very erroneously the understandings of the people of this country—they will feel this tax, and they will discriminate between the tax and the price of the commodity. Sir, there is another reason and an important one, why these high duties ought not to be continued, and which the gentleman will do well to bestow some consideration upon. Coffee is an article of great value in a small compass. These high duties hold out a dangerous temptation to smuggling. The nature and extent of our sea coast, with its numerous inlets, afford a facility which no other country does.—If ever this practice obtains to any extent, no laws which this legislature can pass will correct the evil, it will be therefore wise to withhold the temptation. He therefore hoped that gentleman would for some of the reasons assigned, all of which were convincing to his mind, discontinue these high duties on the necessary articles of life.
MARCH 22.
The bill to repeal the Internal taxes was read the third time, and after considerable debate the question was taken at 6 o'clock by yeas and nays—Yeas 61—Nays 24.
WASHINGTON, MARCH 26.
A Resolution passed on Wednesday to adjourn the second Monday in April—The house were engaged the remainder of the day, on the report of the committee appointed for that purpose, to revive and continue the act increasing the compensation of the executive officers. The principal subject of dispute was as to the manner of bringing in the bill; as by the mode proposed by the committee, they were under the necessity of voting for the whole; whereas the federalists wished the salaries of the various officers to be brought in review before them, and to consider of them in detail, as there might be a difference of opinion as to the propriety of continuing some of them.
It was yesterday moved in the house to appoint a committee to inquire whether any, and if any, what alterations were necessary in the law fixing the compensation of the members of the house of representatives and the senate. It was moved, that two dollars should be inserted; but after some debate, the resolution was referred to the committee appointed on the 14th Jan.
last to consider of the salaries of the officers in the civil department.
[The following is copied from the North-Carolina Minerva, a respectable paper published at Raleigh March 23]
TO THE EDITOR.
"DEAR SIR,—Enclosed you will find a bank bill of five dollars, for the last and present year of your excellent paper. "Auld" your tone in politics has injured you with the State Legislature of this anti federal State, yet I do predict that a strict adherence to the genuine principles of federal republicanism, will ultimately be an advantage to you. That federalism will again rise, I have no more doubt than I have of a great portion of our fellow citizens being still in a state of delusion, the virulence and rancor of party spirit in Congress; the insulting and domineering conduct of the democratic majority; the shameful and glaring violation of the constitution, in the repeal of the judiciary law, will all conspire to again establish federalism—and upon such a basis as will endure for ages—Even the repeal of the internal taxes, when its policy shall be well understood, will be reprobated and derided."
Portland,
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1802.
ELECTION.
The result of last Monday's election is alike honorable to the District of Maine and the other part of the State; and much prove highly favorable to the Constitutional cause in the New-England States—the firmness and unanimity of which States now constitute the only pledge for our national safety—the only barrier between us and those revolutionary scenes of horror which have devastated France, and manured its soil with the blood of its citizens!—Above those unmanly exultations which mark the triumph of party, and unwilling to sport with the feelings or character of any of our fellow-citizens, we shall only congratulate our numerous friends and supporters on an event of such vast importance to the present and future peace and prosperity of the community. This election affords a very just criterion for estimating the true sense of the people. Party had struggled long, but its efforts were vain—Calumny had darted its poison against our worthies, but no venalable spots were found—the passions of the people had been addressed, but their reason set in judgment and decided without prejudice; and the decision will form one of the most important records in the annals of Massachusetts.
The following is a comparative statement of the votes given in this District, the present year and the last, so far as we have yet received returns.—The list will be continued until completed.
   Present year. Last year.   STRONG. GERREY. STRONG. GERREY.     PORTLAND, 287 68 160 31   Falmouth, 78 66 55 106   Cape Elizabeth, 71 1 2 33   Scarborough, 51 74 37 97   North Yarmouth, 219 4 196 16   Garland, 105 27 102 41   New Gloucester, 87 10 94 19   Mineo,* 71 2   Freeport, 94 39 64 74   Raymondstown, 31 0 31 0   Durham, 102 1 73 6   Standish, 43 34 53 75   Biddeford, 5 70 15 45   Pepperellboro' 8 119 7 156   Wells, 160 50 165 32   Fryburg, 63 6 61 11   Yarmouthboro' 113 4 126 3   Beth, 103 1 118 1   Woodworth, 70 0   Windham, 93 1 85 12   Augusta, 72 75 47 67   Hallowell, 92 75 65 93   Pittston, 85 70 23 57   Winterport, 85 27 77 39   Linnington, 34 5   Cornish, 36 0   Alfred, 81 0 54 0   Coxhall 70 20 0 73   Fossalboro' 74 72 59 71   2483 927 1744 2213  
* Lately set off from Poland.
The votes in Boston were—Governor Strong 2378—Mr. Gerry 1498.
The Hon. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, has been generally supported for Lieutenant Governor, on the same ticket with Governor Strong.
The Boston papers by last mail give Gov. Strong a majority of about 3900 votes from 135 towns, which in addition to those published in this Gazette, make nearly 5000 majority.—There are about 460 towns and plantations which will vote for Governor, &c. and by the returns thus far received, compared with last year's list, it is estimated that Mr. Strong will have about two thirds of all the votes.
The federal lists for Senators, have prevailed in general, at the westward—For Cumberland county, the Hon. WOODBURY STOKES, and JOHN CUSHING, Esqrs. are undoubtedly re-elected by a large majority.—From York, Kennebec and Lincoln, we have not yet received any accounts.
By the Bill for the repeal of the internal taxes (passed the House of Representatives, on the 22d ult.) the collection of the internal duties on stills and domestic distilled spirits, on refined sugars, licences to retailers, sales at auction, carriages, for the conveyance of persons, and stamped vellum parchment and paper, will be discontinued from and after the 30th of June next.
Notwithstanding it has been affected by the democrats in various parts of this state, that Mr. Jefferson out of tenderness to the people has taken only part of his salary this year, we are enabled on the most unquestionable authority to state that his account for his salary is closed and that he has received the whole amount of it. (Con. Courant.)
The President and Directors of the UNION BANK, have given notice that they will receive bills of the several Banks in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, of a less denomination than five Dollars, until the first of July, the circulation of which is prohibited by law after that date.
EUROPE.
By the Nestor, Capt. Charles Wait, from Dublin, we have received Gazettes of that city to the 23d February. They contain nothing of great importance. A few extracts are given in the opposite columns.
The Minerva, capt Barber, arrived at Boston on Thursday last, in 34 days from London, with English Gazettes to 2d March—But they are uncommonly barren.
The humble address of Citizen Natbrandy, to the "GREAT MAN," is received, and shall appear next week.

For this Gazette.
THE POOR.
With diffidence I undertake the task of addressing the public, and particularly the inhabitants of this town, on a subject, which equally concerns their good sense, and their humanity. In a country, where despotism has not yet reared his hideous form, it is the privilege and duty of every citizen, to declare his sentiments, with an honest freedom, wherever general usefulness is involved. It is true, a great proportion of society have not leisure, and opportunity for making such accurate observations on the state of civil life, as are necessary for propounding schemes of amendment. But on this account, it is the more incumbent on those, who enjoy favorable situations in this respect, to use every exertion for correcting errors, for relieving unavoidable distress, for enlarging the circle of human enjoyment.
Amidst those zealous and enterprising pursuits, which serve to multiply our own satisfactions, can we, without great injustice, exclude from our tender regard, those miserable objects, whom sickness or misfortune has deprived of the power to procure for themselves? It will be said, that every town, by law, is charged with the care of their own poor. The excellence of this establishment is not questioned; yet in the operation, it is altogether free from defect? How often do we meet with wanderers, whose birth place is distant and unknown, whose habitation is the world, whose friend is mankind! Because these belong to no corporation within their reach, shall they be excluded from the compassion of their fellow beings, or depend upon the gleanings of a pious and equally precarious and forlorn to themselves, troublesome to individuals and disgraceful to society? How often too has humanity been shocked, how much time and property have been wasted by contentious in courts of justice to discover where the unhappy vagrant was born, to determine where he shall be permitted to die.
But it is farther a matter of just enquiry, whether the public duty now in view be discharged, in other respects, with that fidelity which its importance demands. For indulging our scruples on this point, we need not go beyond our own residence. Allow me then to ask a plain question; are the inhabitants of this respectable, populous, and growing town, sufficiently attentive to the object under our consideration? It is a prevailing practice, in large and commercial places, to collect the poor into a body, and to provide for them such accommodations as their various necessities demand. But what is our own situation in this respect? It is true, we have a very different one. A different name would be much more descriptive. A well disposed woman has lately been removed from it, because unable to live in tolerable peace. I have heard a person, in extreme poverty, express the greatest aversion at the idea of becoming an inhabitant of this dreaded mansion. The committee for the poor are so sensible of this defect, that they go to the expense of maintaining some, and assisting others in private and obscure situations, where little is known of them, than that they are objects of charity. It does not appear that any particular attention is paid to their morals, to the employment of their time, and remaining strength; or to the education of their children. As, in general, they are unable to show themselves in places of worship, they are too often overlooked by ministers of the gospel, and thus live and die, destitute of that spiritual portion, upon which, in all others, they have the largest claims. In short, these victims of want and disease are so scattered, so mingled with the multitude, that it would not be strange, if sometimes they should escape the vigilance of their overseers, by whose care they are to be furnished with the means of subsistence and health.
Perhaps the small influence I hope to acquire in the management of public charities, may be assisted by a declaration of the motives, which have led me to enter a field, which, within a few years, has been explored by so many eminent characters. Next to the consideration, that the relief of distress has ever appeared to me a pursuit of first importance, and a reverence for those religious principles which should govern all human conduct, I place a regard to the prosperity, and even existence, of our society. It must be acknowledged, that extraordinary efforts in the cause of public benevolence, in this country, cannot rest on the same ground, which supports them in Europe, because the number and distresses of the poor, among us, bear no proportion with those found in older communities. But though the principles of our conduct, in some respects, distinguish it from that of others, yet the necessity for pursuing it may be the same. For, let me ask, what is the point at which the genius of philanthropy is now aiming in foreign nations? Is it not to remedy, in some measure, such evils as have been accumulated for ages, which power, wealth, and invention, all put in motion by the energies of benevolence, cannot wholly remove? Now, who will say that uncharitableness to present, rather than to the incident to human life, are not to be preferred, both with regard to the greater ease attending their use, and the hope of more complete success. Our country is still in her infancy. We are just laying the foundations of happiness. Let the materials be of the most lasting kind. Let us not wait to learn by our own bitter experience, but take lessons from the miseries of those who have already suffered from public neglect. Let us be wise even in youth; before the period draws nigh when we shall vainly wish to go back and rebuild a fabric, which we shall then perceive to have been constituted upon the most selfish principles. Let us, in short, be more attentive to the extensive good of ages to come, than to any immediate convenience; and look forward to the happiness of distant millions instead of being devoted to the leisure, luxury, and dissipation of a present moment.
PROSPECTUS.
Portland, April, 1802.
Jenkins' Portland Marine List.
PORT OF PORTLAND
WEDNESDAY, April 7.
Arrived—Ship Nestor, Capt. Charles Waite, 45 days from Dublin.—March 14, lat. 45. 32, long. 35. 30. Spoke ship Joseph, Capt. Delano, 23 days from New York bound to Liverpool.—March 25 spoke ship Kensington, capt. Smith for Philadelphia, for Liverpool, 37 days out, in lat. 42, 15, long. 54. 30.—Two days before, capt. S. spoke the Cicero, from Hamburg for Newburyport.—Passenger in the Nestor, Capt. Jonathan Tucker, of this port.
Same day.—Arrived ship Ocean, capt. Snow, 50 days from Demerara.—Left there, brig Tarantula, Clapham, Boston.—Ship Mermaid, Callahan do.—Schooner Union Delano, Georgetown—Brig Mary Jane, Salter, Portsmouth.—Brig Polly, do.—Sloop Union, Attle, New Bedford.—Schooner Asia, Gilbert, Norwich.—Left at St. Christopher's, March 1, Brig Fortune, to sail in two or three days for New-London.—Feb. 19, spoke brig Neptune, Cobb, of Portland, between Tobago and Trinidad, 22 days out.—March 18, lat. 37, 38, long. 70, spoke Schooner —, capt. Brown from Guadalupe, for Newburyport.—Same day, spoke ship Sally from Bordeaux, for Philadelphia.—March 25, spoke a Schooner from New York, bound to Point Peter.—Passenger, Capt. Daniel Lowell, of the brig Betsey, of this port.
Same day.—Arrived brig Miranda, Capt. Moulton, belonging to Old York, from Demerara. Same day.—Arrived ship Herald, capt. Samuel Waite, from Kingston, Jamaica.—Left there, ship Ticonic, Towns, of Boston; Schooner Dispatch, Berry, do; Schooner Dispatch, Bullock, Providence; ship —, Donnels, Pepperelborough.—March 25th spoke brig —, Stephenson, from Jamaica, bound to New York, 15 days out.
Capt. Waite informs that there are on the Jamaica station 25 sail of the line, and 40 frigates.
Arrived at Boston, ship John Adams, Wood, Liverpool, 36 days.—Left the Joseph for Portland, to sail the 4th of March; the Caroline of Portland, for Philadelphia, the 8th. Sailed in co. with the Numa for Portland. The Beth, Thrasher, failed the day before—spoke, March 5, near Holyhead brig Bellisarius of Wilcalf, 34 days from Charleston.
Schooner Thomas, Capt. E. Oxnard, from this port has been spoke, in lat. of Barbadoes, near that place, and bound in port, very late.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Robert Stover, of the ship Sachem, of this port, to the Editor, dated
"HOLYHEAD", FEB. 11, 1802.
"I am unhappy to inform you of my misfortune in the loss of the Sachem near Holyhead harbor, on the 11th and 22d January.—As there have been many lying reports that the crew of the ship perished, which will cause much anxiety to their friends, you will be so kind as to publish in your Gazette that they are all safe. We are well treated by the inhabitants of this place.—Our ship has been got off since she was wrecked, but her bottom is so alay out, her remains lie in the entrance of the harbour.—I have sent you some late papers; and inclose you one with some account of our disaster." [See foreign head.]
The following particulars were in another letter from capt. Stover, to his friends in this town.
"Twenty-six days after leaving Virginia, we had a most tremendous hurricane. We were but twenty miles from Dublin, when it came on from W. N. W. at midnight (Jan. 21) we lay on our beam ends 14 hours, diving on the craft. At 1 o'clock, on the 22d, we saw the land and the breakers under our lee, which proved to be Holyhead, not more than a mile distant—we attempted to make sail, but in vain, most of our sails were blown from the yards, after being handed; and some of our men were beat out, and gave themselves up to the mercy of their maker. Finding that we must perish in a few moments, or run the ship ashore, we put her head towards a small opening, surrounded with breakers, where we let go both anchors. The sea broke over our topmast head, and we rode but a few minutes before the hour came parted and the ship fell round on her rocks, and upset. A most terrible sea have her over the reef, but providentially no one was swept from the wreck; in a few moments she struck again, when we cut away all three masts—she then went down head foremost, and her stern hung by the rocks. Hundreds of people were on the shore anxious for our relief, but none could be given, the sea making a breach over the wreck. At six o'clock in the evening, some gentlemen on shore gave fifty guineas to six brave fellows to take us from the wreck. Their boat took off ten of our men, who had a narrow escape. I remained behind with my second mate and three seamen, for fourteen hours, no one daring venture again for our relief till the next day, by which time we had almost perished with cold and hunger. I then have a rope on shore, by which I had the good fortune to save myself, after being nearly exhausted. A boat soon after took the remainder all off. The storm was dreadful. Sixty sail of vessels were lost—several houses blown down—trees torn up by the roots—and great destruction done in the country."
* Holyhead is a cape of the island of Anglesea, in North Wales, projecting southwest into the Irish channel. It is in lat. 53 deg. 23 min. N. and long. 4 deg. 45 min. W.—The shore is fast and dangerous.
THE copartnership of GARLAND & LINCOLN, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons having demands against the firm, are requested to call on DANIEL GARLAND; and all indebted to make immediate payment to said Garland, at his store at the head of Long Wharf. DANIEL GARLAND, ROYAL LINCOLN. Portland, April 10, 1802.
TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN GENERAL COURT ASSEMBLED.
YOUR petitioners, being inhabitants of a tract of Land granted to Fryeburg Academy, now known by the name of Pleasant Mountain Gore; also of a tract sold by the Commonwealth to ASAH FOSTER, known by the name of Foster's Gore; together with the other tract sold to Gideon Lowell, humbly represent, that all the before mentioned Lands lay adjoining to each other—and one in the County of York—bounded easterly by the County Line, and westerly by Brownfield; that the quantity and local situation of those lands are such that every person acquainted with the same would discard the idea of their ever being incorporated into a Town by themselves; that we always have contemplated a union with that part of Brownfield which lies east of Saco River, and have petitioned the honorable Court to put the same in effect; but are informed that Brownfield has petitioned to be incorporated entire—and should this honorable Body see fit to grant the same, and reject the prayer of the former Petition, we should be left in the most unhappy circumstances, being deprived of the privileges and blessings enjoyed by incorporated Bodies; there being no other lands that we can be annexed to without great inconveniences, as those Eastward are in Cumberland; therefore in order to avoid great inconveniences your Petitioners humbly pray they may be annexed to, and incorporated with Brownfield, and as in duty bound shall ever pray. GARDNER GOOLD and 26 others.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In Senate, March 6th, 1802.
ON the Petition of Gardner Goold and others Inhabitants of Pleasant Mountain Gore, Foster's Gore, and a tract sold to Gideon Lowell in the County of York, praying that said Gores and tract of land may be annexed to and incorporated with the Town of Brownfield in said County.
ORDERED, that the Petitioners cause an attested Copy of their Petition with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, printed by Eleazar A. Jenkins—the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the second Monday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear, and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence.
DAVID COBB, President.
In the House of Representatives, March 8, 1802.
Read and concurred.
EDW. H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
A true copy—Attest, G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk of Senate.
M'Lean & Brown,
HAVE this day received an extensive variety of INDIA COTTONS, consisting of Catawa and Burthom Gurrabs, Janah Emerus, Mohers Gengee, and Gauge poore Calfas. One trunk Bandanna, Lungy, and Channee HANDKERCHIEFS.
Few pieces worked and plain India MUSLINS. The above Goods will be offered on generous terms for cash or approved credit.
ALSO, 100 bbls. fresh fine and superfine FLOUR, 100 bbls. TAR. April 12.
For Sale,
At N. RICHARDSON'S Wharf, 10 Bales INDIA COTTONS, consisting of Sannas, Bafas, Gurrabs, &c. Pieces BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Barrels Refuse BEEF, Do Middling, 1 Hog and 1/2 Hog PORK, Pipes and Barrels GENEVA, Casks BRANDY and WINE, Casks RAISINS, LOAF SUGAR, Quarter Casks BOHEA TEA, Ruffs CORDAGE, Bags PIMENTO, Casks CASSIA, do. INDIA SUGAR, Bags COFFEE, do. PEPPER, By J. RICHARDSON. April 12.
For Sale,
800 wt. Connecticut CHEESE, 2000 wt. Country FLOUR, Middling and clear Slicer PORK, per lb. or less quantity, 1500 wt. BUTTER, Southing and Bohca TEA, Best white Havana SUGAR, RICE, &c. A general assortment of GROCERIES, as usual, By Samuel M. Quincy, East of Fifth street Portland, April 12.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY
Daniel Garland, 100 bbls. excellent CIDER—which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash—Warranted Axes, Hatchets, Drawing Knives, Gridirons, Toasters, Marling-Spikes, Tormenters Scrapepers, Granes and Candlesticks. ALso, Constantly for sale, a general assortment of English & Wiltshire Goods, and Groceries, at his store, head of Long Wharf. Portland, April 12.
Mill Saws.
JUST received, and for sale by HOW & EVANS, a quantity best German Steel Mill Saws. Portland, April 12.
Boarding House.
A Number of Boarders may be accommodated, by applying to the subscriber, at his Dwelling-House under the new Assembly Room. Fore street Portland, April 12. JOHN BAKER.
A House to Let,
IN the North part of the town.—For particulars, inquire at the Gazette Office. April 12.
Wanted,
BY the Surveyors of the Highways of the town of Portland, TWO YOKE OF OXEN, and Two CARTS—Apply to JOHN MUSSEY
Portland Academy.
THE Trustees of the Portland Academy, are hereby notified that their next semi-annual meeting, will be held at the Subscriber's Dwelling House in Portland on Wednesday the 14th inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Secretary. Portland, April 3d, 1802.
A stray Cow and Calf.
TAKEN up, a red and white stray COW, which now has a Calf.—The owner may have both Cow and Calf, by applying to the subscriber, and paying charges. MARY SMITH. Portland, April 5, 1802.
TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE, AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN GENERAL COURT ASSEMBLED, JANUARY, 1802.
THE petition of the subscribers, several of the inhabitants of Scarborough, and other places, humbly represents that there are many inconveniences in travelling the present county road thro' said town, especially on account of the circuitous route over Scotlow's Hill, so called, the steepness of the Hill, and the difficulties in supporting the road there, and in many other deep and rough places by the present mode prescribed by law—That your petitioners are of opinion that a turnpike road, established by law to commence near Dunton's old Meeting-house, so called, in Scarborough, thence running between the houses of Jeremiah and Edward Milliken, over the great Marsh southerly of said Scotlow's Hill, so as to strike the new county road, near Harmon's Mills by Mr. Durant's farm, will not only relieve the inhabitants of said town from the grievous burthen of supporting the road as it now lies out, but will very much shorten the distance from Scarborough to Portland, and greatly facilitate the travelling, and benefit the public in general. They therefore pray that the honorable General Court would incorporate them for the purpose as aforesaid: and as in duty bound will ever pray. ROBERT SOUTHGATE, and 37 others.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In the House of Representatives, Feb 26, 1802.
ON the petition of ROBERT SOUTHGATE, and others, praying for leave to make a Turnpike road through a part of the town of Scarborough, ORDERED, That the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in both of the Newspapers printed in Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested or concerned may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Sent up for concurrence.
EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker.
In Senate, March 1, 1802.—Read and concurred.
DAVID COBB, President.
A true Copy—Attest, G. ELLIOT VAUGHAN, Clerk of Senate.
On the 25th instant,
MRS. TURNER, and her Sister, will open a School for teaching young Misses Embroidery, Needlework, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. The two latter branches will, at stated times, be superintended by Mr. TURNER, who will teach, as many as wish to learn, the French language. Terms may be known by application at No 1, Fines' Row; where they have commodious and suitable apartments for a School. Portland, April 12.
Baking Business.
JOHN & THOMAS BAKER, inform their friends and the public, that they have taken the Bake-House formerly occupied by Major BRADSHAW, where they carry on the BAKING BUSINESS in all its branches. Ship-Bread, Shipping Crackers, and other kinds of Hard Bread, of the best quality, and warranted to keep good (with proper care) if carried to any part of the world. A lo, Small Bread of different kinds, equal to any made in Philadelphia or New York. Portland, April 12.
Notice.
THIS is to forbid all persons trusting an apprentice to the subscriber by the name of JAMES FOLSOM, as I will not be accountable for any debts he may contract. Portland, April 8. ROBERT M'DONALD.
WHEREAS MARY BARBARIC, wife of the subscriber, has behaved herself in a very unbecoming manner; this is to caution all persons against trusting or harboring her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting. JOHN BARBARIC. Portland, April 3.
WHEREAS MARY wife of me the subscriber, has for a long time past eloped my bed and board, and absented herself from under my care, and still refuses to live with me—Therefore, hereby forbid any and all persons trusting her on my account, after this date, as I am determined not to pay one farthing of her contracting. Wilson's April 8. SAMUEL MARSHALL.
AUCTIONS.
To be Sold, On THURSDAY, the 15th inst.
At Ingraham's Wharf, 11 o'clock, a. m. Schooner Vindship, 23 tons burthen, Sloop Rambler, 9 tons do. Boat Hope, 13 tons Schooner Ranger, 9 tons Boar Bird, 9 tons. Conditions of sale known at the sale. Edward Oxnard, Auctioneer. Portland, April 5.
WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION,
ON Tuesday, the 27th day of April next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. at the house of Mr. JOHN DUNNING, innholder in Brunswick, for the benefit of the creditors of DAVID DUNNING, jun. Half of the Dwelling-House now occupied by the said JOHN DUNNING—Also Four Shares in the Androscoggin Bridge—A Horse, Sleigh, and Harness—and a few other effects of less value. BENJAMIN HASEY, Assignee. Topsham, March 12, 1802.
On the first MONDAY in May
next, if fair, if not, the first fair day, will be exposed to sale in the town of Portland, district of Maine, A Number of valuable House Lots, near the center of the town, joining on some of the most public streets.
Also, a large brick Ditch-House, with four Sills and Worms; the largest sill contains 160 gallons, and the others in proportion—The Ditch House and Apparatus is supposed to be one of the best in the United States—it stands at the head of a Wharf—it is plentifully supplied with water from two fountains—it is in good order and rented.
Also, valuable Flats (or ground) extending to the channel, 700 feet, and is 412 feet in width—A Wharf on said flats, extending within 160 or 170 feet of the channel—There is also a Store on said wharf 50 feet long and 25 feet broad, and is three stories high.
Also, half of two undivided Lots of Land, for Rope-walks.
Also, a House and Out-Houses, with a good Cellar; the house has 2 parlors, 8 bedrooms, a large kitchen, and many other conveniences—The Barn will hold six or seven tons of hay, two horses and two cows—A Wood-house, a Charle-house—A good Garden of almost an acre of ground, with good Fruit Trees from Prince's garden; the bottom of the garden is sloped off down to the water's edge, and planted with Trees and Shrubs.
There is a plan of the whole at the Fire Insurance Office at Boston, and one at the Insurance Office in Portland.
The terms of payment for the Land, will be in the following manner, viz.—one tenth part of the purchase money down, or approved endorsed Notes at 60 days—tenth part in six months—tenth part in one year—tenth part in one year and a half—tenth part in two years—tenth part in two years and a half—tenth part in three years—tenth part in three years and a half—tenth part in four years—tenth part in four years and a half—which will give the purchasers four years and a half to make the last payment; the whole of the notes to bear interest; and the interest on all to be paid every six months.
There will be good Deeds given on receiving the obligations, and Mortgages taken for security.
N. B. To those who are acquainted with the place and the flourishing situation of the town of Portland, nothing need be said in praise of said Estate, and to those who are not, it is only necessary to request them to come and see for themselves. The premises may be viewed any time before the sale.
EDWARD OXNARD, Auctioneer. Portland, April 9, 1802.

Poetry
TO A YOUNG LADY ON HER FONDNESS FOR POLITICAL DISCUSSION.
WITH blooming youth, and beauty blest, With sparkling wit, and sense confest, You touch the heart, and win the mind; The world your various charms admire, The old you please, the young inspire; You're form'd to captivate mankind.
But M*** hear the candid muse; Your wit on softer topics use, Leave Politics to rugged souls; To shape a log, or hew a limb, The razor's edge tho' keen, is slim, The work requires much stronger tools.
Unwieldy is the ear of state, Earth groans beneath its ponderous weight, Set not your shoulder to its wheel; Your gentle strength in vain you try, In vain your pleasing form apply, 'Tis made of stuff that cannot feel.
On pleasure's smooth unruffled lake, Your sportive mind may fearless take, Excursions sweet, and trips of joy; Not so on Politic's rough wave, There whoe'er dares to brave, Fierce unrelenting storms destroy.
Then charming maid I pray the lend An ear to counsel, from a friend, To beauty, wit, and sweetness join'd: Let plodding man move state affairs, Be yours the task to soothe his cares, To warm his heart, and cheer his mind.
From Washington, March 3.
The Secretary of the Treasury has lately presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, the following estimate of the sums, which, in his opinion, will be necessary for the public service of the year 1802, viz.
 For the Legislative Department, - 179,326 66  Executive Department, - 30,000  Department of State, - 22,710  Treasury Department, - 79,444 34  War Department, - 19,910  General Post-Office, - 10,260  Compensation to Loan Officers &c, - 26,250  Removal of the Offices of the Treasury Department in 1800, - 2,000  Surveyor General's Department, - 2,585  Officers of the Mint, - 10,600  Government of the N. Western Territory, - 5,500  Do. of Mississippi Territory, - 5,500  Do. of Indiana Territory, - 5,500  Discharge of Demands against the United States unprovided for as shall be ascertained and admitted in due course of settlement at the Treasury, - 2,000  Expenses of Supreme & Dist. Courts, &c. - 30,000  Do. of Circuit Courts, - 15,000  Miscellaneous Annuities and Grants - 1,500  Military Pensions, - 93,000  Min. Establishment, - 10,900  Light-House Establishment, - 44,841 44  Surveying Department, - 24,296 70  Miscellaneous Claims, - 4,500  Contingent Fund, - 20,000  Second Census, - 16,800  Quarantine and Health Laws, - 69,326 12  Intercourse with Foreign Nations, - 64,000  Expenses of Treaties, - 24,666 67  Expenses in relation to Captures, - 29,000  Relief and protection of Seamen, - 15,000  Expenses of the Military establishment, - 1,089,323 80  Indian Department, - 60,750  Armories, Magazines, and Armories, - 66,766 88  Defensive protection, - 126,000  Contingent expenses of the war Department, - 30,000  Naval Establishment, - 536,013 34  Vessels laid up in ordinary, - 47,716  Half pay officers not under orders for actual service, - 11,280  Marine Corps, - 101,381 23  Materials for six 74's and two extra ships, - 305,000  Improving Navy-Yards, Dock-Yards, and Wharves, - 100,000  TOTAL, - 3,443,147 18 
Lands for Sale.
FOR sale, in Gorham , one hundred and thirty acres of excellent Land, about one mile from the Corner, so called, on the road leading to Standish.—Also, seventy acres in the upper part of said town; being the ministerial lands.—For terms, apply to STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, or WILLIAM M'LELLAN. Gorham, March 30, 1802.
A Farm for Sale.
AN excellent new Farm for sale, containing one hundred acres of Land, with a decent House and Barn thereon—situated in the prosperous and flourishing town of Belfast , on the great road to Augusta Bridge, within four miles of Sandy Beach, which is the centre of the town, where an Academy is about to be erected; and which from its secure and capacious harbour, surrounded with an extensive fertile country, promises soon to become one of the first seats of business in the District of Maine. The soil of said farm is of the first quality—has produced between two and three tons of hay to the acre; it is seeded and prepared for a great crop of grain and other produce the ensuing season. It is a good seat for a Tavern or for a Trader. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber on the premises. ISAAC THOMPSON. Belfast, March 23, 1802.
To be Sold,
Near the Landing at Broad Cove, Northyarmouth, on very reasonable terms. EIGHT LOTS OF GOOD LAND—from 12 acres to 80; two of them have Barns and other buildings, and a considerable part of the different Lots are in a high state of cultivation.—Inquire of the Printer. April 5.
To be Sold,
And immediate possession given. A FARM situated in Livernore , containing nearly seventy acres of excellent Land, under good improvement, with Buildings in good repair. Said farm will be sold at a reduced price, for cash in part and good security for the remainder in one or two years.—For further information apply to the subscriber near the premises. DAVID LEARNED. Livernore, March 25, 1802.
To Let,
A small BAKE-HOUSE, near the center of the town—Inquire of the Printer. April 5.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public, that they have lately formed a connection in business, under the firm of Crofs & Trask,
and have lately received a general variety of English & Hardware Goods, which they offer on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit, at their store in Fore-street .
Also, a general assortment of West-India Goods.
JOSEPH CROSS, SAMUEL TRASK. Portland, April 5, 1802.
Wholesale and Retail Store, No. 4, Musser's Row, Portland,
Greeley & Fletcher,
INFORM their friends and the public, that they have constantly for sale, a large and handsome assortment of
English, India, and Fancy Goods, which they are selling on the lowest terms by the bale piece, or else quantity.—Constant attendance, and every favor acknowledged. April 5.
Patent Nails.
FOR SALE, by JOHN JENKS, at No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth street , 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 20d, Patent NAILS, of an excellent quality—Also one cask sheathing Ditto.
The above will be sold at the Factory prices, and by the cask only.—A constant supply will be kept by said JENKS. April 5. (6w)
For Sale.
A few Bales of INDIA COTTONS, very cheap, by ABIJAH CHEEVER No. 1, Musser's Row, Portland, April 5.
FOR SALE, By M'LELLAN & BROWN, SWEDE'S IRON—flat, square and round bars, Spike and Nail Rods, Heart & Club, and German Steel, March 22.
Removal.
SIMON DEARBORN, informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from his Shop in Middle street , and taken a temporary stand in the chamber over A. Cheever's Store, No. 1, Musser's Row —where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches.—Every favor kindly attended to. Portland, April 5.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and two, An Act to prevent the circulation and currency of Bank Bills of a denomination less than five dollars.
WHEREAS the circulation and currency of BANK BILLS, of a denomination less than five dollars, within this Commonwealth, is attended with many inconveniences subjecting the holders of such Bills to frequent loss;—preventing the circulation of small change, and giving to the citizens of other States privileges denied to our own:—Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the first day of July next, no person shall pay, or receive in discharge of any contract, or bargain, or for any valuable consideration whatever, any Bill issued by any Bank or Banking Company other than the Bank of the United States, or the several Banks within this Commonwealth, of a less denomination than five dollars, under a penalty of four dollars, to be recovered, as well of the person, so paying, as of the person so receiving, by action of debt, with costs of suit, to the use of any person, or persons, who shall within one year thereafter prosecute for the same. In the House of Representatives, March 6, 1802. This Bill, having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker. In Senate, March 8, 1802. This Bill, having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. DAVID COBB, President. March 8, 1802.—By the Governor approved. CALEB STRONG. (6w) A true Copy. Attest—JOHN AVERY, Sec'y.
Letters
Remaining in the Post Office, WISCASSET, April 1, 1802.
 Abbot Stephen Wiscasset.  Albie Polly Do.  Allen Debey Damariscotta.  Bowman Jonathan, jun. Wiscasset.  Baker Daniel, capt. Do.  Burbank Joseph Do.  Curry John Do.  Colby Sulannah Do.  Creamer Edward, Dr. Boothbay.  Cushman Job Wiscasset.  Capen Mr. Lincoln.  Cunningham capt. Wiscasset.  Fairs Anna Do.  Gitchell John Do.  Hurley Daniel Do.  Hopkins Michael, capt. Do.  Hylton John Do.  Hanson Robert Woolwich.  Hill Hannah Wiscasset.  Jewett James Do.  Kennedy James, capt. Do.  Knights Nathaniel Boothbay.  Kella James, M Wiscasset.  Loomis Samuel Edgecomb.  Larrance Asa Kennebec.  Leeman Samuel Woolwich.  Moffit James Wiscasset.  Major Richard Damariscotta.  Mead Benjamin Wiscasset.  Ott Nancy Do.  Perkins Robert Woolwich.  Peters Andrew Wiscasset.  Roberts George Do.  Rualet Jacob Do.  Roberts Moses Do.  Stinson Stephen Woolwich.  Stinson Samuel Do.  Sinclair Isaac Damariscotta.  Shovey Jonathan Wiscasset.  Stevens Moses Do.  Smith Caleb Do.  Shove John Do.  Toby William Ballstown.  Tibbetts Nathaniel Woolwich.  Thwing Nathaniel Do.  Tuck Mr. Wiscasset.  Young Levi Do. 
Miniature Painting.
J. ROBERTS, begs leave to return his thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, for the liberal encouragement he has met with in the line of his profession; and informs them that in a few days he intends to embark for the West-Indies;—that during his short stay should three or more persons apply at one time, he will paint miniatures at the reduced price of Ten Dollars.
His Lodgings are at Mr. BEEMAN'S, Fore-street . March 19.
Wanted,
A MASTER for one of the public Schools in Portland . The person must at least be qualified to teach writing, reading, arithmetic and English grammar; and must have the legal recommendations.—Applications may be made in writing to WILLIAM SYMMES, Chairman Portland, April 5, 1802. of the School Committee.
Wanted.
TWO or three Journeymen, and one or two Apprentices to the SHOEMAKING BUSINESS.—Apply to JOHN & SETH PHILLIPS, oppo site Jones' Row, Fore street . Portland, April 5.
Wanted,
AS an Apprentice to the APOTHECARY BUSINESS an active Lad, about fourteen years old.—Inquire of the Printer. March 22.
CUMBERLAND, ss.—TO THE HONORABLE THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT NOW HOLDEN AT PORTLAND WITHIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1802.
BE it remembered, that BETSY HALE, of Portland , aforesaid, comes into Court, complains and gives the said Court to understand, that on the 30th day of November, in the year of our Lord 1792 she was lawfully joined together in marriage with BROADHURST HALE, of said Portland , Soap-boiler that she has constantly conducted herself since her marriage like a faithful and affectionate wife;—but that the said Broadhurst Hale, regardless of his marriage vow and of the duty of a faithful husband, on the first day of February last at said Portland , committed the crime of Adultery with one SALLY SHAW, the wife of SAMUEL SHAW of said Portland , Mariner—and hath wholly abandoned your Libellant and his family, and hath gone to places unknown with said Sally, and still lives in Adultery with the said Sally Shaw.—Your Libellant therefore prays that the bonds of matrimony between her and the said Betsy and the said Broadhurst Hale, may be decreed to be dissolved; and that she may be allowed her reasonable Alimony or Dower, according to the statute in such cases made and provided. DANIEL DAVIS, Attorney to Libellant.
AT THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, BEGUN AND HOLDEN AT PORTLAND, WITHIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1801.
ON the Libel of Betsy Hale, whereof the foregoing is a copy, the Court order—that the Libellant give notice thereof by publishing the same three weeks successively in the New England Palladium , and Portland Gazette , the last publication to be three weeks before the next Supreme Court which is to be held at Portland , within and for the county aforesaid, on the third Tuesday of May next. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
TO THE HON. THE JUSTICES OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS HOLDEN AT WARREN, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN, ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1802.
JOHN YOUNG of Pownalborough , in the county of Lincoln , yeoman, respectfully shews, that he is seized and possessed as tenant in common with others to him unknown, of one undivided third part of a certain tract, parcel, or lot of Land, lying in said Pownalborough , or Tewanswack Neck , so called, containing one hundred and twenty acres more or less; being Lot number twenty nine, and bounded south-easterly by Montsweag great river, north-easterly by lot number twenty-eight, north-westerly by land owned by William Hilton, and south-westerly by lot number thirty;—and the said Young being desirous of selling and holding his particular part, there is a portion of said lot of land, prays that the said lot of land may be divided agreeably to the law in such case made and provided; and that his said one undivided third part may by assigned and set off to him, so that he can have, hold and enjoy the same in severally. JOHN MERRILL, jun. Attorney to Petitioner.
LINCOLN, ss.—AT A COURT OF COMMON PLEAS HOLDEN AT WARREN, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN, ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF JANUARY, BEING THE ELEVENTH DAY OF SAID MONTH, A. D. 1802.
ON the petition of JOHN YOUNG, of Pownalborough , for partition, &c. as above.—Ordered, that the Petitioner notify all persons concerned in said tract of land to appear at the next term of this Court, by publishing an attested copy of the Petition aforesaid, and this order thereon, in the Portland Gazette , printed by E. A. Jenks, three weeks successively, the last publication to be three weeks before the next term of this Court, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. A true copy of Petition, and order thereon. Attest, ALDEN BRADFORD, Clerk.
AT A COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, HOLDEN AT PORTLAND, WITHIN AND FOR SAID COUNTY, ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1802.
ON the petition of JOSEPH HICKS, and JAS. PER MARTIN, of North Yarmouth , and THOMAS PAINE, of Freeport , in said county, shewing, That they are interested with the Heirs of JEREMIAH POWELL and others to them unknown, in a parcel or tract of land containing two hundred and eighty acres, being lot number eleven, situated in the Gore in said North-Yarmouth , and lying in common and undivided in the following proportion, dividing the same into nine shares:—Joseph Hicks one share and an half; Jasper Martin one share, and Thomas Paine one half of a share;—that they are desirous of holding and enjoying their respective parts and shares in severally, and therefore praying this Court that they would order partition thereof to be made, and their several parts and shares set off and divided from the rest, agreeably to a law of this Commonwealth in such cases made and provided.
ORDERED—That the Petitioners cause the several persons interested in said estate and living within the state, or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of June next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrators on the Estate of THOMAS ARNOLD, late of Portland , in the county of Cumberland , Mariner, deceased, they have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bond as the law directs: They therefore request all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same, to the Commissioners appointed to receive them. LEMUEL WEEKS, RACHEL ARNOLD. March 27, 1802.
THE Subscribers, having been duly appointed Commissioners by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland , to receive and examine the claims on the estate of THOMAS ARNOLD, late of Portland , mariner deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice to the creditors to said deceased, to bring in their claims to us the said Commissioners, who will attend said business, at the office of Ebenezer Mayo, Esq. Fifth Street, Portland , the first Mondays of May, June, and July next, from 3 to 6 o'clock P. M. D. TUCKER, EBENEZER MAYO, WILLIAM CRABTREE. Portland, April 5th, 1801.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administrator on the estate of JOHN VEAZIE, jun. late of Portland , in the county of Cumberland , mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to the Commissioners appointed to examine them. JAMES GARDNER. Portland, March 4, 1802.
THE Subscribers, appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland , Commissioners to receive and examine the claims on the estate of JOHN VEAZIE, jun. late of Portland , in said county, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months being allowed for that purpose—hereby give notice, that we shall meet at the dwelling-house of JOHN VEAZIE, in Portland , on the second Tuesday of April, and the five following months, from five until eight o'clock, P. M. where all persons who have claims, are desired to exhibit them. JOHN THRASHER, DANIEL COBB, RUFUS WASHBURN. } Commissioners. Portland, March 24, 1802.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed administrators on the estate of THOMAS SMITH, late of Windham , in the county of Cumberland , Gentleman, deceased, have taken upon them that trust, and given bond as the law directs: They therefore request all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to the Commissioners appointed to receive and their claims. ABRAHAM ANDERSON, JOHN T. SMITH. Windham, March 22.
THE Subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland , to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of THOMAS SMITH, late of Windham , Gentleman, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice, that six months from the 10th inst. is allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the house of ABRAHAM ANDERSON, in Windham , on the first and third Tuesdays in April, and on the first and third Tuesdays in the four following months, from 9 o'clock, A. M. till 5 P. M. on each day. ELIAS MERRILL, EZRA BROWN, } Commissioners. PAUL LITTLE jun. } Windham, March 17, 1802.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned that having been duly appointed administrator on the estate of PELEG THOMPSON, late of Harpswell , in the county of Cumberland , mariner, deceased, has taken upon him that trust, and given bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to STEPHEN PURINTON. March 29.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned that having been duly appointed administrators on the estate of JOSEPH HANSCOM, late of Gorham , in the county of Cumberland , cordwainer, deceased, has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs: She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same, to POLLY HANSCOM. Gorham, March 22.
THE Subscribers hereby give notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of JOSIAH RIGGS, late of Portland , shipwright, deceased, taken upon herself that trust, and given bond as the law directs: She therefore requests all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to HULDAH RIGGS. Portland, March 15, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a further time of six months is allowed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Judge of the Probate for Wills , for the county of Lincoln to the claimants against the estate of SIMON M'LELLAN, late of Thomaston , Mariner, deceased, rendered insolvent, to bring in their claims to us the subscribers, duly appointed and authorized to receive and examine the same;—who will attend said business at the dwelling house of SAMUEL BROWN, in Thomaston , on the last Tuesday of this and the five following months, at two of the clock in the afternoon, which time and place we shall give our attendance. JOSIAH REED, SAMUEL BROWN, } Commissioners. Thomaston, Feb. 10, 1802. (Mar. 15)
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