Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-04-28 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
[Two Dollars per Annum]
PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ADAMS & JENKS, at their Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
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No. 2 of Vol. IX.
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1806.
[Whole No. 419.]
To the Honorable the Senate, and the Honorable House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
THE Petition of the subscribers respectfully shews, that the transportation of timber from the Moose ponds in Brownfield, in the County of Oxford, down Moose Brook, by the Mill and falls thereof, into Saco river in said Brownfield, is attended with great difficulty and expense.
That in rapid freshets, when the timber ought to be floated down the stream, the water overflows the banks of said brook and carries the timber out of the main stream into the woods and fields among trees, bushes, and rubbish, so that a large proportion of it is lost, and the remainder needs great care and attention to preserve and attention to preserve and carry it into Saco river. That said stream cannot be cleared and made convenient for the transportation of lumber without more expense than individuals in an unincorporated state would be willing to incur. That there is a vast quantity of timber near said ponds, which cannot be gotten out, into Saco river, excepting it is floated down said brook. That a Canal from the lower end of said ponds down in or by said brook, by the falls and mills thereof, to Saco river would be of great public utility and individual benefit.
Your Petitioners therefore pray the Honorable General Court to incorporate them into a company for the purpose of building, holding and improving the Canal aforesaid under such conditions and regulations as the Honorable Court may think proper. And in duty bound will ever pray.
CYRUS INGALLS, and 13 others. August 13, 1805.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, In Senate, February 10, 1806.
ON the Petition of Cyrus Ingalls, and others, praying that they may be incorporated for the purposes of opening a Canal from the Moose ponds, in the town of Brownfield, in the county of Oxford, down Moose brook, by the Mill falls into Saco river in said Brownfield.
ORDERED, that the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their Petition, with this order thereon, to be printed three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette and Eastern Argus printed in Portland, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear, and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted.
Sent down for concurrence, H. G. OTIS, President. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 27, 1806. Read and concurred, TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. True Copy—Attest, W. DAVIS, Clerk of the Senate.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the County of Oxford, to be held at Paris, within and for said County, on the second Tuesday of October, A. D. 1805.
THE Subscribers, inhabitants of the town of Buckfield, Sumner and Paris, humbly shew:—That the roads from Dixfield and Sumner to Paris as now travelled, are extremely circuitous, and for that reason extremely inconvenient for travelling; inasmuch as travellers are obliged to pass from Dixfield on a road leading to Jay; thence on the road leading into Tompson's grant; thence into a part of the town of Hartford; thence into the town of Sumner, and thence into the town of Buckfield; thence into the town of Paris, a distance of at least thirty miles. And your Petitioners humbly conceive, that a County Road, leading from Paris to Dixfield, might with ease, be laid out on lands, preferable and of a superior kind to those on the route now travelled for the purpose of a road, which would shorten the distance at least eight miles, and thus in a much greater degree accommodate the publick, to wit: Beginning at or near the dwelling house of Abner Rawson, in said Paris, thence to or near the dwelling house of Abijah Paine in said Sumner, thence to or near the dwelling house of John Fletcher in said Sumner, thence to or near the dwelling house of Merrill Knights in said Dixfield, thence to or near Webb's Pond Settlements;—Wherefore your petitioners humbly pray your honors, that a Committee may be appointed to lay out said road, and that such further proceedings may be had relative to the same, as to effect the object of the prayer of this petition. And as in duty bound will ever pray.
ABNER RAWSON, and 80 others. By ZACHARIAH SOULE, their Attorney.
OXFORD, ss.—At the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, begun and held at Paris, within and for said County of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of October, A. D. 1805.
ON the Petition of Abner Rawson and others, praying for the laying out of a road from Paris to Dixfield, as therein described, of which the above is a true copy: The Court order, that the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon to be published three weeks successively, in the Columbian Centinel, printed in Boston, and Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, the last publication to be at least three weeks before the next term of this Court, that all persons may then and there appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Attest, CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk. A general assortment of BLANKS, Constantly for sale at this Office.
To the Honorable the General Court of Massachusetts next to be held at Boston, in and for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts aforesaid, on the third Wednesday of January next.
YOUR Petitioners respectfully represent, that at all times there is great inconvenience and delay happening to all who have occasion to pass Kennebec River , in the town of Bangor, and county of Hancock. That at some seasons of the year said river is wholly impassable near the seat of business in said Bangor, and at other times dangerous. To remedy which difficulties your petitioners pray that they, with such others as shall become their associates, may be incorporated for the purpose of building a Bridge across said river, at Crane's Ferry , so called, where the same is by law established—and that they may be allowed to receive such reasonable toll from persons crossing said bridge with their teams, horses, carriages or otherwise, as the Honorable Court shall deem to be just. And your petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray.
JOHN BARKER, and 35 others. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, March 10, 1806.
ON the petition of John Barker and others, praying that they, with their associates may be incorporated for the purpose of building a bridge across Kennebec River , in the town of Bangor, in the county of Hancock, at Crane's Ferry , so called, where the same is now by law established, and that they may be allowed to receive such reasonable toll as shall be just and proper.
ORDERED, that the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette and Eastern Argus , printed in Portland, thirty days at least before the third Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court—that all persons concerned may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence, H. G. OTIS, Speaker. In the House of Representatives, March 11, 1806. Read and concurred, TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. True Copy. Attest, W. DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
To the Honorable the General Court, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, now assembled at Boston, within and for said Commonwealth.
HUMBLY shews, the subscribers, that the road as now travelled, from Standish meeting house to Gorham corner (so called) in the county of Cumberland, is bad and very circuitous—that by reason of low lands, high and clayey hills, the travelling is rendered extremely difficult and tedious, for the inhabitants of the extensive and flourishing back country to transport their lumber and produce to Portland, the only sea port in the vicinity. The travelling being very considerable from the States of Vermont and New-Hampshire to said Portland, and increasing yearly, the local situation of the towns of Standish and Gorham makes it indispensably necessary for the inhabitants of said back country to pass through said towns to Portland. A straight road being made, or as straight as the situation of the country will admit of, from said Standish meeting house to Gorham corner, aforesaid, will shorten the distance one sixth part; and the land is capable of making a better road than the one as now travelled, and avoid several long and tedious hills.
WHEREFORE, to remedy the inconveniences before mentioned, your Petitioners pray this Honorable Court, to make them with such others as may be their associates and successors a body corporate and politic, for the purpose of making a Turnpike Road in the most convenient and direct route from Gorham Corner aforesaid, to said Standish meeting-house, for so to meet the turnpike road already granted, from said Standish Meeting house to Fryeburg, in the county of Oxford; with liberty of erecting such gates or gates on said road as may be thought proper and necessary for taking and receiving such toll from the persons who may pass thereon with teams, carriages, horses, or otherwise as by law may be established, and to transact all and singular those things incident to like corporations, and for the good government of the same. And in duty bound will ever pray.
Lothrop Lewis, and 10 others. Jan. 20 1806.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate Feb 10 1806.
ON the Petition of Lothrop Lewis and others praying that they may be incorporated for the purpose of erecting a turnpike road from Gorham Corner to Standish Meeting house, ordered that the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette and Eastern Argus , the last publication, to be twenty days at least before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court that all persons interested may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted.
Sent down for Concurrence, H. G. OTIS—President. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 12 1806. Read and concurred, TIMOTHY BIGELOW—Speaker. True Copy—Attest, WENDELL DAVIS—Clerk of Senate.
NOTICE. ALL persons are hereby forbid trading or harbouring RACHEL HARROW a town pauper, on my account. Morrell Jordan. Elizabeth, April 15, 1806.
J. Randolph's Speech,
in the House of Representatives of the United States, March 5th, on the Resolution offered by Mr. GREGG, to prohibit the importation of British manufactures.
[Concluded.]
There are now but two great commercial nations—Great Britain is one—we are the other. When you consider the many points of contact between our interests, you may be surprised that there has been so little collision. Sir, to the other belligerent nations of Europe your navigation is a convenience, I might say, a necessity. If you do not carry for them they must starve at least for the luxuries of life, which custom has rendered almost indispensable. And if you cannot act with some degree of spirit towards those who are dependent upon you as carriers, do you reckon to brow-beat a jealous rival, who, the moment she lets slip the dogs of war, sweeps you, at a blow, from the ocean. And, cui bono ? for whose benefit?—The planter? Nothing like it:—The fair, honest real American Merchant? No, sir—For renegades; to-day American—tomorrow, Dances. Go to war when you will, the property, now covered by the American, will then pass under the Danish or some other neutral flag. Gentlemen say that one English ship is worth three of ours: we shall therefore have the advantage in privateering—Did they ever know a nation get rich by privateering? This is the stuff sir, for the nursery—Remember that your products are bulky—as has been stated—that they require a vast tonnage to transport them abroad—and that but two nations possess that tonnage—Take these carriers out of the market?—What is the result? The manufactures of England which (to use a finishing touch of the gentleman's rhetoric) have received the finishing stroke of art, lie in a small comparative compass. The neutral trade can carry them. Your produce rots in the warehouse—You go to 'Statia or St. Thomas' and get a striped blanket for a joe, if you can raise one—Double freight, charges and commission—Who receives the profit? The carrier—Who pays it? The consumer. All your produce that finds its way to England must bear the same accumulated charges—with this difference:—that there the burthen falls on the home price. I appeal to the experience of the last war—which has been so often cited. What, then, was the price of produce, and of broad cloth?
But you are told England will not make war—she has her hands full—Holland calculated in the same way in 1781:—how did it turn out? You stand now in the place of Holland then—without her navy, unaided by the prepondering fleets of France and Spain,—to say nothing of the Baltic powers. Do you want to take up the cudgels where these great maritime states have been forced to drop them? to meet Great Britain on the ocean and drive her off its face. If you are so far gone as this, every capital measure of your policy has hitherto been wrong. You should have nurtured the old, and devised new systems of taxation—have cherished your navy—Begin this business when you may, land taxes, stamp acts, window taxes, hearth money, excise, in all its modifications of vexation and opposition, must precede, or follow after. But sir, as French is the fashion of the day, I may be asked for my projet . I can readily tell gentlemen what I will not do. I will not prostrate any foreign nation with money. I will not launch into a naval war with Great Britain, although I am ready to meet her at the Cowspens or on Bunker's Hill. And for this plain reason. We are a great land animal, and our business is on shore. I will fend her no money, sir, on any pretext whatsoever, much less any pretence of buying Labrador, or Botany Bay, when my real object was to secure limits, which she formally acknowledged at the peace of 1763.
I go further—I would (if any thing) have laid an embargo. This would have got our own property home, and our adversary's into our power. If there is any wisdom left among us the first step towards hostility will always be an embargo. In six months all your mercantile megrims would vanish. As to us, although it would cut deep, we can stand it. Without such a precaution, go to war when you will, you go to the wall. As to debts—strike the balance to-morrow, and England is I believe in our debt.
I hope, sir, to be excused for proceeding in this defutatory course. I flatter myself I shall not have occasion again to trouble you. I know not that I shall be able—certainly not willing, unless provoked in self defence. I ask your attention to the character of the inhabitants of that southern country, on whom gentlemen rely for support of their measure. Who and what are they? A simple, agricultural people, accustomed to travel, in peace, to market, with the produce of their labor.—Who takes it from us? Another people devoted to manufactures—our sole source of supply. I have seen some stuff in the newspapers about manufactures in Saxony, and about a man who is no longer the chief of a dominant faction . The greatest man whom I ever knew—the immortal author of the letters of Curtius —has remarked the proneness of cunning people to wrap up and disguise in well selected phrases doctrines too deformed to bear exposure in naked words;—by a judicious choice of epithets to draw the attention from the lurking principle beneath, and perpetuate delusion. But a little while ago, and any man might be proud to be considered as the head of the republican party . Now it seems 'tis reproachful to be deemed the chief of a dominant faction . Mark the magic of words! Read chief Republican party, dominant faction . But as to these Saxon manufactures. What became of their Dresden China? Why the Prussian bayonets have broken all the pots, and you are content with Worcester or Staffordshire ware—There are some other fine manufactures on the continent, but no supply , except perhaps of linens, the article we can best dispense with. A few individuals, sir, may have a coat of Louvers cloth, or a service of Seve china; but there is too little, and that little too dear, to furnish the nation. You must depend on the fur trade in earnest and wear buffalo hides and bear skins.
Can any man, who understands Europe, pretend to say, that a particular foreign policy is now right because it would have been expedient twenty or even ten years ago, without abandoning all regard for common sense? Sir, it is the statesman's province to be guided by circumstances, to anticipate, to foresee them—to give them a course and a direction—to mould them to his purpose. It is the business of a counting house clerk to peep into the day-book and ledger, to see no further than the spectacles on his nose, to feel not beyond the pen behind his ear—to chatter in coffee-houses and be the oracle of clubs. From 1783 to 1793, and even later, (I don't tickle for dates) France had a formidable marine—so had Holland—so had Spain. The two first possessed of thriving manufactures and a flourishing commerce. Great-Britain tremblingly alive to her manufacturing interests and carrying trade, would have felt to the heart any measure calculated to favor her rivals in these pursuits—She would have yielded then to her fears and her jealousies alone. What is the case now. She lays an export duty on her manufactures, and there ends the question. If Georgia shall (from whatever cause) so completely monopolize the culture of cotton as to be able to lay an export duty upon it of three per cent. besides taxing its cultivators, in any any other shape that human infernal ingenuity can devise,
is Pennsylvania like to rival her and take away the trade?
But sir, it seems that we, who are opposed to this resolution, are men of no nerves—who trembled in the days of the British treaty—cowards (I presume) in the reign of terror? Is this true? Hunt up the journals; let our actions tell. We pursue our old unshaken course. We care not for the nations of Europe, but make foreign relations bend to our political principles and subserve our country's interest. We have no wish to see another Actium or Pharsalia , or the lieutenants of a modern Alexander playing at piquet, or all-fours, for the empire of the world. 'Tis poor comfort to us, to be told that France has too decided a taste for luxurious things to meddle with us; that Egypt is her object, or the coast of Barbary, and, at the worst, we shall be the last devoured. We are enamoured with neither nation—we would play their own game upon them, use them for our interest and convenience. But with all my abhorrence of the British government, I shall not hesitate between Westminster Hall and a Middlesex jury , on the one hand, and the wood of Vincennes and a file of Granadiers on the other.—That jury-trial which walked with Horne Tooke and Hardy through the flames of ministerial prosecution is, I confess, more to my taste than the trial of the duke d'Enghin .
Mr. Chairman, I am sensible of having detained the committee longer than I ought—certainly much longer than I intended. I am equally sensible of their politeness, and in less so, sir, of your patient attention. It is your own indulgence, sir, badly requited indeed, to which you owe this persecution. I might offer another apology for these undigested defutatory remarks: my never having the treasury documents. Until I came into the House this morning, I have been stretched on a sick bed. But when I behold the affairs of this nation instead of being where I hoped, and the people believed they were, in the hands of responsible men, committed to Tom, Dick and Harry—to the refuse of the retail trade of politics, I do feel, I cannot help feeling, the most deep and serious concern. If the executive government would step forward and say, 'such is our plan—such is our opinion, and such are our reasons in support of it,' I would meet it fairly, would openly oppose or pledge myself to support it. But without compass or polar star, I will not launch into an ocean of unexplored measures, which stand condemned by all the information to which I have access. The constitution of the United States declares it to be the province and the duty of the President 'to give to Congress, from time to time, information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge expedient and necessary.' Has he done it? I know, sir, that we may say and do say, that we are independent; (would it were true) as free to give a direction to the executive as to receive it from him.—But do what you will, foreign relations—every measure short of war, and even the course of hostilities, depend upon him. He stands at the helm, and must guide the vessel of state. You give him money to buy Florida, and he purchases Louisiana. You may furnish means, the application of these means rests with him. Let not the master and mate go below when the ship is in distress, and throw the responsibility upon the cook and the cabin-boy. I said so when your doors were shut: I scorn to say less now that they are open. Gentlemen may say what they please. They may put an insignificant individual to the bar of the Republic—I shall not alter my course. I blush with indignation at the misrepresentations which have gone forth in the public prints of our proceedings, public and private. Are the people of the U. States, the real sovereigns of the country, unworthy of knowing what,

There is too much reason to believe, has been communicated to the privileged spies of foreign governments? I think our citizens just as well entitled to know what has passed as the Marquis de Lafayette, who has beard your President to his face, insulted your government within our peculiar jurisdiction, and outraged all decency. You mistake this diplomatic puppet for an automaton? He has orders for all he does. Take his instructions from his pocket to-morrow, they are signed, "Charles Maurice Talleyrand."
Let the nation know what they have to depend upon. Be true to them, and (trust me) they will prove true to themselves and to you. The people are honest; now at home at their ploughs, not dreaming of what you are about. But the spirit of enquiry, that has too long slept, will be, must be awakened. Let them begin to think; not to say such things are proper because they have been done; but what has been done; and wherefore?—and all will be right.
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives.
APRIL 7. 1806.
Mr. Jackson moved the following resolution, which was agreed to:— Resolved. That the Secretary of the Treasury be required to communicate to this House any information which he may possess in relation to an application said to have been made to draw money from the Treasury for the purchase of the Floridas, before an appropriation made by law for that purpose.
Mr. Randolph's motion to print a message of the President which was the basis of the measures taken relative to Spain, was called up; when the House went into secret sitting which continued some time, when the question on the appeal from the Speaker's decision was taken, and determined 59 to 43, that it was not correct . Mr. Randolph's motion to print the message, &c. then recurred. A spirited debate then ensued—Messrs. J. Randolph, Dana, J. Clay, Eppes and Kelley supported the motion; which was opposed by Messrs. Sloan, Findley, Fisk, G. W. Campbell, and Jackson. At five o'clock, the question was taken, and decided 70 to 44, that the President's message should not be printed for the information of the people.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8.
Mr. Randolph moved that the letter to, and report of the Secretary of War (Dearborn) on Spanish affairs, should be printed for the information of the people; which was disagreed to—Ayes only 43!!
FRIDAY, APRIL 11.
Several bills were advanced various stages.
The President transmitted the militia returns of the several States.
The bill to prevent army and navy officers holding civil appointments passed, 64 to 34. The Senate has postponed the consideration of the bill to December.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12.
The Navy appropriation bill for $806,000, passed—This bill appropriates $11,950 dollars for repairs of vessels, &c.
Forty thousand dollars were appropriated towards completing the fourth wing of the capitol.
The bill concerning the further safeguard of American merchant vessels, in the vicinity of the United States was discussed; and ordered for a third reading on Monday.
Several other bills were taken up, and variously disposed of. None were finished.
WAR WITH TUNIS.
The following Message was presented to Congress on the 14th inst. and adds one more section to the long chapter of difficulties into which our country is thrown, by the feeble and unskillful management of the public concerns:—
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
During the blockade of Tripoli by the squadron of the United States, a small cruiser, under the flag of Tunis, with two prizes (all of trifling value) attempted to enter Tripoli, was turned back, warned, and attempted again, was taken and detained as prize by the squadron. Her restitution was claimed by the bey of Tunis, with a threat of war in terms so ferocious, that on withdrawing from the
blockade of Tripoli, the commanding officer of the squadron thought it his duty to repair to Tunis with his squadron, and to require a categorical declaration whether peace or war was intended. The Bey preferred explaining himself by an ambassador to the United States, who, on his arrival, renewed the request that the vessel and her prizes should be restored. It was deemed proper to give this proof of friendship to the Bey, and the ambassador was informed the vessels would be restored. Afterwards he made a requisition of naval stores to be sent to the Bey, in order to secure a peace for the term of three years, with a threat of war if refused.—It has been refused and the ambassador is about to depart without receding from his threat or demand.
Under these circumstances, and considering that the several provisions of the act of March twenty-fifth , one thousand eight hundred and four, will cease in consequence of the ratification of the treaty of peace with Tripoli, now advised and consented to by the Senate, I have thought it my duty to communicate these facts, in order that Congress may consider the expediency of continuing the same provisions for a limited time , or making others equivalent.
TH: JEFFERSON.
April 14, 1804.
By the Mail.
BOSTON, APRIL 22.
MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.
An arrival at Philad. from Jacmel, states, that the Sch. Bee, Huddle, of Philad. had been purchased into the service of Miranda.
The ship Emperor had failed from Port-au-Prince, to join the Leander, but hearing at sea that the Government of the United States had procured Ogden, the ship back. Captain Lewis, of the Leander, had gone overland to consult with the officers of the ship Emperor, and induce them to persevere in the expedition.
The ship Leander Lewis, was to sail in 2 or 3 days for Cumana. Several Americans had been induced to join in her adventure, but the precise nature and object of her scheme was kept a profound secret.
The Norfolk ledger, of the 7th inst. says, "The Schooner Medusa, capt. Gould, arrived here on Saturday in 12 days from Laguira.—She had been sent out expressly, to apprise the government of the province of Carraccas of Miranda's expected expedition; he had not been heard of when capt. Gould failed. If Miranda is actually bound to Carraccas, it is probable his attempt will fail, as with notice to the government, the force he has must be inadequate to any important object."
From Washington, April 14.
"I fear, not the least will be done for the Navy this session;—not even to enlarge the establishment so far as to commission the gallant young men who have acted as Lieutenants for two or three years past. Should this be the case, all their experience is lost forever. They will, I presume, to a man, resign; nor will they ever be induced to enter the Navy again, even in other hands. The glory which the year 1804 attached to the navy is gone.—The lives which it cost are wantonly thrown away / Cursed policy."
"The Building of Babel did not exhibit a greater confusion of tongues than has been exhibited in Congress, for some time past. The eyes of such of the democrats as have any talents, are opening;—and they begin to see the imbecility, and hypocrisy of the Administration; and are determined to expose it, if they can.
But the Executive depends upon its dupes to accept and swallow any apology which it chuses to make for any of its measures. The majority dare not let the people know the truth;—and feel confident, while the truth is withheld from them, they will believe any thing which the hired subscribers, in the pay of the executive from Portsmouth to Savannah, shall tell them to believe. The phantasmagoria which is now conjured up to deceive the people, is the purchase of the Floridas. ostensible, towards which, two millions of dollars has been voted in the Congressional conclave; and they think their credulous fools will every where believe in it, particularly in New-England. The New-England gudgeons,
they say, will swallow things which a southern one will not touch. But are our countrymen such ideots.—If the two millions of dollars, were not given as a disgraceful tribute to France; but were appointed to a fair and honorable purchase of waste lands and sand banks, why was the business transacted in secrecy? An honest, open and aboveboard business does not require to be transacted in a secret conclave; whatever a scandalous tribute may. If it were an honest transaction why were the members sworn to conceal it? Why lock the doors of Congress, and plant sentries round the walls of the capitol, left the honest, praiseworthy measures should take wind? Why, after the business was ended; and the money or notes shipped off, did sixty-six such dear lovers of the people such professed friends to publicity, as Barker, Bidwell, Chandler, Cook Green, Crowninshield, Cutts, Fisk, M'Farland, Olin, Seaver, and Varnum, vote against taking off the padlock of secrecy?—Why did Mr. Randolph, and Clay, &c make such a hue-and-cry on the subject, if it were only the commencement or an innocent land speculation with Spain? And if with Spain, why was the money shipped off to France instead of Spain, and the safety of it intrusted to Full-war Skipwith, the Consul General of the United States to Bonaparte; instead of being sent to Mr. Bowdoin, at Madrid? Yet all these things have been done and the sycophants of the Administration pretend, that it is only an harmless negotiation for some Spanish lands. It is still hoped the good sense of Americans is not totally annihilated; and that they will not easily believe, that an innocent transaction would travel in so crooked a road."
Mr. Bidwell had the honor of moving for the appropriation of the two millions of dollars which have been sent to France. It is expected at Washington that the Floridas, if bought, will cost about 6 or 7 millions.
It appears by the National Intelligencer, that between the United States and Spain there is a dispute about the south western and eastern boundaries of Louisiana. Government, it is known, in attempting to settle the contest about the eastern boundary; how is the other part of the dispute to be adjusted? Are we to buy Mexico.
The Gazette.
MONDAY, April 22, 1806.
FROM EUROPE.
On Saturday, arrived at this port, ship Nabby, capt. Crandal, and ship Packet, (a regular trader) capt. Thomas M'Lellan; by which we have been politely favoured with London-dates to March the 14th.
Upon the Continent of Europe, Bonaparte is still playing his usual game of conquest; since the establishment of peace with Austria, he has invaded and subdued the Kingdom of Naples, and compelled the rightful sovereign to flee his throne and country;—other states are threatened with a similar fate by this modern Alexander.
Upon the prospect of peace between England and France, the new administration are perfectly silent; the only article we notice upon this subject, is under date of March 14th, which is "Stocks yesterday fell back a little, when it was found that the mention of peace by Bonaparte was not so encouraging as had at first been supposed. It was agreed, in general, however, that the allusion was free from that tone of erritation and imperiousness which existed last year."
Bonaparte has demanded two millions of money, of the city of Frankfort, the Magistrates have sent a deputation to Paris, stating their inability to raise the money. How far the two millions , sent by Mr. Jefferson to France, in the brig Hornet, will be of service to the representatives of Frankfort, is impossible to say.
LONDON, MARCH 10.
Several conferences have taken place between Mr. Munroe, the American Ambassador, and His Majesty's Ministers, relative to the matters in dispute between Great Britain and the United States; and there is every prospect of speedy and amicable adjustments of all differences. Twenty-five American seamen were discharged on Friday, at Portsmouth, from La Ville de Milan frigate, Sir R. Laurie, lately returned from the Halifax station. An order, we understand, has been received, to discharge all American subjects from our ships.
The Hamburg Mails due on Wednesday have arrived, with letters and papers to the 2d instant. We have also received Paris Papers to the 2d, and Dutch Papers to the 7th inst. The Paris Papers contain an account of the surrender of the cities of Naples, Capua, Gaeta, and Pescara, to the French army. Bonaparte was at the Theatre Francaise , on the 24th, last, when the dispatches, announcing these events, arrived; and, by his orders, the celebrated actor, Talma, communicated the intelligence to the audience. We announced, in a former paper, the arrival of Joseph Bonaparte upon the Neapolitan frontier, at the head of the French army. In his progress into that kingdom, he divided his army into three corps. The right commanded by General Regnier, marched by Terracina and Gaeta; the left, consisting of the Italian corps, made its way by Itri; while he proceeded in person with the centre, under the immediate command of Marshal Massena, by Germano and Capua. Gen. Regnier, upon his arrival at Gaeta, summoned the Prince of Hesse, who commanded the place, to surrender. The Prince notified his intention of defending his post to the last extremity. In consequence of this answer, General Regnier ordered an attack to be made upon the redoubt of St. Andre, which he carried after a slight resistance, in which the French General Grigny was killed. On the 12th, the centre summoned Capua, and also met a refusal. On the 13th, however, Deputies arrived from Naples, and signed the surrender of Gaeta, Capua, Pescara, Naples, and the forts that command it.—The French General, Partouneaux, immediately entered Naples, and on the 15th, Joseph Bonaparte set out from Capua for the same destination. On the 23d of January, the King of Naples embarked for Sicily, leaving his family behind, of whom the Hereditary Prince was invested with unlimited powers to act in his absence. Apprised of the approach of the French army, the Prince sent his brother with propositions to Joseph Bonaparte, which being rejected, the Hereditary Prince put himself at the head of the Lazzaroni; and his brother, the Prince Saint Theodore, endeavoured to raise the people of Abrazza. Their efforts do not appear to have been seconded by the Neapolitans in general; and, indeed, the Paris Papers do not hesitate to admit, that the French had a strong party both within and without the city of Naples. Under these circumstances, no effectual resistance could be made, and the capitulation was signed. As farther evidence of the treachery and cowardice of the Neapolitans, we find that the Neapolitan Officers had requested liberty to enter the French service. Joseph Bonaparte had formed several Neapolitan corps. He entered Naples on the 15th ult. at two o'clock in the afternoon. He was waited on by the Colleges of Regency, whom he received in the Royal Palace; on the following day, he posted the Proclamation, signed by the Emperor, at Schoenbrunn, and that it is said, gave great satisfaction to Naples. The Queen of Naples, it is stated, has carried to Palermo, not only the Royal property, but also a great deal of private property. She has taken ten millions from the Bank of Naples, and most of the families of that city are described as ruined.
The French army found in the arsenal more than 200 pieces of cannon, and about 200,000 lbs. of gun-powder. The frigate on board which the Queen of Naples embarked, has suffered much by a storm. The French army is marching rapidly to Calabria.
LONDON, FEB. 20.
Venice, as we stated yesterday, has been taken possession of by the French, and a formidable Navy, we are told, is to be immediately constructed in the Venetian Dock-yards, the timber for which purpose is to be drawn from Dalmatia, which Province is also to furnish some excellent Sailors. We have no doubt that the French will immediately set about making the most of every advantage which it is possible to derive from the situation and resources of Venice.
In consequence of a dispute between the Prince of Peace and the Spanish Nobility, the former has invited the interference of the French government, and a body of French troops are actually marching towards Spain.
It is reported at Vienna, that General Mack has been condemned to imprisonment for 12 years.
The French troops are marching to Bologna, and are to assume the name of the Grand Invading Army of England.
The Earl of Buchan (the head of the Erskine family) will be appointed one of the Scotch Representative Peers.
The Hon. Henry Erskine is to be Lord Advocate of Scotland.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
Returns from 429 towns are, For Gov. Strong, 37,086 For Mr. Sullivan, 35,980
Majority for Gov. Strong, 1,106
About 30 towns remain, from which we have seen no returns.
CONGRESS.
The democrats in Congress, have at last adopted the only mean to extricate themselves from their present state of embarrassment and confusion;—they have determined to adjourn.
The Treaty with Tripoli has been ratified in the Senate of the U.S. yeas 21, nays 8. The bill prohibiting the importation of certain British Goods, has also passed the Senate yeas 19, nays 9.
Notice to democrats. —Accounts from Washington say, Mr. Jefferson has nominated Mr. Madison as his successor in the office of President of the United States.
The new opposition it is said will be in favor of Mr. Munroe.
Baltimore Evening Post thinks Longdon, of N. H. will make a President. What a fine thing it is to have great men, and all of them willing to be President of the United States.
SEPARATION OF MAINE.
In consequence of an application of a number of individuals, to the Selectmen of this town, a meeting of the citizens was called on Wednesday last, to see if the town would take any measures to have the District of Maine erected into a separate State. The subject was debated through the principal part of the day, and conducted mostly by those in favour of a separation. In the course of the debate, a motion was made, the purport of which was, that the measure at present was unnecessary and inexpedient, and that the further consideration of it ought to be dismissed. In support of this motion it was urged, that no objection to the present Constitution of Massachusetts was offered, but it was acknowledged by all, that the administration of justice throughout the District of Maine, was equal and prompt; that to support a separate government would greatly increase the State taxes, and be attended with great expense and embarrassment to the coasting trade of this District.
Those in favor of a separation were of opinion, that it would be more for the benefit of the community to have the seat of government in some part of the District, than in Boston, and that it would effect the public property in favor of Maine. On the motion for dismissing the further consideration of the subject, being put, it passed in the negative.
A motion was then made, to refer the consideration of the subject to a Committee, which prevailed; and a committee was appointed, to report thereon, at an adjourned meeting, on the 2d Monday of July next.
Samuel Freeman, Daniel Isley, George Bradbury, William Widgery, Daniel Tucker, Salmon Chase, Hugh McLellan, Stephen Longfellow, and Lemuel Weeks, were appointed.
No party motives were introduced during the discussion of the subject; the advocates for, as well as those against the measure, consisted of those, who are of different political opinions. Should it be inferred from a majority's being in favour of a commitment, that the citizens of this town in general are for a separation, it would not be true; on the contrary, we have every reason to believe, at the adjournment, a large majority will be against a separation.
COMMUNICATION.
It is with pleasure we hear that the Portland Library , has lately been re-established. The Rules and Bye Laws of the Society have been revised and improved. Before this, the Library consisted of five hundred volumes—two hundred dollars were due from delinquent members, which has since been chiefly paid in, and the Library has been thereby replenished with a number of very valuable Books, and one of its proprietors has generously offered to advance an additional number to the value of one hundred dollars for the use of the Society. The number of Members before the revision and improvement was made, was thirty three; since which, and within a few days past, fifteen new members have been admitted; whereby the Society will be enabled to increase the library to nearly one thousand volumes. Each new member who may be admitted before the first Tuesday of January next has to pay on admission, only fifteen dollars. The Bye Laws of the Society with a catalogue of the books and list of members are to be printed as soon as may be, after the first day of July next.—When it is considered that for so small a sum, each member, can constantly have all the instruction and amusement, which he could obtain from a large and expensive library of his own, we think this must be deemed a very useful institution.
MARRIED.
At Clinton, Maine Mr. William P. Clark, to Miss S. Heald daughter of Ebenezer Heald Esq.

In this town, Mrs. Sally Chase, wife of Samuel C. Esq. 23. At Limerick, Miss Susannah Felch, aged 21, daughter of Abijah F. At last on board the Regulator, April 3d, Nathaniel Sweat, mate, belonging to Haver Hill. Drowned, at Wells, Mr. Samuel Jacobs, and Mr. John Littlefield by the accidental firing of a boat.
Ship News. PORT OF PORTLAND. Arrived—On Monday last, brig Regulator, Mead, 25 days from Barbice, left there, brig William, Moulton, Portland; Nancy Reynolds, Portsmouth, [Vire] Belleflarie, Quin, Wiscasset; sloop—Clough do.; brig Ceres, Fols, Saco, to sail in two days.—Sloop, lat. 35, N. long. 72, W. brig Adams, of Portsmouth, No. 4, from Turks Island, for N. Brunswick, N. S. Saturday, 28th.—Arrived the regular trading ship Packet, Thomas M c Lean master, in 32 days from Liverpool. Passengers Joseph Pope, Mer.—Left there ship Charles, Lewis, for Portland, to sail in 14 days; Herald, uncertain; ship Bath, Sanborn, for Portland, in 20 days; New Packet, Trott, for Boston, in 14 days; Hardware, Mattocks, for New-York, first wind; ship Joseph, Piggot, for New-York, in 8 days, was under repairs, having been run a foul of by a ship; ship Caledonian for New-York, the 10th April; Sally, Carr, for do. 23d March; Chatham, Watson, do. in all March; William, Blackwell, from Savannah; Golden-Rule, from do.; brig Diamond, for Philadelphia; ship Dispatch, Holland, on there; Driad, Davis, of Wiscasset, for Boston, in 8 days.—Sloop, April 16, lat. 41, 43, long. 56, fch. An. 48 days from Bordeaux, for Marblehead; April 19, lat. 41, 30, long. 61, ship United States, from Liverpool, for Boston, out 31 days. Sun day.—Arrived ship Nabby, capt. Crandall 50 days from Liverpool.
FOR LIVERPOOL. THE fast sail falling Ship PACKET, THOMAS M c LELLAN, master—will sail with all possible dispatch, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged.—For freight or passage—Having excellent accommodations—please to apply to JOHN TABB & SON, No. 13, Union-Wharf, or the Captain on board, lying at said Wharf. 4 h Mo. 28th.
Joel Hall, Has for Sale, At No. 27, Long-Wharf, THE Cargo of Schooner Jane, direct from St. Croix, consisting of 24 hhd. St. Croix Rum, 8 do. Sugar, of an excellent quality Also, in Store, 12 hhd. Grenada Rum, Hhus, and tierces best retailing Molasses, Molasses Shooks Boxes brown Soap for shipping April 28.
Candles, Butter, and Lard. Just received, and for Sale, By JOHN P. THURSTON & CO. 126 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 150 kegs Butter and Lard, 300 bbls. Philadelphia Flour, in whole and half barrels 150 bbls Meats, No. 1, 2 & 3 Beef, in whole and half barrels Also, on hand, 21 crates assorted Crockerware Ware 270 boxes 11 by 15, 10 by 12, 8 by 10, 7 by 9, and 6 by 8 Crown Window Glass 6 dozen English Shovels and Spades A few dozen Blocktin Teapots Pewter Quarts, Pints and Porringers 25 kegs English Mustard 75 bags patent Shot, from No. 1 to 6 23 pieces Irish Linens, low priced English Scale Beams—300 wt. Iron Cogs 20 bbls clear, bone mid. and No. 1 Pork 25 boxes dpt Candles 15 barrels first quality Ship Bread 3 casks Rice 50 kegs Paints, ground in oil 8 casks Spanish Brown—1 cask Red Lead 94 pieces Ravens Duck—30 Gin Cakes Kegs Richmond manufactured Tobacco Boxes No. 2 Chocolate—Chocolate Shells 30 chests first quality Hyson, Hyson-skin and Souchong Teas Gallipetre—Pepper—boxes Starch Cognac and Cotte Brandy—Gin Corks—Ginger, &c. April 28
FOR SALE, At No. 3, Long-Wharf, 100 bbls. superfine Flour, 100 do. Meats No. 1, 2 & 3 Beef, 150 half bbls. do 40 bbls. Clear, Bone Middlings, and No. 1 Pork, 50 cask Sugar Hhd. Nails, entitled to debenture. 700 boxes mould Candles, 50 do Spermaceti do 150 do brown Soap 6000 wt. Bacon Legs, 50 kegs Lard, 40 bbls. Ship Bread, April 21
Mark & Wm. Harris, Have for Sale, No 8, Muffey's Row, 300 quintals Pollock Fish, 150 bushels Corn and Meal, 50 do Summer Wheat, suitable for feed 1500 wt. good Flax 1500 do Cheese Hhus, Rum and Molasses, Pipes Brandy and Gin, Quarter casks Malaga and Sherry Wine, Hyson, Hyson-skin and Souchong Teas, Ivory of different kinds, 6 boxes Candles, 6 kegs Tobacco 5 bbls. Pork Good supply of Loaf Sugar—Brown do Saccarapa Nails, 4d, 6d, 10d, 12d, 20d, 7 by 9 Glass Logwood, Redwood, Fustic, Camwood, Coppeas, Alum 15 dozen Bed Cords, Variety of other articles, which will be sold on reasonable terms for cash, or approved credit. Those who are indebted, are requested to make payment immediately. April 21
Portland Academy. THE Trustees of the Portland Academy, are hereby notified that their next annual meeting will be held at the subscriber's Office in Portland, on Tuesday the sixth day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Samuel Freeman, Secretary. April 28.
Turnpike Road to Fortune. Toll will increase the 1st of May. TICKETS 5 Dollars—Halves 15/9—Quarters 8/3—Eighths 4/3—in the excellent Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, until Thursday next, when they will rise, should any remain at the Lucky Lottery Office and Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK, Fish-street, Portland—where have been sold since the establishment of his Office, prizes amounting to more than 50,000 Dollars.—Recollect that delays are dangerous.—There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. April 28.
Look at this 8000 Dollars! TICKETS for Five Dollars, and Quarters for D. 1 62 1/2, in Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, for sale by Isaac Adams, No. 6, Jones' Row. The drawing will commence on the 21st of May—On the 1st of May Tickets will rise to D. 5.50. Those who may be disposed to risk a little to obtain a fortune, will do well to apply soon, (5w) April 21.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale. A Large convenient Dwelling House pleasantly situated, at the north part of the town, near the head of King-street—Said house is three stories high, contains seventeen rooms, all which are handsomely finished—is well calculated to accommodate two families. For terms, which are liberal, apply to Messrs. Lemuel Weeks & Son, at their Counting-Room, Forest-street, or the subscriber, on the premises, Smith Cobb. April 28
FOR SALE, in New-Litchfield, near the upper corner, so called, making the principal road up the country, and the main road to Kennebec—A convenient two story Dwelling-House, four rooms on the floor, the outside and lower rooms finished; with one quarter of an acre of Land, and a good Barn. The terms will be made liberal to the purchaser—Apply to the subscriber, on the premises, Joseph Manning. April 28
FOR SALE, a FARM in Freeport, near Marston's Mills—containing 100 acres of Land, about 30 of which are under improvement; 16 tons of hay may be cut on the premises—a convenient House and good Barn on the premises—The Land is very good, and is well watered—The Land unimproved contains an excellent growth of wood, no timber having been taken from it. For further particulars, inquire at Mr. Thomas Pain's, in Freeport, or at the Gazette Office. April 28.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF Booker & Parsons, is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All persons indebted to the above firm, are requested to make immediate payment to Edward Parsons. Isaiah Booker, jun. Edward Parsons. Bucksport, March 18, 1806. (28)
Post rider's Notice. ALL persons indebted to Mr. JACOB HOW, late Post rider, for postage on Newspapers, are informed that the subscriber is empowered to collect the same—He will make a journey on said How's route, in June next, and visit each town where papers are left, for that purpose. James Emerson. Bridgton, April 28
To the Hon. Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled. THE Subscribers, of the town of Bangor, beg leave to represent, that a bridge across the Condukeag stream in said town is essentially necessary for the accommodation of the Public and the Inhabitants aforesaid that many and very great inconveniences arise at certain seasons of the year by reason of the want thereof, that the distance across the said stream is about four hundred and forty feet, and the expense of erecting a good and suitable bridge across the same would be in their opinion four thousand five hundred Dollars or more, which expense the said Inhabitants are now incapable of defraying without some assistance from the public. The petitioners therefore, in the behalf of the said Inhabitants, humbly beg the Honourable Court to grant leave to said Town to erect a bridge across said stream from the county road to called, on the easterly side of the same, to the road near William Hammonds, and allow them a reasonable toll for the same, to compensate them in some measure for the great expense which will be incurred in erecting the same or grant to the said Inhabitants aid and assistance in some other way as may by said Court be deemed most expedient and proper. And as in duty bound, the petitioners will ever pray. MOSES PATTEN, ? of Bangor TIMOTHY CROSBY, } of Bangor. Bangor, Jan. 1, 1806.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. In Senate, Feb. 7 1806, ON the Petition of the Selectmen of Bangor, praying that they may be authorized to erect a bridge across the Condukeag stream in said town. Ordered, that the Petitioners cause an attested Copy of their Petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette and Eastern Argus, the last publication to be twenty days, at least before the second Wednesday of the first Session of the Next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear, and show cause, (if any they have) why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence. H. G. OTIS, President. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 8, 1806. Read and concurred. TIMOTHY MCLELLAN, Speaker. True copy—Attest, W. DAVIS, Clerk of the Senate.
Thomas Becket, No. 2, Fish-street, opposite I. Adams' Book-Store, HAS just received a well chosen assortment of Broadcloths, Cashmeres, Velvets, Trimmings, &c. of the newest fashions and suitable for Summer garments; which will be sold at the lowest cash prices. The Tailoring business in all its branches, executed in the best manner, and every attention paid to employers. April, 28.
SIX or EIGHT BOARDERS can be well accommodated in Middle-Street, next house below Exchange Row. April 28
WANTED, ON share or wages, as may be agreed upon Eight or Ten good FISHERMEN, for the Labrador fishery—apply to Jonathan Stuart, next door to Day & Illey's, Forest-street April 28
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator, on the estate of Samuel Robinson, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, 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 the Commissioners appointed to receive the claims against said estate. Robert Illey. Portland, April 28, 1806
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, esq. to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of Samuel Robinson, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, represented intestate—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the Office of Josiah C. Boyd, in said Portland, on the first Monday of May, July, and September next, from ten to one of the clock, in the forenoon. Josiah C. Boyd, } Commis- Josiah Titcomb, } sioners. April 28, 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administrator on the estate of Stephen Andrews, jun. late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HANNAH ANDREWS. Dated April 23, 1806.
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 HULDAH RIGGS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Widow, 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 John Phillips. Dated April 10, 1806. (28)
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 LUNT, 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 estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Daniel Lunt. Dated April, 10 1806.
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 JACOB MITCHELL, late of North-yarmouth in the county of Cumberland Corderwan deceased by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Seth Mitchell. April 14.
THE Honourable Samuel Freeman, Esquire Judge of Probate, &c. for the county of Cumberland, having allowed a further time of two months from the twenty sixth Day of March instant, to the creditors of the Estate of CARY M c LELLAN, late of Gorham, deceased, to bring in and prove their claims against said estate; the subscribers give notice that they will attend that service, at the dwelling-house of the Widow Mary-M c Lellan, in said Gorham, on the fourth Monday of April next, and on the first Saturday in May next, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon of said days. Lathrop Lewis, } Commissioners. Samuel Whitmore, } March 31 1806.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of MALBORT KINGMAN, late of Waterford, in the county of Oxford, Gentleman, deceased; and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs—and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Malbort Kingman, are required to exhibit the same; and those indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to Lebbeus Kingman, } Administrato. April 14.
Fashionable Hats. JOHN Lord, informs the public, that he has just received a handsome assortment of English Hats of the newest fashion and of the latest importation—Likewise, a general assortment of American Hats, and Hatter's Trimmings—all which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit, at his shop in Fore-street, next door to Cross & Martin's. (5w) April 21.
Cataract Engine. THE Members of the Cataract Engine Company, are hereby notified, that their Quarterly Meeting, will be held at Wm. Campbell's Inn, in Fore-street, on Thursday the 8th day of May next, at 7 o'clock, P. M.—Punctual attendance is requested. Edward B. Souther, Clerk. N. B. The person holding the Chart of the Engine, is desired to return it to the Company on the evening of the meeting. APRIL 21.
To Mr. JAMES D. HOPKINS Clerk of the Maine Turnpike Corporation. YOU are hereby requested by the Subscribers, five of the members of said Corporation, to notify and warn a meeting of the members of that Corporation, to be held at the chamber over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, in Portland, on Tuesday the sixth day of May next, at 2 o'clock P. M. to act on the following articles, viz. 1st. To choose a Moderator or Chairman. 2d. To take into consideration the expediency of locating the route of said Turnpike, or any part thereof, from Malam's neck to called, in Cape-Elizabeth, to Indian Island, so called, in Saco, and pass any vote locating the same accordingly. 3d. To see if the proprietors will give any further directions to their committee relative to the subscription for the shares. PRENTISS MELLEN, LEMUEL WEEKS, THOMAS WEBSTER, DANIEL TUCKER, ISAAC PARKER. Portland, April 17.
FOR SALE, A Lot of Land, situated in Boothbay, on the shore of Damariscotta river—containing seventy-five acres. The terms of sale may be known by applying to James Montgomery, in Boothbay. April 21
FOR SALE, in Newcasco, A New and convenient two story DWELLING-HOUSE, 38 by 41 feet, completely finished, except one room; together with a Stable, of a size to contain sixteen horses; with three fourths of an acre of Land, which is improved as a garden, and is in a high state of cultivation. The above described situation is about 100 rods beyond Presumpscot Bridge, on the main road leading from Portland to the eastward, and would prove an excellent stand if occupied as a Tavern; or would be found equally advantageous for a Trader or Tradesman—Possession will be given on the first of July next. For terms, apply to BENJ. PRINCE, living on the premises, or to Joseph M c Lellan & Son, in Portland. April 21.
A Good Bargain. FOR Sale, a FARM in Gorham, situated near Warren's Mills, lately occupied by Mr. Ezra Brown; containing seventy acres of excellent Land, about thirty of which is under improvement, and capable of producing ten tons of hay, forty bushels of corn and a number of bushels of grain, with only a common seed; has a two story house partly finished, and barn 32 by 40 feet, standing on the same. Any one who wishes to purchase a farm, may now have a good bargain by applying soon to Seth Winship & Co. Portland, April 21.
A Farm for Sale. IN the town of Paris, one mile from the Village in Norway, very pleasantly situated on a road leading from Eastlandover to Portland—contains one hundred seventy five acres of land, seventy five of which are under good improvement; is easy of culture, and easy transport—a Barn 32 by 42 feet, and a small House; with a considerable quantity of white pine timber, one mile from a Sawmill—it has been improved as two Farms—will be sold whole or in part, as best may suit the purchasers, with liberal credit for part of the payment—apply to JOEL ROBINSON, of said town, or Mr. Ebenezer Cote on the premises. Paris, April 14, 1806.
THAT large and commodious HOUSE, situated in Fore-Street, now occupied by Mrs. Sarah Fox. As it is in contemplation to make many additions; it is worthy the attention of any person intending to keep a BOARDING HOUSE or HOTEL; being situated in one of the best parts of the town for either of those purposes—For information, apply at No. 28, Long-Wharf. March 17. (6w)
Ranaway. FROM the subscriber, on the first of March, an indentured apprentice boy, named DAVID BOWE, aged about 19 years. All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, as they will be prosecuted to the rigour of the law. William Harden. Portland, April 21, 1806.
Dancing School. MR. SMITH, respectfully informs his friends in Portland, and its vicinity that he has taken a convenient room in Mr. James Pool's house, next door to Maj. Illey's for the purpose of instructing young Ladies and Gentlemen in the art of Dancing. The School will be open for the admission of young Ladies on Wednesdays, and Saturdays, from 2 to 5 o'clock P. M.—And for young Gentlemen, two evenings in each week, from 6 to 9 o'clock. (3m) March 7.
Sales at Auction. TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 29, At E. Greely & Co's. Office, FOR approved notes at sixty days, 30 chests Souchong Tea, 2 vipes Brandy, 4 hhd. St. Croix Rum, 1 do St. Vincent Rum, 30 boxes 9 by 7 Glass, 6 groce Mustard—500 lb. Coffee, 165 lb. Spanish Indigo, A quantity of Old Rigging, American Hats, &c.
Valuable Real Estate at Auction. ON THURSDAY, the 1st of May next, will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises (unless previously disposed of at private sale) the HOUSE and LAND occupied by the subscriber on Maine-street, at the crotch of the roads leading to Falmouth.—Said House is two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and completely finished throughout, and for pleasantness of situation, is not exceeded by any in Portland.—The land is 60 feet front and 120 feet deep with a good well of water. Pump and Out-Houses thereon. Terms of payment, one third Cash, one third in 3 months, and one third in 12 months, with approved indorsed Notes.—Sale at 11 o'clock A. M. For further information apply to WALTER HATCH, on the premises or to D. Peale, Auctioneer.
Attention! AS the time appointed by law for reviewing the Militia of this State, is near at hand, the Commanders of the several Militia Companies in this town, think proper to inform each individual, subject to Military duty, that they shall strictly adhere to the laws made for their government and regulation; and that no man may plead ignorance of the law, they publish the following extract, viz. "That every non-commissioned officer and private of the Infantry, shall constantly keep himself provided with a good musket, with an iron or steel rod, a sufficient bayonet and belt, two spare flints, a priming wire and brush, and a knapsack; a cartridge box, or pouch with a box therein, to contain not less than twenty four cartridges, suited to the bore of his musket; each cartridge to contain a proper quantity of powder and ball; or with a good rifle, knapsack, shot pouch, powder horn, twenty five balls suitable to the bore of his rifle, and a quarter of a pound of powder; and shall appear so armed accoutered and provided, whenever called out to exercise only, he may appear without a knapsack, and without cartridge loaded with ball. Provided always, that whenever a man appears armed with a musket, all his equipments shall be suited to his musket, and whenever a man appears armed with a rifle, all his equipments shall be suited to his rifle." The penalty for each article deficient or in an unfit condition, on the day of inspection, is three shillings and if deficient in all 20 s. and twelve shillings for absence of person. They take the present opportunity to return thanks to the members of the Companies under their command, for their spirited exertions to equip and discipline themselves the last season, and for their strict obedience to orders, (but a few instances of disorderly behavior having occurred.) They hope this year each man will appear armed and equipped according to law, and behave in a manner becoming a soldier; being compelled to exact fines from, or disgracing any under their command, is the most unpleasant part of their duty. All excuses of delinquents must be offered to the Captain of the company to which they shall belong, within eight days after the trainings, or the law will not allow them received. It being the duty of the officers strictly to comply with every part of the Militia laws, they make a further extract: Article 4th, of law passed A. D. 1800.—Be it further enacted, That no person shall be deemed or taken to be a Quaker or Shaker, within the meaning of this act, unless he shall annually, in the month of April, deliver to the Captain or Clerk of the company wherein he resides, a certificate signed by two of the Overseers, and countersigned by the Clerk of the meeting or society with which he meets for worship. The form of the certificate is pointed out in the act. It will therefore be requested that every person of the above denomination small furnish such certificate to the Captain or clerk of the company in whose district he may reside, within the time prescribed, or they will be called upon to perform Military duty. SAMUEL STEPHENSON, WALTER HATCH, WILLIAM GODDARD, HOSEA ILSLEY, ROBERT ILSLEY, THOMAS WASHBURN. Portland, April 21, 1806.

Poetry.
From the Providence Gazette.
FEMALE SQUABBLING.
How fares thee, APRIL? Tho' thy sister MAY, And cousin JUNE, my brother poets woo; I cannot bear that thou shouldst go away, Without my sweet nod, or how d'ye do?
That lip again! the picture of despair, Sorrowing and sad; I've always found thee so; Cheer up, my girl, assume a pleasant air, And give me one sweet smile before you go.
I fear thou-envi'st all this mighty stir; When e'er thy giddy sister, MAY, appears, Thine eyes are always fleet-foot'd on her; Still, lovely mourner, they are full of tears.
Behold, Ladies! do not always thus contend; Female disputes were never my delight; For once accept the counsel of a friend, And let him strive to set the matter right.
Here, LADY PENSIVE, pluck a smile or two From this red cheek—how much you now excel!
And you, MISS SIMPER, put a little dew On those sweet eyes—there, that becomes you well.
You're both good girls: don't pouting thus remain; I suffer most when you such rancour bear; Come, Ladies, join your lips; be friends a- gain, And mine shall snatch from each a lover's kiss.
LATE OMISSIONS.
PORTLAND, APRIL 17.
PROBATE NOTICES.
APRIL.
When accounts are to be settled.
 Barzillai Delano of Portland,  Hannah Delano, Ex. April 10.  William Low, of Bath,  William Low, of Brunswick, Ad. 24.  Andrew Dunning, of Brunswick,  Andrew Dunning, Ad. 24.  David McIntire, of New Gloucester,  Solomon McIntire of do. Ad.  Fletcher Ingalls, of Ornefield,  Samuel Holden of do. Ad. 
An old Whig of '75, living in this town, received by the last mail a letter from another, who lives in a town at the southward of Boston, on a sub- ject of private business—in which he adds:
"Your answer will be very accep- table to your old friend, who re- members old times with more pleasure than he can reflect upon under the present appearance of the political horizon. Weak Nerves and vain philosophy are miserable pilots in tempestuous sea- sons. We lived in "times that tried men's souls;" but that spirit of revolutionizing and disor- ganization, which prevails, is more terrible than the din of war was then, the whole people being of one mind. Must the fair fabric of free- dom which, with a host of patri- ots and heroes, we assisted in rais- ing, be destroyed, to gratify the pride and ambition of political de- magogues? I cannot reflect upon it without grief of heart—but the Lord God omnipotent reigneth— To him we must commit our cause, while we do our duty, hoping for the best."
The exports of the U. States, from Oct. 1. 1804, to Oct. 1. 1805, a- mounted to 95,506,021 dollars, of which more than half were of for- eign growth or manufacture.
We congratulate the public on the re-election of Gov. Trumbull, and his coadjutors in office, in Con- necticut; and a majority of 123 fed- eral Representatives of 195—of which the assembly is composed.
Maple Sugar.—There has been 9363 lbs. of Maple Sugar made with- in the well known small and thinly inhabited town of Leverett, (Hamp- shire County,) the present season.
It was reported at New-Orleans, at the last dates, (March 5) that the Spaniards had excluded the Ameri- cans from the port of Mobile, and intended to object to their navigating the Bay.
Letters from New-Orleans, dated in March, say it was apprehended that the forcible expulsion of a body of Spanish troops by the Americans at Natchez, and the ordering away the Spanish Intendant at New- Orleans, would produce some ret- aliation.
In the course of his observations lately, Mr. Randolph said, the mea- sure which Mr. Jefferson had meted to Mr. Adams, should now be mea- sured to him.
For New-Orleans, THE SHIP HERO, Philip Greely, master—will be dispatched immediately—For freight or passage (having ex- cellent accommodations) apply to the master on board, or to W. SIMONTON, No. 15, Union-Wharf. April 14
Joseph M'Lellan & Son, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, Have for Sale, 70 casks fresh Rice, 30 half cask do. Bags Georgia Upland Cotton. April 14
Corn.
FOR sale quantity of the first qual- ity of Southern CORN, on reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. Enquire of WILLIAM CODMAN, No. 3 Union row or No. 16 Long Wharf. April 14.
WILLIAM LORD, Has for Sale, 20 casks Sheathing and Drawing NAILS, from 2 1/2 to 6 inches—which he will sell at reduced prices. April 14
Flour, Bread & Corn.
FOR SALE, By JOHN TABER & SON, No. 18, Union-Wharf, THE Cargo of Schooner Fairplay, captain Spencer, from Alexandria—consisting of 150 Barrels superfine Flour. 100 do Navy and Pilot Bread, 50 do Crackers 2500 best Maryland Corn Just arrived, and being a consignment, will be sold cheap for cash or approved notes. 4th Mo. 17.
Cellar Rocks for sale.
GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Prichard. As to a quantity of OAKUM—Inquire as above. April 14
Naval Stores.
For Sale, by DAVID SMITH, No. 7, Union-Wharf, THE Cargo of the Schooner Mercury, from Wilmington—viz. 500 barrels Tar, large and full hooped, 100 do Turpentine do 50 do Rosin, 40 do Pitch, 20 do Varnish Few casks Rice. Also, at the above Store, Ship-Chandlery & Cordage, as usual. Also, For Sale, Freight or Charter, the Schooner Mercury, 103 tons, 18 months old. March 14
Fair Notice at Thomas Clark's
Bookstore and Lottery Office, Fifth-Street, Portland, Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, Fifth Class, will commence drawing on the 21st of next month—Should any Tickets remain unsold on the 1st day of May, they will rise to $10. 50 C.—Those who intend adver- tising in said Lottery, had better purchase before they rise—if they do not, they can make no complaint of not having had sufficient no- tice—Present prices are, Whole Tickets, D. 5 Halves - - - 2 62 Quarters - - - 1 37 Eighths - - - 75 A List of Prizes and Blanks sold in this town in the Amoskeag Lottery, to be seen at the a- bove store—Prize tickets, or cash included in letters, post paid, will have tickets punctually forwarded, and the earliest information given of their success, if required. April 14.
Bartlett Adams,
Sculptor and Stone Cutter. Respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has on hand a large assort- ment of Marble, Slate and Free Stone, suit- able for steps, door-sills, hearths, jambs, man- tles, belts, window sills and window arches, painter's mills and mullers, tombs and monu- ments of almost every description—which will be wrought at short notice and on reasonable terms—opposite the Methodist Meeting- House, in Federal Street. An APPRENTICE wanted at the a- bove business. April 14
Last Call!
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of AN- DREW P. FROST, of Falmouth, deceas- ed, are informed that unless their Notes, Ac- counts and Bonds are paid by the 15th of May next, they will be left with an Attorney for collection. All persons having demands are requested to call for a settlement. Thomas Seal, Who has for sale, at Stroudwater, 50,000 of Boards. April 14
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons who are indebted to the subscriber, either by note or account, are requested to call and settle the same, on or before the 4th day of May, or their notes and accounts will be put in suit without any further notice.
John Bailey, jun. April 14, 1806.
For Sale, on good terms,
Two story House, pleasant- ly situated in Federal-Street, on the corner nearly opposite Mr. Stephen Tukey's Inquire of CORNELIUS NEWMAN. April 14
TO LET,
A Dwelling-House, convenient for a large family, with an acquiescence—pleasant- ly situated in Smith-Street, near Mr. Smith's (Cobb's)—For terms, apply to Nathaniel Gordon. April 14
E. Greely & Co. Fish-Street, Have for Sale, 10 chests first quality Souchong Tea, Bales Georgia Upland Cotton, Gin Cakes—Hids, Run, Broadcloths, Plains, Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Swankins, Velvets, Sewing Silk, Cotton Yarn, Hat Linings, Silk Baces, Linens, Superfine Beaver and camels hair Hats, Buttons, &c, (tr) April 14
Teas.
FOR Sale, at No. 16, Union Wharf, 10 half chests Bohea—and 2 Teas of the 20 gr. do. Souchong 5 best quality. Hyson and Hyson-skin do. March 24
Charles & John Fox,
No. 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a FRESH SUPPLY of GOODS—comprising a complete assortment of Ship Chandlery,
 which they are determined to sell on the low- est terms—among them are the following, viz.  120 bolts first quality Russia Duck,  100 do. second do. do.  100 do. Ravens do.  50 do. extra quality do.  5000 yards Ticklenburg,  1000 do. first quality Sewing Twine,  2 tons Pig and Bar Lead  1 do. Sheet do.  2 do. Oakum do.  2 do. Sheathing Paper  20 boxes Dip Candles,  15 do. No. 2 Chocolate  10 do. 8 by 10 Crown Window Glass  10 chests Souchong Tea, superior quality  150 barrels Tar  70 do Pitch  20 do Amber Rosin  20 do Turpentine  Sheet Copper  Ditto Iron  Nails and Paints of all kinds  Philadelphia Cambooses, different sizes  Navigation Books of all kinds  Journals, calcalated for one and two hours  Charts and Pilots of all kinds  Quadrants, some with tangent screws  Day or Night Telescopes  Acromatic do.  Camp do.  Vessels supplied with any quantity  of CORDAGE, at the shortest notice, and on  the most reasonable terms. (6t) Mar. 31 
Attention!
Quincy & Dix, Have just received, and now opening for sale, At the CHEAP STORE, No. 3 & 4, Faneil's Row, bottom of Fifth-Street,
A Complete and full supply of fashion- able SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, of the very latest importations—making in the whole, a more general and extensive assort- ment of Fancy and Staple Goods than ever of- fered for sale in this town—Those who may wish to supply themselves with English, French, India or Dutch Goods, either for use or orna- ment, and to have the price and quality per- fectly agreeable to their wishes, are respect- fully invited to call and see.
 A large assortment of India Cottons, con- sisting of Sheeting Guaraus; Fine Baftas; Su- perfauins; fine fluting Cottons, &c  India Calicoes; India Back Handkerchiefs  Bandanna Handkerchiefs  India Checks, some full 3-4 wide  50 pieces of elegant plaid double Sarfnet  India Silks of every fashionable color, now worn, superior to any thing of the kind ever exported for sale in this town  40 pieces real superfine India Lustrings, vari- ous fashionable colors—such as dark plum, silver grey, ground of Egypt, mulberry, Prus- sian blue, Bonaparte, drab, pink, changeable, Black, &c.  Black, Slate and plumbeous coloured double Florence Lustrings—  5-4 Italian Silks—  Perfians—Mulling, a full assortment of ev- ery kind of Silks now worn  Silk Chambray Mullins, rich dress colours  Cotton Plaid ditto  Pink, blue, dark and light coloured plaid Gingham—  Fashionable printed Cambrics—  Cambric Calicoes, real superfine  Common ditto, a large assortment—  Copperplates of all prices and qualities  4-4 5-4 and 6-4 white Cotton Cambrics, from 2-10 to 9-9  Plumb, black, flax, mulberry, buff, black, and pink Cambrics—  Linen Cambrics—  One Case real Irish Linens, warranted not bleached by the chemical process—  6-4 Linen Checks for aproning—  Ladies, Gentlemen and Youths Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery—Gentlemen's Beaver, Yorkian, Dogskin and Cotton Gloves  Ladies long white, and Yorkian Gloves  Coloured Habit Gloves—  English, black, white, and slate coloured ilk Gloves, plain and Pic Nic—  Laced Armlets, Black and white Glove Ties, Elastic Garters, Elastic under Coats, &c.  Leno, piquette, laced crossland, jappan, embroidered, and veined Mullins, of all qualities.  Elegant tamboured Cap Patterns—  Plain and figured book Mullins, from 2-8 to 15 f. per yard—  4-4, 5-4, 6-4, & 7-4 Silk Shawls,  5-4 Cambric Shawls  Purple and common Ditto  Linen Pock. Hankerchiefs  Cotton Ditto of every description  A large assortment of fashionable Ribbons  Thread, Silk and Cotton Laces and Edgings  Black, pink, blue, straw and flesh coloured Crapes  Pique and Leno Vails  Durants, Shalloons, Callamancoes, Russells  Wildbores, Bombazines, &c.  Cambric and common Dimities, of all qualities and prices  Damask, Table, Linen and common Diapers  Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Plains &c.  Marfats, water'd welsted Vesting—  Patient Plains and Cords—  Velvets of all prices—  Together with a thousand other articles too numerous to mention. April 14. 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, Feb. 28, 1806. Whereas notwithstanding the re- peated indulgences of the Government to settlers on the lands belonging to this Com- monwealth in the District of Maine, there is still a number who neglect to pay the sums required for the lots on which they have re- spectively settled:
Therefore—Be it Resolved, That the further time of twelve months from and after the passing this resolve be, and hereby is allowed such settlers to pay the sums requi- red for the respective lots on which they have settled; and all such settlers who shall not make payment within the time specified in this resolve, shall have their names together with the situation of the lots which they have taken up returned by the Agents for the sale of eastern lands to the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth who is hereby empow- ered and directed to eject such delin- quent settlers from the lots to taken up, in order that the Commonwealth may dispose of the same.
It is further Resolved, That the said Agents cause this resolve to be published 3 weeks successively in the Paladium, in Bos- ton, and all the Newspapers published in the District of Maine. Sent down for concurrence. H. G. OTIS, President. In the House of Representatives, March 1: Read and concurred. TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. March 3, 1806—By the Governor Approved CALEB STRONG. A true copy.—Attest JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
At T. CLARK'S Bookstore,
Fish-Street, Portland—(Price 50 Cents per Box.) DR. NORTHROP'S
NEW INVENTED BITTERS,
FOR THE JAUNDICE, and all BILIOUS COMPLAINTS.—Prepared in New-York. DIFFERENT from the patent medicines in general, that cure all diseases, this will not cure all, but it will certainly cure some, especially those that arise from a wrong deposition of the bile, which being effected the greatest preventative to all diseases and most conducive to health; it being an ex- cellent preventative against noxious vapors, unhealthy rooms, and infectious diseases. The medicine that has nothing but high swelling words to recommend to sale, ought not to be sold.
The elixir of health, the elixir of life, the elixir of grace, &c, all have their virtues; but none of them will cure all the diseases of the human body. This is the elixir of na- ture, the plain, natural produce of the earth, collected from trees, roots, plants, flowers &c. It is founded on medical principles, a most safe and effectual remedy against the jaundice and all those fatal disorders in the bowels, occasioned hereby, which carry off such a number of the human species. If a dose were given once or twice a day to all children, especially when they are teething, you might thereby prevent in my disorders the bowels are liable to, by carrying off that crude matter which frequently occasions them, the bad effects whereof are often ma- nifested by worms, rickets, convulsions or other fatal symptoms, by strengthening the stomach and bowels causing good, laudable chyle, and thereby classifying a good con- stitution.
The author having been long in the study and practice of phyic, of a weakly constit- ution, much troubled with bilious habits, not able to find a medicine that would cor- rect the bile and carry off the jaundice has made it his constant study in the course of his practice, to observe and find out by ex- periment a remedy for a disease so prevalent in these States, & in the West Indies and other warm climates, to which he and others are so much exposed, and by repeated trials of sweet, sour, and bitter things of those that were collative or astringent, that he was successful in a curative, diuretic and diaphoretic; those that would strengthen, invigorate, and give a high tone to the stom- ach, bowels and body, as opiates, &c or those that would moderate, relax, reduce and calm the constitution, as sedatives— By trying them different ways with other ingredients, with different persons, are different times, in great variety of proportions, both simple and compound; has at last hit upon a compound of proper articles in a just proportion, that he will recommend an ab- solute cure for the jaundice, and certainly to prevent and gradually to carry off and cure all those diseases that arise from bilious matter collected in the stomach, said to pro- ceed from the overfull wing of the gall; but actually, arise from indigestion, viz. all kinds of nausea, queasiness, sickness, puking, belching, hiccough, heartburn, four stomach, sleepy dull, heavy feelings pressure and dist- ress of the vitals, with rainlets, weakness, want of appetite, dim sight, dizziness &c.
All these diseases and many more of the nervous kind, such as melancholy, dejection, hysteric complaints, with pains in the head, sides, stomach, palsy, rheumatism, dropsies, and low spirits, which arise from obstruc- tions of morbid matter in the intestines, stom- ach and bowels, crudities and fumes of the digestion, which these bitters will actually re- move—They in a remarkable degree pro- mote digestion, by opening the prime viæ and clearing the first pass they create a nat- ural appetite, correct the bile, strengthen the coats of the stomach, and thereby improve the necessity of any other phyic. No one need be afraid to take them. They are a pure cordial for the weakly stomach. They promote an easy digestion, and by increas- ing the dose, prove moderately physical, by which means they regulate rickets, dysente- ries, &c. By clearing and keeping off all contipations of the bowels they prevent those disagreeable thoughts as well as feelings, that commonly arise from collive habits. They are recommended to all hypochondriac and spasmodic people, as their complaints arise from chachexy, innanimation of want or nour- ishment, by constantly taking them the will find their appetite return, their mind more at ease, and the whole body invigo- rated, likewise to fluents, sedentary per- sons, and all valentinarians, for they take away the dry and intoxicating quality of the rum that is always injurious. It is the most sovereign vermifuge, the most effectual cure for worms that ever came into practice, and ought to be kept in every family of children, if for no other purpose.
Fifty dollars reward.
WHEREAS JOHN INNES CLARK, Esq. of Providence, did enclose two DEEDS in a Letter, directed to JOSIAH HARRIS, Esq. of Middlesex, which Letter was dated on the 11th of May last, and put into the Post-Office at Providence the 14th, and was duly received at Portsmouth, as appeared by the post-bill, and could not be traced any further.
The first deed was given by Edward H. Robbins, Esq. and Nathaniel Johnson Rob- bins, to John Innes Clark and Joseph Night- ingale, on the 9th of August, 1787—The other by Edward H. Robbins, to John Innes Clark, on the 13th of May, 1802.
The above Reward will be paid for both deeds, and twenty-five dollars for each on their delivery to John Brewer. Post Master, Schoodick. Feb. 20, 1806.
JUST RECEIVED, Direct from the Patentee, and for sale in Portland, by DR. H. F. DUPEE, the following FAMILY MEDICINE.
For Bilious Complaints, PREPARED by SAMUEL LEE, jun. of Windham, (Conn.)—The importance and usefulness of these Pills, at this season of the year, when epidemic diseases, are too prevalent and when most constitutions, from predisposition and infectious atmosphere are inclined to yellow, bilious and inflam- matory fevers, have been verified by an ex- perience of more than twelve years.
The proprietor, in consequence of the un- common good effects of his pills and the rep- utation they had gained in his practice, was urged by his friends to have them patent- ed. He at length consented: and in April 1796, he obtained from the President of the U. States his Letters Patent. These were the first Pills ever patented in America, and their peculiar effects on the prevailing dis- eases in the United States and the W. Indies soon gave them that celebrity which their intrinsic virtue merited.
The same office's pills, and the ready sale they so universally met were truly a pow- erful temptation to pretenders, very soon billion Pills, ushered into market, from all parts of the union. Some of the most cla- mours of pill makers found great advantage from familiarity of names, and were for a while able to pass their compositions upon the public, as the true genuine, original Lee's Pills, and some have even had the effrontery to pretend to an originality in the pill bus- ness but an acknowledgment of late, that the sale of their ware have become small & circumscribed, is conclusive evidence that the public have been taught by experience to be cautious how they purchase drastic prepara- tions merely on account of the presumption and effrontery of the author. It is now more than eight years since I obtained my patent; and the inextinguishable demand for my pills, which has been, and is daily in- creasing is a convincing proof of their su- perior virtues and salutary effects. I have no objection to the world being supplied with abundance of pills but a conviction that the people have a right to correct information has induced me to come forward and state these facts. That the purchasers may be certain that they get the right kind; they will be particular to enquire for Lee's (Windham) Bileous Pills—and to observe that my name be attached to each bill of direction, in my own hand writing. SAMUEL LEE, Jr. Patentee, of the Windham Bileous Pills. Windham, (Conn.)
Facts are stubborn things! Riches, without health, no pleasure brings.
IT is a fact that most of the complaints of the spring and summer seasons arise from accumulated bilious juices, distending the involuntary organs, and thereby predispos- ing the system for the induction of such species of diseases as accidental circumstan- ces may occasion.—It is also a fact, that by clearing the stomach and bowels occasional- ly, predispositions may be removed and good health restored. It is, furthermore a fact, that nine tenths of diseases, in the various forms and stages, are cured, if cured at all, by the agency of purgative medicines, blood- letting excepted. Does not the physician depend more on this indication than all his pharmacopoeial preparations besides? Does he not consider all others as the mere modus operandi of fanciful and, sometimes, visionary theories; which may or may not answer the desired objects? Does he not know, that un- less he is really a master of the science, and keeps this object in view, he may (in- nocently, no doubt) kill more than he may chance to cure? He certainly does; and ev- ery honest one will confess it. As to the o- pinions of dishonest and ignorant empe- rics, they may be, believed by those who are fond of long lists of fictions—long bills— ruined constitutions or premature death.
Purging is found to be the most effectual method of relieving over distended vessels or intestinal congestions, of any in use. The choice of these is often misjudged, from traditional prejudices, habitual customs, or a fear of doing wrong. But certain and ef- fectual purgations can never do harm—the use of them often prevents the necessity of calling in the attending physician—and if called upon, his work is more than half done.
There is no preparation now extant to a- fewer as a general purgative for all ages and sexes, and for safety, convenience and ease, as the "PATENT NEW LONDON BIL- IOUS PILLS." Seven years general, and increasing use of them, by physicians of respectability and integrity—by families who have found great experiences saved thereby— by their introduction into the Navy of the U. States, as well among seamen generally; in short, as the only medicine which will admit of universal success in all hands; and the best evidence of their real virtue, and promote its future to mankind a remedy valuable in the extreme. SAM'L. H. P. LEE, Practitioner and member of the Connecticut Med. Society
The above pills are constantly for sale as usual by SHIRLEY EX- VING, Druggist, Portland. 21