Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-02-10 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ADAMS & JENKS, at their Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
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No. 43 of Vol. VIII.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1806.
[Whole No. 407.]
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that a further time of two months, from the twenty eighth day of January instant, having been allowed to the creditors of the estate of
Nathaniel Winflow, late of Falmouth, in the county Cumberland, yeoman, deceased; to bring in their claims against said Estate:—We the commissioners appointed to receive and examine said claims, hereby give notice, that we shall attend for that purpose at the house of the widow in Saccarappa, on the second and fourth Mondays in February, and March next, from one to five of the clock, in the afternoon of said days. Timothy Pike, Enoch Freeman, Daniel Small. Saccarappa, Jan. 30. 1806.
Rachel Jackson's Will.
Cumberland ss.—To the heirs at law of Rachel Jackson, late of Raymondston, in the county of Cumberland, widow, deceased, and to all concerned.
GREETING.
WHEREAS a certain instrument purporting to be the last will and testament, of the said Rachel, has been preferred to me for probate, by Benjamin Allen Richardson, the executor, therein named. You are hereby cited to appear before me, at a Court of Probate, for the county aforesaid, which is to be held at the office of John Frothingham, Esq. in Portland, in said county on the second Wednesday of February next, at ten o'clock, in the forenoon, to show cause, if any you have, why the said Will, should not be proved, approved, and allowed. Given under my hand, the 28th day of January, A. D. 1806. Samuel Freeman, Judge of said Court.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of
WILLIAM JOHNSON, late of Columbia, in the county of Washington, scrivener deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs:—All persons having any demands upon the estate of the said William Johnson, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to Levi Welton, administrator. Jan 27, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor to the last will and testament of
ASA WHITNEY, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to Lathrop Lewis. January 13, 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator to the last will and testament of
ANDREW PIRKHAM, late of Deham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Stephen Jones. Dated Jan. 23, 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
STEPHEN HINKLEY, late of Standish in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Mary Hinkley, Dated Jan. 23, 1806.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of
JACOB BURNHAM, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JOSIAH BURNHAM. Dated Nov. 14, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of
MELZAR LINCOLN, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, housewright, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Benjamin Emmons. January 1, 1806
COUNTERFEIT BILLS.
THE following COUNTERFEIT BANK BILLS are in circulation in the Northern States—and we think it our duty to describe them, as far as is in our power, to prevent their circulation.—Those who are not thoroughly acquainted with bills ought to be cautious what ones they take—as there never were more counterfeits in circulation, than at the present moment.
BILLS OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Union Bank, at Boston. —Five Dollar Bills:—They are executed entirely with a pen, and can easily be distinguished from the true ones—but few in circulation. Massachusetts Bank, at Boston. —Ten Dollar Bills, a good imitation of the true ones—paper lighter—few in circulation.
New-Bedford Bank. —Nine Dollar Bills—hard to distinguish from the genuine bills—excepting in the motto, "Peace to the World" in World, the l and d is in a shade in the counterfeits—The true bills have only the d—Paper more spongy and whiter than the original.
Maine Bank, Portland. —Five, Seven, and Nine Dollar Bills are counterfeited—Some of the Nine's are dated March 16, 1805, and are hard to distinguish from the true bills. The Seven are dated March 4, 1804, and are also well imitated.
Portland Bank. —Seven Dollar Bills—easily known from the genuine.
Nantucket Bank, at Nantucket. —Ten Dollar Bills and Two Dollar Bills of Nantucket Bank, altered to Ten Dollars.
Lincoln and Kennebec Bank, at Wiscasset. —Ten Dollar Bills—imitation good. Paper lighter and more spongy than the genuine.
Plymouth Bank. —Five dollar Bills of the first impression, issued from the Bank: imitation good excepting the red and black ink, which are at once a detection of them;—but few in circulation.
Gloucester Bank. —Five and Ten Dollar Bills; but so badly done, that a single glance of the eye can detect them;—but few in circulation. There are also Four and Six Dollar Bills of Salem Bank, in circulation—imitation poor, besides bearing a fictitious signature of President and Cashier. The genuine bills bear the names of BENJAMIN PICKMAN, jun. as President, and JONA. HODGES, as Cashier.
The incorporated Banks in this State, are twenty-two; and we believe all the counterfeit bills in circulation are enumerated above.
BILLS OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Dover Bank. —Two Dollar Bills: very badly executed—They are dated Feb. 7, 1804. Portsmouth. —Five and Ten Dollar Bills of New Hampshire Bank, payable at the United States Bank, in Philadelphia. They are a tolerable imitation.
Glasgow Bank, at Keene. —Ten Dollar Bills, dated January 12, 1805.—They are well executed, and known only by a critical examination with the true bills. Some Two Dollar Bills of this Bank, are also altered to a ten.
BILLS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
Norwich. —One Dollar Bills altered to 25.—The 25 in German Text, is shaded by a crayon; in the genuine, they are not. One Dollar Bills are also altered to ten—and are well done.
New London. —Twenty Dollar Bills, altered from a smaller denomination, and extremely well done.
BILLS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
Smithfield Bank. —Two, three, seven, five and ten dollar bills of this bank, have recently got into circulation. The seven's are extremely well imitated—so much so, that it requires a very close comparison with the true bills, to distinguish them. The other denominations are also well imitated.
Providence. —Five dollar bills of the Exchange Bank—imitation very bad. There are also in circulation ten dollar bills of the banks in Providence, altered from a smaller denomination.
Newport Union Bank. —Three Dollar Bills, dated March 8, 1804—clumsily done.
Washington Bank, at Westerly. —One dollar bills altered to Twenty-Five. There are also a few five dollar Bills, counterfeited, of this bank, in circulation.
BILLS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Farmer's Bank, at Troy. —Ten Dollar Bills, the impression generally fainter than the true ones—paper lighter complexion, and more spongy.
Manhattan Bank, at New York. —Five dollar bills—paper and impression about the same as those of Troy Bank.
Merchant's Bank, at New York. —Five and ten dollar bills, poorly imitated, and easily known from the genuine bills.
Besides the above counterfeits, there are five, ten, twenty and fifty dollar bills of the United States Bank, in circulation. Those acquainted with bills, can easily discover them from the genuine.
There have also, within a few days got into circulation, spurious ten dollar bills of Newbern Bank, dated July 25, 1805, signed JAMES M'KINLEY, President, and M. C. STEPHENS, Cashier. They are a handsome looking bill—but no such bank exists—There are also so such banks as Burlington, Richmond, Scituate, or Philadelphia Union Bank; bills of which are in circulation.
POSTSCRIPT.
Since our publication in the Centinel stating the number of counterfeit Bank Bills in circulation, we have seen four other kinds, not enumerated in our statement, viz.—Three Dollar Hartford Bank, altered to Thirty Dollars, and extremely well done—Three Dollars Cheshire Bank, also altered to Thirty Dollars
—2, 3, 5, and Ten Dollar Bills of Gloucester Rhode Island Bank, many of which are in circulation. They are a tolerable imitation of the genuine ones.—Also, Five Dollar Bills of Lincoln and Kennebec Bank, poorly done.—From motives of public good, we have been thus particular in describing all the counterfeit bills in circulation; and the several printers will doubtless render a service to the community, by inserting the above in their papers. GILBERT & DEAN.
DOCUMENTS
Which accompanied the President's Message, on the application of the Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli.
TRANSLATED.
[HAMET BASHAW to the people of the United States.]
IT is known to the whole world, that the reigning Bashaw of Tripoli, Jussur, obtained the throne by murder of our father and elder brother, and by my exile, who came next in succession. Driven by his impious and cruel usurpation, I took refuge in Egypt, where I was kindly received by the Mameluke Beys, who gave me a distinguished rank in the military service. Reposing in the security of peace, I had ceased to repine for the loss of my throne, and regretted only the lot of my unhappy subjects, doomed to the yoke of my cruel and tyrannical brother.
It was at this epoch, that the arrival of General Eaton gave me hopes of better fortune; but though I could not tell what were his powers, I trusted to the faith of a great people, of whom he was the ostensible representative, and threw myself into his arms. We concluded a treaty at Alexandria, a copy of which is among the papers of Commodore Barron in the custody of his secretary, Mr. Dennison. This treaty not only stipulates the recovery of the throne for me, but also includes several advantageous articles for the United States, for which General Eaton will be my voucher. Ought I then to suppose that the engagements of an American agent would be disputed by his constituent government? I cannot suppose that a gentleman has pledged towards me the honor of his country on purpose to deceive me.
General Eaton and myself, with our joint followers, had already advanced 600 miles into the kingdom of Tripoli; and a general defection had seized my brother's army, and all things prepared the protected of America to be hailed sovereign of his usurped throne. At this juncture peace is concluded, in which a throne acquired by rapine and murder, is guaranteed to its usurper, and I, the rightful sovereign, the friend and ally of America, am left unprovided for. No article in my favor, no provision for me and my family, and no remuneration for the advantages I had foregone in trusting to American honor. I am left in Syracuse with thirty dependents, on the pittance of two hundred dollars per month, and no prospect of future establishment. What with the expenses of my retinue, &c. &c. I, a sovereign prince, am now reduced to the pension of 150 cents per day.
I must here observe, that Mr. Eaton, whose generosity I cannot sufficiently praise, has assisted me from his own finances, else hard indeed had been my lot.
When the prevalence of ages
has accustomed men to the government of one, the right of a throne enters into a system of human thought, and that usage must have its rights like others.
In this situation I appeal to the virtue, generosity and candor of the people and government of America. I trust that a brave and free nation will interest itself in behalf of a fallen prince, who has trusted to its national honor and good faith. I trust the Government will take my case into consideration, and at least send me back to Egypt, indemnified for those comforts lost by uniting my fortune to theirs; And I am confident the American people will feel for the misfortune of one who has fought the united cause of their interest and his own right.
[Signed] HAMET BASHAW. Son of Ali Bashaw Caramalli of Tripoli. (L. S.) Syracuse, Sept. 1, 1805.
COPY.
Mr. Eaton, to the Secretary of the Navy. WASHINGTON CITY, DEC. 5TH, 1805.
SIR—Commodore Barron's instructions to Capt. Hull, of September 15, 1804, and my convention with Hamet Bashaw, of February 23, 1805, comprise all the obligations entered into with Hamet. Copies of both which are in the offices, as are also the correspondences resulting therefrom. By perusing the Bashaw's letters from Syracuse, and by reviewing the transactions to which they refer, I cannot find that any additional observations of mine can throw light on our transactions. It is impossible for me to undertake to say that the Bashaw has not been deceived. Nor can I, by any shape in which the subject can be viewed, reconcile the manner of his being abandoned, with those principles of national justice and honor which have hitherto marked our character. The term co-operation, I always considered so nearly synonymous with alliance, that it would require the nicest distinction of diplomatic skill to discriminate the meaning, and hence supposed that an engagement to co-operate with Hamet Bashaw, excluded the idea of using him as an instrument. This construction was the more readily admitted in this case, because until after we had proceeded far in the co-operation, I never heard a syllable of Peace, neither from the President nor from yourself, nor from the Commander in Chief, which did not look forward beyond an effort, to chastise the enemy, and because I always felt a confidence, that such an effort, well conducted, would dethrone him. I really can offer no explanations on the subject, which are not to be found in my official communications, except a circumstance which I am aware modesty should conceal, but which was calculated at all events to save the honor and interest of the United States harmless. On entering the ground of war with Hamet Bashaw, Mr. O'Bannon and myself united in a resolution to perish with him before the walls of Tripoli, or triumph with him within these walls. By the former event we should have acquitted our duty; in the latter glorified our country. We were
supported by similar resolutions on the part of commanders in the Squadron, and to encourage Hamet Bashaw to perseverance, and in order to move understandingly with him, I induced the convention with him, which has been made the base of our treaty with his rival. I have the honor to be, &c. &c. [Signed] WILLIAM EATON.
From Washington, Jan. 21.
A word or two upon politics.—The storm thickens, the gale increases, and our State Pilots, like landsmen in a squall, do nothing but bellow and curse. They know not one rope from another, nor appear to have the least knowledge of the trim of the ship.—Yet so unwilling are they to confess their ignorance, they appear determined sooner to make wreck of the vessel, than to take the advice of old and experienced helmsmen. The daring insult lately offered our national sovereignty by the French Emperor and his Minister, is submitted to with silent, degrading complacency:—And I am told, as it respects Spain, the only spirited measure which has originated in the democratic party has been rejected by a majority of the House. But it is against Great Britain that both the Executive and Legislature are shewing their teeth. Congress have had another Message from the President, which like his opening Message, has the varnish of spirit over it. But it is estimated here, as vox et praeterea nihil .—Its object is to shift the pinching shoe from the corned foot of the Executive, and tie it on the foot of the Legislature. But the transposition will answer no valuable purpose. There are no heads in the Legislature capable of devising and executing any measure which will not do the country more harm than good.
But yesterday a Farce succeeded this tragi-comic Message;—which of all strange things in these strange times, is the most strange. Mr. WRIGHT (the democratic Wronghead from Maryland) has introduced into the Senate a bill offering a bounty of two hundred dollars ahead to any seamen employed in American vessels for shooting English naval officers and sailors who are found boarding vessels of the United States for the purpose of impressment of seamen; with other provisions equally as extraordinary and violent. I send you a copy. This bill, strange as it may appear, has been read in the Senate of the United States, and not thrown under the table.—No one here, however, imagines it will pass into a law; as the most stupidly blind can readily perceive the dreadful consequences to our defenceless commerce and seamen, which must result from any attempt to put it in execution.
No true American will hesitate to grant, that the impressment of our seamen is a very great evil, and which calls for a radical remedy: Although I am assured by those who know, that not more than one of five of those reported to have been impressed are bona fide American citizens; but foreigners, some

of whom, notwithstanding all the precautions of government, have been able to secure protection.—But this is a delicate subject; and the truth might lead to consequences which no friend to his country would desire.—To remedy this evil, wise, firm and dignified measures are necessary—measures directly the opposites of those introduced by Senator WRIGHT. We cannot however demand wisdom where it is not.—And it is to be lamented, that any order of things should have arisen which should have banished men of talents and patriotism from the Councils of the Union; and supplied their places with Madmen and Pretenders. Nevertheless, it may afford some matter for consolation, that "whom GOD intends to destroy he first makes mad."
Foreign News.
By an arrival from France—Papers to Dec. 5.
PARIS, NOV. 28. 1805.
HIS Majesty (Bonaparte) has issued an order, dated, "Head Quarters at Vienna," by which the army is strictly enjoined to maintain the best discipline in that capital, with due respect to the inhabitants and their property. The French entered Vienna the 15th November.
34th Army Grand Bulletin.
VIENNA, NOV. 16.
All the columns of the Grand Army are marching with the greatest rapidity through Moravia, leaving the Danube many leagues behind.—A patrolling party of cavalry having advanced to the gates of Pressburg (Capital of Hungary, about fifty miles east of Vienna, on the Danube) stopped the courier from Venice, by whose letters the information was received, that the Archduke Charles was retreating by forced marches, to relieve Vienna.
The Emperor of the French, by a decree dated from the Palace of Schönbrunn, (Vienna) has ordered, that the province of Austria shall have a Governor General, a Superintendent General, and other colonial officers. At Ulm, Bonaparte told the Austrian officers that Austria should no longer be a power.
35th Army Grand Bulletin.
H. Q. Schoenbrunn-Palace, Nov. 16.
The Russian army, under the Baron De Wintringerod, first aide-de-camp to the Emperor of Russia, has capitulated to Prince Murat. It is said, his army is composed of 50,000 men!
The Austrian army has requested permission of the French, to withdraw from the Russian; which has been allowed. Gen. Vialaus has made his entry into Pressburg.
Marshall Ney, after several battles, in which he beat the Austrians, has taken possession of the Tyrol.
Gen. Klein, with his division of dragoons, has made an incursion into Bohemia.
When the French entered Hungary, General Count Palfy, the Austrian commander in Hungary, proposed to Marshal Devoust, a pacific conference; and was answered that the Emperor of the French was ready to consider Hungary as neutral, and to direct his troops to halt; on condition, that the Archduke Palatine should withdraw his troops from the Austrian army;—prevent the rising of the people en masse;—furnish Vienna regularly with provisions; and, in short, to conclude a complete Peace:—And that if the Archduke consented to these terms he might send an Envoy to Vienna.—It will be seen, that since this proposition, the French have taken possession of Pressburg.
36th Army Grand Bulletin.
Goritz, Nov. 17, 1805.
This army, after several successful battles, continues to advance rapidly towards the Grand Army of Germany.
A Norfolk paper of the 21st ult. states that best superfine flour was selling in Alexandria, and Frederickburg, at 6 a 6 50;—and pork, in Richmond, at 5, a 5 50 per bbl.
By the Mails.
SAVANNAH, JAN. 11, 1806. ROCHEFORT SQUADRON.
Capt. Conn, who has arrived here from Nassau, New-Providence, has furnished us with the Nassau Royal Gazette, of the 1st of January, containing the following further information of the French squadron of five sail of the line, two frigates a brig and cutter, commanded by Admiral L'Almane, from Rochefort, viz.
NASSAU, (N. P.) JAN. 1, 1806. Extracts from the Journal kept by Capt. Reilly, of the brig Eliza & Mary. "Sailed from New York the 16th of September, and arrived at Tenerife the 5th of Nov. where he learnt the following intelligence.—That the Rochefort squadron, consisting of five sail of the line, three frigates, and two brigs of war, with the Calcutta English 50 gun ship, and six English merchant ships, prizes to the squadron, had arrived at Santa Croix on the 3d ult. which caused an embargo to be laid on all vessels directly, which was to continue while the squadron was in port. They had sunk several English ships that had very valuable cargoes, on account of their bad sailing, not being able to keep up with the squadron—that they had uniformly sunk or burned all Neutral vessels they fell in with at sea, that were either bound to or along the coasts of Europe, to prevent intelligence getting to the English fleets—that they had taken out their crews and told them they must go with them to France, and should be paid by the Government, the full amount with damage &c. that among the Neutrals, were the following American vessels, viz. brig Minerva, Salter, of New-York, brig Two Friends, Fenwick, of Charleston, with valuable cargoes, were both burned: sch.—, Tucker, of Boston, schr.—, Sargeant, of do. The number of Neutral vessels, taken and destroyed by the squadron, amounted to 26, the captains of which, during the day, were allowed the liberty of going on shore, but the same privilege was not extended to their officers or crew. The Commander in Chief, Monsieur Le Almane, had taken all their papers, and given to each a certificate, stating he had destroyed their vessels and cargoes, and that they must apply to the Minister at Paris, for a remuneration."
Capt. Conn adds, that on the 5th December the French squadron left Tenerife; and that an American vessel (the Eliza and Mary Reilly, of New-York) fell in with them on the 7th, Tenerife then in sight, and saw them capturing the outward-bound Cork fleet, consisting of about 40 sail, one of which being a fast sailer, spoke the American vessel and informed, that it was probable most of them would fall into the hands of the French.
HORRIBLE MURDER!!
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in Richmond, dated Halifax, January 10.
"There happened in this country a few days since, the most brutal murder ever known. The murderer is in the hands of the law, and is to undergo an examination this day.—It is in proof that Willis Williams, a young man late from Kentucky, in character of a horse trader, did in open day, with a pelexax beat out the brains of a young man named John Dixon, the store keeper of Lipscomb, Ragland & Co. in the store house of the same; after which he robbed the trunks, of the house, and took out of them money and bank notes to the amount of 1500 or 2000 dollars; after which he locked the door, leaving the dead body alone in the house, threw away or secreted the key, concealed the axe in the neighboring woods, and concealed the silver to the amount of one hundred dollars, together with the merchant's private papers, in a hollow tree, all of which were found."
DARING ROBBERY.
Last Wednesday night, about 12 o'clock, as Daniel Runels, of Haverhill, was passing through Andover, a few rods from Chickering's tavern two men armed with a gun and bayonet, stopped his sleigh, and demanded his money. But he repeatedly refused to deliver it, when they attempted to stab him in the breast; but as he sprang from them his foot slipped, and the bayonet entered his left side, passed under his clothes and
came out the other side, without doing him any material injury. His pocket book, containing 255 dollars, and several notes, was then delivered up, and they went off. One of them was about five feet ten inches high, and rather corpulent; the other shorter, slender, and of a light complexion; and both dressed in short dark colored coats, or sailor's jackets.
The Gazette.
MONDAY, February 10, 1806.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By an arrival at Boston, French accounts have been received to Dec. 5, they confirm the intelligence of Bonaparte's having taken possession of Vienna, and further state that the grand army has advanced into Moravia.
Gen. Marmont was marching into Hungary at the head of another French army the object of which appeared to be to form a junction with Bonaparte to attack the Russians in Bohemia.
Bonaparte issues his orders from the Imperial Palace in Vienna—he has declared Austria a Province of France; appointed a Governor and colonial officers.
Hungary has offered, it is said, very advantageous propositions to the French Emperor to recognize their neutrality; but no answer had been given to their application.
The Russian army under Baron Wintringerode, consisting (according to French accounts) of 50,000 men, has capitulated to Prince Murat.
The French army in Italy, have been victorious in every engagement, and were advancing towards Geramany.
It is said Bonaparte has levied a Million Sterling upon the city of Vienna.
The following important subjects are under consideration in the Legislature of the Union.
An interdiction of all our trade with the island of Haiti.—A nonintercourse bill between this country and Great Britain.—A bill to make a detachment of 100,000 men from the militia (we presume to protect commerce or Gun Boats in Cornfields.) A bill to appropriate the enormous sum of 150,000 dollars!!! to fortify the sea ports upon a coast extending 1500 miles:—And to crown all, Senator Wright's bill, which grants a bounty of 200 dollars per head for floating every Englishman that should attempt to board any of our vessels at sea, for the purpose of impressing men, and the allowance of 60 dollars per month to every American whilst on board a British vessel of war, which money is to be paid by the prostitution of every principle of honor and honesty.—Surely no federal libeller will have the impudence to assert in future, that the democrats are not the best qualified to protect the rights and property of the people; and no doubt the captain of every British man of war, when he learns the proceedings in Congress, will tremble at the bare sight of the American flag.
On the 27th, the House passed, for a third reading, by a large majority, the bill authorizing a detachment of 100,000 militia.
Washington, Jan. 29, 1806.
The following important resolution was offered by Mr. Gregg, and committed to the Committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
"Whereas Great Britain impresses citizens of the United States, and compels them to serve on board her ships of war, and also seizes and condemns vessels belonging to citizens of the United States, and their cargoes, being the bona fide property of American citizens, not contraband of war, and not proceeding to places besieged or blockaded, under pretext of their being engaged in time of war, in a trade with her enemies, which was not allowed in time of peace.
"And whereas the government of the United States has repeatedly remonstrated to the British government against these injuries and demanded satisfaction therefore but without effect.
Therefore, Resolved, That until equitable and satisfactory arrangements on these points shall be made
between the two governments, it is expedient, that from and after the day of next, no goods, wares, or merchandise of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain or of any of the colonies, or dependencies thereof, ought to be imported into the United States.
Provided, however, that whenever arrangements deemed satisfactory by the President of the United States, shall take place, it shall be lawful for him, by proclamation, to fix a day on which the prohibition aforesaid shall cease."
The Spanish Minister, vs. Mr. Jefferson.
The Marquis Yrujo and Mr. Jefferson, when the general government was administered by federalists, were for certain purposes, very great friends, and good democrats, have of late been exercising the principle of "opugnation" toward each other in a letter addressed to the Secretary of State, Dec. 6, the Spanish minister charges the president of having in his message at the opening of congress made a number of misstatements in relation to the affairs between this country and Spain, and appeals to the foreign ministers for the truth of his observations; the latter alluded to, shall be published in our next that the public may judge if the Greatest Man in America will not have to back out. To have such men at the head of the government is a humiliating and mortifying consideration to every one that feels the least interest in the honour and respectability of the country, such conduct in the Executive will procure the scorn and contempt of every foreign power.
Reports say, the President has ordered the Spanish minister to quit Washington, but he refused to go, and says the President has no authority to compel him.
JEFFERSON & CO.
IT has been the uniform declaration of the Federalists, ever since Mr. Jefferson and the democrats came into office, that their principles and measures were, such as to degrade the United States, in the opinion of every foreign nation; and that our commerce would become the prey of every maritime power, and the greatest man in America, declared with Monticello wisdom, that "commerce flourishes best, when left free to protect itself," all opposition to this milk and water doctrine, was pronounced by the democrats as the result of malice and disappointment; and we should find that the measures of Mr. Jefferson & his party would preserve peace at home, and command respect abroad; but it is a melancholy truth that the predictions of the Federalists are now verified. The present rulers have got into such a situation, that they are wholly at a loss as to what measures to pursue with other nations Propositions are brought forward in Congress, which ought to entitle the authors to a seat in a mad-house, rather than a seat in the Legislature of the Union. Senator Wright's bill for shooting Englishmen, has been followed by one in the house almost as absurd.
A democratic caucus has been held in Bolton, and general orders given to all of the party to vote for the old turning and twisting candidate at the election for Governor; no dictating in this business, all free choice.
The citizens of Springfield have given a public dinner to Gen. Eaton. The toasts were liberal and appropriate. The following was Gen. Eaton's toast: "The Clergy—Our tocsin in times of danger—our pillars of morality in all times."
Rochefort Squadron Taken.
A letter from St. Croix, Jan. 10, states, that the Rochefort Squadron, with all their prizes of the Cork fleet, had been captured by a British Squadron under Admiral Stirling.
A letter from an American Captain, whose vessel was taken by the Rochefort squadron, informs, that none of the crew were permitted to go on shore at Tenerife; and that they had been so long on board without being furnished with clothes, that they were almost reduced to nakedness.
A motion has been made in the Legislature of Virginia, to reward the valor and intrepidity of Lieut.
O'BRANNON, who accompanied gallant Eaton in his researches in Egypt, his march through the desert of Barca, and his attack on Derna, with a Sword, and a Gold Medal, with suitable achievements and mottoes. Whether this was intended as a censure on Congress for their tardiness and meanness towards the man, "whose mind conceived, and whose arm executed the enterprise; or whether it is to operate as an example to the imitators of Virginia to do likewise, we are unable to say—we state the fact [Continued.]
A vile attempt has been made to assassinate Thomas Paine, a mulkier was fired at him through the window; the person who made the attempt has been taken.
Fire.—At Marcellus (N. Y.) on night of the 11th of January, the house of Mr. Fowler was destroyed by fire. His children (four) perished, and his wife was much burnt. Mr. F. was from home.
Married.
In this town last evening, by the Rev. Dea. Deane, Asa Radington Esq. of Waterville to Mrs. Hannah Hobby of this town.
At Falmouth, by Rev. Caleb Bradley, Mr. Jonathan Sawyer, jun. to Miss Sally Sawyer. —Capt. Nathaniel Freeman of Gorham, to Miss Lydia Winlow, of the former place.
At Gorham, by the Rev. Mr. Noyes, John Elder, to Miss Polly Lakeman.
In Limerick, Mr. John Burbank, of Standish to Miss Sally Welch, of Limerick.
In Georgetown, Mr. Nicholas Hingston, botanist and merchant, to Miss Elizabeth Bloomfield, sister to the celebrated author of the "Farmer's Boy."
At Brookfield Mr. Phillip White, mer. of Portland, to Miss Abigail Cutter, daughter of Gen. John Cutter, of the former place.
Died.
In this town on Saturday morning, Abigail, the wife of Thomas Gouding, aged 30—the funeral will proceed from the house of Mr. Gouding, at 4 o'clock this day—the Friends of the deceased are desired to attend without further invitation.
At Falmouth, Edwarda child of the Rev. C. Bradley.
"Life is a span, a fleeting hour, How soon the vapour flies! Man is a tender transient flower, That in the blooming dies!" In Milford, (Con.) Mrs. Ann Buckingham, at. 87.
In Norwich, (C.) Mr. Elijah Kingsley, at. 85
In Smithfield, (R.I.) Mr. Richard Aldrich, at. 94.
In Portsmouth Mrs. Prentiss, at. 98.
In Berwick, Mrs. Rhoda Lambert.
In Piermont, (N. H.) John Patterson, Esq. at. 94.
In Mount Vernon, Maj. Paul Blake, at. 40
In Middletown, [Ms] Mr. Abel Avril, at. 95
At sea, of a palmonic consumption, from his passage from Norfolk, for Charleston, Rev. Joseph Washburn, at. 39, Pastor of the Church of Christ, in the first society in Farmington Connecticut.
In Charlestown, Mr. Edward Gardner, at. 67, —Widow Anna Windship, at. one hundred years.
In Boston, Mrs. Rebecca Howe, wife of Mr. Nathaniel H. at. 37—Widow Ruth Harrington, at. 76, late of Lexington—Mrs. Mary Chase, at. 33—Mrs. Lucy T. Pratt, wife of Mr. Elias P. at. 31—On the 16th Jan. ult. while on a visit to this town, very suddenly Miss Elizabeth Clark, at.
Ship News.
F.B. 8—Arrived, brig Warren, S. Dennison, Master, 30 days from Fort Royal, Martinique, via the Vineyard, left at Fort Royal brig Experiment, Wicott of Boston, to sail in 3 days for Charleston, S. C.—Sch. Eleanor, Wells, of Newburyport, not discharged; Polly, Girish of Portsmouth, do.—Sch. Tom, Evans, of Marblehead, do.—Spoke, the same day off St. Pierre's brig William, Groves, from Dominico, bound to St. Vincents.—Jan. 8, parted company with the sch. Harmony, Capt. Cutter, in lat. 17, 29, long. 63, 8.—Sailed from the Vineyard Feb. 5th, in company with brig Chase, of and for North Yarmouth, ship Commerce, Skenen, for Portland.
The brig Sumner, capt. Strout, of this port, owned by Mr. Cummings, has been seized at Port Antonio, in Jamaica, for having on board several barrels of Beef—which was entered at that port for exportation. It is expected the brig and that part of the cargo, will be condemned.
FOR SALE.
A SHIP of the following dimensions—68 feet Keel, 24 feet Beam, 10 feet 10 inches Hold, and 4 feet 9 inches between Decks, built all of Oak, [the principal part whit.] by an approved workman, under the inspection of the owner and can be completed and launched in six or seven weeks. For terms apply to Lemuel Weeks & Son. Portland, Jan. 20.
THE connexion in business, under the firm of WEBB & BETTES, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons indebted to said firm are desired to call and settle with Bettes, who will carry on the business as usual. ABRAHAM WERF. JACOB P. BETTES. Jan 27, 1806
A School Master Wanted.
To teach a School in North-Yarmouth, about three months—the school will consist of 30 or 40 scholars—good wages will be given to one who is capable of teaching English Grammar Arithmetic, &c.—Good recommendations will be required. App'y to NATHANIEL JENKS. New-Yarmouth, Jan. 27.

Joseph M'Lean & Son, Have for Sale, At No. 16, Union Wharf, 500 bbls. Philadelphia superfine FLOUR, 200 do. superfine and fine Richmond do. 1000 bushels CORN, 15 hds. James' River TOBACCO, 300 hds. Liverpool SALT on flat, A quantity of SEA COAL, 10 by 12, 8 by 10, 3 Crown Window Glass, 7 by 9, Casks Malaga WINE. Cash given for Pot and Pearl Alb. Feb. 10.
Just Received, and now landing, A Quantity of Fresh superfine FLOUR, from Philadelphia and for sale at No. 13, Union Wharf, By John Taber & Son. Portland, Feb. 10, 1806.
Charles & John Fox, Nos 4 & 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, 100 Bbls. Tar, 20 do. Pitch, 20 do. Turpentine, 10 do. Rosin, 20 do. Superfine Flour, 6 chests Hyson-skin Tea, do. Souchong do. Boxes Candles, Nails of all kinds, Bar and Sheet Lead. Together with a general assortment of Ship-Chandlery and Cordage. All which they are determined to dispose of on the most liberal terms. Feb. 10.
NEW GOODS. Crofts & Martin. HAVE just received an additional supply of USEFUL & FANCY GOODS, among which are the following:— Rose Blankets, superfine Broadcloths, Devonshire Kerseys, Coatings, Plains, Patent Cords, Baizes, and Flannels, Duffsils, Swan-downs, Cassimeres, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery, do. do. Gloves, Fancy Vestings, Silk & Cotton Velvets, India Cottons, Russells, Durants, Russells, Hollands, white, colored, and lace Cambrics, British Shirtings Linens, Calicoes, white Quiltings, Ginghams, Checks Crapes, Lustrings, Sattins, Sinchaws, Platillas, Dominets, Norwich Shawls, Counterpanes, Bandannas, &c. &c. which together with those on hand, and more daily expected, will form a complete assortment. Also— W. I. and N. E. Rum, Cogniac & Barcelona Brandy, Gin, Wines, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, H. Skin, and Young Hyson Teas, Cotton, 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails, Glass, Indigo, Spices, Raisins, Chocolate, Shells, Mould and dipp'd Candles, Powder and Shot—Likewise, an assortment of Ironware, Salt, country Flour, Butter, Corn, &c. 1500 quint. Cod Fish, 500 do. Seal do. boxes Smoked Herring. Feb. 10.
Turnpike Road to Independence! Toll only Five Dollars. TICKETS at 5 Dollars, Quarters at 1 D. 37 1/2 C. in Seventh Class Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which commences drawing on the 17th day of next month, for sale at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore and fortune Lottery Office, Fifth-Street—Tickets rise on the first day of next month—highest price 8000 D. one of 2000 D. two of 1000 D.—subject to no deduction; the nominal being the real value of the prizes. Amount of prizes held by him in the late lottery, was upwards of 12,000 dollars.—Prize tickets taken in payment. Adventurers, please to apply soon, as the "fickle goddess" may leave town shortly. Feb. 10.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of STEPHEN HINKLEY, late of Standish, in said county, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice—that they shall attend that service at the dwelling house of the said Widow Mary Hinkley, in said Standish, on the second Monday in March next, and on the second Mondays of the five following months, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon.
DANIEL HASTY, } Commissioners. WILLIAM TOMPKINS, } Standish, February 3d, 1806.
LOST, A LETTER, directed to Mrs. Esther Gilson, —as it can be of no consequence to any one but the person to whom it is directed the finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the Office. Feb. 10.
FRESH GOODS. Just received, and for sale by William Swan, No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street, AN extensive assortment of EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS. All kinds of Groceries—Paints of all kinds, &c. &c.
Among which are, Excellent French Brandy—Barcelona do. Holland Gin—St. Croix Rum, Souchong Tea per chest, Hyson-skin do. entitled to debenture on exportation, White Lead—Spruce Yellow, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. Also, A general assortment of Hollow Ware, &c. All which he is determined to sell on as advantageous terms as can be purchased in town.
NOTICE. —All persons indebted to the late firm of Codman & Swan , are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. WILLIAM SWAN. Portland, Feb. 10, 1806.
Upholstery and Paper-Hangings. Edward Howe, Respectfully informs his friends and the Public that he carries on the UPHOLSTERY Business in all its various branches, at the Store owned by Gen. Walsworth, near the Hay-Scales, viz. Stuffing Sofas, Easy, Lolling and parlor Chairs, Making Covering for do. Making Beds, Matrasses, Cushions Carpet, &c. Also for Sale—articles in the above line, consisting of Fringes, Laces & Tassels—Sofas, Matrasses. An assortment of Paper-Hangings Borders, &c. &c.
N. B.—Much confidence being necessarily placed in the integrity and workmanship of an Upholsterer , as a claim to that consideration, I am induced to offer the following Certificate, which was presented to me, by my Master, on the day of my freedom in Boston.
MASSACHUSETTS MECHANIC ASSOCIATION. To all who shall see these Presents, GREETING WHEREAS MR. EDWARD HOWE, hath presented to us, the Certificate of Mr. John B. Hammet, setting forth that the said E. Howe hath duly discharged the duties and fulfilled his engagements as a Faithful Apprentice, and that he recommends him as worthy the countenance of this Association: Therefore, we the President and Vice-President, in behalf of said Association, do grant him this Certificate of our approbation, and do recommend him to the Notice, Encouragement, Protection and Patronage of all Persons, in all Countries, where he may sojourn. In Testimony whereof, we have caused the Seal of our Association to be hereunto affixed this 12th day of July, 1804, and the ninth year of our Institution. JONA. HUNEWELL, President. BENJ. RUSSELL, Vice-President. Attest—John B. Hammet, Secretary. (L.S.) If the Gentlemen Farmers of the vicinity will take the trouble to save their SWINGLE TOW, and call as above, they may receive a reasonable compensation for it. Portland, Feb. 10.
Portland Hotel. STEPHEN WEBSTER, informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from his situation in Falmouth, and has opened a House of Entertainment in Portland, opposite Long-Wharf; where the greatest attention will be paid to those who favor him with their custom. Five or six Gentlemen may be accommodated with Boarding at the above house. Feb. 10.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to Stephen Foster , or to Stephen Foster, jun. are requested to make payment on or before the 24th day of March next, on their accounts will be put in suit. Portland, Feb. 10, 1806.
Stray Mare. CAME into my enclosure, the 1st of December, a Black Mare, one white foot, a large ankle, trots all. The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. EBENEZER LIBBY. Scarborough, Feb. 4, 1806.
FOUND, AN old fashioned English Watch the owner may have it again, proving property and paying charges.—Inquire of Lemuel Tukey. Feb. 3.
FOUND, IN this town, a Silver Watch, which the owner may have by proving property and paying charges.—Apply at Maine Bank. Feb. 3.
FOR SALE, THREE valuable Store LOTS, situated in Maine Street , with a brick wall adjoining the new brick house opposite Gen. Walsworth's. Also, Five Lots of Land situated in Falmouth, a few rods from the new bridge.—Inquire of Stephen Foster, Who has for Sale, at the store occupied by Haley & Emery , on Ingraham's Wharf , 2000 gallons Cherry Rum, on a credit of six months. 400 pair Men's calf skin Shoes. N. B. Those who wish to purchase Cherry Rum to ship for the Southward, can be supplied on reasonable terms, by applying as above. Portland, Feb. 10, 1806.
FOR SALE, TWO small BUILDINGS, now standing opposite the Hay-Scales, and will make convenient Dwelling-House—must be moved off in all this month.—Inquire of Benjamin Willis, or Thomas Webster. Feb. 10.
Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company. THE Stockholders of the Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company are hereby notified, that their annual meeting for the choice of nine Directors, and to transact such other business as may come before them, will be held at the Office of Company in Wiscasset , on the fourth day of March next, at three of o'clock in the afternoon. By order of the President and Directors, JOHN MERRILL, Jr. Secretary. Wiscasset, Feb. 4, 1806.
The Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company give notice, that the amount of their Stock is Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ; and they continue to make insurance on Vessels, Freight, Money, Goods and Effects, and against Captivity of persons, and on the Life of any person during his absence at sea; and in cases of Money Lent on Bottomry and Respondentia, to any amount not exceeding thirteen thousand five hundred dollars on any one risk. By order of the President and Directors, JOHN MERRILL, Jr. Secretary. Wiscasset, Feb. 4, 1806.
Massachusetts District.
BY virtue of a warrant from the Hon. John Davis, Esquire, Judge of the District Court for the said Massachusetts District—there will be exposed to sale at Auction, opposite No thirty seven, Long Wharf, Boston, on Friday, the 14th of February current, precisely at twelve o'clock—THE SCHOONER RAVEN, with her Tackle, Apparel and Furniture; decreed to be sold for the payment of Mariners Wages. An inventory will be exhibited at the time of sale. TOMPSON J. SKINNER, Marshal. Dated at Boston, February 4th. 1806.
Thirty Dollars Reward. A Person by the name of ALEXANDER CALDER, hired a Horse and Sleigh of the subscriber on the 29th of January last to go to Boston, and was to return in 5 or 6 days—He has not yet returned, and it is supposed he means not to return—The Horse was of a chestnut color, with a large white stripe in his face—Yellow Sleigh, with red runners, and red inside. Said Calder is a Tailor by trade, is lame and walks with a crutch.—Whoever will take up and secure him shall receive Fifteen Dollars Reward ; and if the Horse and Sleigh be secured with him, Thirty Dollars reward will be given, by Ebenezer Paine. Portland, Feb. 10, 1806.
YORK, ss. At a Court of Probate, held at York, January 20, 1806. WHEREAS, THANKFUL PAGUE, (formerly Thankful Hodgkin ) has presented her account of Administration on the estate of SAMUEL HODGKINS, late of Falmouth (formerly in the county of York) now county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, intestate, to the amount of 675 dollars, 27 cents, for allowance: Ordered, that the said Thankful notify the heirs of the said Samuel, by causing this order to be published in the Portland Gazette , printed by Adams & Jenks, two weeks successively; the last publication to be one week prior to the next Court of Probate, to be held at the Probate Office in York, on Monday the 17th day of February next; to the end the said heirs may then and there appear, and show cause, if any they have, why the said account should not be allowed. Attest, Daniel Sewall, Register. Feb. 10.
New Grusoe. JUST published, by JOHN M'KOWN, and for sale at the New Printing-Office, Union-Street, Portland.—The New Robinson Crusoe; designed for the instruction and amusement of the youth of both sexes. Translated from the German. Also, for sale as above, NOTE BOOKS, on a different plan from those vend at the Bookstores in town. Feb. 2, 1806.
NOTICE. MR. TURNER, has removed from No. 1, Jones's Row , to No. 3. He continues his business of an Accomptant and Translator.—Books posted with correctness—Accounts arranged and stated; and every branch in his line performed with accuracy. Portland, Feb. 10.
To George Bradbury, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for the County of Cumberland. WE the subscribers, a major part of the proprietors, of a certain piece or parcel of Flats, Land and Wharf, situated in Portland, in said county, bounded as follows: viz.—Northeasterly, on the flats of Henry Titcomb; Southeasterly, on the flats of Joseph H. Ingraham; Southeasterly, by the channel of Fore River, and northwesterly; and extending about one hundred and seventy feet, by wharf-street, so called—judging a proprietor's meeting to be necessary, do hereby request you to issue a Warrant for the calling of a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the dwelling house of Capt. Peter Warren, in said Portland, on Tuesday the twenty fifth day of February inst. at six of the clock, in the afternoon, to act on the following articles: 1st. To choose a Moderator. 2nd. To choose a Clerk, Treasurer, Committee, or committees, and any other officers needful for managing their affairs. 3rd. To see whether they will agree to extend or enlarge their wharf, and build a store or stores on the same, and on the manner of doing the same, or on any other method of improving and managing their interest, and making it productive. 4th. To agree on the sum or sums of money they will raise, for the purpose aforesaid, and for any other purpose which they may judge necessary, and to fix the time and manner of raising and paying the same. 5th. To agree on the proportion which each proprietor shall pay of the monies voted to be raised, and on each proprietor's share or interest in the estate; and 6th. To agree on a method of calling future meetings.
Josiah Cox, Peter Warren, Enoch Preble, Thomas Merrill, Jacob Noyes, Benjamin Knight, William Lowell. Portland, Feb. 6, 1806.
CUMBERLAND, ss.—To Capt. Peter Warren one of the Proprietors before named. YOU are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify the Proprietors before named, in manner as the law directs, to meet at the time and place, and for the purpose mentioned in the foregoing application. Given under my hand and seal, this sixth day of February, A. D. 1806. George Bradbury, Justice of the Peace for said County.
IN pursuance of the foregoing Warrant to me directed, I hereby notify the Proprietors aforesaid, to meet at the time and place mentioned in the foregoing application, and for the purposes therein expressed. Peter Warren. Portland, February 6, 1806.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1805.
THE Petition and Complaint of MARY ILSLEY, wife of John Ilseley, late of said Portland, Mariner, humbly shews—That your Petitioner was lawfully married to said John Ilseley, on the ninth day of June, Anno Domini 1796; and that she lived with and conducted herself towards him, the said John as a dutiful and faithful wife ought, until the month of March, Anno Domini 1798, when the said John absented himself from this Commonwealth, and entirely abandoned your petitioner, without making any provision for her support or maintenance, and hath ever since; and still absents himself as aforesaid—That your petitioner, has been reduced to great distress, in supporting herself and a child which she had by said John, and has contracted very considerable debts on that account, not being able to sell the property or estate which belongs to her in her own right:—Wherefore your petitioner prays that she may be licenced and empowered to sell and convey all the right or share belonging to her own right, in and to a certain House and Land, situated in said Portland, and bounded northerly by middle street, easterly and southerly by land belonging to James Jewett, and westerly by land belonging to James Deering; being the same house and land which belonged to Dr. John Lowther, late of said Portland, deceased: to enable her to pay said debts, and support herself and child; as it is in no wise probat that her said husband will ever return:—and as in duty bound will ever pray. MARY ILSLEY, By Salmon Chase, her attorney.
At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, begun and held at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1805.
ON the Petition of Mary Ilseley, whereof the foregoing is a copy—ORDERED—That the Petitioner publish an attested copy of her Petition, and this Order thereon, in the Portland Gazette , three weeks successively, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the session of the Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May next that the said John Ilseley may then and there appear and show cause if any he has, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest—Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
Sales at Auction. TOMORROW, at 11 o'clock, At E. GREELY & Co's. Office, On 60 days credit, for approved notes, AN invoice of ENGLISH GOODS, consisting of blue, brown and mixed Broadcloths, Coatings, Cassimeres, Baizes, Flannels, Thread, Buttons, &c. At 12 o'clock, 11 chests of Souchong Tea, of a superior quality, 1 do. Hyson-skin Tea, 11 hhd. St. Vincents Rum, 3d pr 4 do. St. Croix do.
At Private Sale, 6 Bales of fresh imported Goods, consisting of Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Swan-downs, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Swankins, Linens, Threads, Hat Linings, Cotton Hose, Velvets, Cords, Sewing Silk, Suspenders, &c. 1 cafe English Hats. Feb. 10.
DOCTOR THOMAS, has removed to Green Street , into Mr. Motley's Brick House; where he will be attentive to all calls in the line of his profession. His Shop is removed in Fifth Street , opposite the Post Office; where none but genuine Medicines are sold; and attends himself as often as possible. Having pursued his profession in Europe, Asia, Africa and America , he offers to Masters of Vessels, and others, Medicines adapted to diseases of these climates, on reasonable terms, with suitable directions. Portland, Feb. 10.
WILLIAM BECKETT—TAILOR. Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he continues the TAILORING BUSINESS, as usual at his Shop at the head of Ingraham's wharf , opposite Messrs. Day & Ilseley's store where those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. He thanks his friends and the public for past favors. And as constant, and personal attendance is still given, he flatters himself with hopes of a continuance. Trimnings of all kinds of a superior quality. Portland, Feb. 3.
A Young Man, WHO has been a considerable time in a store, and has knowledge of business, wishes for a situation in a store in Portland, as a Clerk; and can produce good recommendations. A line addressed to A. B. and forwarded to the Post-Office, Bath, shall meet with due attention. Bath, Jan. 16.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland, in and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of Nov. A. D. 1805—
THE Petition of James Murray, of Falmouth, in said county, cordwainer, & Lucy, his wife, Jesse Willard, of Cape Elizabeth, in said county, yeoman, and Mary, his wife, humbly shews, that they are interested as tenants in common, with other persons or persons to your petitioners unknown: the said Murray in right of his wife in five sixths of one quarter, and the said Willard, in right of his wife in one sixth of one quarter of a piece of land, situate in said Cape Elizabeth containing thirty acres, it being the same piece of land, which was laid out by the proprietors of Falmouth, on the 14th day of February, A. D. 1737—8, to William Whites, and by them bound as follows: viz. beginning at a stake standing on the bank of the southerly side of Back Creek, it being the northwesterly corner of Jos. Weston's ten acre lot, thence south, south west, till it meets with said Weston's first acre lot, thence beginning with the creek, and John Tyng, and with the said Weston's sixty acre lot; and joining on Samuel Sargent's sixty acres of land, until thirty acres are to be completed: That your petitioners are desirous of holding their respective shares, equal to one quarter part of said thirty acres, in common, between themselves, and severed from the other three quarters. They therefore pray that partition thereof may be made according to law, and their said quarter part set off and divided from the rest by metes and bounds agreeably to the law in such case provided—and as in duty bound will ever pray. Isaac Parker, Attorney to petitioners.
At a Court of Common Pleas, held at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland on the third Tuesday of November, A. D. 1805.
ON the petition of James Murray and others, whereof the foregoing is a copy—THE COURT ORDER: That the petitioner cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them, personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house, or at place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same, three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, which is to be held at Portland, on the fifth Tuesday of March next, to their granting the same. Attest—Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
TO LET, HALF of a convenient three story Dwelling House, pleasantly situated in Willard Street —Inquire at E. PAVEN'S Store, Fifth-Street. Jan.

Poetry.
SOLILOQUY.
At the Door of a Lottery Office.
To be or not to be' not in existence, But in consequence, to sweep the refuse From the Rich Man's door, & bear the frown That contumely drops, on houseless heads, To bear and then forbear; when a bare bodkin Might a loop hole make, sufficient To let out inquietude.
On the evening after the intelligence of Lord Nelson's victory and death were recei- ved in London, the following lines were spo- ken by Mr. Wroughton, on the 'Drury Lane theatre.'
Is there a man, who this great triumph hears And with his transports does not mingle tears? For tho' Britannia's flag victorious flies, Who can refrain from grief when NELSON dies!
Miscellany.
Bow-Street. —Last night a Naval hero, who is captain of a man of war, and the brother of a Nobleman, was brought before the Magistrates, from the boxes of the Covent Gar- den Theatre, where he had been kicking up a row. He was charged with violently assaulting a youth of fourteen, the son of a respectable Ci- tizen in Coleman street, who was also at the Theatre, and now ac- companied his son to the Office. The Noble Commander had evidently been upon a Bacchanalian cruise in the evening, and taken in a full cargo of Tuscan juice, as his upper works were a good deal deranged; in endeavouring to make way, heeled gunnel to at every tack; he was tow- ed into the Office between two of the bow street runners with some difficulty, and had scarcely been on board the good ship justice, when he endeavoured to assume the whole authority of the quarter deck. The first salute to the Bench was a whole broadside of dams and blasts, offered to the Magistrate, or any man in the room for a thousand; & four great guns that if he had with him his first Lieutenant and his boat- swain, they three would clear the decks of every man there in two minutes, if the lubbers were twice as numerous as they were.
The Magistrate however, not be- ing in a boxing humour, not proba- bly in training to meet such antago- nist in his own way, begged leave to propose a contre project for deciding the business, and was proceeding to examine the charge against the gallant commander; but this gave rise to a new bustle, and he insisted as an officer and a gentleman, on a private examination, and that all the "lubberly sons of bitches present" must go out of the room. In this, however, he was not indulg'd, and the Bow-street Officer who saw the assault proceeded to give his tes- timony, as well as he he could, un- der a tremendous discharge of caths, intermixed with threats of gangways, round dozens, and double isons. The Officer stated, that the Captain had been extremely riotous in the Theatre, to the annoyance of the whole audience, and that he had violently assaulted a lady in one of the boxes, who from a very coarse illustration in the captain's own phra- se, it seemed was an old Cyprian ac- quaintance who wanted to allure him to a fresh engagement, which he de- clined. He was therefore forcibly taken from his moorings in the boxes and in his way assaulted every one he met, and amongst others the youth now came forward.
The Captain was still vociferous and unruly. Finding however, that he could not bring his guns to an ef- fectual bearing in this way, he put
about on another tack, and propo- sed to settle the matter with the Ma- gistrate, over a bottle. The Ma- gistrate, however, objected to any decision by the influence of grape juice. The Captain again stormed, said it was only a drunken frolic; but the Magistrate, paying no defer- ence to this plea of jure de vine, or- dered the Captain to the bilboes , at the Brown Bear.— London paper.
French Espionage. —A Frenchman, of the name of Veaucour, was lately taken up at St. Petersburg as a spy; on him were discovered bills and let- ters of credit to the amount of 30,000 livres, though for the most part of his time he pretended to subsist by begging. In his interrogatory he acknowledged, that the money had been given him by the French gov- ernment for past services, but not for services, to be performed. The French spy but seldom make poverty a cloak to conceal their treachery and afford by it their friends in for- eign countries an opportunity of pro- claiming their innocence from their artificial misery. M. Dela Touche caused himself to be arrested and sent to Newgate for a debt of 10 guineas only—and honest Talleyrand, in 1794, sold his library, and borrowed money in this country for his passage to America, when, according to au- thorities printed in France, and quo- ted by the author of his memoirs, he possessed in the English and foreign funds a capital 50,000! No country can be so much upon its guard a- gainst Gallorum fraudes , and beware against their panegyrists, who fre- quently are their accomplices.— ibid.
CRAFT OF THE FOX.
A few days since a young man at Sullivan, which lies on Frenchman's bay, saw a Fox go down to some eel grass which lay on the shore and roll himself up in it, so that no part of him could be seen. He then went into the water, and swam off to a flock of Coots, which were playing in the water at considerable distance. He sprung upon one and returned with it in his mouth to the shore.— The young man went to the place; Reynard found himself so closely pur- sued that he left his prey on the beach, and made his escape. Gaz. of Maine.
MAINE BANK.
THE Stockholders of MAINE BANK, are hereby notified that by virtue of their Vote, passed on the third day of June last, the Directors order the residue of the Stock, amounting to Sixteen Dollars and two thirds of a Dollar, on each Share, to be paid to the Cashier, on or before the 25th day of March next—and that so many of the Shares of each Stockholder, who shall neglect to pay the same, as will make good all defi- ciencies of any delinquent, be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, on the 2d day of April next, at 2 o'clock P. M. at said Bank, agreeably to a By-Law of the Corporation.
By order of the President and Directors, DAVID HALE, Cashier, Portland, Jan. 24, 1806.
Massachusetts Reports.
Just received, and for sale By DANIEL JOHNSON, At the PORTLAND BOOK-STORE, REPORTS OF CASES argued and determined in the SUPREME JUDI- CIAL COURT of the State of MASSACHU- SETTS.
ALSO, Murray's English Grammar— a book worthy the perusal of the scholar, and the critic—This book has passed the examina- tion and gained the approbation of the vari- ous literary and critical Reviewers of London, and must eventually find its way into schools and academies, as the best treatise on English Grammar.
LIKewise, Pinkerton's Geography A- bridged—a volume about as large as Morse's— on a much better type and paper, and every way superior—and may be had for one dollar.
Great variety of BOOKS now op- ening, which will be sold on the usual liberal terms. Five Dollars the hundred allowed for good RAGS, payable in any articles from the store, at cash prices Feb 8.
Lunar Observations.
THE subscriber has received a short, easy, and accurate method of calculating Lu- nar Observations by Dunn's Linear Tables first introduced into the United States by Mr. Sam Naylor, Boston—by which the true Longitude at sea, may be found in a few min- utes of time. This method is soon learned, and not easily forgotten. The whole ex- pence of a Plate, Formula to direct, and in- structing their use, ten Dollars.—Taught and sold at Union School. Navigation, Surveying and Bookkeeping, taught as usual. ALSO, A few Scholars may be accommodated at the Day-School, if application is made soon. WILLIAM MOODY. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805. (tf)
Drugs & Medicines.
THE subscribers having entered into part- nership in business, under the firm of Erving & Reed, inform their Friends and the public, that they have lately received a fresh supply of DRUGS and MEDICINES; which they offer for sale at their shop lately occupied by S. Erving. Also,
An assortment of Crockery Ware; all which they are determined to sell reasona- bly.
Medicine Boxes put up faithfully and expeditiously—Particular and constant attention paid to their finest
Shirley Erving, Jonathan Reed. Portland, Jan 17, 2806
It is generally known in this town, that the subscriber has been under the necessity of relinquishing a favorite employment, by rea- son of its being injurious to his health. He has been induced to form his present connec- tion in trade, from the well known reputation of Dr. Erving's shop for genuine and unadul- terated medicines. It is his wish, and it shall be his constant exertion, that its reputation may not suffer by the connection. His friends and the public, whose patronage he respectfully solicits, may be assured that every atten- tion and every exertion will be made for their convenience and accommodation.
J. Reed.
Partnership Formed.
P. CERMENATI, and G. MON- FRINO, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have formed a con- nection in trade, under the firm of
Cermenati & Monfrino;
and they hope to merit a continuance of that generous encouragement lately received, At No. 16, Old State-House, Boston.
They have now on hand, ready for sale, a large and elegant assortment of LOOK- ING GLASSES, with the most fashionable gilt and mahogany Frames—Also,
A beautiful collection of English and Italian Views, Landscapes, Historical Pictures, from the best and most approved artists in Europe
Barometers and Thermometers for Botanists and Distillers—Spy-Glasses of every description—a variety of Looking-Glass Plates —Gold Leaf—Burnished Gold Size, Leaves, & Beeds—Compotion Profile Frames, wholesale and retail—Maps and Charts from A. Arrows- mith, &c. &c.
The above articles are offered on as good terms as can be purchased in America; but purchasers are invited to call and judge for themselves
Likewise, Looking-Glass and Picture Frames made in the best manner—Ladies' Needle- Work framed and glazed at the shortest no- tice and in the newest style—Enamelling and Lettering performed on glass, silver or gold. ** Old Frames new gilt. Country Dealers supplied to their advantage Jan 27
Doctor Kittredge,
HAS Removed from Mrs. Hobbys, to Major Isaac Gage's Brick House, corner of Federal street and Temple street (which leads from Dr. Deane's Meetinghouse to Muf- fey's Row) Jan 20
John P. Thurston & Co
Fore-street,
HAVE received by the ships Charles, and Frederick, from Liverpool, and offer for sale on liberal terms
109 Casks Sheathing, Drawing, 90d. 10d. 12d, 8d. 6d. and 4d. long drawn and fine rose Nails, $30 Boxes 6 by 8, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, 10 by 14, and 10 by 15, Crown Glass, 100 Crates Cream Colour d, and Blue, and Green edged, enamelled and plain Earthen Ware, purposely assorted for country and West-India market-use, 500 Horn Lanthorn Lights, 4 Casks containing 1 Ton, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 9 Patent Shot. 1 do. containing 10 doz. Plates, assorted, 5 do. Dishes do. 4 do. quart and pint Basins 2 do. pint Cans, full size 48 stone Iron Wire. 1 cask Containing 2 doz full size Pewter Quarts 4 do Pint London Porringers 10 do. quart and pint Block Tin Tea-Pots 40 Boxes Tin Plates, assorted. 50 Kegs mustard.
ON HAND, 100 Bbls. Meis, No. 1, 2, and 3, Beef, 50 half bbls. Pork. 11 Casks Linseed Oil. 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do. Mould do. 50 do. dip do. 30 chests Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Sou- hoang Teas, of first quality. 100 Bolls Ravens Duck, 20. doz. best English Shovels and Spades —No. 1, 2, and 3. English Scale Beams, all sizes. 500 wt. Iron Block Bushes. White and Red Lead, dry, and ground in Oil, Yellow Ochre, do. do. Spanish Brown in bbls. Cales Fresh Florence Oil 300 Quintals Codfish. 50 do Pollock for retailing 60 Bbls. Ship Bread. Hhds and Tierces retailing Molasses Pipes good flavored Brandy. Spermaceti Oil, in bbls. Kegs Ginger, Gin Cales 20 boxes Choco- late, Calka, Nutmegs, Cloves, and Pepper. Few Cwt. Loaf Sugar, Stone Ware, Roll Brimstone, Saltpetre. Cales Long cork Claret, &c. Dec. 2.
Hog's Bristles.
CASH and a high price will be given for any quantity of Hog's Bristles, by John & Sam Phillips, at their shop in Forestreet, —Gentlemen farmers and others will do well to save them, as they are always in demand and by so doing will give encouragement to our own manufactures. Dec. 28.
FOR SALE,
By Joshua Richardson,
At No. 3, Long Wharf, 500 Hhds. Turks Island and Liverpool Salt 100 Bbls. Meis and No. 1 Beef, 200 half bbls. do. 100 cask Sugar Hhd. Nails, entitled to de- venture. 100 Kegs Butter, 150 do Lard, 50 Boxes Sper. Candles, 10 hhs. Bacon Legs, 2 Chests Souchong Tea. Malaga and Sherry Wine, per qr. cask Gin Cales—Salt Petre, Brandy—Sugar, Ship Bread—Hhds. Molasses. Bbls. Superfine Flour. Jan. 13.
Barnevill & Prichard,
Have for Sale,
1500 Quintals Coalish, 250 do Pollock, Hhds. Turks Island Salt, Do Retailing Molasses Pipes Brandy Quarter casks Sherry Wine, Hhds West India Rum Chests Hyson, Hyson Skin & Souchong Teas, &c. &c.
Wanted as above—Oak Plank for a Vessel of about 100 tons; to be delivered at Presumpscut Bridge, in all next month Jan 20
Village Harmony.
ISAAC ADAMS, has just re- ceived for sale, at No. 6, Jones's Row—a new supply of the Village Harmony, sixth edi- tion
The Instrumental Assistant.
Also—The Northern Harmony; being a new Singing Book, and well calcu- lated for schools and religious assemblies.
A constant supply of Books and Stationery, as usual, which are offered upon a cheap terms at can be procured in this or any other place in the state—Call and see before you purchase (Gw) Jan 20
FRESH GOODS.
Barbour & Stockbridge,
Directly opposite the Insurance Office, High-Street
HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment,
A fresh supply of Seasonable Goods, consisting partly of—Cotton Shirtings; Irish Linens; white and colored Cambrics; Cam- bric Muffin; Book ditto; India Cottons;
Ladies white and colored worsted Hose; Gen- tlemen's do; black and white thread Laces; Ladies' English silk Hose, do Gloves; Pic nic to; Gentlemen's English Hose, of a superior quality; Suspenders; Gentlemen's cotton, lea- ther and woolen Gloves; elegant Table Cloaths from 5-4 to 10-16 Table Diapers; Ruffs and Derry do; black and white Cra- pes; Satin Florentine; black Satins; do Lustrings; colored do; Durants; Duroys; Calamancoes, Russells, &c. Red and brown Bandaunas; Calicoes; black, olive and drab, plain and striped Velvets; camels hair Shawls; Cambric Dimity; common do; linen and cotton and linen Checks; India Calicoes, twild Sheerings; Velvet Bindings; brown Linnens, some very fine; Buckram; variety silk and cotton Shawls and Handkerchiefs; black Modos; real superfine Broadcloaths, almost every color usually worn; read De- vonshire Kersey; a variety of low priced, dark mixed, corbeau, olive, blue and other co- vered Broadcloaths, some of which are very suitable for gentlemen's outside coats; Blan- kets from 6-4 to 11-4; Cashmeres and Serges some of which are low priced and suitable for children's ware; fine and common Flan- nels of all colours; Baizes of all colours; Coatings of various prices and colors Fearn- oughts; Ladies and Gentlemen's Mogafons Veilings of every kind, &c. &c.
ALSO, 50 bolts Ravens Duck, 100 fraws half pint Tumblers, 20 boxes Mould and Dip Candles, Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, Best India and Brown do. 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails, first sort, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, first quality. Real Cogniac Brandy. Holland Gin, Lisbon and Sherry Wines, first quality, &c. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805.
To Let,
A STORE pleasantly situated in an excellent stand for business, in BATH— suitable for English, West India, and Hardware Goods—Also, a Room convenient for an Of- fice or a Counting Room—Rents reasonable, and possession given immediately—Apply at the store of Capt. DAVID STINSON. Bath, Jan. 16.
To Let,
THE Chamber over Maine Bank; being a very convenient situation for an Office or Counting Room—For terms, apply to DAVID HALE. Jan 20
FOR SALE,
AT the west end of the town, near the Guide Post, a new SHOP, well calculated for a Trader or Tradesman, standing on ladd under lease for six years from this date—Payment will be made easy to the purchaser—Inquire of H. Wheeler, or T. Rasing.
Those who have borrowed BOOKS of the subscriber, are requested to return them in the course of this year, whether they have read them or not. H. WHEELER. Portland, Jan 20, 1806
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having removed his Office from Fifthstreet, to his dwelling house in Forestreet, requests the Gentlemen Attorneys at Law to send to said Office all precepts directed to him or his deputies, which shall be duly attended to. JOHN WAITE, Sheriff of Cumberland land Co. &c. Portland, January 25, 1805.
Real Estate for Sale.
To be Sold, by SAMUEL FREEMAN of Portland,
A Quantity of Land in the town of Steuben and Harrington, to be laid out in hundred acre Lots, for settlers—Inquire of SAMUEL FREEMAN, or of THOMAS ARCHER Esq. of Steuben.
ALSO, The whole or part of the following Estate, viz In the town of Portland—
An old Wharf and Flats, near the center of the town.
One or two other Lots of Land and Flats, at the easterly part of the town—
A Lot of Land, with a new three story House well finished, accommodated with an aqueduct and a convenient stable and well house, on Water Street
Two Buildings, viz. a small Dwel- ling-House and Shop, standing on a lot ad- joining Mr. Kellogg's Meetinghouse—to be moved off
In the town of Windham. Two small Farms, well situated, about ten miles from Portland
At a place called Saccarappa, in Falmouth— A small Lot, and a two story Dwel- ling House, with a good cellar under the same
Two thirds of a Paper Mill—and Two thirds of a new Saw Mill.
N.B. The terms of payment will be made easy to the purchaser. Feb. 3.
Real Estate for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for Sale the following described Real Estate, situate in Newton, in the county of Middlesex— viz.
A large three story brick House, fronting on Angier's corner, in said Newton, with one acre of Land, well calculated for a Tavern or an Academy, for which last pur- pose it is at present improved. Said House contains five rooms on the lower floor, with a Kitchen and Cellar under the same; a large Entry running through the house, three Rooms and a large Hall on the second floor, and sev- en rooms on third floor; has a Barn a Pump of water, and a Garden, with good fences round the whole. Also, near the above, two undivided thirds of half an acre of Land and a House thereon, called the Tontine Containing sixteen Rooms a Porch and good Cellar, well calculated for several families, and a small Barn near the same—Also, a wharf about 100 feet long, on Charles' River, with a brick Brew-house, standing at the head of the same, 111 feet by 55, almost new, worthy the attention of any one in the Brewery line. Also, near the above, on the road from An- gier's Corner, to Watertown Bridge, and about a quarter of a mile therefrom—from 4 to 8 handsome Building Lots. Also, about one mile from the above—72 acres of good Land, containing about 25 acres of hard Wood, the remainder divided into Tillage, Orchard- ing and Pasturing—said tract containing a very handsome situation for a Gentleman's Seat.
Also—In Maidstone, Essex county, Vermont—2600 acres excellent Land, 1400 of which consists of lots throughout the town; the remainder lies in body and composes one of the finest Farms on Connecticut River; 404 acres is intervale Land, and under improve- ment; the Buildings consist of a large one story House, 5 rooms on a floor, and three large Barns containing 150 tons English Hay. Also, a new Farm of a House, 2 stories high 50 feet by 40, 12 feet studs, calculated to be finished in the modern style, has a Kitchen and a Cellar below, with all the materials for finishing the same, except Glass, Lime, and Cutilery—the Farm will be sold all the Stock and Farming Utensils; the Stock con- sists of 88 head Neat Cattle, 8 Horses and 5 Cots.
Also—across the River opposite the above—two 300 acre lots, in Northumberland Coos county, New Hampshire; about 100 a- cres of which Lot is intervale Land, and un- der improvement. The above described Farm part of the Upper Coos, so called, on Con- necticut River, and for beauty of scenery and fertility of soil, is not exceeded by any inter- vale farm on that River. The Lands are well Wooded with rock maple, and other hard- woods, and annually yields large of supply Sugar; the hill- about with springs of wa- ter, and the House and Barns are supplied by never-failing Aqueduct. Also, about five miles from the above—one 50 acre lot, ex- cellent Land situate in Guilford, the shire town of Essex county. Also, 11,000 acres land in Sheffield, county of Caledonia, state Vermont, about 6 miles from Danville, the shire town, and present seat of the General Assembly. Lying in different part of the town, in 140 acre lots, the growth of wood on the same is chiefly rock maple, black birch, elm, and bals wood—The residue of this town ship is chiefly settled. Also, 2,000 acres un- divided Land in Township E Oxford county, District of Maine; as the property was pur- chased with cash on speculation, it will be sold on good terms for cash or credit—it will be sold altogether, or in lots to suit pur- chasers. Application made to the subscriber at Portland, by letter or otherwise, will be strictly attended to. ISAAC M'LELLAN. Jan. 6.
Warranted Stone Lime.
OF the first quality, and just burnt, for sale by
J. BRYANT,
At his Store near the Haymarket. ALSO, Cales English Nails, Boxes Window Glass Which Lead, ground in oil, A few pipes and quarter casks old Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, 16000 wt. new Hops; in good order for shipping, (tf) Dec. 2d.
LAND FOR SALE,
ONE or two Lots, enquire of MARY HALL, near Richardson's wharf, Fore-street, Portland. Jan. 7.