Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1805-10-28 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, AND MAINE ADVERTIZER.
No. 28, of Vol. VIII.
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1805
[WHOLE No. 392.]
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
By his Excellency CALEB STRONG , Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A PROCLAMATION,
For a Day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise.
AT this season of the year it is highly proper for us according to the usage of our pious ancestors, to devote a day to the honor and praise of the Almighty:—that, with united devotion, we may abundantly utter the memory of his great goodness, and sing of his righteousness; and that we may teach our children his praises and his wonderful works—that the generation to come may know them, and the children which shall be born that they may set their hope in God.
I do, therefore, with the advice and consent of the Council, appoint Thursday, the Twenty-eighth day of November next , to be observed in this Commonwealth as a DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE : and the several denominations of Christians are requested to assemble in their respective places of Public Worship on that day;—that we may unite in rendering our humble and solemn thanks to the great Author of all mercies;—for the protection which he has afforded to the people of this State from its early settlement:—that he brought our forefathers from their native country, and gave them this land for a possession, because he had a favor to them; that when they were few in number and strangers in it, he suffered no man to do them wrong;—and that in times of distress and danger he has ever been the refuge of their prosperity, and defended them with the saving strength of his right hand. For the preservation of our civil privileges; that we have constitutions of government so well adapted to promote our happiness; and that our lives and property are secure by wise and equal laws.—For the continuance of our national peace and prosperity. For the general health, which the people of this State have enjoyed in the course of the last year.—For his goodness and mercy in the blessings of harvest; and that though he was pleased to visit the great part of the State with a severe drought, yet he has not broken the staff of bread, nor taken away the corn in the season of it. For the success which he has granted to our commerce, manufactures and fisheries; and for the abundant variety of good things which tend not only to our necessary support, but to our ornament and delight.—And above all for the covenant of grace established in the Redeemer, and the spiritual and endless blessings conveyed through him.
And from a consciousness that we are at the disposal of his mercy, let us join in acknowledgements of our unworthiness, and in humble supplications that he would forgive our offences, and accept our feeble attempts to render him the homage that is worthy of him.—And that from a grateful sense of the riches both of his Providence and Grace. He would engage us to a course of faithful and universal obedience; and enable us to concurrate to his service the powers and faculties he has given us, and the blessings with which we are encompassed.
That he would direct and prosper our National & State Governments, and cause the people to dwell in tranquility;—that he would bless the administration of Justice, & the institutions of religion and learning; and that he would pour his spirit upon us from on high, and remember for us his former loving kindness and mercy, that glory may dwell in our land.
That he would dispose the contending nations of Europe to peace, upon terms conducive to the general safety and happiness of mankind; that waiting and violence may no more be heard; and that the Sun of Righteousness may dispel the clouds of ignorance and error which have overspread the earth, and diffuse among all other nations the knowledge and grace of the gospel.
And the people of this state are requested to abstain from such labour and recreation as are inconsistent with the religious services hereby recommended.
Given at the Council Chamber, in Boston, this seventeenth day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and in the thirtieth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
CALEB STRONG.
By his Excellency the Governor, and with the advice and consent of the Council.
JOHN D. SARGENT, Secretary. And serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!
COURT MARTIAL.
PROCEEDINGS
Of a General Court Martial, held (by order of the Commander in Chief) at Castine, in the county of Hancock, on the 12th day of August, 1805.
PRESIDENT.
Major General Ichabod Goodwin.
MEMBERS.
Brigadier General Abiel Wood, Brigadier General Nathaniel C. Allen, Colonel David Payson, Colonel James Jones, Colonel John Lord, Colonel Samuel Thatcher, Colonel James Merrill, Major John Moore, Major Eli Weston, Major Isaac Gage, Major Moses Lyman, Major John Masey.
Major Dudley Hubbard, Judge Advocate.
The President, Members, and Judge Advocate being sworn; the Court proceed to the Trial of Lieutenant Colonel JEREMIAH WARDWELL , who appears before the Court, and the several charges are read to him which are contained in the following.
COMPLAINT.
To His Excellency CALEB STRONG , Esq., Governor and Commander in Chief of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE Subscribers, Officers of the First Regiment First Brigade, and Tenth Division of the Militia of said Commonwealth respectfully complain to your Excellency against Jeremiah Wardwell, esq. Lt. Col. Commandant of said Regiment:
"ARTICLE I. For unofficerlike and ungentlemanlike conduct, in converting his office as Lt. Col. Commandant of said Regiment, which should be an office of honor and respectability into an office of emolument, by asking and receiving, at sundry times, certain sums of money for obtaining discharges for a number of the Officers of his said Regiment, and for refusing to assist them in obtaining the same, (otherwise than furnishing a blank and giving his assent to their request,) without a fee.
"ART. II. For writing three requests for discharges for Capt. John Walker, Lt. Lemuel Smith and Ensign Jonathan Allen, all of his said Regiment; and signing their names to the same; where and in the manner the said Walker, Smith and Allen, should have wrote their own names, and for asking the said Walker, Smith and Allen, for doing said business and obtaining their discharges, the sum of Ten Dollars .
"ART. III. For unofficerlike conduct at the inspection of a major part of said Regiment at Penobscot, on the 5th day of Oct. 1803, in appointing Simeon Parker, the Sergeant-Major of said Regiment, to do the duty of Adjutant at said inspection, and ordering him to do the same, to the dishonor of the Platoon Officers there present, and contrary to the fifth section of the Militia Act, passed the twenty-second day of June, 1793, establishing the rank of Adjutants as Lieutenants:—and for giving the said Sergeant-Major written instructions to officiate as Adjutant at the inspection of Captains Floyd's, Allen's and Black's Companies, at Sedgwick, on the tenth day of October last, derogatory to the honor and dignity of those Officers whose duty required their attendance at said inspection, and contrary to the said fifth section of the Militia Act passed the twenty-second of June, 1793.
"ART. IV. For unofficerlike and gentlemanlike conduct after Capt. Floyd had settled the rank between Capt. Allen and Capt. Black of said Regiment, at the inspection of Capt. Floyd's, Allen's and Black's Companies at Sedgwick, on the tenth day of October last, by lot in conformity to and by the authority of the twenty-ninth section of the Militia Act passed the twenty-second of June, 1793: and after he, the said Colonel, had been informed that Capt. Allen had obtained the rank of Capt. Black by said lot, for saying "had he" (the said Colonel) "been present" (meaning at the inspection) "that he would not have suffered Capt. Allen to have taken the rank of Capt. Black;" being subversive of constitution and laws of said Commonwealth and all military order.
"ART. V. For unofficerlike conduct at the election of Company Officers at Sedgwick, on the first day of May, 1804, at which he the said Colonel presided, for suffering a part of the men assembled for that purpose, to insult, with impunity, Mr. Samuel Holden, who was elected a Captain at said election, by saying "damn him,
he is a Fed, shoot him," and the like, which induced the said Holden to decline, who had served with reputation in the army in the American Revolution, and as a Clerk for several years in the late Sedgwick Company, by which means the Commonwealth was deprived of a useful and intelligent Officer.
"ART. VI. For neglect of duty and an assumption of power, contrary to the letter and spirit of the Constitution of said Commonwealth, at the election of officers at Sedgwick aforesaid, on the said first day of May last, in taking the votes for all, or a part of the Officers elected, by nomination and putting of the firelock, the Constitution requiring that all Military Officers shall be chosen by written votes.
"ART. VII. For that the said Colonel Wardwell, after Capt. Pendleton, who commanded the company of Foot in the town of Islesborough, had removed from said town, did issue his orders, Nov. 19, 1803 to Benjamin Williams, then Lieutenant of said company, to assemble said company, to assemble said company for the purpose of electing another Captain, and the said Williams did cause said company to meet for that purpose on the 28th of said November, 1803, when and where the said Lieutenant Williams presided and when and where John Farrer was elected Captain of said Company, and declared so to be chosen by said Lt. Williams, and a due and proper return made by him to said Col. Wardwell of the same. And for that afterwards without any sufficient cause to warrant such procedure, the said Colonel did again issue his order, dated the 27th of December, 1803, to said Lt. Williams, to assemble the said company for the purpose of electing a Captain to the same, and in obedience to said order the said Lieutenant did assemble said company on the 23d day of January, 1804, when and where the said Lieutenant again presided, and was chosen Captain of said company, and returned as such, received his commission, and was qualified by said Col. Wardwell about the last of March, 1804.
"ART. VIII. That said Williams held said commission, received orders from the said Colonel addressed to him as captain of said company, and performed his duty as such until on or about the last of April, 1804, when the said Col. Wardwell, without any sufficient cause to warrant such procedure, did demand and receive from the said Williams, the said captain's commission, and still withholds it. And the said colonel afterwards, viz. on or about September, 1804, did issue a regimental order, addressed to the said Williams as Lieutenant Commandant of said Company, at the same time knowing that the said Williams had been duly commissioned and qualified as Captain to said company."
"Your Complainants therefore respectfully pray and request that the said Lieutenant Colonel JEREMIAH WARDWELL may be held to answer to the same as the law directs:—
County of Hancock, March 1, 1805.
Ebenezer Floyd, Capt. Joseph Lee, Capt. Amos Allen, Ensign Nathaniel Allen, Capt. John Herrick, 3d Lieut. Thorndike Allen, Ensign Osgood Frye, Capt. Samuel Lee, Lieut. Moody Pillsbury, Ensign Joseph Viles, Lieut.
To which Charges Lieutenant Colonel JEREMIAH WARDWELL , pleads not guilty.
August 16, 1805. The Court having sat, and adjourned from day to day since the twelfth instant met this day according to adjournment; having fully heard the evidence both for and against Lieutenant Colonel Wardwell, and also their defence; and being now cleared, the following question, was put by the Judge Advocate to each of the members, beginning with the lowest in grade:—"From the evidence which has been adduced for and against Lieutenant Colonel Jeremiah Wardwell, and from what he has said in his Defence, are you of opinion that he is guilty or not guilty of the offence charged in the first article contained in the complaint of Ebenezer Floyd, Joseph Lee, Amos Allen, Nathaniel Allen, John Herrick, Thorndike Allen, Osgood Frye, Samuel Lee, Moody Pillsbury, and Joseph Viles, exhibited against him and Lieutenant Colonel Jeremiah Wardwell?"
And the question being put in the same form in succession upon each of the articles
of charge contained in said complaint—The Court are of opinion, that of the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth articles of charge, contained in said complaint, the said Jeremiah Wardwell is guilty; that the said Jeremiah Wardwell is not guilty of the whole of the offence contained in the second article of charge exhibited against him but of the offence, in that article contained, of demanding of John Walker, Lemuel Smith and Jonathan Allen, the sum of ten dollars , for obtaining their several discharges, the court are of opinion that the said Jeremiah Wardwell is guilty; and that of the offences in the third and fourth articles of charge contained in said complaint, the Court are of opinion that the said Jeremiah Wardwell is not guilty.
Whereupon the Court, upon full and mature deliberation and consultation, sentence the said Lieutenant Colonel Jeremiah Wardwell, to be removed from office, and adjudged him to be incapable of holding any Military Commission under this Commonwealth for the term of seven years.
ICHABOD GOODWIN, President.
Head-Quarters, Oct. 17, 1805.
All the proceedings of the General Court Martial held at Castine, whereof Major General Goodwin is president, with the papers and minutes of the evidence, had at the trial of Lieutenant Colonel Jeremiah Wardwell, and the Defence of the said Col. Wardwell, having been seen and fully considered by the Commander in Chief, he approves and affirms the sentence and judgment of the said Court.
The said Court Martial is dissolved.
By order of the Commander in Chief, WILLIAM DONNISON, Adj. Gen.
VIEW OF SPAIN.
An article in a Cork Paper received in London, communicates the following intelligence. It states, "that at this moment the Spanish Monarchy shakes to its foundation. The series of circumstances which immediately roused all those symptoms indicative of the approaching decadence of this ancient Monarchy, we cannot now develop for several reasons; but we can aver the utmost consternation prevails in the Palace of Madrid, as well as in the Cabinet and Councils of the state. The arrogance and tyranny of the Prince of Peace has roused the indignation of the higher orders, as well as some of the most ancient public institutions, acknowledged by the laws of Spain. He has had the temerity to interfere with the public justice of the country, by prevailing upon the King to suspend the functions of the Supreme Council of Castile, that he had confirmed an appeal from a Provincial Tribunal, adverse in its effects to one of his favourites, who was a party in the cause. The Council have addressed the King in terms becoming the ancient Spanish character; they have admonished him of the consequence of such an untoward mediation; they have reminded him in bold and manly language, of the dependency of his predecessors upon the determination of the Supreme Council of Castile in former times; and they have suggested the temerity of putting a daring favourite above the laws, and intimated the probable consequences in times so especially marked by such vicissitude in human authority." "The Court is in dismay," says our Correspondent—"but sullen and distrustful—their measures are obstinate in some respects and wavering in others. The Prince of Peace breathes vengeance; and the Supreme Council of Castile avows resistance, and seems to be the popular party. The Provinces are in disorder; and the large cities are turbulent. Bonaparte has offered the King a large army to crush the spirit of rebellion, as it is called; and if the impotency of the Court accept the offer—Spain will be engulfed in his obvious project of extending the French Empire."
The " Clef du Cabinet ," a Paris paper, edited at the office of M. Talleyrand —thus characterizes the democrats of the United States:—"Speaking of Mr. Monroe , this paper adds, " He is very popular and powerful with his party—the Antifederalists—who's Attachment to France, and Hatred to England, do them equal honor in the eyes of all persons abhorring the tyranny of Great-Britain, and loving the Liberty and Independence of mankind. " Talleyrand resided some years in the United States, and knew the antifederalists well—But when one of his licensed writers talks of "liberty and independence;" after that, to use a vulgar phrase, "a horse next came in to be shaved."

The Yearly Meeting's Epistle, 1805.
To the Quarterly and Monthly Meetings of FRIENDS in Great Britain, Ireland, and elsewhere.
Dear Friends,
WE trust that, through the continued mercy and assistance of the Head of the church, we have not met in vain in this our annual assembly; because in contemplating the present state of our religious society, we have been enabled to attend to various subjects in which its welfare is involved, with calm deliberation, with the warmth of love, and with much harmony of mind. Some of the views which have at this time opened we shall briefly attempt to unfold to you; saluting you, as we cordially do, in the love of our holy Redeemer and Preserver. Friends on all occasions, in every strait, in heights and in depths, seek to him, retire to him; let the advancement of his cause be your primary pursuit; and count it as a privilege inestimable to be numbered among his lowly-minded followers.
We have received epistles from all the yearly meetings of our North American brethren; also one from Ireland. On the American Continent our Friends appear, in their collective capacity, to be steadily pursuing the path of apprehended duty in the cause of righteousness; and amidst all the discouragement which they, as well as we in this land, have met with, from cruel avarice, in pleading the cause of the oppressed Africans, it still lies near to their hearts, and a firm, forcible, yet cool remonstrance on behalf of that people, has been not long since presented to the legislative body of the American States. The dismal subjects of the slave trade, the source of accumulating misery to Africa, of accumulating guilt to Britain, and of continued reproach to the holy religion, which in common with our countrymen, we profess, has also claimed our sympathy in this meeting; and we desire our friends may be individually prompt to entertain for these our fellow-men the sensations of pity which on various occasions may arise. Where, friends, shall we find a juster cause of regret than to see a nation professing Christianity, pouring forth from her harbours numerous equipments, not designed to improve and exalt, but to degrade, enslave, and consign to misery, those very nations, to which, in recompense for ages of injury and insult, she owes the benefits of brotherly kindness and Christian example.
The usual accounts which we have received from the several quarterly meetings in Great Britain, denote that all are steadily concerned to walk as becomes the simplicity of our profession. We have been introduced into concern of mind on this account, and have endeavored to administer some remedy for the complaint; but we desire also to acknowledge that we find room for encouragement of the number of lively and judicious friends still preserved and qualified for labour, and of others (thanks to the Shepherd and Bishop of souls) still rising from among our beloved youth. To both these we would say, hold on your way, and may your hands be strong as your reward is sure.
The amount of sufferings this year in Great Britain and Ireland is ten thousand eight hundred and eleven pounds. Demands of military nature have occasioned about sixteen hundred pounds of it; and one friend has borne his testimony by suffering three months imprisonment.
Now dear friends, hear, we beseech you, the word of exhortation. What hinders the advancement of our society in its Christian progress; seeing the holy High Priest of our profession is willing to lead us to complete sanctification?—What but the carnal mind, operating in various and specious forms? We do not tax all who embark in large concerns of trade, with an undue desire after riches; but we much fear that the effect, which their schemes are likely to have upon themselves and their connexions, as affecting their condition, both religious and civil, is not duly regarded. The love of money is said in scripture, to be the root of all evil; and we believe it may be shown, that honest industry and moderation of desire are roots of incalculable benefit to humble Christians. We feel for many of our friends in limited circumstances, in this day of increased, and possibly increasing expence; but we would caution such, and particularly those who are setting out in life, against imitating the manner of living of those whose means are more abundant. We wish, friends, to call you, not to penuriousness but to economy; and we particularly desire that all such that have families of children, even if in more affluent circumstances, would inure them to early industry, and not to habits of depending too much on the services of domestics. For this latter and useful class, we also desire to plead, and to request those who have the privilege of ability to employ them to sympathize with them in their labours, to delight to render them happy, and even to seek for that disposition that can lead them
along as fellow-travellers in the road to the city of God. Various are the means by which this may be attempted. The principal one certainly is the keeping of the mind attentive to the discoveries of Truth: but seeing, we doubt not, that a perusal of the Scriptures is the frequent employ of many families, we desire that the servants may be occasional opportunities of retirement in spirit.
Indeed we are afresh engaged to press upon friends a diligent acquaintance with the sacred Records, and a diligent endeavor to store the minds of their tender offspring with the great truth of christian redemption. In so doing, you may implant in the susceptible and retentive minds of your children, principles of preservation against the temptations of future life; and resemble those of old time, who, who smitten with the power and goodness of the Lord of life and glory when personally on earth, are said to have brought, with divine approbation, little children to Christ. Thus endowed, with a knowledge of the wonderful effects of heavenly love which the evangelists relate, they will be prepared also to receive his spiritual appearance in their hearts, according to our holy profession; as well as duly to appreciate, and delight in the records of the Christian faith and practice of our pious predecessors. With their history also we think it important that our youth should be more acquainted, than we fear many are. It is a history abounding with examples of what the love of Christ is able to effect, in doing, or in suffering. It is a practical comment on the words of the great apostle; "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Sall tribulation, or distress or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors, through him that loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
On the calamitous subject of war, we do not feel much now to say. Friends, you are not ignorant of what adorns or profanes, with respect to this subject. Only this we would say, make it not a topic of conversation. Guard against placing your dependence on sleek and armies; be peaceable yourselves in words and actions; and pray to the Father of the universe that he would breathe the spirit of reconciliation into the hearts of his erring, and contending creatures.
Friends, seek peace and pursue it. Ye are called to love. O that the smallest germ of enmity might be eradicated from our enclosure; And verily there is a soil in which it cannot live; but naturally withers and dies. That soil is christian humanity; a state highly becoming and indispensable, for a being who depends continually on the favour of his Lord; a state in which of all others he can most acceptably approach his presence, and a state which naturally conducts frail man to love and compassion, for the companions of his frailty and poverty, yet his fellow partakers of the offered riches of the gospel.
Dear friends, we believe that the Lord's goodness is still towards his people; and that his language to them yet remains to be similar to that, which of old was conveyed by the prophet. "O that there were such a heart in them that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always; that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever."
Signed in and on behalf of the Meeting by JOSEPH GURNEY. Clerk to the Meeting this Year.
CHARLESTON, SEPT. 23.
Yesterday morning, at half past one o'clock, departed this life, in the 76th year of his age, that venerable and ancient soldier and patriot of South-Carolina Major General WILLIAM MOULTRIE.
The following is a short sketch of his life:—
Devoted from the early period of his manhood to the honorable services of his country whenever her safety and rights called her citizens to the field, he, above forty years ago, was a volunteer with many respectable countrymen, in the Cherokee war, under the command of the then British governor, Wm. Henry Lyttleton.
He afterwards went on another expedition against those Indians, under the command of the then colonel Montgomery, who commanded on that occasion the British forces.
Some years after that, he was a captain of a flank company of a provincial regiment of regulars, raised under the command of colonel Thomas Middleton, lieut. colonel Henry Laurens, and major John Moultrie, (afterwards lieutenant governor of East-Florida) and which regiment acted in conjunction with the British forces in another expedition against that nation, and this flank company and a british flank company, with a number of Mohawk, Chickasaw and Catawba Indians, forming the advance guard of the army.
In this expedition, the Cherokee nation, then very powerful, were, after a serious of long and arduous service against them, severely scourged, and brought to a peace honorable to this country.
At the beginning of the American revolution 'tis well known our general commanded, as colonel, the brave second regiment of this state, which, on the 28th of June, 1776, at Sullivan's Island immortalized the honor of the American character; and gained that signal victory over the British fleet, commanded by Sir Peter Parker, which was one of the harbingers of our glorious independence.
In 1779, with a detachment of Charleston Volunteers, and a detachment of our Ancient Battalion of Charleston Artillery, at the head of these fellow citizens he routed and gained a complete victory over at least an equal number of chosen British light troops and artillery, in an open field fight near Beaufort.
His retreat this year, from Purysburg, (where gen. Lincoln remained with the rest of the army to cover the country) with a chosen band of continentals, to throw them into the garrison of Charleston to save it, and when the British army under Provoost was making rapid marches to attack and subdue it, and the success with which they got into town in time, and with which gen. Provoost was disappointed and was obliged to make a rapid retreat to Stono, forms no uninteresting history of our general's fame. In 1780 he was second in command in Charleston during the siege; he had the command there of the lines and all the forts and batteries; and, after our city surrendered, he was one of those sent to Philadelphia by the British.
In 1782, he returned to this city with his countrymen, and was often after chosen to the honorable station of governor of this state, by the generous suffrages of his countrymen. But of late, after all the warfare of this world, and a life devoted to his country's service, the infirmities of age compelled him to seek the more peaceful retreat of domestic life. Finding himself also approaching that boundary which we all must pass, and from whence no traveller returns, he rested in patient hope of that repose which is to be found in the bosom of his Father and his God.
As a soldier, he was eminently brave—as a patriot, he was firm and sincere—and, as a citizen, he was social and benevolent.
"How sleep the brave! Who sink to rest With all their country's wishes blast."
Go, aged hero, and repose thy head In peaceful slumbers with the honor'd dead: Go, gentle spirit, and ascend above, Go, dwell with Saints in everlasting love. Thy toils now o'er, thy debt of nature paid, Receive this tribute to thy sacred shade; Receive thy country's honors and applause; Thou patron of her rights, of freedom's cause. Go, join with kindred honors, kindred worth, Departed worthies of thy country's birth; Go, reap with them an everlasting crown, Fair Heaven's reward to virtue and renown.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
VIENNA, AUG. 12, 1805.
We learn, that government has given orders for marching 15,000 men to reinforce the troops in the Tyrol.—They are composed of veteran infantry and hussars. The Archduke JOHN, is to command in Tyrol, with Gen. Mack, for his second.
The troops destined for the camp of Baden, are on the march—to which the regiments in Bohemia are to be united.—Three other camps are forming, one near Gratz; another near Luxemburg; and a third near Lutz. [Moniteur]
AUG. 14.—On the 12th inst. the levy of recruits commenced here, and in all the hereditary dominions of the Emperor, with activity.—The movements of troops are also continuing.
AUG. 15.—Notwithstanding all the appearances of an approaching rupture, many people are of opinion, that war will not take place, but that more probably a Congress will be held. However, it is very likely, that the whole army will be placed on the war establishment, by the first of September. Moreover, it is positively asserted, that several battalions of the frontier troops are already on their march to Daly, pursuant to orders; and that 90,000 Russian troops are already on the Austrian frontiers.
A great military promotion is also spoken of in which a Field Marshal, some Generals, and Major-Generals, will be appointed. On the 13th inst. a train of 102 pieces of cannon, with the necessary ammunition, left Vienna, for Italy; and the road from Vienna, to Boden is so covered with troops, that travellers can hardly pass that way.
On the 20th of this month, the Archduke Charles will set out on his journey to Italy. The Archduke has ordered, that in fu-
ture, in time of war, the officers of foot, from the Captain down to Ensign, both included, shall not be permitted to have any horses with them. Their camp equipment must consist of no more than two uniforms, six shirts two pare of boots, six pocket handkerchiefs, and two cravats. By this regulation, the officers will save much unnecessary expense, and the conveyance of the baggage by land carriage will be much more convenient.
They write from Milan, the 30th of July, as follows:—"The French troops in Italy, have been in constant motion, for this month past; and they assemble, in great numbers, on the Austrian frontiers, especially on the river Chiese, where near Mount Chiaro, an army of 30,000 men is already assembled; the destination of which is not yet known. The fortifications of Turin and Mantua, are also placed in the strongest state of defence.
AUG. 17. Switzerland demands the protection of Austria; and has sent Deputies to Vienna, for that purpose; but no answer has been given them.
General Strauch and Warsonwolf, have proceeded to Galicia to guide the march of the Russian troops.
Amidst preparations for war, there are still hopes of peace. It was said Bonaparte had yielded; but this is not believed; as it is not agreeable to his character to yield; and affairs are so entangled that it would be difficult for him to give way. It is more generally thought that he will risk every thing. If hostilities do not commence this year, they will certainly begin in the spring.
RATISBON, (BAVARIA) AUG. 20.
A general consternation prevails here. The Russian troops are said to be on their march towards Hungary and Bohemia, menacing us as much as France. They inspire confidence in the Russians whose troops are about invading Bavaria, and even Switzerland. All these movements announce that Southern Germany approaches to the greatest misfortunes.—Moniteur.
AUGESBURG, AUG. 19.
It is stated, that the King of Prussia is assembling troops in Franconia, in Anspach and Baruech, to support the neutrality which the Princes of the South of Germany are determined to maintain, in case Austria goes to war. A treaty between Prussia and Bavaria for this object is talked of.
A large body of men is to be stationed in the environs of Lintz. The Court of Vienna are taking very strong measures for the safety of the capital of the empire.
The last letters from Venice state the amount of the garrison there at ten thousand men. The greatest activity is using in fortifying the Isle of St. George. Orders have been issued to repair, as speedily as possible, all the forts and places in the Venetian territories, as well as those which cover the Venetian passes in the Tyrol and Corniavold.—The troops in Austrian Italy, as well as the line of post along the Adige, has been reinforced.—At the same time we hear, that the Austrians in the Brigaw have been ordered to march to the Voralberg.
RUSSIA.—ST. PETERSBURGH, AUG. 13.
Baron Navosiltzoff returned to this capital on the 4th inst. The troops are arriving on all sides. Count De Buxhaven, General of Infantry, and military Gov. of Riga, and Lt. Gen. Esen, are already arrived. Gen. Benninguen is daily expected. Baron De Winzingrade is also on his return from Vienna.
The greatest warelike preparations are making in all parts of the Russian empire. A messenger left this city yesterday for England, who it is reported, is the bearer of the treaty concluded between Russia, Sweden and England. It is also said, that the Prussian Minister will leave this capital to-day or to-morrow.
It is said that our troops will shortly march into the Austrian territories, particularly Galicia and Silesia, in the neighborhood of Jagerndorff and Troppau. There is a report too of an embarkation of troops for Swedish Pomerania, and likewise troops for another destination.
GREAT-BRITAIN.—LONDON, SEP. 6.
The cession of Swedish Pomerania to Russia, is officially contradicted. This is an important fact; as it is now not unreasonable to suppose that Prussia will remain neutral; for we know not of any other point upon which the cabinets of Peterburgh and Berlin are likely to disagree.
Government has received information, that the camp at Bologne was breaking up, and the troops marching towards the Rhine. Sir Sidney Smith has been off the French coast reconnoitring.
The French Moniteur complains of the desertion of the Italian troops into Germany.
The Rochefort squadron, it is said, dropped into Breit, when Cornwallis had hauled off to intercept the combined squadron.

NEWYORK, OCT. 15. ST. DOMINGO.
FROM Port-au-Prince we learn, that the British have landed 1500 men at, and taken possession of, Cape Nicholas Mole, and had a small naval force off the Harbor. The internal police of the Black Empire was much disturbed:—The ancient animosity between the mulattoes and blacks was shewing itself in its worst aspect: The popularity of the Emperor Dessalines, [who was not dead as reported] was rapidly declining, and that of Christophe, the most intrepid and sanguinary of the able chieftains was increasing:—and that a new coronation was expected—There was a strong probability that the new Empire would speedily crumble to pieces, and the dominion of it be again placed in the hands of the whites. The blacks are incompetent to the management of an independent government.
Portland.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1805.
Since our last, foreign dates to September the 8th have been received, by arrivals at Boston.—For the principal articles of intelligence which they afford, see foreign head.
The combination of several of the European powers gains consistency daily; but the season is too far advanced for the troops of either party to attempt active hostilities before another summer. Still amidst all the preparations for war; some entertain hopes, that peace will be effected in the course of the winter. It is stated that Prussia will again offer her service as Mediator.
It appears Bonaparte has relinquished the project of conquering England, for the present.—The troops encamped at Boulogne, have been ordered to march to the Rhine.
Russia continues with great activity her warlike preparations, both by sea and land.
COMBINED FLEETS.
The combined French and Spanish fleets were at Cadiz Sept. 19th. Admirals Calder and Collingwood were off that place, with a squadron of 17 sail.—Lord Nelson was hourly expected, with an additional force, to take command of the blockade.
A part of the United Squadron was at Cadiz, consisting of 4 frigates, 2 schooners, 2 bomb brigs, and were about to sail for America.
The accounts of the hostile disposition of Tunis towards this country, appears to be without foundation.
Two dispatch Boats belonging to the United States, on their passage to Gibraltar, were plundered of all their Stores and Clothing by the Spanish Gun Boats.
In many parts of the United States, where elections have recently been made, men of federal principles, have been chosen to represent towns which were before misrepresented by democrats—this shows that the better sense and understanding of the people will eventually direct them in the right way; and that however successful demagogues, jacobins and democrats may have been in obtaining public favor, still their reign is but for a season.
BOSTON, OCTOBER 25.
Capt. Parsons from Amsterdam, confirms the intelligence of the debarkation of the French and Dutch troops in the Texel; and of their having marched towards Germany. All the talk was of a Continental war.
A gentleman from Marblehead yesterday, informs, of the arrival there of Capt. Hiram, Capt. Hooper, from Lisbon, 33 days; and that the Captain law posted at Bilboa, and order forbidding Spanish privateers to molest American vessels.
Daniel Jackson, Esq. late Commander of Fort Independence, we learn, has been appointed, by the Executive, Superintendent of the State Prison, in Charlestown.
Christopher Gore, Esq. Hon. Artemas Ward, and Benjamin Pickman, jun. Esqrs. are appointed Visitors of the State Prison;—the Rev. Jedediah Morse, Chaplain, and Josiah Bartlett, Esq. Physician.
The Federal Ticket for Representatives has prevailed in the city of Baltimore.
DECEASED.
In Windham, (N. H.) the Rev. Samuel Harris, to the pastoral care of the Church and Congregation in that place.
MARRIED.
At North Yarmouth, Dr. John Stockbridge, of Bath, to Miss Theodolia Gilman, daughter of Rev. Tristram Gilman of the former place.
At Boston, Mr. John Bridge, to Miss Rebecca Beals, —Mr. Richard Leach, to Miss Esther Tower.
DIED.
In this town Mr. Samuel Cummings, aged 26, a native of the north of Ireland—Sally, aged 7 daughter of Mr. James Horn—Joseph Hovey Cross, aged 18 m. son of Mr. Joseph C.—a son of Mr. Benj. Fickett, 18 m.—a son of Capt. Stephen Chamberlain, 3 y.—A Daughter of Mr. Spencer Bryant, 7 m.—Miss Rebecca Fossler, 18, daughter of Isaac Fossler.—On the 5th Oct. Nathan Lewis Shepard Peers, aged 2y. 1m. At Falmouth, Mrs. Lydia Brown, relict of the late Rev. Thomas Brown, aged 69.
At North Yarmouth on Thursday last, Mr. John Clinton, of this town, aged 50.
At Bridgeton, Mrs. Elizabeth Sears, aged 34, consort of Lt. Joseph Sears—Mr. Josiah Hazen, aged 34.
In Biddeford, Oct. the 19th, Mrs. Mary Tabor, widow, in the 98th year of her age. She lived with an Husband (Joseph Tabor) 57 years; her descendants were 14 children, 313 of the 3 generation, and one of the 4th—total 423.
In Limerick, Miss Olive Nason, (an orphan child) of the late Noah and Elizabeth Nason, of Biddeford, aged 7 years.
At Hebron, the 19th inst. Miss Cary Mana, aged 24 years.
In Bath, Miss Emma, daughter of Mr. Nutting, of Groton, 19.—Mr. John M'Lane 83.—Mrs. Hinner comfort of the Hon. Joseph Gardner, Esq. 81.—Miss Nancy Moore, 21.—Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John Hall, 82.
No foreign arrivals at this port from our last.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers, having entered into Copartnership, under the firm of E. Greely & Co. Auctioneers, Brokers, & Commission Merchants; any business in their line will be strictly attended to, and every favor acknowledged.
ELEAZER GREELY, JAMES NEAL, TIMOTHY FLETCHER.
Portland, October 24, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
STEPHEN CUMMINGS , once more requests those who have employed him, in the line of his profession, and have not discharged their accounts, to pay the same before the 1 th of November next; otherwise they will politely be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection. Portland, Oct. 28.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of
JOHN SOULE,
late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman 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 BENJAMIN SOULE. Dated Oct 24, 1805. 28.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of
FRYE POOR,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, by giving bonds as the law directs: he 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 Woodbury Storer and Lemuel Weeks, Esq. appointed to receive and examine the same. Matthew Cobb. Portland, Oct. 6, 1805.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of
FRYE POOR,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that Service at the Room over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office , the first Monday of the six following months, from ten o'clock, A. M. to one P. M. Woodbury Storer, Lemuel Weeks. Portland, October 28, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself, the trust of Administrator, on the estate of
JOHN MARINER,
late of Cape Elizabeth, 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 John Mariner. Dated Oct. 24th 1805. 28
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself, the trust of Administratrix, on the estate of
WILLIAM BUCKNAM, JUN.
late of North Yarmouth, 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 Elizabeth Bucknam, Dated Oct. 23, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator, on the estate of
AMOS TAPPAN,
late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, Merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Richard Tappan. October 19, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that whereas the subscribers, have, by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the county of Cumberland, been appointed Commissioners, to receive and examine all claims against the estate of
MICAH MUNROE,
late of Brunswick, in the county aforesaid, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for bringing in such claims; we shall for that purpose sit at the house of Josiah Procter , innholder, in Durham , in the county aforesaid, on the first Mondays of July, August, September, October, November, and December following, from two of the clock to six in the afternoon. Foster Waterman, Second Jordan. (Oct 21) Dated June 28, 1805.
THE subscribers hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed, and have taken upon themselves, the trust of Executors, of the last will and testament of
JONATHAN BRADFORD,
late of Minot, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—They therefore request 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 Mary Bradford, Jonathan Scott. Dated October 10, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself, the trust of Administrator, on the estate of
CARY McLELLAN,
late of Gorham, in the County of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Mary McLellan. Sept. 26, 1805.
REMOVAL.
T. & A. Vinton,
Respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have removed from No. 5, Columbian Row, to the store lately improved by Messrs. Farrell & Wright , in Middle-Street , two doors east of How & Evans —where they have for sale, a general assortment of European & India Goods, on the lowest terms for cash.
TO LET—A Store, suitable for either English or West India Goods. Oct. 28.
REMOVAL.
Farrell & Wright,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have removed from their former stand, two doors below Messrs. How & Evans , to No. 4, Mursey's Row , lately occupied by Mr. Eleazer Greely , Where they have for sale,
A large assortment of English, India, and Scotch Goods,
of almost every description, suitable for the present and approaching season—Also, A large assortment of MUFFS and TIPPETS, DIAPERS of all kinds. Likewise, on hand, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, Souchong, and Bohem Teas, warranted of the first quality, Coffee, Cotton Wool, Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines, WEST-INDIA GOODS , as usual—which they will sell on the most reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. Also, Two Boxes PERRIN'S DICTIONARIES —being a consignment, will be sold very low. October 28.
MUFFS and TIPPETS.
Cheever & Mahon,
INFORM their friends and customers, that they are now offering for sale, at the Variety for Store, No. 1, Mussey's Row, An extensive assortment of Muffs and Tippets of almost every kind—They being manufactured under their own inspection, are warranted to be equal to any—and will positively be sold as low wholesale or retail, as can be purchased in New England. N. B. Cash given for all kinds of Hating and Shipping FURS. October 28.
Flour, Pork, &c.
Just landing from brig Zion , capt. Brown, 102 Bbls. superfine Flour, 93 do do do 50 half bbls. superfine do. 30 half bbls. Pork, 50 boxes Spearmint Candles, For Sale at No. 4, Central Row , By John P. Thurston & Co. October 21.
Rum and Sugar.
30 Hhds. Retailing Sugar, 30 do. 3d and 4th proof Rum, For Sale by RALPH CROSS, Oct. 21. No. 4, Union Wharf .
Stone Lime,
Of a superior quality, for sale by JOHN PRICHARD. Also, an assortment of SCHOOL BOOKS, West India Goods and Groceries, cheap for cash. October 21.
THE CHEAP STORE—
No. 3 & 4, bottom of Fish-Street.
Quincy & Dix,
HAVE just received, and are now opening for sale, a general assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS , comprising almost every article in the Dry Goods line, and perhaps the most elegant assortment of FANCY and STAPLE GOODS ever exposed for sale in this town—having taken particular pains to select from all the latest importations the most fashionable and handsome Goods now worn. At 30.
Sea Fowl, Live Geese, Russia and Lisbon Feathers, Scotch Bedding, &c. 3 bales Carpeting, different qualities, An elegant assortment of Mullins, 2 bales Russia common Diaper, Damask Table Linen, Muffs and Tippets of every description. Oct. 21.
The Subscribers, under the firm of Barbour & Stockbridge,
At the store, lately improved by B. D. BREYNT, directly opposite the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fish-Street , offer for sale, a handsome assortment of FRESH GOODS , partly consisting of Superfine and low priced Broadcloths and Cassimires, Superfine and low priced Coatings, Blankets Farnoughs, Batteens, Baizes, and Flannels, of all colours, Muffs and Tippets, Patent Cords, Cotton Velvets, Silk do. A great variety of Vesting, English Silk Hose, and Gloves. Prints, 4-4 Linens, Linen Cambrics, Cotton do. Mullins, Dimities, black & white Thread Laces. Elegant assortment of Table Cloths, & Table Linen, Twil'd Sheeting, Sinchaws, Satins, Silk Shawls, and Handkerchiefs, A variety of Stuff, O' Cloth, Brown Linens, Plat'as, India Cottons. Black Crapes, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, Quantity of Ravens Duck, With a great variety of other articles in the above line. ALSO An assortment of West India Goods & Groceries. A large proportion of the above Goods, were bought for cash, and will be sold at a very low advance. Joseph Barbour, Martin Stockbridge. Portland, 21st October, 1805.
A Stray Horse,
BROKE into the inclosure of the Subscriber, a dark brown Horse, about the middle of September last—supposed to be 9 or 10 years old.—The owner may have him again again by proving property and paying charges. ABRAHAM PERLEY. Gorham, Oct. 9. 028
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On TUESDAY , the 30th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. (if not previously sold at private sale)
THAT pleasant situated Dwelling-House, and Lot of Land, with an excellent well of water and out houses, in this town, lately occupied by Thomas Godwin , making a corner of High and Pleasant Streets, directly opposite Capt. A. M'Lean's house—The sale to be on the premises—with a liberal credit in part. Portland, October 28.
Upholstery and Paper Hangings.
Edward Howe,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the store owned by Gen. Wadsworth , near the Hay Scale , where he purposes carrying on the UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS in all its various branches—Viz.
Stuffing Sofas, Easy, Lolling and Parlor Chairs, Making Covering for do. Making and putting up Curtains in the most fashionable style—Fitting Cornices for do. Making Beds, Matrasses, Cushions, Carpets, &c.
Also, for Sale, Articles in the above line—consisting of Fringes—Laces, and Tassels, to match, Live Geese and other Feathers, Bedding, An assortment of Paper Hangings, Borders, &c, &c.
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, October 28.
Fresh Fancy & Staple Goods.
E. STEVENS , informs her friends and customers, that she has just received for sale, at her store, near the Head of Fish-Street , A variety of Goods, suitable for the season. Among which are,
Fashionable Muffs and Tippets, Ladies' Cork Shoes, And a general assortment of
Ladies and Misses Shoes and Slippers, as usual—Also, Hylon Tea , of the best quality. October 21.
SUMNER.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors or owners of Land in the town of Sumner, in the county of Oxford (formerly in the county of Cumberland) that their Lands are taxed for the State, County and Town tax, for the years 1803 and 1804, and committed to the subscriber to collect, as follows, viz.
   For the year 1803.   No. Lots. Range. No. Acres. S. tax. T. & C. tax. C. M. C. M.     18 6 186 9 5 40 8   Second division of Lots, formerly called East Butterfield.   10 1 125 8 7 37 5   Gore 4 10 7 8   For the year 1804.   1 1 186 9 41 41   13 1 136 9 41   17 1 90 6 27   21 1 40 3 12   6 3 195 9 41   14 3 96 5 13   5 4 196 9 41   7 4 136 9 41   2 5 136 9 41   3 5 136 9 41   8 5 136 9 41   15 6 136 9 41   17 6 136 9 41   18 6 136 9 41   Gore 7 31 2 9   Gore 7 41 3 14   Gore 20 143 10 43   End of M. Keen's lot, 20   End of N. Bofworth's lot, 20   Second division of Lots, formerly called East Butterfield.   South Gore, 1 51 3 15   14 125 9 37   16 125 9 37  
And, unless said taxes are paid, on or before the twenty-fifth day of December next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to much of said Lands will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber, in Sumner, as will pay the same and all necessary intervening charges.
Abijah Paine, Collector.
Sumner, October 28, 1805.
NOTICE.
DIED on board Brig Zion , on her late passage from St. Croix, NATHANIEL HERSEY , an American seaman—Any person duly authorized, may receive his effects, with balances, by applying to Oct. 28. M'Lean & Brown.
Wanted,
TWO young Lads, one for tending shop, and the other in a family—neither of them to exceed 16 years of age; to whom good encouragement will be given. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 28.
A Caution.
WHEREAS we are informed that one Bradbury Cilley , of Newfield, has in his possession a written Note of Hand, dated the first day of May, 1805, purporting to be signed by the subscribers, for eighteen dollars, payable to said Cilley or order the first day of September last past—this is to forbid all persons purchasing said Note, as the same is altered and forged, and we shall not pay the same.
John Burbank, Abner Burbank.
Newfield, October 14th, 1705.
TAKEN up in the inclosure of the subscriber, in Falmouth, about the twentieth of September, last, a light red Cow, with white on her back, and down her hind legs.—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. Oct. 14. Randall Johnson.

SHIP-CHANDLERY.
Charles & John Fox,
HAVE just received, at their Store, No. 4 by 5, South side LONG-WHARF, an extensive assortment of SHIP-CHANDLERY.
 Also, Ruffs and Ravens Duck, 400 barrels Tar, 20 do. Pitch, 20 do. Turpentine, 20 do. Robin, Barrels black and white Varnish, Bitts Fresh Flour, made of new Wheat, Boxes Dpt Candles, Philadelphia Bar Iron, Ditto Camboos, Grind and Water Stones. 
Together with a general assortment of CORDAGE, by the Gang or smaller quantities—all which they offer on the most liberal terms. [6w] October 7.
Shaw, Duncan & Co.
HAVE imported, per the Eleanor , Harriet , and Telgraph , from Liverpool, a Large assortment of Ship-Chandlery, & other Goods,
 Viz. 100 Casks Nails, 100 Bolls No. 6 & 8 English Duck, 50 dozen 15 and 18 thread Codlines, 200 dozen Sewing Twine, A few Gentlemen's Tool Chests. 
Likewise, A large assortment of Hardware Goods.
 Also, in Store, 100 Bolls Ruffs Duck, 400 do. Ravens do., 200 Barrels Tar, 7 by 9 and 10 by 8 Crown Window Glass, English Camboos, Philadelphia do., Anchors of all sizes, &c. 
CORDAGE for Vessels, supplied on liberal Credit. October 7.
Willis M'Kinstry,
HAVE just received a very extensive assortment of European and India Goods, which, having been purchased for Cash (principally at Auction) are now selling at their usual very reduced prices. They have for Sale, 100 Boxes excellent Mould Candles.
Likewise, A general assortment of Groceries.
Candles and blue Melting Pots. Cash and the highest price given for Flax Seed. October 7.
Munroe & Tuttle,
No. 1, Union Row, Middle-Street, Have just received and are now opening an extensive assortment of Fresh Goods,
 SUPERFINE black, blue and Brown Broadcloth and Cammeress; Low priced do. Baizes and Flannels; Sashes; Coatings; Duffs; Plains and Serges, 5-4, 7-4, 8-4, 9-4, 10-4, Rose Blankets, Duffs; do. Rugs, Mens' black Worsted Hose dark mixed do. White Gauze do. Ladies black, white and slate colored do. Fancy Bennet Cords; Windsor do. Silk Velvet Vesting, Turkey down and Swan-down do. Fancy Velvet do. Black and Drab colored Velvets, Mens' beaver Gloves, Velvet Ribbons, Italian Sewing Silk, Kid and Morocco Shoes, Brown Hollands, Lustring Ribbons, Black Love do., Fancy Head Handkerchiefs, Long and Short Kid Gloves, Black and colored Crapes.  Cotton and Linen Checks, Silk Shawls, Black and White Silk Gloves, Pic Nic Gloves and Mitts, Black India Lustring, Black and colored Florence do. Black White and Slate colored Silk Hose Black Silk Velvets Black Modes and Sarfaets, Black and colored Per-fians, White Silk Laces, Figured and Lace Book Mullins, Chambray Mullins, Long Lawns, Superfine London printed Cambrics, Superfine and Common Calicoes, Furnitures and Dimities, Shirting Cottons, Diapers, Black and colored Sarfnett Cambrics, Ruffsels, Durants, Calamances; Shalloons, 2 Cates Irish Linens, A great variety of India Cottons, from 9d to 2/6 per yard. 
October 7.
Wine Cellar.
THE subscribers, having formed a connection in business, under the firm of Tucker & Blanchard, Offer for sale, a complete assortment of WINES and SPIRITS, of all kinds, At No. 1, Jones's Row, Fore-Street; (two doors from Messrs. Quincy & Dix) Where Gentlemen may be supplied on liberal terms, with articles of the first quality.
Having been at great expense to establish a Wine Cellar, they flatter themselves that the public will give their sanction, by applying as above. Gentlemen who keep Public House, in town or country, are invited to call and satisfy themselves with a fair sample.
SHIP'S STORES put up at the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
Gentlemen who are accustomed to send to Boston for their Wines, may be accommodated with as good a quality and as cheap as is possible to procure them at the Boston market.
James B. Tucker, James Blanchard. Sept. 30.
Stoves and Camboos.
CAST-IRON shop, school-house, kitchen and parlor Stoves—Camboos of different sizes—Likewise, Sheet-Iron and tin Funnel. Japaned and Tin Ware, as usual, to be sold by Nathaniel Cross, Sept. 30. (6) At his shop below the Hay-Market.
8000 Dollars.
ISAAC ADAMS, at his Bookstore, No. 6, Jones's Row, Fore-Street, Has for Sale, Tickets and Quarters in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery. Those who intend to try their fortune in this Lottery, will do well to apply immediately, as Tickets will soon rise to D. 5—50.
Fashionable Muffs & Tippets.
Just received, now opening and for sale, By MUNROE & TUTTLE, No. 1, Union Row, Middle-Street: ONE Case of elegant London made
 MUFFS and TIPPLETS—consisting of Silver Grey Peruvian Muffs and Tippets, Elegant Iliabella Bear ditto, ditto, Fitch ditto, ditto, Dark Barranka ditto, ditto, Fancy Wolferines ditto, ditto, Siberian Bear ditto, ditto, Canary ditto, ditto, Blue Gennetts ditto, ditto, Mock Sable ditto, ditto, Black Bear ditto, ditto. 
Which will be sold lower than can be purchased by retail in Boston. October 7.
John Coe,
INFORMS, that he has received an additional supply of Fresh Drugs and Medicines, Together with a general assortment of West-India Goods, Groceries, Dye-Stuffs, &c. Which are for sale at No. 4, Fish-street. October 7.
John Haskell,
Head of Ingraham's Wharf, Fore Street, (Next door to David Pease's Auction-Room.) HAS for sale, FEATHERS, of the Russian, Sea-Fowl and Live Geese kind, and of good qualities:
Cotton Bed-Ticking, of American manufacture, superior to imported; Bed-Ticks ready made, and filled at a short notice.
WANTED—A quantity of Swingle-Toy A few Boarders will hear of good accommodations by enquiring as above.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
JOSEPH LOVIS,
Watchmaker, Jeweller and Gilder, opposite the Insurance and Post Offices, INFORMS the public, that he continues the Watch-Making Business, in all its various Branches. From his long experience in his line of business, in this country and in Europe, he flatters himself he can give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their commands; more especially as every kind of Watch-work will from his hand, be executed by himself only.
Said LOVIS has for sale, A handsome assortment of best, warranted Plain and capt English WATCHES, and an additional assortment of GOLD, SILVER, GILT and PLATED WARE, too numerous to particularize.
Masonic Jewels, Military Equipage, Medals, Watches, &c. Elegantly Gilt, at the shortest notice. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Portland, Sept. 9, 1805. (18)
James H. Coltman,
Plater and Brass Founder, Respectfully informs the citizens of Portland, and its vicinity, that he has taken a shop in Union Street, near Union School, where he carries on the above business, in all its various branches; and where all orders will be thankfully received, and punctual attendance paid to the same.
All kinds of Harness Chaise and Saddlery Trimmings, both Plated and Brass made—Silver Letters for Chaise—old Bridle Bits and Stirrups Replated—Swords Hilted, and Scabbards tipped both with Silver Plate and Brass mounting—plated and Brass Belt Plates—all kinds of military ornaments for caps both for Horse and Infantry Companies—Plated mounting for Standards, Brass Hand-Irons, Shovels and Tongs of the newest fashions made. Mending of all kinds in the above line attended to, such as Locks for Doors, and all kinds of Brass work made—Guns cleaned and repaired. October 7.
New Church Music.
JUST PUBLISHED, a new for Sale by ISAAC ADAMS At his Book-store No. 6, Jones's Row, NORTHERN HARMONY; being a collection from the works of many approved authors of SACRED MUSIC—Containing, 1. The Rudiments of Music, laid down in a plain and comprehensive manner.—II. Psalm and Hymn Tunes, adapted to the various metres in common use, together with several Anthems.—Calculated for the use of Singing Schools and Religious Societies.—By ABRAHAM MAXIM. The Northern Harmony contains 113 tunes, 47 of which are original; it has been critically examined by those possessing taste and judgment in church music, and is pronounced a work of much merit. 6w. Oct 7.
Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, FOURTH CLASS,
THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, at his Book-Store and Lottery-Office, Fifth-Street, Tickets at 5 Dollars, and Quarters at 1 D. a 37 1/2 C. in the Fourth Class Piscataqua Bridge Lottery. The Managers assure the public that nearly one-half the tickets are already engaged, and an early day will be appointed for the drawing in Boston. Prize tickets (purchased in town or elsewhere) in all other Lotteries, will be received in payment.—Orders from the country (post paid) enclosing prize tickets or cash, shall be punctually executed. (dm) Portland, Sept. 2.
NOTICE.
MR. RUGGLES, informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, that he shall leave town to spend the winter; but shall return, and commence his Spring School about the twentieth of April next. He also returns his thanks to his friends and the public, and wishes a continuance of their former patronage. October 14.
A House to Let,
IN Clay Cove, now occupied by Capt. Wm. Hobbs—Possession may be had in a few days—Apply at No. 12, Union Wharf. Oct 14.
To Let,
HALF of a convenient three story Dwelling House, in Wilmot Street—Apply at E. Steven's store, Fish-Street. Oct 14.
Henry F. Dupee,
HAS just received for sale, at his store, head of Ingraham's Wharf Fore-Street: DYE-STUFFS.
 CAMWOOD, ground, Fustic, Log Wood, Red Wood, Alun, Madder, Sugar Lead, Clothiers Jacks, Copperas, Indigo, Roman Vitriol, Oil Vitriol, Woad, Aqua Fortis, Arnatto, Spirits Salt, MEDICINES. 
A general assortment of Drugs and Medicines—Genuine Patent Medicines—Surgeons Instruments, &c.
GROCERIES, WINES, &c.
 Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry, Port, Claret, Teneriffe, Frontine, Mulcat, Old Jamaica Spirits—Cognac Brandy—Holland 
Medicine Chests put up at the shortest notice, of any size; and all favors gratefully acknowledged. Oct. 14.
Warranted Stone Lime,
OF the first quality, and just burnt, for sale by J. BRYANT, At his Store near the Haymarket. ALSO,
 Casks English Nails, Boxes Window Glass, White Lead, ground in oil, A few pipes and quarter casks old Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, 16000 wt. new Hops, in good order for shipping. Oct. 14. 
New Flour, &c.
 500 barrels Baltimore fine and superfine Flour, from new wheat, 300 bds. Cadiz and Liverpool Salt, Claret Wine, entitled to Debenture, Souchong and Hyson-skin Tea, Tar, Pitch, Rosin, Spirits Turpentine, Malaga and Sherry Wine, per cask, Boxes Mould Candles; Gin Casks, Hds. and bbls. retailing Sugars, For Sale by Joshua Richardson, No. 3, Long-Wharf. Oct. 14. 
Molasses.
For Sale, by I. Richardson, Hds. and Tierces best retailing Molasses, at Richardson's Wharf. October 14.
John P. Thurston & Co.
No. 4, Central Row, HAVE received by the ship Cumberland from Liverpool, a small invoice SCALE BEAMS, all sizes, from 12 Inches to Ton beams—Shovels and Spades, from No. 0, to No. 3; and few cwt. Iron block bushes, which they offer for sale at reduced prices, on reasonable credit—and a handsome discount for Cash—On hand:
 50 Boxes mould Candles; Chest Tea; Paints, dry and ground in oil; Sheet and Bar Lead, &c. &c. October 14, 1805. 
Paper hangings & Bordering.
THE subscriber has for private sale, at his Auction Room, head of Ingraham's wharf, an assortment of Paper hanging and Bordering of the newest patterns; which he feels much below the usual prices.—Supplies will be constantly received from the manufacturers in Boston, and such patterns procured as shall be ordered by any Gentlemen who please to favor with their custom, their most humble servant. DAVID PEASE. Portland, Oct. 14, 1805.
Henry Hilton,
Upholster & Cabinet-Maker—from London. Respectfully informs the citizens of Portland, and its vicinity, that he has taken the situation No. 2, Fifth-Street, lately occupied by Dr. Thomas, where he purposed carrying on the above business, in its different branches:—
 Such as, Sofas and Easy Chairs, with Covers and Cushions of every description. Mahogany Parlour Chairs of any pattern. Feather Beds and Mattresses, and Bed Furniture and Window Curtains, made up with suitable cornices. Carpets cut down and made to fit the rooms, with Borders &c. Chairs and Sofas, new stuffed in Black Hair, Cloth or Morocco Leather; Paper Hangings, &c. &c. H. H. flatters himself, that from the practice he has had in London, for several years past, he will be able to execute any orders he may receive, in the newest fashion and on the most reasonable terms. Portland, Oct. 21. 
The Maine Spelling Book,
(Third Edition—Price 1 D. 75 C. do. 20 C. single) CONTAINING a variety of Words, accented and divided, with moral and entertaining Lessons, useful Tables, &c.—To which is added a Geographical Description of the United States in general, and the District of Maine in particular. Notwithstanding the number of school books of this kind in use the Maine Spelling Book has the largest sale of any spelling book in this District—in many respects is better calculated for the use of schools than any other spelling book—being shorter, correctly printed, on good paper; containing a great variety of Lessons in Spelling and Reading, and the arrangement and division such as greatly to lessen the labor of the master in teaching a large school. The above Book may be had in the ts. or bound, by the gross, dozen or single, of THOMAS CLARK or ISAAC ADAMS, at their respective Book-Stores, Fish-Street, Portland. Oct. 7.
FOR SALE,
An elegant Dwelling House, SITUATED in State Street, directly opposite Mr. Ingraham's beautiful garden. The extensive and delightful prospect it commands, which can never be obstructed by building; the neatness of the workmanship, and its superior conveniences, will sufficiently recommend it to the purchaser on examining the premises.—Apply to MICHAEL SMITH. Portland, October 14.
FOR SALE, on reasonable terms,
rigging, Spars, Mails, Yards, Cables, Anchors, &c. fuits Me for a ship of about 230 tons.—Also, Wanted to Freight or Charter, the same or another VESSEL, for a voyage immediately to Liverpool—Apply to the Printer. Oct. 14.
Richardson, Wheeler & Co.
Head of Fish-Street, next door to Mr. R. Boyd's, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from England, via Boston, a large supply of seasonable PIECE GOODS—consisting of
 Fashionable fancy Cords, Waistcoatings, drab and mixed patent Cords, Satinets; Drab, olive and black Velvets, Tabby Velvets, for Shawls, Pelices, &c. Broad loths; Coatings; Baizes; Flannels, Rose Blankets, from 5-4 to 10-4; Duffs, Book and Japan Mullins, Back and colored Cambic Mullins, Lace Cambrics; Pocket Handkerchiefs, Beaver Gloves; Cotton Sewings; Calicoes, Irish Linens; English Shirting Cottons, Furnitures; Chambray Mullins, Black Silk Hose; Silk Handkerchiefs; Tiffanies, Thread, from No. 10 to 96; Sewing Silks, Ribbons. Also on hand, India Cottons; Bengal Linens, Bandana Handkerchiefs, superior quality, 7-4 and 8-4 file Shawls, very elegant, Silk Gloves; Taffetas; Velvet Ribbon, Galoons; Muffs and Tippets, &c. 
The above English Goods being selected by a partner at the manufactory, and the others purchased with cash in Boston, they will all be sold as cheap as can be bought in Boston or Portland, for cash only. Oct. 14.
Reads and Canals are the grand arteries of Internal Improvement.
8000 and 4000 Dollars, Two Valuable High Prizes. JUST received and for sale at T. CLARK's Bookstore & Lottery-Office, Fifth-Street—a few Quarters in the sixth Class of AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY, at 9/11 applied for immediately—as the Lottery is now drawing in Boston.
Likewise, Whole Tickets and Quarters in the fourth Class of PISCATAQUA BRIDGE LOTTERY—highest prize 8000 Dollars—Adventurers will please to apply soon as Tickets will shortly rise to 3 Dollars 50 cents, and Quarters to 1 Dollar 50 cents. Oct. 21.
Twenty Dollars Reward!
LOST on the 17th October last at Capt. Joseph Stockbridge's stable, in Freeport, a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK—containing two Notes and a Receipt given by Joseph Mc. Lellan & Son—also, three other Receipts, given by Mr. Blafdel, Mr. Harris, and Jacob Mitchell, of North Yarmouth.—Any person who will deliver said Pocket Book, to the subscriber shall be entitled to a five dollar bill left in the same, together with the above reward. Bela Blanchard. North Yarmouth, October 21.
Mail Robbery!
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. WHEREAS a Letter from Ebenezer Morton, of Medunecook, directed to Capt. Zenas Morton, at Eastport, was put into the post-office at Thomastown, containing Fifty-Eight Dollars in Bank Bills, and a Note of Hand, payable to the said Zenas Morton, with the drawer's name erased out, on the 20th May last; which Letter was made up and put into the mail on the 23rd of the same month, and directed to Eastport, but has never been received at the Eastport post-office—Therefore the above reward will be given for the Letter and contents, or for the detection of the person who took and secreted the same, so that he or they may be brought to deserved punishment—by Oliver Shead, Postmaster at Eastport. Eastport, Maine, 17th Sept. 1805. (530 1/2 m)
Horse Left,
THE man who left a small young Red Horse, with a white star in his forehead, and a long tail, and paces all at the stable of the subscriber, in Portland, about a fortnight since, is requested to take said Horse away, and pay charges; otherwise he will be sold, to pay expense of keeping. Ebenezer Paine. Portland, Oct. 21, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors
in the Corporation for a Bridge across Canhanee River, from Topham to Catbanee Landing in Bowdoinham, that a meeting of said Proprietors will be held at the Store of T. J. Colby, in Bowdoinham on Thursday the fourteenth day of November next, at one o'clock P. M. on said day, to act on the following articles (viz.)
 To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting.  To agree on a method for choosing the necessary Officers for said Corporation.  To choose a Clerk.  To choose a Treasurer.  To choose five or more suitable persons as a Committee for compiling a code of Bylaws and Rules for the Regulation of said Corporation.  To agree on a method of calling future meetings. 
Robert Patten, David Patten, to call the first meeting. Bowdoinham, August 26, 1805.
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