Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-07-07 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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No. 12 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, JULY 7, 1806.
[Whole No. 428.]
THE heirs and creditors of the estate of MICHAEL MUNROE , late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, are hereby notified that JOHN DEANE , administrator on the said estate, has presented his account of administration to SAMUEL FREEMAN , Esq. Judge of the Court of Probate for said county, for allowance; and that the same will be considered at a Probate Court, to be held at my office in Portland, on the second Wednesday of July next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
By order of the Judge. John Frothingham, Reg. Dated June 25. (Jn. 50)
KNOW all men by these presents, that whereas, I Enach Ifsey , of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, as Administrator of the estate of MILES THOMPSON , of Falmouth, in said county, yeoman, deceased, gave a power of attorney to Jonathan Thompson , of said Falmouth, tailor, for recovery of all debts and sums of money whatsoever, due to the said deceased.
Now know ye, That I the said Enach Ifsey , for that the said Jonathan Thompson hath abused the authority by me in him reposed, have revoked, annulled and made void, and by these presents do revoke, annul and make void, the said letter of attorney; and all power and authority thereby given or intended to be given to the said Jonathan Thompson .
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal. ENOCH ISLSEY. (L.S.) Portland, June 24, 1806. (Jn. 50)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of
FRANCIS HART , late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, 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 SALLY HART . Dated June 26. (Jn. 50)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
JOHN ANDERSON , late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, blacksmith, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
Sarah Anderson. Dated, June 30.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of
EDWARD KEEN , late of Turner, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, 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 Edward Keen , are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to DANIEL HOWARD Adm r . Bucksfield, June 19. (Jn. 50)
To the honorable Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Oxford, to be held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of June, A. D. 1806.
THE subscribers inhabitants of the town of Jay, Thompson plantation (so called) and Plantation No. one, on the southwardly side of Androscoggin river, humbly represent—That a public highway, or county road would be of public utility on the southwardly side of the river aforesaid; beginning at the county road in Jay, near Whitney brook, (so called) from thence following up said Androscoggin river, in the most convenient place, to Fox's grant, (so called,) in said No. one; thence through said grant, to Lunt's grant, so called; thence through said Lunt's grant, to Widgery's grant, so called; thence through said Widgery's grant, (which said grants are not within any incorporated towns) to the town of Rumford; thence through the town of Rumford, to the county road in Bethel. Said road to follow the river as near as convenience will admit. We pray your honors to cause said road to be laid out, so that it may be made and repaired, that the people may pass and repass with safety and convenience: and your petitioners as in duty bound, will ever pray.
DAVID AUSTIN, Jun. and 27 others.
Oxford, ss.—At a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, began and held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of June, A. D. 1806.
ON the petition of David Austin, jun. and others, of which the foregoing is the substance—Ordered, that the petitioners cause the substance of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published in the New-England Palladium, printed in Boston, and the Portland Gazette, printed in Portland, three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least thirty days before the setting of the next Court.
Attest— CYRUS HAMLIN, Clerk. June 30.
Portland Circulating Library.
T. CLARK , at his Bookstore, Fifth-street, has made the following addition to his Circulating Library:—
Adelmo the Outlaw—a romantic drama, Abulino, the Great Bandit—a play, Chains of the heart; or, slaves by choice—a play, Carr's Northern Summer, Children of the Abby—2 vols. Domestic Scenes—a new novel, 3 vols. Edwin; or the heir of Esla—3 vols. Eliza; or, a pattern of Women—a moral romance, Every man in his humor—a comedy, Eugene & Eugenia—a new novel, 3 vols. Guilty, or not guilty—a comedy, Gamblers—an original novel, founded in truth, Glenmore Abby; or, the lady of the rock—a new novel, 3 vols. Hunter of the Alps—a drama, Heiress of Avonmore—a novel, 3 vols. Heirs of Villeroy—a new romance, 3 vols. Homicide—a novel, 2 vols. Hide and seek—a new novel, 3 vols. Hartman and Emilia—a novel from the German of A la Fontaine, 4 vols. Hippolitus; or, the wild Boy—from the French; a novel, 4 vols. House to be sold—a musical play,— Idiot heiress—a new novel, 2 vols. Maid of Bristol—a play, Marriage promise—a comedy, Mrs. Wiggins—a comic piece, Monthly (British) Magazine for 1804, 5, and part of 1806, 3 vols. Moreau's (Gen.) life—with his portrait. Nuns of the desert; or, Woodland witches, 2 vols. Nun and her daughter—a new novel, 4 vols. Nunnery for Coquettes, Nelson's (Lord) Life, with his portrait and engravings of the several battles he fought, Polanders, the lying family, and the life of my uncle, with his portrait, 2 vols. Political Justice, by Godwin, 2 vols. Poor Soldier—a comic opera, Pious Poems, Pleasures of hope, Poems of R. Furlonger, Paraclete—a new novel, 5 vols. Review; or, the Wags of Windsor—a play, Railing the wind—a farce, Ribbemont; or, the Feudal Baron—a tragedy, Reformed Coquette—a novel, Rosetta—a new novel, 4 vols. Soldier's daughter—a comedy, Ship-wreck—a comic opera, Sir Charles Grandison, 2 vols. Secret Machine ions—a new novel, 4 vols. Sultana—a tragedy, Siege of Aquila—a tragedy, Secrets of the cavern—a new novel, 2 vols. Tournament—a tragedy, Tale of mystery—a melo drama, Tell-tale; or, Winter evenings' pastime, Voice of nature—a drama, World, by its Adam, Wife of two husbands—a drama, Wits last stake—a play, Young Father—a new novel. New Universal Biographical Dictionary, with a particular account of eminent Americans, with portraits of Washington, Adams; generals Greene, Hamilton, Wayne, Moultrie; Truxton, Jefferson, Clinton, Madison and many others. Catalogues of all the Library to be had gratis, by applying as above. Matters of vessels supplied by the voyage on reasonable terms. He has for sale, a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY. June 30.
New School Book.
Just published, and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Jones' Row, (Price 9 dols. per doz. 87 1/2 cents single.) AN abridgment of UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHY; together with Sketches of History—designed for the use of the schools and academies in the United States.—By Suzanna Rowson. June 22.
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By Authority.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six.
An act to determine the time of holding the Courts of Common Pleas, and Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the county of Oxford.
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 there shall be two terms of the Court of Common Pleas, and Court of General Sessions of the Peace, to be held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, one on the second Tuesday of May, and the other on the fourth Tuesday of September annually.
Sec. 2. BE it further enacted, That all writs, processes, recognizances and other matters and things, returnable or continued to the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, and Court of Common Pleas, by law to be held at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of October next, shall be returned to, continued and have day in Court, to be held on the fourth Tuesday of September next.
Sec. 3. BE it further enacted, That all laws heretofore made and passed, fixing and establishing the places and times of holding the Court of Common Pleas, and the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for said county of Oxford, be, and the same hereby are repealed.
In the House of Representatives, June 24, 1806.
This bill, having had three several readings, passed to be enacted.
PEREZ MORTON, Speaker.
In Senate, June 24th, 1806.
This bill, having had two several readings, passed to be enacted.
JOHN BACON, President.
June 24, 1806.—By the Governor approved.
CALEB STRONG.
A true Copy—Attest, JON. L. AUSTIN, Sec'y.
Political.
From the Palladium.
TO HONEST DEMOCRATS.
THE Jacobins accuse the Washington Federalists of being engaged in an artful plot to establish an American Monarchy. This accusation, like every other, should be proved before it is believed. To Jacobins we say nothing.—They are in full chase after power and plunder. To fierce Democrats, whose passions are quick, and judgment slow, we say little. To moderate and conscientious democrats we now put the question, and if they will remain honest, and try to be impartial and candid, they may yet save themselves and the state. Do you really believe this charge against the Federalists is true? If you do not believe it, will you continue longer with a party of Jacobins, (yes, Jacobins they are, in the worst sense, in the French sense of the word) will you continue in league with men whose whole system of conduct and whose rise to political power rest upon a lie?—They have made, and repeated, and pressed this charge of monarchism, times without number, against the Federalists.—This charge is either true or false. If false, if they are bearers of false witness against their betters, then surely they have no plea or excuse in mitigation of their wickedness and baseness; for they have positively charged it, not as conjecture, but as fact, not as a thing suspected, but certainly known, proved and established.—If you have been their dupes, you ought to be ashamed of it. If you have joined them in trying to put good men out of office, and to bring bad men in, then you ought to be sorry for what you have done, and if you carefully reflect on the consequence of their success, you ought to tremble, and at least you will tremble, for the public ruin that such party success will fatally ensue.
Republics have their friends and their foes, and therefore most to be dreaded are the lovers and promoters of licentiousness, which is always brought about by lies against the friends of order and liberty; lies so artfully contrived, so often told, so impudently sworn to, that at last the people put all their trust in their enemies, and are afraid of nobody but their friends.
Precisely this state of the case ex-
ists at this moment. Honest democrats, of which perhaps there may be one hundred in the General Court, and many thousands in the country, pause now on the edge of the deep pit into which our republic is sinking, pause and consider which of the two parties is most to be trusted. The restless lovers of change, of licentious misrule, or the old and faithful friends of Washington and his political system.
Perhaps you will say, that you will not closely unite yourselves with either of the two parties. Be it so. Then as by standers carefully considering the before mentioned charge of the Jacobins, that the federal party are monarchists. If that charge be false, will you join the contrivers and propagators of the falsehood; or will you conclude, as common sense dictates you should conclude, that those who resort to slander and lies have designs at heart as bad as the foul means they employ to effect them. Shun liars, they cannot be patriots, shun slanderers, use your sense and understanding to judge whether this story about the Federal Monarchy is true.
What is the proof that it is true, for you will not, we hope, believe it to be true, without any proof? Surely the federalists do not own the fact. They do not acknowledge their guilt, and great indeed would be their guilt, if they were at work to subvert our Republic and to build a Monarchy on its ruins. The Federalists certainly plead not guilty, and they put their accusers to the trouble of proving the charge.
How do they prove it? What facts do they state? The course of the 12 years federal administration of the government. Amen. Mr. Jefferson on this course, decidedly says, he found the republican system in the FULL TIDE OF SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT. Washington's last address contains the principles which all Federalists approve. Those which, as long as they were in power, they in fact adopted and carried into operation. Here then are facts in opposition to vague and slanderous accusations. Here you have then the whole conduct of the Federalists, and in Washington's address all their rules and principles of political conduct.
Besides, is it not silly and absurd to pretend that they were plotting to force a Monarchy upon the people when they had not influence and means enough to keep hold of the republican power that had been constitutionally committed to them? How inconsistent is it to represent them, as the Jacobins have represented them a million times, a little despised feeble faction, and a formidable set of masters over the people! Had the Federalists intended to lay the foundation of a Monarchy, they would have considered our republican system as an obstruction in the way. They would have tried to amend it, not so as to resemble a Monarchy, but so as to become a rope of sand. They would not have tried to give strength and duration to the obstruction they found in their way, and such, we say, Monarchists would deem our constitution to be, but they would so amend the constitution, and at any rate they would so administer it, as to bring it down in fact to nothing. Suppose the plot of Monarchists was laid, would not this most certainly have been their course of conduct? Would they not have taken care, on every occasion, to curry favor with the people for themselves, but at the same time to put them out of temper with the republican constitution? While the Confederation was sliding down into the dirt, every Federalist took this very course and had reason for doing it. You were then told, the plan of government was a bad one, such as could neither prevent public evils from happening, nor apply remedies for them after they had happened.
Look then at the reason of the thing, look at actual experience, and
you find the conduct of the federalists exactly the contrary of what it would have been if they had aimed at monarchy. Bear it in mind, that the conduct of the Jacobin party was exactly such as the French monarchies have steadily pursued, to place a crown on Bonaparte's head. The more they thirsted for tyrannical power, the more mobbish and licentious they made the French constitution.
So far, however, were the federalists from pursuing the cunning course, that they administered the government in such a way as to endear it to the people. Prosperity spread wealth and abundance every where. The Chronicle, indeed, uniformly said that the constitution deserved no credit for it, but the federalists said it did. In time of public distress, when the people are poor and in despair of seeing better times, they are very prone to changes, and to desperate changes, rather than to go on in the old course. Are the federalists fools, such uncommon fools, as to labour night and day to make the new government astonishingly successful in its operation, and to ascribe all the success of it to the constitution and government, if they meant to change that government and alienate the hearts and hopes of the people from its defence. Yet this unfpeakably absurd opinion you must adopt before you can judge from what the federalists did and said of what they really thought and intended to do, for the success of their pretended plot.
Plain farmers—you who sometimes sit on juries, and judge of the weight of evidence under a solemn oath, suppose you were now sitting as jurors on the trial of the federalists on this charge, say, and say it as truth and conscience may dictate, do you believe the charge is true? If you do, and can be satisfied with such a verdict on such evidence as we have considered, which evidence comprehends the whole political conduct of the federalists, then be it noted well, that the lives and reputations of your fellow citizens would be unsafe in such hands, if you should ever again be called to sit as jurors. May it never be my lot to fall into the hands of such jurors, if my life or character should be on trial.
If Massachusetts becomes decidedly jacobinick, we shall probably see a revolutionary tribunal, and you, democrats, at first may be jurors, but you will soon be arraigned as criminals. For the monster Revolution is sure to eat its own children.
But such naked unsupported hearsays, such prejudice and partiality, as would produce a verdict of guilty against the federalists, would not convict a vagrant of stealing a tea spoon. You would not charge your consciences with the load of guilt that would press you down as if the mountains lay on you, if in a trial at the bar of a law court, you would listen to such evidence and return such a verdict. A thousand particulars might be mentioned, but there is no room for them, there is no need of them, and they are designedly avoided because the great outline and the undoubted effect and tendencies of the federal system of policy afford better grounds and the only sure grounds for your judgment. We might too, ask you, do you really believe Washington was a plotter for monarchy, were hundreds of your most famous patriots, admirers of the constitution, and many of them officers under it—were they monarchists?
But instead of asking you to put trust in men, we ask you to take still higher ground. Trust actions; trust a twelve years series, a uniform series of actions; trust the results of that policy; and then, if you persist in listening to the Jacobins, and in believing that the Federalist are Monarchists, then by all means persevere in believing every thing in politics without evidence, and against evidence, but do you never venture to sit on a jury—never trust your consciences to give a verdict—for if you so liable to be swayed by prejudice

generality and heartily, should ever have the life of a man committed to you, his innocent blood may be required at your hands—For it is an awful chance that you, by your verdict, would cause it to be shed.
It is apparent that the writer of this address is in charity with many men of political principles different from his own;—that he has some respect for your sense and judgment, and some hope even yet that you will use them. It is therefore that he now addresses you; it is therefore he selects one of the numberless lies, by which bad men have risen to power in the nation, to stop you in your haste to raise like bad men to power in the state.
If you, honest Democrats who act from conscience, or who at least do not yet consider how near you are to acting against its dictates; if you will now go apart from your DANAS and AUSTINS and HILLS, and meditate on public affairs, if you will even yet lay party aside, and act for yourselves, it is firmly believed you will see cause to refuse your aid in future to your party. Another year you would not promote the election of a bad man for Governor, nor, if he was not chosen by the people, would you join Mr. DANA and Mr. KING to crowd him into the chair without such a choice. By withdrawing from an alliance with bad men in their now admitted and proved bad designs, you would leave those men weak, you would defeat those designs. The Jacobins have no truth, honor or conscience. But their power lies in deceiving better men than themselves, and getting their aid and assistance by hiding their final views and designs. An honest Democrat and a Federalist are not far apart—but heaven and earth are not more distant from each other than such a Democrat and a Jacobin.
Imitate then the honourable example of Mr. Goodwin. But do not stop when you begin to enquire. Trace the tendency and progress of our affairs, and see what we shall become in seven years, if, in the very first year the present majority prevails in the two branches of the General Court, an attempt is made to disfranchise the people, to set aside 37,000 votes, and to crowd a Mr. Nobody, a Mr. Sulvan, or a Mr. Sullivan, without a majority, into the chair.
When you proceed thus far in thinking, consider once more that if a Monarch was desired by any party in America, the road the French travelled is the very one to bring it about. Put down good men the STRONGS and the WASHINGTONS; put up bad men, you know who; make confusion, and then more confusion, make the people, and the most ignorant and vicious of the people, love it, and expect better times for spreading it. Call such low rabble, the people, the only people; arm them with pikes, place them at the selectmen's boards, and, if possible, have them, when matters ripen, for committees on elections. You may have a Directory in five years, and an Emperor in seven. Now, good men, and true Democrats, whose eyes can see, and whose consciences are not feared with a hot iron, which of the two great parties are monarchists?
By the Sails.
NEW-ORLEANS, MAY 28.
Letters have been received from Kaskaskias and Fort St. Louis, which mention the arrival of Lieut. Z. M. Pike from the northern boundary of the United States. It appears that Lieut. Pike was dispatched with a command of more than 30 men in the month of April or May 1805, from Fort St. Louis to explore the main branch of the Mississippi river and other purposes; his orders and instructions were to ascertain particularly the lat. and long. of the various places on the river, and one great object was to discover an illicit trade supposed to be carried on between the British traders of the north west company with the Indians within the United States.
The letters state, that Lieut. Pike found British traders several hundred miles within our lines, trading with the Indians, that he collected duties for goods to the amount of upwards of 28,000 dollars—that the Indians were stimulated by those traders to commit depredations on him and his party—that he had several skirmishes
with them, in which he lost five or six men, and always made them retreat. This information comes so well-authenticated that it may be relied upon.
Respected abroad and protected at home.
Georgetown June 14— We have been informed that there are two French privateers cruising off our bar, a brig and schooner, which fire at and attempt to bring to every vessel going out and coming in. The pilot twice attempted to board them, but on perceiving his intention, they immediately stood out to sea. An English schooner that went down the river has returned. We presume these vessels have arrived since Gunboat No. 1 took her departure, for her commander affirmed he went to sea twice in quest of one that he understood was on the coast, but saw nothing of her. Reader, mark! these are not British ships of war! oh no! only two paltry French privateers, whose depredations we cannot prevent, because we have no efficient naval force; nor will we have unless private citizens step forward and contribute their mite for the express purpose. It is laughable to hear some men talk of coercing British depredations, when they are unable to put a stop to the marauding of a few Frenchmen.
The following resolutions were lately adopted at a meeting consisting wholly of Democrats, held in Charleston, S. C. to take into consideration the commercial situation of the country. They do not exactly accord with the opinion expressed by our democratic Legislature in their reply to the Governor, viz. that Mr. Jefferson's measures have promoted the honor and prosperity of the United States. Portland Gaz.
Resolved , That as, from our peculiar situation, and the walk of life in which we are destined to tread, we are more exposed to similar injuries than any other class of our fellow citizens, we feel that we have a right to the particular attention of our country to defend and protect us: The axis should be placed before the affable: That government, notwithstanding our just claims to protection, has beheld us exposed to the alternate buffeting of contending Europe; has beheld our property destroyed, our persons insulted, and our lives jeopardized by foreign and lawless force, without resorting to effectual means to redress our wrongs and ensure our future safety.
Resolved , That the same suffering of injustice or insult, as utterly unworthy of an independent nation, and invites to a repetition of such acts, to the entire annihilation of the spirit of patriotism, which should glow with fervor in the breast of every American; that it is derogatory to the glory of our ancestor, who fought and bled for the independence of this, our country, and that we shall merit the execration of posterity unless we transmit to them the splendid fame which we have inherited unsoiled and without one corroding stain.
Resolved , That the timid councils of a morbid prudence and the treasonable fears of pusillanimous moderation, are in direct opposition to the inignition which every American should feel in his bosom upon the occasion of the late insult offered to our national honour; and that it becomes all parties, and all Americans, to join in one common call for the most ample reparation from offending nations, for wantonly sporting with the lives of our citizens; and for their encroachment upon the sovereignty of the American government.
Resolved , That the American people cherish the people of Great Britain with a becoming and friendly zeal, when rules of justice, propriety political and civil harmony are preserved by the said people of Great Britain; But that we hold all nations to be Enemies in war and in peace Friends ; and, that it behoves the people of the U. States to take high and commanding ground as a great and growing nation, full of resources, and confident in her virtue, generosity and greatness; and, that national honor and private reputation, respectability abroad, and peace and happiness at home, are inseparable, and must ever remain so.
Resolved , That the people of the United States expect from their rulers, protection against the aggressions of any power, whatever be its name, whatever be its force: and that the confidence of the American people will depend upon the wisdom and integrity, and firm and manly
conduct, which the present administration of the union may exert to preserve our country from future aggression.
Resolved , That the proceedings of this meeting be published.
DAVID JEWITT, Chairman. CHARLES CROMWELL, Sec'y. Charleston, May 26, 1806.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 26.
To the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser,
The enterprise of Gen. Miranda, in my ship Leander , having excited considerable interest and attention in the public mind, which has for some time past been deceived by various ridiculous and unfounded rumours, I think it proper to give publicity to the following extract of a letter which I have just received from a gentleman of respectability on board the Leander , the correctness of which may be relied on.
Your very humble servant. SAMUEL G. OGDEN.
Extract of a letter dated Grenada, May 27, 1806, from a gentleman on board the Leander, to Samuel G. Ogden.
"left Jacquemel on the 27th March arrived at the Island of Aruba on the 9th of April, when after taking in sufficient water, we failed on the 15 of April, and bearing off the Main on the 27th near Porto Cavello, we fell in with a Spanish brig of 20 guns, and a schooner of 16 guns, by both of which we were attacked and had an action of half an hour, but no apparent damage done on either side; however, during the contest, we were so unfortunate as to lose two schooners we had chartered at Jacquemel, on board of which vessels were about 60 men. This circumstance was occasioned by those schooners falling to leeward, and our not being able to separate the brig from the schooner in which case we certainly should have saved our little convoy; however, to remedy this evil, we immediately determined to go to Trinidad, to obtain such information and assistance as the British might be disposed to afford us.
"On our way, we fortunately fell in with the British sloop of war Lilly , Capt. Campbell, who, received us with much cordiality, and informed us, it was his particular instructions to serve us, at the same time advising us, to put into Grenada as the Governor of that Island had some particular communication to make to Gen. Miranda. We have already received the Governor's assurance of the most prompt co-operation. We shall probably take up one or two days at most, in making the necessary arrangements here, and shall then proceed immediately to Trinidad (in company with the Lilly sloop of war) where we understand, the Governor of that Island will also give us every necessary assistance that is necessary.
"The Jason frigate is now on the coast with a number of volunteers on board; this ship is commanded by Capt. Cochrane, son of Admiral Cochrane, who, we understand from the best authority has particular instructions to protect and forward our enterprise.
"I have now the happiness to observe that this new turn to our operations has given much animation to all the friends on board the Leander , and I sincerely hope my next will inform you that our glorious enterprise is fully accomplished.
Captain Smith, of the sch. Fox , from Martinique, informs us (and some letters received in town corroborate the intelligence) that Jerome Bonaparte arrived at Fort Royal on the 6th of June in an 80 gun ship Shortly after a British frigate appeared off the harbor, and citizen Jerome went out with the avowed determination of bringing her to action; but another frigate heaving in sight he judged it most prudent to return again into port. An embargo immediately took place, which continued four days; and when the Fox failed the two frigates, above mentioned, were blockading the harbor.
A letter from Corrona [Spain, not far from Barcelona] dated March 12, 1806, mentions as positive that the conquest of Portugal had been determined upon; that Marshal Berthier, (the French Minister at War) had arrived at Madrid; and that five thousand French troops on the march for the purpose. The date of this is remote; but it seems the whistling in the air before the storm.
Died, at Richmond, on the 8th inst., that venerable statesman and patriot, George Withe, Chancellor of Virginia, supposed to have been poisoned by a young man, his nephew, who resided with him.—The circumstances of this horrid transaction are thus related to us by a gentleman lately from Richmond:—The young man had forged his uncle's name in drawing checks on the bank—to prevent detection, and at the same time to secure a considerable sum bequeathed to him in the Judge's will, he administered the fatal dose, by mixing it with the coffee prepared for breakfast; not only the Judge, but several of his domestics, drank of the coffee, and are dead, or at the point of death.—Judge Wythe fortunately survived long enough to discover the fraud of his nephew, and disappoint him in his hopes of a legacy.
RICHMOND, JUNE 24.
Extraordinary Accusation.— GEORGE W. SWINNEY was yesterday called before the Examining Court of this city, on the charge of poisoning his Great Uncle, the venerable GEORGE WITHE, and a servant boy. He was unanimously remanded to jail for further trial, before the District Court to be held in Sept. next.
The Gazette.
MONDAY, JULY 7, 1806.
American Independence.
This event, so justly dear to every American, has been celebrated with increased spirit and joy.
In this town, the day was hailed by the ringing of bells and discharge of cannon.
At twelve o'clock, the largest number of FEDERAL REPUBLICANS ever witnessed here upon a similar occasion, assembled at Union Hall, from whence they proceeded in the following
ORDER OF PROCESSION. The President and Orator of the day. Committee of Arrangements. Selectmen of the town. Reverend Clergy. Officers of the militia in their uniform.
Citizens and Strangers, escorted by the Artillery Company, commanded by Capt. HOPKINS, to the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meeting House, where after the performance of an appropriate Ode, by a number of gentlemen an elegant and spirited Oration was pronounced by Mr. EDWARD PAYSON, which was received with enthusiastic applause by a large and respectable audience.
After the performance of a second Ode, the Procession returned to Union Hall, where the Company partook of a sumptuous Entertainment provided by Mr. Daniel Cobb.
The Hon. WOODBURY STORER, officiated as President and EBENEZER MAYO Esq. as Vice-President.
After the Cloth was removed the following Toasts were drank:
1. The Day —May the spirit of Independence which resisted arbitrary taxation, by an unnatural parent, spurn indignat at tribute to a stranger.—13 guns. 2. The Memory of Washington —May his countrymen evince their gratitude for his services, by a faithful adherence to his counsels.—Music, Hail Columbia —13 guns. 3. The President of the United States —1 gun. 4. Caleb Strong —The upright and Independent Governor of the people's choice; who "honours office, but whom office cannot honor."—13 guns, and three times three cheers. 5. The National and State Legislatures , May they ever remember "that to innovate is not to reform."—13 guns. 6. The Federal constitution —As it was framed and originally administered—May its genuine spirit be speedily revived and long retained.—1 gun. 7. The Judiciary —The sheet anchor of our hope in the fluctuations and storms of political changes—All who would give it permanent weight, deserve well of their country.—1 gun. 8. Religious and Literary Institutions —Long may we experience their blessings, ever may we afford them our liberal support.—1 gun. 9. Agriculture and Commerce —May no jealousy or rivalry exist between these handmaids of our national prosperity.—1 gun. 10. The Merchants and Mechanics —Their interests the same, may their attachments be mutual, their confidence reciprocal.—1 gun and three cheers. 11. The District of Maine —May the cloud which obscures its honor be soon dissipated, and succeeded by more than former lustre.—1 gun and three cheers.
12. The town of Portland —Like the capital of its elder sister, may it receive from the best men the highest tribute, that it is the "Head quarters of good principles."
13. The Minority in the Senate —May their able protest against usurpation on the right of suffrage, enable our citizens to discriminate between their friends and their flatterers.
14. The Militia of the Commonwealth —Like that of Portland, may it exhibit the discipline and appearance of soldiers without forfeiting the virtues and patriotism of citizens.
15. The Navy; or what of it remains —may the economy which dismantled it be reprobated and abandoned; "Millions for defence not a cent for tribute."—3 cheers.
16. The Illustrious John Adams —Having devoted his life to the best interests of his country, may the evening of his days be cheered by the bright prospects of future glory.—Music Adams and Liberty .
17. The People —as they are the source of all legitimate power, may they carefully guard against the artful intrigues of unprincipled demagogues.—3 cheers and 1 gun.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the Orator —The Commonwealth of Massachusetts: May it long be an ark of democracy, on which the ark of the constitution may rest.
By the President (after the orator had retired)—The Orator of the day: May the sound principles which he has so clearly and elegantly inculcated, sink deep into our hearts, and live long in our memories.
By the Vice-President —Education: May the youth of our country be early instructed in the art of spelling, so that when they become Town Clerks, their returns of votes may be right to a T.
By Judge Parker —The fruit on the eastern side of the garden of Massachusetts: when ripe may it fall naturally, and never be shaken by violence from the tree which gives it nourishment.
The Majority in the Senate : Their marks on their forehead; may their misrepresenting constituents "correct the procedure."
Mr. GOODWIN, of Charleston—may every democrat like him reflect upon his pillow, and like him return to correct principles.
Our fellow citizens throughout the United States—as we are not Egyptians may we never be infested with the plagues of frogs, prairie dogs, or horned toads.
The Memory of Hamilton ; whose ruling passion was zeal for the service of his country.
As the Angel of the Lord met Balaam of old, so may the Ghost of Washington rise up and appal the furious charioteers who hold the reins of state.
Commodore Preble, the American Nelson : May his country furnish a navy worthy of his command.
The Artillery, after performing the honours of the day repaired to Columbian Hall, where being joined by a number of citizens, set down to an excellent dinner prepared for the occasion by Mr. Grafton, and spent the day in a manner highly honourable as citizens and soldiers.
The democratic citizens celebrated the day; a procession was formed at Mechanic Hall and proceeded to Dr. Deane's meeting-house, escorted by the Light Infantry company, under the command of Capt. Bradish, where an oration was delivered by Mr. Ebenezer French. The company then returned and partook of a dinner provided by Mr. Baker.
It is a subject of much congratulation, that no event occurred to mar the felicity of the day. The citizens appeared to vie with each other in giving extension and vigor to those principles which led to the establishment of our National Independence, and Federal Constitution; principles which, if not adhered to, the destruction of every thing we hold dear and valuable, must follow.
At Northyarmouth, the day was celebrated with great animation—At eleven o'clock the citizens repaired to Federal Hall, from whence they were escorted by Capt. Richardson's elegant Light Infantry company, to the Rev. Dr. Greene's Meetinghouse, in the following order:—Committee of Arrangements—Militia Officers in uniform—Sea Captains—Citizens and Strangers. When the procession arrived at the meetinghouse, they were met by Mr. EDWARD RUSSELL, the orator, accompanied by Dr. GREEN, who commenced the services by a well adapted prayer; after which appropriate music was performed, and followed by an ingenious and spirited oration. The procession then moved to the Hall, where an elegant dinner was provided by Mr. Ordway. The following toasts were drank accompanied with music.
1. The day we celebrate —May the patriotic feelings and principles which

dictated to our Fathers, the Declaration of Independence, never cease to animate the bosoms of their sons.
The Heroes who bled in the cause of American Liberty —A Band of Martyrs, whose delight was the adoration of Freedom, whose object was its complete establishment.
3. Massachusetts —May her moral, political and religious institutions be perpetuated; the basis of her prosperity.
4. Gov. Strong —The man of our choice, may he steadily pursue the true interest of his country, unseparated by the allurements of power, unawed by the menaces of faction.
5. Freedom of Election —May the sacred privilege never be destroyed, by the Report of Cannon or Committees.
6. The real friends of the People —not their flatterers.
7. The memory of the immortal Washington —Tho' his bones moulder in the tomb, may his virtues live in our hearts.
8. National Honor —When weighed in the balance against calculations of interest, may it never be found wanting.
9. The Militia of our Country —Our ornament in peace, our defence in war, may they add the spirit of '75 to the discipline of 1806.
10. The Navy —From the insults, injuries and depredation of commercial powers on the Ocean, may our Gun-boats protect us.
11. Commerce, Manufactures, and Agriculture —The threefold bond of our national prosperity, may it prove too strong to be broken by faction, and too closely interwoven to be untwisted by interested Demagogues.
12. General Eaton —May the gallant Warrior who penetrated the desert of Libya, and shook the throne of Tripoli's chief, never need the gift of a paltry Medal, to insure him the gratitude of his Countrymen, and the applause of posterity.
13. Bonaparte —The destroyer of Republics, the maker of Kings, and the despot of Europe—may he no longer continue the Banker of America.
14. Republicanism —May its name no longer be used to sanction crimes at which a Despot would blush.
15. The American Fair —May the only Tribute paid by our Country, be a tribute of respect for the patriotism, and esteem for the virtues of the Fair.
16. Northeymouth —Correct in politics—may she never renounce the sound maxims and principles of the Washington School.
17. Our Country —May faction cease, party subside, and the only enquiry be, what will best promote the true interest of our common Country.
In Boston, the 30th Anniversary of our Independence was celebrated with demonstrations of gratitude and festivity. After hearing a spirited Oration pronounced by Francis D. Channing Esq. the FEDERAL REPUBLICANS, went in procession from the State House to Faneuil Hall, where a company consisting of between 400 and 500 persons partook of a sumptuous dinner.
The following was the order of procession:— Military Escort—Committee of Arrangements—President of the Day and Vice-President—Sheriff of Suffolk—The Hon. John Adams, and Robert T. Paine, Esquires, who signed the Declaration of Independence—Hon. Judge Dano, and Judge Davis—Hon. Judge Dano, and Hon. Mr. Ames—General Eaton, Commodore Preble, and several Officers of the United States Navy and Army—Selectmen, Town Clerk—Maj. Gen. Elliot, Gen. Davis, and Gen. Donnison—Field and other Military Officers—President and Professors of Harvard University—Reverend Clergy—Subscribers &c.
The following are among the volunteer toasts:
By the Hon. John Adams, Esq. —May the Trident of Neptune ever protect the Independence of Nations and defend the Liberty of mankind.
By Gen. Eaton —The day;—as it was:—Let not the sweat of Americans be bartered for essences to perfume a pirate's head, nor our harvests for gold to purchase humiliation.
By Commodore Preble —Our enterprising Officers and hardy Seamen engaged in the peaceful pursuit of commerce:—May it ever be the pride and glory of their naval brethren in arms to protect and defend them.
By the Tunisian Ambassador —May every foreign Agent return to his own country impressed with the same favorable ideas of American hospitality, that I will forever make a merit in cherishing.
After the Hon. Mr. Adams retired — By the President —John Adams. As his morning was unclouded, his meridian full of glory to himself and his country—May the Evening of his days be serene and tranquil—May his country be just to him and to themselves, by following his advice, and respecting his principles;—so will they perpetuate his fame, and their own freedom.
After Gen. Eaton retired — By the President —Gen. Eaton. The laurels of Dano;—may they never be exotics in our soil.
After Commodore Preble retired — By the President —Commodore Preble. May there be many emulous of his fame; and a ship of the line for every one who equals it.
After the President of the day retired — By Vice President Jones —Honorable CHRISTOPHER GORE—the honor of his country abroad; the delight of his friends at home.
Postscript.
Yesterday arrived at this port, ship Francis, capt. Curtis, in 49 days from Liverpool; by which we have received accounts to May 17. The principle article we notice is the situation of affairs between Great Britain and Prussia. Mr. Jackson, the English ambassador, arrived in London May 13, from Berlin, without being able to induce the King of Prussia to relinquish his subservency to the views and interests of France, which the threats of Bonaparte have compelled him to yield to.
Letters of marque and reprisal against the Prussian flag are immediately to be issued.
A private letter to a gentleman in this town, of a subsequent date to our printed accounts, mentions that England had actually declared war against Prussia.
By a temporising mode of conduct, Prussia has at last been compelled by Bonaparte to adopt a line of conduct which will end in the ruin of her commerce, and it is more than probable in the extinction of her monarchy.
It is ascertained that Prussia has determined to invade Swedish Pomerania, and it is expected a general war will follow in the whole north of Europe, which will afford France new opportunities of further aggressions and encroachments.
It is said Denmark has been induced to join in an alliance for mutual safety with Russia, Sweden and England.
Frankfort, May 1 —A German paper mentions that Lubeck is about to be united to the Kingdom of Denmark.
The French troops which have been encamped at Mimmingen have begun to march towards the Rhine under the command of Marshal Ney; this indicates more trouble to the German powers.
HOUSE OF LORDS—MAY 13.
The American Intercourse Bill, after much opposition was read and passed.
The intelligence of the passing of the non-importation bill between this country and Great Britain, was received in London the 13th of May, and excited much sensation among the commercial part of the community; but it was hoped the good sense and policy of both nations, would prevent any violent measures.
Died.
In Norway, Mr. Jonathan Gurney, to Miss Chloe Dresser
Died.
In East-Andover, Mr. Abner Stone Strickland, aged 26, fourth son of the Rev. John S. He has left a wife, one child, an aged parent and numerous connections to lament his death. "Thou destroyest the hope of man."—Job. Drawn in Raymond, three boys, Daniel Small, 4th, Henry Simons and Moses Simons.
Ship News.
Port of Portland. Monday, June 30. Arrived Schooner Federal, capt. Cole, from St. Croix.
Friday, July 4. Arrived ship Live-Oak, capt. Blake, 32 days from St. Yago.
Saturday, July 5. Arrived schr. Hannah, Chafe, 20 days from St. Martins. Two days after leaving St. Martins, was brought to by the British frigate Mermiad, who sent a lieutenant on board, and closely examined the captain and crew to find a pretence to make the Schooner a prize, upon noticing a Dutchman who was passenger, he carried him on board the Mermiad, when he readily informed the captain of the frigate that he had property upon freight in the Hannah, whereupon capt. Chafe's people, except his mate and a boy, were taken out, and a prize-master and seven men were put on board his vessel, and ordered for Halifax. On the 23d, one of the men fell overboard & was drowned. On Thursday last, being in lat. 41, upon George's Bank, Mr. Newbury Morfe (the mate) informed the captain that he had prevailed on one of the seamen which had been put on board, to assist in retaking the vessel, which they effected on the evening of the same day, by getting possession of the pistols, swords, &c. and fastening the door of the cabin, in which the prize-master and two of the men were asleep, they then proceeded on deck, and compelled the other three to surrender, and to assist in getting the vessel into this port, which they reached on Saturday last. To the spirited conduct of the captain and mate, the owners are indebted, for the preservation of the property; for if their vessel had been carried into Halifax, (if she had escaped condemnation) the detention and expense of a trial would have amounted to nearly the same thing.
Same day—Arrived ship Francis, capt. Curtis, 49 days from Liverpool.
Same day—ship Ann, M c Lellan, 20 days from St. Vincents.
Same day—brig Albert, Minor, 17 days from St. Croix.
Same day—schr. Rover, M c Lellan, from St. Croix, vi Boston.
MASONIC ORATION.
TOMORROW will be published at this Office a Masonic Oration, delivered before the Master and Brethren of Cumberland Lodge at New Gloucester, on the celebration of the Festival of St. John the Baptist, July 7. By SIMON GREENLEAF.
FRENCH'S ORATION.
NOW in the press and will be published on Wednesday next, an Oration pronounced before the Republican inhabitants of Portland, on the Fourth July last, by EZEK. FRENCH. Subscribers are requested to call and receive their copies. July 7.
Straw Bonnets.
QUINCY & DIX, have just received one box Straw Bonnets— 24/6 , a few elegant Lace Petticoat patterns, and one Grecian Robe—with many other articles of FANCY GOODS. July 7.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
CANDIDATES for admission into Bowdoin College this year, are desired to offer themselves for examination on Thursday the fourth day of September next, at 12 o'clock in the morning.
JOSEPH M c KEEN, President. Brunswick, July 7, 1806.
N. B. The qualifications for admission are, a good moral character, an acquaintance with the fundamental rules of Arithmetic, and an ability to read, construe and parse Cicero's select orations, Virgil's Aeneid, and the Greek Testament, and to write Latin grammatically.
HEBRON ACADEMY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the present vacation in Hebron Academy, will end on the twenty-first day of the present month, when the School will again commence, under the care of Mr. William Barrows, jun. who conducted it to such general satisfaction through the first term. July 7. JOHN TRIPP, Sec'y.
ASSESSOR'S NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are interested, that the Assessors will meet at the office of JAMES NEAL, Esq. on the 14, 15 and 16th days of the present month, to hear those who may think themselves overrated in the tax-bill, committed to SMITH COBB to collect for the current year.
Peter Warren, James Neal, Daniel Cobb, Assessors. Portland, July 7.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that having connected themselves in their profession as Attorneys at Law, their office will be kept in the room heretofore occupied for that purpose by the subscriber, S. CHASE, Exchange-Row—where they will strictly attend to all business entrusted to their care; and discharge their professional duties according to the best of their abilities.
Salmon Chase, Barritt Potter. Portland, July 7.
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Judah Dana, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of
ISAAC HAYER,
late of Buckfield, in the county of Oxford, deceased, represented insolvent, 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 dwelling-house of the widow of said deceased, in Buckfield aforesaid, on the last Mondays of August, September and October next, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon.
Samuel Parris, Job Prince, William Barrows Hebron, June 10. (July 7)
WE the subscribers having been appointed, and have taken upon ourselves the trust of executors to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
BILDAD ARNOLD,
late of New Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, do hereby give notice that twelve months from the twenty-fifth day December last are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of the deceased, in New Gloucester, on the last Monday of June inst. and the last Mondays of the four following months, from one o'clock, until six o'clock in the afternoon.
Sarah Arnold, Benning Wentworth, Executors. New Gloucester, June 4. (July 7)
FOR SALE,
A Store on Long-Wharf—No. 18. —Inquire of G. BRADBURY. July 7.
TO LET,
PART of a Dwelling house, situated in Wilmot-Street.—Inquire at the Gazette-Office. July 7.
WANTED
AN active and capable LAD, to attend in a small family.—Inquire of the Printers. July 7.
WANTED,
AS an Apprentice to the Block and Pump-making business, a Lad about 14 or 15 years of age.—Apply to E. CAPEN, Titcomb-Wharf. June 30.
FOUND,
ON Saturday the 28th ult. a man's Saddle and Saddle-Bags.—The owner may have them by applying to PHINEAS BACON, Fifth-Street, and paying charges. July 7.
FOR LIVERPOOL,
THE fast sailing Ship EUNICE, GEORGE M c LELLAN, master; to sail on or before the 15th July next.—For passage, (having good accommodations) apply at No. 18, Union-Wharf, or on board at said Wharf. June 30.
FOR SALE,
THE Hull of a Brig of about 200 tons, now on the stocks at Biddeford, and will be ready to launch on or before the 1st of July next, of the following dimensions:—Length of the keel, 63 feet—34 feet beam—4 feet 10 inches between decks; 9 feet hold; built of the best materials, by approved workmen.—For terms, apply to Edmund Perkins, in Biddeford. June 23.
FOR SALE, BEST warranted Stone Lime and Cedar Posts.—Inquire at No. 1, Long-Wharf. June 7.
FOR SALE, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, 16 Hhds. James River Tobacco, 50 bbls. fresh Flour—now landing. 52 casks Claret Wine, } entitled to dozen- 6 pipes Holland's Gin, } tare. 100 boxes Candles, mould and dipt, 50 do Spermaceti do 3000 lbs. Bacon, 2000 do Butter in small kegs, Loaf Sugar—Gin Cakes, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hysonkin and Bouchong Teas, 7 by 9 and 10 by 12 Window Glass, Crates Earthenware. July 7.
Isaac Gage,
No. 3, UNION-WHARF,
HAS just received, and offers for sale, 90 bbls Ruffin Duck, 70 pieces Ravens do. 40 do thick do. 2 tons dry white London Lead, 30 casks Linseed Oil. Also—a general supply of SHIPCHANDLERY. Cordage by the gang or otherwise, on the most liberal terms. July 7.
Thomas Hovey,
No. 10, Long-Wharf,
Has for sale, QUANTITY new burnt homed do. Gin—chefts Hysonkin and Bouchong Teas—Bone middling Pork—40 furlongs Butter—Mould Candles—Scythes—20 tons Iron Ware—Men's English Hats—Nankins—India Cottons—4000 yards Tow and Linen Cloth—India Checks, &c. &c. July 7.
MEDICINES & GROCERIES.
Just received, and now opening for sale, by Henry F. Dupee, At his Store, Fore-Street, head Ingraham's-Wharf.
A Fresh assortment of Drugs and Medicines, which, with his former stock, forms a complete assortment in that line.
Surgeon's Instruments of various kinds—Medicine Chests for ships and families prepared at all prices. ALSO,
London particular Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry and Port WINES—Claret Wine per gross or dozen—Holland Gin—Old Jamaica Spirit—Liverpool Porter—Zant Currants—Prunes—and a general assortment of Confectionary.
Essence of Spruce of the first quality, with directions for each Jug, put up suitable for the West India market.
Wanted—An Apprentice to the Apothecary business, a Lad about 14 or 15 years of age—one from the country would be preferred—Apply as above. Portland, July 7.
COPARTNERSHIP FORMED.
A. Delmarone & B. Cermanati, No. 2, Scolley's Buildings, Court-Street—Boston.
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have formed a connection in trade, under the firm of
Delmarone & Cermanati,
And that they have now on hand, and ready for sale, received by the Gales, capt. Stedman, and other recent arrivals from Europe, a complete assortment of the following Goods, viz.
Gentlemen's Shaving Cales; Profile Frames of all sizes; Gold Leaf; An extensive assortment of Maps, Prints and Pictures; ALSO, 141 boxes real English Crown Window Glass; 12 crates Window Glass various sizes, which will be cut to any pattern—&c. &c.
The above Goods are offered at wholesale or retail, on as reasonable terms as they can be procured at any shop in America.
Likewise, Old Frames new gilded—Ladies' Needle-work handsomely framed; Enamelling executed on glass, with silver or gold. July 7.
Dancing School.
THE second and last quarter of Mr. Lebel de MARGNY for Dancing, will begin the 20th of July. Conditions, 8 dollars per quarter.
No Scholars will be admitted after the first week of the opening of the Hall.
The hours of teaching will be, for the Ladies, on Mondays, from 5 o'clock in the evening, till 7 o'clock—for the Gentlemen, on Tuesdays, from 5 till 7—and Saturdays for both the Ladies and Gentlemen, from half past 5 till 7 in the evening. The Minuet will be taught at the end of this quarter.
Mr. Lebel gives also private lessons for Dancing. Apply in the morning at Mr. Grafton's tavern. July 7.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS my wife NANCY, has left my bed and board without any just cause, and refuses to live with me.—This is to caution all persons not to harbour or trust her on my account: as I shall pay no debts of her contracting. Michael Claps. Georgetown, July 7.
Book Auction.
Free and unlimited—and a valuable opportunity for many Books, not heretofore offered at Public Sale, and perhaps, may never again be found here.
TOMORROW, JULY 8,
Precisely at nine o'clock, A. M. at the Auction Office of DAVID PEASE, Fore-Street, Portland.
A Great variety and valuable assortment of NEW BOOKS:
A number of which are certainly superior to those before sold in this way—and presenting in the whole a rare chance to purchase for Libraries, or to sell again at full value for other Books.
Sale precisely at nine o'clock, A. M. and continued at 3 in the afternoon.
Catalogues are ready for delivery at place of sale. July 7.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
TAKEN by Execution, and to be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, at the house now occupied by Ebenezer Kellock, innholder in Falmouth, in said county, on Wednesday the thirtieth day of July next, at 3 o'clock, P. M.
All the right in equity of redeeming certain mortgaged Real Estate, viz.—A small lot or parcel of Land, situated in Falmouth—in Saccarappa, so called—bounded as follows: Beginning at a stake standing north sixty degrees east, four rods from the easterly corner of Haskell's grist-mill; thence north, seventy-nine degrees east, twenty rods; thence south, eleven degrees east, six rods to a south; thence south, seventy-nine degrees west, twenty rods to the road; thence adjoining road to the first bounds—containing one acre of Land, with liberty to erect a building thirty feet square below the bridge; and also liberty to erect a running Room from the dam on the lower falls to said building, three feet wide, sufficient to convey water for said building; together a dwelling House one story high and a blacksmith's shop standing thereon, being the same now occupied by Samuel Pike of said Falmouth Blacksmith, and mortgaged by said Pike, to Nicholas Pike Esq. and to Cotton B. Brooks excepting however out of the above described premises one half acre which said Pike heretofore sold Elias Merrill Esq.
EZRA GIBBS Deputy Sheriff. Portland, June 30th 1806.
Public Sale.
TAKEN by three Executions, and will be offered for sale at Public Auction, on Wednesday, the thirtieth day of July next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. on the premises, the right in equity of redemption in and to the following mortgaged estate, lying near Goshen corner, (so called) viz.
A Lot of Land, with a Dwelling thereon, and all the privileges thereunto belonging—bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the southwesterly corner of a lot of land owned by Josiah Shaw, on the northwesterly side of the main road, leading from said Goshen corner, to Portland; thence westerly by said road, about two rods, to David Harding jr's land and store, and from the aforesaid bounds, to extend northerly, adjoining the aforesaid Shaw's land on one side, and said Harding's on the other side—keeping the same width of about two rods, until it comes to land of Thomas M c Lellan's, about twenty rods.
Eliza Standish, Deputy Sheriff. June 30.
SIXTH CLASS.
SCHEME
OF THE SIXTH CLASS OF
Piscataqua Bridge Lottery.
  1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars are 10,000   4 Prizes of 1000 do are 4000   4 do 500 do are 2000   90 do 100 do are 9000   100 do 50 do are 5000   160 do 20 do are 3200   3500 do 8 do are 28000   60,000 
12,000 Tickets at 5 dollars, is 60,000 dollars. Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent. on payment of prizes.
Capital Prizes determinable on the following days.
  5th day, 1000 dollars   

EPICURUS. Rich Gripe does all his thoughts and cunning bend To increase that wealth he wants the soul to spend; Nor whither does his whole contrivance set To spend that wealth he wants the sense to get; How happy would appear to each his fate, Had Gripe his humor, or he Gripe's estate! Kind Fate and Fortune, blend 'em if you can, And of two wretches make one happy man.  One day, when in preaching, a text spinning The whole length of his body reach'd over the clerk: And, stretching his neck, like a game cock in fighting, Invaig'd against chousing, and cheating, and bribery: Moses turn'd up his head, and said, "Sir, while you're preaching, Among all other crimes, you forget over- reaching."  RESIGNATION. EDWIN, the celebrated comedian, went from a rehearsal with the most uncomfortable sensation. The fickle cause was, having a dramatic part assigned to him which he imagined not precisely to his ability. Going through round the court, gnashing his teeth and biting his nails, in the bitterest vexation, his perturbation was suspended by the following event.
"Green and pretty bow-pots, two a penny, come buy my bow-pots, ye pretty maids; ah, God Almighty bless your honor, will you buy a bow pot for your window—madam of the hazel-three with the nuts placed in order, some lillies of the valley—wild rosemary, and a few violets."—Sung, or rather whistled a poor old woman who offered him the most rural bouquet, with a look fraught with so much wistfulness, that Edwin could not refrain asking her a few questions. How old are you my poor woman? Eighty-five your honor, next Martlemas. Where do you live? At Finchley, replied the woman. What is your name? Ann Lowton, an' please your honor. And did you walk from Finchley to day? interrogated Edwin. Yes, indeed, Sir, and I hope with God's blessing to sleep there this night. How much shall you make if you sell your bow-pots? Seven pence halfpenny, Sir. And when you have disposed of them, you will return contented to your cottage? Yes, indeed I shall. Oh, Heavens! exclaimed Edwin, and shall we presume to murmur at the dispensations of Providence, when this calamitous creature, bending under the infirmities of age and the pressure of poverty, can be thankful to her Creator for advantages that comparatively is misery in the extreme. "Do you enjoy a good state of health?" I never was sick but twice in my life, your honor, once on the death of poor Billy—and another time when my husband lay ill of an ague, for nine weeks almost without food. Did he survive the illness? Ah! no, my sweet gentleman, said the hoof-worn doe with her eyes full of tears—it was in the winter of the hard frost, and he could not bear up against the blight—he died—and the stroke would certainly have broke my heart with grief, if it had not pleased God that I should be otherwise. And did no one contribute to your relief? said the repentant comedian.
Oh yes, a good lady in our neighbourhood sent us six-pence and some raspberry wine; but alas it came too late—But it was the will of heaven it should be so, and it is our duty you know to bear the afflictions of God with patience.—Will your honor or please to buy a bow-pot? No; keep your bow-pots for better customers; but here is a shilling for you. A shilling your honor, cried the other, but lack-a-day, I am so poor, I have no change! I want no change said Edwin—you have given me a lesson of philosophy, that has done me more real service than all the sophistry of Shaftesbury—the black ethics of a Hume, or the levities of a Voltaire. The practice of Christianity must be the foundation of happiness—and whoever disputes its pre-eminence over every other system of morality, is not only an enemy to himself, but a foe to the general interest of human kind.
RYE. FOUR hundred bushels of Rye for sale on board Sloop Hers , lying at Ingraham's Wharf. June 30.  Day & Ilsley, HAVE for sale at their store in Fore-Street, Portland, 92 pipes 1st, 2d, & 4th proof French Brandy, 10 pipes Valencia ditto, 10 hds. Jamaica Rum, 8 pipes Gin, 11500 lb. Bacon, put up in shipping order, 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 30 do tallow mould do. ditto dip do. 40 chests Hyson, Hysonkin and Souchong Teas, 10 quarter chests Souchong Tea, 90 bbls. clear Pork, 36 do bone Middlings do. Hog's Lard of the first quality, 40 bags blown Salts, 50 quintals Dumb Fish. Also—A general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, which will be sold for cash or approved credit, on liberal terms. June 30.
More new Hats. John Lord, PORTLAND. INFORMS the public that he has just received a complete assortment of HATS, of the nicest kind—among which are, Best superfine black Beaver, with large and small brims; Superfine drab do. do. A few real patent do. 1 Case very nice silk do. yeoman crowns; A few willow do.—best kind; Men's and youths Camels' hair do. Likewise—A general assortment of American Hats and Hat-trimmings.—All which he will sell as low as can be purchased in town. (6w) June 28.  FRESH GOODS. Lord & Thomas, At No. 5, Jones's Row, Fish-Street. HAVE just received an assortment of India and English Goods, which they offer for a small advance for cash or approved credit.—Also, A large stock of West-India Goods and Groceries. Among which are, Belt Brandy Brandy, per pipe or barrel Do Barcelona do do Holland Gin Malaga and Sherry Wine per gr. case Vidonia do; Cotton Hyson, Hysonkin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, of the first quality Chocolates per box; Candles do 1 by 9 Window Glass 20d, 10d, and 4d Nails 10 bbls. Bone Middling Pork Also, A general assortment of Fishing Gear, etc. etc. (3m) June 2.  Fresh Goods. Barbour & Stockbridge, Opposite the Insurance Office, Fish-Street. OFFER for sale a great variety of fresh seasonable Goods, selected from the latest importations, viz. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, some very fine, Linen Cambrics Long Lawn Fashionable Gingham Ditto Calicoes Copper-plates of various qualities Printed Cambrics 4-4 and 6-4 Cambric Muslins Plain and figured silk Chambrays Do cotton do Black and other colored Cambrics White glazed and unglazed do Great variety of India Cottons Fine and common English do Pine Long Cloths Laced Cambrics and Muslins Plain and figured piquet and leno do. Plain & figured book ditto Straw and salmon colored silk Shawls Various dark colored do. Muffin Shawls with lace borders Black Lace Veils White Lean Muslin do White & colored Cambric Shawls Fancy silk Handkerchiefs; Bandana do Black and white English silk Hose of a superior quality Ditto French Ladies black, white & slate English silk Gloves and Mitts of an extra size and superior quality Ditto French Gentlemen's real Buckskin, Yorktan, and beaver Gloves Black & white silk do Cotton and hemp do Gentlemen's silk Umbrellas; do cotton Ladies' walking-stick Parasols, from 12 to 30 inches White & col'd Crapes The above, with a great variety of other articles, will be sold on the most reasonable terms. June 2.
Barbour & Stockbridge, Opposite the Insurance Office, Fish-Street. OFFER for sale a great variety of fresh seasonable Goods, selected from the latest importations, viz. Elegant Fane Cambric and common Dimities Thread, cotton & silk Laces Dark and light plaid Lustrings Fine black Florence do Do. India do Striped & twilled Cotton Cashmere Plain Grandurils Black, blue and buff Nankins Gentlemen's Satin, of a superior quality Great variety of Summer Vesting, newest style Damask Table Linen English, Russia & Derry Diapers Ladies' black, white & slate Cotton Hose Gentlemen's do do 7-8, 4-4 & 6-4 Checks A quantity of blue and yellow Nankins, first chop Fine and common Brown Linens Stuffs; India Calicoes Black Satins & Modes Black and white Parasols Pink, blue and white Saris A quantity of best English sewing Twist; Cotton Balls Fashionable coat and vest Buttons Silk, cotton and morocco Suspenders Fashionable drab and dark mixed Satinets Real superior black, navy blue, dark brown, dark mixed, and bottle green Broadcloths Low priced do. all colors Real superior black, blue, mixed & drab Cashmeres Low priced ditto Also, Red Broadcloths, Buff and white Cashmere. The above, with a great variety of other articles, will be sold on the most reasonable terms. June 2.
Scythes. A FEW dozen Scythes of a superior quality, for sale by Charles & John Fox, No. 4 & 5, South Side Long-Wharf. June 28.  William King, TAKES PROFILE-LIKENESS ES, at the house next to Concert Hall in Hanover-Street, Boston. (tf) June 28.  Ebenezer Griffin, No. 7, Jones's Row, Fish-Street. HAS just received a general assortment of Ladies', Misses & Gentlemen's Shoes. Among which are—Black, green, blue, purple and yellow Morocco, with Italian, Wirttemberg and spring heels—English and American Kid, with and without heels, very cheap—Misses black, yellow and green round and picked toed—Gentlemen's morocco and seal-skin Shoes and Pumps. Also—Suwarrow, Cordovan and white top back strap Boots, which will be sold on good terms. (6w) June 28.
Glass and Crockery Ware. J. Bryant, INFORMS the public that he has just received a fashionable assortment of GLASS WARE, viz. Cut and common qt. and pt. Decanters; Figured and plain qt. and pt. do Large water Carafes; Handsome cut & common Wines; do do do Salts; do do do Cruits; Pepper Castors, plated and wooden tops; Mustards; Sugars; Jellies; Glass Lamps; Cut and common Tumblers; Boxes China, &c. &c. Likewise—Crates Ware afforded, suitable for traders—cheap for cash or approved credit. Crates packed at the shortest notice. June 28.  E. Greeley & Co. Fish-Street, Have for Sale, 10 chests first quality Souchong Tea, Bales Georgia Upland Cotton, Gin Cakes—Hds. Rum, Broadcloths, Plains, Flannel, Baizes, Coatings, Swanskin, Velvets, Sewing Silk, Cotton Hose, Hat Linings, Silk Bales, Linens, Superfine Beaver and camels hair Hats, Buttons, &c. (tf) April 14.
Removal. EDWARD HOWE, Upholsterer has removed to No. 2, Union Row, Middle-Street—where he has a full, fresh assortment of Upholstery and Paper-Hangings: Fringes, Laces and Tassels, Sofas, Chairs and Matrasses, Furniture, Chimneys, Live geese, Russia & Lisbon Feathers, English and American Bed ticking. An elegant assortment of English and American Paperhangings, with borders of the newest fashions. The Upholstery business carried on as usual, in all its branches, with punctuality and dispatch. may 19.
Jona. P. Hall, HAS received from London and Bristol, by the late arrivals, a large supply of GOODS in his line, and has now for sale, At No. 1, Union-Street—Boston, Camwood in sticks, do ground, Brazilwood do Barwood, Fustic, Logwood, Redwood, Allum, English, do India, Copperas, Indigo, Clothier's Scryers, do Shears, do Coppers, Wool, Paints. Roman Vitriol, Oil do Aquafortis, Arkell, Curbour, Nitre, Arnatto, Madder, Sugar Lead, Spirits Salt, Tenter Hooks, Prefs Plates, Jacks, Brown Tartar.
PAINTS. White Lead, Red do, Black do, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, Spruce Yellow, Patent do, Stone do, White Vitriol, Shellac, Prussian Blue, Verdigris, Dutch Pink, English do, Roman Ochre, Terra di Siena, Umber, Ivory and lamp Black Also—A large and general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, on good terms, and at low prices. 6m June 9.
Wool Carding. THE subscriber informs the public that he continues to carry on the WOOL CARDING BUSINESS, at Saucappa Falls and he flatters himself that he can give general satisfaction. The price for breaking and carding into rolls, is reduced to 8 cents per lb. June 9. (6w) MOSES LONGFELLOW.
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 Pritchard. Also, a quantity of OAKUM— inquire as above. May 26.
TO BE SOLD, A Pleasantly situated Dwelling-House in Falmouth, (Snowwater village) consisting of ten rooms, nine of which are finished—with convenient out-houses, and Land adjoining sufficient for two house lots.—Inquire of DR. BARKER, on the premises. June 9.
NOTICE. M C LELLAN & BROWN, at No. 18, Union-Wharf, request all persons having open accounts with them, to present them for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment. June 30.  Dennison's Bitters. BEING in an infirm and poor state of health, with little or no appetite, I was induced from an advertisement in the Palladium, to apply at the corner of Winter-Street, for a box of DENNISON'S BITTERS, which I took, agreeable to the excellent treatise on bilious complaints, which accompanied the Bitters, and soon experienced considerable relief, which induced further trial, and with so much success, that I voluntarily and truly say, I have not enjoyed so good an appetite and such uninterrupted health since my remembrance. One of my neighbors has experienced similar benefits from them. JOHN GARDNER. Fore-Street, Boston, March 25, 1800.
The above Bitters are for sale by S. EMERSON, head of Union-Wharf, Portland, who has for sale a general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, as usual. June 30.  Coppersmith, Founder & Plumber. THE above business carried on in all its various branches.—All kinds of brass or lead work for vessels. Those who favor him with their employ, may depend on its being punctually attended to. The most favor gratefully acknowledged. DANIEL KEEN.
On hand, an assortment of Brads Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, of the newest fashion. Also, one ton PIG LEAD. Fore-Street, between Union and Long-Wharf. June 30.  Books and Stationary. THOMAS CLARK, at the new fireproof brick store, F st street, has just received (in addition to his former assortment) and for sale on reasonable terms, Blackstone's Commentaries, Do (Henry) Reports, Do (Bouquet and Fuller's) Reports, Comyn's Digest, Raydan's ditto, Durnford and Ball's Reports, Esdaile's Reports, at Nisi prius, Gilbert's law of evidence, Mac Nelly's evidence, Peake's Nisi prius, Do. Evidence, Laws of Massachusetts Clerks Magazine, Town Officer and Probate Directory, Bell's Surgery, Do. do abridged, Cullen's Practice, edition of "1806," Cheseldine's Anatomy, edition of 1806, Bachan's Domestic Bailly's Lectures; Durnham on the revolution; Davies's sermons; Erskine's works; Porten's Lectures; aurin's sermons; Bunyan's holy war; Pilgrim's progress.
Universal biographical Dictionary, with a particular account of eminent Americans, embellished with portraits of Washington, Adams; Generals Green, Wayne & Hamilton—Truxton, Jefferson, Madison, Clinton, Barlow, and many others in gut and other binding—4 vols. Jones' biographical Dictionary, Belknap's American biography, Ditto history of New-hampshire, Rollins' Ancient History, &c. &c. making a complete assortment. An assortment of Classics; Webster's, Maine and Perry's Spelling books; Morse's and Dwight's Geography; Alexander's, Webster's, Murray's and Stanford's Grammars; Accident; American Preceptor; Columbian Orator; Art of Reading; Webster's 3d Part; Murray's Exercises; Key to ditto; English Reader; Sequel to ditto, &c.
Blank and Account Books—Elephant, super royal, medium, demy, folio-pot, quarto-pot, foolscap, Pott, plain and flower edged drawing, music, bonnet, marble, wrapping, Kentish-cap, and blotting Paper; Scales and Dividers, &c. &c. &c. Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths, in the 6th Class Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which commences drawing the 14 day of August. Tickets rise in three weeks. June 28.
Enoch Moulton, Goldsmith and Jeweller, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has REMOVED from his former stand in Fore-Street, to No. 8, Jones's Row, Fish-Street, next door to Mr. Griffin's Shoe store; where he has constantly on hand, and manufactures, warranted Gold Necklaces; silver table, desert, coffee, and tea Spoons, of the newest and most approved fashions; salt and mustard do; Sugar Tongs, &c. &c. Also on hand, as usual, JEWELRY & PLATED WARE, of every description. N. B. All the above articles are warranted to give entire satisfaction, or returned. The smallest favour attended to with cheerfulness and dispatch. (6w) May 5.
Stray Horses. TAKEN up by the subscriber, running at large, a roan red Mare—supposed to be 8 years old, with a white stripe in her face—Also, a dark red Horse, with black mane and tail; and two Colts, one dark red, black mane and tail, the other a dark bay color, with a stripe in his face.—The owner or owners may have them again, by proving property and paying charges. Apply to JOSEPH PHAGINS, Field Driver, Falmouth, June 16.
I. M C LELLAN, No. 12, Ingraham's Wharf, has for sale, Bbls. Cargo No. 1 and 2 BEEF, do No. 1 PORK, do SHIP BREAD. June 16.  DAVID GREEN, No. 17, Long-Wharf, has constantly for sale BROWN SOAP, of the first quality, which he will sell on liberal terms. June 16.  D. PEASE, Fore-Street, has for sale A Quantity of INDIGO of a superior quality, by the hundred or less. June 16.
FOR SALE, At No. 3, Long-Wharf, 100 cask Sugar Hhd. Nails, and 25 do. Claret Wine, entitled to duty. 100 boxes mould Candles, 75 do. Spermaceti do 150 bbls. Meats & No. 1, Beef, 150 half bbls. do do do 40 bbls. Bone Middlings, and No. 1, Pork, 20 chests Hysonkin & Souchong Tea, Bales Georgia Cotton, Quarter casks Malaga Wine, Pipes 4th proof Barcelona Brandy, Gin-cases and Ship Broad, By Joshua Richardson. June 3.
To Farmers. THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers. This township is flocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataquis, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafs and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable. As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms UNUSUALLY LIBERAL, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Oxford, holden at Paris, in and for said county on the second Tuesday of June, Anno Domini 1806. THE petition and representation of Zebulon Kingman, of Waterford, in said county, administrator on the estate of Melchior Kingman, late of said Waterford, gentleman, deceased, humbly shews—That the good and chattels belonging to said deceased's estate, are not sufficient by the sum of two hundred dollars, to answer the just debts which the said deceased owed at the time of his death; the whole of the real estate of said deceased consists of forty-seven acres and three quarters of an acre of land, with the buildings thereon, situated in Waterford, aforesaid; and that, by a partial sale, the residue thereof would be greatly injured. He therefore prays that your Honors would grant him licence to sell the whole of the real estate of said deceased, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy the said debts, with incidental charges. And as in duty bound will ever pray, &c. ZEBULON KINGMAN.
Oxford, ss.—Court of Common Pleas, June term, A. D. 1806. ON the petition aforesaid, ordered by the Court, that the petitioner notify all parties concerned in said estate, to appear at the next Court of Common Pleas, to be holden at Paris, within and for the county of Oxford, on the second Tuesday of October next, on the second day of said term, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest— CYRUS HAMBLIN, Clerk.
Ran Away, FROM me the subscriber on the 28th day of May last, an indentured Apprentice, named James Barnes, twenty years of age last March—rather tall built, dark hair, dark eyes—Whoever will take up said runaway, and return him to his master, shall be entitled to one cent reward, and no charges paid.—And all persons are hereby cautioned against harboring, trusting or employing said runaway, as they will answer that default by the penalty of the law, in that case made and provided. WM. CAMPBELL. Poland, 6th Mo. 6, 1806. (In 28)
Strayed or Stolen FROM the subscriber, a dark red HORSE with a black mane and tail—a white star in his forehead, and a white spot upon his nose—some white on one hind foot—a natural trotter, middling size, some time on one fore foot when he went away. Whoever will return, or give information of him that he be generously rewarded. Richmond Loring, 3d. Northborough, June 23.
AN ANCHOR WAS lately taken off the Island called Roger's Isle, weighing between eleven and eight hundred, the shank of which was broken. TWENTY DOLLARS reward will be given to any person who will give information, so that the Anchor may be obtained and the thief secured. Martinique, June 30. NATH. FERNALD.  Taken off Adrift, BETWEEN Hog Island and Little Chebeague, a MOSES-BOAT, with one sail and two oars.—The owner may have her by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to SAM L. ALEXANDER. Harsfwell, (Bailey's Island) June 30.