Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-03-03 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.
[Payable Half-Yearly.]
No. 46 of Vol. VIII.]
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1806.
[Whole No. 410.]
Maine Bank.
THE Stockholders of MAINE BANK, are hereby notified that by virtue of their Vote, passed on the third day of June last, the Directors order the residue of the Stock, amounting to sixteen Dollars and two thirds of a Dollar , on each Share, to be paid to the Cashier, on or before the 25th day of March next—and that so many of the shares of each Stockholder, who shall neglect to pay the same, as will make good all deficiencies of any delinquent, be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, on the 2d day of April next, at 2 o'clock P. M. at said Bank, agreeably to a By-Law of the Corporation.
By order of the President and Directors, DAVID HALE , Cashier. Portland, Jan. 24, 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 de bonis non on the estate of
ANDREW DUNNING , late of Brunswick 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
James Dunning. Dated Feb. 13 1806.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE subscriber having been informed by respectable persons, that reports highly dishonorable to the character of his house as a tavern, and of course tending to injure him in his business, have been industriously propagated by Ebenezer Nichols , Innholder in Brunswick; he is compelled by a just regard to himself and his interest, to declare such reports false and unfounded; and he respectfully affirms the public, that it has been his constant endeavor to keep his house well furnished with every necessary accommodation for travellers, with a good table, and sufficient attendance. The reputation of his house he will cheerfully submit to any persons who will honor him with their custom. The motives, which have induced the aforesaid Innholder to utter the reports abovementioned, his own conscience can best determine.
David Owen. Brunswick, Feb. 24, 1806.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1805.
THE Petition and Complaint of MARY ILSLEY , wife of John Illey, late of said Portland, Mariner, humbly shews—That your Petitioner was lawfully married to said John Illey, on the ninth day of June, Anno Domini 1795; and that she lived with and conducted herself towards him, the said John, as a dutiful and faithful wife ought, until the month of March, Anno Domini 1798, when the said John absented himself from this Commonwealth, and entirely abandoned your petitioner, without making any provision for her support or maintenance, and hath ever since, and still absents himself as aforesaid.—That your petitioner has been reduced to great distress, in supporting herself and a child which she had by said John, and has contracted very considerable debts on that account, not being able to sell the property or estate which belongs to her in her own right.—Wherefore your petitioner prays that she may be licenced and empowered to sell and convey all the right or share belonging to her own right, in and to a certain House and Land, situated in said Portland, and bounded northerly by middle street, easterly and southerly by land belonging to James Jewett, and westerly by land belonging to James Deering; being the same House and land which belonged to Dr. John Lowther, late of said Portland, deceased; to enable her to pay said debts, and support herself and child; as it is in no wise probable that her said husband will ever return—and as in duty bound will ever pray.
MARY ILSLEY. By Salmon Chase, her attorney.
At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, begin and holden at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1805.
ON THE Petition of Mary Illey, whereof the foregoing is a copy—ORDERED—That the Petitioner publish an attested copy of her Petition, and this Order thereon, in the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the session of the Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May next that the said John Illey, may then and there appear and show cause, if any he has, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Attest—Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to Stephen Foster , or to Stephen Foster, jun. are requested to make payment on or before the 24th day of March next, or their accounts will be put in suit. Portland, Feb. 10, 1806.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
By his Excellency CALEB STRONG , Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A PROCLAMATION, For a day of public Fasting and Prayer.
Reverence for the Divine Being, who extends his care over all his works, and whose regulations are calculated for the general benefit of his creatures, though they continually offend him; and a consciousness, that we are indebted to his mercy for all the public and private blessings we enjoy; should dispose us when we begin the employments of the year, agreeably to the practice of our Forefathers, to humble ourselves before him, as a people; to acknowledge our dependence; and beseech him, that he would awaken in us a sense of our unworthiness and the guilt we have contracted; that by humiliation for our offences, and by penitence and prayer, we may obtain through the merits of the mediator, the forgiveness and favour of Heaven. Therefore, with the advice and consent of the Council, I appoint Thursday, the third day of April next, to be observed in this State, as a day of public fasting and prayer;—and the different religious societies are requested to meet together for public worship on that day; that we may join to supplicate for the peace, and prosperity of our Country; and to commend ourselves to the protection of that Almighty Being who directs the conduct of the Universe, and gives life and support to all his creatures; and beseech him, that he would forgive our sins, and be merciful to us, as he ever has been to those, that love his name; and that in answer to our requests, he would grant us whatever shall be subservient to our private happiness, or conducive to the public good.
That he would prosper the United States, and preserve them from external enemies and from discord and division among themselves; that the citizens may duly estimate and cherish the rights secured to them by their Constitution, and be saved from the baneful influence of licentiousness; and that the President and Congress, by a wise and faithful performance of their respective duties, may advance the honor and happiness of the Nation.
That the people of this State may be of one mind and live in peace; and that all bitterness and wrath and clamour may be put away from us, with all malice; and that we may speak every man the truth to his neighbour.—That a conviction of our own failings may teach us candour, and a sense of our constant dependence on the Divine bounty, incline us to habitual, and diffusive benevolence to our fellow creatures.—That our Legislators may form equitable and useful laws; And our magistrates administer justice with mildness and impartiality.—That the gospel may be attended with convincing evidence of its divine authority, and with efficacy and success in reforming the lives and purifying the hearts of men.—And that he would grant us the influence of his Spirit, to assist and animate us in all the services, and support us under all the sufferings of life; that in every period of trouble and danger, we may confide in his wisdom and goodness, and look to him for our defence and safety.
That in the course of this year, he would give us rain in due season, and abundantly bless our provision and satisfy the poor with bread.—That he would continue to us the enjoyment of Peace and Health.—That he would protect our Commerce, and prosper our Manufactures and Fisheries; and that by his blessing on the instructions and government of our Colleges and Schools, the minds of our Youth may be enlightened and cultivated, and formed to habits of virtue, industry and subordination.
That he would humble the pride and arrogance of those enemies, of
mankind, who delight in War, and who sacrifice the peace of nations to their ambition. That the cause of truth and righteousness may triumph over all opposition, and be universally established in the earth; and that the Christian Church may be purified and enlarged, and made an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
And the people of this state are requested to abstain from unnecessary labour and recreation on the said day.
Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this 17th day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six; and in the thirtieth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
CALEB STRONG.
By His Excellency's Command, with the advice and consent of the Council. JOHN AVERY , Secretary.
God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!
INTERESTING
DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE.
No. 1.
Department of State, 15th Jan. 1806. SIR,
IN consequence of the just objections which your conduct has furnished against your continuance here, as the organ of communication on the part of his catholic majesty, it was signified at Madrid, in the month of April last, through the mission of the United States there, that the substitution of another was desired by the president. In reply it was intimated by Mr. Cevallos, that as you had yourself expressed a wish and obtained permission to return to Spain, the purpose might be accomplished without the necessity of a recall, and that such a change in the mode would be agreeable to your government; in a spirit of conciliation the arrangement proposed by Mr. Cevallos was admitted, and it was not doubted, that it would without delay have been carried into effect. It is seen therefore, not without surprise, that at this late day, you should have repaired to the seat of government as if nothing had occurred rendering such a step improper. Under these circumstances, the president has charged me to signify to you, that your remaining at this place is dissatisfactory to him, and that although he cannot permit himself to insist on your departure from the U. States during an inclement season, he expects it will not be unnecessarily postponed after this obstacle shall have ceased.
I am charged by the president, at the same time to let it be fully understood, that the considerations which have led to this explanation, being altogether personal, they are perfectly consistent with the ready admission of a successor, and with all the attention, which can be due to whatever communications his catholic majesty may please to make with a view to cultivate harmony and friendship between the two nations.
I have the honour to be, Sir, With consideration and respect, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) JAMES MADISON. The Marquis de Casa Yrujo.
No. 2.—(TRANSLATION.)
Washington, 16th Jan. 1806.
JAMES MADISON, ESQ.
SIR,
I have just received your letter of yesterday in which you are pleased to tell me, that from the president of the United States having solicited my recall in Madrid, in the month of April last, he has heard with surprise my arrival in this city, the residence of government, and that he thinks this step of mine improper, adding at the same time, that my stay here would be dissatisfactory to him. As the object of my journey is not with a view to hatch plots, to excite conspiracies, or to promote any attempt whatever against the government of the United States, and as hitherto, I have not either directly or indirectly committed acts of a similar tendency, which alone could justify
the tenor and object of your letter, to which I reply, my arrival here is an innocent and legal act, which leaves me in the full enjoyment of all my rights and privileges, both as a public character or as a private individual.—Making use therefore of these rights and privileges, I intend remaining in the city, four miles square, in which the government resides, as long as it may suit the interest of the king, my master, or my own personal convenience: I must at the same time add, that I shall not lose sight of these two circumstances as respects the period and season in which our mutual desires for my departure from the United States are to be accomplished.
In regard to the objections which this government, in its wisdom, is pleased to call just, respecting the demand of my removal, I shall take the liberty of observing, that although this government no doubt, may have had their reasons to solicit it, they hitherto have forgotten to communicate them to mine; for Mr. Monroe's official letter to Mr. Cevallos on this subject, merely contains vague, undetermined, general assertions, destitute of any proof whatever. It is true that he alleges an attempt of mine to bribe a citizen of the United States; but it is equally so, that as this assertion of government is grounded on a reference to a testimony already proved incorrect, I may without wounding the feelings of, or be wanting in that respect which I owe this administration, permit myself to call it false and calumnious, independent that in the letter I had the honour of writing to you, fir, early in September 1804, in which this business was completely and satisfactorily explained. If, in fact, the editor of the Commercial Register, could ever be considered as an organ of truth, what would the American people think of their chief magistrate, of the heads of the departments and of the acts of this administration? It is not my intention to endeavour to change by this explanation the disposition of this government towards my person; my object is solely to fulfil the duty my situation imposes upon me, of again repelling an imputation which is as improbable in itself as it is calumnious against both my public and private character.
I shall, therefore, Sir, communicate your letter of yesterday to my government. I shall also inform it of my answer thereto, and whenever, by the order of the king, my master, I am to return to Spain, I shall quit the United States with sentiments of affection towards a virtuous people, in whose bosom I have lived ten years, with the intimate testimony of having never committed any grounded offence against their government, and above all, with the consoling satisfaction of having employed all my zeal and feeble talents in defence of the rights and interest of the best of kings.
I have the honour to be, Sir, &c. (Signed) EL MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJO.
No. 3.—(TRANSLATION.)
Washington, Jan. 19, 1
SIR,
Having gone through the personal explanations, which for just motives I was compelled to enter into, in my first answer to your letter of the 15th inst. I must now inform you, fir, what otherwise would then have constituted my sole reply; namely, That the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of his Catholic majesty, near the United States, receives no orders except from his sovereign. I must also, declare to you, fir, that I consider both the style and tenor of your letter as indecorous, and its object an infraction of the privilege attached to my public character. This violation of the diplomatic rights and privileges, as inexplicable in itself as it is ill grounded, requires on my part the most solemn protest against your said letter, its style, and the intent with which it was addressed to me.—I do therefore protest in
the most solemn manner I possibly can, against this improper step of yours, fir; a step which, under the existing circumstances, is as contrary to the diplomatic laws and usages, as it is to the spirit of the constitution and government of this country; & in order that your conduct, fir, in this case, may not in any manner affect the privileges of the body to which I have the honour to belong, I shall immediately transmit to the other members thereof accredited near the United States, a copy of your said letter, of my first answer, and of this my protest, that on their part, they may make the proper use thereof, and also that it may always appear, that if there has existed, on the part of the administration, an arbitrary determination to violate the rights of embassy, respected by every civilized nation, there did also exist in me the just resolution of repelling any similar attempt.
I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed)
EL MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJO
PROVIDENCE, FEB. 15.
Counterfeiters. —As the public mind is much agitated at this moment respecting the persons who are apprehended as being concerned in counterfeiting Bank Bills of several banks of the New England States; by request, I give a list of the persons' names who are now in Providence gaol, and the number of plates that are in possession of the authority, and those which are discovered which are not procured as yet.
Persons in Providence gaol, viz, Daniel Richardson, jun. George Lee, Arnold Sayles, Arnold Hunt, George Smith, Oliver Owen, Nathaniel Bowditch, of Gloucester; Warner Smith, Elkanah Spears, Seth Appleby, of Smithfield; Jesse Morie, Sylvanus Cone, of Douglas; Philip Brown, of Oxford; Joel White of Oxford town; Thomas Emmerison, of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, and Charlotte Tift, alias Clarke, of Thomson, Connecticut. Upon the examination of the above named prisoners, they have all confessed their guilt except Elkanah Spears, Nathaniel Bowditch, and Seth Appleby. Should the evidence be complete against them, their oblinacy will be upon their own heads.—The plates are U. States Branch Bank, for 10 dollars, Warren 3, Smithfield 3 and 5, Providence 5, Gloucester 10, 5 and 2; Cheshire, at Keene, 3; Nantucket Pacific 5 and 10, Manhattan 5, Salem 6, Richmond 5, Portsmouth 5. Plates not procured: Portsmouth of 10 dollars, Nantucket 2 and 4, Lancaster 2, Cheshire 10, Portland 5, and Smithfield 7.
The paragraph in the Boston Centinel, which mentioned that the Gloucester bank was shut up and the Directors run off, is so far true, that the President, Directors and Cashier did leave the bank, to purchase after the counterfeiters of their bank bills and other banks—and it can truly be said of them, that through their exertions, many of those base characters were hunted from their lurking holes, in the States of Massachusetts and Connecticut, where they belonged—and that with us, even suspicion does not rest upon the President, Directors and Cashier of that bank. They are men of integrity, who assist in detecting those characters who are striking at the root and branch of trade and commerce. The bank of Gloucester is now doing business as usual.
WHEELER MARTIN. President, Feb. 15.
Admiral Calder. —The Board of Admiralty have at length preferred a charge against Rear Admiral Sir R. Calder, on the ground of "not having done his utmost to bring the enemy to a renewal of an action on the second day, off Cadiz."—Mr. Erskine is retained in defence of Sir Robert Calder.—London P. P.

By Authority.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
An act establishing the times and places of holding the Courts of Common Pleas, and the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, in the County of York.
SEC. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this Act, the Courts of Common Pleas within and for the County of York, shall be held at York, on the third Monday in April; at Alfred, on the second Monday in September; and at Biddeford, on the first Monday in January, annually. And the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the County of York, shall be held at York, on the Thursday next preceding the third Monday in April; and at Alfred on the Thursday next preceding the second Monday in September, annually.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That all actions, suits, appeals, plaints, bills, informations, recognizances, and things whatsoever, now pending by continuance, appeal or otherwise, or which may be hereafter commenced to be heard and tried at the Court of Common Pleas to be held at York, within and for the County of York, on the fourth Monday in April next; shall be continued to, have day in, acted upon, heard and tried at the Court of Common Pleas, to be held at York, by virtue of the first section of this act. And all petitions and other matters and things continued to, now pending in, or to be commenced at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, to be held at York, within and for the County of York, on the Wednesday next preceding the third Tuesday of April next—shall be continued to, have day in, acted upon, heard and determined at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace to be held at York, by virtue of the first section of this act.
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That all laws heretofore made, establishing or altering the times and the places of holding the Courts of Common Pleas, and the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the County of York, be, and the same are hereby repealed.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, That the Secretary shall cause this Act to be published in the New-England Palladium, and in the several newspapers printed in Portland, as soon as may be.
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 18, 1806. This bill, having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. In Senate, Feb. 21, 1806. This bill, having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. H. G. OTIS, President. Feb. 21, 1806—By the Governor Approved. CALEB STRONG. A true copy—Attest JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
Latest Foreign News.
LONDON. DEC. 19, 1805. Official advices from Hamburg, of the 13th, state, that an Estafette passed through that town on the 12th from Berlin, bearing the details of the battle between the Allies and the French in Moravia. The event was not accurately known to his Majesty's Minister at Hamburg, but he learned, that though the center of the Allies was defeated on the 2d, they had renewed the battle on the 3d, and that it lasted during the whole of the 4th, and probably into the 5th; and that the tide of success turned completely in favour of the Russians. Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm of joy at Berlin on learning, that the Emperor Alexander was safe, after displaying the most transcendent heroism. Government have also received advices from a respectable quarter, detailing many particulars, the sum of which seems to be, that on the 2d the French attacked the Allies on their march—that they directed their whole efforts against the center, which not being formed when the attack commenced, they succeeded in defeating, after a bloody conflict of several hours, in which the centre lost the whole of its cannon; that the Allies retreated from the field to Witschau, and did not seem to have
been followed by the French, so that the Emperor Alexander, who had displayed the most determined courage on the 2d, renewed the battle on the 3d, and by his ardent fortitude and example, turned the fortune of the contest in favour of the Russians. He rode through the most tremendous fire calling out to the army, "Victory or Death!" which was returned by exclamations from his troops that "they never would forsake their Emperor." The Russians having lost their artillery on the 2d, were during the following days ordered to fight with the sword and bayonet, and the final result was, that the Emperor recovered all his cannon, and the whole ground he had lost. The French were driven from the field, beyond Auersperg, (where the battle of the 2d commenced) and afterwards retired behind the Swartz, with their left at Brunn, and their right at Nicholsberg. No details have been received of killed and wounded on either side.
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS.
A letter from St. Petersburg, (Russia) dated in Nov. last, in speaking of the warlike movements of that power, makes use of the following energetic language:—"Since the departure of the Emperor, our Court has been dull, but the city is full of activity; the troops pour in daily from the provinces in immense numbers—indeed the whole Russian population is now excited to arms; nothing is spoken of but war, and that war is expected to be successful in its termination, however disastrous in its onset. The Russian armies, more numerous and better disciplined than any in Europe, will soon exhibit a lesson to the world of what bravery, under good generals, and loyalty under a beloved Emperor, can effect, to rescue the south of Europe from an ambitious despot. France knows not the enemy she has provoked.—One Russian army follows another like the waves of the sea. In vain you raise barriers to oppose them; they will battle the proudest and stoutest. The hydra head of a Russian army, will sprout with regenerating powers as long as there is a sword to cut it.
Congress.
In Senate of the United States, FRIDAY, FEB. 14.
Senate resumed the consideration of the following resolution: 2 Resolved, That the President of the United States be required to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great-britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations; and to enter into such arrangements with the British government, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the impressment of American seamen) as may be consistent with the honor and interests of the United States, and manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiation, that justice to which they are entitled.
Messrs. Worthington, Adams, S. Smith, Adair, Pickering, Bayard, Tracy, Anderson, and Maclay delivered their sentiments.
When a motion to re-commit the resolution for the purpose of amending it, was lost—Ayes 15—Nays 16. Mr. Worthington then moved to strike out the words in Italics.
Messrs. S. Smith and White opposed the motion, which was disagreed to—Yea 13—Nays 16.
Mr. Thurston moved to postpone the resolution for the purpose of previously taking up and acting upon the third, which prohibits the importation into the U. S. of a variety of articles, the growth, produce, or manufactures of G. B. after the day of next, unless equitable arrangements shall be made between the U. S. and Great Britain.
This motion was lost—Ayes 13. Messrs. Israel Smith and Bradley then spoke against agreeing to the resolution. The principal ground taken by them was that it became the Senate to take stronger ground, and to adopt vigorous measures, before they requested the executive to resume negotiation.
Mr. Tracy advocated the resolution. He did not think negotiation exhausted. He thought it became the Senate to make one further attempt towards negotiating our differences, before a resort was had to warlike measures. The President would be enabled to take this step, by the Senate, who were a branch of the war declaring power, expressing their support of the measures he had taken, at the same time that they requested a renewal of the negotiation.
Mr. Moore, moved to strike out the words "and insist;" which motion prevailed.
Mr. Worthington said that, so modified, he should vote for the resolution. Messrs. Logan, Kitchell and Pickering spoke in favor of the resolution, and Mr. Israel Smith, against it; when after some verbal amendments, the question was taken upon it, by Yeas and Nays, and the resolution carried—Yeas 23—Nays 7.
In the course of the remarks offered by different gentlemen, the principal source of difference appeared to be, whether it was proper under existing circumstances to request the Executive again to resort to negotiation. Those gentlemen who opposed the resolution though it became the government to take higher ground; to arm the President with the means of enforcing a compliance with our just demands, and to leave every thing else to his discretion. On the other hand, it was thought by the friends of the resolution most eligible, that the President, supported by the legislature, with whom resides the constitutional right of declaring war, should make one more solemn appeal to the justice of Britain.
The third resolution remains yet to be acted upon.
House of Representatives.
FRIDAY, FEB. 14.
Mr. Gannett, from the committee charged with a variety of memorials from the Indiana territory, &c. made a detailed and interesting report, which concludes with resolutions recommending the following measures:
1. That the 6th article of the ordinance of 1787, which prohibits slavery in the Indiana territory be suspended for 10 years, so far as to admit the introduction of slaves born in the U. S.
2. To extend the elective franchise in the territory to all white citizens of 21 years of age, who have resided therein a certain time.
3. That it is inexpedient to annex part of the Indiana territory to the state of Ohio.
4. That it is inexpedient to divide Indiana into two territories.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday.
Mr. Sloan, from the committee to whom was referred the bill imposing a duty of ten dollars on every slave imported into the U. S. reported a bill, with sundry amendments.
The principal feature of the amended bill is a provision, in the case of smuggling slaves into the state of South Carolina, that the secretary of the treasury shall be authorised to remove them into some other state and hire them out for a term of years.
Mr. Jackson moved to reject the bill.
This motion, after a short debate, was negatived, and the bill referred to a committee of the whole.
By the Mails.
PHILAD. FEB. 18.
"From WASHINGTON FEB. 14. "The debates of yesterday and this day have been unusually dull. Randolph hath not according to promise, called up his resolution about the Judges. He hath not been in the House—either sick, or sick of the wicked attempt.
"As to foreign affairs, all is confusion, and indecision. Nobody knows what to do; and I foresee nothing will be done. What will be the issue of the bill, (should the President sign it) for buying the Florida, is wholly uncertain. I am informed the President is opposed to it; that when presented to him, he said he should not be surprised, if France should demand of us a contribution of five millions, if we attempted to purchase of Spain, that territory, which by the treaty of retrocession, must belong to France. The heads of departments have
been convened on this subject. The President is in a hobble—he hath kept back information too long for his character: yet I know not on what side thou wouldst smite to injure a character so well known."
A southern paper observes, that the civil and military commandant of the district of St. Genevieve, in Louisiana, is under arrest by order of His Excellency Gen. Wilkinson. The charges alleged against him are, speaking disrespectfully of the President and his purchase of Louisiana.
Electioneering.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
To the Inhabitants of the District of MAINE.
Whether Governor Strong shall be re-elected, or shall give place to Judge Sullivan, is again the question submitted to the people of this Commonwealth. Whatever may be the wishes of the leaders of a party, who undoubtedly expect to profit by the change, it is difficult to perceive a single motive to induce a disinterested well-wisher to his country to assist in the scheme.
If the most pure political and moral character, joined to unremitted perseverance in the exercise of duty, give a claim to the affections and support of the people, certainly the friends of Governor Strong have no reason to apprehend the loss of his election.
It would be superfluous at this late day to detail the numerous excellencies which compose the character of our worthy and beloved Governor. At every returning spring for six years past they have been made known to the people, and their experience of his administration proves there has been no exaggeration. Nothing but the unyielding spirit of party could ever have produced and organized an opposition to so deserving a man. His enemies charge him with nothing; they admit him to be as wise, as just, as modest, as patriotic, as his friends have represented him. But still they say the interest of their party requires he should be put down. This language undoubtedly suits those of the electors who have blindly submitted themselves to the control of those who have undertaken to think and act for their party, and who will not allow any man to judge for himself and vote according to the dictates of his conscience.
In times of high political fermentation, when the fundamental principles of Government are about to be shaken, there may be some excuse for ranging all the citizens under the banners of party, and demanding of them to give their suffrages according to the will of others. In such cases a man may sometimes find himself compelled to advocate the election of a candidate, in whose moral qualities they have not perfect satisfaction. The case of Wilkes is a striking instance of the truth of this remark. Profligate and abandoned as his private life was, it was deemed right and even necessary to support him against the ministerial candidate, because on his election depended the establishment of a great constitutional principle.
But in times of no extraordinary danger, when the affairs of government are conducted in perfect unison with the sentiments of the people, when the chief magistrate of the commonwealth has confessedly exercised his authority in conformity to the constitution, to the advantage of his constituents—to say that such a man is to be neglected by the people, and that ano-
ther, whose character, to say the least, is questioned by many, shall be advanced to his place, to serve party purposes, is to degrade the privilege of election, and to destroy the first and strongest incentive to upright and faultless conduct.
It is not necessary to delineate the character of the gentleman who is held up to view in competition with Governor Strong. Personal attacks are odious, irritating, and perhaps useless. It is enough for the friends of the present Governor to be able to challenge his most inveterate enemies to produce a charge against him. The stories which have heretofore been resorted to, are too ridiculous to be noticed.—The people have repeatedly shown their contempt of them. How fickle, unjust, and I may say ungrateful would it be, to abandon so meritorious a citizen, who has devoted himself for a series of years to the service of the commonwealth, for no other cause but the triumph of party. How imprudent, to forsake one whose principles are known, whose experience is great, and whose virtues are universally acknowledged, in order to set up another whose political character has ever been equivocal, and whose future conduct is altogether conjectural.
The good sense of Massachusetts will repel the attempt, and again shew to the world that her citizens are not a mob driven by the breath of any popular demagogue whithersoever he pleases, but that they think before they act; that they have stability of character and discernment enough to perceive their own good, and by their conduct to insure it.
CONSISTENCY.
To the Freeholders of the County of YORK.
AS we are soon to assemble in our several towns for the choice of Senators to represent us in the Legislature, it becomes us to be vigilant and active, that the projects of the Democrats, whose counsels, at least among us, seem distracted, may not prove successful. The public voice has already placed in office two of our most respectable citizens.—Gen. FERNALD is a Counsellor, and Mr. Leland is one of our Senators: and surely the exertions of the Federalists cannot be more properly employed than in their election as Senators, for the ensuing year. It has been too much the practice in many of our towns to give their votes to several candidates, altho' there was no expectation that they would be voted for in any other towns: the consequence has been that in some instances our enemies have been successful from this very circumstance:—Indeed it discovers a want of patriotism thus to fly off from the general opinion and thus create an unnecessary and a dangerous division. It is hoped and believed that on the first Monday of April this impolitic measure will be laid aside, and that the Federalists in all parts of the county will unite heart and hand in giving their votes for the Hon. ANDREW P. FERNALD, and Hon. JOSEPH LELAND, as Senators the present year:—they have thus far done honor to themselves and the county, and they certainly deserve all our support.
JUSTICE.
Fellow Citizens of the County of YORK.
IN this part of the county we have agreed to support the Hon. ANDREW P. FERNALD & Hon. JOSEPH LELAND as Senators for the present year. We hope that our friends in the other parts

of the county will join us in every laudable exertion to effect their election. Union, attention. Ability and perseverance will ensure success.—Let us then while the Democrats are quarrelling about the timber with which providence has furnished them to work into Senators, bring some into use that is found, good and durable.
MULTITUDES. York, March 1, 1806.
The Gazette.
MONDAY, March 3, 1806.
Not an article of foreign intelligence of later dates than those published in our last number, has reached us in the course of the last week. Russia appears the only power capable of opposing the victorious career of Bonaparte upon the continent of Europe: All accounts confirm the ability and bravery of the Emperor Alexander—He does not, like most crowned heads, indulge in the luxury of a palace while his subjects are fighting his "country's battles," but shares in common with his soldiers in all the dangers and fatigues of the field. Such conduct of course renders him the idol of the army; and every friend to the safety not only of Europe, but also to the general tranquility of the civilized world, will rejoice at his success.
CONGRESS.
The question is frequently asked, what have Congress done this session? The answer is short—Nothing. But is it possible that this can be true?—Can the exclusive Solons of the United States, who at present manage the affairs of the nation; and who boast so much of their economy, ability and wisdom in the science of government, be in session ten weeks and do nothing but pass a few acts of a local nature, which might be done in three days as well as in three months? If we except the act authorizing the President to make a detachment of one hundred thousand militia, but nobody knows for what purpose, the answer is strictly true . It was universally expected on the appearance of the message that our foreign relations would receive the early and prompt attention of Congress; but England, France and Spain still plunder and harass our commerce and impress our citizens with impunity. The ministers of France and Spain treat the government with insult and contempt—the Navy is suffered to rot in the eastern branch of the Potomac;—but the servants of the sovereign people tell their masters all these things are right, and the democrats receive the mandates of these wise heads with as much servility as the slave does the commands of his master. Let the sycophants of the present administration say what they please to prop the reputation of these pseudo patriots of the present day, the time will come, and is not far distant, when the people of the United States will discard these pretenders to political wisdom and ability, and the election to office will depend upon these questions, "is he honest? is he capable?"
Squally, very squally! —The diplomatic altercation between the Spanish Minister and the Executive of the United States, grows more serious.—A few days since, the Greatest Man in America very softly requested, through the medium of the Secretary of State, Mr. Yrujo to be so good as to take himself off ; but the ungrateful Marquis has the impudence to tell the President that he will not budge a step till his own convenience or the interests of his master impel him. But Mr. Jefferson may thank himself for being in this awkward and ridiculous situation: A short time before the expiration of the presidency of Mr. Adams, the conduct of the Marquis Yrujo was such as to induce the President to request of the Spanish Court his recall; but upon Mr. Jefferson's being chosen President, in order to throw a reflection upon Mr. Adams and ingratiate himself into the favor of the King of Spain, he solicited the continuance of Yrujo—who is now treating his benefactor much in the same way as the viper did the husbandman.
Feb. 25, a resolve passed the Senate of this State, for granting 10,000 acres of Land in the District of Maine, to WILLIAM EATON, Esq. in consideration of the eminent and important services, rendered the U. States, in contributing to the release of his fellow citizens, late prisoners in Tripoli.—Sent down for concurrence.
Brig. Gen. E. H. DERRY was chosen Major General of the 2d division of Militia.
Mr. Bury, is at Washington.
The Burrists and Clintonians in New-York who have for some time past been trying to see which could do the other most harm, are now very dear friends , and Aaron Burr is again considered not only as one of the greatest, but also as one of the best of men.
All the subjects of the King of Sweden have been ordered to leave the French West-India Islands.
It is reported that a French fleet of 10 sail of the line and 24 frigates have arrived at St. Domingo (city) and landed troops.
Admiral Collingwood was blockading a Spanish squadron at Cathagena Dec. 11.
EVAN ALEXANDER, Esq. is elected a Member of Congress for a district in North Carolina.
A new census of New York city is completed. It contains 75,770 inhabitants.
Hostilities have commenced between the Osage and Sack Indians, in Louisiana. The former have demanded the interference of the military of the U. S. and their demand has been complied with.
Col. TOUSARD, French Consul at New-Orleans, has arrived at that place.
All the Spanish Officers have been ordered from New-Orleans, and have departed for Pensacola.
We understand, that Maj. Joshua Wingate, jun. is appointed Collector for the District and Inspector of the revenue for the Port of Bath, in the room of Dudley B. Hobart, Esq. deceased.— Argus .
FEDERALISTS, to your posts! —The enemy are out—Let the rallying word on the first Monday of April next be STRONG —The tools of the disorganizing party in this State, are distributing pamphlets, and appointing electioneering committees throughout the Commonwealth, to oppose the re-election of our present virtuous & patriotic CHIEF MAGISTRATE. The victory is within your reach—to insure it, two things only are requisite— UNION and ACTIVITY . If you neglect the means within your power, you will justly merit a defeat.—
Federal Nominations.
His Excellency, CALEB STRONG, Esq. Governor. His Honour, EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Lieut. Governor.
A communication from our Negros-sett correspondent is received; but too late for this day's paper—it shall have place in our next.—Several other communications are under consideration.
Owing to the employment of a new Carrier for the north part of the town, we would request the candour of our subscribers, should any of them be omitted.—By calling at the Office, they shall be furnished with their papers.
Married.
In this town, Mr. Winborn A. Wiggen to Miss Anne Hobbs.—Mr. David Langley to Miss Martha Brazier. In Berwick, G. W. Wallingford, Esq. to Miss Abigail Chadborn. In Biddeford, Mr. Anthony Brooks, to Miss Hannah S. Webber. In Saco, Mr. Reuben H. Green to Miss Dorcas Storer. In Boston, Mr. Henry Stetson, to Miss Mary Green.
Died.
In this town, Mr. Thomas W. Merrett aged 27, late from New-York. Mr. James Rollins of this town, mate of the ship Ann, of Liverpool on his passage from Berbice to Tortola, aged 35. In Boston, Mr. Christopher Marsh, Aet. 23.—Mrs. Mary Emmons, Aet. 70. At Charleston, Miss Cherry Adams Aet. 18. At Braintree, Miss Nancy Adams Vinton, aged 20. At Swansey, Mass. the Hon. Simeon Potter, Esq. Aet. 91. At Canterbury, [N. H.] the Hon. Abiel Foster, formerly Representative to Congress.
Ship News.
FRIDAY, FEB. 28.—Arrived Schooner Orono capt. Drinkwater, 26 days from Marien, Martinique—SPOKE, Feb. 5, in lat. 17, 40, lon. 63, 8, brig Lydia, capt. John Lord, 37 days from Wilmington—Feb. 5, in lat. 22, 40, lon. 66, 7, schooner Catherine, Chandler, from Grenada. Capt. Grafton, from Jago, arrived at Philadelphia, on the 30th Jan. fell in with the brig Gen. Warren, Greely, 13 days from Portland for Havana, leaky, five feet of water in the hold, and most of the cargo thrown overboard—and took off the captain and crew. A Portland brig went on shore, at Wood's hole on Thursday night.
The U. S. frigate John Adams, capt. Shaw, on her late passage from the Mediterranean, (having on board 265 Americans, the greater part of whom had been 3 years absent fighting their country's battles) was compelled through necessity to place all hands on short allowance; on the 8th Gt. spoke brig Commerce, John Harper, 20 days from Alexandria, who offered to supply the frigate with the quantity of bread she wanted, for cash—having no specie on board, capt. Shaw offered him government bills, which capt. H. refused, and left the frigate to supply herself
where she could 'Either the credit of the government must be below at the Southward, or the capt who refused the bills is not worthy of commanding even a mule fleet.—CENT.
To those concerned in the exportation of Beef.
I CERTIFY that at the request of captain Stephenson, of the ship Commerce of Portland, I examined a parcel of Beef, which he had sold, and was refused by the Merchant, on account of its bad quality and condition: that the Barrels I examined were filled with Cheeks and Hearts, and totally unmerchantable—the Brand was thus, P. Mitchell, Falmouth, 7. June, D. B. Cargo No. 3. —I also examined some of the same brand No. 2, and found Shins and other bad pieces—and in a state of putrefaction—The Beef in general was so bad that captain Stephenson was obliged to deduct Four Hundred Dollars from the Price he sold it for.
T. TUFTS, Consul of the U. S. A. Surinam, Dec. 1805.
FOR SALE, THE well built, fast sailing BOAT NABBY—14 tons burthen, about three years old—lying in Profoundcut river. For terms, apply to CRISPUS GRAVES. Falmouth, Feb. 28
Joseph M'Lean & Son, No. 16, Union Wharf, Have for Sale, Now landing from the Schooner Prince, 1300 bushels yellow CORN, 400 do. OATS, Superfine, Rye, and Middlings FLOUR. March 3.
Fresh Flour. JUST received, and now landing from Sch. Dove, from Alexandria, 500 barrels fresh superfine and fine Flour, in whole and half barrels, and for sale by JOHN TABER & SON, No. 13, Union Wharf. March 3.
FOR SALE, By Charles & John Fox, 20 Casks fresh RAISINS, Few chests Hyson-skin TEA, Boxes 8 by 10 Crown Window Glass, cheap for cash or credit. March 3.
Day & Ilsey, HAVE for sale on good terms 10 pipes Oil Proof BRANDY, entitled to debenture on shipment. March 3.
For Sale, 120 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 50 do Mould do. superior quality, 80 do Dipp'd do 33 chests Hyson-skin and Souchong Teas, warranted best quality, 10 boxes No. 2 Chocolate, 220 lbs. Cacao—Boxes Starch, Casks Rice—Kegs manufactured Tobacco, Real Cogniac and Cettie Brandy, 4th proof, 40 bbls. No. 1 and Bone Mid. Pork, 170 Meis, No. 1 & 2 Beef, &c. By John P. Thurston & Co. March 3.
Now opening for Sale, By Isaac Gage, At No. 3, Union Wharf, A general assortment of Ship-Chandlery and Groceries, which will be sold on reasonable terms, at the usual credit—Among which are,
100 Bbls. Tar, 60 Bbls. first quality Russia Duck, 20 do second quality do 20 do French do 700 yards Ticklingburg, Few casks Gin, 50 boxes Mould Candles, 40 do Dipp'd do 2 casks first quality Bacon, 2 do Cheese.
Also—Cordage by the gang or otherwise, on as good terms as can be had in town. March 3.
FOR SALE, By Wm. Holden & Co. 7 pipes Valencia Brandy, entitled to debenture. 4 do Valencia and Bourdeaux, not entitled, 5 casks Rice—15 casks fresh Raisins, 20 barrels Alexandria superfine Flour, 10 boxes Chocolate, No. 1, 2 & 3, 5 bags Shells of first quality, An assortment of Cotton and Wool Cards. The above being a consignment, will be sold low, Also, Few barrels CIDER An assortment of Groceries & Wines, at usual March 3.
Charlotte Green, HAS just received and now opening for sale, at her shop, two doors above the Portland Bank, an elegant and extensive assortment of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Bonnets, &c. &c. of the newest fashions, suitable for this and the approaching season. She will be constantly supplied with the first fashions—any commands will be punctually attended to, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Embroidery, fine Needle Work, and Mantuamaking, done in the neatest manner and at the shortest notice. March 3.
WANTED, A Capable and active Lad, as an apprentice to the Joiner's business—One from the country would be preferred—Inquire of Enoch Lowell. March 3.
Removal. THE subscriber having removed from Biddeford to Portland, where he has opened his Office in the building belonging to the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Fifth-Street; informs all persons who have intrusted, or may incline to intrust business to his care, that it shall receive the same attention as usual. PRENTISS MELLEN. Portland, Feb. 27, 1806.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Common-wealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled.
THE Petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of the town of Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, humbly prays; That by an act of incorporation by the Legislature of this Commonwealth, certain persons were incorporated some time since by the name and style of the Maine Turnpike Association, for the purpose of making and keeping in repair a turnpike road from the line of New Hampshire to Portland, in the county aforesaid, and to erect and build all the necessary Bridges over the several streams and rivers upon the route of said turnpike;—and we your petitioners being fully convinced, that the completion of said turnpike would greatly facilitate a communication from the most agricultural parts of Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth to Portland aforesaid, where our surplus produce finds a ready market; and being also convinced by a late survey of part of said turnpike, of the expediency of erecting a bridge from Malam's neck, so called, in Cape Elizabeth, aforesaid, over the river to Portland, aforesaid; as it would shorten the distance for a greater part of the inhabitants of said Cape Elizabeth, and for all those who inhabit the lower part of said town of Scarborough, from two to three miles, and also entirely avoid all those considerable hills, which, now render the passage from said Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough, extremely difficult for loaded teams and carriages;—Being also fully convinced, that the erection of the contemplated bridge over Malam's neck as aforesaid, by another Corporation, will very much promote and hasten the accomplishment of the important object for which the Maine Turnpike Association was incorporated, have made application to the members of said corporation, requesting them to relinquish to us, and such others as may associate with us, all their rights of erecting a bridge from Malam's neck aforesaid, to said Portland.—And whereas the members of the corporation aforesaid, have in a legal meeting, duly called for that purpose, taken the subject of our said application into all consideration, and by their vote acceded to our proposition aforesaid, and agreed to relinquish their right to erect the bridge aforesaid, provided we your petitioners can obtain an act of incorporation, to carry out our said object into effect—and provided also, that so much of the acts of incorporation of the said Maine Turnpike Association may be repealed, as respects that part of the route from the line of New Hampshire to Portland, aforesaid, which is between the bank of the river, and Malam's neck, aforesaid, where our surplus produce finds a ready market; and being also convinced by a late survey of part of said turnpike, of the expediency of erecting a bridge from Malam's neck, aforesaid, and said Portland, at which place, because the bridge contemplated by your petitioners will realize to the said towns of Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough, the important objects herein before stated, and also greatly benefit the inhabitants in the vicinity of the places aforesaid, and the whole public at large, your petitioners humbly pray that they may be incorporated for the purpose of erecting said bridge, and that so much of the acts of incorporation of the Maine Turnpike Association may be repealed as respects that part of the route from the line of New Hampshire to Portland, aforesaid, which is between the banks of the river at Malam's neck, aforesaid, and said Portland.
January, 1806. Ebenezer Libby, and sixty others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, February 1, 1806.
ON the petition of Ebenezer Libby and others, of the towns of Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, praying that they may be incorporated for the purpose of erecting a bridge from Malam's neck, so called in Cape Elizabeth, over the river to Portland, in said county of Cumberland, and praying that so much of the acts of incorporation of the Maine Turnpike Association may be repealed as respects that part of the route from the line of New Hampshire to Portland, aforesaid, which is between the banks of the river at Malam's neck, aforesaid, and said Portland.
ORDERED, That the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the Portland Gazette and the Eastern Argus , printed in Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the first session of the next General Court, that all persons interested may then appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. And why the proprietors of said Bridge shall not be authorized to receive a reasonable toll when the same shall be completed to remunerate them for the expense incurred in building the same.
Signed for concurrence. TIMOTHY BIGELOW, Speaker. In Senate, February 24, 1806. Read and concurred. H. G. OTIS, President. A true copy—attest, WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
TO LET, A HOUSE in Willow Street—Inquire of ASA PLUMMER. March 3.
FOR SALE A Lot of Land in Gorham, situated near Warren's Mill—containing seventy acres—together with a two Story House, 22 by 34—and a new Barn. Frame—produces ten tons of Hay—well wooded and watered, has good pasturing, & other conveniences—now occupied by Mr. John Haskell jun.—It will be sold on reasonable terms, and credit given—apply to Ezra Brown. Portland, March 3.
Sales at Auction. Tomorrow, at D. Pease's Office, For Cash, 90 pair Fishermen's Boots, 15 do. thin do. 6 dozen pr. Cordovan Boot Legs, 80 curried Goat Skins, 85 boxes Wheatons Bitters, on 30 days. 3 new Feather Beds, 1 chest Souchong Tea. Sale, 10 o'clock. March 3.
To be Sold by order of Court, At my house in Newcastle, on Tuesday the first day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
ALL the Real Estate of Increase Pote, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased—consisting of about thirteen acres of Land, situated in Newcastle, fronting the shore; together with the Revocation of the Widow's Dower, or as much thereof as will be necessary to pay the debts of said deceased, amounting to eight hundred and thirty-eight dollars and seventy-three cents—By William Pote.
For Sale at Auction, On the 11th inst.
A New and convenient Dwelling HOUSE, situated on Smith-Street, near the house of Mr. Smith Cobb—said house is two stories high, with two handsome rooms upon the ground floor, and well finished throughout—Sale to be on the premises—Conditions to be known at time and place of sale. Portland March 3.
NOTICE THE connection in business which partially subsisted between FITZ & WIGGEN, was dissolved on the first of February last.—All persons having accounts open with them, jointly, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, to EZEKIEL FITZ. Portland, March 3, 1806.
JUST RECEIVED, Direct from the Patentees, and for sale in Portland, by DR. H. F. DUPEE,
the following
FAMILY MEDICINES.
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 inflammatory fevers, have been verified by an experience of more than twelve years.
The principal, in consequence of the uncommon good effects of his pills and the reputation they had gained in his practice, was urged by his friends to have them patented. He at length consented; and in April 1795, 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 diseases in the United States and the W. Indies soon gave them that celebrity which their intrinsic virtue merited.
The fame of these pills, and the ready sale they so universally met were truly a powerful temptation to pretenders, very soon bilious pills, ushered into market, from all parts of the union. Some of the most clamorous of pill makers found great advantage from borrowing 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 pills themselves, but an acknowledgment of late, that the false of their ware have become finally & circumstanced, is conclusive evidence that the public have been taught by experience to be cautious how they purchase drastic preparations 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 increasing is a convincing proof of their superior 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) Bilious Pills—and to observe that my name be attached to each bill of direction, in my own hand writing. S. MUEL LEE, Jr. Patentee, of the Windham Bilious Pills. Windham, (Conn.)
For Consumptive Complaints. DR. COOLEY'S
Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops; A REMEDY far exceeding every other yet used for consumptions, Asthma, spitting of blood, shortness of breath, and every other species of disease to which that organ of life the lungs, is peculiarly exposed. It is not pretended that this medicine will cure every disease to which suffering humanity is liable as is the case with most patent medicines; diseases which are as opposite as an acid and an alkali, they will affect are also to be cured by one simple remedy. Each weak impetuous have, with much propriety, brought most patent drugs into disrepute. But the Vegetable Elixir is calculated for one class of diseases only, viz., those to which the lungs are exposed, and it does not observe that they terminate in consumptions. The previous or habit of this of this hitherto in Vegetable Elixir are, spitting of blood, pains in the breast and sides, difficulty of breathing and a great number of complaints which under and chronic constitutions are so frequently occurring under which, if a person is immediately on their commencement, will certainly be cured; and therein the 'it will be much alleviated, and many of them finally cured.'

TWO SUNDAY HYMNS. Adapted to a movement of PLEYEL'S.  HYMN, BEFORE MORNING SERVICE.  I. AGAIN the Day returns of holy rest, Which, when he made the world, JEHOVAH blest; When, like his own, he bade our labour cease, And all be Piety, and all be Peace.  II. While impious men despise the sacred decree, From "vain deceit, and false philosophy;" Let us its wisdom own, its blessings feel, Receive with gratitude, perform with zeal.  III. Let us devote this consecrated Day To learn his will, and all we learn obey; In pure Religion's hallowed duties share, And join in Penitence, and join in Prayer.  IV. So shall the God of Mercy, pleas'd, receive That only tribute, Man has pow'r to give; So shall he hear, while fervently we raise Our Choral Harmony in Hymns of Praise.  V. CHORUS. FATHER of Heaven, in whom our hopes cen- ter, Whose pow'r defends us, and whose precepts guide; In Life our Guardian, and in Death our Friend, Glory supreme be thine, till time shall end.  HYMN, BEFORE EVENING SERVICE.  I. SOON will the evening Star with silver ray Shed its mild lustre, on this sacred Day; Resume we then, o'er Sleep and Silence reign, The rites that Holiness and Heav'n ordain.  II. Still let each awful Truth our thoughts en- gage, That shines reveal'd on Inspiration's page; Nor those blest hours in vain amusements waste Which all, who lavish, shall lament at last.  III. Here humbly let us hope our Maker smile With crown with meet success our weekly toil; And here, on each returning Sabbath join In Prayer, in Penitence, and Praise divine.  IV. CHORUS. FATHER of Heaven, in whom our hopes confide, Whose pow'r defends us, and whose precepts guide; In Life our Guardian, and in Death our Friend, Glory supreme be thine, till time shall end!  QUORUM.  A druggist in this Village actual- ly received, a few days since, an order for various articles, among which were enumerated "r. bellious pills"! And when, on the next day, a country customer, inquired how the people did, observed that they had the bellus fever, a good deal in the country—he concluded (though he could not tell why) the one was to cure the other.  But we very much doubt whether any boluses of r. bellion are to be had since Doctor Shays, Doctor Gallatin, and Doctor Fries have all given up their practice. Troy Gaz.  Why are the productions of 'woful ballad' makers like a dungeon? Because they are vagid . Why is Love like the vivid, piercing sun-beams? Because he makes those, who fix their attention on him, blind . Why is the American administration like a hermit, who has seceded from society? Because it is anti federal . Why is a cambric needle like a but- terfly? Because it is fine . Why is the enemy-ship of Great- Britain, at present, like a victim taken in a mine? Because it lies in a Pitt . Why are the present Houses of Con- gress like fearful debtors? Because they often close their doors. Why is the French Emperor like of- fal-croat? Because he is such a bloody Bon- part . Why is an old meat-axe like a poet laureat? Because it is dull . Why are the 'genuine' republicans of this state like the Corinthians? Because there be envy, and strife, and divisions among them . ibid.
Lunar Observations.  THE subscriber has received a short, easy, and accurate method of calculating Lu- nar Observations by Dunn's Linear Table, first introduced into the United States by Mr. Sam Naylor, Boston—by which the true Longitude at sea, may be found in a few min- utes of time. This method is soon learned and not easily forgotten. The whole ex- pence of a Nal, Formula to direct, and in- structing their use, ten Dollars.—Taught and sold at Union School.  Navigation, Surveying and Bookkeeping taught as usual. Also, A few Scholars may be accommodated at the Day-School, if application is made soon. WILLIAM MOODY. Portland, Dec. 16, 1806. (N)
Fresh Rice. Joseph M'Lellan & Son, Have for Sale, No. 18, Union Wharf, 50 Casks Fresh Rice. Feb. 27.
For Sale, At No. 2, Union Wharf, 200 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles. Portland, Feb. 24.
Codfish Oil, FOR Sale by JAMES M. INGRAHAM, On Ingraham's Wharf. Feb. 24.
Joseph Crofts, jun. Has for Sale, 1000 peices Nankenees (entitled to debenture.) Also, 40 bbls. Cider, of an excel- lent quality. Feb. 24.
Butter. For Sale, by Grosvenor & Abbey At New Gloucester, 2000 wt. of Butter, in kegs, fuitable for shipping—For terms inquire of Feb. 17. ISAAC ADAMS.
COFFEE. QUINCY & DIX, Nos. 3 & 4, Jones's Row, have for sale, best green Coffee, by wholesale and retail. Feb. 17.
Day & Ilsley, Have for Sale, At their Store in Fore-Street, 60 Bags Blown SALT, of a superior quality. Wanted to purchase a few hun- dred bushels White BEANS, for which cash will be given—Inquire as above. Feb. 17.
Charles & John Fox, Nos 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, 100 Bbls. Tar, 20 do. Pitch, 20 do. Turpentine, 10 do. Rosin, 20 do. Supersine Flour, 6 chests Lydon-skin Tea, do. Souchong do. 70 bbls Pitch Boxes 10 by 8 Cr. Window Glass Boxes Candles, Nails of all kinds, Bar and Sheet Lead. Together with a general assortment of Ship Chandlery and Cordage. All which they are determined to dispose of on the most liberal terms. Feb. 10.
No. 3, Long-Wharf. 150 bbls. fine and superfine Flour, 100 do. Tar, 150 boxes mould Candles, 100 Bbls. Meis No. 1, 2 & 3 Beef, 100 half bbls. No. 1 do 50 bbls. No. 1 Fork, Turks Island, Liverpool and Cadiz Salt, 10 hds. Bacon Legs, 100 Kegs Butter and Lard, 50 cask Sugar Hhd. Nails, entitled to debenture. 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 10 chests Souchong Tea, of superior quality. Qr. cks old Sherry and Malaga Wine, 40 bbls. Ship Bread, Salt Petre—Gin Cakes, &c. FOR SALE, By Joshua Richardson, Just Received, and now landing, A Quantity of Fresh superfine FLOUR, from Philadelphia and for sale at No. 13, Union Wharf, By John Taber & Son. Portland, 2d Mo. 10, 1806.
For Sale, A Lot of LAND, situated in the upper part of this town, Seventy by one hundred feet with a new convenient two-story dwelling House thereon.—For terms apply to J. BRYANT, Jun. Portland, Feb. 24.
For Sale, A Valuable Lot of Land, in the cen- ter of the town, measuring fifty-nine feet on Free-street, and one hundred and twenty- two feet on the short street leading into Main street. Also, A Lot of Land on Elm-street, six- ty eight by one hundred feet, with a new, con- venient two story Dwelling-House thereon— For terms apply to the subscriber, Isaac Parker. Portland, Feb. 17.
Enoch Moulton, No. 8, Jones-Row, Fifth-Street, Portland, HAS just received, an additional assortment of Elegant Plated Ware Jew- elry and fancy articles, Among which are—Plated Tea-Pots, Sugar, Butons and Cream Ewers to match; plated Candlesticks very low priced; plated Patent Spring Shoe-Buckles, newest patterns; el- egant Gold Ear Hoops and Knobs, Finger Pings, &c.; pearl gold and topaz Brooches, and common do. of every description; gold Watch Keys and Chains; Ornamented Hair- Combs, &c. N. B.—All kinds of Goldsmith's Work, as usual. Feb. 24.
Thomas Clark, HAS just received for sale an addi- tional assortment of Books and Stationery—viz. Blackstone's, Bouquet's, Douglas', Dun- ford & Eats', Eats', Elphinstone's, Raymond's (Lord Robert) ditto (Sir Thomas) Veley's, Villes' and Wilson's Reports. Bacon's Abridgment; Comyns' Digest, Gilbert's Law of Evidence, Craydon's Digest; M'Mally's Evidence, Peake's Evidence; ditto Nisi Prius, Chitty on Bills; Kid on ditto, Wentworth's Pleadings. Also, The Principles of Religion, as professed by the Society of Christians usually called Qu- akers—By H. Tuke. A short account of the Life and Writings of Robert Barclay Universal History, ancient & modern, from the earliest records of time to the general peace of 1801, in 25 volumes, illustrated with el- egant engravings—By Wm. Mayr, I. T. D. Mayor's collection of Voyages and Travels, from the time of Columbus to the present pe- riod, 20 volumes British Poets, 25 volumes, in elegant gilt binding and in boards—containing the works of Addison, Akenbide, Armstrong and Green, Burns, Gray, Johnson and Collins, Milton, Pope, Thompson, Watts, and Young, with Likenesses and Lives of the Authors Karsley's American Revolution Bonaparte and the French People Life of Bonaparte; Carver's Travels Harris's Minor Encyclopedia Guthrie's Geography, 2 v. with or without Atlas; Morie's do. do. do. Cary's General Atlas, containing 49 maps A new and elegant General Atlas, compris- ing all the new discoveries to the present time; containing sixty three maps, drawn by Arrow- smith and Lewis—published by Thomas & An- drews, October 11, 1805 Morie's Geography abridged, Murray's English Grammar Alexander's do Exercises adapted to Murray's E. Grammar Key to Exercises Murray's English Reader; Sequel to do A general assortment of SCHOOL BOOKS Village Harmony, 6th edition Delights of Harmony, being a new collec- tion of Psalm tunes, hymns and an hems Bridgewater Collection Art of Singing, in 3 parts—by A. Law Columbian Harmony A variety of Song Books, viz.—Nightingale, Singers Museum, Warbler, Union Songs, &c. Also, The Young Carpenter's Assistant, or a system of A chitecture adapted to the file of building in the United States—by Owen Eld- dle, teacher of architecture, drawing, &c. Paine's House Carpenter, Sixth London and first American edition The Convenient and Ornamental Architec- ture, consisting of original designs for plans, elevations and sections; beginning with farm house, and regularly ascending to the most grand and magnificent villa. The Builders Jewel, and Youth's Instructor, by B & A Langley—Likewise, The Builder's Guide, or Young Carpenter's Assistant—The whole of the above are illustrated with Copperplate Engravings, with references and explanations. Has just published, on fine wove medium paper, neatly bound and lettered, a new and very highly interest- ing work, entitled A NORTHERN SUMMER, Or Travels round the Baltic, through Den- mark, Sweden, Russia, Finland, and part of Germany, in the year 1804—by John Carr. Esq. author of the Stranger in France, &c. Also for Sale, by the dozen or single, A quantity of Hopkins' celebrated RAZOR STROPS—a razor being stropped on which, it is said "will give off to a cheek, com- fort to the upper lip, a pleasant familiarity to the chin, and an agreeable murmur to the bearded physi- ognomy." Likewise, TICKETS and Quarters in the seventh class Amoskeag Canal (which draws next month) and fifth class Piscataqua Bridge Lotteries. Wanted—a large quantity of Rags, for which 5 Doll. per cwt. will be given— payment out of store, at cash price. Just received, a fresh supply of Dr. Norton's new invented Bitters, for the Jaundice and Bilious Complaints— Prepared in New-York. Feb. 24. WANTED to ship 100 tons of Plaster, for which generous freight will be given—apply No. 3, Long-Wharf. Feb. 17.
American Captives in TRIPOLI; Or Dr. Ceresby's Journal in Miniature; kept during his late Captivity in Tripoli—for sale at T. CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifth-Street. Feb. 17.
Fourth Volume of the Life of Washington, Is received, and will be delivered to subscri- bers on application to the Bookstore of Isaac Adams, No. 6, Jones' Row. There will be a Fifth volume and an Atlas The subscribers will pay three dollars on receiv- ing the fourth volume—the remainder are to be furnished free of expense. Feb. 17.
Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, CLASS FIFTH.
THE Managers of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, finding that the SCHEME of the fourth CLASS having met with universal ap- probation, they have been induced to issue the same scheme for     THE FIFTH CLASS.     1 of 8000 Dollars, is 8000   4 - 1000 do. " 4000   4 - 500 do. " 2000   100 - 100 do. " 10000   100 - 50 do. " 5000   100 - 20 do. " 2000   1 - 100 } 1st drawn } 100   1 - Blank } 100   1 - 100 } last drawn } 100   1 - Blank } 100   3600 - 8 do. " 28800  
3911 20,700 12000 TICKETS at 5 dollars is 60,000 dolls. subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent. Capital Prizes determinable on the following days: First drawn number against a blank on the 4th day 1000 10th day 1000 15th day 1000 20th day 8000 24th day 1000 500 TICKETS shall be considered as one complete day's work, and the fortunate blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing whether a greater or less number comes out of the wheels in one day. All Prizes to be paid at the expiration of thirty days (except- ing the highest) which will be paid within sixty days after the drawing is completed— the drawing to be finished within twenty-six working days. Prizes not claimed within one year will be considered as generously given to the bridge, and will not be paid after that time. An early day will be appointed for draw- ing in Boston. The Managers flatter them- selves that the punctuality observed in the former classes, will insure a ready sale of tick- ets in this class. Tickets will rise to Five dollars and fifty cents, twenty days previous to drawing, to six dollars on the fourth day of drawing. Nearly half the tickets are already engaged. The vendors of tickets in the remote towns, are requested to give as early notice as pos- sible of the number they intend to keep, or have disposed of, that an early day may be fixed for drawing. Tickets for sale at the usual places. Printers who advertised the former Schemes are desired to insert this in their respective papers. Thomas Thompson, } Managers. Elijah Hall. Feb. 24.
8000 Dollars. Tickets and Quarters, in the Fifth Class of 'Piscataqua Bridge Lottery,' for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, S. No. 6. Jones's Row —Prize Tickets taken in payment. Feb. 17.
Edward Howe, Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public that he carries on the UPHOLSTERY Business in all its various branches, at the Store owned by Gen. Wadsworth, near the Hay-Scales, viz. Stuffing Sofas, Easy, Lolling and parlor Chairs, Making Covering for do. Making Beds, Matrasses, Cushions Carpet, &c. Also for Sale—articles in the above line, consisting of Fringes, Laces & Tassels—Sofas, Matrasses. An assortment of Paper-Hangings Borders, &c. &c. Likewise—a good assortment of A- merican and English Bedtickin— Live Geese, Russian and Lisbon Feathers. N. B.—Much confidence being necessarily placed in the integrity and workmanship of an Upholsterer, —as a claim to that consideration, I am induced to offer the following Certificate, which was presented to me, by my Master, on the day of my freedom in Boston.
MASSACHUSETTS MECHANIC ASSOCI- ATION. To all who shall see these Presents, GREETING. WHEREAS Mr. Edward Howe, had presented to us, the Certificate of Mr. John B. Hamel, setting forth that the said E. Howe hath duly discharged the duties and fulfilled his engagements as a faithful Ap- prentice, and that he recommends him as worthy the countenance of this Association: Therefore, we the President and Vice-President, in behalf of said Association, do grant him this Certificate of our approbation, and do recommend him to the Notice, En- couragement, Protection and Patronage of all Persons, in all Countries, where he mayjourney. In Testimony whereof, we have caused the Seal of our Association to be affixed to these Presents, and signed the same this 12th day of July, 1804, and the ninth year of our Independence. JONA. HUNNEN, President. BENJ. RUSSELL, Vice-President. Attest—John B. Hammett, Secretary. (L.S.)
If the Gentlemen Farmers of the vicinity will take the trouble to save their SWINGLE TOW, and call as above, they may receive a reasonable compensation for it. Portland, Feb. 10.
NEW GOODS. Just received, and for sale by William Swan, No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street, AN extensive assortment of EU- ROPEAN & INDIA GOODS. All kinds of Groceries—Paints of all kinds, &c. &c.
Among which are, Excellent French Brandy—Barcelona do. Holland Gin—St. Croix Rum, Souchong Tea per chest, Hyson-skin do. entitled to debenture on ex- portation, White Lead—Spruce Yellow, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. Also, A general assortment of Hollow Ware, &c. All which he is determined to sell on an ad- vantageous terms as can be purchased in town.
NOTICE. —All persons indebted to the late firm of Codman & Swan, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. WILLIAM SWAN. Portland, Feb. 01 1806.
Notice to Creditors THE Creditors of E. A. JENKS, late editor of the Gazette, are requested to leave a schedule of their respective demands against him at the Office of O. Bray, Esq. in Fifth-street, immediately, as he wishes an en- tire adjustment of his concerns before he re- commences business. Feb. 24, 1806
Sheriff's Sale. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that I have taken by Execution, and shall sell at Auction, on the 15th day of March next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises— The Right in equity of redemp- tion of, in and to the following mortgaged real property—viz. Three acres of Land situated in Brunswick, bounded west by Bangonuck stream, north by the road leading from said stream to Maquoit, east by Vincent Woodside's land south by Maquoit Bay—together with a House, Barn and other buildings thereon standing and being. Second Jordan, Dep. Sheriff. Brunswick, Feb. 4, 1806.
N. B. The Brick making business may be carried on upon the above tract of Land very advantageously. (17)
CLARK'S Bookstore, AND Fortunate Lottery Office, Fifth-street, Portland. PRIZE TICKETS (purchased in Town or elsewhere) or Bank notes of ev- ery denomination taken in payment for whole Tickets and quarters in the Amoskeag Canal and Piscataqua Bridge Lotteries, one of which will be drawn in March next, and the other shortly after. There is undoubtedly an ad- vantage in purchasing Tickets early, as when many Tickets are for sale, there are many Prizes in proportion. T. CLARK receives the earli- est information having made arrangements to have a List of Prizes and Blanks, by the Mail, during the drawing. Those who purchase of him, can know what Tickets they have in the wheels at any time; or, if drawn, what they have drawn. Letters from the country, ordering Tickets (post paid) enclosing the Cash, will be faithfully attended to, and the earliest information given on their fate if re- quired. Portland, Feb. 21.
Found, ON Thursday last, in this town, a Bundle, containing sundry articles—The owner may have it again, by paying charges—apply to Wm. COTTON, Feb. 17. at Z. Mansfield's Roverswalk
New Line of Stages. For the accommodation and convenience of passengers who wish to travel be- tween BOSTON & PORTLAND, the Upper Road.
FOR the winter season, the Stage will leave Boston and Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, at six o'clock—will meet the same evening at Richardson's tavern in Durham, exchange pas- sengers, and return next day to Boston and Port- land. Said Stage will run through Andover, Haverhill, Exeter, Durham, Dover, Berwick, Kennebec and Saco, to Portland. The public may rest assured that good horses, easy carriages, and careful driv- ers will be provided; and every attention paid to passengers—Each passenger may carry 14 lbs. baggage gratis. All persons who put their names down for a passage the day before the stage starts, will be called for at their lodgings, in any part of the town. N. B. The Books are kept at the Portland Coffee House, by THOMAS PECK from whence the stage starts—also at Capt. PALMER'S, in Boston, Ann-Street.
No more than nine passengers are to go in the carriage, who can be well ac- commodated. James Duncan, jr. Nathaniel Ely, Asaph Kendall, Hiram Collins, Moses Chase, Wm. B. Norton, Thomas Russell, Thomas Peck, Joseph Richardson, Thomas Simonton. February 17, 1806.