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PORTLAND (MAINE) PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7 FISH-STREET.
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No. 24, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1807.
[Whole No. 492.]
Original poetry.
From the Port Folio.
MR. OLD SCHOOL,
THE commentators have supposed, that under the image of a ship, Horace meant the Republick, and that the sixth ode of his first book was a protest against a war into which his country appeared to be rashly entering, when in a situation very unprepared for the contest. How far it might be applied to ourselves I will not pretend to say; I have merely translated it for you.
ASMODEO.
O ship! what newly veering gale, What sudden breakers this assail And all your timbers shock? Why tempt, a wreck, the stormy main! Come, helm a lee! about again, And keep within your dock.
Behold your sails yet half unbent, Your spars by Southern Tempests rent, And all things out of places: And yet, you thus would brave the seas! Too frail to bear a mark-reel breeze, Without new stays and braces.
Your canvass see, a fluttering rag, Hangs as neglected as your flag, Your safety once and pride too. No Washingtons their aid to lend, On whom, alas! can you depend 'Mongst rocks and shoals to guide you.
Your timbers, once the dock-yards' boast, Are now unfit to leave the coast, In idleness worn-eaten. The wary sailor ne'er relies On painted sides. O yet, be wise, Weigh not, thus weather-beaten!
Source of my pain, my toil, my care, For whom still love enough I bear To make a patriot frantic: May'st thou—the gods my wish inspire— May'st thou avoid the tempests dire, That howl o'er the Atlantic!
Miscellaneous Selections.
IMPORTANT TRIAL.
We have commenced, and intend shortly to complete the insertion of the late proceedings at Halifax, on the trial of Jenkin Ratford. It is the policy, if we may judge of their conduct, of our administration and their friends, to prevent the public from obtaining a knowledge of the facts connected with the attack on the Chesapeake. We are not a little surprised that some federalists discover a disposition so favourable to their views, and a nicely trimming doctrine, of preserving silence on the subject, until we are put in possession of facts. Put in possession of facts! Who will put us in possession of facts? Will our government? Have not the American public looked with impatience but in vain, to their government? From them we can get no facts. Months and months pass away, and no inquiry is officially made, no statements officially appear from Commodore Barron or any other quarter—while the whole affair is suffered to die away, important as it is, or to be dressed up in any shape that the views of government render expedient.— Repository.
Minutes of the Proceedings of a Court Martial assembled and held on board his Majesty's ship Belleisle, in Halifax Harbour, Nova-Scotia, on Wednesday, 26th Aug. 1807, to try Jenkin Ratford, of his Majesty's ship Halifax, for Mutiny, Defection and Contempt, as set forth in a letter from her Commander, the Right Honourable Lord James Townshend.
Present—The Hon. able Sir Alexander Cochrane, K. B. Rear Admiral of the White, and Second Officer in command at Halifax, President.
Captains—Francis Pickmore, William Charles Fabie, Edward Hawker, John Erskine Douglas, Philip Beaver, Nathaniel Day Cochrane—Being all the captains of the rank of Post at this place.
On the Court assembling, at half past ten o'clock, the prisoner being brought forward, the evidence called over, and audience admitted, read the order addressed to the President from the honorable George Cranfield Berkeley, vice-admiral of the White, and commander in chief at Halifax, Nova-Scotia, &c. dated the 25th of August, and the President's order to the judge advocate to officiate as such, when the members, and judge advocate were severally sworn, agreeable
to Act of Parliament; and the following letter, containing the charges against the prisoner, read:
His Majesty's sloop Halifax—Halifax Harbour, 15th Aug. 1807.
SIR, I beg leave to represent to you, that the five men named in the margin,* belonging to his Majesty's sloop Halifax, under my command, when sent with a petty officer in the jolly boat in Hampton Roads, on the 7th of March last, to weigh a kedge anchor, which had been previously dropped for the purpose of swinging the ship by, taking the advantage of the dusk of the evening, mutinied upon the petty officer, some of them threatening to murder him, but the rest interfering they desisted; however taking the boat under their command, they succeeded in deserting, by landing at Sewell's Point.
The whole of the above mentioned deserters, I have since been informed, entered on board the United States frigate Chesapeake, and were seen by me, and several of my officers, parading the streets of Norfolk in triumph, under the American flag. A few days after the defection, I accosted one of these men, Henry Saunders, asking the reason of his deserting, and received for answer, that he did not intend any thing of the kind, but was compelled by the rest to assist, and would embrace the first opportunity of returning. At that moment, Jenkin Ratford, one of the said deserters, coming up, took the arm of the said Henry Saunders, declaring with an oath that neither he, or any of the rest of the deserters, should return to this ship, and, with a contemptuous gesture, told me he was in the land of Liberty, and instantly dragged the said Henry Saunders away.
Finding that my expostulating any longer would not only be useless in obtaining the deserters, but, in all probability, have collected a mob of Americans, who no doubt would have proceeded to steps of violence, I instantly repaired to the house of colonel Hamilton, (the British Consul there) and related every circumstance which occurred, and applied to him, as also to Lieutenant Sinclair of the rendezvous for the United States service, to recover the said deserters, but without effect.
Being since informed that Jenkin Ratford has been recovered, in action, on board the United States frigate Chesapeake, with His Britannic Majesty's ship Leopard, and now a prisoner on board his Majesty's ship Bellona, I have to request you will be pleased to direct a Court Martial may be assembled for the purpose of trying the said Jenkin Ratford, for the within mentioned charges of Mutiny, Defection, and Contempt.
I have the honor to remain, sir, Your most obedient and humble servant, J. TOWNSEND.
To the Hon. G. C. Berkeley, Vice Admiral of the White, and Commander in Chief, &c. &c. Halifax N. S.
The witnesses were then withdrawn.
The Right Hon. Lord James Townshend, sworn
Q. Relate to the Court what comes within your knowledge of the charges against the prisoner?
A. At the time of the prisoners deserting, I was on board the Mermaid; on hearing a fire of musketry kept up from the ship, about six o'clock in the evening, on the 7th of March, I immediately returned on board, when Lieut. Carter informed me, that five men had rose on Mr. Turner, midshipman, and deserted with the jolly boat. The next morning, I sent Lieut. Marsters to Norfolk, to acquaint captain Hollis and the British Consul of the defection of the men; on his return, he reported to me that he had seen some of them, one in particular, Richard Hubert, parading the streets with the American flag, then recruiting for the Chesapeake. I then went up myself to Norfolk, and told the British Consul; and finding that the men had entered for the Chesapeake, I applied to Lieutenant Sinclair, who was entering men for her, and received for answer, that there were no men entered for them by the names I gave; but if any deserters had entered, I must apply to the magistrates; which I did, though the Consul, who, I believe, applied to the mayor and civil power. I also applied to capt. Decatur, who referred me to Lieut. Sinclair; but I met with no success in recovering the men. I met the prisoner, with Saunders, the boatswain's mate, after my application, and asked them the reason why they did not return to the ship. Saunders said he would, and immediately went with me about twenty yards, when the prisoner laid hold of his arm, and said he would be damned if he should return to the ship; that he was in the land of liberty; that he would do as he liked, and that I had no business with him.
* Rich. Hubert, Henry Saunders, Jenkin Ratford, Geo. North, Wm. Hill.
The answer was very abusive, the words I do not recollect.
Q. What answer did lieutenant Sinclair make to you the second time you applied to him?
A. The same as before. I offered to point out the men if he would allow me to go into the rendezvous, to which he returned no answer. I saw some of the deserters at the rendezvous: the prisoner was not among them.
Q. Was the prisoner abusive to you, personally, or was the abuse general?
A. Chiefly personal.
Q. By the prisoner. Did you not send a gentleman to call me out of the house?
A. Yes.
Q. Did I not come out at the same time and stand at Saunders's back, all the time you were talking to him?
A. You came into the street about four minutes after Saunders.
The evidence now commenced for the Prosecutor.
Lieut. Thomas Wren Carter, 1st, of the Halifax, sworn
Q. Relate what you know concerning the charge against the prisoner?
A. On the 7th of March last, about six o'clock in the evening, being commanding officer, I sent the jolly boat, with Mr. Turner, midshipman, and five men, to weigh the kedge anchor, which had been laid out for swinging the ship. They were a long time there. I hailed them once, to know what they were about: they answered, getting the tackle on board. A short time after, the quarter master, Douglass, told me he thought they were pulling away. Believing they were, I ordered a fire of musketry on them. That not having any effect, I directed some great guns to be pointed and fired; one was, but the boat being nearly out of sight, owing to the dusk, and a tender belonging to the Bellona, immediately in her wake, I was obliged to desist firing and saw no more of her. As soon as the firing ceased, a mutter of the ships company was made, when I found that the prisoner, with the other men named in the charge, had deserted. Two or three days after, the petty officer returned, and reported he had been run away with by the crew. The prisoner having no question to ask, this witness withdrew.
Mr. Robert Turner, midshipman, of the Halifax, called in and sworn.
Q. Relate to the Court what you know respecting the charges against the prisoner?
A. On the evening of the 7th March I was desired by the first Lieutenant to go in the jolly boat, and weigh the kedge anchor; the prisoner was one in the boat, with Hall, North, Hubert, and Henry Saunders; after we had shoved off from the ship and got hold of the kedge hawser and the anchor to the bows, it came on to rain very hard, and the weather being thick, the men took the boat from me; when I hailed the ship repeatedly, until silenced by Hill, who threatened if I hailed the ship any more he would knock my brains out, and heave me overboard. Hill said if it had been Mr. McCory in the boat, instead of me he would have tanned his hide, and thrown him overboard. The instant that the boat landed at Sewell's Point, they all jumped out and left me in her. Saunders I think would have returned, if he had not been threatened to have his brains knocked out: I do not know if the prisoner in particular, was amongst them. After landing I saw nothing of the men until Monday, two days after, when I saw the prisoner at Norfolk, with a number of men who had entered into the American service. On Tuesday I met Lord Townshend and informed him of the circumstances; shortly after saw the prisoner and Saunders, Lord Townshend speaking to them, and telling them that if they would return to the ship he would forgive them. Saunders was in the act of
going down to the British Consul's with me; the prisoner said if he attempted to return to the ship, if he was not able himself, he would get more hands to assist in cutting his bloody guts out.
Q. By Prosecutor. Did it not appear to you that the whole time I was in conversation with Saunders, and the prisoner, that the latter was very abusive?
A. He was.
Q. Did the deserters cut the boat adrift, and shove her from the shore, making you jump out up to your middle in water?
A. After landing, I was left in the boat, the painter was cut, the boat floated off, and I jumped into the water, and waded ashore.
Q. Did you observe the prisoner assist in rowing the boat, after it was taken from you?
A. Yes I did, four men were rowing, Saunders and myself were sitting in the stern sheets.
Q. By Prisoner. Did Saunders go out of the stern sheets to look for the kedge buoy?
A. He was out of the stern sheets but I am not certain if he had hold of the hawser or not.
The prisoner having no further questions to ask, the evidence withdrew.
Thomas Douglas, quarter master of the Halifax, called in and sworn.
Q. Relate in the Court what you know respecting the charges against the prisoner?
A. I had the watch on deck, I think about half past five o'clock on the evening of the 7th of March. I was standing on the starboard gangway when the men slipped the kedge hawser, and got their oars out. I went immediately to the gun room and reported to Lieutenant Carter that the boat was towing off from the ship. He came up immediately. I having gone before and got the key of the arm-chest out of the binnacle drawer, and took out muskets, with a cartouch box, (the sentry's musket not going off,) Lieutenant Carter, Mr. Smith and myself, fired as long as we could keep sight of the boat.
Q. Do you know that the prisoner was one of the men in the boat?
A. I do.
The prisoner having no questions to ask, the evidence withdrew.
Lieut. James Marsters of the Halifax, called in sworn.
Q. Relate to the court what you know respecting the charges against the prisoner.
A. On the 7th of March, about 6 in the evening, the prisoner and four other men, were sent to weigh the kedge-anchor. Soon after it was reported they had deserted. I went on deck and observed them pulling from the ship. They were fired at several times, but to no effect. I was sent up to Norfolk the next morning, with a letter on service; I saw two of the deserters, but did not speak to them, one of them with the American flag, and the other coming out of a public house; the prisoner was not one of them. I know the prisoner deserted on the 7th of March from the ship.
The prisoner having no question to ask, the evidence withdrew.
Mr. George Tincombe, Master's mate of the Melampus, called in and sworn.
Q. Relate to the Court what you know respecting the charges against the prisoner?
A. I was on board the Leopard on the 22d June as a passenger, and was ordered on board the Chesapeake with Lieutenants Falcon and Guise, to search for deserters. After the hands were sent on deck, I was ordered below to search, and found the prisoner in the coal hole; he was taken on the quarter deck, and known by Mr. Preston, purser of the Leopard, as being discharged from her to the Halifax.
Q. Did the prisoner deny belonging to the Halifax?
A. He said he was an American, and did not belong to the Halifax.
Q. On going on board the Chesapeake,
did you hear any conversation that passed respecting deserters, whether they acknowledged or denied having any?
A. The captain of her said, he did not know they had any deserters on board.
Q. Did the prisoner stand on the Chesapeake's books by his present name, or by what other?
A. I think by the name of Wilson. [To be continued]
Queries by a Supporter of True American Ground.
Why has all business been suspended for nearly three months, and why have our merchants been exposed to heavy and serious losses?
Why has the flag of our nation been disgraced, and our brave sailors exposed to wounds, death, and what is to some of them worse, DISHONOR?
Who were the real authors of these evils, those who, by a policy as yet unheard of, excited the animosity of a nation not only at enmity with us, but desiring and offering to extend and strengthen its connections with us, or those who repelled a new and unprecedented attack on their rights, which threatened their national existence?
Is there any honest man in New-England, who would contend, that while we call ourselves neutral, we have a right to enlist an Englishman born in London, who deserted in our own ports from the ship of our friend with whom we had just made a treaty, whilst such ship was claiming our protection?
Is there a wise man, who doubts, that if Great-Britain had submitted to this, she would be ruined as a maritime power?
If there be such a man, let me ask him, why, since we have let up this new doctrine, three men deserted in Hampton Roads—nineteen British sailors rose upon a Cutter and bro't her into this land of liberty—sixty men mutinied aboard the Jafon as soon as they arrived in our waters—five then stole the boat of the Columbine, and escaped to this asylum, and six men who were employed to come ashore with dispatches, instantly deserted at Newyork, while we heat of no mutinies and desertion from the British ships in any other part of the world? An answer is requested. [N. E. Pal.]
FROM THE U. S. GAZETTE.
A few days since I was amused by a conversation with a Pennsylvania farmer, who called on business. He said that people in our seaport towns had better opportunities of knowing the recent affairs of the world, and asked what England and France were so long fighting about? I told him for dominion and power. He inquired if the people were enemies, or if it was only the governments? I said it was believed the people were not enemies, only so far as it might be supposed there was a wish to infringe on rights or property.
Farmer.—Well, I am told we are on the point of going to war with England, what is that about? Our country has derived great wealth by remaining neutral for fifteen years, and I think we had better continue to endure some ruts from her insolent naval commanders a while longer, than enter into a contest with a powerful navy, to please our friend Bonaparte or any body else; especially as we are told there is not the least preparation for war, either defensive or offensive. I told him it was about deserters and the right of search, and our government had adopted, in case of necessity, a new system of warfare, which was to suspend all intercourse with her dominions and starve her West India islands. This it was supposed would occasion complaints so loud, among her merchants and manufacturers, that they must be attended to.
But all this is to take place in conjunction with Bonaparte's interdiction of the trade of every part of continental Europe and their dependencies.

England, by an imperial decree. The farmer now discovered himself to be a man of reflection. He said non-intercursus , if it did not produce war, would cut back upon and injure ourselves at least as much and perhaps more than it would Great Britain. — We would have no outlet for our abundant produce ? As to a general interdiction of trade with the greatest commercial nation in the world, by an imperial decree, or by combination, without a superior naval force, it was all a joke. The habits of people, the chain of connexion in trade, and great money negotiations of Europe, cannot be broken off without producing infinite injury and discontent ; and would in the end cut back upon and injure the schemes even of Bonaparte himself. The thing is impracticable for any length of time, or to a great extent. The general interruption of commerce stops the circulation of the money of the world. Such an attempt is like the damming of great waters, they will find a vent.
He concluded by giving it as his opinion, that if England was united in her councils, she could not be ruined in any other way than by invasion. I thanked him for his remarks, and told him I would take the liberty of making them public.
A CITIZEN.
Foreign Intelligence.
PETERSBURG, JULY 16, 1807. THE Emperor has transmitted to Gen. Kosmitsh the following Notes: —
"SERGEI KOSMITSH," "The obstinate and sanguinary war between Russia and France, every step and every enterprise whereof, has been marked with the unshaken fortitude and bravery of the Russian troops, has been terminated, thank God, by a peace, which was ratified on the 27th of this month. [9th July] a beneficial tranquillity has been restored ; the integrity and security of the Russian frontiers are secured by an increase of territory, and Russia is indebted for this solely to the heroic exploits, and to the unrelenting exertions and zeal with which her valiant sons have undauntedly stepped forward and braved every danger even to death itself."
"I hasten to inform you of this happy event, in order that general publicity may be given to it."
"ALEXANDER."
Tauroggin, 28th June, old styl., 1807.
The Prince of Mecklenburg has been reinstated in his ancient possessions.
LONDON, AUG. 14. Yesterday Parliament was prorogued, in the following Speech from the throne, by his Majesty's commissioners:
MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN, The three first paragraphs contain merely the usual compliments, and thanks, for the supplies ; particularly provision, "for those contingent and unforeseen events which the events of the war may render necessary."
"His Majesty commands us to assure you, that he deeply deplores the unfortunate issue of the war on the Continent."
"The immense extension of the power and influence of France, and the undisguised determination of the enemy to employ the means and resources of those countries which he possesses or controls for the purpose of effecting the ruin of his kingdom, undoubtedly present a formidable view of the dangers and difficulties which this country has to encounter."
"But his Majesty trusts that the loyal and brave people over whom he reigns are not to be daunted or disheartened."
"From the recollection of those difficulties under which his People have successfully struggled, and of those dangers which they have happily surmounted, his Majesty derives the consolation of believing that the same spirit and perseverance which have hitherto remained unbroken will continue to be exerted with unabated vigor and success."
"And while his Majesty commands us to repeat the assurances of his readiness to entertain any proposals that may lead to a secure and honourable Peace, he commands us at the same time to express his confidence that his Parliament and people will feel with him the necessity of persevering in those vigorous efforts which alone can give the character of Honor in any Negotiation, or the prospect of security or permanency to any Peace."
"His Majesty, therefore, trusts that his people will always be ready to support him in every measure which may be necessary to defeat the designs of his enemies against the independence
of His Majesty's Dominions, and to maintain against any undue pretensions, and against any hostile Confederacy, those just rights which his Majesty is always desirous to exercise with temper and moderation ; but which as essential to the honor of his Crown, and true interests of his People, he is determined never to surrender."
The "Globe" of the 15th says. The King's Speech is rather a warlike than a pacific spirit and character. A confederacy of several powers of Europe, and probably of America, directed by France against the trade, commerce and navy of England, and those maritime principles which have been considered essential to the maintenance of our naval superiority is very plainly hinted at in the last paragraph.
In the House of Commons, Aug. 10, Mr. Secretary Canning said, "The next question was, as to our relations with respect to America ; and first, he must premise, that whatever might at present be the situation of this country with America, it in no degree arose from his Majesty's present Ministers. Finding when they came into office, a treaty had been negotiated by the late Ministers, and sent to America for ratification, it became the determination of the present Ministers not to do anything which might tend in any degree to disturb or interfere with that treaty. Instructions were sent to our Minister there to that effect, and others of a similar nature to our naval commander on that station. If the treaty was ratified, they had determined to put it in force, and act on it the same as if it had been a treaty negotiated by themselves. If it was rejected, it was their intention to act towards America as to evince on their part, the most unequivocal desire and wish to maintain with that country the relations of peace and amity. Up to the present moment our Government had not received any information or communication from thence till Saturday, and that was only a copy of the Proclamation cut out of an American newspaper, and transmitted by our Minister there. He had however this day applied to the American Minister to know if he had any official communication to make, who returned for answer that he had received no official instructions as yet."
Affairs with Sweden.
The French Official Journal of Aug. 2, contains the following article, dated Berlin July 26: — "The King of Sweden, finding his troops driven into Stralsund, has again resorted to the subterfuge of asking an armistice. The answer given by marshal Brune was, that in this way the unsuspecting candour of the French had been for once over reached, but that it would be the extreme of silliness to allow himself to be again deceived ; that the King of Sweden must surrender Stralsund, and abandon Swedish Pomerania forever."
Aug. 12.—A Gottenburgh Mail arrived yesterday. It has brought an official account of the military operations at Stralsund to the 22d ult. The British troops did duty for the first time, and occupied the post within that fortress, on the 21st. Lord Cathcart on the same day, left Stralsund for Rugen, to review the British troops on that island, who, with the Swedes is that place, are in future, to be commanded by General Barron Toll.
Aug. 14.—Colonel Hamilton, of the Royal Waggon Train, has arrived from Stralsund with dispatches, which declare his Swedish Majesty's determination to defend that place to the last extremity. Colonel Hamilton passed through Zealand, and reports that the fleet under Admiral Gambier was at anchor before Copenhagen. Admiral Essington had arrived with his division in the Elbe round the Naze of Norway.
Affairs with Denmark.
As, by the latest intelligence from the Continent, it appears that a large French force is in readiness to enter Holstein the moment such a step may be resolved upon, we have no doubt that the landing of the first British soldier in Zealand, will be the signal for the French to take possession of that Duchy. The Danes are certainly placed in an awkward predicament. What, with the anxiety of Britain to enable them to preserve their neutrality, and the interference of Bonaparte to offer them his protection, they run a considerable hazard of being forced into hostilities, and despoiled of their Navy. Most applicable to their situation is the old proverb. "Out of the frying pan into the fire!"
Aug. 14.—We have just heard that all the English shipping which were at Tonnning have arrived in Yarmouth Roads, having received regular instructions from a gun-brig stationed off Tonnning, to depart from thence.—This information is stuck up at Lloyds. LONDON, AUGUST 17. The Rochfort Squadron put to sea on the 1st of August, but were soon chased back under the batteries of Isle d'Aix by Sir Richard Strachan, who, to use his word on a memorable occasion, was delighted to see them, and was of course much mortified, not being able to get at them. Last night a Gottenburgh and a Tonnningen Mail arrived, but their contents are not so interesting as might have been expected. Letters from Copenhagen, dated the 4th instant, announce the arrival of the English Fleet off the Capital : the fact is mentioned without any comment ; but it does not appear that any apprehensions were entertained there that any hostile operations would take place. An Estafette was, however, immediately sent to the Prince Regent, at Kiel, to inform him of the arrival of the British fleet. The accounts from Russia, we are sorry to say, are by no means of a favorable nature. The same influence which induced the Emperor Alexander to conclude the peace of Tilsit, will we have no doubt, be exerted to the utmost against this Country. The Ukase, or Decree, issued last month at St. Petersburg, respecting English Merchants residing in Russia, affords a strong proof that the disposition of the Russian Government at present is far from being favorable to English Commerce. Every effort of French intrigue will doubtless be employed to produce a rupture between Great Britain and Russia, and the most effectual way to accomplish that object will be to stimulate Russia to urge pretensions not only inconsistent with, but utterly subversive of, our maritime rights. These rights at all times ought to be held sacred, but more especially at the present moment. The decided military superiority of France has enabled her to dictate to the Continent, and has given her advantages which can only be counterbalanced by our naval superiority. Every concession, therefore, which tends in any degree to diminish that superiority, must be resisted, not merely for the protection of our commercial prosperity, but in order to secure our independence as a Nation. The commission of Sir S. Sharpe to St. Petersburg is obviously connected with this subject, and we trust he will be successful ; but we confess our fears are stronger than our hopes, because the predominance of the French party at St. Petersburg is daily increasing. The command of the army is taken from General Bennigsen, and given to General Buxhoven, whose misconduct at the commencement of the last campaign was publicly complained of by General Bennigsen, who is stated in the Petersburg Gazette to be dismissed the service for the recovery of his health. The Russians are immediately to evacuate Cattaro, by which the French will become complete Masters of Dalmatia. The new King of Westphalia, Jerome Bonaparte, was to be crowned at Paris on Saturday last, and he is to commence his reign on the 1st of next month. The Siege of Stralsund has not yet formally commenced : the inhabitants have petitioned his Swedish Majesty to save them from the horrors of a bombardment, by surrendering the town ; but his Majesty, answered, that he had applied to the French General for an Armistice, which was refused, except on the condition that the French were put in possession of Stralsund, which condition his Majesty said he could not comply with. Of Portugal. Bayonne, July 14.—Every thing on our shores wears a warlike aspect. We are in daily expectation of seeing French troops, who are to form an army of 40,000 men, for the purpose of compelling Portugal to shut her ports against the English.— Journal de l'Empire of 5th August. PROCLAMATION Of his Swedish Majesty to the German Nation. "German Soldiers!—A German Prince still speaks to you, who has never forgot what is due to honor and duty. Still his voice hails you, to remind you that you are a nation, destined to honor and self independence, but not to infamy and oppression. Your Princes have forgot the loyalty of their ancestors—they have forgot that Germany is but one state, and the Germans but one Nation—they have exposed you to the most infamous destiny, to promote the abhorring principles of the Corsican, Napoleon Bonaparte. Shake off, then, in God's name, the ignominious bondage. Never can a more favorable opportunity occur to turn your arms against the oppressor of your unhappy country. From the ramparts of Stralsund, the only independent burgh remaining in Germany, which has bid defiance to time, thousands will descend and unite with you in your deliverance." In the fortress Stralsund, after the birth of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, 1807. Banks of the Elbe, Aug. 5. —The King of Sweden continues immovable, Marshal Berthier has had an interview with him, and this also has been fruitless.—The siege of Stralsund will be carried on with the utmost vigor ; and the French Partisans do not scruple to avow, that it is their intention to take vengeance on the town whenever it falls into their hands. Three hundred pieces of artillery are to be brought against it. In the meanwhile the Swedes have made repeated sorties upon the besiegers, and not without success. STUTTGARD, JULY 23. Accounts say, the wedding of her royal highness Princess Katherine with his majesty Jerome Bonaparte, King of Westphalia, will soon take place. This marriage was concluded more than a year ago. STETTIN, AUG. 1.—We this moment learn that a strong cannonade took place before Stralsund on the 29th of July. The Swedes unmasked several batteries from their entrenched camp and from the Isle of Dalsholm, and advanced their gun-boats into the arm of the sea on which the intrenchments of the besiegers were supported. They made a very brisk cross fire on the workman. General Loison, commanding the siege, who advanced to the point of attack, was struck by a ball and thrown from his horse. His wound is slight, and will not impede the continuation of the works. Col. Montfort, second in command of the engineers, had a horse killed under him by the same ball which wounded General Loison. VENICE, JULY 18. If we may credit several letters from the kingdom of Naples, a corps of French is preparing to attack Sicily. EAST PRUSSIA, JULY 27. According to the latest letters from Memel, General Buxhoven has taken the chief command of the Russian army in the room of General Bennigsen, a column of which will occupy a Camp in Lithuania. The Prussian General Ruchel is gone to his estates in Pomerania. His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia is expected in Frankfort, on his way to Paris. The Duke of Danzic has set out from Mentz for Paris. Bonaparte, after all, is a very modest man. Notwithstanding the numerous titles he has assumed, there is still one which he has not taken, but to whom no man will be found to dispute his claim, namely, that of Cabinet Maker to the Sovereigns of Russia and Prussia. By the Sails. Extract of a letter from Holland. "Since I wrote you last I have ascertained the following facts:—" "1st. That our government instructed our ministers not to agree to any treaty, that did not make an American ship a sanctuary for Seamen ." "2d. That the British Commissioners absolutely refused to insert any clause to that effect in the treaty, in as much as it went to encourage desertion from their ships." "3d. That our ministers, in consequence, declared the negotiation at an end." "4th. That the British Commissioners solicited a continuation of the negotiation on all the other subjects, which was agreed to, upon the express condition that such partial treaty should not be held official on the part of the United States." "5th. In lieu of the article regarding seamen insisted upon by our ministers, the British Commissioners in form of a letter, avowed the practice they would pursue towards the United States regarding seamen." "6th. There was no additional article to the treaty (as was supposed), but the British Commissioners addressed a letter to our ministers (after Bonaparte's decree of blockade) declaring themselves at liberty to countervail the measures France might pursue under that decree, unless America resisted the encroachments of France." "7th. That the treaty in other respects was as favorable and reciprocal as could reasonably be expected." [Philad. Register.] * These facts relate to the situation of affairs before the Chesapeake action, and to the Treaty returned by the President. The France papers assert, that the King of Prussia has resolved to take up his residence in Konigsberg. This first measure of his new administration is no unpromising commencement. A just sentiment has led to this step. The inhabitants of Berlin are said to have evinced a more than necessary obsequency to the will of the conquer- or, while the people of Konigsberg displayed loyal resignation and firmness. By an official account in a Paris paper of the Prussian prisoners, it appears there were 5179 officers, and 123,418 privates. The British Parliament has been prorogued to the 24th of Sept. The proposed match between Jerome Bonaparte and the Princes of Saxony is broken off, owing, is said, to the scruples of the lady because he has a wife living. It is said that the Princess is to marry the Emperor of Austria. Jerome, it is now said, is to be united to the Princess of Wirttemberg, daughter-in-law to the Princess Royal of England. An order of the British Privy Council was issued on the 1st of July, for permitting into their W. India and South American Colonies in American vessels, staves, lumber, all kinds of provisions (excepting beef, pork, fish and butter), the exception of fish however is not to be in force where there is a bounty on fish imported in British vessels, equal to 2s. a quintal.—The order permits the exportation of all commodities, except sugar, indigo, cotton wool, coffee and cocoa.—The order is to be in force 12 months, unless sooner revoked or varied. Col. Barron's Trial. Accounts from Richmond are to the 14th, at which time the Court stood adjourned, until copies of the opinion of the Chief Justice, on the argument of the admissibility of evidence, could be prepared for the Council on both sides. After quoting many learned authorities, the opinion closes with these deductions:— "It is the opinion of the Court that the declarations of third persons not forming a part of the transaction and not made in the presence of the accused, cannot be received in evidence in this case." "That the acts of accomplices, except so far as they prove the character or object of the expedition, cannot be given in evidence." "That the acts of the accused in a different district, which constitute in themselves substantive causes for a prosecution, cannot be given in evidence, unless they go directly to charges laid in the indictment." "That may be legal testimony which shows the expedition to be military, or to have been designed against the dominions of Spain, may be received." "That the testimony shewing that the accused performed within the district any one of the acts charged in the indictment, may be received." "Gentlemen will know how to apply these principles. Should any difficulty occur in applying them, the particular case will be brought before the Court and decided." Since the above, we have received the Richmond Inquirer, which gives us the proceedings of the Court to the 15th. It states, that after some further examination of the witnesses, Mr. Hay declared himself willing to submit the cause to the Jury, since the opinion of the court had rendered it improper to proceed with the whole testimony collected. The Jury accordingly retired, and in about twenty minutes returned with a verdict of NOT GUILTY. Mr. Hay then informed the Court, that he was not done with the prisoner;—that he should move for his commitment to that place for trial, where the military expedition is said to have been completed;—that he should combine in the same motion, Messrs. Smith and Blannerhasset, and probably Mr. Dayton; and that he should have no difficulty in entering a Nolle Prosequi to their trials for a Misdemeanor. The Court then adjourned. NEW-YORK, SEPT. 19, 1807. The last "National Intelligencer" contains a number of depositions on the subject of the nativity of three of the seamen taken from the Chesapeake. It appears by them, that William Ware, one of those seamen, was born a slave to Norman Bruce, of Alleghany county, Maryland, and raised on his farm; and went by the name of Romulus:—That John Strahan, or Strahan, was born at the tanyard of William Tilgham, in Maryland, and was bound an apprentice to the seavervice; and was of a light sandy complexion; and that Daniel Martin was born at some Spanish settlement in America [Bonaire] was coloured boy, and was brought into the United States when about 6 or 7 years old.—He was indentured as an apprentice by the Selectmen of Westport, in Massachusetts, and ran away, when about 15 years of age. No mention is made of Wilson lately executed at Halifax. It is not pretended he was an American. The court of enquiry on commodore Barron is ordered to convene at Hampton on the 5th of October; captain Alexander Murray, president.

AUGUSTA, SEPT. 25.
On Monday last were committed to the Gaol in this town for passing counterfeit Bank Bills, John Glidden of Palermo, and William Nutt of Balltown. On the examination, it appeared they had passed in this town, four bills which were counterfeit, and four or five more were found upon them. The Bills were 5 dollar bills of the Nantucket Pacific Bank—5 dollar bills of the Maine Bank—and 7 dollar bills of the Smithfield Rhode-Island Bank. They were all well executed, and would not be detected but by good judges. On searching Glidden's saddle bags, they were found to contain nearly 200 pair of ladies long silk French gloves, of all colours, and an immense quantity of Ribbons of every color and figure. This property has no doubt been stolen, as there were pieces of hay or grass among the Gloves, and other circumstances, which shew they had probably been concealed.
It is highly necessary that those who are in the habit of receiving money should be extremely scrupulous, as this part of the country at present seems to abound with counterfeit bills of almost every description; and it behoves every well-disposed person to be active and alert in bringing to justice the authors and abettors of this crime, which has become so common as to be truly alarming, and threatens a destruction of all confidence in commercial affairs.
Portland,
Monday, September 28, 1807.
Latest from Europe.
The Eliza, capt. Salter, and Menerva, capt. Given arrived from Liverpool at this port since our last, furnish London dates to August 19th, four days later than our former accounts.
The articles most interesting [to not very important] to this country will be found under the foreign head. The opinion in England, was, that peace with France would not take place soon.
No accounts from the expedition under Admiral Gambier, after it arrived in the Sound had been received in England at the last dates.
It was fully believed that the force was competent to the object of its destination, which was understood to be the getting possession of the island of Zealand, on which stands Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, and the harbor where the Danish fleet is stationed.
The above is confirmed by an arrival at Salem, from Elsinore, which furnishes intelligence that the British force off that place, consisting of between 20 and 30 ships of the line and a number of lesser force, with transports, having on board 40,000 men was stationed at the entrance of the harbor. Ad. Gambier had demanded of the crown Prince the surrender of Zealand and the Danish fleet. The Prince replied, that "he should not deliver the Island while a man was left living to defend it." The next day after the Salem vessel sailed, a heavy cannonade was heard, which was supposed to have been the English, having commenced the attack. Probably a similar scene to that performed by Lord Nelson in 1801, has been enacted in the same place for this.
It is stated that one of the articles of a secret treaty between France and Russia is, that Bonaparte is to be permitted to "take the Danish fleet under his protection," but now it appears he will find it no easy matter to obtain possession. The Navy of Denmark is stated at 33 ships of the line.
No dispatches from our government had been received in England, respecting the Chesapeake the 19th of August. The President's Proclamation had been published and a favourable opinion entertained of it. All parties in England express a strong desire that the differences between the two countries may be amicably adjusted.
On Tuesday last, capt. Freeman, commander of Fort Independence, received new and positive orders not to enlist any British Deserter. A similar letter has undoubtedly been addressed to every American officer.
We understand that governor Clinton of New-York, and general S. Smith of Baltimore, will be candidates for the offices of President and vice-president of the U. States at the ensuing election.
COMMUNICATION.
MR. ADAMS. By inserting the following strictures, you may perhaps present many uncharitable remarks, and oblige yourself, as a friend of Humanity, as well as
A CORRESPONDENT.
IN the present troublesome and unhappy times, why does each person seem anxious to make every representation of evil, worse than the reality? Why are we so eager in our enquiries, and so industrious in spreading reports, to the disadvantage of our neighbors? How is it that loss of estate, so bitter an affliction to the sufferer, should be considered matter of merriment to him who hears, and occasion the smile of satisfaction to him who relates recent failures?
Let not all add to general uneasiness and dismay, by making the misfortunes or misconduct of some, the constant theme of their discourse, to the detriment of others. Such subjects gather horrors as they pass, and perhaps what may at first be only a surmise, finally assumes the formidable, or mirth-sufficing figure of absolute insolvency.
But how easily do we admit belief of stories to the reproach of the unfortunate! As a man shall be unable from the particular disposition of his property, to satisfy his creditors, and there shall immediately be found those who will impeach his integrity,
or question his prudence; nor will credulity be wanting: even the candid forget, that poverty creates crimes and enemies, while it destroys friends and takes the bandage from the eyes of justice. How many are there at this moment, ready to decide on the character of supposed delinquents, and without allowance or consideration of accident, and the thousand obvious circumstances which may attend the case, condemn those whose honesty has never been questioned, whose uprightness has ever attested the most strictly just and incorruptible principles. Is a life of 30 or 40 years, faithful, unblamable, generous, pure and honorable in every relation, to be thrown down, or scandalized by a breath; and is an opinion rightly to be founded only on consequences of action?
I pretend not to vindicate, but for Heaven's sake let not reputation be the sport of news-mongers, nor if there be guilt, enormity the snow-ball of exaggerating tale-bearers. Let not the arch of long established soundness and approved and regular workmanship, be broken in, or undermined by the abettors of insect gossip. Until from proper scrutiny and indubitable authority we can be assured of the truth, let not all whom the busy wind of defamation can blast, however sacred their professions, and however delicate their situations, be deemed altogether wicked and abominable. Remember, then, (I address myself to those who feel the authority as well as propriety and justness of the precept,) "Judge not, that ye be not judged."
GOOD WILL.
A letter from Washington, says, "Mr. Jefferson has declared that he would rather see the country involved in war, than recede from his demand that our flag on board merchant vessels shall protect all it covers." We do not credit this.—Cent.
William Graham, was admitted to practice as an attorney at the Court of Common Pleas held at Paris, Oxford county, last week.
MARRIED,
In this town, last evening, by the Rev. Dr. Deane, Mr. Joseph Harrad, mer. of Bath, to Miss Eliza Cox, daughter of Mr. Josiah Cox.
In Medway, Isaac Gates, Esq. attorney at Law, of Brunswick, to Miss Ann Bulen of the former place.
In Wiscasset, Wm. T. Vaughan, Esq. of Portland, to Miss Sally B. Keating.
DIED,
In Rome, (Italy) Cardinal YORK. His Britannic Majesty, it is said, allowed him out of his private purse, a pension of 4000l. a year. His death is of some importance; "for we understand (says a London paper) an Act with respect to Attainder of Blood was to expire at the death of this last of the Stuart family."
In Baltimore, Mr. George Mathy, mer. accidentally shot in the head by a friend, while firing at a mark.—In Middleboro', (Con.) Mrs. P. udence, widow of capt. Joseph Savage, aged 100 years.
In Wilmington, Deacon B. Thompson, aged 81.
In Newburyport, Jonathan Beck, aged 86.—In Haverhill, Mrs. Peggy Batch, aged 54, wife of W. P. Batch.—In Topsfield, widow Hannah Batch, aged 82.
In this town, a child of Mr. Edward Gorm, aged 8 m.—Mr. John Baker, aged 54.—A child of Mr. Anthony Fernald.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
Thursday, Sept. 24.
Arrived ship Minerva, capt. Given, 34 days from Liverpool; cargo Salt and Crates, to Lemuel Weeks & Son.—Left, ship America, Porter, of Freeport, for Portland, in 6 days; Edward, Lewis, for Savannah, uncertain; Harriet, Gray, of Portland, for Amsterdam, do.; Joseph, French, of New Orleans, for New York, do.; Swift, Cook, of New York, for Gottenburg, do.; Eliza, Crocker, of and for do. in 4 days; Thomas Jefferson, Pollock, of New Orleans, for New York; Charleston Liverpool Packet, J. T. Clark, for Charleston; Alexander, Whittem, for New York, in 4 days; Leuant, Perry, for do. uncertain; U. States, of Wiscasset, for Boston, in 4 days; Packet, Trott, for do. in 6; William, Han, for Bath, uncertain; Mount Vernon, of Wiscasset, just arrived.—Sept. 16, lat. 43, long. 61, spoke ship —, from Norfolk, for Amsterdam, out 15 days.
Same day.—Arrived ship Eliza, capt. Salter, 35 days from Liverpool.—Cargo Salt, Crates and Coals, to Joseph M'Lean & Son.
Same day.—brig Mary, capt. W. M'Lean, jun. 49 days from Copenhagen.—Cargo Hemp, Iron and Duck, to J. M'Lean & Son.
Friday, Sept. 25.
Arrived brig Rainbow, capt. Tucker, 45 days from Liverpool.—Cargo salt and crates, to D. Tucker.
Same day.—Arrived schr. Mary, capt. Sutton, 19 days from St. Martins.—Left, at St. Bartholomew, Sept. 2, schr. Fame, Dongerfield, of and for Alexandria, in 6 days.—Sept. 12, lat. 30, long. 68, spoke brig St. Croix Packet, from Philadelphia, for St. Martins, out 6 days; 17th, lat. 36, long. 68, schr. Industry, 5 days from New York, for Barbadoes; 20th, 30 miles E. of Nantucket south shoal, brig America, Shaw, 85 days from Leghorn, for Providence, in a leaky condition.
VESSELS LEFT.
At Lisbon, 71 days since, ship Mercury, Swaine, of Wiscasset; schr. Wm. Eaton, of Bath, both just arrived.—At Cadiz, 69 days since, Fortitude, Boyd, of Wiscasset, for Tommington.—At Demarara, 40 days since, brig Valerius, Cross, of Bath; schr. Granger, March, Saco; sloop Perserverance, Harman, do.—At Nantz, Aug. 6, William, for Portland, in 33 days.—At St. Thomas, Aug. 24, brig —, Bragdon, of Kennebec, with the loss of mainmast and anchors, having been blown out of Nevis—he reports that all vessels were blown out of St. Kitts, but one.—At Honduras, 47 days since, brig Ariadne, Shaw, of Portland.
VESSELS SPOKEN.
Sept. 13, lat. 42, ship Cornelia, Hunt, 4 days from Portland, for Liverpool.—Sept.
14, lat. 42, long. 68, ship Frederick, two days from Portland, for Liverpool.—Sept. 1, lat. 50, long. 37, brig Hero, Hammond, 17 days from Wiscasset, for Liverpool.—Aug. 28, lat. 44, long. 47, brig Sally, from Wiscasset, for Liverpool.—Aug. 17, lat. 42, long. 28, ship Jason, of Portland, 25 days from Antwerp, for New York.—Aug. 30, lat. 44, long. 55, ship Andromeda, 14 days from Wiscasset, for Whitehaven.—Sept. 3, lat. 41, long. 37, brig Rover, of Kennebec, from New York, for Greenock.—10th, lat. 41, ship Golden Rule, 36 hours from Wiscasset, for Liverpool.—7th, in the channel, ship Jane, of Portland, 6 days from Rotterdam, for America.—Lat. 57, long. 16, ship Edward Preble, of Freeport, 28 days from the Cape of Virginia, for Leith.—Aug. 13, 15 miles W. of the Mull of Cantire, ship Madison, of Kennebec, 38 days from Norfolk, for Greenock.—Sept. 14, off Montego, the Godfrey and Mary, of Belfast, returning dismissed, after being out 33 days.—Aug. 30, lat. 44, long. 51, ship Nabob, of Wiscasset, from Liverpool, for Norfolk.—Lat. 30, long. 60, a brig from St. Vincent, for Kennebec.—Sept. 13, lat. 43, long. 63, ship Commerce, Baker, 2 days from Portland, for Surinam.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
The U. S. frigate Chesapeake returned on the 10th inst. to her former station near Craney-Island.
Three gunboats are to be built at Wilmington, N. C. for the defence of that port.
Arrived at Boston on Tuesday last, brig Jane, capt. Nason, of Saco, (late capt. Jenkins, dead) 33 days from Surinam.—Left, brig Charles, Lufkin, for Portland in 10 days. The late capt. Jenkins, before his death, sold his adventure to a Jew at Surinam, by the name of Joseph Levy, to the amount of 600 guilders, which he refused to pay.—Capt. Nason, therefore, according to promise, cautions all masters of vessels & others bound to Surinam, not to trust said Levy one stiver.
Arrived at Boston, ship Juno, Hartley, of Saco, 37 days from Liverpool; brig Mary, Snow, of Bath, 28 days from Jamaica; schr. Hunter, Carter, of Bath, 62 days from Liverpool; brig Lion, Alden, of Portland, from Russia; brig Zoram, Kelly, of Portland, 25 days from St. Croix.
Capt. Elvebeth, at Baltimore, from Trieste, coming through the Straights was fired on several times by a Spanish gunboat under English colors, but upon capt. E.'s hoisting his colors, and giving her a shot, she hauled down the English and hoisted Spanish colors, and continued to fire about 20 minutes, but in consequence of the reception she received, she sheered off—she had a Danish brig in tow. Capt. E. says the Spanish privateers take every thing they fall in with, and generally get 3 or 600 dollars from each, rather than wait several months for trial.
Hard-ware Goods.
William Goddard,
HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms.
530 boxes belt Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 120 cranks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. belt Sewing Twine 5 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28w do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices.
ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames
LIKewise, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes. Sept. 28. tf.
E. Greeley & Co.
HAVE received by the ships Joseph & Henry, 30 packages of Goods—consisting of Broad Cloths, Flannels, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Blankets, Velvets, Carpeting, &c.—being a consignment and direct from the manufacturers, will be sold at cost and charges and on a liberal credit.
ALSO, 20 bbls. prime Pork 15 bbls. Sugar 20 Casks Hylon, Hylon Skin and Sonchong Tea 40 casks Raisins 4 pipes Brandy 30 bbls. Loaf Sugar. Sept. 28. tf.
Joseph V. Bacon,
Has for sale, at No. 11, Ingraham's-Wharf, 150 bbls. and half bbls. superfine and fine FLOUR, 1000 bushels best Yellow CORN, 80 bbls. Bone Middlings and Navy Mels PORK, Few Casks London PORTER. Sept. 28.
Cheap Store.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has taken No. 8, Ingraham's Wharf, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Chase, where he has for sale a general assortment of
W. India Goods and Groceries, which he is determined to sell very cheap for cash; lower than can be purchased in Portland elsewhere.—Those who have cash to lay out will find it to their advantage to call and buy.—Every attention will be paid to customers, constant attendance from sunrise till nine o'clock in the evening.
WILLIAM M'CRILLIS. Portland, Sept. 28.
Singing School.
THE subscriber proposes to open a Singing School in this town, provided a sufficient number of subscribers shall apply.—For terms, apply to the subscriber, at his house in Love-lane. WM. COOPER. Portland, Sept. 28.
Rum & Sugar.
LANDING from Schooner Mary at No. 12, Long-Wharf, 60 Puncheons Anti gua & St. Martins Rum, of a good flavour, 45 Hhds. and 30 bbls. St. Martins Sugar, suitable for retailing, which will be sold on good terms if applied for immediately. Sept. 28.
NOTICE.
THE Members of the Portland Marine Society, are requested to meet at Columbian Hall, tomorrow Evening at 7 o'clock, for special Business. Sept. 28 J. WOODMAN, Sec'y.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, Myff's Row, Have just received, Ladies' elegant bottle green corbeau, and a brown royal Pelicee Cloths. Bottle green, purple and black Pelicee Tabby Velvets. Black olive, purple and blue Velveteens, Black and flate worsted Hosiery. Children's white worsted & lamb's wool Socks. Bale Kidderminster Carpeting, elegant patterns, Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Black, yellow, crimson and white Flannels, All of which will be sold at a reduced price. (6 w) Sept. 28.
Portland Benevolent Society.
THE members of the Portland Benevolent Society are hereby notified that their annual meeting for the choice of officers, &c. will be held at the Court-House in Portland on Wednesday, the seventh day of October next, at three o'clock in the afternoon. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, Secretary. Sept. 28.
NOTICE!
THROUGH the medium of the Portland Gazette J. BRYANT informs his friends and customers that he has removed from Fifth-street, and may be found at his store near the Baptist Meeting-house, Federal-street—where, all indebted, are requested to call and make immediate payment. His customers can be supplied with well assorted CRATES, on a liberal credit. Sept. 28.
W. & G. Tuckerman,
No 61, State-street—BOSTON, HAVE received per ships Packet, President Adams and Sally, from Liverpool, a very complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS; comprising all articles of Coarse Ironmongery, Cutlery and Saddlery-Wares, which they offer for a small advance and on a liberal credit.—By the earliest arrivals from London and Bristol, further supplies are anticipated.—On hand, about 60 tons assorted Cast Iron & Hollow-Ware. Sept. 28. [3m.]
NOTICE!
THE public are hereby informed that the Copartnership existing between the subscribers, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to said firm, or having demands against them, are requested to call on Sewell Lancaster to adjust them, who is authorised to settle them. SEWELL LANCASTER, THOMAS LANCASTER, JUN. Gorham, Sept. 28, 1807.
THOMAS LANCASTER, JUN. informs that he continues business at the store lately occupied by S. & T. Lancaster.
David Harding, Jun.
INFORMS his friends and the public that he has formed a connection in business with THOMAS HARDING, and that in future business will be transacted at his former stand at Gorham corner, under the firm of
David Harding jun. & Son.
where they now offer for sale a general assortment of English, W. India Goods & Groceries. All—Sutton Mill-Saws of a superior quality. All persons indebted to David Harding jun. either by note or book are requested to make immediate payment; and those having any demands are requested to present the same for adjustment. DAVID HARDING jun. N. B. All notes and accounts which have been due more than three months unless paid before the twentieth of October next ensuing, they will be put into the hands of an attorney for collection without further notice. Gorham, Sept. 28, 1807.
TO LET,
ONE half of a three story Dwelling House, with convenient out houses, accommodated with excellent water, and pleasantly situated near the head of King-street.
ALSO, A large three story brick Dwelling House, in Fore-street, lately occupied by William Campbell, as a Tavern. For terms apply to Sept. 28. JOSEPH CROSS, jun.
LOST,
ON Friday last in this town, the tip of a Sword Scabbard, belonging to a member of the Portland Artillery Company. Whoever may have found the same will receive the thanks of the owner by leaving it at this Office. Sept. 28.
NOTICE!
THE subscriber has sold his flock in trade to Mr. Wm. M'Crillis, therefore he requests those owing him to make payment within sixty days, otherwise their accounts & notes will be left with an attorney for collection, those having accounts against him unperfected are desired to bring them in for settlement. He will continue at the store he lately occupied, to settle with those having concerns with him. THOMAS CHASE. Portland, Sept. 28.
Classical Books.
ISAAC ADAMS, At his Book-store, No. 7, Fifth-street. HAS for sale, Enfield's Natural Philosophy, Playfair's Euclid, Xenophon's Anabasis, Lexicons, Greek Testaments and Grammars, Horace Delphin, Virgil ditto, Davidson's do. Cicero, Sallust, Ainsworth's and Young's Latin Dictionaries, Art of Speaking, Hairs Rhetoric, Morfes Universal Geography. 6 w Sept. 28.
Laws of Massachusetts.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS. The Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from November 23th, 1780 to February 28th 1807, with the constitutions of the United States of America and the Commonwealth, prefixed To which is added, an Appendix, containing acts and clauses of acts, from the laws of the late colony-province and state of Massachusetts, which either are unrevived or respect the title of real-estate. Published by order of the General Court. Sept. 28.
Joel Hall,
No. 17, Long-Wharf. Has for sale, 28 bbls Windward Island rum, 50 bbls Bonivesta Salt, 80 bbl. best retailing Molass s, a few bbls St. Croix Sugars. Sept. 21.
Coffee, &c.
William Goddard,
Has for sale, A few thousand pounds Green Coffee. ALSO—JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of the best Sutton Mill-saws. Sept. 21. (6w)
Cram & Atherton,
HAVE imported in the Henry from Liverpool, a large additional supply of Fashionable Fancy & Staple Goods. which, with the Goods received by previous arrivals, renders their assortment very complete. Portland, Sept. 21.
Book Keeping.
MR. TURNER, will open his Evening School on Monday 12th, October, for teaching Book Keeping, Arithmetic and Writing. He will not engage more than eight scholars, so that he may be able to give due attention to each of them. Any scholar wishing attendance at his own home, two evenings in the week may be accommodated. Books posted, Voyages and other accounts adjusted, and every part of an Accomptants business done with accuracy. Translations made as usual per the French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese languages. Jones's Row, No. 3. Sept. 21.
THE subscribers hereby inform the publick that they have entered into Co-partnership under the firm of
Tappan & Sewall.
They import on the most advantageous terms a general assortment of European and India Piece Goods, which will be offered at Boston prices, by wholesale only, at their store in Haymarket Row, Middle-street. By the late arrivals from Liverpool they have received Blankets, Baizes, Flannels, Taby Velvets, Calicos, &c. and are expecting from England and Germany, a more extensive supply of articles suitable to the season. ARTHUR TAPPAN, HENRY DEVEREUX SEWALL. Portland, Sept. 21.
NOTICE!
THE firm of P & J. L. EASTMAN, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons having demands are desired to call and receive their pay, and all indebted are requested to make payment to Philip Eastman, before the fifteenth of October next, or their Notes and Accounts will be put in suit without further notice. PHILIP EASTMAN. JOHN L. EASTMAN. Fryeburg Sept. 13. (21)
Massachusetts Term Reports.
JUST published, and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street, Reports of Cases argued and determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, during the year 1806, by DUODLEY ATKINS TYNG, Esq. Counsellor at Law. Sept. 28.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of CHRISTIAN ALSTON, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JOHN COOK. Sept. 28.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
WALTER SIMONTON,
late of Portland, in said county of Cumberland merchant, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, give notice, that a further time of 3 months from the date hereof, are allowed said creditors to bring in and prove their claims. They will attend that service at the office of Richard Hunnewell, Esq. Fifth-street, Portland, on Monday the 5th day of October, and the second Monday of the two following months, from 2 till 6 o'clock, P. M. of said day. RICHARD HUNNEWELL, JAMES NEAL, ABRAHAM WATSON. Sept. 28.
Never desert your friend in time of need
WHEREAS my wife Polly has left my bed and board, and gives this as a reason for not cohabiting with me, viz.—that certain evil minded persons (in my opinion) have represented that I am like to be in trouble.—This is to caution and forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. Sept. 28. DAVID BARTLETT.
10,000 Dollars, "just a going."
TICKETS at 5 dollars 50 cts. and Quarters at 1250 in the second Class of Haverhill Bridge Lottery which commenced drawing in Boston, on Wednesday last, for sale by Isaac Adams. * * Tickets will rise on Monday next to six dollars, and Quarters to one dollar sixty two and a half cents. Sept. 21.

John S. Duce, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the store formerly occupied by Doct. Henry F. Duce, next to David Pease's Auction room, Fore-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, where he has just received and now opening for sale a general assortment of Genuine Drugs and Medicines, Patent Medicine, in all its variety. An elegant assortment of Surgical Instruments, among which are Pocket Cases, Instruments from 6 to 15 dol's. Lancets Crown Midwifery Instruments from 6 50 to 18 dol's. Tooth Instruments, assorted and improved Hawks bill Tooth Instruments Tooth Forceps, Tooth Pouches Tenaculum Layman's Glyster Machine Flatirons do. do. complete Brass Torniquets—Com. do Cate Amputating Instruments, price 36 dol's. Amputating Knives Silver mounted Lancet Cases, from 75 cents to 6 dol's. 50 cts.
Also, a general assortment of W. I. Goods and Groceries, Wines &c. among which are O. L. P. Madeira Lisbon Sherry Old Port Long Cork Claret Frontignac Teneriffe Malaga Currant Cognac Brandy, Spanish ditto, Old Jamaica Spirit, Holland's Gin, Also a general assortment of DYE STUFFS, among which are, Camwood ground, do stick Red Wood Allum Coppersas, Indigo, Woad Spis. Salt, Clothiers Jacks, Roman Vitriol, Oil do Aqua Fortis, Nugalls Amaratto, Madder Sugar Lead, Physician's Prescriptions attended to with accuracy. Medicine Chests for ships, or Families prepared at all prices, and faithfully repaired.
The above Goods have been purchased mostly for Cash, will be sold on the most liberal terms, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Aug. 31.
John P. Thurston & Co. HAVE for sale, now landing from ship John &ampersand John & Adam, Capt. Knight, from Liverpool. 1200 Hds. Liverpool Salt 15 Chaldron Coal 138 Crates C. C. Eastern Ware, put up purposely for Havana and French markets and entitled to debenture 64 Crates Junk Bottles 20 Groce Mustard do. 30 Boxes half pint Tumblers 60 Do 6 by 8-9 by 10-10 by 12-15 by 18 Window Glass 20 Bottles Superfine, Fine and Com. Copal Varnish 50 Casks fine Eu. M. stard 6 Do. Coppersas—5 Do Allum 9 Do. White Lead—10 do Red Lead 10 Sheets milled lead 3lb & 3 1-2lb per square foot 9 Casks Patent Shot 1 Hhd. Com. Lamp Black 1 Bbl. best do. do 1 Hhd. Chalk—1 Bbl. Lytharge 10 Blacksmith's Anvils 10 Do. bright Vices 110 Boxes No. 1 Com. No. 1, x & D x Tin plates 180 wt. Iron Wire assorted 10 doz. Long and short handled Frying pans 40 Queres Sand Paper 10 Cwt. Iron Block bushes 10 Nets small weights 93 Sash weights 84 Small painted Scale beams assorted 20 Boxes Pipes 150 Stone Jugs and Butter pots. ALSO IN STORE, 30 Casks Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, warranted the best 100 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 50 Bbl. Clear B. M. Mels. No. 1 & 2 Pork 6 Hds. retaining Molasses 80 Casks E. Nails for exportation entitled to debenture 100 Bbls. Sup. Flour, &c. &c. wholesale and retail
D. Pease, HAS for private sale at his auction room, Fore-street, Save Goose Feathers, warranted of the first qualities Bayoune, Russia, and Lisbon do. by bale or less. Bed Ticking various prices and qualities Spanish Flout and Carolina Indigo A general assortment Paper Hangings, and bordering. 50 boxes best brown Soap. 100 groce gilt coat buttons, few ps. Linen, A small assortment Cloths, Velvets, Shirting Hosiery, Royal Weted Camerets, &c. &c. at the lowest prices possible July 6
Factory Cotton. Henry Smith & Co. No. 4. Middlesex Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13.
FOR SALE BY J. Richardson, Long-Wharf, 100 Bbls. Mels. No. 2 & 3 Beef 100 Bbls. Mels. do 100 Bbls. No. 1 and 2 Pork 100 Boxes brown Soap 10000 wt. Bacon Legs. July 27.
D. Pease, HAS for sale an assortment of Paper-Hangings and Borders, at his auction room, head of Ingraham's Wharf May 25
Daniel Tucker, HAS on hand for sale, forty eight ANCHORS, of various sizes, from 150 to 1500 weight, suitable for Vessels from 30 to 500 tons. ALSO, Fifty Crates of Liverpool cream color'd CROCKERY WARE, suitable for the West-India Market. N. B. Anchors of any description may be had from the Manufactories on short notice. The price is reduced to Eleven Cents on 4 months, interest after two months; or discount of two & an half per cent, for prompt payment. Sept. 14.
Pierce, Fenn & Co. Head Union-Wharf, Have for sale, 500 bushels best Yellow Corn 500 do do Winter Rye 1500 lbs. excellent Flax 1000 do Dried Beef 1000 do belt Seal Leather 30 Bbls. Mels. Pork 50 turkins shipping, Butter 20 do Lard Malaga Wine per half pipe and gr. cask Superfine Flour per barrel Liverpool Salt. Also a general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries. Sept. 14.
NOTICE! THE Copartnership of BARBOUR and STOCKBRIDGE, having expired, is this day by mutual consent dissolved. Those persons who have unsettled accounts with said firm are requested to call on JOSEPH BARBOUR, at the store lately improved by them for an adjustment. All who are indebted are called on for payment and requested to take particular notice that the notes and accounts which have been standing a reasonable time and remain unpaid on the 30th of October next will then be left in other hands for collection without any discrimination.
J. Barbour, OFFERS for sale the residue of the stock in trade consisting of Cotton, Woollen and Silk GOODS, on very reasonable terms. Sept. 14. The Proprietors of the Tenth New-Hampshire Turnpike Road. YOU are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Dwelling-House of Nathan Hall, on said Grant, on the last Wednesday of October next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles:—viz. First to choose a Moderator to govern said Meeting 2dy. To choose a Clerk and such other officers as are found necessary when met. 3d. To examine all accounts presented for allowance. 4thly. To grant such sums of money as may be thought necessary for the completion of said Turnpike Road. BENJA. BOARDMAN, OBED. HALL, TITUS C. BROWN, } D.itors. Sept. 14.
NOTICE! THE Copartnership of the subscribers under the firm of BABSON and RUST, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who stand indebted to the firm are requested to make immediate payment; and all to whom the firm are indebted are requested to call on JOHN BABSON, who is duly authorized to settle all the concerns of the company. JOHN BABSON, ENOCH H. RUST. Wiscasset, Sept. 7. N. B. All unsettled accounts due to the late firm of Babson & Rust, will be put into attorneys hands for collection, after the first of October next. J. BABSON. Sept. 14.
Portland Wine-Cellar. Tucker and Blanchard, No. 1, Jones-Row, Fore-street—Portland, HAVE on hand, a general assortment of OLD WINES AND SPIRITS, which they offer on such terms as shall be most agreeable to purchasers. Having a constant supply, and selling at the Boston prices, they flatter themselves that gentlemen of this town and its vicinity will favor them with their commands. A quantity of BOTTLED CIDER , of the vintage of 1805 and 6, well calculated for the West India market, and for the present use, for sale as above. Also—A quantity of Draft Cider , per pipe or barrel, suitable for private families. JON. ELLIS, Sec'y Topsham, Sept. 14th, 1807.
NOTICE! Those who have accounts standing with Tucker & Blanchard are requested to call and have them settled; or they will be left with an attorney for collection. (6w) Aug. 24
Bowdoin College. THE Overseers of Bowdoin College are reminded that their meeting stands adjourned to Wednesday the thirtieth day of September, instant—to meet at the College Chapel in Brunswick, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. JON. ELLIS, Sec'y Topsham, Sept. 14th, 1807.
Mr. Labottierre, INFORMS the young Gentlemen Mechanics in Portland, that he shall open his EVENING SCHOOL at Union-Hall, on Monday the 14th inst. to instruct in the polite accomplishment of Dancing. They are requested to inquire at the Hall on Monday and Wednesday mornings for the terms of instruction. From his former success in his profession, and his arduous endeavors to give satisfaction, Mr. Labottierre flatters himself that he shall merit their patronage. (4w) Sept. 7.
TO LET, THE Office lately occupied by Woodbury Storer, jun. Fifth-street—Apply at the United Marine & Fire Insurance Office Sept 14
TO LET. A Convenient two Story DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Danforth Street. For terms apply to Sept 14 THOMAS MINOT.
THE Copartnership of J. HARRINGTON and Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted will make payment, and those having demands will present them to JOHN COE, No. 4. Fifth-street. J. HARRINGTON, JOHN COE. Portland, Sept. 9. 1807. John Coe, INFORMS, his friends and the public that he will continue the business of Druggist and Apothecary at No. 4, Fifth-street, where will be kept constantly for sale, Drugs and Medicines, of a genuine quality on reasonable terms. Sept. 14. (6w)
NEW GOODS. By ships Joseph, Edward Preble, and Charles, from Liverpool, and Foxwell from Bristol. William Goddard, HAS received the most extensive and complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, ever offered for sale in the District of Maine; which will be disposed of on the most liberal terms by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle-street. ALSO, 120 casks wrought Nails all sizes 100 boxes tin Plates 20 casks London white and red Lead 3 tons sheet Lead Quantity 9 by 7 Crown Window Glass Few casks flat Iron Few do. cart, waggos, and chaise wheel Boxes Anvils and Vices Sewing and feia Twine Large quantity Iron Shovels and Spades Three hogheads blocktin Teapots &c. &c. LIKewise, LOOKING GLASSES, with Gilt and Mahogany frames. May 4. (epf)
Fall and Winter Goods. Cram & Atherton, HAVE imported, per the ship JOSEPH, from Liverpool, the following Goods— 5 Bales assorted Baizes 4 do black, white and yellow Flannels, some yard wide and extra fine 5 do rose Blankets 5 do point do twill'd & untwill'd 2 do black, blue, drab and olive Fearnoughs 4 do Coatings, fashionable colours, some extra fine 3 do blue Broadcloths 2 do dark-mixt, drab & olive do 2 do best well of England do fashionable colors 1 do do do Cashmeres 2 do blue, mixt and drab Plains 1 do drab Kerseys 2 do well-assorted Stuffs 1 do common fancy Swansdowns and Turkeydowns 1 do fancy striped and spotted Cords 1 do elegant Follnets and Miltonstripes—new style 2 Trunks well assorted worsted & Lambwool Hoie 2 Casks black and olive Velvets 1 do Tabby Cords 1 do Linen Checks 1 do fancy Malabar Hdkfs 2 Trunks elegant silk Chambrays 4 do common Calicoes 3 do superfine do 5 do superfine superfine do 2 do elegant fashionable printed Robes, London work
The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by the piece or package only. They expect per the Henry from Liverpool, and the Romeo and New-Galen from London, (via Boston) a large additional supply of Fancy and Fashionable Goods, which will render their assortment very complete. POT & PEARL ASHES wanted as above. Sept. 14.
New Shoe and Leather Store. Simeon Pratt, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has Removed from his late stand to Fore-street, next door to J. & E. MILLS, where is now open and ready for sale. Men's thick and thin Boots do do do Shoes Boy's do do do Women's morocco and leather do Mules' and childrens' do Also—Harnets Leather Skirting do Bridle do Nets do Chaise do Hog Skins Wax and grain Calf Skins Russet Boot-Tops Calf Skin Boot-Legs Cordovan do Soal Leather Variety morocco and binding Skins English Cord, Webbing and Shoe Leather LIKewise, An assortment of Chaise trimmings at the factory prices. All the above goods are warranted to be of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. July 20. (ep3m)
NOTICE! All persons who stand indebted to the late firm of Willis & McKinstry, & Benj. Willis, of longer standing than first of May last, on note or book, are requested to pay the same immediately to the subscriber, No. 7, Hay-Market-Row, or they will be removed to other hands to collect. He has just added to his former stock, such additions as makes a full assortment of English & India Goods & Groceries, for sale on as liberal terms as usual, to punctilious customers—none other need apply, as his profits are small, long credit cannot be given. BENJAMIN WILLIS. To Let, A DWELLING HOUSE, in the center of the town.—Enquire as above Portland, Sept. 21. (11)
NOTICE! All persons indebted to STEPHEN CUMMINGS for services in the line of his profession as a Physician, are requested to make payment without delay to the subscriber, who is duly authorized to execute discharges. All accounts which shall remain unsettled on the 30th of October next, will be put in suit without further notice. JOHN COE, Attorney to said Cummings. Sept. 14.
BROKE INTO the enclosure of the Subscriber, in Cape-Eliabab , the 8th instant a red HORSE, with a white stripe in his forehead; and white hind feet. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take him away. Sept 14 ROBERT DYER.
ST. GEORGE'S MILLS. THE Subscriber offers for Sale, his MILLS; lately the property of General H. Knox; situated in the town of Warren, and county of Lincoln, and a little above the head of Navigation, on the great Falls of St. George's River—together with the Lands and Buildings thereunto adjoining and belonging. The natural advantages that here present themselves, together with the very great improvements that have been made at this Mill-seat, render it one of the first, if not the very first situation, for that branch of business in the District of Maine. There are three distinct Saw Mills, each of which contains two Saws. One of said Mills, is of a very unusual length, and calculated more particularly for sawing dimension Lumber: it will saw a stick upwards of sixty feet in length. This long Mill contains also, a gang of seven Saws, moving together, and cutting a log into six boards at one operation, but is remarkably well adapted to the cutting of vessel plank, making them as equal in thickness, as smooth and perfect, in every respect as those sawed by hand. There is also, a Grist Mill, of the best kind and construction, whose custom is from 6 to 10 bushels per day, thro' the year; with a Bolting machine for the manufacture of Flour. The supply of water is very abundant, (with the exception of the three driest months of the year) to keep four of the Saws in motion, and for four months in the year, will keep them all going together, with the grist Mill; and there is no part of the year (except an unusual dry season) when two Saws may not be employed, even in the three summer months. Each of the Saws is capable of cutting four thousand of boards a day:—The fall of water, is 15 feet on an average. The St. George's River, which together with its Ponds, extends thirty miles into the back Country, affords upon its banks an almost inexhaustible supply of Lumber, of various sorts, well adapted to the Saw Mill. In addition to the Mill, the Canal is also offered for Sale, with all its privileges, as established by Law: This Canal is a magnificent work, connecting the waters above said Mills with the tide waters, and Calculated as well for the use of the Mills, as the Lumber Merchants of the Back country; as very much of the Lumber of that extensive Country passes thro' them to the head of navigation; making them productive of a revenue of more than 500 dollars a year exclusive of the advantage derived to the Mills from them. This Canal may fairly be calculated, on a progressive and certain revenue. Adjoining the Mills, is a Farm of about 150 acres of excellent Land; one half of which, is cleared, and under improvement, lying on both sides of the river; and in every point of view, whether of soil, situation, or increasing value, is an object of great importance. On this farm, is a large, handsome and well finished mansion House, Barn and out houses; a large Store, and Tenements for work people, with a Cooper's shop, beautifully situated upon the bank of the river, and one quarter of a mile above the Village. This estate is an extremely pleasant summer residence; To a Merchant or Trader, it is decidedly the best stand on the river, for the Lumber trade; and is generally considered by those who are best acquainted with it, as one of the most eligible situations for business in this part of the country. Any person inclined to purchase, on application to EBENEZER THACHER, Esq. living on the premises, can view the place, and receive any further information respecting the peculiar advantages of this estate. For information will be given on the first of March next. If not sold previous to that time, the whole of this valuable property will be Let at an annual rent, or on shares as may be agreed upon. For terms of sale, apply to H. JACKSON, Buxton, September 1, 1807. (19)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executrix of the last will and testament of JOSEPH M'KEEN, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, D. D. deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to Aug. 13 (S14) ALICE M'KEEN. THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of EBENEZER BARTLET, late of Oxfisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27.
Valuable Real Estate. FOR sale, a new three story Building on Ingraham's Wharf —Consisting of two large and convenient Stores, &c.—Conditions liberal, and terms of payment easy.—Apply to Sept. 7 STEPHEN FOSTER, Jun.
Land at Auction. At E. Greeley & Co's Office, On Thursday, Oct. 15th, at 12 o'clock, TWENTY-TWO acres of LAND, situated in Falmouth , on the road leading through Stroudwater to Saccarappa, with a small house and barn thereon, and under good improvement—Said land adjoins the farm of John Starbird, deceased—Terms at the sale. Sept 14
NOTICE! THE Copartnership heretofore subsisting between us the Subscribers, under the firm of TODD & WORTHILEY, is by mutual consent this day dissolved—Any person having accounts unsettled with them, is requested to call on William Todd, who is duly authorized to settle the same. WILLIAM TODD. JOHN WORTHILEY, Jun. North-Yarmouth, sept. 21, 1807.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas held at Portland, within and for the said County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, Anno Domini, 1807. HUMBLY shews, John Douglass of Durham, in said County of Cumberland, Yeoman, that he is interested and seized in his demesne as of fee, as tenant in common with the heirs of Josiah Noyes, late of Falmouth, in said County, deceased, and other persons unknown, of one undivided eighth part, or one twelfth of a certain tract, piece or parcel of land, situated in said Durham, commonly called Noyes, eight hundred acres; that he is desirous of possessing his said eighth part, or said twelfth part of said tract of land, in severalty; He therefore humbly prays, that the same may be divided and set off to him, the said John Douglass, to hold in severalty, according to law in such cases made and provided. JOHN DOUGLASS. By PETER OLIVER ALDEN, his Attorney
At the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, within and for said County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1807. ORDERED, that the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition, by serving them personally with a copy hereof, or leaving a copy at their Dwelling-House or last place of abode; or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of October next, to their granting the same. Am.—SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. Sept. 21.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1807. JOHN SHED, of Portland, in said county Currier, and Olive Shed, his wife, respectfully represent that the said Olive in her right is seized in fee in common with others to her unknown, of one undivided fifth part of a certain lot of Land, with the Buildings and appurtenances to the same belonging, situated in said Portland, and bounded as follows, viz; Beginning at a stake standing in the South-westerly side of Love-lane, where the same is intersected by the North-westerly side of Fore-street; thence North-Westerly adjoining said Love-lane, twelve rods and one foot and a quarter; thence south fifty-one degrees west, eight rods and six feet to Capt. John Maffey's land; thence south easterly by said Maffey's land, three rods and nine and a half feet to a stake; thence north fifty one degrees east, to a stake standing forty-five feet south-westerly of said Love-lane; thence on a line parallel with Love-lane, and distant forty-five feet therefrom to said Fore-street; thence north-easterly by said Fore-street to the first bounds.
And they are desirous that the said Olive's share may be set off to her, that she may hold the same to her, her heirs and assigns in severalty:—Wherefore they pray your honours that the same may be divided and set off to her the said Olive, pursuant to the Statute in such case made and provided. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW JR. Attorney to the Petitioners.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland in said county, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1807. ON the Petition of John Shed, and Olive, his wife; whereof the foregoing is a true copy,—Ordered that the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition by serving them personally with a Copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode; or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the publick newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of November next, to their granting the same. Attest—SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk. Sept. 14.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executrix of the last will and testament of JOSEPH M'KEEN, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, D. D. deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to Aug. 13 (S14) ALICE M'KEEN.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of EBENEZER BARTLET, late of Oxfisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of EBENEZER BARTLET, late of Oxfisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of EBENEZER BARTLET, late of Oxfisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27.
Valuable Real Estate. FOR sale, a new three story Building on Ingraham's Wharf —Consisting of two large and convenient Stores, &c.—Conditions liberal, and terms of payment easy.—Apply to Sept. 7 STEPHEN FOSTER, Jun.
Land at Auction. At E. Greeley & Co's Office, On Thursday, Oct. 15th, at 12 o'clock, TWENTY-TWO acres of LAND, situated in Falmouth , on the road leading through Stroudwater to Saccarappa, with a small house and barn thereon, and under good improvement—Said land adjoins the farm of John Starbird, deceased—Terms at the sale. Sept 14
NOTICE! THE Copartnership heretofore subsisting between us the Subscribers, under the firm of TODD & WORTHILEY, is by mutual consent this day dissolved—Any person having accounts unsettled with them, is requested to call on William Todd, who is duly authorized to settle the same. WILLIAM TODD. JOHN WORTHILEY, Jun. North-Yarmouth, sept. 21, 1807.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas held at Portland, within and for the said County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, Anno Domini, 1807. HUMBLY shews, John Douglass of Durham, in said County of Cumberland, Yeoman, that he is interested and seized in his demesne as of fee, as tenant in common with the heirs of Josiah Noyes, late of Falmouth, in said County, deceased, and other persons unknown, of one undivided eighth part, or one twelfth of a certain tract, piece or parcel of land, situated in said Durham, commonly called Noyes, eight hundred acres; that he is desirous of possessing his said eighth part, or said twelfth part of said tract of land, in severalty; He therefore humbly prays, that the same may be divided and set off to him, the said John Douglass, to hold in severalty, according to law in such cases made and provided. JOHN DOUGLASS. By PETER OLIVER ALDEN, his Attorney
At the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland, within and for said County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1807. ORDERED, that the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition, by serving them personally with a copy hereof, or leaving a copy at their Dwelling-House or last place of abode; or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of October next, to their granting the same. Am.—SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk. Sept. 21.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1807. JOHN SHED, of Portland, in said county Currier, and Olive Shed, his wife, respectfully represent that the said Olive in her right is seized in fee in common with others to her unknown, of one undivided fifth part of a certain lot of Land, with the Buildings and appurtenances to the same belonging, situated in said Portland, and bounded as follows, viz; Beginning at a stake standing in the South-westerly side of Love-lane, where the same is intersected by the North-westerly side of Fore-street; thence North-Westerly adjoining said Love-lane, twelve rods and one foot and a quarter; thence south fifty-one degrees west, eight rods and six feet to Capt. John Maffey's land; thence south easterly by said Maffey's land, three rods and nine and a half feet to a stake; thence north fifty one degrees east, to a stake standing forty-five feet south-westerly of said Love-lane; thence on a line parallel with Love-lane, and distant forty-five feet therefrom to said Fore-street; thence north-easterly by said Fore-street to the first bounds.
And they are desirous that the said Olive's share may be set off to her, that she may hold the same to her, her heirs and assigns in severalty:—Wherefore they pray your honours that the same may be divided and set off to her the said Olive, pursuant to the Statute in such case made and provided. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW JR. Attorney to the Petitioners.
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and held at Portland in said county, on the third Tuesday of June, A. D. 1807. ON the Petition of John Shed, and Olive, his wife; whereof the foregoing is a true copy,—Ordered that the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition by serving them personally with a Copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode; or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the publick newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of November next, to their granting the same. Attest—SAM. FREEMAN, Clerk. Sept. 14.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executrix of the last will and testament of JOSEPH M'KEEN, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, D. D. deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to Aug. 13 (S14) ALICE M'KEEN.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of EBENEZER BARTLET, late of Oxfisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of EBENEZER BARTLET, late of Oxfisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of EBENEZER BARTLET, late of Oxfisfield, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HEZEKIAH FROST. Aug. 27.
ARTHUR SHIRLEY... Printer.