Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-02-06 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 40, of Vol. XI.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1809.
[Whole No. 563.]
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, Jan. 26.
THE Senators and Representatives having convened in the Representatives' Hall, at 12 o'clock His Honor the Lieut. Governor...
Speech:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
THE peculiar circumstances, under which we have assembled, call for a serious direction of our thoughts to that Being, in whose hands are the destinies of men and of nations.
That affecting Providence which has deprived you, and your fellow citizens, of the assistance and experience of him, who was selected, by their suffrages, to discharge the important duties of Chief Magistrate...
The New-England States have been represented, to their injury, and to the injury of the U. States, as distracted with questions prepared for opposition to the authority of the law...
If ever a forgetfulness of past dissensions and joint efforts for the common interest, were necessary, they are so at this moment.
It cannot be necessary nor would it be beneficial, to review in detail the continued aggravated injuries and insults which have been heaped upon us by the warring powers of Europe.
and the able and repeated disquisitions on these topics as published to the world, explain principles and facts beyond the utility of further elucidation.
Although our commercial intercourse and national defence, is from necessity and the soundest policy, confided to the U. S.
Will not the advocates for town-meetings, the authors of resolutions, be induced, calmly to weigh the spirit and principles of their opposition, and to reflect further on the tendency of their measures?
The cultivated reports, that the administration and the southern people are hostile to commerce, and unfriendly to the eastern states, are calculated to produce uneasiness, jealousies and diffidences.
If legal animadversions, on incendiary & seditious publications, would be thought, by some, dangerous to the liberty of speech and the press, a strong public opinion favorable to Government, would be equally effectual to support its authority & to countenance its opponents.
countenance? Are not liberty, safety, and property, our dearest rights, and dearest enjoyments; the creatures of law, upheld by its power, & rendered sacred by its energies?
Should the northern, the middle or the southern states, should Virginia, or could Massachusetts, any of her towns or citizens, secede from the Union, and by opposition or a convulsed state of things force their adoption.
It is the idea that there are no dangers; that it can be said thus far shall the incitement come and no farther, and here shall its effects be stayed?
An evil of magnitude is spreading its calamitous effects over every portion of our Commonwealth. The accumulation of depressed and counterfeit bank bills, with all their fraudulent and demoralizing action on society and the habits of individuals, are not, perhaps, less to be deprecated than a temporary suspension of a foreign market, for the produce of our farms.
of our farms. The impositions practised, the inability to lose what had been honestly taken, the temptation to pass, with the frequency of doing it, and the iniquity with which it may be done, are fast breaking down the moral sense and eradicating from the minds of citizens, that sublime reverence for justice, those lively repulsive principles to fraud, which are the ends, the fruits and perfection of moral cultivation.
No crisis should arrest the progress of the Arts and Sciences or stay the fostering hand of improvement. Our most considerable facilities for these purposes, were to the honor of their founders and our country, established during our struggles for national existence.
To cherish the interest of literature, the sciences and their seminaries, especially the University at Cambridge, public schools, private societies and public institutions, rewards and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, arts sciences and manufactures, cannot be less a compliance with the inclinations of a legislature of Massachusetts, than with that duty which is, at all periods made binding on it by the constitution under which it acts.
The particular state of our militia, ordnance, military stores and supplies, will appear from the detailed report and returns of the Adjutant and Quarter Master General, which shall be communicated by special message to you as they shall be prepared.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. For your patience and indulgence accept of my sincere acknowledgements, and may that wisdom which is from above, which is profitable to direct, gentle and easy to be entreated, lead us in our councils and govern our conduct through the session.
LEVI LINCOLN.
In the Senate, the Hon. Messrs. Phillips, (S) Dana and Putnam; in the House, Messrs. Calender, Dodge, Locke, Weston and Edwards, were appointed to report Answers to the above communication.
FROM THE PALADIN.
Messrs Editors—I have an inclination, at this leisure period, to visit Montreal; and I imagine a visit will promote my health.
MAXIM.—It is good to be wise, it is wise to be just, and it is to be cautious.

Tenth Congress... 2d Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, JAN. 30, 1809.
THE House took up the bill for an extra session of Congress, which, after a warm and passionate debate of considerable length, passed Yeas 80—Nays 26.
MONDAY, JAN. 23.
After the disposal of several local and private bills, the House went into committee on The Military Establishment Bill:
Or, bill to raise a new STANDING ARMY of Fifty Thousand men, to be denominated VOLUNTEERS, to serve for two years.—The Committee rose and reported the bill. In the House the bill passed to be engrossed. Yeas 72—Nays 45.
TUESDAY, JAN. 24.
Nothing of great importance is now taking place in Congress. The two Houses came to no agreement upon the NAVY BILL. To-morrow the Volunteer Army Bill will come up again. The NON-INTERCOURSE BILL still sleeps. Mr. BAYARD, who has lately taken his seat, will exert himself in opposition to that measure, in the Senate; and all the world knows that he can oppose to it the mighty effort of a mighty man. Mr. Bacon, the democratic leader from the North, intimates publicly that he will move a repeal of the Embargo, before the conclusion of the session.
About half a Million of Dollars is appropriated for FORTIFICATIONS.
TUESDAY EVENING.
Mr. Nicholas has just moved a Resolution, declaring, that after the...lay of... it will be proper to REPEAL THE EMBARGO AND DEFEND OUR RIGHTS UPON THE OCEAN.
From the political character of the mover, there can be no doubt that this is a measure of the Cabinet. Some, however, consider it as a mere political manoeuvre.
Mr. N. declared on this occasion, as he had before done, both in the caucus and the house, that he considered War as unavoidable.
The Resolution was made the order for Monday next.
A bill for appropriating 450,000 dollars for completing fortifications in the several States the ensuing year, and for erecting such other fortifications as may be deemed necessary, was amended and ordered to be engrossed.
[By this bill 25,000 dollars are appropriated for this State, 4000 for New Hampshire, 8000 for Rhode Island, and 24,000 for Connecticut.]
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25.
Mr. QUINCY, arrested the attention of the House this day, by a charge of improper conduct in the President, in not accepting the offered resignation of Gen. LINCOLN in 1807. He attributed it to a personal, rather than public object; and in the course of his remarks, openly avowed that the object of executive favoritism, was to serve Gen. Dearborne, in return for unworthy services.—Mr. Q. concluded, by offering sundry Resolutions, which went to impeach the President of a high misdemeanor. This measure drew upon Mr. Quincy the same course of conduct from the executive troops, which he experienced in the debate on the preceding Friday. The question was however at length taken and negatived.
In the course of this business, Mr. Quincy had occasion to speak of the merits of Gen. LINCOLN, in which he introduces the following eulogium:—
"I am instantly impelled to this duty, by a paragraph in the National Intelligencer, of this day, which I now hold in my hand. In this paper Major General BENJAMIN LINCOLN, one of the chief glories of our revolution—a hero, the halting victim of war—his body all seamed and scarred, with wounds gotten in the cause of his country—now on the brink of the grave—his laurels never yet tarnished—and though the aged root is descending into the tomb, yet their leaves upturn to the eye a youthful green and shed all around a celestial fragrance. The hero, the companion, the beloved friend of Washington, is stigmatized as "A FEDERALIST, whom the forbearance of administration has long retained in office, in opposition to the wishes of a respectable class of the community." I have not language to express my indignation. And I am quickened to a duty, which I had before made some preparation to perform."
Legislature of Massachusetts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Memorials, calling upon the Legislature for their guidance and protection at this perilous moment, in the affairs of our country, have been presented and read, from the towns of Boston, Gloucester, Newburyport, Haverhill, Broufield, Beverly, Rowley, North Yarmouth, Hadley, Plymouth, Portland, Bath, South-Hadley, Augusta, Oxford, Sanford, Lyman, Wells,
Georgetown, Brunswick, Vassalborough, and Wiscasset.—They do credit to the heads and hearts of our citizens, and will have their weight in the decisions, both of our National, as well as State Government.
Wednesday, Feb. 1.
A Committee was appointed to enquire whether any improper attempts have recently been made in the Congress of the United States, to restrain the freedom of debate, and whether a free investigation of the measures of government in the house of Representatives, by any Representative of the people of Massachusetts, has been made the ground of public and personal insult, by other members, with the apparent view to intimidate him in the discharge of his duty, or to force him to the alternative of hazarding his life in defence of his honor, or of losing his influence and usefulness in the public councils, to the injury of his constituents;—and to enquire whether it be expedient that this Legislature, should express any opinion or take any resolution thereon.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2.
The Committee on the Lt. Governor's speech, reported an answer, which was read, and Tuesday next, 10 o'clock, assigned for its consideration.
Petitions from Springfield & Duxborough, for the interposition of the Legislature in our public concerns, were committed.
The House took into consideration the Report on the Resolves concerning the French Decrees and the British retaliating Orders. The debate continued through the day, and the House adjourned without a decision. Mr. Gore spoke in favor of it, and it was opposed by Messrs. M c Farland, Bangs and Coffin.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2.
Important Report.
The Committee on the several Memorials from the People of a number of towns in this State, praying the interposition of the Legislature in their behalf, in the present situation of our public affairs, made a report in part.
After an able and highly interesting Preamble, the Committee recommended the passing of the following Resolves and Act.
RESOLVES.
RESOLVED, That the Act of the United States, passed on the 9th day of January in the present year, for enforcing the act laying an Embargo and the several acts supplementary thereto, is, in the opinion of the Legislature, in many respects unjust, oppressive and unconstitutional, and not legally binding on citizens of this State. But notwithstanding the opinion, in order finally to secure a certain and permanent relief, it is earnestly recommended to all parties aggrieved by the operation of this act, to abstain from forcible resistance, and to apply for their remedy, in a peaceable manner, to the laws of the Commonwealth.
RESOLVED, That a suitable remonstrance be prepared, and immediately forwarded to the Congress of the United States from this Legislature, expressing their opinions and feelings, on the several subjects of complaint, contained in the said Petitions, and particularly urging the repeal of the said Act of Congress, passed on the 9th day of Jan. last.
RESOLVED, That the Legislature of this Commonwealth, will zealously co-operate with any of the other States, in all legal and constitutional measures for procuring such amendments to the Constitution of the United States, as shall be judged necessary to obtain protection and defence for Commerce, and to give to the Commercial States their fair and just consideration in the Government of the Union; and for affording permanent security, as well as present relief, from the oppressive measures under which they now suffer.
RESOLVED, That the Hon. the President, and the Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives, be requested to transmit a copy of this Report, and the Resolutions thereon to the Legislatures of such of our Sister States, as manifest a disposition to concur with us in measures to rescue our common country from impending ruin, and to preserve inviolate the Union of the States.
THE ACT.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
An ACT to secure the people of this Commonwealth against Unreasonable, Arbitrary, and Unconstitutional Searches in their Dwelling-Houses.
WHEREAS it is declared and provided in and by the fourteenth article of the Declaration of Rights of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that "every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches & seizures of his person, his house, his papers and possessions, and that all warrants are contrary to this right, if the cause or foundation of them is not previously supported by oath or affirmation.
And whereas it is also provided in and by the fourth article of the amendments to the Constitution of the United States, that "the rights of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. And it being the duty of the Legislature to protect the Citizens of this State against the infringements of their essential Rights, and to provide effectually for the punishment of those who violate them: Therefore,
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, and by the authority of the same, That if any person or persons, after the passing of this act, in contempt and violation of the said provisions in the declaration of rights and constitution aforesaid, shall enter any dwelling house of any citizen of this Commonwealth, situate within the same, in the DAY time, to search the same house for any article or any articles of domestic growth, produce or manufacture, under pretence of any authority whatsoever, without or against the consent of the owner of such dwelling house, and not having a warrant therefor, supported by oath or affirmation, and issued by a magistrate having competent authority to issue the same, every person so offending shall be adjudged to be guilty of a high misdemeanor, & shall, on conviction thereof in the Supreme Judicial Court, be sentenced by said Court to pay a fine to the use of the Commonwealth, not exceeding the sum of dollars, and to suffer imprisonment in the common jail of the county in which the conviction may be, for a term of time not exceeding months, or either of the said punishments, according to the circumstances and aggravation of said offence.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons, after the passing of this act, in contempt and violation of the said provisions in the declaration of rights and constitution, aforesaid, shall enter any dwelling house of any citizen of this Commonwealth, situate within the same, in the NIGHT time, being armed with any offensive or deadly weapon, to search the same house for any article, or any articles of domestic growth, produce or manufacture, under pretence of any authority whatsoever, without or against the consent of the owner of such dwelling house, and not having a warrant therefor, supported by oath or affirmation, and issued by a magistrate, having competent authority to issue the same, every person so offending, shall be adjudged to be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof, in the Supreme Judicial Court, be sentenced by said Court, to pay a fine to the use of the Commonwealth, not exceeding the sum of dollars, and to suffer imprisonment in the common jail in the County in which the conviction may be, for a term of time not exceeding months, or either of said punishments, according to the circumstances and aggravation of said offence.—Provided however, that nothing in this act shall be construed to effect, or in any manner impair, the remedy which any person might have had for damages in any civil action, if this act had not been passed.
The Senate ordered 500 copies of the Report, &c. to be printed, together with the new Embargo Law; and assigned Tuesday next, 11 o'clock, for considering the Report. The Report, which is long, being wanted to prepare the pamphlets, we are unable to publish the preamble this day.
An answer to the Lt. Governor's Speech was reported in the Senate; and to-morrow, at 11, A. M. assigned for its consideration.
By the Scales.
MARBLEHEAD PATRIOTISM.
The Marblehead patriots, finding sitting unprofitable during the Embargo, attempted to catch members of Congress, but it appears by the following, they see the hook.
Extract from Mr. WHITE's Speech in the Senate of the United States.
I arose, fir, with a promise, not to occupy the time of the Senate, and it was then indeed my only object to move for a postponement of the bill. I have therefore already said more than I intended but while I am up, I must be permitted to notice, for a moment the thirteenth section, which is not an original part of the bill, but has been sent to us by the House of Representatives. This section authorizes the hiring of thirty vessels not exceeding an hundred and thirty tons each, to be armed and equipped for sea, for the purpose of executing the embargo laws. Sir, the man must be blind who cannot see through this—it favours so strongly of the source whence it came that it is impossible to mistake it for a moment—it has the very fish oil about it—it is a Marblehead trick. This is a rider to the famous Marblehead patriotick resolutions read to us some days since by the gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. Giles)—These Marblehead patriots not being permitted during the embargo, to export their fish; for the want of some other capital, are about to commence trade upon their patriotism, and have sent that to market!—it seems they not only approve of the embargo, but with much patriotism recommend to the government to hire them and their hundred and thirty ton vessels to execute it. It is not impossible but that this thirteenth section was considered and approved of by the same meeting that adopted the resolutions, and is now intended as a governmental premium to buy patriots with. Hire these Marblehead-men, fir; arm their vessels and tell one of them to victual his vessel for a three or six months cruise upon our coast, and to go to sea; my word for it, the next news you have of your patriot, he is in the West Indies exchanging the pork and flour of the U. States for coffee and sugar for himself. This was the object of the resolution this is the concealed object of the section. It is intended to disgrace the government by making them accessaries to the violation of their own laws.
Extract of a letter dated, Philad. Jan. 26, 1809.
"You will see in the Monitor, a base and garbled account of the proceedings of Congress on Thursday and Friday, and of the cool and determined attack of three of the Royal Cousins to fight Mr. Quincy down.—It is represented in the Monitor much to Mr. Quincy's disadvantage;—but I have seen a gentleman from Washington, who was there—he says that he had prejudices against Mr. Quincy before, but on this occasion, he behaved nobly, and gained in the opinion of all good men, a complete triumph.—Mr. Randolph was there, and was read, with Mr. Gardenier, to support Mr. Quincy; but it was not necessary. Mr. Quincy declared he would not fight them, as they wished—but advised them to keep their hands off of him.—He preserved himself cool; and in his last speech of three-quarters of an hour, ridiculed them and all their attempts to put him down."
Extracts from the Freeman's Journal.
Horrid Denunciation!
The veteran LINCOLN is denounced at Washington by the minions of administration, as little better than a traitor to his country, for resigning an office, the duties, or rather powers, of which, he could not conscientiously execute in these despotic times. He was one of our first Generals during the Revolution—was wounded in one battle and taken prisoner in consequence of another—and, amid the civil commotions which preceded the adoption of the present Constitution, suppressed the formidable insurrection led by Shays, without shedding the blood of a single man. Howl on ye Monsters! His fame will remain untarnished by your poisonous breath. His laurels will grow greener in the current of ages.
Ingratitude, thou marble hearted fiend!
More Truth.
The government papers say that General LINCOLN had long been retained in office through the forbearance of the President, against the sentiments of a respectable portion of the community. 'Tis false as the language of the Prince of the Power of Darkness. Thomas Jefferson, altho' as much inclined as any man that ever lived, to
Play such fantastic tricks before high Heaven As makes co'n angels weep
did not dare to remove BENJAMIN LINCOLN from the office of Collector of the Port of Boston. It would have been too daring an insult to the honorable feelings of honorable men, the remaining officers and soldiers of the Armies of Liberty, too desperate an outrage upon the principles of the American Revolution, for even the Hero of the Mountains of Virginia. And who were these respectable men who clamoured for his removal? Ah! they were all honourable men. Men who were quarrelling among themselves who should be his successor, and who created such discord upon the subject, that the President could fix upon none of them. It is well understood that the General wished to resign long ago, and that the President wrote him a letter with his own hand, requesting him to continue in office, till he should be prepared to nominate his successor. And it is now said that the hoary veteran has written a letter also, in which he declares, that having fought for years in the cause of Freedom, he would not for a moment become the instrument of Despotism. "Aye, there's the rub." That is the sin not to be forgiven.
WAR! WAR!
Nothing but a most tremendous expression of the Voice of the People—we pray God that they may do nothing but express their Voice—will prevent War with England and Alliance with France.
MAY THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS SAVE US FROM DESTRUCTION.
TAR AND FEATHERS.
Yesterday, Judge Scott pronounced sentence upon eight of the rioters who were concerned in tarring and feathering Robert Beatty. The sentence was 3 months imprisonment, a fine of 50 dollars, and a recognizance in the sum of £500 each, to keep the peace for twelve months. These ruffians have thus reaped the fruits of their brutality and been well rewarded for their frolic. Geddie, the ring leader, we are told, made his escape on his way to gaol; the rest were safely lodged in prison. The Sheriff had power to summon a sufficient force to carry the culprits to goal, and he deserves to suffer if any of them have escaped. Outrages have been too long winked at by the peace officers of this city. Some of them should suffer for their negligence and unwillingness to perform their duty.—Balt. Fed. Rep.
DEMOCRATIC BULLYING.
The famous duellist and pupil of Gen. Bobadill; G. W. Campbell, is eager to have the pleasure of exchanging a shot with Mr. Quincy. The Chancellor of the Exchequer finding himself unable to meet Mr. Quincy in the field of argument, proposes a more effectual mode of settling the difference of opinion between them. Hear his invitation delivered on the floor of Congress. "I presume the gentleman can try the spirit of any one of the majority at a proper moment." I hope Mr. Quincy will not risk his popularity, and forfeit the esteem of the people of Boston, by noticing the vapouring of the executive minion whose only ar-
gument is the pistol. Mr. Campbell may shoot every federal member from New England, but he will find that a bad way to convince the Yankees that the constitution has not been violated, & their rights trampled upon. Instead of endeavouring to conciliate, mark how the majority exert themselves to inflame the passions of the people of New England.—Ibid.
NEW-YORK, JAN. 30.
The Hon. JOHN Q. ADAMS has passed through this city for Washington. [We understand his business solely regards an action in the Supreme Court as to Georgia Lands. We mention this, because it has been conjectured he was about to be employed on some foreign mission, or to be appointed to some important office.]
Resolutions against the Embargo are under consideration in the Legislature of New-York.
PROVIDENCE, JAN. 31.
A meeting was held in this place on Saturday last. Resolutions were passed, with only 5 or 6 dissentients, expressive of our opinion of public affairs, and a committee were appointed to draft a memorial to our Legislature.
We understand that instructions have recently been received at the Custom house, from the President, to hire, and to arm, two vessels, to be stationed in our river to prevent any infraction of our Embargo.
BOSTON, FEB. 2, 1809.
The Blockade of our Harbour, NOT BY FOREIGN AGGRESSION—BUT DOMESTIC TYRANNY.
Within a few days past, Col. BOYD, commanding at the Castle, received orders from the Secretary at War, to interdict all vessels from passing Fort Independence: In consequence of this Edict, the acting Collector has been placed under the necessity of withholding clearance to every description of vessels.
This aggravated oppression was not generally known till yesterday, when the vessels in the harbour with their colours in black, and hoisted them half mast. The circumstance has created some considerable agitation in the public mind but to the honour of the town has been yet unattended with any serious consequences.
It is presumed, that this new Edict will at least continue to be enforced, until Secretary Dearborne is at leisure to come on, to mark out his favourites, and take upon himself the office, (so long reserved for him) of the Customs.
The spirit of our citizens is rising, and may burst into a flame. Every thing should therefore be done to calm them, till the Legislature has time to mature its plans of redress. It is feared, the caution necessary in such an assembly, will protract our relief too long; but we must wait patiently, the aid of our Constitutional Guardians, rather than stain the character of this metropolis by mobs and riots. If our government cannot do any thing now, that will afford full and complete relief, they may at least do enough to calm the public mind, and lead the citizens to wait for events, which must place the means of a radical cure completely in our hands.
The spirit of New England is slow in rising; but when once inflamed by oppression it will never be repressed by any thing short of complete justice.
THE EMBARGO—COERCED.
The last Portsmouth paper contains an official letter from Secretary DEARBORNE to the Governor of New Hampshire, requiring him by authority of the President to "appoint some officer of the militia, of known respect for the laws, in or near to each port of entry with orders, when applied to by a Collector of the District, to assemble immediately a sufficient force of his militia to employ, and effectually to maintain the authority of the laws respecting the embargo."
CRACK!!
It is reported that the appointment of General Dearborne, as Collector for this port, has stuck in the Senate, and that some strong traits of Skinnerism had appeared in his accounts.—Ref.
The Legislature of Connecticut, we understand, will shortly assemble, for the purpose of expressing the sentiments of the people of that enlightened State, on the subject of the late Impolitic as well as oppressive laws of the national government.
A caucus is soon to be held by the democrats to determine on the day on which the embargo laws shall be repealed. Some are of opinion that Giles's new law will not outlive the present session, before it is stifled by its own parents; others think a law will be passed empowering the new president to kill all the embargo laws at a stroke, as soon as he is placed in the chair, in order to regain his popularity. Which of these courses will be taken

we cannot determine, but we think at all events, the democrats will be forced to kill the embargo by some means or other, or it will positively kill them. [Washington Federalist.]
It is said a consultation is to be had among the physicians at a certain great house, at which Doctor Nelson will preside, to determine whether it is not time to bleed the New Englanders, as it appears they are determined to take no more doses of that universal remedy called the embargo.—Ibid.
To the number of highly respectable gentlemen who have resigned their offices rather than be instrumental in executing tyrannical and unconstitutional acts, we add with satisfaction, the name of Hodjah Baylies Esq. collector at Dighton.
Portland,
Monday, February 6, 1809.
SPANISH PATRIOTS.
The recent intelligence from Spain, is exhibited in such a complicated form and variety of shapes, by different prints and different accounts, as to render it difficult to form a correct opinion of the precise situation of that country, at the last dates. Human nature is so depraved, that men are too apt to represent circumstances, as their vicious minds dictate a desire they should be. Hence our liberty-loving democrats represent (or probably misrepresent) Spain, as already gasping at the feet of France, and their laudable endeavors to regain their liberties frustrated at the first onset of their beloved Napoleon! An attentive perusal of the voluminous accounts of Spanish transactions brought by the last arrivals, affords us, however, the most lively apprehensions of a more glorious result. Our limits will not admit the detailed accounts furnished; we have therefore selected the following summary from the Freeman's Journal, &c. as the result of the war thus far:—
More News.
Our advices from Europe, via New-York are seventeen days later than those last published. Though the relative situation of the opposing armies have in that time, been changed, yet the result does not materially vary from the advices in our last.
The French armies had advanced further into Spain. This was to be expected: and there has been severe fighting. The Spaniards under Blake suffered severely, as likewise did the French. When Blake fell back from Bilboa after the affair near Durango, two divisions of his army separated from the main body. With a view to effect a junction with them, he advanced on the 5th November, and attacked a strong column of the enemy, which he defeated and drove back beyond Valmaseda. On the 7th he made another attack, but not being properly supported by his centre, he retreated. Next day, the 8th, the rear of his army engaged and obtained some advantages over the French. On the 10th, the French having a great superiority of numbers, attacked him, and a most bloody battle took place, which lasted the whole day. The Spaniards were victorious. But the French having received strong reinforcements, attacked Blake again on the 11th, who, after six days hard fighting, sustained incessant attacks, his soldiers without clothes, shoes, or stockings, literally almost naked, faint with hunger and fatigue, and exposed to all the inclemency of the weather, were broken in much confusion. Blake retreated in great disorder, first to Reynosa, where his adversary giving him no res. made a fresh attack on him, and forced him to fall back upon Villa Vicençia. In the last attack he repulsed the French with great loss. He then retired to Cintra, 40 miles north of St. Andero, with 23,000 men. These battles have been extremely obstinate and bloody, and although the Spaniards have lost many men, so also have the French, who cannot long make head, weakened as they must be by continued slaughter.
The French in the mean time advanced several columns to Burgos and Valadolid, in Old Castile, thus interposing between Blake's army and that of Castanos. On the other hand, Sir David Baird was at Astorga and Sir John Moore at Salamanca, with the British Troops. Their point of junction was Zamora in the Kingdom of Leon, about 15 leagues from and nearly parallel with Valadolid.
From the 16th to the 20th, the Marquis Romana and Blake having collected their scattered troops formed a junction, and took post at the strong situation of Vincente de la Baquera, where on the 25th they were attacked by the French under Ney. The action was most obstinately contested; at length the French were routed with great loss, and by the last accounts, were flying before the victorious Spaniards, who had now opened to themselves a road to unite their forces with the British troops under Sir John Moore and Sir David Baird. In every other part of Spain the patriots had been successful.
Upon the whole, the news appears favourable to the patriotic cause.
It was said the prince of peace had a strong party in Spain. This we disbelieve. The report must have originated from the French setting open the prisons in Burgos, Palencia and Valladolid, where a number of suspected persons were confined.
No doubt Bonaparte would endeavour to corrupt as many as possible with his gold. But it will not extend far.
We again, repeat, Spain cannot be conquered!
From the Boston Palladium. The French Army under Marshal Ney, had succeeded, after 20 days hard fighting, in compelling the Spanish General Blake, to retreat with considerable losses; and another French army had advanced to Burgos, in the direction to Madrid. But the very latest information mentions, that both Blake's army (now under the Marquis of Romana, as senior Officer,) and the army in advance of Madrid, had been reinforced, were moving forward, and, in turn, driving the French. The Spaniards in the North had not retreated farther than where Cuesta was said to have been defeated two or three months before. The success of the French has not been such as they have been accustomed to—and does not warrant that they will ultimately triumph.—However, should Joseph Napoleon, if the French are willing to sacrifice their lives to pamper his ambition, march to a throne over the mangled corpses of the inhabitants of Spain, and through rivers of blood, still he must not expect all trouble will then cease. "Thrones got by blood, must be by blood maintain'd."
Communications.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. SHIRLEY, THE democratic office-holders in this county, alarmed at the rapid progress of truth, and trembling for the fate of their party, called a meeting at Gray on the 26th instant, to devise ways and means to keep the scales on the people's eyes, and prevent the advances of political convalescence.—The report that great things were to be done, and that an oration would be pronounced, &c. was industriously circulated; in the hope that curiosity would draw together such a number as might be called a county meeting. With much exertion the broken, dispirited, meagre remnants of the democratic troops were rallied once more.
Their "forlorn hope," the "Solicitor," on whom the first calculations have been made, attended with them. The "Collector" also was at his post. (Not at the Custom-house—but at the Circus ;—in obedience, doubtless, to "secret instructions" from the President—to nurse democracy.) The newly dubbed "Inspector" and four or five "postmasters" as staff and platoon officers, brought up the rear.
A speech, of high-sounding words, was made by the Solicitor; who anathematized federal republicanism with his usual sophomorical and bombastic flourish, and with much spirit. The old burden of "British influence" &c. hummed over again; (not a word about standing armies!) and the newly hatched jacobin lie "that Federalists wish for a separation of the states" was repeated with unblushing effrontery.
A string of resolutions, prepared beforehand at head quarters, were read and passed—of course. Some hundreds of Giles' second Speech, neatly stitched in blue, were distributed to the multitude and sent to the neighbouring towns—all for the public good. Committees were appointed in each town; who are to fight stoutly for Jefferson and embargoes forever; to watch those who begin to be sick of the noxious drugs of democracy, and to frighten or coax them back, like "the dog to his vomit." This motley assembly has "told well." Many honest democrats, whom curiosity had drawn there, saw clearly the main springs of the meeting and were disgusted. They went, expecting to see sages;—the respectable chiefs of their party;—men of talents & virtue. As to all (except perhaps one or two individuals) they were bitterly deceived; and could not refrain from asking themselves, "are these men our county committee?—these the movers of the political machine?—these the men to whom the whole country is to look, as their political jaded men? If so, God help us!"
Several from the vicinity, whose faith the late acts of governmental oppression had begun to shake, went in expectation of obtaining from their file-leaders, sound arguments and irrefragable proofs, to confirm them in their own belief, and to stop the mouths of their federal neighbours. But they found they leaned on a broken reed. They were served with nought but a new course of that stale slant, which they have already had, even to surfeiting, from their own filthy news-papers. They went from home honest, doubting, democrats; and returned in the faith of Federal republicanism.
Caucuses and county meetings will no longer serve to delude the people; nor alleviate the distresses which democracy has brought upon them. The wrath of an indignant and abused people will not slumber forever. They have avowed; and no wonder those office holders quake with fear.—They are to have another caucus at Gray or New-Gloucester in about a month or six weeks, and for this also federalists will have reason to thank them. W. New-Gloucester, Jan. 26, 1809.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
"DIVISION OF THE STATES."
IT has of late been repeatedly asserted in the base, venal prints of democracy, that the Federalists advocate a dissolution of the national compact. A more impudent and diabolical falsehood never was uttered even by a jacobin.
The federalists steer by the chart of the Constitution. Who, in 1790 advocated the supremacy of the separate States? Who was desirous that they should control the Federal Government? Jefferson. Who contended for an efficient, energetic general government? Washington. Jefferson was actuated by narrow, crooked state politics. Virginia very reluctantly admitted the lesser states into an equal participation of the National rights. And her adherents have opposed the principles of the Constitution from the beginning.
It is against such partial policy that Federalists have uniformly contended. They saw the difficulty of uniting so many conflicting interests; and the extreme caution
necessary to preserve that union after it was once effected. The Constitution was calculated with that view. The sages who framed it considered and weighed the interests of the northern and southern, the arctic and western people; and endeavoured to adjust them. It is the wish of federalists that this union may be perpetual; and perpetual it will be, if Jeffersonian politics do not destroy it. A severe blow was struck at it, in the acquisition of Louisiana. If it outlives this it may endure forever.—When that boundless country is divided into states and annexed to the union, the voice of the North can no longer be heard within the Capitol, but by special permission—ex gratia, but not de jure. Whenever the interests of New-England are exclusively concerned, they must depend solely on the sovereign will and pleasure of Louisianians. It is most probable that the finger of France was in this thing. France has ever looked with an evil eye on our southern territory. Despairing to sever the old thirteen States, she very wisely calculated that the advantages of the river navigation being possessed for a time by the western people, would finally induce them to follow the destinies of the river-country. They have had those advantages for a time; and France is beginning to give us trouble about Louisiana. Federalists never advocated the possession of this country in the manner we now possess it. They never wished nor do they now desire a severance of the union. They warn the government against the consequences of its wicked policy. They protest against any measures which tend to division. For near eight years they have been suffering, and the nation has been groaning under a short-sighted, time-serving policy; till we are now without money, without trade or commerce, without respect abroad, or peace or confidence at home. If the interests of the community, and especially of New-England, are thus to be neglected, and their rights despised and trampled on, and their voice disregarded; let Jefferson and his minions look to the consequences. We wash our hands of it.
Giles and his friends, as long ago as 1795 openly threatened to secede from the union, because the "ancient dominion" could not give laws to the whole nation. Washington had a world of trouble with those turbulent spirits; as his letters at that period will testify. They vexed his soul; and he foresaw that their policy would, if not controlled, prostrate the liberties of this growing empire. God be thanked they have betrayed themselves before 'tis too late to retrieve our affairs. They openly boasted that they belonged to a French party; and we now feel the bitter consequences of the diabolical connexion.
Where then is the evidence that Federalists desire a separation? 'Tis time they say that if democracy persists in its oppressive career; if northern men and northern interests are thus laughed to scorn; disgust and rooted jealousy will ensue; and probably a separation. But they execrate the policy which shall bring us there.
Come forward, now, ye base calumniators of all that's virtuous and high-minded;—ye unprincipled revilers of the sanctified Washington and his illustrious companions; ye hypocritical pretenders to republican principles; leave your Frenchified cant, and come forward with your proofs. Name the place where, the time when, and the Federalist who has expressed the remotest wish for a separation.—No answer!
My fellow-citizens! the last phial of democracy has been poured out upon you.—You have seen the day when you enjoyed ease, affluence and a fair fame under the auspices of federal measures. I need not remind you of the steps by which you have been degraded. You have been deceived. You lost sight for a time of the poll star of true liberty; and have steered by an ignis fatuus,—a jack o'lantern, that has led you into the pit. Your indignation has waxed hot against those who have misled you.—No wonder they still endeavour to deceive you by dark insinuations and bare-faced falsehoods. They have tasted the sweets of power, and are unwilling to let them go. But the charm is broken. The invisible hand of Heaven has blasted their plots. Be true, now, to yourselves and to your country, and your children shall bless you. A YANKEE.
The following communication is from an unknown source. In giving it publicity, we are actuated by two motives: one of which is, to counteract the Argus statement; and the other is, with a hope the allusions in the latter part of it will be better understood in York county than by us.
MR. SHIRLEY, The gentleman who handed the Saco Resolutions to the editor of the Argus, has attempted to extend his influence and his political errors, beyond the citizens of his own town; and has stated that those resolutions passed by a majority of 200 to 19. (meaning probably 181). It is estimated that there were 150 inhabitants present, and 42 of them polled off, and were numbered against the resolutions, as they were put up in gross. Though with their fourth resolution we might, from unhappy experience say, "that we are led from a general observance of passing events, to suspect that an undue influence prevails in our county, hostile to the liberties of the people, and in opposition to their true interest." But that such influence arises, from a legion of demagogues, who in fit shape of democrats and jacobins, have possessed some of our citizens, (seven towns in number,) as the devils did Mary Magdalene;—from a President popular, without continuing to deserve it; four heads of departments with tongues to confound Babel itself; and from a triumphant majority in Congress who feel power, but forget right; trying what they can do to distress, rather than what they ought to do to relieve. THE PEOPLE.
A Hint to the Portland Watch. However pleasant it may be, in the
night time, to hear the hour, and that all is well, in a small, moderate voice (the necessity of that is however doubted by many) it is on the other hand, very unpleasant to be waked from a sound sleep by an outrageous yell; and it is no less troublesome to the sick, or those who constantly burn a lamp, to be disturbed by the knocking of the watch. Any man of common discernment, may know the difference between the constant light of a taper, and a fire which might prove mischievous.
A FRIEND TO ORDER.
Although the propriety of the doctrine that it is
"Better to be a dog than not be at all," is doubted by many; yet how few are they who are not solicitous in some degree of attracting the notice of their fellow-beings. And although the measures advocated (or rather voted for) by the able Representative from this District, causes "the hard hand of pinching Poverty to oppress and grind" his Constituents, the following notice of him from the Freeman's Journal, may afford them the cheerful consolation, that either from fear or some other cause, he had no concern in passing that law which has so completely proved the knell of American Liberty!—We would not be understood, however, by the preceding remarks, that his want of firmness is a virtue; or that it was not his bounden duty to act upon that important question—but that it is better to be neuter than not to act wise.
Trembling Representative.
Mr. Illey, a good old gentleman who represents the district of Maine in which Portland is situated, retired from the House on the passage of the New Embargo Law. He was not unwell. He shrinks instinctively from the performance of his duty at this tremendous time. It is generally understood at Washington that he is afraid of being murdered on his return home. This is an idle apprehension. His constituents have withdrawn their confidence from him, but he has nothing more to fear. There are no assassins among them.
We learn that a meeting has been held at Camden, for the purpose of petitioning the Legislature of this Commonwealth on the subject of their privations and sufferings occasioned by the late unprecedented, unconstitutional, and ruinous measures of our general government, and passed resolves to that purpose, 83 to 24. We have the greater satisfaction in stating the above, as the town of Camden has, for several years, been decidedly democratic.—We hope other misguided towns will follow this laudable example, for the honor of New-England.
We learn also, that a meeting of the patriotic citizens of Gorham, was held on Monday last, and adjourned to Thursday—when a set of resolutions were adopted, expressive of their painful apprehensions that the terrapin policy pursued by the general government is not only calculated to produce unnecessary and distressing consequences at this time; but establishes a precedent which generations yet unborn will have cause to lament. The proceedings of said meeting will appear in our next.
That "the galled jade will wince," is a proverb as true as it is common.
The Argus-man appears to be somewhat discomfited, by a remark in the Gazette of Monday last; and expresses his apprehensions that the true picture there drawn, will prove his destruction. We hope, therefore, that it will be conducive to his reformation.—He however advises us to "allay our turbulent spirit," and "refrain from vulgarity." Had we attended a late Gray caucus, and behaved as some others did, we might have needed the advice of a friend, to "allay the ardent, as well as "turbulent spirit."—As to "vulgarity," we believe all well bred men concur in this sentiment—that whenever by his conduct, a man proves himself a scoundrel, it is neither a breach of decorum, nor a departure from the rules of propriety to pronounce him such, the son of bimbazo to the contrary notwithstanding.
A southern jacobin paper, in noticing the patriotic meetings held in this state, pronounces them "proceedings of a desperate gang of political desperadoes," containing "the grossest libels on the constituted authorities of the Union."—Notwithstanding the endeavors of the executive minions at the southward, to misrepresent the motives and feelings which have produced so many meetings of the citizens for the purpose of asserting and maintaining their constitutional rights and privileges, we can assure them, the independent yeomanry of New-England were actuated by other motives in achieving our independence than that of tamely yielding, on demand, its exclusive enjoyments and immunities to slave holders; and that they will continue to frown indignantly at the violators of the national and state constitutions, which are the only security they possess for their
lives, liberty and property. Having asked the enjoyment of their constitutional privileges, surely as a favor, and that too without effect, they will now demand them as a right—and we do most devoutly hope, that the flame of patriotism so happily commenced in the principal towns in this Commonwealth, will spread to the remotest corner of the Union, & there by "coerce" the government to do us justice.
We understand two of the endofed patriots who attended the Gray caucus, and evinced such ardent zeal in support of government and its pernicious and unconstitutional laws, have since set out for Canada, in fleys loaded with Tobacco, &c.—We mention the circumstance merely to show, how well their professions and practice agree. Should they finally be successful in this laudable undertaking, it is to be hoped their landlord at Gray will get remunerated for the stimulus he afforded their spirituous resolution!!
Sale by Auction.
On FRIDAY next, 10th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Store of Robert Stover, on Ingraham's Wharf, THE Stock in trade of said Stover, consisting of West India Goods, Groceries, Crockery Ware, &c. &c.
Also—At private sale, 1800 bushels CORN
R. STOVER, requests all persons who are indebted to him either by book or note to call and settle the same immediately. Feb. 6.
E. Greely & Co.
RUM, Brandy, Sugar, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skia and Souchong Tea—Tobacco, Pork, &c. Feb. 6.
Edward Howe,
No. 1, Tenth Buildings, KEEPS constantly for sale, a complete assortment of Upholstery, Paper-Hangings & Looking Glasses, with which the public may be accommodated on the most reasonable terms. He continues to execute the UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS in its various branches, as usual. Feb. 6.
For sale as above, a few bbls. excellent Ruffling and Pippin Apples, for winter use—cheap for Cash. Portland, Feb. 6.
DAY & ILSLEY,
WANT to Purchase 3000 bushels of HOUSE-ASHES—for which Cash will be paid. Feb. 6, 1809.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A new Milch COW.—Inquire of the Printer. Feb. 6.
LAST NOTICE!
NOTICE is hereby given to those persons who are indebted to the estate of STEPHEN FOSTER, late of Bradford, deceased, either by note of hand or account, that unless they make payment to the subscriber on or before the 20th inst. they will be lodged with Messrs. Hopkins & Metcalf, for collection. STEPHEN FOSTER, Administrator. Portland, Feb. 6.
Wanted to Contract for
A QUANTITY of White Pine TIMBER, sufficient to make 200,000 feet, board measure to be delivered in Portland by the 10th day of March next, for which a generous price will be given.
DIMENSIONS. 12 inch square 27 ft. long 14 by 7 - 27 - do. 4 inch plank, 19 1/2 ft. long 2 - 18, 21 & 25 do. ELIJAH ELDER. No. 23, Long Wharf, Portland. Feb. 6.
TAKE NOTICE!
THE subscriber gives notice that he is under the necessity of calling on all persons with whom he has unsettled accounts, to call and adjust the same on or before the first of March next; or he will be compelled to lodge the demands of such as are indebted to him with an Attorney. Portland, Feb. 6. JOSHUA SHAW.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of SAMUEL WHITMORE, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JOEL WHITMORE. Feb. 6, 1809.
WE the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Silas Lee, Esquire, Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of WALTER MALONEY,
late of Warren, in said county of Lincoln, deceased—six months are allowed the creditors to bring in and prove their debts. The subscribers will attend to the said business at the dwelling house of Mr. Jesse Page, in Warren, on the first and last Tuesday in April, from two to six o'clock, P. M. JAMES W. HEAD, } Commissioners. EDMUND BUXTON, } Warren, Jan. 7, 1809. (F 6)
STRAY COW.
THE subscriber will reward the person who shall return to him a large dark brindled NEW MILCH COW, with bored horns & a white face, about 9 or 10 years old.—She was purchased in October last of Mr. William Gower, living in the interior of the county of Cumberland or Kennebec. To his Farm, it is possible she may have strayed since the 27th of last month, when she left the barn of NICHOLAS EMERY. Portland, Feb. 6.

Poetry.
FROM THE BOSTON MIRROR.
A young lady who employs her leisure in exacting the superior productions which sometimes appear in the daily newspapers, like flowers in the desert, has permitted the editor to reproduce her work . Marmontel, in his memoirs, tells a good story of Panard, a French writer to whom he used to apply whenever he needed some choice poetry for his Divertissemens . Panard would tell him, reproduce my song , and Marmontel says that he seldom found the searched-for. We can pay our fair friend's work but the same compliment. The se- lections which she has made do not a little honour to her taste; and that our readers may think as we do we publish one of them, taken from an English journal of a remote date.
RESIGNATION.
THE rose has its thorns; and the violet tho' fair, From its sweet purple leaves deadly poison supplies; And when bright is the sky, soft and gentle the air, How oft unexpected a storm will arise! Yet who would thro' fear, pass unnotic'd the rose, Or shun the perfume of the violet's sweet breath? Or shrink from the air, while the mild zephyr blows, Lest a cloud yet unseen, scatter tempest and death?
The thorn of the rose, when 'tis gather'd with care, Has seldom been known the possessor to wound; And the Peasant scarce shudders the tempest to hear, Remem'ring the verdure it pours on the ground. The poison conceal'd in the sweet violets leaves, Lies harmless till forced into action by art; And the forrows of life which mild Patience receives, Have lost half their power to torture the heart.
Bloom on lovely rose: modest violet bloom Unhurt by the tempest, undrench'd by the rain. Yet a canker, alas! may thy beauty con- sume And scatter thy withering limbs on the plain. But thy thorn is forgot while we think on thy sweets; The tempest not dreaded, while clear is the sky; And the heart which resign'd stern calamity meets, Thinks on blessings receiv'd and represses the sigh.
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From the Carolina Messenger.
To Christians of every Denomination throughout the United States of America.
Our great, worthy and philosophical Presi- dent, is of a mind too liberal and expanded to belong to a party in religion; and disclaiming all ascendancy over the religious consciences of his fellow citizens, leaves them, in the ca- pacity of Christians, to act at the exigencies of the nation as may require. He has been ad- dressed on the subject of a National fast; but con- stitutionally punctilious (when religion comes in the way) he doubts his authority from that source;—as SIR COLE could see no mercy to ANTONIO in his bond, so neither can our poli- tical father, and reputed saviour, see national fasting, prayer and humiliation, before the God of Heaven, in the constitution of the United States of America—although now on the very verge of operation! But cannot you, my fellow christians, of every denomination, see it, nay, read it as you run, in your Bibles!—And will you suffer lesser differences (at this awful peri- od) to divide and weaken your influence be- fore a Throne of Grace? Why will you slumber on, through a long uncertain night of darkness, though the tempest is great and the billows run high! The night not half spent until our political barque founders, beyond re- demption! Is Christ asleep in the hinder part of our vessel? And will not his disciples, with united and importunate cries awake him! Surely, salvation is from the Lord, alone. He who doubts the efficacy of humble, fervent prayer, is (I had almost said) an Atheist! Had I a voice that could extend from the St. Croix to the Mississippi, I would send the alarm to my fellow christians of every name! I would tell them that our brethren the Baptists, have fixed on Wednesday, the fifth day of March next, as a Day of Humiliation Fasting and Prayer to Almighty God, in their church, in behalf of their suffering country. And I would with the same voice, beseech you all, my dear brethren, as if called individually by name—in the name of all that is sacred, dear, or valuable to yourselves and posterity, in time and in eternity, to join with these our pious brethren, on that day, animated by one Spirit, with united cries before a Throne of Grace, for national and individual salvation, peace, and prosperity to our land, especially— as well as our suffering brethren of mankind, throughout the world, generally. And I do now entreat the favour of every Printer, who loves his country, and is not an avowed infid- el, from the east to the west, and from the north to the south, to give this humble, indi- vidual essay, circulation.
By a Presbyterian & Patriot of '76. Barnwell District, (S. C.) Jan. 2, 1809.
LOOK AT THIS PICTURE!
For years past, the Aurora has unceasingly asserted that the Feder- alists wanted to plunge this country into war and ruin, and that the dem- ocrats were for peace with all nations. Easy upon essay was writ n, address- ed to the society of Friends, conjur- ing them by our blessed REDEEMER, who inculcated "peace on earth and good will among men," by the ref- pected name of PENN, by their own religious tenets which forbade them
to war, to join and put the democ- rats into power; which, if done, they were assured the nation would be saved from oppressive taxes, and from the shedding of human blood in a ruinous war; and every man could then quietly sit down under the shade of his own vine & fig-tree, and none to make him afraid.
We assert, without fear of contra- diction, that there is not one reputa- ble democrat who will venture to de- ny that this was the cant , for it is no- torious to the world, and was repeat- ed till it became stale.
How is it now?
LOOK AT THIS PICTURE! The artifices of the Aurora suc- ceeded; the democrats got into power; and now they want to plunge the nation into a ruinous War. Those who are inclined to peace are indif- criminately branded as traitors, tor- ries, incendiaries and British parti- zans; and even threats are used to deter them from freely declaring their opinions.
Is it not true?— Philad. pap.
The late marriage of Mr Lyon with Miss Lamb is a violation of Horace's rule in his art of poetry. "Ne'er let discordant tempers be entwined, Nor in Love's chapel lambs with lions join'd."
An old man, who had a young wife, of re- puted gallantry, inquired in what part of the body the skin was thickest, received for an- swer, "undoubtedly in the forehead; for otherwise, you would already have horns."
FOR SALE, By JACOB KNIGHTS, on Portland Pier, 20 Hhds. SUGAR. Portland, Jan. 30.
One more chance for 10,000 Dollars! A VERY few Tickets and Quarters in Dix- ville Road Lottery, which has just com- menced drawing, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth Street.
Those who wish to purchase will do well to apply immediately, as very few Tickets re- main unsold. Jan. 30.
Muffs & Tippets,
A. Cheever & Co.
HAVE REMOVED from their former stand to the store nearly opposite, (formerly oc- cupied by N. P. Peir) No. 1, Union-Row, where is for sale, a large and elegant assortment, man- ufactured under their own inspection and warranted free from damage. They consist of every kind fashionable and useful, and will be sold cheaper than can be purchased elsewhere in the District of Maine, at retail— at wholesale, as low as can be purchased in Boston.
HATS, they have of their own manufac- turing, of every kind, which will be sold and warranted to give the purchaser satisfaction.
Household Furniture.
New Beds and Bedsteads, with a variety of Parlour and Kitchen Furniture. Cash given for Hating & shipping Furs. Portland Jan. 30. (tl)
NOTICE!
THE subscriber being about to close busi- ness in this place, requests all those with whom he has unsettled accounts to call and have them adjusted; and all those indebted to make immediate payment.
NEHEMIAH CRAM.
Portland, Jan. 30. (8w) N. B. The subscriber offers the remaining part of his stock, consisting of W. I. Goods & Groceries, at reduced prices for cash only.
BACK-COVE BRIDGE.
THE Proprietors of Back-Cove Bridge are hereby notified that their semi-annual meeting will be held at the house of Abra- ham Beeman, innholder in Portland, on Mon- day the sixth day of February next, at 2 o' clock in the afternoon, for the following pur- poses:—viz.
To choose a Moderator. To make choice of one or more persons in addition to the present Standing Committee. To receive accounts and allow the same if they be found right. To pass any vote respecting the toll, that they may judge expedient.
Per order of the Standing Committee. STEPHEN WAITE, Clerk of the Proprietors. Portland, Jan. 30, 1809.
To Let,
TWO Chambers situated in Court Street— a convenient tenement for a small family. Apply to JOHN PHILLIPS. Portland, Jan. 30. (tl)
REAL ESTATE.
FOR sale at Auction, a small Lot of Land pleasantly situated in Green Street, for a store; lying at the west end of Mr George Wheeler's house, being about fourteen feet front and three rods deep. Sale to commence on Monday the twenty seventh day of Feb- ruary next, at eleven o'clock A. M. on the premises. Terms made known at the time and place of sale.
DANIEL GREEN.
Portland, Jan. 28, 1809. THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been du- ly appointed and have taken upon themselves the trust of Executors of the last will and test- ament of
THOMAS MOTLEY,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—They therefore request all per- sons 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 EMMA MOTLEY, EDWARD MOTLEY. January 27, 1809. (90)
Eliphale Smith, HAS REMOVED to Titcomb's buildings, Middle Street—where he has for sale a general assortment of FACTORY COTTON YARN, CLOTH & BEDTICKING.—Other goods as usual. (9w) Jan. 2.
William Goddard,
HAS received by ships Globe and Hannah from Liverpool, an addition to his stock of Hard-Ware Goods, Which are offered for sale on the most favora- ble terms, by wholesale or retail. Portland, Nov. 7. (tl)
Factory Yarn & Thread Store.
JOSEPH POPE, informs his friends and the public that he is appointed Agent for Almy & Brown, of Providence, who will keep him constantly supplied from their long known & well established Factory, with a general assort- ment of Cotton Warp and Filling, White and colored Stocking, 2 & 3 thread, ditto ditto Thread in hanks and balls, Wirk Yarn, Cotton Shirting and Sheeting, do. Check and Stripe, Bed Tick, &c. Which will be sold wholesale and retail at the Factory prices. Shopkeepers in town and country may be supplied on the same terms as at the Manufactory, by applying at No. 7, Muffey's Row. (6m) Dec. 19.
FOR SALE,
ON board the sloop Margaret, lying at U- nion Wharf, about 100 Hhds. LIVERPOOL SALT. Inquire at No. 16. Portland, Jan. 23.
On Tuesday last,
TWENTY-FOURTH inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. the Wheels of Dixville Lottery, began to move, (by permission of old Muffs-buffs— Embargo No 6, notwithstanding) and in the course of 30 days will distribute among For- tune's Favorites, 52,511 dollars in such sums as they may choose, from 7 to 10,000 dollars. TICKETS and QUARTERS may be had now & during the drawing, at S. PATTEN'S Lottery Office, No. 10, Jones's Row—Fifth Street Portland, Jan. 23.
Joseph Crofts, Jun.
INFORMS his Friends and Customers that he has just received a general assortment of English and West-India Goods; and that he has taken store No. 5, Union Row, next door to Maj. WILLIAM GODDARD's— where any articles in the above line may be had at reduced prices for cash or country pro- duce. Portland, Jan. 23.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE nonresident proprietors of the several lots of lots of land in the town of Norway, in the county of Oxford, (late in the county of Cumberland) commonly known by the name of the Waterford three Tier of lots, hereafter mentioned, are hereby notified, that the same are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said Norway, for the State, County and Town tax, for the year eighteen hundred and eight, and for the non- payment of the highway tax for the year eighteen hundred and seven, to collect, in the respective sums following, viz.
Proprietor's name No. of Lots No. of Acres No. of Range State Tax County Tax Town Tax Highway Tax Sum Total 14 3 160 320 13 15 11 2 50 3 89 14 7 160 320 13 15 11 2 50 3 89 14 8 160 320 13 15 11 1 39 13 13 160 320 13 15 11 1 39 Half 13 14 160 320 13 15 11 1 39
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, on or before the first Tuesday in March next, the seventh day of said month, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said lots of land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same will then be sold at the dwelling-house of Jo- seph Stevens, Inholder in said Norway, at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, according to law.
JAMES FRENCH, Collector of said Norway. Dated at said Norway, the sixteenth day of Jan- uary, A. D. 1809. (Jan. 23)
TAKE NOTICE.
THE nonresident proprietors of the several lots of land in the town of Norway, in the county of Oxford (late in the county of Cumberland) commonly known by the name of the Waterford three Tier of lots, hereafter mentioned, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said Nor- way, for the State, County and Town tax, for the year eighteen hundred and seven, and for the non-payment of the highway tax for the year eighteen hundred and six, to collect, in the respective sums following, viz.
Proprietor's name No. of Lots No. of Acres No. of Range State Tax County Tax Town Tax Highway Tax Sum Total 14 3 160 320 17 1 43 1 17 2 77 14 7 160 320 17 1 43 1 17 2 77 14 8 160 320 17 1 43 1 17 1 60 13 13 160 320 17 1 43 1 17 1 60 Half 13 14 160 320 17 1 43 1 17 1 60
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, on or before the first Tuesday in March next, the seventh day of said month at eleven of the clock in the forenoon; so much of said lots of land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at the dwelling-house of Joseph Stevens, Inholder in said Norway, at public Auction, to the highest bidder, according to law.
JAMES FRENCH, Collector of said Norway. Dated at said Norway, the sixteenth day of Jan- uary, A. D. 1809. (23)
Henry Wheeler,
CARRIES on the CURRING BUSINESS at Gorham Corner, and is constantly ready to obey the reasonable commands of those who will favor him with their custom, Gorham, Jan. 16.
REMOVAL. CHARLES ROGERS begs leave to inform his friends and customers that he has re- moved to his store under his dwelling house at the head of Titcomb's Wharf, where he has for sale SEAMEN'S CLOTHING, &c. and where the
TAILORING BUSINESS
is carried on at the lowest cash prices. N. B.—All persons indebted to said Rogers, either by note or book account, are hereby requested to call and settle the same immediately, if they wish to save expense. Portland, Jan. 23. (6w)
REMOVAL.
ROBERT CROSS, has removed his CROCKERY & GLASS WARE STORE to Titcomb's Buildings—Middle Street, where he has a complete assortment of China Glazed, } Blue Printed, } WARE. Do. Painted, } Enamelled and } Cream colored } 130 crates assorted Ware, 10 Hhds. do. do. 10 do. Glass-Ware, assorted. 10 boxes Dutch do. 30 do. Pipes.
JAPANED WARE.
Waiters, Canisters, Servers, Candlesticks, Bread Basket, Knife Trays, Cadies, Snuffers do. Portland, Jan. 23.
The Subscriber,
Offers for sale, At his store in Middle-street, A large and general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, Warranted of the first quality.—He is un- der the necessity of informing the public that no credit can be given for the above Goods after this date. DAVID DANA. Portland, Jan. 23.
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of and, of which thirty is Interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the polt road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House, and Barn, with- out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none. Also—In said town, a Wood Lot, contain- ing 60 acres.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (tl)
TAKE NOTICE.
THE nonresident proprietors of the several lots of land in the town of Norway, in the county of Oxford (late in the county of Cumberland) commonly known by the name of the Waterford three Tier of lots, hereafter mentioned, are hereby notified, that the same are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said Norway, for the State, County and Town tax, for the year eighteen hundred and six, and for the non- payment of the highway tax for the year eighteen hundred and five, to collect, in the respective sums following, viz.
Proprietor's name No. of Lots No. of Acres No. of Range State Tax County Tax Town Tax Highway Tax Sum Total 14 3 160 480 21 29 1 60 1 34 3 44 14 7 160 480 21 29 1 60 1 34 3 44 14 8 160 480 21 29 1 60 2 10 13 13 160 480 21 29 1 60 2 10 Half 13 14 160 480 21 29 1 60 2 10
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, on or before the first Tuesday in March next, the seventh day of said month, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon; so much of said lots of land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at the dwelling-house of Joseph Stevens, Inholder in said Norway, at public Auction, to the highest bidder, according to law.
JAMES FRENCH, Collector of said Norway. Dated at said Norway, the sixteenth day of January, A. D. 1809.
EQUITY OF REDEMPTION.
Cumberland, ss.—Taken on Execution, and will be sold at Public Auction, on the 22nd day of February next, at one o'clock, P. M. on the premises,
ALL the right in equity of redemption in and to the following described mortgaged Real Estate, situated in Raymond, to wit: —One half of the lot of land numbered twenty- five in the thirteenth range, bounded thus— beginning at the most southerly corner of said lot, and running southeast fifty-two rods; thence north, fifty-five degrees east, one hundred and twenty-one rods; thence north-east, twenty-one rods, to the north-west side line of said lot; thence by the westerly side line to the bounds first mentioned. Said Estate is mortgaged for the sum of one hundred and twenty-eight dollars, and seventy-two cents, on interest from the ninth day of August, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and three. THOMAS CHUTE, Deputy Sheriff. Portland, Jan. 23, 1809.
TO BE LET,
HALF of a convenient DWELLING- HOUSE, situated in Free-street, on rea- sonable terms.—Enquire of WILLIAM GODDARD. Portland, Nov. 7. (tl)
NOTICE is hereby given that the sub- sribar has been duly appointed Executrix of the estate of
ROBERT STINSON,
late of Woolwich, in the county of Lincoln, gentleman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs. All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to ex- hibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make imme- diate payment. THANKFUL STINSON, Executrix. Jan. 5, 1809. (30)
ISAAC ADAMS,
HAS just received an additional assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONERY which he offers at the lowest cash prices—Among which are:
Anderson's history of Commerce—Pollen's ancient history—Burke's works—Botwell's Life of Johnson—Robertson's history of Amer- ica—Gordon's do. of American Revolution— Stevens' do. of French do.—Belknap's do. N. Hampshire—Biographical Dictionary, contain- ing the lives of eminent Warriors & States- men—Johnson