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No. 30, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1807.
[Whole No. 498.]
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Messrs. Run , Have just received, AN elegant and extensive assortment of GOODS, consisting of Hamilton dice Ginghams Dark check'd do—Striped do Plaid do.; a great variety Dice Chambrays Hamilton colour'd corded Cambrics 3-4, 4-3 and 6-4 white and col Cambrics Elegant Grecian Robes—Fancy Driles Fancy Bordering—Calicoes Linen Cambrics Cotton & linen cambric pocket Hdks. A great variety of cotton do Bandanna do—Fancy do—Barcelona do Black, slate, dove, smoke, purple, plum and brown Florence Silks Silk Florentine, of the first quality Sarawets—Modes—col'd & black Crapes White, rose-white, slate, black, mix'd and dove color'd Ladies English and French Silk Hose Black, white and slate Cotton do Black, slate, brown and white Worsted do Black, white and rose-white Gentlemen's French and English Silk Hose Lamb's-wool and Angola do Black, white and mix'd Worsted do Children's white worsted and lamb's-wool Socks English and French Thread Laces Black Silk do Elegant cotton Armlets—Ruffles Pink, black, purple and green Duroys Shalloons—Willboars—Bombazetts Ladies black, white, slate, York-tan & pur- ple long, short English and French silk and Leather Gloves Gentlemen's Beaver do Black and white English and French silk do 7-4 and 6-4 elegant Damask Shawls 6-4 and 5-4 common do A great variety of the most fashionable Cot- ton ditto Dimities—Furniture Calicoes Shire Muslins—Spider-net do—Fancy do Black do—Silk Velvets Paris net Gauze—Linen Shirting Cottons—Long Cloths India Cottons and Calicoes Brown and white Plaitillas 6-4 and 8-4 Huckaback Silk, cotton and leather Suspenders 28 and 30 inch silk and cotton Umbrellas Ladies elegant bottle-green, corbeau and brown Royal Pelice Cloths Bottle-green, purple and black pelice Tab- by Velvets Black, olive, purple and blue Velveteens Silvered Cord—Pelice Flannels A variety of most fashionable Vesting Olive, green and drab Plains, of a good quality, suitable for gentlemen's Surcuits White mill'd Flannels Superfine fashionable dark mix'd Broad- Cloths and Cassimeres Patent Cords—Coatings—Sattenets Bale Kiederminter Carpeting, elegant pat- terns 10-4 and 11-4 Rose Blankets—Duffils Black, yellow, crimson and white Flannels All of which will be sold at a very re- duced price. Oct. 12.
Rice and Cotton: NOW landing from Schrs. Mercury and An- ne, and for sale at No. 16, Union Wharf, Whole and half casks Rice, bales Upland Cotton. Nov. 2.
New House of Entertainment. JAMES CHADWICK, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has taken the house lately occupied by Wm. Campbell, in Fore-street near the head of Titcomb's Wharf, where he can accommo- date 8 or 10 gentlemen with separate rooms. He has also taken the house adjoining, where he intends keeping a public inn; with a Hall adjoining sufficiently large to entertain a com- pany from fifty to eighty. He intends to keep good lodging and the best of provisions, with good attendance, he therefore solicits a part of the public patronage. Nov. 2.
Dr. Barker, HAS just received from Dr. Spalding of Portsmouth, a supply of fresh and genuine Cow Pox matter; and that vaccinating with good matter taken from the pustule at a prop- er time is a sure and certain preventative of the small pox, no one at this day, I believe, entertains a doubt. Portland, Nov. 2.
David Bartlett, HAIR-DRESSER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from his shop in Fore-street, and taken a stand in Hamp- shire street, two doors from Capt. Samuel Colby's shop, and one door from Mr. Newman Noyes's; where he will shave and dress Gentlemen as well and cheaper than is done in this town or Boston. Constantly for sale, warranted Razors —American manufactured hair Ribbon—Pow- der—Pomatum—scented Soap—black Ball— Spanish and American Cigars;—Fruits of different kinds, and other articles too numer- ous to particularize. D. Bartlett tenders his most grateful ac- knowledgments to his friends and customers for their liberal favours; and hopes by his at- tention and assiduity to please, to merit a con- tinuance of them. Nov. 2.
NAVIGATION. THE subscriber informs those who may wish to learn the art of Navigation, use of Charts, &c. that he will give instructions in the same, at his house near the Observatory. LEMUEL MOODY. Oct. 12. S.M.
BLANKS—Of all kinds, For sale at ISAACS' Bookstore—Fifth-street.
The President's Message.
To the SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the United States.
CIRCUMSTANCES, Fellow-Citizens, which seriously threaten- ed the peace of the country, have made it a duty to convene you at an earlier period than usual. The love of peace, so much cherish- ed in the bosom of our citizens, which had so long guided the proceedings of their councils, and induced forbearance under so many wrongs, may not insure our continuance in the quiet pursuits of industry. The many injuries and depredations committed on our commerce and navigation up- on the high seas, for years past, the successive innovations on the prin- ciples of public law, which have been established by the reason & usage of na- tions, as the rule of their intercourse, and the umpire and security of their rights and peace, and all the circumstances which induced the extraor- dinary mission to London, are already known to you. The instructions given to our ministers were in the sincerest spirit of amity and moderation. They accordingly proceeded, in conformity therewith, to propose arrange- ments which might embrace and settle all the points in difference between us, which might bring us to a mutual understanding on our neutral and national rights, and provide for a commercial intercourse on conditions of some equality. After long and fruitless endeavors to effect the purpose of their mission, and obtain arrangements within the limits of their instruc- tions, they concluded to sign such as could be obtained, and to send them for consideration, candidly declaring to their other negotiators that they were acting against their instructions, and that their government therefore, could not be pledged for ratification. Some of the articles proposed might have been admitted on a principle of compromise, but others were too highly disadvantageous, and no sufficient provision was made against the principal source of the irritations and collisions which were constantly en- dangering the peace of the two nations. The question therefore whether a Treaty should be accepted in that form, could have admitted but of one decision, even had no declaration of the other party impaired our confi- dence in it. Still anxious not to close the door against friendly adjust- ment, new modifications were framed, and further concessions authorised, than could before have been supposed necessary, and our ministers were instructed to resume their negotiations on those grounds.
ON this new reference to amicable discussion, we were reposing in confidence, when, on the 2d day of June last, by a formal order from a British admiral the British admiral, the frigate Chesapeake, leaving her port for a distant ser- vice, was attacked by one of those vessels which had been lying in our harbors under the indulgencies of hospitality, was disabled from proceed- ing, had several of her crew killed, and four taken away. On this out- rage no commentaries are necessary. Its character has been pronounced by the indignant voice of our citizens with an emphasis and unanimity ne- ver exceeded. I immediately by Proclamation interdicted our harbors and waters to all British armed vessels, forbade intercourse with them, and un- certain how far hostilities were intended, and the town of Norfolk indeed being threatened with immediate attack, a sufficient force was ordered for the protection of that place, and such other preparations commenced and pursued as the prospect rendered proper. An armed vessel of the United States was dispatched with instructions to our ministers at London to call on that government for the satisfaction and security required by the out- rage. A very short interval ought now to bring the answer, which shall be communicated to you as soon as received; then also, or as soon after as the public interests shall be found to admit, the unratified treaty, and proceedings relative to it, shall be made known to you.
THE aggressions thus begun, has been continued on the part of the British commanders, by remaining within our waters in defiance of the authority of the country, by habitual violations of its jurisdiction, and at length by putting to death one of the persons whom they had forcibly tak- en from on board the Chesapeake. These aggressions necessarily lead to the policy either of never admitting an armed vessel into our harbours, or of maintaining in every such harbour, such an armed force as may constrain obedience to the laws, and protect the lives and property of our citizens against their armed guests; but the expense of such a standing force, and its inconsistency with our principles, dispense with those courtesies which would necessarily call for it, and leave us equally free to exclude the navy as we do the army of a foreign power, from entering our limits.
To former violations of maritime rights, another is now added of very extensive effect. The government of that nation has issued an order in- terdicting all trade by neutrals between ports not in amity with them, and being now at war with nearly every nation on the Atlantic and Mediter- ranean seas, our vessels are required to sacrifice their cargoes at the first port they touch, or to return home without the benefit of going to any other market. Under the new law of the ocean, our trade on the Mediter- ranean has been swept away by seizures and condemnations, and that in other seas is threatened with the same fate.
OUR differences with Spain remains still unsettled, no measure having been taken on her part, since my last communications to Congress, to bring them to a close. But under a state of things, which may favor recon- sideration, they have been recently pressed, and an expectation is entertained that they may now soon be brought to an issue of some sort. With their sub- jects on our borders, no new collisions have taken place, nor seem imme- diately to be apprehended. To our former grounds of complaint has been added a very serious one, as you will see by the decree, a copy of which is now communicated. Whether this decree, which professes to be conformable to that of the French government of Nov. 21, 1806, hereto- fore communicated to Congress, will also be conformed to that in its con- struction and application in relation to the United States had not been as- certained at the date of our last communications. These, however, gave reason to expect such a conformity.
WITH the other nations of Europe, our harmony has been uninter- rupted, and commerce and friendly intercourse have been maintained on their usual footing.
OUR peace with the several states on the coast of Barbary appears as firm as at any former period, and as likely to continue as that of any oth- er nation.
AMONG our Indian neighbours, in the north western quarter, some fermentation was observed soon after the late occurrences threatening the continuance of our peace. Messages were said to be interchanged, and to- kens to be passing, which usually denote a state of restlessness among them, and the character of the agitators pointed to the sources of excite- ment;—measures were immediately taken for providing against that danger; instructions were given to require explanations, and, with assurances of our continued friendship, to admonish the tribes to remain quiet at home,
taking no part in quarrels not belonging to them. As far as we are yet informed the tribes in our vicinity, who are most advanced in the pursuits of industry, are sincerely disposed to adhere to their friendship with us, and to their peace with all others. While those more remote, do not present appearances sufficiently quiet to justify the intermission of military precaution on our part.
THE great tribes on our south western quarters much advanced beyond the others in agriculture and household arts, appear tranquil and inden- tifying their views with ours in proportion to their advancements. With the whole of these people in every quarter, I shall continue to inculcate peace and friendship with all their neighbours, and perseverance in those occupations and pursuits which will best promote their own well being.
THE appropriations of the last session, for the defence of our sea port towns, and harbours, were made under expectation that a continuance of our peace would permit us to proceed in that work according to our con- venience. It has been thought better to apply the sum then given towards the defence of New York, Charleston and New Orleans chiefly, as most open and most likely first to need protection, and leave places less immedi- ately in danger to the provisions of the present session.
THE gun boats too already provided, have, on a like principle, been chiefly assigned to New York, New Orleans, and the Chesapeake.— Whether our moveable force on the water, so material in aid of the de- fensive works on the land, should be augmented in this or any other form, as left to the wisdom of the legislature. For the purpose of manning these vessels, in sudden attacks on our harbours, it is a matter for consid- eration whether the seamen of the United States may not justly be formed into a special militia, to be called on for tours of duty, in defence of the harbours where they shall happen to be, the ordinary militia of the place furnishing that portion which may consist of landsmen.
THE moment our peace was threatened, I deemed it indispensable to secure a great portion of those articles of military stores, with which our magazines were not sufficiently furnished; to have awaited a previous and special sanction of law, would have lost occasions which might not be re- trieved. I did not hesitate, therefore, to authorize engagements for such supplements to our existing stock, as would render it adequate to the emergencies threatening us; and I trust that the legislature, feeling the same anxiety for the safety of our country so materially advanced by this precaution, will approve when done, what they would have seen so impor- tant to be done, if then assembled. Expences, also, unprovided for, arose out of the necessity of calling our gun boats into actual service, for the defence of our harbours, of all which accounts will be laid before you.
WHETHER a regular army is to be raised, and to what extent, must depend on the information so shortly expected. In the mean time, I have called on the states for quotas of militia to be in readiness for present de- fence; and have moreover, encouraged the acceptance of volunteers; and I am happy to inform you, that these have offered themselves with great alacrity in every part of the union; they are ordered to be organized, and ready at a moment's warning, to proceed on any service to which they may be called, and every preparation within the executive powers, has been made to ensure us the benefit of early exertions.
I INFORMED Congress at their last session, of the enterprizes against the public peace, which were believed to be in preparation by Aaron Burr and his associates, of the measures taken to defeat them, and to bring the offend- ers to justice; their enterprizes were happily defeated, by the patriotic exertions of the militia, wherever called into action, by the fidelity of the army, and energy of the commander in chief, in promptly arranging the many difficulties presenting themselves on the Sabine, repairing to meet those arising on the Mississippi, and dissipating, before their explosion, plots engendering there. I shall think it my duty to lay before you the proceed- ings & the evidence publicly exhibited on the arraignment of the principal offenders before the district court of Virginia, you will be enabled to judge whether the defect was in the testimony, in the law, or in the administration of the law; and wherever it shall be found, the legislature alone can apply or originate the remedy. The framers of our constitution certainly sup- posed they had guarded, as well as their government against destruction by treason, as their citizens against oppression under pretence of it; and if there ends are not attained, it is of importance to enquire by what means more effectually, they may be secured.
THE accounts of receipts of revenue during the year on the 30th day of September last, being not yet made up, a correct statement will be hereafter transmitted from the treasury, in the mean time it is ascertained that the receipts have amounted to near sixteen millions of dollars, which, with the five millions and a half in the treasury at the beginning of the year, have enabled us, after meeting the current demands, and interest in- curred, to pay more than four millions of the principal of our funded debt—These payments, with those of the preceding five and a half years, have extinguished of the funded debt twenty-five millions and a half of dollars, being the whole which could be paid or purchased within the limits of the law, and of our contracts, and have left us in the treasury eight millions and a half of dollars. A portion of this sum may be con- sidered as a commencement of accumulation of the surpluses of revenue, which, after paying the installments of debt as they shall become payable, will remain without any specific object. It may partly, indeed, be applied towards completing the defence of the exposed points of our country, on such a scale as shall be adapted to our principles and circumstances.
THIS object is, doubtless, among the first entitled to attention, in such a state of our finances; and it is one which, whether we have peace or war, will provide security where it is due. Whether what shall remain of this, with the future surpluses may be usefully applied to purposes already au- thorised, or more useful to others requiring new authorities, or how other- wise they shall be disposed of, are questions calling for the notice of Con- gress: unless indeed they shall be superceded by a change in our public re- lations, now awaiting the determination of others. Whatever be that de- termination, it is a great consolation that it will become known at a mo- ment when the supreme council of the nation assembled at its post, and ready to give the aids of its wisdom and authority to whatever course the good of the nation shall then call us to pursue.
MATTERS of minor importance will be the subject of future commu- nications; and nothing shall be wanting on my part which may give infor- mation or dispatch to the proceedings of the legislature, in the exercise of their high duties, and at a moment so interesting to the public welfare.
Tuesday, October 27, 1807.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Gen. VARNUM has been chosen Speaker of the House of Represen- tatives of the United States.—Mr. Varnum had 59 votes; Mr. Boss, of Virginia, 17; Mr. Goldsborough, of Maryland, 17. The remain- der were scattered. Whole number 117.

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, SEPT. 12, 1807.
Britain vs. Denmark.
The London Gazette of Yesterday, contains the official Journal of Ad. Gambier, to the 25th, August, 1807.
JOURNAL.
On the 23d the battery of thirteen 24-pounders was completed on the left wing of the army, to protect its advances against annoyance from the Danish gun-boats. At 10 A. M. three Danish proams, of 20 guns, and about 80 gun-boats, attacked the British advanced squadron, composed of the Thunder Zebra, Fury, Etna and Vesuvius bombs; Cruiser Kite and Matilda sloops; Hebe, Fearless, Indigent, Urgent, Pincher, Peazer, Tigress, Desperado and Salguard gun-boats; three armed transports, and ten mortar launches. The Crown battery, floating batteries and block ships all united in the attack; which lasted four hours. The fire was returned with great spirit by the squadron; and some attempts made to throw Mr. Congreve's rockets, but the distance was too great to produce any effect. At two o'clock, the British gun-boats, which were farthest advanced, were ordered to retire and the firing ceased. Lt. Woodward and three men were killed, and thirteen wounded. One Danish gunboat supposed to be disabled or sunk; and one proam was towed out of the line. The new battery at the Mill opened, and took a part in the engagement.
Aug. 21, 1807. The Admiral went on shore to confer with Lord Cathcart. The right wing is advanced near the town, and preparing mortar batteries to bombard it. The enemy having withdrawn their out posts, have set fire to the suburbs. No attack this day.
Aug. 25, 1807. The damages received by the gun-boats in the late action are all repaired, and the vessels again ready for service.
GOTTENBURGH, (Sweden) Aug. 28. The English have thrown up very strong works around Copenhagen, and commenced a regular siege. The Lime-kiln batteries are the objects of their first attack; the Crown Batteries will afterwards be attacked. The city must yield in a few days. A Danish escort of 850 men, conveying gunpowder to Copenhagen has been taken by 150 English light dragoons.
An English Messenger has arrived here, in nine days from Petersburg, for London. A letter from Stockholm, states, that the Russian Minister there had apprized the government, that if Sweden took any part against Denmark, or suffered English ships to enter their harbours, a Russian army would be marched into Finland.
Aug. 31, 1807.—On the 29th, Copenhagen had not surrendered; but the town was said to be on fire, as well as the Old Holm (the arsenal, we presume.) A great bustle still prevails. The English are still landing mortars, cannon, &c. for a grand attack. No regular bombardment had taken place; but was expected in the course of the week. The partial firings, has done much damage.
Reports state, that Copenhagen is on fire, and that a church has been reduced. The English are said to have lost two officers of distinction, and several men, killed by the fire from the Danish batteries.
HELSEINGBERG, (Swed.) Aug. 27. The Danes have set fire to the suburbs of Copenhagen. The English advance rapidly in their operations against the city. A number of Danish vessels have been captured and carried to the British fleet.
CHAMOTTONSAND, (Den.) Aug. 27. Copenhagen is entirely surrounded, the supply of water cut off, and provisions so scarce, that it cannot hold out many days. Lord Cathcart has permitted the Royal Family to repair to Holstein.
Admiralty-Office, Sept. 12, 1807.
CAPTURE OF HOLIGOLAND.
Letter from Ad. Russell, to the Secretary of the Admiralty, dated,
Majestic, off Holigoland, Sept. 6, 1807.
I beg you will be pleased to acquaint my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that I arrived at this Island, and anchored close to the town, on the 4th instant, at half past two P. M. but did not, as I expected, find the Explosion, the Wanderer, or the Lixerton, with which their Lordships had intended to reinforce me. (Since arrived.)
Having found that Lord Falkland had, with his usual zeal and promptness, summoned the garrison, on the 30th ult. and that his proposals were rejected by the Governor, I was making my arrangements to storm him with the marines and seamen of the squadron if he did not instantly surrender, for at this time the value of the island to us is immense.
At six P. M. however, he sent out a flag of truce, desiring that an officer might be sent in the morning to treat on articles of capitulation; and accordingly, at daylight yesterday morning, dispatched Lieut. Viscount Falkland and Lieut. D'Avergne, [first of this ship] on that service.
At two P. M. the deputation returned with the articles of capitulation, which I immediately ratified.
With a small expense this island may be made a little Gibraltar, and a safe haven for small craft even in the winter; it is a key to the rivers Ems, Weser, Jade, Elbe, and Eyder; the only asylum at present for our cruisers in these seas.
I have appointed Lieut. D'Avergne as acting governor until their Lordships' pleasure is known; and I beg leave to add, that, from his perfect knowledge of both services, his zeal & loyalty and a high sense of honor, I know no seaman more competent to the trust.
(Signed) T. MACNAMARA RUSSEL.
LONDON, SEPT. 14, 1807. Letters from Lisbon, per Packet, state, that Spain had demanded six sail of the line and 10,000 troops from Portugal, and that in compliance with this demand, the ships were equipping.
Private Letters from Rotterdam, of the 1st inst. state, that all intercourse between England and Holland will soon be at an end.
EVACUATION OF SOUTH AMERICA.
LONDON, SEPT. 12. The Sarcen sloop, of 18 guns, arrived yesterday at Portsmouth, with dispatches from Lt. Gen. Whitelocke, dated the 10th of July, containing the ungrateful intelligence, that the British forces under his command had made an attack upon Buenos Ayres, but had experienced so much resistance from the numerous forces of the enemy, that after having gained possession of part of the town, it was thought prudent to enter into capitulation, by which it has been agreed to evacuate not only the part of Buenos Ayres, of which our troops had gained possession, but Monte Video, Maldonado, in fine, the whole of South America, within the short space of two months. The following Bulletin was sent from the Admiralty to the Lord Mayor, and, by his order, posted on the Mansion House, and communicated to Loyds:
Downing-Street, Sept. 12, 1807. "Lord Castlereagh has the honor of acquainting the Lord Mayor, that dispatches have been received this morning from Lt. Gen. Whitelocke, dated July 10 dated July 10, by which it appears, that in an attack upon the town of Buenos Ayres, His Majesty's troops experienced so much resistance from the tumultuous force of the enemy, that after gaining possession of part of the town, with severe loss, on the 5th July, the Lt. Gen. thought it prudent to enter into a negotiation with Gen. Liniers, who commanded the enemy's forces, by which he agreed to evacuate South America within two months, upon condition that all prisoners taken in the attack, as well as those captured at the surrender of Buenos Ayres, should be restored. The total loss amounts in killed 311, wounded 674, missing 208.
To the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor." Return of the total killed, wounded and missing. Killed—1 Major, 6 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, 1 Ensign, 3 Staff, 18 Sergeants, 4 Drummers, 279 rank & file—316. Wounded—3 Lt. Cols. 5 Majors, 16 Capts. 33 Lts. 2 Ensigns, 2 Staff, 1 Volunteer, 43 Sergeants, 11 Drummers, 558 rank & file—674. Missing—2 Staff, 1 Quarter Master, 4 Sergeants, 5 Drummers, 156 rank & file—208 total, 316 killed, 674 wounded, 208 missing, —1198. Of one company which suffered severely, no return has been received. The prisoners have been exchanged.
MADEIRA.
The Quid Nunc have guessed that the expedition now taking out at Portsmouth, is destined to take possession of the island of Madeira; but it is not to be supposed that Ministers have trusted such leaky gentlemen with their secrets. A force [said to be 3,000] is ordered to be embarked; and transports have been victualled for three months, at Portsmouth. The expedition is expected to sail in all September. If Madeira is the object of the expedition, its possession will be in consequence of an arrangement with Portugal, as in 1801; when we took it by consent of the Portuguese. It was garrisoned jointly by the troops of both nations; and no change was to take place in the government of the island.
EXPEDITION AGAINST MADEIRA!
Preparations are now making to take possession of the Island of Madeira. The force intended for this service, is reported to be about 3000 men. A number of transports, which are to be victualled for three months, have been ordered to assemble at Portsmouth, where the embarkation is to take place; the troops are to be provided with camp equipage. This expedition is expected to sail in a few days.
RUSSIA AND SWEDEN.
It is stated in a letter from Stockholm, of the 27th of August, that the Russian Ambassador had delivered a note to the Swedish government, in which it was declared that if assistance where rendered to the British fleet, or any part of it admitted into the ports of Sweden, it would be considered as a declaration of war, and that the Emperor of Russia would march an army into Finland.
Tenth Congress... 1st Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, OCT. 26.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House, that they had appointed Mr. Anderson and Mr. Bradley a committee to join a committee of that House, in waiting on the President of the United States, to inform him they were formed and ready to receive any communications which he might have to make to them.
On motion, a committee of the House of Representatives was agreed to be appointed to join the committee from the Senate. The following gentlemen were named by the Speaker to form that committee, viz. Messrs. Bassett, Goldsborough, and Masters.
Mr. Randolph moved, that the rules of the last session should be considered as the rules of the present session, until otherwise determined.—Agreed to.
The House adjourned at about half past three till 11 o'clock to-morrow.
TUESDAY, OCT. 27.
Mr. Bassett, from the committee appointed yesterday to wait upon the President of the U. States, to inform him Congress was ready to receive any communication he might have to make to them, reported, that he would make a communication to the two Houses by message at 12 o'clock this day.
Accordingly at 12 o'clock the message of the President was delivered by his Secretary (a copy of which is inserted in to-day's paper) which, after being read, was committed to a committee of the whole House on the state of the Union, and 1000 copies ordered to be printed.
An election took place for a Sergeant at Arms, which, after two balloting, issued in favor of Thomas Dunn.
Thomas Clinton was appointed Door-keeper without opposition, and Jesse Edwards, assistant Door-keeper at the first ballot.
Mr. Dawson moved the appointment of the standing committees; but a difference of opinion arising whether they should be named by the Speaker as heretofore, or elected by ballot, the appointment was postponed till to-morrow.
The following is a complete list of the Tenth Congress. SENATE.
New-Hampshire—Nahum Parker, Nicholas Gilman. Massachusetts—Timothy Pickering, John Q. Adams. Rhode-Island—Benjamin Howland, Elisha Mathewson. Connecticut—James Hillhouse, Chauncey Goodrich. Vermont—S. R. Bradley, Jonathan Robinson. New-York—S. L. Mitchell, John Smith. New-Jersey—John Condit, Aaron Kitchell. Pennsylvania—Samuel Maclay, Andrew Gregg. Delaware—James A. Bayard, Samuel White. Maryland—Philip Reed, Samuel Smith. Virginia—Andrew Moore, William B. Giles. North-Carolina—Jesse Franklin, James Turner. South-Carolina—John Gaillard, Thomas Sumpter. Georgia—John Milledge, George Jones. Kentucky—Buckner Thurston, John Pope. Tennessee—Daniel Smith, Joseph Anderson. Ohio—John Smith, Edward Tiffin.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
New-Hampshire—Peter Carlton, Daniel M. Durell, Francis Gardner, Jedediah H. Smith, Clement Storer. Massachusetts—Ezekiel Bacon, Joseph Barker, John Chandler, Orchard Cook, Jacob Crowninshield, Richard Cutts, Josiah Deane, Wm. Ely, Isaiah L. Green, Daniel Ilseley, Ed. S. L. Livermore, Josiah Quincy, Ebenezer Seaver, Wm. Stedman, Joseph B. Varnum, Samuel Taggart, Jabez Upham. Rhode-Island—Nehemiah Knight, Isaac Wilbour. Connecticut—Epaphroditus Champion, Samuel W. Dana, John Bavenport, Jonathan O. Mosely, Timothy Pitkin, jun. Lewis B. Sturges, Benjamin Talmadge. Vermont—Martin Chittenden, James Elliott, James Fish, James Withersall. New-York—John Blake, jun. George Clinton, jun. Barens Gardiner, John Harris, William Kirkpatrick, Josiah Masters, Gordon S. Mumford, Samuel Riker, John Russell, Peter Swart, David Thomas, John Thompson, James J. Van Alen, P. Van Cortlandt, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, Daniel C. Verplanck, Ruben Humphries. New-Jersey—Ezra Darby, William Helms, John Lambert, Thomas Newbold, James Sloane, Henry Southard. Pennsylvania—David Bard, Robert Brown, Joseph Clay, William Findley, John Heister, William Hoge, Robert Jenkins, James Kelly, William Mitner, Daniel Montgomery, John Porter, John Pugh, John Rea, Jacob Richards, Matthias Richards, John Smillie, Samuel Smith, Robert Whitehill. Delaware—Nicholas Vandyke. Maryland—John Campbell, Chas Goldsborough, Philip B. Key, Edward Lloyd, William Mac Creery, John Montgomery, Nicholas R. Moore, Roger Nelson, Archibald Van Horn. Virginia—Burwell Bassett, Wm. A. Burwell, John Claiborne, Matthew Clay, John Clopton, John Dawson, John W. Eppes, James M. Garnett, Petterson Goodwyn, Edwin Gray, David Holmes, John G. Jackson, Walter Jones, Joseph Lewis, jun. John Love, John Morrow, Thomas Newton, jun. Wilson C. Nicholas, John Randolph, John Smith, Abram Trigg, Alexander Wilson. North-Carolina—Evan Alexander, Willis Alston, jun. Wm. Blackledge, Thomas Blount, John Culpener, James Holland, Thomas Kenan, Nathaniel Macon, Lemuel Sawyer, Richard Stanfield, Marmaduke Williams, Meshack Franklin. South-Carolina—Lemuel J. Alston, William Butler, Joseph Colhoun, Robert Marion, Thomas Moor, John Taylor, D. R. Williams, Richard Winn. Georgia—Wm. W. Bibb, Howell Cobb, Dennis Smelt, George M. Troup.
Kentucky—John Doyle, Jas. Desha, Benjamin Howard, Richard M. Johnson, Matthew Lyon, John Rowan. Tennessee—G. W. Campbell, John Rhea, Jesse Wharton. Ohio—Jeremiah Morrow. Indiana Territory—Benjamin Parke. Mississippi Territory—George Poindexter. Orleans Territory—Daniel Clark.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28.
The following standing committees were appointed:
Of Elections—Messrs Findley, Williams, (S C) M Clay, Lambert, Blake, Sturges, Elliot. Of Claims—Messrs Holmes, Moore, (S C) Nelson, Pitkin, Seaver, Johnson, Humphries. Of Commerce and Manufactures—Messrs Newton, McCreery, Cutts, Dunn, Marion, Thomas, Porter. Of Ways and Means—Messrs Campbell, (Ten) W. Alston, Eppes, Smillie, Talmadge, Fisk, Montgomery, (Md). Of Public Lands—Messrs Boyle, Morrow, (Ohio) Goodwyn, Russell, Darby, Ely, Smelt. Of Recital and Unfinished Business—Messrs Clopton, Van Rensselaer, Durell. Of Accounts—Messrs Moore, (Md) Sedman, Milnor. Mr John Randolph is on neither of the standing committees of the house, nominated by the speaker.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29.
Mr Dawson offered the following resolutions, which were agreed to:
Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to aggressions committed within our ports and waters by foreign armed vessels; to the violation of our jurisdiction; and the measures necessary for the protection of our ports and harbours, be referred to a select committee. Resolved, That so much of said message as relates to violations of our maritime rights, to impositions on, or interdictions of our neutral rights, be referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Resolved, That so much of said message as relates to our military and naval establishments, be referred to a select committee. Resolved, That so much of said message as relates to our finances, be referred to the committee of Ways and Means. Resolved, That so much of said message as relates to enterprises against the public peace, and the means of preventing the same, and of punishing their authors, be referred to a select committee. Mr Quincy proposed a resolution for a particular inquiry into the affair of the Leopard and Chesapeake. Negatived.
By the Sails.
SOMETHING IN POINT.
Boston, November 3, 1807.
Major RUSSELL.—There is now in this town, a sailor, who asserts, that he was born in Dunkirk, and who sailed several voyages in American merchant vessels, voluntarily enlisted on board the United States frigate Essex, at Malaga, served on board about seven months, was then drafted on board the United States frigate Constitution, H. G. Campbell, Esq. commander, served on board about eight months, was while on board the Constitution, lying in Cadiz Bay, demanded by the French Admiral Rosily, and delivered up, without being paid his wages; and previous to his being thus delivered up, he had never served on board any French armed vessel, either public, or private. The sailor also produces a Certificate from the American Consul, a copy of which is subjoined. If his statement is doubted, he shall be brought forward to prove it in a legal manner. Please to make this public.—Yours, AN AMERICAN.
CERTIFICATE.
Consulate of the U. S. at Cadiz. I do hereby certify, that the bearer hereof, Nicholas Verbage, was serving on board of The United States ship Constitution, H. G. Campbell, Esq. commander and while in this bay was delivered up in consequence of orders from the French Admiral, Monus Rosily.
JAMES MCCANN, Consular Agent.
LATEST FROM PORTUGAL.
Capt. Lewis, arrived yesterday from Lisbon, sailed from thence the 27th September:—The French had not entered Portugal; but were expected; and would not be opposed.—There had been a strong press at Lisbon to man the fleet.
A letter from Lisbon, dated Sept. 25, says, "strong apprehensions are entertained that the English will be excluded from this country; in which case this port will be closely blockaded by the British."
Forty thousand French troops passed through Bilbao, Sept. 1, destined for Portugal. This is one neutral nation after another attacked.
Mr. Samuel Swartwout, has challenged Gen. Wilkinson, at Richmond. Gen. W. refused to receive the letter, observing he should hold no correspondence with traitors and conspirators, and turned the bearer, (Mr. Israel Smith) out of doors. Swartwout has posted the Gen. as "a coward & poltroon."
Extra of an article from the Bordeaux Gazette of Sept. 6th, 1807.
"Head Quarters, Stralsund, Aug. 25. We have carried this night, partly by surprise and partly by force, the island & fort of Andeln. Six hundred Swedes are prisoners. We have found on the island 40 pieces of cannon or mortars. The king of Sweden has left us at Strafsund 500 cannon, 300,000 bullets, 100,000 bombs, 300,000 lbs. powder, and a great quantity of iron in bars."
Portland,
Monday, November 9, 1807.
Latest from Europe.
THE last arrivals from England, furnish London dates to Sept. 14.—On the subject of American affairs, but little is said—but it will afford much relief to the public anxiety to find that this title wears a pacific appearance. Though there is nothing official published respecting the points in discussion between the ministers of the United States and Great-Britain, yet the English edition report that the negotiation is continued in a friendly manner: and we hope to have the satisfaction of announcing to the public, that it is concluded in this way.—Private accounts state, that the English government disavow, and will make reparation for the outrage of the Chesapeake. If this is done, there can be no necessity for war measures, on the part of the United States; and it is also the wish of the government and people of England, to avoid a war with this country if possible.
The account of the total failure of the British expedition to South-America, had been received in England. The English force under Gen. WHITELOCKE, after obtaining a partial possession of Buenos Ayres, with the loss of about 1500 killed and taken prisoners, were compelled to surrender, enter into articles of capitulation, and to abandon all their possession on the Rio de la Plata, in two months from the 8th of July. The troops were embarking, some for India, and the remainder for Europe.
The expedition to the Baltic, under Ad. GAMBIER, was still employed before Copenhagen. The operations were principally conducted by the land forces, who were making regular approaches to the town.—The unfortunate Danes defend their capital with spirit and perseverance; but it is generally believed they will be compelled to surrender. The latest accounts are Sept. 5, —the city then held out, but had been on fire.
Russia has threatened Sweden with hostilities if she gave any assistance to England in the attack on Denmark.
It appears BONAPARTE is determined on playing the same game with Portugal in which the English are now engaged with Denmark.
Europe, at the present moment, exhibits an interesting and portentous spectacle.—The events arising out of the elevation of the EMPEROR of France, threaten the total abandonment and violation of every principle of national justice and faith; followed by the subjugation and plunder of all the minor states.—Citizens of America! Mark those as traitors and paricides, who advocate a war when it can be avoided, without impairing our national honor or interests.
FROM RUSSIA.
Capt. Jeffries arrived at Philadelphia from St. Petersburg, (Russia) reports, that on the 4th Sept. he stopped at Elsinour, and sailed from thence the 5th, which place he still found in the hands of the Danes, who did duty at the Castle, though they supposed, should Copenhagen fall, they should be obliged to submit also.—Here he learned that Copenhagen still held out, and was determined so to do, to the last extremity. That the British had opened their batteries for 8 or 10 days previous to his being there.—That they cannonaded but little; there was but little firing in the day; but through the night they kept up a continual bombardment: that they had several times set the town of Copenhagen on fire, which was often extinguished; that the night before he sailed, (being that of the fourth) the British had again set the town on fire, which seemed to burn furiously, as long as Capt. J. was in sight.—In the sound he saw above 400 sail of vessels, viz. men of war, transports and vessels, detained by the British. He did not understand that the British had made any attempts on Copenhagen by sea but depended altogether on their land troops. One British frigate approaching too near the crown batteries, was obliged to surrender to the Danes. Capt. Jeffries left Petersburg the latter end of August—while there, he neither heard or saw any thing like war about to commence with England, as has been reported; but the British vessels, of which there were a great number at Cronstadt, and the British merchants seemed to be carrying on their business in every respect as peaceably as formerly. The Russians blame the English for leading them into the war, and say they lost above 100,000 men in it for no purpose.
Copenhagen Surrendered.
Capt. STANWOOD, from Gottenburg, (Sweden,) sailed Sept. 13. Previous to which time an English gentleman had arrived there from Copenhagen with an account of its capitulation to the English, on Monday the 7th of Sept. A new British squadron with troops bound to Copenhagen, had put into Gottenburg, but in consequence of the news of the surrender, did not proceed. By

the terms of capitulation, as reported; no British troops were to enter the city; the fleet, (27 sail of the line and 30 frigates) were to be taken to England, to be returned, with all merchant ships, at the conclusion of peace; and the British were to leave Zealand in six weeks.
There were reports at Gottenburg of a serious misunderstanding between the Russian Senate and the Emperor Alexander, respecting the treaty of Tilsit.
The Swedes had 9 sail of the line preparing for sea, by a late order of the King, who had returned from Pomerania.
Reports have been received of great excesses committed by the French at Stralsund.
The Portuguese have ordered the ports of the Western Islands to be closed against the British. This is undoubtedly in submission to a French demand.
A scarcity of grain is apprehended in Spain this season. If we are not involved in the war, she will be supplied from this country.
Portugal had not been invaded on the 27th September.
NATURAL ACTION.
By Capt. Murray from Barbary, we learn, that a British packet from Falmouth, had just arrived there with a French privateer schooner of 7 guns and 98 men, which she had captured after an action of three hours. The privateer had 66 men killed and wounded, and the Packet 10. — Bost. p.
Singular Duel. — We learn from undoubted authority, that sometime since while the British frigate Jason was at Trinidad, a duel was fought on board of her between two mulatto girls, one named Grace, a servant to Madam Villeneuve, and Miss Charlotte. The latter was killed on the spot, and Miss Grace was slightly wounded in her right shoulder. The Lieut. who had the command of the quarter-deck, was broke for suffering fire arms to be put into their hands. The battle between them commenced by pulling caps; but was actually terminated as here stated. — N. Y. Gaz.
Ordained.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Rev. Mr. Enoch Pratt, was ordained over the West Church and Society in Barnstable.
Married.
In New-Ipswich, Mr. Isaac Munroe, printer, of Boston, to Miss Emily Wheeler. In Boston, Mr. Thomas Motley, mer. to Miss Anna Lathrop, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Lathrop. In this town, Mr. Benjamin Poland jun. to Miss Sally Dinsell. Last evening, Mr. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, mer. to Miss BETSEY DEANE.
Died.
At Norway, Oct. 28th, Capt. Anthony Bennet, aged 37. His death was occasioned by the breaking of a plank in a saw-mill, where he fell on the edge of a broad axe, and received a wound which in a few days was attended with a sudden mortification. In London, Earl Deloraine, aged 71, he had no male heir, and the title becomes extinct. — In M'Connell's town: on his return from Bedford Springs, Ignatius Taylor, Esq. one of the judges of the Orphan's Court, Maryland — In Newport, James Latimer, Esq. aged 68 — In Kingston, (N.Y.) Mr. Peter Ten Broeck, formerly sheriff of Ulster County — In Hanover, Miss Maria Anna, daughter of Deacon Benoni Dewey, aged 26 — In Newburyport, Mr. George Hooker, aged 24 — Mrs. Abigail Coffin, aged 32 — Mr. Wm. Davis, aged 20 — In Manchester, Mrs. Sarah, relict of the Rev. Amos Cheever, aged 64 — On her passage from Boston, to Eastport, 7th ult. Mrs. McMillable, relict of the late Col. John Cram, of Orangetown, (Passamaquoddy) aged 62.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND — 1807.
Tuesday, Nov. 3. Arrived, ship North-America, John Dean master, from Cronstadt; left there Aug. 21. Sailed in co. ship Mary, of Portland, for Boston; ship Neptune, of and for Philad. and a fchr. unknown. Spoke, Oct. 22, west of Grand Banks, ship Good-Hope, for Newburyport.
Saturday Nov. 7. Arrived brig Hannah, drinkwater, 20 days from Nevis. Left at St. Kitts brig Mary, Williams, for Boston in 7 days — sch. Betsey, Bartholomew detained — sch. Betsey, of Philadelphia, to sail in 10 days — sloop Franklin, Baker, sold — at Nevis brig Greyhound of New Haven to sail in 15 days.
North-yarmouth, Nov. 4. Arrived sch. Phebe, Noble, 12 days from St. Thomas — left there, brig Albert Freeman of Portland, sailed in company with brig Risg States, Duckingdaugh, for Boston.
VESSELS LEFT.
At Marié, Oct. 3, brig Regulator; brig Rufus King, and Merchant, of Portland — At Liverpool, Sept. 19, Horatio and John Adams, of Portland — At Antigua, Oct. 11, a ship belonging to Kennebec, with lumber, brought in on suspicion; Theorie, Smith, of Bath.
VESSELS SPOKEN.
Oct. 18, on Georges, brig — Foadick, 30 hours from Wiscasset — Sept. 23, lat. 49, long. 21, ship Octavia, Boyd, from Wiscasset, for Liverpool — Oct. 29, lat. 42, lon. 67, brig Hiram, 2 days from Kennebec for Nevis — Oct. 10, sch. William Eaton, of Bath, 66 days from Lisbon, for Philadelphia.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
The French frigate La Valereuse has escaped from Hampton roads in a fog.
55 ships and 62 brigs were lying in Boston harbor on Friday, 30th ult. The ship Mary, Killoran, sailed from Elsinore 7th September, for Portland. Capt. Harding, of the brig Hamilton, of Bath, from Jamaica [whose vessel was stranded on a reef between St. Marys and Savannah] has arrived at Newyork — Vessel and cargo lost, crew saved.
From Provincetown, (C. Cod) Oct. 27 — Our fishermen have all returned, and generally with excellent fares. We have 44 sail. By the best calculation they brought in fifty thousand quintals of codfish.
NOTICE!
THE Members of the PORTLAND ASSEMBLY are hereby notified that their meeting for the admission of Members and choice of Managers, stands adjourned to Wednesday evening next, at Columbian Hall. Punctual attendance is requested, as it will be the last meeting previous to the commencement of the Assembly. Nov. 9
FOR SALE.
At No. 10, Union-Wharf, 35 Hhds. good retailing Molasses A few bags best green Coffee A few Hhds. good Sugar Nov. 9.
William Becket.
INFORMS his friends and the public that he has received an assortment of fashionable Cloths, Waistcoat Patterns, Trimmings, &c. — of the first quality. He continues to carry on the Tailoring Business, at his shop in Fore-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, where all orders in the line of his profession, are thankfully received and executed with neatness and dispatch. Nov. 9.
Another 16,000 dollars!
Isaac Adams,
HAS for sale, a few Tickets and Quarters, in Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which will commence drawing the 18th of this month. Wanted, Prize Tickets in Hatfield Bridge Lottery, to the amount of one thousand dollars; Tickets and Quarters in Hatfield Bridge Lottery, which were bought of Mr. Thomas Clark and others, redeemed with other Tickets, by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Book-store, No. 7, Fifth-street. A complete List of Prizes in the second Class of Hatfield Bridge Lottery, may be seen at above Nov. 9.
Singing School.
THE following books for the use of Schools and religious societies are for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Book-store, No. 7, Fifth-street — viz. The Worcester Edition of Sacred Harmony, a new edition corrected and revised with large additions. Price 10 dolls. doz. 1 doll. single. The Northern Harmony, being a collection from the works of many improved authors of sacred music; to which is added, a number of original tunes. Price 7 dolls. doz. 75 cts. single. Oriental Harmony. Price 3 dolls. 50 cts. doz. 37 1/2 cts. single. Village Harmony, sixth edition, improved and enlarged. Price 10 dolls. doz. 1 doll. single. Instrumental Assistant, in 2 vols. the second volume lately published. ALSO, Instructions for the German Flute and Violin — Violin Strings, &c. Nov. 9.
Circulating Library.
ALL persons having Books in their possession belonging to the Thomas Clark's Circulating Library, are for the last time particularly requested to return them to Mr. Isaac Adams' Bookstore, No. 7, Fifth-street — As many of the Books out, belong to sets, should they not be returned immediately, the loss to the proprietor will be very considerable. — The subscriber, therefore gives notice to those who return them in the course of the present week, that nothing will be charged for the loan since the 20th of August. THOMAS CLARK. Portland, Nov. 9.
WANTED.
AT Georgetown, Maine, for six months or a year, a good school master, who can be well recommended, as sustaining a good moral character and qualified to teach reading, writing, arithmetic and Grammar — one who is acquainted with vocal and instrumental music would be preferred, and to whom generous encouragement will be given. Any letters which may be addressed to Alexander Drummond, jun. at said Georgetown, relative to this subject, post paid, will be attended to without delay. Georgetown, Maine, Oct. 30.
TO LET.
A CONVENIENT one story DWELLING-HOUSE, Garden, &c. pleasantly situated in Free-street, now occupied by Martin Thaxter — For terms apply to Nov. 9. WILLIAM GODMAN.
D. Pease,
HAS for private sale at his auction room, Fore-street, Live Geese Feathers, warranted of the first qualities Bayonne, Russia, and Lisbon do. by bale or less. Bed Ticking various prices and qualities Spanish Flax and Carolina Indigo A general assortment Paper Hangings, and bordering, 50 boxes best brown Soap. 100 gross gilt coat buttons, few ps. Linen, A small assortment Cloths, Velvets, Shirting Hosiery, Royal Weltsed Cashmeres, &c. &c. at the lowest prices possible July 6 tf
SOFT SOAP.
THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale, SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use, by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Wo ks, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyd's Store. Hulse-Greece, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also — for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise — Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. Wm. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26. tf
Rowe & Kews.
No. 6, Mussey's Row, HAVE just received a large and elegant assortment of Silk, Cotton, and Woolen Goods, which they will sell very cheap by wholesale or retail, Nov. 9.
Munroe & Tuttle,
No. 1, Union Row, Middle-st. HAVE just received and now offer for sale, an extensive assortment of Silk, and Cotton Goods, WOOLLENS. viz. Superfine 7-4, black, blue, drab, brown and carbeurou Broadcloths 1 bale low priced blue do 1 bale black, brown and mixed do Superfine black, blue, brown & drab Cashmeres Dark, mixed, patent Cords and Satineus Superfine drab Kerseys Blue plains Superfine drab and brown Coatings 2 bales assorted Baizes 1 do Flannels 1 do Rose Blankets, from 5-4 to 14-4 1 do Duffel do Swansdown and Toileinet Velveting Patent Benner's Cord do Blue and black Serges 4-4 and 6-4 Duffils Superfine and common Calicoes India do Furnitures Ginghams and Chambray Muffins Lace Cambrics and Muffins do Shawls Fine 4-4 and 6-4 cotton Cambrics Lace Veils Cotton do Cap and Habit Patterns, some very elegant English Shirting Cottons Long Cloths A large assortment India Cottons, every price Cambric and common Dimoties Cotton Checks Cotton and silk Suspenders Cotton Umbrellas Black and colored Velvets and Thickferts Tapes, Threads, Bobbins, Bindings Galloons Lace Trimmings Angola and Lambs Wool Hosiery Black, white and grey mixed do Men and women's cotton do, some very fine Silk of every description Black striped Calimacoes do plain do Black and blue Shallons Durants, Tammies, Russells Bombazets and Wildbores Men's Venetian Beaver Gloves Yorktan and mock doe do Black and white silk do White, slate, rose, do Black and white French do Black and colored Lustrings Handkerchiefs, Black Laces Black and white Veiling, Silk Shawls Sarinets and Modes Purfes, silk Cords, silk Buttons Ribbons of every description Best double Florentine for Velveting Striped Satin and Silk Velvet do 5-8 and 7-8 plain Silk Velvets 2 cales 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, from 1/10 to 10/ per yard Brown Hollands, Checks, Threads 2 cartons of elegant Thread Laces — with a variety of other articles, which will be sold very cheap. Nov. 9.
TO LET.
A THREE Story Brick Store, No. 5, Union Row, now occupied by Mr. John Deane; it being one of the best stands for business in Portland — Apply to Nov. 9. JONATHAN STEVENS.
Crockery & Glass-Ware Store.
Robert Crofs,
Fish-street, HAS imported by the Ocean and James, direct from the manufactures, a large and complete assortment of WARE, consisting of Blue printed, do. painted, Enamelled, China glazed and Cream col. WARE.
GLASS WARE.
Qr. Decanters Pt. do 1/2 pt. do Wines Tumblers Cruitts Salts Jellies Goblets. Plain. Qr. Decanters Pt. do 1/2 pt. do Goblets Wines Tumblers Cruitts Cream pots A handsome assortment of JAPAN WARE Waiters Servers Knife Trays bread do Canisters Candlesticks Decanter stand Snuffer trays Cadies and Looking-Glasses 20 Hhds. after ed Ware 100 crates assorted do. 6 do enamelled Cups and Saucers 6 do cream col. 20 crates different size Plates 2 do oval Dishes 0 do baking Dishes 1 do bowls and Saucers 2 do blue printed, one complete dining set each 2 do brown lined 10 do Chamber Pots 2 do black Tea Pots 4 do qt. and pt. Mugs 6 do qt. and pt. Jugs 4 do with hand Bacons 10 boxes Dutch cut Glass Ware, assorted 4 do qt. and pt. Decanters Hhds. Irish Ware 15 boxes Pipes, 6 gross in a box 12 do China, 1 set each Cups and Saucers. Country traders can be supplied by Crate or package. Nov. 2.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Stockholders of the United Marine & Fire Insurance Company of Portland, are hereby notified to meet at their Office, on Tuesday the 17th day of November, inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. to fill the vacancy in the Board of Directors, occasioned by the resignation of Joshua Rogers. By order of the President and Directors JOHN WATSON, Sec'y. U. M. & F. Insurance Office Portland, Oct. 29, 1807.
N. P. POOR,
HAS taken Store No. 3, Mussey's Row, in Middle-Street — where he is now opening a very complete assortment of Fashionable, Fancy & Staple Goods, which will be offered for sale at the lowest Boston prices, for Cash only.
The following Articles compose a part of his assortment — Superfine and common Broadcloths, black, blue, mix'd, olive & brown, all prices, from 6/ to 51/ per yard — Black, blue and drab Cashmeres — Ladies' Perleffe Cloths & Cashmeres — Black, mix'd and plain Bennett Cord — Surcout Cloths, all colors, qualities and prices — Fearnoughts — Common & Superfine Coatings — Swansdown & Fancy-Cord for Vestings — Swanskin — Baizes and Flannels — Rose Blankets, from 5-4 to 10-4 sizes — Toileinets, new patterns, of the present London fashions — Hosiery — Ladies' silk, cotton and worsted, Gentlemen's do do do Ladies' cotton Gloves — silk, cotton and Beaver — Ladies' Habit do. Gentlemen's silk do. India Cottons, English and India Checks — Common and superfine London printed Cambrics and Calicoes — India Calicoes — Copperplates — Linens and British Shirting Cottons — Diapers and Table Linens — Ginghams, Dimities, Velvets — Worsted Satineus — Elegant 4-4 and 6-4 fancy cotton Shawls — Plain and hair-cord cotton Cambrics — 9-8 and 6-4 farsnet Cambrics, all colors — Book Mullins, Chambray Mullins; with a variety of other articles not enumerated.
CARPETINGS:
An assortment of Figures and Prices which cannot fail to please. Also, in Consignment, an Invoice of MILINERY, amounting to £150 sterling, which contains a very great assortment of that article; all of which will be sold Lawful for Sterling. Nov. 2.
Fall and Winter Goods.
Cram & Atherton,
HAVE imported, per the ship Joseph, from Liverpool, the following Goods — 5 Bales assorted Baizes 4 do black, white and yellow Flannels some yard wide and extra fine 5 do rose Blankets 5 do point do twill'd & untwill'd 2 do black, blue, drab and olive Fearnoughts 4 do Coatings, fashionable colours, some extra fine 3 do blue Broadcloths 2 do dark-mixt, drab & olive do 2 do best west of England do fashionable colors 1 do do do do Cashmeres 2 do blue, mixt and drab Plains 1 do drab Kerseys 2 do well-assorted Stuff 1 do common fancy Swansdowns and Turkeydowns 1 do fancy striped and spotted Cords 1 do elegant Toileinets and Miltonstripes — new style 2 Trunks well assorted worsted & Lambwool Hosiery 2 Cafes black and olive Velvets 1 do Tabby Cords 1 do Linen Checks 1 do fancy Malabar Hdkfs 2 Trunks elegant silk Chambrays 4 do common Calicoes 3 do superfine do 5 do superfine superfine do 2 do elegant fashionable printed Robes, London work
The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by the piece or package only. They expect per the Henry from Liverpool, and the Romeo and New-Galen from London, (via Boston) a large additional supply of Fancy and Fashionable Goods, which will render their assortment very complete. POT & PEARL ASHES wanted as above. Sept. 14.
Elegant Nabbs, Fleecy Shawls, &c.
JUST Received, and now opening for sale at the
Cheap Store,
No. 2, Fifth-street. Elegant twill'd silk and cotton Nabobs; 1/2 doz. 8-4 square twill'd do Shawls; 1/2 doz. Fleecy Shawls, handsome figures; Also — 1 bale real superfine Royal Peliece Cloths, consisting of the following fashionable colours: Scarlet, Bottle-Green, Navy-Blue, Corbeau, Light Drab, and All
5 pieces real Scarlet dy'd figur'd peliece Flannels, for children's wear; 1 bale 5-8 Ruffia Diaper; 1 do Ruffia Shirting; Fashionable silk and tabby Velvets, for Pelieces. The above Goods are selling off rapidly at a cheap rate. Nov. 2.
Joseph Thaxter,
Sire of the Ark, Crofs-street. CONTINUES to manufacture all kind of EDGE TOOLS, from cast steel, which he will warrant to be of the first quality. A great variety of which are constantly kept on hand Also, for sale — an assortment of warranted ANCHORS, from 200 to one ton weight. Anchors of any size can be procured at short notice, of as good quality, and on as good terms as can be purchased elsewhere. Wanted as above — Two Apprentices to the Blacksmith Business, from 13 to 16 years of age. Nov. 2.
TO LET.
A CONVENIENT one story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in a central part of the town — For terms, apply to EDWARD COBB. 11th mo. 2.
Dancing School.
MR. LABBOTIERE respectfully informs his friends that he will commence a new quarter for the Practising Balls on Thursday next. Apply at his Dwelling-house. Nov. 2.
Sales by Auction.
Taken by Execution, and to be sold at Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY next, at eleven o'clock A. M. at Thomas Lewis' Auction Store, No. 9, Fane's Row, Fifth-street. THE stock in trade of a Sadler and Trunk-maker, consisting of Seal Skin, Leather and Oil Cloth Trunks, with a large assortment of Saddles, Harnesses, and Saddlery Ware — two double barrel Guns — one Stove, with pipe — a Writing Desk, and Shew Glasses. 3 bales Cotton. 1 second hand Cable, 2 barrels Gun, with sundry other articles. Nov. 9.
A Farm at Auction.
At E. Greely & Co's Office, in Portland, on Wednesday Nov. 25, at 12 o'clock,
A FARM, pleasantly situated in N. Gloucester, two miles from the Meeting-house, one half mile from the post road leading to Portland, containing one hundred and twenty-five acres of excellent Land, with a House and Barn thereon; with an Orchard sufficient to make 40 barrels of Cider yearly, with a suitable proportion of mowing, pasturing and tillage; with twenty five acres of wood-land thereon, and a good well of water. — Said farm is under good improvement and is well fenced, having a considerable proportion of wall, and is well watered by a brook running through it. Any person having a desire to purchase and wishing to view the premises, will call on Mr. JACOB HARRIS, now living on the premises. — Conditions one half cash down, and for the remainder a liberal credit will be given. mOct. 19.
For sale at Public Auction, on SATURDAY, 28th Nov. inst. at the house of James Nesmith, in Belfast,
ONE hundred and fifty acres of excellent timber land, situated in the plantation of Green, on the road leading from Belfast Bridge to Augusta Bridge, about 10 miles from said Belfast Bridge — whereon there are a Dwelling house with two rooms on the floor, one flory high, a large and convenient barn, a grist and saw-mill, built upon the most modern and improved plan, with a plenty of water, and surrounded with a growth of fine pine, spruce, hemlock, and hard-wood Timber. — The premises are the estate of Jeremiah Dean, late of said Green, deceased; and will be sold to the highest bidder on a liberal credit, which will be made known at the time and place of sale: — an undoubted title will be made to the purchaser free of all encumbrances. Boards and Timber of all kinds may be raised immediately from the tail of said mill to a convenient landing on said road within seven miles of Belfast beach. For further particulars inquire of JAMES NESMITH. Belfast, Nov. 2.
WANTED.
A CAPABLE and honest LAD, about 14 years old, to attend in a small family — inquire of the Printer. Nov. 9.
NOTICE.
RUN-AWAY from me the subscriber an indentured apprentice named Frederick G. Kammer, about eighteen years old, creole born, all persons are hereby forbid trusting said runaway on my account. Oct 26 SILVANUS BLANCHARD.
NOTICE.
RUN AWAY from me the subscriber on the 29th ult. an indentured apprentice named JAMES REMICK; all persons are forbid harbouring or trusting him on my account. Whereas, the aforesaid James Remick has reported that the term of his apprenticeship has expired, the public are hereby informed that the subscriber has an indenture signed by the said James, and Sarah Remick, his mother, for the services of the said James until the 20th of Oct. 1808. Nov. 2 ALEXANDER PARRIS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers are appointed Commissioners on the estate of
THEOPHILUS BACHOLDER, late of Georgetown, in the County of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate, and six months are allowed the creditors, to said estate to exhibit and prove their claims: to this end the subscribers will attend at the Dwelling-house of the widow Ann Bacholder, in said Georgetown, on the first Tuesday of the four following months, at 2 o'clock P. M. of each of said days. WILLIAM LEE, ISAIAH WYMAN. Georgetown, Oct. 14, 1807. Nov. 9.
WE the subscribers Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Free man, esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOHN HOSSACK, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, housewright, deceased, represented intestate, give notice that six months from the 28th of October, last, is allowed said Creditors to bring in, and prove their claims, and we shall attend that service at the house of Enoch Hely, in Portland, the second Tuesday of this, and the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock, P. M. Nov. 7/6. ENOCH HELY, G. WARREN.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that the has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of WILLIAM WESTON, JUN. late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, land, gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs — she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to MARY WESTON. Nov. 9
Factory Cotton.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, Mussey's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13.

Poetry.
EPITAPHON General Anthony Wayne, Who died at Presqu'isle, December 14, 1796, on his return from his campaign against the Indians.
THE birth of some great men, or death, Gives a celebrity to spots of earth; We say that Montcalm fell on Abram's plain; That Butler presses the Miami bank; And that the promontory of Sigeum Has Achilles' tomb— Presqu'isle saw Wayne expire. The traveller shall see monument; At least his grave.—For this, Corroding jealousy will not detract; But will allow a mound— Some little swelling of the earth, To mark the interment of his bones. Brave honest Soldier, sleep— And let the dews weep over thee; And gales that sigh across the lake; Till men shall recognize thy worth, And coming to the place, shall ask, "Is this where WAYNE is buried?"
Trifles..... "Light as Air."
Anecdote of the Rev. Mr. Whitfield.—In the early part of his life, this gentleman was preaching in the open fields, when a drummer happened to be present, who was determined to interrupt his pious business, and rudely beat his drum in a violent manner, in order to drown the preacher's voice. Mr. W. spoke very loud, but was not so powerful as the instrument—he therefore called out to the drummer in these words, "Friend you and I serve the two greatest Masters existing, but in different capacities; you may beat up for Volunteers for King George—I for Lord Jesus Christ; in Gods name then don't let us interrupt each other; the world is wide enough for us both, and we may get recruits in abundance. This speech had such an effect, that the drummer went away in great good humour, and left the preacher in full possession of the field.
The LEFT leg of a Goose.
A traveller was lately boasting of the luxury of arriving at night, after a hard day's journey, to partake of the enjoyment of a well-cut ham, and the left leg of a goose.—"Pray, sir, what is the peculiar luxury of a left leg?"—"Sir, to conceive its luxury, you must find that it is the only leg left."
JOHN TASKER, Olster, at the George Inn, at Sylvania, and Rebecca Smith, of that place, lately went on foot 240 miles together, to Gretna Green to be married! Having made this experiment of their fitness to tug thro' the rugged road of life together, to their satisfaction, the Vulcan of the borders received them in one, and turning their faces homewards, they retraced their steps—whether with the same harmony that they went, "this deponent sayeth not."—London pap.
REALLY Cheap Goods.
T. & A. VINTON are opening for sale 4-4 Gingham, at 3/8—3-4 do. at 2/3, and 4-4 Silk Chambrays, at 2/6 per yard. Oct. 26.
John P. Thurton & Co.
HAVE for sale, now landing from ship John & Adam, Capt. Knight, from Liverpool. 1200 Hhds. Liverpool Salt 15 Chaldron Coal 138 Crates C. C. Earthen Ware, put up purposely for Havana and French markets and entitled to drawback 64 Crates Junk Bottles 20 Goose Mould do. 80 Boxes half pint Tumblers 60 Do. 6 by 8-8 by 10-10 by 12-15 by 12 Window Glass 20 Bottles Superfine, Fine and Com. Copal Varnish 50 Casks fine Eu. Mustard 6 Do. Copperas—5 Do Allum 9 Do. White Lead—10 Do Red Lead 10 Sheets milled lead 3 lb & 3 1/2 lb per square foot 9 Casks Patent Shot 1 Hhd. Com. Lamp Black 1 Bbl. best do. do 1 Hhd. Chalk—1 Bbl. Lytharge 10 Blacksmith's Anvils 10 Do. bright Vices 110 Boxes No. 1 Com. No. 1 x & D x Tin plate 7 Wt. Iron Wire assorted 10 doz Long and short handled Frying pans 40 Qu. Iron Sand Paper 10 Cwt. small weights 10 Nets eights 93 Salth woodined Scale beams assorted 84 Small p. scales 20 Boxes Pi. and Butter pots. 150 Stone jugs IN STORE, ALSO 30 Casks Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, warra- 100 Boxes Sperm Candles 50 Bbls. Clear B. M. Mels No. 1 & 2 Pork 6 Hhds. rerauling M. Glass 30 Casks E. Nails for ex- portation entitled to drawback 100 Bbls. Sup. Flour, &c. &c. wholesale and retail
NOTICE!
FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the low corner, the Dwelling house, Office and store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased. An excellent stand for a trader at the Country office. The stable will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years, if required, the interest being paid annually—For further particulars enquiry may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct. 12. E. WHITMAN.
NOTICE.
PUT on board the Schooner Lucretia, Silas N. Blanchard, master, in Boston about the 8th of October by some person unknown, a Box containing TYPES, and directed to Salem. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take them away. Apply at Ingraham & Goad's Store—Ingraham's Wharf. Portland, Oct. 26.
William Swan, No. 3, UNION-ROW, MIDDLE-STREET HAS received an addition to his former stock, making a general assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS. Also—A large supply of W. I. GOODS & GROCERIES. LINSEED OIL, & PAINTS of all kinds as usual. ALSO, 10 CRATES of assorted Liverpool WARE, cream coloured, and blue and white, suitable for retailing. All which he will dispose of as low as can be purchased in town for cash or credit. Oct. 26.
Joel Hall, Has for sale, at No. 17, Long-Wharf, NOW landing from ship America, 1800 Hhds. Liverpool Salt. In Store, Hhds and Bbls. Mucovado Sugar—Hhds. Windward Island Rum—boxes Mould Candles. 25 low priced Crates, entitled to debenture. Oct. 26.
Elizabeth Stevens, Fifth-street, Has just received, AN additional assortment of Fresh Fancy and Staple Goods, Comprising almost every article usually wanted ALSO, A good assortment of Ladies, Misses and Childrens SHOES—all of which will be sold at very moderate prices. Oct. 26.
WANTED, FIVE or Six Vessels to take Freight of Flaxseed from Palfam-squody to Portland, Boston or any southern port—For terms, apply to JONA. STEVENS. Portland, Oct. 26.
Call and See. James Robbins, Jun. NEAR Walnut-hill Meeting-house, (North-yarmouth,) has for sale an excellent assortment of English Goods, suitable for all seasons of the year. LIKEWISE, West-India Goods—Hard, Crockery & Brown Ware—Fish and Salt, with many other articles in the Grocery line, too numerous to particularize. The above goods having been purchased of the importers on low terms they will be sold cheap.
Payment taken in Pot Ash, white pine timber, Boards, Shingles, Clapboards, Laths, Butter, Cheese, Flax, Wool, Candles, Tallow, Old Bras, Copper, Pewter, clean cotton and linen Rags, and Bank Bills if not counterfeits. Oct. 19.
AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY. CLASS FOURTH of the Second Grant.
  SCHEME.   20,000 Tickets, at 5 dollars, are 100,000   1 prize of 10000 is 10000   1 do of 2000 is 2000   11 prizes of 1000 are 11000   125 do of 100 are 12500   88 do of 50 are 4400   50 do of 20 are 1000   6443 do of 7 are 45101   6719 86001   Subject to no deduction. Not two Blanks to a Prize.   A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner, viz.—The first drawn blank on the 5th day shall be entitled to 1000 dolls.   Do on the 10th, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 12th, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 16th, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 20th, - - - 2000 do   Do on the 22d, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 24th, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 26th, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 28th, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 30th, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 32d, - - - 1000 do   Do on the 35th, - - - 10000 do   Do on the 38th, - - - 1000 do   500 numbers will be considered as a day's drawing, and the fortunate numbers which depend on the days will be determined accordingly.   This class will commence drawing in Boston on the 14th of November next.   The highest prize payable in 90 days;—other prizes above 100 dolls. in 60 days; and all others in 30 days after the drawing is completed. Prizes not demanded in one year after the drawing, will not be paid.   Tickets rise to 5 50, after the 5th Nov.   PHILLIPS PAYSON, } Managers. SAMUEL SWAN, } JAMES F. BALDWIN, } 
TICKETS and QUARTERS in the above Lottery kept constantly for sale at the Book-store of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth street, who has for sale, Whole and Quarter Tickets in the third Class of Harvard College Lottery, which commences drawing 14th January, highest prize TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, without deduction, and not two blanks to a prize. Prize tickets in either of the above, and in Hatfield Bridge Lottery, received in payment. Oct. 26.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of JOHN BAKER, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, baker deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to NABBY BAKER Oct. 15. 1807. (26)
NOTICE! By desire of capt. Hutchinson Noyes, I took out of his field doing damage, a white Horse, of a middling size, and now in my keeping.—The owner may have him again by paying charges. Apply to EBENEZER MORSE, Pound-keeper. Falmouth, Oct. 26.
C. & J. Fox. At No. 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE for sale, 20 barrels clear Pork 20 do Navy Mels do 20 do No. 1 Cargo do 3 chests Hyson Tea, } first quality. 6 do do Skin do } in 4d to 20d 10 tons assorted Nail Plates fro ALSO, Ship Chandlery, as usual, on the most liberal terms. Oct. 19. (6w)
A few Tickets and Quarters IN the Hatfield Lottery, which has just commenced drawing, and the following rich prizes now in the wheel, viz.—4 of 1,000, 1 of 2,000, 1 of 3,000 and the capital prize of 10,000 dollars.—Tickets, Halves, Quarters & Eighths, in the Amoskeag Lottery, to commence drawing 18th November, and Harvard College Lottery, to draw the first of January, may be had of Stephen Patten. Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths, in the above Lotteries, for sale at the shop of SETH CLARK, Fifth-street. Oct. 12. (6w)
Joseph Pope, No. 7, Mussey's-Row, HAS constantly for sale, FACTORY COTTON YARN for weaving, knitting and sewing. Loaf and Lump Sugar, which being a consignment, will be sold on the most reasonable terms. 10lb Mo. 5. [Oc 5] (3m)
W. & G. Tucker, No. 61, State-street—BOSTON, HAVE received per ships Packet, President Adams and Sally, from Liverpool, a very complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS; comprising all articles of Coarse Ironmongery, Cutlery and Saddlery-Wares, which they offer for a small advance and on a liberal credit.—By the earliest arrivals from London and Bristol, further supplies are anticipated.—On hand, about 60 tons assorted Cast-Iron & Hollow-Ware. Sept. 28. [3m.]
Cash given for Pot & Pearl Asbestos, by Cram & Atherton, WHO have imported in the ships Joseph, Henry, Minerva and other late arrivals from England, a large and very complete assortment of Woolen, Worsted, Cotton, Linen and Silk Goods. Also,—A very complete assortment of Vest and Coat Pearl, Metal and Gilt Buttons. Likewise,—111 Crates Earthen Ware—assorted for the Country trade. By the Romeo, from London (via Boston,) they have received an elegant assortment of Ribbons—silk Cores, cotton ditto—cotton Plait—silk Trimming—cotton ditto—bugle ditto—silk & cotton Cords and Tassels—Hatbands—Girdles—Bugle-bands—elegant artificial Flowers and Wreaths—black silk Velvets—black, blue, white, Pink and pece figured and plain Sarfennets, &c. The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by wholesale only. Portland Oct. 12.
D. Pease, HAS for sale an assortment of Paper-Hangings and Borders, at his auction room, head of Ingraham's Wharf. 6m. May 25
E. Greeley & Co. HAVE received by the ships Joseph & Henry, 30 packages of Goods—consisting of Broad Cloths, Flannels, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Blankets, Velvets, Carpeting, &c.—being a consignment and direct from the manufacturers, will be sold at cost and charges and on a liberal credit. ALSO, 20 bbls. prime Pork 15 hds. Sugar 20 Casks Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Teas 40 Casks Raisins 4 pipes Brandy 50 bbls. Loaf Sugar. Sept. 28. t.f.
Rowe & Keus. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general that they have recommenced business at their former stand No. 6, Mussey's-Row—where they have for sale a general assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, much cheaper than usual. They expect very shortly a large additional supply, which will render their assortment very complete. (eptf.) Oct. 19.
NEW GOODS. By ships Joseph, Edward Preble, and Charles, from Liverpool, and Foxwell from Bristol. William Goddard, HAS received the most extensive and complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, ever offered for sale in the District of Maine; which will be disposed of on the most liberal terms by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle-street. ALSO, 120 casks wrought Nails all sizes 100 boxes tin Plates 20 casks London white and red Lead 3 tons sheet Lead Quantity 9 by 7 Crown Window Glass Few casks flat Iron Few do. cart, waggo, and chaise wheel Boxes Anvils and Vices Sewing and fein Twine Large quantity Iron Shovels and Spades Three hogheads blocktin Teapots &c. &c. LIKEWISE, LOOKING GLASSES, with Gilt and Mahogany frames. May 4. (eptf.)
A COW. WANTED, a good new milch COW, immediately.—Enquire of the Printer. (6w) Oct. 12.
Portland Benevolent Society. THE subscribers to the Funds of said Society are hereby notified, That the second instalment of their Subscriptions, will become due on the 11th inst. They are respectfully requested to send, or call and pay the same to the subscriber on that day. It is hoped they will be punctual in a compliance with this request, as it will save the expense of a Collection, and benefit the Institution. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Treasurer. Nov. 2.
New Boarding House & Restorator for Private Parties. THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints the citizens of Portland and the public in general, that he has established a HOTEL at the corner of Love Lane and Middle-Street, under the denomination of the RESTORATOR; a resort for the infirm in health, the convalescent, and those whose attention to sedentary employment occasions a lassitude of nature—where they can obtain the most suitable nourishment. This plan unites usefulness with economy; for as spirits are not to be used therein, and gaming disallowed, its usefulness is apparent; its economy will be obvious, when it is known that every person can here call for as much or as little as he pleases, and pay for no more than he consumes. Excellent Wines and Cordials, good Soups and Broths, Pastry in all its delicious variety, Alameda Beef, Bacon, Poultry, and generally all other refreshment and viands will be kept in due preparation, and a bill of fare will be constantly ready for exhibition, from which each visitor may command whatever may best suit his appetite. As this institution is founded on utility and convenience, and has been productive of great benefits in European Cities, the subscriber contemplates the patronage of the public, to merit which his best endeavours shall be made, and his gratitude acknowledges every favor. Private Parties will here find every accommodation. G. LABOTTIERRE. The Restorator will be open for the reception of company on the 10th inst N.B.—DANCING SCHOOL through the winter. Oct. 5.
Farmer's Almanac for 1808. For sale at the Book-store of Isaac Adams, No. 7, Fifth-street. THE FARMER'S ALMANAC, calculated on a new and improved plan, for the year of our Lord, 1808: Being Besselite or Leap-Year, and thirty-second of the Independence of America. Containing, besides the large number of Astronomical Calculations, and the Farmer's Calendar for every month in the year, as great a variety as any other Almanac, of New, Useful and Entertaining Matter. By ROBERT B. THOMAS. Price 9 dollars per gross, 87 1/2 cents per doz and 12 1/2 cents single. Oct. 26.
Dr. Ramsay's Life of Washington. Isaac Adams, No. 7, Fifth-street, HAS for sale a few copies of the Life of Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON, written by Dr Ramsay, author of the history of the American Revolution. Oct. 26.
London Hats & Shoes.
Joshua Shaw, INFORMS his friends and customers that he has received his Fall and Winter supply, consisting of case of men's superfine Beaver Hats of an improved make: 1 case of ladies' Beaver Hats and Bonnets; 1 trunk plaited & patent Kid Shoes; and a large assortment of ladies', misses', and children's Morocco Shoes. Also—A large assortment of gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, manufactured under his own inspection, of the newest fashions, and warranted to be of the first quality. Portland, Oct. 26.
NEW BOOT & SHOE STORE, No. 2, Jones's-Row, JONATHAN TUKESBURY, informs his friends and the public that he has taken the store lately occupied by Joseph Cross, where he offers for sale a large assortment of Boors and Shoes. Suwarrow and Top Boots—Suwarrow Boots at 6 dollars per pair Gentlemen's Morocco Pumps and Seal Skin Shoes Calf Skin shoes and Pumps Thick Boots and Shoes Boy's thick and thin Shoes Ladies Black Morocco with and without Heels Misses Red, Green, Yellow and Black Children's Bootees and Shoes. Misses' Leather Pumps and Shoes ALSO, Seal and Upper Leather Wax Grain Calf Skins Russet Boot Tops Morocco Skins and Seal Skins Binding Skins and Boot Straps. All the above he is determined to sell as cheap as his neighbors. If any of the Shoes rip the owners are desired to return them and have them mended gratis. (tf) Aug. 31
Twenty Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the shop of the subscriber on the night of the 30th ult, about thirty or forty Calf Skins, part of which were marked with persons names with a pen, viz. one marked Benjamin Smith, one do. capt. John Low, one or two capt. Dimon Hubbard, and a number more with different marks not now recollected; part of the above were blacked on the flesh and part on the grain. Also, a number of Sheep Skins blacked on the grain. Also, one side of Cordovan neat Leather. I expect there was taken at the same time some thick upper leather. Whoever will secure the thief or thieves, and Leather, shall be entitled to the above reward, or ten dollars for the leather only. JOSEPH CURTIS, Kennebec, Nov. 2, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE! FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland. Oct. 12. EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
ST. GEORGE'S MILLS. THE Subscriber offers for Sale, his MILLS lately the property of General H. Knox situated in the town of Warren, and county of Lincoln, and a little above the head of Navigation, on the great Falls of St. George's River—together with the Lands and Buildings thereto adjoining and belonging. The natural advantages that here present themselves, together with the very great improvements that have been made at this Mill-Seat, render it one of the first, if not the very first situation, for that branch of business in the District of Maine. There are three distinct Saw Mills, each of which contains two Saws. One of said Mills, is of a very unusual length, and calculated more particularly for sawing dimension Lumber: it will saw a stick upwards of sixty feet in length. This long Mill contains also, a gang of seven Saws, moving together, and cutting a log into six boards at one operation, but is remarkably well adapted to the cutting of vessel plank, making them as equal in thickness, as smooth and perfect, in every respect as those sawed by hand. There is also, a Grist Mill, of the best kind and construction, whose custom is from 6 to 10 bushels per day, thro' the year; with a Boiling machine for the manufacture of Flour. The supply of water is very abundant, (with the exception of the three driest months of the year) to keep four of the faws in motion, and for four months in the year, will keep them all going together, with the grist Mill; and there is no part of the year (except an unusual dry season) when two faws may not be employed, even in the three summer months. Each of the faws is capable of cutting four thousand of boards a day:—The fall of water, is 15 feet on an average. The St. George's River, which together with its Ponds, extends thirty miles into the back Country, affords upon its banks an almost inexhaustible supply of Lumber, of various fows, well adapted to the Saw Mill. In addition to the Mill, the Canal is also offered for Sale, with all its privileges, as established by Law: This Canal is a magnificent work, connecting the waters above said Mills with the tide waters, and Calculated as well for the use of the Mills, as the Lumber Merchants of the Back country; as very much of the Lumber of that extensive Country passes thro' them to the head of navigation; making them productive of a revenue of more than 500 dollars a year exclusive of the advantage derived to the Mills from them. This Canal may fairly be calculated, on a progressive and certain revenue. Adjoining the Mills, is a Farm of about 150 acres of excellent Land; one half of which, is cleared, and under improvement, lying on both sides of the river; and in every point of view, whether of soil, situation, or increasing value, is an object of great importance. On this farm, is a large, handsome and well finished mansion House, Barn and out houses; a large Store, and Tenements for work people, with a Cooper's shop, beautifully situated upon the bank of the river, and one quarter of a mile above the Village. This estate is an extremely pleasant summer residence; To a Merchant or Trader, it is decidedly the best stand on the river, for the Lumber trade; and is generally considered by those who are best acquainted with it, as one of the most eligible situations for business in this part of the country. Any person inclined to purchase, on application to EBENEZER THACHER, Esq. living on the premises, can view the place, and receive any further information respecting the peculiar advantages of this estate. Foreclosure will be given on the first of March next. If not sold previous to that time, the whole of this valuable property will be Let at an annual rent, or on shares as may be agreed upon. For terms of sale, apply to H. JACKSON. Boston, September 1. 1807. (14)
NOTICE! ALL persons who stand indebted to the late firm of Willis & M'Kinstry, & Benj. Willis, of longer standing than first of May last, or note or book, are requested to pay the same immediately to the subscriber, No. 7, Hay-Market-Row, or they will be removed to other hands to collect. He has just added to his former stock, such additions as makes a full assortment of English & India Goods & Groceries, for sale on as liberal terms as usual, to punctilious customers—none other need apply, as his profits are small, long credit cannot be given. BENJAMIN WILLIS.
To Let, A DWELLING HOUSE, in the center of the town.—Enquire as above Portland, Sept. 21. (tf)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of JOHN HASSACK, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland House-wright, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the 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 BETSEY HASSACK. Nov. 2.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of SAMUEL PEARSON, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, cabinet-maker deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to SUSANNAH PEARSON, or JAMES MURRAY, of Falmouth. Oct. 28, 1807. (N 2)
TO LET. THE store lately occupied by Mr. George Bonnell at the head of Richardson's Wharf—apply to I. RICHARDSON. Nov. 2.
ARTHUR SHIRLEY... Printer.