Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-03-17 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ADAMS & JENES, at their Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
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No. 48 of Vol. VIII.]
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1806.
[Whole No. 412.]
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
THE Petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of the town of Cape-Elizabeth, and Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, humbly prays; That by an act of incorporation by the Legislature of this Commonwealth, certain persons were incorporated some time since by the name and style of the Maine Turnpike Association, for the purpose of making and keeping in repair a turnpike road from the line of New Hampshire to Portland, in the county aforesaid, and to erect and build all the necessary Bridges over the several streams and rivers upon the route of said turnpike;—and we your petitioners being fully convinced, that the completion of the completion of said turnpike would greatly facilitate a communication from the most agricultural parts of Scarborough and Cape-Elizabeth to Portland aforesaid, where our surplus produce finds a ready market; and being also convinced by a late survey of part of said turnpike, of the expediency of erecting a bridge from Malam's neck, so called, in Cape-Elizabeth, aforesaid, over said river to Portland, aforesaid; as it would shorten the distance for a greater part of the inhabitants of said Cape-Elizabeth, and for all those who inhabit the lower part of said town of Scarborough, from two to three miles, and also entirely avoid all those considerable hills, which, now render the passage from said Cape-Elizabeth, and Scarborough, extremely difficult for loaded teams and carriages;—being also fully convinced, that the erection of the contemplated bridge over Malam's neck as aforesaid, by another Corporation, will very much promote and hasten the accomplishment of the important object for which the Maine Turnpike Association was incorporated, have made application to the members of said corporation, requesting them to relinquish to us, and such others as may associate with us, all their rights of erecting a bridge from Malam's neck aforesaid, to said Portland.—And whereas the members of the corporation aforesaid, have in a legal meeting, duly called for that purpose, taken the subject of our said application into full consideration, and by their vote acceded to our proposition aforesaid, and agreed to relinquish their right to erect the bridge aforesaid, provided we your petitioners can obtain an act of incorporation, to carry our said object into effect—and provided also, that so much of the acts of incorporation of the said Maine Turnpike Association may be repealed, as respects that part of the route from the line of New Hampshire to Portland, aforesaid, which is between the bank of said river, at Malam's neck, aforesaid, and said Portland.—Wherefore, because the bridge contemplated by your petitioners will realize to the said towns of Cape-Elizabeth, and Scarborough, the important objects herein before stated, and also greatly benefit the inhabitants in the vicinity of the places aforesaid, and the whole public at large; your petitioners humbly pray that they may be incorporated for the purpose of erecting said bridge, and that so much of the acts of incorporation of the Maine Turnpike Association, as respects the distance between the bank of said river and Malam's neck aforesaid, and the said town of Portland, may be repealed; and as in duty bound will ever pray.
February, 1806.
Ebenezer Libby, and sixty others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, February 1, 1806.
ON the petition of Ebenezer Libby and others, of the towns of Scarborough and Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, praying that they may be incorporated for the purpose of erecting a bridge from Malam's neck, so called in Cape-Elizabeth, over said river to Portland, in said county of Cumberland, and praying that so much of the acts of incorporation of the Maine Turnpike Association may be repealed as respects that part of the route from the line of New Hampshire to Portland, aforesaid, which is between the banks of said river at Malam's neck, aforesaid and said Portland.
ORDERED, That the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette and the Eastern Argus, printed in Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. And why the proprietors of said bridge shall not be authorized to receive a reasonable toll when the same shall be completed to remunerate them for the expense incurred in building the same.
Respectfully for the Committee, TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. In Senate, February 3d, 1806. Read and concurred, H. G. OTIS, President. A true copy—attest, WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
For Sale,
A Valuable Lot of Land, in the center of the town, measuring fifty-nine feet on Free-street, and one hundred and twenty-two feet on the short street leading into Main Street.
Also, A Lot of Land on Elm-street, sixty-eight by one hundred feet, with a new, convenient two story Dwelling House thereon—For terms apply to the subscriber.
Isaac Parker.
Portland, Feb. 17.
FEDERAL NOMINATIONS.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MAINE.
"FREEMEN! ATTEND!
Be worth, like theirs, approv'd; And shew by all'd how strong you mov'd. With mighty voice this solemn truth prolong, The Friends of VIRTUE are the Friends of STRONG."
For Governor, HIS EXCELLENCY CALEB STRONG, Esquire.
Lieutenant Governor, HIS HONOR EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Esq.
Cumberland Senators. Hon. WOODBURY STOREY, and Hon. JOHN CUSHING, Esqrs.
York Senators. Hon. ANDREW P. FERNALD, Hon. JOSEPH LELAND, Esqrs.
Lincoln, Hancock, and Kennebec Senators. Hon. DAVID COBB, Hon. MARK L. HILL, Esqrs.
From the (Boston) Repertory.
THE address of the democrats to the People of Massachusetts, after nominating the Hon. JAMES SULLIVAN, as Governor, and the Hon. WILLIAM HEATH as Lieut. Governor, contains the following remark: "You have witnessed, and doubtless with due indignation, during the last year, the various calumnies and miserable subterfuges employed to shake the public confidence in the former gentleman."
We have frequently said, and we say again, if Mr. Sullivan has been calumniated, being a candidate for office in a Republican government, where people are deeply interested to be circumpect in the selection of men for the highest offices, he was in duty bound to himself and to the public to check and punish the calumny which assailed him. There is a judicial test, provided by the wisdom of Legislators for this very purpose, which would remove every suspicion of this gentleman's honesty and correct habits, if he is abused, as his friends affect to believe; and which would bring on his accuser that public indignation and personal distress, which ought, and most particularly in a government like ours, to fall on the unjust vilifier of public men. Why has not that test been employed? Mr. Sullivan will find it difficult to give a satisfactory answer.
The charge of "employing miserable subterfuges" in the Address is unfounded, as we shall soon demonstrate. The objections made to Mr. Sullivan, last year, were couched in terms as plain and direct as our language afforded. The Editor of this paper never wished to take any advantage by insinuations. He chose to give Mr. Sullivan every opportunity to avail himself of law, if he did not plead guilty, before the bar of the public; and urged the absolute necessity, for the well being of society, that such bold attacks from the press, if false, should subject the author to the lash of offended justice.
For once, we were supported by the voice of democrats. They urged prosecution. The reply made before election was, that it would look like an unbecoming solicitude for the office in Mr. Sullivan, to commence a suit while he was a candidate. In Faneuil Hall, on election day, we heard the supporters of Mr. Sullivan repeatedly declare that the editor of the Repertory would be prosecuted after the election. From every quarter of the State, we have heard of democrats swearing they would never vote for him again, if he did not clear up his character by legal process.
After election, we reminded Mr. Sullivan, of the expectations and promises of his party—all to no purpose. He confided rather in the forgetfulness of the public, to heal his reputation, than the dangerous experiment of judicial scrutiny. To defeat an expectation so worthy an aspiring mind, we again present the citizens of this Commonwealth, with a column from the Repertory of March 29, 1805. How far conduct of the kind here delineated ought to disqualify a man for the Chief Magistracy of Massachusetts, is not for us to determine. We have only to observe, that the author of the following sketch, has for nearly a year submitted them to Mr. Sullivan, with a challenge to a legal investigation.
"PRETENSIONS"
Of the Honourable James Sullivan to the Chief Magistracy of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
"Num negare audes? Quia taces? Convincam si negas?"
1st. In the month of April 1796, at Worcester, Mr. Sullivan declared in the most solemn manner, in presence of the Judges of the Supreme Court and other gentlemen, that he NEVER approved of the democratic societies which had established themselves in different parts of the United States; that he thought them unnecessary, because, in his opinion, the liberty of the people were safe in the hands of their representatives, and that had so written to Dr. Jarvis. This we can prove by the Judges who were present.
Counterpart. Notwithstanding this solemn declaration, Mr. Sullivan was a member of the democratic society in Boston, which subsisted from the year '93 to '95. Our proof is Mr. Cooper's certificate in the Chronicle.
2d. When Mr. Sullivan was Attorney General, he was, in part, owner of lands, purchased of the Commonwealth, and continued his property therein, secretly, while a question respecting the amount to be paid for those lands was pending. In this case he was interested against the Commonwealth, tho' acting as Attorney General for the Commonwealth. For proof of this fact we refer to the history of the whole affair with Gorham and Phelps as given in the Chronicle of the 11 instant.
3d. Mr. Oliver Phelps has said, that he gave Mr. Sullivan a note for three thousand dollars for facilities rendered him in
his settlement with the Commonwealth. This we can prove by the oath of Joseph Blake, esq.
4. Mr. Sullivan did at Cambridge, when Attorney General, alter an indictment found by the Grand Jury against Roger Wheeler, for perjury, and when detected, secreted the bill, since which it has not appeared. Mr. Sullivan, has affected to deny some of the charges brought against him—this he has passed in silence.
5. About the year 1780, Mr. Sullivan was returning from some part of the District of Maine, through Wells, on Sunday. His horse proved lame, and unable to proceed. He called on Deacon Clark, of that town; after much solicitation, obtained of him a very good horse, and intimated that he would do whatever the deacon should think was right. Deacon Clark from a conscientious regard to the day, made no further bargain. Soon after, Deacon Clark finding that Mr. Sullivan's horse was worth little or nothing, wrote to him to return his horse or the value, both of which Mr. S. refused. After several letters were exchanged and an interview had taken place, he gave Deacon Clark four pounds; which with three pounds, for which the Deacon sold Mr. Sullivan's horse, was the only consideration he would allow him for his horse, worth 50 dollars, and keeping the lame horse six months. This information we have now before us, in a letter from a friend, who waited on Deacon Clark, for correct particulars. Deacon Clark now lives at Newbury, and is a man of unimpeachable probity and veracity.
6. In the case of Aaron Dexter, versus Henry Farwell, in the Supreme Court at Boston, Mr. Sullivan received a fee of eight or ten dollars of the defendant and argued the cause in favor of the plaintiff! Mr. Sullivan confesses that he engaged for the plaintiff, and intimates that he might, through forgetfulness, in some cases, have received fees on both sides. Had Mr. Sullivan denied the charge, we should have produced a positive certificate, to prove our assertion.
7. In the conversation which recently took place in Court Street, Boston, between Mr. Sullivan and Joseph Blake, esq. Mr. Sullivan solemnly declared that he never had an execution against the Gorham family, and that he never received a dollar of Mr. P. C. Brooks in his life. Mr. Sullivan has since confessed that he had the execution, that P. C. Brooks paid him upwards of 3000 dollars. The execution was issued & money paid in December 1799. Could Mr. Sullivan in to short a time, or in any time, have forgotten such a sum, and all the circumstances attending the distresses he brought upon the widow and family of Mr. Gorham? We should prove this charge, if denied, by oath of Mr. Blake.
8. In the year 1783, Mr. Joseph Stacy Reed of Cambridge, showed Mr. Sullivan a deed of a tract of land of 1000 acres, lying in common and undivided in the District of Maine, which had been left him by his grand fa-
ther. Mr. Sullivan engaged for him. Mr. Reed having a large and expensive family, and unable to advance money, gave him a deed of 200 acres of said land, and Mr. Sullivan in consideration thereof, gave him a written obligation to prosecute his right to the 1000 acres, at his own expence, and to release 100 acres in case the claim should be settled without a law suit. Some time after, Mr. Sullivan told Mr. Reed, that as Mr. Phillips of Boston was the Defendant, he would not bring the action. Mr. Reed then employed Mr. Dexter, and Mr. Sullivan defended Mr. Phillips!! Mr. Reed has since called upon Mr. Sullivan, times without number, for his deed, but has never been able to obtain it, and is now endeavouring to get satisfaction for the injuries he has sustained. Mr. Reed, though a democrat, has the character of a quiet, honest man. We rely for proof of this on Mr. Reed, from whose mouth we had the statement."
If these statements may be all true, and yet not affect the character of Mr. Sullivan, then let not democratick papers be filled, with invectives against them as "infamous calumnies." That accusation which is an infamous calumny if false, must be allowed to deserve attention if true. There is now time, before election, and it certainly behoves every good citizen to make inquiry how far, or in what instance Mr. Sullivan has been slandered.
From the Philadelphia Gazette—Feb. 19.
SERIOUS QUESTIONS
To the Hon. JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
DID Miranda go to Washington, about the middle of December last? Had he two long interviews with you?
Did he not present you a plan of an expedition against the province of Canada?
Did he suppose he probably of success by the aid of various letters, either real or spurious, supposed to be written to him from his friends in that country?
Did he shew you a plan of the Government he meant to establish in those provinces?
Did the President peruse the said plan of Government, keep the manuscript 24 hours in his possession, and return it afterwards to Miranda, approving it in general terms?
Did you observe to Miranda that congress did not appear disposed to go to war with Spain?
Did Miranda reply, that if Government was not so disposed, he could carry the plan into execution himself, if they did not interfere about his preparations?
Did you answer him, after a long pause, that Government would not their eyes, provided he would act with the necessary caution so as not to commit them?
Did Miranda return immediately to New-York to make his preparations, and act in consequence?
Is it possible, is it credible that if Miranda had not met from you with a kind of indirect encouragement he would immediately on his return from Washington, have proceeded to an expence, that a little vigilance alone would have rendered useless?
Is it credible, that, without that indirect support, two officers of the Federal government, at the port of New-York, could have engaged in such a nefarious proceeding?
Is it credible, that one of them would have permitted his eldest son to attend General Miranda in this desperate expedition, in the capa-

Latest from Europe!
BY the arrival of the ship Washington, Capt. J. Weeks, in 47 days from Liverpool, we have received London dates to the 23d, and Liverpool to the 25th of January, by which we learn that a SEPARATE PEACE has taken place between France and Austria; but owing to our not having received any papers between the 15th of December and the 20th of January, we are unable to afford any information of the operations upon the Continent, which led to this important event. The treaty between Bonaparte and the Emperor of Germany, was negotiated at Presburg, but at the date of our last accounts, it appears the conditions were not known in England, but the tenor of it, however, was understood to be most degrading and oppressive to Austria. Bonaparte wished to include the provinces of Dalmatia and Istria, in the cessions to be made by Austria. The firmness of the Archduke Charles, saved his unfortunate country from this additional sacrifice and disgrace.
No further accounts of the engagements between the French and Russians, which took place on the 3d, 4th, and 5th, December, were received; but from the present face of affairs, the issue must have been unfavorable to the latter.
The Parliament of Great Britain met on the 21st of January; the session was opened by Royal Commission, owing to the indisposition of the King; the opposition in the House of Commons will be powerful in talent, if not in numbers; the leaders, Messrs. Fox, Windham, Sheridan, Whitbread, Grey, Lord H. Petty, and G. Ponsonby. The opposition contended for an enquiry into the conduct of Ministers, in regard to their manner of conducting the present war, but which was postponed for a few days, on account of the illness of Mr. Pitt.
But little expectation was entertained in England, of the continuance of the war upon the continent and it was expected the troops would return shortly. —It is expected the menace of Invasion, will again be repeated by Bonaparte, but government were adopting measures to render it abortive should the attempt be made.
Death of WILLIAM PITTS. —This distinguished Statesman and Financier died at his villa near Putney, on the morning of the 23d of January last. The cause of his death was an extreme debility in the stomach, brought on by his great application to business.—Whatever degree of merit or blame may be attached to the public conduct of this man, as it is represented by his friends or foes, all parties acknowledge that he was one of the greatest characters of the age; and that he has not left his equal behind;—his decease will have a very sensible effect upon the Cabinet of St. James'.
"Precious confessions." —Our readers will notice a series of questions which have been addressed to Mr. Madison, secretary of state, which are published in this day's Gazette, and which have reference to the expedition of General Miranda, who lately sailed from New York, in the Leander, loaded with arms and warlike stores. This vessel was fitted out with much secrecy, and Miranda's object is generally supposed to be some hostile attempt upon the Spanish possessions in South America. The President of the United States is strongly suspected of having indirectly countenanced Miranda's views; this may account for the motives of the President in ordering the Spanish minister to leave Washington. Notwithstanding, the National Intelligencer, and other democratic papers very zealously endeavor to show, that the president was totally ignorant as to the object of Miranda's expedition. But it appears from what is passing in New York that the democrats who have engaged in the defence of Mr. Jefferson, have not a "view of the whole ground"
Highly Important. —By the New York Gazette, of March 3d, we learn, that on Saturday last, Samuel G. Ogden, Esq. and Col. William Smith, of the Custom House, and others, were arrested, by order of government, and taken before the District Judge, to answer such queries respecting the destination of the ship Leander, as might be put to them, under oath. At first Mr. Ogden refused to answer, but on being threatened with commitment he proceeded, and astonishing as it may appear, Mr. Ogden's answers went, directly to implicate the government of the United States in the fitting out of the Leander, that Gen. Miranda, had interviews with the President and Mr. Madison upon this subject; and that the latter has been closed doors, this business has been
BOSTON, MARCH 12.
Another Naval Victory.
Capt. Hulton, arrived at Baltimore, on Wednesday last from St. Domingo, in 20 days, and informs, that on the 6th February, a battle took place off that port between a French fleet from Brest, composed, of five sail of the line, two frigates, and a corvette, and an English fleet of 7 sail of the line, and two frigates, which terminated in the capture of three, and sinking the other two French ships of the line.
The French fleet consisted of L'Imperial of 130 guns, Admiral Lallemand; Le Jupiter, 74, Le Brave, 84, L'Alexander, 74, and Le Diomede, 74.—La Felicite of 44, and La Comet of 36 guns, and La Diligence of 22 guns.
Previous to the battle the French had landed 600 men. The action lasted three hours.
Two days after another English fleet of 13 sail arrived off St. Domingo.
The Imperial's upper deck blew up, when the sun, about 7 miles from the city; when 700 souls perished. She was a new ship and thought to be the finest in the French navy.
CONFIRMATION.
The following letters from St. Domingo confirm the above tidings:
"City of St. Domingo, Feb 6."
"On the 6th, at day light, the English fleet hove in sight, in S. E.—As numbers of the French were on shore, it was 7 o'clock before the French got underway. They consisted of five sail of the line, two frigates, and one corvette. At nine the French line was formed, their frigates inshore. At 10, the leading English ship, the Dragon, of 74 guns, Ad. Duckworth, commenced firing on the French and proceeded, intirely alone, to break the line, and succeeded, the whole French line firing upon him, for at least 20 minutes, before the rest of the British, (six sail of the line) came up. The French Admiral in the smoke, mistaking Le Alexander, for a British ship, fired into her, dismasted her, and rendered her useless.
"Two English 84's engaged the French Admiral, beat the ports of the middle and upper deck into one so that the deck from the main hatchway forward fell in, and crushed many poor fellows to pieces—The French Admiral was wounded, and finding it impossible to escape, run the Le Imperiale on the rocks to leeward of the city. The Diomede, of 74, followed his example; the other ships struck, and were taken by the British."
"All the French ships fought bravely, excepting Le Brave, of 74 guns, and she struck the third broadside. It is said not more than 320 of Le Imperiale's crew, which consisted of 1350, can be found. The Diomede had 250 killed before she went ashore; and many were drowned and killed in attempting to climb the rocks."
"The English ships suffered very much in their hulls and rigging; and though they captured the enemies vessels, have not much to brag of. I saw the whole of the engagement from the city."
"The result of this battle is fortunate for us; as the French were going down to plunder and burn the black ports: when many Americans would have been taken and condemned."
"There is an English fleet now off; and there seems to have been another battle, to windward, as there is a French dismasted line of battle ships off the harbour; and an English fleet came in sight this day, one, of which had lost her mizen-mast."
BOSTON, MARCH 14.
Fire. —Yesterday morning between 5 and 6 o'clock, a fire broke out in the building owned and occupied by Dea. Tilden as a Counting-house, at the north end; which, with two dwelling houses were destroyed. The third building from the one where the fire was first discovered was pulled down, which prevented its further extent.
The fire is conjectured to have taken place from the insecurity of a stove funnel.
Mr. Samuel Webber, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Harvard University is appointed President of the same.
Professor Paerson has resigned; there are now two Professor ships in the University vacant.
Energetic as the mind of this great man has usually displayed itself, it is by no means improbable that the dark aspect of continental affairs, which clouded his latter Administration, and the ruin of European Independence, which founded in his last moments, accelerated the event of his death:—Thus falls the Champion of that belligerent and coalitional system which was undertaken thirteen years ago, to curb the power of France, but which unhappily has ended in raising to gigantic greatness that power which, when assaulted by the first coalition, it was believed would have been erased from the Map of Europe,—On the merits of this system; on the praise or blame; on the faults, or on the virtues of our departed Minister, future history alone will be a fair and decisive judge.
Mr. Pitt's mind was deeply imbued with the love of glory, with the fire of genius, with taste, literature, and the best endowments of nature. He was beloved by his friends, and steady in his attachments. His temper, as a private man, contrary to what has been sometimes, but most unwarrantably said, was open, generous, and kind, his powers of conversation bore the stamp of his genius—but it was genius unbending from the dignity of senatorial eminence, to that fascinating and familiar simplicity which truly great men are ever known to display in domestic and relaxed hours.
Aboard, and in political contest, he was proud and unbending. To those who know him confidentially, he was said to bear an uniform demeanour of kindness and good nature.
The Country requires all the talents that can be brought to bear in defence of her precarious existence—but she has lost a mighty mind which, in concert with one of this exalted description, might have lived to receive the plaudits of a great and grateful country.
The illness of Mr. Pitt originated in extreme debility, brought on by excessive anxiety, and unwearied attention to business.
Previously to his dissolution Mr. Pitt had not taken the slightest sustenance for eight and forty hours—the immediate cause of his death was the debility of his stomach.
Mr. Pitt was in the 47th year of his age. He was born on the 28th of May, 1759: He was the second son of the illustrious William Earl of Chatham, and only surviving brother of the present Earl. He was never married. Mr. Pitt held the office of First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, a Lord of Trade & Plantations, a Commissioner for the Affairs of India, Master of the Trinity House, and High Steward of the University of Cambridge.
Sun, Office, second edition.
Dispatches were this morning received by Government from Berlin, which state that an arrangement had taken place between his Prussian Majesty and Bonaparte, in consequence of which the Electorate of Hanover, is to be, occupied by Prussian troops until the conclusion of a peace between the belligerent powers.
Orders have we believe, been sent for the immediate return of the British troops now on the Continent and as there is a great number of transports in the Weser, an embarkation will take place without delay.
Yesterday in the House of Lords, Lord Melville put in his answer to the articles of impeachment exhibited against him. The answer is a general plea of not guilty to all the charges.
The committee for managing the impeachment on behalf of the Commons are to meet this day, for the purpose of recommencing their functions.
From Washington, Feb. 27.
"General Turreau personally attended in the House of Representatives on the passage of the St. Domingo Bill; and a few hours only was it moving thro' the House, before it received the Speaker's fiat."
A letter from Washington, mentions that Messrs. Armstrong and Bowdoin are nominated to the court of Madrid.
NON-IMPORTATION.
On the 4th inst. Mr. Gregg gave notice in the House of Representatives of the U. S. that he should the next day call up his Resolution for a non-importation of British Goods.
City of St. Domingo.
Is it true, that the Leander, in which this young man embarked, had on board many muskets, rifles, pikes, field-pieces, howitzers, ammunition of all kinds, regimentals, two printing presses, with ten or twelve journeyman printers?
Is it true, that this vessel remained in port a fortnight after clearing out at the custom house, to embark recruits, and that the objects of her delay were generally known at New-york?
Is it to be supposed, that if the administration had even not any previous information of the scheme, they could be ignorant of these transactions, known to every body else? Even admitting for supposition's sake, that they had not a previous knowledge, would not their supposed ignorance be a glaring proof of the most criminal neglect?
Has not the honor and neutrality of our country been committed in the most scandalous manner by an hostile armament fitted out in our ports under the eyes of public officers, consisting of American ships under the American flag, with American Officers, American crews, American volunteers, American arms, and many other American implements of war, with the object of attacking the colonies of a nation with whom we are at peace?
Are not all these circumstances together sufficiently weighty to influence the Spanish commanders, if Miranda's attempt takes place, to lay an embargo on all property within their jurisdiction?
Foreign News.
Late and Important!
Received by the arrival at this port of the ship Washington, Capt. Joseph Weeks, in 47 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, JAN. 22.
Imperial Parliament.
House of Lords—January 21.
The Parliament was, this day, in the absence of His Majesty, opened with the usual formalities, by Commission.
Before three o'clock, a considerable number of Peers attended; and, at that hour, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, the Earl of Dartmouth, Earl Camden, and Lord Auckland, took their seats in their robes, as His Majesty's Commissioners, on the Bench, in front of the Throne. Mr. Quarre, Deputy Usher of the Black Rod, was then dispatched, to order the attendance of the Commons, who with the Speaker at their head, appeared at the Bar.
The Royal Commission, authorizing certain Peers, therein named, or any three or more of them, to open the Parliament, and, in the name and in behalf of His Majesty, was then read; after which, the Lord Chancellor, as organ of the Commissioners, delivered the following Speech to both Houses:—
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"In pursuance of the authority given to us by his Majesty's Commission under the great Seal, among other things, to declare the cause of his holding this Parliament, his Majesty has directed us particularly to call your attentions to the most decisive success with which Providence has vouchsafed to bless his Majesty's arms at sea, since you were last assembled in Parliament."
"The activity and perseverance of his Majesty's fleets have been conspicuously displayed in the pursuit and attack of the different squadrons of the enemy, and every encounter has terminated to the honour of the British flag, and the diminution of the naval force of the powers with whom his Majesty is at war. But the victory obtained over the combined fleet of France and Spain, off Cape Trafalgar, has manifested beyond any exploit recorded even in the annals of the British navy, the skill and enterprize of his Majesty's officers and seamen; and the destruction of so large a proportion of the naval strength of the enemy has not only confirmed, in the most signal manner, the maritime superiority of this country, but has essentially contributed to the security of his Majesty's dominions."
"His Majesty most deeply regrets that the day of that memorable triumph should have been unhappily
clouded by the fall of the heroic commander under whom it was achieved: And he is persuaded that you will feel that this lamented but glorious termination of a series of transcendent exploits, claims a distinguished expression of the lasting gratitude of the country; and that you will therefore cheerfully concur in enabling his Majesty to annex to those honours which he has conferred on the family of the late Lord Viscount Nelson, such a mark of national munificence, as may preserve to the latest posterity, the memory of his name and services, and the benefit of his great example."
"His Majesty has commanded us further to inform you, that, whilst the superiority of His arms at sea has been thus uniformly asserted and maintained, he has not been wanting in his endeavours to apply the means, which were so liberally placed at his disposal, in aid of such of the powers of the continent as evinced a determination to resist the formidable and growing encroachments of France. He has directed the several treaties entered into for this purpose to be laid before you; and though he cannot but deeply lament that the events of the war in Germany have disappointed his hopes and led to an unfavourable issue, yet his Majesty feels confident that, upon a review of the steps which he has taken, you will be of opinion that he has left nothing undone on his part to sustain the efforts of his allies, and that he has acted in strict conformity to the principles declared by him, and recognized by parliament as essential to the interest and security of his own dominions, as well as to the general safety of the continent."
"It is a great consolation to his Majesty, and one in which he is persuaded you will participate, that although the Emperor of Germany has felt himself compelled to withdraw from the contest, his Majesty continues to receive from his august ally the Emperor of Russia, the strongest assurances of unshaken adherence to that generous and enlightened policy by which he has hitherto been actuated; and his Majesty has no doubt that you will be fully sensible of the important advantages to be derived from preserving at all times the closest and most intimate connection with that sovereign."
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
"His Majesty has directed the estimates for the year to be laid before you, and he has commanded us to assure you, that they are framed upon that State of Exertion, which the present situation of the Country renders indispensable. His Majesty fully relies upon your granting him such Supplies, as, upon due deliberation the Public Exigencies may appear to require."
"It is his earnest wish to contribute by every means in his power, to alleviate the additional burthens which must necessarily be imposed upon his People, and with this view he has directed the sum of One Million Sterling, part of the proceeds arising from the Sale of such Prizes made on the Powers with which he is at War, as are by law vested in the Crown, to be applied to the Public Services of the year."
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"His Majesty is most fully persuaded, that whatever pride and confidence you may feel in common with Him, in the success which has distinguished the British Arms in the course of the present contest you will be sensibly how much the events of the War on the Continent, by which the predominant power and influence of France, have been so unhappily extended, require the continuance of all possible vigilance and exertion. Under this impression, His Majesty trusts that your attention will be invariably directed to the improvement of those means which are to be found in the bravery and discipline of his Forces, the zeal and loyalty of every Class of his Subjects, and in the inexhaustible Resources of his Dominions, for rendering the Empire invincible at home as well as formidable abroad; satisfied that by such efforts alone the contest, can be brought to a conclusion, consistent with the Safety and independence of the Country, and with its Rank amongst the Nations of the World."
JAN. 23.
Death of Mr. Pitt.
Mr. Pitt expired at half past four o'clock this morning, at his villa near Putney.

permitted with closed eyes. Mr. Ogden has stated in reply to the foregoing that his answers did not implicate the government, for he says with respect to the government he acted with extreme caution, not being so much pressed on this head as on others.
More proofs of misconduct in the President.—The New York Gazette in answer to Mr. Ogden, observes,
"The substance of the information relative to the destination of the Leander, &c. is CORRECT. We were only mistaken as to the channel thro' which the secret was divulged; instead of the name of Samuel G. Ogden, we ought to have said that the evidence implicating the Government, came through Col. Smith, and we are since informed that this evidence has been corroborated by another gentleman of the first respectability."
The destination of the Leander is now ascertained to be for the coast of Carracas.
It is reported from Washington, that the Tunisian Envoy has demanded that seven wives should be allowed him. This demand he considered moderate, as he had fourteen in his own country; but as his request was refused, he has offered to accept four.
Theatre.—We understand the Legislature of this State have passed a law, prohibiting all Theatrical Exhibitions within this Commonwealth, unless leave be previously obtained from the Court of Sessions for the County where the performances are to take place.
Who shall be Governor?
THE time is fast approaching, when the citizens of this state will be called upon to exercise one of the most important rights which a free people can possess; and in the discharge of this duty, let every one seriously reflect on the consequences which will follow a misuse or neglect of it.
If our republican institutions—if the peace and prosperity of this Commonwealth, are objects worth preserving, let such men be supported for State Officers as possess virtue, talents and patriotism , sufficient to continue to us these important blessings.
For six years past, Governor Strong has been elected to the Chief Magistracy of this State, and his administration has been uniformly mild and conciliatory, and not until the rage and violence of party took possession of the reason of a large proportion of the people of this state, was there a single objection made to the public or private character of this great and good man; his enemies have never dared to charge him with unfaithfulness or inability while in office, but because he is not the servile tool of the present "powers that be," the democrats say he ought to be put down, and their man Sullivan, a very consistent republican to be sure, placed in the Gubernatorial Chair. And what mighty good is to result from this revolution in the government of this State? Will the public business be conducted with more dispatch, with more economy, with more ability, or in any manner that will better promote the general interest of the community? But the democrats say that if they should obtain a majority, the State would then harmonize with the general government—this so far from operating as a reason for a change of men, is the very one that ought to forbid it, for the truth of this look at the conduct of democrats in New-York and Pennsylvania; and for a specimen of the talent of democrats in legislation, review their proceedings in congress the present session, where all their conduct is marked with irresolution, delay and confusion.
If the federalists make use of one half the exertion that the democrats do, no doubt need be entertained of the re-election of Governor Strong.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE. Intellectual Food for Republicans.
"Messrs. Hamilton and Pickering both being members of Congress and of the Junta, kept public documents from the President, until the Junta had examined them and made up their opinion, and directed them what part to act. Mr. Adams finding their measures artfully and with velocity leading the nation to destruction, abandoned them; they still insisted upon their plans in so violent and unbecoming a manner, that Mr. Adams was obliged to turn them both out of office, and he did do it."
The foregoing is an extract from something in the Argus the writer calls a review, containing about two columns and an half—it is signed Retrospectus . The few lines here given are a just specimen of the character of the whole as to truth and correct observation.
"Messrs. Hamilton and Pickering both being members of Congress and of the Junta, kept public documents from the President, until the Junta had examined them and made up their opinion, and directed them what part to act. Mr. Adams finding their measures artfully and with velocity leading the nation to destruction, abandoned them; they still insisted upon their plans in so violent and unbecoming a manner, that Mr. Adams was obliged to turn them both out of office, and he did do it."
members of Congress. "And being of the Junta"—falsehood No. 2. They did not belong to any Junta alluded to by Retrospectus . "They kept public documents from the President"—falsehood No. 3. They did not keep public documents from the President. "Mr. Adams was obliged to turn them both out of office, and he did do it"—falsehood No. 4. Mr. Adams did not turn them both out of office.
Thus in about ten lines we find four direct falsehoods as to facts; and all the rest of the quotation, as far as the words make complete propositions, or imply affirmations, they are evidential of profound ignorance in the writer—If by viewing the sources people apply to for knowledge, any just idea can be formed of the information they will probably gain, what must be the conclusion with regard to the readers of the Argus? The writers in that paper are generally very ignorant; or very wicked, if they are sensible of the falsehoods and errors they send to the press; while it is probable the readers are more ignorant than vicious—But an ignorant man may be a good party man; for that consists in attachment to some leader, or rather to the names of leaders; and in this instance, not one in twenty of the republicans know any thing of their leaders but their names.
Jefferson in his letter to the Newhaven merchants, which was wrote soon after he came into office, and was the effect of much study, clearly intimated that party attachment would be of more weight in his selection for office than knowledge or integrity. With this encouragement to ignorance and error, it is not strange to find the writers in the papers under the immediate patronage of administration, improving those qualities they have grounds to believe will recommend them to the greatest man in the world; for this great man has great rewards for such as attach themselves to him. Should it be necessary to prove this by facts, we will, hereafter, give some other proof than the appointment of Tom Prentiss to the office of Postmaster in Portland. Negussett, 7th March, 1806.
Electors of Lincoln—
Who shall be our Register of Deeds? THIS question you are soon to answer.—The Hon. Judge Rice has long and faithfully, and I believe to universal acceptance, discharged the duties of the office; but his years and infirmities invite him to repose, and he declines being considered as a candidate. Every person with whom I have conversed has made up his mind on the subject, and will vote for WARREN RICE; who in addition to the accomplishment of neat penmanship and the habit of attention and industry, is thoroughly versed in the duties which he will be called to perform, having for several years written in the office. Do you wish for the evidence of your property to be in safe hands, and for punctuality and dispatch—he is the man. In short, place him in the office and you will at all times find him there to serve you. SAT.
Messrs Adams & Jenks, Mr. F. Cook is held up as a candidate for Register of Deeds: I think that he has enough already, without asking for more. As it is a right every one has of expressing his opinion on any matter that concerns him, I freely declare that I think him an improper person for Register of Deeds for Lincoln county. He pretends that he is a Republican; but I do not conceive that it involves any political question; at the same time I believe him to be every thing and anything in politics—I once knew him when he was federal, and lamenting the degeneracy of the times, because Mr. Jefferson was chosen President—Shortly after, and when offices were filled by jacobins, he soon became a convert to jacobinism, in order to have his own office—He now only waits an opportunity to have Federal rulers, and again he is a complete Federalist. Such a character I think is not intitled to the confidence of the Electors of Lincoln County. CIVIS.
We are obliged to omit the journals of the Legislature of this State, and several other articles prepared for this Gazette; which shall be attended to in our next.
PROBATE NOTICES.
MARCH. Accounts of Executors and Administrators, to be settled this month. William Young, of North Yarmouth; Joseph Young, of Portland, Ad. Andrew Thomas, of Portland; Wm. Brown, Ad. Josiah Grafton, of Scarborough; Catherine Grafton, Ad. Noah Jordan, of Cape-Elizabeth; Morrell Jordan, Ad. Robert Denning, of Brunswick; Arthur Givings, of Waterville, Ad. Samuel March, of Gorham; Ebenezer Murch, Ad.
MARRIED. In Gorham; by Rev. Mr. Noyes. Mr. David Sturgis to Miss Betsey Paine—Mr. Jonathan Stone, jun. to Miss Sally Whitney.
DIED. In Boston, Hon. Shearjashub Bourne, Esq.—Mr. Thomas C. Newman, student of Harvard College, aged 18. At Northampton, John Ellis—He was found hanging in a shed. His wife and a Mr. Beally have been committed to prison in consequence of suspicions which were excited.
SHIP ARRIV. Saturday, March 15.—Arrived ship Washington, capt. Joseph Weeks, 47 days from Liverpool—Sailed in company with ship Henry L. Weeks, of Portland, bound to Charleston; Sachem, Hatch, of ditto for do; Cornelia, Thrasher, of do for do; Laura, Hool, of do for do; Mercury, Hodge, of Wilkesbarre, for do; Ontario, Starbuck, for New York; William & Little John, Atkins, do; Olive, of Newburyport, for Baltimore; Olguah, Barker, of Boston, for Gibraltar; Warrington, Hinkley, of Boston, for Greenock—Levi, Lucia, Curtis, of Portland, arrived 17th January, with the loss of foremast and bowsprit; New Packet, Trott, of Boston, arrived the 13th; Packet, Scott, of Boston, to sail in 10 days; John Adams, Wood, do, 10; Peter, for do, 3; Ruby & Betty, Terrey, for New York, in 6; Superb, Boiworth, for Bath, in 20.
FOR SALE. By Crofts & Martin, Fore-street, 8000 wt. Clover Seed, 30 bushels Hards Grass do. 8000 wt. Butter, 8000 wt. clean Flax, 10 tons Country Flour, 900 bushels yellow Corn, 20 hds. best retailing Molasses, 10 punchcons Rum, 5 pipes Barcelona Brandy, 20 boxes 7 by 9 Glass, Cod, Scafe and Pollock Fish.
ALSO, An assortment of ENGLISH GOODS as usual—too numerous to particularize. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms. March 17.
To the Public. As Beef is a staple commodity of this country, it is of great importance to the mercantile interest that inspection laws should be strictly enforced; and any evasion of these laws ought to be publicly exposed. The object of the laws requiring Beef to be inspected and branded, is that persons may purchase by the brand without danger of being deceived. There was an attempt in the last Gazette to do away the force of Consul Tuft's certificate respecting Beef sold by Capt. Stephenson in Surinam; but the public will judge whether a Consul of the United States is not entitled to full credit, and whether the justification attempted in the above paragraph, is entitled to any consideration. It is impossible that the length of the passage could have produced the effects there ascribed to it. If the beef had been properly inspected and packed, it would never have putrefied in the manner it did—the length of the passage could not have changed the leg rand into shins; nor could it have transformed Cargo No. 3 into hearts & cheeks. In this instance it is immaterial whether the deceit practiced has proceeded from the negligence of the Inspector, the unfaithfulness of the packers, or the intention of the person who put up the beef; but certain it is that gross deception has been practiced, whereby Storer & Stephenson have been greatly injured. By a law passed March 9, 1804, it is enacted, "that those parts of Beef which are excluded from Mels No. 1 and No. 2 (not including hearts and cheeks pieces) shall be packed and inspected by the Inspector General or his Deputy in the same manner as No. 1 or No. 2, and shall be branded No. 3, left taking from said pieces, excluded as aforesaid, viz. the neck weighing not less than four pounds nor more than six pounds, and from the flank and shin of each quarter, not less than four pounds nor more than eight pounds, which pieces thus excluded shall not be exported from this Commonwealth—That the hearts and cheek pieces of beef may be inspected, & when thus inspected shall be branded Hearts and Cheeks." Now by the Consul's certificate, which if necessary can be fully supported by the testimony of Capt. Stephenson, it appears that the barrels branded Cargo No. 3, were filled with hearts and cheeks, which is a direct violation of the above law. The beef was purchased at the highest prices, believing that there was no deception in it; and Captain Stephenson sold it, presuming that it was inspected, packed and branded according to law; but to his great astonishment he found that the law had been evaded, and his owners defrauded. March 17.
Woodbury Storer, jun. HAS REMOVED his Office, from the chamber over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company's buildings, to the apartment two doors S.E. of the Post-Office. March 17.
Notary Public. JOSEPH C. BOYD, Notary Public, begs leave to inform the public, that he has REMOVED his Office to the front Chamber in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office; where he will attend to the Notarial Business. March 17.
To Let. THAT large and commodious HOUSE, situated in Fore-Street, now occupied by Mrs. Sarah Fox. It is in contemplation to make many additions, it is well worthy the attention of any person intending to keep a BOARDING HOUSE or HOTEL; being situated in one of the best parts of the town for either of those purposes. For information, apply at No. 28, Long-Wharf. March 17. (G.W.)
Real Estate. FOR SALE, a convenient Dwelling HOUSE, in Federal-Street, occupied by Mr. John Coo—Likewise, a Lot of Land in Free-Street, measuring 50 feet in front and 100 feet deep, a pleasant and central situation for a house—Also, a Lot of 110 feet in Danforth-Street, and 120 on a cross-street—For terms, which will be liberal, apply to Thomas Clark. March 17.
Soap. D. PEASE, has for sale, at his Attic Room, from 3 to 4 tons of Soap, in good order for shipping. March 17.
CHEAP GOODS. Farrell & Wright, No. 4, Moffey's Row, BEING about to close their present concerns in this place, offer for sale their whole STOCK OF GOODS, at reduced prices—consisting of a well chosen assortment of European & India Goods. Those who wish to purchase, will find it well worthy their attention to call and examine for themselves. All those who are indebted, are requested to make payment. Portland, March 17.
Fresh Garden Seeds. DAVID GRIFFITH, has just received for sale, a general assortment of Garden Seeds, of the last year's growth, and of the best quality—Catalogues of which may be had by applying at his store in Middle-Street, near the head of Fifth-street. Also for Sale. A quantity of Fruit Trees, Slients, Balm of Gilead and Poplar Trees—which will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms. West India Goods, Groceries, &c. as usual, and constant attendance from early in the morning till 10 o'clock in the evening. March 17.
Copartnership Formed. Solomon Whitney & Othniel Merrill, Respectfully inform the public, that they have formed a connection in business under the firm of
Solomon Whitney & Co. and have taken the store formerly occupied by Captain William Illey, near the house of Matthew Cobb, Esq. in Main-Street; where they intend to keep constantly for sale, a general assortment of West India Goods & Groceries, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in town, for cash or country produce. Constant attendance early and late, and every exertion made to accommodate customers from town and country. Solomon Whitney, Othniel Merrill. Portland, March 14, 1806.
FOR SALE. A Young handsome Horse—well broke to a saddle and harness—8 months credit will be given—Inquire at the Gazette-Office. March 17.
Loft. IN this town, on the 6th inst. a Fox TIPPET. Whoever has found it, and will leave it at the Gazette-Office, will oblige the owner. March 17.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of JAMES WEBBER, late of Harrington, in the county of Washington, mariner, deceased, and has taken upon him that trust by giving bond as the law directs—All persons having demands upon the estate of the said James Webber, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to David Brown. March 17, 1806.
Sales at Auction. At 90 days, for approved indorsed notes. On Tuesday the 18th inst. at the store of Enzeb Illey, jun. Maine-street, HIS STOCK IN TRADE—consisting of 1 hhd. West India Rum—9 cwt. Sugar—6 cwt. Rice—2 cwt. Cheese—2 cwt. Butter—10 cwt. Pork—1 cask Sherry Wine—1 box Chocolate—Tea—Salt—with a variety of other articles—Sale, 10 o'clock. David Pease, Auctioneer. March 10.
Land. On Tuesday, 18th March inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. At E. Greely & Co's. Office, ONE half of the following Lots of Land, in common and undivided—viz. In SUMNER. No. Range. containing 196 acres 12 in 6th — 196 do 5 — — 196 do 13 — — 196 do 3 — — 196 do In HARTFORD. 15 — — 125 do 2 — — 125 do 12 — — 125 do 9 — — 125 do 13 — — 125 do 3 — — 125 do 6 — — 125 do
To be Sold by order of Court, At my house in Newcastle, on Tuesday the first day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, ALL the Real Estate of Increase Pote, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased—consisting of about thirteen acres of Land, situated in Newcastle, fronting the shore; together with the Reversion of the Widow's Dower, or as much thereof as will be necessary to pay the debts of said deceased, amounting to eight hundred and thirty-eight dollars and seventy-three cents—by William Pote.
To be Sold by order of Court, on Tuesday the fifteenth day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling-house standing on the homestead of WILLIAM PARSONS, late of New Gloucester in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased—the whole of the Real Estate of said deceased, containing sixty acres of Lot No. 20 in the first division of Lots in said New Gloucester, with the buildings thereon, situated about half a mile west of the meeting-house—and a Pew in said meeting-house (excepting the widow's dower of said estate). William Parsons, Administrator on said Estate. March 13, 1806.
Cumberland, ss. TAKEN: y execution and to be Sold by Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, at the house now occupied by Martin Thaxter, Innholder in Gray, in said county, on Monday the 21st day of April next, at ten o'clock, A. M. All the right in equity of redeeming certain Mortgaged Real Estate, viz.—a certain tract or parcel of Land situated in said Gray, and bounded as follows; beginning at a Stake standing on the Southeastern side of the county Road leading to New Gloucester, about four Rods easterly of Joseph M'Lellan's Store in said Gray, and running northeasterly adjoining said county road 152 rods; thence southeasterly adjoining a town road, 22 1-2 rods; thence southwesterly adjoining David Jordan's land 68 rods; thence southeasterly 14 rods, adjoining said Jordan's land; thence southwesterly adjoining said Jordan's land 47 rods; thence southwesterly 45 rods adjoining the road leading to North Yarmouth; thence northwesterly 28 rods adjoining land owned by Stephen Firth; thence southwesterly about 6 rods adjoining said Firth's land; thence northwesterly adjoining land owned by Messrs. Buckman and Phelps, about 11 rods to the first mentioned bounds—containing about 42 acres of Land, together with a two Story dwelling House well finished, two large Barns, a Lorne shed and other out Buildings standing thereon; being the same premises now occupied by Martin Thaxter, as aforesaid, and which was mortgaged by Daniel Haney to W. C. Whitney; and now belongs with the right of redeeming the same to Nathan Woodbury of said Gray, the debtor named in said Execution. Ezra Gibbs, Deputy Sheriff. March 17, 1806.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 27, 1806, ON the petition of Nathaniel C. Allen and others, praying that they, with such others as may join them, may be incorporated for the purpose of cutting a Canal so as to communicate the waters of Little Androscoggin River, in the county of Cumberland, with the waters of Royal's River, in said county, in such manner as to render the passage from said Little Androscoggin River, to said Royal's River, highly convenient for boats and various kinds of lumber; and that if the passage for boats and lumber as aforesaid could be opened as aforesaid, it would be of great public utility and convenience. We therefore pray your Honors that we (with such as may hereafter join us) may be incorporated for the purpose of cutting said Canal; and clearing said Royal's river of such obstructions as may be found therein, and rendering the passage in the direction aforesaid, in the manner aforesaid, as convenient as the nature and face of the country through which it is to be made may be found to admit of—and that we may be invested with all the powers necessary for the purpose, in such way and manner as your Honors may deem fit and proper; and be authorized to receive and demand a reasonable toll of all such as may make use of the same when completed. And as in duty bound will ever pray. Nathaniel C. Allen, & 3 others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ORDERED, That the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, to be published with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette and the Eastern A. g., printed in Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the first Monday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent up for concurrence, TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. In Senate, February 28, 1806. Read and concurred, H. G. OTIS, President. A true copy—attest, WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate. FOUND, IN this town, a piece of ENGLISH GOODS. The owner may have it again by proving property and paying for this advertisement. Apply to JEREMIAH KIMBALL.
FOR SALE. A Small FARM in Cape Elizabeth, fronting Simonson's Cove—consisting of thirty three acres of Land, good pasture, tillage and mowing, with an orchard which annually produces fruit sufficient for a barrel of cider; with a two story house thereon, double in length and width, lately repaired; and a new barn, 30 feet by 31, well finished, a well of water, and a pleasant small stream which runs through the garden, and nearly through the premises—Also, Ten acres of valuable fresh Marsh. Inquire of WILLIAM GREGG. March 17.
NOTICE. THIS is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting my wife on my account, as I will not pay one cent of her contracting. Listeram T. Shepard. Portland, March 17, 1806.
Taken by Adrift. A TAWNY BOAT, between Portland and Howe's Island—about thirteen feet long. The owner may have her again by applying to JOHN CUSHING, and proving property and paying charges. March 17.
HOUSE Willow-Street—Inquire of ASA PLUMMER. March 8.