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No. 50, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1808.
Price 50 Cts. No. 182
EMBARGO LAW—No. 3.
AN ACT
In addition to the act, entitled "an act supplementary to the act entitled "an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States."
Sec. 1. As it enacted by the senate and representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That during the continuance of the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," no ship, vessel, or boat, of any description whatever, owned by citizens of the United States and which is neither registered, licensed, or possessed of a sea letter, shall be allowed to depart from any port of the United States, or shall receive a clearance; nor shall any foreign vessel be allowed to depart from any port of the United States with a cargo destined for another port of the United States or shall receive a clearance for that purpose until the owner or owners, consignees or factors of such American or foreign vessels shall, with master, give bond, with one or more sureties to the United States, in case of a vessel owned by citizens of the United States, in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, and in that of a foreign vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any foreign port or place, and that the cargo shall be relanded in some port of the U. States: Provided, that it shall be lawful and sufficient, in case of any such American vessel whose employment has uniformly been confined to rivers, bays, sounds and lakes, within the jurisdiction of the United States, to give bond in an amount equal to two hundred dollars for each ton of said vessel, with condition, that such vessel shall not be employed in any foreign trade during the time limited in the condition of the bond.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no bond shall be required of boats not being mastered, or if mastered, not being decked, whose employment has been, and shall continue to be confined to rivers, bays and sounds, within the jurisdiction of the United States, and lying within districts which are not adjacent to the territories, colonies, or provinces of a foreign nation, whether such boats be licensed or not, and unless in the opinion of the treasury, such bond be necessary, it shall be lawful and sufficient for the owner of the boat, to give bond in an amount equal to thirty dollars for each ton of said boat, with condition that such boat shall not be employed in any foreign trade during the continuance of the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States."
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in every case where a bond has been or shall be given, to the United States under this act, or under the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," or under the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, with condition that certain goods, wares, and merchandise or the cargo of a vessel shall be relanded in some port of the United States; the party or parties to such bond shall, within four months after date of the same, produce to the collector of the port, from which the vessel had been cleared with such goods, wares, merchandise or cargo, a certificate of the relanding of the same, from the collector of the proper port, on failure whereof the bond shall be put in suit, and in every such suit, judgment shall be given against the defendant or defendants, unless proof shall be produced of such relanding, or of loss by sea, or other unavoidable accident.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall not be lawful to export from the United States, in any manner whatever, any goods, wares, or merchandise, of foreign or domestic growth or manufacture, and if any goods, wares, or merchandise shall during the continuance of the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," and of the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, contrary to the prohibitions of this act, be exported from the United States, either by land or water, the vessel, boat, raft, cart, waggon, sleigh, or other carriage, in which the same shall have been exported, shall together with the tackle, apparel, horses, mules, and oxen, be forfeited, and the owner or owners of such goods, wares, or merchandise, and every other person knowingly concerned in such prohibited exportation, shall each respectively forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars for every such offence: Provided however, That nothing in this section contained, shall be construed to prevent foreign vessels from departing from the ports of the United States with the cargo or cargoes which may be on board of the same, when notified of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, in conformity with the provisions of the said act, nor to take away any power conferred on the President by the last mentioned act, nor to prevent foreign vessels from furnishing themselves with necessary provisions and sea stores for the voyage, nor fishing vessels from departing with sea stores, salt, and their usual fishing tackle and apparel, in the manner prescribed by the act supplementary to the aforesaid act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That on the return into the United States of any fishing vessel, such as is described by the second section of the act, supplementary to the act, entitled "An act, laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," which shall have sailed subsequent to the passage of the last mentioned act, it shall be the duty of
the master and mate to declare on oath or affirmation, before the collector, whether any part of the fishing fare has been sold during the voyage, and in default of taking such oath or affirmation, the master and mate shall each respectively forfeit and pay one hundred dollars: provided, That the aforesaid oath or affirmation may be dispensed with so far as relates to the fishery, on our own coast in the accustomed small vessels.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures, incurred by force of this act, shall be sued for, recovered, distributed and accounted for in the manner prescribed by the act entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and may be mitigated or remitted in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and made perpetual by an act passed the eleventh of February, one thousand eight hundred.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be and he is hereby authorised, if he shall be satisfied by a statement of account current, on oath or affirmation of any citizen or citizens of the United States, and such other proof as the nature of the case will admit or the President may require, that such citizens have property of value in any port or place without the jurisdiction of the United States arising from property actually without such jurisdiction to the 22d day of Dec. last, to grant on application, permission to such citizen or citizens to dispatch a vessel in ballast to such port or place, for the purpose of importing into the United States such property.
Provided, That bond with sufficient security be given to the United States, under the direction of the secretary of the treasury, in such a sum as he shall deem necessary, with the following conditions, to wit: That such vessel shall not export from the United States any specie, or any goods, wares or merchandise, of foreign or domestic growth or manufacture, necessary provisions and stores excepted, that she shall return, reasonable time being allowed for performing the voyage, to the United States with such property, and that she shall not, during the voyage, either directly or indirectly be engaged in any traffic, freight, or other employment; and that no goods, wares or merchandise shall be imported in such vessel, other than the property for which such vessel shall obtain such permission; or the proceeds of property shipped bona fide by a citizen of the United States prior to the said twenty-second day of December last:
And provided also, That the bond herein directed to be taken, shall not be cancelled unless the secretary of the treasury be satisfied either by the oath of the party or parties to the same, or such other proof as the nature of the case will admit, that the conditions of the said bond have been complied with.
And provided further, That the owner or owners, factor or agents, master or mate, of such vessel shall on her return to the U. S. make oath or affirmation that such vessel hath not during the voyage for which such permission has been granted, either directly or indirectly been employed in any act contrary to the tenor of such bond.
Debate on the passage of the bill in addition to an act entitled "An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act laying an EMBARGO, &c."
Mr. LEON conceived the original embargo to have been one of the most destructive measures ever adopted, for which no good reason could be shewn. Can you, said he, ever convince the nation of the propriety of adopting it? You have been ten or twelve weeks about this embargo, and has not every step you have taken in regard to it, been convincing to the people that you did not know what you were about? It shews that you did not understand it, that you are so long in making it perfect. The people are looking at you—they inquire what you are about.
One of the grounds on which this measure was supported, was, that it was a measure adopted under the administration of Washington. Gentlemen have had all the time since the passage of the bill to find a better reason. Have they found it while patching up what I call an abominable measure? The embargo is not a measure to be approved by the nation. It is one of these anti-republican measures which stops the operations of agriculture and arrests the common course of business—
[The Speaker here declared the gentleman to be out of order. He was clearly of opinion, after a bill had passed both branches of the Legislature and received the signature of the President, and become a law, that it could not be made a subject of discussion.]
Mr. L. conceived this an arbitrary decision—[Mr. L. was here called to order by several gentlemen.] Although he was cut down by a decision that he could not discuss the embargo, on reading the title of the present bill he found it was supplementary, &c. but, said he, you come to the embargo at the end of the title, so that notwithstanding the Speaker's decision it is in order to speak of the embargo.
What is this bill to effect, said he? It appears as though it was determined to keep the embargo on next year. Before this bill can reach the northeastern frontier, ice and snow will have taken leave; so that if this provision against sleds means any thing, it contemplates the existence of the embargo during the next winter—to prevent sleds from running next year.
The gentleman from Tennessee asks why money is scarce on one side of the line and not on the other? It is owing to the embargo, sir; the people on one side of the line are embargoed and on the other not.
I perceive that some gentlemen who voted against the embargo intend to vote for this. If I wanted to obtain popularity I would vote that all should be embargoed because my district is; but I vote against gentlemen for their own sake, and for the sake of the nation. I wish to stop where we are, I will not vote for this as I think it a thing unnatural and Improver. Every addition you make to it renders it more abominable—worse and worse. I cannot vote for it. I think this is a proper time to discuss the embargo; the doors are open now; but it is a subject that will not bear discussion. I will risk my reputation as a politician against any of those who supported the measure. The nation is not in a state of quiet, nor ever has been since the commerce of the nation was attacked in the face of the nation by republican France; she commenced what has led to all this. I avow and can prove it, that she commenced the injury and we bore it patiently. An experiment is now made by her antagonist to see what we will bear. All the nations of the earth are trying what we can bear. I would take a course of argument to prove this; but I shall get on the embargo again, which it seems it is not in order to discuss. We are told of our seamen, our poor seamen. A few days ago we had before us a bill to employ a part of them; after all our tears and weeping over these seamen, what has become of this bill? Forgotten. This is the most inconsistent conduct I ever met with; and I here declare I am tired and ashamed of it.
New Mode of Legislating.
NEW-YORK, MARCH 8. The minions of Mr. Jefferson in Congress wish to make the people believe that their proceedings are not influenced by "messages that never appear upon the journals;" and if any one doubts their purity, a duelling committee stands ready to convince him by the logic of the pistol.—The charge made by Mr. Gardenier, was no more than has been openly asserted, by a vast number of the best informed men in our country. Strong circumstances have appeared to warrant the conclusion, that our public councils are swayed by fear or some other base motive, in compliance with the views of a merciless tyrant. Why else are his acts that affect our vital interests, always palliated by the ruling party, and mentioned in gentle and cautious terms, while every measure of England that touches us, is displayed in the most irritating language? Why are the dispatches from Paris carefully concealed, while those from London calculated to widen the breach with Britain, are spread abroad?—Why are the injuries we have received from Spain, and the treatment she gave our minister Monroe, borne with the utmost humility; while the ambassador of a sovereign who offers reparation for our wrongs, is treated with neglect and arrogance? Why has the attorney general of the United States made a report in favor of a claim founded in fraud and corruption, by which we may be swindled out of half a million of dollars? let those who deny the existence of foreign influence answer.—Although these facts are well known to the whole nation, yet "the pages of the water closet" call for proofs of their mean-ness and servility; and have the impudence to presume, that because they are willing to grant any independent man, who exhibits their vile conduct in its true colors, they
can wipe out the stain on their characters.—Burr, and the General with a Spanish pension, are no doubt equally able to silence those who question their patriotism, in the same way.—If the manners of a brothel and courage of a Cossack, be sufficient to qualify a man for a member of Congress, the time must soon arrive when a Conservative Senate will rid us of the trouble of electing our Legislative Body.
COMMUNICATION.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
Commerce, Peace & Prosperity;
OR, Embargo, War and Ruin!
CHOOSE, fellow-citizens, for yourselves.—Blind confidence in our rulers have heretofore deluded thousands, many thousands of honest men. The period has now arrived when the veil of delusion must be removed: Rhode-Island and Newhampshire have already turned about. Those who could not see, now begin to feel.—Our merchants ruined—trade annihilated—our independence an empty bubble!—national honor sacrificed to the tyrant of Europe!—Bonaparte holding our supposed great men in leading-strings!—our national councils distracted: quarrelling among themselves: denouncing each other; and, a few of our honest democrats, shrinking with horror from the dreadful "prospect before us!"—Is this a true picture? Would to heaven that I were able to describe the whole truth.—Americans, Ruin stares us in the face!—The causes of the public calamities of which we now experience only the beginning of sorrows, are carefully concealed from the people! Why is it thus? Ask our Rulers: Either they will not, or they dare not tell us.—What difficulties have we with foreign nations? Either we have none, or our public servants (having become our masters) fear to tell us before our chains are riveted.—A member of the Senate of the United States (Col. PICKERING, an old companion and beloved friend of WASHINGTON) has warned the Commonwealth of its danger; but our Governor returned his letter unread, & with public marks of contempt! Is the safety of our country to be thus despised? Are the evils we feel, and which are still increasing upon us, a subject of no importance?—Are our trade—our revenue—the spirit of mercantile enterprise—our mechanics, our husbandmen, to be sacrificed for no man knows what? and are the people to be forbidden to enquire, and prohibited from knowing? Alas, Americans, these are enquiries which few make! but they are all-important—perhaps even our national existence depends upon the investigation. We have traitors in our country—traitors high in office! Even the war party declare this. But who have they pointed out?—The men of their own party; the men whom they have held up to the confidence of the people!—Let us learn by past experience—let us, with one heart and one voice, determine now—even now, to change our rulers, before the gulph of ruin swallows up our remaining rights and liberties. It may not now be too late, and trusting a righteous cause to heaven, let us place our public affairs in the hands of those, who have uniformly been the advocates of Washington, and the true interest and happiness of our country.
A YEOMAN.
Interesting Correspondence!
OFFICIAL.
Boston, 3d of March, 1808.
Sir—I herewith received your Letter, consisting of six sheets, dated the 7th ultimo. My pressing calls in public concerns would not allow me to attempt to read it until late last evening.—Before I had gone through the first page, I was surprised by your novel and extraordinary claim, upon me, as Governor of the Commonwealth, expressed in these words—"I now address it (meaning your letter) to you, Sir, as the proper organ of communication." Had this been a request to have communicated your Letter to the Legislature of this Commonwealth, as a favour to you, I should have continued to read until from its contents I became satisfied, whether I ought, or ought not to grant it; but on finding it to be a new and unexpected claim upon my official duty, I folded the Letter, instantly in order to reflect upon (4) principles:—I have not unfolded it since, and now return it to you by the mail.
You will recollect that the Senate and House of Representatives of this Commonwealth, are visible, organic bodies; that the former has a President, and the latter a speaker; that both have Clerks. You will also re-
collect that these is a Secretary chosen by the two Houses; that whatever is proper to be communicated to them, by you, may be communicated through one, or the other of these; but that the Governor of the Commonwealth is obliged, ex officio, to communicate as Governor, to the Legislature, whatever a member of Congress shall please to address to him for that purpose, cannot be submitted to by me until I find to be made my duty by the Constitution of the Commonwealth. You seem to found your claim in your being a Senator of this State:—I can discern no distinction in this respect, between members of the Senate, and members of the House: all are Representatives of the State, and all must have equal claims.
I am, Sir, your very humble servant, JAMES SULLIVAN. Hon. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Esq. A Senator from Massachusetts, in the Congress of the United States.
This is a copy of a letter, which I compared with the original, and which included six sheets of paper, being a letter from Timothy Pickering, Esq. to the Governor, and which six sheets being included in the original letter aforesaid, directed to said Pickering I put into the post office.
WM. DONNISON.
SUCH, fellow citizens, is our Governor's apology for attempting to withhold from you the appeal of one of your Senators to your understandings, and his endeavours to give you all the light he possessed, as to the fate of our foreign concerns. It is enough for you that Mr. Sullivan chooses to say he was not obliged to communicate this Letter! Your feelings will best determine whether this was just; respectful to your anxious inquiries, or evincing a professed republican. He was not compelled to let you see it, and therefore sent it back!—I—Rep.
Mr. Pickering's Reply.
We have been favoured with the following copy of the reply of the Hon. Mr. PICKERING, to Gov. SULLIVAN's letter returning the Communication intended for the Legislature of Massachusetts.—Ibid.
City of Washington, March 9, 1808.
Sir—THIS evening I received your Excellency's letter of the 3d inst. acknowledging the receipt of mine to you. ("something of six sheets,") dated the 16th (not the 7th,) of February, which you were pleased to return, with an expression of "surprise" at what you call "my novel and extraordinary claim upon you as Governor of the Commonwealth," to communicate my letter to the Legislature. Indeed, Sir, I did think, that in "prefacing to you and them, such a view of our National Affairs as my official situation had placed in my power," I was not committing an error in "addressing it to you as the proper organ of communication to the Legislature." And notwithstanding your Excellency's admonition, I am still so unfortunate as not to see wherein I have erred. Had the language or sentiments of my letter, thus addressed to you and the Legislature, been wanting in decorum and respect to either, your surprise and reproof would have been, just. But you are pleased to tell me, that, "before you had gone through the first page, you were surprised at my novel and extraordinary claim"—that "you folded my letter instantly, in order to reflect upon its principles," and that you "have not unfolded it since." You intimate, however, that if I had requested you, "as a favour to myself," to communicate my letter to the Legislature, and you had approved of its contents, you might have granted the request. Reilly, Sir, when I was performing what I conceived to be a serious and important duty to my native state, which I had the honour, in part, to represent in the Senate of the United States, it was impossible that the idea of asking any thing as "a favour to myself," should have occurred to me. The subject of the letter was mentioned in the first page—"A View of our National Affairs." And amidst the thousand perplexing and alarming rumours and reports spread abroad among the people, I hoped that the information contained in my letter might be accessible to your Excellency, to the Legislature, and to the Citizens of Massachusetts. Yes, Sir, I did believe it to be extremely important to the Citizens, that they should know what was to be known, of the very "novel and extraordinary" situation of our public affairs. And I am yet to learn, that it would have derogated from the dignity of your Excellency to have made the communication. It was not necessary for your Excellency to bid me "recollect that the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts were visible, organic bodies; that the former has a President, and the latter has a Speaker." It was because I believed them to be both "visible" and sensible bodies, that through you I addressed them. But until your Excellency was pleased to inform me, I did not know their "Clerks;" and the "Secretary" of the Commonwealth, were the proper Officers to whom letters or memorials, to be laid before the two Houses, were to be addressed. The "Secretary" I knew, was, by long usage, the official bearer of the Governor's Messages to the Legislature.
While I have no disposition to question the "equal claims" of the Massachusetts "members of the national House of Representatives," to address to your Excellency any papers they may deem important to be communicated to the State Legislature; I confess there seemed to be a peculiar bias in a Senator's addressing the Legislature from whom he immediately derives his appointment. And in the present case, seeing my letter embraced the highest concerns of our country, in which Massachusetts holds so large a stake, especially in a commercial point of view, I could not imagine that I was offending her Chief Magis-

trate, in presenting a view of those concerns to him, to be afterwards laid before the Legislature. I knew it was the duty of the Governor to watch over the welfare of the Commonwealth. And your Excellency in your late proclamation for a day of public fasting and prayer, (which I have read with great satisfaction, and I hope with Christian delight) has very seriously and strikingly called on the people over whom you preside to unite in their solemn assemblies, in prayer to OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, that he will smile on the labours of our hands, and on our enterprises in business, prospering our Navigation and Fisheries. And it was because I saw those Enterprises blasted by an Embargo—our Navigation prostrated—and our Fisheries permitted to do no beneficial end—(seeing the fish when caught, not being suffered to be exported, must rot in the hands of the fishers)—that I presumed to address the Governor and the Legislature of the great Navigating and Fishing State; in the hope to convince them & the people of the necessity of looking them after those Essential Interests of the Commonwealth. I know that, agreeably to long established usage, the Legislature of Massachusetts, and through them the People, had been accustomed to receive from the Governor information of the things which concerned their peace. And at what period of their history did it more behoove her to know them? In my dead Sir, I should have deemed myself wanting in respect towards your Excellency, if in an address intended for the information of the Legislature of the Commonwealth, I had omitted to present it, in the first place, to the Governor, as her political head. And still remaining satisfied that this is the correct course of duty, I must not omit, on every future occasion, to pursue it.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, your Excellency's most obedient servant, TIMOTHY PICKERING. His Excellency James Sullivan, Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
APRIL ELECTION.
FROM THE PALLADIUM.
WE have taken pains to collect information from the best sources in every quarter, and have great satisfaction in saying, that if the friends of Peace and prosperity exert themselves at the ensuing election, they will succeed in putting into office men who will promote their views. We call upon all such, therefore, to aid, by all proper measures, the election of the following candidates, viz.
FOR GOVERNOR.
Hon. Christopher Gore, esq.
LT. GOVERNOR.
Hon. David Cobb, esq.
WHO IS MR. GORE?
The Honorable CHRISTOPHER GORE, who is proposed as Candidate for the office of Governor, is a gentleman of Talents, Patriotism, and Integrity. He has been long in Public Life, and has rendered many and great services to his Country. The following articles, which are extracted from the papers of 1804, will remind his Fellow-Citizens of the estimation in which his services as Commissioner of the United States in London, were held by the Claimants in this State under the British Treaty; and will bring to their recollection the cordial reception which he met with on his return to Boston—From those who knew him best.
Boston, April 24, 1804.
At a meeting of the Claimants in this State, under the 7th Article of the British Treaty, held in this town the 20th inst. the following proceedings passed unanimously:
The claimants of reparation for losses stipulated by the 7th article of the British Treaty, having met to receive the final report, of their Standing Committee, and having taken into consideration the arduous services of the Commissioners acting under that article, the privations to which they have been subject, by an absence protracted beyond all expectation, the sacrifices they have made by an exclusive devotion of their whole time and eminent talents for so many years, and the heavy expense incurred by living so long in the most expensive country of Europe:
Considering also the unforeseen impediments, which, from various sources, have arisen, and which, by a patient and steady adherence to the principles of moderation and justice, have been fairly and honorably removed, so that the just purpose of the article have been honestly and faithfully attained;
Therefore, resolved, unanimously, That this meeting entertain the highest sense of the meritorious conduct of the said Commissioners, and request that the Committee will, in their name, present to CHRISTOPHER GORE, esq. one of that board, a copy of this Resolution, as a testimony of that sense.
RICHARD D. TUCKER, Sec.
Boston, April 30, 1804.
On Tuesday last, the 24th inst. a very sumptuous and elegant PUBLIC DINNER was given at Concert-Hall, by a large number of the most respectable citizens of Boston, in honor of CHRISTOPHER GORE, esq. as a testimony of the high sense they entertained of his services as Commissioner, under the British Treaty, and expressive of their congratulations on his return to his native country.
Gen. LINCOLN, presided, and the Hon. J. C. JONES, H. G. OTIS, JOSEPH BARNELL, and SAMUEL PARKMAN, esqs. acted as Vice-Presidents. The number of the company, we understand, amounted to one hundred and eighty.
The following are among the Toasts which were given on the occasion:
TOASTS.
May all parties unite in gratitude to those who have devoted their time and talents to promote the substantial interests of their country—Washington's March.
Our Constitution—the first fabric of talents and virtue—May it be the last to be shaken by folly or design—Gore in his Chair.
American Commerce—May a protection, commensurate with its growth, never be prevented by a false economy.—Hail Columbia.
May our public danger be discerned in season, & met with energy.—Xpex's March.
May they who cause the dismemberment of the American empire, be alone subjected to its evils—Dead March in Saul.
By the Hon. Mr. GORE.
The American Flag—May it continue to mark honorable enterprise, and prosperous commerce—may it ensure protection and extend the Nation's Glory.
After Mr. Gore withdrew—By the PRESIDENT.
CHRISTOPHER GORE, esq.—May the public gratitude for his able and successful services, be as ardent and sincere, as the zeal that performed them.
Who is David Cobb, Esq.?
General Cobb is well known in every part of the Commonwealth—He was a Son of Liberty in 1774.—During the whole revolutionary war he served his country in the field—On his return, he was appointed Major-General of the Militia of this State; and was called by government into its service, in 1787, to suppress the insurrections of those distressing times.—His spirit and clemency in that period of calamity are well known:
"No savage deed distained the sword, While Federal Chieftains led the host; Submission heard the joyous word— MERCY—the christian conqueror's boast."
Always a zealous advocate of the Constitution, he has had the singular honor of being chosen a member of Congress by the people of this State at large:—He has frequently been elected a member of the Legislature of this State; has been Speaker of the House of Representatives, and President of the Senate.
All these offices he executed with honor to himself and usefulness to his fellow citizens; but by the triumph of party spirit, the state was deprived of his services. The leaders of the democratic party know that he is opposed to war, Embargoes, & all those ruinous measures which of late have been pursued. These men will use every mean to prevent his election.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS,
I AM not insensible, that either arguments or facts, have but little influence with many men at the present day, but as there are many who have hitherto voted in favor of the democratic party, that are honest and well meaning, and would, were they really acquainted with the men and measures of those by whom they have been duped and deluded, quit them, and take sides with men of virtue and integrity, I believe it to be the duty of every friend to his country, to sound the alarm, and save America from ruin. My own present views of the times are such, that I exceedingly fear we are already so lost to our own interest, that nothing short of national repentance and reformation, can save us from political destruction. The rising generation are to be pitied. Where is the feeling man, that does not tremble for his children, when he reflects upon the miseries to which they are exposed? Are people determined and willing to be destroyed? Cannot they possibly be persuaded to pause and reflect a single moment? Let me ask you, my honest democratic friends, what has been the cause of this amazing alteration in our circumstances? What were we once? What are we now? Who conducted our measures in the days of prosperity? Who has conducted them since? Be advised, be persuaded, be entreated to consider. You are told by those who mean to deceive you, and who know better, that our distresses are occasioned by the federalists. Can this be true? You have more sense, if you will exercise it, than to believe it. Why can you not think for yourselves? Such lying as this has almost effected our ruin. Those that impose upon you in this way, laugh at your credulity. You know the federalists have had no share in the management of the national government, or that of this commonwealth, for a long time. Since this you have been rapidly declining. Could they have done as they wished, our circumstances would have been as formerly, highly prosperous. One great difficulty with you is, that you are in the habit of believing those men in politics, that you will not believe nor trust in anything else. Permit me to tell you what I believe. I believe that the conduct of your party in the last session of the General Court, was such as ought to excite your resentment. I believe your money has been squandered away to very little good purpose—to pay members for complimenting Mr. Jefferson for laying an Embargo, a measure which is working your ruin. I believe that democratic members of the General Court, who supported the embargo as well as those of the national legislature who laid it, and the supporters of the resolution for applauding the President, when out of doors acknowledged the impropriety; but, on a final decision being taken, were in favor of those measures, on the principle that they must vote for them, because brought forward by their party.
I believe it to be a solemn truth, that the democratic members held a caucus soon after the commencement of the last session of the General Court, to choose a Governor for you, and that they then and there gave votes for Messrs. Sullivan, Lincoln, and King, taking care that King should have the greatest number of votes for Governor, and that they were afterwards heard to say, they had no design finally to vote for Mr. King, but meant to prevent Mr. Sullivan from being startled at any of their propositions, as they meant he should remove some sheriffs, and do some other things, which they feared he might not be willing to do.—What is the object of the standing army, lately recommended by the President, which is to be placed in every state? Cannot this army be employed to overawe the people, and carry certain measures into effect, Bonaparte like, by the point of the bayonet? The provisions recommended in the standing army bill, are calculated to invite the most abandoned wretches into it—who, if they destroy your cattle, burn your houses, or murder your wives or children, are to have no other punishment than a small fine, or thirty days confinement! which the offender would prefer to being on duty—I believe Frenchmen have lately come from France to New-Orleans, to take command of this army, when raised!—I might go on to mention the conduct of congress in determining to keep us in the dark—refusing to give any information from France—cramming every thing down our throats, without assigning any reasons:—and our Governor, for keeping back a letter from a Senator in Congress, directed to him to be communicated: reading only the first page himself, altho' he reflected on the principles contained in the letter, notwithstanding by his own statement he did not read far enough to see one of those principles, before he folded it up and never unfolded it again! However inconsistent this, and incomprehensible to Federalists, it will go down for sterling truths, which your leaders will wish to make you believe.
A FRIEND TO GOOD GOVERNMENT.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS,
AS a recent proof of the predominance of French influence in our government, witness the silence (if not approbation) of the ruling party as to the arbitrary, unjust and despotic decrees and conduct of Bonaparte towards this country; whilst they censure in the most intemperate manner the least deviation on the part of Britain.
But it may be said, the British were our enemies, & the French our friends. It is true, the French formerly assisted us; and this gratified their own hatred to England. It is also true, we wished the French people success in their struggles for liberty in 1790, and '93; but from the present French government, we have received no favors—from the present French rulers, we can justly expect no mercy. Bonaparte is the greatest despot on the globe. His decrees are ruinous to our commerce—his military operations hostile to liberty. He has enslaved all the free countries in Europe; and to humble Great Britain, would destroy our trade and our independence. And will the people of America submit to his ambitious views? Must we quarrel with England, which is evidently disposed to maintain peace with us, and able to do us immense damage? Must we do this to please the tyrant of France; and to further his views of conquering the English?
Americans—It is time to awake from our slumbers! peradventure our liberties are wrested from us forever! Is not freedom yet dear to us? Have we fought for independence, to become the slaves of a foreign despot? No! you will say: We will still be free. The means, perhaps, are yet in our power—we are allowed to choose our Rulers. Resolve, then, to place the friends of peace and of our country in office, and we may hope for better times. A FEDERAL REPUBLICAN.
The following Toasts, among others, were given at the celebration of the anniversary of Washington's Birthday, in Springfield:—
The Times—High Salaries and Embargoes, Ruin and Bankruptcy, Impeachments, Courts martial, and trials for Treason.
"The Road to Ruin"—A popular play, now acting at Washington, we hope for the last time.
Our new Government—Which conceals from the people what it dares not publish. A heavy duty on the importation, and a liberal bounty on the exportation, of exotic parrots.
Our Foreign Relations—"SECRETS WORTH KNOWING"
The Embargo—The president's pledge of love to Farmers.
Bonaparte—A spark from the tail of a comet, to set the world on fire—God forbid that we should be the fuel.
GEORGE WASHINGTON—The heart which does not vibrate with love and gratitude, at his name, "Is fit for season, stratagem, and spoil."
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS,
The following is a copy of a Democratic Circular, signed Isaac Isley, James Wingate, Daniel W. Lincoln, Robert Isley, James C. Jewett, and Elijah Elder, and directed to the Committee of Elections of the town of——. When it is a fact that four of these gentlemen hold lucrative offices, either by the appointment of Mr. Jefferson or Mr. Sullivan, and the other two are candidates for executive favour, no wonder they should be zealous supporters of the present men and measures, however destructive they may be to the general interest and prosperity of the country.
"BE VIGILANT, AND BE SAFE."
"Portland, March 7, 1808.
"The sceptre of power has been wrested from the grasp of usurping dominion. (a) Virtue and patriotism (b) have reclaimed Massachusetts from the paths of error, and the direction of these false guides, who pointed her steps to danger and destruction, and have accomplished her harmonious reunion and co-operation with her sister republic. (c) Her independent yeomanry remembered the price of their liberties. They called to mind their struggles for freedom, the perils and hardships they encountered in vindication of invaded right: And having overcome the tyrant's power and trampled on his arrogant pretensions, they disdained again to submit, like the war-Elephant, to the goad that stung them before. (d) They asserted their constitutional privilege, and cast out from the temple of power, the peculators of public property, the innovators of public justice, the perverters of the public mind, and the enemies of liberty and equal rights; (e) and devoted the impostors and their artifice, the deceivers and their delusion, the conspirators and their mischief, to universal abhorrence and detestation. (f) Integrity and talents (g) succeeded in the administration of affairs of state.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
We congratulate you on the event. We rejoice with you on the increased prevalence of those principles which are the elements of our excellent constitution, and the security of those prominent advantages enjoyed by the citizens of the United States (h).
To the republican officers of our state government, executive and legislative, for their ability, patriotic zeal and faithfulness in the discharge of their respective duties, honor, praise, and gratitude are due. The county committee have pleasure in expressing their confidence in them, and their approbation of their official conduct (i); and in recommending to the strenuous support of their fellow electors of Cumberland, the same candidates as first magistrates for the commonwealth and Senators for this district, which were proposed and chosen by them for the past year. Let not former success prevent further exertion. Do not rest inactive, in the confidence of security, lest the enemy find you sleeping at your posts and prevail over you. Jealousy is the guardian of republican liberty.
A dark cloud lowers in our political horizon (j). Peradventure it is but the wind, from whose fury the wisdom of our rulers has preserved our sails (k). But if it be the hovering tempest of war, let it be remembered that American genius discovered the art to direct the lightning and disarm the storm (l). Reposing merited trust in the rulers of the nation, we will be prepared for whatever service the destinies of our country may require. Be pleased to receive assurances of our respectful consideration.
NOTES.
(a) This surely cannot allude to the officers of government under the federal administration, because they were chosen by the people; for if it does, the observation applies with equal force to the administration under Gov. Sullivan. We presume it means the SQUATTERS, burners of Gaols and Court-Houses, who have indeed, "wrested the sceptre of power."
(b) What is here called "virtue" we presume to be a talent for deceiving the people; and by "patriotism" as above used, we conclude the grasping of public offices.
(c) France.
(d) This sentence so evidently alludes to the American Revolution, so happily ended twenty-five years ago, that it must be considered as another War cry.
(e) Does this allude to Federalists or Democrats? if the latter, we could name a Burr, a Wilkinson, a Livingston, and a host of others whom we now forbear to mention.
(f) Amen!!!
(g) Pray read the names of your members of the Council, and of the Legislature.
(h) Wilkinson's transporting citizens by military force in defiance of the civil power, and in contempt of our constitutional rights.
(i) Particularly their approbation of the embargo which has so much benefited our trade and commerce, raised our country produce, fed and clothed our laborers, and given employment to our mechanics.
try produce, fed and clothed our laborers, and given employment to our mechanics.
[1] True!
[k] True again!—but left the rigging and hulls to rot at the wharves.
(l) We presume that since Franklin's death the chaplet which adorned his brow is placed upon Mr. Jefferson's, and probably the experiment was tried during the American Revolution, at Carter's mountain.
COMMUNICATED.
A leader, and perhaps the head of our democrats in this county, has suggested the propriety of objecting to Mr. GORE; because, having resided many years in England he is under British influence; but doubted whether, it ought to appear in the newspapers, because people would find out that Mr. GORE went to England to prosecute the claims of our merchants against the British Government and British captors who had taken American property.—I would enquire of our sage politician, who suggested so happy a thought if he does not remember the zeal, patriotism, integrity and ability with which Mr. Gore performed his duty, and the success of his exertions.—That the federalists and democrats more especially, expressed their public thanks to Mr. Gore for the patriotism, zeal, ability, and success of his mission!
QUERIST.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
To the supporters of Mr. Jefferson and Governor Sullivan, in Maine.
IN the spirit of moderation and candour, let me ask your attention to the following questions—The time demand all our watchfulness. And the burthens we are now bearing should rouse us from our slumbers—I will call no man dishonst—I will wound the feelings of no man—I have, on these terms, a claim on your regard; and the questions I will propound deserve your serious consideration.
1. Did not those who are now in power promise to lighten your burthens, if you would withdraw your confidence and support from the Federalists? 2. Since they came into power have they kept their promise by doing any thing more for the people than the federal administration? 3. Did they not condemn the former administration for intemperance towards the people, and improper partiality towards their own party? 4. Have they not since they obtained power themselves, done every thing to oppose the federalists by turning them from office without cause, and by openly practicing now what they openly condemned then? 5. Does not this shew that power was all they wanted? 6. Have they not abused this power, by imposing grievous burthens on our country without justice or reason? 7. Have they not, by a long Embargo, brought ruin on thousands of our most industrious, laborious, and useful citizens? 8. Have they not by so doing, stopped our Revenue and dried up the stream that has supported us? 9. What is to pay the expenses of our government, but the Revenue, unless a LAND TAX is again imposed? the very thing which was so severely condemned? 10. Are you willing to give up your income—to labour in vain and spend your strength for naught?—to lose the produce of your farm?—or be idle in your respective situations for want of employment? 11. Are you satisfied that any good reason exists for those painful and distressing privations: or are you not kept in present ignorance as to your rights and liberties? 12. Did any one power openly threaten our Commerce at the time this ruinous Embargo was laid? Answer this. 13. Did any power make war upon us at that time? or have they yet? 14. What had the Chesapeake business to do with the Embargo, when it took place many months before? 15. Has not Great Britain expressly disavowed that transaction, and sent a special Envoy to ask our pardon and make amends? 16. Has not our Government refused to accept this acknowledgement? 17. Are we not now threatened with War and all its HORRORS: and yet are left in total darkness why we are? 18. Why do our Government do every thing in darkness? Is it because they are ashamed or afraid their conduct should be laid open to the people's views? 19. Is a servant greater than his master?—Are our rulers to lead a country blindfolded, and refuse to let them see? 20. I not the whole of this mysterious conduct a part of a great system intended to destroy our trade, navigation, and fisheries—to break down the spirits of New England—and ruin all our tradesmen and destroy all their trades? 21. If our fisheries are ruined, must it not necessarily injure the country towns? 22. Is it not determined on to draw our citizens from the ocean—to render our ships useless—and to ruin thousands of our hardy seamen upon the world with us a fishing in their pockets or a bone to jostle them? 23. In fine, does not DUTY to your country—AFFECTION for your families, and your own LOVE OF LIBERTY call aloud upon you to consider why we are thus brought to the very BRINK OF RUIN: why we are doomed to suffer the calumny of evils that surround us?—Is it not your duty; must it not be your virtuous resolution to place our national and state concerns in the hands of those who will administer the government openly and HONESTLY; and who will also when we re-petition request it, give us information as to those essentials which concern our peace and happiness?—Our present rulers absolutely refuse to us this privilege.
These queries, my friends, I have prepared with coolness—pray consider them coolly—They are dictated by a heart warm in the cause of my country—and by a solemn conviction that its glory is departing.
CATQ.

Portland,
Monday, March 28, 1808.
Patriotic Nominations:
OR, THE FRIENDS OF PEACE AND FREE TRADE; IN OPPOSITION TO EMBARGOES and an unnecessary War. Recommended to the united support of the independent electors of the District of Maine, who wish to see a return of the golden days of National Prosperity.
Unite and save the Commonwealth.
For Governor, Hon. Christopher Gore, Esq. Lieut. Governor, Hon. David Cobb, Esq.
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES.
In a national consideration she would care as little for the ruin of the merchants as you would.
She knows that it is not the sea, but the land that produces wealth; and the merchant of America, who is scarcely more than a factor or the carrier of the goods of other nations, does little indeed (while his capital is thus employed) for the permanent wealth and benefit of his country.
The Tar, HEMP, Turpentine, and IRON of America, are ten times cheaper and better than those of the Baltic.
The preceding are faithful extracts to which the attention of every man interested in commerce or its appendages, is earnestly invited. Perhaps there cannot be a greater libel upon our country than they contain. The author openly and boldly despises trade and traders, although it may be, his situation (if it be an independent one) is the result of what he so much undervalues.
Remember fellow citizens, at the same time, that this writer is so ignorant as to declare, in the face of the English nation, that England can procure her supply of Hemp and Iron from America, ten times cheaper than from the Baltic. It would be needless to call the public attention to such productions as these, their absurdity is so glaring; were they not offered to support the administration under which we live, and were they not the known and avowed sentiments of that same administration and its best informed supporters. Yes, fellow citizens, you are often reminded by the friends of Jefferson, of the selfishness of traders, that it is debasing government to look after the interests of commerce, and that in fact it cares nothing for the ruin of your merchants.
Look, I pray you, to the distresses which are but just commencing in consequence of such dreadful principles. See the wide spreading destruction which it occasions. See your merchants failing, your mechanics and laborers driven from their lofts, their shops, and employments, to idle on the wharves and in the streets. See the fishermen's fares perishing on their hands. See the useless piles of lumber on the wharves—your ships rotting in port—your mariners driven to beggary, or to more hospitable shores—and gloom and melancholy pervading every countenance.
If this picture suits, take the democratic Ticket, on the first Monday in April next; give it your hearty support, and you will forever fix your country's degradation: for on this list are the enemies to free trade—the friends to embargo, war, and ruin.
If you would see the reverse, and wish for better times, for the prosperous times of the federal administration—take the federal Ticket, which bears the friends to peace and commerce. Be at your posts. Rally every man on whom you have influence. Shew your misled republican friends their danger, and guide them to their safety. Be alert and enterprising, and heaven will reward your exertions.
A FRIEND TO COMMERCE.
FROM WASHINGTON, March 16.
INFORMATION AGAIN REFUSED.
Yesterday, in the House of Representatives of the U. S. Mr. Quincy offered a resolution, the object of which was to obtain information respecting our foreign relations. Though this call was made under the solemn conviction that the public good required it, and that his public duty demanded this respectful and necessary request, with an able and argumentative speech of considerable length (more than an hour) yet, on a motion merely to "consider the propriety of the call for papers," it was voted down. Thus while every ministerial arm is stretched out to catch all circumstances operating against one hostile power, and whilst every voice is raised, most indignantly raised, against the aggressions of one nation, no man shall dare to ask, "How are we treated by the other?" No unaffectionate federalist shall question the honour, the friendship, or the fairness of dearly beloved France! That she can do no wrong, has become a political maxim, to dispute which subjects you to the contumely and the scorn of a proud, blindfolded majority.
Impartial friends of their country have a right to demand impartiality in the conduct of public affairs. No reflecting man can view unmoved, and without regret, this stubborn adherence to a system made up of mystery, contradiction and insult.
The affairs of the country are conducted from impulses, the secret causes of which are unknown to the people—all is mystery. The present majority are the converts to this plan of secrecy, against which they vehemently and incessantly declaimed under all former administrations. And they continue to wear the popular garb of democracy, and seem to assign any reason for this contradiction of their own maxims.
Knowing that we are unfairly dealt with by two foreign powers, who are themselves at war! that every information is before the public relative to the one; and that we are not officially informed of the whole conduct of the other, a representative of the people who calls for the papers (if not necessary state secrets) is insultingly voted down.
At a second March meeting in Gloucester, called by the democrats, for the alleged purpose of augmenting the Board of Selectmen, (the late appointed officers, being all federalists) we understand the inhabitants were kept together in the meeting house, where the election was held, from 10 A.M. until nearly 11 o'clock at night, without lights, and without refreshment of any kind. The citizens assembled, amounted to 660, and on counting the votes, they were found to be equally divided; repeated trials then followed. Neither party was disposed to quit the ground, and even at this late hour,
a strong opposition was made to an arrangement proposed and finally carried, for adjourning the Meeting to Friday next. Let an equal degree of firmness be shown in other towns, and the hopes of good men will every where prevail.— Boat. Gaz.
Our Sailors. —The British Packet sailed this forenoon, with her decks literally crowded with sailors going to another country to seek employment. It will be seen whenever the embargo shall be raised, (but that is not to be expected from the present administration) there will not be found sailors enough left to man our vessels.— Newyork p.
MARCH MEETING.
Good Beginning... We learn that the choice of Selectmen has just been declared. The FEDERAL TICKET succeeded over the democratic and embargo ticket, by a majority of 172! The highest number on the Federal Ticket was 408; on that of the democratic, 236. . . . Let all the friends of Peace, Commerce and Free Trade throughout the District of Maine, go and do likewise: then shall the Farmer find good markets for his produce; the Mechanic, employment; and the Merchant employ his ships in the promotion of his own and country's prosperity. . . . "And let all the people say Amen."
Gazette-Office, Monday, 11 o'clock A. M.
Latest Foreign News.
An arrival at Baltimore brings an account that Sir Richard Strachan, with 7 sail of the line was seen going up the Straits, on the 9th of February, in pursuit of the Rochefort squadron.
PORTUGAL which long paid tribute to France for friendship-peace and the privilege of neutrality is no more! The capt. of the ship Octavio, who has arrived at Baltimore from Lisbon, states that he saw Bonaparte's official declaration, that "the House of Braganza was no more—and PORTUGAL declared to be a province of FRANCE!"
Admiral Duckworth, on his arrival off the Capes of Virginia is said to have sent an express to Mr. Rose, acquainting him with the cause of his appearance there, that the object of his being on our coast, might not be misunderstood by the Government.
The Rochefort squadron which was supposed to have gone to the West-Indies consists of the Majestique, 120; Ajax 80; Lys, Souffleur, Magnanime, Jenappe, 74s; Flora, 24; Surveillante brig, 16 guns.
The King of Holland has excluded all neutral navigation from his ports. He is fitting out privateers, on a large scale.
Russia has commenced her military operations against Sweden, by entering her territories with a large force.
A Russian fleet of 15 sail has arrived at Trieste. Nine more are blockaded in the Tagus.
The King of Prussia has published a declaration, against England, renouncing all connection with her, until after a general peace.
A vessel has arrived in the Delaware, which left Amsterdam Jan. 21, when the French Decree was in full force, and all vessels arriving were seized.
MR. PICKERING'S LETTER.
Col. Pickering's answer in reply to Gov. Sullivan's letter (both of which are given entire in this paper,) is worthy of the serious perusal of every real friend of the country. It contains solemn truths equally interesting to every citizen of Massachusetts, let him be a federalist or democrat. Not a single democratic printer in the State will publish it. It is to be hoped no exertions will be omitted to lay it before those who are kept in ignorance of the alarming situation of our public affairs.
DIED,
In Limerick, the 28th ult. Mrs. Sally Felch, comfort of the late Capt. Daniel F. She sustained a lingering illness with Christian patience, and gave a great reason to hope her departure was for a better world. Six children are left to lament the loss of their only parent.
In Northyarmouth, on the 19th inst. after a long and distressing illness, which she bore with Christian patience and fortitude, Mrs. Mehitable Cutter, relict of the late capt. Wm C. aged 63.
In this town, on Friday, the 25th inst. departed this life, Aet. 38, Cynthia, the amiable comfort of Mr. Rufus Walburn, after a tedious and distressing illness of nearly eight years, which she had borne with unexampled fortitude and resignation.
Gazette Ship News.
Tuesday, March 22: Arrived, ship Nabby, Crandell, from Liverpool.
Wednesday, March 23: Arrived brig George, Wildrage, from Bonavista, 36 days. Left at the Island of Bonavista Feb. 15, ships Rebecca Coffin, Somersby, of Newburyport to sail in 10 days; Strange, Swain, of Nantucket, for New-York in 15.
"Commerce flows like best when left free to protect itself"—JEFFERSON. The following is a list of vessels now confined in the harbour of Portland, by democratic Embargo Laws:—12 ships, 44 brigs, 9 schooners; composing about 12,000 tons of shipping, exclusive of coasting and fishing vessels.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA: The Spanish regifter ship St. Raphael, 16 guns, 97 men, having upwards 500,000 dol-
lars, in specie, 1700 quintals copper, besides a valuable cargo, has been captured in the India seas, by the British frigate Caroline, of 38 guns: she engaged the frigate and had 27 killed and wounded before she struck; the Eh. had 1 killed and 6 wounded.
The Rochefort squadron, consists of 5 sail of the line, 1 frigate and a brig; and on 30th Jan. was in lat 58, 12, lon. 1, E.
The cargoes of 7 American vessels were condemned at Marseilles about 21st Jan; and in consequence it is said of having been boarded on their passage by the English.
NOTICE.
THE Selectmen of the Town of Portland, give Notice, that they have posted up a LIST OF VOTERS at each of the following places, viz.—At the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office , at Mr. Freeman's Office, and at Mr. Burnham's Tavern; and that they will be in session to receive evidence of their qualification of Voters, on THURSDAY, the last day of the present month, from six to eight o'clock P. M.—and on MONDAY next, from 8 to 10 o'clock, A. M.— B or as of the Selectmen SAMUEL FREEMAN, Chairman. March 28.
ASPARAGUS.
GENTLEMEN may be supplied with any quantity of fine healthy ASPARAGUS Roots, two years old, planted if required: This is the proper season to move it; please to apply to THOS. HUNTER, Watch-maker, No. 72, Fore-street, who has received from London, a quantity of excellent Liquid Blacking , Alb—Stout Plainified Tea-Kettles and a variety of other Tin Ware Japaned Waiters, &c & China and Crockery-Ware; Umbrellas and Parasols; early Charlton Peas, and other Garden Seeds. He has likewise on hand, a variety of good eight day and spring table Clocks and Watches; which, if not immediately purchased, will be given to any lady or gentleman making early application for the same. March 28.
Mr PRINTER—THE following letters I recently received in answer to my request of their insertion, their opinion of Patent New-London Bileous Pills, as a public medicine. 'Tis unnecessary to add that those gentlemen are distinguished characters.—The offices they sustain are sufficient proofs of their respectability, and I trust is the highest evidence I can give the public of the efficacy of my Pills. SAMUEL H. P. LEE. New-London, Sept 29, 1807.
Copy of a letter from John R. Watrous, esquire, M. D. President of the Connecticut Medical Convention, to the Proprietor. Colchester, Sept. 25, 1807.
Doctor SAMUEL H. P. LEE. Dear Sir—I have just received your letter of the 18th inst. requesting my opinion of your Bileous Pills.
From what knowledge I have of them, I know of no deleterious effects, which they have ever produced, but believe them to be a good composition for the use they are designed.
I certainly have no objections to their being in general use, and in the circle of my practice, frequently recommended them; and believe the people in general give them the preference to any other Pill in circulation.
I am Sir, with much respect, your most obedient, JOHN R. WATROUS.
Copy of a letter from Doctor Wm. B. Hall, a practitioner of much eminence in the city of Middletown, Connecticut—Teacher and Lecturer on the Theory and Practice of Physic: Treasurer of the Connecticut Medical Society, and Fellow of the same; to the Proprietor, dated Middletown Sept. 14, 1807, in answer to a letter requesting his opinion of the "Patent New-London Bileous Pills"—as a public medicine. Middletown, Sept. 14th, 1807. Doctor SAMUEL H. P. LEE, New-London. Sir—I duly received your favor of the 9th inst. requesting my opinion of your Patent Pills as a public medicine, and the experience I have had from using them in my practice—I have to inform you Sir, that I have administered your Pills, more or less in my practice the six or seven years past, and have found them equal, and in many instances, superior, to any preparation I have ever known, in all cases where the stomach and bowels required evacuation by the intervention of a cathartic. I view them peculiarly beneficial in southern climates, where almost all complaints are more or less of a biliary tendency—and in any region where cathartics are adopted as a curative indication, they are in my opinion, the most convenient and efficacious pill of any in use, being safe and early in their operation. To travellers by sea and land I think they must be eminently useful, having printed directions for using them, which must be a convenience in case where medical aid cannot be obtained. To the public generally, they have another benefit annexed to them, which is of some importance, especially to the poorer class; that is, they are a cheap medicine, and by being prepared by yourself only, they have the best reason to expect that they are well prepared, and with some experience may be able to administer them in their families, with considerable success, and thereby save expence. Finally Sir, knowing as I do the component parts of the pill, I can with confidence recommend them as a useful and safe public medicine—I am Sir your most obedient servant, WILLIAM B. HALL.
The above Pills sold by Erving & Poor.
March 28. (e o p 6 w.)
FOR SALE.
A DWELLING-HOUSE situate in the Village in Norway, next door to the Meeting house facing two streets; said house is built in the form of an L, the two fronts making about eighty feet; said house is almost new, nearly finished, and was built for a Tavern, (for which it is now occupied) it has a Hall the whole of one front, conveniently and pleasantly situated, having a view of the whole Village; any person wishing to retire from the tea coast to avoid the tumult of Embargoes and invasions, will do well to avail himself of this retreat; which is situated among as agreeable and convivial a number of Villagers as are to be found in the District of Maine: Terms made easy—enquire of Mr. JOHUA SMITH near the premises, or capt. JAMES BAXTER of Falmouth, or at Minot of March 28. JOHN THOMSON.
Marshall's Sale.
Taken by Execution, and will be sold at Public Auction, at E. GREELY'S CO. OFFICE, on Wednesday next, 30th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M.
A VARIETY of ENGLISH GOODS—consisting of Broad Cloths, Tollemene's parent Cords, printed Velvets, silk Chambrays, Cotton Cambricks, Calicoes, &c. &c.
T. G. THORNTON, Marshall. E. GREELY & CO. Auct'rs. Portland, March 26, 1808.
FOR CHARTER.
THE Schooner HUMPHREY, with fitting gear, boars, &c. for a Labrador, or any other voyage.
Now landing from said Schooner, and for sale, 30 casks Rice, first quality. 10 Hds. Tobacco, and a few bbs. Tar—Apply to the Master on board, or JAMES CHADBURN & CO. March 23.
Last Chance for 10,000 Dollars!
Isaac Adams, HAS for sale a few Tickets and Quarters in Amity Canal Lottery . Those who wish to purchase at the present price, will do well to apply in the course of the present week, as delays are dangerous. March 28.
TO LET.
THE HOUSE lately occupied by Capt. Thomas Robinson, in High Street, with convenient out houses and large garden—for term apply to RALPH CROSS. No. 4, Union-Wharf. March 28.
To Let—and immediate possession. A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated on School-street. The Furniture in the house which is decent, is for sale on a liberal credit—Enquire of EBEN ZER MAYO. March 28.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership under the firm of Samuel Winslow & Joshua Weeks , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make payment; and those who have demands or unsettled accounts are desired to call at the store lately occupied by said firm and have them admitted. SAMUEL WINSLOW, JOSHUA WEEKS. Falmouth, 3d No 234. 1808.
NOTICE.
ANY person legally authorized to receive the clothes & balance of wages belonging to John Freeman , a seaman who died March 12, 1808, on board the ship Henry, Joseph Weeks, master, on her passage from Liverpool to Portland, may have the same on application to JOSEPH WEEKS. March 28.
FOR SALE.
A SMALL FARM in the township of Windham, near Maherry's Mills, is called, containing 56 acres, mostly under improvement; with a Brick House thereon almost finished; two Barns, and other Out-houses; a young Orchard of upwards of two hundred Trees that has borne some for two years past; also, part of a Mill Privilege thereon. The said Farm can be recommended to be as good as any one of its size in the county, and is pleasantly situated either for a Mechanic or Trader, and will be sold on reasonable terms—some years will be given for the greater part of the payment, by giving good security and paying them yearly—For further particulars enquire of ELIJAH POLE. Windham, March 28. On the Premises.
TO LET.
A Convenient two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Back Street—for terms apply to THOMAS SANDFORD. March 28.
FOUND.
A Silk Velvet WAIST-COAT PATTERN. The owner may have it again, by proving property and paying for this Advertisement, on application to DANIEL COBB. March 28.
To Mr. Woodbury Storer, jun. Clerk of the Maine Turnpike Association.
YOU are hereby requested by the subscribers, five of the Members of said Association, to notify and warn a meeting of the Stockholders of that corporation to be held at the Chamber over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, on Tuesday the 12th day of April next, at 9 o'clock, P. M. to act on the following articles, viz:
1st To choose a Chairman, in case the President shall be absent. 2d To consider and determine whether it is expedient to make any part of the Maine Turnpike Road the present year, and what part. 3d To receive any proposals which may be made to said Association for completing said road or any part thereof. 4th To consider and determine on any subjects which concern said Corporation.
R. HUNEWELL, NATHANIEL DYER, LEVI CUTTER, THOMAS DELANO. Portland, March 26, 1808.
Pursuant to the foregoing application to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the Stockholders of the said Maine Turnpike Association, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes therein mentioned. WOODBURY STORER, jun. Clerk. March 28.
THE subscriber hereby give public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of WILLIAM LUNT, late of Falmouth in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he 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 DANIEL LUNT. March 24 1808.
Cash given for Rats and Jacks at I. ADAMS Book-Store.

POETRY.
A SONG.
Love and the Toothache, mortal foes, Ye rob my days, my nights' repose, For Cash terms my vows of truth, Nor will the Doctor draw my tooth: Eternal evils, will ye stay? I cannot bear ye, well-a-day!
But come thou spirit, dear to me, My brandy flask, my veau de vie ; To evil spirits thy relief Comes, like a thief, to catch a thief. No more I weep—my inward man Is wa'd as with a warm ng-pam; Nor longer droops, nor more shall grin, My pensive heart, my aching chin; The doctor leaves my pulse alone, His patient now is patient grown; Prescribes no bolus but the bowl, And weighs no dram, but alk-a-bowl: Now Love and Toothache, mortal foes, That made the tears run down my nose, I've caught ye in my cordial dross, Like branded snakes in druggist's shop. Ah, rogues, ye thought I should despond, And swing by rope, or drown in pond; But devil think me, if I'm cramm'd In dam for love, may I be damn'd; And hang myself for toothache too, May I be hang'd if e'er I do.
ORESTES.
THE FAIR DEFENDED.
Unfain'd by vice, the lovely Eve Nor clothes nor vesture wore; 'Twas fi' fi'! whisper'd her to weave Fl' accusing robes the bore. Hence do our fair, who virtus love, This badge of fi's deceit; Their purity they'd gladly prove, By going—quite unfaint !
Miscellaneous.
CAUTION.
There are in circulation, in this and the neighboring States, certain species of Bank Bills, of two kinds, one of which is called old , and the other new . I emigrants of Detroit bills. Of the latter, the stockholder "jointly and severally guarantee the payment, at their Office of Discount and Deposit at Providence R. I." Both kinds are issued from an unincorporated Bank a Detroit in the Michigan Territory. As to their "Office of Discount and Deposit at Providence," for the payment of those Bills on demand, the public are informed that there is no such Office in this place; and as to the Stockholders who know who they are. If their intentions are just and honorable, why do they not come forward, and let the public know who they have to look to for the payment of those bills? It would be well if the General Assembly of this State would take a little notice of such transactions, in defiance of their laws, and endeavor to stop such a gross and barefaced imposition on the public. If these things are suffered, any individual can issue Bills and become rich at the expense of an injured public. J. B. WOOD. Exchange Office, Providence.
CONUNDRUM. —Why is the Embargo like the Puff?—Because it leaves one half dead, and that prevents the other half from acting.
A curious match against time, for the small wager of 45 6d was decided last Saturday evening in Skipton:—A man of the name of Duckworth undertook to carry one Kay a robust fellow, from the Ship Inn to the Church gate and back again, a distance of 696 yards in ten minutes. After the bets were made, Duckworth insisted that Kay should strip, maintaining that though he had wagered to carry him, it was no part of the bargain that he should carry his clothes. After some hesitation he agreed, and Balloon mounted his As in a state of nudity . Owing to some jockeyship, the beast of burthen found that he could not reach the goal within the time limited, & stepping out of the road, by a sudden jerk, threw his rider flat on his back, into a copious heap of mud, to the no small delight of the numerous male and female spectators, collected on this entertaining and delicate occasion.— Eng. G.
Harrison Land-Tax for 1806. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of the following Lots of Land, in the town of Harrison, in the county of Cumberland, that they are taxed for the year 1806, in a bill committed to me the subscriber to collect, as follows, viz. STATE, COUNTY, TOWN AND HIGHWAY.
   No. Acres. Value. State Tax. County Tax. Highway Tax.    5 3 45 50 20 42  6 3 90 100 40 83  18 3 90 100 40 83  22 2 90 100 40 83  3 4 90 100 40 83  6 4 90 100 40 83  8 4 90 100 40 83  19 2 90 100 40 83  21 1 90 100 40 83  24 1 90 100 40 83  26 1 90 100 40 83  27 1 90 100 40 83  158 100 100 40 83  139 100 100 40 83  196 100 100 40 83  Taxed to Wm. Taylor 6 1 100 117 47  11 1 45 50 20 41  11 3 100 100 40 82  4 5 100 100 40 83  9 6 100 150 60 124  141 50 83 13 27  Taxed to James 138 100 100 40  Prof. 2 2 100 84 34 70  2 6 100 100 40 83  6 100 100 40 83  Unknown. 7 50 150 40 83  8 100 100 40 83  
That so much of said lots or parcels of land as will pay said taxes and charges, will be sold at the Dwelling house of capt. Naphali Harrison , in said Harrison, on MONDAY, the 18th day of April next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, unless said taxes and charges shall be paid before that time. March 14. JACOB EMERSON, Collector.
TO BE SOLD,
A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty-two, two stories high, with a commodious Stable and other out-buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Tobam , accommodated with excellent water by Aqueduct from an unfailing source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village, within one mile of Buxton College , in Brunswick , and about five rods from the Court-house in Tobam . To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worthy attention.—Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath . JONA. ELLIS. March 14.
FOR SALE.
STORE No 7, Jones' Row, and the Dwelling house adjoining the same; being one of the best situations in the town of Portland for business. For terms apply to EBENEZER GRIFFIN, No. 34, Ann Street, Boston. March 14.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Postmaster at Portland, respectfully reminds those persons who have been in the habit of having their letters charged that in future there will be no more credit given; and those who are now indebted to the Postmaster are requested to make immediate payment. March 14.
Road to Wealth.
TICKETS and Quarters in Amoskeag Canal Lottery , which will commence drawing in Boston, this week, for sale by Isaac Adams, at his Book-store, No. 7, Fife-street . The scheme of this Cials is peculiarly well calculated for adventurers, as it contains in addition to a great number of other valuable prizes, the following:—
  1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars,  1 do 2000 do  9 do 1000 do  5 do 500 do  125 do 100 do  88 do 50 do  Whole Tickets 5 dollars 50 cts. Quarters 1 50; but will soon rise.    37 Prize Tickets in the last classes of Harvard College and Amoskeag Canal Lotteries taken in payment. March 21.
Garden Seeds.
FOR Sale at the South West corner Store of Richardson's Wharf , in Fore Street , a variety of fresh GARDEN SEEDS. Also—Souchong & Hyson Skin Teas, of a superior Quality, and a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. March 21.
Dr. D. G. BARKER,
INFORMS that he has removed from Strand-water to Gorham , and resides at the seat formerly occupied by the Hon. William Gorham, where he is ready to wait on those who may need his assistance in the line of his profession. March 21.
TO LET.
ONE half of a convenient DWELLING HOUSE together with half of a large Garden adjoining the same, situated on Middle-street , in the centre of the town; for terms please to apply to WILLIAM SWAN, St. No. 3, Union Row , Middle Street . March 21.
UNITED
Marine & Fire Insurance Company. ANNUAL MEETING. THE Stockholders of the United Marine & Fire Insurance Company of Portland, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting, for the choice of seven Directors for the ensuing year will be held at their office on Tuesday, the fifth day of April next , at 3 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President & Directors, JOHN WATSON, Secretary , U. M. & F. I. Office, March 10, 1808.
20,000 Dollars!! The GREAT PRIZE of TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, Was on Monday, 29th ult. drawn against No. 21,549, In HARVARD COLLEGE LOTTERY, and was sold in Quarters, At GILBERT & DEAN'S REAL FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE No. 78, STATE STREET, BOSTON. The two highest prizes ever known in the Northern States, have been sold by GILBERT & DEAN. March 21.
Fresh Garden Seeds.
FOR sale by ERVING & POOR a general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS. March 21.
LOST.
BETWEEN Deering's Bridge and Prefum-poot Bridge , on the first inst. one Keg of SNUFF—Whoever will give information where it may be found shall be well rewarded for their trouble. WM. THOMPSON. March 21.
STOLEN
ON TUESDAY NIGHT, 15th inst. from the stable of Thomas Hunter , Watch-maker, Fore-street , Portland, a Bay MARE , about 14 hands high. 40 dollars will be paid on conviction of the thief. March 21.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executrix of the last will and testament of WILLIAM TYNG, late of Gorham , in the county of Cumberland , Esquire, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the 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 TYNG. Jan. 14, 1808. (M. 14)
Eleazar Wyer, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELER, Opposite the head of Ingraham's Wharf , Portland. INFORMS his friends and the public that he has just received, in addition to his former stock, a handsome assortment of gold Ear Hoops, and other Jewelry of the latest fashion.
Also, A few elegant gilt mounted Swords; white and yellow Epaulettes; do. sword Knots; do. Hat Tassels of a superior quality; worsted Sashes; Priming Wires and Brushes; gentlemen's morocco Pocket-Books and Purse, with a double fold; Money Scales; Gilt Jewelry and fancy articles, &c. &c. all of which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in town, for Cash. He also makes and keeps on hand as usual, most of the articles in his line; and the strictest attention paid to all orders, and the least favour acknowledged. March 21.
E. WYER tenders his grateful acknowledgements for past favors, and solicits a continuance; and hopes, by a due attention to his business to merit a share of public patronage. March 21.
E. GREELY & CO.
Have for Sale, FORTY-FIVE Puncheons of AN-TIGUA RUM. March 21.
FOR Sale, at No. 10, Union Wharf , a quantity of FRESH RICE, cheap for Cash or credit. March 21.
TO LET.
ONE half of a three story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Middle-street , is accommodated with excellent water by an Aqueduct and convenient out houses. For terms apply to STEPHEN VEAZIE. March 21.
LANDS FOR SALE.
To the industrious and Enterprizing Farmers who may wish to provide for growing families. THE subscriber having spent the last season in the county of Hancock , and District of Maine , as the Agent and Attorney of Israel Thordarke , David Sars , and William Prescott , Esquires, owners of several large and valuable tracts of land lying within said county; and having occasion while performing the duties of his agency, to traverse the country in different directions, can now more certainly and definitely describe the soil, timber, and natural advantages of the several tracts, which he now again offers for sale to actual settlers only—viz.
16,000 Acres of Land lying in a body in the centre of the town of Prospect , and lying from 1 to 6 miles from the navigable waters of the bay and river of Penobscot ; the soil is generally good, and the growth Beech , Sugar Maple , Yellow Birch , and Ash ; and where the growth is Spruce , its contiguity to the water renders it very valuable for knees and spars. Through this tract of land a road is cut four rods wide, and two rods in the centre, taken up by the roots, which will be cleared out and made passable the ensuing season.
65,000 acres lying in the Plantations of Washington , Jackson , Lincoln , and Knox , in this tract there is less waste land, than will be found in any tract of land of the same size and shape, in either of the counties of Worcester , Hampshire , or Berkshire ; the soil is good, covered principally with hard wood, such as Beech , Maple , Yellow Birch , Basswood and Ash ; and in different parts of the tract, there is a sufficient quantity of White Cedar to furnish fencing materials for many years; the whole of this tract is situated from six to sixteen miles from the fine navigable waters of Penobscot Bay . Roads cutting at the expense of the proprietors, in various directions, thro' the tract; and upon the tract are already one hundred and twenty active industrious Farmers.
Also—25,000 acres lying upon the head waters of St. George's River , about ten miles S. W. of Belfast ; the soil and growth of the hard wood land the same as in the last described tract; there is also upon this tract, large quantities of excellent pine timber, and upon the Western Branch of St. George's River the Proprietors are erecting a Saw Mill, which will be in operation by the first of July ; and they will also erect a Grist Mill there as soon as the interest of the settlers shall require it.
In either of these tracts, bodies of land may be found of an excellent quality, well calculated to accommodate ten or twelve families who may wish to remove from the same neighborhood to settle thereon; and the first and last described tract, will accommodate any number of families who may wish to better themselves by removing thither, and still continuing their former intercourse and neighborhood after their removal.
The town of Belfast , lying upon Belfast Bay , so called, and the town of Frankfort , lying upon Penobscot river , will be the immediate marts and places of deposit for the surplus produce of the settlers, residing on these Lands—these towns though new, are flourishing, and the commercial part of their respective inhabitants are enterprising and industrious. Trade, navigation and vessel building, are successfully carried on in both those places; and the timber for building their vessels is procured through the agency of the inhabitants now on this land, and from this very land itself.
The Lands thus advantageously situated, the subscriber has been selling the past season, at from four to eight dollars per acre—Having regard to the particular situation and quality of the Lots, and the benefits accruing to the owners and the country, in the acquisition of good industrious settlers, he will continue to sell on the same terms which he has heretofore sold at; and should any number of industrious farmers, in any part of the country, think of removing, and should select an agent (in whose judgment they have confidence) to view the lands, the subscriber will be found at Belfast , in said county of Hancock , and will give such agent every satisfaction in his power respecting the Land.—Likewise for sale,
9,000 acres of Land in the towns of Camden , Lincolnville , and Northport . A liberal credit will be given for the whole or a part of the purchase money, as may best suit the purchaser. PHINEHAS ASHMUN. March 10, 1808. (6 w)
BLANKS—OF ALL KINDS For sale at I. ADAMS' Bookstore.
On Thursday last,
AT 4 o'clock the Wheels of Amoskeag Lottery , began to move and in the course of 40 days will throw out the following rich prizes, viz. 9 of 1000 dolls. 1 of 2000 and the capital prize of 10,000 dolls. besides several of 500, 100, 50 and 30 dollars.
Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths may be had of SETH CLARK, Fife-street .
N. B. A list of prizes in the 3d class Harvard College , may be seen, and prizes received for Tickets in the above Lottery, or the 4th class Harvard College Lottery as will best suit the adventurer. March 28.
NOTICE.
JOHN GOODWIN, gives notice to those persons indebted to THOMAS CLARK, that he has received an assignment of all his Book Accounts —and has left them at the Office of EZEKIEL WHITMAN, Esq. for collection; they will please to call and settle them immediately, as he shall be under the necessity of putting them in suit unless they are paid without delay. March 21.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Partnership of STRONG & DANA, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands will please to bring them in for adjustment, to Robert Strong, at the Store lately occupied by said firm. ROBERT STRONG. DAVID DANA.
ROBERT STRONG,
Will continue to keep an assortment of GROCERIES, as usual, at the above Store, where he solicits the custom of his friends. March 14. (21)
William Francis,
Has for sale, FIFTY cords of good Spruce WOOD, at 13 3/4 per cord; 400 wt. good BUTTER, at 14 cents per pound; 20 quintals good FISH, at 13 3/4 per quintal. Enquire at his Bake-House in Union-street . March 17.
TO FARMERS.
AT the request of Mr. John Peck, of Newton , in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts , the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands and Property of which the said Peck is the owner in Hebron , Minot , Poland & Torrey , in the county of Cumberland , and District of Maine , conveyed to said Peck by John Bridgham and others, and granted to them by the General Court of said Commonwealth. Terms of payment will be made easy, and further particulars communicated, on application to the subscriber, at his Office, No. 3 of Mussey's Row . NICHOLAS EMERY. Portland, March 21, 1808
TAKE NOTICE!
FOR sale in Turner , a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston .—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland . Oct. 12. EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
NOTICE!
FOR sale in N. Gloucester , at the lower corner, the Dwelling House, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords.—The noble will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years if required, the interest being paid annually.—For further particulars enquire may be made of the subscriber in Portland . Oct. 12. E. WHITMAN.
Hard-ware Goods.
William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool , a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery , Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods —which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. Likewise, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 120 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons steel Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 3 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28# do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. Also, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames Likewise, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes.
TO GARDENERS.
THOS: HUNTER, Watch-maker, No. 72, Fore street , has received from England a quantity of Early Chalton Peas ; this Pea is ripe full three weeks before any other—Also, Spanish Dwarf Peas , which do not grow more than eight inches when in full bearing— Blue Prussian Peas ; this is the most prolific of all others— Scarlet Runners , and a variety of English Flower and other Seeds; a list of which may be seen as above. He also offers for sale a quantity of English Shoe Sole Leather — Patent Liquid and Cake Blacking — London made Tin Tea Kettles , of a superior quality and strength. Hatters Bow Strings —A few Books on Gardening and Agriculture—and some of the Works of the celebrated Dr. Gil , a Baptist Minister of London . Portland, March 14.
BENJAMIN WILLIS,
HAVING been driven from his late stand in Haymarket Row , (by the late fire) has taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. John Dean, opposite Messrs. Howe & Evans Store , where he has now for sale, a large assortment of English, India & West India Goods ; which were laid in at reduced prices, and shall be sold at a very small profit—and made satisfactory to purchasers. Feb. 1.
TAKE NOTICE.
A FARM, to be sold at Public Vendue, on the first Monday in April next, on the premises, if not disposed of before that time at private sale.
CONTAINING one hundred acres of good LAND for mowing, pasturing and tillage; together with a good SAW-MILL standing thereon in the town of Lisford and county of Oxford , and may be entered upon the first day of April next; at the same time will be sold one Cow, one Horse, a number of Sheep and Young Cattle. For further particulars enquire of SOLOMON LELAND of said District of BARTHOLOMEW HUTCHINSON of Paris . March 21, 1808.
NOTICE.
Taken by Execution, and to be sold at Public Auction, on Wednesday the twentieth of April next, at seven o'clock in the forenoon, all that is in equity of redeeming the following described mortgaged real estate, viz.
A CERTAIN Farm in Gorham , in the county of Cumberland , with the buildings and improvements thereon, bounded as follows, viz. Beginning on the northerly side of the road leading from Saccarappa to Gorham Corner , at a stake standing in the line that divides the towns of Gorham and Falmouth ; thence by the said road 63 rods to a stake; thence northerly on a parallel line with John S. Smith's land, eighty rods to a stake; thence westerly, at right angles with the last mentioned line two rods, to said Smith's land; thence northerly by said Smith's land, ninety rods to a stake; thence northerly on such a course as will strike an oak tree marked, standing on the northerly side of Knight's Landing (so called); thence down said river, as the same flows, forty-two rods to Falmouth line; thence by said line adjoining land of Ebenezer Bartlett to the first mentioned bounds, containing seventy acres more or less. Sale to be on the premises, when and where the conditions will be made known. EDMUND MARCH, Dep. S. J. March 19.
To be sold by order of Court, at the house of Mary Merrill, in North Yarmouth , on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of April next, at eleven o'clock A. M.