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MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1808.
[Whole No. 530.]
Legislature of Massachusetts.
IN SENATE.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1808.
The Committee to whom was referred the Governor's speech, delivered on Tuesday, reported the following Answer thereto; and which was accepted:—
ANSWER OF THE SENATE.
May it please your Excellency,
THE Senate receive, with the highest degree of attention and respect which are ever due to the Chief Magistrate of Massachusetts , the Communication which your Excellency has been pleased to address to them, in common with the House of Representatives, and which, from the very critical and momentous situation of our public affairs, is rendered peculiarly interesting at the present moment.
The Senate are happy to notice, that the Communication made to them at this time, is to be considered as a Communication made to their constituents at large. In governments in which all power emanates from the people, in which they have an incontestable, an unalienable right, to reform, alter, or totally change the form of government, and in which public agents are at all times accountable to them, the people have a right to expect from their rulers, frequent, fair and impartial statements of the situation of public affairs; in order that they may be enabled, intelligently and suitably, to improve the important rights they have retained and secured to themselves by their constitutions, in the selection of their public officers; and whenever such communication is unduly withheld, jealousies and suspicions are engendered, which, whether well or ill founded, unavoidably produce a disadvantageous effect on the public tranquility.
In an enlightened community, where the citizens can have but one common interest, if the means of information are opened to them, they are capable of duly estimating, and are the best judges of their own peculiar interests; and altho' no government can be effectively administered, without a certain degree of reliance being reposed in those to whom it has been confided, yet, while this position is admitted in its limited extent, the people of this country will ever consider, that a blind confidence being given to, or required by any set of rulers, must be considered as more nearly resembling an attribute of Despotism, than as the evidence of a free, pure, and elective Republic.
The embarrassments in our foreign relations, the infringements of our rights, and the violation of our national dignity, by other powers, and the restrictions on our commerce, are all of them, subjects of the highest interest and will receive that attention which their importance merits.
In the concerns of nations, as with those of individuals, equal and exact justice to all, and a corresponding respect for ourselves, in requiring that from others, which we are willing to accord to them, should be the rule of our conduct.
In the present state of the world, it is however to be feared, that little is to be expected from appeals to reason, unless they are in some degree, supported by an ability to enforce them.
The great powers of Europe, engaged in a sanguinary and revengeful war, seem to consider the interests of all other nations as totally merged, the moment they come into competition with their views or objects—thus conducting, it is the duty of every nation having relations with them, to be prepared to rely on its own resources for the support of its own rights; and the Senate of Massachusetts will rejoice to see the Union placed in a state of defence, which, if occasion should un-happily require it, may enable the
United States, promptly and effectually to maintain with other nations its equal rights, and to defend that independence so gloriously won, and which cannot but be considered by every friend of his country, and of rational freedom, as the ark of our political salvation.
The inhabitants of this State from its earliest establishment, accustomed to resort to the ocean, as a source of profit and employment, "and delighting in that commerce, which returns the gold and luxuries of every nation, for their raw materials," we cannot but consider an interdiction from it, by a permanent law of the United States, as a great and serious calamity.
At the call of their country, in its hour of danger, the Citizens of Massachusetts ever have been, and ever will be ready cheerfully to offer up their lives and fortunes; but considering the principles of equality as the basis of the Union, they cannot but view, with serious apprehension, the interdiction, for an unlimited time, of nearly the whole commerce of the country, nor view, without regret, the novel, and "as we believe" unconstitutional modes in which a part of the coasting trade still remaining, is alone permitted to be prosecuted. Totally adverse as are all our habits and institutions to the granting special indulgencies in commerce to individuals, the Senate cannot but observe with concern, the establishment of an inquisitorial tribunal in our country, to determine, among our citizens, who are, and who are not entitled to confidence;—as they believe the most rigid observance of the laws, might have been enforced more effectually, by measures infinitely less offensive to the feelings, or repugnant to the rights of the people.
The frequent experience of older countries having demonstrated, that a mantle of plausibility may easily be thrown over the most dangerous innovations in government, it especially behoves the citizens of the United States, and those to whom they have committed the guardianship of their rights, sedulously to watch, that innovations erroneous in principle, but in their early progress not immediately oppressive in practice, should not pass unnoticed, and be suffered, by the accumulation of precedents to attain the weight of prescription.
The Senate agree with your Excellency in the extreme danger of political foreign alliances, they should only be resorted to in cases of the most urgent necessity—a nation can alone be secure when it can rely on the virtue, the patriotism and the strength of its own citizens; and it is to be lamented, that in the present state of the world, a nation appears to be respected only in the proportion in which it is powerful—the events of the recent and present periods fully verify this truth, it is therefore with great satisfaction the Senate learn from the communication of your Excellency, that the Government of the United States is raising forces for the protection of the Union.
We are fully sensible that for our internal defence, we must rely under the favor of heaven, upon the militia of the country, and the Senate are happy to believe that the militia of Massachusetts is inferior to that of no other state in the union; too much attention cannot however be given to this important safeguard of our nation; it can alone be rendered sufficiently effective, by a high degree of discipline, and by engraving on the minds of the citizens while on military duty, the habits and feelings of the soldier; these can alone result from the establishment of a due degree of obedience and subordination to their superiors in office, and a conviction on the minds of the latter, that in the legal and faithful discharge of their duty, however unpleasant some parts of it may occasionally be to them, they will without danger of becoming the victims of party
or of prejudice, receive the steady support and approbation of their country. —A militia thus constituted, with a small but well appointed army for the security of our frontiers, and an efficient naval force for the protection of our commerce, would greatly add to the respect in which we are held by other nations, and might perhaps be the means of averting, from us the calamities of war, with its destructive train of consequences.
Fully impressed with the inconveniences to which the Citizens of this Commonwealth are subjected, and feeling a most ardent wish to alleviate the present situation of their constituents, the Senate attend with great interest, to the suggestion made by your excellency, relative to the propriety "of enquiring, whether it is not within the power of the Legislature of this State, to ameliorate the condition of the people, during the continuation of the embargo."
The Senate will be happy to unite with your Excellency in every constitutional measure calculated to produce this desirable end, and as they understand measures of this kind have been adopted in other states, it would have been gratifying to them to have known their success.
In periods of general distress, the necessity of a rigid economy in the public expenditure, and a restriction of the compensation to public agents, within those limits, which will command the ablest and most faithful services, is both obvious and indispensable. Should any further suggestions on this subject occur to your Excellency, the Senate will feel grateful for the communication of them, and they request you to be persuaded, that they will promptly and cordially unite with your Excellency, in this, as well as every other object, which may be calculated to alleviate the inconveniences, or promote the prosperity of their constituents, to support the State and General Governments in the due and equal exercise of their constitutional powers, and to defend against every invader the rights and independence of their Country.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9.
ANSWER
Of the House to the Governor's Speech.
The Committee on the subject reported the following address, in answer to the Governor's Speech:—
May it please your Excellency,
THE House of Representatives have considered with respectful attention your Excellency's Address to the Legislature. At the close of the Session, and without the aid of official documents, they find it difficult to accompany your Excellency through an extensive range of detail upon our national affairs. Nor can it be necessary, on this occasion, fully to consider the origin and operation of the several laws respecting the Embargo, as the Legislature has, at the present session, adopted certain Resolutions expressive of their opinion upon this interesting subject, more fully than could be done in the present Address.
The House of Representatives, although they might adduce the example of other States as precedents in animadverting on measures of the General Government, approach with caution subjects of national concern. A conviction that the Resolutions which were passed by the Legislature of the last year might lead to a misconception of the feelings and interests of the people of this Commonwealth, was the most powerful inducement for the expression of the sense of this Legislature upon the subjects embraced in those Resolutions. We are happy that we now have your Excellency's example to sanction the propriety of making this interesting measure the subject of legislative consideration.
The sentiments of warm attachment to the independence of our country expressed by your Excellency, meet the cordial reciprocation of every member of this House; while every real American will acknowledge the weakness and danger of depending on any foreign power for protection. But at the same time it is to be remembered, that a wavering, partial, short-sighted policy, the usual offspring of timidity in the management of public affairs, may involve a nation in as great disgrace, and lead ultimately to the same fatal catastrophe.
We trust the time is fast approaching, when reliance will be placed, under Divine Providence, upon our own resources, upon our national energies directed by wisdom and nerved by valour.
We are fully convinced that an administration, which pursuing an enlightened, liberal, and impartial policy, shall disclose to the people its own views and their situation—that such an administration will gradually
restore our former prosperity, will retrieve the character of the American people, and will receive the warm support of the citizens of Massachusetts .
Your Excellency has been pleased to call the attention of the Legislature to the benefits derived from our national union; to describe the distressing evils which would result from "an opposition of one or more States to the authority of the National Government," and to point out "the necessity of the free exercise of the General Government in all concerns within its powers as delegated by the people." We assure your Excellency that upon these important points we know no difference of opinion. The opposition which met the establishment of our National Government prior to the adoption of the Constitution, and which has occasionally discovered symptoms of disaffection since that time in different parts of the United States, appears to have yielded to an attachment to the Union founded upon experience of its advantages, and guaranteed by the strong ties of common interest. It surely cannot, for a moment, be supposed, that those men who established the government, and who have for so long time been its support, can entertain a wish for its destruction. In all countries which have preserved even the shadow of freedom, an obvious distinction between the government and its administration has been recognized. In this country, liberty of speech, the freedom of the press, and of debate in our legislative assemblies, have been most expressly and particularly guaranteed by our Constitutions. Indeed the whole theory of our government is built upon the position that public men and measures are the objects of free inquiry and discussion. The doctrine that the individual States should be jealous of the General Government, and that our great danger arose from the probability of a consolidation of all the States under one government, have heretofore been considered by many as orthodox articles in the republican creed.
We conceive, therefore, may it please your Excellency, that if ever it shall be considered criminal to investigate the conduct of our rulers, or to express our opinions of the measures of government with freedom; if ever the mandate of authority shall suppress inquiry, or stifle the voice of public complaint, the Constitution becomes a dead letter, and the liberties of the people but a name. And we also conceive, that in times of great and general suffering, it is much more safe and expedient that the legislative body should represent to the constituted authorities the real sentiments and feelings of the people, than to take the hazard that they may burst out in violent and perhaps uncontrollable expressions of distress.
The House of Representatives have learnt, with great pleasure, from your Excellency, "that our Government, instead of calculating upon the fallacious aid of foreign alliance, is raising forces, making provision for arming our militia, and that the fortification of our principal seaports are in a state of progress." In a time of such extensive alarm and imminent danger, it gives great satisfaction to the Representatives of the People, to find that our General Government has commenced a system of measures so obviously of the first importance.
It would be tedious, as your Excellency remarks, to detail all the orders and decrees of the belligerent powers, which infringe the rights of the United States. We will only remark, that the offensiveness of the decrees of the Emperor of France, which is first in order of time and first noticed by your Excellency, is greatly aggravated by the consideration that it is in direct violation of our treaty made with that government in September, 1800; this adding insult to injury, and sacrificing at once the good faith of contracts, and the established principles and usages of civilized nations. We perfectly concur with your Excellency in reprobating that most unfounded claim, by any belligerents, to blockade the ports of their enemies by orders and decrees only. It is one of the most incontrovertible maxims in the law of nations, that a blockade can never rightfully exist without an actual investment by a force competent to prevent or punish its infringement.
The United States have but lately assumed a rank among the nations of the world. In the year 1793, for the first time, they found themselves in the situation of an independent neutral State, amidst the conflict of the most powerful nations. The policy of the great Washington at that time was pacific; the interests of the country have ever since dictated a similar policy.
Under these circumstances it was, perhaps, to be expected that we should estimate more highly the rights of neutrals, than those of belligerents; that we should consider the former as better founded in reason and justice, and sometimes view with jealousy the just exercise of the rights of war.
But while we would, at all times, resist with firmness every extension of those rights, we should not forget that we ourselves may become belligerents. We therefore owe it to our country as well as to all other nations, not to attempt innovations in those rules of conduct which are equally obligatory on all, and which it may be indispensable for our safety at another time to enforce. We agree in opinion with your Excellency, that the people of the United States still "ardently wish for peace;" and we cannot but indulge a hope that the general government will speedily adjust every subject of controversy with all nations who manifest a sincere disposition to respect our rights, and to make honourable reparation for the wrongs they may have done us;
that all questions of an equivocal or doubtful nature may be amicably compromised, and our just rights be acknowledged and established. At the same time, every consideration of honour and safety unites us in
the opinion expressed by your Excellency, that we ought to be "prepared for war."
If peace cannot be secured without dishonour; if any nation, however formidable, should persist in a course of conduct hostile to our known rights, and injurious to our national honour; the people of Massachusetts will always be ready to join their fellow citizens throughout the United States in resisting such aggressions. They will cheerfully endure every privation, they will make every exertion and every sacrifice necessary to maintain that your Excellency so justly appreciates. So long as these sentiments pervade the United States, our National Government will not want the means of a vigorous and manly defence of our rights, and we trust they will never think it necessary to abandon the all-important interests of commerce as unworthy of protection, or incapable of defence.
Your Excellency has been pleased to notice, at considerable length, the Embargo imposed by the government in December last, and to remark that "the power of an Embargo was exercised under the administration of President Washington without scruple." The Embargo to which your Excellency alludes, was laid at a period when our commerce was suddenly invaded on the ocean, and for a short and limited time. As soon as the merchants were supposed to be properly apprized of the danger, and to have taken measures of precaution, the Embargo was removed. But the present Embargo was imposed when Congress itself possessed no official evidence of new dangers. It has been continued nearly six months. It would exceed, may it please your Excellency, the limits which the House of Representatives have prescribed to themselves, to inquire whether a commercial treaty might not have been negotiated with the Power most capable of injuring our commerce, or to consider what causes led to the perplexed state of things which induced the Government to resort to this distressing expedient; but the House of Representatives cannot do justice to the interests or to the feelings of their constituents, without observing, that a continued embargo, imposed under the power to regulate commerce, and with a view of protecting our seamen and vessels, has nearly annihilated our foreign trade. It has restricted the people of the interior, and on the frontiers from pursuing their accustomed business with the neighbouring countries. It has imposed new, and we conceive unconstitutional restrictions upon the coasting trade. In fine, it has spread distress through all classes of society, and most deeply affects the interests of this great commercial State. There has been, as your Excellency has observed, under the pressure of this public calamity, "an exhibition of tranquility and good order, that could flow from no other source than that of an enlightened understanding, and a pure love of liberty conducted by law and government. We hope and trust that the people of this Commonwealth will continue to exhibit a striking example of fortitude and obedience to the laws so long as the Government shall continue these restrictions. We cannot, however, but hope that the policy of our Government will be such, as to suffer our merchants and mariners to pursue their accustomed business, leaving those most immediately interested to judge of the hazard.
In answer to your Excellency's suggestion that it may be well to inquire, whether it is not within the power of the Legislature of this State to ameliorate the condition of the people, during the continuance of the Embargo, we would reply, that placed in a situation so totally novel, and finding that the distress occasioned by this measure has extended itself to all parts of the Commonwealth, we are unable at this time to devise any safe expedient adequate to the object. But if, at any time hereafter, any such expedient can be devised by your Excellency, or either branch of the Legislature, it will afford peculiar satisfaction to the House of Representatives.
May it please your Excellency, The House of Representatives most unequivocally reiterate the opinions expressed by your Excellency, that if the European governments shall, in consequence of any difference of opinion which may exist among us, calculate upon making an impression or acquiring an interest unfavourable to our liberties, their hopes will most assuredly terminate in disappointment. "The American nation will not yield its independence or become tributary to any other power." Although they may differ in opinion upon important subjects, yet, upon the appearance of danger, they will instantly unite in defence of their government, their liberties, and their country.
On the question to accept the report, it was moved by Mr. Morton, to strike out the words in the 9th paragraph, beginning, "The Embargo to which your Excellency alludes," and ending, "and most deeply affects the interests of this great commercial State." After debate, the question to strike out was negatived, Yeas 114—Nays 151. The Address, as reported, then passed; and the Committee was directed to present it to the Governor.
The subject of the Judiciary System was referred to the third session. A resolve passed for distributing the laws of the U. S. Messrs. Mather, Apthorp, Thaxter, C. Davis, and Sumner, were appointed a committee on the part of the House, to sit in the recess, and report on the militia laws.
A committee was appointed to inquire into, and report on the subject of the disturbances in the District of Maine.
A resolve passed directing the Treasurer and Secretary to lease the Province Halls.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, June 8, 1808.
Resolved, That the Committee on Accounts, and they are hereby directed, not to allow any account of a Brigade Inspector, for the inspection of the magazine of any town, unless he produce a certificate of one or more of the selectmen of such town, or of the person who has the care of such magazine, of his having actually performed that service.
And he is further resolved, That the Secretary cause newspaper publication to be given of the foregoing resolve, through the Commonwealth.
Sent up for concurrence.
TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker.
In Senate, June 9, 1808.
Read and concurred.
H. G. OTIS, President.
June 9, 1808—By the Governor approved.
JAMES SULLIVAN.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, June 10, 1808.
ORDERED, That Gen. Maltby, Col. App- throp, Col. Tisdale, Col. Sumner and Maj. Davis, with such as the Hon. Senate may join, be a Committee to consider whether any, and if any, what measures ought to be adopted by this Legislature, to introduce an Uniform System of Tactics in the Militia of this Commonwealth, that they be also instructed to consider the expediency of exempting from the Poll Tax every non commissioned Officer and Private soldier of the Militia, who shall be provided with a Cloth Uniform; and also to take into consideration the various Laws of the United States, and of this Commonwealth on the subject of the Militia, and to propose such alterations, amendments and additions to the existing Laws of this Commonwealth, as shall be deemed expedient, in the present critical situation of the Country, and report to the third session of this General Court, by bill or otherwise, and to set in the recess.
Sent up for concurrence.
Signed, TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker.
In Senate, June 10, 1808.
Read and concurred; and Gen. Trumbull, Col. Phillips, the Hon. Eli P. Aiken and Maj. Tuttle, are joined.
Signed,
H. G. OTIS, President.
The Committee appointed by the above Order, desirous of performing, as soon as may be, the duty assigned them, and conscious that it will require very considerable labor and attention; hereby invite the General and Field Officers of the Militia of Massachusetts, or any other gentlemen of Military knowledge, to communicate such information as they may think important, in perfecting a Military System and to point out such inconveniences as may have occurred in their experience under the existing laws. Gentlemen inclined to assist the Committee in the discharge of the duty imposed on them by the Legislature, are requested to direct their communications to the subscriber in Boston, who has been appointed to receive the same.
CHARLES DAVIS, per order.
Boston, 13th June, 1808.
DEBATE
In the House of Representatives, on passing the Resolutions, offered by Mr. Wheaton, 27th ult. Continued.
Mr. BAYLIES, of Bridgewater, respected gentlemen who declared their anxiety for a perfect union of sentiment among the people; but such harmony was not to be expected in a Republic. Indeed a degree of party spirit was probably beneficial—and the excess of it alone alarming. The resolutions under consideration were to be considered as solemn declarations imperiously called for by the extraordinary situation of the country. The ruinous effects of the Embargo appeared every where; and though some gentlemen, from the rich wardrobes of their imagination, might dress it so as to delight themselves, still with the numerous suffering individuals who were compelled to pay heavy debts and taxes, it must be viewed as a demon of destruction. Let commerce be destroyed, and the country would sink to the lowest state of degradation; while if it is fostered and protected, we shall become distinguished for durable and towering greatness. Under unavoidable calamities, we should endure with patience and fortitude every privation; but our present embarrassments were unnecessary. The first object of the embargo was widely different from what was now avowed. It is now declared to be intended to starve our enemies. This may be a magnanimous mode of endeavouring to bring our enemies to our terms; but it was a very novel one! While the totally defenceless situation in which the country was allowed to remain, indicated that we meant to owe our security from attack to our insignificance. And if an enemy were to come, under such circumstances, he would seem only to have to fear like Cortolanus when unarmed among his foes that
"Maids with spikes, and boys with stones, might in puny battle slay him."
The present dreadful situation of affairs it appeared might have been avoided. For it was stated by a gentleman high in public estimation, Mr. Munroe, that a treaty had been negotiated with Great-Britain, to which there was no reasonable objection. This the President on his own personal responsibility had thought proper to reject. Whatever his [Mr. B's] opinion might be of the general conduct and character of any foreign nation, he should conceive himself deserving of being devoted to infamy, if he suffered any partiality to
sway his legislative conduct. The country ought to have been in a situation that would have operated upon the fears as well as the interests of foreign nations to do us justice. He would not attempt to follow the gentleman from Worcester, [Mr. Bangs] through the labyrinth in which he had wound his argument. That gentleman seemed to apprehend we were about to be guilty of some rebellious conduct. But it was the right and duty of freemen to come forward whenever they conceived the measures of government oppressive and impolitic. A contrary doctrine, a doctrine of humble acquiescence to wrong, must excite the indignation of every genuine Republican. If such a degrading sentiment were to prevail, it would be preferable to be a captive in Barbary, or to be chained to the oar, with the word slave branded on the forehead. It was enquired, what is to be done under the present circumstances. He would answer for one—Take off the Embargo Laws, and build a Navy, and then every individual ensured of the strength and spirit of the country, would rally, with one hand and one heart, round the national standard.
Mr. MARTIN, of Marblehead, said his constituents suffered by the Embargo, yet they thought it expedient, and were willing to bear it. Nobody would know what to do if it were off. Such were the operations of the Decrees and Orders of Council, that there were no markets. Where could Fish be sent? Fish was indeed worth nothing. Within a few months past two Marblehead vessels had been carried into France—2 into Spain—2 into England, one was lost—and three had returned home with their outward cargoes. Some people would complain, but there was no sufficient cause in this country for complaining. Our hills were covered with flocks, our valleys filled with corn, and our dairies were ready to break down with butter and cheese. This was a land flowing with milk and honey. We wanted no Navy—and if any nation would give us 50 sail of the line, he would be against accepting them. Government now needs our support and assistance, and we ought to give it. He then enumerated a number of instances of the impressment of persons belonging to Marblehead by the British.
Mr. SARGENT, of Boston, said the gentleman from Marblehead had observed there were no markets to which fish could be carried if the embargo were off. But fish, in such an event, could be carried to the West Indies, to Madeira, to Gibraltar, to Sicily & Malta. At these places some would be consumed, and they would, beside, be convenient depots, from whence fish might find its way to ports in the European continent. At any rate, though fish were now said to be worth nothing, take off the embargo, and he would engage to give something for them.
[Remainder next week.]
The Boston Gazette of Monday last, gives the following account of the very extraordinary proceedings of the democratic members of the General Court, the last day of sitting:—
The Plot Exploded!
A great number of the democratic members, who had previously obtained leaves of absence, and who were thought to be at their homes, appeared in their seats this morning, precisely at the minute to which the House was adjourned. These, with those who had not obtained leaves of absence, and the members from all the neighbouring democratic towns—many of whom, to mask the plot, went home last evening, and returned this morning—swelled the minority (in the absence of a great portion of the Federal Members, who knowing all the public business was finished, had obtained leave of absence, and were retired to their farms, their merchandise, and work shops) into the appearance of a majority. As soon as the Speaker took the chair, the democratic phalanx proceeded to the execution of arrangements made the preceding evening in a caucus; where Resolutions had been cut and dried, and the speakers, who were to defend them, had their stations assigned them. As a message from the Governor was part of the arrangement, and that message having been delayed, Mr. M'Farland, (the Syphax of the conspiracy) to pass away the time, inquired, why the Committee on that part of the Governor's Message, which related to the relief of citizens labouring under deprivations occasioned by the Embargo, had not reported; and moved that it be called upon to report. The Chairman, (Mr. Phelps) observed, that the report had been delayed at the request of Mr. Thomas (one of the committee, and a democrat) until this morning. He then handed the report to the table. And observed, that as no two of the Committee could agree on any one plan to submit to the House; and as the House had voted to refer all further business, he was directed to report a reference of the subject to the extra session of the Legislature. Some conversation on points of order ensued, and an inquiry was made, whether, after the House and Senate had voted to postpone all further business until the next session, the report could be acted upon. But during the discussion, Mr. Morton moved, that the report be recommitted; and the Committee be directed to propose some plan of relief for the sufferers; and suggested, that a law might be proposed to stay the levy of executions, &c. which might afford some relief. While the subject was in warm discussion, the Secretary of the State was announced as waiting to deliver a message.
sage. He came in, and informed the House that his Excellency had signed certain Laws, the heads of which he read; and then added, that he had a written message from the Governor to communicate.—He then read the message, which related to the subject of the choice of Electors; the adjournment, &c. The Secretary then concluded, by saying, that his Excellency the Governor, with advice of Council, had agreed to the request of the two Houses, (communicated that morning, by a joint committee chosen yesterday,) to be adjourned until the second Thursday of November next; and that a "Warrant" was then making out for that purpose, which would be communicated to them, if he did not hear further from the two Houses. Immediately after the Secretary retired, Mr. Morton moved, That a Committee be appointed to wait upon his Excellency, to request him to suspend issuing the "warrant" of adjournment, until the House had time to act on the subject of his message, [i. e. to adopt the Caucus Resolutions for districting the State for the choice of Electors] This motion was immediately seconded by numbers; (who forgot the motion for the relief committee) and though it was a manifest violation of the rules and orders of the House—which had, with full numbers, voted not to take up any public business after Friday; and had decided by a much larger number than was then in the House on the subject of choosing Electors; it was nevertheless advocated, and would probably have passed; but, to the chagrin and mortification of the plotters, the Secretary of State again entered, & announced that he was directed by his Excellency the Governor, to say, that by the advice and consent of Council, and at the request of the two Houses, he had adjourned them to the second Thursday of November; and that they were accordingly adjourned. The members immediately separated. The plot, which had been for ten days ripening, was thus providentially exploded; and Massachusetts, perhaps the United States, saved from a machination unparalleled for profligacy in the annals of Legislation.
The interruption of the debate on the motion respecting some Relief to the sufferers by the Embargo, was lamented; as had the subject been opened at large, a FEDERAL Member held in his hand a Resolution, which he intended to have offered to the House, to direct the Treasurer to sell out Five Hundred Thousand dollars' worth of the Bank, or other Stock, the property of the State, now above par;—To apportion the proceeds in the several counties in the proportions of their assessments in the State Tax, and to propose that the Legislature immediately meet in Convention to choose Commissioners of Loans in the several counties, to loan out the same on good landed, or other security. The subject having been committed, occasioned the delay of this motion; which was eventually prevented being discussed by the messages of the Governor, and the adjournment which ensued; however, if the Embargo continues until November, it will then be submitted to the Legislature.
By the Sails.
FREDERICTOWN, JUNE 4.
Insolvency of Office.
In April last, the Hon. Mr. KEY, one of the Maryland Members of Congress, at their request, recommended two young gentlemen as candidates for commissions in the army about to be raised. The folie Secretary at War told another Member of Congress, it "was no use to have recommendations from such men as KEY." This insolent remark was communicated to Mr. KEY, who immediately requested the Hon. Mr. LEWIS, one of the Virginia Members of Congress, to bear a letter to Gen. DEARBORN demanding an explanation. Mr. LEWIS was told by the War Secretary, that he should give no answer in writing, but observed, that "his objections to Mr. KEY were not of a personal but political nature:—That he believed he possessed monarchical tendencies, such as, for instance, the Essex Junto , and that he considered Mr. KEY of that description." Mr. KEY immediately replied to this verbal insinuation, and declared it to be "a frivolous pretext wholly destitute of truth." Here the matter rested, until the 13th May, when Mr. KEY sent the following letter to Mr. DEARBORN, by Mr. TAYLOR:—
SIR—When I last wrote to you, I had not seen your extraordinary letter to General SMITH, on the subject of army appointments, a copy of which I found on my return from the country, had been sent me—I had at first supposed that your observations flowed from thoughtlessness, from garrulity, rather than from an intention to injure; but your silence to my last letter and your letter to Gen. SMITH give to your original observations a very different complexion: That you should have consulted Gen. SMITH, an old revolutionary soldier, or any other respectable individual, in order to lay before the President full information of fit characters for military commissions, was certainly correct and proper; but to endeavor to form a caucus out of the delegation in Congress to be composed of a senator and such members as he thought proper to consult, and still more to place the state of Delaware, while her own senator was present, under the protection of a senator from Maryland was an infraction of the principles of Republicanism, as gross, as it was obvious: To shift the responsibility of selection from yourself as the head of a department, and to vest the power of selection and nomination to appointments
ments for both states in any senator and select caucus was an open violation of the Constitution, which never contemplated that its high officers should screen themselves by giving patronage and power to those who are irresponsible, and who in the course of events may be called upon to act judicially on such officers' conduct—Flattering as power and patronage are, there are terms on which honest men scorn their acceptance; and if I am rightly informed, Gen. SMITH and those who met, with honor to themselves and respect to the constitution, refused to make the nominations as requested by your letter.—I have been informed, and believe it, that Mr. GILES and such of the Virginia delegates as met, also refused under their letter to make the nominations required.
When I connect this letter with your declarations to Major LEWIS, and your first rude observations respecting me, and with the knowledge I have of other parts of your conduct I am satisfied you intended, as far as in your lay, to proscribe me.—And that you have suffered unfounded suspicions and illiberal prejudices to influence your conduct towards me; for which I feel all the contempt it necessarily inspires.
We are utter strangers to each other—you personally know nothing of me, nor of my political sentiments; and yet in contempt of decency, and total disregard to truth, you have, sir, presumptuously said, that I possess monarchical tendencies.—These expressions spoken of me, by you, in the situations in which we stand, I consider as an act of official insolence. The crisis of our public affairs is interesting, and in proportion as it is interesting does the malignancy of your observation appear, which would represent me as not attached to the constitution and government of my country.—This falsehood and slander I repel with disdain.
What is meant by your saying that you consider me of the description of the " Essex Junto ," I do not distinctly comprehend, perhaps it is some phantom that haunts your imagination; but the suggestion that I am attached to monarchy is the low and vulgar cant, the watch word of party, devised by men of sense; but in the frequent use of which, weak men fancy they become patriots and designing ones find an interest.
I have been pretty full with you; because you most wantonly stepped out of the path of propriety to attack me, in a rude, indecorous manner, without cause or colour of provocation; and you have endeavored to cover that rudeness by imputing to me sentiments which I despise. I therefore expect you will yet do me and yourself justice by an unqualified retraction of your expressions, or failing to do so, I shall publicly on all occasions speak of you as an unprincipled calumniator. Mr. TAYLOR, who delivers this, will on my behalf, receive any communication you think proper to make.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant. PHILIP B. KEY, Georgetown, 13th May, 1808.
Mr. TAYLOR certifies he presented the letter to Gen. DEARBORN, but he refused to receive it, observing that he was not sensible of having done Mr. KEY any injury, as he had intended none; that he thought an apology unnecessary; and still intimated that he thought Mr. KEY possessed sentiments which lessened the value of his recommendations, at the same time admitting he had little or no acquaintance with Mr. KEY. Such is modern insolence of office.—Will a high spirited people long endure it?
STAUNTON, (VIR.) MAY 27.
Extract of a letter from Gov. Sevier, of Tennessee, to his friend in this place, dated Marble Springs, May 14.
"By last mail, I received an express from Gen. Jackson, stating, that 440 Creeks and 12 whites, have taken a position on the south bank of Tennessee, near the mouth of the Duck river, and had killed near about 20 persons, and took some horses, &c.
"If this be true, we shall have warm work this summer; I have given him orders to dislodge them, and otherways to take defensive measures only, until further orders."
INDIAN MURDERS.
Gen. Isaac Roberts, of Tennessee, has issued orders to the militia of his brigade, requiring them to be in readiness for actual service—in consequence of an apprehension that the Indians intended to commence a warfare on the whites.—Gen. Roberts, in his brigade orders, bearing date the 27th April, says, "I have lately received information from Gen. Andrew Jackson, that the Indians have murdered three families, consisting of twenty-one persons, a small distance below the mouth of Duck river, and two days previous to that, they attacked a boat of Maj. Colbert's, in Tennessee river, on board of which were five white men. They killed two, and wounded three, one of
whom has since died of his wounds.—The general's informant reports, that there are encamped on the south bank of the Tennessee, a hostile band of Creek Indians, amounting to four hundred and forty, and with them twelve white men."
BALTIMORE, JUNE 6.
Latest proceedings of our friends, the French.
The following paragraph is extracted from the coffee-house books; it will shew that the term, for which we had respite, has expired, and that Napoleon intends to make us feel his displeasure, for not declaring war against England.
Letters by the Perseverance, 43 days from Tonnigen, mention, that all the American property sometime since sequestered at Hamburg had been CONFISCATED by special order of the Emperor!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
The Baltimore papers, by the two last mails, contain the following information, received by merchants of respectability in that city, from Hamburg:—
"That by the French Emperor's special order, dated 27th January, emanating from himself, not published, nor otherwise made known at Hamburg, than by verbal message from the French Custom-House there, to the consignee of the ship Juniata , of this port, about the 15th of March, the cargo of this ship, WITH OTHERS in a similar predicament, was definitively CONFISCATED, and the greater part of it ordered to be transported by land to Paris, to be sold there for consumption. And the Tribunal of Prizes was ordered NOT to take cognizance of any claims for these cargoes."
[In the list of vessels left at Hamburg, the Juniata , Roby and Betsy , Lucy , Two Friends , and one other, (capt. Hull), were mentioned as sequestered. According to the above letter we should suppose all their cargoes had been confiscated.]
Other letters state, that all the detained American property at Hamburg, had been confiscated, by special order of Bonaparte, (not by the Prize Tribunals) and ordered to Paris.
The following certificates confirm the confiscations noted in the above paragraphs:—
"Hamburg, April 4, 1808."
"Imperial Customs.—The Director of the French Customs certifies, that forty-six seroons bark, weighing 4638 pounds, have been seized by the superintendent of the Customs, Sept. 21, 1807; that the seizure has been confirmed by his Imperial and Royal Majesty."
(Signed) P. EUDEL. Certified to be a true and faithful copy of an original certificate of the Director of the French Customs. J. M. FORBES, Consul of the U. S. of America."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in Halifax, dated MAY 25, 1808.
"Your Embargo may ruin your own merchants, and many others; but if it is continued, will make the fortunes of the traders in this province. Every attempt that militates against the general interests of the most self-interested of men, Merchants and Traders, will be resisted or eluded; and so it ought to be, in a truly commercial country."
WHERE ARE OUR SEAMEN?
CHARLESTON, MAY 31.—We are assured by the captain of a ship now in this harbour, bound to a northern port, that so completely is our city deserted by seamen, in consequence of the embargo, that he has been put to the greatest inconvenience to obtain a crew sufficient to navigate his vessel to the port of her destination.
One evening a few weeks since, Mr. Jefferson's overseer, carried to the nearest market town, 100 bbls. flour, which he sold to a merchant of that place, for the current price, and having received his money made off. The next morning, just as the purchaser was about to put his flour on board a sloop, comes Mr. Gallatin's Circular slap upon him, and stops his flour in transitu . He was of course obliged to store it till the embargo is taken off, three years or longer, and pocket the loss.
The editor may rely on the above, as it is related to me by a respectable inhabitant of Virginia. No. I. N. Y. Herald.
GLORIOUS TIMES!
RUTLAND, JUNE 4.—On Tuesday last, a detachment of 150 militia, marched from this vicinity, to quell the Potash and Lumber Rebellion , on Lake Champlain. This energetic display of the strong arm of the administration, in its endeavours to "protect our merchant ships from capture, and our seamen from impressment;" must convince the world, that the assertion, that

our energetic administration had ever sprung from the menaces of a pair of whiskers, to be downright falsehoods — For, can it be supposed, that an admin- istration which could nobly dare to or- der a military force to attack with the bayonet, a race of hardy, though un- armed farmers, waggoners, and rafters, "seeking a market for their surplus products," would ever be intim- idated at a bunch of hair on a Frenchman's chin, however black, huge, and curled?
A gentleman arrived in this city on Sunday; direct from Vermont, in- forms, that 2500 men had marched in a body, from Rutland, for the borders of the Lake, to prevent the infringe- ment of the Embargo. He says, money was very plenty, and produce high —and it is our informant's opinion, that all the troops that can be sent there, will not prevent the exportation of pro- visions. — This news comes from a gen- tleman of veracity and if it is doubted, we can give such a reference as will satisfy the most incredulous. [V. F. Gaz.]
Portland, Monday, June 20, 1808.
Fourth of July.
THE FEDERAL REPUBLICANS of Portland, and its vicinity, who wish to unite in celebrating the approaching anniversary of American Independence, in this town, are requested to meet at the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office , on WEDNESDAY next, at 7 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of making suitable arrangements for the oc- casion. Merchants, Farmers, Mechanics, Professional Men and all those who revere the character and principles of WASH- INGTON, are invited to join in this JUBI- LEE with those demonstrations of joy and convivial pleasure which give vigor to pa- triotic feelings and add strength to those principles on which rests the prosperity and independence of the United States of A- merica.
A Subscription paper is lodged at M. F. & M. I. Office, upon which the friends to the commercial and agricultural interests of our county are desired to place their names.
THE YOUNG FEDERAL REPUBLI- CANS of Portland, give notice to their adjacent brethren that they intend ce- lebrating the approaching anniversary of American Freedom and Indepen- dence, at COLUMBIAN-HALL, Middle- Street, where a suitable dinner will be provided. Those who may be disposed to join them on this glorious occasion, are invited to add their names to a sub- scription paper left at the GAZETTE- OFFICE for that purpose.
COMMUNICATED.
THE conduct of the YOUNG FEDERAL REPUBLICANS of this town, in the political celebration of the birth-day of our Indepen- dence, the last year, did much honor to themselves, and was highly gratifying to their senior political friends. Filled with admiration at the boldness which asserted, and the firmness which maintained our Country's Liberties; their hearts glowed with noble ardor, to signalize their gratitude by orderly festivity and manly rejoicing. In numbers as well as conduct, we are hap- py to find them respectable.
The tendency of such associations, to nurish and strengthen the germe of pa- triotism already implanted; and excite in their minds a just sense of the value of lib- erty, will induce them to continue in the practice of these public festivities. Ar- rangements are making for this purpose; and it is hoped they will again unite and join the procession of their fathers to the forum of political exhortation on the 4th of July next, and thereby demonstrate, their joy in being pupils of the "Old School."
Standing Army dangerous to Freedom.
During the administration of Mr. Adams, Congress thought proper to raise a small military force; for France at that time was at open war with this country. But the moment our differences with that nation were adjusted, the troops were disbanded. One thing, however, is worthy of recollection. In the appointment of officers, the Ex- ecutive were not governed by a man's political opinion, as appears to be the case in Mr. Jefferson's Standing Army. What are we to infer from the circumstance that none but men devoted to Mr. Jefferson are to be commissioned? Is this 6000 men to be em- ployed to awe the people of this country into a slavish silence to all the measures of the present ruling party in Congress, how- ever destructive they may be? History af- fords abundant proof that the moment stand- ing armies become the blind instruments of Executive will, Liberty must quit her mild reign to make room for the oppressive rule of despotism! No one will doubt that a proper force is necessary for national se- curity; but at the same time the appoint- ments ought to be free from the spirit of party.
WILLIAM GRAY.
This gentleman has of late become the subject of democratic eulogy from the cir- cumstance of his having voted in the nega- tive on the resolutions offered by Mr. Wheat- on. It would undoubtedly be an object with the advocates of Mr. Jefferson's policy,
which daily runs and destroys the interests of the Merchant and Farmer, to impose on the public a belief that a man of Mr. Gray's distinguished reputation as a merchant ap- proves of it. It is a fact that Mr. Gray nev- er has nor does he now approve of the meas- ures of Mr. Jefferson. Previous to his giv- ing his vote on the resolutions, he stated that he was actuated by this motive: That he opposed, the last winter, the resolutions offered by Mr. Ripley, and that he should oppose the interference of the State Legis- latures with the measures of the General Government. Mr. G. has unquestionably a right to make this principle a rule for him- self, but in this he differs from both parties. On the organization of the government Mr. Gray voted for the Federal candidates, he voted for the Hon. Mr. Lloyd when John Q. Adams was the democratic candidate; and his Yea is recorded in favor of appoint- ing the Electors by the Legislature.
NATIONAL REGISTER.
Representatives to Xth Congress. NEWYORK — Hon. James Emott, Barent Gardener, *Robert Le Roy Livingston, *Her- man Knickerbacker, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, *Thomas Sammons, *Thomas R. Gool, *Vincent Matthews, *Ebenezer Sage, Gordon S. Mumford, *William Den- ning, *Jonathan Fisk, John Thompson, *John Nicholson, *Erastus Root, *Uriah Tracy, *Peter B. Porter — 17. Not of the Xth Congress. — [ ] The right first are Federal- ists of the old school. — Two or three of the rest SCATTERING — The remainder Democrats — There are but two Federalists in the present Congress from Newyork.
MILITIA FINES.
As the publick appear not to be fully ac- quainted with the provisions of the Militia Laws, as they relate to Fines, and are li- able to be imposed on by false constructions, it may be useful to state them in a brief summary: — For Non-appearance on Field days, $ 4 For Non-attendance & equipments, at the annual inspection in May, 5 33 For Non-attendance only, at the May Inspection, (the Equipments being sent to the field,) 2 For Non-attendance at Company trainings, 2 This is the construction of the several laws, as given by legal characters. — B. Gaz.
General JUNOT has diminished the num- ber of holidays in Portugal—but he is daily increasing the number of their fast days.
The Chronicle cautions the man- agers of the Madison party, in Rhode Island, to beware of the effects of money, which it represents as sent into that State by our federalists in great quanti- ties, for electioneering purposes.
We do not know how it suits demo- crats to be so frequently implicated, by their leaders, as a pack of conscience- selling vagabonds, men whose principles are in constant danger from bribery; but we can boast with satisfaction, that no such source of alarm ever gained ground among our friends. If demo- crats would not lie, they might circu- late all the money they could muster in welcome. They would make no in- road, in the honest rank of federalism. Some of our party may sometimes be deceived by daring falsehood, but money will not purchase their integrity. [Refactory.]
The Birds of Wisdom, the Intelli- gencer and Monitor of Washington-city, have perched themselves upon Mr. Key's speech on the embargo. Though all the world admire it, these winged animals think it defective and deform- ed. The cause is evident; they do not see in the light, on account of the nat- ural structure of their optics, and there- fore their impressions cannot be ex- pected to correspond with those of o- thers. — N. American.
O grab me! — In vain with our readers (says the Philadelphia Register of the 1st instant) look for marine intelligence this day in 3 of the principal seaports in the Union; we cannot state an arrival foreign or coastwise. "We are in the full tide of successful exper- iment." — No doubt we shall be buttressed with an "overflowing treasury" hereafter!
We shall be consoled, however, for all this temporal privation, by lectures on the "results of nations from the empire of moral- ity," by a PHILOSOPHER, who has not violat- ed more than one half of the Decalogue.
An Ohio paper mentions, that a caucus has been held in one of the counties in that state, in which the measures of government have been approved, and the nomination of MADI- SON concurred in. It adds, that 20 per- sons attended, and 3 of them, and the principal speakers were officers of Mr. Jefferson's ap- pointing.
COURT MARTIAL.
The following letter does not come through the usual channel which things of this kind ought to; yet at the same time, where an officer has stood a fair and impartial trial, and been acquitted by his peers, the result should be made public. We pre- tend not to say whose fault it is that the proceed- ings of the Court Martial lately held in this town for the trial of Captain ELIJAH ELDER, have not been published, as the keeping them back, is de- nying him that justice which every one in a similar situation is entitled to. With this view we publish the following letter from Major General GOOD- WIN to Capt. Elder.
BERWICK, JUNE 11, 1808.
SIR, HAVING been absent from home about a week, did not receive yours till this morn- ing — am surprised that the General Orders which were issued on the 25th of April, and were forwarded immediately to each of the Brigadier Generals, respecting the Court Mar-
tial which was held at Portland, on the 5th of April, has not yet come to your knowledge officially, which has kept you in suspense — I have enclosed the copy of those Orders, for your satisfaction and relief: —
General Orders — Sixth Division — April 25th, 1808.
All the proceedings of the Court Martial held at Portland, whereof Lieutenant Col- onel Charles Thomas is President, with the pa- pers and minutes of the evidence had at the trial of Captain ELIJAH ELDER, and the De- fence of said Elder having been seen and fully considered by the Major General of the Sixth Division, he approves and affirms the acquit- tal of the said Captain ELIJAH ELDER, and orders him to resume the Command of his Company again. — The Court Martial is dissolved.
By order of the Major General. Certified by ICHABOD GOODWIN, jun. Aide Camp, 6th Division.
I should expect that those Orders had been properly handed down to each commanding Officer of Regiments through the several Bri- gades, and from them to the several Com- manders of Companies, by which you would have been ordered by your Lieut. Colonel to be discharged from your arrest, and take the Command of your Company, agreeably to General Orders. As you are acquitted of the several Charges exhibited against you, and are restored to your command again, I presume you do not want any of the copies you men- tioned in your last letter of June the 2d. If you should need them, you can have them at any time. — From, Sir, your humble servant, ICHABOD GOODWIN, Maj. Gen. 6th Division. Capt. ELIJAH ELDER, Portland.
Married,
In New-Jersey, 6th inst. James Swan, jun. Esq. to Miss Caroline Fluker Knox, youngest daughter of the late Hon. Henry Knox. In Freeport, capt. Joel Hall, mer. of this town, to Miss Mary Porter.
Died,
On the coast of Africa, Capt. Job Almy; Capt David Slocum, and Mr. Tristram Durfee; all of Tiverton, (R. I.) — Near Nassau, (N. P.) 11th ult. Flora Thompson, a black woman, Ae. 150; she was born in Africa in 1658, and after being bought and sold a number of times, obtained her freedom in 1760: She was indus- trious and faithful; and never had a fit of illness except that which occasioned her death; upwards of 300 persons attended her remains to the grave.
Near Clarkburg, (Geo.) Mr. McDonnel, his wife and daughter; murdered by a young ne- gro slave, who supposed he could get his mas- ter's money, and with it purchase his freedom; after the murder he alarmed the neighborhood and fled the Indians had come in and murder- ed the family: but being suspected and whip- ped, he made confession and was burnt the next day.
In Savannah, May 20, Mr. Peter Bonifirin, Ae. 45, formerly an officer in the French na- vy, and late master of the French Lodge, La Confiance, of which he was one of the found- ers — His remains were attended to the grave by the Grand Lodge, as well as the several lodges of the city, over whom the Worship- ful Deputy Grand Master presided, and who performed the last Masonic duties due to a worthy and enlightened Brother.
In Kennington, N. H. on the 26th ult. Maj. Jeremiah Fogg, aged 59. — He served as an officer through the whole of our revolution- ary war, after peace took place, was appointed Adjutant General of N. H. but declined the office. He for several years held a seat in the House of Representatives, and afterwards in the Senate.
In Cambridge, on Saturday last, Mrs. Ruth Gannett, wife of Caleb G. Esq. and daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Stiles, President of Yale College, Ae. 43.
In Northborough, Major Levi Fairbanks, of Maeula, (Me.) Ae. 63. In Augusta, Miss Abigail Edes, daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Edes, printer, of Bos- ton, aged 42.
Shipping Intelligence.
The Juniata, condemned at Hamburg, it is said had violated no blockading or other de- cree — and her cargo was not of English pro- duce or manufacture. Why was that cargo condemned? Unless the property was con- demned for being American.
New York, June 9 — The ship Flora, Adams, from N. Orleans, with about 800 bales of cot- ton, and a considerable quantity of specie, ar- rived at quarantine on Friday 3d inst. On Tuesday she was discharged from quarantine, and anchored in the North River, opposite the Battery, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, with her cargo and part of the specie on board. About half past 12 in the night, her cabin was discovered to be on fire — The al- arm of fire directed a number of citizens, and two floating engines to her anchorage; but before any effectual steps were taken to ex- tinguish the flames, the cable was cut, and some of her sails hoisted, in which situation she went before the wind, and was run ashore on Gibbet Island, with the loss of her main and mizen mast, and full of water. Most of the cargo is lost, and the stern of the ship be- ing burnt to the water's edge, the tide ebbs and flows in her. The specie that was left in the state room has not yet been found. The vessel and cargo, we understand, are owned by Mr. W. W. Woolsey, of this city; and it is said were insured.
The Windham, lately mentioned as having been burnt at sea, by two French frigates, is supposed to be the sch. Windham, owned by Mr. Elisha Abbe, of Windham, (Con.) from Demerara, bound to Norwich. The Wind- ham Herald observes, "Whether the wanton destruction of this vessel was done in conform- ity to the decrees of Bonaparte, or merely to revenge what those free eaters may have sup- posed intended as an insult on their nation, (the Windham having a bull-frog for her fi- gure head) we are not particularly informed. The crew, it is said, were sent to Martinico."
TAKE NOTICE:
THE Post-Master at Portland informs the inhabitants of Portland that for the re- mainder of the Summer Establishment the Southern Mails will arrive at 5 A. M. and the Eastern Mails will be closed at 6 A. M. pre- cisely. The Office will be open on Sunday from 6 until half past 7 o'clock A. M. June 20.
BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ISAAC ADAMS, HAS just received an additional assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONARY, which he offers at the Boston prices, for cash or ap- proved credit. June 20.
TAPPAN & SEWALL,
Have removed to their late stand, No. 12, HAYMARKET ROW — MIDDLE- STREET.
WHERE they offer for sale, by piece or package, a general assortment of European and India Goods.
From England, by late arrivals, they have received their Spring supply of London and Manchester GOODS — comprising Thickettes — Velveteens — Jeans — Printed Jeans — Princes cord Vestings — Sarinette Calicoes — Patent Nankins — Dimities — Cambricks — Fancy and Book Mullins — Shawls — Cotton Bandannas — Prints — Ginghams — 7-8 and 6-4 black and co- lored Cambricks — Cotton Sewings — Millinets — British Cottons — Hosiery — Umbrellas, &c. On hand, fine and superfine Broadcloths — Kerseymeres — Plaines — Kerseymeres — Stuff — Baiz- es — Flannel — Colrain Linens — India Cottons — Laces — Gauzes, &c. (tf) June 20.
Portland Circulating Library.
THE following additions have lately been made to the Portland Circulating Library, opposite the Post-Office, Fifth Street: —
Algeron Sidney's works Aiken's Letters to his son on various subjects Anecdotes, historical and literary Burton's Lectures on Female Education Boswell's Life of Dr. Johnson Benevolent Monk, a novel Belgian Traveller, or a picture of the empire of Bonaparte Commercial and Agricultural Magazine Carr's Tour through Holland in 1806 Chatterton's Miscellanies Cumberland's Memoirs Count de Novini, or the confederate Carthu- fians Cattle Novuier, a Romance Domestic scenes, from the German Drummond's Poems De Claremont, a defultory tale Espritella's Letters Edwin, or the heir of Ella; an historical Ro- mance Eliza, or the pattern of women; a moral Ro- mance Eugene and Eugenia, or one night's error Eversfield Abbey, a novel Eventful Marriage, a tale Exile of Erin, a novel Excentric Mirror, reflecting a faithful and in- teresting delineation of male and female char- acters, &c. Foster's Essays Ferdinand and Amelia, a novel Forrester, or the Italian cousins; a novel Ferdinand and Elmira, a Russian story Female Stability, a novel Gamblers, or the ruin of Innocence, a novel Glenmore Abbey, or the lady of the rock, novel History of the reign of the emperor Charles V. Heiress of Avonmore, a novel Homicide, a novel Heirs of Villeroy, a Romance Hide and Seek, a novel Hermion and Emilia, a novel Hippolytus, or the wild boy, a novel Henry Tuff, a narrative Helvetius on man Hamilton on Education Ideot Heiress, a novel Mrs. Johnson's Captivity Lord Rivers, a novel Letters written by the late Earl of Chatham Memoirs of ninon De Lenclos Montbrasa Abbey, or maternal trials; a tale Mysterious Freebooter, a Romance Novice of St. Dominick, a novel Naturalist's Cabinet Nun and her Daughter, a novel Parasole, a novel Polanders, the lying family, &c. Popular Tales, by Maria Edgeworth Rosetta, a novel Reprobate, a novel Railheath abbey, or the ruin on the Rock; a Romance Secret Machinations, a novel Secret of the Cavern Scott's Lay of the last Minstrel, a poem Select Pocket Miscellany Secrets of the Castle, a novel Sans Souci Park, or the Melange; a novel Tell-Tale, or winter evenings' pastime Three Old Maids, a novel Theodore, or the Gamester's progress; a po- etic tale Wife; containing advice and directions for all conditions of the marriage state Wild Irish Girl, a novel Winter in London, a novel Zaida, a novel, from the German of Kotze- due, &c. &c. &c.
CONDITIONS OF THE
Portland Circulating Library.
D. C. MONTHLY subscribers to pay - 75 Quarterly subscribers to pay - 1 75 Semi Annual subscribers to pay - 3 75 Yearly subscribers to pay - 6
Payable on the commencement; to have the privilege of taking out two volumes at a time, and to change them when agreeable.
Persons once subscribing, to be considered subscribers until their names shall be erased.
Persons who do not subscribe, to pay ten cts and a half cents per week for quarto, ten cents for Octavo, and six cents for duodecimo volumes.
No books to be let by the day.
Any book retained longer than seven days, by non-subscribers, must pay for fourteen days, and so in proportion.
Compensation must be made for books lost, abused, leaves folded down, written upon, or torn; and if belonging to a set the whole must be paid for.
N. B. Masters of vessels can be supplied with books for the voyage, on reasonable terms.
When application is made for a book, the number annexed to the title must be men- tioned. ERVING & POOR. June, 20.
TO LET,
THE Brick Store in Union-Row, lately oc- cupied by Mr. Benjamin Willis, being as good a store for business as any in Portland. — The rent principally wanted in Goods. June 20. JONA. STEVENS.
Sh Taken by Exec Public Atty 8 o'clock, A. M. CO'S Office, PIRE ENGLISH Nankins coes — Dimity — Lk Marseilles Quilt — Cotton lin — Millenett — Silk Vesting et Hkfs — Toilette — Silk Morocco Purse — Shirt Ba- Quality — Shoe Binding, &c. JONA. LUNL June 20.
Special Notice!
BY directions from the Postmaster-General, the Mail of the United States will be carried to the westward from this place in a Chair, through the Summer; and the stage will run in the day time — The stage will Leave Portland at 7, A. M. Arrive at Portsmouth by 7, P. M. RETURNING, Leave Portsmouth at 7, A. M. Arrive at Portland by 7, P. M. Portland, June 20.
NOTICE.
THE copartnership heretofore existing un- der the firm of CROSS & MARTIN, is by mutual consent dissolved. WILLIAM CROSS, NATHANIEL MARTIN.
THE Subscriber gives notice, that he is au- thorized to adjust the accounts, and collect the debts of the above firm. All persons there- fore, having demands against them are request- ed to exhibit the same, and those indebted, to make immediate payment. NATHANIEL MARTIN. Portland, June 11, 1808. (20)
NOTICE!
THE Copartnership of Justus & Joshua Smith , is this day dissolved by mutual consent: all persons having demands against or indebted to said firm, and also all those who are owing Alpheus Smith , for trucking, are re- quested to settle the same with Justus Smith , who is authorized to adjust all accounts. JUSTUS SMITH, JO-HUA SMITH. June 20.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the copartnership late- ly existing at Eastport between the sub- scribers, under the firm of JONATHAN BARTLETT & CO. was on the 14th June inst. dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any dealings with said firm unsettled, are requested to ad- just the same with JONATHAN BARTLETT, who is authorized to settle the same — and will con- tinue to occupy the former stand. JONATHAN BARTLETT, JONATHAN STEVENS. Eastport, June 20.
Maine Turnpike Corporation.
THE Stockholders of the Maine Turnpike Corporation , are hereby notified to meet at the chamber over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office , in Portland, on Tuesday the 5th day of July next, at 10 o'clock A. M. to act on the following Articles — viz.
1. To choose a MODERATOR or CHAIR- MAN. 2. To choose SEVEN DIRECTORS for the year ensuing. 3. To Choose a TREASURER and a CLERK for the ensuing year. 4. To consider and determine whether it be expedient to make any part of the Maine Turnpike Road the ensuing year, and what part, and to act thereon as they may think proper. 5. To consider and determine whether they will receive any proposals which may be made to the Association, for completing said Road, or any part thereof, and to act thereon as they may see fit. 6. To consider and determine whether it is necessary to alter or amend any of the present Rules and Regulations, and to act thereon as may be thought expedient.
WOODBURY STORER, Jun. Clerk. Portland, June 16, 1808. (20)
NOTICE!
THE owner of a pair of CARG WHEELS which were put on board the sloop Mari- jah's Daughter , Capt. James Ratcliff, of Portland, in April 1807, is requested to apply and take the same on payment of charges — Inquire at this Office. June 20.
NOTICE!
LEFT the service of the subscriber, JAMES LEE, an indentured Apprentice, between 19 and 20 years of age. All persons are caution- ed against harboring or trusting him on my account, as I shall pay no debts of his contrac- ting. LEVI DRINKWATER. Northeymouth, June 1. (20)
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Executor of the last will and testament of AFRICA HAMLIN,
late of Waterford, in the county of Oxford, gentleman, deceased, and has taken upon him- self that trust by giving bonds as the law di- rects; and all persons having demands upon the estate of said Hamlin, are requested to ex- hibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make pay- ment to JONA. STERNE, Jun. Esq. Waterford, June 20
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, ap- pointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cum- berland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of EB

THE COUPLE. I am poor, and you are rich; You mention come, and I have none; Then will stand our friend, As children stand. In farmer's yard, And finds it hard; Wear every claw, Amongst the straw; Quest of nicer food, Amidst her chirping brood. That scratch'd for one, could scratch for ten. These are the thoughts that make me willing To take my Girl without a dilling; And for the self-same cause I'd see, Jenny's resolv'd to marry me!
Epitaph on a learned Lord Mayor. Here lies WILLIAM CURTIS, our late jolly Lord Mayor, [that there]. Who has left this here world, and is gone to
Late Omissions.
Wallabout Bones. —Much parade and fuss has been lately made, by the Tammany Society, (alias a society of Savages) in New-York, about the bones of the British and Hessian soldiers, who were killed and destroyed in the revolutionary war, and of those unfortunate Americans, who died on board the Jersey Prison-ships, and a few days since they were removed with great pomp into a tomb prepared for their reception.—Thirty years have elapsed, since these bones have been bleaching on the shores of Long-Island, and decency perhaps required that they should be removed and buried. To see at this day, however, a society partly of foreigners, many of whom no doubt, contended against us in the struggle which achieved our independence, connected with a few wiley politicians, making such a solemn parade, and shedding such abundance of brine over a promiscuous heap of the bones of our departed enemies and friends, irresistibly impresses us with a belief that "there must be some secret, latent cause for all this parade and show at the present time. But it will not answer—the people of America, are not to be blinded and deceived by shows of this sort; it will not divert their attention from the oppression under which they at present groan."
Chemical discovery. —Dr. Mitchill, it is said, has ascertained, by a series of ingenious experiments, that all the bones which have been discovered at the Wallabout are those of real Americans. The bones of the Hessians and English, which originally constituted by far the greater part, faith the Doctor, are all decomposed, and turned to dust, owing to the greater portion of sepiam , or putrifying principle which they contain.—Ev. Post.
APPROPRIATE EXTRACT. I never knew the market place so still, The streets so thin'd, the town so like a desert, And so dead."
DIALOGUE.
Ah John, how are you? What are you so pleased about? Have you found a parcel of Bank Bills? John. No. I was thinking how cheap things will soon be, now we have got an Embargo. By Moses, we shall have loaves of bread as big as a kettle drum, But what's the matter with you? What makes you look so blue? Ah! Johnny, A peck of wheat flour was sold for a penny. And a man had neither credit nor money, In the midst of this plenty he might live and lack Both meat to his belly and clothes to his back. [Ev. Post]
The Festival of St. John the Baptist
WILL be celebrated on the 24th June next at Topsham, by United and Solar Lodges. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend with suitable clothing. Performances will begin at eleven A. M. Dinner at Brother Holden's Hall, at 2 P. M. A punctual attendance is requested.—By order of the R. W. Master of United Lodge. ISAAC GATES, Sec'y. Topsham, 30th May, A. L. 5808.
PACKET,
Between Brunswick and Portland . THE sloop CATHARINE , ROBERT JEMERSON, master, with excellent accommodations, will sail once a week, between Brunswick and Portland . For freight or passage, please to apply at Col. STANWOOD'S, Store in Brunswick , or at the store formerly occupied by Ingraham & Gould, on Ingraham's Wharf, Portland . May 30.
E. Greely & Co. Have for sale, 30 puncheons Windward Island Rum 30 bags Coffee 10 chests Hyson Skin Tea, Bohea do. Casks Rice, Leaf and brown Sugar Pimento, Gin, &c. &c. May 30.
TICKETS & QUARTERS IN 4th Class Harvard College Lottery , which begins drawing this day, for sale at SETH CLARK'S. TICKETS & QUARTERS in the same may be had of STEPHEN PATTEN, Portland, May 30.
Partnership Formed. THE subscribers inform their friends and the public they have formed a connection in business under the firm of Griffin & Porter, which commenced on the 3d of February last. They intend keeping a large and good assortment of BOOTS & SHOES , of the newest fashion, which will be disposed of at the lowest cash prices.—The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, JOSEPH S. PORTER. May 2. tf
Particular Notice! ALL persons having accounts open with the subscriber are requested to call and settle the same (by Cash or Note) without delay. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN. May 2. (2 m)
NOTICE! FOR sale in N. Gloucester , at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased. Being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords.—The whole 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.
Edward Howe, No. 2, Union-Row , Middle-street , HAS received in addition to his former stock, a new and elegant assortment of Paper-Hangings, Looking-Glasses and Upholstery , of the newest style.—Among which are— English, French and American Paper-Hangings, with borders—Panel-Papers and Fire-Board Patterns. A handsome assortment of Looking-Glasses, from 3 to 150 dollars a pair, and of the most approved style. Also—Fashionable Fringes, Laces and Tassels for Curtains—Bedtickings, of all prices—Down, Live Geese and Russia FEATHERS—Sofas, with and without Hairecloth—Easy and Lolling Chairs—Matrasses, of all kinds and sizes—Cushions for Pews, &c. &c. &c. All commands in the Upholstery Business executed with neatness and dispatch. (t. f.) May 23.
New Goods.
Joseph Barbour, Opposite the Insurance Office , Fish-street , HAS just received an additional assortment of NEW GOODS , consisting of Linens, British Cottons, Cambrics, fancy Muffins, brown Linens, black Crapes, do. Lustings, Bandanna Hdkfs. fancy silk do. silk Shawls, long & short silk Gloves, kid do. coloured Lustings, blue and yellow Nankeens, cotton Kersamires, Ladies' white and coloured cotton Hdkfs., Calicoes, Ginghams, Dimities, English Nankeens, India Cottons, Gentlemen's mixed cotton Hdkfs., white do. black and white silk ditto, Sarfnetts, Linen Cambrics, superfine and common Broadcloths and Kersamires, &c. &c. The above, together with his former stock will be sold at a very small advance for Cash only. (t. f.) May 23.
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 enquiry of the subscriber in Portland . Oct 12. EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
HOUSE WANTED.
WANTED to purchase in a central situation in this town, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for a family—farm—for which will be given in exchange LAND in North-Tarmonth , and the balance in Cash.—Enquire of the printer. (10 w) May 18.
TO BE SOLD,
A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty-two, two stories high, with a commodious Stable and other out-buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Topsham , accommodated with excellent water by Acqueduct from an unfailling source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village, within one mile of Bowdoin College , in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham . To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worthy attention. Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath. JONA ELLIS. April 25. (4 w)
Public Auction.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following Shares or Rights in the Portland Monument Ground will be sold at Public Auction on Tuesday the nineteenth day of July next, at 3 o'clock P. M. to pay the assessments that have been assessed, and all incidental charges on the same, unless previously paid, viz.—Nos 15, 16, 28, 29, 30—Sale on the premises. JONA STUART, Treasurer. Portland, June 13.
TO BE LET,
AT a low rent, the excellent stand No. 2, Fish-street , (lately occupied by John Dix) well calculated for a Fancy Goods Store.—Apply to the Printer. June 13.
FOR PHILADELPHIA. BRIG Humphrey will sail in ten days—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Master on board, at Union Wharf , or at No. 9, Union Wharf . June 12.
E. Greely & Co. Have for sale, NOW landing from sloop Sarah , 1600 bushels Corn, 40 bbls. superfine Flour, 10 do. Rye, 50 bbls. Mecs Pork, 10 casks Rice. June 13.
WANTED, A QUANTITY of Pine Plank, four inches thick and fifteen feet long. Any person inclined to contract to furnish them, will please to call at No. 12, Union-Wharf . June 13.
FRESH GOODS.
Tappan & Sewall, HAVE received by the Sally from Liverpool , Manchester and Scotch Goods , which will be opened for sale in a few days at their Store in Titcomb's Buildings , Middle-Street . Among them are Umbrellas, Braces Dimities, Patent Nankins, Thickfets, Velveteens, Jeans, Printed Jeans and Princes' Cord, Sarfnetted Calicos, Shawls, Cambric and Book Muffins, and a great variety of Fancy Muffins. On hand—A large assortment of Fine and Superfine Broad Cloths, Kerfeymeres, Stuffs, Baizes, Flannels, Colrain Linens—new Brown Linens, British Cottons, Prints, Hosiery, Shawls—a few 6-4 fine twill'd Cambric, Cotton Bandannas, Madrass and other Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, Pins, Sewings, Silk and Cotton Twists, Laces, Gloves, Suspenders, Bindings, Plain and fine Parlinet Gauzes, Cales Windsor Soap &c. They expect further supplies from London. May 2.
E. Stevens, FISH-STREET , HAS just received a fresh supply of Fancy & Staple Goods ; Among which are the following, viz.
LINENS, English Cotton, India do. Linen Cambrics, Cotton do. black, purple and white do.; black Florence and India Lustings, white do.; purple, white, and ash-coloured do., black Crapes; pink, white, buff and green do. Sarfnetts; black Gauze Handkfs.; red, yellow and brown bandanna do.; blk. silk do.; India Calico; blue Nankin, yellow do.; black Satin, black Mode, green Gauze, Grecian robes, Mullins, Ginghams, Furnitures, white lace Sleeves, black do.; Ladies' and Gentlemen's silk Gloves, leather do.; silk, cotton, and worsted Hdkfs.; silk Umbrellas, cotton do. Parafils, marking Canvass, gown Trimmings; brown-coloured twill'd Cambric, Cotton Check, Linen do.; Diapers, Table Cloths, black lace Scarfs, black and white Veils; silk, thread and cotton Laces, cambric and common Dimity, corded Muffin, Indispensables, broad and narrow Ribbons, Fans, silk Cord, cotton do. bed-lace, black glass Buttons, silk do.; Purse, turtle shell Combs; black, buff and white silk Shawls, damask do. cambric and muslin do. black silk and velvet green do. black and purple tabby do.; Flannels, Bombazetts, Shalloons, sewing Cotton, knitting do. Bobbins, Tapes, Rose and Windsor Soap, floor and hearth Brushes, Waiters, Looking Glasses, Ladies', Misses', and Children's kid and morocco Shoes—with a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. May 23. (3 w)
N. P. POOR,
No. 1, Union-Row , Middle-street , OFFERS for sale, wholesale or retail, at soft and charges, his stock of English, French & India Goods —viz. Common and superfine Broad-Cloths; Cassimeres; Velvets; Calicoes; Cambric Dimity; com. do.; black, white, orange, pink, salmon and white Cotton Crimbrics; India Cottons; Furnitures; Checks; Shawls; Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—A variety of fancy articles; Black Crapes, &c. All and every of the above articles will be sold at the prices affixed to them before the late rise of 15 per cent. May 23.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, Mussey's Row , HAVE just received, a large and fashionable assortment of light and dark Ginghams; coloured corded Cambrics; white do.; black do.; purple, brown and white do.; Linen do.; fancy Mullins; India do.; Jacquet do.; spotted mull'd do.; Cambric and common light & dark Calicoes; Robes; damask silk Shawls; Cotton do.; black and salmon coloured Taffetas; black, white, purple, brown, white, and dove coloured Lustings; Crapes; black, white, and dove coloured ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hdkfs.; English and French long silk Gloves; short do.; kid do.; Dimities; bandanna, madras, barcelona and fancy Handkerchiefs; silk and cotton Sewing Silk; Velvet Vesting; plain black do.; crepe and tiffany Fans; Linens; British Shirtings; India Cottons; Tabby Velvets; cotton and linen Checks; Broadcloths and Cassimeres; English Nankeens; Granderrills; Shalloons; Durants; Russells; Duroys; Carpeting, &c. &c. Portland, June 6. (tf)
Boot and Shoe Manufacture.
THE subscribers inform their friends and the public that they have taken a stand in Fore-street , directly opposite Chadwick's Inn, where particular care will be taken to give satisfaction. N. B.—An Apprentice is wanted at the above business. JOHN FIELD, STEPHEN FIELD, Portland, June 6.
Factory Cotton.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Mussey's Row , HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Warp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13. tf
Equity of Redemption. Taken by Execution & to be sold at Public Auction on the premises, on MONDAY, the eleventh day of July next, at 3 o'clock P. M. ALL the right in Equity of Redemption in and to the following described mortgaged Real Estate, lying on Federal-street , so called, in Brunswick , in the county of Cumberland , and bounded as follows, viz:—beginning at the south west corner of the premises and on said Federal-street , thence running northwardly on said street four rods, thence eastwardly ten rods, thence southwardly four rods, thence westwardly four rods to the first bound, containing one fourth of an acre, more or less, together with the house and all buildings thereon and all privileges thereto belonging. SECOMB JORDAN, Dep't. Sheriff. Brunswick, June 6.
NOTICE! THE Copartnership under the firm of CRAM & ATHERTON , is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons having any business with the late concern, are requested to call on JACOB CRAM, who is authorized to adjust the same. JACOB CRAM, CHARLES ATHERTON. Portland, June 1.
To the Farmers and other Gentlemen in the District of Maine. THE natural history of Stones and Minerals , which the district affords, has received very little attention, and consequently is but imperfectly known. It is important, that every College should possess in its Cabinet an extensive collection of Stones and Minerals , particularly of those which may be found in that section of the country where the College exists. All Gentlemen who may be disposed to enrich the Cabinet of Bowdoin College , are respectfully requested to transmit, when convenient, those specimens of Stones and Minerals , which they already possess, or may hereafter obtain, directed to the subscriber at Brunswick . PARKER CLEAVELAND. Bowdoin College, June 6.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of LITTLE & BAKER , are requested to settle the same with the subscriber without further notice, or their accounts will be left with an attorney for collection. CHARLES BARKER. Falmouth, June 6.
BENJAMIN WILLIS,
HAVING been driven from his late stand in Haymarket Row , (by the late fire) has taken the store lately occupied by Mr. John Dean, opposite Messrs. Hew & Egan's Store, where he has now for sale, a large assortment of English, India & West India Goods ; which were laid in at reduced prices, and shall be sold at a very small profit—and made satisfactory to purchasers. Feb. 1.
STRAYED
FROM this town, a light brindle new MILCH COW, about 10 years old—Whoever will return, or give information of her at this office, shall be handsomely rewarded or their trouble. June 6.
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following parcels of LAND. A FARM, well calculated for a Trader, Farmer, or Mechanic; one mile from the Meeting-House in New-Gloucester , pleasantly situated on the Country Road , with which will be sold eleven acres of interval LAND. Also—in the town of Jay , in the county of Oxford , Three Thousand Acres of LAND of the first quality, situate in different parts of that town, which is one of the best towns in the county. It will be sold at a reduced price; the whole will be sold together, or by the single lot, as may best accommodate purchasers. And one lot in the town of Bethel —Inquire of JAMES STARR, JVN. Esq. for information. Also—at Pembach , in Township No. 5, of the 7th Range of Townships on Piscataquis river , in the county of Hancock , Five Thousand Acres of Land, in Lots of 100 acres each. This is one of the finest Townships in that country; Saw and Grind Mills are already erected, from whence any kind of Lumber may be rafted aside the shipping in Bangor . This township is rapidly settling. Young Farmers are invited to examine for themselves.—Inquire of Mr. DANIEL BULLIN, of said township, for further particulars. Also—Thirty thousand acres of ST. JOHN'S LAND , (so called) in the county of Washington . This land is situated in the best tract of Land in the District of Maine; the soil is very rich and fertile, the growth principally Hard Wood and Button Nut. A road is laid out through said Land from Penobscot to St. John's River . Twenty thousand acres of this Land is situated but seven miles from the rich Farmers on St. John's River , and the Foist Road from thence to Quebec . Should 30 or 40 good Farmers associate together and purchase this whole tract, for their own actual settlement, they would ensure a fortune to themselves and their children after them. For further particulars please to inquire of the subscriber. JOSEPH E. FOXCROFT. New-Gloucester, May 9, 1808. (6 mo)
Tappan & Sewall,
Titcomb's Buildings, HAVE received a few Packets BLACK CRAPE—Ginghams—Shirting Cottons—Sewing Silks , black, blue and cloths coloured—and 1 Trunk New Prints—An assortment of Manchester Goods now opened; and by the Galen , a further supply of London Goods is expected May 28.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor of the last will and testament of NATHANIEL HALE , late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to June 13. NATHANIEL HALE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed executor of the last will and testament of JOHN WARREN , late of Bucksfield , in the county of Oxford , yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, having demands upon the estate of the said John Warren , deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to JOHN WARREN, executor. June 13.
** Valuable School Book.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS , A valuable Book for the use of Schools—CONTAINING THE CONSTITUTIONS of the STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS , and that of THE UNITED STATES : The Declaration of Independence, and President Washington's Farewell Address .
This book was printed a short time since by order of the General Court of Massachusetts , and by them recommended to the inhabitants of the several towns, to be read as a SCHOOL BOOK in all the common schools.—Few copies of this useful book ever reached this part of the state; but where it has been adopted, it is highly approved of.
By the request of a number of gentlemen interested in the education of the rising generation, a new edition has just been printed. Bookellers can be supplied in sheets by the hundred. Jan. 11.
Hard-ware Goods.
William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool , a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods —which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. LIKEWISE, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 130 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 3 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Irons Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28w do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES , with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKEWISE, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes.
LAWES ON PLEADING.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS , An Elementary Treatise on PLEADING in civil actions, by Edward Lawes of the Inner Temple—First American from the first London Edition—Price 2 dolls. 50 cents. ALSO
THE PLEASURES OF LOVE:
Being Anatomy Poems , original and translated from the Asiatic and European languages. The Miseries of Human Life ; or, the last Groans of Timothy Testy and Samuel Sensitive , with a few fighs from Mrs. Testy . The Wanderer of Switzerland , and other Poems by James Montgomery —To which is prefixed a biographical sketch of the Author. The Poems of Shakespeare , to which is added an account of his Life—April 4. (3 m)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of JOSEPH PRIDE, JVN. late of Falmouth in the county of Cumberland , deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to June 6. PETER THACHER.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of WILLIAM CONANT , late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to June 6. PETER THACHER.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor of the last will and testament of JOHN BARBER , late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , shipwright, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to June 13. JAMES BARBER.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor of the last will and testament of NATHANIEL HALE , late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to June 13. NATHANIEL HALE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed executor of the last will and testament of JOHN WARREN , late of Bucksfield , in the county of Oxford , yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, having demands upon the estate of the said John Warren , deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to JOHN WARREN, executor. June 13.