Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1805-08-05 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
AND MAINE ADVERTIZER.
No. 16, of Vol. VIII]
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1805.
[Whole No. 330.]
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Poetry.
REFLECTIONS ON LIFE.
Written just at entering upon the busy stage of the world.
SAY what is LIFE thro' all its busy scenes, Its gilded follies, and delusive dreams? What but the rack, where patience must be try'd Where hope is mock'd—fruition is deny'd?
In youth we view each future prospect gay, And LIFE appears but one unclouded day; But lo! too soon Misfortune's storms arise, When each loud blessing, like the phantom flies.
Now let me read the turning page of fate, Its various blessings or its ills await With equal temper, and an even mind, Nor view my lot, of all the most unkind.
O, may I tread the thorny path of LIFE, Remote from grandeur and remote from strife; At virtues shrine for ever lowly bend— Each ill-formed habit of my youth amend—
Benevolence, through every stage my guide; Far distant from me, self conceit and pride; With independence, nobly to return, The flattering insult or contracted frown.
Thus, let me pass my every day in peace, Till the last throes of Nature's pulse shall cease, Then my post life with pleasure I'll review, And smiling bid the world a LAST ADIEU!
Capt. —'s Excuse for not fighting a Duel.
"What! you're afraid then?"—"Yes I am, you're right; I am afraid to sin, but not to fight: My country claims my service, but no law Bids me in folly's cause my sword to draw, I fear not man nor devil, but, though odd, I'm not a man to own I fear my GOD."
General Miscellany.
From the Port Folio.
"And he sat down by a well. Now the priest of Median had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and fill'd the troughs to water their father's flock. And the Shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock."
IN the juvenile days of Moses, that prophet having unfortunately interfered in a quarrel between an Egyptian and a Jew, went voluntarily into exile. Provoked at the assassination of a subject, the reigning monarch sought to slay Moses, who fled from his wrath into the land of Midian. Here he took up his residence in the vicinity of a well and lived a sort of Hermit's life, "unknown and unknown." By a glance at the history of pastoral ages, it will be seen that the task of drawing water, either for household purposes, or for the use of the fold, generally devolved upon women. The simplicity, the innocence, or the rudeness of the patriarchs caused them to forget that the obvious destination of the fairer sex, was for lighter labour; and that men, as natural guardians of females, should ever receive their fair share of labour from ignominious thralldom. But the Priest of Median with all his ignorance, was, it seems, clownish and inattentive in this respect, for he suffers his whole family of girls to "draw water, and fill the troughs to water his flock." In three days, and in that arid region, reservoirs are scarce, and the water is drawn from a well. Moses, attracted almost as great regard as fashionable watering places have
in times more modern, and in a climate less fiery. Indeed throughout the East, wells were a kind of haunt; and at their margin were to be found Pilgrims and Patriarchs, Shepherds and Herdmen, blushing beauties and clamorous boors, all eager to allay their own thirst, or that of the animals, lowing & bleating around. In such a promiscuous crowd, grossness and incivility would always mingle, perhaps predominate; and not only delicate ears, but even graceful forms would sometimes be wounded. The daughters of the Egyptian priest did not repair to the well of Midian, without exposure to the attacks of brutality. Certain shepherds of the country, "fellows of the baser sort," in all probability Midianish democrats, influenced by the wonted churlishness, impudence, boorishness, and ferocity of the republican character, came and drove these unoffending females away. Perceiving this harshness, and in a spirit of gallantry, resenting it, Moses, with the courtesy of a Chevalier, quitted his seat and his meditations, civilly helped the insulted maidens, and relieved them from the labor of watering their flocks. This is a pleasing instance of prisaeval politeness, and demonstrates, that even in the simplest stages of society, the man of feeling, taste and judgment, will always support the rights of woman.
The sex have a paramount claim to our protection, tenderness, and courtesy. Years cannot cause my dim eyes to survey the fair, carelessly, or with indifference. My heart still palpitates at their approach, and, in despite of the discipline of Philosophy, my nerves vibrate, like the keys of a harpsichord, from the lightest touch of a charmer. Once, in the absurd misapprehension of youth, I thought the character of a woman better worth imitating and even attempted to hurl a feeble lance at the daughters of Eve. But time has taught me the impolicy and baleness of such a warfare. I have not only made a truce, but concluded a firm and lasting peace with the ladies. I pride myself that they still admit an old Batchelor to their toilets, and that they will not refuse a dropped fan, though presented them by a grey headed gallant. If I hear the pleasing rustle of silk against my study stairs, I make shift to hide my spectacles, at the expence of my gouty limbs, cheerfully resign my obsolescent arm chair to the occupancy of the fair sex. I am a very Moses to resent any ill treatment they may receive; and did modern ladies watch and water sheep, like the seven Shepherdesse of Median, I am sure I should "right merrily" fill the bucket.
The gallantry of the attentive Moses, was not unrequited. It procured him an invitation to the house of the Priest, whose daughters had been thus protected by the shield of civility. The fruits of good breeding were the gratitude of the venerable divine and the hand of Zipporah, his daughter. Thus, it may be learned by every young man, eager for a pleasant passage through life, that attention to women, honors both the giver and the receiver. Nothing is to be gained by rudeness to the sex. By complaisance to them, much may be acquired. He who is universally decried among women, is rarely popular in male society. Nature intended the two sexes should live in amity. Let the good understanding continue. If we treat our female friends with courtesy, and with tenderness, if we listen to their voice with attention, bow at their approach, and sigh at their departure, we shall be liberally remunerated. Selfishness alone will dictate such politeness. Woman, naturally frank, generous and sensitive, will hasten to discharge the obligation. On him who is thus watchful to please her, the will smile with radiance, she will smothe his pillow, she will, like Hottentot's confort, "sing the song that pleases him," and "bind his aching head with flowers."
MADAM TALIEN.
The celebrated Madam Talien—one of the most graceful and accomplished, at the same time, most meretricious, women of France, is, once more about to take a new name. She was some time since divorced from Talien; and then married to M. de Fontenoy:—from whom she has lately been divorced; and is for a — time to be led to the altar, by M. de Caraman; contrary to the wishes of all his family.—She has for many years supported an elegant style of living, at Paris; and her route has been the asylum of genius and wretchedness. She complains loudly of the ingratitude of the Emperor and Empress of France. When Bonaparte was in disgrace, after the affair of Toulon, he was dependent on Madam
Talien for even necessaries, and when the Empress Josephine, was the friend of Barras, she was on the most intimate terms with Madam T. whom they have recently treated with cold neglect, Lon. Pap.
An exemplification of the baneful influence of infidel principles on morals.
The following article was published some years ago, in an English Paper.—"At the Chelmsford Assizes 113 prisoners were tried, 28 of whom received sentence of death. When Robert Jewell, (for burglary) received sentence of death, he addressed, the Court, and begged to be heard for a few minutes. He said he was a farmer's son in Norfolk, and decently educated. Until the age of 34 he had led a sober life, when he had the misfortune to become acquainted with persons who were admirers of Paine's writings, which were put into his hands. He often read and considered them, and the plausibility of the arguments and assertions so far overpowered his reason, that he became a convert to Paine's doctrines and considered the scriptures as cunning fables, invented to impose upon and deceive the generality of mankind for the benefit of a few. Having married and become the father of a family, and the hardness of the times obliging him to work early and late, he took that course of life which had brought him to the gallows. He expressed great obligations to the chaplains attending the prison, for opening his eyes and convincing him of the dangerous opinion he had imbibed, and teaching him the doctrine of christianity; he thanked God he was stopped in his wicked course, before he had committed the crime of murder." &c.
This is not a solitary instance: we have seen the last words and dying confessions of other malefactors, ascribing their wicked lives and tragical deaths to the pernicious influence of Paine's writing. His age of Reason has corrupted the minds of thousands of young men; and has probably bro't scores to the gallows.
Now that such a man should be invited over from Europe to this country, by the President, in a letter too that expressed a wish that he might live long to continue his useful labors; that a national ship should be provided for his passage; and that he should be put forward to address the people of the United States, in a series of letters filled with the foulest slanders upon some of the greatest and best characters in the nation—all this "is strange, passing strange."
From the Centinel.
HUMANE SOCIETY.
MR. RUSSELL, I was much pleased with the information given in the last Centinel, of the measures taken by the Humane Society of this Commonwealth to alleviate the distresses of shipwrecked mariners; and to encourage exertions to preserve persons from drowning. I could have wished your correspondent had extended his extracts from the Appendix published by the Society; and had embraced the RESUSCITATIVE PROCESS, recommended.—And as at this season of the year, accidents by suffocation in the water, are frequent, I must request you to add the process; the publication of which will oblige, at least, one
FRIEND TO HUMANITY.
THE RESUSCITATIVE PROCESS,
RECOMMENDED BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY.
"What thou doest do quickly."
"CONVEY the person to the nearest convenient house, with his head raised; strip and dry him as quick as possible; clean the mouth and nostrils from froth and mud.—If a child, let him be placed between two persons naked, in a hot bed. If an adult, lay him on a hot blanket or bed, and, in cold weather weather, near a fire.—In warm weather, the air should be freely admitted into the room. The body is next to be gently rubbed with warm wolen cloths sprinkled with spirits, if at hand, otherwise dry: A heated warmingpan may be now lightly moved over the back, properly covered with a blanket—and the body, if of a child, is to be gently shook every few minutes: Whilst these means are using, let a clyster of warm water with as much common salt as it will dissolve, be thrown into the bowels: Bathe the breast with hot rum, and persist in the use of these means for several hours. If any signs of life should then appear, let the body be kept warm several hours longer, with hot bricks or vessels
of hot water, applied to the palms of the hands, and soles of the feet, and this for a longer or shorter time, as the circumstances of the case may dictate.
"The too customary method of rolling on a barrel, suspending by the feet, and every other violent mode of agitation, particularly in removing the body from the water, should be most carefully avoided.
"To restore breathing—Introduce the pipe of a bellows, (when no apparatus is at hand) into one of the nostrils, the other, and mouth being closed, inflate the lungs, until the breast is a little raised; the mouth and nostrils must then be let free.
"Repeat this process until life appear. "Electricity is recommended to be early employed by judicious practitioners."
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
Resuscitation.
On the dawn or first indication of returning life, the prudent Practitioner will resign the office of Art to Nature. It is evident that Art has contributed her share by enabling nature to struggle with the immediate cause of oppression.
It is in fact this judicious blending of Nature with Art, that gives the latter all its efficacy.
1.—On signs of returning life.
A tea-spoonful of warm water may be given; and, if swallowing be returned, warm wine, or diluted brandy. The patient must be in a warm bed and if disposed to sleep, they will generally awake perfectly restored.
2.—The plans above recommended are to be used three or four hours.
It is an absurd and vulgar opinion, to suppose persons irrecoverable, because life does not soon make its appearance.
3.—Bleeding never to be employed unless by the direction of a Physician.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
House of Commons, May 6.
In the debate respecting Lord Melville, this day, Mr. William Dundas, observed, "the coarsest things are said against Lord Melville. The house is told that Lord Melville must be torn to pieces by compunctious feelings, and the stings and arrows of a reproving conscience. I do not know sir, why Lord Melville should be agitated by compunctious feelings.—Has any man proved him morally guilty, that he has corruptly participated in the gains of public money? If there be on the opposite side any man who thinks he can prove these or either of these accusations, let him come forward, and I am prepared to meet him with such a refutation as shall forever put the accusation to rest. But the hon. gentleman has charged Lord Melville with corrupt participation.
"Now sir, on this topic of compunctious feelings, and connivances, observe how well it becomes the hon. gentleman opposite to me (Mr. Fox) to talk as he does. Let us look into his faults. In the year 1765, Lord Holland retired from office, and till 1782, a period of seventeen years, derived 15000l. per annum from the interest of public money in his hands. (A buz of order) The hon. gentleman may call to order. These are truths. He who talks of his speculations—things which plainer men would call gambling—does he stand up in his place?"—(Order! Order!)
If these remarks, sir, avail to no other end, they will at least answer one of the purposes I had in view, they will tend to shew that the house has not at all times been as severely just as the hon. gentleman wishes us to be towards Lord Melville."
Mr. Fox—"In the first place, sir, I cannot conceive how the defence of Lord Melville is to be fortified, or in any way made out by the introduction of the supposed case of my father, since if using the money of the public before the passing of a law against it was criminal, it must be much more since the passing of such a law,—a circumstance not a little aggravated by that of Lord Melville being the father of the law he had himself violated.—But, sir, the reason on which the case of Lord Holland stands, is as clear as light. When the transactions spoken of took place, there was no law against making use of public balances; and though some of the lawyers of the day were of opinion that the practice was unlawful, yet a majority of lawyers held the practice to be justifiable. The principle of the administration of Lord North, an administration from which I had no right to expect favor, and by the reports of the com-

millions of the time of the father of the hon. gentleman (Mr. Pitt) over against me, the practice was declared to be universal ! If it was criminal, notwithstanding, it ought to have been prosecuted.
"But, sir, I must be of opinion that the practice was universal in this country in those days. Nay, the increase of salary was given in consideration of such practices, which was a legislative recognition of them.
"The hon. gentleman reminds me of confessed errors of my youth. Certainly, sir, I have to charge myself with gaming in my early life, and probably I continued it longer than I ought. But what has that to do with the case of Lord Melville, unless he too was a gambler? ( Hear! Hear! ) I left, it is said, Lord Melville soon.
"As to connivance, I know of no connivance with which the hon. gentleman can accuse me, unless he will say that I have been guilty of personal connivance, because my father left me a large fortune derived from interest of the public money! ( a laugh. )
"No, sir, if the hon. gentleman meant to wound and irritate my feeling, and thinks he has done so, I can assure him he is mistaken. I do not even blame the hon. gentleman, only that I think such feelings as he has manifested, better expressed out of the house than in. I well believe that the hon. gentleman spoke from feelings that undoubtedly entitle him, and all the immediate and near relations of the unfortunate nobleman in question, to compassion; but yet the hon. gentleman acts indirectly, to aggravate the guilt of his own relation by referring to the guilt of mine."
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
London, June 3—6. JUNE 3—Dispatches were on Saturday received at the Foreign Office from our Minister at St. Peterburgh.
It is stated with some confidence, that his Swedish Majesty has signified his determination not to become a party in the proposals for peace which were to be sent to Italy from the emperor Alexander.
The expedition which has been repairing at Cork will sail in the course of a few days. Sir Eyre Coote, who is entrusted with the chief command, was to have embarked at the end of last week. The transports, with the 8th, 24th, and 83d regiments, under convoy of the Triumph, of 74 guns, and the Leda frigate, arrived at the Cove, from Portsmouth.
Dispatches received at the Admiralty last Saturday from our fleet off Brest, communicate, we understand, no new intelligence respecting the enemy's force in that harbor. A reinforcement of three sail of the line has been dispatched by admiral Gardner to Lord Nelson.
JUNE 6.—It is reported that Bonaparte has arrived at Boulogne, having reached that port on Sunday last. It is said he returned to Paris the 30th ult. where he only staid that and the following day. We know not on what authority this statement rests, but certain it is that there has been great bustle at Boulogne for about a week past, as if preparations were making for some more than ordinary occasion; and a firing was heard along the French coast during a great part of Sunday.
"STOCKHOLM MAY 23"—it is understood here that the Treaty between England, Russia and this country, is finally arranged and concluded.
Price of Stocks at London, June 6—Consols 59, 38—Omnium, 3 1/4—Reduced 58.
The collecting of a strong fleet in the Downs, is possibly a consequence of some information respecting the removal of the enemy on the French coast, for even the ships which composed the north sea squadron, which had come into Yarmouth a few days ago, have been ordered to the Downs; and some of them have actually sailed for that station.
"LIVERPOOL JUNE 8."—Considerable bustle is excited by the late movements in the harbour of Boulogne. The enemy have made some demonstrations, as though part of the flotilla was meant to be sent out, and great activity is observed among the troops on shore. This has called for additional vigilance in our cruisers, and the force on this station is to be immediately and considerably augmented. The Dutch ports are also watched with additional attention.—These precautions are very considerable.—It is certainly not to be concluded, from the character of the enemy we have to contend with, that his activity at home is likely to be suspended, because he is more than usually enterprising abroad.
The Hon. John Quincy Adams, esq. has been unanimously elected, by the corporation and overseers of Harvard College, Boylston Professor of Rhetoric, and Oratory, for that University, being the first Professor on that foundation.
By the Sails.
NEW-ORLEANS, JUNE 11, 1805. THE Protestant citizens of this city have chosen a Committee for opening a subscription to raise a fund for the support of a Protestant Clergyman:—2275 dollars have been subscribed. The subscribers have voted to offer 2000 dollars, as the annual salary for the clergyman; and a general meeting of the subscribers is called, for the purpose of selecting the denomination which shall be preferred.
Messrs. P. Derbigny, Desrehan, and P. Saufe, the bearers of the remonstrance of the inhabitants of Lower Louisiana to Congress, have published a long report of their mission. They complain loudly of the delays they experienced; and the indifference shown by Congress to their complaints and demands; and particularly that of Mr. J. Randolph, the chairman of the Committee on their remonstrance. They express their dissatisfaction of the the Law for the government of Louisiana; but recommend patience and resignation to their Constituents.
NATCHEZ, JUNE 21. Col. Burr, late Vice President of the United States arrived here on Monday, and on Wednesday departed from New-Orleans. He received every attention his short stay would permit—was visited at his lodgings by His Excellency Governor Williams, and a number of respectable citizens. We understand that he intends returning to this place in a few weeks with a view of spending the greater part of the summer here.
NORFOLK, JULY 23, 1805 IMPORTANT!
We have it from undoubted authority, that accounts are received in this place by the ship Minerva, from Cadiz, as late as the 2d of June, stating, "that the mission of Col. Munroe and Mr. Pinckney to the court of Madrid had ended, and that not being able to bring the Spanish Government to accord on any one point, either as relates to claims of Territory, Spoilations, or the convention of August, 1802, Mr. Munroe had demanded his passports, and was about to leave Madrid immediately for London. The dispatches on this business have gone forward to the President, via Lisbon, and by the Cotton Planter to Newyork."
By capt. Farwell, of the ship Spy, in 14 days from Guadalupe, we learn that the day before he sailed, the Governor informed him, that he was determined that all Americans which were in future taken trading to or from St. Domingo, should be put to death and that official orders to that effect, would issue the next day.
Capt. F. says, that in Guadalupe, it was generally imagined, that the fleet had sailed for France.
GEORGETOWN, (DEL.) 12. Melancholly Accident. —On Tuesday the 10th inst. the Court of chancery and Orphans' Court, were held at this place. At the usual hour the court adjourned for dinner shortly after a heavy rain commenced, and accompanied with thunder and lightning, a great number of people were attending upon business before the court; the suddenness with which the gust came on, impelled every one to fly for shelter, and most of the persons not inhabitants of the town, went into the court house and occupied the room above it: It a few minutes after, the summit of the Belfry as struck with lightning; which ran down its roof, and from thence was attracted by the iron of the window shutter belonging to the Belfry, from thence it descended to the roof of the house, and was led down a rafter filed with nails, till it got within about a foot of the eaves, then it passed through the roof and took to one of the studs in front of the house, the main body descended the stud, two other streams flew off to the iron hoops and hinges of window shutters on each side of the stud, and from thence it passed to the lower story to the iron in the door and windows, and so passed off to the earth.—It unfortunately happened that many people were sitting in the upper room against the front wall, on a bench extending the whole length of the house. Dr. Wolfe, of Lewer, who had brought a poor widow to Georgetown, on business in the Orphans' Court, was sitting directly in the course of the main stream and was killed instantly, two others, one on each side of him, were severely burnt and stunned, their watch cases were partly melted. Four were suffered greatly by the shock—and several others both above and below stairs, were stunned and thrown to the floor, studs, window shutters, and the whole broad side of the house were torn and shivered to pieces. Doctor Wolfe has left a widow and two small children—a the other sufferers are in a fair way of recovery.
DOVER, (DEL.) JULY 22. The above is extracted from a letter from
Georgetown, Suffex —It is added, that some of the persons had the hairs on their breasts singed, and when they were first recovered from the stunning occasioned by the lightning, they were scarce able to walk.—In this town the storm was severe, but no bad effects were experienced.
NEW-YORK, JULY 24 War with Morocco. —Capt. Hallowell, of the brig Eliza, which arrived here yesterday afternoon from Leghorn, via Gibraltar, bears dispatches from capt. Decatur of the congress, from our government. It was expected that an immediate war would take place between the emperor of Morocco and the United States. There was already two Moorish frigates out cruising for Americans. The United States brig Syren, capt. Stewart, had taken her station off Gibraltar, and was ordered to cruise between cape Spartel and Mogadore, to intercept any prizes that these frigates might make. On the 16th May, capt. Hallowell was chased and fired at by a Tripolitan Xebec of 17 guns, but escaped by superior sailing; at this time she was only 8 hours sail from the Congress. The Algerine fleet were out—consisting of the glory of 44 guns; Hogium Dultapha, of 44; Nassam Basshaw brig of 8, and a Xebec of 18, and were cruising for Neapolitans and Genoese. They treated capt. H. with particular politeness. A Portuguese fleet of two 74's and a frigate were cruising in the Gut of Gibraltar.
JULY 27. From Curacoa. We learn, that capt. Murray, in La Franchise frigate, of 36 guns, one other frigate, two brigs and four schooners, have been blockading Curacoa.—Four days previous to the sailing of our informant, (July 8th) they made a descent on the Curacoa Bay. to windward of the island, landed 180 men, cannonaded the fort, and were repulsed, with loss of one 18-pound caronade, 25 muskets, and three prisoners. The expedition then failed to leeward, and landed their sick and wounded, amounting to 70 men. The British have taken possession of the whole leeward part of the island, from the west end, within 20 miles of the town. It was said, the governor of Curacoa had declared he would not surrender the town to the British; but would rather bury himself in its ruins. The next accounts which will be received will be of the surrender of this governor and town.
We are further informed, that General Ferrand, at the city of Santa Domingo, was in daily expectation of another attack from the Emperor of Dessalines, and that he had made preparations to give him a warm reception.
BOSTON, AUGUST 1. French and English Fleets. Capt. Bradford, arrived here on Tuesday, last from Madeira, reports, that on the 2d July, in lat. 38, lon. 33, he passed 10 line of battle ships, and four frigates, steering E. S. E. They did not show any colours, but from their appearance, he supposed them to be English. The fleet could have been none other than Lord Nelson's as the number of ships answers to the force which his lordship had with him, when he passed Antigua, in pursuit of the enemy, and from the course he was expected to steer, must have reached the latitude abovenoted.
From France. An arrival at Newyork, from Bourdeaux, is the bearer of intelligence from that place, to the 19th June; at which time no new events of importance had occurred on the theatre of European politics. The Rochefort squadron have got safe into port, from the West-Indies, and had failed again on a secret expedition.
Accounts from St. Domingo, state that Dessalines the black emperor, has lost nearly one half his army, in consequence of the wells and springs in the vicinity of his camp, having been poisoned by his enemies.
Commercial. —The intendant general of Cuba, has published a decree, requiring, that the invoices of all goods arriving in neutral vessels shall be certified by the Consuls or Vice Consuls of the ports from which they are destined, and enumerating the articles, numbers, &c. on pain of confiscation of all not certified.
Indian War. —A letter from Detroit, dated June 24, mentions the probability of a war between the Sack, Ojowas and Olage Indians, and that it was likely the United States would be involved, and complains of the defenceless state of that place.
A New-Haven paper of July 25th (received since writing the above) contains official report, that no more than four persons (whose names are mentioned) have died of a malignant disease; and assurance that a weekly statement of cases shall be made.
BOSTON, AUG. 2. From Rotterdam. Yesterday arrived the ship Calumet, Capt. Trevitt, in 47 days from Rotterdam, who has politely furnished us with the Mercury, printed at Schiedam, to June 5th, and the Journal Politique to June 11th. We gather from them no news of any considerable importance. The following remarks are extracted from the Moniteur , the French Official paper.
"The proud, the circumspect, the powerful English hear the departure of the French fleet spoken of, when it had taken Dominique; of the departure of the Toulon squadron, when it has passed the Straights; they will hear no more of it for some months. Lastly they have not heard of the second Rochefort squadron, failed a long time since, and which the English frigates came to watch and observe, not more than eight days ago. We shall say nothing concerning several large frigates which have been sent out of our ports, to which the English may attach little importance, but which will strike them a blow on those coasts they think hardly known to our seamen. They have been dreaming that there is no longer any wood in our forests and arsenals; that their exists no longer a maritime population on our coasts; let them learn however, that their are no less than 30 men of war on our stocks, all of which will be ready for sea in 18 months!"
M. Jerome Bonaparte was yesterday present at a review of the 102nd Regiment of French Infantry, held by Gen. Milhaud."
TRIPOLITAN CAPTIVITY. A letter from Jonathan Cowdery, Esq. Surgeon of the late frigate Philadelphia, now a captive in Tripoli, to Dr. Mitchell, dated 24th November, 1804.
"DEAR SIR, "I hope you will excuse me for the liberty I take in suggesting to you a few remarks which have occurred since my captivity. The Basshaw has taken me from the prison where my fellow officers are confined & ordered me to attend his sick slaves, who are principally Neapolitans, negroes, and our unfortunate crew. Some of the latter I this morning saw chained to a cart loaded with stones which they were dragging through the town to repair the fortifications. They complain much of hunger, cold hard labour, and the lash of the whip. I confess I never saw any thing that wounded my feelings equal to the sight of those poor fellows. I have liberty to walk in the town, but am attended by a Turk who is loaded with weapons of war. I am not allowed to visit any of the fortifications nor any of the foreign consuls.—Captain Bainbridge's endeavours to relieve the wants of his crew are often countermanded by our new masters. Five of our countrymen have turned Turks, and five have paid their last debt to nature. Biarhca and dysentary have often appeared among our crew, but on a free use of Carbonate of Soda ( Vatron ) which is found in abundance in this country, and often whitewashing the walls of the prison with lime where they sleep, it soon disappears. Our crew are now very healthy.
During the several attacks upon this town by our squadron under the command of Commodore Preble, many Turks were killed and wounded, and several men much burnt by the explosion of their own powder. I had an opportunity of seeing their method of curing burns in particular, many of which extended over the whole body. The Basshaw has all of his wounded brought to an apartment in the Castle where he visits them and makes them a present of ten dollars each. He then orders his Surgeons and Mamelukes to dress their wounds; he often assists with his own hands. The Mamelukes are his body guards; the Marabouts are employed to expel evil spirits and make intercession with Mahomet their prophet, for their recovery. Those that were burnt, were first anointed with honey, carefully preserving the skin as much as possible and keeping the parts exposed to the air.—They then sprinkle the ulcered parts, if any with a fine powder of white-lead, ( Ceruse ;) this is repeated at short intervals until a scab is formed, that is carefully preserved until a cure is accomplished, which is remarkably soon.
"I hope and expect that in due time my country will honorably, and to the astonishment of Barbarians and Tyrants, liberate us from the chains of slavery, and restore us to our native land, that happy land the thought of which is a healing balm to our souls in this miserable bondage."
The editor of the Newyork democratic paper, avows his belief that Gov. Lewis, of that state, is now a " full blooded federalist ." What has wrought his change? Conviction of the anarchical tendency of Democracy.
The brig Lion , of Newyork, has been overwhelmed at sea by a water-spout, and 5 persons drowned.

Portland,
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1805.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the arrival of Capt. Crandall, at this port, in 45 days from Liverpool, we have been a paper of that place, of June the 20th; but it gives no additional information, of the political situation of Europe, than what may be seen under our foreign head.
On the 11th of June, Lord Melville was admitted into the House of Commons, and delivered a speech, which continued nearly three hours, in answer to the charges brought against him, by the Commissioners of Naval Enquiry; and upon which, Mr. Whitbread grounded his motion, for an impeachment.
In the course of the debate Mr. Bond moved an amendment for a criminal prosecution in the Court of King's Bench.
June 12.—Between five and six o'clock this morning the debate upon Mr. Whitbread's motion closed, and the House divided, when the motion for the impeachment of Lord Melville was lost by a majority of 77—195 being for it, and 272 against it.
A second division took place immediately afterwards upon Mr. Bond's amendment for a criminal prosecution against Lord Melville, which was carried by a majority of nine—238 being for the amendment, and 229 against it.—The friends of Lord Sidmouth and Mr. Wilberforce voted for the amendment. Neither Mr. Pitt nor Mr. Fox spoke.—Mr. Whitbread makes his motion against Mr. Pitt to-morrow.
THE FEVER.
The last accounts from Providence and New-Haven state that by the exertions of the police, in requiring the inhabitants to remove from the place where the fever first made its appearance, an effectual stop was put to its further spreading. In New-Haven it has wholly disappeared. In Providence only five persons were sick with the disorder, and they were considered in a state of recovery.
"RESPECTED ABROAD."
Gun boat No. 3.—Taken by the Spaniards!
The United States Gunboat No. 3, commanded by a lieutenant, and having 24 men on board, from New-York, was attacked in the Gut of Gibraltar, by three Spanish privateers, and after a smart engagement boarded and took possession of her, and carried her into Algeciras; where in consequence of the remonstrances of the American officer, she was shortly after liberated. The day previous to her capture, three Gunboats, and two other United States vessels, schooner, failed from the harbor of Gibraltar to the eastward.— Repository.
A letter from Cadiz, announces the capture of the brig Hudson, and cargo, by the Tribunal of Marine of the island of St. Leon; the reason given is, "that the brig was English built; and the want of Spanish certificates to the property." This vessel was American built and owned, belonging entirely to native citizens. [ Ibid ]
Gen. Moreau had engaged his passage in the ship New York, for Philadelphia, which was to sail about the 28th of June. It is said the General had received a polite letter from the Emperor of Russia inviting him to enter his service.
MARRIED.
At Otisfield, the 4th of July, by Pelatiah March, Esq. Mr. John Smith Richardson, to Miss Abigail Whittum.—Mr. Nathaniel Scribner, to Miss Mary Smith.
In Wiscasset, Dudley Todd, Esq. of Winterport, to Miss Marcy Tinkham.
At Dover, Mr. David Blunt, to Miss Mary Dunlap.
In London, the Earl of Ormrod, to Miss Clark.—This Lady, who is only sixteen, has a fortune of Eighty Thousand Pounds in Cash and a clear Estate of Eighteen Thousand Pounds a year!
DIED.
At Gray, a daughter of Mr. Samuel Perley jun.—a son, being the only child, of Mr. William Green of Portland.
At Pejepscot, Mrs. Sarah Sturges, wife of Mr. Nathaniel Sturges, aged 26 years. She has left an aged mother, and husband, and two young children, and other relations to lament her loss.— Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
At Millboro S.C. Major Thomas B. Bowen, aged 65, of the Pennsylvania Line in the revolutionary war.
In Newport, hon. Paul Mumford aged 73, Lieut. Governor of Rhode-Island.
At Cambridge, Mrs. Mary Frost, aged 32, wife of Major Walter Frost.
At Boston Miss Ann G. Hinckley, aged 20. Mr. George Bright, aged 79.
Drowned.—At Nahant, on Sunday, afternoon a young man, about 20 years of age, named Adams, belonging to Hopkinton. He is supposed to have overset a small skiff, in going to a boat at anchor, and being unable to swim, was drowned. His body was soon found after he was missing, and measures taken to resuscitate him, but without effect.
Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Tuesday Aug. 1.—Arrived, ship Sachem, Hatch, 45 days from Cadiz.
Saturday, Aug. 3.—Arrived felucca Delia, captain Crandall, 43 days from Liverpool.—Left there, brig Jane, Hunt, for Portland, in 10 days; ship Cornelia, Thrasher, and brig Eleanor, Motley, in 14 days; ship Mac, Kempton, in 21 days.—Ship Joseph, of this port, capt. Jamieson, failed 8 days before capt. C.; also, ship Heavy, Weeks, failed June 20, for Boston—June 11, ship Ontario, capt. Starboard, of New-York, was stranded, coming out of dock—July 13, spoke ship Maria, from Philadelphia, for Liverpool.
Same day.—Arrived brig Portland, capt. W. Crabtree, 19 days from St. Thomas.
Spoken.—Sloop Harriet Oxnard, of Portland, taken by the French, has been condemned at Baracoa.
A Young Man.
THAT is acquainted with Book-Keeping, and has been four years in a store, wishes a situation in a Store or Counting-Room.—Good recommendation will be given.—Enquire of the Printer. August 5.
Fresh Flour.
200 Bbls. fresh Philadelphia fine and superfine Flour, just received and for sale by JOSHUA RICHARDSON, No. 3, Long-Wharf. Aug. 5.
FARRELL & WRIGHT, HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a fresh supply of Fancy and Staple Goods; which having been purchased for cash, will be sold at very reduced prices.—Also, Hylton, Young-Hylton, } TEAS. Nylson-Skin & Souchong } Coffee, Cotton-Wool, &c. August 5.
A New Store.
T. & A. VINTON, Respectfully inform the public—the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland in particular—that they have taken the store lately improved by Dr. Erving, a few doors east of the Columbian Tavern, and opposite Messrs. Hannaford & Co.'s Middle-Street; where they offer for sale, a general assortment of Fancy and Staple English, India and Scotch GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season. As their Goods were purchased by them from the best sources in Boston, they can and will be sold at such prices as to make it worthy the attention of purchasers. August 5.
George Lovis and Josiah Goold, Under the Firm of GEORGE LOVIS & Co. Goldsmiths and Working Jewellers, No. 10, Jones's Row, Fish-Street, Have for Sale, a Large and Elegant assortment of Jewelry, and Gold, Silver and Plated-Ware; AMONG WHICH ARE, GOLD and Fancy Necklaces; Topaz and Pearl Ear-Rings; Plain Gold Ear Knobs and Wires; Plain and cut Hoops and Wires; Topaz, Hair, and Enamelled Rings; Plain, cut and twill do. Gilt and Paste Lockets; Gold and Coral Beads; Crystal and Amber Beads of all prices; Tortoise shell Combs, plain and mounted; Silver Thimbles; Miniature Chains; Silver and Plain Steel Scissors, with Chains and Silver Cafes; Needle, Pin and Pencil Cafes; Gold Bofom Pins; Gilt and Mourning do. Bodkins; Toothpicks; Corals for Children; Silver Ladles; Plated and Gilt do. Silver Table, Coffee and Tea Spoons; Salt and Mustard do. Plated Mustard and Salt do. Silver and Plated Cream Pots; Silver Tumblers and Cafers; Silver Desert Knives; Silver Fruit Knives with Pearl Handles; Silver Seals for Counting Rooms, with Tubes and Picks; Plated Candlesticks and Saltcellars; Silver Sleeve-Buttons; Knee Buckles; Silver mounted Spectacles; Silver and Pearl mounted Cork Screws.
A handsome assortment of capp'd Watches, gold, silver and gilt, of English and French manufacture; gold and silver Seals and Keys; plated and gilt Chains, Seals and Keys; cypher and cornelian Keys.
Eight-day Clocks and Time-Pieces; Looking Glasses of all sizes; Profile Frames with gilt rims.
Likenesses of Washington and Hamilton, elegantly framed and glazed. A handsome assortment of Composition Likenesses, both of Washington and Hamilton. Also, a great variety of PRINTS, &c. &c.
All the above articles are warranted to be of the first quality; and if any of them prove otherwise, they may be returned, and the money will be repaid.
Country Trade may be supplied with any of the above articles, for cash or approved credit, as cheap as they can be purchased in Portland or Boston.
Watches repaired, sold and exchanged. Goldsmith's and Jeweller's work, and repairs in that line of business, done with neatness, and at the shortest notice. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Portland, August 5.
Save your Rags!
IT is great pleasure we observe the improvements making in our home manufactures—and which is so evident as to attract the attention of foreigners, as well as natives. It behoves us to foster and encourage them by every means in our power.—The paper manufacture in particular, the public have the power of considerably assisting, by strictly saving all their white rags. This manufacture now fully equals the best British in its most superior branches. We wish to address the patriotism of the Ladies on this subject. Tens of thousands of dollars might be annually saved to their country by saving of Rags, either by personal attention, or encouraging their domestics to add the profits to their perquisites, as many thousand tons have been and a great many continue to be imported from foreign countries. Even our Bibles are formed of an article which is frequently wasted or swept into the fire. Let then, no family be without a Rag-Bag; and Children, at least, may supply themselves with Change, by filling it with clean Linen & Cotton Rags. Cash or Paper, and the highest price will be given for Rags at the Paper-Mill in Saccarappa. (Falmouth) by PATRIDGE & TOWER. July 29.
WANTED.
A Capable active lad about 16 years of age to attend in a Bookstore.—Enquire of the printer. July 22.
WANTED,
To keep a store, a good active lad, of about 15 years old.—Enquire of the printers. July 22.
WANTED,
A Young Woman to do the work in a small family, one of good character and steady habits, will meet with kind treatment and generous wages. Enquire of the printer. July 22.
WANTED,
A Lad about 12 years of age to attend in a small family.—Good encouragement will be given.—Enquire at the Gazette Office. July 22.
TO LET,
A HOUSE, with Barn, Garden, &c. situated on State-Street, calculated to accommodate two small families. For terms, please to apply to July 29. WILLIAM BROWN.
Falmouth Canal.
THE Stockholders in the Company, of the Falmouth Canal, are hereby notified, that fifty cents have been assessed by the Directors of said Company on each share, to be paid to the Treasurer on or before the fourth day of September next. WOODBURY STORER, Treasurer. Portland, August 5, 1805.
MR. PERRIE.....Surgeon Dentist, BEGS leave to inform his friends in general, in and near Portland, that he will be in town on the 10th of August, and will practice as usual, at Mrs. CRANFORD's, Fiddler-Street, Portland. N.B. Mr. P. expects to stay not more than three weeks in town this visit. August 5.
TO LET,
ONE one half of Store on the end of Richardson's Wharf—ALSO, At head of Wharf, a Store, with buildings adjoining, which are fixed, and have been improved for a Brewery, being very convenient for that use, as there is an Aqueduct in the Brew House.—Apply to ISRAEL RICHARDSON. August 5.
STOLEN, from Portland Hotel, on the 21st ult. a Bamboo silver-headed CANE. One Dollar Reward will be given to any person, who will inform of the pilferer, or the Cane, by JAMES STRATTON. August 5. Over Mr. Clark's Book-Store.
BY order of the Honorable Silas Lee, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County of Lincoln:—
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the last will and testament of WILLIAM COUILLARD, late of Bath, in said County, Baker, deceased; that said will is to be offered for probate at a Court to be held at the house of Major Edward H. Page, in said Bath, on the second Wednesday of September next, when and where they may appear, if they see proper, and be heard relative thereto, CALEB MARSH, Appointed Executor by said Will, Bath, July 18, 1805.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the Estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty-second day of May last, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the Store of John Perry, jun. in said Brunswick, on the first and last Saturdays in each month, from 2 till 6 o'clock, afternoon, on said days. JOHN PERRY, jun. WILLIAM DUNNING, } Commissioners. Dated at Brunswick, 14th June, A. D. 1805.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, to examine the claims against the estate of MICAH MONROE, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, give notice, we will attend the said business at the house of Joseph Procter, innholder, in Durham on the first Mondays of August, September, October and November next, from two o'clock to six P. M. FOSTER WATERMAN, SECOMB JORDAN. July 22, 1805.
Notice.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of NATHANIEL WINSLOW, late of Falmouth, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said Creditors to bring in and prove their claims and that we shall attend that service at the House of the Widow of said deceased, in Saccarappa, on the fourth Monday of this and the five following months. Timothy Pike, Enoch Freeman, Daniel Small. July 15, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of
SETH GRIFFIN, late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JUDITH GRIFFIN, Administratrix. Dated July 11, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of
MICAH MUNROE, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to him at his dwelling house on Little river. JOHN BAIN. June 27, 1805. *Jy 9.
HEBRON ACADEMY.
THE public, and friends of Literature in particular, are respectfully informed—That according to a vote of the Trustees of Hebron Academy, at their meeting July 1, 1805. Students will be admitted at said Academy, on the first Monday of September next; where they will be instructed in different branches of Literature, at the moderate expense of 25 cents a week for each Student, and about one dollar 25 cents a week for board. Punctual payment will be expected, and a little advance money wished for. Young Gentlemen and Ladies, who wish to improve their minds in the pleasant paths of science by attending this academy, may expect every attention consistent with the infant state of the institution. JOHN TRIPP, Sec'y. Hebron, July 5, 1805.
PORTLAND BATHING HOUSE.
THE Ladies of Portland are respectfully informed, that the Portland Bathing House will be particularly reserved for them, one day in each week, which will be on MONDAYS, from 9 A. M. till Sunset; and for the Gentlemen constant attendance each day in the week, (Mondays excepted, from Sun rise till Sunset. July 20, 1805.
Theatre.....Portland.
For the Benefit of Mr. WILSON.
THIS EVENING, August 5, will be presented, the celebrated Comedy, in 5 acts, called The Belle's Stratagem.
Written by Mrs. Cowley. In act 4th, a grand MASQUERADE, in which will be introduced a PAS DE TROIS, by Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Darby, and Miss Bates. Between the play and farce, a Song, entitled, "When Pensive I thought of my Love"—By Mrs. Fox.
To which will be added, for the first time these three years, the favorite Farce of High Life Below Stairs. Written by Garrick. [For Characters, see Bills.]
THE lot of Land lying on High and Pleasant Streets, which was advertised to be sold last Monday, is to be sold this day, at 2 o'clock on the premises. July 5.
For Sale,
AN excellent stand for a Tavern, two miles from Portland, on the great road to Coos, containing a commodious Dwelling House, two stories high, with four rooms on the floor, a small Barn and Wood House, with one acre of Land—and is as good a stand for a Tavern, as any in the vicinity; payment will be made easy.—Enquire of JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON. Portland, August 5.
FOR SALE,
ONE Lot of Land, or more if required, in the town of Otisfield. The purchaser may have his choice of the following Lots—No. 8 in the first division, on the plain near Esq. Pierce's—No. 2 in 4th range and 4th division—No. 12 in 3d range and 5th division—Each Lot containing one hundred acres. For further particulars, inquire of WILLIAM GORHAM, at his Store, Fure-Street, Portland. August 5.
FOR SALE,
THE Dwelling-House, Lot and out houses, situated at the head of King-Street, in this town, now owned and occupied by Mr. JAMES COOK.—These premises are well known, and generally acknowledged to be beautifully situated, and capable at small expense, of being made equal in point of elegance to any in town; a particular description is therefore deemed unnecessary. The terms, which are liberal, may be known on application to the subscriber. DANIEL TUCKER. Portland, July 29.
TO BE SOLD,
A FARM, lying in Windham, twelve miles from Portland, containing fifty acres of excellent mowing, pasturing and wood land, with three eighths of a good Saw-Mill on Preumpscot river, on Little Falls, in said Windham—new Dwelling-House, Barn and out buildings. For terms of sale, apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. James Paine. Windham, July 16.
TO BE SOLD,
THAT excellent, well known Farm in Parsonsfield, called the KEZER FARM, as it is now occupied by Josiah Kezer, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, perhaps of the best land in one body in the county of York, with a Dwelling-House, a Barn, and young Orchard of 450 thrifty apple trees, just beginning to bear, on the premises. Also—Two Lots of Land adjoining the aforesaid premises, containing about three hundred acres, as now occupied by Ebenezer Kezer, with a Dwelling-House and Barn thereon; all which Lands are diversified with mowing, tillage, pasturage, and plenty of good water, and under good improvement, and wood lots that are commodious. They will be sold together or separate, as may best suit the purchaser. For further particulars, inquire of EBENEZER KEZER. Parsonsfield, July 15, 1805. [Sw]
RARE BARGAIN!
To be sold at Public Vendue, on Tuesday the tenth day of September next, if not previously disposed of at private sale,
THE large, commodious and elegant DWELLING-HOUSE situated on middle street, and Fiddle-Land, built by Mr. Samuel Harper, and now occupied by Mr. William Holden, and Ziba Pope—few and perhaps no opportunities of making a purchase of a like nature will occur. It contains 18 rooms in the whole, four of which are on the first floor, one of the four is an elegant and remarkably pleasant bow-room, and over it a chamber of the same form and size; under the whole is a convenient shop for a retailer, which being situated in a part of the town where there are but few shops, commands a good run of custom; there is also in a very convenient yard round part of the premises, an excellent pump of water; the house is well calculated for two or three families, and is in every respect suitable for a tavern or boarding-house; so rare a combination of advantages in one house, will seldom be met with. For further information, enquire of THOMAS MINOT, in Portland. July 11, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
To be sold by order of court, on Tuesday, the 27th day of August next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Joseph Sears, Innholder, in Bridgeton;
THE whole of the Real Estate of Josiah Knapp, late of Bridgeton, deceased; with the reversion of the widows' dower; consisting of Ten Acres of excellent LAND pleasantly situated, within half a mile of the meeting-house, with a good Dwelling-house thereon; incumbered by a mortgage to secure a debt of about two hundred dollars.—Also, Twenty five acres off of the No. 7, in the 14th Range, adjoining said ten acres.—Also, One lot of unimproved land, in the town of Harrison, formerly one of those lots No. 3 in 3d range, 2d division, of land in Bridgeton.—Also, one half a Pew in Bridgeton meeting house; to pay the just debts of said deceased, and incidental charges.
JAMES EMERSON, Administrator to said estate. Bridgeton, July 12, 1805.

WILLIS & MCKINSTRY
HAVE ON HAND 200 Barrels No. 1 and 2 BEEF, of Haverhill Inspection—which they will sell on liberal terms. July 15.
FRESH GOODS—Cheap.
Just received and for Sale by MUNROE & TUTTLE, No. 5, Jones's Row, Fish-Street,
A Handsome assortment of Fresh Goods—Among which are, One trunk of assorted Kid Shoes, Thread Laces from 3/4 to 1 1/2 per yard, 4-4 and 5-4 elegant Lace Veils, 1 yard and 3/4 plain black and white Laces, Pique Mouselin—Pique Mouselin Veils, Plain and plaid Chambray Mouselins, Linen Cambrics, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Shir Hete—Pique Mouselins, Long and short Kid Gloves, Parasols and Umbrellas, With a general assortment of other Goods; which they will sell very cheap for cash. July 15.
Crockery and Glass Ware.
Store next door below the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Fish-Street,
ROBERT CROSS,
HAS received by the Eliza and Eunice, a large and Handsome assortment of WARE: Blue, Printed, Painted, China Glazed, and Enamelled Ware, Cream colored Ware, 6 Crates Blue and Green edged Plates, 4 do. do. Twillers, 4 do. do. Muffins, 3 do. Oval Dishes, 15 do. assorted Cups and Saucers, 2 do. Jugs, 2 do. Mugs, 50 crates Assorted Ware, 15 bds. do. 20 boxes China, 49 pieces in each. 8 Crates Glass Ware. Country traders may be supplied by the Crate or Package at the shortest notice. Portland, July 2. (St)
More New and Valuable BOOKS.
JUST received, and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, At his Book-Store, No. 6, Jones' Row.
Bacon's Abridgment. Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown. Coke's Grit Institutes. Leach's Crown Law. Blackstone's Commentaries. Judge Chase's Trial in full. Story's Selection of Pleadings. Esdaile's Nisi Prius. Marshall on Insurance. Park do. Borrow's, Douglas, H. Blackstone's, Wilson's, Wil- son's, Salkeld's, and Strang's Reports. Laws of Massachusetts, and the United States, Judges' Assistant, Town Officer, (new edition) Clerk's Magazine and Probate Directory. Hume's History of England 21 vols. with plates. Robertson's History of Charles V. Ditto South America. Madison Church History. Stackhouse's History of the Bible. Goldsmith's Animated Nature. Ditto abridged. Priestley's Lectures on History. Brown's Dictionary of the Bible. Paley's Moral Philosophy. Hunter's Sacred Biography. Zimmermann on Solitude. Lock on the Human Understanding. Speculator, Tattler and Rambler. Shakespeare's works, Stern's works, Harvey's works, Burns' works. Cowper's Poems; Thompson's Seasons, elegant. Stuben's Military Discipline, with plates, and the Laws for the Regulation of the Militia. Hewes' regulations for the Cavalry, with plates. Instructions for the Fife, Violin, and Flute. Together with a great variety of other new and useful BOOKS, on literary and miscellaneous subjects.
Classic and School Books.
Enfield's Natural Philosophy; Webster's Mathemat- ics; Greek Lexicon's Testaments and Grammars; Ainsworth's and Young's Latin Dictionary; Johnson's Barclay's, Bailey's, Perry's, and Alexander's English dictionaries; Horace; Virgil; Sallust; Cicero; Eutropius; Erasmus; Aesop's Fables, and Codex; Adam's, Smith's, and Bigelow's Latin Grammars; Morris's and Dwight's Geographies; Orator; Preceptor; Art of Reading; Understanding ditto; Webster's 1st, 2d, and 3d Parts; Perry's and Maine Spelling Books; Child's Companions; Walch's Pike's, Root's, and Temple's Ar- ithmetic.
Blank and Account Books.
A large assortment, constantly for sale, of Ledgers, Journals and Waste Books, bound and ruled to any pattern and at the shortest notice.
Stationery.
Writing and letter Paper, Quills, inkpowder, Slates. Copy Sup, Penknives, writing and Cyphering books, Wafers and sealing Wax, Sand Boxes and Sand, Cales of Mathematical Instruments India Rubber and Pounce Musc and Drawing Paper, Boxes of Paints and Paint- Brushes, Best American Playing Cards, &c. &c. La- dies and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books, Memo- randum books, &c. &c.
All the above articles are offered at cash prices— to those who purchase by the quantity or to sell again a generous discount will be made.
Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Canvas and Junk. July 22.
MR. BENJAMIN HALL who married Abi- gal Pearson, daughter of Abijah Pear- son, of Cornwallis, may hear something of great consequence to them, or their heirs, by applying to
JAMES LUNT, of Portland.
July 23.
Strayed, or Stolen, on the Night of the 17 inst. a large red COW, about nine years old—she has a half crop on the under side of the left ear—Whoever will return said cow or give information to the subscriber, where she may be found, shall have the ex- pences paid and handsomely rewarded for their trouble by
WOODBURY STORER.
July 22.
SEAMANS ARTICLES,
Constantly for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, At his Book-Store, No. 6, Jones's Row, Fish-Street.
PLUMB's American Practical Navigator, and Coast Pilot, latest editions; Moore's Daily Assistant; Ships account Books; Cargo Books; Nautical Almanacks; Charts of the Coast of America, Europe, and the W. India Islands, in books and on separate sheets; Qua- drants; Scales and Dividers; Quills, Paper, and Ink- powder. July 29.
THOMAS CLARK,
At his Book-Store, Fish-Street,
CONTINUES the Manufactory of Blank and Ac- count Books—and BOOK BINDING generally, on the most modern constructions. Complete sets of Books for Banks, Merchants and Tradesmen, kept constantly for sale, ruled and crost ruled to any patterns, bound in the strongest and best bindings.
Just received, a choice collection of New Books and Stationery.
Among which are—Comyns' Digest, 6 vols.; Coke on Littleton, 3 vols.; Espinasse's Digest; do. Nisi Prius, 2 vols.; Story's Pleadings; Graydon's Digest; Prece- dents of Declarations; Wentworth's System of Plead- ings, 10 vols.; Salkeld's Reports, 5 v.; Cowper's do. 2 v.; Blackstone's do. 2 v.; Gilbert's Law of Evidence 3 v.; do. 2 v.; Raymond's Reports; Loft's Reports; Lee on Captures; Powell on Contracts; Sullivan on Land Titles; Tidd's Practical Forms; Kydd on Exchange; Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 v., with Notes; Ameri- can Clerk's Magazine; Town Officer; Probate Di- rectory; Justices Assistant; Pinkerton's Geography, 2 v. with Atlas; Judge Chase's Trial; Pindar's Works, 4 v.; Laws of the United States, 6 v.; do. Massachu- setts, 2 v.; do. 3 v.; Winterbottom's History of Amer- ica, 4 v. with Atlas; Stackhouse's History of the Bi- ble, 8 v.; Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 v.; Elegant Extracts; Adams's History of New-England; American Revolu- tion; the Sermons of Blair, Logan, Clark, Lee, Mat- tison, Whitefield, Smalley, &c. &c.; Wallis's Arith- metic, 1st edition; Smith and Sleeper's Baptist Hymn; with a general assortment of large and small Bibles; Psalm and Hymn Books; Testaments; Spelling Books; and with almost every School and Classical Book now in use—all of which will be sold for cash or a liberal credit, at the Boston prices. Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Canvas and Junk. July 22.
The third Class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, commenced drawing in Boston on Friday last—A few Tickets and Quarters, are for sale at THOMAS CLARK'S Book-Store, Fish-Street, Portland.
PATENT MEDICINES.
IMPROVED JAUNDICE BITTERS, or the Grand Anti-Bilious Corrective—Prepared by David Denni- son, at his Dispensary, No. 231, Oxford Road, Lon- don. Under the patronage of the first Physicians in Europe and America.
THIS preparation combines all the good qualities of every medicine of the kind ever offered to the public; the botanical characters of the ingredients, of which it is composed, has long attracted the notice of the faculty, and under various formulas unequivocally received the undivided sanction of successful experi- ment—It is greatly antiseptic and particularly effec- tual in correcting and preventing the putridity of bile; it has also been employed with great success, in very dangerous epidemic fevers. It not only cleanses the prima viæ, but likewise gently warms the habit and quickens circulation, is particularly serviceable in hab- itual costiveness, in cases of phlegmatic temperament and sedentary life, when the stomach is oppressed and weakened. This elegant bitter may be successfully ap- plied to answer almost every purpose, particularly in lots of appetite, when the stomach is foul and disorder- ed by irregularities; the secretions are gently prom- oted, and a plentiful perspiration produced; in com- plaints of the jaundice this remedy is unequalled; the stomach is fortified and strengthened, and digestion effectually promoted; such a medicine is useful at all seasons, but particularly in the spring, by removing those sleepy melancholy sensations so unpleasant to the patient; the natural consequences of the approach of warm weather, upon bilious habits.—Price 3/6 per Box.
WHEATSON'S JAUNDICE BITTERS.
THE successful effects of which have been fully ex- perienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the Stomach; and at the same time strengthening the Stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the sinking, faint, distressed feeling, and the sleepy dull heaviness; restoring also, strength to the weak and trembling limbs; removing the yellow- ness of countenance common to jaundice and weakly people; and also the dizziness of the head, & weakness of light. They are very useful for seamen to take of- ten when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preservative against disorders so incident to such cli- mates (which are generally putrid and bilious) by re- moving obstructions, carrying off bile and giving a free circulation to the blood.—Price 3/6 per Box.
WHEATSON'S ITCH OINTMENT, A safe and efficacious remedy for the ITCH—Price 3/6 per Box.
DEXTER'S RHEUMATIC PILLS,
For the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, and Bilious Disorders,
HAVE, by much experience, been found a val- uable and efficacious Medicine, and are recommended to the public, as an effectual remedy to counteract the dangerous effects of common Colds on the system —to remove obstructed perspirable matter, and acrid and corrosive Humours, which cause Rheumatism Rheumatic Gout, Pains and Swellings in the Joints and Limbs—Cough, Asthma, &c. They are also par- ticularly serviceable in removing Bilious and other ob- structions from the Stomach and Bowels—are an ex- cellent Medicine to obviate or check a bilious or yel- low fever at its commencement, by powerfully ex- pelling bilious, morbid, and putreficent obstructions through the cutaneous pores. They remove windy oppressious and cholicky pains in the Stomach and bow- els—eruptions from the face and skin—sweeten and purify the blood, and quicken its circulation—pro- cure a sweetness of the breath and a good appetite, by strengthening the digestive faculties—Many advan- tages might be produced, showing the superior efficacy of the above pills—but, as the character which they have or may acquire is the best criterion by which the public can judge, they are omitted.—Price 1/3 per Box.
The above Medicines are for Sale (by particular appointment) By JOHN COE, No. 4, Fish-Street,
Where Drugs and Medicines, of a genu- ine quality, are kept constantly for sale, on the most reasonable terms, for cash or credit. July 2. (300)
FRESH FLOUR.
550 bbls. Fresh Baltimore and N. York Flour, just received, and now for sale by JOHN TABER & SON, At No. 13, Union-Wharf. Portland, 7th mo. 22.
Baltimore FLOUR.
QUINCY & DIX, have just received a fresh supply of Baltimore superfine and fine Flour, which they will sell cheap for cash. ALSO, One case containing 100 dozen assorted Hosiery. July 23.
JUST RECEIVED, AN assortment of West-India Goods, And for Sale by WILLIAM P. DAVIS, (Nearly opposite Cross & Martin's in Fore-Street) as cheap as can be purchased at any store in Boston, for cash. N.B. Those who wish to be convinced of the fact, will please to call and see for themselves. July 23.
ORATIONS.
For Sale, at the Argus Office, Mussey's Row, Portland, AN Oration pronounced at Portland, the 4th inst. by the Rev. JOSHUA TAYLOR. Also, an Oration pronounced at Falmouth, the 4th inst. by the Rev. JOHN YOUNG. Tomorrow, will likewise be ready for delivery, An Oration delivered at Hallowell, by E. W. RIP- LEY, Esq. N. WILLIS. Jun. July 23.
EDWARD BARNEVILL,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has formed a connection in trade with Mr. PAUL PRICHARD, and that business will be conducted under the firm of Barnevill & Prichard. who offer for sale at their store, in Fore-Street an ex- tensive assortment of ENGLISH & W. I. GOODS for cash or approved credit. Edward Barnevill, Paul Prichard. Portland, July 12, 1805.
JOHN P. THURSTON & Co.
No. 4, Central Row, Offer for Sale, 70 bbls. superfine and fine Flour. 50 Chests hyson, hyson-skin, souchoong and bohea Teas, of approved cargoes, 20 boxes No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, 150 do. Spermaceti, mould and dipt Candles, 10 kegs best Mustard, Boxes and casks of Raisins, 150 wt. best English Glue, 5 tiers fresh Rice, 25 bolts Ravens Duck, 300 wt. Cafsa; cases long cork Claret, Casks refined Salt-petre, 1500 wt. 1 oat Sugar; few bbls. Brown do. Tiers retailing Molasses, Paints; Linseed Oil; kegs Ginger, Spermaceti Oil; pipes Brandy, few bbls. Pork, Glass, Nails, Lead, Varnish, &c. A general assortment of Groceries, Vessels Stores put up as usual. July 23.
THOMAS CROSS,
At his Ship-Chandlery Store, Fore-Street, HAS FOR SALE, 40 boxes 7 by 9 Bristol Grown Glass, 40 do. 6 by 8. 50 casks Nails, of various kinds, 1 1/2 tons dry White Lead, 1 1/2 do. Spruce Yellow, 2 do. Sheet Lead; Spy-Glasses; Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles; Coffee Pots; Knives and Forks, Spoons; Jack and Penknives; Steel-yards, Cooks Ladies and Flesh Forks, Gunter's Scales and Dividers, Scrubbing Brushes; Coopers' Compasses, Horn and tin Lantherns, Copper Binacle Lamps; Tin do. Screw and pod Augers; Ship scrapers, Iron Pots and Kettles; Quadrants, Jack and Fore Planes; Paint Brushes of all kinds, Chisels and Gauges; Bung Borer, Best Steel plate Handspaws; Common do. H & H. Hinges; But Hinges; Thumb Latches, Pad Locks; Mill-saw Files; Hand saw do. Wood Screws; Best and common Iron Shovels, Short and long handled Frying Pans, Gridirons; Charts; Time-Glasses, &c. Also, in Store, 500 bushels yellow Corn, 150 pieces Russia Duck, 100 do. Ravens do. Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, and Rosin, Black and bright Varnish; Spirits Tar, Paints of all kinds, ground in oil, Sewing Twine; Lines of all kinds, Linseed Oil, Brandy, Tea, Sugar, &c. &c. All which will be sold at the lowest prices. N.B. A general supply of CORDAGE, as usual, and on liberal credit. July 12.
TURNPIKE NOTICE.
THE Proprietors of the Tenth New Hampshire Turn- pike, are hereby notified to meet at the dwell- ing-house of Capt. Elizer Robins, on Nigh and Sawyer's Lo- cation, on Monday the 10th day of September next at one o'clock, P.M. for the following purposes, viz. 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting. 2. To see if the proprietors will vote to petition the General Court for a final alteration or amendment of the grant of said turnpike. 3. To vote such other assessments as may be found necessary for carrying into effect the making said turnpike. STEPHEN WILLSON, Clerk. Lancaster, July 17, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the heirs of RICHARD PATCH, are taxed for unimproved Lands in the town of Orland, in the county of Hancock, in the bills committed to me to collect for the year 1804, as fol- lows, viz State tax, - - - - - D. C. Town and School tax, - - - 0 23 School-house tax, - - - - 1 82 County tax, - - - - - 1 3 0 49 Total, D. 3 53 Unless said taxes are paid to me, on or before Mon- day the second day of September next, at one o'clock P.M. with all intervening charges; so much of said lands as will be sufficient to pay the same, will then be sold at public vendue, at the house of Samuel Downes, landholder in said town, according to law. GEORGE SHERBORNE, Collector. Orland, July 2, 1805. (J.15)
HAY WANTED.
From 20 to 50 tons good English Hay, wanted, to be delivered in good order to ship, Apply to THOMAS CLARK, Fish-Street, Portland. July 29.
Book-Binding Manufactory.
JUST received, an assortment of Paper, suitable for Account Books of all sizes, which may be ruled and bound to any pat- tern, on the shortest notice, in Russia, calf, or plain binding, with or without Patent Spring Backs. Also—
Backgammon Tables and Pocket-Books made and repaired; and Book-Binding ge- nerally executed in all its varieties, in the neatest manner, by
JOHN PRATT,
At his Book-Binding Manufactory, over Mr. B. D. Bryant's Store, Fish-Street. Wanted, one or two tractable young Lads, who can bring good recommenda- tions, as apprentices to the above business; where good encouragement will be given. Portland, July 23.
New Ship Chandlery Store.
THE subscribers having formed a connection in bus- ness under the firm of CHARLES & JOHN FOX, Have just received, and now offer for Sale, A general assortment of Ship-Chandlery, At their Store, South Side of Long Wharf. CORDAGE supplied by the gang or smaller quantity on the most liberal terms. CHARLES FOX, JOHN FOX. Portland July 15, 1805.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by notes of hand or book account, are requested to call and pay the same in sixty days from this date; otherwise all such notes and accounts will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. JOHN GOOLD. Cape-Elizabeth July 16, 1805.
Something Worse than Stealing!
On the 6th of July, the present year, a young man who called his name THOMAS DENNIE, hired of the Subscriber a Horse and Chaise to go as far as Northborough, in the County of Worcester, and to re- turn on Wednesday the 10th inst. As the said DEN- NIE has not returned said Horse and Chaise, it is pre- sumed he has run off with the same, or converted them to his own use. Description of the Horse is as follows, viz.—A Bay 14 or upwards hands high, one hind foot white, in high order, moves easy and natural; not a very great figure, 7 years old. The Chaise—the body painted pea green, with two letters on the back, (J. B.) in cypher; leather back, with an oval glass; leath- er top; carriage painted dark color, picked out with yellow; wheels very low, &c. &c.—Whoever will give information of said Thomas Dennie, together with the above described Horse and Chaise, shall re- ceive SIXTY DOLLARS, with all necessary expences for Mr. Jeremiah Bulfinch, No. 3, Back street, Bos- ton. GURDON AVERY. said Dennie is about 17 years of age; and it is con- jectured that he lately came from Portland.
Public notice is hereby given, that the copartnership in trade, under the firm of "BENNETT & RICH- ARDSON" is this day by mutual consent dissolved, All persons that have any demands upon said firm are noti- fied to call upon, and those who are indebted to said firm, to make immediate payment to ALFORD RICH- ARDSON. NATHANIEL BENNETT, ALFORD RICHARDSON. Northborough, July, 15th, 1805.
The Copartnership of Joseph & Benjamin Illey, by mutual consent this day dissolved—All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to make pay- ment; and those who have any demands against said firm, are desired to exhibit their accounts for settle- ment, to JOSEPH & B. ILLLEY. Portland, July 16.
The Cabinet Making business, will be carried on as usual, by Benjamin Illey, in Union-Street Wanted, an Apprentice to the a- bove business, about 14 or 15 years old—One from the country would be preferred. Inquire as above.
Last Chance for 8000 Dollars.
PISCATAQUA Bridge Lottery, commenced draw- ing at Boston the 19th inst. Tickets and Quarters in the above Lottery, for sale at ISAAC ADAMS' Book Store, No. 6 Jones' Row Fish-Street. July 23.
Take Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the firm of HALEY & EMERY, by Notes of Hand or Book Account, are requested to call and pay the same, on or before the first day of September next; otherwise all such Notes and accounts will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. HALEY & EMERY. Portland, July 9. [L.E.]
LOST,
At the late fire, a Leather FIRE BUCKET, marked with the subscriber's name. Whoever may have found the same, shall be rewarded for their trou- ble, and receive the owners thanks, by leaving it with JACOB ROLE.
Chaise for Sale.
To be Sold, by WILLIAM H. HOSTER, at Gorham Corners, a new warranted Chaise and Harness, of the newest fashion, and of the best English manufacture; which will be sold very cheap for cash. Any person wanting a chaise that will do him good service, will not value the time to call and satisfy himself as to price and quality—He has likewise for sale, a thorough- bred second hand Chaise, without harness, very cheap July 15.
LOUIS DU MARIEL,
Especially informs the public, that he makes and repairs Under-Her, Parasols, and Fans, as well as can be made and mended in any place whatever. He will receive orders at his house in Tuck's Lane opposite the Soap and Candle Manufactory. July 2.