Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-03-07 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTISER.
Number 254. PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1803. Volume V.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   From To     ASHES, Pot, ton. 120 — 125   Pearl 130 — 135   Beef, mess, 100 lb. bbl. 14 — 15   cargo, No. 1. 12 — 12 50   do. No. 2. 10 — 10 50   refuse. 7 50 — 8   Bread, ship, cwt. 4 — 5   pilot. 5 — 6   Beans, white. 1 — 1 12 1/2   Bacon, lb. 11 — 12   Butter, inspect. 1st qual. lb. 13 — 15   2d do. 10 — 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 50 — 1 75   4th do. 1 90 — 2   Cogniac, 4th do. 1 25 — 1 33   Spanish, 1st do. 1 25 — 1 33   Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 — 16   dip. do. 12 — 13   Spermac. do. 40 — 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 11 — 12   American. 14 — 15   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 21 — 22   Iland. 19 — 20   Coffee, lb. 20 — 23   Cordage, American, cwt. 11 — 11 50   Russia. 9 — 10   Cotton, lb. 19 — 42   Chesee, English 30 — 31   American 6 — 12   Chocolate, common, lb. 15 — 16   Welsh's No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Rumney's No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Wait's No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 20 — 21   Ravens 9 50 — 10   English yd. 33 — 40   Flax, Table, cwt. 7 — 10   Merchant 4 — 4 50   West India, mark. 4 — 5   Scale 3 50 — 4   Alewives, bbl. 4 — 4 25   Salmon 11 — 12   Herrings 3 50 — 4   Mackerell, summer 7 — 7 50   N Scotia, fall. 7 50 — 8   Furs, Beaver pelt, sk. 1 50 — 2   Bear, skin 2 — 6   Fox, cross 1 — 2 50   red 1 — 1 50   Minks 20 — 1   Muskrat 10 — 33   Sables 20 — 79   Flour, Superfine bbl. 7 — 7 50   Fine 6 50 — 7   X Brand 6 — 6 25   Middlings 5 50 — 6   Rye 3 50 — 4   Country, cwt. 2 50 — 3   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67 — 68   Lisson 18 — 20   Sea Fowl 40 — 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 8 — 1 12   ad. proof 1 10 — 1 12   Glass, Bristol, 10 by 8, box, 14 7 by 9 10 50 — 11   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50 — 11   8 by 10 11 — 12   Boston, 10 by 8 17 — 18   7 by 9 15 — 16   6 by 8 12 — 13   Grain, Barley, bush. 1 — 1 1/2   Corn, Indian, South 70 — 75   North 75 — 80   Rye 75 — 78   Oats 40 — 44   Hoops, hhd, 12 feet, M. 23 — 25   Iron, Pig, ton 15 — 16   Philadelphia bar 100 — 105   Russia 95 — 100   Sweden 100 — 110   Spanish 96 — 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 33 — 1 35   French 2 50 — 2 53   Spanish 2 33 — 2 53   Half hhd. 1 50 — 1 53   Lemons, box 4 — 6   Leather, coal, dried, bbl. lb. 23 — 24   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19 — 20   merch. 11 — 12   Shingles 2 75 — 3 50   Molasses, gal. 41 — 65   Nail Rods, ton 125 — 130   Nails, ad. { 29 — 30   6d { 58 — 60   8d wrought 1 — 1 1/2   8d wto. imp. 1 30 — 1 33   10d do. 1 45 — 1 50   20d do. 1 17 — 2   Sheathing { cut & { 11 — 12   Drawing { wro't. { 11 — 12   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl 18 — 18 50   Cargo No. 1 15 50 — 16   do. do. 2 14 50 — 15   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 1 2 — 1 2 1/2   St. Croix, 3d 96 — 1   Antigua, 4th 90 — 92   similar forts { 4th 94 — 92   Tobago, 3d 83 — 85   St. Vincents { 3d 88 — 90   similar forts { 4th 92 — 90   New-England 48 — 50   Russia Sheetings, piece 15 — 16   Rice, cwt. 5 — 5 50   Sugar, Havanna white, cwt. 15 50 — 51   brown 11 — 12   W. India clayed 12 — 14   brown 9 — 11   East India white 12 50 — 13   Salt, 8 bush. 5 — 5 25   Steel, German, lb. 14 — 15   Tubb. 8 — 9   Blistered 14 — 15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40 — 42   hhd 30 — 32   head 30 — 33   bbl 14 — 15   R. Oak hhd 13 — 14   shooks 85 — 86   W. Oak hhd do. 2 — 2 25   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 6 7 25 — 7 50   Georgia do. 4 75 — 5 50   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 16 — 1 18   Young Hyson 98 — 1   Hyson Skin 58 — 60   Souchong 62 — 68   Bohea, best 29 — 30   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 — 2 60   Lisbon 1 25 — 1 35   Sherry 1 20 — 1 25   Teneriffe 1 12 — 1 16   Red Port, gal. 1 25 — 1 29   Malaga, gr. cask 25 50 — 26  
Selected Poetry.
FROM THE PERSIAN OF HAFEEZ.  UNLESS my fair one's check be near To tinge thee with superior red, How vain, O rose, thy boasted bloom! Unless, prime season of the year, The grape's rich streams be round thee shed Alike how vain is thy perfume!  In shrubs which skirt the scented mead, Or garden's walk embroider'd gay, Can the sweet voice of joy be found— Unless to harmonize the shade, The nightingale's soft-warbled lay Pour melting melody around?  Thou flow'ret trembling to the gale, And thou, O cypress! waving slow Thy green head in the summer air; Say—what will all your charms avail, If the dear maid, whose blushes glow Like living tulips, be not there?  The nymph who tempts with honied lip, With cheeks that shame the vernal rose, In rapture we can ne'er behold, Unless with kisses fond we sip The luscious balm that lip bestows— Unless our arms that nymph enfold.  Sweet is the rose enpurpled bow'r, And sweet the juice distilling bright In rills of crimson from the vine: But are they sweet, or have they power, To bathe the senses in delight, Where beauty's presence does not shine?  Nay, let the magic hand of art The animated picture grace, With all the hues it can devise; Yet this no pleasure will impart, Without the foul enchanting force, Tinctured with nature's purer dyes.  But what's thy life, O Hafez, say? A coin that will no value bear, Altho' by thee 'tis pric'd in vain; Not worthy to be thrown away At the rich banquet of thy fair, Where boundless love and pleasure reign.
To the Editor of the Portland Gazette.
SIR,  YOU have been pleased to request from me more frequent communications for your paper; and as I have no reason to doubt your sincerity, I am willing to oblige you whenever it is in my power. Since my leisure for such employments is small, allow me to fill, with some detached reflections, the space which unavoidably occurs between productions of a more systematic kind. They are such as familiarly arise in the mind; and rather than they should be lost, or left to the precarious impressions of memory, I occasionally amuse myself in committing them to writing. You will at once recollect some illustrious examples of this kind of composition. The Proverbs of Solomon have, for ages been read and admired; while the Aphorisms of Lavater, and the Maxims of Rochefoucault, have not been lost amidst the profuse publications of later times. There can be no doubt but all these works, with others of a similar nature, have urged intimations of truth to numerous minds, which have greatly assisted the growth of wisdom and happiness. Could I assure myself that this object might be promoted, in the smallest degree, by the present attempt, no other compensation would be necessary for the hazard which attends it.  I am Sir, yours, &c. P.
THOUGHTS.
1. Should any one look upon the exercise of penning maxims as a trivial employment, let him but make a trial himself, he will soon find that it requires close and habitual thinking.  2. He who prostitutes great powers to the purposes of wickedness is the most abandoned of wretches; he who displays them merely to raise himself in the view of others, shows but half the dignity of mind; but the man who spends his soul in the cause of God and the universe, has attained the summit of intellectual glory.  3. "Perseverance in any profession will most probably meet its reward, without the influence of any contingent interest."  4. When a man has once established a literary authority, he may say what he pleases; and if he please to say nothing but what has a good tendency, we ought to rank him among the happiest of mortals.  5. Criticism, when conducted with ability and good nature, is a useful art; as it helps the judgment in communi-
cating knowledge with the greatest correctness and propriety.
6. Reproof should always be accompanied with moderation: since severity defeats its own object. The gathered storm, while it promises a full gratification to our resentment, often breaks with destructive violence upon our own heads.
7. The extremes of opposite passions often show themselves by similar appearances. I have known the highest effusions of joy and grief, to bear such a near resemblance to each other, as not easily to be distinguished.
8. That state of consciousness which makes us insensible to surrounding circumstances, is the most sublime that belongs to human nature. It is this which makes the soul feel itself to be something more than matter.
9. The experience of every moment bears testimony to the feebleness of human hopes.
10. He who is called to go through a course of experiments in trouble, will find that the art of suffering, like all others in which we would excel, must be cultivated with care, and is to be acquired only by slow and painful steps.
11. Some will say that they can bear anything but the loss of friends. Great as we must acknowledge this affliction to be, it is still difficult to discover why an exception should be made with respect to that kind of trouble, to which, of all others, we are most exposed. It is always true, that the dearest connection we have, may be now standing on the very margin of the grave.
Portland, March, 1803.
For the Gazette.
To a RUSTIC OBSERVER.
[Concluded.]
YOU quote W. in the following manner, "You observe in substance, that if the people in the country wish for one term of the S. J. Court back from the sea, it may not be improper to insist on objections against it, provided a suitable place can be found." W. asserted directly the reverse; for in that paragraph said, that "it may not be proper to insist upon objections against it," but as this may be an accidental mistake in you, or an error in the press, much stress shall not be laid upon it. You say that "this is giving up the argument. Want of accommodations is to state an objection at best, and has been harped upon in this business to so little advantage, that it seems now to be given up by all thinking people." What argument is given up? Surely W. has not given up the argument, in favor of Kennebec in preference to Alfred; and he has not, in his statement and observations, argued against holding one term of the S. J. Court in the interior part of the county, provided another term shall be held in the center of the county, on the sea coast, or as near it as a suitable place can be found for the purpose. You seem to think that want of accommodations is an objection of little or no weight, in the present case; and that all thinking people have given it up. I believe that they have not, as yet, and that they never will give up such a solid objection; though at the same time they may not insist upon it. Courts were held in Dresden, (formerly part of Pownalborough) in the county of Lincoln, in or near the center of the county, adjoining Kennebec River, for the space of about thirty years; and, for want of suitable accommodations, were finally removed from that place to Wiscasset. If want of accommodations is an objection of no weight, why was not the term of the S. J. Court removed to Coxbell, which is nearer the center of the county than Alfred? The only objection of any importance which you offer against the removal of the term of the S. J. Court now held at York to Kennebec, is that it will be attended with some expense; the amount of which I take to be this, that there is now a goal at York, and that the inhabitants thereof will build a new court house, at their own expense. I doubt not but they will be willing to pay a customary part of the expense, which is about one half or at least one third part, and the same may be reasonably expected, from Alfred and Kennebec, in case court houses should be erected there. As to a goal, one will at present be sufficient for the two latter places, besides it may be inexpedient to build any court-house at Alfred or Kennebec, until it shall appear by fair experiment, that they are the most suitable places for holding the terms of the S. J. Court. The reason why I do not think that the people of York would consent to defray the whole expense of building a
Court-house, which will amount to a bout three thousand Dollars, is that they can have no assurance, that a term of the S. J. Court will be held there three years longer. I think it would be much safer for Kennebec or Alfred to hazard such an expence. Indeed Mr. O. you say that Courts have been held at York ever since the first settlement of the country, which is true. Courts were likewise held at Spring field, in the county of Hampshire, ever since the county was erected, until within a few years last past; but, when it became inconvenient to the inhabitants of the county, they were removed. If it is an advantage to a town to have Courts held in it, they cannot expect to enjoy it any longer than it is perfectly consistent with the interest of the county.
It has been suggested that your calculations of distances were principally designed for the people in the upper part of the county, who are generally less acquainted with the distances on the sea coast, as you generally agree with W. in his calculations in that part of the county. At present W. is unwilling to admit the suggestion, as it amounts to about as severe a charge against you, as any you have exhibited against W.
You are pleased to inform us, "that the country people are now satisfied, by the establishment of one term of the S. J. Court at Alfred;" and you intimate that they will not be willing to be at any further expence, for the accommodation of the commercial part of the county. You say, "it is hoped no further alterations will be made at present, lest we rake open the embers anew, and blow the flame of contention higher than ever." Is there not as much reason for the people on the sea coast should be satisfied, as the people in the country, and can it be supposed, that the former will cheerfully contribute to the accommodation of the latter, while the latter refuse to contribute to the accommodation of the former? W. fully agrees that contention ought to be avoided, as far as it can be done, consistently with a due regard to justice, and at the same time, he thinks that the most likely way to avoid contention will be found, by pursuing the sacred rules of Justice, and paying the same regard to the people on the sea coast as is paid to those in the country. If measures should be adopted and speedily pursued, tending to promote the real interest of the county, there is abundant reason to believe, that three quarters of the inhabitants would be satisfied, while the other would have no reason to complain; but, until that is done it may be expected, that contention will continue. In a county, having about forty miles sea coast, [thirty five miles on a straight line,] it is, or can it be reasonable and just, that the only term of the S. J. Court, held on the sea coast, should be held within six miles of the south corner of the county, merely because it has been held there for a long time, during part of which it has been held more to the great damage of the county; or even to save a little expence in building a Gaol? especially when it is considered, that much more than the whole expence, with interest, will in a short period be amply repaid, by a saving in the expence of travel, &c.
If the rules of justice and equality are totally disregarded, will there be no danger of losing a respectable part of the county? Biddeford is only about sixteen miles from Portland, and about thirty miles from York; and there are four or five other towns below great Ossipee, which are nearer Portland than they are to York. Will the loss of these towns tend to save expence, and preserve the respectability of the county? In short W. cannot think of any reason for continuing one term of the S. J. Court at York, unless it is to recompense certain individuals, who, from a regard to their own private emolument, and without any regard to the interest of the county, but with the pretence to serve the people in the country, laid the plan, for removing the Court from Kennebec, one of the most suitable places to say the least of it in the county, for holding Courts, to Alfred, and most zealously aided in the execution of the same. If, instead of attempting to remove the Court from Kennebec to Alfred, they had proposed to remove the Court from York to Alfred; they might have deserved a reward for their service. You profess a regard for charity, and it is earnestly wished, that you may abound more and more in that excellent virtue, and that, in your future enterprises, it may be attended with irresistible evidence; at the same time it is hoped, you will not totally abandon the rules of justice, in order to extend charity beyond its just limits. Miglu
it not Mr. O. have been naturally expected, from a gentleman of your talents, that you would have stated the observations and arguments of your opponent to the best advantage, and then have endeavored to confute them, instead of attempting to evade their force, by the scurvy trick of misrepresentation.
As to your groundless charges, declarations and insinuations of a malicious design, of pursuing a favorite idea of unfairness, &c. you are heartily welcome to all the advantage and pleasure and to all the honor and glory which can, by any possibility result from that part of your performance. You observe that "humanum est errare, is engraven on the front of every child of Adam." W. is ready to acknowledge the truth of that observation, so far as respects himself. He never made any pretence to perfection. He has accordingly endeavored to correct his errors, by the statement now exhibited; and perhaps it may not be amiss for you Mr. O. to attempt to correct some of the numerous errors, which you have committed. However, in regard to errors, W. is willing to submit the matter to arbitration, believing that no person can with any shadow of justice dispute your right to a double portion. Mr. O. appears satisfied with the establishment of one term of the S. J. Court to be held at Alfred, and endeavors to persuade every body else to be satisfied, without any further alteration. He is so elevated with the success respecting Alfred, that he seems at present to have lost sight of the interest of the people in the county, as well as that of those on the sea coast. He has paid no attention to the saving in travel, to the amount of two hundred Dollars, the difference of expence between holding one term of the Court in the center of the county, and holding the same in an extreme part thereof. He seems to think that the people in the case in part of the county have no reason to complain of being obliged to travel thirty miles, to attend the S. J. Court at York; while those in the southern part of the county can attend it there by traveling only five or six miles. Can these things be right?
If measures were immediately adopted, for the removal of the Office of the Register of Deeds, which at present is kept within seven or eight miles of New Hampshire, and the southern corner of the county, to some central and convenient place in the county would there be any danger in the pursuit of such measures? If wise and prudent measures for promoting the real interest of the county accompanied with a due regard to the rules of justice and equality, should be pursued with a suitable resolution and perseverance, I think they would be finally crowned with success.  A well Wisher to the County of York. January 12th, 1803.
BONAPARTE'S DRESS.—From a London paper.
From a correspondent in Paris, we have received the following inventory and estimate of the Great Man's Dress, as furnished by the Great Nation.  A velvet embroidered suit, full dress uniform of a French general, £. 116 0 0  Half boots with gold embroidery, 6 0 0  A military hat, best beaver, 1 10 0  Diamond button for the hat, weighing 227 carats, 230,000 0 0  A sash with a best Damascus blade, 10 0 0  Hilt of sabre of solid gold, 27 oz. 108 0 0  Diamond in the mouth of crocodile, called the Regent, 136,000 0 0  Diamond eyes of crocodile, 1,500 0 0  Epaulets of best brilliants, 30,000 0 0  £. 397,744 10  Analysis of the above clothes and useful articles, including embroidery, gold bilted sabre, &c. 251, 10  Ornamental part, £. 397,490 0 0
Democratic Constituency.—Mr. John Holmes, a member of the Legislature of Virginia, is owner of the line of stages from Richmond to Fredericksburg, which carries the mail. On this account it was made a question in that body, whether he could lawfully hold his seat; and after a full discussion, it was decided that his contracting to carry the mail did not disqualify him. Mr. Philip Moody, chosen a member of the Legislature, is owner of the line of stages from Richmond to Williamsburg, and a so contracted for carrying the mail; and it has been decided (113 to 32) that this circumstance does not disqualify him from holding his seat.—N. B. Moody is a Federalist, Holmes a Jacobin.

For this Gazette.
TO IDALIA.
Could I command Apollo's daleet lyre, All other gifts with pleasure I'd resign, Could I receive from the ethereal fire One ray to cheer me in my task divine. Then would I, (in to thy praise thy charms, In strains as yet unsofing by mortal hand, With joy I'd sing of her whole bosom warms With all the tender feelings of regard. Whose sparkling eye with diamond lustre vies, Whose cheek with nature's carmine glows, Before whose shrine all other beauty dies, Whose looks portray the sweetness of the rose. But no such blessing is to HENRY given— He views with admiration from afar, The world's bright ornament, the gift of heaven, The clear effulgence of the ethyn star. HENRY. Portland, Feb. 1805.
To the Editor of the Portland Gazette.
ELM-TREES, 31st Jan. 1803.
SIR, THE attributing so much to the agency of Paine, in bringing about the revolution which terminated in the independence of the United States, as Spintext does, can only spring from a design to mislead his readers, or that total ignorance of affairs which has so often told us, in the republican papers, that Jefferson was selected, on account of his merits and talents, to draw up the declaration of that important event.
But if we will permit our memories to travel back to those times, and retrace the impressions that facts then made on the mind, we shall be satisfied they are both equally without foundation. The republicans are not to be blamed for catching at every circumstance, however insignificant, that will redound to the honor of their leader, or tend to cover the wickedness of his infidel friend; but they should be careful that these trifles are true. To grasp at trifles as their last resort for respect, and for them to prove false, is placing their favorites among the most abandoned. But I will leave Jefferson, for the present, and see what evidence there is to support the pretended merit of Paine.
We hear very little of him till Common Sense was published in the spring of seventy-six. How long he had been in America is immaterial; there is no evidence of his doing much to produce the state of the public mind which then pervaded the country. It is said he then presented truths to the public that prejudice could not resist; and Independence took place four months after. Admitted—To whom is the chief honour due? to him for presenting the truths, or to those who had previously educated and informed the public mind to make it capable of receiving, and understanding those truths as soon as presented? This argument assumes, what is not true, that Common Sense presented new truths to the public mind.
How often has the truth been presented to sincere and devout catholics, on the subject of the 'real presence, and transubstantiation, but truth had no effect. The mind was not prepared to receive it; and the moment it shall have had due education and general information on the whole subject, it will as naturally discover the truth of itself as on opening our eyes we note the different objects before them.
I have no fear of being refuted when I say that, before the publication of Common Sense, a greater number of copies of Sermons were in circulation, containing every important idea which afterwards appeared in that pamphlet, than there were copies of that book previous to the fourth of July, seventy-six. And the sermons delivered, but not printed, during two or three years before that date, which acted most powerfully on the public mind, were more than thousands to one.
It might be thought invidious to mention the names of Divines who distinguished themselves on this subject, and not name all of them; and to do this must run this letter to an undue length. Indeed, the exceptions were so rare, we may say the whole clergy joined the country.
These sermons, as well the unprinted, as those that were published, delineated clearly the natural and social rights of man, the illegality of the claims of Parliament, the right by nature and the British Constitution, the people had to oppose in its claims; while their corresponding duties were enforced with the energy of eloquence and the sanctions of religion. The daily conversations the ministers held with their parishioners, and the arguments and persuasions, upon all occasions, as well as the frequent publications in newspapers, were all important, and ought to be recollected with grati-
tude by every one who deems the revolution a blessing to the country. These are some of the leading services of the clergy, as agents in bringing about the revolution, and which I willingly oppose in point of efficacy to the production of Common Sense by Thomas Paine.
I wish not to diminish an iota of the efficacy, whatever it was, of Common Sense in aiding the glorious cause—I only feel engaged that justice be done a class of men, whom Spintext, and the administration of the general government are endeavoring to rob of their share of merit as fellow labourers in the common cause.
From the fourth of July, 1776, we may begin anew to examine the services of the clergy and Paine towards carrying on the war, to the final establishment of the great cause of civil and religious liberty.
To do the clergy any thing like justice through this period, would require volumes of history; and we may conveniently call upon Spintext, or any other tool of administration, to show what they did not do, that it could be expected for men to perform, or what sacrifices they did not make. On the other hand it is not difficult to point out the specific acts, and the only acts, that Paine performed through the whole remainder of the war. He wrote, and published, in the newspapers, a dozen or thirteen pieces called the Crisis; about two a year—This is all he performed—Give him all the merit any one pleases. They had some effect there is no doubt; but whatever it was, it must, from the nature of the human passions, and the great objects constantly inculcated from the pulpit, and very properly associated with the principles of the revolution, fall infinitely short of the influence produced on the public mind by the labours of the ministers of religion. To deists, the prayers and exhortations of clergymen have no merit as religious exercises, yet as motives on the mind they are very important in this estimate, and cannot be set too high.
I will now cheerfully accompany Spintext back to the commencement of the revolutionary war—when our dearest rights and most sacred privileges were violated by the hands of rapine and lawless oppression—when our cities were reduced to ashes—when the temples of the most high were prophaned by hiring troops, aided by their christian king and parliament—when the whole body of our nation was sick, &c. And pray Mr. Spintext what have you seen in this tragic retrospect?—'Every where I see the clergy doing offices of kindness and charity. I see them making the greatest sacrifices of any in the community, and from which they have not recovered—I see them in town meetings, as well as smaller societies of whigs—I see them in county conventions—in state conventions and legislatures, and always with the foremost to oppose the claims of Britain—The firing at Lexington was no sooner heard than the clergy rallied under the standard of liberty—I see them in the armies administering temporal relief and spiritual comfort—they encouraged the soldiers and led them to battle—the high and dangerous places every where witness their fortitude, their patience & their courage.' And where is Tom Paine? Was he seen at Lexington, at Concord, or in the dreadful carnage at Bunker Hill? Where was he when the temples of the most high at Charlestown, at Falmouth and Danbury were in flames by the hiring troops of Britain?—In the very appropriate language of Spintext, the wretch, the infidel, the miscreant of the republican sect, was then secretly imagining vain things against the Lord's anointed—He was preparing himself to become a boon companion for a wicked administration.
Spintext says, "the question with the federalists, is not what is Paine's religion, but what are his politics. Had he returned to America with as many sins as Manasseh—with as many devils as Mary Magdalene—if he had landed with a sword in one hand and a torch in the other to overturn the present and introduce the old administration, he would have been caressed by the federalists and canonized as a saint." The behaviour of Jefferson and his sect is an excellent comment on this part of Spintext; and I cannot believe he had not their conduct in mind when he wrote it. What can be more correct than this sentence applied to them. Those who came to America during the late administrations, tho' they had all the sins of Manasseh—all the devils of Mary Magdalene; and tho' they landed with a torch in one hand and a sword in the other; yet, because they were ready to turn out those administrations, and assist the individuals composing the present to get into power, they were caressed by the republicans, and canonized as saints in the cause of liberty. And as further evidence of this we see rogues and rascals, the Duane and Callenders, Tom Paine and Chestnut, caressed and rewarded by the present administration.
Spintext, observing the present administration appear to make no question about the religion or morality of the applicants for office, what they are or whether they have any or not, was led to conclude, from a small analogy which ignorant people always misapply, that
the federal party, had they been in the administration, would have received, caressed and supported Paine provided he would have defended them, as he now does Jefferson, notwithstanding his drunkenness and infidelity. This is taking for granted what he ought to have proved; his premises only warrant him to conclude, that any infidel or jacobin administration will at and canonize Paine as Jefferson and the sect have done. But nothing can be more false than to conclude from what infidels have done that christians will do the like in similar external circumstances: Because their faces are not so unlike as are their sentiments of moral conduct, and their views of distant consequences of action. The difference between the views and comprehension of mind in children and well taught mechanics is not greater than it is between infidels and christians. All the actions of Jefferson are reconcilable and consistent on the ground of infidelity. Knowing the character of Jeroboam, could it be expected that he would elect his priests from any but the lowest of the people; or that he would long indulge the people in the extravagant expense of travelling up to the temple of Solomon to worship Jehovah, when all the trouble and expense might be saved by worshipping two calves in Dan and Bethel. Jeroboam and Jefferson appear to be equally fond of economy and popular favor, tho' by the former, both were purchased at the expense of true religion—The religion of the latter is now in experiment; while every act of his administration evinces that his popularity has been the result of means equally base as those which gave that wicked king rule over a majority of Israel.
Paine said there was a "time that tried men's souls."—The time is near at hand that will try men's characters—it will then be seen that such men as Jefferson, Paine, patriot Sam, and many others of that stamp, rank no higher in the revolution and art of government, than the joiners and carpenters boys, who rip off the old shingles and boards from a building, to make way for the great architects to construct and adorn the palace.
These men, by persons of correct information, have long been considered, in a political view, nothing better than mere builders of political wigwams, or something they call governments, that last for a year or two and then give place to something else, a little better or worse as chance may happen to blow the rushes and straw of which they are constructed. To witness the prodigious inferiority of judgment, and that forgetfulness in the affairs of nations which constitutes a statesman, in these men, to a John Adams, a Burke, an Ames, a Pickering, or an Hamilton, we have only to recollect and compare their sentiments and opinions with those of the latter upon the events in France, during the last dozen years. But I propose to take up this subject hereafter more particularly; and as my present letter has run to a greater length than I intended, or you may be willing to read, I will close by adding that, on this subject, the republican sect have shown themselves fools in political sagacity, and in the contracting of governments, the mere cobblers' house babies. Yours, &c. ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
From the WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
New-Orleans & Louisiana—No. IV.
This paper will contain the last extracts which are, for the present, proposed to be made from the French Memorial.
THERE is still another rein, however, by which the fury of the states may be held in at pleasure; by an enemy placed on their western frontiers. The only aliens and enemies within their borders, are not the blacks—They indeed are the most inveterate in their enmity; but the Indians are, in many respects, more dangerous inmates. Their savage ignorance, their undisciplined passions, their restless and warlike habits, their notions of ancient right, make them the fittest tools imaginable for disturbing the States. In the territory adjacent to the Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri, there are more than thirty thousand men, whose trade is hunting, and whose delight is war. These men lie at the mercy of any civilized nation who lives near them. Such a neighbor can gain their friendship or provoke their enmity with equal ease. He can make them inactive or rouse them to fury; he can direct their movement in any way he pleases, and make it mischievous or harmless, by supplying their fury with arms and with leaders, or by withholding that supply.
The English colonies have been miserably harassed in all the stages of their progress, by these savage tribes. At an early period, they suffered terrible disasters from that quarter, and were sometimes nearly driven from the country. As the colonies advanced the Indians declined; but while the enlargement of the circle of settlements gave safety to the centre, the borders of the circle were infested as before.
There was some egregious defect in the colonial policy, which exposed them, at all times, to these evils: but in the two American Wars it was no wonder that the sword and fire of the
Indians committed such multiplied mischiefs, as they were guided by the French at one time, and by the British at another. Since their revolution when these powerful agents have been withdrawn, the hostility of these tribes has cost them much treasure and a great many lives, and their neutrality is purchased by large and constant subsidies. The pliant and addressful spirit of the French has always given them an absolute controul over these savages. The Office, which the laziness or the insolence of the British found impracticable, was easily performed by us; and will be still easier hereafter, since we shall enter on the scene with more advantages that formerly.
We shall detach hither a sufficient force to maintain possession against all the efforts of the States, should they, contrary to all their interests, proceed to war with or without provocation. We shall find in the Indian tribes, an army permanently cantoned in the most convenient stations: endowed with skill and temper best adapted to the nature and scene of the war, and armed and impelled with far less trouble and expense than an equal number of our own troops. We shall find a terrible Militia infinitely more destructive, while scattered through the hostile settlement, and along an open frontier, than an equal force of our own. We shall find in the bowels of the States, a mischief that only wants the touch of a well directed spark to involve in its explosion, the utter ruin of half their nation. Such will be the power we shall derive from a military station and a growing colony on the Mississippi.—These will be certain and immediate effect, whatever distance or doubt there may be in the remoter benefits to France, on which I have so warmly expatiated. As a curb on a nation whose future conduct, in peace and war, will be of great importance to us, this province (Louisiana) will be cheaply purchased at ten times the cost to which it will subject us."
Thus far the French Memorial. Let us now pause for a moment, and review this picture of the United States, drawn by a Frenchman. Are there not many solemn and interesting traits contained in it?
The translator of the memorial was so deeply impressed with its importance, that he not only took the pains to give it an English dress, but has subjoined many judicious remarks in the form of An Address to the Government of the United States.
A few extracts from his remarks shall close this paper. After stating our unequivocal right to the navigation of the Mississippi, and the explicit recognition and guarantee of that right in our treaty with Spain, the Translator says,
"Shall we try to explain this conduct in the Intendant of the province? Is he not a native of the soil? Has he not the Creole jealousy of Spain; the national antipathy to France? Does he not call the province his country; and does he not desire the promotion of his own importance, and his country's true interests, by the only measure likely to rouse the States into action? Were the heads of our government endowed with French subtlety, we should incline to suspect a concert on this great occasion between them and the Spanish officers. Or is this breach of treaty committed in pursuance of the mandate of Buonaparte who disdains to take the gift, clogged with any troublesome or disagreeable conditions? Or is it the blunder of a well meaning man, dressed in a little brief authority, who interprets the treaty in this manner?"
"None of these suppositions are improbable, except the last. But the true clue to the riddle is undoubtedly this: Spain however loth, could not refuse this province when imperiously demanded by France; but her cunning suggested an expedient, by which the French might be prevented from obtaining possession, without exposing herself (Spain) to any blame. Secret orders, order not to be avowed, were dispatched, that on the arrival of official information of a general peace, the treaty between Spain and the States, should be broken by shutting up of the port. They hoped this flagrant provocation would instantly rouse the States to arms; that their troops would without delay, fall down the river, and the province be thus transferred to a nation, whose pacific policy and fidelity to their engagements, make them far more eligible neighbors to new and old Mexico, than the restless, ambitious, and warlike French."
"The Government (of the United States) will not hesitate for fear of France; for the fear of France will stimulate to expedition. France is to be dreaded only or chiefly on the Mississippi."
The deadliest blows from that nation must come from that quarter. To prevent their entrance, therefore, is the most urgent measure of defence."
"The Government will not hesitate, because pacific means ought first to be employed. They will not dare to send their messengers across the ocean, with memorials and remonstrances under one arm, and books of the Law of Nations under the other. They will not make the rights of their country, in this respect, the subject of tedious and impertinent discussions. With the means of reparation in their own hands, will they have the execrable folly to forbear effectuating their claims, and doing justice to themselves?"
"It is for us to redress the wrong
by our own power, and then to give a candid hearing to those whom our conduct has offended. It is for us to be besieged with petitions and remonstrances, and give an audience to those who may properly demand it at our door. The Government must not hesitate. The western people will not be trifled with. They will not bear that injuries to their dearest rights should excite no emotion in that Government whose claims to their regard is founded on the equality and efficacy of its protection."
Laws of the United States.
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.—SECOND SESSION, AT WASHINGTON CITY.
An Act, Authorising the sale of a piece of land, parcel of the Navy Yard, be-elonging to the United States, in Charlestown, in the State of Massachusetts, to the proprietors of the Salem Turnpike road and Chelsea bridge Corporation.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered, by indenture of bargain and sale, in common form, to convey, in fee simple, to the proprietors of the Salem turnpike and Chelsea bridge corporation, by their proper name of incorporation, a certain piece of land, lying on the Western corner, and being a piece of the Navy-yard belonging to the United States, in Charlestown, in the State of Massachusetts, containing fifteen square perches, or thereabouts, or so much thereof as is required to enable the said proprietors to lay out and make a turnpike road from Salem to Charlestown bridge, near Boston, according to the plan exhibited to Congress by the said proprietors.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the said Secretary, prior to the making the said conveyance, to cause the said piece of land to be valued by disinterested men to be appointed in such manner as he shall agree with the said proprietors; the amount of which said valuation, being paid to the use of the United States, it shall then, and not before, be lawful for the said Secretary to make the aforesaid conveyance.
NATH'L. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED Feb. 10th, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Legislature of the United States.
Second Session—Seventh Congress.
In SENATE—Monday, Feb. 14.
Louisiana.—Mr. Ross took his place and called the attention of the Senate to a subject in which he felt very great interest. He went on to make a most elegant and argumentative harangue upon the gross and unprovoked indignities heaped upon the citizens of the United States, by the Spaniards at New Orleans, and in other parts of the province of Louisiana, and intimated that he should conclude his speech by offering certain Resolutions, such as he thought the dignity of the government demanded.
He proceeded for about an hour, when happening to make a remark respecting two millions of dollars, which he had been mentioned in a newspaper, Mr. Wright called him to order, for betraying the secrets of the house of Representatives.
The Vice President said that he did not perceive any thing that was not in order.
Mr. Nicholas hoped the doors would be closed. He did not think that a proper subject to discuss with open doors.
Mr. Ross said as soon as the doors were closed he should cease. He felt no disposition to discuss that subject in secret. There was nothing of a confidential nature in it. He should therefore keep silence while the doors were closed, and when they were opened he should proceed.
After considerable irregular conversation the galleries were cleared, and the doors closed.
Tuesday, Feb. 15.—A motion was made to amend the minutes by expunging all that was said respecting the memorial of the aliens presented yesterday by Dr. Logan, and also all mention of what concerned Mr. Ross's speech and the transactions which followed it.—Upon the latter motion Mr. Ross objected that it ought not to be stricken out, as there was now a question depending relative to keeping the doors closed, which was to be taken by yeas and nays. Both passages were stricken out. The galleries were cleared and the doors closed. The Senate remained with closed doors until near two o'clock, and adjourned soon after they were opened.
Wednesday, Feb. 16.—The galleries of the Senate are again cleared, & the doors remained closed for a considerable time. After they were opened Mr. Ross rose and expressed his satisfaction that he was, at length, and after the extraordinary transactions which had

taken place, now allowed to proceed with a discussion of a very important subject, which he had introduced three days since, and that notwithstanding the opposition of some honorable gentlemen on that floor, or a majority of the Senate had consented that he should be indulged in the discussion, and that the discussion should be public.
Mr. Rofs then proceeded at considerable length in a very masterly discussion, which he concluded by offering the following RESOLUTIONS:
Resolved, That the United States have an indisputable right to the free navigation of the river Mississippi, and to a convenient place of deposit for their produce and merchandise in the island of New Orleans — That the late infractions of such their unquestionable rights is an aggression hostile to their honor and interest — That it does not consist with the dignity or safety of this union, to hold a right so important by a tenure so uncertain — That it materially concerns such of the American citizens as dwell on the western waters; and is essential to the union, strength and prosperity of these States, that they obtain complete security for the full and peaceful enjoyment of such their absolute right — That the President be authorized to take immediate possession of such place or places, in the said island, or the adjacent territories, as he may deem fit and convenient, for the purposes aforesaid; and to adopt such other measures for obtaining that complete security, as to him, in his wisdom, shall seem meet — That he be authorized, to call into actual service, any number of the militia of the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, or of the Mississippi territory, which he may think proper, not exceeding fifty thousand, and to employ them, together with the military and naval forces of the union, for effecting the objects above mentioned — That the sum of five millions of dollars be appropriated to the carrying into effect the foregoing resolutions; and that the whole or any part of that sum be paid or applied to warrants drawn in pursuance of such directions as the President may, from time to time, think proper to give to the Secretary of the Treasury.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FEBRUARY 16. Mr. Newton called for the order of the day on the report of the select committee relative to the repeal of the Bankrupt Act. Mr. S. Smith moved that the further consideration of the subject be postponed to the 4th Monday of November next. After some discussion the motion was lost. yeas 39, nays 39. the speaker declaring himself against the postponement.
Portland, MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1803.
Latest from Congress. Capt. Strong, who arrived here last Friday after a short passage of 46 hours from New York, politely favored us with a Gazette of that city, of Wednesday last, from which we extract the following article: —
FROM THE BUROU. Washington, Feb. 23. "In the senate this day the resolutions of Mr. Rofs, being the order of the day, were called up, and being read from the chair, a desultory conversation arose on the rules and orders of the house, in consequence of a suggestion of the vice president that the rules of the house were contradictory; one rule declaring that the debates should take place with open doors, and another, that the doors should be closed upon the will of two members. After this was decided by a vote of the house, the debate was opened by Mr. White, of Delaware, in support of the resolutions of Mr. Rofs; he called the present the golden opportunity for seizing upon New Orleans. He was followed by Mr. Brackenridge in a speech of a very different character and complexion; he offered to the house the following resolutions, which he moved as amendment to Mr. Rofs's resolutions, by striking out the whole of the original and substituting the following:
Resolved, That the president of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized whenever he shall judge it expedient, to require of the executives of the several States to take effectual measures to organize, arm and equip, according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, 80,000 effective militia, including officers. Resolved, That the president may, if he judges it expedient, authorize the executives of the several States to accept, as a part of the detachment aforesaid, any corps of volunteers; who shall continue in service for such time not exceeding — months, and perform such service as shall be prescribed by law. Resolved, That — dollars be appropriated for paying and subsisting such part of the troops aforesaid, which shall otherwise be counted, and for defraying such other expenses as, during the recess of congress, the president may deem necessary for the security of the territory of the United States. Resolved, That — dollars be appropriated for erecting, at such place or places on the western waters, as the president may judge most proper, one or more arsenals.
Mr. Clinton seconded the motion. He was followed by Mr. Dayton, who read a very interesting extract of a letter, relative to the estimated value of the Mississippi trade, which stated that it would require 250 vessels of 250 tons burthen to carry off the produce of our territory or which go into commerce that way; the cotton was estimated at 1,419,000 dollars, tobacco 100,000, 400,000, the whole more than four millions of dollars. Mr. John Ma...
He was succeeded by Gen. Jackson, with his accustomed ardor and sincerity. The debate was adjourned after four o'clock to morrow, and Mr. Breckenridge's amendment ordered to be printed. The debate is expected to be renewed and decided to morrow.
A letter from Cape Francois, of Feb. 9, in Boston Gazette of Thursday last states, that the misfortunes of the French have been greatly exaggerated — relate some skirmishes between the troops and the brigands — that Gen. Rochambeau has gone with 2000 fresh troops to stop the progress of the blacks in the south — and that large reinforcements are expected from France. — Also, that the American commerce had been put upon the same footing with the French except only higher import duty; and that the Americans had been compelled to pay the money they had been forced to lend.
Massachusetts Legislature — has for some time past been occupied with a variety of local business. Banking, Insurance, and Turnpike companies are the order of the day. We shall next week devote a column or two for a summary of the proceedings.
The bill for establishing a new Bank at Boston, has passed both houses. Bills are before them for establishing a new bank at Salem — one at Saco — one at Northampton — one at Newbedford and one at Roxbury.
The Maine Turnpike Association bill has passed for a third reading. Bills to establish the Gotham Academy, also one at Hamden, have passed to be engrossed.
The Legislature have made choice of the Hon. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Esq. as a Senator in the Congress of the United States, in the room of the Hon. Dwight Foster, Esq. resigned.
Counterfeit Bills. — Twenty dollar bills of the Portsmouth Bank, signed Oliver Peabody, payable at Philadelphia, are in circulation. Two or three have been detected in this town. They are pretty well executed; but are done on paper of a poorer quality, and the impression is much fainter than the true bills. Some other slight deviations are observable in comparing them with those which are genuine.
New Hampshire Election. — The election of state officers took place in New Hampshire on Tuesday last. In the towns of Portsmouth, Barrington, Concord and Kingston, Gov. Gilman, the federal candidate had 674 — Mr. Langdon his opponent 762. In the same towns last year Gov. G. had but 438, and Mr. L. 904. On this increase of federal votes, especially in Portsmouth, the last Oracle observes — "Thus even Portsmouth, on whose Jeffersonianism, the whole Democracy of New Hampshire place their firmest hopes, has faltered in the ignoble race, and evinced that she is not yet impregnable to truth and federalism."
The Seventh Congress of the United States, ended on the 3d inst. The most important business, which has been before them, is that which relates to the Mississippi. Our anticipated intelligence on this subject is to the 23d ult. which we this day present to our readers. Deeming the subject of the first importance, and anxious to communicate the freest information relative thereto, we have deferred several local articles to give it place.
Portsmouth. In this town, on Tuesday evening last, Benjamin Smith, Esq. of Providence, to Miss Frances Follick, only daughter of the late Major Thomas Follick, of this town. At Gray, Capt. Jonathan Cummings, of Norway, to Miss Joanna Cobb, daughter of Major Jed. Cobb, of the former place. At Livermore, Mr. John Gibbs to Miss Polly Stearns, daughter of the late Capt. Phineas Stearns, of Watertown.
Died. At North Yarmouth, last Friday evening, after an illness of less than 24 hours, the Hon. JOHN LEWIS, Esq. Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for this county, aged 86 years. His funeral is to be on Tuesday next, at two o'clock in the afternoon. At Salem, JOSEPH PERKINS, Esq. aged 50.
Jenks' Maine Marine List. Port of Portland. Friday, March 4. — Arrived brig — Strong, from New York. Saturday. — Arrived brig Richmond, capt. Webb, 22 days from St. Thomas. Same day — Arrived brig Fox, from Boston. Port of Kennebec. March 1. — Arrived brig Equator, Golds, from Berwick, via Portsmouth.
SALEM, MARCH 4. WRECK. — The Schooner which was lately towed in here bottom upward, failed from Portland for the West Indies on Tuesday Feb. 15, loaded with lumber, &c. She had 7 men on board, and the master's name was Joseph Stewart. She was yesterday sold at auction, without being rigged, for the benefit of the concerned, for 780 dollars.
Stop a Swindler! WHEREAS, a person who called himself BENJAMIN BROWN, did abscond from Boston, on Tuesday last, with property to a considerable amount, belonging to sundry persons — A Reward of FIFTY DOLLARS will be given for apprehending him, and the recovery of the Goods; or THIRTY Dollars for the Swindler. He is about 30 years of age, well proportioned, dark hair, blue eyes, is a Tailor by profession — he is rather diffident, and carries the appearance of honesty in his looks. Boston, March 3, 1803.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled. YOUR Petitioners, being inhabitants of a tract of land granted to Jonathan Holman and others, known by the name of Number One, on the northerly side of Androscoggin river, Holmantown, bounded southerly by said river, westerly by the town of Rumford, northerly by lands purchased by Jacob Abbott, and Tingtown, easterly by the town of Jay: Humbly theweth, That where as our situation is such, in our present unorganized state, that we cannot in any regular way and manner, make suitable provision for the support of schools, for the instruction of our youth and for a preached Gospel among us, which are essentially necessary to the good order and well being of society. For the above reasons, and as your petitioners are scattered over a large tract of land, as your honors will see by a plan hereunto annexed, and as there are near forty families now settled on said lands, and a number more beginning, and there are tax bills sent to us by the state and county Treasurers, and that we are under no regulations to assess and collect the same, and that we may be suitably authorized to transact business in a regular way, your petitioners humbly pray your honors to incorporate all the lands as above described, into a town by the name of Dix; and as your petitioners are very remotely scattered over the aforesaid tract, and the land very mountainous, and bad making and supporting roads, and a number of horse bridges to build and keep in repair, which will be of great public utility, for the convenience of travellers as well as the inhabitants of this place: we further pray your honors to take into consideration our situation, and if in your honors' wisdom should see fit to grant us, your petitioners, the privilege of expanding the above described state tax and a number of years hereafter taxes, as your honors shall see fit on the above mentioned roads and bridges; and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. JOHN HOLLAND, JOHN STOCKBRIDGE, SOLOMON LELAND, and twenty eight other subscribers. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, Jan. 24th, 1803. ON the Petition of John Holland and others, inhabitants of a tract of land granted to Jonathan Holman and others, known by the name of No. one, (alias Holmantown) praying that said tract of land bounded as described in said petition, may be incorporated into a town. Ordered, That the Petitioners cause an attested copy of their said Petition, with this Order thereon, to be published in the Palladium, printed in Boston, and in the Portland Gazette, printed by E. A. Jenks, three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days, at least, before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all parties concerned may then appear and show cause, (if any they have) why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence, DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, Jan. 24, 1803. Read and concurred, JOHN C. JONES, Speaker. A true Copy — Attest, G. E. VAUGHAN, Clerk of the Senate.
LOVELL. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident Proprietors and Owners of Lands lying in the town of Lovell, formerly Newfane, in the county of York, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that their Lands are taxed as follows, viz. to the State, County, Town and Highways, for the year 1802, and committed to me, the Subscriber, to collect: Lots containing one hundred acres taxed as follows: FIRST DIVISION. SECOND DIVISION. THIRD DIVISION. FOURTH DIVISION. Lots. Nos. Value. Tax. Highways. Tax. Lots. Nos. Value. Tax. Highways. Tax. Lots. Nos. Value. Tax. Highways. Tax. Lots. Nos. Value. Tax. Highways. Tax. 33 100 27 47 21 100 27 47 30 100 27 47 74 100 27 47 55 100 27 47 35 100 27 47 74 100 27 47 33 100 27 47 76 100 27 47 130 100 27 47 63 100 27 47 102 100 27 47 8 100 27 47 94 100 27 47 95 100 27 47 38 100 27 47 64 100 27 47 110 100 27 47 139 100 27 47 Lots. Nos. Value. Tax. Highways. Tax. N. B. Settler's Lot of improved Land, 12 321 2 65 0 Settler's Lot of Non-improved Land, 8 100 27 47 It is supposed that 7 or 8 of the above advertised Lots belong to Richard Eastman or Timothy Walker, Esq. Unless the above said taxes are paid on or before Monday, the 23d day of May next, so much of said Lands will be sold at Public Vendue, at the house of the Subscriber, in said Lovell, at ten of the clock, A. M. on said day as will be sufficient to pay said Taxes and all necessary charges. TIMOTHY STEARNS, Collector. Lovell, Jan. 1, 1803.
Freeport, Feb. 22, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors of land in Freeport, District of Maine, lying in squadrons and ranges, that their lands are taxed to the State, County and town, for the year 1799, in the bills committed to me the subscriber to collect, as follows — State & county. Town. Ministers. Acres C C C Range E, No 11 50 12 18 6 Squadrons No 5 450 60 90 30 No. 11 450 60 90 30 No. 12 187 23 37 12 Unless said taxes and necessary intervening charges are paid to me the subscriber, on or before Monday the fourth of April next, so much of said land will be sold by public Auction as will pay the same, at the house of Capt. Joseph Stockbridge, inholder in said Freeport. JOSEPH HUTCHINS.
TO LET, PART of a Dwelling-House to Let, in a central part of the town, very convenient for a small family — Inquire of the Printer. Feb. 14.
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln, commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of ROLAND KIRKPATRICK, late of Warren, in said county mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that six months are allowed unto said creditors for bringing in their claims and proving their debts; and that we shall attend on said business at the house of Mrs. Toomas Kirkpatrick, at said Warren, on the last Tuesday of the present and on the last Tuesdays of the five following months, from three to eight o'clock in the afternoon of each of said days. Joseph Copeland, Rufus Crane. Warren, January 8, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of NATHANIEL SPRAGUE, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, ship carpenter, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond 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 to. PELEG SPRAGUE, Administrator. Feb. 3, 1803. Bankrupt Notices. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against Thomas Dexter, jun. of Augusta, in the District of Maine, Trader; and the said Thomas Dexter, jun. has been declared a Bankrupt — he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, on Thursday the seveneenth, on Thursday the thirty first days of March, and on Tuesday the 19th day of April next, at ten o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esq. in Middle Street, near the Hay-Market, in Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects. When and where his Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; & at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, WILLIAM WIDGERY, Commissioners. Dated March 7, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against William Hubbs, of Belfast, & Moses Merrill, of North Yarmouth, copartners in Trade under the firm of Hubbs and Merrill, both in the District of Maine, and the said Hubbs and Merrill, have been declared Bankrupts; they are hereby required to surrender themselves to the Commissioners in said Commission named, on Wednesday the 16th, on Wednesday the 30th day of March instant, and on Monday the 18th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esquire, near the Hay-Market in Middle Street, Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of their Estate and Effects. When and where their creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupts are required to finish their examination; and at said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupts may be heard before said Commissioners against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupts to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupts are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of their Effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, WILLIAM WIDGERY, Commissioners. Dated March 7, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against Benajah Hanson, of Bowdoinham, in the District of Maine, Trader, and the said Benajah Hanson has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, on Friday the 18th day of March instant, on Friday the 1st and on Wednesday the 26th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE, Esquire in Middle Street, Portland, in the District of Maine, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects. When and where his Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of his Effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, WILLIAM WIDGERY, Commissioners. Dated March 7, 1803.
United States DISTRICT OF MAINE. March 5th, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given, to the Creditors of HENRY COOLIDGE, of Watford, in said District, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court on Wednesday the 3rd day of March inst. at his dwelling house in York two o'clock afternoon, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said Bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Clerk of the District Court of Maine.
THE Co-partnership of the Subscribers, under the firm of GOSS & PAGE, was dissolved on their mutual consent. — All persons having any demands against said firm, are requested to present the same for settlement, and the said indebted are called upon to make immediate settlement with either of the Subscribers. E. H. GOSS, JONATHAN PAGE. Brunswick, Feb. 24, 1803. Indigo. A Fresh supply of French and Spanish Indigo, just received for sale by AARON ASPLIN, at his store in Freeport, Port. Jan. 24.
Sales at Auction. THIS DAY, Monday, the 7th of March, at 12 o'clock at West Wharf, THE Ship John and Jane, barathed 240 tons, has never made a voyage, and may be examined as a left filler. A credit of 3, 4, 5 and 6 months will be given, upon good security. The inventory to be seen at the place of sale. Portland, 12th Feb. 1803. On THURSDAY, 16th inst. WILL be sold by public vendue on the premises the BUILDING lately occupied by Smith Cobb, Esq. with the appurtenances, standing on the Plate opposite Mr. Alexander Barr's, in Bond Street. Conditions made known at the time of sale. Sale at 1 o'clock, P. M. David Pease, Auctioneer. Portland, March 4th.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sale at vendue of the Real Estate of Joseph Corliff, a bankrupt, lying in Wiscasset, which was to have been held this day, is adjourned to Monday, the 21st of March next, at two of the Clock in the afternoon, to be held at the dwelling house of Captain Ebenezer Whittier, in said Wiscasset. Also at the same time and place, a quantity of Oak and Maple Timber, lying on a convenient landing in Waldoborough. WILLIAM PIKE, BASDELLY CHILD, } Agents. by Wm. Pike, his attorney. Wiscasset, 28th February, 1803.
THE Proprietors of Concert Hall are requested to meet at said Hall, THIS Evening, 7 o'clock. By order of the Committee. March 7.
Laatly imported, and to be sold, By Jacob Sheafe, In his Store in Portsmouth, ON reasonable terms, a quantity of FISHING GEAR, consisting of 18, 15 and 12 thread Lines — Log, and Mackerel ditto — Salmon, Herring and Salt Twine — Large, medium and small Cod Hooks — three sets of Herring Nets, and two sets of Salmon Nets. Portsmouth, March 1, 1803.
TO BE SOLD, THAT excellent FARM in Cape Elizabeth, lately occupied by Samuel Cates, Esq. deceased — consisting of upland and marsh, and containing 124 acres, with the mansion House, Barn and other buildings on the premises. Possession to be given immediately on the purchase, and terms of sale commodious — For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber, at his Office in Fife Street. ISAAC PARKER. Portland, Feb. 1803.
A PEW for Sale, IN the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meeting-house — Inquire of the Printer. March 7.
A good Cooper, MAY hear of constant employ and good wages, by applying to the Printer. March 7.
A Red Morocco Pocket Book WAS found between Gorham Corner & Saccarappa, on the 20th instant, containing some letters directed to Brunswich, and several papers. The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges — Inquire of Nathaniel Foss. Gorham, February 25.
Excellent Stand for Business, on Kennebec River. FOR SALE, a convenient dwelling House, 45 by 30 feet, two stories high, completely finished inside and out, papered and painted, with a handsome hall, 7 good lodging chambers; a shed of 40 feet adjoining the same, with a Well of water under it; a good Barn and other Buildings, a Wharf 104 feet head, with 15 feet of water at low tide — a store on the same, 45 by 20 feet, two stories high, well finished and glazed. The lot of Land contains near one hundred acres, and is nearly square; a quarter part of it is covered with white oak, and 6 acres are diked marsh. The lot extends 130 rods on the river, with a number of good birhs for catching salmon. It includes an excellent Slip Yard, with everything convenient for building, a good shed of 30 feet, a good dock for timber, and some Timber Kees and Plank in the same. — For price and terms, inquire of BENJAMIN EMMONS at Georgetown, opposite Jones' Eddy, living on the premises. Feb. 28.
FOR SALE, A FARM, near the Mills, in the town of Norway, containing one or two hundred acres of Mowing, Pasturage, Tillage and Wood Land, with a Dwelling House, Barn and Wood House with or without the flock and farming utensils. Any person wishing to purchase the whole or part, may know the terms by applying to HENRY RUST at Salem, or to JOSEPH RUST, on the premises. Norway, February 24, 1803.
THE Co-partnership of the Subscribers, under the firm of GOSS & PAGE, was dissolved on their mutual consent. — All persons having any demands against said firm, are requested to present the same for settlement, and the said indebted are called upon to make immediate settlement with either of the Subscribers. E. H. GOSS, JONATHAN PAGE. Brunswick, Feb. 24, 1803.
Indigo. A Fresh supply of French and Spanish Indigo, just received for sale by AARON ASPLIN, at his store in Freeport, Port. Jan. 24.

Lands & Mills for Sale.
FOR SALE , on the most reasonable terms, a valuable set of Mills, being a Saw and Grist Mill, together with two hundred acres of excellent Land adjoining the same, including the privileges of said Mills, on both sides of the river, on which they stand. Said Land and Mills, lying in the town of Bangor, at the head of navigation, on Penobscot River.
Also, between four and five thousand acres of choice Land, in Township No. 2, third Range, north of the Waldo Patent; exempt from immediate settlement. Said Land will be sold either in Lots, or by the whole quantity, as may best suit the purchasers. In the last mentioned township, is a law and grist-mill, complete for business; together with twenty families; and is distant only twelve miles from navigation.
Likewise, three thousand acres, of the first quality, in the noted and distinguished Township No. 3, fifth Range, north of the Waldo Patent; known by the name of Lincoln Town —in which a set of mills was erected last season, and in which there were then about thirty settlements.
Also, a thousand acres, in Township No. 3, fourth Range, north of the Waldo Patent—in which township, there are between twenty and thirty settlements, together with several families now resident in said town.
Likewise, three hundred acres of excellent Land, in Township No. 4, seventh Range, called College Town . The whole of the above Lands, will be disposed of on liberal credit to settlers. The price of said Lands will vary as it respects their situation and quality, from nine to fifteen shillings per acre.
Gentlemen who may be purchasers of the above Lands, when they take into consideration the fertility of its soil, the agreeableness of its situation, being in the neighborhood of what soon must be an extensive navigation, will undoubtedly hereafter thank its present owner, for this opportunity, of making such a valuable acquisition; by which means they will be sufficiently able greatly to enhance their properties.
The terms and particulars of the sale of the above Lands, may be known by enquiring of MOSES HOODSON, JR. at Androscoggin Plantation , twelve miles north west of Bangor. Said Woodson resides at Bethel , county of York, from the first of December to the first of April.
For Sale,
THE following lots or tracts of LAND in Windham , viz.
100 acres situated near the Duck pond, formerly owned by Martha Lee, and conveyed by her to Joseph Blaney.
50 acres, being the southeast half of the hundred acre lot, No. 29, in the second division of hundred acre lots in said town.
And 40 acres, part of the 100 acre lot, No. 61, drawn to the right of Humphrey Devereaux, adjoining north west on lot No. 62, drawn by Joseph Howard.
The above lots belong to John Callender, Esq. of Boston; and will be sold cheap for cash or approved credit, and good titles given.—For further particulars enquire of the said Callender at Boston, or of the subscriber, his agent in Portland.
SALMON CHASE Feb. 3. 1803.
Rich Land for Sale.
SEVERAL original Proprietor's whole rights, and parts of rights, within that large tract called the " Twenty Associates Land ," the situation of which Land may be seen on the Map of the District of Maine, the great road from Augusta, on the Kennebec River, passes thro' one of the plantations called Dawson's , to Belfast , on Penobscot River;—the situation of this place is delightful—the Land superlatively good; fine streams intersect it and fall into navigable Rivers, in advantageous directions—on one side is the Kennebec only 15 miles distance, on another side Belfast on Penobscot River about 8 miles.
Also to be sold in the Plantation of Hop , and in the town of Gardner , on Penobscot Bay, the rights in a number and parts of lots from 10 to 200 acres, very good land. For price, and terms of payment enquire at No. 58 Cornhill Boston , in Massachusetts.
January 22, 1803. (4 w.)
A House for Sale,
SITUATED on Eddy Street (leading from Back Street to the Cove) The House is 41 by 17 feet, two stories, with two flasks of chimneys, and can be made convenient for two families, being nearly finished. There are about sixteen rods in the lot on which it stands. Terms of payment made easy to the purchaser.—For particulars, enquire of NICHOLAS TITCOMB , on the premises. Portland, Feb. 3. (1f)
For Sale,
IN New Gloucester, a valuable and pleasant situation, for trading, or a public house—consisting of about a quarter of an acre of land, with a good dwelling house and barn thereon.
Also, about thirty acres of good land, suitable for a small farm, half a mile from the above situation. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser. Enquire of THOMAS B. STUCKENFELD , on the premises. Jan. 31.
A Valuable Farm,
FOR SALE, in Falmouth ; situated on the post-road, six miles from Portland. It contains sixty acres of Land, with a new two story Dwelling-House thereon, and a good Barn. It is well watered, and in a good situation for a public house.—The terms will be liberal, for cash or on credit. Apply to SAMUEL CUTLER , on the premises. Falmouth, Jan. 13.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon her the trust of an administratrix on the estate of WILLIAM SPEAR , late of Brunswick , in the county of Cumberland , mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement. LUCY SPEAR . Brunswick, Feb. 23, 1803.
THE subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln , to receive and examine the claims to the several creditors to the Estate of PAUL THORNDIKE , late of Camden , in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice that six months are allowed to bring in & prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the house of BENJAMIN PALMER , innholder in said town, on the first Tuesday of March next, and the five following months.
SAMUEL JACOBS, JOHN HARKNESS. Camden, February, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK , late of Warren , in the county of Lincoln , yeoman, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond 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 to ELIZABETH KIRKPATRICK, Administrator. Warren, Jan. 8, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of ROBERT M'DONALD , late of Portland , in the county of Cumberland , mariner, deceased, has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to FRANCES M'DONALD. January 13, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of SOLOMON MITCHELL , late of North Yarmouth , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, deceased, has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JEREMIAH MITCHELL. February 21, 1803.
THE subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gormley, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland , to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOSEPH WARD, JR. late of Gorham , in said county, soap-boiler, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby notice, that six months from the fourth Wednesday of January instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at CARY M'LELLAN's tavern, in said Gorham , on the last Monday of February next, the last Monday in April, and the second Monday in July following, from two to five o'clock, P. M. on each day.
JOHN PARK LITTLE, } Commissioners. ELIJAH ELDER, } Gorham, Jan. 31, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of EPHRAIM DELANO , late of Woolwich , in the county of Lincoln , Mariner, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond 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 to DAVID GILMORE, Administrator. Woolwich, Feb. 1, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been appointed Administrator cum testamento annexo on the Estate of SAMUEL COBB , late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , deceased, and taken upon him that trust by giving bonds as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons indebted to said Estate to make payment; and those who have demands to exhibit the same. EDWARD COBB. Portland, 2d Mo. 7th, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator cum testamento annexo on the estate of RICHARD KNOWLES, SENIOR , late of Topsham , in the county of Lincoln , Yeoman, deceased, has taken upon himself that trust, and given bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to THOMAS RICE. Wiscasset, Jan. 31, 1803.
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln , commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSEPH TINKHAM , late of Wiscasset , in said County Esq. deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that six months are allowed unto said creditors for bringing in their claims and proving their debts; and that we shall attend on said business at the house of Mrs. Mercy Tinkham , at said Wiscasset , on the last Tuesday of the present and on the first Tuesdays of the five following months, from three to eight o'clock in the afternoon of each of said days.
JERE. BAILEY, JOHN MERRILL, Jun. Wiscasset, January 19, 1803.
PHILADELPHIA Corn and Flour.
300 Bbls. scratched and superior FLOUR. Half Bbls. superfine do. 400 Bushels mixed yellow and white CORN. Likewise, A few Crates well assorted LIVERPOOL WARE. For Sale by W. STORER , 3. Union Wharf. Portland, Feb. 7.
Just arrived and for Sale, A quantity of excellent Molasses and Sugar, By EBENEZER STORER , No. 1, Union Row. Portland, Feb. 7.
Book & Stationary Store. THOMAS CLARK , at his Bookstore, near the head of Fifth street, Portland—Keeps constantly for sale, a well assorted and large collection of BOOKS, In every branch of Literature.
Agreeable assortment of Bibles, all sizes. Testaments; Dictionaries, Webster's 1st, 2d, and 3d parts, Maine Spelling Book, American Preceptor, Ladies' Accidence; Child's Companion Morfe's Universal Geography, Dwight's Geography, Nichols', Pike's & Walsh's Arithmetics Art of Reading, &c. &c. Also, a general assortment of ACCOUNT BOOKS. Record and Memorandum Books, Music Books of all kinds, Playing Cards, Black and Red Inkpowder, Writing and Cyphering Books. Likewise, a complete assortment of SEAMEN'S BOOKS and Articles—Among which are, New American Practical Navigator; American Coast Pilot; Ship Master's Assistant, &c. &c.—Harcourt's Quadrants, different prices; Gunter's Scales and Dividers; Quarter Waggoners; and an assortment of Charts.
Likewise, a pleasing assortment of Japanned Ware, Consisting of Tea Trays, all sizes; Knife Trays; Bread Baskets, &c. &c. Almanacks and Registers, for 1803. Cash given for RAGS. Jan. 17, 1803. (3m.)
Bartlet Adams , MAKES Stone Stove Fire Plates—a medium between Franklin's and Pain's Patent Stoves—includes all the good qualities of both, without any of their inconveniences—saves one half the wood a common fire place consumes, and is equally as warm and comfortable—and are a sure remedy for smoky rooms. Portland, Feb. 14.
James Poole , HAS received by the last arrival from Boston, a large assortment of MUZZS, TIPPETS, and Dressed Skins for Trimmings, &c. which will be sold on the lowest terms for Cash or approved Credit (wholesale or retail.) Large allowance will be made to those who purchase to sell again—The Skins for Trimming will be sold only by the dozen. Payment may be made for the above (if more convenient) in undressed Shipping or Hating FURS, or many kinds of LUMBER. N. B. A few Boarders, may be accommodated as above. Portland (Court Street) Feb. 12.
Samuel M. Quincy , HAS FOR SALE, At his shop, Foot of Fifth street, West-India Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry, Best retailing Molasses, Coffee, Butter and Cheese, Rye and Indian Meal, Loaf and Round Sugar, Souchong, Bohea, and Gunpowder Tea, Brimstone, Alum, Copperas, Pepper, Pork, &c. Quadrant Glasses silvered, and Compasses and Quadrants repaired, at the shortest notice, at the above place, as usual. Quadrants and Compasses for sale. Jan. 31.
Walter Hatch , INFORMS his customers and others, that he now carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS, in all its branches, at his shop next door to the Dumb of Grapes , Fore street —where every attention will be paid to all who may favor him with their commands, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. At the above shop—A few pieces of best superfine black, blue and mixed BROADCLOTHS and CASSIMERES, lately received. Also, in store, on Titcomb's Wharf, and for sale, a quantity of St. Georges LIME, and GRINDSTONES, warranted of the first quality. N. B. Those gentlemen who wish to employ Mr. JOHN CLINTON , will find him at the above shop. Wanted, a Journeyman Tailor, and a Boy as an Apprentice—one from the country will be preferred.
Jamaica Rum , FOR sale by RALPH CROSS —high fourth proof, and of good flavour just landed from Brig Jane . Also, a few bbls. of best retailing Molasses. apply at his Store, West part of the town. February 14.
Portland Coffee-House.
THE Subscriber informs the public, that he has taken that new, large and commodious House and Stable in Main street , opposite Mr. Thomas Molby's , late an Innkeeper in Portland—Where he solicits the patronage of Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit or pass through the town. He flatters himself that the accommodations will meet their approbation; and assures them that every exertion shall be made to please, and all favors gratefully acknowledged. By their humble servant. THOMAS PECK. Feb. 28.
Alexandria Flour. FOR Sale, by Martin Thaxter , Head of Long Wharf, 200 Bbls. superfine Flour. Also a few Half Barrels, now landing from Schooner Polly . Also, in store, BREAD of all kinds, on liberal terms. Portland, Feb. 28.
Removal. SAMUEL WATSON , informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from Fore street to No. 2, Muffey's Row , opposite Messrs. Haw & Evans —Where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches—Those who may favor him with their custom, may rely on every attention to their demands. Portland, Feb. 28.
Abner Rogers , INFORMS his friends and customers, that he has for sale, at his store No. 10, Fifth street , Portland, nearly opposite the Maine Bank , a handsome assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, Chains, Keys, Seals, &c. as cheap as can be had in Boston—And being desirous of turning his attention to the Clock and Watch Making Business, offers for sale his STOCK IN TRADE (at the first cost) consisting of Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Shaloones, Durants, Dimities, and a variety of other articles, with a good assortment of HARDWARE Goods.
Warranted good 8 day Clocks, and Timepieces, may be had at a short notice. Wanted to hire, a JOURNEYMAN that is a workman at Repairing Watches. One with approved recommendations, may find good encouragement, by applying as above. No. 24, 1803.
Portland Brewery.
SMITH & HORE , BREWERS and MALTSTERS, Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Portland, they continue to brew PORTER, STRONG BEER, ALE, and FABLE BEER. Masters of vessels may be supplied with Beer, warranted to keep in any part of the world. Malt and Hops; fresh Yeast. Cash for BARLEY and Empty BOCTLES. Feb. 21.
Pocket-Book Loft. LOST in Topsham , on the 4th inst. a red morocco POCKET-BOOK, containing about sixty dollars in bank bills, sundry notes of hand and two tickets in South Hadley Lottery, (Nos. 4391 and 4371.) The name of the owner was marked in the book.—Whoever may have found said Pocket Book, and will return it to the owner, or leave it with the Printer, shall receive Twenty Dollars reward. JOHN HOLLAND. Topsham, Feb. 18, 1803.
Public Inn.
JOHN BUTLER , informs his friends and the public, that he has opened a House of Entertainment, for the accommodation of Travellers, in North Yarmouth , about nine miles from Portland, on the Eastern Post Road.—Those who may please to favor him with their company, shall receive every attention in his power to afford; and every favor duly acknowledged. N. B. Convenient Stabling for Horses—Constant supply of good Hay and Provender. Feb. 21.
W. TORRY's Warranted LIME. A Constant supply of warranted STONE LIME, may be had by applying to JOHN HERBERT , At his shop near Ingraham's Wharf . Portland, Dec. 1802. (3m41)
A Bargain.
FOR SALE, a Lot of LAND, in Falmouth , about 110 acres, well watered and wooded, of an excellent soil, and capable of being made one of the best Farms in Falmouth . It lies with a gradual descent from N. E. to S. W. on the main road that leads from Portland over Presumptuous lower bridge, through Scituate to Gray , and about 7 miles from Portland. A saw mill and a grist-mill within two miles of said Farm.—For Cash or approved Notes. For further particulars, enquire of JOHN M'LELLAN , in Portland, or CHRISTOPHER GREAVES , in Falmouth . Jan. 24.
To Let,
A Dwelling-House adjoining the street leading to Backcove Bridge —which has four rooms on the floor, a good garden and well of water near the house. For further particular, enquire of LEWIS GAY , of Raymondston ; or of NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN , of Portland. Portland, Feb. 18.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Guardian to BENJAMIN GOOCH , of North Yarmouth , a Spendthrift, and given bonds as the law directs:—All persons are hereby forbid to make any contracts, bargains, or discharge any debts with the said Gooch , as all such will not be valid after this date. EBENEZER CORLISS . North Yarmouth, Feb. 1, 1803.
Bankrupt Estate.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against Ezekiel Doy , of Portland, in the District of Maine, Merchant, and the said Ezekiel Doy has been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, on Tuesday the 19th, and on Thursday the 29th days of March next, & on Monday the 11th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE , Esq., near the Hay Market in Middle street, Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects. When and where his Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make immediate payment; and those who have any of his Effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM WIDGERY, } Dated February 28, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against JOHN ANDERSON , of Wiscasset , in the District of Maine, Merchant; and the said JOHN ANDERSON has been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, on Tuesday the first, on Monday the fourteenth, and on Monday the twenty-eighth days of March next, at ten o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE , Esq. in Middle street, near the Hay Market, in Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects. When and where his Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard, before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment; and those who have any of his Effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM WIDGERY, } Dated February 14, 1803.
United States—DISTRICT OF MAINE, February 11, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of JOHN FAXON , of Cordoba , in the District of Maine, merchant, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Wednesday of March next, at the Court House in Wiscasset , in said District, 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 the District Court of Maine.
United States—DISTRICT OF MAINE, 11th Feb. 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the Creditors, of JAMES HARRIMAN , of Mount-Vernon , in said District, trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon; that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on the first Wednesday of March next, at the Court House in Wiscasset , in said District, 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 the District Court of Maine.
NOTICE! THE subscriber having been appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of HENRY COOLIDGE , of Waterford , in the District of Maine, Trader, a Bankrupt; requests all persons indebted to the said Coolidge , to make immediate payment; and those who have in their possession any of his Effects, are desired to deliver the same to NATHAN KINSMAN, Assignee. Dated 14th February, 1803.
LOST, in this town, a Saddle. Whoever will give information to the Printer where it may be had, will oblige the owner. Feb. 14.
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