Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-08-27 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 19 of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1804.
Whole Number, 331.
MRS. DAWES' ACADEMY
THE subscribers to Mrs. Dawes' Academy, which is now full, having been informed that some Gentlemen have expressed a wish to put their daughters under instruction, contemplate the employment of an assistant, in which case the number of hours per day will be increased to four (being nine more than now attend). Such Gentlemen, therefore, whether in town or country, as wish to embrace the opportunity, will apply without delay to
Samuel Freeman } Hugh McLellan } Committee. Daniel Tucker }
Portland, Aug. 8. 1804.
DANCING SCHOOL.
D. TEMPLE, informs the inhabitants of this town that he shall open a Dancing School at Yule's Hall , where he will instruct the art of DANCING in all its varieties: namely, The Country Dance, Cotillion, Hornpipe, Minuet, &c.
Said Temple engages to pay the strictest attention, not only to Dancing, but also to the morals and polite accomplishments of his pupils. The lesson to be attended two evenings in each week—viz. Monday and Friday—to commence on the 3d of September next—To pay Six Dollars each scholar, per quarter. Those who wish to attend may apply to the printer.
Aug. 6. 1804.
To the hon. the Justices of the court of common pleas held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of February, Anno Domini, 1804.
THE petition of JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM of said Portland, merchant, humbly shews, that your petitioner is interested and stands seized in fee as tenant in common with some other person or persons to your petitioner unknown in a certain tract or parcel of land, lying in said Portland, and bounded as follows—viz. Southeasterly by land owned by the heirs of Benjamin Loring, deceased; northwesterly by the road leading over Brumhall's hill, and land belonging to Messrs. Joseph McLellan and son, and southeasterly by Forestreet, and is the thirty acres commonly called the Prentiss lot, and that your petitioner's share therein is three acres, being the same tract your petitioner purchased of Knowlton's Heirs, and which he is desirous of holding in severalty. He therefore prays that his said share may be set off and divided from the rest, to hold to him in severalty forever; and is liable to the law in such cases made and provided.
By Simon Chase, his Attorney.
As a Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland in and for said county, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1804.
ON the petition of Joseph Holt Ingraham whereof the foregoing is a copy, the Court order. That the petitioner cause the several persons interested in the estate therein mentioned, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy thereof at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the Public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court, which is to be held at New-Castle, on the third Tuesday of October next, to their granting the same.
Attest— SAMUEL FREEMAN, clerk.
Aug. 20.
To the honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, held at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, Anno Domini, 1804.
THE petition of NATHANIEL COIT ALLEN, of New Gloucester, in said county, Esquire and STEPHEN CUMMINGS, of said Portland, physician, humbly shews, that they the said Nathaniel and Stephen, are interested in, and stand seized in fee with certain other persons to them unknown, of a certain tract or parcel of land in said Portland, bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the corner where Love-lane meets the Main-street at the westerly side of said lane, thence running westerly by said Main-street to M c Noyes' land thence by said Noyes' land southeasterly to Free-street thence by said Free-street, easterly to said Love-lane, thence by said Love-lane, to the first bounds: And that your petitioners respective shares are eighteen twentieths that is to say thirteen twentieths belonging to said Stephen, and five twentieths to said Nathaniel: and that your petitioners are desirous to hold their respective shares in severalty: Wherefore your petitioners pray that the same shares may be set off to them respectively to hold to them in severalty as the law in those cases made and provided directs;—and as in duty bound will ever pray,
By Salmon Chase, Attorney to the petitioners.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland begun and held at Portland, in said county on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1804.
ON the petition of Nathaniel C. Allen, whereof the foregoing is a copy, the court order. That the petitioner cause the several persons interested in the estate therein mentioned, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy thereof at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the Public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court to be held at New Gloucester on the third Tuesday of October next, to their granting the same.
Attest— SAMUEL FREEMAN, clerk.
Aug. 20.
UNITED STATES. DISTRICT OF MAINE } NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of DAVID FALES, jun. of Thomaston, in said district, trader, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on, that they may be heard, if they shall think fit, before the Judge of said district on Tuesday the 4th day of September next at the Court house in Wilsease, against making and allowing a certificate of discharge to said bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited.
DAVID SEWALL. } Judge of said District.
August 6th, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnership of Ephraim Clemens & John Patten, was mutually dissolved on the 3d instant. All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to make immediate settlement.
Portland, Aug. 2, 1804.
On the Rumors of Peace in Europe.
[The following pertinent remarks on the subject of a Peace are from the London Times, of July 4.]
Since the report that France had made some advances towards Peace, the question seems to be. Would it be prudent in Great Britain to listen to any overtures, that must of course be of a temporary nature, or should we treat them as a mere stratagem of war, as fallacious and ultimately destructive to our dearest interest?
That peace is much to be desired, ought not to be disputed. Our expenses are great, tho' if the government attend to the same principles of economy which distinguished the late administration, they need not be ruinous; much of our active industry is absorbed by the military pursuits; foreign conquests present up with no prospect of advantage, and for the sake of humanity itself, we ought to wish for peace.
On the other hand, is the peace which we have to expect from Bonaparte, the peace which England ought to desire? unilateral empire at least over the European world, is the darling project, the ruling passion of the upstart emperor. He confides in his fortune, hitherto propitious, and expects every thing from it. Will the peace that he shall conclude, then, be any other than a short-lived truce, a temporary suspension of hostilities? England forms the sole substantial impediment to the gratification of his utmost wishes. Could he once subdue England, and get the disposal of her natives, what might he not effect? Will he, if he should conclude a peace, consent to disband his numerous armies? will he bind himself from making any further preparation? Or will he employ the leisure which such an arrangement will afford, in recruiting his forces, in re-establishing his marine, and in forming and improving such naval alliances as may the better enable him to accomplish his hostile designs?
Peace is absolutely necessary to France, it is not so to England, provided a proper degree of public economy be pursued in prosecuting a war. The commerce and manufactures of Paris are ruined by the war; by peace they would be, in some measure renovated, if not restored. Bonaparte would therefore, by a peace acquire a vast accession of popularity, which it is not our interest he should possess. It was, indeed, in the character of "Restorer of peace," that his government became established. It is not however, to be imagined, that the French government will at all relax in its preparations for war and for invasion: it will exert itself to the utmost to ruin us in either way; but in our opinion, that of a fallacious peace is far more dangerous. Our decided opinion, indeed, is, that Europe, and England in particular, can have no real, no solid peace, while Bonaparte continues at the head of the French government; and a prosecution of the war, melancholy as is that prospect, is the only circumstance that affords any hope of a change for the benefit of mankind.
More about the Invasion.
LONDON, JULY 4. THE following is given in a morning paper as an extract of a private letter from Paris, dated June 18:— "Bonaparte intends next week to set out for the coast; and as he is to return before the 14th of July, the common belief here is, that, should wind and circumstances permit, something will be undertaken before that period."
"The day before yesterday, extra-Couriers left this city for Holland, Bolougne, and Breil, with orders for our naval commanders to seize the first opportunity of putting to sea, and coure qui coure , land in England, as many troops as possible, so that, before the coronation ceremony, an invasion and victory may be announced."
"Our Breil fleet is nearly as numerous, and the Texel fleet not much inferior, to the English blockading fleet.—But, both in our fleets and flotillas, are some chosen ships, containing picked and desperate crews, called enfans perdus , who, as an advanced guard, are to try to create confusion among their enemies, by boarding &c; and, by it, permit the remainder of their fleets and transports to escape, and to land their troops in England. Every man of these crews, who survives, is to be created a member of the legion of honor and to receive a pension."
"On board these ships are, besides, considerable matters, of a new composition, which are said to be inventing ."
"According to what I have heard in conversation with the French naval and military officers, the Breil fleet is intended to invade the West; the Texel fleet the East; and the Bolougne flotilla the south of England. As to Ireland, they said, it would fall by itself, if they were victorious in Great Britain."
"These particulars are no secrets here, but talked of in our first and best informed societies."
"That Bonaparte soon will, and must, attempt an invasion, fools only cannot foresee, and traitors dare to deny.—He has pledged himself to France and to the world — as prepared as he now is, his troops will regard a longer delay, as a defeat. If we are upon our
guard, and possess the same spirit and patriotism which we evinced last year, the sooner we have tried our strength with our irreconcilable foe the better; because we are convinced it will finish to his shame, and, perhaps, make the first year of his empire the last. With all his powerful means, the real and relative situation of this extraordinary man, is as desperate as in any former part of his career. A defeat will inevitably be followed, not only by loss of rank and authority, but that of life itself; for he owes every thing to an uninterrupted success, and, shattered as his soldiers have been, with an easy and certain conquest, misfortunes will soon annihilate the golden image, which prosperity alone has set up. Pichegru and Moreau will be remembered, and the universe revenged. Besides, detested and feared as Bonaparte is every where upon the continent, a defeat would be now, as after the battle of Aboukir, a signal for a new confederacy; and while disunion, dissatisfaction, and perhaps civil wars, raged at home, France would experience an invasion from abroad, and the discontented, enslaved, and oppressed Swiss, Batavians, and Italians, seize the first opportunity to throw off a yoke which notwithstanding commanded addresses and deputations, they wear with so much disgust."
Private accounts from Paris of the 10th, state, that 600 men of the imperial guard, had preceded Bonaparte to the coast. They add, that between the 21st May and the 7th June, upwards of 200 vessels, some of them with troops, entered Boulogne, from Flushing, Ostend, Havre, &c.
POLITICS.
HUME.—No. X.
Review of Mr. Jefferson's Administration.
THOUGH we have commenced the second year of the administration of Mr. Jefferson with the repeal of the Judiciary System, because it was a measure, which will probably prove destructive to the liberties of the country; yet other congressional proceedings, belonging to one class, and some of them preceding it in point of time, merit consideration. They will characterize the government, show the spirit by which it was actuated, and the means, it was obliged to use to execute its secretly concerted plans. The obstinate silence of the majority in congress on subjects, requiring debate, and the repeated denial of information, which the minority, often requesting, declared necessary for them to judge rightly, are the transactions, to which we allude. No less singular, than tyrannical. We shall give some of the remarks of Mr. Dana, one of the representatives, on the conduct of the majority, a comment, better than can be made, and which ought for ever to be remembered and preserved.
"I beg liberty to tender the homage of my profound respects for the dignified situation, in which gentlemen have now placed themselves, and congratulate them on their silence. There is something peculiarly impressive in this mode of opposing every thing that is urged. It is seldom that gentlemen have exhibited such a remarkable appearance of a philosophical assembly."
"That dumb Legislature will immortalize your name, is said to have been the language of a certain dittinguished general to a certain nominal abbe, who has been represented, as having pigeon holes full of constitutions of his own making."
"During the memorable night at St Cloud, when the French council of ancients, and council of five hundred were adjourned to meet no more, it may be recollected the powers of executive government were provisionally committed to three persons, titled consuls, and two of them were the general and abbe. From each of the councils twenty five members were selected to compose a commission, and assist the provisional consuls in preparing a constitution for France. Of the numerous projects of constitutions which were presented by the abbe, no part was finally adopted, except the plan of a dumb legislature—This the general instantly seized, exclaiming to the abbe, that dumb legislature will immortalize your name . It was determined to have a coffle legislature that should vote, but not debate."
"It was scarcely expected that any thing like this would soon take place in our own country. But it is the prerogative of great geniuses, which in similar circumstances, arrive at the same great results though with some difference in the process. Nor can I forbear offering my tribute of admiration for the genius, who has projected a mode of proceeding among us, that nearly rivals the plan, adopted in France. I know not to whom is due the honor of this luminous discovery. Permit me however to ascribe to him all merited glory for the force of the argument, silence , relied on by the gentlemen in opposition to the proposed resolution."
Here then is the novel appearance of the majority of the national government, convinced of their own strength, and resolved to carry every measure by the unanswerable argument of silence . In this session of congress, emphatically called the dumb legislature , the discussion of the merit of any question was not permitted; but every resolution was approved, or rejected, ac-
cording to some secret determination of the sovereign will of these representatives of the people. The only solution of their conduct is, that they were afraid their popularity would suffer by free discussion of measures, or that their appointments would not compare with the power, eloquence of federalism. Indeed these cautions might unitedly operate, for we have seen the partisans of the present powers assume the contradictory positions for the justification of their conduct, and distinguish themselves for weakness and want of judgment, which would not honor the meanest capacity.
This mode of business, contemptible in itself, was used as a kind of cloak for the concealment of the most unjustifiable and oppressive conduct the denial of information. On Jan. 25, 1803, there was called up the following resolution, which had been previously laid on the table of the speaker, "Resolved, that the secretary of the treasury be required to lay before this house an account in detail, of the expenses, incurred in the collection of the internal revenues of the U. States; distinguished, where the same may be practicable, the expenses, attending the collection in each branch of the said revenue, as also an estimate of reduction of said expenses which may conveniently be made." After it was found impossible by observations, made to the resolution, to force the majority from their tenacious silence, and it was apprehended that the resolution would suffer the fate of one, which had been previously and secretly rejected. Mr. Bayard remarked, "I thank God, if we have not the advantage of hearing gentlemen on the other side express their opinions, we still have the liberty of expressing our own opinion. Not knowing how long we may have that liberty, I will now state further my opinion on the subject before the house."
"When information has been called for before, has it ever been denied? Have gentlemen a precedent for their conduct? Is it an instance at any epoch, when the strong silence vote opposed information that was asked? Will this information thwart the fair views of some? Are gentlemen afraid of information lest they could not carry a favorite object, when it should appear to be opposed to the public benefit? Are they afraid to let information come here, lest it should go out to the people?" This reasoning however could not influence their determination. The minority could obtain was, that one of the majority descended to ask the clerk to read an extract from a report of the secretary of the treasury, by which it appeared the aggregate expense of collecting the internal revenue amounted to about 20 per cent. The information, required by the resolution, which should discriminate the expense of collecting the different branches of this revenue, was not to be granted. The inquiry might have prevented the accomplishment of a favorite measure, the repeal of the internal taxes by shewing that it would essentially injure, rather than promote the public service.
Here is the first instance of the exercise of insolent power, and the denial of information, require to form a correct judgment on national concerns. But it was not long to remain a lone. It leads to others, one of which we shall notice agreeably to the plan we adopted, of bringing, tho' they might be performed at different times of bringing together actions of the same description. In Jan. 1803, a resolution was moved requesting the President to lay before congress such information, respecting the cession of Louisiana by Spain to France, as in his opinion he should judge expedient. The majority however would not permit the executive to give the information required, & consequently rejected, the resolution. The cession of this province, whose situation is such, as will enable any foreign possession to become a dangerous enemy to the peace and rising power of the United States, was an object of so little consequence in the opinion of the majority, that they would not suffer their beloved president to be disturbed for a moment, by a request for the particulars, relative to his transfer, which he might condescend to give. If this be not a reason for their conduct, we may perhaps find one in the language of Mr. S. Smith on the occasion. He says, "I and my friends have taken great pains to get the power out of the hands of that gentleman," referring to Mr. Rutledge, "and his friends, and to vet it in our own hands, and he can hardly suppose after all this, that we will suffer gentlemen to direct our affairs in a different course from that we will them to take."
We have made large extracts from the proceedings of congress, the better to illustrate the spirit and views of the members of government. They are without talents, sufficient to procure respect for the nation abroad, or a desire to conciliate, and unite different opinions at home. Their measures are directed to the perpetuation of their own power, even with the sacrifice of the state. Mean and contradicted party views are the principle features in their political character. Their conduct presents a striking example, of what faithlessness destitute of principle, will attempt to effect. The people have only to compare their present actions with their former professions to perceive an imposture, and be convinced, that they are like all others, tyrants, serving of the continuation:

Translated from the Italian—[For the REPERTORY]
THERE liv'd a gentleman, whose head
Was full of philosophic notions,
DISCONTENTS IN LOUISIANA.
An article of some interest will be found below, from the New Orleans Union. Many people think it very strange, that Mr. Livingston, against whom there exists a judgment for the hundred thousand dollars of public money,
We understand that on Sunday last, a patriotic meeting of French citizens was held, to take into consideration the situation of this province. That a memorial was presented to the assembly, destined, hereafter, to be forwarded to congress, complaining of innumerable grievances,
TO THE
DENOMINATION OF CHRISTIANS,
COMMONLY CALLED
BAPTISTS.
THE writer of this address is one who does not believe that the doctrine of infant baptism is a scriptural doctrine—who wishes you success from his heart in your zealous endeavours to build up the broken walls of Jerusalem—to beautify Zion—and to enlarge the borders of the Redeemer's kingdom.
Most of the leaders in this country are the open and avowed enemies of the cross of Christ; this you must know, if you will do yourselves the justice to enquire—cast your eyes upon the first leaders of democracy before honest men were deluded—contemplate their characters for a moment and say would not the history of their own lives pollute the pages upon which it was written.
It is not enough that they tyrannize over the bodies of these unhappy men, who in the day season are forced to perform their hard task under the lash of the cow-skin, in the hands of these sons of liberty. They must also be deprived by an act of the legislature of that most invaluable of all blessings, the privilege of meeting after having performed their tasks to pray and to praise the God of their lives.
Whereas it is represented to the general assembly, that it is a common practice in many places within this commonwealth, for slaves, free negroes and mulattoes, to assemble in considerable numbers at meeting houses and places of religious worship in the night which may have a tendency to promote conspiracy and insurrection.
Be it therefore enacted, that all meetings or assemblies of slaves, free negroes or mulattoes at any meeting house or houses, or any other place or places in the night under any pretence whatever shall be deemed and considered as unlawful assembly. And that it shall be the duty of any magistrate of the county or corporation, where such assembly shall be, either from his own knowledge or from the information of others, of such unlawful assembly or meeting, to issue his warrant, directed to any sworn officer or officers, authorizing him or them to enter the houses where such unlawful meetings are, for the purpose of apprehending or dispersing the slaves, free negroes and mulattoes, and to inflict corporal punishment on the offender or offenders, at his discretion, not exceeding twenty lashes.
And be it further enacted, That the said officer or officers, shall have power to summon any person to aid and assist in the execution of any warrant or warrants directed to him or them, for the purposes aforesaid, who in default, shall be subject to a fine, at the discretion of the magistrate, not exceeding ten dollars. All acts, or part of acts, coming within the purview of this act shall be, and is hereby repealed.
This is only the first fruit of democracy; let us not expect that we can escape its unrelenting fury whenever we become the subject of its power—no my friends such hope is a delusion, we cannot escape. Is there nothing in this act
which impresses your minds with the most serious considerations, when you find the democratic party of Virginia persecuting the religion of the Lord of glory? This very state which the unprincipled demagogues from among ourselves hold up to view as the most finished pattern of patriotism; however it may impress your minds, the most melancholy forebodings fill mine—yet there is a consolation in this, the Lord God omnipotent reigneth, and he will not all his pleasure; and we have his infinitely gracious promise, that the gates of hell shall not prevail to ruin his cause on earth.
Let not a restless spirit, always displeasing to a holy God, lead us into errors and into sin! Does not your interest and what is of infinitely more importance, does not your duty demand that you unite with Christians of other denominations in opposing the common enemy to your baptism?
Nothing can be more idle than to suppose that you will receive any favors at the hands of democracy—the most that can be expected as a reward for services rendered, is that you will be the last to perish, as the fable informs us that when a monstrous one-eyed giant, found Ulysses and his companions in the cave, that he confused them and ate one of them each day. It so happened that Ulysses found means to procure for the monster a keg of wine of which he was inordinately fond—for this boon the monster informed Ulysses that he would not eat him until he had devoured all his companions.
The present dominant party in this country have always been opposed to the federal constitution, and the principles on which it is founded. Their opposition to the ratification was not more zealous, than have been their secret plots since its adoption. During the Washington and Adams administrations, their efforts had but little success, but while opposers of federal principles were vigilant and active, the federalists, trusting in the goodness of their cause, slumbered in fancied security, and awoke defeated.
At this day we recollect with astonishment, the ardor and zeal with which many Americans attempted to justify the crimes, which attended and have followed France in her mad career from anarchy to despotism. While sober thinking men shrunk with horror from the "bloody arena," opposers of found principles, with true jacobin depravity, sung ga ira, to the success of vice and called it liberty! Whether the inevitable end of jacobin liberty (I mean despotism) has struck them with astonishment, and dumb-founded the former friends of Robespierre, Marat and Bonaparte, with others of minor note in wickedness, I will not undertake to say; but jacobinism is not so hardy, as openly to justify them at the present day.
At this day, even some of our jacobins, look back with astonishment at the blindness which undertook to justify attempts of Genet, Fauchet, and Adet, the ministers of the nation, lately mis-called the French Republic, against our country's rights, and our duties as a neutral nation; and some of them, at this day, contemplate with shame and regret the dangers to which they would have exposed us, and the horrors of a war in which we might have been involved—Dangers to which they would have exposed us? They did actually expose us to enormous depredations on our commerce by the English. The nations of Europe had their eyes fixed upon us. Was it not as well known abroad, as at home, that the misguided adherents to jacobinism in our country, altho' we were a neutral nation, were anxious to involve us in the European war:—and that many Americans urged by avarice entered into a contraband trade and committed offences against the laws of nations. The English captured our ships and the innocent, in many instances suffered for the guilty. Is it matter of astonishment that this should be the consequence? Would not our nation have done the like under like circumstances? We certainly should. But opposition to found principles, set at bold defiance political rights and national duties, and after they had caused the mischiefs, which ruined many innocent individuals, made loud clamours against the nation whose rights they had invaded because they captured vessels engaged in an illicit trade. Not only Britain, but in some instances, France, had
this cause of complaint against us. When the adventurer in an enterprise which violates the laws of nations is unsuccessful, he ought, in decency, to be silent; but jacobinism defies shame and when detected in wrong and feeling merited punishment, demands revenge against the party to whom it intended an injury.
At the present day, it excites wonder, to recollect the mad fury which prompted American jacobins, the traducers of our Washington, to say they should rejoice to behold guillotines going by water, like our saw mills, and as numerous, and to see them constantly employed upon our own citizens. We remember with astonishment the extravagance of their joy at every brutal success of Frenchmen to spread LIBERTY and EQUALITY, with robbery, rape, murder and sacrilege. We are lost in amazement at their recollections, and innumerable others of a like kind; we fancy them the delusions of a dream, and when we wake from our reverie to find it real, we sink into dejection at the errors, and the depravity of mankind.
Can the dispassionate observer hesitate a moment to believe, that the dominant party in this country are actuated by principles similar to those which introduced into France all the horrors under which she has labored? Can be doubt, that they are opposers to found principles, political, moral, and religious? Can the reflecting mind withhold its full belief, that what jacobins call a reformation of the old order of things, is opposition to found principles? Surely a comparison of our present state with what we were under the former administrations, must, on reflection, convince the most sceptic mind.
Is not moral jacobinism making rapid strides against the principles of virtue? Contemplating Americans, the characters of most of the men now in offices of honor, profit and trust. Contemplate the numerous displacements from office, of men whose integrity and experience had evinced, whose patriotism, had been proved in times which tried men's souls, (which in a future number, may perhaps be noticed) to make room for upstarts in politics, for jacobins in morals; and deny it, if you can. Do not jacobins in religion, multiply among us? Look around you, and view, not only men high in office; but many, very many others led by their example, who boldly declare 'tis of no importance whether we worship twenty gods or no God, and calmly answer the question.
To point out the particular proofs of political jacobinism, and treat the subject as its importance requires, would be the work of a volume instead of a newspaper essay; but it must be confined to a narrow compass, probably to a single number. In my next I shall shew, that the jacobins of the present day are the very same party which opposed the constitution, and endeavored to prevent its adoption; that their boasted professions to support it are sheer hypocrisy; and that they have uniformly opposed its principles from the time that instrument was formed, until they obtained a triumph over the friends of order and found principles.
(To be continued)
Portland Gazette.
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1804.
IMPORTANT
Philadelphia, August 18.—We understand that letters have been received in town from Madrid, announcing that the Spanish government have refused to carry the French convention with the United States into effect, in consequence of the conduct of our government relative to Louisiana. We have not been able to ascertain the particulars, nor can we vouch for the correctness of the information.
From New York, August 18.
The captors of the ship Eugenia, of this port, have entered a plea for the rest ration of the ship and cargo, on the ground of the illegality of the re-capture by American citizens.
We are informed, that Col. Barclay the English Consul General, has drawn up a representation of the business, and has forwarded it to Mr. Merry, the English Ambassador, now at Philadelphia. This subject will now become a national question. A full and liberal discussion on the part of the two governments is expected. The right of British cruisers to block up, as it were, our seaports, will also no doubt be a subject of investigation.
Lucien Bonaparte has been wounded lately in a duel with the Prince Borghese, his brother-in-law, who intends to settle in Germany, leaving his wife with her brother.
It is said that the place of high admiral of France will be reserved for Jerome Bonaparte whose marriage is to be cancelled, as it had not obtained the emperor's consent, and his rights restored to him.—Lon. pap.
Portland Post-Office.—We have for some time let this full number from an assurance that the unworthy person who now holds it, has lent in his resignation, and that it would be accepted by the postmaster general. But we now have reason to believe, that this was a mere snare of his importers to ensure his continuance in office, by appealing for a period an abused public who have been thus shamefully imposed on. And we have now this further proof that it is only necessary for a man to render himself perfectly obnoxious to the community to insure himself the patronage and support of certain officers of the administration. Witness the postmasters in this town and in North-yarmouth; and the detected emagogue who was chiefly instrumental in their appointment; the two former are continued in office by Mr. Granger, and the latter was appointed by the Executive to an office which neither his acts or integrity entitled him to; and who now acts as an agent to revolutionary Massachusetts and render her subversion to the laws of Virginia. But such things have become too common to excite surprise. When a party has climbed to power by falsehood and bribery, we must expect them to reward those of their own "a c."—We shall quote this article by the follow- ing extract from a letter we some time since received from a respectable correspondent at the eastward:—

"I hope this letter will come safe, though I have little confidence in your Post-Master, from the character he is said to bear. People of different political sentiments regret the charge. I have for many years carried on a correspondence through Mr. Freeman's office, and I am one of those who can testify to his promptness, fidelity and correctness. I am not, however, surprised at his removal, for I am persuaded that he would have been terminated before, if the great man at Washington could have suggested any thing which looked like a reason for such conduct; but nothing like the appearance of a reason occurring to indicate the propriety of his removal, he has done it, as he says, "believing that the public interest will be promoted." No one who knows Mr. Freeman's character and conduct, will think there is the least foundation for such a belief. Those who know his successor will deny the possibility that he can do more to promote the public interest than Mr. Freeman, were there no suspicions of his negligence and probity."
"Mr. Freeman has retired with dignity from an office, which I am certain would give him little pleasure to hold under the influence of any one who acts because he can act; and especially under the present Post-Master General, when he compares his conduct with that of his worthy and dignified predecessor."
"I was personally acquainted with Gideon Granger some years ago, and in looking back to the boy I can realize the man. He is admirably formed for the present time and for his present station; he can lavish adulation on those above him, and shake the rod of iron over those, who have the misfortune to be under his direction. Though I verily believe the public interest will suffer by the new appointment, and that Mr. Freeman was justly entitled to the emoluments of an office, which under the influence of a high regard to the public, he held, when it must have been a loss of cost. I am disposed rather to congratulate him, than to complain of personal injury, for I verily believe that when such men as Gideon Granger bear away, a post of honor is a private station."
Nominations for Electors of President, &c. By a resolve of the legislature of this Commonwealth, passed at the last session, "the inhabitants of the towns and plantations, qualified to vote for representatives, are to meet in town meeting, on Monday the fifth day of November next, and give in their votes for nineteen electors of president and vice president of the United States, whose names shall be on one ticket, and such tickets shall contain the names of at least one inhabitant of each district, which sends a representative to congress, by the law of March 10th 1802." This being the case, and the time not far distant, when the people will be called upon to decide this election, it is proper at this time to designate suitable characters in each district to exercise this highly interesting trust; and presuming that a nomination will proceed from each section of the commonwealth, leaving the privilege of choosing one elector, of a candidate for the office, that would be most agreeable to the people—I take the liberty of proposing to the free electors of this Commonwealth, Major LEMUEL WEEKS, of this town as a gentleman in all respects worthy to be clothed with this dignified and important trust. It will be recollected that eight years ago, he was a candidate for the office in competition with a gentleman who was then, and had been for some time, a senator of this Commonwealth, in whose favor the election was terminated by the people by a small majority. The returns in the secretary's office will show that Major WEEKS was the next highest candidate on the list. It will also be remembered that some years since, he was chosen an elector by the two branches of the legislature, a better recommendation could not be given. Under these circumstances, and the character of this gentleman remaining without a blemish, I presume he will receive a general support throughout the Commonwealth.
A MERCHANT. To the Freemen of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in general, and of the county of Cumberland, in particular. FELLOW-CITIZENS, IN a few weeks we shall exercise our privilege in the most important election that has ever taken place in this country. On the first Monday of November, the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States will be made by a GENERAL TICKET, which will allow every voter to designate NINETEEN men, of whom one must reside in each Congressional District. I mean not to name the gentlemen in the several divisions of the state, who are deserving of this confidence; but only to invite your attention to one in this County, who appears to me worthy of the suffrages of the people. If talents, integrity, patriotism, public services, and an enlarged acquaintance with the interests of the community, give any title to your favor, you can perhaps never select a man in whom these qualifications are more eminently united, than the Hon. ISAAC PARKER, Esq. At present it is unnecessary to say more. It is hoped that each District will be able to make as good a nomination, in which case the state will be honored, as it has been before, by the unanimity of its Electors.
A Citizen of Portland. MILITIA —By a late arrangement in the militia of this district, the town of Portland is divided into six wards, each of which is to raise a company, independent of the artillery and infantry companies—we trust this measure will excite a spirit of emulation in the different wards, which will render the militia of this town respectable.
SALEM, AUG. 24. By capt. Haskell, we have intelligence of the English taking possession of the port and town of Muna (Sumatra) with a force consisting of a ship of twenty guns, one of sixteen, one of eight of 6, and one of 4 and between three and four hundred Sepoys, after an action of six hours in which the Malays lost 50 men, and the English 20. This was on the 14th of April.
DIED. In this town, Mr. Henry Follick, aged 21, son of the late Maj. Thomas Follick. At Brunswick, on the 6th inst. Mr. Tobias Ham, aged 86. His living progeny including the 5th generation, was 122. 5 sons attended his funeral, the younger of whom was 30 years old. At Little-River-Plantation, the 7th inst. Miss Hannah Rose Wilson, aged 18, youngest daughter of Mr. Samuel Wilson.
On the Maryland tract in Frederick county—Mrs. Ellen or Keau, aged 104 years, 7 months and eleven days. In Northampton, Mrs. Mary Clark, aged 35. —Mr. Ethan Marshall, aged 97. At Paris M. Naucha, president of the Galvinic society —He fell a victim for his seal for the sciences, being burnt to death by a bottle of phosphorus which he used for his experiments.
In England, Mr. Newton, aged 74; he was accidentally killed by his son who was beating his wife, when his father interfered. At Middlefield, Com. capt. Stephen Turner and his wife, both of bilious fever. At Marblehead, Mrs. Sally Ruxford, the worthy comfort of the rev. Jordan Ruxford, aged 41. At Berwick, elder Daniel Libby, aged 88.—His descendants were 15 children, 13 grand children, and 72 great grand children. At Durham Eng. Sarah Thomson; had been tapped 8 times in 9 months for the dropsy.—The first time 4 quarts of water were taken from her; in all 200.
Drowned, from on board the ship Joseph, on her passage from Liverpool, Mr. John Hool, of North-Yarmouth. Several Communications and Advertisements are unavoidably omitted this day.
A MOTHER and a Widow, in pursuit of a lost son, humbly requests the Printers in the United States to publish, that if CHARLES BROWN, 18 years of age, who left York, in Upper Canada, on the 18th April last, to cross the lake in a bark canoe, in company with Benjamin, by trade a baker, be living, and will send to the office of the Albany Centinel, he may hear of his mother, and something more to his advantage. Albany, Aug. 3.
Port of Portland. FRIDAY, AUG. 24. Arrived Schooner Dolphin, Capt. Strout, 20 days from Tortola. Capt. S. brought home the crew of the brig Robin, capt. Thomas, of Newburyport, who had been captured by the English on his passage from Martinique. One day—Arrived ship Ocean, capt. Denkwat, 64 days from St. Petersburg.
SUNDAY, AUG. 26. Arrived Schooner Britannia, Thomas Roach master from Antigua; left from Saint Bartholomews 19 days; left in Antigua the following vessels: captured: brig Nancy, Woodbury, of Salem, taken the 18th of March from Martinique bound to Salem by a Nevis privateer, and sent into Antigua under a pretence of a breach of blockade; after standing tria she was cleared the captors then appeared in which case the captain was obliged to give bond to the amount of vessel and cargo in case she should be condemned in the court of Great Britain, which he has not been able to procure till this time [Aug. 4]; he has had an appraisement on his vessel and cargo, and is waiting for his papers which he expects to obtain in 2 or 3 days and proceed home.—Brig Celina, Tabor of Alexandria from Bourdeaux, bound to St. Bartholomews taken by the British sloop of war, Appomines and sent to Antigua on suspicion of his being bound to Guadalupe with French Property, and is now waiting trial.—Schooner Win. Cutter, of N. Yarmouth from Trinity, Martinique, bound to Boston, cargo: clayed Sugar and Molasses, taken by the British frigate, Emilia, Lieut. Pelly commander, under the pretence of a breach of blockade and is waiting trial; captured July 27th 42 miles E. of Antigua.—Two Greek Ships, one of them condemned, the other standing trial.—Danish brig Good Hannah, Lieut. P. from Guadalupe, bound to Leghorn, taken by the British sloop of war Lion, and sent into Antigua on suspicion of French property and is waiting trial.—Aug. 4. off the harbour spoke brig Edward, Swain, of Newburyport, from Martinique, beating to windward captured by a small boat belonging to Antigua, and sent in for trial; also a brig beating to windward the No. parcel of New London, from Martinique, taken at the same time by the same boat.—Left at St. Johns, Antigua, brig Atlantic, Ch. Wilson master, of Fairfield to sail in three days, cargo rum. Several other Vessels, names unknown.—Lumber dull, Flour 9 dollars. Salted provision no sale. Hamber, fr 21 to 24 dollars.—On the morning of sailing there was a plain anchored outside the bar, which capt. Cutter, informed was the ship Olive, capt. Storer, of Portland; she was deeply laden. Capt. R. informs that the English are sending in vessels daily from Martinique, with or without endorsed registers, and that neither of those vessels sent in have their registers endorsed. Left at St. Bartholomews, Aug. 8, barque, of Newburyport; and a brig of 40 to 100 in a few days. —Markets low—dull times; Flour 11 dollars and scarce; Salted provisions, no sale. Lumber fr 16 to 20 dollars. Live stock in demand—much wanted. Aug. 30 in lat. 37. 15. Lon. 69. 30, spoke brig Salley, captain Boyle, fr. New York, bound to Surinam, 3 days out, all well. Aug. 21. N.W. by W. of the South Shoal of Nantucket spoke the fish Minerva of Salem, capt. Silby, out 2 days, for Havana. Some days—Arrived ship Joseph, Capt. Jamieson, 38 days from Liverpool. Sailed in company with ship Romulus, Capt. Macomber, for New York. Left there ship Adriana, Richardson, of and for New York, in ten days; ship Polly and Nancy, Melvin, of Swansboro, for Wilmington, N.C. July 10. C. Dudley, passenger; ship Palma, Remington of Providence, for New Orleans 10 days; ship Fame, Lewis, Baltimore, 20 days; Packet Trot, Boston, 23 days; Brutus, Bunce, for Norfolk 14 days; Amiable, Rinker, Philadelphia, 14 July; Monticello Kingston, for New York, July 10; Diana, Holbrook, for Baltimore in 40 days; brig Ranger, for Boston, in a few days—Spoke, July 6 lat. 30. 38. long. 24, brig Juno, Botsworth, from Charleston for Liverpool; Aug. 13 brig De light, Peirce 14 days from New York for Nantz; Aug. 24, brig Ocean, Eder, 24 hours from Portland. Some days—Arrived Schooner Sultan (late Capt. Tate) from Barbary. Some day—Arrived brig Comet, Capt. Tucker, from Philadelphia.
The following particulars of the loss of the brig Hermes, Capt. Homan, from Madeira, for this port, are furnished by Mr. Samuel Prince, passenger in the ship Wright: On Sunday August 5, in the morning discovered a wreck, with three men, which proved to be only the quarter deck of a brig—on taking them on board, they gave the following account:—That they sailed from the Island of Madeira on the 4th July, in the brig Hermes, Thomas Homan, master, bound for Boston, that their crew consisted as follows: Thomas Homan, master, of Portsmouth; Benjamin Robinson, mate, of Providence; James Steel, of Newbedford; James M'Curdy, and Philip Lambert, of state of New York; Manuel Joseph, a Portuguese; Henry Fisher and Will Bloxom; that they had on board Wine and ballast, that on Sunday July 23 they were scudding in a gale under their foresail, that their tiller broke, close to the rudder head, on which the brig instantly broached too, up and filled; the main sail went away, which threw the captain on board that Ben Robertson mate, James Steel, and Will Bloxom, took to the boat and pushed from the wreck; that the vessel; in a few moments parted and sunk, all but her quarter deck on which four of the crew remained, viz Philip Lambert, Manuel Joseph, James M'Curdy, and Henry Fisher; that they saw the captain swimming endeavouring to reach the boat or wreck, but being exhausted, they saw him sink; that soon after the boat men left the wreck, they saw her upset and the three men on her bottom, and in three hours of anchoring, the boat and men disappeared, when it is supposed they perished; that on 2d Aug James M'Curdy, overcome with hunger, thirst and fatigue, died, that from the time of their misfortune, until relieved by us, (a space of 15 days) they had no kind of nourishment, except a piece of hide, which they found in the cruch of the quarter deck, and salt water to drink.
FOR SALE, BY JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, 8 cañs Charret WINE; 8 pipes GIN, and 100 GIN-CASES; All entitled to debenture. Also, A few hds. James' River TOBACCO. Aug. 24, 1804.
NOTICE, IS hereby given to all those who are indebted to the subscriber for postage of Newspapers and they are requested to make immediate payment to the following persons and call for receipts, viz. At North-Yarmouth, on Thomas Chase, innholder; Poland and Minot, on Mr. Calk, or Deac. Perkins, innholder; Turner, on Mrs. Cane, innholder; Buckfield, Mr. Spalding P. M.—Paris, Caleb Prentiss, eq. P. M.—Norway, on Wm Reed, or Wm. Hobbs; Waterville and Bethel, Kit Loughley P. M.—Bridgeton and the Borough on Joshua Sears P. M. or Silverster Treadler; Ovidfield, George Pierce, eq.—Raymondton, capt. Samuel Dingley; and at Windham, on Mr. J. Pope, attorney. JOSHUA POOL, Post rider. Norway, Aug. 18. 1804.
NOTICE, The subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of JACOB BROWN, late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs;—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to ELIZABETH BROWN Catskill, Aug. 24, 1804.
Strayed or Stolen, FROM the subscriber, on the 14th inst. a dark red HORSE, with a white star in his face, trots all, large bellied, about ten years old, shod all round. Whoever will return said horse or give information where he is, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble by NEHEMIAH PATCH. Coburn, August 25, 1804.
TAKE NOTICE. This is to forbid any persons purchasing any Note or Notes given to Ephraim Field, signed by Daniel Folsom, of Paris, dated June 10th, 1802. Paris, June 10, 1804. EPHRAIM FIELD.
FOR SALE, 3000 wt. Halback German STEEL, of a superior quality, in such lots as to suit purchasers. For terms enquire of CODMAN & SWAN, No. 3, Union Row. August 27
On board Schooner Peace & Plenty, LYING at Long Wharf, and for sale by WILLIAM GODDARD, 550 quintals excellent Pollock FISH. August 27.
JAMES C. BULLARD, No. 3, Myffey's Row, Middle Street. HAS just received for sale, an additional assortment of Gentlemen's Youth's and Children's English and American HATS and Hat-Trimmings. Also, a large assortment of Paper Hangings, with elegant Borders. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Kid & Morocco SHOES—Wholesale and Retail. Portland, August 27.
JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON, No. 16, Union-Wharf, HAVE for sale, Fresh Superfine and Fine Philadelphia FLOUR—now landing from Sbr. Anne. Aug. 24.
FRESH Philadelphia FLOUR, just received and For Sale, At No. 2, Central Row, By J. WEEKS & SON. Portland, August 24. 1804.
"ROAD TO FORTUNE"—AGAIN. THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, At his BOOK-STORE, in Fifth Street, Tickets and Quarters, in the 6th class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, at 5 Dollars—but will shortly be raised to 5 ds. 50 cents. Those who wish to purchase will therefore find it for their interest to apply immediately. Likewise, for sale as above, Tickets in the 3d class of Amoskeag CANAL LOTTERY, at 5 dollars until the 5th September, when the will be raised to 5 dollars 50 cents—Only 6000 Tickets! highest Prize Four Thousand Dollars—no deduction—and positively to commence drawing on the 19th September. Prize Tickets taken in payment—and orders for tickets (if post paid and inclosing the cash) punctually attended to. August 27.
JUST PUBLISHED, And in a few days will be ready for sale, and delivery to subscribers, at THOMAS CLARK's Book Store, Fifth Street, Portland, AN EPITOME OF BOOK-KEEPING, BY DOUBLE ENTRY; designed for the use of Youth and Senior School Boys, but equally calculated for the instruction of Adults in every MERCANTILE LINE OF BUSINESS—comprising systematic unerring Rules for every transaction from commencement to closure of Books by Double Entry;—Also Rules for keeping RETAIL BOOKS by Double Entry, without altering the proceeds of Single Entry for Daily Sales of Merchandise;—to which is added the most easy and concise method of calculating any rate of Per Cent and other matters relative and appertaining to Accountantship, with Rules for Teaching Scholars.
Extract from the Work. "The object of this work is to initiate youth when at the last stage of schooling, and to insure their having a right conception of Book-Keeping by Double Entry, and the rules appertaining thereto, so that on their entering into the merchant's employ, or actual engagements in business, they may be able without the smallest difficulty to make themselves perfect."
"The author having by numerous trials proved that the work is perfectly adequate to the proposed object, he humbly submits the same to the investigation of a candid public, to that of the honorable gentlemen who preside over public schools and to school-masters throughout the United States who may be disposed to give a fair trial of the merit of the work; hoping their indulgence for any deficiencies which may possibly, from inevitable circumstances, occur in the first edition, and promising that these on appearance shall be duly rectified, if he should happily meet their encouragement & countenance to revise and improve the work in a new edition."
"The author does not pretend that the strength of a boy's capacity is competent to determine intricate accounts, which is the business of mature age and experience alone, but the method of simple charges and discharges occurring in daily transactions of business, carried on in a regular train; the rules for commencement and progression, and those for adjustment and closure of books, may be acquired perfectly by a few months practice, be gotten by heart in a few hours, and at all times are a sure guide upon reference thereto."
"With a knowledge of the principles and rules so easily obtained, the advantages to youth on their entrance into actual engagements in business, or employment in a counting house, would be found of much greater consequence than can be almost possibly conceived."
"Such youths would become greater proficient in Book-keeping by double entry, after fewer months of actual employment, than they would otherwise be in a greater number of years."
"The author has purposely waived the appearance of recommendation (though not the judgment) offered him by the most judicious merchants, not wishing to forestall favorable sentiments by such means, but leaving the intrinsic merit of the work to the decision of a candid public, after investigation and experience of its efficacy."
Subscribers will please to apply to Thomas Clark, the proprietor of the Edition, for the number they have subscribed for—Price to non-subscribers, One Dollar, bound—Twenty-five cents, half bound. Portland, August 27, 1804.
THEATRE—Union-Quay—PORTLAND. PANTOMIME NEVER PERFORMED HERE. MR. DICKENSON'S BENEFIT. THIS EVENING, MONDAY, AUGUST 27, will be presented for the first and only time these 5 years, a much admired and elegant Comedy in 3 acts called Every One Has His Fault; OR, THE Family Made Happy. From the refined and brilliant pen of the celebrated Mrs. BERNARD, authors of Wives as they Were, such Things Are, I'll tell you What, &c. &c. Lord Norland, Mr. Kenny—Sir Robert Ramble, Mr. Bernard—Mr. Solus Mr. Dickenon—Mr. Harmony, Mr. Jones—Mr. Placid, Mr. Wilson—Captain Irwin, Mr. Powell—Hammond, Mr. Bignal—Porter, Mr. Barnes—Edward, Miss Bares. Lady Eleanor, Mrs. Powell,—Miss Woburn, Mrs. Jones—Miss Placid, Mrs. Dickenon,—Miss Spenser, Mrs. Bernard. End of the Comedy, for the first time here, A Dissertation on Fools by Mr. Bernard: Including the Fools of Young Molds Old Mills, Young Wives Old Husbands. In the course of the evening, the celebrated HUNTING SONG, called TALLY HO! By Mr. Jones To which will be added (for the first and only time in Portland) a celebrated Pantomime Entertainment, called THE WITCHES; OR, HARLEQUIN SALAMANDER! Harlequin, Mr. Dickenon. Whiskerados, Mr. Powell—Savils Valet, Mr. Barnes—Thickfettle (the Crown) Mr. Bignal—Don Telly, Mr. Kenny. Columbine, Miss Bates. 1st Witch, Mr. Wilson. 2nd Witch, Mr. Jones. 3rd Witch, Mr. Bernard. 4th Witch, Mr. Bignal. Scene 1st.
Represents the Cave of the Witches, with their Incantations round the enchanted Cauldron, and the release of Harlequin from the fire—during the scene the celebrated Witch Dance.—Scene 3rd. The Magical Glass and Water.—Scene 6th, The Conjurers Apartment with a variety of changes. Act 2d. A Book Cafe changed to a Clock, just in time, —Scene 2nd, A new mode of conveying a letter express.—Scene 6th, The Death and Restoration of Harlequin, with a variety of Tricks, Leaps, Escapes, &c. The Pantomime concludes with A DANCE BY THE CHARACTERS. Doors opened half past 6, & curtain to rise half past 7 o'clock.—* Tickets at Mr. D. Cobb's—B 75 cents—Pit, 50 cents
EVENING SCHOOL. WM. MOODY, takes this method to inform those, who have subscribed for place in his Evening School, and others who may wish to subscribe that it will commence on the first Monday September next at the Union School House. TERMS—Instruction, Lights & Fire, found for the Scholars per quarter—one of which to be paid at entrance. August 27.
Portland Academy. THE Trustees of Portland Academy having engaged a Writing Master, as an assistant to the Preceptor, give notice that a few more students may be admitted—the number will however be limited. Terms three dollars a quarter. Samuel Freeman, Secretary. Aug. 20, 1804.
Miniature Painting. LADIES and Gentlemen who may wish for correct LIKENESSES, handsomely painted in Miniature, have now an opportunity of procuring them, by applying speedily to the subscriber, at Capt. John McLellan's, Free Street, where specimens of his painting may be seen. N. HANCOCK. Portland, Aug. 27.
MASONIC INFORMATION. PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and confederation of the ORIENTAL LODGE, and the installation of the Officers thereof, by the Hon. and R. W. WOODBURY STORER, Esq. Deputy Grand Master, for the ninth Masonic district in this Commonwealth, will take place on Thursday the 20th of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the meeting house in Bridgeton, at which time and place there will be an oration delivered by brother JAMES D. HOPKINS, Esq. Senior Warden of Portland Lodge.—The brethren of the craft are invited to attend with Masonic clothing. By order of the R. W. Master. CHARLES HAY, Secretary. Bridgeton, Aug. 13.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and confederation of the PYTHAGOREAN LODGE, and the installation of the Officers thereof by the Hon. and R. W. WOODBURY STORER, Esq. Deputy Grand Master, for the Ninth Masonic District in this Commonwealth, will take place on Tuesday 18th of September next at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the meeting house in Fryeburg, at which time and place divine service will be performed. The Brethren of the craft are invited to attend with Masonic clothing. By order of the R. W. Master. AMOS JONES COOK Secretary. Fryeburg, Aug. 11, A. 1. 1804.
Wants a Situation, AS a CLEK in a Store, a Young Man, who writes a decent hand, and is acquainted with business—Inquire of the Printer August 27
Broke into the subscriber's pasture, A DARK RED MARE, black mane and tail, dark legs, square docked, a trotter low courage, and marked with the saddle, supposed to be ten years old—The owner may have her again proving property and paying charges. JOSEPH MORSE. Branford August 16, 1804.
For Sale, At No 4 Jones' Row, FIVE cañs patent SHOT, at the reduced price of 12 dollars cwt. if applied for immediately. Aug. 9.
One cent reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber sometime about the last of June, now pass an indented apprentice boy, about fifteen years of age, named JOHN TAYLOR, light complexion, down, curly look—Whoever will return said boy shall have the above reward—no charges paid; and all persons are forbid harbouring, trusting or employing said boy on penalty of the law in such cases provided. Samuel Pinerce. Newgloucester, Aug. 9.

POETRY. ERICA. FROM A BOTANIC FORM. By FRANCES ARABELLE ROWEN. HEATH.
AMID old Cambria's wild romantic bowers, Where erst the muses cull'd their choicest flowers, Far off a landscape of the winding vale; Where Clywed's stream with rapid current flows, On whose clear waves each softened beauty glows; Where in a purple mist the hills are seen, The sky's bright azure, and the vivid green, And distant ocean left in azure light, Where the white sail scarce meets the straining eye; There shepherd boys, high o'er the dizzy steep, Tune their wild notes and tend their timid sheep. Then the bright spirits at their hands arise, Aerial beings leave their native skies; The mountain elves, their frolic feats display, And sportive fairies round the minstrels play.
Moralist. Knowledge and virtue are the only sure sup- ports of a republican government; on this ac- count moral and religious instruction ought to be provided and supported; for virtue is found- ed on knowledge. Men of acute parts and learning, but of de- praved hearts and vicious lives, are peculiarly exposed to become infidels; not because reli- gion does not approve itself to human reason; but because such are very ingenious to invent arguments to quiet their consciences in those wicked courses, which they have determined which they have determined not to forsake. The interests of christianity have often been injured by the careless lives of its professors; but more deeply wounded by the intemperate zeal of its warmest advocates.
Agricultural. Practical way of making Butter in the winter. Put your milk, soon after it comes from the cow, into a kettle over a slow fire, heating it a little above blood warmth; then take it from the fire, and as it grows cool, the cream will rise of an unusual thickness. In very cold weather it will very much increase the quantity of cream. If you warm the milk again after it becomes cool, in about 24 or 36 hours after you may again take off the cream, which will then be much thicker than at any other season of the year. The long time spent in churning in winter will not be required, if the cream be raised in the above method as generally the butter will be made in 14 or 20 minutes. It is also a confi- dation of importance, that by keeping a fire in your milk room, it prevents it from freezing. If you feed your cows with carrots or pump- kins once in twenty four hours, it will make the butter produced from them look yellow and have all the richness of may butter.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. CANDIDATES for admission into Bowdoin College this year, are informed that the President and Pro- fessor of Languages will be ready to examine them on the first Wednesday of September next in Massachusetts' Hall. JOSEPH M'KEEN, President. R. unswick, Aug. 7. 1844.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. NOTICE is hereby given to that the semi- annual meeting of the Overseers of Bowdoin College will be held at said College, in Brunswick, on Tuesday the fourth day of September, next at 10 o'clock, A. M. MARK LANGDON HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, Aug. 16, 1844.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified that their next stated meeting will be held at Massachusetts Hall in Brunswick on Tuesday the 4th day of September next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Charles Coffin, Secretary. Brunswick, Aug. 13, 1844.
WILLIAM CALLENDER, Respectfully informs the citizens of the Eastern country, that he has for sale at his Store No. 62 Middle-street, (north part of Boston) up- wards of Seven-hundred Musical Instruments, of the following kinds: Bals Viols and Violins; Basoons, Concert Horns, New invented C and B Clarinets, Hautboys German Flutes, German Flute walking sticks, Flugels Drums and Fives of various tones, Harps, Trumpets, Concert Flutes, Pitch Pipes, English Flutes, &c. Also, 70 Violin Bows, 50 set Bals Viol Strings, 100 G Strings do. 70 dozen Boxes for Violin, a few of which are of a new manufacture. 40 Bundles Violin Strings four horse thongs per Drum Heads and Snare, dozen. Instruction Book for each Instrument. With a variety of other articles in the Musical line, good and cheap, and free from every deception, with thanks for the smallest favour. July 8. (repam)
Cables, Cordage, &c. ZACHARIAH MARSTON, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale, at his ROPE WALK lately oc- cupied by Messrs. Day & Old, CABLES and CORD- AGE warrants good; which he will sell upon as real usable terms as can be purchased in Boston or Portland. July 23.
CODMAN & SWAN, No 3 Union Row, HAVE For Sale (Just Landed.) 20 Casks of Malaga WINE, of first quality. Also, European, India, & West India GOODS —as usual, For cash or approved credit. Aug. 20.
From Olives and Raisins, FOR sale by DAY & HILSEY, at their Store in Fore Street. 20 casks Gun POWDER; 20 pipes Country GIN, of a superior quality which will be sold, cheap for cash or approved credit. West-India Goods and Groceries, by wholesale & retail as usual. Aug. 20.
ROBERT H. SMITH, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has for sale at the sign of the Indian Chief, Fifth-street, Portland. 3000 wt. Pigtail TOBACCO; 2000 do. Fig do. One hundred thousand SEGARS; A constant supply of Scotch, Rappée and Maccaboa SNUFF —for cash or approved notes. Tobacco or Snuff that does not prove good may be re- turned and the money repaid. Portland, Aug. 9.
CABLES and CORDAGE. FOR a ship of three hundred tons or for two smaller vessels, can be supplied at short notice and on rea- sonable terms. 32 ANCHORS and KEDGES, of the following weight. Anchors—1372—1130—1086—930—1026 840—830—804—735—730—728—718— 608—530—514—490—460—446—336—310 237—214—202—200—196—193. Kedges—170—151—150—145—140—126. Apply to DAN. TUCKER. August 16. Fore-Street.
ISLE OF MAY SALT. NOW landing and for sale, At No. 6, Long Wharf. From on board ship Nightingale a cargo of Isle of May SALT, of a superior quality;—very suitable and profitable for country use. August 16.
BOSTON ADVERTISEMENT. William Tuckerman, No 61, State-Street, BOSTON, INFORMS his friends in the District of Maine, and the Public in general, that by the fall ships which are anticipated in all the month of Septem- ber he shall receive from the manufacturers of London, Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield and Amsterdam, an exten- sive and general assortment of Ironmongery, Hard-Ware, Saddlery, AND Cutlery GOODS, which he is determined to sell on the best terms for Cash or approved credit. [sm] August 16.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their Store, Fore Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } Rushes, } FEATHERS. and } Libon } Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Reflex BEDS and MATRASSES ready made. Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be pur- chased in Boston. (11) Portland, August 22.
PATENT MEDICINES. HENRY F. DUPÉE, HAS just received and offers for sale at his Store in Fore Street, directly opposite the head of Ingraham's Wharf—Also at his house in Middle Street a General Assortment of PATENT MEDI- CINES, among which are, Botanical Syrup, For the cure of Scorbutic, Leprous and Scrofulous com- plaints; and various other disorders which the human body is subject to.—Also, The Nervous Cordial, For the nervous, consumptive, and those of debilitated constitutions. Invented and prepared by W. Bodman as a member of the Marischal College of Phy- sicians, Aberdeen. Spilsbury's Drops, For the scurvy, gout, rheumatism, and nervous com- plaints, &c. Hill's Genuine Pectoral Balsam of Honey, For the cure of coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions. It is the greatest preserver of the lungs, ever discovered, and contains all the healing, soothing and soothing quali- ties of that delicious extract of flowers, called honey. Genuine Patent Scotch Ointment, For persanities, safety, expedition, ease and certainty, is infinitely superior to any other medicine for the cure of the itch.
Ching's Worm-Destroying Lozenges, For fits, pain in the stomach, pains in the head or side, and for pale, faded, and emaciated appearances in young persons. —ALSO— Anson's Pills, } Bacon's Pectoral Drops, } Beeton's British Oil, } British Herb Snuff, } Cephalic Snuff, } Caudwell's Balsam Honey, } Colts-foot Lozenges, } Cooley's Rheumatic, &c. } Bilious Pills, } Essence of Peppermint, } do Mustard, } Godfrey's Cordial, } Glad's Mucilage, } Hooper's Female Pills, } Hanson's Oil, } James's Fever Powders, } Portland Aug. 13.
PLANAFORTES. TWO new excellent towd PLANAFORTES, for sale at ROBERT EDDY'S Store. if applied for immediately. Aug. 20.
RECEIVED by the Kingston, from London, and For Sale by WILLIAM GOBBARD, an extensive variety of LOOKING-GLASSES, with the most fashionable Gilt & Mahogany frames. ALSO, HARD-WARE Goods as usual. July 26.
ROPE-MAKING & SHIP CHANDLERY. THE subscribers having entered into copart- nership in the ROPE MAKING and SHIP- CHANDLERY BUSINESS, under the firm of SHAW, DUNCAN & Co. Respectfully inform their friends and the Public, that the Rope-Making business is carried on to its fullest extent at their new rope-walk near Back Cove bridge; where their friends may be supplied with gangs of RIGGING at the current prices, and on liberal credit. A constant supply will be kept at their retail Store, No. 1, Central Row, opposite Jones' Wharf. Where also may be had all kinds of CHANDLERY, AN- CHORS, and every thing necessary for vessels fitting out and bound to sea, for which a handsome credit will be given if required. NEAL SHAW, G. W. DUNCAN. July 19.
Hollis's Ancient History. PROSPECTUS. By MENOR & FRASER, Boston, W & D. TRAKES, Portland, and THOMAS CLARK, Portland, for Printing by Subscription. The First American Edition of the ANCIENT HISTORY Of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Ba- bylontans, Medes and Persians, Macedo- nians, and Grecians. BY MR. ROLLIN. Late principal of the University of Paris, professor of elo- quence in the Royal college, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. Illustrated with the following engravings: 1 Head of M. Rollin, 2 Antiquities of Egypt, 3 E- gyptian Obelisks, 4 View of the City and Port of Alexan- dria, and the Isle of Pharos, 5 Plan of Babylon, 6 Plan of the City of Syracuse, 7 Map of the retreat of the Ten Thousand, 8 Map of the Plains adjacent to Ilus. Translated from the French—In Eight Volumes.
TO THE PUBLIC. IF the study of human nature be of any importance to mankind—the splendid achievements of antiquity be worthy remembrance in later times—the utility of the ex- cellent work, for which these prophecies are issued, must be universally acknowledged. The high price of Rollin's Ancient History has prevent- ed its becoming, in some measure, an inmate of the public and private libraries of this country. The publishers of the proposed edition promise to have it accurately printed upon good paper; and as most of the Engravings in the English editions are so badly executed as to be a blemish instead of an ornament to the work, they intend to give only the maps, and such of the other plates as are abso- lutely necessary to elucidate the subject, and aid the reader in his researches; which will of course render it considerably cheaper, but not inferior to foreign editions. Mr. Rollin was a writer who improved and adorned every subject of his pen. His graceful and captivating style forms to impart, beauty to nature, and majesty to truth; and his history has for such a series of years, with- stood the attacks of time & criticism, that it deserves to claim respect for its antiquity, and excellence by prescrip- tion. For the extent of his knowledge, the grandeur and variety of his topics, and the happy talent of conveying pleasure with his instructions, Mr. Rollin has rarely been equalled. He sometimes carries you to the field of Mars, and terrifies you with sounds of battle, cries of desolation, and trophies of conquest. At other times, he shows you the infant beginnings of art and science, the small circles in which they moved, and gradually widens your view of their expanded improvements. Again, you are transport- ed to the hall of the feast; you listen to its animated de- bates; grow acquainted with the intricacies of politics; are now exasperated at the tricks of corruption; and now glow- ing with the ardour of a real patriot. All descriptions of readers will find their account in consulting the pages of Rollin. The poet may here kindle the lamp of his fancy, borrow figures for his imagery, and colours for his diction. The antiquarian may here examine manuscripts without perplexing himself with chro- nological tables. Here the recluse may visit different coun- tries without the dangers of travelling. The linguist may gather round him the lights of the learned, without dis- covering the roots of Asiatic languages. Without roving among Sanscrit and Arabic records, the civilian may learn the most important parts of eastern jurisprudence. The divine here sees the connection between sacred and profane history, observes customs, which elucidate and verify the scriptures, and thence is able to establish their divine au- thority. Whenever in study wishes to form any acquaintance with principles of moral and political science; with the powers of the human mind in all stages of improvement; with the doctrines of philosophers; the arrangements of socie- ty, causes of national aggrandizement and degradation; and with the duties of life in their endless diversity—will here be gratified and enlightened. Here the old are am- used with the transactions of other years; the young made wise by the lessons of noble example; and the exiting generations excited to glory by contemplating some of the most beautiful pictures of moral excellence which were ever exhibited to the view of mankind.
CONDITIONS. 1. Rollin's Ancient History will be comprised in EIGHT Volumes duodecimo; each volume, upon average, to contain near 400 pages; the whole to be illustrated with maps and other engravings. 2. The work will be executed with a new type upon good paper; the volumes be bound in home boards; this method being preferred, as books fresh from the press are not in a condition to be bound in leather. 3. The price to subscribers will be 75 Cents a volume or 6 Dollars a set; to non subscribers, the price will be con- siderably enhanced. 4. It is expected the subscribers will receive their vol- umes as fast as they are issued from the press, and pay for them on delivery; this method will aid the under- taking greatly. 5. Those who subscribe for eight sets, or will procure eight subscribers and be accountable for the pay, shall be entitled to a ninth set gratis. 6. An alphabetical list of the Subscribers' Names will be given in the last volume.
FOR SALE, A New, Handsome, Two story HOUSE with about one quarter of an acre of LAND, in New Milford in the county of Lincoln; having one chim- ney erected, the outside finished, and two rooms within with an excellent cellar, under the whole. It can at a small expense be fitted for the reception of a family; the situation is pleasant, and favorable for business being in the central part of a thriving village at the head of the tide waters of the Sheepscot, 10 miles above Wilcasset with an extensive back country. Any enterprising man who wishes a good farm for a public house—for trade— or for ship building is invited to call and see it. Terms of payment will not be unreasonable. Apply in New Milford to J. Estlin, Esq. 170 George R. Freeman. Aug. 4.
Silk Shawls, Kid Shoes, &c. Received at No. 1, Central Row, Port-Street AN assortment of Large Silk Shawls, Kid SHOES—Fine Cotton & Linen CAMBRICS —BLACK CRAPES—Fancy CALICOES—York FUNK- TURES—SHEETING, &c. July 23.
FOR SALE. BY DAVID GRIFFITH, a quantity of Ruffs, FEATHERS.—Also—a number of FEATHER- BEDS, at reduced prices—likewise GROCERIES, as usual. August 6.
Warranted LIME. For Sale, By J. BRYANT, 100 hhd. warranted Stone Lime, of the best quality. August 6.
FRESH IRISH LINENS. JOSEPH POPE, respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has just received three cases of Irish Linens and Diapers, of a middling and fine quality.—The above being a consignment, will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit, at No 7, Middle's Row. Port and 7th mo. 30 1844.
THE Managers of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery , offer to the public the following SCHEME for the SECOND CLASS:
12,000 Tickets at 5 Dollars. Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent, on payment of prizes. Capital prizes determinable on the following days: The first drawn blank on the first day shall be entitled to receive 500 dollars. First drawn on the 5th, 1000 First drawn on the 10th, 1000 First drawn on the 15th, 1000 First drawn on the 20th, 1000 First drawn on the 25th, 10,000 First drawn on the 30th, 2000 Four hundred tickets shall be considered as one complete day's work; and the fortunate Blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the wheels in one or more days. To those who are impressed with the important object for which this lottery was granted, little need be said by us, to insure their countenance in well doing. To fortunate adventurers, we are brief to declare, that no lottery whatever, holds out a fairer chance for gain, than this presenting so many capital prizes, compared with the small number of tickets, and determinable on the fair- est principles. THOMAS THOMPSON, THOMAS MARTIN, ELIJAH HALL, Managers. An early day will be appointed for drawing. Portland, (N. H.) July 24.
AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY. SCHEME OF THE THIRD CLASS. (NO DEDUCTION FROM PRIZES) 6000 Tickets at 5 dollars each, are 30,000 1 Prize of 4000 Dollars. is 4000 1 { For the 1st drawn } 1000 1 { Bank on the last } 1000 1 { Day of drawing } 2 Prizes of 500 each are 1000 5 : : 300 : : 1500 20 : : 100 : : 2000 40 : : 50 : : 2000 125 : : 20 : : 2500 222 : : 10 : : 2220 1630 : : 6 : : 9780 2046 Prizes. } Deduction for Lottery, 26000 3954 Blanks. } 4000 6000 30,000 The drawing shall commence on, or before the 19th day of September next, and the price of tickets will be 5 dollars 50 cts after the 5th. Prizes will be paid 30 days after the drawing is completed, and unless demand- ed within one year will be paid Philip Payson, Samuel Swan, Jr., Loomis Baldwin, Jr., MANAGERS. Tickets and Quarters for sale by THOMAS CLARK, at his Bookstore, Fifth- street, Portland.
THE wreck of a vessel was towed into New Harbor near Penobscot Point (M. Inc) on the 11th inst. she was keel upwards, supposed to be a sloop—her spars are all out, and her stern carried away as as her trimmings: one half of her keel is oak and the o- ther maple—her hold full of lumber or wood. The owner of said property may hear further, by applying to Capt. ZEKIEL THURSTON, Portland. August 16
BIBLES AND DIVINITY. JUST received from Scotland, an ex- tensive assortment of Large and Small BIBLES, which are for sale on as low terms as were ever offered in the District of Maine, at the Bookstores of ISAAC ADAMS and THOMAS CLARK, Fifth-street, Portland. Likewise, a general assortment of Books on DIVINITY, History, & Miscellaneous subjects. 3m
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