Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-05-03 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
NUMBER 210.]
MONDAY, May 2, 1802.
[VOLUME V.]
United States Law.
As making appropriation for defraying the expenses which may arise from carrying into effect the Convention made between the United States and the French Republic.
Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the payment of such demands as may be justly due for French vessels, and property captured, and which must be restored or paid for, pursuant to the Convention between the United States and the French Republic, there be appropriated a sum not exceeding three hundred and eighteen thousand dollars, to be paid under the direction of the President of the United States, out of any public money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
AARON BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED April 3, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
For this Gazette.
ADDRESS OF THE TRUSTEES OF BOWDOIN COLLEGE, TO THE PATRONS OF LITERATURE, THE FRIENDS OF RELIGION AND MORALITY, AND THE WELL WISHERS TO THE RISING GENERATION.
To solicit charity is never an enviable task: but in the progress of civil society, influences frequently occur, in which, without the aid of the wealthy and charitable, institutions, calculated to improve the condition of man, would often perish in embryo.
The College established for the District of Maine, in the year 1794, by the Legislature of Massachusetts, now presents such an instance to the public; and its friends and governors entertain a hope to make it appear that its claim upon the attention of their fellow-citizens, is at least as strong as that of those which have at any time obtained their favor and assistance. The District of Maine, being, as to all purposes of communication and intercourse, detached from the other part of the State—and its progress in population being rapid beyond calculation—its inhabitants being already numerous—and its distance from any University or Colleges great; the Legislature wisely contemplated the necessity of laying the foundation for a College within its territory; and bountifully endowed it with five townships of land, in the 7th and 8th ranges of townships back of the Waldo patent.
From the Legislature it received the name of Bowdoin College; and it is established at Brunswick, about 25 miles distant from Portland, in a pleasant village, near to the mouth of the river Androscoggin. Soon after its incorporation, the Honourable James Bowdoin, of Boston, was so good as to become its benefactor, by generously endowing it with money and lands, to the amount of nearly two thousand pounds; and he is still considered as its friend and patron. These several donations constituted the whole funds of the College; and a greater part of them are not in a condition to produce income.
The permanent interests of the institution seemed to dictate a delay of the sale of the lands bestowed by the government, until they should have acquired the value to which, within the period of a few years, they undoubtedly are destined. But an ardent desire to open a seminary so much wanted in the District, for the reception of students, has so far prevailed over that consideration, as to induce the Trustees, and Overseers, to direct the sale of so much as would yield a sufficiency to meet the necessary expenses of putting the College into operation.
For this purpose nearly one half of the lands have been sold; and the proceeds placed in a situation to yield a little permanent income. But we find that, after defraying the expense of erecting a building for the use of students, and a house for the accommodation of the first officer of the College, the remaining income is barely sufficient to support a President and one professor of languages—these officers have been appointed; and it is believed that the choice has fallen upon persons, who, should they accept the trust, will greatly promote the success and reputation of the institution.
It is contemplated to commence the business of instruction toward the close of the ensuing summer; and we trust that with the finites of providence, and the aids of the charitable, a few years will enable us to support the other necessary instructors; a foundation being already laid by our worthy patron for the support of a professor of philosophy.
Some of the greatest disadvantages we at present have to encounter, are the want of a library and philosophical apparatus; and it is partly to these objects that such donations as may be received will be applied. Is it too much to expect that, among the numerous individuals in this rich and prosperous country, who abound in wealth, enough will be obtained to ameliorate our present slender circumstances? The smallest donations, in books, money, or other things, will be thankfully received.
Among the numerous Colleges and Universities which have blessed and adorned the world, few or none have grown into notice and respectability unassisted by the hand of liberality. The well grounded opinion that nothing endears a name so much to posterity as the establish-
ment of institutions useful to mankind, has been a powerful stimulus to such valuable undertakings. Though the wealthy and great of antiquity were led to appropriate the surplus of their wealth to the building of temples, pyramids, and other works of splendor, but of little utility; the better taste of modern times has directed the same propensity to objects more beneficial and laudable. Seminaries for the instruction of youth have become the favorite children of the opulent and charitable; and surely nothing can more merit their attention if they wish for the happiness of being considered as promoters of the most important advantages to the human race.
Harvard College, almost coeval with our country, has been an important nursery of divines, statesmen and heroes. Yet this College would have been insignificant, or come to nothing, had it not received the support of those generous individuals, whose names live in its archives. Its origin was as humble as that of Bowdoin College. Its funds were even smaller than ours. The inhabitants of the whole Colony were not so numerous as now are those of the District of Maine; though more deeply impressed with a sense of the importance of the Arts and Sciences. And yet, from the munificent endowments of its generous patrons, it has grown to a great and flourishing University; and to its present celebrity and usefulness.
May it not then be expected that Bowdoin College, planted in a new and thriving country, at this advanced period of the nation, when the successful operations of agriculture and commerce have enriched so many of its citizens, will also be an object of benevolence? May we not hope that charity and public spirit are not totally extinguished?
Having received so much from one wealthy Gentleman, of which we retain a most grateful remembrance; may we not calculate that there are others to be found who possess a portion of the same liberal spirit? Are we not to think there are some others on the stage, who, emulous of the noble deeds of a HARVARD, a HOLLIS, a HANCOCK, a HERSHEY, &c. and from a laudable ambition to perpetuate their names by acts of public charity, will attend to the case of our infant institution, and do that for it which they will reflect with pleasure. We are not yet induced to believe that this College is to furnish a solitary instance of the disregard and inattention of the world to nurseries of literature.
Let those who possess and believe the Christian Religion, of whatever denomination, be persuaded to put a helping hand to our design: For the cause of Christianity, we trust, will be promoted, as well as the cause of education, by this institution. And it is not the duty of all the followers of him, who went about doing good, not only to wish well, but to afford some active aid to such a cause, especially if divine providence has greatly prospered them? The institution is on a liberal plan; and students of all denominations of Christians will receive equal favor; and it is intended as a nursery of piety and virtue, as well as of literature.
Those few gentlemen who formerly put their names to a subscription paper, which had but little success, owing, as we think, to the uncertainty which then existed of the College being put into early operation, will do us a particular favor by remitting the sums and books they subscribed to DUMMER SEWALL, Esq. at Bath, who is the Treasurer of the College; or to either of the Trustees, each of which is empowered by the Board to receive donations.
Subscription papers will be lodged with the following gentlemen, who are requested to solicit and receive donations. In Boston—The Hon. Mr. JAMES BOWDOIN; and the Rev. Doctors PARKER, THATCHER, ECKLEY and STILLMAN, and the Rev. Mr. KIRKLAND. In Roxbury, the Rev. Mr. PORTER. In Charlestown, the Rev. Dr. MORSE. In Salem, the Rev. Doctors BERNARD and PRINCE, and the Rev. Mr. BENTLEY. In Beverly, the Rev. Mr. M'KEEN. In Newburyport, the Rev. Messrs. CARY, ANDREWS, and DANA. In Haverhill, the Rev. Mr. ABBOT. In Portsmouth, the Rev. Messrs. BUCKMINSTER, WILLARD, and ALDEN. In Exeter, the Rev. Mr. ROLAND and Mr. Preceptor ABBOT. In Portland, the Hon. DANIEL DAVIS, and SAMUEL FREEMAN, and WILLIAM SYMMES, and SALMON CHASE, Esquires. In Thomastown, the Hon. HENRY KNOX, Esq.
Signed in behalf of the Trustees, SAMUEL DEANE, ISAAC PARKER.
The Printers of the several Newspapers in New England will be so good as to contribute to this undertaking, by giving the foregoing address a place in their papers, without delay.
From the Newyork Evening Post.
The Examination.—No. XIII.
THE advocates of the power of Congress to abolish the judges, endeavor to deduce a presumption of intention favorable to their doctrines, from this argument—The provision concerning the tenure of office (say they) ought to be viewed as a restraint upon the executive department, because, to this department belongs the power of removal; in like manner as the
provision concerning the diminution of compensation ought to be regarded as a restraint upon the legislative department, because, to this department belongs the power of regulating compensation. The different members of the clause ought to be taken distributively in conformity with the distribution of power to the respective departments.
This is certainly the most specious of the arguments which have been used on that side. It has received several pertinent and forcible answers. But it is believed to be susceptible of one still more direct and satisfactory; which is not recollected to have been yet given.
If, in the theory of the constitution, there was but one way of defeating the tenure of office, and that exclusively appertaining to the executive authority, it would be a natural and correct inference that this authority was solely contemplated in a constitutional provision upon the subject. But the fact is clearly otherwise. There are two modes known to the constitution, in which the tenure of office may be effected—one, the abolition of the office; the other, the removal of the officer. The first is a legislative act, and operates by removing the office from the person—the last is an executive act and operates by removing the person from the office. Both equally cause the tenure, enjoyment, or holding of the office to cease.
This being the case, the inference which has been drawn, fails. There is no ground for the presumption, that the constitution, in establishing the tenure of an office, had an exclusive eye to one or the other of the two modes in which it might be affected. The more rational supposition is, that it intended to reach and exclude both; because, this alone can fulfil the purpose which it appears to have in view. And it ought neither to be understood to aim at less than its language imports, nor to employ inadequate means for accomplishing the end which it professes. Or, the better to elucidate the idea by placing it in another form, it may be said, that since in the nature of things the legislative, equally with the executive organ, may by different modes of action affect the tenure of office; when the constitution undertakes to prescribe what the tenure shall be, it ought to be presumed to intend to guard that which have been prescribed against the interference of either department.
In an instrument abounding with examples of restrictions on the legislative discretion, there is no difficulty in supposing that one was intended in every case in which it may be fairly inferred, either from the words used or from the object to be effected.
While the reason which has been stated, refers the provision respecting the tenure of judicial officers as well to the executive, as to the legislative department, were it necessary to examine to which, it to either of them, it ought to be deemed most appropriate, there could be no difficulty in selecting the latter, rather than the former. The tenure of an office is one of its essential qualities. A provision, therefore, which is destined to prescribe or define this quality, may be supposed to have a more peculiar reference to that department which is empowered to constitute the office; either as directory to it in the exercise of its power, or as fixing what otherwise would be left to its discretion.
It is constantly to be recollected that the terms of the provision do not look particularly to either department. They are general, "The judges shall hold their office during good behaviour." 'Tis not from the terms, therefore, that an exclusive applicability to the executive organ can be inferred. On the contrary, they must be narrowed to give them only this effect.
It is different as to the provision concerning compensation. Though equally general in the terms, this can have no relation but to the legislative department; because, as before observed, that department alone would have had power to diminish the compensation. But this reason for confining that provision to one department, namely, the power of affecting the compensation, so far from dictating a similar appropriation of the other provision, looks a different way, and requires by analogy that the latter should be applied to both the departments, each having a power of affecting the tenure of office, in a way peculiar to itself. Nor can it be too often repeated, because it is a consideration of great force, that the design so conspicuous in the former of these two provisions, to secure the independence of the judges against legislative influence, is a powerful reason for understanding the latter in a sense denotated to advance the same important end, rather than in one which must entirely frustrate it.
A rule of constitutional law opposed to our construction, is attempted to be derived from the maxim, that the power of legislation is always equal; and that a preceding can never bind or control a succeeding legislature by its acts, which therefore must always be liable to repeal at the discretion of the successor.
The misapplication or too extensive application of general maxims or propositions, true in their genuine sense, is one of the most common and fruitful sources of false reasoning. This is strongly exemplified in the present instance.—The maxim relied upon, can mean nothing more, than, that as to all those matters which
a preceding legislature was free to establish and revoke, a succeeding legislature will be equally free. The latter may do what the former could have done, or it may undo what the former could have undone. But unless it can be maintained, that the power of ordinary legislation is in itself illimitable, uncontrollable, incapable of being bound either by its own acts, or by the injunctions or prohibitions of a constitution, it will follow, that the body invested with that power, may bind itself, and may bind its successor; so that neither itself nor its successor can of right revoke acts which may have been once done.—To say that a legislature may bind itself, but not its successor, is to affirm, that the latter has not merely an equal, but a greater power than the former, else it could not do what the former was unable to do. Equality of power only will not suffice for the argument. On the other hand, to affirm that a legislature cannot bind itself, is to assert, that there can be no valid pledge of the public faith, that no right can be vested in an individual or collection of individuals, whether of property or of any other description, which may be resumed at pleasure.
Without doubt a legislature binds itself by all those acts which engage the public faith; which confer on individuals permanent rights; either gratuitously or for valuable consideration; and in all these instances a succeeding one is no less bound. As to a right which may have been conferred by an express provision of the constitution defining the condition of the enjoyment; or as to an institution or matter in its nature permanent; which the constitution may have confided to an act of the legislature; its authority terminates with the act that vests the right or makes the establishment. A case, of the first sort, is exemplified in the office of a judge; of the last, in the creation of a new state, which has been very pertinently mentioned as a decisive instance of power in a legislature to do a thing which being done is irrevocable.
But whatever may be the latitude we assign to the power of a legislature over the acts of a predecessor, it is nothing to the purpose, so long as it shall be admitted that the constitution may bind and control the legislature. With this admission, the simple enquiry must always be—has or has not the constitution in the particular instance, bound the legislature? And the solution must be sought in the language, nature, and end of the provision. If these warrant the conclusion that the legislature was intended to be bound, it is perfect nonsense to reply that this cannot be so because a legislature cannot bind itself by its own acts; or because the power of one legislature is equal to that of another.—What signifies this proposition, if the constitution has power to bind the legislature, and has in fact bound it in a given case? Can a general rule disprove the fact of an exception which it is admitted may exist? If so, the argument is always ready, and equally valid to disprove any limitation of the legislative discretion.
Compelled, as they must be, to desist from the use of the argument in the extensive sense in which it has been employed, if its inventors should content themselves with saying, that at least, the principle adduced by them ought to have so much of force, as to make the exception to it depend on an express provision; it may be answered, that in the case under consideration, there is an express provision.—No language can be more precise or peremptory than this, "The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior." If this be not an express provision, it is impossible to devise one. But the position that an express provision is necessary to form an exception, is itself unfounded. Wherever it is clear, whether by circumstance expressed, or by one so implied as to leave no reasonable doubt, that a limitation of the authority of the legislature was designed by the constitution, the intention ought to prevail.
A very strong confirmation of the true intent of the provision respecting the tenure of judicial office results from an argument by analogy.—In each of the articles which establishes any branch of the government, the duration of office is a prominent feature. Two years for the house of representatives, six for the senate, four for the president and vice president, are the respective terms of duration; and for the judges the term of good behavior is allotted. It is presumable that each was established in the same spirit, as a point material in the organization of the government and of a nature to be properly fundamental. It will not be pretended that the duration of office prescribed as to any other department, is within the reach of legislative discretion. And why shall that of judicial officers form an exception? Why shall the constitution be supposed less tenacious of securing to this organ of the sovereign power, a fixed duration than to any other? If there be any thing which ought to be supposed to be peculiarly excepted out of the power of the ordinary legislature, it is emphatically the organization of the several constituent departments of government, which in our system are the legislative, executive and judiciary. Realms of the most cogent nature recommend that the stability and independence of the last of these three branches should be guarded with particular circumspection and care.
LUCIUS CRASSUS.

Late Foreign News.
27 ARRIVED AT NEWYORK.
LONDON, MARCH 4.
On Monday last six sail of the line filed on a sudden from Port Royal upon a secret expedition, and yesterday an order was received at Portsmouth, to get ready for sea with all possible expedition, all the men of war fit for service at that port. The great activity of course prevails in the different offices at Portsmouth, to victual and equip the ships. Of the motives for this measure and of the destination of the fleet we are totally ignorant. The order has excited a considerable degree of astonishment, and has given rise to a variety of conjectures.
MARCH 5.
The First Consul begins to exercise that despotism over the freedom of conversation in private circles which he has so long assumed over the freedom of the press. Two ladies of distinction, one of whom is the wife of the Chevalier Charles Damas, have been sent out of the territory of the Republic in custody of a military guard. They are accused of having carried on a correspondence with the enemies of the state; but their real offence is, we are assured in private letters from undoubted authority, the entertaining at their respective houses of large parties of Royalists.
MARCH 8.
It is the general opinion in London, that ministers have insisted upon bringing the negotiation to a determination one way or the other within a short limited period, and the most active preparations are going on, if necessary, to support the determination.
MARCH 10.
In the House of Commons this day one hundred and thirty thousand seamen were voted for the service of two months, from the 25th March to the 25th May.
Besides the squadrons destined to reinforce our fleets on foreign stations, a channel fleet of thirty sail of the line, including fifteen three-deckers, will, in the course of a few days put to sea, under the command of Admiral Cornwallis; and the North Sea fleet, under the orders of Admiral Dickson, which is now receiving supplies of Seamen from Sheerness, is also expected to sail before the end of the present week. An official order has been sent to Woolwich, for several thousand hammocks to be sent off directly, for the equipment of those ships which had been laid up in ordinary to be refitted; and the best power cables, which since the signing of the Preliminary Treaty have been discontinued in many of our men of war, are, by order of the Admiralty, to be brought again into immediate and general use.
Policies were yesterday opened in this city, on the ground that no treaty would be concluded; and twenty guineas were taken to play one hundred if the negotiations at Amiens broke off. Though things are doubtless somewhat critical, we are still inclined to think that there will be a treaty, and probably the steps which have been taken will accelerate its conclusion.
MARCH 11.
A vessel which arrived at Dover from Boulogne, brought over a report, which is stated to have prevailed at Amiens, that unless the definitive treaty should be signed on Friday next, at the latest, Marquis Cornwallis would return to England.
MARCH 12.
It is said that Lord Nelson is to have the chief command of our fleet in the West Indies. The critical state of the negotiation still continues to occupy the attention of every one. Nothing further, however, has transpired on the subject. No doubt is entertained that ministers have authorised Marquis Cornwallis to bring the matter to a speedy issue, so that peace or war will very soon be announced. In the mean time the activity of preparation in all our ports is unremitted. Although matters are thus suspended, there seems in general to be a considerable confidence that a definitive treaty will be concluded.
LONDON, MARCH 11.
Our correspondent at Paris informs us, that in consequence of the late pretended conspiracies, several emigrants or Royalists are arrested or sent out of the country. Among these he mentions that the Abbe Sicard, the teacher of the deaf and dumb, is sent into exile. We wonder how the government could think of parting with a man who might have been rendered very useful, if, instead of teaching the deaf and dumb to speak, he could have taught those who can speak and hear to be deaf and dumb. This would form a most tranquil and harmonious community, as deaf and dumb subjects are very desirable for some governments.
The Dutch seem to think their constitution on its last legs, and talk of Bonaparte being their chief Consul. No Churchman was ever more ambitious of pluralities. His titles should be changed to Consular-General and Comptroller of all new-made Republics .
CONSTANTINOPLE, JAN. 21.
According to the last intelligence from Egypt, there were still in that country 7000 English troops, including the corps from India; they will be distributed in Alexandria, Damietta, Rosetta, and Guize. The Bays have united in the last place, under the protection of the English general; the differences in regard to the latter and the chiefs of the Ottoman army being not yet entirely accommodated.
Dr. Hesse of Erfurt, who introduced the vaccine inoculation into Turkey, has performed the operation with success on the child of a person in the Seraglio, in whose face the Grand Seignior takes the liveliest interest.
LONDON, MARCH 12.
We have received the Paris Journals to the 3d inclusive. They are quite barren of intelligence. They contain no particulars of the plot to which the letters of our correspondent from Paris allude, though the article in the Moniteur of the 1st, in our paper of Saturday, shews that some intrigue had been supposed to be going on. Bonaparte will have some trouble to manage the different parties of the Royalists and Jacobins, and nothing but his popularity with the bulk of the people, who sigh for tranquillity and peace, can support him. He will likewise find it extremely difficult to prevent the army, while it remains inactive at home, from being tampered with, either by the Royalists or the Jacobins. These circumstances give him no small uneasiness.
The public anxiety in this country is now wholly directed to the state of the negotiation, and from the great activity in naval equipments, some people are inclined to think that its success is doubtful. It is certain that the utmost exertion is employed instantly to send a powerful fleet to sea. A vigorous press has been exerted—a great force has been ordered to rendezvous at Portsmouth. Nothing less was to be expected with Lord St. Vincent at the head of the admiralty; and if it should be necessary to act, there is not the least doubt that even the ruins of the enemy's navy would be annihilated.
It is said that the Government of this country refuses to recognize Bonaparte as self-elected President of the Italian Republic, and we think very properly refuses. If Bonaparte thinks his subjects well equipped, his personal quarrel on this occasion, he may be induced to carry things high. It is more probable, however, that the man quest won will be evaded. Perhaps it is the best way to treat the thing at present, for we believe all good politicians are very far from thinking that the present peace on the continent (of which the late of the Italian Republic is an important consideration) can put things in a stable and permanent situation. It will, however, be for the nations of the continent to decide in the first instance who they will do respecting the Franco Italian Republic. These things must take their course. With respect to the immediate interests of this country, it is right that an end should be put to that destructive naval competition which has subsisted since the preliminaries; and that a treaty of peace should be concluded, which will, as far as possible, render its blessing reciprocal.
If the French government practise evasion, they ought to be treated as they treat the Austrians in the armistice in Germany; that is, we should be right in availing ourselves of the means we possess to reduce them to other terms. It is not just that the treaty should be suspended till the French hear of their success in St. Domingo. Spon brings home from Calcutta the sure that his business is ruined in America since the war. These frauds are not to be endured, and the British nation would approve of true vigour, if it should appear that the enemy have been atempting, under the colour of negotiation, to obtain undue advantages.
By the Mail.
WASHINGTON, APRIL 22.
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I NOW transmit the papers desired by your resolution of the sixth inst. Those respecting the Barceona will sufficiently explain themselves. The officer charged with her repairs, in his letter received August 27, 1801, that he had been led by circumstances, which he explains, to go considerably beyond his orders. In questions between nations who have no common empire but reason, something must often be yielded of mutual opinion to enable them to meet in a common point.
The allowance which had been proposed to the officers of that vessel being represented as too small for their daily necessaries, and still more so as the means of paying, before their departure, debts contracted with our citizens for subsistence, it was requested on their behalf that the daily pay of each might be the measure of their allowance. This being solicited, and reimbursement assumed by the agent of their nation, I deemed that the inducement would have a propitious effect in the moment of returning friendship. The sum of 870 dollars and 83 cents was accordingly furnished them for the five months of past captivity, and a proportional allowance authorized until their embarkation.
The accompanying documents are very long, they were ordered to be printed.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 26
By a gentleman who arrived here yesterday in the sloop Cato , in 7 days from Bermuda, we learn, that just before he sailed, the Circe frigate, with troops for her garrison, arrived there in a short passage from Jamaica. The news by this frigate was, that there were on the Jamaica station 22 sail of the line, 29 frigates, and a number of sloops of war, including four admiral, one of whom was admiral Michell. They had learned at Jamaica, that the French Commander in Chief, at the Cape, had hung an American Captain on suspicion of his intention to supply Toussaint with ammunition.
Our informant adds, that an American sloop, from the eastward, had been seized at Bermuda, and sold in consequence of smuggling gin,
&c. The information was lodged by one of the seamen, in consequence of a dispute between him and the Captain. Through the influence of the custom house officer, the schooner, which was worth 3000 dollars, was only appraised at 600, for which sum she was bought in by the original owner.
BOSTON, APRIL 28.
FRENCH LOAN.
Rumours have been in circulation for some time past of an expected demand of a loan of money by France; and within a few days letter have been received in town, from members of Congress at Washington, stating, that Mr. Pichon, (the French Chargé-des affaires) had informed several Members of that body, that he had prepared a Note for the President of the United States, to be laid before Congress, in which he shall apply for a loan of money, for the use of a French fleet which he daily expects to hear has arrived in the Chesapeake, from St. Domingo; and that at first, he meant to be moderate, and only ask for one Million of Dollars. This is the substance of the letters from Washington. Various ramifications have issued from it.—It is stated, that the Members of Congress, on both sides the House, mean to let their faces go against the loan; and it is the general expectation, should this be the case, that the French will renew their depredations on our commerce.
MR. GRANGER.
The following anecdote is in circulation respecting the new Post Master General, and may be taken as substantially correct. On his way to Washington, Mr. Granger went into the Sage Office at Philadelphia, and told the lad he saw there, to enter his name for Washington; the clerk entered the name and turned to Mr. Granger for the fare, which he observed was always paid in advance. Fare says Granger, do you know who I am Sir? I am the Post Master General—I go free. Well, Sir, you may be what you please, but no man goes free from this office that I know of.—If you are to go free, you had better get inlodged in the mail, for we must carry Lucifer himself if he once gets there.—And he began deliberately to erase the name from the book. What the devil are you about, Sir, let the name stand, or you and your employers may take your leave of this office in a little time.—I'll send you both packing in a short time. Just at this time the stage owner came in, and having understood the nature of the quarrel between the boy and the Post Master, he told him with some little hesitation, that such a right had never been insisted on by Mr. Habberham, nor by any other Post Master, but, but—Well, Sir, you will please to make your election whether I go or not in your stage. I have not come here to dispute with you Sir. Oh Sir, I certainly do not mean to refuse a seat to the Post Master General;—your christian name is Sir, if you please, the boy is blotted it out. My christian name is Gideon Granger. So it was entered—and the Post Master General actually went on without paying a fare.
N. T. Herald
FROM THE CENTINEL.
THE Jacobin scribblers, with their usual impudence and disregard of truth, have repeatedly asserted, that the Law lately passed by the ministerial party in Congress, does not augment the salaries of the officers therein named; but was merely a continuation of salaries received by the same officers, during the administrations of Washington and Adams. That this assertion is false and groundless, I mean to prove; though the scribblers who made it, know it was false while they were penning it down. This I mean to do by a statement of the subsequent facts:—
FACT 1. From the year 1788—the era of the organization of the government—until the first day of January, 1799, the federal Heads of Departments and subordinate officers, received no higher salaries, than those which follow; and which may properly be called
PEACE SALARIES.
Table with 2 columns: Officer Name, Salary. Includes Secretary of the Treasury (3500 dollars), Secretary of State (3500 do), Secretary of War (3000 do), Secretary of the Navy (3000 do), Comptroller of the Treasury (2450 do), Auditor (1500 do), Treasurer (2400 do), Register (2000 do), Attorney General (2400 do), Commissioner of the Revenue (2400 do), Accountant of the Navy Department (1200 do), Assistant Navy Department (1600 do), Post Master General (2400 do), Assistant Post Master General (1200 do).
Dollars 32,350.
I repeat that the above officers received no higher or greater salaries than above stated during the administrations of Washington and Adams, until the 1st day of January, 1799.
FACT 2. At the period last stated, Congress in consideration of the very high rents, the enhanced price of provisions and every article of consumption and wear, demanded in Philadelphia, in consequence of the war in Europe, augmented the salaries of those officers to the following sums;—which may properly be denominated
WAR SALARIES.
Table with 2 columns: Officer Name, Salary. Includes Secretary of the Treasury (5000 dollars), Secretary of State (5000 do), Secretary of War (4500 do), Secretary of the Navy (4500 do), Comptroller of the Treasury (3500 do), Auditor (3000 do), Treasurer (3000 do), Register (2450 do), Attorney General (3000 do), Commissioner of the Revenue (3000 do), Accountant of the Navy Department (2000 do), Assistant Navy Department (2000 do), Post Master General (3000 do), Assistant Post Master General (1700 do).
45,600
The act which thus necessarily, in account of the European war—augmented the salaries to the above officers, was passed the 2d day of March, 1799, and was to continue in force THREE years from the 1st of January, 1799, and no longer—until which time it was calculated the war would continue.
FACT 3. On the last day of December, 1801, the above law of March 2, 1799, for augmenting the salaries, expired, and became a dead letter; and the old Peace Salaries, (or none at all) revived, and were in full force until the passing the last act by Congress, when the War Salaries were, in fact, re-established, though the world is at peace. Common sense and common honesty will say, that this last bill ought not to have passed; for as the war has ceased, War salaries ought also to have ceased;—as the Ministerial majority had thought proper to reduce the navy and army to a Peace Establishment, common consistency ought to have prompted them to reduce the Salaries of their officers to a Peace Establishment also. Thus then it is proved, that the old War Salaries expired on the 31st December last; and the reduced Peace Salaries then recommenced; and that Congress by the act passed last month, have raised the Salaries from 32,350 dollars, to 45,600!
FACT 4. Inconsistent as the above conduct has been proved, the surprise of the reader will be increased, when he is told, that many of the very men, who in March, 1802, voted for the continuation of the War Salaries in time of peace, because the offices were filled with men of their own "sect" in 1799, voted against those very Salaries when every thing was at peace;—merely because the men then in office were attached to the administrations of Washington and Adams.—If it is demanded to name them, I do not hesitate; but will declare, that in 1799 ALBERT GALLATIN voted against the augmentation of the salary of Secretary of the Treasury: though he now receives that augmented salary;—that in 1799, Robert Brown, Matthew Clay, Thomas Claiborne, Samuel J. Cabot, John Copton, Thomas Davis, John Dawson, Lucas Elmendorff, John Fowler, Andrew Gregg, John A. Hanna, Joseph Heister, Anthony New, Richard Stansfield, Abraham Trigg, John Trigg, Philip Van Cortlandt, Joseph B. Varnum, and Robert Williams, voted against the augmentation of the above salaries; and in 1802, when flour which had been at 14 dollars per barrel was selling for 10, voted in favor of saddling the civil list with the additional annual charge of above Thirteen Thousand dollars, more than was given to the same officers for ten years during the federal administrations.
Men of Massachusetts! These things are true; and they are true of men, who boast that they are the enemies of high salaries;—that they are friends to economy; and that they are well wishes to the mouth of labour. I repeat it, these things are true; and I challenge the most daring scribbler of the party to controvert them.
Portland,
Monday, May 3, 1802.
London Papers to March 12 have been received at Newyork. Those seen at Lisbon, by gentlemen arrived from thence, were to the 13th. The information brought by the vessels from Portugal is, in many particulars, confirmed. It appears evident, that the British government has determined on the prompt conclusion of the definitive treaty of peace, or the recommencement of hostilities; and the most spirited preparations were making for the latter event. In England, the more speedy establishment of peace was generally expected to result from the disposition manifested by the government. The channel fleet had not put to sea. Intelligence a few days later than we present possess, will advise us of confirmed PEACE or RENEWED WAR. (Palladium)
In the House of Commons, on the 11th March, the American Treaty Bill was reported, and ordered to be read a third time the next day.
FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.
NEWBURYPORT, APRIL 30.
By Capt. Bagley, from Alicante, we have received copies of letter from Consul O'Brien, at Algiers, dated 14th and 20th Feb to the American Consul at Alicante stating that 4 of the 6 Algerine corsairs which had been cruising, had returned after capturing 5 Neapolitan vessels and 65 christians, which were made slaves of:—two not known were the other two were those that have returned are preparing for another cruise—that the 19th inst, our Ambassador arrived from the Bey of Tripoli; he came in a prize, Swedish vessel, with half the crew French—brought some white and black slaves as presents to the Dey and minister, and, we hear, has got a permit to go to Bonon on this coast, and load with wheat for Tripoli where it was very scarce. It is a fact that three Tripolitan corsairs are at sea in quest of Americans and Swedes.
PUBLIC DEBT.
A bill making provision for the redemption of the whole public debt of the United States, is a very pretty title; but it is in reality a bill authorizing the commissioners of the sinking fund to reload the whole of the 9,000,000 dollars due to Holland, and to borrow 5,000,000 dollars at home!
FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES.
We have heard from 49 towns in the Eastern District. In these towns Mr. Cook had 1370 votes. Mr. Dummer 184, Mr. Kingsley 393, Mr. Brice 289, and there were 29 scattered. It is probable no choice has been made—Mr. Kingsley was the only democratic candidate.
We are informed by a gentleman from York county, that JOHN WOODMAN, Esq. is chosen, but that the other Senator to which the county is entitled, has not been elected by the people.
We hear, that the whole number of votes in the County of Washington the present year were 274; of which Governor STOKES had 236.

Who shall represent us?
This being the day on which the citizens of this town are to elect their representatives for the ensuing session of the General Court...
Let us ask our fellow citizens if they would dispense with their national government, and leave their property common to all...
It is understood, and you will please to make it known through the medium of your Gazette, that DANIEL TUCKER, and WILLIAM SYMMES, will be supported this day by a great number of their fellow citizens.
The meeting for choosing Representatives this day, will be at eleven o'clock.
From Hembden, April 6. — A Mr. Burton, who was removing his family from Kennebec to Edgington plantation on this river, was driving his sled on the river with one yoke of oxen and two horses...
Died. In this town, Mr. Abraham Waldron, aged 50 years. At Newoucester, 23d ult. Mr. Eliphalet Woodman...
PORT OF PORTLAND. SUNDAY, April 25. — Arrived ship Caroline, capt. Gordon, from Amsterdam, bound to Philadelphia.
THURSDAY, April 28. — Arrived ship Numa capt. Levi Morrill, 58 days from Liverpool — April 8, long. 43° 33'...
Mr. Turner, HAVING formed several sets of Books on a small scale, adapted to the faculties, and for the instruction of youth...
New Quadrants. JUST RECEIVED, NEW ebony QUADRANTS, Nos. 1 & 2 CHOCOLATE, Carolina, French & Spanish float INDIGO...
JENKS & CLARK, No. 8, Jones' Row, ELEGANT Morocco Pocket Books, Memorandum Books, Thread-Cases, Purses, &c.
THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF THE Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, IN conformity to their Act of Incorporation, inform the public, that their Capital Stock amounts to ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS...
BANKRUPT NOTICES. PURSUANT to an Order made by the Hon. David Sewall, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Maine...
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of BRADSTREET HALE, of Portland, in the district of Maine, Soap-boiler, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded...
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of JOSEPH COY, of Portland, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded...
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy is awarded and issued against CALEB HATCH, of Portland, in the District of Maine merchant...
Dancing Academy. M. DESFORGES, returns his grateful acknowledgments to those who have honored him with their patronage...
Twenty Dollars Reward. WHEREAS evil minded persons have frequently cut and carried away Timber growing for use on the four hundred and fifty acre Squadron in the Gore...
ALL persons who are indebted (either by note or book account) to the Estate of EDWARD RUNEDLETT, late of Portland, merchant, deceased...
THE copartnership of PAINE & FARRINGTON, was dissolved on the 10th March last, by mutual consent...
TO BE SOLD by the subscriber, a HOUSE FRAME, 42 by 36, two stories high, Portland, May 3.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Executrix of the last will and testament of BEZALEEL MYRICK...
THE subscribers being duly appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims on the estate of ISAAC INGERSOLL...
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of ISAAC INGERSOLL...
WE the subscribers, having been duly appointed Commissioners, by the Honorable Jona than Bowman, Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln...
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of ELISHA GARDNER...
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the Estate of CALVIN CARVER...
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator de bonis non on the Estate of DAVID BROWN...
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JONATHAN BARROWS...
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of JAMES MOSES...
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of SETH MITCHELL...
NOTICE. THE copartnership of LAMSON & HUNT, is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved...
To Let, On liberal terms, and possession given immediately, A Handsome BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE and STORE...
To be Sold, A FARM in Freeport, consisting of about Fifty-five or Sixty acres of good Land...
For Sale, A SMALL FARM, situated near the Meetinghouse in Durham...
Found, A POCKET-BOOK, containing sundry papers, &c. The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges...
Wants Employ, IN an English or Well-India Good Store, a young man who is considerably acquainted with the business...
Sales by Auction. THIS DAY, May 3, will be exposed for Sale, A Number of valuable House Lots...
Also, a large brick Distill-House, with two Stills and Worms; the largest still contains 1600 gallons...
Also, half of two undivided Lots of Land, for Rope-walks. Also, a House and Out-Houses, with a good Cellar...
There is a plan of the whole at the Fire Insurance Office at Boston, and one at the Insurance Office in Portland. The terms of payment for the Land, will be in the following manner...
Sale to commence at three o'clock, P. M. on the premises — And to be continued on the following WEDNESDAY, at 11 A. M. if not completed on Monday.
THE subscriber, having an order of Court for the sale of the Real Estate of William Purrinton, late of Portland, merchant, deceased...
Mill Saws. JUST received, and for sale by HOW & EVANS, a quantity best German Steel Mill Saws. THE Copartnership of BARNES & NICHOLS, was dissolved on the 7th day of this month...

Poetry.  GENTLE ZEPHYR. A NEW SONG. CHARMING, pleasing, unseen wanderer, Gliding o'er the dimpled plain, Come delightful magic ramble, Breathe upon my lyre again. Let thy mellow wild note swell With its softest soothing sound, Echo thro' my lowly dwelling, Breathing heavenly music round, Then at silent sober evening, Whither may'st thou love to stray, And, how sweet 'twere to strangle, Let a moon beam guide thy way. Yet I oft will smile contented While retiring in the vale; Thou shalt pause a while and listen Far responsive PHILOMEL. O assuasive unseen wanderer At whose mein the lilies bend, Come delightful tuneful ramble Let my ear thy song attend. The above celebrated Song, with a variety of NEW MUSIC may be had at the Book store No. 8, Jones' Row.— Also, music paper, drawing paper, and paint Boxes.
COMMUNICATED FOR THE GAZETTE. Extract of a letter from REV. ELI FORBES, describing the salutary effect of DOCK ROOT on a CANCER. WHEN the application was begun, Mrs. Forbes' cancer was as large as a common tea cup, and the cavity would hold as much. It was lined with a black morbid coat; the discharge was very copious, ichorous, and fætid to a very high degree. She had a high symptomatic fever, extreme pain, and such weakness, that she could not stand alone. But on the third dress- ing, there was a material alteration for the better; and on the fifth the morbid matter began to disappear, and new flesh formed. Her pain was less; her fever abated; her appe- tite returned; and her strength recovered. The proof of ap- plication is the following. Take the root carved leaved dock-root; wash it clean; boil it in rain or spring-water. Wash the ulcer with this decoction as warm as the patient can bear; and fill the cavity with the liquid for ten minutes. Then scrape off the part of the root; bruise it fine; spread it on gauze, and lay it on so as to bring the positive in contact with every part of the ulcer. Then spread a fine cloth dipped in the liquid over it; and repeat this process two or three times in 24 hours. At each dressing the patient should drink a wine glass full of tea of the same root with one third of a glass of port wine sweetened with honey to prevent sickness.
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters. THE successful effects of these Bitters have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaun- dicy and bilious matter from the stomach; and at the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the feeling faint distressed feeling, and the sleepy dull weariness, so disagreeable to be borne, and the pressure and distress of breathing; restoring also strength to the weak and trembling limbs, removing the yellowishness of countenance so common to jaundiced and weakly people, and also the dizziness of the head and weakness of the sight. They remarkably relieve low spirited and melancholy people, and carry off hysterical and hypochondriac complaints. They are an excellent remedy for scrofulous and scrofulous disorders. They are very useful for Scammon to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preventative against disorders incident to such climates (which are generally putrid and bilious) by removing obstructions, carrying off bile, and giving a free circulation to the blood.—Price 3/6 per box.
Wheaton's Itch Ointment. A SAFE, incontestant and efficacious remedy for that dis- agreeable disorder called the Itch, has been great ly needed, but no one, it is presumed, has before been discovered which will ef- fect the cure without having in it either Bismuth or Mercur- y, both of which are disagreeable and dangerous. The Brim- stone, from the manner of applying it, exposes the patient to the most imminent danger of taking cold, by opening the pores of the body and at the same time impregnating the blood with a poisonous quality, and weakening and debilitating the whole constitution. The use of Mercurial Ointment is extremely dangerous and often fatal to the health. A Medicine is now offered to the public, possessing neither of the above disagreeable and dangerous ingredients, which will certainly cure the Itch as it applied; and which is easy and safe for any age, habit or constitution, and attended with no dis- agreeable consequence of any kind, either at the time of using, or at any time after.—Price 3/6 per Box. The above Medicines, direct from the Patentee, are for sale by JOHN COE (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth-street; together with a constant supply of
Drugs & Medicines. Portland, April 26. (6w-9) RANAWAY from the Subscriber, on Monday the 14th inst. an indentured apprentice, by the name of JOHN BREWER, in the 16th year of his age, rather small of his age, with short dark hair, and somewhat dark complexion—had on a short blue jacket and dark trousers.—All persons are forbidden harboring or trusting said apprentice, on penalty of the law. Any person who will secure him, and return him to his master shall be reasonably rewarded for their trouble. AMOS SULLIVAN. Brunswick, April 15, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident Propri- etor of certain Lands in the town of Hebron, that he is taxed in the State, Town and County Tax for the years 1800 and 1801, in Bills committed to the Sub- scriber to collect as follows:—namely—1800.     No. of Acres.  State Tax.  County Tax.  Town Tax.    Thomas Motley,  100  Cents 10  Cents 33     Do for 1801,  100  6  15     Unless said Taxes, with all necessary intervening Charges, are paid to me, the Subscriber, on or before Monday the 7th day of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, so much of said Proprietor's Land as will be sufficient to discharge said Taxes and Charges, will then be sold at my dwelling-house, in Hebron, at Pub- lic Vendue, according to Law. BARNABAS MYRICK, Collector. Hebron, March 5, 1802.
THOSE LADIES of the town of Portland, who may wish to have their Hair cut in shades, or any other fashion, will be waited upon at their houses, by applying to the subscriber, at his shop in Fare-street. JOHN SOBRIEN BARGUR.
Bowdoin College. THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified, that their next semi-annual meeting will be held at the house of Mr. JOHN DUNING, in Brunswick, on the 19th day, which will be the third Wednesday of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN Secretary of the Trustees.
Bowdoin College. NOTICE is hereby given, that the semi-annual meeting of the Board of OVERSEERS of Bow- doin College, will be held at the dwelling-house of JOHN DUNING, in Brunswick, on the third Wednesday of May next being the 19th day of said month, at 10 o'clock, A. M. MARK LANGDON HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, April 21, 1802. (9)
Thomas Seal's Will. WHEREAS WILLIAM TYSE, of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, and JOHN KENT of Portland, in said county, Merchant, as they are Attorneys to the Executors of the last Will and Testa- ment of Thomas Seal, late of London, in the kingdom of Great Britain have produced to me the subscriber, Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for said county, a Copy of said Will, under the seal of the Prerogative Court of the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, in the kingdom aforesaid, pursuant to the laws of the same, and duly proved and allowed in said Court; and have in writing certified to me that the said Testator had Estate, Rights and Credits in the said county of Cumberland, where in said Will may operate; and therefore desired that the same may be filed and recorded in the Probate Office of said county, pursuant to the statute in that case made and provided, and that administration with the will annexed of the said Thomas Seal's Estate within this government; may be committed to them, and such other proceed- ings had as that the estate of the said Thomas Seal within this Commonwealth may be duly and legally administered upon and settled. I do therefore hereby give notice, that I have as- signed Wednesday the twenty-third day of June next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the Office of SAMUEL FREEMAN, Esq. at Portland, aforesaid, for tak- ing the same into consideration; at which time and place any person may appear and show cause, if any he has, against the filing and recording the same. April 14, 1802. WILLIAM GORHAM
Ebenezer Griffin, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale at his STORE, No. 7, Jones' Fifth-street, an assortment of English KID SLIPPERS. Kid and Jane SANDALE. Ladies' Morocco and Leather SHOES. Men's Morocco and Calfskin SHOES, and Cordovan BOOTS and BOO-LEGS. All which he is selling on the lowest terms. Portland, April 26.
Nathaniel Moody, Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he still carries on the PAINTING BUSINESS, at the shop formerly occupied by Moody & Issley, in Union-street, opposite Dr. HARDING'S. Also, keeps constantly on hand, all kinds of PAINTS which are used for Vessels or Houses, and delivered at the shortest notice. Portland, April 26. (9-3m)
Hosea Ililey, Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has taken a shop in Union-street, opposite the one formerly occupied by Moody & Issley, and next door above Dr. HARDING'S—where he carries on the PAINTING BUSINESS, in all its various branches. Likewise keeps constantly on hand all kinds of PAINTS, which may be wanted for the use of vessels or houses, and delivered at the shortest notice. April 19. (6-8)
Baking Business. JOHN & THOMAS BAKER, in- form their friends and the public, that they have taken the Bake-House formerly occupied by Major BRADSHAW, where they carry on the BAKING BUSI- NESS in all its branches. Ship Bread, Shipping Crackers, and other kinds of Hard Bread, of the best quality, and warranted to keep good (with proper care) if carried to any part of the world. Also, Small Bread of different kinds, equal to any made in Philadelphia or New York. Portland, April 12.
Removal. SIMON DEARBORN, informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from his Shop in Middle-street, and taken a tempo- rary stand in the chamber over A. Cheever's store, No. 1, Muffey's Row—where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches.— Every favor strictly attended to. Portland, April 5.
CAPTAIN STOCKBRIDGE, with- pleasure informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has retaken the stand which he formerly occu- pied as a TAVERN, and will continue the business.— While he acknowledges with the warmest gratitude the favors of those who have given him their custom, he solicits a continuance of it, and assures them that every attention in his power will be paid to those who favor him with their call. Freeport, April 10.
Wanted, A MASTER for one of the public Schools in Port- land. The person must at least be qualified to teach writing, reading, arithmetic and English gram- mar; and must have the legal recommendations—Ap- plications may be made in writing to WILLIAM SYMMES, Chairman of the School Committee. Portland, April 5, 1802.
Wanted, A JOURNEYMAN WHEELWRIGHT—A good workman will find constant employ and generous wages.—Inquire at the Coach-maker's shop, next above Mr. Motley's House, Main-street. April 26.
Wanted, TWO or three Journeymen, and one or two Apprentices to the SHOEMAKING BUSI- NESS.—Apply to JOHN & SETH PHILLIPS, oppo- site Jones' Row, Fore-street. Portland, April 5.
Wanted, An Apprentice to the APOTHECARY Business an active Lad, about fourteen years old— Inquire of the Printer. March 22.
To Let, A Small BAKE-HOUSE, near the center of the town—Inquire of the Printer. April 5.
Wakefield & Dobbs, Have just received by the Galen from London, a large assortment of Fashionable Straw Bonnets, which they will sell very low. April 26.
FISHING LINES, viz. 12, 15 or 18 thread; Mackarel do; Seine and Sewing TWINE; Salmon and Herring NETS, lately import- ed from the Manufacturers, and to be sold reasonably, By Jacob Sheafe, at his store in Portsmouth. April 19, 1802.
Fresh Goods. M'LELLAN & BROWN, have received per ship Bath, a large flock Silk HOSE, china black, white and colored patent, embossed, plain ribbed, net and lace clocks; Cotton do, black, white, plain ribbed and fancy lace clocks— Men's Women's and Youth's. Silk GLOVES and MITTS, black, white & colored plain, figured and lace; Cotton do, black, white, plain and figured. Men's Cotton Gloves, black, white and colored; do, spun Silk; do, colored. Cotton PANALLOON PATTERNS and VAN- DYKE, plain, ribbed, black and fancy mixtures. 1 Trunk Scotch THREADS, well assorted. do. Cane UMBRELLAS, cotton, oil'd silk, lus- tring, and common silk; a few 18 inch silk, with neat sticks for Ladies. The above, with their late importations of Linens, Dimities, Quiltings, Jeans, Muslins, Cambrics, Can- coes, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Dowlas, Taps, Silk, Twill, &c. &c. make a general assortment of Goods, well chosen, and fitted to the present and approaching season. On hand, 5 Bales coarse INDIA COTTONS, Few pieces rich India MUSLINS, gold and silver worked, 1 trunk BANDANNAS. All which will be offered on very low terms for cash or approved credit. ABILITY 20 Bales (short staple) COTTON, of superior quality 130 Bales, fresh FLOUR. 100 do. TAR. Philadelphia and Sweden's IRON. Fresh TEAS, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, and Hyson- skin. MALAGA WINE. 20 Boxes Fresh LEMONS. Portland, April 19.
TO BE SOLD, By Thomas Goodwin, At the Store lately occupied by BENJAMIN BOARD- MAN, corner of Fifth-street, A large and extensive assortment of English, East & West-India Goods, Hardware, &c. &c. By Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. Also, as above, 10 Crates of assorted CROCK- ERY WARE, at a reduced price, calculated for Tra- ders. April 19.
For Sale, At N. RICHARDSON'S Wharf, 10 Bales INDIA COTTONS, col- ouring of Sannas, Bastas, Gurrahs, &c. Pieces BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Barrels Refuse BEEF. Do. Middling, 1 Hog and 1/2 Hog PORK, Pipes and Barrels GIN, &c. Casks BRANDY and WINE, Casks RAISINS, LOAF SUGAR, Quarter Casks BOHEA TEA, Russia CORDAGE, Bags PIMENTO, Casks CASSIA, do. INDIA SUGAR, Bags COFFEE, do. PEPPER. By J. RICHARDSON. April 12.
New Books. Just received, and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 11, Jones' Row. A large assortment of Books on History, Law, Physic and Divinity; among which are the wri- tings of Hume, Robertson, Rollin, Addison, Johnson, Goldsmith and Sterne; Sackhouse's History of the Bi- ble, Josephus' Wars of the Jews, Barkett on the New Testament. LAW BOOKS. Bacon's Abridgement, Park on Insurance, Burrrow's Reports, Powell on Contracts, Blackstone's Commentaries, Kd on Bills, Espinasse and Bullock's Nisi, Laws of the United States, Prins, of Massachusetts, Lilly's Entries, Town Officer, Justices Assistant, Amercan Clerk's Magazine BOOKS ON PHYSIC Bell's Surgery, Chefieldon's Anatomy, Brown's Elements, Dispensatories, Quincy's Lexicon, Cullen's Practice, and Materia Medica. SEAMEN'S ARTICLES. Blunt's Practical Navigator, Journals, Log Paper American Coast Pilot, Charts of the European & Sea and Dividends, American Coasts, and of Daily Assistant, the West Indies Bibles of different sizes and qualities; Testaments; Hymn and Psalm Books of different kinds; Morfe's and Guthrie's Geography; Morfe's Gazetteer of the Eastern Continent (new publication) SCHOOL BOOKS. Pike's, Welch's, Temple's and Fisher's Arithmetics; Bingham's Orator, Preceptor, Child's Companion, Ac- cidence, and Geography; Webster's First, Second and Third Parts; Stailford's Art of Reading; Dwight's Geography; Greek and Latin Classics. STATIONARY. Drawing, Writing, Letter, and Wrapping Paper, by the ream or smaller quantity; Quills, Wipers, and Sealing Wax; Cyphering and Writing Books; Copy Slips; Paint Boxes and Brushes ACCOUNT BOOKS. Ledgers, Journals, Waste, Letter and Record Books of various kinds. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket and Mem- orandum Books. NEW NOVELS. Which is the Man, Advertisement for a Husband, First Love, Ermina Montrose, Edgar Huntley, A Tale of the Times, Sufferings of the Orleansburg Family, Ab- bel, Fugitive of the Forest.
English & West-India Goods, as usual.—Cash given for Rags. Portland, April 26.
Boarding House. A Number of Bards may be accommodated, by applying to the subscriber, at his Dwelling- House under the new Assembly Room, Fore-street Portland, April 12. JOHN BAKER.
A House to Let, IN the North part of the town,—For particulars, inquire at the Gazette Office. April 12.
A good chance. FOR SALE, on reasonable terms to the purchaser, an excellent FARM, situated on the post road near Presumpscot Mills—containing about twenty-seven acres of Land, on which there is a new two story House, partly finished; being a very good stand for a merchant, mechanic, or tavern-keeper.—Also, Four rights in Presumpscot Mills—said mills containing four saws.—For terms apply to (648) Falmouth, April 17. SAMUEL BUTTS
Lands for Sale. THE following lots in Standish, No. 24, 57, and 58, in the second division, generally known by the name of Elliot's Lots—No. 57 and 58 are on that part of Standish called the Neck, and near the outlet of Sebago Pond—and have an excellent growth of Oak and other timber thereon.—For terms apply to THOMAS MOTLEY. Portland, March 25. (64)
To be Sold, Near the Landing at Broad Cove, North Yarmouth, on very reasonable terms. EIGHT LOTS OF GOOD LAND—from 12 acres to 80; two of them have Barns and other build- ings, and a considerable part of the different Lots are in a high state of cultivation.—Inquire of the Printer. April 5.
Lands for Sale. FOR sale, in Gorham, one hundred and thirty acres of excellent Land, about one mile from the Corner, so called, on the road leading to Standish—Also, Seven acres in the upper part of said town; being the ministerial lands.—For terms, apply to STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, or WILLIAM M'LELLAN. Gorham, March 30, 1802.
A Farm for Sale. AN excellent new Farm for sale containing one hundred acres of Land, with a decent House and barn thereon—situated in the prosperous and flourish- ing town of Berwick on the great road to Augusta Bridge, within four miles of Sandy Beach, which is the center of the town, where an Academy is about to be erected; and which from its secure and capacious har- bour, surrounded with an extensive fertile country, promises soon to become one of the first seats of busi- ness in the District of Maine. The soil of said farm is of the first quality—has produced between two and three tons of hay to the acre; it is seeded and prepared for a great crop of grain and other produce the ensuing season. It is a good seat for a Farmer or for a Trader. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber on the premises. ISAAC THOMPSON. Berwick, March 23, 1802.
To be Sold, And immediate possession given, A FARM situated in Livermore, containing nearly Seventy acres of excellent Land, under good im- provement, with Buildings in good repair. Said farm will be sold at a reduced price, for cash in part and good security for the remainder in one or two years.— For further information apply to the subscriber near the premises. DAVID LEARNED. Livermore, March 25, 1802.
Garden Seeds. FOR SALE a general assortment of early Seeds of last year's growth, which may be had next door to the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-street Portland April 
  April 19.
For Sale, 800 wt. Connecticut CHEESE, 2000 wt Country FLOUR, Middling and clear sugar PORK, per bbl. or less quantity, 1500 wt. BUTTER, Souchong and Bohea TEA, Belt white Havana SUGAR, RICE &c. A general assortment of GROCERIES, as usual, By Samuel M. Quincy, Foot of Fifth-street, Portland, April 12.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY  How & Evans, At their Store in Middle-street, an corner Union-street, A large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS—75 different figures, of the newest fashion, at the Bolton prices.—Also, English, Hardware, & West-India Goods, and Groceries, as usual. Portland, Feb. 22. (6m)
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY  Daniel Garland, 100 bbls. excellent CIDER—which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash Warranted Axes, Hatchets, Drawing Knives, Grid- irons, Posters, Marling-Spikes, Tormentors dra- pers, Granes and Candlesticks. ALSO, Constantly for sale, a general assortment of English & West-India Goods, and Groceries, at his store, head of Long Wharf, Portland, April 12.
Wholesale and Retail Store, No. 4, Moseley's Row, Portland,
Greeley & Fletcher, INFORM their friends and the public, that they have constantly for sale, a large and handsome as- sortment of English, India, and Fancy Goods, which they are selling, on the lowest terms by the bal- piece or else quantity.—Constant attendance, and every favor acknowledged. April 5.
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