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No. 14, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, JULY 18, 1808.
[Whole No. 534.]
Spicellany.
WORCESTER, JULY 6.
At Barre, the Anniversary of Independence was celebrated with unprecedented splendor. The dawn was announced by the thunder of the cannon and the ringing of the bell. A very numerous and respectable collection of Federal Republicans from various parts of the County (of Worcester) attended, and a procession consisting of at least five hundred, was formed at 12 o'clock, and escorted to the Meeting-house by Capt. Eaton's company of artillery, when the throne of grace was addressed in a well adapted prayer by the Rev. Mr. Thompson, and an elegant Oration pronounced by Mr. Joseph B. CALDWELL, Attorney at Law—accompanied by several appropriate pieces, by a band of music; after which a number of patriotic Resolutions were read and unanimously accepted. The company then retired to a large and commodious bower erected for the purpose, where they partook of a handsome and liberal repast provided for the occasion—after which the usual number of Toasts were drunk, accompanied by the discharge of cannon.
Voice of the Teomanry!
The spirit displayed in the following resolutions, (unanimously adopted at the celebration in Barre,) it is hoped will convince the Government of the United States that the People of this Commonwealth, while enjoying the blessings of Independence, are not altogether indifferent as to the means of preserving it. To rescue us from the evils which now beset us, it is only necessary for the agricultural portion of the People to rouse from their slumber, and speak in the same bold and decided language, which has been adopted on this occasion.—Let the example be imitated, and the effect will soon be realized in a change of men and measures, which will save our country from impending destruction.
RESOLUTIONS.
As it is the right of the citizens of a free Republic, on every proper occasion, to express without restraint, the opinion of the measures of their Government, and the political conduct and character of their Rulers; and the Anniversary of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE being the season most suitable and appropriate for the public declaration of our sentiments, and also for considering and endeavouring to correct the abuse by which our INDEPENDENCE may be endangered; and as the alarming and distressing state of our country imperiously demands from us a bold, energetic and unequivocal expression of our feelings and opinions, and requires of us collectively and individually, as a solemn and sacred duty, every peaceable and constitutional effort to remedy the evils we already experience; and to guard against their further extension, by removing the causes from whence they have arisen; therefore,
1st. Resolved, As the sense of this meeting, that the National Government can only be administered in its purity, and the prosperity of the people permanently promoted, by a conformity, in every essential particular, to the system adopted, and recommended by our beloved WASHINGTON, by a frequent recurrence to his precepts, and a solemn reverence for his example.
2d. Resolved, That the course pursued by the present administration has been in our opinion, a series of alarming innovations and dangerous experiments; in which our rulers have constantly attempted to allure the popular taste for novelty, by a studied and systematic departure from the principles and practice of their predecessors.
3d. Resolved, That amongst these innovations, we have viewed with peculiar concern, their decided hostility to commerce, (under the false pretence of economy) evinced by their strenuous opposition to all the measures for its defence and protection, and for the defence and protection of our sea coast and commercial cities, so earnestly pursued by former administrations, and so zealously urged by men of tried patriotism and long experience.
4th. Resolved, That we consider the interests of Agriculture and Com-
merce as inseparable; and every attempt to create a belief that the former can flourish while the latter is neglected and depressed, as a gross imposition upon the understandings of the people, and an insidious effort to detach from each other, different classes of the community, who are united by the strongest ties of reciprocal interest and advantage.
5th. Resolved, That the alarming experiment now in operation, has already furnished to the advocates of a fallacious theory demonstrative and melancholy proof, that the annihilation of commerce, is certain and inevitable destruction to the agricultural portion of the people.
6th. Resolved, That the recent acts of the National Government, in interdicting to a commercial people the free use of the ocean, without limitation of time; prohibiting all intercourse by land with the inhabitants of provinces on our borders, who have hitherto been accustomed to a traffic with us highly profitable to our citizens; and also restraining commercial intercourse between the different States, by novel and oppressive regulations—even if they are measures warranted by the Constitution, are yet to be considered as of the last necessity, and only to be resorted to in such a crisis of our national affairs, as will admit of no other expedient or relief.
7th. Resolved, That from any disclosures that have been made by the Government, the present crisis does not, in our opinion, sanction an expedient of such distressing tendency; and that if it has been adopted from any cause which is concealed, this concealment evinces either a want of confidence highly reproachful to the people; or a consciousness of error highly disgraceful to the administration.
8th. Resolved, That if the perplexities in our foreign relations have left to the government no other alternative than to preserve our "essential resources," by the total suspension of our commerce; we yet consider those perplexities as resulting in a great degree, from the former feeble and impotent policy of our Rulers; or from an unjustifiable predilection for one of the belligerent Powers, and an equally unjustifiable hatred of the other;—a predilection and hatred altogether incompatible with our natural position, and highly repugnant to the character of an independent nation.
9th. Resolved, That from the precipitancy from which the Embargo Laws were enacted—from the temper manifested by a majority of Congress on that occasion—from the pointed tendency of some of the supplementary acts—and from the partial operation of all, as well as from events which have recently transpired, we have strong reason to believe that they were intended as a virtual and servile compliance with the imperious requisitions of the French Government; suspending all commercial intercourse with Great-Britain and her colonies, under pretence of equally protecting "our resources" from the depredations of the different belligerent powers.
10th. Resolved, That the administration of the National Government having thus forfeited every just claim to our confidence, we feel ourselves pledged to each other to use every fair and honourable exertion, in a manner conformable to the Constitution, to produce a change of men, as the only means of producing a radical change of measures; and thereby restoring our country to the rank and dignity among nations, from which she has so rapidly descended.
11th. Resolved, That to accomplish this purpose, it is, in our opinion of the highest importance that Massachusetts, the first to shed the blood of her citizens in support of our Independence, and the last to tarnish her glory by revolting from her ancient faith, should more effectually recover the exalted character
she had lost for a season, and return from her errors to the wisdom which once guided her Councils.
12th. Resolved, That from this day we will consider ourselves pledged by a zealous and cordial co-operation with our brethren in every part of the Commonwealth; and by a more efficient organization of our strength within the county, not only to maintain and render permanent the ascendancy already acquired by the friends of the Constitution in the Legislature of the Commonwealth but to finish the work of reformation by harmonizing the Executive with the Legislative department of the Government.
13th. Resolved, That we sincerely approve the determination of the Legislature to exercise a privilege clearly vested in them by the Federal Constitution, (and exercised by the Legislatures of a majority of the States in the Union) in the choice of Electors for the two first offices of the National Government—a mode of choice which will, in our opinion conduce to a more fair and unbiased expression of the public will than any other which can be adopted in these times of party influence and political intrigue.
14th. Resolved, That we as cordially and sincerely deprecate the bale and outrageous attempt of a Minority in the Legislature at the close of their late session, by intrigue and management to usurp the power of the majority in deciding upon this important subject; and that this attempt, as it furnishes a striking example of the arts which would be more extensively used among the people in the choice of Electors, furnishes also a strong and powerful reason for retaining the choice in the controul of the Legislature.
List of Acts passed at the last session of the General Court.
An act to set off Thomas Woodby, jun' and others from the first Parish in Beverly; and to annex them to the third Congregational Society in said Beverly.—An act for altering the terms of the Municipal Court of the town of Boston.—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act for incorporating certain persons for the purpose of building a bridge over Connecticut River, between the towns of Springfield and West-Springfield and of supporting the same."—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to incorporate Joseph Newell, Ebenezer Niles, Abner Gardner, and others, for the purpose of building a Bridge across Mill Creek."—An act to incorporate a number of the inhabitants of the town of Freeport, and other places adjoining, in the county of Cumberland, into a Religious Society, by the name of Calvinistic Baptist Society in Freeport.—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to incorporate Aaron Davis, and others, by the name of the Worcester Turnpike Corporation."—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to authorize the several Banks incorporated within this Commonwealth to issue Bills of the denomination of one, two, and three dollars."—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act authorizing a Lottery for the purpose of completing Hatfield Bridge."—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Boston Marine Insurance Company."—An act in addition to an act, entitled "An act for incorporating James Sullivan, esq, and others, by the name and style of the Middlesex Canal."—An act in addition to an act, entitled "An act to establish the Pond Street Corporation."—An act regulating the commencement of certain actions in which the inhabitants of the town of Boston, in the county of Suffolk, shall be a party.—An act establishing a Corporation by the name of the Salem Union Street Corporation.—An act to set off Samuel Spofford with his dwelling-house and adjoining land, from the town of Rowley, and annex the same to the town of Boxford.—An act to alter the names of certain persons therein named.—An act to incorporate Ephraim Perkins and others into a Religious Society, by the name of the Proprietors of the Meeting-House in the first Congregational Society in Pecket.—An act to establish the Douglas, Sutton, and Oxford Turnpike Corporation.—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to establish the Nashua Turnpike Corporation."—An act to incorporate a Baptist Society in the town of Egremont.—An act to incorporate a number of the inhabitants of the towns of Gray and Wintham, in the county of Cumberland, into a distinct and separate religious society by the name of the Methodist Society in Gray and Wintham.—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to incorporate certain persons to lay out and build a Turnpike Road and Bridges from the Post-Office, near the Great Ponds, in the town of Middleborough, to the Braintree and Weymouth Turnpike, leading from Weymouth Landing, to Queen Ann's Corner in Hingham."—An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Proprietors of Mills on Charles River."
FROM THE N. Y. HERALD.
The American Citizen. —The following extracts from this paper, would have appeared before, but for want of room. The federal reader is desired to note well as he peruses.
"TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE."
"A policy more insidious, but less bloody than that of Robespierre, Danton, or Marat, has been begun, to build up an aristocracy, and to bring the pride and the magnanimity & the hopes & the virtue & the glory of the American people, into a base subserviency to its detestable ambition.—Such a policy is worse than an open warfare against the general liberty. Violence & blood defeat their purpose. But treachery under the mask of moderation, marks his victim with a 'Parthian's slin'."
Of such a policy I warn my countrymen to beware—He, who counting on your cowardice is willing to barter your glory to a foreign despot, is guilty of treason against your reputation. He who thinks that your forbearance may be moulded into chains for you and your posterity, does not know that your bosoms are still animated by a spark, from the altar of your fathers.
What must you think of the fitness of that man for your head, who builds his hopes of preferment on your ignorance of his character—who challenges support while he endeavours to stifle enquiry—who insults your understandings by declaring that you are free, while the instrument of death is put, to the very organ of political life—free investigation—and who, jealous of your complete support, courts the favour of a man* who makes and unmakes things at his pleasure."
"If any one can be at a loss to discover what course would be pursued in the event of Mr. Madison's elevation, he might find an earnest of the policy if he could view some of the secret proceedings in the cabinet.—If it were not rather indecorous to interrogate a man, who if he had the will, has not the liberty to disclose, I would ask Gen. Vernet if some of the propositions made there did not go so far as even to disorder the symmetry of his countenance? and whether he observed the dignified stand, taken by the secretary of the Treasury, and the energy with which he resisted the zeal of the minister in a work which would ultimately seal the fate of this country forever?
But you need not resort to any covert transactions—you have the "noon day" evidence before you—There is a sympathy in every bosom which is never to rest until it finds its counterpart—The man who chuses the intercourse of madness, gives indubitable evidence of his own insanity. Who are the men that in '96 exulted in the prospect of Republican France, and who now, reckless of the groans of thirty millions of people, declare that the French are free? the present abettors of Mr. Madison.—Who behold nothing but unsoiled integrity in the repeated branches of a solemn treaty, made with the consular government, and recognised by the imperial government of France, and on our part observed with the most scrupulous exactness? the friends of Mr. Madison. Who perceive nothing in the insolent note of Champagne but the disinterestedness of a friend and the tenderness of a lover? the friends of Mr. Madison. Who are the men who desire to see our judges as subservient to improper influence as a British Admiralty court or a French Tribunal of Prizes? the friends of Mr. Madison. Who wish to ruin commerce by a permanent embargo—to destroy our fiscal resources so as to justify the imposition of a land tax by the plea of necessity—to multiply offices—increase influence, and to carry the "strong arm" of the law, newly nerved for the purpose, to every man's "fire side," and thus to set on that power a seal which they despair of finding in the affections of the people? the friends of Mr. Madison. Who have turned their backs on the cause of the people—on the foundation of '98—on the true interests of the United States."
"Who are they who wish to violate the true understanding of our federal compact, to reduce each minor section to a state of vassalage, and demand from us the tribute of homage to the lords of the ancient dominion? the present friends of Mr. Madison. By men whose object it is to accom-
*The French Emperor.—X D.
plish all this ruin, is Mr. Madison supported—It is easy to perceive the motives for their zeal. Without talents and without integrity, their hopes of distinction are placed in the reversion of barbarism—They admire Mr. M. for virtues which find a resemblance in their own bosoms."
"But you are told that Mr. Madison must be and shall be your President. My countrymen, have you ever said so? Mark those men who attribute language to you which you never used—They aim at your destruction, and hope to palm the infamy which will follow it on your own heads—They acknowledge to you that Gen. Clinton is qualified for the Presidency—that you have rendered almost an unanimous testimony to his worth—that his political sentiments remain unchanged—but that they are obliged to oppose his election and prejudice you against him, because they must adhere to principles . I will allow the objection all its force. It is the common cant of those who wish no good of their country—But what are these principles ? They are, first, that Virginia alone of all this great confederacy, shall be entitled to the privilege of affording this nation a President: secondly, that the work of death must be unrelentingly, carried on against the Eastern and middle states, to prevent freemen from having as much influence in the management of our national concerns as slaves : thirdly, that the will of the Imperial Jacobin must be as implicitly followed in this country as it is among the wretched remnants of the once illustrious Swiss: and fourthly, that the decision of an inconsiderable number of individuals, when that decision is formed under a religious observance of the three preceding requisites, shall be conclusive on the whole body of the American people.—This text needs no illustration—There is not a dispassionate man in the community who does not perceive in every winding of the political labyrinth through which the Madisonian abettors have pursued their purpose, an ample, an irrefragable comment."
What next?—Will it be believed that the Albany Register , the leading democratic paper in the Northern part of this state, has come out lately, plainly, roundly, against the Embargo? Hear him! as they say in the House of Commons.
"Let us give to Cesar what belongs to Cesar. The embargo is the undisputed property of a few southern systematic politicians," "who contemplate to divide very soon, in two departments, our respectable state" to diminish our importance, and to give the government of our severed member to some of their devoted emigrants;" "and as in the full sincerity of a heart which has never ceased to beat for the cause of liberty, I consider the late measure as ruinous, inefficacious, incompatible with the organization of this country, and highly alarming for the permanency of the union and the duration of the republican and constitutional interests, I shall, without any further prelude, offer to the community, in my next communication, the small tribute of light which an humble and hidden glow-worm can throw on state questions, mysterious schemes, and secret machinations."
*This is an allusion to the division of this state which I last week mentioned; which is contemplated by some southern gentlemen to maintain and perpetuate southern influence, and a plan of which is now in the possession of Mr. Madison.
[Citizen.
To compleat the reader's surprise and amusement, he is informed that this article is republished in the American Citizen of this morning without remark; that is to say, with the approbation of the editor—the same editor who at the last election declared he stood forth as the champion of the Embargo, and very bravely challenged the whole host of federalists to meet him in the field of argument. No, no, gentlemen; pray keep your own side. We have preoccupied the ground too long. You are to late, believe me.
The Madisonian democrats are coming out, one after the other, against their present Vice-President, Clinton.—He has been already called "a child in the cabinet"—And one of the Baltimore emigres , says, "Of the Vice-President's hostility to the Embargo, they had sufficient proof long ago, notwithstanding the studied endeavour of concealment." Almost all the accusations usually levelled at the Federalists, are heaped on this veteran.

Foreign Intelligence.
BY THE OSAGE.
PARIS, (MONITEUR) MAY 4, SPANISH AFFAIRS.
The following is the report made to his Imperial Highness, the Grand Duke of Berg, (MURAT) commander of the Emperor's forces in Spain, by his chief aid-de-camp:—
"MONSIEUR!—Agreeable to the commands of your imperial highness, I repaired with the letter of your highness to the Queen of Etruria, at Aranjuez. It was eight o'clock in the morning; the Queen was still in bed; she rose immediately, and bade me enter. I delivered your letter to her; she begged me to wait a little and said she would go and read it with the King and Queen. Half an hour afterwards, I saw the queen of Etruria enter with the king and queen of Spain. His majesty said, that he thanked your imperial highness for the share you had taken in his affliction, which was the greater, as his own son was the author of it. The king said that the revolution had been effected by forgery and corruption, and that the principal actors were his son, and M. CABALLERO, minister of justice; that he had been compelled to abdicate the throne, in order to save the lives of himself and the Queen; that he knows that but for this, they would have been murdered in the course of the night; that the conduct of the Prince of Asturias was more shocking, seeing that himself, (the king) having perceived his desire to reign, and being himself nearly sixty years of age, had agreed to surrender the crown to him, on his marriage taking place with a French Princess, which the King ardently desired. The King and the Queen should repair to Bayonne, on the frontiers of Portugal; that he had got means to inform him that the climate of that country did not suit him; that he sought to obtain permission of the Emperor to purchase an estate in France, where he might end his days. The Queen told me she begged of her son to postpone their journey to Bayonne, that he had not procured this, and that the journey was to take place on the ensuing Monday.—And the moment I was departing from their majesties, the King said to me, "I have written to the Emperor, in whose hand I repose my fate." I wished to send my letter by a courier, but I know no surer means of sending it than by yours. The King left me then in order to repair to his Cabinet. He soon returned with the following letters (No. 1 and 2) in his hand, which he gave me and added these words, "My situation is most deplorable; they have seized the Prince de la Paz, and will put him to death (such was the report): he has committed no other crime than that he has at all times been attached to me." He added there were no efforts which he would not have attempted to save the life of his unhappy friend, but that he had found the whole world deaf to his entreaties, and bent with vengeance; that the death of the Prince de la Paz would draw after it his own, and that he should not survive him.
"B. DE MOUTHION." Aranjuez, March 23, 1808."
No. 1.—Letter from King CARLO IV. to the Emperor NAPOLEON.
"Sir, my brother—Your majesty will assuredly hear with pain of the events which have taken place at Aranjuez, and their consequences; you will not, without sympathy, see a king, who has been compelled to resign his throne, throw himself into the arms of a great monarch, his ally, placing every thing in his protection, who alone can fix his happiness and that of his whole family and his trusty and beloved subjects. Under the pressure of the moment, and amid the clashing of weapons, and the cries of a rebellious guard, I found that I had to choose between my life and death, and that my death would be followed by that of the queen; I was compelled to abdicate the throne; but to day peace is restored, and full of confidence in the generosity and genius of the man who has at all times declared himself my friend, I have taken my resolution to resign himself in his hands; and await what he shall resolve on my
state, that of the Queen and of the Prince de la Paz, I address myself to your majesty, and protect against the events which took place at Aranjuez, and against my dethronement. I rely with confidence and altogether upon the cordiality and friendship of your majesty, praying that God may have you in his holy keeping—Sir, my brother, your Royal and Imperial Majesty's affectionate brother and friend. "CARLOS."
Aranjuez, March 25, 1808.
NO. II.
"I protest and declare, that my decree of the 19th of March, in which I renounce my crown in favor of my son, is a deed to which I was compelled, in order to prevent greater calamities, and spare the blood of my beloved subjects. It is therefore to be considered as of no authority. (Signed) "I, THE KING."
Dutch Affairs. —In Holland, the government (according to private letters) is proceeding with all the rigor which Bonaparte can desire. Members of the administration applied to the king recently for the release of passengers from England who had been made prisoners. His Majesty did not even condescend to notice the application.
While these measures are going on, to the infinite distress of the country, a display of pomp and parade has been made, which has not probably produced so strong an effect upon the phlegmatic Dutch as the more lively members of the government probably promised. On the 25th ult. the anniversary of the establishment of the Order of Unity, was celebrated, with great solemnity, at Amsterdam.—The King made a speech in Dutch, which was replied to in a long oration by the Chevalier Van der Palm, the Speaker of the Order. His speech is very long, full of "wise laws" and moral sayings, and eternally referring to the very prudent motto of the Dutch Knights.
Doet wel, en zio met om. That is, "act well, and do not look about you." A very wise admonition, we must confess.
BOSTON, JULY 14. FROM GIBRALTAR.
Capt. SHEFFIELD, at New-York, from Gibraltar, failed thence on the 14th of May, in company with twenty-three sail of British transports full of troops, which appeared to steer for Cadiz; and capt. S. heard at Gibraltar, that the Spaniards had proposed to surrender that place to them.
The above is an interesting piece of intelligence. It is impossible to doubt the fact of the sailing of the transports from Gibraltar into the Atlantic. The only question is, whither were they bound?—We recollect no reports of any troops being on their return from the Mediterranean to England. The British may have had some overtures from the Spanish officers and leading men at Cadiz, since the invasion of their country by their friends, the French. But unless Spanish opposition to their galllic visitors has gained considerable head, the British could not expect to hold Cadiz—but they might bring off the fleet, and any of the alarmed inhabitants who might choose to abandon their unhappy country. The British may indeed think the present a suitable time for an hostile attack on Cadiz—and an expedition may have been undertaken, for the purpose of attempting to capture or destroy the French and Spanish men-of-war there.—The last accounts which we recollect to have seen from Gibraltar, are to the 10th of May—there have been reports of intelligence to the 15th. The news to the 10th, stated, that formidable insurrections had commenced in Spain against the French—and led us to expect interesting news.
THE FLEETS.
On the 29th of April, the British fleet, commanded by Lord COLLINGWOOD, consisting of 12 sail of the line, was spoken not far from Toulon, steering for that place, in order to commence the blockade of the Toulon and Rochefort squadrons, which were lying there.
A letter from Barbadoes June 9, says, "we have plenty of salt provisions from Ireland, and an over-
stock of dry and pickled fish from Halifax and Newfoundland."
At Antigua, June 24, flour was at 15 dollars. A supply of corn had been received from the Western Islands, and more was expected.
As the embargo has not yet produced the effect contemplated, but foreign nations are raising grain, &c. providing substitutes, or getting supplies from other sources, we shall next be told perhaps that our Embargo may as well be continued, as there are no markets where we could get a profit, if it was off.
Extract of a letter dated London, 7th May, to the Editor of the North American. Coming from a very respectable and well informed source, the information it contains may be relied upon.
"People are exceedingly interested about America. England, to my astonishment, suffers very little as yet from your Embargo. The Brazils, and through them, Mexico, are expected to make up to Manchester and the North, in a great measure, for the loss of the American trade. Ireland, it is supposed, would feel it most; but she has already racked together 30,000 barrels of flaxseed, which is two thirds of her consumption in the year; and some is expected to arrive underhand from Russia. In the part of the country I passed through, in coming to London, all the necessaries of life were very reasonable. There is no likelihood, in all appearance, of the orders in Council being repealed. Lord Haksbury has declared in the House of Lords, that nothing as yet had occurred to induce his majesty to make any change respecting them; indeed I do not see how there should, as Napoleon instead of relaxing his, adds others still more severe; and is now said there is another yet worse, that is, or is to be issued. Eleven thousand men have failed from the Downs to assist the Swedes, and, as is believed to conquer Norway for them."
Domestic Intelligence.
BOSTON, JULY 15.
THE TREASURY!!
It is a duty, which we shall never neglect, however painful in performance, to hold those up to public censure, who have violated a public trust. It det rs others from enterprizes, which equally involve their private character and the public credit; and inculcates on the people the necessity of withholding their confidence from men, who have no better claim to it than confessions of their political faith.
We do therefore declare THOMPSON J. SKINNER , Esq. late Treasurer of the Commonwealth, a PUBLIC DEFAULTER . We are authorized to state, that the Committee appointed by the General Court to examine his accounts, and report thereon to the Governor and Council, have reported, that there is a balance due and owing from Mr. Skinner to the Commonwealth of more than SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS .
Whether Mr. Skinner, from the contribution of bondsmen, or the successful issue of his speculations, can or will discharge this debt, is as yet uncertain. But the measure of his disgrace does not depend on the amount of the national loss. The public money was confided to his care, to be appropriated only to public use. He has violated his trust in converting it to his own private use. He was to hold to provide for the public safety. He has employed it to make his own fortune.
The Constitution of the Commonwealth declares, that no money shall be issued out of the Treasury but by warrant under the hand of the Governor, and with the advice and consent of the Council, for the defence, support, and protection of the people; and Mr. Skinner, in his oath of office, pledged himself to conform to the regulations of the Constitution. Where then, we ask him, as the sacred deposit, which was appropriated by the people to the defence of their altars and firesides, to the support of their peace and government? Has the Governor and the Council by warrant ordered our revenue invested in mercantile speculations, or in sharp bargains on the Exchange? Or have the taxes, which are raised in this moment of public disaster and private embarrassment with so much difficulty, been wasted by the Treasurer in the schemes of his broker, and in the attempt to fill his own pocket out of the profits gained from the national capital?
The party, who elected Mr. Skinner, in room of a man, whose virtues and talents are objects of general esteem and respect, ought to be responsible for the injury, as they are sharers in the disgrace. With the spirit of proscription they hurried an honest federalist from office, and in the rage of faction they betrayed the public money to a man, who has wasted it in his own speculations.
We cannot repress our joy, that the triumph of federalism has put an end to a system in our Treasury so destructive of public credit, and threatening to public safety.—We congratulate our fellow-citizens that the revenue of the Commonwealth is again committed to the care of those, who have held it as a sacred deposit; that it will no longer be considered as brokers or employed in trade;—but will ever be safe in our Treasury, to afford us defence and protection on any and every emergency.—Cent.
If the writers in the Chronicle will look back to their own publications, in that paper, they will hardly have the impudence to complain, that the party are made to partake of the criminality of the Treasurer's fraud. We have but taken them at their word. Mr. Skinner was appointed by them vauntingly as a criterion of their integrity. It was plainly stated that unless Mr. Jackson were driven from office, the inference would be that they had no man in their party whom they could trust. Unwilling to submit to such a suspicion, and exulting in the stock of probity they could display, they selected Thompson J. Skinner! No insinuations that we can recollect were ever published by the federalists, against the integrity of Mr. Skinner, though we know many scruples were entertained. But it was an experiment which the minority could not avert, and they silently waited for the result.
We do not hesitate to say, that the leading democrats in this town knew, that certain men, of no pecuniary resources, in habits of intimacy with Mr. Skinner, have long been observed to possess means of speculation, for which there was but one probable way to account. That notwithstanding this, Mr. Skinner was a second year supported with their undivided votes, and elected against a federalist, of tried and unsusppected probity.
But the question of party responsibility does not end here. The Chronicle has imprudently entered upon a subject very fruitful in detail, and which may receive some light from the following extracts from the Journal of the House, towards the close of the reign of democracy in this Commonwealth.
"Saturday, Jan. 16, 1808.—Page 45."
"Ordered, That Messrs. Brewer & Heath, (both Democrats) be a committee with such as the Hon. Senate may join, to examine the accounts of Treasurer Skinner, from the time of his coming into office, until the 30th June, 1808.—Sent up for concurrence."
"Monday, Jan. 18, 1808.—Page 50."
"The Resolve which passed in this house on the 16th inst. appointing certain persons to examine and adjust the accounts of the Treasurer, from the time of his appointment until the 30th June, 1808, and was sent to the Senate for concurrence: came down concurred, so as to limit the powers of the Commissioners, to the 30th June, 1807; and requiring that they make report to the present session of the General Court.—Sent down for concurrence." "Read and concurred."
Feb. 12th, 1808, (see page 171 to 173)—By message, the Governor transmitted to the Senate and House, the statement of the Treasury as it stood on the 1st day of Jan. 1808, which had been laid before the Governor and Council by the Treasurer—which was:—"In Senate, Feb. 13th, 1808. Read and committed to the joint committee appointed to settle with the Treasurer.—Sent down for concurrence."
"Read & concurred" (Feb. 18, in the house)
"Friday, March 11, 1808.—Page 285."
"Resolved, That John Welles, Esq. of Boston, (a Federalist) be and hereby is appointed one of the Committee to settle the accounts of the Treasurer of this Commonwealth, agreeably to a resolve which was passed by both houses the 13th Jan. last, in the room of Mr. Heath, of Roxbury, who, at his own request, is hereby excused from serving as one of the said Committee.—Sent up for concurrence."
"Saturday, March 12th, 1808.—Page 299."
"The Resolve (passed yesterday in this house, appointing John Welles, Esq. in the room of W. Heath, Esq. a commissioner to inspect the Treasurer's accounts,) is—In Senate, March 12th, 1808. Read and concurred with an amendment, viz. dele John Welles, Esq. of Boston, and insert Joshua Ward, of Salem, (a democrat)—Sent down for concurrence. Read and non concurred."
After all this resolving and counter resolving, concurring and non-concurring as to admitting one federalist to an inspection of Mr. Skinner's accounts, the publick will judge whether the state of things in that department was free from suspicion. During the session of the Legislature in June, these and probably other circumstances gave rise to whispers, pretty freely circulated among the members, (where they originated we know not) that money from the Treasury had undoubtedly been appropriated for other than public purposes. Still, when the election of treasurer took place, Mr. Skinner retain-
ed the votes and all the influence party had left.
Now all is exposed—and yet authors of all the manoeuvres, and constituents of Mr. Skinner, who put him forward, as the evidence that merited confidence, stroke their beards most demurely, and beg the people believe, that the man chosen for the most responsible office in the Commonwealth was the only rogue in the party.— Repository.
From the Chronicle of May 29, 1806.—the present Republican Legislature attempts to court the friendship of the federalists by keeping any of them in office, that will receive no thanks, but only be laughed at, and told that "we have no men whom we can trust."
This spirited and patriotic injunction of the Chronicle was obeyed.—To avoid being laughed at, as a party who had none in their body whom they could trust, they proceeded to shew the world what they could do: and elected THOMPSON J. SKINNER! Who laughs now? Let those laugh who lose, says the old Proverb, so most assuredly every citizen of this Commonwealth may justly give indulgence to his risibles. But after all, a deficiency of SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS is no laughing matter, in these hard times, when government has made us all gentlemen at large—quite above business.
THE TREASURER.
The following are the names of the agents appointed by the Legislature to settle with the late Treasurer, viz. Hon. Jonathan Jackson, Hon. James Lloyd, Joseph Head, Esq. Matthew Bridge, Esq. and Mr. George Burroughs.
The defenders of Mr. Skinner make an apology for him, which he probably does not make for himself. We understand the committee were very patient and moderate with him, and gave him every indulgence he desired.
The friends of the State Treasurer say, sufficient time was not allowed him, and talk of one or two years! But suppose the bondsmen had been inclined to improve such time to put their property out of the reach of the State, who would answer to the people for the loss occasioned by the delay?
If Mr. Skinner is delinquent 72,000 dollars in two years—by the same ratio, he would have been involved to the amount of 180,000 in five years—during which time he would probably have been elected, if democracy had continued to hold the reins. Five years is the constitutional limit of eligibility. To the triumph of Federalism this year, are the people indebted for saving their money.
Test, July 4, 1806.—The following toast, given at Goshen (Hampshire County), will bear repeating:—
Our late Treasurer Jackson.—For his meritorious services both in the field and cabinet, and for the crime of federalism, turned out of office, that the Treasury of the Commonwealth for the sake of economy, might be given up to a Skinner .
We do not relish a pun often, but as it respects the Treasury we cannot forbear to hint, that our Skinner has by accident gone more than skin deep.
The " Federal Republican ," at Baltimore, has accused Gen. Smith, of that city, of an improper connection with the French Government about eleven years since, when that Government was causing depredations to be committed on American Commerce. He is charged with having made a contract, at that time, to supply her colonies with provisions. This contract, it is said, protected his vessels from spoliations. The gain is represented to have been immense. Gen. S. is now a National Senator, and was then a Representative.
INDEPENDENCE.
GOSHEN, JULY 5.
The 32d anniversary of American Independence, was celebrated in this town in a manner which should ever be exhibited, at the revolution of the transactions of '76.—The Cavalry, Infantry, (in complete uniform) and militia companies, with a company formed by the students of the Academy, in handsome uniform, paraded on the memorable occasion.—At 11 o'clock, a procession was formed from Mr. Fossit's Shaw's hall, and escorted to the meeting-house by the Infantry company, commanded by capt. James Irish, jun. where appropriate vocal and instrumental music was performed. The throne of grace was addressed by the Rev. Mr. Rand, highly gratifying to the audience. After which, an oration was pronounced by Mr. Reuben Dason, Preceptor of the Academy. The performance displayed the talents of that gentleman, by the purity of its stile; and the distinction of his patriotism, vigor and manliness of sentiments, were fully elucidated. He reviewed the deeds of those sages and heroes, who obtained our Independence.—The procession then returned to the Hall, and partook of an elegant dinner prepared for the occasion. The Hon. S. Longfellow, Esq. presided, and Hon. L. Lewis, Esq. officiated as vice-president. After the cloth was removed, 17

patriotic and well chosen toasts were pronounced.—Joy and hilarity was visible on every countenance through the day. [At Dover, (N. H.) the day was observed with that spirit of conviviality, which the occasion is so eminently calculated to inspire.—After the usual devotions of the day were gone through, and the company had regaled themselves at the festive board, the following patriotic and appropriate toasts were drank with applause:]
The Day —It rescued us from the Lion of Britain, may it warn us to beware of the Tiger of France—Washington's march. The United States —now in a tempestuous sea, may they under a new pilot make the safe harbor of national honor and prosperity. Grand March . The President —on the flutes—the “tide of successful experiment” being out. O dear what can the matter be . The tomb of Washington —it will support the laurels that adorn, and the honors that increase and thicken around it. Robin Castle . The majority in Congress —eating what is set before them, asking no questions. Black Job . The majority of the Legislature of New Hampshire —the echo of the majority in Congress. Echo . The Legislature of Massachusetts as it is —that of New Hampshire as it should be. Massachusetts March . James Madison —while the Rose of England fades before him, may he never be enamored with the Lilies of France or set his face towards the Presidential chair. French March . Timothy Pickering , the uniform patriot of 1775 and 1808, inclusive—the key that opened the cabinet door—he scattered light in the paths of darkness. 3 cheers. President's March . John Quincy Adams —When political dangers rigadoon at the top and change sides—they ought to attend to the time. There is no luck about the house . The Embargo —A darkness (like that of Egypt) that is felt. As it has shut our ports, may it open our eyes. General Thought . Commerce , expiring under the hands of empirics for want of exercise and sea air. Gaiety State . Agriculture mourning the loss of her sister Commerce —“Confusion worse confounded” to the system of politics that separates them. The downfall of life . The heroes who fought and bled in our country's cause —How long will her degenerate sons continue to open their wounds and cause them to bleed afresh? Bunker Hill . The American Seamen —May they never again be cast away on the quick-sands of Democracy. The Shipwreck . American Patriotism —May that noble spirit which once repelled British usurpation, reanimate our country to defy the menaces and disdain the intrigues of France. Yankee Doodle . VOLUNTEERS . The People —May they have more information and less flattery from their government. James Madison —“France wants money and must have it.” Our Rulers —May they in future be dictated less by speculative philosophy, and more by experience and common sense.
THE EMBARGO! A song composed by Henry Mellen, Esq. of Dover, (N. H.) and sung at the above celebration in that place. TUNE—“COME LET US PREPARE.” DEAR SIRS, it is wrong To demand a New Song; I have but a breath I can spare go; With the Muse I've confer'd, And she won't say a word, But keeps laughing about the Embargo. I wish that I could, Sing in Allegro mood; But the times are as stupid as Largo; Could I, have my choice, I would strain up my voice, 'Till it snapt all the strings of Embargo. Our great politicians, Those dealers in visions, On paper, to all lengths they dare go; But when call'd to decide, Like a turtle they hide, In their own pretty shell—the Embargo. In the time that we tarry, To put out Britain's eye, I fear we shall let our own fair go; Yet still we're so wise, We can see with French eyes, And then we shall like the Embargo. A French privateer, Can have nothing to fear; She may load and may here, or may there Their friendship is such, And we love them so much, We let them slip through the Embargo. Our ships all in motion, Quee whitened the ocean; They sail'd and return'd with a cargo; Now doom'd to decay, They have fallen a prey To Jefferson, worms, and Embargo. Lest Britain should take A few men by mistake, Who under false colors may dare go; We're manning their fleet With our Tars, who retreat From poverty, sloth and Embargo. What a fuss we have made, About rights and free trade, And swore we'd not let our own share go; Now we can't for our souls Bring a Hake from the shoals, 'Tis a breach of the twentieth Embargo. Our Farmers so gay, How they gallop'd away, 'Twas money that made the old mare go; But now she won't stir, For the whip or the spur, 'Till they take off her clog, the Embargo. If you ask for a debt, The man turns in a pet, “I pay, sir? I'll not let a hair go; If your officer comes,
I shall put up my thumbs, And clap on his breath an Embargo.” Thus Tommy destroys, A great part of our joys; Yet we'll not let the beautiful fair go; They all will contrive To keep commerce alive, There's nothing they hate like Embargo. Since rulers design To deprive us of wine, 'Tis best that we now have a rare go; Then each to his post, And see who will do most, To knock out the blocks of Embargo.
Portland, Monday, July 18, 1808.
THE DISPATCHES. The last Washington paper mentions the arrival of Mr. Lewis, the bearer of the dispatches from France and England, in that place, and that the President and Heads of Departments were in the City. Nothing respecting our foreign affairs, has as yet been made public, except that it is stated neither the French nor English are disposed to relax from the rigor of their decrees and orders. As the laws relating to the Embargo do not authorize the President to interfere as to its duration, unless the European powers change their system of measures; there is every appearance it will continue on, till the meeting of Congress. A few days will determine the truth of the reports from Spain; tho' it is possible the Spaniards have risen against the French and the English got possession of ships in the harbour of Cadiz, yet it is not very probable.
COMMUNICATION. FOR THE GAZETTE.
“In factious times, when party zeal runs high, The love of country fails, the virtues die.” AT this important and truly alarming crisis, when “spectres of war” are seen floating in various directions on our political hemisphere, and when the calamities of our country call loudly for the united, vigorous, and persevering exertions of her true born sons, that spirit of discord and division which has hitherto existed among our citizens, ought wholly to be laid aside. Our attention should now be turned to the common safety. The voice of unborn nations should excite us to the exercise of the purest patriotism, and our unwearied endeavours should be, to provide for the security of all that we hold sacred, valuable, or dear. In such a time as this, it is very much to be lamented, that any man should spend his time in fomenting quarrels, and abuse the talents with which he may be endowed, in stirring up the minds of the common people, by groundless insinuations, and by throwing obstacles in the way of reconciliation between the contending parties. Every true friend to his country must grieve that “such things are.” The rage of political party seems not in the least abated, but still every nerve is strained to carry a point, and our “political craftsmen,” are busy as ever to mislead the credulous, and make proselytes. Do the democrats seek for candidates to fill public offices, among those who are capable, honest, and faithful to the constitution? No. They fix on those of the most influence, those who make most noise in a political dispute, and especially those who have lately become converts to a party. Witness how the name of John Quincy Adams is reverberated from one part of the United States to the other, when but a short time since the democrats would scarce have allowed him to have possessed virtue or talents. And now he is exalted to the skies, and is a candidate for Vice President! Even his father, who has been so often branded with the opprobrious names of monarchist, tory, and the like, is now remembered to have assisted considerably in our revolution. [See Argus of June 9th.] Now what can have effected this surprizing change in the sentiments of the democrats? Why have they never discovered the heroic virtue, which they now say John Q. Adams possesses? Why, the truth is, he has turned a thorough-going democrat. He has avowed his approbation of the Embargo, and the other measures of Congress; and I defy the most sanguine to trace it to any other source. Many more examples might be adduced, where men, for the paltry office of Selectman, have suddenly shifted sides, but these are sufficient to convince any unprejudiced mind, to what a deplorable state party views have led us. Most of the communications which have, & do still occupy the pages of our public
newspapers, are far from allaying the inflamed passions of our citizens; but even in this hour of danger and distress, party zeal seems to have overcome those generous and patriotic feelings which ought ever to characterize free, independent Americans; and those columns which were intended as the channels of correct information, are often filled with matter tending to inflame the feelings of party, and to infuse a spirit of discord into the minds of our most peaceable citizens. Among the most insignificant writers of this kind, I would notice one in the Argus , with the signature of “ Marcus .” The pen of this young man has been wielded with all the strength and dexterity of which he is possessed, to lash his brother democrats to their posts on the days of election, and to a general sense of their duty. In the space of two thirds of a column, in the Argus of June 2d, amidst all his scolding & fretting at the ill success of his party, he has made but two positive points—First, that the Federalists have obtained a majority in both Houses of the Legislature. This, every schoolboy knew before. Second, that the Embargo must be a good measure; and the reason he gives for it, is, bet use other folks say so!!! After another lash at the democrats in this county particularly, Marcus seems to hope that the victory is but temporary. To crown the whole, after a quotation from Scripture, he tells the people (that is, all who read the Argus ) what they probably knew before, viz. that next November, they must choose a Representative to Congress, and intimates that then would be an opportunity to try their strength. Such is the outline of Marcus's first essay. In his second communication, in the Argus of July 9th, he has run through the common slang respecting the change in our State Government, Wheaton's Resolutions, the acquisition of J. Q. Adams, and the mode of choosing the Electors of President and Vice President. In this piece, of a column and a half, he has established no point; he has not addressed the reason of his readers, but their passions. He has brought no argument; but his whole writing seems more like the incoherent rant of a distempered brain, than the production of a man pretending to be a politician. Let me ask, are such writers as Marcus , to dictate the line of our political conduct? I presume the real patriot, let him be called by whatever name, will join me in saying, that at this day of public calamity, the frothy essays of Marcus should be considered as common nuisances, and all violent declaimers and office seekers be treated as disturbers of the peace.
A YEOMAN. Installation of Ancient Landmark Lodge. ON Thursday last Ancient Landmark Lodge of FREE and ACCEPTED MASONS, was consecrated and its officers were publicly installed in AMPLE FORM, by the M. Worshipful and Hon. TIMOTHY BIGELOW, assisted by the officers of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. At 12 o'clock, a procession was formed at Union-Hall, consisting of Visiting Brethren, Mount Vernon Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Band of Music, Members of Ancient Land Mark Lodge, Officers Elect, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, The Procession in this order proceeded to the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meeting House, under the direction of the Grand Marshall, BENJAMIN RUSSELL, Esq. The Exercises commenced with a solemn and devout address to the Throne of Grace, by the Rev. Brother HENRY, of Durham; after the performance of Music, in a superior style, an ingenious, and elegant Discourse was delivered by the Rev. Brother RICHARDS, of Portsmouth, from these words, “Remove not the ancient landmarks which thy fathers have set.” The ceremonies of consecration of Ancient L. M. Lodge, and the installation of its Officers, were performed by the Officers of the Grand Lodge, followed by solemn Music. The performances closed with an appropriate and impressive Address from the Grand Master.—The Procession then returned to the Hall, where upwards of two hundred of the Craft sat down to an elegant and sumptuous Dinner, provided for the occasion by Brother DANIEL COBB. A number of appropriate toasts were given; but the following, by the Grand Master, is the only one with which we have been furnished:— The town of Portland —She once rose like a Phoenix from her ashes: may she soon rise from her present embarrassments like a Giant refreshed by his slumbers. Execution —We understand the Governor has appointed Thursday next, the 31st inst. for the execution of Joseph Dyer, for the murder of Ebenezer Parker.
We are sorry to learn, that the utmost alarm prevails among the people of Charles and St. Mary's counties in the State of Maryland, from the apprehension of an insurrection among the Negroes, who are said to meet in considerable numbers in the night—to mature the plans and prepare the means of resisting their masters. Let us hope that the accounts are exaggerated. [Baltimore Whig.]
A petition was presented to the Governor of North Carolina, a few days ago, signed by 272 citizens of Greenville county, praying that the Legislature may be convened for the purpose of making some provision against the distresses arising from the embargo.
At Concord, N. H. and the adjoining towns, on the 27th ult. much damage was done by a hail storm. In some houses 2 or 300 panes of glass were broken, and many fields of grain were entirely destroyed.—In Salisbury, N. H. every window exposed to its direction was broken, and many trees stripped of their fruit.
In a storm at Hanover, N. H. a few days since, hail stones are asserted to have been gathered which weighed from 9 to 11 ounces each. On the 30th ult. the Academy at Stonington, Con. was struck by lightning, and a girl 7 years of age was killed. There were 50 or 60 other scholars in the room, who received little or no injury.
Married, In Brunswick, Mr. Robert Pote, to Miss Fanny Barrett, formerly of Conway, (N. H.) —Mr. John Wagg, to Miss Nancy Stockman.
Mr. Freeman's Oration. JUST published and for sale at this Office, an Oration delivered at the request of the Selectmen of Portland, July 4th, 1808, by WILLIAM FREEMAN, Esq. Also an Oration delivered in Boston, by ANDREW RICHIE, Esq.
William Lord, HAS just received an additional assortment of West-India Goods, Groceries, and Hard Ware, which are now ready for Sale at his Store in Fore-Street. Portland, July 18th, 1808.
Maccoby Snuff, Of a superior quality, for sale, by ISAAC ADAMS. July 18.
Disolution of Partnership. PEIRCE, FENN, & CO. WOULD inform their friends and the public, that their partnership is dissolved by its own limitation.—All persons having any claims on them, are requested to present the same for settlement, and those indebted to them by Book or Note, are requested to make payment to RALPH FENN. N. B. Business in future will be carried on by RALPH FENN, at the former Stand, head of Union Wharf, where is for sale, 400 lb. Sole Leather, 200 Quintals Pollock, 20 Barrels Sugar, 6 Hogheads Molasses, 2 Ditto Rum, 2 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Barrels Cider, 200 Pairs Men's Shoes, 50 do. Women's Morocco Shoes, 4 Tierces Rice, 1 do. and one Barrel Shru 1 do. Lemon Juice, 1600 wt. Connecticut Cheese, 100 Boxes Smoked Herring, 100 Bushels Connecticut Rye, with many other Articles too numerous to mention. A continuance of past favours will be gratefully acknowledged. Portland, 18th July, 1808.
Ralph Crofts, No. 4, Union Wharf, HAS for sale 500 bbls. Baltimore Flour 500 bushels Corn. Portland, July 18.
Library Shares. THE owners of the following shares, in the PORTLAND LIBRARY, are hereby notified, that the sums annexed to their respective numbers have been due thereon more than two years, and that if they be not paid on or before the fifteenth day of August next, at five o'clock in the afternoon, they will then be sold at a Public Vendue to be held at the subscriber's office in Portland—viz. D. C. No. 8, 7 50, No. 26, 7 75, No. 30, 3 10, 6 75, 27, 6 75, 31, 4 50 By order of the Standing Committee. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Librarian. July 18, 1808.
A WOMAN, WITH a good breast of Milk is wanted to take a child to suckle.—Inquire of the Printer. July 18.
TO LET, A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, with good accommodations, situated in Back Street,—For terms, apply to THOMAS SANFORD. July 18.
FOUND, A PASTE KNEE BUCKLE.—The owner may receive the same by paying for this advertisement. Apply at this office. July 16.
TO LET, A HOUSE in Green-street, convenient for a small family, with a good GARDEN-SPOT and BARN.—Inquire of LEVI BRADISH. June 27.
MAINE BANK SHARES. At Public Auction, at Maine Bank, on THURSDAY the 21st inst., at two o'clock P. M. will be sold, FIFTY SHARES in the Capital Stock of said Bank; the same having been heretofore pledged and forfeited.—By order of the President and Directors. LEVI CUTTER, Cashier. July 14, 1808.
Public Auction. NOTICE is hereby given that the following Shares or Rights in the Portland Monument Ground will be sold at Public Auction on Tuesday the nineteenth day of July next, at 3 o'clock P. M. to pay the assessments that have been assessed, and all incidental charges on the same, unless previously paid, viz.—Nos. 15, 16, 28, 29, 30.—Sale on the premises. JONA. STUART, Treasurer. Portland, June 18.
Sheriff's Sale. CUMBERLAND, ss.—TAKEN by Execution and will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, on SATURDAY, the thirteenth day of August next, at three of the clock, P. M. on the premises.—The right in Equity of Redemption in and by the following described Mortgaged Real Estate, situated in Gorham, in said county, viz.—A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in said Gorham, containing fifty acres, and is bounded as follows:—viz. beginning at the road that leads to the Han. Stephen Longfellow's farm, and divides John Haskell's lot from the lot herein described; thence westerly by and adjoining the country road leading to Gorham corner one hundred and twenty six rods; thence southerly in a line parallel to the road that leads to said Longfellow's farm, so far as that a line drawn parallel to the said county road to the said Longfellow's road will include and make up fifty acres, together with all the buildings thereon, and is the northerly half of the lot numbered forty, in said Gorham.—Also, one moiety or half part of one hundred acre lot in said Gorham, being the southerly side of the above described lot numbered forty to be taken off from the southerly side of said lot with a line drawn parallel to the county road leading to said Gorham corner. Ezra Gibbs, D. Sheriff. July 18.
Equity of Redemption. Taken on Execution, and will be sold at Public Vendue, on MONDAY, the first day of August next, on the premises, ALL the Right and Equity of Redemption in and to the following described Mortgaged Real Estate—viz. A certain piece of Land situated in Brunswick; and butted and bounded as follows: beginning four rods from the south west corner of land John Perry, jun. sold to Samuel Beal, on a course four ten degrees east at a stake and stone, thence east ten rods, thence south ten degrees east four rods, thence west ten rods, thence north ten degrees west four rods to the first bound, with all the buildings thereon, belonging and standing thereon, it being the land Jabez Perkins now lives on. SECOMB JORDAN, Dept. Sheriff. Brunswick, June 30, 1808. (July 11)
Cumberland, ss.—Taken by Execution, and will be offered for sale, on TUESDAY the second day of August next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the premises. THE Right in Equity of Redemption in and to the following described mortgaged real Estate, situated in Minot in said County, viz.—Lot No. 124, bounded southwesterly by land owned by Ichabod King, northwesterly by land owned by Wm. Gray, northeasterly by land owned by Eliab Washburn, and southeasterly by land owned by Seth Sampson, containing one hundred acres, be the same more or less, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereon, belonging. SETH MITCHELL, Dep. Sheriff. July 18, 1808.
Dr. Stephen Cummings, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has resumed the practice of Physic in this town, and resides in the House lately occupied by Dr. A. Kimball. July 27.
WANTED, ONE or two APPRENTICES to the Baking Business, to whom good encouragement will be given.—Inquire of DAVID BROWN, at his Bake House, one door below Titcomb's Wharf, where he carries on the BAKING BUSINESS in its various branches. Those who wish for Shipping or Ship Bread, may depend on being accommodated in a manner satisfactory to themselves, for cash or credit. June 27.
WANTED, TO attend in a small family, a GIRL, about 13 years old: She may have the benefit of a School half the day, and will receive good treatment.—Apply at this Office. July 4.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of ASA LEWIS, late of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to EDWARD RUSSELL. July 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administratrix, de bonis non, with the will annexed, on the estate of JOHN LEWIS, late of Northyarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Esq. deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to MARK MITCHELL. July 18.

Poetry.
PARENTAL VERSES.
Presented with a copy of the New-Testament upon Christmas-Day.
BY J. PARK, ESQ.
NOT for its outside, daughter dear, Will you this parent-gift receive; Not for its current cost on earth, But for that high and heavenly worth Which stamps its doctrines, rules, advice, Above all value, pall all price. For 'tis our Saviour, Christ the Lord, Whose hallow'd life these leaves record; Who was the bright and morning Star That eastern sages from afar Beheld and worship'd!—Beit ours, With all the soul's collected powers, Duly to pay, at morn and even, Meek homage to the Lord of Heaven; Whose sacred word this truth supplies— (A golden truth to christian-eyes) The pious only are the wise.
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The Federalists of Gloucester celebrated the 4th of July in a superior style. London Nash , Esq. delivered a spirited and correct Oration; after which, upwards of four hundred federalists partook of a rich repast, provided at Federal Hall. The following were among the Toasts given on the occasion:—
The American Navy. A speedy conversion of every petty yelping Gun-boat, to a Thundering Seventy-four.
The Army of the U. States. May it never be disgraced by Traitor, Coward, or Monarchical Pensioner for its Commander.
Agriculture and Commerce. Invalid twin Sisters, May they find a speedy cure under the hands of more able Physicians.
The American Merchants. May they soon experience that policy which will enable them to settle their accounts, instead of their accounts settling them.
The American Embargo. Like the dog in the manger starving the body politic to preserve the hay.
Modern Democracy. May she rest from her labours and her works follow her.
The Seamen of the U. S. May their favourite song "Heave the anchor short" speedily be heard in all the ports of the world.
The Silversmiths. Let those who have toiled all night and caught nothing, cast their nets on the right side of the ship.
A Yankee Trick. —Last spring, at Columbia, in Pennsylvania, a Modern Jop, with a neat, natty tail, nicely queued, stood with a degage air and an upturned nose, sneering and sniggering at the Yankees, who in their homeipan, were carrying out their rafts; one of the Yankees, a little nettled at the puppy's insolence of manner, stepped up to him and gently touching his tail, drawled out, "Pray sir, do you sell segars?" "No sir, replied our Narcissus, D-m-e sir, what do you mean sir, by asking me if I sell segars,—throwing all his courage into the tones of his voice, and putting himself into a commanding attitude—"Why then sir," said the Yankee, deliberately opening his pocket knife, "If you don't sell segars, I'll cut off your sign," at the same instant, taking the dear lit le tail in his left hand, he cut it off with the knife he held in his right.— Dem. Press.
QUIN being one day in a coffee-house, saw a young beau enter in an elegant negligee dress, quite languid with the heat of the day. "Waiter," said the coxcomb, in an affected faint voice, "waiter, fetch me a dish of coffee, weak as water, and cool as a zephyr!" Quin, in a voice of thunder, immediately vociferated, "Waiter, bring me a dish of coffee, hot as a flame, and strong as vengeance." The beau starting, exclaimed, "Waiter, pray what is that gentleman's name?" Quin, in the same tremendous tone, exclaimed, "waiter, pray what is that LADY's name?"
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, Mussey's Row. HAVE just received, a large and fashionable assortment of light and dark Ginghams; coloured corded Cambrics; white do; black do; purple, brown and slate do; Linen do; fancy Mullins; India do; Jaconet do; spotted mull'd do; Cambric and common light & dark Calicoes; Robes; damask silk Shawls; Cotton do; black and salmon coloured Taffeties; black, white, purple, brown, slate, plum and dove coloured Latticings; Crapes; black white, slate and rose coloured ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hosiery; English and French long silk Gloves; short do; kid do; Dimities; bandannas, madras, barcelona and fancy Handkerchiefs; silk and cotton Sewing Silk; Velvet Vesting; plain black do; crape and tiffany Fans; Linens; British Shirtings; India Cottons; Tabby Velvets; cotton and linen Checks; Broadcloths and Calimeres; finglish Nankeens; Granderrille; Shallons; Durants; Ruffles; Deroy's; Carpeting, &c. &c. Portland, June 6. (11)
A YAWL-BOAT.
TAKEN up adrift, a Yawl Boat, about twelve feet long, between Portland and House-Island. The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to DANL. MOUNTFORD. Portland, July 11.
William Goddard,
HAS received from Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Saddlery, Cutlery & Hardware 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 12 130 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 9 tons sheet 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 28w 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.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator (with the will annexed) of the estate of
ELEAZER NOTHING, late of Waldoborough, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
BENJ. BROWN, Administrator, with the will annexed. Waldoborough, July 11, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the estate of
BENJAMIN BROWN, 2d late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
ELIZABETH BROWN, Administratrix. Bath, June 16. (July 11)
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 Topsham, accommodated with excellent water by Acqueduct from an unfailling 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 Bowdoin College , in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham . 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. April 25. (4 w)
10,000 Dollars.
Dixfield Road Lottery, WILL commence drawing the 25th inst. Tickets and Quarters in the above Lottery, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No 7, Fifth-Street. Prize tickets taken in payment. July 11.
Skirting Leather.
Tappan & Sewall, No. 12, Haymarket Row, HAVE received a supply of SKIRTING LEATHER of a superior quality, which will be sold for Cash only, by the roll or in larger quantities. July 11.
CORN FOR SALE.
3000 bushels good CORN, on board Schooner Industry, John Bryant, master, lying at Ingraham's Wharf, will be sold cheap for Cash, if applied for immediately. July 11.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Post-Master at Portland respectfully reminds those who take newspapers that two quarters became due on the first day of the present month, and those who do not pay their bills by the 15th of said month their papers will not be delivered to them until what is due is paid and one quarter in advance. July 11.
Southend Meeting-house.
PROPOSALS for 100,000 feet Pine Timber; 51,000 feet of merchantable boards; 40,000 feet of clear do; 120 perch of cellar stones; and 590 feet hewn do; for underpinning; will be received during the present and succeeding months, by ALEXA. PARRIS.
N. B.—Proposals left at capt. John Pritchard's Store, will receive attention, or with the subscriber. (4 w) July 11.
LOST,
ON the road between Brunswick and Maj. Means' Tavern, in Freeport, a CHAISE-BOOT—Whoever may have found and will return the same at Maj. Means' in Freeport, shall be rewarded for their trouble. July 4.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
DAVID DYER, late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to her or ISAAC DAVIS , of Durham, her attorney.
TAMMIS DYER, Administratrix. Durham, June 30th, 1808.
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following parcels of LAND. A FARM, well calculated for a Trader, Farmer, or Mechanic; one mile from the Meeting-House in New-Gloucester , pleasantly situated on the County Road, with which will be sold eleven acres of interval LAND.
Also—in the town of Say , in the county of Oxford , Three Thousand Acres of LAND of the first quality, situated in different parts of that town, which is one of the best towns in the county. It will be sold at a reduced price; the whole will be sold together, or by the single lot, as may best accommodate purchasers. And one lot in the town of Bethel .—Inquire of JAMES STARR, Jun. Esq. for information.
Also—At Pembec , in Township No. 5, of the 7th Range of Townships on Piscataquis river , in the county of Hancock , Five Thousand Acres of Land, in Lots of 100 acres each. This is one of the finest Townships in that country; Saw and Grist Mills are already erected, from whence any kind of Lumber may be rafted aside the shipping in Bangor . This township is rapidly settling. Young Farmers are invited to examine for themselves.—Inquire of MR. DANIEL BULLIN , of said township, for further particulars.
Also—Thirty thousand acres of S. T. JOHN'S LAND , (so called) in the county of Washington . This land is situated in the best tract of Land in the District of Maine; the soil is very rich and fertile, the growth principally Hard Wood and Button Nut. A road is laid out through said Land from Pembec to St. John's River . Twenty thousand acres of this Land is situated but seven miles from the rich Farmers on St. John's River , and the Foist Road from Thence to Quebec . Should 30 or 40 good Farmers associate together and purchase this whole tract, for their own actual settlement, they would ensure a fortune to themselves and their children after them. For further particulars please to inquire of the subscriber.
JOSEPH E. FOXCROFT. New-Gloucester, May 9, 1808. (6 mo)
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
WILLIAM CONANT, late of Falmouth, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice that six months being allowed from the second day of June last, to said Creditors to bring in their claims, and that we will attend to that service at the house of Ebenezer Kollocks, innholder in said Falmouth, on the last Monday of this and the four following months, from two of the clock P. M. to five o'clock, on each of said days.
ARCHELAUS LEWIS, } Commissioners. ENOCHI FREEMAN, } July 11.
A FARM FOR SALE.
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is interval, and lying on Presumpscot River , and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none. For further particulars inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW , on the premises. July 11.
New Goods.
Joseph Barbour, Opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street,
HAS just received an additional assortment of NEW GOODS, Consisting of Linens, British Cottons, Cambrics, fancy Mullins, brown Linens, black Crapes, do. Lustings, Bandanna Hkfs. fancy silk do. silk Shawls, long & short silk Gloves, kid do. coloured Lustings, blue and yellow Nankeens, cotton Kerfames, Ladies' white and coloured cotton Hosiery, Calicoes, Ginghams, Dimities, English Nankeens, India Cottons, Gentlemen's mixed cotton Hosiery, white do. black and white silk ditto, Sarinets, Linen Cambrics, superfine and common Broadcloths and Kerfames, &c. &c. The above, together with his former stock will be sold at a very small advance for Cash only. (1.1) May 23.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
EBENEZER BANGS, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the house of Mary Bangs, in said Gorham, on the last Thursday of this and the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. on each day. EPHRAIM SMITH. JOSHUA SWETT. June 20.
TAPPAN & SEWALL,
Have removed to their late stand, No. 12, HAYMARKET-ROW—MIDDLE-STREET.
WHERE they offer for sale, by piece or package, a general assortment of European and India Goods.
From England, by late arrivals, they have received their Spring supply of London and Manchester GOODS—comprising Thicksets—Velveteens—Jeans—Printed Jeans—Princes' cord Vestings—Sarfenet Calicoes—Parent Nankins—Dimities—Cambricks—Fancy and Book Mullins—Shawls—Cotton Bandannas—Prints—Ginghams—7-8 and 6-4 black and colored Cambricks—Cotton Sewings—Millinets—British Cottons—Hosiery—Umbrellas, &c. On hand, fine and superfine Broadcloths—Kerseys—Plains—Kerfames—Stuffs—Bazels—Flannel—Colrain Linens—India Cottons—Laces—Gauzes, &c. (11) June 20.
STOLEN
OUT of the store of the subscriber, a file of NOTES, about seventy in number, from 52 dollars to one. This is to forbid all persons paying or buying said Notes—Whoever will detect said thief or thieves, that they may be brought to justice, shall receive Twenty Dollars Reward . DANIEL SYLVESTER. Bridgeton, July 4.
LAWES ON PLEADING.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, An Elementary Treatise on PLEADING in civil actions, by Edward Lawes of the Inner Temple —First American from the first London Edition—Price 2 dolls. 50 cents.
ALSO,
THE PLEASURES OF LOVE: Being Anatomy Poem , original and translated from the Asiatic and European languages.
The Miseries of Human Life:
or, the last Groans of Timothy Tefly and Samuel Sentative, with a few sighs from Mrs. Tefly.
The Wanderer of Switzerland,
and other Poems by James Montgomery—To which is prefixed a biographical sketch of the Author.
The Poems of Shakespeare,
to which is added an account of his Life—April 4. (3 m)
All and every of the above articles will be sold at the prices affixed to them before the late rise of 15 per cent. May 23.
BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ISAAC ADAMS,
HAS just received an additional assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONARY, which he offers at the Boston prices, for cash or approved credit. June 20.
Quincy & Baker,
Corner of Fifth-street, Have for sale, A LARGE assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS, at their usual reduced prices Likewise—Mess Pork, Upland Cotton, Flour, Turpentine and Tar. July 4.
For Jaundice & Bilious Complaints,
WHEATON'S
Genuine Jaundice Bitters,
(PRICE 50 CENTS.) Secured to him by Letters Patent from the President of the United States.
A MEDICINE extremely useful for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint and distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore part of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people.
The many cures that have been effected in New-England by the above medicine (as may be seen by the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation—Likewise,
Wheaton's Itch Ointment,
A Medicine which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable.
One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left clean and smooth.
The above Medicines are kept constantly for sale by
Erving & Poor,
at their Store near the head of Fifth-street. (e o p tf) March 7.
NOTICE.
THE Inhabitants of the town of Portland are hereby called upon to remove the filth and such matter as is liable to create putrefaction, from their cellars, back yards, &c. &c. previous to the 12th of next month, at which time the Health Committee will make a general inspection, and proceed according to Law with all delinquents. It is expected that each individual will sink such filth in their gardens or back yards, or dispose of it so as to render the town clean, as the town has made no provision for removing it out of the streets as heretofore—and Fishermen and all others are cautioned not to transgress the By-laws of the town, by bringing fish to the wharves with their inwards or gills, or carrying them into any part of the town. Per order of the Health Committee. S. MUEL F. HUSSEY, Chairman. Portland, 6th mo 29th, 1808.
Day & Hiley,
Have for sale, 50 Casks American POWDER, Quantity of Leaden BALLS. July 4.
Partnership Formed.
THE subscribers inform their friends and the public they have formed a connection in business under the firm of
Griffin & Porter,
which commenced on the 9th of February last. They intend keeping a large and good assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, of the newest fashion, which will be disposed of at the lowest cash prices.—The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, JOSEPH S. PORTER. May 2. tf
Factory Cotton.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4. Mussey's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Warp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13.
HOUSE WANTED.
WANTED to purchase in a central situation in this town, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for a small family—for which will be given in exchange LAND in North Yarmouth, and the balance in Cash.—Enquire of the printer. (10 w) May 16.
N. P. POOR,
No. 1, Union-Row, Middle-street, OFFERS for sale, wholesale or retail, at cost and charges, his stock of English, French & India Goods—viz. Common and superfine Broad Cloths; Calimeres; Velvets; Calicoes; Cambric Dimity; com. do; black, slate, orange, pink, salmon and white Cotton Cambrics; India Cottons; FURNITURE; Checks; Shawls; Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—A variety of fancy articles; Black Crap, &c. May 26.
BOOKS & STATIONARY.
Isaac Adams,
AT his Book-Store, No. 7, Fifth Street, directly opposite the Maine Book , has for sale on the most liberal terms, among many other articles, the following in the Book & Stationary Line :—viz.
ON LAW,
Hawkins' Pleas of the Crown—Gilberts, Macnelly's & Peake's law of evidence—Leach's Crown Law—Strange's, Wilson's, Douglas', Blackstone's, Williams' and Tyng's Reports—Buller's Nisi Prins—Graydon's digest of the Laws of the United States—Powell on Contracts—Chitty on bills of exchange and notes—Park on Insurance—Precedents of declarations—Justices Assistant—Town Officer—Clerks Magazine—Probate Directory—Vattel's Law of Nations—Laws of Massachusetts new edition, with volumes to complete former editions.
PHYSIC.
Cheselden's Anatomy—Cullen's Practice—ditto Materia Medica—New Edinburgh Dispensatory—Quincy's Medical Lexicon—Lavoiſier's Chimistry—Deuman's Midwifery—Buchan's Domestic Medicine—Thompson's Family Physician—Parkinson's Medical Annotations—Hallers Physiology—Underwood on the diseases of Children.
DIVINITY.
Stackhouse's history of the Bible—Orton's Exposition—Hervey's works—Burgh's Dignity—Hervey's Meditations—Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul—Gill's survey of the christian system—Coles discourse on the sovereignty of God—Butler's Analogy—Adams' View of the different religious denominations—ditto Truth and Religion, illustrated in lives of men eminent for piety—Sermons and Lectures of the late Professor Tappan—Paley's Moral Philosophy—Bardsley on the Will—Memoirs of Pious women—Baxter's Call—Power of Religion—Glimpse of Glory—Practice of Piety—Jenyns Lectures—Grove on the Lords Supper—Brown's concordance—Catechism—Pollen's works—Baird's Sermons—Saurens ditto—Clark's ditto—Necker on religious opinions—Stearns discourse—Orton's ditto—The life of Evangelical obedience—Pilgrim's Progress—Holy War—Bible and Jews—Life of Christ—Life of Whitfield.
ON HISTORY.
Rollins Ancient History—Gordon's ditto of the American revolution—Minots history of Massachusetts—Belknap's History of New-Hampshire—Voltaire's history of Charles XII—Robertson's ditto of Charles V.—ditto of South America—Stephens' ditto of the French Revolution, and the wars which have arisen out of it.
MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS.
Biographical Dictionary, containing the lives of many eminent Statesmen, Philosophers and Warriors; Life of Fox; Sir William Jones; Barron Trenk; Johnson's Lives of the Poets; Goldsmith's works; Sterne's works; Mirror; Looker-on; Peregrine Pickle; Coquette; Smith's Wealth of Nations; Locke's Essays; Don Quixote; Mason's Monitor; Preston on Masonry; Columbian Songster; Warbler; Sailors' Medley; Aikins Letters; Letter Writer; Aikins' art of Life; Cooke's Voyages; Warbler's Travels; Life of Kotzebue; Milton's Pope's, Youngs and Burns' poetical works; Elements of Morality; Gospel its own Witness; Politic Education; Pleasures of love; Miles' Life of Life 21 vol. Montgomery's poems new edition; Benjamin's Architecture; Spectator; Cowper's Task and Life; Boyle's Voyages; Man of Fortune; Letters from Switzerland and Cavendish's Exercises; Artillery Exercise; Harris' Encyclopedia; Moral Monitor; Wells' Letters; Sailor Boy; Tatler; Life of Washington by Ramsay; True Republican; Romance of real life; Spirit of Despotism; Oriental Moralist; Pleasures of Memory; Buffon on Insects—Memoirs of Halliburton; Life of Mahomet; Mills on Cattle; Mirth and Song; Bonaparte and the French People. Together with a variety of other books on various subjects.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Infelds Natural Philosophy; Ainsworth's, Youngs, Boyers, Johnstons, Baileys and Perry's Dictionaries; Greek Lexicons; Horace Virgil; Sallust; Eutropius; Fraxinus; Aesop's Fables; Bigelow's Latin Primer; Clarke's Introduction; Adams and Smith's Latin Grammar; Greek Testament and Grammar; Xenophon's Anabasis; Astronomy; Morse's Geography; Aikins ditto; Murray's Sequel Grammar; Walch's, Pike's, Little's, Adm. Temple's and Root's Arithmetics; Orator; Preceptor; Art of Reading; Dwight's Geography; Alexanders, Stanfords & Bingham's Grammars; Webbers, Maine, and Perry's Spelling Books, &c. &c.
SEAMEN'S ARTICLES.
Blunt's Practical Navigator and Coast Pilot; Ship-Master's Assistant; Charts of the European and American Coasts, and of the West Indies; Quadrants; Journals; Scales and Dividers; Log Paper; Cargo Books; Nautical Almanacs for 1808.