Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-12-11 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
N. 35, of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1809.
[Whole N. 67.]
Poetry.
From a late London Paper.
Tom Paine being now bona fide and really dead, we think our readers will be glad to see an Epitaph, published by Cobbet in 1796, on a report of his decease. The Epitaph is curious, because, in abusing Tom, Cobbet has contrived, by anticipation, to abuse himself.
EPITAPH ON TOM PAINE.
WHEN the wight who here lies beneath the cold earth, First quitted the land which had given him birth, He commended the apostle of bloodshed and strife, And practis'd the trade to the end of his life. Section, and nonsense, and lies to dispense, He took up the title of old Common Sense; Taught poor benight men how rich rogues to keep under, Excited to pillage, and shared in the plunder But when there no longer was plunder to share, His common sense led him to seek it elsewhere; To his countrymen now he return'd back again, The wronger of rights & the righter of men; He told them they still were a nation of slaves, That their King was a fool, and his Ministers knaves; And the only sure way for the people to thrive, Was to have neither one nor the other alive. But Thomas, who never knew when he should stop, Went a little too far, and was caught on the hop; In short, 'twas determined that poor Tom should lose His ears at a post, or his life in a noose. Old Common Sense boggles, then flutters out of sight, Packs up all his rags, then departs in the night. His arrival in Paris occasions a fete, And he finds in the den of assassins a seat; Here he murders and thieves, and makes laws, and makes laws for a season, Is crammed in a dungeon, and preaches up reason, Blasphemes the Almighty, lives in filth like a hog, Is abandoned in death, and interred like a dog. Tom Paine for the Devil is surely a match; In leaving Old England he cheated Jack Cuth; In France, the first time such a thing had been seen, He cheated the watchful & sharp Guillotine; And at last, to the sorrow of all the beholders, He has marched out of life with his head on his shoulders.
Miscellany.
THE MERMAID, Seen on the coast of Caithness,
Letter from Mr. Wm. Munro, school master, of Thurso, to Mr. Torrence, regarding a mermaid seen by him some years ago.
THURSO, June 9, 1809.
Dear Sir, Your queries respecting the Mermaid are before me. From the general scepticism which prevails among the learned and intelligent about the existence of such a phenomenon, had not your character and real desire for investigation been too well known to me, for supposing that you wished to have a fertile imagination indulged by a subject of meriment, I should have been disposed to have concluded, that in this instance you aimed at being ranked among the laughing philosophers at my expence. Sensible, however, that this is not the case, and taking it for granted that you are sincere, I shall endeavour to answer your queries, though there is little probability that any testimony which I give respecting the Mermaid, will operate towards convincing those, who have not hitherto been convinced, by the repeated testimonies adduced in support of the existence of such an appearance.
About twelve years ago, when I was Parochial-Schoolmaster at Reay, in the course of my walking on the shore of Sandfide Bay, being a fine warm day in summer, I was induced to extend my walk towards Sandfide Head, when my attention was arrested by the appearance of a figure resembling an unclothed human female, sitting upon a rock extended into the sea, and apparently in the action of combing its hair, which flowed around its shoulders, and of a light brown colour.—The resemblance which the figure bore to its
prototype in all its visible parts was so striking, that had not the rock on which it was sitting been dangerous for bathing, I should have been constrained to have regarded it as really a human form, and to an eye unaccustomed to the situation, it must undoubtedly have appeared as such. The head was covered with hair of the abovementioned color, and shaded on the crown, the forehead round, the face plump, the cheeks ruddy, the eyes blue, the mouth and lips of a natural form, resembling those of a man; the teeth I could not discover, as the mouth was shut; the breast, abdomen, the arms and fingers of the size of a full grown body of the human species; the fingers, from the action in which the hands were employed, did not appear to be webbed, but as to this I am not positive. It remained on the rock three or four minutes after I observed it, and was exercised during that period in combing its hair, which was long and thick, and of which it appeared proud, and then dropped into the sea, which was level with the abdomen, from whence it did not reappear to me—I had a distinct view of its features, being at no great distance on an eminence above the rock on which it was sitting, and the sun brightly shining.—Immediately before its getting into its natural element it seemed to have observed me, as the eyes were directed towards the eminence on which I stood. It may be necessary to remark that previous to the period I beheld this object, I had heard it frequently reported by several persons, and some of them persons whose veracity I never heard disputed, that they had seen such a phenomenon, as I have described, though then like many others, I was not disposed to credit their testimony on this subject. I can say of a truth, that it was only by seeing the phenomenon, I was perfectly convinced of its existence.
If the above narrative can in any degree be subservient towards establishing the existence of a phenomenon, hitherto almost incredible to naturalists, or to remove the scepticism of others, who are ready to dispute every thing which they cannot fully comprehend, you are welcome to it, from
Dear Sir,
Your most obliged, and most humble servant, (Signed) Wm. MUNRO. To Dr. Torrence, Thurso.
TRENTON, Nov. 27.
REMARKABLE OX.
We have had an account sent us by Mr. Joseph Chase, of Flemington, of an ox raised by him, and which died lately very suddenly, which is not a little curious. He was four years and eight months old when he died, and had never eaten a quart of any sort of grain; yet his weight was as follows: carcase, 1,140, tallow, 100, hide, 165; total 1405. His height was 16 and a half hands—but his decility was more singular than his size. He would at bidding kneel, lie down, feign himself dead, &c. He would ascend any stairs or steps sufficiently strong to bear him. Of these feats we have been eye witnesses. He was probably one of the most extraordinary of the horned species.
Her Grace the Duchess of Baltimore, and His Royal Highness Prince Jerome Napoleon, will visit Washington, after passing a few days in Philadelphia.
The Connecticut Mirror, speaking of the new Baltimore princess, styles her "King Jerome's wife No. 1," and the Westphalian queen "his wife No. 2."—Quite in the gun boat style.
The fame paper asks, "Who's country is this?" in consequence of hearing the imported editors of American papers so often speak of "our revolution," "our country," &c.
The Monitor.....No. XIV.
"Reason now Takes part with appetite, and pleads the cause."
It is an old remark that the perversion of the best things often converts them to the worst, and in the case of philosophic infidelity the truth of it appears in striking colours. Reason, which was given to man for the very best of purposes is here pressed into the service of vice, & "strait becomes a tool for crafty knaves," and is wielded with much dexterity against every principle which condemns their own wicked practices. Infidels of all kinds have levelled their artillery mostly at those doctrines which reprov'd the principles of the heart and enjoined positive holiness of life, while those parts of the sacred oracles which were of a doubtful cast were construed to suit their own schemes. The most refined sceptics are continually bawling about the mystery of scripture truths, and urging the necessity of calling into action the slumbering powers of the mind. They will tell much of "moral rectitude" and the "fitness of things." Exceedingly clamorous are they for correctness of conduct, but only follow them from theory to practice and you see the rottenness of their pretensions. Still they will boast of the superior illumination of reason while their conduct plainly shows that their governing principles spring from the very bosom of darkness. But there is a certain class of unbelievers whose weakness only prevents them from standing forth as the champions of infidelity, who never originated an idea, but whose sole employment is to start second handed objections against religion and then shrink from the contest. With much plausibility these will plead the advantages as well as the necessity of appealing to the understanding, and convincing the world by fair argument of gospel truth. They will be fond of excusing sin, and soften down absolute wickedness into frailties and follies. At the same time they will talk of the impolicy of strictness in doctrine, and call the godly man rigid and illiberal. If you mention to such the doctrines of regeneration or faith, they will be ready to say with Nichodemus, "how can these things be?" we are endowed with rational powers and faculties and have a right to demand some other testimony. Thus they disbelieve every thing because the Almighty chooses sometimes to work without their agency. But let sinners of this description look forward to the close of life, and contemplate that sincere hour when they will be compelled to judge of things as they really are, and no false medium can possibly deceive. Will they then disbelieve the truths of revelation? Will they then cry mystery and demand further proof of the being and attributes of Deity? Will they then doubt whether there will be a future state of rewards and punishments? No—they will believe and tremble.
[The following essay on MIRACLES, was received sometime since from an unknown correspondent, with a request that it might appear in the Gazette. Other matters on hand obliged us to defer its publication at that time; but having now an opportunity, we submit it to our readers without comment. Should it lead to the establishment of a fact, or in any way be productive of good, our wishes will be realized.]
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MIRACLES are the works of God above, or contrary to the established laws of nature. That there have been miracles, I conclude will not be denied by any who acknowledge the divinity of the sacred scriptures; and that these have been opposed by signs and lying wonders is equally evident. True miracles were generally wrought in confirmation of some mission, or declaration from God; as by Moses when he received the former dispensation and delivered it to Israel; and especially by Christ and his apostles in confirmation of the gospel. They were important in their nature, and what could not be effected by human power.—Disorders incurable by the art of man were healed, such as deafness, blindness, inveterate palsies, leprosies, &c. and the dead were raised. These cures were done by a touch, or a word spoken, or by the use of means which could have no natural tendency to heal. They were done openly in the presence of friends and foes, and the effect was immediate, and entire, at least in a very short time, and were incontestable, and could not be denied by the greatest opposers.
When the great end of the miracles done by Moses was accomplished, that is, the establishment of his mission, and the reality of the interposition of Jehovah in favor of his people, then the doctrine advanced by
Moses became the test of true miracles, (Deut. XIII, 1—3.) and they were not so plentiful afterwards, till another very important occasion required them.
When the great Saviour made his appearance in the world, it was necessary that his character and birth should be divinely announced. And as he was about to bring in a new dispensation, different from that of Moses, and contrary to the prejudices of the multitude, it was necessary that repeated and important miracles should be done, in confirmation of his mission, and that of his apostles: hence the many signs and wonders which attended the first promulgation of the gospel. Since the apostolic age, true miracles are but little known. Not but that God can, and will, if he pleases, revive them whenever he views them necessary: And such will carry incontestable evidence of their reality in their nature and circumstances.
But those signs and lying wonders , which have appeared more or less in every age are unimportant & trifling in their nature, even could we suppose them to be real; designed to establish imposture, or merely to excite admiration; are in a measure concealed from public view, and always doubtful, and carry with them the marks of imposture, visible to those who are discerning, and compare them with the genuine; as counterfeit money is known by its unlikeness to the true coin or bills.
It is to be wished that people were as apprehensive of counterfeit wonders, as they are of counterfeit money; that those jugglers may be compared in their nature and circumstances, with those divine works recorded in the Bible; and with respect to delusive prophets, that we may ever remember that important injunction of the Saviour, "If they shall say unto you, Behold he is in the desert, GO NOT FORTH after them." Matt. 24, 26. Luke 21, 8.
A BELIEVER.
LAW AND MATRIMONY.
Rutland (Vt.) County Court, November term.
SILOMA WOOD, vs. ADEBRO ANTHONY.
In this case, founded upon the promise of the defendant to intermarry with the plaintiff, and his refusal to perform, it appeared in evidence, the defendant, about 9 years since, paid his visits to the plaintiff, an orphan child, and continued them until recently, saving only suspension, by agreement of the parties, with the view to procure the consent of defendant's parents; that the defendant had written to the plaintiff sundry epistles in the style of affection, and had employed some of the neighbours to procure consent of his parents who remained inflexible, and from disapproved love, a babe sprung to life, which wept for the unchanged name of its mother. The plaintiff claims for her damages, 1000 dollars. From the conduct of the parties, strong evidence of the mutual intention and promise of marriage is made to the jury.
The chief judge charged the jury upon the law and the fact, in a manner most impressive of his own sensibility. The tear which trembled in his eye, and the often faltering tongue, were no doubtful heralds of his heart. Nature spoke with eloquence, which could not fail to command; and while others were hung in mute attention by the commingled force of indignation and of generous sympathy, the forbidding parent, present in court, felt a dagger in his heart. Conscience took the alarm, and trembled like the needle to its point. When the jury had retired, the chief judge, disdaining the little delicacies of false greatness, left his bench, and was sought by the parent, who requested the honorable judge to see the parties and name to them his consent. The jury soon returned with a verdict; the court refused to receive it, and directed the foreman to keep it sealed until the morrow. In the evening Judge Clark, having received the consent of the parent, and provision from him for the future happiness of the parties, married them. The next morning spread its beams upon a smiling village, and the suit was abated for want of legal parties.
May the beams of Heaven long delight to shine upon the mansion of
wedded love; and may man feel that it is impious & feeble to attempt to blot from the chancery of Heaven, affections there registered by an Almighty hand.
AN AMAZONIAN OF HIGH RANK.
The last French papers contain the following article:—
AUGSBURG, Sept. 17.
The noted Countess of Sternbach, who was brought here in custody from Munich, fought in the ranks of the insurgents against the Bavarians. She is the only daughter of a butcher. The Count Von Sternbach fell in love with her noble countenance, and her robust and handsome figure, and gave her his hand. She regales herself in the morning with a glass of shnaps , in the Tyrolese fashion, and occasionally smokes her pipe of tobacco. She was taken prisoner in an action with the Bavarian troops in Innthal, & is proceeding under an escort for Strasburgh, with the Tyrolese Clergyman taken at the same time.
In a description given of Cincinnati, in an Ohio Almanac for the ensuing year, in enumerating the public buildings, it is stated that the town has two Market-houses , one of which is not yet built.—This is about up to Paddy's account of his dwelling—
"I've a neat little house by the side of the Liffey, Which only wants building to make it complete!"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.
We are grieved to relate, that yesterday, in the capitol, Capt. Coles, the President's Secretary, conceiving himself unjustly, and unnecessarily abused by Mr. Roger Nelson, a member of the house of representatives of the U. S. in a late trial in which capt. Coles was a party, and Mr. Nelson advocate for the opposite party, called on him for some explanation; which was refused; and insult and contempt offered instead of reparation or even discussion: on which Capt. Coles gave said Nelson, with a horsewhip, what he deemed a proper chastisement.—The intervention of a Senator, and other gentlemen standing near, prevented any excess of chastisement.
We said we were grieved and truly we are so; to find men, who, both as members of the national legislature, and men of polished society, should so deport themselves as to merit such public and exemplary infliction of punishment.
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 25.
We are informed that Mr. Jackson left Washington yesterday, on his way to New-York. It is not probable that he will return to the seat of government any more; nor do we expect that another British Minister will be sent to this country, in the present state of our affairs with that nation.
Bonaparte's Humanity, &c.
[The following remarks, taken from the Baltimore Federal Republican , will serve to exhibit to the leaders of the democratic party a few traits in the character of their favorite, BONAPARTE, whom they as servilely worship and idolize, as any of his Legion of Honor do:—]
"Many of our readers may recollect that in the year 1793, Toulon was in the possession of the English. During the siege of that city Bonaparte was recommended to Barra by the General who commanded the Republican army, and was accordingly elevated to the rank of Chief de Brigade. The shocking cruelties which were committed after the surrender of the city, have scarcely a parallel in the Black Catalogue of French crimes, and it is well known that Bonaparte arrogated the exclusive merit of these enormities. He issued a proclamation summoning all the French citizens offered of being connected with the English, to attend at a particular spot upon the pain of death. Nearly two thousand men, women, and children were collected

At a signal, cannon charged with grape shot were fired upon them, and such as were only maimed, were instantly dispatched with the bayonet or the sword. The following is the official letter, boasting of this atrocious deed, which the arch fiend sent to his employer Barras. Read it people, and know the temper of this Bonaparte, whom the "Democratic Press" advises you to choose as your master or in other words, to "cover under the wings of the Imperial Eagle."
"Citizen Representatives, "Upon the field of glory, my feet inundated with the blood of traitors, I announce to you, with a heart beating with joy, that your orders are executed, and France avenged; neither sex nor age have been spared; those who escaped, or were only mutilated by the discharge of our republican cannon, were dispatched by the swords of liberty and the bayonets of equality."
"Health and admiration, "BRUTUS BONAPARTE, "Citizen fans-culottes. "Toulon, 29th Frimaire, year 2."
"The discharge of our republican cannon! Yes, it is from such monsters and fans-culottes as Bonaparte that our democrats borrow their notions of republicanism and democracy."
The next opportunity for Bonaparte to gratify his thirst for blood, and manifest his contempt for religion was afforded by the expedition to Egypt. As soon as he effected a landing, which was done without opposition, he issued a proclamation, declaring that "he was come to put an end to the exactions of the Mamelukes," "to put an end to the infamous race of Bays" "to rescue the rights of the poor from the hands of their tyrants," and with a most insulting hypocrisy, added, that "the French respect more than the Mamelukes, GOD, HIS PROPHET and THE KORAN." "Tell the people we are the friends of true muselmen; we dethroned the Pope, who preached that it was necessary to make war against the true believers," &c. He then enjoined prayers to be said as usual, "with glory to the Sultan, glory to the French army HIS FRIENDS, curses to the Mamelukes, and happiness to the people of Egypt."—Such was the specimen of atheism, treachery and imposture which this perfidious monster gave, prior to his entrance into the city of Alexandria.—The scene of murder, carnage and brutal cruelty which followed, is known to all Europe. He did not permit the soldiery to desist from the commission of murder and rapine, until every private even was glutted with massacre. The only apology for this unnecessary perfidy and imposture, was to produce a favorable first impression, by striking terror into the enemy. All his operations were conducted in a similar style. Hypocrisy, apostasy, and atheism were successively summoned to his aid, that he might the more effectually deceive the inhabitants. He attempted to produce a belief that he had intercourse with the divinity. "Those who are my enemies, shall find no refuge in this world or in the world to come—no man can be so blind not to see that all my operations are conducted by destiny—THE DAY WILL COME, WHEN ALL THE WORLD WILL WITNESS, THAT AS I ACT IN CONSEQUENCE OF ORDERS FROM ABOVE; HUMAN EFFORTS ARE OF NO AVAIL AGAINST ME." Thus like another Mahomet the Imposter, did this sacrilegious cut throat work upon the superstition of fanatics and bigots."
NORFOLK, NOV 24, 1809.
The following extract of a letter from Captain Vickery, of the ship Eliza of this port, furnishes another instance of Napoleon's justice, and of his friendship for this country. Our ships captured and their crews imprisoned; others destroyed or ransomed (we think they call it) would pass for war; but this is the way that Napoleon vindicates the "liberty of the seas." This extract requires no comment from any American, but the advocates of the Corsican will justify this conduct. The letter from which this extract is made, was written by capt. Vickery to Mr. James B. Timberlake, purser of the United States Schooner Enterprise, cruising off the Texel, and by the latter transmitted to the owners of the Eliza. The ship was cleared, and destined originally for Amster-
dam, had the French consul's certificate of origin, and every document that could be required; her cargo cost here eighty-two thousand dollars, and the ship was worth about twenty thousand!
"PAIMPOL, SEPT. 11, 1809. "I was but yesterday that I was certain of your being at the Texel, and I am now truly sorry to inform you of my being in this part of the world, in the situation that I am at present. I was captured on the 10th of August nearly abreast the Eddystone, bound to Tonningen, by a privateer belonging to St. Maloes, by name Jean Bart, a lugger mounting one carriage gun, a one pounder and 30 men, about the size of my long boat, and brought into this place where I now have been 30 days, and it is but three days since I have been allowed liberty to go out of my ship. My officers and men have been marched all off to Morlaix and there confined in prison, they could not treat us worse if we were prisoners of war. Had I been bound to England I should not think so much of it, but being bound to an allies port, it is galling to be thus treated; I am here, and here I must remain, for I cannot obtain a passport to go out of this place; they have discharged my cargo and put it into magazines, under the locks and keys of the commissioners of marine."
AMERICAN CONSULATE.
TONNINGEN, OCT. 4th, 1809.
I feel it my duty to announce to you, that a new Royal Order was yesterday received by the collector of this port, augmenting the transit duty from one to four per cent. and that according to the construction, given by the collector, to this order, the new duty is to be levied on all goods not actually exported, although long since entered and declared for exportation.
This is conceived to be a destructive and unjust application of the law, and suitable remonstrances, official as well as individual, have been made to the chamber of customs at Copenhagen; in the meantime, the conclusive argument of possession, is employed to compel the immediate payment of the new duty.
It may be useful to make this known to our merchants. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. FORBES. To the Collector of the Port of Philadelphia.
Cleventh Congress....2d Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29.
President's Message. The PRESIDENT of the U. States this day communicated the following Message to both Houses of Congress, by Mr. Graham, his private Secretary.
Fellow-Citizens of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives,
At the period of our last meeting, I had the satisfaction of communicating an adjustment with one of the principal belligerent nations, highly important in itself, and still more so, as prefiguring a more extended accommodation. It is with deep concern, I am now to inform you, that the favorable prospect has been overclouded, by a refusal of the British government to abide by the act of its Minister Plenipotentiary, and by its ensuing policy towards the U. States, as seen through the communications of the minister sent to replace him.
Whatever pleas may be urged for a disavowal of engagements formed by diplomatic functionaries, in cases where by the terms of the engagements a mutual ratification is reserved; or where notice at the time may have been given, of a departure from instructions; or in extraordinary cases, essentially violating the principles of equity; a disavowal could not have been apprehended in a case, where no such notice or violation existed; where no such ratification was reserved; and more especially, where, as is now in proof, an engagement, to be executed without any such ratification, was contemplated by the instructions given, and where it had, with good faith, been carried into immediate execution, on the part of the United States.
These considerations not having restrained the British government from disavowing the arrangement by virtue of which its Orders in Council were to be revoked, and the event authorizing the renewal of commercial intercourse, having thus not taken place; it necessarily became a question of equal urgency and importance, whether the act prohibiting that intercourse was not to be considered as remaining in legal force. This question being, after due deliberation, determined in the affirmative, a proclamation to that effect was issued. It could not but happen, however, that a return to this state of things, from that which had followed an execution of the arrangement by the United States, would involve difficulties. With a view to diminish these as much as possible, the instructions from
the Secretary of the Treasury, now laid before you, were transmitted to the Collectors of the several ports. If in permitting British vessels to depart, without giving bonds not to proceed to their own ports, it should appear that the tenor of legal authority has not been strictly pursued, it is to be ascribed to the anxious desire which was felt, that no individuals should be injured by so unforeseen an occurrence:—And I rely on the regard of Congress for the equitable interests of our own citizens, to adopt whatever further provisions may be found requisite, for a general remission of penalties involuntarily incurred.
The recall of the disavowed Minister having been followed by the appointment of a successor, hopes were indulged that the new mission would contribute to alleviate the disappointment which had been produced, and to remove the causes which had so long embarrassed the good understanding of the two nations. It could not be doubted, that it would at least be charged with conciliatory explanations of the step which had been taken, and with proposals to be substituted for the rejected arrangement. Reasonable and universal as this expectation was, it also has not been fulfilled. From the first official disclosures of the new Minister, it was found that he had received no authority to enter into explanations relative to either branch of the arrangements disavowed; nor any authority to substitute proposals, as to that branch, which concerned the British Orders in Council. And finally, that his proposals with respect to the other branch, the attack on the frigate Chesapeake, were founded on a presumption, repeatedly declared to be inadmissible by the United States, that the first step towards adjustment was due from them; the proposals at the same time, omitting even a reference to the officer answerable for the murderous aggression, and asserting a claim not less contrary to the British laws, and British practice, than to the principles and obligations of the U. States.
The correspondence between the Department of State and this Minister will show, how essentially the features presented in its commencement have been varied in its progress. It will show also, that forgetting the respect due to all governments, he did not refrain from imputations on this, which required that no further communications should be received from him. The necessity of this step will be made known to his Britannic Majesty through the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in London. And it would indicate a want of confidence due to a government which so well understands & exacts what becomes foreign Ministers near it, not to infer that the misconduct of its own Representative will be viewed in the same light, in which it has been regarded here. The British government, will learn, at the same time, that a ready attention will be given to communications through any channel which may be substituted. It will be happy if the change in this respect should be accompanied by a favorable revision of the unfriendly policy, which has been so long pursued towards the United States.
With France, the other belligerent, whose trespasses on our commercial rights have long been the subject of our just remonstrances, the posture of our relations does not correspond with the measures, taken on the part of the United States, to effect a favorable change. The result of the several communications made to her government, in pursuance of the authorities vested by Congress in the Executive, is contained in the correspondence of our Minister at Paris, now laid before you.
By some of the other belligerents, although professing just and amicable dispositions, injuries materially affecting our commerce have not been duly controlled or repressed. In these cases, the interpositions deemed proper on our part have not been omitted. But it well deserves the consideration of the Legislature, how far both the safety and the honor of the American flag may be confided, by adequate provisions against that collusive prostitution of it, by individuals, unworthy of the American name, which has so much favoured the real or pretended suspicion, under which the honest commerce of their fellow-citizens has suffered.
In relation to the powers on the coast of Barbary, nothing has occurred which is not of a nature rather to inspire confidence than distrust, as to the continuance of the existing amity. With our Indian neighbors, the just and benevolent system continued toward them, has also preserved peace, and is more and more advancing habits favorable to their civilization and happiness.
From a statement which will be made by the Secretary of War, it will be seen that the fortifications on our maritime frontier are in many of the ports completed; affording the defence which was contemplated, and that further time will be required to render complete the works in the harbor of New York, and in some other places. By the enlargement of the works, and the employment of a greater number of hands at the public armories, the supply of small arms, of an improving quality, appears to be annually increasing, at a rate, that with those made on private contract, may be expected to go far towards providing for the public exigency.
The act of Congress providing for the equipment of our vessels of war, having been fully carried into execution, I refer to the statement of the Secretary of the Navy for the information which may be proper on that subject.—To that statement is added a view of the transfers of appropriations, authorized by the act of the session preceding the last, and of the grounds on which the transfers were made.
Whatever may be the course of your deliberations on the subject of our military establishments, I should fail in my duty in not recommending to your serious attention the importance of giving to our militia, the great bulwark of our security, and resource of our power, an organization the best adapted to eventual situations for which the United States ought to be prepared.
The sums which had been previously accumulated in the Treasury, together with the receipts during the year ending on the 30th of September last (and amounting to more than
nine millions of dollars) have enabled us to fulfil all our engagements, and to defray the current expenses of government without recurring to any loan. But the insecurity of our commerce, and the consequent diminution of the public revenue, will probably produce a deficiency in the receipts of the ensuing year, for which, and for other details, I refer to the statement which will be transmitted from the Treasury.
In the state which has been presented of our affairs with the great parties to a disastrous and protracted war, carried on in a mode equally injurious and unjust to the United States as a neutral nation, the wisdom of the National Legislature will be again summoned to the important decision of the alternatives before them. That these will be met in a spirit worthy the councils of a nation, conscious both of its rectitude and of its rights, and careful as well of its honor as of its peace, I have an entire confidence.—And that the result will be stamped by a unanimity becoming the occasion, and be supported by every portion of our citizens, with a patriotism enlightened and invigorated by experience, ought as little to be doubted.
In the midst of the wrongs and vexations experienced from external causes, there is much room for congratulation on the prosperity and happiness flowing from our situation at home.—The blessing of health has never been more universal. The fruits of the seasons, though in particular articles and districts short of their usual redundancy, are more than sufficient for our wants and our comforts. The face of our country every where presents the evidence of laudable enterprise, of extensive capital, and of durable improvement. In a cultivation of the materials, and the extension of useful manufactures, more especially in the general application to household fabrics, we behold a rapid diminution of our dependence on foreign supplies. Nor is it unworthy of reflection, that the revolution in our pursuits and habits is in no slight degree a consequence of those impolitic and arbitrary edicts, by which the contending nations, in endeavouring each of them to obstruct our trade with the other, have so far abridged our means of procuring the productions and manufactures, of which our own are now taking the place.
Recollecting always, that for every advantage which may contribute to distinguish our lot, from that to which others are doomed by the unhappy spirit of the times, we are indebted to that Divine Providence whose goodness has been so remarkably extended to this rising nation, it becomes us to cherish a devout gratitude, and to implore from the same omnipotent source a blessing on the consultations and measures about to be undertaken for the welfare of our beloved country.
JAMES MADISON.
[Immediately after reading the Message and Documents, they were referred to a committee of the whole House on the State of the Union, and 5000 copies ordered to be printed for the use of the House.]
Official Correspondence.
DOCUMENTS
ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
Letter from Mr. ERSKINE, to the Secretary of State.
WASHINGTON, JULY 31, 1809.
SIR—I have the honor to inform you a copy of an order, which was passed by his Majesty in Council on the 24th of May last. In communicating this Order, it is with the deepest regret that I have to inform you, that His Majesty has not thought proper to confirm the late provisional agreement which I had entered into with you on the part of our respective governments.
Neither the present time, nor the occasion, will afford me a favorable opportunity for explaining to you the grounds and reasons upon which I conceived I had conformed to His Majesty's wishes, and to the spirit, at least, of my instructions upon that subject; nor, indeed, would any vindication of my conduct, (whatever I may have to offer) be of any importance further than as it might tend to show that no intention existed on my part to practise any deception towards the government of the U. S.
I have the satisfaction, however to call your attention to that part of the inclosed Order, which protects the commerce and shipping of the U. S. from the injury and inconveniences which might have arisen to American citizens from a reliance on the provisional agreement before mentioned; and I cannot but cherish a hope, that no further bad consequences may result from an arrangement which I had fully believed would have met with His Majesty's approbation, and would have led to a complete and cordial understanding between the two countries.
With sentiments of the highest respect and consideration, I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, D. M. ERSKINE.
The Hon. Robert Smith, Sec. of State.
The Secretary of State to Mr. Erskine.
Department of State, Aug. 9, 1809.
SIR—I have just received from Mr. Pinkney, a letter inclosing a printed paper, purporting to be a copy of a despatch to you from Mr. Canning, which states among other things, that "from the report of your conversation with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin, and Mr. Smith, it appears—"
"1. That the American government is prepared in the event of His Majesty's consenting to withdraw the orders in council of January and November 1807, to withdraw contemporaneously on its part, the interdiction of its harbours to ships of war, and all non-intercourse and non-importation acts, so far as respects Great-Britain, leaving them in force with respect to France and the powers which adopt or act under her decrees.
"2. That America is willing to renounce, during the present war, the pretension of carrying on in time of war, all trade with the enemies' colonies, from which she was excluded during peace.
"3. Great Britain, for the purpose of securing the operation of the Embargo, and the bona fide intention of America, to prevent her citizens from trading with France, and the powers adopting and acting under the French decrees, is to be considered as being at liberty to capture all such American vessels, as may be found attempting to trade with the ports
of any of these powers; without which security for the observance of the Embargo, the raising it nominally with respect to Great Britain alone, would in fact, raise it with respect to all the world."
I have the honor to request you to favor me with such explanations, as your candor will at once suggest, in relation to these imputed conversations.
I forbear to express to you, Sir, the surprise that is felt at the extraordinary pretensions set forth in this letter of instruction, and especially at the expectation that this government would, as a preliminary, recognize conditions, two of which are so manifestly irreconcilable to the dignity and interest of the U. States. I, however, would remark, that had you deemed it proper to have communicated in extenso this letter, it would have been impossible for the President to have perceived in its conditions, or in its spirit, that conciliatory disposition which had been professed, and which it was hoped, had really existed.
I have the honor to be, &c. R. SMITH. (Signed) The Hon. David M. Erskine, &c.
From Mr. Erskine to Mr. Smith.
Washington, August 14th, 1809.
SIR—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th inst. informing me you had just received a letter from Mr. Pinkney, inclosing a printed paper, purporting to be a copy of a despatch, to me from Mr. Canning, which states, among other things, "from the report of your conversations with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin and Mr. Smith, it appears:
"1st. That the American government is prepared, in the event of his Majesty's consenting to withdraw the orders in council of January and November 1807, to withdraw contemporaneously on its part, the interdiction of its harbours to ships of war, and all non-intercourse and non-importation acts so far as respects Great Britain, leaving them in force with respect to France and the powers which adopt, or act under her decrees.
"2d. That America is willing to renounce during the present war, the pretensions of carrying on, in time of war, all trade with the enemies' colonies, from which she was excluded during peace.
"3dly. Great Britain, for the purpose of securing the operation of the embargo, and the bona fide intention of America to prevent her citizens from trading with France and the powers adopting and acting under the French decrees is to be considered as being at liberty to capture all such American vessels as may be found attempting [to trade] with the ports of any of these powers, without which security for the observance of the embargo, the raising it nominally with respect to Great Britain alone, would in fact raise it, with respect to all the world."
The explanations which you request from me upon that subject shall be given with candour, and I will proceed, accordingly, to lay before you an abstract of the communications which I made to his Majesty's government relative to the unofficial conversations which I had held with Mr. Madison, (then Secretary of State), Mr. Gallatin and yourself at the time and upon the occasion alluded to by His Majesty's Secretary of State (Mr. Canning) in that part of his instructions to me of which you inform me you have received a printed copy from Mr. Pinkney.
Upon referring to my despatches, addressed to His Majesty's government of the 3d and 4th December last, in which these communications alluded to must have been held some days previous to that period, and were to the following effect:
Mr. Madison, (then Secretary of State) is represented by me to have urged various arguments tending to prove that the United States had exerted all their efforts to persuade the French government to withdraw their unjust restrictions upon neutral commerce, and that recourse might have been had to measures of more activity and decision against France than mere remonstrances, but that, in the mean time Great Britain had issued her Orders in Council, before it was known whether the United States would acquiesce in the aggressions of France, and thereby rendered it impossible to distinguish between the conduct of the two belligerents, who had equally committed aggressions against the United States.
After some other observations, Mr. Madison is stated by me at that time to have added, that as the world must be convinced that America had in vain taken all the means in her power to obtain from Great Britain and France a just attention for her rights as a neutral power by representations and remonstrances, that she would be fully justified in having recourse to hostilities with either belligerent, and that she only hesitated to do so from the difficulty of contending with both: but that she must be driven even to endeavor to maintain her rights against the two greatest powers in the world: unless either of them should relax their restrictions upon neutral commerce: in which case, the United States would at once side with that power against the other which might continue its aggressions.
That every opinion which he entertained respecting the best interests of his country led him to wish that a good understanding should take place between Great Britain and the United States, and that he thought that the obvious advantages which would thereby result to both countries were a sufficient pledge of the sincerity of his sentiments.
These observations, Sir, I beg leave to remark, were made to me by Mr. Madison about a month after the intelligence had been received in this country of the rejection by His Majesty's government of the proposition made through Mr. Pinkney by the President for the removal of the embargo as respected Great Britain, upon condition that the Orders in Council should be withdrawn as respected the United States: And his sentiments were, as I conceived, expressed to me, in order that I might convey them to His Majesty's government, so as to lead to a reconsideration of the proposition abovementioned, with a view to the adjustment of the differences upon that subject between the respective countries. But I never considered that Mr. Madison meant that the government of the United States would pledge themselves beyond the proposition respecting the embargo, as above stated, because that was the extent of the power of the President by the Constitution of the United States.
I understood, very distinctly, that the observations of the secretary of state were intended to convey an opinion of what ought and would be the course pursued by the United States, in the event of His Majesty's Orders in Council being withdrawn.

In these sentiments and opinions, you concurred, as I collected from the tenor of several conversations which I had with you at that period.
With respect to the second point, as stated in your letter to be contained in a "Despatch from Mr. Canning," I beg leave to offer the following explanation:
In the course of a private interview I had with Mr. Gallatin, (the Secretary of the Treasury) he intimated that the non-intercourse law which was then likely to be passed by the Congress, might be considered as removing two very important grounds of difference with Great Britain, viz. the non-importation act, as applicable to her alone, and also the President's proclamation, whereby the ships of Great Britain were excluded from the ports of the U. States, while those of France were permitted to enter—but that by the nonintercourse law, both powers were placed on the same footing. He did not pretend to say that this measure had been taken from any motives of concession to Great Britain; but as, in fact, those consequences followed, he conceived they might be considered as removing the two great obstacles to a conciliation.
He adverted also to the probability of an adjustment of another important point in dispute between the two countries, as he said he knew that it was intended by the United States to abandon the attempt to carry on a trade with the colonies of belligerents in time of war, which was not allowed in time of peace, and to trust to their being permitted by the French to carry on such trade in peace, so as to entitle them to a continuance of it in time of war.
As it may be very material to ascertain what "trade with the colonies of belligerents" was, in my conception, meant by Mr. Gallatin, as intended to be abandoned by the United States, I feel no hesitation in declaring, that I supposed he alluded to the trade from the colonies of belligerents direct to their mother country, or to the ports of other belligerents, because the right to such trade had been the point in dispute; whereas the right to carry on a trade from the colonies of belligerents to the United States had never been called in question, and had been recognised by His Majesty's Supreme Court of Admiralty; and the terms even upon which such colonial produce might be re-exported from the United States had been formally arranged in a treaty signed in London by the Ministers Plenipotentiary of both countries, which was not indeed ratified by the President of the United States; but was not objected to as to that article of it which settled the terms upon which such trade was to be permitted.
Such was the substance, Sir, of the unofficial conversations which I had held with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin, and yourself which I did not consider or represent to His Majesty's government as intended with any other view than to endeavor to bring about the repeal of the Orders in Council by shewing that many of the obstacles which had stood in the way of an amicable adjustment of the differences between the two countries were already removed, and that a fair prospect existed of settling what remained; since the United States had exhibited a determination to relinquish the unjust aggressions upon her neutral rights, which was all that Great Britain had ever required; but I certainly never received any assurances from the American government that they would pledge themselves to adopt the conditions specified in Mr. Canning's instructions as preliminaries; nor did I ever hold out such an expectation to His Majesty's government; having always stated to them that in the event of His Majesty's thinking it just or expedient to cause his Orders in Council to be withdrawn, that the President would take off the embargo as respects England, leaving it in operation against France and the powers which adopted, or acted under, her decrees; according to the authority which was vested in him at that time by the Congress of the United States, and that there was every reason to expect that a satisfactory arrangement might be made upon the points of the colonial trade which had been so long in dispute between the two countries.
As to the third condition referred to by you, specified in Mr. Canning's instructions, I have only to remark, that I never held any conversation with the members of the government of the U. States, relative to it, until my late negotiation; or had ever mentioned the subject to His Majesty's government; it having, for the first time, been presented to my consideration in Mr. Canning's despatch to me of the 23rd January, in which that idea is suggested, and is stated to have been attended to by Mr. Pinkney.
It would be unavailing at the present moment to enter upon an examination of the "pretensions set forth in Mr. Canning's letter of instructions" (which you are pleased to term) "extraordinary."
I consider it, however, to be my duty to declare that, during my negotiation with you which led to the conclusion of the provisional agreement, I found no reason to believe that any difficulties would occur, in the accomplishment of the two former conditions, as far as it was in the power of the President of the United States to accede to the first, and consistently with the explanation which I have before given of the second point: On the contrary I received assurances through you, that the President would comply (as far as it was in his power) with the first condition, and that there could be no doubt that the Congress would think it incumbent upon them to effect the rights of the United States against such powers as should adopt or act under the decrees of France as soon as their actual conduct or determinations upon that subject could be ascertained—but that, in the mean time, the President had not the power, and could not undertake to pledge himself in the formal manner required to that effect.
I received also assurances from you, that no doubt could be reasonably entertained that a satisfactory arrangement might be made in a treaty upon the subject of the
second condition mentioned in Mr. Canning's instructions according to my explanation of it in the foregoing part of this letter, but that it necessarily would form an article of a treaty in which the various pretensions of the two countries should be settled.
The third condition you certainly, very distinctly informed me could not be recognized by the President, but you added, what had great weight in my mind, that you did not see why any great importance should be attached to such a recognition; because it would be impossible that a citizen of the United States could prefer a complaint to his government on account of the capture of his vessel while engaged in a trade absolutely interdicted by the laws of his country.
Under these circumstances, therefore, finding that I could not obtain the recognitions specified in Mr. Canning's despatch of the 23rd of January (which formed but ONE PART of his instructions to me) in the formal manner required, I considered that it would be in vain to lay before the government of the United States the despatch in question, which I was at liberty to have done in extenso , had I thought proper.—But as I had such strong grounds for believing that the object of His Majesty's government could be obtained though in a different manner, and the spirit, at least, of my SEVERAL LETTERS OF INSTRUCTIONS be fully complied with, I felt a thorough conviction upon my mind, that I should be acting in conformity to His Majesty's wishes; and, accordingly concluded the late provisional agreement on His Majesty's behalf with the government of the United States.
The disavowal by His Majesty is a painful proof to me that I had formed an erroneous judgment of His Majesty's views, and the intention of my instructions; and I have most severely to lament that an act of mine, (though unintentionally) should produce any embarrassments in the relations between the two countries.
It is a great consolation to me, however, to perceive that measures have been adopted by both governments to prevent any losses and to obviate any inconveniences which might have arisen to the citizens or subjects of either country from a reliance on the fulfilment of that provisional agreement; and I cannot but cherish a hope that a complete and cordial understanding between the two countries may be effected.
I beg leave to add that it would have given me great happiness to have contributed to so desirable an object, and to offer you the assurances of the great respect and high consideration with which I remain, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, D. M. ERSKINE.
The Hon. R. Smith, Sec. of the Navy.
By the Mails.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 4, 1809. The ship John Adams is about to sail for France with the TRIBUTE of the U. States to the Great NAPOLEON, consisting of the President's one-sided message; the dismissal of "Copenhagen" JACKSON; and the refusal to acknowledge the Spanish minister, Don ONIS, because he is an enemy to NAP's brother JOSEPH. Whether or not she carries assurances of a war with England, CHAMPAGNY will let us know in due time.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-York, to his correspondent in Boston, dated Dec. 4, 1809. "We have been somewhat agitated this morning, by the arrival of an Express from Washington, informing that a Bill was introduced in the Senate on Friday, (the 1st instant) proposing the immediate laying on of a GENERAL EMBARGO! What degree of credit this intelligence—this terrifying intelligence—is entitled to, I do not at all venture to state.—To-morrow's mail may, perhaps, refute or confirm the report."
The Tantalizing Congress. The editor of the Baltimore Whig, on the 4th of December last, moved for, the consideration of the People of the United States, the following resolutions:
Inasmuch as the present congress brings the good people so often within sight of the Rubicon, without passing it—and presenting us with the water of hopeful refreshment, without letting us taste thereof:
"Resolved, That they be known by the name and style of the Tantalizing Congress, or Teasing Parliament."
Now although we sincerely believe that we have more respect for Congress than the Editor of the Whig and the rest of the "Dogs of War," we do most solemnly assure the People that they will be teased and tantalized by their Representatives for another long session. We unhesitatingly predict that, if the thing be possible, there will be less system and less energy in the national councils, the present winter, than there has been at any former time whatever.— Freeman's Journal.
Mr. John Randolph has not taken his seat in Congress this session, being detained at home by severe indisposition.
Mr. Gregg (of Penn.) has been chosen President of the Senate pro tem, in the absence of the Vice-President.
Some of the southern Editors who pretend to know the disposition of the Cabinet at Washington, declare that nothing important will be done the present Congress, unless a change takes place in Europe.
Portland, Monday, December 11, 1809.
Not an article of foreign intelligence has been received the week past; and no information of a domestic nature interesting but such as relates to Congress.
WE this day lay before our readers President Madison's Message, at the opening of the present session of Congress.
This communication has excited considerable astonishment and disappointment in those who had flattered themselves with an idea that the present Executive would hold an equal balance between England and France.—Two thirds of Mr. Madison's Message consists of invectives against England, and only six lines are employed in stating to the public the situation of our affairs with France, and even these in somewhat equivocal terms.
We mean not in this to be understood as in any degree to palliate or apologize for the injuries we have suffered or the wrongs committed on the part of Great Britain. But we did expect to see the Executive of the United States, when indulging in the tone of indignation on foreign aggressions that some part of it would have been applied to the government of France, which for a series of years has pursued a system of plunder, cruelty, and injustice towards the property and citizens of this country, in violation of her most solemn engagements, secured to us by a treaty now in existence between the two countries. No notice is taken of the renewed determination of Bonaparte to persist in the enforcement of his unjust decrees, or of the repeated instances of his capturing and destroying our vessels at sea. If it is the determination of the ruling party to pursue a system of policy which must inevitably involve the country in a war with England, and thereby throw us into the embraces of Bonaparte. The plan is well laid and only wants following up to effect the object.
In addition to the foregoing, we subjoin the following remarks from the Boston Gazette:
The first idea with which the mind is impressed by a perusal of this speech, is, that it is dictated by a guarded moderation, which has led the writer into such general expressions, that the particular views of the administration are no where unfolded. The President certainly does not recommend war with both nations—but he speaks of "the wisdom of the legislature being again summoned to the important decision of the alternatives before them." What alternatives these are he does not suggest; but the expression "again summoned" seems to imply, that these alternatives are, A WAR and EMBARGO. We anxiously hope the "wisdom" of the congress of the most "enlightened nation upon earth," will conduct them to some result, more conclusive of their sagacity, than can be discovered in the embargo law, and its spawn of supplements, which the last congress so shamefully enacted.
The arguments of the President upon the subject of the disavowal by the British government of Mr. Erskine's arrangement, will strike every one with surprise; since it is on all sides admitted, that the instructions received by the British minister from his government were not only not complied with in his subsequent adjustment, but the very basis on which those instructions were grounded, was overthrown.
It appears, that the limits of Mr. Jackson's authority did not extend to explanations relative to the arrangement made by Mr. Erskine, and yet the difficulties that occurred in the correspondence upon which "it was required that no further communications should be received from him," resulted entirely from a disagreement upon this very subject, about which neither of the parties were treating. From the nature of Mr. Jackson's powers, it is clear that our government would have found it impossible to have concluded an arrangement which could satisfy the democratic party; and perhaps under such an impression, it was policy for them to avail themselves of the first opportunity, to render our already accumulated difficulties, more difficult to adjust.
The situation of this country never appeared more gloomy than at the present moment—What the result will be will depend much on the proceedings in Congress. From the manner in which the negotiation with Mr. Jackson has been broken off, there is not the least probability that any adjustment will take place with England for a long time, if ever. If we can form an opinion from what the President has said respecting France, the prospect from that quarter is no better. The only alternative left, is to prepare for the worst.
The publication of the documents respecting the arrangement entered into with Mr. Erskine, and its disavowal, together with the correspondence between Mr. Jackson and Mr. Smith, Secretary of State, is commenced in this day's paper, and will be completed as soon as our limits will permit.
These papers deserve and will undoubtedly receive an attentive perusal. From them, the public will be able, (from a view of the whole ground) to form a pretty correct opinion how far our great men at Washington have acted wisely and prudently in refusing
to have any further communication with the British Minister, and whether they have not from the beginning, discovered a disposition to avoid coming to a settlement.
CONGRESS. Agreeably to appointment, Monday the 27th ult. 81 members constituting a quorum, appeared in the representatives chamber—The Speaker took the chair and called the House to order.—A committee was appointed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives were in session, and to inform the President that they were ready in concurrence with the Senate, to receive his communication—but a quorum of the Senate had not at this time assembled, when the house adjourned, after voting that the hour of meeting should be eleven o'clock.
Tuesday, the house was in session but one hour, the only business transacted was the appointment of the standing committees.
Wednesday the President communicated his Message; the reading of the documents accompanying the same occupied the space of three hours, at the close of which the house adjourned.
BRAVE ACTION, Or, Bonaparte rewarded for his protection of the "Freedom of the Seas."
On Saturday last, arrived brig Henry, commanded by capt. S. R. M c Lellan, who sailed from Martinico, Nov. 5, having on board a valuable cargo of Molasses, for this port. On the following day, he was captured by a French privateer, from Gaudaloupe, who, after taking out the ship's store and every other article but the cargo, put on board the Henry a Prize Master & four seamen, and ordered the brig for St. Martins, leaving of the brig's crew on board, only the captain and cook, (a black man). Captain M c Lellan, whilst his vessel was in possession of the French, proposed to the cook to assist him in retaking her, should an opportunity offer, to which he assented. On the evening of the 10th, when the hands were employed forward, in tacking ship, captain M c L. by a signal directed the cook to secure the Prize Master, whilst he at the same time knocked down the helmsman. The Prize Master made his escape forward, and captain M c L. having procured a loaded musket, succeeded in driving the frenchmen down the forecastle, and took possession of his vessel without taking the life of any one. Capt. M c Lellan then made for St. Christopher's, and in two days arrived, but the government refusing permission to land the Frenchmen, capt. M c Lellan, after having procured a crew, sailed, and after clearing the harbour, gave the boat to his French "friends," wishing them a good landing.
Two days after leaving St. Christopher's, captain M c Lellan was a second time boarded and taken possession of by a French privateer, but fortunately a British sloop of War bearing in sight, the Frenchmen made sail and permitted the Henry to proceed on her voyage without further molestation.
New Goods, for Sale. WILLIAM SMITH,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he has for sale, at his Store bottom of Fifth Street, a few doors from Media Quay & Barker's, a general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries; among which are the following: 50 hds Turks Island Salt—40 quintals best Dumb Table Fish—50 quintals Pollock Fish—Cognac and Spanish Brandy—Hollands and American Gin—West India and New England Rum; Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, first quality—White and brown Havana Sugar—Martinique ditto—Coffee—Chocolate—Ginger—Allspice—Pepper—Mustard and Cloves—Fresh Calk and Box Raisins—90 bbls fresh Superfine New York Flour—Sea Island and Georgia Cotton—Loaf and Lump Sugar—5 hds first quality Retailing Molasses—Fig, Pigtail and Smoking Tobacco—a general assortment of Iron Ware—Iron and steel Shoels—a few Calks tower proof Powder—Brunhush Patent Shot—Indigo—Logwood—Redwood and Fustic—Allum and Copperas—together with a small assortment of
ENGLISH GOODS: which he offers for sale as cheap as can be obtained in this town or Boston. N. B. Families that buy Tea from this Store, may depend on its being the very first quality, if it is not they are welcome to return it; and receive their money again. (11) Dec. 11, 1809
Ladies' London Beaver Hats & Bonnets,
FOR SALE BY JOHN MAHAN, At the Hat-Store, bottom of Fifth-Street. Portland, Dec. 11
WANTED, IN the town of Georgetown, (Maine,) one or two good SCHOOL-MASTERS, for the winter season, to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and English Grammar; good recommendations will be expected, and a reacher of Sacred Music will be preferred, to whom generous encouragement will be given; any application addressed to the Postmaster, at Georgetown, within a few days, shall be immediately attended to. Georgetown, (Me) 95th Nov. 1809.
FLATS FOR SALE. To be sold by order of Court, on THURSDAY, the eleventh day of January next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling house of the late Widow Hodgkins. A CERTAIN piece of FLATS, situated between the heirs of — St. John, and Mary Dinsfield, for payment of the debts of the late Samuel Hodgkins, deceased. MARY YOUNG, Adminstratrix on the Dec. 11, 11, 1809. Estate of said S. Hodgkins.
EZEKIEL GOODALE, PROPOSES to publish the Whole Trial of Elijah Barton, Jabez Mears, Ansel Mears, Nathaniel Lynn, David Lynn, Prince Kean, and Adam Patti, for the murder of PAUL CHADWICK, in the county of Kennebec.
He having previous to the Trial engaged an able Stenographer to take down the whole proceedings, has no doubt it will be highly interesting to the Public.
The work will be printed on good paper and a fair type, in a handsome octavo volume, bound in boards, and delivered to subscribers at about one dollar, payable on delivery of the books.
Gentlemen holding subscription papers will return them to E. GOODALE, by the first of January next. Hallowell, Nov 28, 1809
Subscriptions for the above Trial, received at the Book-store of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-Street, Portland.
NEW EDITION OF THE MAINE SPELLING BOOK,
JUST published, containing a variety of words accented and divided, with moral and entertaining Lessons, Tables, &c.—To which is added a Geographical description of the United States in general, and the District of Maine in particular.
Notwithstanding the number of School Books of this description in print, the Maine Spelling Book is in general use, and highly approved of in the Schools throughout this District. In many respects, is better calculated for instruction, than any other Spelling Book; being cheaper, and correctly printed on good paper; containing a great variety of Lessons in Spelling and Reading; and the arrangement and division of the matter is such as greatly to lessen the labor of the master, and facilitate the progress of the learner in acquiring the rudiments of the English language.
The above Book may be had in sheets by the hundred or thousand, or bound by the gross, dozen, or single, at the Book-stores of ISAAC ADAMS & STEPHEN PATTEN, Fifth Street, Portland, on advantageous terms. Sold also, by CHARLES METCALF, Bath—JOHN BATSON, Wiscasset—EZEKIEL GOODALE, Hallowell, and by Traders in the Country. Dec. 11. (3m)
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
ANNUAL MEETING. THE Stockholders in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting for the choice of nine Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office, in Fifth street, on TUESDAY the second day of January 1810, at two o'clock in the afternoon. By order of the President and Directors. ELIJAH MORSE, Sec'y. M. F. & M. Insurance Office, December 7th, 1809.
To ARCHILAUS LEWIS, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Cumberland.
WE the Subscribers, being proprietors of the common and undivided Land in the towns of Falmouth, Portland and Cape Elizabeth, judging a Proprietor's Meeting necessary, do hereby request you to issue a Warrant calling a meeting of said Proprietors to be held at the Dwelling House of Isaac S. Stevens, in said Falmouth on the last Monday of January A.D. 1810, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to act upon the following articles.—viz.
1st To choose a Moderator. 2d To see if the said Proprietors will allow, approve and confirm the Proprietors' Meeting which was held at the Dwelling House of the late Andrew P. Frost, in said Falmouth, on the 19th day of December 1809. 3d To see what the Proprietors will do with the common and undivided Land, after one hundred and four acres be completed to each Proprietor, to sell at Public Auction or dispose of any other way he shall see fit; and to act upon any other article or business they shall see fit.
NATHAN WINSLOW, WILLIAM WINSLOW, JOB WINSLOW, JAMES WINSLOW, BENJAMIN BAILEY, JOHN McLELLAN.
CUMBERLAND, ss.—To NATHAN WINSLOW, one of the Proprietors of Falmouth, Portland and Cape-Elizabeth, in the County aforesaid.
YOU are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify the Proprietors of Falmouth, Portland and Cape-Elizabeth, aforesaid, in manner as the Law directs, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes mentioned in the foregoing application. Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of November A. D. 1809. ARCHILAUS LEWIS, Justice of the Peace.
IN pursuance of the foregoing warrant to me directed, I hereby notify the Proprietors of Falmouth, Portland, and Cape Elizabeth, to meet at the time and place mentioned in the foregoing application, and for the purposes therein expressed. NATHAN WINSLOW. Dec. 9th, 1809.
For a Just Settlement. AS two gentlemen in Portland hold a deed of security against the subscriber, for 9000 dollars, in which there is a large mistake, he now stands ready to tee up said deed with Courts to be troubled with it, and that no person purchase said deed if they wish to avoid trouble. ROBERT McDONALD. Standish, Dec. 3. (11)
BLANKS Of all kinds for file at the Bookstore of I. ADAMS. Nov. 27

ENOCH MOULTON, No. 8, Tower Row , HAS just received by the Packet, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Plated and Japaned Ware, Jewellery, &c. &c.
PLATED WARE. Elegant Gilt Frames—Candlesticks, Tea Pots—Sugar Basons & Cream Pots, Soup Ladles—Fork Knives, Snuffers and Trays, Table and Tea Spoons, &c. &c.
JAPANED WARE. Elegant cream ground gold bordered Wait- ers, Red and black ground do. do. Bread and Knife Trays, Cheese and Snuffer do. Britannia Tea Pots—Tumblers, &c. &c.
MILITARY ARTICLES. Gilt and plated mounted Swords, Saddle Pads, White and yellow Epaulets, do. do. Chords do. do. Prussian Binding, Crimson Sashes, Military Plumes, elegant and common
JEWELRY. Black and Pearl Set Brooches, do. do. Finger Rings, Plain Brooches and Rings, Hair Ear Hoops, do. Bracelets, various patterns, Gold Ear Hoops, Knobs, and Drops, do. Watch Chains, Seals, and Keys, Tortoise Shell Combs, Coral Beads
CUTLERY. Table Knives and Forks, Penknives—Scissors—Steel Snuffers, Saddle and Chaise Whips, Constantly on hand, Silver Ladies, Ta- ble and Tea Spoons, of the most fashionable patterns. Gold Necklaces, Pocket Books, and Purse, &c. &c. Hair Work, of all kinds executed with neatness and dispatch. He has in addition to the above, almost ev- ery article in the Jewelry & Fancy line, gen- erally in use—which will be disposed of on terms that cannot fail to meet the views of purchasers. Portland, Dec. 4. (t.f)
WILLIAM M'LELLAN, Jun. INFORMS his friends and the public, that he is now opening a large assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS,
among which are—black, blue, bottle- green, brown and dark mixt Broadcloths— black, blue, brown and fawn Kerfeymeres— bottle green Queencloths—bottle green, blue, fawn and crimson Pelice cloths—plumb and black Pelice Velvets—red, green, black and white Flannels—ditto Baizes—ditto Bomba- zets and Wildbores—Patent Cords—assort- ment of Velvets—men's Velvets—Fearnauts and Coatings—Forest Cloths & narrow Plains —Blankets—Linen—Shirting Cottons—India Cottons—black, white, and plumb Cambries —black twill'd do.—a large assortment of Muslins—Lustrings, Persian, Modes and Sat- ins—cotton Shawls and Hdkfs.—Camels hair long Shawls—figured Turbans—brown Pla- tilias—cotton Sewings—silk Twill—sewing Silk—Fetts and Ribbons—silk silk Gloves —velvet Bindings—Dimities—Calicoes—Stuffs Goods of all colours—worsted Hosiery—mor- rocco Shoes—best of folk work'd Buttons. Also—Knives and Forks—Bellows—Pock- et Books—Specacles—Patent Lamps—Shov- els and Tongs—Pins and Needles—Elastic Knitting Needles—Spoons—Thimbles—Muffs and Tippets, &c. &c.—all of which he will sell very low, and invites Purchasers to cal and see for themselves. Nov. 4. (t.f)
NEW GOODS. JOSEPH CROSS, Jun. has just received from Boston, a general assort- ment of ENGLISH GOODS, suitable for the present season. Also—WEST INDIA GOODS. Portland, Dec. 4.
FOR SALE, THE Hull of a BRIG, about 150 tuns burthen, together with a complete set of Masts, Spars, and Blocks. Said Brig is new, and built by a good workman, of the best materials. Her timbers are seasoned white oak—the is high deck and handsomely drafted; has a patent windlass, and is partic- ularly calculated for a fast sailer—Inquire of Batchelor Hufsey,
Who has for sale, wholesale and retail, Spermaceti OIL and CANDLES, of the first quality. Dec. 4.
Take Particular Notice! IMPERIOUS necessity obliges the sub- scri- ber to call for a settlement of his outstand- ing debts:—All those, therefore, against whom he has accounts of a longer standing than three months, are requested to call and adjust the same; and thereby prevent the ac- cumulation of unnecessary costs. ENOCH MOULTON. Portland, Dec. 4.
Paper-Hangings & Upholstry, At No. 1, Titcomb's Buildings.
Edward Howe, WOULD inform the public that he has just received the best and most elegant assortment of Paper-Hangings and Borders that has ever been offered in this town, which he will sell very low. Likewise—An elegant assortment of Looking-Glasses—Chaise Laces, of the best patterns. Also—FRINGES, LACES, and TASSELS, for Curtains, Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Hair and Mole MATTRESSES, of all sizes & prices. Live Geese & Common FEATH- ERS—BED TICKING, &c. &c. Portland, Nov. 13. (t.f)
OIL & CANDLES. Batchelor Hufsey, Opposite the Indian Chief. HAS for sale, on reasonable terms, 125 boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, 4 casks SPERMACETI OIL, of an excellent quality. N. B. The best of SPERMACETI OIL, sold for one dollar per gallon. Customers are respectfully requested to call at the sign of Hufsey & Winslow. Nov. 13.
SAMUEL WATSON, Opposite Mr. Enoch Moulton's Jeweller's Shop, FISH-STREET. ACQUAINTS his friends and the public, that he continues to carry on the Tailoring Business, in the most fashionable and expeditious man- ner. He has just received from Boston, a small assortment of fashionable superfine and com- mon Broadcloths, Cassimeres and Vest- ing; together with an assortment of TRIMMINGS suitable for the same—which will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms. Portland, Nov. 6.
COLLEGE LANDS. THE Subscriber offers for sale, the follow- ing Tracts of LAND, belonging to Har- vard College, the title to which is direct from the Government, viz. IN FRYEBURG, Lot No. 35 1st Div. 53 acres, interval. 18 2d do. 35 do. do. 22 2d do. 54 do. upland. 10 3d do. 50 do. do. — 4th do. 50 do. do. 18 5th do. 60 or 70 do. do. IN TURNER, Lot No. 36, 135 acres, 86, 125 do. 166, 150 do. 277, 125 do. IN PARIS, Lot No. 27, 7th Range, } being 28, 7th do. } hundred 29, 9th do. } acre 29, 8th do. } lots. IN LIVERMORE, Lot No. 78, 100 acres. 93, 100 do. 149, 100 do. IN OTISFIELD & HARRISON, Lot No. 116, 3d Div. 100 acres. 1, 2d R. 4th D. 100 do. 5, 8th R. 5th D. 100 do. 15, IN POLAND, Lot No. 82, 2d Div. 100 acres. 99, 2d do. 100 do. IN LOVEL, Lot No. 125, 1st Div. 100 acres 122, 2d do. 100 do. 128, 3d do. 100 do. 12, 4th do. 100 do. IN BALDWIN, Lot No. 3, 1st Range, East, 100 acres. 68, Pond lot, 100 do. 8, 3d Range, East, 100 do. 10, 7th Range, East, 100 do. 10, 8th do. 100 do. IN BROWNFIELD, Two Lots in Brownfield, containing about 800 acres each. IN RUMFORD, No. 25, containing 20 acres, 1st Div. 16, do. 80 do. do. 38, 2d Div. 100 acres. 47, 3d do. 148 do. IN JAY, No. 20, Range 2d, 100 acres. 10, - 4th, 100 do. 8, - 12th, 100 do. 8, - 14th, 100 do. IN WILTON, No. 195, containing 155 acres. 207, - 170 do. IN NEW-SHARON, One Lot, containing 920 acres, in the north part of the town. The above Lands will be sold on a liberal credit, and Settlers now on any of the Lots will be accommodated if they wish it. For particulars, apply to the Subscriber, at his Office, in Middle-street, Portland, where he may be found until the middle of January next. PRENTISS MELLENT. Dec. 4, 1809. (t.f)
DR. REES' NEW CYCLOPAEDIA, VOL. X, Part 1st and 2d, and Vol. XI, part 1st and 2d are in the possession of the subscriber, and will be delivered to subscribers in the District of Maine, at Store No. 23, Long Wharf. THOMAS CROSS. Portland, Nov. 13, 1809 (t.f)
A FARM FOR SALE, IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of Land, of which thirty is interval, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the post road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. Oct. 17. (t.f)
RAN AWAY FROM the subscriber, on Friday last, SIM- ON HARRISON, an indentured apprentice, in the 19th year of his age. This is to forbid all persons harbouring, trusting or employing him, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. JAMES FARMER. Portland, Dec. 4.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber, on the 25th ult. a small black ITINERENT MARE. The owner is desired to prove prop- erty, pay charges, and take her away. Ap- ply to BENJAMIN HERRICK. North-yarmouth, Dec. 3, 1809
HENRY SMITH & CO. No. 4, Musser's Row , HAVE FOR SALE, Black, } Blue, } Brown, } Corbeau, } Claret, } Bottle green, } and Drab } Black, } Blue, } Olive, } Green, } Buff & white } One bale KERSEYS. Blue, } Green, } Brown, and } Smoke coloured } Ash, } Fawn, } Drab, } Green, and } Crimson } Crimson, } Scarlet, } Blue, } Green, } Lalock } Slate, } Green, } Lalock, } Blue, } Purple, } Brown & } Crimson } Hunters' Cloths Duffles Plains Coatings Satinets Flannels Baizes Blankets Scarlet, } Crimson, } Blue, } Purple, } Green, } Brown, & } Black } Lustrings, and Black Bombazene Ruffells, and Ruffelets Shalloons Durants Duroys Calimanees Velvets Velveteens Corderoys Tabby Velvets Silk, cotton and worst- ted Hosiery Children's Socks Ladies' & gentlemen's silk & leather Gloves Linen Shirting Cottons 5-4 Cotton Shawls Silk and cotton Hand- kerchiefs Damaik Table Cloths 6-4 cotton Diapers India Cottons 4-4 printed Cambricks Cambric and common Dimities Muffins Cambricks Calicoes Gingham Furnitures ditto Dimities Factory Tickings Sheeting Shirting Checked and stripe Cloth Factory Warp, and coloured Threads Nov. 6.
ROYAL LINCOLN, Head of Fish-Street, HAS just received an extensive assortment of fresh SEASONABLE GOODS, of the latest importations—among which are, Black, navy blue, dark mixed, bottle, Lon- don brown, corbeau and drab, superfine Broadcloths, Common, all colours, and qualities ditto. Double milled, black & drab Kerfeymeres, first quality Black, drab, fawn, mixed, blue, and brown low priced ditto Maroon, pearl, fawn, bottle, black, & im- perial blue, ladies' Pelice Cloths Scarlet, crimson, fawn, pearl, black & green Pelice Flannels Superfine and common Coatings Fearnoughts Red, white, yellow, & black Flannels Baizes Dark Swan-down Vest- ing Viruteel ditto—newest style Rea Devonshire Ker- seys Satinets Forest Cloths Serges Worsted, lamb's wool & Angola Hosiery Black & white silk do. Cotton ditto Scarlet, maroon, fawn, flax, brown, green, & black Bombazets Black and mulberry Wildboars Shalloons Ratinets Black, mulberry, and scarlet, Tabby Vel- vets Black and olive Vel- vets—first quality Velveteens Corderoys Thicksets English and Derry Di- apers 6-4 Huckabucks Huckabuck Towels White Threads, from No. 10 to 70 Fashionable coat and vest Buttons Glas Buttons Cotton Umbrellas Black and white Mil- linets Black Galoons Hair Ribbands 1 bale of BLANKETS, of an excellent qual- ity, and very low; assorted from 6-4 to 11-4. Every article of the above Goods will be sold on the very lowest terms for Cash. JOSEPH BARBOUR, remains at the above Store for the purpose of collecting his Debts. Those against whom he still holds Debts, are requested to call immediately, if they wish to save Expence.—Forbearance cannot last forever. November 6. (t.f)
HAT AND FUR STORE, At the lower end of Fifth-street, adjoining Messrs. Quincy & Baker's.
JOHN MAHAN AND DAVID BILL & COMPANY, OFFER for sale 1600 FUR HATS of dif- ferent kinds and qualities; from 10/6 to 7 dollars; a large assortment of Children's Hats. Likewise—Coarse Hats, suitable for the Southern market. Arrangements are made to receive Hats from the first Manufacturers in the United States, particularly from the Providence and Boston Factories—Hats will be manufactured at a short notice in the most fashionable man- ner, and warranted to give the wearer satis- faction. Muffs and Tippets, A large assortment, consisting of every kind fashionable and useful—warranted free from damage. 18 boxes real SPANISH SEGARS. Portland, Oct. 23. (t.f)
SAMUEL TRASK, HAS for sale, At No. 6, Long-Wharf, 150 Barrels, Mefs, Cargo No. 1 and 2, NEW BEEF. Portland, Nov. 27, 1809.
Gorham Academy. THE Winter Term at Gorham Academy, will commence on Wednesday the 6th day of De- cember next. The various branches of instruc- tion will be attended to as usual. Students may be admitted on application to the precep- tor. Nov. 23, 1809. Hiram Land Tax. NOTICE is hereby given, that a Tract of Land of 1500 Acres, called Philips's Grant, belonging to owners unknown, and sit- uate in the district of Hiram, in the county of Oxford, is taxed for the State, County, and District Tax, six Dollars and fifty Cents, in the Bill committed to the Subscriber to collect as Constable and Collector of said District for the year 1807; and that so much of said Land as will pay said Taxes and Charges, will be sold at Public Auction, at the dwelling house of Thomas Spring, Esq. innholder in said Hi- ram, on Thursday the eighteenth day of January next, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon, unless said Taxes and Charges are paid to me before that time. WINTHROP BOSTON, Constable and Collector of said Hiram. Hiram, Nov. 18, A. D. 1809.
WILLIAM CROSS, No. 1 & 3, Long Wharf , HAS just received by the felix Midas, 900 Bbls. Superfine FLOUR. 70 half Bbls. do. do. The above Flour is of a superior quality; and of this year's growth—which will be sold as low, or lower, than can be purchased in town, of the same quality. Also—in Store, 1000 bushels yellow Maryland CORN, 12 Hds. James' river TOBACCO, 15 kegs FIG TOBACCO, 45 bags green COFFEE, which will be disposed of on terms that can- not fail to suit purchasers. Nov. 13. (t.f)
NEW STORE. C. CURRY, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has taken a store opposite Messrs Hove & Evans', Middle Street—where he has received and opened for sale, a general assort- ment of European & India Piece Goods, of the latest importations, among which are: Blue, black, mixt, bot- tle, London brown, and corbeau super- fine Broadcloths common do. Double milled black, and drab Kerfey- meres Black, mixed and drab common do. Superfine and common Coatings Duffles; Baizes Red, white, yellow and black Flannels 8-4, 9-4, and 10-4, milled Rose Blan- kets Fance and common Vestings Devonshire Kerseys Serges—Satinets Forest Cloths Worsted, lamb's wool, and Angola Hosi- ery Cotton do. Scarlet and black Bom- bazets Ruffells; Calimanees Durants and Duroys Black and mulberry Tabby Velvets Black and Olive Vel- vets Corderoys and Thick- sets 6-4 and 8-4 Diapers 6-4 and 3-4 Hucka- bucks White Threads Also— Fashionable coat and vest Buttons Cotton Umbrellas Black and white Mil- linet Linen British Shirting India Cotton Calicoes, Furnitures, and Ginghams, of every description Cambric and common Dimities Seeded Cambricks Fancy and book Mus- lins Black Cambric, plain and twill'd White Cotton do. Colored do. Cotton Shawls Black Silk Handkfs. White cotton do. Silk and Cotton Ban- danas Madras and common pocket do. Brown Cotton Hol- lands Bed Tickings Gentlemen's Doe skin and beaver Gloves Ladies' Kid Habit do. India and English Checks English and Italian Sewing Silk Silk, Twill, Threads, &c. &c.
Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Sou- chong TEAS; Coffee; white and brown Ha- vanna Sugars; Sherry and Lisbon Wines; Cogniac and Spanish Brandies; Hollands and American Gin; Rum, and Molasses; fresh box and cask Raisins; Chocolate; mould and dip Candles; 10d and 20d wrought Nails; Cotton Wool; cotton and wool Cards; Fish, and Salt; yellow Corn; fresh Flour, &c. 200 casks Thomaston LIME. * * * Cash given for FLAX-SEED. The above Goods will be sold for a very small advance for cash or a short appre- ved credit. Portland, Nov. 13.
Sure Guide to Bank Bills. FOR Sale at the Book Store of ISAAC ADAMS, Perkins' Bank Bill Test, (price 50 cents) Consisting of Original Impressions from the permanent Stereotype Steel Plates, of Mass- achusetts Paper Currency; together with the Check Plate, which apply equally to every Bank in the United States, which has adopted or may adopt this principle; and will enable any one, however unacquainted with Bank Bills, at once to distinguish counterfeit and genuine Bills, and avoid the loss which they might otherwise suffer by taking bad bills. Nov. 27th, 1809.
JAMES HORN, TAILOR. Titcomb's Buildings, INFORMS his Friends and Customers, that he has just received from Boston, a hand- some assortment of Fashionable Superfine Broadcloths and Kerfeymeres, Velvets and Velveting, Trimmings, &c. &c. which will be sold on reasonable terms. Nov. 27th.
FOR SALE, THAT valuable Estate situated in North- yarmouth, twelve miles from Portland, containing one hundred rods from the head of the tide in North-yarmouth, lying on the Post Road from Portland to Wilcassett, and has been occupied by the subscriber for a raver- n a number of years past. Said Estate con- sists of a very convenient three-story House, a Stable, Barn, Shed, and other out houses, with a good well of water, and an acqueduct leading to the house, with about one hundred and ten acres of excellent Land, having a young Orchard on the same, said Farm is un- der excellent improvement. A FARM in the town of Freeport, at Frost's corner, so called, within one mile of Porter's landing, consisting of fifty acres of excel- lent land, a convenient Dwelling house, Barn, &c. Said Farm is under good improvement, is well watered, cuts about fifteen tons of Hay, and has an Orchard which bears consi- derable fruit yearly, and is well situated, either for a Farmer, Merchant or Mechanic. The above Farms will be sold together or separate as may best suit the purchaser. For terms (which will be made easy) please to ap- ply to the subscriber at North-yarmouth. SETH MITCHELL. North-yarmouth, August 21, 1809. (t.f)
NOTICE. Taken by Execution and will be sold at Public Vendue on THURSDAY the twenty fifth day of Decem- ber next, at one of five o'clock in the afternoon of said day, on the premises, ALL the right in Equity of a certain tract of land, situated in Minor, in the county of Cumberland, and is bounded as follows: It is a part of the farm on which Major Sam- uel Downing jun. lives, beginning at the North West corner, at a beach Stump and Stones; thence South thirty Six degrees East, one hundred twenty two rods and three quar- ters of a rod, to a Stake and Stones; thence South, forty two and an half degrees West, one hundred and thirty five rods and an half, to a Stake and Stones; thence North, thirty Six degrees West, one hundred and twenty two rods and three quarters of a rod, to a Stake and Stones; thence North, forty two degrees and an half East, one hundred thirty five rods and an half, to the first bounds mentioned— of which described Land, the Equity to be sold is of fifty acres on the Southerly side of said lot. Said fifty acres are mortgaged to Artemas Hammon, to secure the payment of two hundred and twenty Dollars, and interest in one year from January next, from the date of said Deed, which bears date the 8th day of October, A. D. 1808. WILLIAM WARNER, Deputy Sheriff. November 16, 1809.
To ARCHELAUS LEWIS, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Cumberland. WE the Subscribers, being proprietors of the common and undivided Land in the towns of Falmouth, Portland and Cape Elizabeth, judging a Proprietor's Meeting necessary, do hereby request you to issue a Warrant calling a meeting of said Proprietors to be held at the Dwelling House of Isaac S. Stevens, in said Falmouth on the last Monday of January A. D. 1810, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to act upon the following articles,—viz. 1st To choose a Moderator. 2d To see if the said Proprietors will allow, approve and confirm the Proprietors' Meeting which was held at the Dwelling House of the late Andrew P. Foss, in said Falmouth, on the 13th day of December 1805. 3d To see what the Proprietors will do with the common and undivided Land, after one hundred and four acres be completed to each Proprietor, to sell at Public Auction or dispose of any other way he shall see fit; and to act upon any other article or business they shall see fit.
NATHAN WINSLOW, WILLIAM WINSLOW, JOB WINSLOW, JAMES WINSLOW, BENJAMIN BAILEY, JOHN McLELLAN
CUMBERLAND, ss—To NATHAN WINSLOW, one of the Proprietors of Falmouth, Portland and Cape Eliza- beth, in the County aforesaid. YOU are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify the Proprietors of Falmouth, Portland and Cape Elizabeth, aforesaid, in manner as the Law di- rects, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes mentioned in the foregoing ap- plication. Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of November A. D. 1809. ARCHELAUS LEWIS, Justice of the Peace.
HOUSE WANTED. WANTED to hire a convenient Ten- ement, suitable for the accomodation of a small family, in a central part of the town, for which a reasonable rent will be given, and punctually paid.—Enquire at this office. Nov. 27th, 1809