Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-02-18 00:00:00

...the language of cold indifference? Is it the language of ordinary civility? No, he said, it was the ardent expression of high esteem and affectionate attachment for one of the most unprincipled and abandoned of the human race; for one who had published the most infamous libels upon the character of our beloved Washington...
It has been said, continued Mr. H. that the writings of Thomas Paine were useful to this country in the commencement of our revolution. So were the excisions of Benedict Arnold. Both were once useful men, - both turned traitors to their country!
I have endeavored, said Mr. H. to obtain correct information concerning the alleged attempt of Mr. Jefferson to seduce the wife of Mr. Walker. He begged to be permitted to state what he considered unquestionable facts. Mr. Walker had long considered Mr. Jefferson a confidential and faithful friend, and as such had gladly and familiarly, admitted him into his family. Taking advantage of this familiarity, Mr. Jefferson treacherously, and basely attempted the honor of Mrs. Walker. Mr. Walker, ignorant of this vile conduct of his supposed friend, having written his will, in which he had named Mr. Jefferson, as executor, read the same to Mrs. Walker, for approbation. On hearing Mr. Jefferson mentioned in the will, she could no longer suppress her feelings, but bursting into tears, disclosed to Mr. Walker his vile attempt; his name was struck out of the will and Mr. Walker wrote him a letter demanding satisfaction for the affront he had offered. - The letter was delivered to Mr. Jefferson by Gen. Lee. Mr. Jefferson did not deny the fact, but wrote a letter to Mr. Walker confessing the crime and humbly begging pardon. This statement, Mr. H. said, he did not hesitate to say was substantially true. He was convinced that such evidence could easily be obtained as would leave not a doubt on an unprejudiced mind.
Mr. Jefferson, continued he, is accused of having taken to his bosom a "fable damsel." He would not decide whether this charge be true, or false. It has been very currently reported, and rarely denied. But he felt, he said, no disposition to scrutinize this charge. If it be true, it is to be presumed, that Mr. Jefferson considers it excusable. He was told that the custom of the country where Mr. Jefferson resides warranted the practice, and, de gustibus non est disputandum .
It is a task, said Mr. H. that by the advice of Mr. Jefferson, a considerable part of our navy had heretofore been dismantled. It would be left to the people of the United States to decide, whether this was a wise or an ill advised measure, and they would determine whether Mr. Jefferson had not constantly shown a bitter enmity against our infant navy. It was well known, and deeply lamented that a large number of our fellow citizens were now, and for a long time had been suffering all the horrors of a Tripoline captivity. But whether this misfortune be owing to the mismanagement of Mr. Jefferson was matter of opinion. The admirers of the President must determine for themselves. It has been his constant opinion, he said, that our naval force in the Mediterranean has never been adequate to the service required. This opinion had been frequently expressed by gentlemen who had the best means of information on the subject. He was told it had been expressed by those who have commanded our expeditions against the Barbary powers, and he thought the opinion fatally confirmed by the loss of the Philadelphia frigate and the captivity of many of our brave fellow citizens.
Gentlemen are offended, said Mr. H. because the President is charged with having invented dry docks to rot our ships. It was true, he said, that this was a very irritating subject, and it was to be presumed that Mr. Jefferson and his friends would gladly consign it to oblivion. But we have, he continued, a right to form our own opinions on this subject. Taking the liberty of judging for himself, he had always thought that if the invention of dry docks had merit, it was that of being calculated to raise and disburden a groaning treasury of that unsupported load of money, which the
President so frequently tells the people his administration has accumulated. Every one knows the fate of this project. When it was proposed to Congress, the warmest and most fervid friends of Mr. Jefferson received it coldly; and others of his friends openly expressed their surprise and chagrin. He well remembered that the gentleman who at the time did the people of Berkeley the honor to represent them in Congress, intimated that it was a visionary project, and declared that its success was at least problematical. In a word, he said, the proposition of dry docks was scouted out of Congress. And, he added, that the Printers suffer for having merely suggested an opinion sanctioned by a majority of Congress?
It was, he said, to be presumed that no member of the House was ignorant of the fact that the Gun-Boats belonging to the United States were invented and recommended by Mr. Jefferson. - If there could be any question concerning those Gun-Boats, it must be he said, whether they are a profit or a disgrace to our country. It was said that they were made to navigate the Mississippi during the secession of the port of New-Orleans. But they were not now required for that service. Fifteen millions of dollars he said had made that glorious country our own; the secession of the port had ceased, and these poor Gun-Boats doing nothing to do on the waters, were lately, like the Windsor frogs, travelling over our dry lands.
One of the most serious charges he said, that had ever been brought against Mr. Jefferson, was that of having paid the infamous Calender for writing that vile and detestable book entitled "The prospect before us," - a book containing the most bitter libels upon our beloved Washington, and other great and good men, and fraught with the most scandalous invectives against the Federal administration of the Government, and against even the Constitution of the United States. Bold and shocking, he said, as this accusation might appear, it had the strongest evidence to support it. - The declarations of Calender, said he, were not the only evidence we have in this case. The letters which Calender had received from Mr. Jefferson on the subject of the "Prospect before us" were deposited by him in the hands of a gentleman, [Mr. Davis] in Virginia, who was perfectly acquainted with the hand writing of Mr. Jefferson, and that gentleman has declared that he is convinced beyond a doubt, that the letters were written by Mr. Jefferson. Many other gentlemen who are familiarly acquainted with the hand writing of Mr. Jefferson, have examined the letters, and are clearly of the same opinion. Mr. H. said, he did not hesitate to declare to this House, that he believed the charges to be true. He then asked permission to read from the "Prospect before us." And first says Mr. H. we will see what this man, paid by Mr. Jefferson, says, on the Constitution of the United States: -
"The Federal Constitution was crammed down the gullet of America. The longer we amuse the border we shall find it to prove what America has gained by this government."
"Every Virginian who values his freedom, should prepare himself to meet the worst that may happen. He should perfect himself in the use of the musket with as much diligence as the devotee learns his catechism."
"Men of Virginia, this is the glorious government which draws from your pockets twenty-five thousand dollars per annum, besides the two seven millions of dollars that we annually sink on the price of your labour."
We will next see what he says of the late Federal Administrations: -
"Under the old confederation, matters never were nor could have been so wretchedly conducted as under the successive Monarchs of Virginia and Mount Vernon. Take your choice between Adams, Wasp and Beggary, and Jefferson, Peace and Plenty."
Next, said Mr. H. we will see, what he says of our illustrious and beloved Washington:
"For years together the Great Lion of Federal adoration, the immaculate Divinity of Mount Vernon, was a victim of the most cruel and unmerciful measures."
"This speech completely unmasked the fraudulent imposture of Washington." "Mr. Adams has only completed the first of two volumes which Mr. Washington began." "He could not have committed a more pure and net violation of his oath." "By his own account he was twice a tyrant." "The extravagant popularity of this citizen reflects the utmost ridicule on the discernment of America." "He authorized the robbery and ruin of his own army."
And lastly, said Mr. H. not to tire the House, he would read what this heretic says of the venerable sage of Quincy: -
"Thatchary-headed invidious hawks out to arms!" "Alas, he is not an object of envy but of compassion and of horror!"
"John Adams - that scourge, that fern, that outcast of America."
"We have been governed by the most execrable of all scoundrels." "He is in private life one of the most odious fools upon the continent."
"He (the future historian) will inquire by what species of madness America submitted to accept as her President, a person without abilities and without virtue; a being alike incapable of attracting either tenderness or esteem!"
"Are you foolish, my friend, that your wife should want a shirt to her back, &c. vote for the man"
of Boston; but if you are desirous to live in peace and plenty, to keep your money, to keep your own property, then go - go - and so you will find and vote for the "other ticket!"
These, said Mr. H. are some of those bombastic libels for writing which, Mr. Jefferson paid Calender one hundred dollars, and in open violation of the Constitution, remitted to that wretch a sum of two hundred dollars, inflicted upon him for vilely calumniating Mr. Adams. The gentlemen, he said, candidly consider these things, and he trusted they would not again compel to investigate the character of Mr. Jefferson.
Will any member of this House, he asked, approve of the compliment which Mr. Jefferson was lately pleased to bestow upon the Gallic First Consul? Will it be pretended that France was then blessed with an "enlightened government?" He hoped not. It was then a government swimming in blood. It was admitted by a man whose ambition was a pestilence to the world; - none who had once solemnly sworn deus b' t'rat to monarchy, and deus b' t'rat to republics , and who, notwithstanding that oath, had demolished every republic in Europe; and instead of dethroning a single monarch, had added a King of Bavaria to the list of crowned heads, and who then was vociferating liberty, with one foot mounting an imperial throne. Surely, said he, such a man did not deserve a compliment from the chief Magistrate of the only Republic remaining on earth.
Are, said Mr. H. the Printers of the New-England Palladium to be deprived of important privileges, for having intimated that Mr. Gallatin, who is now at the head of the treasury of the United States, opposed the collection of the public revenue, and fomented an insurrection which cost the general government a million of dollars? Is there a single member of the House, who does not at this day, fully believe the charge? The official communications, he said, which were made to Congress on the subject of the insurrection are convincing proof of the fact. The records of the whiskey-insurrection clubs will show that Gallatin was their secretary! - If gentlemen, he said, wanted any further evidence on the subject, let them call on Duane. He has boldly published the fact - he has told the truth.
We are, continued Mr. H. officially informed that Louisiana had been purchased by the President, and that the United States are bound to pay fifteen millions of dollars for the same. The friends he said, of the present administration may say that this was a wise measure. But he could not declare that while he could discern but few benefits, he thought he discovered many serious and lasting evils in that purchase. - It was adding a vast extent of territory to a republic already too much extended. - It had greatly increased the national debt, and extended to a very alarming degree executive patronage. - In a word, he considered Louisiana the grave of the union.
It will be readily admitted, he said, that it was a serious thing to charge the chief magistrate of our country with an affection for criminals convicted of enormous crimes. A suspect like that ought to be treated with great candor. If Mr. Jefferson's conduct toward Calender and Duane had not manifested an affection and regard for the blackest of criminals he must conscientiously declare that he knew of nothing that would.
That the United States are at present governed by an arbitrary Junta, under the influence and direction of Mr. Jefferson, was a fact, he said, which was not merely intimated in the publication complained of, but which was loudly proclaimed in every part of the union, by men who are now, or lately have been, in the councils of the nation, and who were no friends to the former administrations. It had been declared in Kentucky, by Mr. Davis, the gentleman who took much pleasure in declaring that the "sun of federalism had set for ever," and who, when that sun had set, found himself groping in darkness. The existence of this Anti-federal Junta had been repeatedly published, and by Mr. Butler of South-Carolina, and Mr. Eliot, of Vermont; and we may add the testimony of Mr. Lyon. That this charge was true, he said, he had no doubt; and if true, it ought to be seriously considered.
He hoped that he should be excused for having detained the house so long. He had only to add, that in his opinion, the Printers of the New-England Palladium, instead of meriting censure for the publication mentioned in the resolution on the table, were entitled to the esteem not only of the house, but of all good and honest men.
Mr. McFarland [of Hopkinton] said he rose to say, he was in favour of the Resolution - Whatever, he observed, may be said of the Monarchy of Federalism, it was
undoubtedly the gentlemen from Sheffield who live under a monarchy. Were he to say a monarchy, and should have said what he had just said, he would have lost his head. He disapproved of every thing which had a tendency to create public discontent and party spirit. A house, he said, divided against itself, cannot stand. He did not mean to discuss the merit of the motion; but merely to say, that he thought it a very resolution.
Congress of the United States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, Feb. 1. - The speaker laid before the House a letter from Gideon Granger, post master general of the United States, stating "that he had received information from various sources, that both his public and private character and conduct had been arraigned on the floor of the House by one of the members thereof, in a debate of the 26th, and in another of the 28th, - and requesting that an investigation may be made into his official, and, if it should be the pleasure of the House, into his private conduct, from the moment that the post office department was committed to his charge to the present period, in such manner as this House, in its wisdom may advise, shall seem proper."
The said letter was read: whereupon, a motion was made by Gen. Varnum, that the House do come to the following resolution.
Resolved, That the letter of the post master general, of this day, be referred to a select committee, with instructions to inquire into the subject matter thereof, and report a statement of the facts thereon, to the House.
Mr. Elliot advocated the reference. Mr. Nicholson opposed it, not as improper in itself to make inquiry, but on account of the disrespectful language used by the writer.
Mr. Holland thought the letter sufficiently respectful, and was in favor of the reference. Mr. Clark joined in the opposite to the reference.
Mr. Lyon rose, and after uttering a few words, was called to order by Mr. Nicholson, for a breach of decorum, in debate, contrary to the rules of the House, by alleging, that "he had been belied by another member of the House." Whereupon,
Mr. Lyon sat down, and Mr. Speaker decided, "that he was out of order;" after which Mr. Lyon again rose to proceed in the debate, and addressed the chair, which being excepted to, as not in order,
The question being stated to, wit: - "Is the decision of the chair in order?"
It was resolved in the affirmative, Yeas 8. Nays 3.
The question of referring the post master general's letter recurred.
Mr. Huger moved the postponement of the question to next Monday, in which he was seconded by Mr. Smilie. The question of postponement was carried - 92 members rising in its favor.
Important Postscript.
[The note in this morning, was anticipated by the arrival of an extra page last evening, and therefore the following IMPORTANT NEWS -]
BOSTON CENTINEL, Feb. 10. Capt. Ewing, in the ship Otis, has arrived at Charleston, in 35 days from Savannah, (Eng.) and brings London papers to the 17th December: the following are extracts -
"LONDON, Dec. 17. The Spanish Minister has received his passport, and sets out for Spain this day."
"The Ottoman Porte has not acknowledged the new Emperor of France, in an acceptable way."
"WAR WITH SPAIN. The die is now cast - Letters of marque, which have for several days been ready, will issue immediately."
"The Spanish Ambassador leaves here this day. A manifesto will be published shortly, and all sailing vessels dispatched to every quarter of the world. As there are no Spanish vessels in our ports, except those under detention there will be no disturbance."
"Our cruisers continue to capture a number of Spanish vessels. A letter from an officer on board the Phoenix, dated off Cape St. Vincent, Dec. 8, 1801, informs of the capture of three Spanish Ships, - one of them a frigate, taken by the Phoenix, after an action of 15 minutes. She was from Cadiz, after the Peninsular, with stores - and that the Phoenix had captured another Spanish ship, worth twenty thousand dollars. Since writing the above, we have captured the following ships -
  Nuestra Señora del Rosario, value £ 10,000   El Correo 10,000   La Piedad 10,000   La Virgen del Carmen 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   El Correo 10,000   
In addition to the above, we have that extra information, that he read in a paper of the 28th inst. the LIBERATION OF WAR BETWEEN SPAIN AND ENGLAND - probably the Proclamation granting letters of marque and reprisal. The Legislative Council at Orleans, have passed a resolution, against the Spanish troops, which they expect to be in New-Orleans, by the late Spanish...

Portland.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1805.
The length and importance of the debate on Mr. Allen's Resolutions, occupies us a great deal of space, and leaves us but few articles prepared for this day's paper. The last and finishes the report of the committee, which has been accepted. The report states that there was no just cause why the General Court should rescind the contract made with the printers of the Palladium. This report contains reasons convincing to every unprejudiced mind.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The British packet arrived at New-York last week, and brings dates to the 10th Dec. The approaching war between Great Britain and Spain—a contingent one with Portugal, warlike preparations in Russia and Sweden—hopes of even Prussia making an opposition to the French—the intimacy between the Emperors of France and Austria—conjectures of a meditated attack by those powers on Turkey—new rumours of an intended invasion of Ireland—the vast preparations for Bonaparte's coronation on Sunday the 2d of December—and the arrival of the Pope in France, are the leading subjects in the papers.—Salem Gaz.
From Washington, Feb. 4. —For five days of the last week, the House were closely engaged in discussing the report of the committee on the claims for Georgia Lands. The committee on the subject reported in favor of a reference of the subject to Commissioners. Mr. Clark, of Georgia, moved an amendment to the report striking at the very root of the claim, by declaring that none of the claims under the act of Georgia, of 1795, should not be allowed. This amendment, which involved the very marrow of the subject, was debated, in Committee of the whole; when the question was decided in favor of the claimants; and on Saturday the House adopted the report 63 to 58. The principal Speakers in favor of the report, were, Messrs. Euliss Dana, Elliot, Lyon, and Findley, (a convert) while the opposers of the report, and the advocates of the amendment, were, Messrs. Cla k, Gregg, Bedinger, Holmes, J. Randolph, and others.
Mr. Horatio Randolph, in one of his philippics, used great freedom with the characters of all who favored the report, particularly with those of Mr. Grange, Post-Master-General, and Mr. Lyon, a Member of the House. The former, immediately presented a memorial to the House, demanding an inquiry into his official conduct; and the latter repeated the charges with much levity. On Monday the bill will be reported:—And will probably pass by a small majority.—Cont.
Feb. 7. —Judge Chase has given a written favor to the charges against him. It was yesterday read in the Senate and occupied three hours and an half in the reading. It is understood to have been drawn by the Judge, and is considered a very able performance. The Democrats are evidently embarrassed by it, and have demanded time to reply. Some doubts have arisen, whether the trial will come to a division this session. It is the opinion of his friends that he will be acquitted if brought to trial this winter. Judge Chase appeared with his counsel, Messrs. Harper, Martin and Hopkins.
A violent S. E. storm was experienced there on Thursday night last; and much damage sustained by the wharves and shipping in the harbor. It is conjectured that 6000 dollars would not repair the losses.
The bill to prevent the issuing of printed paper money notes, of a certain denomination, passed the house of representatives of this state.
A statement from the Mint of the United States, gives the amount of coinage in 1804, at 371,827 dollars.
The arrivals in Philadelphia, in 1804, were 1799; 579 from foreign voyages. The vessels cleared from the same port, 1754; 618 for foreign voyages.
In Baltimore were imported in 1804, 255,000 barrels of Flour, nearly 4,000 kegs of Butter, and 6000 kegs of Lard.
Reports continue to reach us of the severity of winter. On the 4th of Jan. at Lexington, Kentucky, the Mercury was below 0. The weekly charity of New York, in the cold weather, amounted to 3,000 rations, and 600 loads of wood. At the Theatre of Philadelphia, in one evening was collected for the poor, 1080 dollars.—Salem Reg.
The Pennsylvania judges have been acquitted before the Senate of that state, as a High Court of Impeachment.
Electing. —The democrats have already opened the electioneering campaign; and their caucus, held at Boston, has directed them again to run for Salton as Gov and Heath for Lt. Gov. The caucus has a list of candidates for several of the counties. It is time for the friends of our State Government to be active in support of its Federal Republican Administration.
We are requested to mention Capt. Joseph Leland , and Nicholas Emery , esq. as candidates for Senators for York county.
In this town, Capt. James made it to Miss Olive Bunker of Bethel. At Gray, Mr. Samuel Rounds , to Miss Elizabeth Austin. At Kennebec, by the Rev. Mr. Fletcher , Dr. Joseph Gilman , to Miss Hannah Grant .
Died. At New-Gosnell, Mr. James Pease , aged 46. At New-Gosnell, Mr. Samuel Arwood , aged 89.
Port of Portland.
Arrived. —Ship Almira , master Id. of May ; Sch. Active  Gale , Charles  S. C. Sch. Cygnet , Clark , Newburyport; brig William , Osgood , Boston; ship Robert Graham , do. brig Merchant , Thompson , do.
Outward. —Sch. Raven , Small , Martinique; brig William , Osgood , Boston; brig Warren , Donovan , New-York; brig Robert , Robinson , do.; sch. Isaac , Dana , do.; ship Cygnet , Clark , Newburyport; ship City  Ann , Adams , do.; brig John , Nourse , do.
Shipping List. —A list of the vessels in the Port of Portland, on the 15th inst. is as follows:— Sch. Isaac , Dana , do.; sch. Active , Gale , do.; brig William , Osgood , Boston; brig Robert , Robinson , do.; brig Warren , Donovan , New-York; brig Merchant , Thompson , do.; brig John , Nourse , do.; brig City  Ann , Adams , do.; brig Charles , Clark , Newburyport; brig Active , Gale , do.; brig Robert , Robinson , do.; brig Warren , Donovan , New-York; brig Merchant , Thompson , do.; brig John , Nourse , do.; brig City  Ann , Adams , do.; brig Charles , Clark , Newburyport; brig Active , Gale , do.; brig Robert , Robinson , do.; brig Warren , Donovan , New-York; brig Merchant , Thompson , do.; brig John , Nourse , do.; brig City  Ann , Adams , do.; brig Charles , Clark , Newburyport.
Extract of a letter from Nantucket, dated 12th inst.
" Brig Ocean , late of Portland, from Surinam, ran on shore, near the Foully Ponds, a short distance from the town of Nantucket, on the 3d inst. at midnight, with about 135 bbls. Molasses. 137 bbls. were found, which with the hull, were sold at auction; the molasses for about 5000 dollars the hull for 1000 dollars. The cargo belonged to Thomas Webber and Thomas Hunter , of Portland."
Arrived here on Monday the brig Fame , capt. Melvin , of Bethel from Martinique , via Havre , via Antigua , where she was in for a re-fitting , and after some days' detention released.
From Gosnell , Feb. 13. Arrived here on Monday the brig Fame , capt. Melvin , of Bethel from Martinique , via Havre , via Antigua , where she was in for a re-fitting , and after some days' detention released.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed executor of the last will and testament of WILLIAM SWANTON jun. late of Bath in the county of Lincoln Gentleman, deceased; and has undated key that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, there fore, having any demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement and all indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. ELIZABETH SWANTON , Executrix.
The subscribers having been duly appointed by the Hon. Alas Lee , esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln , to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of SAMUEL STAPLES late of Yarmouth , deceased represented intestate, hereby give notice that six months are allowed to bring in and prove their claims—and that we shall attend at service at the Dwelling House of the widow of the deceased, on the last Monday in February, and the last Monday of the five following months from one to six, P. M. JOHN ROGERS , THOMAS PATTEN { Committee .
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, ad coll. tes. , on the estate of JAMES LUNT , late of Portland in the county of Cumberland , esq. 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 BENJAMIN LUNT . Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
NOTICE. THE copartnership of the subscribers under the firm of BARBOUR & BARNEVILL, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons who have any demands and all those who are indebted are requested to call on EDWARD BARNEVILL , who is authorized to adjust the same. JOSEPH BARBOUR , EDWARD BARNEVILL . Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
TAXA NOTICE. THE connexion in business under the firm of LORING & GRAY is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN GRAY , and all who have demands against said firm to call on him for settlement. JEREMIAH LORING , NICHOLAS LORING , JOHN GRAY . Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
BY the subscriber, a valuable FARM, in Warren , in the county of Lincoln , lying on St. George's river above Leavitt's wharf, above King's Mills and Lock , on the great Island , falls on said river, about one mile from the Courthouse and half a mile from the Meeting House , containing one hundred and thirty six acres of LAND of the first quality for tillage or pasturing; it is well wooded and watered—has several buildings on it convenient for two or three small families; besides a large two story HOUSE the outline of which is finished; a new BARN 55 by 30 feet by thirty eight, with a cellar under the whole of the same; a Blacksmith's SHOP and a Cooper's SHOP thereon with two good WELLS of Water, one near the house, the other by the barn; Lays on a large traveling road, leading back into the country—is a good stand for a trader and a very probable one for a Farmer, as he may be always sure of a market for a team, a handy and ready Market for produce, owing to the great number of hands employed in the various branches of the line business, Brick-making, and Ship building, carried on in this, and the adjoining town of Union .—Produce in general falls for more in the neighborhood of this Farm, than in any of the reports in the Commonwealth. Price of land in the vicinity of this farm, twenty to thirty dollars per acre. Also,
Will be sold with the above farm, if wanted a FEW in the Meetinghouse before mentioned.
About one and a quarter mile from this Farm, and bounded on the River and within thirty rods of a town road leading to said farm, sixty four acres unimproved LAND of a top nice quality which is covered with a good growth of oak and other timber, intended by the proprietor as a Wood Lot for the said Farm but will now be sold with or without it.—Bounded round this lot falls from ten to twenty dollars per acre. Also,
A FARM, lying forty five rods from the beforementioned Farm, and about forty rods from the Monument and locks , and on the road leading to them, to Thomas's  Wharf , and on the above mentioned road, containing eighty six acres; is an excellent stand for a merchant, and a trader, and will be sold in lots to an enterprising purchaser; final loss on this Farm falls from twenty to thirty dollars per acre. Also,
In the adjoining town of Union , eight lots of land, suitable for making good farms; one of which is a vegetable  soil , Providence , with a piece of timber around it, and would be a very good situation for a Grain mill being in the neighborhood of a handsome settlement and other mill-sites very near it. These lots are about seven miles from the St. George's  Wharf and Waltham , and but of a small distance to good road leading to both places.—Price of land in this part of the town is from four to five dollars per acre.—The subscriber being about to remove to Bangor on Penobscot river, will sell the above mentioned lands on very reasonable terms to Cash , English , or Wendover  Goods —price fixed to be paid down, the remainder in five equal yearly payments, with interest.—A share of 500 or 1000 or all up or shares of 500 or 1000 and not more than four years will be taken in exchange for any of said lands.
Also—a FARM in Thomaston containing one hundred and five acres, bounded by the mill river and the road passing by the meeting house , and within a few rods of the town —Has on the front of it a good Wharf and Lock with a convenient shed —Two DWELLING HOUSES , BARN and Cooper's SHOP —is one of the best farms for carrying on the lime business, or for a trader in that town. Farms in this neighborhood, worth from twenty to thirty-five a acre per acre . House lots from one hundred to two hundred dollars acre .
Also—a small piece of Meadow and Marsh —conditions of sale , 20 per cent down, the remainder in three years. Also—Two thousand acres of LAND, in Bucksport , fifteen miles from Bangor a handsome village at the head of navigation on Penobscot river and on a road leading to the town . The price of the best quality of said Lands from two to three dollars per acre .—The difference in the price owing to the low situation of the lots. Ten per cent to be paid down in cash or later in said town, the remainder in four equal yearly payments with interest. Payment may be made for any of the above lands except that in Thomaston in Bucksport  low and grit  mill in said town or building a house at Bangor on Penobscot river. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber at his house in Warren , or at his store in Thomaston . BENJAMIN WEBB . Dated Feb. 2. 1805.
EDWARD BARNEVILL, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the store lately occupied by Messrs. Barbour & Barnevil , where he has ENGLISH AND INDIA GOODS .
Also, DUCK, Reven. 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 7d, 8d, 9d, 10d, 11d, 12d, 13d, 14d, 15d, 16d, 17d, 18d, 19d, 20d, 21d, 22d, 23d, 24d, 25d, 26d, 27d, 28d, 29d, 30d, 31d, 32d, 33d, 34d, 35d, 36d, 37d, 38d, 39d, 40d, 41d, 42d, 43d, 44d, 45d, 46d, 47d, 48d, 49d, 50d, 51d, 52d, 53d, 54d, 55d, 56d, 57d, 58d, 59d, 60d, 61d, 62d, 63d, 64d, 65d, 66d, 67d, 68d, 69d, 70d, 71d, 72d, 73d, 74d, 75d, 76d, 77d, 78d, 79d, 80d, 81d, 82d, 83d, 84d, 85d, 86d, 87d, 88d, 89d, 90d, 91d, 92d, 93d, 94d, 95d, 96d, 97d, 98d, 99d, 100d. NAILS, 20d, 16d, 12d, 10d, 8d, 6d, 4d, 3d, 2d, 1d. BRADS, 2d, 1d, 3/4d, 1/2d, 1/4d. GLASS, 6 by 8, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, 12 by 14, 14 by 16, 16 by 18, 18 by 20, 20 by 22, 22 by 24, 24 by 26, 26 by 28, 28 by 30, 30 by 32, 32 by 34, 34 by 36, 36 by 38, 38 by 40, 40 by 42, 42 by 44, 44 by 46, 46 by 48, 48 by 50, 50 by 52, 52 by 54, 54 by 56, 56 by 58, 58 by 60, 60 by 62, 62 by 64, 64 by 66, 66 by 68, 68 by 70, 70 by 72, 72 by 74, 74 by 76, 76 by 78, 78 by 80, 80 by 82, 82 by 84, 84 by 86, 86 by 88, 88 by 90, 90 by 92, 92 by 94, 94 by 96, 96 by 98, 98 by 100. TEAS, Gunpowder, Hyson, Souchong, Bohea, Young Hyson, Gunpowder, Hyson, Souchong, Bohea, Young Hyson. SUGARS, Loaf, Sherry & Malaga WINES, LANDY and GIN, BRANDY and OLD RUM, Essex and C. J. FISH, Polish and RUM, MOLASSES, Hemp and GIN CASES, Quaker and LIME. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or approved credit. Feb. 18. 1805.
The subscriber hereby gives public notice, to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator, ad coll. tes. , on the estate of JONATHAN MOODY , late of Portland in the county of Cumberland , esq. 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 JONATHAN MOODY . Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
The subscriber hereby gives public notice, to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator, ad coll. tes. , on the estate of JOHN RODUE , late of Portland in the county of Cumberland , esq. 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 RODUE . Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
The subscriber hereby gives public notice, to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator, ad coll. tes. , on the estate of JOHN RODUE , late of Portland in the county of Cumberland , esq. 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 RODUE . Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
MR. PACKARD , respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, that the PHILOSOPHICAL MUSEUM will be open for their reception at the State House on Tuesday 19th inst. at 7 o'clock.
PHILOSOPHY. Comfort —This discovery has reflected the light, and band of reason, even the most deluded whimsicalists, where there is a pretence to all but the conversant. The Lady . The Lady's Graft , an optical ma... The Providence ... Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
Painting Figure , represents a scene from the life of Abraham . This piece of art, long admired for its beauty and excellence, is now in the possession of the subscriber, and will be exhibited to the public, for a short time only, at the State House , on Tuesday 19th inst. at 7 o'clock. It is a most beautiful and interesting representation of a scene from the life of Abraham , and will, it is believed, be found highly interesting to the public. Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
The Sale ... Dated Feb. 12. 1805.
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