Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-03-31 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ADAMS & JENKS, at their Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
[Payable Half-Yearly.]
No. 50 of Vol. VIII.]
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1806.
[Whole No. 414.]
By Authority.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
An act in addition to an act entitled "An act determining the times and places of holding the several Courts of Common Pleas & Court of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the county of Cumberland."
WHEREAS by the act entitled "An act determining the times and places of holding the several Courts of Common Pleas and Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the county of Cumberland," no provision is made, for continuing over to the Court of Common Pleas to be held at Portland on the third Tuesday of November last, such processes, recognizances and other matters, or for returning to said Court such writs, attachments, recognizances or other matters and things, which, before the passing of said act, had been made returnable to the Court of Common Pleas to be held at New Gloucester on the third Tuesday of October last, be, and hereby are confirmed and made valid, to all intents and purposes whatever, in the same manner they would have been had they been regularly continued and made returnable to the said Court of Common Pleas, held at Portland on the third Tuesday of November last.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That all such processes, recognizances, writs, attachments, or other matters and things, which before the passing of said act, had been continued over, or which had been made returnable to the Court of Common Pleas, to be held at New Gloucester on the third Tuesday of October last, be, and hereby are confirmed and made valid, to all intents and purposes whatever, in the same manner they would have been had they been regularly continued and made returnable to the said Court of Common Pleas, held at Portland on the third Tuesday of November last.
In the House of Representatives, March 7. This bill, having had three several readings passed to be enacted.
TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. In Senate March 8, 1806.
This bill, having had two several readings, passed to be enacted.
M. G. OTIS, President. March 8, 1806—By the Governor Approved.
CALEB STRONG. A true copy—Attest JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
An act for preventing Public Stage Plays, Interludes, and other Theatrical Entertainments in certain cases.
SECT. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That if any person or persons shall hereafter erect or build any house or other building, for the purpose of having the same used or improved for acting or carrying on any Stage Play, Interlude, or other Theatrical Entertainment, in any County, within this Commonwealth, without the licence of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for such County, first obtained, upon the approbation of the Selectmen of the town in which the same be intended, he shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars, for each and every offence, to be recovered by indictment, before the Supreme Judicial Court, holden within and for the county in which such offence shall be committed, to the use of the Commonwealth.
SECT. 2. Be it further enacted, That if any person or persons, shall hereafter, in any County within this Commonwealth, for profit, gain or other valuable consideration, let to hire any house or other building, or suffer any house or other building in his or their possession, to be used or improved for acting, or carrying on for profit gain or valuable consideration, any Stage Play, Interlude, or other Theatrical Entertainment, without the licence of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for such county, first obtained upon approbation of the Selectmen of the town in which the same be intended, he or they shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars, for each and every time such house or building shall be so let to hire or suffered so to be used or improved, to be recovered by indictment before the Supreme Judicial Court, for the county in which such offence shall be committed, to the use of the Commonwealth.
SECT. 3. Be it further enacted, That if any person or persons shall hereafter, in any county within this Commonwealth, act or carry on, or assist in acting or carrying on, for profit, gain or valuable consideration, any Stage Play, Interlude, or other Theatrical Entertainment, in any house or building, or other place, without the licence of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for such county first obtained, upon the approbation of the Selectmen of the town in which the same be intended, he or they shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding Four Hundred Dollars, to be recovered by indictment before the Supreme Judicial Court, holden for the county in which such offence shall be committed, to the use of this Commonwealth.
SECT. 4. Be it further enacted, That such licences shall continue and be in force for the term of one year from the time of granting the same, and no longer, and upon the approbation of the Selectmen of the town for the time being, may be annually renewed by the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, for such County.
SECT. 5. Be it further enacted, That this act shall be in force from and after the first day of June next, and not before.
Approved March 13, 1806]
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
An act in addition to an act entitled "An act for regulating and governing the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for repealing all laws heretofore made for that purpose, excepting an act entitled "an act for establishing rules and articles for governing the troops stationed in the forts and garrisons within this Commonwealth, and also the Militia, when called into actual service."
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by authority of the same, That it shall be the duty of the Adjutant General of the Militia of this Commonwealth, to make, a return of the Militia, with their arms, accoutrements and ammunition, to the President of the United States, annually, on or before the first Monday in January, in each year; and so far as respects the forms of the said returns, it shall be his duty to conform to such directions as he shall from time to time receive from the Secretary at War.
SECT. 2. Be it further enacted, That every citizen duly enrolled in the Militia, shall be constantly provided with arms, accoutrements and ammunition, agreeable to the directions of an act which passed the twenty second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, for regulating and governing the Militia of this Commonwealth, from and after the time when he shall be duly notified of his enrolment, and any notice or warning to the citizens to enrolled to attend a Company, Battalion or Regiment, muster or training, shall be deemed a legal notice of his enrolment, and he shall be holden to attend accordingly.
SECT. 3. Be it further enacted, That to each Brigade, there shall be one Quarter Master of Brigade, who shall be appointed by the Brigadier-General, with the rank of Major; and each Regiment, one Chaplain who shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of the Regiment; and the Brigade Quarter Master and Chaplains, being so appointed, shall be commissioned as such by the Governor. And the Quarter Master-General of the Commonwealth shall have the rank of Brigadier General; and the Commander in Chief is hereby authorized to commission him accordingly.
SECT. 4. Be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant, or commandant, or commanding officer of each Regiment or Corps, to reduce any Sargeant or Clerk of his Regiment or Corps to the Ranks for disobedience of orders, neglect of duty, or any unmilitary conduct, by and with the advice of the Captain or commanding officer of the Company to which such non-commissioned officer belongs, first giving notice thereof to the Sargeant or Clerk, as the case may be.
SECT. 5. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Adjutant-General to furnish blank warrants for the Captains of Militia to order their non-commissioned officers or privates to warn their soldiers to attend all the trainings and reviews, which shall be ordered; likewise blank notifications for that purpose; and that he prepare the shortest and most correct forms of such warrants and notifications, accordingly; and it shall not be necessary that seals should be affixed to said warrants.
SECT. 6. Be it further enacted, That at all battalion and regimental reviews or musters, each non-commissioned officer and soldier, who being duly warned, shall unnecessarily neglect to appear at the time and place appointed, armed and equipped according to the act described in the second section of this act, shall, in the lieu of the fines now provided by law, pay as a fine for each default the sum of four dollars; and at each company review or muster, for each default, the sum of two dollars, to be
recovered in the same manner as fines are made recoverable by the act described in the second section of this act as aforesaid. And each non-commissioned officer and soldier, belonging to any troop of Cavalry, company of Artillery, or Light-Infantry or any other company raised at large who shall appear at any company, regimental, brigade, or any other muster or review without the uniform dress of the company to which he belongs, when ordered thereunto, shall pay a fine of two dollars for such neglect, to be recovered in the same manner as fines for non appearance are recovered.
SECT. 7. Be it further enacted, That the clause in the act described in the second section of this act, which provides that those who have received a commission to keep the peace and are qualified to act in that office "shall be exempted from doing military duty," in future shall be so construed as to exempt none but Justices appointed to keep the peace, and qualified to act in that office.
SECT. 8. Be it further enacted, That whenever the Captain or Commanding Officer of a Company shall think proper he may direct his orders to the privates therein, as well as the non-commissioned officers of such company, requiring them to warn the same; and if either of them so ordered, shall neglect to give the said notice or warning, he shall pay the same fine, to be recovered in the same manner, as is provided for a similar offence in the second section of the additional act, passed the fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand and eight hundred.
SECT. 9. Be it further enacted, That each Brigadier-General or commanding Officer of the Brigade shall be authorized, upon application of the commanding officer of any troop of Cavalry, company of Artillery or Light Infantry, to discharge any non-commissioned officer, or soldier from any such troop of Cavalry, company of Artillery or Light Infantry, and after being so discharged, he shall be enrolled in the company of Militia where he may reside, and such non-commissioned officer shall be considered as reduced to the ranks.
SECT. 10. Be it further enacted, That in each Brigade, where four companies of Cavalry or Artillery have been or hereafter shall be established, they shall be formed into a Battalion, and shall be entitled to a Lieutenant-Colonel, and one Major.
SECT. 11. Be it further enacted, That in each Division a Judge-Advocate shall be recommended by the Major-General, and if approved by the Commander in Chief, commissioned by him; whose duty it shall be to attend all Courts Martial within the division, whether ordered by the Commander in Chief, or the Major-General of the Division, and they shall be commissioned with the rank of Major. Provided nevertheless, it shall be in the power of the Commander in Chief or the Major-General to appoint a Judge-Advocate pro tempore to any particular Court Martial appointed to be held, in case of inability of the Division Judge Advocate, or in case of any legal impediment to his acting.
SECT. 12. Be it further enacted, That the Commander in Chief shall be entitled to four Aid-de-Camps, who shall be appointed by himself, and commissioned with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
SECT. 13. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of an officer, appointing a Court Martial, to appoint a Marshall to attend the same, and every Court Martial, duly appointed, shall be authorized to preserve order during their session; and if any person or persons, in presence of such Court Martial, shall behave in a disorderly manner, and create a tumult and disturbance to such Court Martial; and shall not, upon the request of the Marshall of such Court Martial desist therefrom, it shall be lawful for the said Court Martial to confine such disorderly person or persons for a space of time not exceeding
eight hours, unless said Court Martial shall sooner adjourn or be dissolved.
[Approved March 14, 1806.]
FEDERAL NOMINATIONS.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MAINE.
'FREEMEN! ATTEND!
BE worth, like theirs, approv'd; And they who disavow'd how strong you'r mov'd. With mighty voice this solemn truth prolong, The Friends of VIRTUE are the Friends of STRONG."
For Governor, HIS EXCELLENCY CALEB STRONG, ESQUIRE.
Lieutenant Governor, HIS HONOR EDWARD H. ROBBINS, ESQ.
Cumberland Senators, HON. WOODBURY STORER, and HON. JOHN CUSHING, ESQ.
York Senators, HON. ANDREW P. FERNALD, HON. JOSEPH LELAND, ESQ.
Lincoln, Hancock, and Kennebec Senators, HON. DAVID COLE, HON. MARK L. HILL, ESQ.
For the Portland Gazette.
WHEN shall we behold the time when Integrity, Truth and moral excellence, will command the respect and confidence of mankind; and when Fraud, Duplicity and Ignorance will cease to be considered by thousands as qualifications for offices of trust and honor. The Democrats are dissatisfied with Governor STRONG, not because they can discover any defects in his moral character, but because the very purity of his life and fame render him an unfit man to aid in the execution of their designs—Hence they have selected another man as suitable to fill the chair of State, liable to no such objections: one who is in all respects calculated to give spirit to the motions of Democracy, and hasten the days of darkness and misrule. To effect these purposes in the election of Mr. Sullivan, they have descended to the most ridiculous as well as wicked measures. The great object has been to mislead and prejudice the public opinion. Knowing that truth would not and could not avail them, they have resorted to a series of falsehood; and adorning themselves to the most mean and selfish passions of our nature, have been unwearied in their endeavors to convince the people at large that Governor Strong, all spotless and praiseworthy as he is, was wholly undeserving of their support. At one time he is stiled an old tory; tho' it is, notorious that in the commencement of our revolution he was a virtuous patriot, and a zealous Son of Liberty—At another time he is stigmatized for having with a number of other worthies signed an address; tho' this has been explained to have been done from the best of motives, and was never considered as deducting from the patriotism of the man, until the days of delusion had begun. Various other charges of similar importance have been advanced and urged against Gov. Strong, which I will omit; and thereby
notice one, which, frivolous and contemptible as it is, has been circulated with unwearied assiduity, and has doubtless made an impression to his disadvantage—I allude to the unfounded and foolish slander respecting the Province House. To make the people feel, 'tis only to touch their interest, real or supposed, and accordingly, the shameless patriots of our day, have proclaimed that Governor Strong has been sporting with their property—has been for years living at ease in the Province House, either occupying the whole of it, or leasing a part of it for his own benefit—accounting to no one for the use of it, and thus unjustly squeezing the rent of it out of their pockets; whereas if it had been leased by the Commonwealth, it would have brought into the treasury five or six hundred dollars annually!—Hence say these Pharisees, the good citizens are deprived of a portion of their hard earnings to gratify this indecent love of money in Mr. Strong.—Now what is the fact? Look at the proceedings of the General Court this very month, and you have the answer. To prove how unfounded were all these idle aspersions, and silence the clamours of the noisy, the Legislature directed an inquiry into the subject; and the Committee who made this inquiry, have MADE REPORT, stating that Governor Strong had never received any emolument from the use of the Province House—that he had only occupied two rooms in the building, and these merely as a boarder in the family in the house; and that he has actually paid for every accommodation received. On the acceptance of this report, a resolve was passed directing such report to be published in the Palladium and CHRONICLE; with the commendable view of undeceiving the good people of this Commonwealth and conveying this intelligence—this naked truth in that very paper which had been the source of such extensive delusion. It has been promptly published in the Palladium—but look at the Chronicle—"truth its guide and liberty its object"—what do you find there?—Nothing but an awkward excuse for not publishing it for want of room at present.—No, the Editors of the Chronicle will not publish this refutation of their own fallhood until after the annual election in April; till after the poison which they have infused, shall have its operation—No they are afraid to publish it before—it would give them the lie and make their deeds manifest—and they are therefore avoiding this consequence by the meanness of another fallhood in the shape of an apology; and with the same cool and deliberate design to deceive as before, they persist in their iniquities—Honest men with honest views never conduct in this manner.
JUSTICE. To Mr. Randolph the public are indebted for the exposure of a miserable time serving policy, which his former intimacy with the Executive has well enabled him to ascertain—and which, we are willing to believe, an indignant spirit of patriotism has induced him to denounce."
(Philad. Reg.)

Intelligence.
New-York, March 21. SPANISH WAR.
A letter has been received from Washington, Mississippi Territory, dated Feb. 28 1806, which gives the following important information:— Lt. Burke, paymaster of our regular troops in this country, recently returned from Natchitoches, and arrived here last evening from Fort Adams. He informs us, that the Spanish Commandant at Proliduz, came on to Natchitoches with the Marquis De Calla Calvo (the late Spanish Governor of New Orleans) when Capt. Porter our Commandant there ordered them both out of the territory ceded to the United States which the Commandant refused to comply with. Whereupon Capt. Porter proceeded with a strong party against the Spanish posts, drove the Spaniards from them, and pulled them over the Sabine river. That after this news arrived, a second person brought intelligence, that a party of 200 Spanish horse had arrived to reinforce the posts, that a severe engagement had taken place between them and Capt. Porter, and that the Spaniards had been routed. This news is true, as Capt. P. was determined to force the Spaniards over the Sabine river."
Electioneering.
For the Portland Gazette.
Messrs. Adams & Jencks.
The democratic papers are so bountiful in their abuse of Governor Strong, charging him as an old Tory, especially on account of his having signed, with many others an address to Governor Gage: it will be a publick benefit again to publish the letter of the Hon. Judge Paine: this letter was written to correct some erroneous statements with respect to himself which had before appeared in the Hampshire Gazette; but it contains such honest eulogium—such decisive proof of the sterling worth and early patriotism of our present Chief Magistrate, that even if we did not know his virtues, we should be convinced by the opinions and declarations of the venerable Judge who has grown gray in the cause of his country.—He on the authority of the Patriot Hawley, has pronounced Mr. Strong a SON OF LIBERTY IN 1774.
JUDGE PAINE'S LETTER.
To the Editor of the Centinel.
Mr. Russell, I observed in the Centinel of the 15th inst. an extract from the Hampshire Gazette, respecting the address of the Barristers and Attorneys at law in the Province of Massachusetts-Bay, to Gov. Gage, on his first arrival where the name of Gov. Strong is found as a signer; and it is there asserted, as a qualification of this conduct, that the address was penned and signed by the publisher hereto. As I consider newspapers invaluable instruments when they are the vehicles of the true information; I hope the writer of the Hampshire paragraph, will not take it amiss if I correct his misstatement—I did not pen that address to Gov. Gage, and if I ever knew who did I have forgot it; neither did I sign it. I did not approve of that address but opposed the signing and presenting it among other reasons because it was set on foot and urged by the lawyers who exerted themselves in opposition to our measures; which circumstance it is not probable was known to young lawyers in the country; but it afterwards was signed, I presume inadvertently as from customary compliment, by some persons who never opposed our measures, but supported them as soon as they were set agoing.
At the Common Pleas and Sessions in Bristol county however, on the 14th June 1774, I was with two others of the session, appointed a Committee to draught an address to Gen. Gage, which I penned.—The Court accepted it, and appointed the same committee to present it.—At this time I supposed I was appointed a Member to the intended Congress which I knew to have been planned and settled before I left the General Court on the 11th. On the 30th. I proceeded with the Committee to Danvers, and presented the address, which appears to have been the day before the other address was presented. Upon good consultation it was then thought, that if by such customary address Gen. Gage could be kept easy until the Congress had met and consulted together on measures of general conduct, that it would be doing service to the public cause.
I was sorry to see my name and conduct brought forward in apology for that of Gov. Strong; as though it needed any such support. I never heard his political character opposed until since he was brought forward as a candidate for the chair. My first knowledge of him was from Major Hawley (of immortal memory in the records of the revolution) who mentioned him to me as a promising son of Liberty, and hoped to have him as a colleague at the General Court. Upon understanding that he had studied under Col. Worthington, whose political principles were opposed to ours, I made some objection. The Major replied, "That is much in his favour; for he sees the error of those principles, and means to oppose them."
The labored manner in which the objection against Gov. Strong is urged, appears to
come within the observation, that arguments and objections of small weight long insisted on, prove either that the objector has nothing more forcible to urge, or that he is no judge of the force of an objection. If there was any political disqualifying criminality in signing that address by Mr. Strong, under all its circumstances, it must have attached to him at the time of it, and must have been known to Major Hawley. And who will venture to say, that he, who certainly was considered as the leader of the Revolution and the great bulwark against the mighty influence of the abilities, and very respectable and popular character of Colonel Worthington in the western countries, would have recommended and introduced to the conduct of the Revolution, a young man of such abilities and who had given proof of such principles as he is now charged with? They who will now say that, must be supposed to have a greater knowledge of the character and conduct of the leaders in that day, than was known at the time of it. And it is supposable that the inhabitants of Northampton, as remarkable for their attachment to the Revolution, as for sobriety of manners, would have chosen such a man to represent them? With what candor, or reverence for the dignity of a Republican, can it now be brought to view, or have any influence?
I must apologize for thus expatiating over my signature; but my regard for that Resolution with which I was so intimately connected from the first movement, at least enough to know how it was conducted, makes me solicitous for that public happiness which ought to be the result of it; and that happiness I consider as resulting only from a Republican Elective Government. The only argument against which kinds of government that seems to have any weight, arises from the irrational, disorderly and fallacious manner in which they are liable to be, and too often are, conducted in their elections. But even with this evil, if we must have bad rulers, let them be elective; and reformation may be the effect of affection and repentance. But from an hereditary evil, there is no redemption, but revolution. Every thing overstrained is weakened, and the Liberty which rightfully belongs to the people, for want of iteration, may work its own destruction.
ROBERT TREAT PAINE.
Boston, March 26. 1801.
Messrs Adams & Jencks.
Believing, as I do, that times like the present, call for the exertions of every one that wishes well to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I am constrained in this public manner, earnestly to entreat those who are fond of prosperity, peace, moral virtue and true religion, to turn out on the first Monday of April next, and give in their votes for Governor Strong and others nominated on the federal list. However it may appear to some, it may be depended upon as a fact, that the salvation of our country under Divine Providence, relates to such measures, as will be proposed and prosecuted by them. It seems to be needless to repeat, that our present excellent Governor is one of the best of men, for that is already acknowledged by men of regular habits, and all lovers of good order and religion; and even those who sometimes affect to speak ill of him, always blush while they mention it, if they are capable of blushing. 'Tis true, some have endeavoured to sift his moral and political character, and for a while expressed a wish to depreciate his abilities, and capacity to manage the wheels of government, but have long since, been obliged to acknowledge him a man of superior talents and integrity, and only say, "but he is not on our side." Personal comparisons are generally odious, unless they become necessary to make a very striking contrast. Perhaps no instance can be found, where such a contrast may be more clearly elucidated, than in that of our governor and the man set up in opposition to him. There are no hints, that Mr. Strong ever took 60 dollars for making a deed, or 200 dollars for only seeing that 2000 dollars were paid into the Treasury, both of which were paid for by salary. Nobody tells us that he took a fee as a lawyer and argued a cause, but before it was terminated, took a larger fee on the opposite side, and argued against his first plea. We have never heard that he demanded 100 dollars as a donceur to himself, for waiting on a distressed and indebted debtor, even when it was recommended by the lenient creditor, ninety days, and because he was unable to raise the 100 dollars, force him from his beloved, and only, dying daughter, to a lonely prison, and then refuse the tender parent, liberty to cast a last look, upon the corpse of so desirable a child. Nature shudders. I make no comment—No good deacon tells us that our Governor cheated him on the sabbath, and cajoled from him, his horse; nor do we hear of a single wicked action done by him as a man, a lawyer or a public officer. I will now enquire seriously of all those who are lovers of religion, whether they be Congregationalists, Baptists, Methodists or Quakers (for those who have no love to religion, I do not mean to address, 'tis most natural for them to be democrats,) what can you say against Governor Strong. Have you ever been deprived of the privilege or worshipping God according to the dictates of your consciences, because he was Governor? Have you ever been deprived the privilege of being incorporated into Societies, agreeable to your wishes, because you were of one
persuasion or another? Will not the special laws of this Commonwealth since he was elected, than ever before in the same length of time? Can you despise him because he is a good man admired by his friends and venerated by his enemies? Is he odious, because his character is unblemished? No. This is not the case. I hope better things of you. You have been wretchedly misinformed. Two warm Democrats came to the General Court last spring session and went home as I believe, and declared, that they had been received with respect to the Governor, for they found he looked like other men, that his conduct and manners were most amiable, and they never meant to vote against him any more. Nor did they appear this winter session to assist that party. You may one and all be assured, if you knew him, you would esteem him. Permit me further to enquire. Would you trust the leaders of democracy in general, with your private property. Lay your hands upon your hearts, speak the truth, and you will say, that you would not trust but very few of them, even to settle a dispute of five dollars value. The most knowing of the democrats acknowledge that talents and integrity, are on the side of federalism. Let me exhort you to come out from among them and be not porters of their evil deeds, to encourage you. Depend upon it, great numbers of those who have been deluded are throwing off the shackles of democracy and returning to right principles. Middlesex and Berkshire two of our worst counties, are fast coming to their senses—Even the town of Cambridge, has this year a majority of federal votes. And if the District of Maine should continue to believe their Seducers another year, it will not be so in Massachusetts proper. Besides, one would think it would make you tremble to read the doings of the National Government. The Goliath of Democracy tells us, they have spent whole months on your money doing nothing but reading newspapers. He has already denounced the President and Heads of Departments. He calls his own party, natural quacks. And tells us what they have been doing in secret; that it amounts only to the appropriating of two millions of dollars to buy Florida. A motion has been made, and I believe provided, for two million dollars more, for clothing a part of the Militia, and making them in fact a standing army, scattered however from one extreme of the Union to the other. Permit me to entreat you to be wise. Look before you leap. Be able to appeal to Heaven for the rectitude of your conduct. Remember they have lied to you about the Province House most abominably, for instead of that's being for the emolument of the Governor, it is ascertained by a committee of the General Court, that he never had one cent for it but paid for his own board, and for his attendants as much as any other man; and that report has been ordered to be printed in the Chronicle, as well as Palladium. If they have lied in this instance, they may have lied in others. Look with pity upon the distinctions of Pennsylvania and New York since they have obtained democratic Governors, and avoid their folly. As to the friends of good order, we have not the least reason to fear. Let us do our duty, turn out to a man, and give in votes for His Excellency Caleb Strong and other candidates in his list. For we shall succeed.
CUMBERLAND.
Messrs. Adams & Jencks,
THE annual period assigned by the constitution of this commonwealth for the election of the principal officers of government is near at hand, and the question "Who shall be Governor?" seems above all others the most interesting one with the two political parties among us. The Federalists, perfectly satisfied with the private as well as the public character of our present worthy Chief Magistrate, His Excellency CALEB STRONG, Esq. are zealously endeavoring, by all honorable means, to effect his re-election to the office that he has sustained for six years; the duties of which he has discharged with honor to himself, and with singular advantage to the commonwealth at large. Will his political opponents deny this fact? I believe they will not. Why then do we find this formidable opposition to him? And why are all the democratic party so indefatigable in their labours to effect a change in the administration of our state government—to turn out Governor Strong, and put in Judge Sullivan? Nothing having been alleged against the Governor, either as a public character or a private citizen, we should be utterly at a loss to account for this determined opposition to him that is manifested by the democratic party, were it not that he, among many others, gentlemen of the bar, signed an address to Governor Gage on his arrival at Boston in the year 1774. Many of the most influential men of the
party opposed to Governor Strong, have lately been heard to say that his signing this address was the only objection they had against him; and that if this could be obviated, they should not hesitate to give him their suffrages on the first Monday in April next. That Governor Strong did in the year abovementioned sign the address alluded to, will not be denied; nor will the fact be controverted, that the American Congress, composed of delegates from every division of the country—men of talents and patriotism—actuated by the purest attachment to the cause they were engaged in, presented, at least one year after the arrival of Governor Gage, an humble and loyal address to his majesty the King of Great-Britain, couched in terms of submission, and carrying with it strong expressions of love and attachment to his person and his government; praying for a redress of grievances so justly complained of;—and also this application to the throne was unattended to, the propriety of the measure has never been questioned. The public papers of that time will show, such addresses were common. In the Essex Gazette, printed at Salem, June, 1774, I observe two that were presented to his Excellency Thomas Gage, Esq. on his arrival in that town in his official capacity. From these two addresses I have extracted the following paragraphs, which I present to you for publication, together with the following names, selected from a long list of subscribers. These men I am informed, are among the most violent opposers of Governor Strong, and the most zealous advocates for Judge Sullivan. But, until they had more weighty objections against the former and better means to support the latter than I have ever heard of, I am confident that a majority of the freemen of this commonwealth will be found at the next election in favor of the "man whom the people delight to honor"—and to this end the federalists in this town and its vicinity are called upon to be at their posts on Monday next—I at the town meeting be generally attended, and they may be assured of success.
PORTLAND.
"Mayst thou live thy Excellency.—We Merchants and others, inhabitants of the ancient town of Salem, beg leave to approach your excellency with our most respectful congratulations on your Arrival in this Place.
"We are deeply sensible of his Majesty's paternal care and affection to this Province, in the appointment of a person of your Excellency's experience, wisdom, and moderation, in these troublous and difficult times.
"We rejoice that this town is graciously distinguished for that spirit, loyalty and reverence for the laws, which is equally our glory and happiness.
"From that public spirit and warm zeal to promote the general happiness of men, which mark the great and good, we are led to hope under your Excellency's Administration for every thing that may promote the Peace, prosperity, and real welfare of this province.
"We assure your Excellency we will make it our constant endeavour by peace, good order, and a regard for the laws, as far as in us lies, to render your station and residence easy and happy.
John Sargent, David Britton, Samuel Flagg, Atwater Phippen, John Dutch, George Dodge, jun. Joshua Dodge, John Bickford, Benjamin Ward, Od. Reuben Dyer, Jacob Crowninshield, Edward Gibeaut, John Hathorne, Benjamin Daland, David Felt, Joseph Sprague, Samuel Ward, Joshua Ward, Samuel Carlson, William Browne, George Crowninshield, William Becker, Richard Ward."
Messrs Adams & Jencks.
IN a late Argus, a letter signed "ISAAC PARKER, HUGH M'LELLAN, and ISIDORE WEEKS," is published with great triumph, and the signers of it are challenged to deny their signatures, as if they were ashamed or afraid to own them.
You are authorized to state in your paper that they cheerfully acknowledge the instrumentality attributed to them, and are well pleased that publicity is given to their letter through the Argus, a favor they could hardly have hoped for.
The citizens of the county upon reading that letter, and duly weighing its several parts, will readily perceive that so far from being reprehensible, the public good must have been the object of the signers; and that to promote that object, none but fair and honorable means were recommended. Happy would it be for their country, if their opponents would confine themselves to the same system.
It is well known fact, that the advocates of Judge Sullivan's election, in order to carry their point, organized their party in such a manner, as would have caused the minority to have borne down the majority, if some effectual means of defence had not been interpo-
sed. For the execution of their purposes, they had last year, and now have, a grand committee in Boston, which they call a Central Committee; by which committees in each county and town in the state were appointed, who were pledged to bring all the favorers of their party to the poll on election day. Let them publish one of their letters, and see whether their agents are confined to the use of "fair and honorable means. By such a combination the voice of the people would have been lost in the voice of faction, if measures had not been taken to bring the Federalists to the poll.
It is well known, that many Federalists, relying upon the merits of their cause, were in the habit of neglecting the annual election; and that many other citizens, not belonging to either party, had been imposed upon by the artful insinuations and gross falsehoods of the democratic party. To rouse inattentive Federalists to a due exercise of their privileges, and to prevail, by fair argument, upon those who had not taken a decided part to join the federal cause, was the only object of the measures adopted.
By a recurrence to the letter, it will be seen that it had two objects:
1st. To ascertain the number of citizens whose minds were cleared and satisfied of the justice of the federal cause, and to prevail upon them to attend the meeting, lest the great exertions on the other side should prevail against the real sense of the people.
2d. To ascertain those who were not absolutely fixed in their opinions, who were not aware of the danger, and whose minds were open to conviction, for the following purpose, as expressed in the letter, viz. To disseminate among them such information as might from time to time be sent, and in general to take all fair means to convince them of the justice of the federal cause; and the letter goes on further to say, as the reason of pursuing this measure, what will be acknowledged to be truth, viz. "that it is only from the class of honest and mistaken men, they can hope to increase the number of federalists."
The great crime therefore imputed to the signers of the letter, consists of two parts; the first to persuade men who have made up their opinions, honestly and independently to express them; the second, to promote the cause of truth and increase the number of its adherents by fair reasoning and just representations.
The term "doubtful characters" will be seen by every candid man, to mean, doubtful as to their political opinions, or in other words, whose opinions were not thoroughly known; tho' the Argus insidiously attempts to give it an offensive meaning.
The "secrecy" recommended, explains itself. The readiness to distort and give a false coloring to every thing, however well intended, is so well known by every one who reads the Argus, rendered it prudent and necessary to confine the knowledge of the existence of the committee to a few until after the election; for had it come to the knowledge of the democrats in season, falsehoods and misrepresentations would have multiplied, in order to defeat its purposes. Since the election, no secrecy has been observed, and the measures pursued by the committee have been commonly understood and approved of.
Such, fellow-citizens! is the dreadful conspiracy announced in the Argus, with so much stage effect. They have had the same letter in their possession, for six months at least, and have chosen to reserve the wonderful explosion, till they thought its effect could not be guarded against. Now let them publish the letter from the grand committee in Boston, to three wonderful gentlemen in Portland, on their side, and let the people see whether the measures they recommend to promote the election of Judge Sullivan are "fair and honorable, or whether they are not inclined to all possible means without any restriction."
For the PORTLAND GAZETTE.
JUDGE SULLIVAN
Stung with the truths which the spirited Dr. Park has published respecting him in the Repository, has come forward in the Chronicle to vindicate himself, and convince the world he is pure and immaculate as an Angel.—To prove his innocence he begins by declaring that for thirty years he has been a great Man: he boasts of having been a Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court, Judge of Probate—Counsellor—Representative, Attorney General, Elector, and had last year 35 thousand votes for Governor: Pray who ever denied all this? He next declares that he has injured no man, and defrauded no man. But is his denial of the charges of fraud and injustice enough to excuse him or do away positive proof of the facts: will this satisfy Col. Palmer for the thirty dollars fees he took of him, and then changed sides? or will he as Attorney General move to have a prisoner discharged from an indictment because

he denies the charge against him and pleads not guilty?—No—no—Let us stick to common sense.—He concludes his bloated paragraph by saying “let any man come forward with a charge, I will meet him in the face of the world—What insolence is this? He would hold out the idea that no specific accusation has ever been made against him: and that every publication against him has been loose and anonymous, and yet he knows that Dr. Park has in his paper made charges upon charges against him as a man of truth—honesty—patriotism and humanity —he has in the plainest and most direct terms laid his accusations and produced his proof—declared himself the author of the statements he made, and DEFIED MR. SULLIVAN TO MEET HIM IN A COURT OF JUSTICE—What confidence can we place in a man who thus sports with facts and plays the deceiver.
The Gazette.
MONDAY, March 31, 1806.
Several Communications, and Advertisements, unavoidably omitted this week, shall meet due attention in our next.
Having to employ a new Carrier for the north part of the town, should any of our subscribers be omitted we will thank them to give information, and they shall be furnished with papers.
To the Voters of the District of Maine.
On Monday next, you will be called upon to exercise the most important right which is secured to you by the Constitution of the State; and which was obtained by the blood and hardships of your best patriots—a right procured at too dear a rate to be neglected or misused. To fill the first office in the State, two characters are selected as candidates for your suffrages, viz. His Excellency CALEB STRONG, Federal; and JAMES SULLIVAN, Democratic.
The question who shall be Governor, has for sometime past been before you; and the proper answer to the enquiry is the one that is most fit for the important trust; to aid you in this enquiry, the pretensions of each have been stated. A short review of them is all our limits will permit. If Mr. Sullivan's character suffers in consequence, he will have to thank his friends whose folly and depravity have induced them to nominate him a candidate for an office for which he is totally unqualified, both in a moral and political view.
As to Mr. Sullivan's political character, it has been considered by many even of his own party, as wavering and hypocritical—he is an enemy to the principles of the immortal Washington; and the grand object of him and his party in seeking for power, is to deprive the State of the services of our best citizens—to introduce a system of terror and proscription—to destroy all confidence in virtue, talents, and integrity—in short, when in power, to introduce all the horrors of a French revolution. Is there a virtuous citizen in Massachusetts that does not shudder at the thought of having such a man elected to the Chief Magistracy of this State. But if you start at the portrait of Mr. Sullivan's political character, what will be your opinion of the man, upon an exposure of his conduct as a Lawyer and Attorney General? Do you wish to have a man for Governor that is destitute of common HONESTY, of HONOR, HUMANITY, and every other virtue which is held in estimation by the virtuous and patriotic? Then vote for James Sullivan—he possesses a heart callous to every sentiment of benevolence and humanity; will commit a poor man to prison, because he is unable to give a douceur of one hundred dollars, and deprive a fond father of the last sad consolation of beholding a beloved child in her dying moments?—Do you want a man for Governor, who to support a haughty and extravagant stile of living, has defrauded and cheated the honest and industrious out of their money? then James Sullivan is your man.
Mr. Sullivan's Veracity.
An attempt has been made by Mr. Sullivan to explain a number of the charges brought against him; in the case of Newberger he says that, “the business was no part of the Attorney General's duty; nor has the State any interest in the property.” Mr. Sullivan, in this declaration has been guilty of Fraud or Falshood —On the 13th of June 1801, a resolve passed the House of Representatives of this Commonwealth, stating that it had been represented that Elias Norbery, formerly of Sweden, but a naturalized citizen of the U. S. now dead whose assets have been the subject of Probate been committed to A. Dorr for administra-
tion, and that the fame, in case of defect of heirs the property doth belong to the Commonwealth. Where upon a resolve passed directing the Attorney General to take all due measures to obtain a decree of the Probate Court to have the money paid into the treasury, for the use of the commonwealth, in case no person should appear, entitled as next of kin, or in some legal way to receive the fame, and it was ordered that the Attorney General be directed to act accordingly. Upon Mr. Sullivan's declaration and the resolve of the House of Representatives, the Editor of the Repertory observes—
“Now if Mr. Sullivan acted as Attorney-General, in this case he had no right to make a charge of the two hundred dollars. But says Mr. Sullivan,—though I was Attorney-General, this was no part of my duty as such. Thus Mr. Sullivan paves the way for a full disclosure of his iniquity. His vindication has prompted me to an investigation, which has discovered a crime, that I did not before suspect.
This money, every person must see, was the property of the Swede's heirs, or of the state. There was no person who could act for the heirs, indeed no heirs are known to exist. How then did Mr. Sullivan dare to touch this property, without the authority of Government? This leads to a circumstance blacker still. Mr. Sullivan was so well convinced that he ought to have a resolve of the Legislature to sanction his taking this money, that he virtually forged authority, in order to get it out of Mr. Dorr's hands, by giving the following receipt.
Aug. 2, 1805. Received of Ebenezer Dorr, two hundred dollars on the aforesaid decree and by virtue of a Resolve of the General Court. Jas. Sullivan, Atty. General.
PATRICK CONNERS CASE.
Mr. Sullivan, or somebody for him, has attempted in the Chronicle of March 24, to explain away the cruelties attending the imprisonment of the above-mentioned old gentleman; but in doing it, has steered clear of all the specific charges in the statement relative to this illicit transaction. In the statement in the paper, three strong facts are given us—First, that Mr. Sullivan caused Conner to be committed to prison, contrary to his orders from the creditors—Secondly, that he would not delay the commitment of him a short time, tho' his daughter was in her last sickness, unless he had ninety dollars for so doing—Thirdly, that Mr. Sullivan after the death of his child, in a cutting and inhuman manner, told him he might have been with her when she died, if he had given him the ninety dollars. What says Mr. Sullivan or his friends to all this? Nothing—HE HAS NOT DENIED ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE FACTS. He passes over in profound silence all the painful circumstances attending Conner's commitment, family, &c.—and after telling a story about Jonas Wilder, some facts, &c. mentions some after transactions relating to a final compromise of the demand. The whole piece about this business, is on Mr. Sullivan's part, worse than quibbling. How easy it is to do wrong; and how many crooked stories a man must tell in order to get along in the world, when he is not governed by truth and honor !
COMMUNICATION.
A gentleman lately from Boston brings intelligence favourable to the cause of Humanity and Federalism, he observes that the story of poor Connor, lately published in the Repertory and other Federal papers, has made a deep impression, and raised a spirit of indignation against Judge Sullivan, which will long be remembered. If any thing can render a man obnoxious and lead us to avoid him, the incidents of this affecting narrative are particularly calculated to do it.—Nature at once teaches our hearts to shudder at such cruelty and flee from the author of it, as from a Lepre.
Read the facts as published in the last Portland paper, ye who have children and who are so unfortunate as to be obliged to ask the patience of your creditors.
1st. Think of an Attorney who, directly contrary to the orders of his client, refuses a little delay to a poor debtor with a sick family, unless he has a large fee for it. 2nd. Think of this poor debtor, unable to raise this unjust fee, at once torn from his family and sent to prison. 3rd. Think of daughter left languishing—and soon after dying—and her father forbidden to behold her last look. 4th. Think of her corps carried within the prison yard that the wretched father might see it for the last time—this was the mournful fact. 5th. Think of Mr. Sullivan after all this, unfeeling telling him, that for the proposed fee, these sorrows might have been avoided—and then 6th. Think whether this man will make a better Governor than the meek and benevolent Mr. Strong.
Political Intolerance, as depicted as it is wicked.
Gen. NATHANIEL C. ALLEN, has been removed from the Post-Office in New Gloucester, and Joseph C. Foxcraft, appointed.—We consider the Post-Office in New Gloucester, as to honor or profit, of but small consideration; but the late change has afforded the President's man Giddy an opportunity of rewarding a political apostate and turncoat. When Joseph E. Foxcraft was “mewing and Pewling in his Nufes arms,” Gen. Allen was fighting his “country's battles” by the side of Washington. But Gen. A. is a federalist, and in Mr. Jefferson's opinion, unworthy of confidence.
COMMUNICATION.
Among the many proofs of this fact that Honesty, ability, and attachment to the constitution are not considered by the dominant faction as essentials in the character of a public officer; we mention the removal of General Allen from the post-office at New Gloucester, and the appointment of Joseph Ellery Foxcraft to succeed him. Whether “the public good will be promoted” by this measure is hardly a matter of serious enquiry—The talents and services of Gen. A. are too well known to require the aid of eulogy—No complaint whatever is exhibited respecting his management of the office: His accuracy, punctuality, and gentlemanly qualities have extorted approbation even from his political opponents—The emoluments of the office are of little consequence: its importance, even in a political point of view can be only of small weight. But that little was too much to be possessed by a Federalist. The office would doubtless long since have been transferred, could a partizan have been found who would stoop to ask for it—That partizan has at length appeared in the person of one, whose ruling principle seems to have been to worship the rising sun; and who, on betraying the cause he once affected to espouse, received his “thirty pieces of silver.”
Is he honest? Let the obvious motives of his political apostasy answer the question—is he capable? We appeal to the Legislature of the State—Is he friendly to the Constitution? How can those misusing owls be called federal, who hawk at the Eagles of the Revolution .
Fellow Citizens! Federalists! Arouse, and shake off the yoke which the tyrants of Democracy are just fastening on your necks. Inactivity is death. An internal combination of desperadoes is formed and organized in the bosom of Your Country. Under the specious guise of novelty and reformation, their real object is to sap the foundations of your government, introduce anarchy, turn out your tried and faithful officers, seize their places, and rule you with a rod of iron—Let not your children curse the supineness of their fathers. Let us unite and swear to transmit, unsullied, to posterity that fair inheritance which our Country has purchased with the best blood of her sons.
Rusticus.
Messrs. Adams & Jenks, To pronounce a panegyric on the qualifications of a man to fill the office of Town Collector, who has so long officiated in that capacity as Mr. GEORGE WARREN, would be superfluous. I therefore recommend him as candidate for that office for the ensuing year. One would suppose “A voter” had felt the effects of his just and legal perseverance while in this office, as none but such an one could with a change.
Messrs. Printers, I was much gratified in noticing in the last Gazette, the nomination of Mr. SMITH COBB, for Collector of Taxes. Confident that he is in every respect well qualified for the duties of the office, no injury can arise to the town by a change—Was Mr. Cobb in affluent circumstances, or able to pursue his usual profession, I should not advocate his election; but a long and distressing sickness has disqualified him for labour; and the emoluments arising from this office would give him a moderate support.—A friend to the unfortunate.
Ordination.
Installed at East-Andover, on the 12th instant the Rev. JOHN STRICKLAND, to the pastoral care of the Church and Congregation in that place without a dissenting voice. The exercises were as follows, viz. The Rev. Mr. Smith of Turner, made the introductory prayer; the Rev. Mr. Herrick, of Durham delivered a discourse excellently adapted to the occasion; the Rev. Mr. Church of Bridgton made the installation prayer; the Rev. Mr. Gould, of Bethel gave the charge; the Rev. Mr. Ripley, of Waterville, gave the right hand of fellowship, and made the concluding prayer. There was a numerous and brilliant assembly, and the greatest order and decorum prevailed.—May the example of this true, respectable people, in the early settlement of the gospel among them, excite general emulation.
Deat.
In this town, capt. Francis Hart, aged 33, his funeral was attended yesterday by the Portland Lodge, and Marine Society.—Mrs. Hannah Everett, aged 35, wife of Mr. Oliver Everett.
FOUND,
ON the 14th instant, on the road in Norway, a BAG, containing a number of articles—The owner may have it again by proving property and paying for this advertisement. LEMUEL SHED. Norway, March 20 (31)
Joseph M'Lean & Son,
At No. 16, Union-Wharf. Have for Sale, Now landing from Schooner Phenix, 300 barrels Philadelphia Flour, of a superior quality, 1600 bushels of Yellow Corn. March 31.
For Sale,
On Ingraham's Wharf, 1000 Cedar Posts, 20 M Laying Shingles, 10 M. do. Clapboards. Apply to J. M. INGRAHAM. March 31.
Charles & John Fox,
No. 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a FRESH SUPPLY of GOODS—comprising a complete assortment of Ship Chandlery, which they are determined to sell on the lowest terms—among them are the following, viz. 120 bolts first quality Russia Duck, 100 do. second do. do. 100 do. Ravens do. 50 do. extra quality do. 3000 yards Ticklenburg, 1000 wt. first quality Sewing Twine, 2 tons Pig and Bar Lead 1 do Sheet do. 2 do Sawn do. 2 do Sheathing Paper 20 boxes Dipp Candles 15 do No. 2 Chocolate 10 do 8 by 10 Crown Window Glass 10 chests Souchong Tea, superior quality 150 barrels Tar 70 do Pitch 20 do Amber Rosin 20 do Turpentine Sheet Copper Ditto Iron Nails and Paints of all kinds Philadelphia Cambooses, different sizes Navigation Books of all kinds Journals, calculated for one and two hours Charts and Plots of all kinds Quadrants, some with tangent screws Day or Night Telescopes Accomatic do Camp do Vessels supplied with any quantity of CORDAGE, at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. (31) Mar 6 31.
House Frames.
Pine Timber, delivered Portland Wharf, or Union Wharf at Northyarmouth, may be purchased on reasonable terms, by applying to JAMES ROBBINS, jun. of Northyarmouth. A line directed to the subscriber, with dimensions of Frames, or quantity and dimensions of Timber, will be attended to immediately. J. R. March 24.
TO LET,
IN a large and convenient brick Dwelling House, situated in Federal-Street, Seven Rooms, suitable for the accommodation of two families—For terms, apply to March 31. Robert Stover.
TO LET,
ONE half of a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on High-Street, containing three rooms upon the floor, with three chambers—also connected with the premises, a good well, which affords excellent water—For terms, apply to March 31. Benjamin Ilsley.
TO LET,
A Large and commodious HOUSE, with a Barn, and convenient out houses; lately occupied as a Tavern by Major Stephen Webster—The above house is situated in Capinick, about three miles from Portland, on the road leading to Gorham. For terms, inquire of JOHN DEERING. March 24.
To the honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, holden at Portland in and for the county of Cumberland, on the first Tuesday of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
THE petition of Joseph M'Keen, of Brunswick, in said county, gentleman, respectfully represents—That he is seized in common with the heirs of Jeremiah Hacker, late of said Brunswick, deceased, and other persons to your petitioner unknown, of a tract of Land situated in Brunswick aforesaid, bounded easterly by the twelve red road, so called, forty-five rods, and extending from said road westerly to far as to contain sixty-four acres; being the same tract which was sold by the heirs of Ebenezer Smith, deceased, to the said Jeremiah Hacker, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy-six, and is part of lot number eleven, and part of the northerly half of lot number twelve—of which tract your petitioner is owner of five undivided fourteenth parts or shares, and is desirous of holding and possessing the same in severality—He therefore prays that partition of the above described tract of Land may be made, and that his said five fourteenth parts or shares thereof, may be divided and set off to him to hold and possess the same in severality, according to the statute in such cases made and provided. By BENJAMIN DORR, his Attorney.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland, in said county, on the first Tuesday of March, A. D. 1806:
ON the petition of Joseph M'Keen, of which the foregoing is a copy—Ordered, that the petitioner 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 exceptions to this on the third Tuesday of June next, to their granting the same. Attest, Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
Sales at Auction.
Sheriff's Sales.
TAKEN by Executions, and to be sold at Public Vendue, at the store in Fifth-Street, next door to Mr. Robert Boyd's, On FRIDAY the 4th of April next, An extensive assortment of English, West India, & Grocery Goods, being a Stock in Trade—Conditions of payment will be made known at the time and place of sale—Sale to commence at 10 o'clock and to continue until the whole are sold. By order of S. Lee, C. Graffam, and E. Gibbs, Deputy Sheriffs. David Peale, Auc. Portland, March 31, 1806.
The Three story House IN Hampshire-Street, which was advertised in the last Argus to be sold this day, will not be sold until Monday the fourteenth of April next—It will then positively be sold, if not before disposed of at private sale. March 31. Ziba Pope.
TO prevent myself from being unjustly compelled to contribute to the support of my wife Elizabeth Swift, who for more than two months past, without my consent, has absented herself from my house and home, regardless of her duty to her family—I hereby caution all persons against harboring or trusting the said Elizabeth Swift on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts she may contract after the above date. Lemuel Swift.
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, with the will annexed, on the estate of
DECKER PHINNEY, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, 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 for settlement to Lathrop Lewis. March 27, 1806.
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
JOSEPH HALL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving 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 Mary Ham. Portland, March 27, 1806.
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
ABRAHAM WINSLAW, late of Freeport, in said county, butcher, 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 John Webster. Dated March 27, 1806.
THE subscribers are duly appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of
JOSEPH NESON, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, represented insolvent; that six months from the 28th of January last are allowed said creditors to exhibit their claims; and that they will attend to their appointment, on the first Fridays of April, May and July next, at the dwelling-house of Major John Lawrence, in Northyarmouth, from two to six o'clock in the afternoons of said days. Aaron R. Mitchell, John Lawrence. Northyarmouth, March 19, 1806. (31)
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of
JAMES WEBBER, late of Harrington, in the county of Washington, mariner, deceased, and has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs—All persons having demands upon the estate of the said James Webber, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to David Brown. March 17, 1806.
TO LET,
THAT large and commodious HOUSE, situated in First-Street, now occupied by Mrs. Sarah Fox. As it is in contemplation to make many additions, it is well worthy the attention of any person intending to keep a BOARDING HOUSE or HOTEL; being situated in one of the best parts of the town for either of those purposes—For information, apply at No. 28, Long-Wharf. March 17. (31)
NOTICE.
THE Copartnership of Emmons & Oliver, is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All persons having demands against said company, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and all those indebted, to make immediate payment to James Oliver, jun. James Emmons, James Oliver, jun. Georgetown, March 17, 1806.
The Copartnership
OF Chandler, Fuller, & Co. is this day dissolved: All persons having demands upon the above firm, are requested to call on Thomas Chandler for settlement; and all persons indebted, are requested to make payment.
Thomas Chandler, Asa Fuller, John Davis. Portland, March 22 1806.

From the Charleston Courier .  PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE.  The time is past, when with a glorious zeal Columbia made her haughty foes to feel, With noble spirit—net with "Moderation" The just resentment of a wounded nation. Abhor all tribute; when the nation's soul Would grant some millions for its own defence And urged by Nature's universal law, Disdained to crouch beneath the land's yoke.  The time is now—when this proud host is o'er, Our injured country bleeds at every pore: Our commerce rifled and our seamen prest Columbia's Eagle stifled in her nest. Our rights invaded by capricious power While Congress slumbers in the awful hour, Or else debates it morning, noon, and night To prove that color is not black nor white.  The time will come—when men more fit to rule, Some firm disciples of the former school, Shall far extend the Washingtonian dread, And strive to raise our drooping country's head; Convince the world there are, who still inherit A fence of wrongs—which rouse a Nation's spirit Revengeful rise, and like a martial band Redeem the fame of this insulted land. Unite with firmness, prop the falling tree, Retrieve our Honor and our Liberty.  AMERICANUS.
LATE OMISSIONS.
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives—Feb. 25. Mr. Early called up a bill prohibiting intercourse with St. Domingo. Mr. Nicholson moved, (to try the sense of the house, whether they really wish to make the provisions of the bill so secure, as to prove effectual in stopping the intercourse) that the owner should be bound in one or more sufficient surety or sureties to the satisfaction of the collector of the district. If merchants ask protection of us, they must agree to such prohibitions and exactions as we propose. There are many ways by which the law may be eluded; by fraud and by bankruptcy; by increasing the number of securities, and the sum of the bonds will diminish the chances of evading the law. All our disputes with other countries, (except the detention of the western posts) have arisen from our commercial affairs: the government has expended 15 or 20,000,000 of dollars, in the erection and maintenance of a navy to support commerce; can it then be considered a hardship that government should demand ample security? Cannot the honest and respectable merchant obtain it with ease?  Mr. Eppes. I am opposed to the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maryland. No law can prevent the evasions of our merchants, if they are determined to trade with the inhabitants of that island.  The ayes and nays on the amendment were: for it 22, against it 95. It was moved that the bill be read the third time to-morrow—which was negatived, and it was ordered to be read this day—The bill being read the third time—  Mr. Conrad called for the ayes and noes, which were ordered—  Mr. J. C. Smith said he rose merely to express his satisfaction that the ayes and noes were ordered on this question. I consider; said Mr. S. all discussion of the merits of the bill as perfectly fruitless—The rapid manner in which it has been hurried thus far through the house, utterly precludes all deliberation, and is a sure prognostick of its final passage—It is a measure which will gratefully embarrass all foreign commerce, and if it is to have its intended effect, which I must doubt, because I believe its provisions will be easily defeated or evaded it must prove completely ruinous to a lawful and valuable branch of our trade—But as a measure of policy I consider it absolutely destructive of the best and dearest rights of this country. Sir, the secret is out—the fact cannot be concealed that this bill is dictated by the government of France. The imperious mandate of the French minister is published to the world; and the connexion between his orders and this act of obedience and submission will be clearly perceived and universally acknowledged—I presume not to arraign the motives of other gentlemen—they doubtless have reasons which justify the measure to themselves—Indeed it is impossible their impressions can be like mine—For myself I view the bill under all its circumstances as a surrender of all rights of self government—as a sacrifice of the
honour and independence of this nation upon the altar of Gallic despotism. To this sacrifice I never can, I never will consent—and it is therefore with pleasure I shall record my decided negative upon the journal of the house.
Mr. Dana. I rise, sir, to declare my approbation of the sentiments expressed by my honourable colleague, Mr. J. C. Smith. This bill from the nature of its provisions I consider as inadequate to prevent the trade with the island of St. Domingo. At the same time, considering the circumstances under which it has been pressed upon our attention, I view it as peculiarly exceptionable in principle, and as involving consequence which may be severely injurious in practice.
I will not attempt, at this time, to state the various possible consequence of passing the bill. Without estimating the probability of its being regarded by those who now rule in Hayti as an act of Hostility against them, and therefore as a cause for their exercising hostilities against this country—without estimating the tendency of such measures to drive them to attempt maritime enterprises, and thus to raise up in the West Indies, a black Algiers, distinguished by activity and ferocity; without presenting to view the consequent dangers to the property of our merchants and the lives of our seamen; the single consideration of the circumstances under which we are now required to act upon this subject is sufficient to decide my vote against the present bill, even if it were otherwise of no moment. As one of the representatives of the people of the United States, I hold it not my duty to bow to the mandate of any foreign power. In this light I view the communications, laid before the senate, from Talleyrand and the French minister plenipotentiary, requiring the interdiction of trade with St. Domingo, under the order of their imperial master. With such sentiments, it is impossible for me to be in favour of the present bill.
Mr. Rhea of Tennessee. I deny that this bill is the effect of any request or order of the French; it is an act of justice.
The bill was supported in the House by Messrs. Crowningshield, Clay, Elmer, Early and Eppes—and opposed by Messrs. McCreery and Quincy. In the Senate, Mr. White spoke against it in an able and lengthy speech—It however was finally passed by both houses; and copies of it sent to the Collectors of the Customs.
The bill, introduced by Mr. Adams, relative to foreign ministers, has been disagreed to, under the impression, that full powers are to be found in the laws of nations to meet the cases contemplated by the bill.
Mr. Wrights bill for the protection of American Seamen, and a substitute offered in the lieu thereof, have both been rejected in the Senate of the United States.
Garden Seeds.
THE subscribers have for sale the following Seeds, viz. Beet, Parsnip, Carrot, Onion, Lettuce, Parsley, Pepper-grass, Cucumber, Squash, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radish, Turnip, Celery, Asparagus, Melon, Peppers, Sage, Palm, Thyme, Marjoram, Savory, Saffron, Peas, Beans, Flax, Clover, Herd-grass, and Broom Corn.
Blake & Stimpson.
March 24.
Fresh Garden Seeds.
DAVID GRIFFITH, has just received for sale, a general assortment of Garden Seeds, of the last year's growth, and of the best quality—Catalogues of which may be had by applying at his store in Middlestreet , near the head of Fifthstreet.
Also for Sale. A quantity of Fruit Trees, Sients, Balm of Gilead and Poplar Trees—which will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms. Westindia Goods, Groceries, &c. as usual, and constant attendance from early in the morning till 10 o'clock in the evening. March 17.
CHEAP GOODS.
Farrell & Wright, No. 4, Muffin's Row , BEING about to close their present concerns in this place, offer for sale their whole STOCK OF GOODS, at reduced prices—consisting of a well chosen assortment of European & India Goods . Those who wish to purchase, will find it well worthy their attention to call and examine for themselves. All those who are indebted, are requested to make payment. Portland, March 17.
Teas.
FOR SALE, at No. 16, Union-Wharf 10 half chests Bohea—and 7 Teas of the 20 gr. do. Soochong 5 half quality. March 24.
L. Weeks & Son,
Have for Sale, Bales of Georgia U. Cotton. Casks of Bottled Porter, Crates of Crockery Ware—and A quantity of Coal, No. 2, Central Row . March 24.
Corn & Flour.
FOR SALE, By William Codman, No. 3, Union-Row , THE cargo of Schooner Aurelope from New-York—consisting of 1500 bushels Connecticut Corn, 50 barrels Superior New-York Flour. March 24.
Wm. Holden & Co.
At No. 4, Union-Wharf , HAVE FOR SALE, 5 pipes Brandy, entitled to debenture, 20 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 15 do. Chocolate, No. 1, 2 & 3, 10 bags Shells, first quality, 30 barrels Flour, 5 casks Rice, 5 do. fresh Raisins. Also, A general assortment of Westindia Goods and Groceries. March 24.
FOR SALE,
By Thomas Hovey, No. 16, Long-Wharf , 200 casks of L. me. 25 hhds. Westindia Rum, of a good flavor. March 10.
FOR SALE,
By Crofts & Martin, Fine-Street , 8000 wt. Clover Seed, 30 bushels Hard Grass do. 8000 wt. Butter, 8000 wt. clean Flax, 10 tons Country Flour, 900 bushels Yellow Corn, 20 hhds. best retailing Molasses 10 puncheons Rum, 5 pipes Barcelona Brandy, 20 boxes 7 by 9 Glass, Cod, Skate and Pollock Fish. ALSO, An assortment of ENGLISH GOODS as usual—too numerous to particularize. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms. March 17.
IN THE PRESS,
And will be published ready for sale in a few days, At the Portland Bookstore, By D. JOHNSON, MRS. CHAPONE'S LETTERS, on the Improvement of the Human Mind—addressed to a Young Lady. Contents—1st, on the First Principles of Religion—2d, on the Study of the Holy Scriptures—3d, on the same subject—4th, on the Heart and Affections—5th, on the same subject—6th, on the Government of the Temper—7th, on Economy—8th, on Politeness and accomplishments—9th, on Geography and Chronology—10th, on the manner and course of reading History—Conclusion.
The reputation of Mrs. Chapone's Letters has been long established; the subjects upon which they have written are of the greatest importance, and the manner in which they has treated them, not only correct, but captivating. Every mother should see that her daughters read it with attention.
DR. CYRUS JOHNSON
who intends practising Physic in this place, has taken a chamber over the Portland Bookstore , where he has for sale an assortment of GENUINE MEDICINES—also, a few Medicine Chests , carefully prepared and put up. He resides in Elm-Street , just below Mr. Nufus Washburn's . March 24.
Copartnership Formed.
Solomon Whitney & Othniel Merrill. Respectfully inform the public, that they have formed a connection in business under the firm of Solomon Whitney & Co.
and have taken the store formerly occupied by Captain William Ide , near the house of Matthew Cobb, Esq. in Main-Street ; where they intend to keep constantly for sale, a general assortment of West India Goods & Groceries, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in town, for cash or country produce. Constant attendance early and late, and every exertion made to accommodate customers from town and country. Solomon Whitney, Othniel Merrill. Portland, March 14, 1806.
Notary Public.
JOSEPH C. BOYD, Notary Public, begs leave to inform the public, that he has REMOVED his Office to the front Chamber in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office ; where he will attend to the Notarial Business. March 17.
NOTICE.
THIS is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting my wife on my account, as I will not pay one cent of her contracting. Tristram T. Shepherd. Portland, March 17, 1806.
A CART.
Mr. SMITH begs leave to inform his friends, that he has commenced his Day-School, for the admission of Masters and Misses to the polite accomplishment of DANCING, at Mr. Poor's next door to Maj. Hovey's—where a few more Scholars will be admitted, if application is made immediately. March 21.
Hebron Academy.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Academy in Hebron is now open, and the present term will continue to the 5th of July next—A few more Scholars may be admitted, if application is made soon. The necessary expense for board, tuition, &c. is about one dollar and fifty cents per week. Particular attention will be paid to all those branches of science usually taught in Academies. John Tripp, Secretary. March 24.
Penobscot Bank.
THE subscribers, three of the persons named in the act for incorporating the Penobscot Bank, hereby notify the Stockholders, and all persons concerned, that the first meeting of said Stockholders will be held at the house of Mr. Asa Peabody, in Bethel , in the County of Hancock, on the last Friday of April next, at ten of the clock A. M. for the purpose of carrying into effect the objects contemplated in the said incorporating act; when and where all persons concerned are desired to give their punctual attendance. Mason Shaw, Thomas Sparhawk, Joseph Le. March 15th, 1806.
Fifty dollars reward.
WHEREAS JOHN INNES CLARK, Esq. of Providence , did enclose two DEEDS, in a Letter, directed to JOHN HANSON, Esq. of Melrose , which Letter was dated on the 11th of May last, and put into the Post-Office at Providence the 19th, and was duly received at Portmouth, as appeared by the post-bill, and could not be traced any further. The first deed was given by Edward H. Robbins, Esq. and Nathaniel Johnson Robbins, to John Innes Clark and Joseph Nightingale, on the 9th of August, 1787—The other by Edward H. Robbins, to John Innes Clark, on the 13th of May, 1802. The above Reward will be paid for both deeds, and twenty-five dollars for each on their delivery to John Brewer, Post Master, Schoonick. Feb. 20, 1806.
To the honorable the Senate, and honorable the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
HUMBLY the subscribers, that a Canal might be cut to communicate the waters of Little Androscoggin River , in the county of Cumberland, with the waters of Royal's River , in said county, in such a manner as to render the passage from said Little Androscoggin to said Royal's River , and from thence to North-yarmouth , highly convenient for boats and various kinds of lumber; and that if the passage for boats and lumber as aforesaid could be opened as aforesaid, it would be of great public utility and convenience—We therefore pray your Honors that we (with such as may hereafter join us) may be incorporated for the purpose of cutting said Canal; and clearing said Royal's River of such obstructions as may be found therein, and rendering the passage in the direction aforesaid, in the manner aforesaid, as convenient as the nature and face of the country through which it is to be made may be found to admit of—and that we may be invested with all the powers necessary for the purpose, in such way and manner as your Honors may deem fit and proper; and be authorised to receive and demand a reasonable toll of all such as may make use of the same when completed. And as in duty bound will ever pray. Nathaniel C. Allen, & 58 others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 27, 1806. ON the petition of Nathaniel C. Allen and others, praying that they, with such others as may join them, may be incorporated for the purpose of cutting a Canal to as to communicate the waters of Little Androscoggin River , in the county of Cumberland, with the waters of Royal's River , in said county, in such manner as to render the passage from said Little Androscoggin River , to said Royal's River , & from thence to North-yarmouth , convenient for boats and lumber, and for other purposes mentioned in said petition—
Ordered, That the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette and the Eastern Argus , printed in Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the first 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 up for concurrence, TIMOTHY D. BIGELOW, Speaker. In Senate, February 28, 1806. Read and concurred, H. G. OTIS, President. A true copy— enatt. WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
Taken up Adrift.
A YAWL BOAT, between Portland and Howe's Island —about thirteen feet long. The owner may have her again by applying to JOHN CUSHING, and proving property and paying charges. March 17.
LOST.
IN this town, on the 6th inst. a Fox TIPPET. Whoever has found it, and will leave it at the Gazette-Office, will oblige the owner. March 17.
To be Sold by order of Court, At my house in Newcasco , on Tuesday the first day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
ALL the Real Estate of Increase Pote, late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , Mariner, deceased—consisting of about thirteen acres of Land, situated in Newcasco , fronting the shore; together with the Reverion of the Widow's Dower, or as much thereof as will be necessary to pay the debts of said deceased, amounting to eight hundred and thirty-eight dollars and seventy-three cents—by William Pote.
To be Sold by order of Court,
on Tuesday the fifteenth day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house standing on the homestead of WILLIAM PARSONS, late of New Gloucester in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, deceased— The whole of the Real Estate of said deceased, containing sixty acres of Lot No. 20 in the first division of Lots in said New Gloucester , with the buildings thereon, situated about half a mile west of the meeting-house—and a Pew in said meeting-house (excepting the widow's dower of said estate) William Parsons, Administrator in said Estate. March 15, 1806.
Cumberland, ss.
Taken by execution and to be Sold by Public Vendue,
to the highest bidder, at the house now occupied by Martin Thaxter, innholder in Gray , in said county, on Monday the 21st day of April next, at ten o'clock, A. M. All the right in equity of redeeming certain Mortgaged Real Estate, viz.—a certain tract or parcel of Land Situated in said Gray , and bounded as follows; beginning at a stake standing on the Southeastern side of the county Road leading to New Gloucester , about four Rods easterly of Joseph McLellans Store in said Gray , and running northeasterly adjoining said county road 152 rods; thence southeasterly adjoining said 152 rods; thence southeasterly adjoining David Jordan's land 68 rods; thence southeasterly 14 rods, adjoining said Jordan's land; thence southeasterly adjoining said Jordan's land 47 rods; thence southeasterly 45 rods adjoining the road leading to North-yarmouth ; thence northwesterly 28 rods adjoining land owned by Stephen Furbish; thence southwesterly about 6 rods adjoining said Furbish's land; thence northwesterly adjoining land owned by Messrs. Bucknam and Phelps, about 11 rods to the first mentioned bounds—containing about 42 acres of Land, together with a two Story dwelling House well finished, two large Barns, a Horse Shed and other out Buildings standing thereon; being the same premises now occupied by Martin Thaxter, as aforesaid, and which was mortgaged by Daniel Haney to W. C. Whitney; and now belongs with the right of redeeming the same to Nathan Woodbury of said Gray , the debtor named in said Execution. Ezra Gibbs, Deputy Sheriff. March 17, 1806.
For Sale,
A Small FARM in Cape Elizabeth , fronting Simonton's Cove —consisting of thirty three acres of Land, good for pasture, tillage and mowing, with an orchard which annually produces fruit sufficient for ten barrels of cider; with a two story house thereon, double in length and width, lately repaired; and a new barn, 30 feet by 54, well finished, a well of water, and a pleasant small brook which runs through the garden, and nearly through the premises—Also, Ten acres of valuable fresh Marsh. Inquire of WILLIAM GRECC. March 17.
Real Estate.
FOR SALE, a convenient Dwelling HOUSE, in Feder-4-Street , occupied by Mr. John Coe—Likewise, a Lot of Land in Free-Street , measuring 50 feet in front and 100 feet deep, a pleasant and central situation for a house—Also, a Lot of Land 110 feet in Dunfort-Street , and 120 on a cross-street—For terms, which will be liberal, apply to Thomas Clark. March 17.
FOR SALE
A Lot of Land in Gorham , situated near Warren's Mills—containing seventy acres—together with a two Story House, 22 by 34—and a new Barn Frame—produces ten tons of Hay—is well wooded and watered, has good pasturing, & other conveniences—now occupied by Mr. John Haskell jun.—It will be sold on reasonable terms, and credit given—apply to Ezra Brown. Portland, March 3.
FOR SALE,
THE Seventy Acre Lot of Land in the town of Gorham , number seventy-seven, the property of the heirs of the late Governor HANCOCK—Conditions of sale made known by applying to Lathrop Lewis Gorham, March 19, 1806
To Farmers.
THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent , are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 380 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers.
This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataquis , and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot . The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable.
As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of this township, it will be disposed of on terms unusually liberal, and to none excepting as full bona fide purchasers. Those therefore who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF, Bangor, 1806.