Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-10-27 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
Two Dollars per Annum.
PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
[Payable Yearly.]
No. 28 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1806.
[Whole No. 444.]
Printing,
In its various branches
executed at the Gazette-Office, with neatness and dispatch.
BLANKS, CARDS, PAMPHLETS, SHOP-BILLS, &c. &c. done at short notice. Oct. 20.
Singing Schools.
THE following books for the use of Schools and religious societies are for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Bookstore, No. 7, Fish-street—viz.
The Worcester Edition of Sacred Harmony, a new edition corrected and revised with large additions. (Price, 10 dolls. doz. 1 doll. single.)
The Northern Harmony, being a collection from the works of many approved authors of sacred music; to which is added, a number of original tunes. Price 7 dolls. doz. 75 cts. single.
Oriental Harmony Price 3 dolls. 50 cts. doz. 37 1/2 cts. single.
Village Harmony, sixth edition, improved and enlarged. Price 10 dolls. doz. 1 doll. single.
Also, Instructions for the German Flute and Violin.—Violin Strings &c. Oct. 13.
15,000 DOLLARS.
Lottery Tickets.
TICKETS and Quarters in Pifataqua Bridge, Harvard College, and Ameskeag Lottery, for sale at the Bookstore of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fish-street. Oct. 13.
Portland Bookstore,
No. 5 Middle Row.
DANIEL JOHNSON, has just received an additional assortment of School Books, Writing & Letter Paper, Writing Books, Quills, &c. &c.
Pike's Spelling-Book.
This Spelling Book contains a hundred and sixty eight pages—printed with a new type & on excellent paper, and sells for 10 5/8 dozen, twenty cents single.
The high reputation which this little Book has acquired in the best Schools, and in the estimation of the best judges, the rapid sale which it has already met with, together with the daily increasing demand for it, speak a loud and plain language, that the Book stands upon its own merits, and that another large edition will soon be wanted.
Subscriptions received at the above Store, for
Chitty on Bills of Exchange
and
Promissory Notes,
Price to subscribers, two dollars.
Also, for
De洛bie on the Constitution of England,
in which it is compared with republican forms of government.—Also, for
Lempriere's Classical Dictionary.
Wanted, twenty or thirty tons good Rags, for which five dollars per hundred will be paid, in Books and Stationary. Oct. 13.
New Book-Store at Hallowell.
JOHN JOHNSON, has established a Book-Store in Hallowell, where he has a general assortment of Books and Stationary. He has made arrangements to be constantly supplied with the latest and best publications and is determined to sell them on more liberal terms than can be purchased in the district.
Wanted, a quantity of good Rags, for which five dollars per hundred, will be paid in Books and Stationary.
Jona. P. Hall,
HAS received from London and Bristol, by the late arrivals, a large supply of GOODS in his line, and has now for sale, At No. 1, Union-Street—Boston,
  Camwood in flicks,  Roman Vitrol,    do ground,  Oil do    Brazilwood do  Aquaforis,    Barwood,  Archill,    Fustic,  Cutbears,    Logwood,  Nutgalls,    Redwood,  Arnatto,    Allum, English,  Madder,    do India,  Sugar Lead,    Copperas,  Spirits Salt,    Indigo,  Tenter Hooks,    Clothier's Screws,  Pref Plates,    do Shears,  Jacks,    do Coppers,  Brown Tartar.    Woad,   
PAINTS.
  White Lead,  Shellac,    Red do  Prussian Blue,    Black do  Verdigrise,    Venetian Red,  Dutch Pink,    Spanish Brown,  English do    Spruce Yellow,  Roman Ochre,    Patent do  Terra de Siena,    Stone do  Umber,    White Vitrol,  Ivory and lamp Black  
Also—A large and general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES; on good terms, and at low prices. June 9.
PORTLAND, OCT. 27, 1806.
Foreign Intelligence,
Received by the ship Eliza, capt. Salter, who arrived at this port on Wednesday last, in 48 days from Liverpool—London dates to September 1.
LONDON, AUGUST 31, 1806.
The expected Messenger from Lord Lauderdale arrived yesterday morning. The nature of the dispatches brought by him is involved in the same secrecy which the Government has observed with respect to all the former proceeding of the negotiation. But from the continuance of Lord Lauderdale at Paris, we may infer this at least, that the negotiations are not broken off, and that there is still some prospect of bringing matters to an accommodation. The appearance of things in Germany seems to indicate a renewal of the Continental War. But Prussia, in placing itself in a hostile attitude, appears to have no concert with Austria, whose conduct shews a disposition to preserve peace by unreserved compliance and submission. It is likely that this tardy resistance of Prussia has for its object the preservation of Hanover; in which case it would not be countenanced or supported by us, nor would it hold forth any aid or promise towards the deliverance of the world.
In addition to the intelligence which was brought by the Hamburg Mail that arrived early yesterday morning, we have received some interesting particulars from our private Correspondent.
The Grand Northern Confederation, the origin of which was first communicated to the British public in a Second Edition of our Paper on Sunday se'nnight, appears to be on the eve of completion; and its object, it is said, is not merely the preservation of the integrity of the States in the North of Germany, but its formation is understood to be for the purpose of preventing any farther encroachments of France upon the Continent. It is asserted that a Treaty of Defensive and Offensive Alliance has been actually signed between Russia, Prussia (including the Government of Hanover,) Sweden, Denmark, Saxony, Hesse Cassel, Brunswick, the Duchies of Mecklenburgh, the two Pomeranias, and the Duchies of Holstein and Schleswig. This compound alliance is calculated to produce, in a very short time, upwards of a Million of armed men!—We should feel much difficulty in reconciling this intelligence, with the late reports in the French papers, were it not evident that the treaty which D' Oubril signed at Paris, has not yet received the ratification of the Autocrat of Prussia. But, when we consider the vast force, consisting entirely of veteran troops, which the French have assembled on the frontiers of the Prussian dominions, we lament having very slender hopes of the resistance which can now be made by the army of a Monarch, who, a few months ago, might have deserved the name of the Saviour of Europe. That period, however, is past; and we have only to fear that the Potentate, whose wavering policy and political duplicity, have caused the subjugation of millions; will soon experience the fatal effects of his pusillanimous accommodation. But whether Russia has or has not joined the confederation, it is certain that the alliance between Prussia, Saxony, Hesse-Cassel, and Brunswick, will be closer than ever.
A contention, it seems, has arisen, between the King of Bavaria and the Archbishop Primate, relative to the spoils which arose in consequence of the abdication of the Emperor of
Germany. The Imperial Crown, which was kept at Nuremberg, and the other Imperial insignia, which have been preserved at Frankfort, have been claimed by the King; but the demand, as far as regards the latter portion of the Regalia, has been contested by the Archbishop. It is supposed, that the fiat of Bonaparte will decide the controversy.
There is no doubt, that the Emperor Francis was awed into a compliance with the demand of Napoleon, relative to the resignation of the Imperial Dignity, as Prince Berthier had received orders to commence operations against the Emperor's Hereditary Dominions in the event of his refusal to abdicate that part of his power at a stipulated period. The acknowledgment of the Rhenish confederation, and of Cardinal Fesch, was, no doubt, included in the orders from Paris, though no mention has hitherto been made of this circumstance in the Vienna Papers.
At a late hour last night it was reported in the City, and the rumour obtained extensive credit, that a severe action had taken place near Hanover between the Prussians and the French, in which a Prussian General was killed.
According to the statement of the British Naval Force, delivered to the Admiralty up to yesterday, there are at present in commission 131 ships of the line, 11 fifties, 169 frigates, 184 sloops, and 259 gun-brigs, &c. comprising in the whole 745 ships of war, exclusive of hired armed vessels, &c.
At four o'clock on Thursday afternoon a Messenger arrived at Plymouth with orders for the six sail of the line in Cawsand Bay to sail with the Expedition as soon as the wind should be fair.—They failed in an hour afterwards.
The wounds of the gallant Prince of Phillipsthal, it is hoped, will not prove mortal. It is stated that he expressed the greatest indignation on learning of the surrender of Gacta, and declared, that the officers who signed the capitulation, merited death.
INDIA.
Yesterday an Overland Dispatch was received at the India House, which has furnished us with the subsequent interesting intelligence:
The report, that perfect tranquillity had been restored in India, is confirmed; Gohud, and all the other forts which held out, having surrendered unconditionally.
Domestic Intelligence.
WATPOLE, OCT. 17.
The Burroughs gang of counterfeiters at last taken.—We are obliged to a gentleman, direct from Montreal, for the following particulars:—
MONTREAL, SEPT. 20, 1806.
During the past week were apprehended in the St. Antoine Suburbs, in this city, a gang of counterfeiters consisting of four men and a woman, who were actually detected in striking off five dollars of the New York Merchant's bank. Plates for bills on the Farmers' bank, on the Hartford, and one other bank, were found in their possession, together with about 10 or 12 quires of paper, particularly adapted for each of the above banks. The public are much indebted to Mr. Lewis Lyman, and Oliver Barker, Esq one of his Majesty's Justices, for their uncommon exertions in apprehending this gang of villains, of which Burroughs and Remington are the principals.—They are now all confined in the prison in this city, and are to await their trials, which will take place in March next.—The paper, plates, rolling press, and other implements are safe in the hands of the police of this city."
The above information must be highly gratifying to those who have any concern in taking or passing bankbills of any description. We have seen one of the bills of the Merchant's Bank, N. York. It was tolerably well engraved. When the officers entered the house, we understood that the men pretended to have retired to bed; but on examination their cloths were discovered on them. The plate, which had the engraving of a different bill on each side, the woman had secreted in her bosom; not thinking (novice as she must have been) that it would be the place where the man would be the most likely to look. However, as there were a considerable number of men about, she took the plate cautiously from her bosom, and gave it to one of the bystanders, thinking it was one of her own party. The man immediately handed it to an officer.—To make the detection as extensive and complete as possible, a party of three or four gentlemen, in company with an officer, went to the paper mill, the only one in Lower Canada, 50 miles from Montreal, and carried on by a native of New-England, and the officer told him that the gang of counterfeiters were detected and in Montreal gaol; and that on giving up what paper he had manufactured, (which appeared to be about a dozen quires on hand) and also giving his affidavit of all the characters concerned, and all he knew respecting them, acting in the capacity of a king's evidence, and giving bonds to appear as a witness, he would be unoffended. This was, we understand, complied with. Some persons in the U. States, not well disposed to the people or government of Canada, have stated, we learn, that the counterfeiting business there was rather connived at than otherwise. This is altogether untrue, and the officers of the government and individuals appeared as anxious to detect the rogues as the Americans themselves who were in the city.
Counterfeiters Punished.—At the Superior Court, lately holden at Danville, Vermont, two persons were convicted of counterfeiting and passing bills and other currencies of the United States. They were sentenced to stand on the pillory one hour, receive thirty nine stripes on the naked back, and pay all costs, which sentence has been duly executed.
RUMOUR
The Charleston Courier, of Sept. 29, states, that a gentleman from Bordeaux has favoured them with information that it was currently reported and believed in France, that Buonaparte had proposed to England, that he would guarantee to the Duke of York, the kingdom of America; give all the French possessions in India to the British, and acknowledge George III. as King of Great-Britain, and Emperor of the East. Great-Britain, in return to cede Jamaica to France; that Buonaparte had offered to Spain the kingdom of Portugal, in exchange for Cuba, and some provinces on the Bay of Biscay. The latter to be erected into an independent kingdom for Jerome, for whom a princess of Spain had been demanded in marriage. The arrangement was, at first, refused by the Spanish Government.
Truth Congress.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS,
The Hon. JOSEPH LELAND, Esq. is a candidate for the next Congressional election in York district—This is all that need be said—he needs no trials at law to prove the fairness of his moral character; no Brother-in-laws to write panegyrics on his abilities at doing nothing; no Saco lawyer-gossips to write short ad-
dresses, two yards long to the friends of some other candidate.—No; Mr. Leland is well known, and it is sufficient to know that he suffers himself to be considered a candidate to ensure him the support of all honest men, and real republicans; the exertions of those Tyrants, who are republicans in name only, notwithstanding.
PHILLIPSBURG.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS,
AMID the noise & confusion which has agitated most of the southern states, under the present revolutionizing democratic system, old Massachusetts has resolutely maintained her pristine dignity and firmness. The District of Maine, by emigrations from other states, as well as by natural population, has now become respectable in its numbers, and bears a considerable part in the state governments.—We are yet in a state of infancy. The disorganizing Jacobins, finding the country people very zealous in the cause of religion, and extremely bigoted, have presumptuously dared to assume the sanctified garb of holy religion, as a cover to the most iniquitous practices. As the surest method of securing to their party every sectary, they have taught them to believe, that the Federalists were willing to subvert and totally destroy their religious privileges, by establishing a standing order of clergy among them, and, in fact to bow their consciences to the wills of a few "purse-proud aristocrats"—This has been the language of every democrat in the District of Maine. These are the arts by which many of our well meaning citizens have been ensnared. It is by deception alone that the democrats have arrived to their present strength among us, and until the veil is removed from before the eyes of our citizens, we cannot hope for peace, order or safety. We shall soon be called upon to choose from among the people a Representative to Congress. It behooves us, therefore, to be in readiness to have "our loins girt about, and our lamps trimmed and burning." Every nerve is strained by the Jacobins to carry their point. Calumnies have been held in different parts of Cumberland County, to concert their plan of operations; and all the democrats, in every grade, from an Honorable Counsellor, down to the spouter in politics on the counter of a grog-shop, have been diligently employed, according to their several abilities, in deceiving the people, disseminating Jacobinic principles, and making proselytes. It is really insulting the good sense of the people, to hold up to them such candidates as they generally do; for let my fellow-citizens but candidly examine them, and, with a very few exceptions, they will find them either to be men of small abilities, and wholly incapable of discharging the duties of a public station, or abandoned to political virtue, and honesty.
Fellow citizens how long will you suffer yourselves to be thus nosed about by these designing demagogues? How long will you suffer the liberties purchased by the blood of your forefathers to be thus trampled upon? Awake from your slumbers! Arouse from your lethargy! Set up your standard and collect your forces. Do not neglect this opportunity of maintaining your chartered privileges; but consider that by inattention to this, you are consigning your innocent posterity to infamy and slavery.—Be assured that while we are thus slothful in asserting our rights and liberties; and while we suffer these designing jacobins to deceive the people, and bear the rule among us, we are proceeding step by step in the broad road to anarchy and confusion.
We are now the only pure republic, in the world. Other republics, which have risen to glory with the same spirit of patriotism, which established our independence, have sunk into the most abject slavery, by pursuing the same kind of measures which the democrats advocate at the present day. It necessarily follows, that if we pursue the same system of policy in which others have fallen, we must be precipitating our own fall, "or the age of miracles is returned, and America a phenomenon in the political world without a parallel."
A YEOMAN.

FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE. MR. ADAMS,
IT is to be considered as a matter of extreme regret that in a country so noted for freedom of sentiment and liberty of the press, as our own, such a diversity of opinions should prevail respecting suitable candidates for office. But, although situated in the interior of the district, where I fain would have hoped to remain undisturbed by the disagreeable tumult of Political clamours, I cannot forbear giving warning to my fellow citizens, when I behold them heedlessly rushing from the entertainments of quiet and plenty, into the inevitable consequences of anarchy and destruction.
The blessings of that liberty, which we have so freely enjoyed; the advantages of that peace and order which have been experienced in our land; the happy consequences of being under the dominion of law and good government, were so dearly purchased and so generally prized, that we thought it a matter of certainty that the citizens of the United States would never sacrifice them at the then detested shrine of power and anarchy. But, alas! how vain were our expectations. The happiness and unanimity, which formerly prevailed among the electors of this district, can now be known only by a historical relation. Not a scion of that harmony has ever been ingrafted into the disposition of their fellows; and the relation, that such perfect agreement in political sentiments ever prevailed in America, will be hereafter placed with the legends of Turkey or the fables of China.
It is the object of the writer, at this time, to warn those, who are not so far ingulfed in democracy as to be beyond the power of extrication, or who have not yet fully subscribed to the infallibility of the President, of the numerous snares and traps, which are daily preparing for them. Beware of bribery; let not the money of your neighbor be even sufficiently dear to purchase your vote; preserve a spirit of independence in this respect and be ever in mind that your liberty purchased by the blood of your fathers should never be bought by the gold of your enemy. It is reported, nay it is fully substantiated that every exertion however base and scandalous was used to promote the success of the democratic gubernatorial candidate at the last election. I assert, and I can fully substantiate the assertion, if requested, that money was received by Democrats in this district before the election of Governor in May last, to assist in supporting their self styled honorable candidates. Fellow Citizens? Think of these statements, they are facts; they are indisputable truths and will be considered as such without any further comment, unless some snarling disputant should think fit to endeavor to controvert them.
Then, fellow citizens, shall they be substantiated by sufficient testimony and corroborating circumstances. These are the very men, who were so lately blazing upon the freedom of suffrage; but whenever they venture from the Egyptian darkness, which shrouds them; whenever their actions are made public their professions and conduct will be seen so much at variance, that the despot and revolutionist, instead of the whig and the patriot, will be exhibited to view to the horror and detestation of every true friend of America. Let every honest, unsuspicious man be careful to guard against such vile, secret, detestable intrigues at the approaching election; let these enemies to our happiness and neutrality be stripped of their sable mantle of disguise and all danger from their intrigues will immediately vanish.
These are the men, who, bound by no laws of religion and morality, are frequently assembled in private caucuses to consult, and fabricate those false, absurd and ridiculous stories, which are generally in circulation previous to important elections. Let reason and argument prevail over their intrigues and falsehoods of factions. HIRAM.
Cumberland District.
Portland, Oct. 25, 1806.
MR. ADAMS, I REQUEST you, through the medium of the Portland Gazette, to inform the Electors of this district, that I DECLINE all pretensions to being considered a candidate for Federal Representative on the ensuing election. This resignation might appear in me a presumption, had not I been honored with their suffrages for seven previous successive elections; during which term, I beg them to be assured, that I have served them, though with feeble abilities, with the utmost zeal, and the best of my judgment for the true interest of our government. And am, with every sentiment of gratitude and good will, their most obedient serv't. PELEG WADSWORTH.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
TO THE Electors of Cumberland District.
WHO shall receive our votes for Federal Representative at the ensuing election?
The Hon. Peleg Wadsworth, Esq. who has, for many years past, had our suffrages, now declines being considered a candidate. This event imposes a very important duty on the friends of WASHINGTON and the CONSTITUTION, to select some gentleman of learning, talents and integrity to be Mr. Wadsworth's successor. And we are happy to learn, that, at a large and respectable meeting of FEDERAL REPUBLICANS, from all parts of this election district, a union of sentiment, almost unexampled, appeared, in favor of supporting
EZEKIEL WHITMAN, Esq. of New Gloucester. This gentleman's talents and integrity are well known—the uprightness of his character, and the correctness of his principles, might defy the malice of enemies; but it is believed that Mr. Whitman has no enemies.
He has ever been sincerely attached to the Constitutions of our country, & to the pure principles of Federal Republicanism. Well informed in the various interests of the husbandman, the mechanic and the merchant, and qualified by his talents to be the able, and zealous advocate of those interests, no gentleman can be found, who would more faithfully and honorably represent us.
Unite then, fellow-citizen. Let us turn out to a man, on the day of election, and employ all honest and upright means to secure Mr. Whitman's election.
The democrats hold up Daniel Ilsey, Esq. as their candidate.—Can any well informed and reflecting voter hesitate a moment in deciding that Mr. Whitman is the candidate who ought to prevail? The private character of Mr. Ilsey we wish not to speak of disrespectfully; but his political character is a proper subject for our consideration, and it is not only our right but our duty to discuss it.—Surely no man can give Mr. Ilsey the preference on account of his education or talents. No man will pretend that Mr. Ilsey would be an able advocate of our political interests.
If an attachment to the Constitution is considered a requisite qualification, no man, who does not earnestly wish its destruction, will vote for Mr. Ilsey. It is well known that in the convention where the Constitution was framed, Mr. Ilsey uniformly opposed it, and VOTED AGAINST IT. He has ever since retained the same sentiments and has ever publicly avowed them.
Is Mr. Ilsey a friend to the rights of the people, and the rights of suffrage? This question can be answered by calling to mind the memorable facts contained in the report of the committee for counting the votes for Governor of Massachusetts at the last election: THE PEOPLE had chosen a Governor; yet Mr. Ilsey was one of the Senators, who voted to accept a report, which was in direct violation of the voice of the people, manifested by their suffrages. Can any man be the REAL FRIEND of the people, who would trample under foot their CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, merely to favor his own political notions? Let every honest and impartial man answer. Let every free American who is jealous of his rights, and would not sacrifice them to the arts of foreign intrigue, reflect upon the immense importance of this objection against the democratic candidate.
But was every thing else equal between these candidates, except age, can any one believe that Mr. Ilsey, who is far advanced in life, and continually subjected to the infirmities of sickness, ought to be preferred to a gentleman in full health, in the prime of life; and in the full enjoyment of all his mental powers unimpaired.
A momentous crisis in the affairs of our country is rapidly approaching. Let the people consider these things, and lay them seriously to heart. They may yet restore the former respectability of our nation, by a judicious exercise of their rights of election. They may yet choose between life and death. The appeal is once more, (and now, perhaps, for the last time,) to be made to their intelligence and patriotism. And it is confidently expected, that on the first Monday of November next, every friend of WASHINGTON and THE CONSTITUTION will be at his post, and do his duty.
A FRIEND TO THE PEOPLE.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, ON the first Monday of November next, you will be required to exercise the most important right freemen can possess, the right of electing a representative to the general government; and it behoves you, as you value the blessings of liberty and a republican form of government seriously to reflect on the importance of a proper discharge of it. Calmly ask yourselves if you are not solicited by designing characters, to bestow your suffrages upon a candidate for no other purpose, but to secure the triumph of a party, which has ever been in opposition to the policy of Washington and the principles of the federal constitution. And the leaders of this party have omitted no means which will tend to promote their ambitious and disorganizing views. Knowing that their plans can be carried into execution only by deceiving the people, they have commenced a regular system to impose on the public mind, and influence & bias the electors in this District in the free and impartial exercise of their elective rights. Caucuses have been held in various places in this county, and every arrangement has been made by the leaders of democracy, to promote the election of a candidate who voted against the federal constitution, and has ever been an enemy to the measures of Washington and Adams; but it is confidently believed that the enlightened and independent yeomanry of this District, are proof against the arts and intrigues of jacobins and disorganizers; and that they will spurn at all the attempts which these tyrants of party are making to rob them of their rights as free citizens. The tools of the democratic party are completely organized in every part of the district; not a school district but what their is an agent appointed by the grand democratic Caucus held at Gray, who has engaged to use every mean to compel the electors to vote for their man. such, fellow citizens is the conduct of men who are constantly bawling about the freedom of election and the voice of the people.
Should the friends of the constitution by their inattention permit their opponents to gain the election, all this mighty exertion in favor of Maj. Ilsey is nothing more than a political farce for the party (should he be chosen) do not expect that he will ever take a seat in the Congress of the United States.
Maj. I. is a man far advanced in the vale of years—his age and infirmities (I intend no disrespect in mentioning them) are such as would, were he to consult his own feelings or the public service, advise retirement to scenes of private and domestic life, rather than an attempt to discharge the arduous and important duties which devolve on a member of Congress.
The proceedings of the last session of congress exhibited a scene of weakness and disunion which was a disgrace to the country. It is time for the people to select such characters for legislators, as possess talents, integrity and patriotism—faithfully and ably to execute the duties of this office, with honor to themselves and constituents.
As a gentleman eminently qualified in these respects, I recommend to all those who venerate the memory, and remember with gratitude the services of Washington, and wish to be represented in our national council by one who ever has been an advocate of the policy and measures of that illustrious patriot.
Ezekiel Whitman, Esq. of New Gloucester. And all those who vote for him will have the satisfaction of reflecting, that they have given their suffrage to a man who has never raised his hand against the constitution of the country; but for one who ever has been a warm and undeviating friend to it.
A. FARMER.
Lincoln District.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS, AS your paper has a great circulation in the County of Lincoln, you are requested to publish in your next number, that it is the determination of the people, generally, to support
The Hon. Mark L. Hill, Esq'r. as a candidate for Federal Representative to the National Legislature.
The Hon. Samuel Thatcher, declines.
After great pains to collect the voice of the people from all parts of the County, it is found that the general sentiment, is in favour of Mr. Hill. He is not nominated by his relations, he is not put up by a few men, who would assume the authority to say who shall be the candidate: he is not brought forward to please a faction; but it is in obedience to the wishes of the honest, independent yeomanry, and of the enlightened & patriotic citizens of the district.
It may suit the principles and plans of the democratic faction, for three or four men to nominate, and to issue their circular letters, directing their ignorant vassals to vote for this or that man. Nor does it appear important to them, what may be the moral character of their candidate. With the Federal Republicans this is not the case. They consider
it highly important, that rulers be men of good principles, and good morals. They wish to consult the will and the wishes of the great body of the people. This has been done in the present case.
It is not a thing sought for by Mr. Hill. He does not run about the county soliciting votes and influence for himself, like the democratic Candidate! He's no office-seeker. He is an independent Farmer, and at the same time ranks among our first mercantile characters. He is known through the district; and is esteemed wherever he is known.
He is a man of good morals, a man of stability. He will not change his opinions to gain temporary popularity, nor to secure the favor of any great men in power for the sake of an office.
Mr. Hill has been long conversant with affairs of a political and public nature. His education, his acquirements, and his integrity, all point him out as a suitable character. He is also a man of candour and moderation; without any of the qualities of a violent partisan. We may be assured he will ever support measures calculated to preserve our liberties, and to secure our prosperity and welfare.
Mr. Cook, who was forced upon the district, at the last election, by the intrigues of a few individuals, who do not respect him, merely for party purposes will probably be proposed again as the democratic candidate, as the other great man is not yet ready to go. And if vanity, instability, and superficial talents give one a claim, his title is certainly indisputable.
It is no difficult thing for a man who can read to make extracts from a law book, and repeat it to a common Jury, and thus gain the reputation of a learned person. Or one may prepare a set speech to deliver, which shall be very little to the purpose, as it regards the question under discussion, and detail the a, b, c, of a political theory, and yet be very superficial, and very ignorant. Yet Mr. Cook, perhaps, ought to be allowed credit for the assertion (in his formal speech, which he had printed at Washington, last winter, and sent on here in hand bills) "that the present Executive, and the present administration had discovered peculiar regard for our commerce." For, really, we all thought otherwise.
Fellow-citizens, chose between these two men. The above sketches of their characters are correct. Mr. Cook was first nominated by a few ambitious men. They still wish to dictate and govern. They think they have a right to command the people how to vote. At the same time they know he has no firmness of mind; and no stability of political character, except that he is resolved to be with that party, which will exert itself to gratify his ambitious views.
Mr. Hill is proposed, because it is the wish of many, very many of the citizens in every town in the county. The general voice demands it. He is proposed to you as a man of correct sentiments and consistent conduct. He is a friend to the constitution, a sincere advocate for a representative, republican government, and a warm admirer of the principles and policy of the immortal Washington. A large majority of the electors, we trust, will declare by their vote that he is worthy to represent a free, enlightened and virtuous people.
A REAL REPUBLICAN.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MR. ADAMS, The following Deposition, which appeared in the last Freeman's Friend, (a democratic paper printed in Saco) discloses traits in Mr. Cutts character, which ought to be known throughout his election District.—By publishing it, together with my thoughts on the subject, you will oblige
A CITIZEN OF YORK.
To the friends of a Republican government, under whatever political name you may be called.
YOU have been repeatedly told by the leading democrats that the federalists are unfriendly to your elective rights, and that they are in favor of a system which would make offices retainable for life; but the very men who told you this, know that a greater falsehood was never uttered by the father of lies. The fact is, the party that oppose the federalists make these representations to answer as a cloak to cover their real designs; which is, to get all power into their hands and then cheat you out of your rights and liberties, and when it is too late to repent, you will have to bear with their unfeeling insolence and tyranny. Bonaparte never laid his plans to arrive at absolute power with a greater prospect of success, than the principle democrats in this country have theirs. It now remains for the people to say whether they will stop forth at the approaching election, and bestow their votes on such characters as are friendly to our independ-
ence, and attached to the civil and religious institutions of this country, which have been sanctioned by the approbation of the immortal WASHINGTON.
There is not a doubt but that there is a faction formed among us, whose object it is to change the form and destroy the principles of the federal constitution, and prostrate our independence to the throne of Bonaparte. In the name of all we hold, dear and valuable, let the friends to American honor and happiness unite with one hand and one heart in the preservation of our common country from the dangers which threaten it.
You who are not blinded by a name, and no slave of a party, read the following deposition, and learn the ideas and conduct of a man who passes for one of the dear lovers of the people, and an advocate for freedom of election; and be it known to all those who stile themselves republicans, democrats, &c. that the deponent is not a federalist, but formerly acted with those who were zealous in support of Mr. Cutts; but on learning his political principles and conduct, duty as a friend to his country demands that he should withdraw his support from such a character.
DEPOSITION.
Whereas the conversation which took place between the Hon. Richard Cutts, Esq. and myself has been repeatedly denied and differently represented, and has a direct tendency to injure my reputation as a man of truth, in the minds of my fellow citizens, I have thought proper to publish the following affidavit, so that the Electors of York District may have an opportunity of judging of the expediency of again electing a man whose sentiments are directly against the principles of a republican government.
JONA. CLEAVES.
I Jonathan Cleaves of Pepperellborough, in the County of York, Yeoman heard the Hon. Richard Cutts, since his return from Washington to Pepperellborough, in speaking of a new election to Congress, observed that if a man conducted well power ought to be intrusted to him during his life. He also observed in speaking of the said election that he meant to make it his business to electioneer for himself, and that he had nothing else to do until his return to Washington. He also informed me in August last, that he was going to Waterborough, to electioneer for himself; and that he could get more federal votes than Daniel Cleaves, the opposition candidate could republican. On Mr. Cutts return from Waterborough Court, he informed me that General Ichabod Goodwin, John Low, Esq. and other influential federalists had agreed to vote for him and support him; that it was his right to be chosen and that he defied any person or persons to prevent his election—he also informed me that he did not wish to be again elected, only he put himself up out of opposition.
JONATHAN CLEAVES.
Pepperellborough, Oct. 29, 1804.
York ss. October 29, 1804.—Then the above named Jonathan Cleaves, personally made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit, by him subscribed. Before me
JAMES GRAY, Justice of the Peace.
COMMUNICATED.
A few of the democratic reasons for holding up Maj. Ilsey, as a candidate for election to Congress.
The democratic caucus held in Milnot, a few days since, the deliberations of which were aided by the inspirations of a barrel of new cyder, furnished by a late convert to the "sect," well known in New Gloucester for all kinds of "turning and twisting," nominated a Maj. Turner. This did not meet the approbation of the great ones of the party in this town and its vicinity, who immediately summoned the dictators of "liberty and equality" to meet at Mr. Broad's tavern in Falmouth—where, after much declamation in favor of talents and integrity, it was determined to support one of our honorable councilors. When this was known to the members of the Milnot caucus, the liquor, together with the disappointment, produced a violent fermentation; and they one and all declared their candidate had age and was sufficiently "soaked" for present use; and that if he was kept on hand till another "season" he would then be so sour as to be absolutely disgusting to the public taste.
At length it was proposed to have a third caucus; and Gray was fixed upon as a rendezvous for these guardians of the public weal; the object of which should be to restore "harmony to social intercourse."
After many pros and cons, touching the pretensions of the various candidates, and a very interesting dissertation on the benefits resulting from the possession of the "loaves and fishes," the business of the meeting was reduced

the most probable candidate to prevent the election of a federalist, and hold the office in reservation, till their part should be drilled into such discipline as to be ready to vote for whoever might be proposed.
I assert it as a fact, (and my information is from one full in the democratic party,) that if the democrats had been confident of success, either Mr. Turner or Mr. Widgery would have been the candidate to be voted for at the approaching election.
TRUTH.
Portland,
Monday, October 27, 1806.
Congressional Candidates, FOR MAINE.
YORK DISTRICT, Hon. Joseph Leland. CUMBERLAND DISTRICT, Ezekiel Whitman, Esq. LINCOLN DISTRICT, Hon. Mark L. Hill.
Latest Foreign News.
By the arrival of the ship Eliza, capt. Salter, and ship Mary, capt. Knight, we have received English dates to the 5th of September.
The Negotiation between England and France was at the time of the above date still pending.
It is stated that the Emperor of Russia, has refused to ratify the treaty negotiated with France by D'Oubril.
Mr Fox has submitted to the operation of tapping a second time, and had 14 gallons of water taken from him, and his health is somewhat improved.
Prussia is active in forming alliances to operate as a balance to Bonaparte's confederation of the Rhine.
The differences which have for some time past subsisted between Sweden and Prussia are in a train of amicable adjustment.
Prussia refuses to give up Hanover to Bonaparte, which threatens to cause a serious rupture between these powers.
The Gibraltar, 84, chased the Veteran brother Jerome's ship toward Rochfort; but lost her by carrying away her foretopmast.
Jerome Bonaparte visited Paris on the 31st August.
The troops on board the transports at Plymouth, intended for an expedition, have been ordered to debark and encamp.
Great Britain and the United States.
On Monday, the Lord Holland and Auckland held their first meeting with their Excellencies Messrs. Monroe and Pinckney, the American Ambassadors, in the Treasury Chambers.
The London Gazette of the 5th Sept. contains a long and very interesting official account of a complete Victory obtained in Calabria, by the British troops under General Stuart, over the French troops under General Regnier.
The N. H. Herald gives as report that Mr. Turreau had demanded of our government, 355,200 dollars for the French ship L'Impecheur, burnt by the British, within our jurisdiction; and that Commodore and capt. Barron, had been directed by the President to survey the situation of the ship, and report thereon.
His Excellency the Governor, with advice of Council, has recommended the observance of the 27th November, as a day of Public Thanksgiving.
"We have, in all our cities and seaports, a considerable number of men chiefly dry good merchants, who are partners or agents of British merchants; these men want to embroil us with France and Spain; and there is no lying they will stick at to provoke it, but they had better pack themselves off, for if Bonaparte should come, as they predict and ought to be afraid of, he will trim their jackets, and make them pay the expence."
Can any thing so execrable be produced in the worst paper that ever disgraced the American press?
"France has behaved with honour towards the United States, and we are perfectly easy on that score.
to the windward they were doubtful whether or not he saw them pass about 20 rods to the leeward, without offering them the least assistance.
"Two or three thousand French troops would soon scour New-York, and carry off a cargo of conspirators."
ERRATA. The copy of the communication signed a "friend to merit" in our last being mislaid when the proof was corrected, will apologize for several typographical errors which escaped notice.
FIRE.—Last Tuesday morning an alarm of fire was wrong, which proved to be at No. 50, Cornhill, occupied by Mr. Robert Evans, goldsmith and jeweller.
DIED.
At Baltimore, Robert Purviance, Esq. Collector of the Customs. This gentleman was, in "the times which tried men's souls," a steady patriot.
In Spruce head, Penobscot Bay, 1st. Sept. last Mr. John Walton, aged CVI.
In this town, A daughter of Mr. Josiah Tucker, 10 m.—Almira, daughter of Mr. Joseph Belforth, aged 15 m.
On Tuesday last, Miss MARTHA FROTHINGHAM, aged 20, eldest daughter of the Hon. John Frothingham, Esq.
Adieu dear, lamented excellence! When this mortal, frail put on immortality—may we join thy pure spirit, in the reciprocations of unfading felicity.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1806.
Arrived ship Eliza, Capt. Salter, 48 days from Liverpool.—Left there Sept. 3d, ships Edward, Preble, Porter; Charles, Atwell for Portland, in 16 days; Mary, Knight, do. 8; Neptune, Osgood, do. 16 days.
Friday, Oct. 24. Arrived ship Mary, Knight, 47 days from Liverpool.—Sailed in co. with ship Patty, Bullock, bound to Baltimore; ship Jupiter, Liberty, for Philadelphia.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
The schr. Valentine, capt. Eaton, belonging to this port, was upset off Cape-Hatteras, in a gale, Sept. 28.
Loss of the Schooner Betsy, of Cushing, Thomas Smally, Master.
On Thursday last, Ich. Betsy of Cushing, Thomas Smally, master, bound from Boston to Machias, about twelve leagues from Cape Ann, was struck by a sudden flaw of wind and upset—she being then about four or five miles to the leeward of the flood Catty-Ann, capt. Elwell, of Portland.
to the windward they were doubtful whether or not he saw them pass about 20 rods to the leeward, without offering them the least assistance.
Advertissements, &c. omitted in this day's Gazette, will be attended to in our next.
Lemuel Weeks & Son,
CRATES of Ware, entitled to debenture on exportation—Madeira Wine, in half Pipes.
Corn, Flour, and Fish.
CROSS & MARTIN,
HAVE for sale, 2000 bushels Corn, 200 bbls. superfine Flour, 2000 quintals Fish.
Crockery and Glass Ware Store.
J. BRYANT, No. 9, Jones' Row,
Viz.—Quart and pint Cut Decanters, Quart and pint common do. Table plain half pt. Tumblers
Likewise—An assortment of JAP-AN WARE—viz. Waiters from 8 to 30 inches
William Goddard,
HAS received, by ships Packet, from Liverpool, Speculator, from Bristol, and Urania, from London, an extensive assortment of Saddlery, Cutlery, Iron-Mongery, and Hard-Ware Goods.
Which are for sale by wholesale and retail at his Store, Middle Street.
Also, 25 casks White and Red Lead; 200 boxes 9 by 7 Bristol crown Window Glass;
Likewise—A great variety of Looking Glasses, with gilt and mahogany frames
Almanacks for 1807.
FOR sale at T. CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifth Street, the FARMER'S ALMANACK, calculated on a new and improved plan, for the year 1807, containing a large number of astronomical calculations, the Farmer's Calendar, for every month in the year, the sitting of the several Courts in New England, with great variety of New, Useful, and Entertaining matter.
POOR RICHARDS' ALMANACK, Calculated and improved for 1807; containing Eclipses, astronomical calculations of the rising and setting of the Sun, and Moon, and of the several Stars and Planets; a list of Roads and Distances; the principal Courts in New-England; Observations on Husbandry; Amusement, anecdotes, &c.
HAS ALSO for sale, A general assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY.
TICKETS and Parts in Piscataqua (new drawing) Hatfield Bridge, (in which Tickets rise in ten days) Amoskeag and Harvard College Lotteries.
A Fearnought Great-Coat,
WAS FOUND some time since, in this town, the owner may have it again, by proving property and paying for this advertisement.
Thaddeus Prentice,
IS supposed to be owner of a SEA-CHEST, containing clothes, blankets, &c. which was brought from South Carolina, to Martha's Vineyard by capt. Davis, from thence to this place, by capt. Cochran.
Walking Canes!
TAKEN from a hoghead near Ramlay & Clary's store, on the morning of Wednesday last, three large Walking Canes; one of them, black varnished, silver head and eyes, and brass ferrul; another, black varnished but no head, eyes, or ferrul; the third, in the rough.
Murroe & Tuttle,
HAVE just received and now offer for sale an extensive assortment of Silk, Cotton & Woolen Goods, viz.
Superfine 7-4 black, blue, drab, brown and corbeau Broadcloths, 1 bale low priced blue do. 1 bale black, brown, and mixed do. Superfine black, blue, brown and drab Cambric, Dark, mixed, patent Cords and Satinets, Superfine drab Kerseys, Blue Plains, Superfine drab and brown Coatings, 2 bales assorted Baizes, 1 do Flannels, 1 do Rose Blankets, from 5/6 to 14/6, 1 do Duffil do Swandown and Toiletet Vesting, Patent Bennet's Cord do Blue and black Serges, 4-4 and 6-4 Duffils.
COTTONS.
3 trunks superfine London Calicoes, 2 do assorted, 2 do low priced India Calicoes, 1 do London printed Cambrics, 1 do Furnitures, Gingams and Chambray Muffs, Lace Cambrics and Mullins, do Shawls, Fine 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambrics, Black and colored Crapes, Lace Veils, Cotton do Cap and Habbitt patterns, some very elegant, English fluting Cottons, Long Clothes, A large assortment of India Cottons of every price, Cambric and common Dimities, Cotton Checks, Cotton and Silk Suspenders, Cotton Umbrellas, Black and colored Velvets and Thickfets, Tapes, Threads, Bobbins, Bindings and Galloons, Lace Trimmings.
HOSIERY.
Angola and Lambs Wool, Black white and grey mixed, Men and women's Cotton, some very fine, Silk of ever description, Black and white Gauze do White worsted Sock.
STUFFS.
Black striped Calimancoes, do plain do Black and blue Shalloons, Durants, Tammies, Ruffles, Bombazetts and Wildbores.
GLOVES.
Men's Venetian Beaver, Yorktan & mack doe, Black, and white Silk do Ladies' extra long black, White, fluted, rose, do. Black and white French do.
SILKS.
Black and colored Lustings, White do Silk Chambrays, Black and colored Sewing Silks, do do Twists, Handkerchiefs, Black Laces, Black and white Veiling Silk Shawls, Elegant Lace Sleeves, Black Satins, Sarfets and Modes, Purfies, Silk Cords, Silk Buttons, Ribbons of every description, Best double Florentine for Vesting, Strip'd Satin do. Silk Velvet do. 5-8 and 7-8 plain Silk Velvets.
LINENS.
2 cases 4-4 & 7-8 Irish Linens, from 1/10 to 10/ per yard, Brown Hollands, Checks, Threads, 2 Cartons of elegant Thread Laces very cheap, Russia Diaper, and Bed Ticking. Also, Long and short Kid Gloves, Kid and Morocco Shoes, Cotton Yarn. 1 Cafe of Fashionable Muffs and Tippets, from 5 to 30 dollars—with a variety of other articles, which will be sold very cheap.
Sixty Per Cent Premium!
TICKETS, Halves, Quarters, and
Eights, in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, which commenced drawing on Monday last highest prize 10,000 dollars, lowest 8 dollars, being sixty per cent in advance on the original price of tickets, for sale at
T. CLARK'S Bookstore & Lottery-Office, Fifth-Street
Likewise for Sale—Tickets and Parts, in the Hatfield Bridge Lottery, which commences drawing in 35 days.—Tickets rise to D. 5-50 in 10 days.—Prizes, 1 of 8000, 1 of 2000, 5 of 1000, 12 of 500 70 of 100, 100 of 50, 200 of 18, and 4725 of 2—not two blanks to a prize
Variety Hat, Fur, and Shoe Store.
No. 1, Muffey's Row.
CHEEVER & MAHAN,
INFORM their friends and Customers, that they are daily having finished, and offering for sale, a large and complete assortment of the best
MUFFS and TIPPLETS,
ever exhibited for sale in New-England. Also,—English French and our own manufactured
HATS,
of every description, and the newest fashion, and of such qualities as is presumed will give a more general satisfaction than any heretofore offered for sale in this town.
SHOES,
The above articles will be sold on such terms as will probably be satisfactory to the purchaser.
Sales by Auction.
To be sold at Public Vendue, by order of Court, on Wednesday the 17th day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six, at one o'clock, P. M. at the Dwelling-house of David Owen, inn-holder in Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, the following Lots of Land: it being the Real Estate of Micah Munroe, of Brunswick, deceased, viz.—
LOT No. 15, in the first Range, in the town of Bethel, and county of Oxford, containing one hundred acres.—Likewise, two other lots in Peabody's Patent; one on the north side of Androscoggin river, adjoining the north end of lot No. 2, and containing one hundred acres—the other on the south side of said river, adjoining the south end of Lot No. 6; containing one hundred and sixty acres. Conditions of Sale made known at time and place. JOHN DAIN, Admin. October 20.
On WEDNESDAY, 5th November, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of at private sale)
A LOT OF LAND, situated on Elm-street, with a good two story Dwelling-House thereon; said lot measures 60 feet on Elm-street, and 100 feet back, is now occupied by Mr. Johnston. Terms liberal, and made known at the time and place of sale, or on application to E. GREELY & CO. Auctioneers. Sept. 22.
REMOVAL.
T & A. VINTON, have removed from Middle Street, to "THE CHEAP STORE," lately improved by Messrs. QUINCY & DIX, corner of Piers & Fifth-Street, where they have just received, and are now opening for sale, an extensive assortment of
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
which they will sell as cheap as can be bought at any store in town, either for Cash or short approved credit. Oct. 6.
Cow wanted.
A NEW MILCH COW is wanted immediately, for which a generous price will be given. Enquire of the printer. Oct. 27.
Wanted.
An Apprentice in an English Good Store Enquire of the printer. Oct. 27.
TAKE NOTICE!
THE subscriber requests those to whom he is indebted, to pay in their accounts without delay to his attorney, James D. Hopkins, Esq. and those indebted to him to make immediate payment at said office, as he intends leaving town in a few days. GEORGE ESKILDSON. Portland, Oct. 27.
To the respective Heirs, Creditors or Friends of Alexander Cummings, and John Holmes, late residents in Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, and all concerned.
WHEREAS Neil Henry Galbraith, hath applied to me the subscriber, Judge of the Court of Probate, in said County, for Letters of Administration on the respective estates of said Cummings and Holmes, deceased: —YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, That his, the said Galbraith's application will be considered by me, at a Probate Court, to be held at the office of John Frothingham, Esq. Register of said Court, on Wednesday, the twelfth day of November next, at ten o'clock A.M. when and where you may attend, and be heard upon the subject, if you see fit. Given under my hand this twenty third day of October, A. D. 1806. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
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 Nathaniel Chamberlin, late of Portland, in the County of Cumberland, Merchant, 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 HULDAH CHAMBERLIN. Portland, Aug. 27. Oct. 27.
Ranaway
FROM the subscriber a prudent apprentice, named Charles Elder, aged 18 years —Whoever will take up said runaway and return him to his master shall receive, one cent reward, and all persons are hereby forbid harbouring, trifling, or employing him as they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law. JOHN ELDER. Oct. 27.
TO FARMERS.
THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the W-Isle Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers.
This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds—is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataqua, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for fasts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable.
As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms UNUSUALLY LIBERAL, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.

Poetry.
ON THE SEA-BOY.
FULL many a time and oft The sea-boy sits aloft, And cheerily whistles in the main-top flurries: Thro' lubbers-hole he thoughtless creeps, And soundly 'midst the tackling sleeps, High rais'd amidst the mischievous-pregnant clouds!
His bosom's free from terror's sigh, Though round him forked lightnings fly, And raging billows rock him in their foam! He hears loud peals of thunder roar Unnotic'd; for he thinks no more Than that the gale will kindly waft him home!
He thinks not of the raging wind, But only those he's left behind, Whose bosoms feel the throbs of anxious care: He lull'd by hope to fearless ease, Undaunted ploughs the stormy seas, And sings of Kate, his lov'd and absent fair.
Miscellaneous Articles.
Mr. Munroe, minister of the United States to the English government, has transmitted, at the request of the envoy of the king of Prussia, resident in London, and by order of the king, a Gold Medal, to Dr. Ruth of Phi- ladelphia, as an acknowledgement of the high sense entertained of his medical writings.— The medal contains on one side a likeness of the king of Prussia, and on the other, an ap- propriate device.— Med. Reg.
MASONIC.
The Installation of St. George's Lodge, in Warren, Me. was on Wednesday, 1st. October. The exercises were introduced by a well adapted prayer from the Rev. Henry True, of Union. Col. Samuel Thatcher, of Warren, pronounced an oration, which was replete with correct sentiments, and happily vindicated the principles of masonry and of the christian religion.—The ceremonies of Installation were performed with solemnity and dignity; and were concluded by a prayer from the Rev. Jason Chamberlain, of Thomaston, which was truly appropriate and eloquent.—The Hon. George Ulmer, Esq. of Lincolnville, pres- ided, and Col. Thatcher was installed master. All their proceedings were marked with that harmony, propriety and dignity, which did honor to the ancient and excellent institution of masonry.
Character of the Inhabitants of Alexandria and Grand Cairo: by an Officer of Bonaparte's Army.
THE city of Alexandria has no vestige of its antiquity but its name. If it contain any wonderful things, they are buried and un- known to the people, who indeed have hardly an idea beyond the mere sense that they exist. Figure to yourself a being incapable of all feeling, taking events just as they occur, in whom nothing can excite admiration! who has no other employment but that of sitting before his own door on a bench, or before the door of some great man, and who thus spends his time without the smallest regard for his family or his children! Figure to yourself, also, a number of mothers covered with black tattered cloaks, offering for sale their chil- dren to every passenger; men half naked, whose bodies resemble bronze in appearance, wallowing in the puddles in the streets, and eating what they find there; houses of about twenty feet in height with flat roofs, the in- sides of which resemble a stable, presenting nothing to view but the four naked walls.— Such are the houses, and such the miserable inhabitants of Alexandria. Around this col- lection of horror and misery, are the founda- tions of this city, once the most celebrated for its antiquity, and the most precious mon- uments of the arts. Grand Cairo is a capital of a kingdom which hath no bounds, at least so the learned of that country describe it; that it contains about 400,000 souls; its shape is that of an oblong trench, filled with houses piled one upon the other, without order, distribu- tion or method. The people resemble those of Alexandria; like them they are most gross- ly ignorant; and their talents are considered with astonishment, who is able to read and write. This city is, nevertheless, the empo- rium of a very considerable commerce; it is here that the caravans which come from Meca and from the Indies end their journey."
Singular Custom among the Chacones.
WHEN a girl is old enough to be married, they put her into the hands of a woman, who for eight days together employs her in the most laborious tasks; feeds her very ill, and in short never gives her a moment's rest. By her manner of bearing this trial, they judge if she is laborious, and otherwise qualified to take care of a family. At the expiration of this term they cut off her hair, deck her out with all the ornaments that she is so fond of, and declare her marriageable. It is deemed criminal for a young woman to keep company with a man before she has passed through this trial, or at least the must do it very pri- vately, to escape public punishment.
ANECDOE.
Of the Talents and Benevolence of an Indian Chief. There lived a few years ago on Nantucket, a Sagamore or Indian chief, whose character deserves to be preserved. He had a peculiar talent for setting dislocated bones. In the last 14 years of his life, in which he kept an exact account, he set or healed no less than 1151 bones, and as he had practiced some years be- fore, he supposed he had operated on 1600 or 1700 persons. What is a remarkable trait in his character he never took fee or reward, for the most important services; even when he spent days and weeks in dressing wounds. He had the satisfaction of never loosing a pa- tient while under his care. This honest, worth- y Indian died in November, 1797; at the advanced age of 84 years—a remarkable in- stance of native ingenuity and humanity.
Benjamin Willis,
No. 6, Muffey's Row. HAS just received his fall assort- ments—consisting of every article fuita- ble for the season; among which are a large assortment of slate coloured and black Worsted Hose and India Cotton, at a more reduced price than ever was offered in this country.— His goods are of the latest importation and newest fashion—the prices will not fail to suit the purchasers.
All kinds of Teas of the first Quality, 20 Crates Crockery Ware—Iron Ware, West India Goods as usual. Cash given for Flax Seed. Oct. 20
William Lewis.
FROM ENGLAND, PORTRAIT AND MINIATURE PAIN- TER. RESPECTFULLY informs the in- habitants of Portland and its vicinity, that he has commenced teaching the art of drawing in its various branches; and proposes Painting Portraits in Oil and Water colours. From his having practised in London, and many other of the most fashionable towns in England with much success and reputation, he has no doubt of being able to give entire satisfaction, to those Ladies and Gentlemen, who may hon- our him with their commands.—Mr. Lew- is may be seen at his house in Hampshire street or will wait on any Family, at their own house, as may be most agreeable.
Terns, dollars cents. Drawing, pr. Lesson, 1 50 Portraits in Oil 25 Do. in Miniature 15 Specimens of his performances may be seen at Mr. Moulton's Jeweller, Portland—where Messages or Notes will be duly attended to. Oct. 20
NEW STORE.
JUST landed from the Packet, capt. M'Le- lan, and for sale at Mr. Titcomb's Build- ings, nearly opposite the Post-Office, seventy- two Packages of Goods , consisting of 11 Chests of well assorted Irish Linen 1 do. Dawtierreine Table Linen 1 do. of Diaper 2 Trunks of Scotch Thread 1 Bale of English patent colored Thread 2 Trunks of Scotch fancy Muslins and Ginghams 1 Trunk of Printed Calicoes 2 Trunks of men, women and children's Worsted and Cotton Stockings 1 Bale very best super-fine West of England Broadcloth 1 do. narrow Cloths, various prices 1 Bale of Rose Blankets 1 do. of Welch Flannels 1 Pack of Silk Thread and Twiss, Ladies Veilnet trimmings for Batavia Handkts. A few Crates of well assorted ea. then Ware, —some of them containing complete set- vices for Families A few Flasks. of flat Glass 23 Boxes of window Glass, 10 by 8, 9 by 7, and 7 by 6, A few Sets of very elegant China—newest Patterns 6 Cases of as fine gentlemen's blk. Hats as ev- er was manufactured in England 2 Hds. of well assorted and beautiful Jap- aned Goods ** These goods have been selected with great care and bought on the very best terms, from the most respectable manufacturers in England, Scotland and Ireland, and will be offered to town and country Merchants upon very advantageous terms for Cash or approved Notes. ** Private Families may be accommodated with any of these Goods by the Piece. J. GORDON & I. GAY. Portland, Aug. 13.
New Morocco & Kid Leather.
S. & J. WYMAN. HAVE just received, at their Shop, head of Fifth-Street, (direct from the Man- ufactories)—an assortment of Genuine Morocco Leather, of every color and description.— Likewise, a few Real English Kid Skins , of vari- ous colours, viz. black, white, blue, pink, straw, slate, purple, tea-ground, and plaided. Gentlemen's Dancing Pumps, made in style, and at the shortest notice—also, Cork and walking shoes, made in fashion. Portland, Oct. 13.
Fashionable Hats.
JAMES C. BULLARD , has just received at his STORE, bottom of Fifth- street, an assortment of Gentlemen's fine BEAVER HATS, of a superior quality. Oct. 13.
NOTICE!
THE subscribers inform their friends and public, they have formed connection in business under the firm Thomas Chase & Co. They have for sale at their New Store , on Mr. Jos. H. ISORANAM's Wharf, a complete assortment of W. I. Goods and Groceries which are determined to sell very low for cash. Those who may please to favor them with their custom, shall have perfect satisfaction. The smallest favors shall be punctually attended to. Constant attendance from Sun-rise until nine o'clock in the Evening. THOMAS CHASE, OTH. MERRILL. Portland, Aug. 1. (Oct. 13.)
NOTICE.
THE Copartnership between QUINCY & DIX, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN DIX, (separ- ating room, two doors above their former stand,) and those to whom they are indebted, are request- ed to call and receive their demands. JACOB QUINCY, JOHN DIX. Portland, Oct. 9. (13)
Copartnership formed.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public that they have formed a con- nection in trade under the firm of Stockbridge & Torrey, and have just received and are now opening, at the new Store adjoining Mr. Mitchells, a general assortment of English, Hard-Ware & W. I. Goods. ALSO, Drugs and Medicines, which they offer for ready pay at such prices as they presume will be satisfactory to pur- chasers. CALVIN STOCKBRIDGE, WILLIAM TORREY, JUN.
On consignment—a quantity of Waits, No. 1, 2 & 3 Chocolate and a few Bags of Shells of a superior quality. Oct. 20
Warranted ANCHORS, from the Manufactory at Hanover, (Mais.) delivered at any place on Kennebec River, at short notice at the Boston prices.—Credit liberal for ap- proved paper, and a generous discount for cash. Bath, October 26.
Pope & Davis.
No. 7, Muffey's Row. HAVE received per Packet, capt. M'Lean, direct from the Manufactories, Superfine, fine, middling, and low priced Brd. Cloths; Planes; Serges; Callimeres; Flan- nels; Baizes; Swankins; Coatings; Fearn- oughts; Rose Blankets, &c.—which they offer on reasonable terms, wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved Credit. 10th Mo. 20. Oct. 20.
William Francis,
At his Shop, in Union-Street, ACQUAINTS the inhabitants of this town and vicinity, that having made a contract with a gentleman that he can depend on, to supply him with Flour, and pro- fessing to be a judge of its quality himself, in- tends keeping it for sale, by the barrel or smaller quantities, as low as can be purchased in town, and will insure the same to be good. He has constantly on hand, BREAD of every description; and will be happy to send it to families direct from the oven every morning, at as early an hour as they please. Also,—Ship and Groat Bread as usual.
Wanted—a journeyman Baker— Likewise an Apprentice to the Baking busi- ness, a Lad from 14 to 16 years of age.—In- quire as above. Portland, Oct. 20.
Just received, and for sale at Thomas Clark's Bookstore, nearly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, THE FARMER'S ALMANACK, calculated on a new and improved plan, for 1807—containing, besides the large number of Astronomical calculations, and the farmer's Calendar for every month in the year as great a variety as any other Almanack, of new, useful and entertaining matter.—By R. B. Thomas. Oct. 20.
Blacksmith Shop Removed.
THE subscriber informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from the Shop he formerly occupied, to one near the Hay-Market, where he carries on the BLACKSMITH business, as usual.—All kinds of Town and Country Work may be had at a short notice. Every Tool of all kinds, are constantly kept on hand, and warranted to be of the best quality—said Tools are lately made of cast steel, and are found to be far pre- ferable to any other. Wanted—A smart LAD, 15 or 16 years old, as an Apprentice to the above busi- ness, good encouragement will be given. Oct. 20 DANIEL GILBERT.
Post-Rider's Notice!
PERSONS indebted to the Subscri- ber, for Postage of Papers , delivered by him on How's Rout , (so called) from the 1st of April to the 1st of Oct. are informed that their Bills are left at the places where their papers are left, which they are requested to pay im- mediately. J. SMITH. Oct. 16, 1806
STOP THIEF.
200 Dollars Reward. THE Shop of the subscriber was opened by false keys, on Saturday or Sunday night, and the following articles were stolen, with many other Silk Goods, viz.—Lustrings, few- ing Silks, figured, plain and coloured silk Vel- vets; black silk Laces; white thread do. some very fine black figured and coulered Vel- vet Bindings; large Damask Shawls; Lustr- ing Ribbons, fatin, tinsel, and other kinds, &c.; about 70 Dollars in change, and specie Dollars.—The above reward will be paid for the recovery of the Goods only, and 100 DOLLARS IN ADDITION. for the Thief or Thieves, by WILLIAM CLAP. N. B.—The Goods were taken out of the original paper boxes, and if discovered, will probably be found in detached parcels or in bags. Boston Oct. 14, 1806
Surtuit Lost!
LOST on Sunday the 12th inst. be- tween the Rev. Mr. Bradley's house in Falmouth, and Capisick, an olive brown SUR- TUIT, with green silk facings and cape.— Whoever has found said Surtuit, and will leave it with the printer, shall be handsomely rewarded. Oct. 20
Lottery Ticket Lost!
In this Town, a Lottery Ticket, be- ing No. 5573, in the sixth Class of Piscata- qua Bridge Lottery, as it was sold in this town, measures have been taken to secure the pro- ceeds to the rightful owner, should it prove fortunate.—whoever may have found the above Ticket, will receive a generous reward by leaving it at the Bookstore of J. Adams. Oct. 20.
Third quarter of Mr. Le Bel, for
DANCING. WILL begin the 1st of November next.— Terms, 8 Dollars for twenty four lessons FRENCH SCHOOL, at Columbian Hall, will begin in the course of November, next, attendance on wednesday and Friday from 12 till 1 o'clock. 12 Dollars for twenty four lessons. Private lessons in the FRENCH LANGUAGE will be 75 cents for each lesson; if two attend 50 cents for each.—For further particulars ap- ply to Mr. Graffam's Tavern. Oct. 20
Wanted immediately.
A JOURNEYMAN, at the Saddle and Harness making business. Enquire at this office. Oct. 20
Just received, and for sale at
Isaac Adams' Bookstore, No. 7, Fifth-Street.
THE FARMER'S ALMANACK, calculated on a new and improved plan, for 1807—containing, besides the large num- ber of astronomical calculations, and the farmer's Calendar, for every month in the year, as great a variety as any other Almanack, of new, useful and entertaining matter.—By R. B. Thomas. Oct. 20
Cotton, Coffee, and Rum.
FOR SALE, at No. 19, Long Wharf— 20 Bales of west India Cotton, 12 Puncheons of Rum, Bags of Coffee. Oct. 20.
Dissolution of Partnership.
By mutual consent the Copartnership of Joseph M'Lean & Co. will be dissolved on the 13 of January next; all persons having any demands on said Firm, are requested to call and receive their pay, and those indebted are called on to make payment immediately to JOSEPH M'LEAN. STEPHEN M'LEAN. Oct. 16.
Flour and Corn.
Barneville & Prichard, HAVE for sale, at their store in For-street, 200 Bbs. of superfine Philadelphia Flour, 1500 Bushels of good Corn. ALSO, A quantity of Feathers, of various qualities, and Russia Sheeting. Likewise,—A general assortment of English & West-India Goods, which will be sold as cheap for cash or ap- proved credit, as at any Store in town. Oct. 13.
Qualified Voters.
THE Selectmen of the town of Portland, give notice, that they have posted up Lists of Persons Qualified to Vote for Representatives, at the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Of- fice, The Post-office, and Mr. Freeman's Office, —and that they will attend to receive evi- dence of the qualification of voters, whose names are not inserted therein, at Mr. Free- man's office, on Thursday evening next, on Thursday the thirtieth inst. from six till seven o'clock. P. M. and on Monday, the third day of November next, from nine to 10 A. M. As it appears to the Selectmen to be the in- tention of the law for Regulating Elections, that the list of Voters be completed previous to the opening any such meeting, and as it has been found inconvenient to receive evi- dence of the qualification of voters after the balloting has commenced.—They request all who consider themselves qualified to Vote, to call at those times and places, and see, if qualified, that their names are entered on said list. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Chairman.
Loft.
ON Thursday last, in road between the head of Fifth-Street and Bramhall's Hill a SEA- MAN'S PROTECTION, in favor of Stephen Burnham, of Kennebec, as it is of much im- portance to the owner to obtain it again, the finder will receive a reasonable compensation by leaving it at this office. Oct. 20
HENRY SMITH & CO.
No. 4, Muffey's Row. HAVE just received, an elegant and ex- tensive assortment of Thread Lace, ex- tremely low charged. Broad silk do Ladels, English and French white rose do Slate and black Silk Hose Worsted do Gentlemen's do Extra long kid and silk Gloves An assortment most fashionable cotton Shawls, Norwich do Damask, do Silk and cotton, and cotton Ginghams 4-4 6-4 Cambrics Black figured do Furnitures Calicoes Purple and black Tabby, Velvets, suitable for Pelisses 4-4 and 7-8 Cambric Dimity Irish Linens British Sheeting Long Cloths India Cottons Linen Cambrics Broad Cloths Callimeres Black, mixed and drab Sattenetts Velvet and Velveteens Drab Genoa Cord, newest style Cord Velveting, Tabby velvet do 10-4 and 11-4 Blankets Coatings—Plains Serges—Dufils Flannels—Baizes Umbrellas Russia Diapers Sheeting, &c. Oct. 13.
Stray Horse.
CAME into the inclosure of the subscriber in Falmouth, October 7th. a Chestnut cou- lered HORSE, with a star in his face, and one white hind foot, which the owner may have by proving property and paying Charges. Oct. 20 RANDALL, JOHNSON.
CORN & FLOUR.
FOR sale on board the Sch. ROVER, ly- ing at the head of Union-Wharf, 80 Barrels of superfine Philadelphia Flour, 1200 Bushels Yellow Corn, which will be sold very cheap for cash. October 13.
TAKE NOTICE!
ALL Notes and Accounts due the subscriber more than sixty days, not paid in thirty days from date, will be put in suite without further notice. ASA PLUMMER, Portland, October 11, 1806.
Carving in General.
EXECUTED by WILLIAM GARNON, Clay-Cove, Fore-street, PORTLAND. Having practiced with the most experienced and best workmen in America and Europe, he flatters himself that he shall be able to give satisfaction to those who may please to em- ploy him. Comments are useless, for one good fig- ure is better than a chapter of descriptions. Oct. 13.
WANTED,
A YOUNG man of steady habits, to attend in an English and West-India Goods Store—one who can produce a good recommendation will meet with encourage- ment.—Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 13
NEW CONNECTION.
SIMON DEARBORN, informs the public that he has formed a connection in trade with Mr. SAMUEL WATSON, and that in fu- ture the TAILORING BUSINESS will be carried on by them under the firm of DEARBORN & WATSON, At No. 6, Jones' Row. As "actions, not words, evidence the man," they only with an opportunity to evince their work- manship and punctuality.
Having taken great pains to select a variety of the best of Goods, they are now enabled to present to the fashionable commu- nity, at least as good assortment as was ever offered of BROADCLOTHS, KERSEY MERES, WAISTCOATING, &c. Oct. 6
JAMES HORN, Tailor,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has entered into co-partnership with Mr. Davis BELFORD, and that their business will in future be carried on under the firm of HORN & BELFORD, At No. 9, Muffey's Row; Where they keep constantly on hand, Broad- cloths, Callimeres, Vest Patterns, Trimmings, &c. Constant attendance given, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. October 13.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the Estate of SAMUEL EMERSON, late of Portland, in the County of Cum- berland, labourer, 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 ELIZABETH EMERSON. Oct. 13.
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 NATHANIEL GOOCH, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cum- berland, 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 BENJAMIN GOOCH, JUN. Oct. 13.
THE subscriber hereby give public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of RUSSELL BUCKNAM, late of Gray in the county of Cum- berland, Trader, 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 POLLY BUCKNAM, Dated Gray, Sept. 11th, 1806.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of DANIEL STROUT, late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cum- berland, gentleman deceased, represented in- solvent—do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of James Strout, in Cape-Elizabeth, on the last Wed- nesday of the present, and five following months, from 10 o'clock, A. M. to 4 P. M. MARK DYER, TIMOTHY SMALL, } Commissioners. Cape-Elizabeth Oct. 8, 1806. (O. 20)
Ran Away
FROM the subscriber, on the first inst. an indented apprentice, named Wanton Hall aged 17 years, light complexion, having lost a part of his middle finger on his right hand; whoever will return said runaway to his mas- ter, shall receive ten dollars reward, and all per- sons are hereby forbid harbouring, trusting or employing him if they would avoid the penalty of the law. JOHN HALL, JUN. Oct. 13.
Arthur Shirley, Printer.