Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-01-03 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTISER.
Number 245.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1803.
Volume V.
Seventh Congress
of the United States—Second Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14.
A message was received from the Senate, informing, that a quorum was formed, and that they had chosen Mr. Bradley, of Vermont, President, pro tem. A joint committee, consisting of Mr. Wright and T. Foster, of the Senate; Messrs. Dawson, Lowndes and Van Ness, of the House, was raised to inform the President that the two Houses were ready to receive communications from him. Mr. Dawson soon after reported to the House, that the President would make a communication to morrow.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15.
This day, at 12 o'clock, Mr. Lewis, private Secretary to the President, delivered to the Speaker the following
MESSAGE:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
WHEN we assemble together, fellow citizens, to consider the state of our beloved country, our just attentions are first drawn to those pleasing circumstances which mark the goodness of that Being, from whose favor they flow, and the large measure of thankfulness we owe for his bounty. Another year has come round, and finds us still blessed with peace and friendship abroad, law, order and religion at home, good affection and harmony with our Indian neighbors, our burdens lightened; yet our income sufficient for the public wants, and the produce of the year great beyond example. These, fellow citizens, are the circumstances under which we meet; and we remark with special satisfaction, those which, under the smiles of Providence, result from the skill, industry and order of our citizens, managing their own affairs in their own way, and for their own use, unembarrassed by too much regulation, unoppressed by fiscal exactions.
On the restoration of peace in Europe, that portion of the carrying trade, which had fallen to our share during the war, was abridged by the returning competition of the belligerent powers. This was to be expected, and was just. But, in addition we find, in some parts of Europe, monopolizing discriminations, which, in the form of duties, tend effectually to prohibit the carrying of our own produce in our own vessels. From existing amities, and a spirit of justice, it is hoped that friendly discussion will produce a fair and adequate reciprocity. But should false calculations of interest defeat our hope, it rests with the legislature to decide whether they will meet inequalities abroad with countervailing inequalities at home, or provide for the evil in any other way.
It is with satisfaction I lay before you an act of the British parliament authorizing this subject, so far as to authorize a mutual abolition of the duties and countervailing duties, permitted under the treaty of 1794. It shows on their part a spirit of justice and friendly accommodation, which it is our duty and our interest to cultivate with all nations. Whether this would produce a due equality in the navigation between the two countries, is a subject for your consideration.
Another circumstance which claims attention, as directly affecting the very source of our navigation, is the defect the evasion of the law providing for the return of seamen, and particularly those belonging to vessels sold abroad. Members of them, discharged in foreign ports, have been thrown on the hands of our Consuls, who, to rescue them from the dangers into which their difficulties might plunge them, and save them to their country, have found it necessary in some cases to return them to the public charge.
The cession of the Spanish province of Louisiana to France, which took place in the course of the late war, will, carried into effect, make a change in the aspect of our foreign relations, which will doubtless have just weight in the deliberations of the legislature connected with that subject.
There was reason, not long since, to apprehend that the warfare in which we were engaged with Tripoli, might be taken up by some other of the Barbary powers. A reinforcement, there was, was immediately ordered to the seas already there—Subsequent information however has removed these apprehensions for the present. To secure our commerce in that sea, with a smallest force competent, we have opposed it best to watch strictly the bar of Tripoli. Still, however, the
shallowness of their coast, and the want of smaller vessels on our part, has permitted some cruisers to escape unobserved—and to one of these and American vessels unfortunately fell a prey. The captain, one American seaman, and two others of color, remain prisoners with them; unless exchanged under an agreement formerly made with the Dey, to whom, on the faith of that, some of his captive subjects had been restored.
The Convention with the state of Georgia has been ratified by their legislature, and a repurchase from the Creeks has been consequently made, of a part of the Tallasse county. In this purchase has been also comprehended a part of the lands within the fork of Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers.—The particulars of the contract will be laid before Congress so soon as they shall be in a state for communication.
In order to remove every ground of difference possible with our Indian neighbors, I have proceeded in the work of settling with them, and marking the boundaries between us. That with the Choctaw nation is fixed in one part, and will be through the whole within a short time. The country to which their title had been extinguished before the revolution, is sufficient to receive a very respectable population, which Congress will probably see the expediency of encouraging so soon as the limits shall be declared. We are to view this position as an Outpost of the United States, surrounded by strong neighbors, and distant from its support. And now far that monopoly, which prevents population, should here be guarded against, and actual habitation made a condition of the continuance of title, will be for your consideration. A prompt settlement of all existing rights and claims within this territory, presents itself as a preliminary operation.
In that part of the Indiana territory which includes Vincennes, the lines settled with the neighboring tribes fix the extinction of their title at a breadth of twenty four leagues from East to West, and about the same length parallel with, and including the Wabash. They have also ceded a tract of four miles square, including the Salt-Springs near the mouth of the river.
In the department of finance it is with pleasure I inform you that the receipts of external duties, for the last twelve months, have exceeded those of any former year, and that the ratio of increase has been also greater than usual. This has enabled us to answer all the regular exigencies of government, to pay from the Treasury, within one year, upwards of eight millions of dollars, principal and interest, of the public debt, exclusive of upwards of one million paid by the sale of bank stock, and making in the whole a reduction of nearly five millions and an half of principal, and to have now in the Treasury four millions and an half of dollars, which are in a course of application to the further discharge of debt, and current demands. Experience too, so far authorizes us to believe, if no extraordinary event supervenes, and the expenses which will be actually incurred shall not be greater than were contemplated by Congress at their last session, that we shall not be disappointed in the expectations then formed. But nevertheless, as the effect of peace on the amount of duties is not yet fully ascertained, it is the more necessary to practice every useful economy, and to incur no expense, which may be avoided without prejudice.
The collection of the internal taxes having been completed in some of the states, the officers employed in it are of course out of commission. In others they will be so shortly. But in a few, where the arrangements for the direct tax had been retarded, it will still be some time before the system is closed. It has not yet been thought necessary to employ the agent authorized by an act of the last session, for transacting business in Europe relative to debts and loans. Nor have we used the power, conferred by the same act, of prolonging the foreign debt by reloads, and of redeeming instead thereof, an equal sum of the Domestic Debt. Should however the difficulties of remittance on so large a scale, render it necessary at any time, the power shall be executed, and the money thus unemployed abroad shall, in conformity with that law, be faithfully applied here in an equivalent extinction of Domestic Debt. When effect so salutary result from the plans you have already sanctioned, when merely by avoiding false objects of expense, we are able, without a direct tax, without internal taxes, and without borrowing, to make large and effectual payments towards the discharge of our public debt and the emancipation of our posterity from that mortal canker, it is an encouragement fellow citizens, of the highest order, to proceed as we have begun in substituting economy for taxation, and in pursuing what is useful for a nation placed as we are, rather than what is practised by others under different circumstances. And whenever we are destined to meet events which shall call forth all the energies, of our countrymen, we have the firmest reliance on those energies and the comfort of leaving for calls like these, the extraordinary resources of loans and internal taxes. In the mean time, by payments of the principal of our debt, we are liberating, annually, portions of the external taxes, and forming from them a growing fund, still further to lessen the necessity of recurring to extraordinary resources. The usual account of receipts and expenditures for the last year, with an estimate of the expenses of the ensuing one, will be laid before you by the Secretary of the Treasury.
No change being deemed necessary in our military establishment, an estimate of its expenses for the ensuing year, on its present footing, as also of the sums to be employed in fortifications, and other objects within that department, has been prepared by the Secretary at War, and will make a part of the general estimates which will be presented you.
Considering that our regular troops are employed for local purposes, and that the militia is our general resource for great and sudden emergencies, you will doubtless think this institution worthy a review, and give it those improvements of which you find it susceptible.
Estimates for the navy department, prepared by the Secretary of the Navy, for another year, will in like manner be communicated with the general estimates. A small force in the Mediterranean will still be necessary to restrain the Tripoline cruisers: and the uncertain tenure of peace with some other of the Barbary powers, may eventually require that force to be augmented. The necessity of procuring some smaller vessels for that service, will raise the estimate; but the difference in their maintenance will soon make it a measure of economy.
Presuming it will be deemed expedient to expend annually a convenient sum towards providing the naval defence which our situation may require, I cannot but recommend that the first appropriations for that purpose, may go to the saving what we already possess. No cares, no attentions, can preserve vessels from rapid decay, which lie in water and exposed to the sun. These decay requires great and constant repairs, and will consume, if continued, a great portion of the monies destined to naval purposes. To avoid this waste of our resources, it is proposed to add to our navy yard here a Dock within which our present vessels may be laid up dry, and under cover from the sun. Under these circumstances experience proves that works of wood will remain scarcely at all affected by time. The great abundance of running water which this situation possesses, at heights far above the level of the tide, if employed as is practised for lock navigation, furnishes the means for raising and laying up our vessels, on a dry and sheltered bed. And should the measure be found useful here, similar depositories for laying up, as well as for building and repairing vessels, may hereafter be undertaken at other navy yards, offering the same means. The plans and estimates of the work, prepared by a person of skill and experience, will be presented to you, without delay and from these it will be seen that scarcely more than has been the cost of one vessel is necessary to save the whole, and that the annual sum to be employed towards its completion may be adapted to the views of the legislature as to naval expenditure.
To cultivate peace and maintain commerce and navigation in all their lawful enterprises; to foster our fisheries as nurseries of navigation, and for the nurture of man, and protect the manufactures adapted to our circumstances; to preserve the faith of the nation by an exact discharge of its debts and contracts, expend the public money with the same care and economy we would practise with our own, and impose on our citizens no unnecessary burthens; to keep in all things within the pale of our constitutional powers, and cherish the Federal union, as the only rock of safety; these, fellow citizens, are the landmarks by which we are to guide ourselves in all our proceedings. By continuing to make these our rule of action, we shall endear to our countrymen the true principles of their constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety. On my part you may count on a cordial concurrence in every
measure for the public good; and on all the information I possess which may enable you to discharge to advantage the high functions with which you are invested by your country.
TH: JEFFERSON.
December 15, 1802.
From the NEWYORK HERALD.
No. 1.....President's Message.
IT will be allowed by all, that there was no necessity for his signature to entitle Mr. Jefferson, exclusively, to the credit of being the writer of this message. In every line we readily recognize the style of the ambitious, cunning, deceitful demagogue, whose principal aim is always to cajole the people by flattering their weaknesses. In the present as well as in the last public address of this man, we perceive the same mean, ungenerous, unjust, dishonest attempt to erect a popularity for himself on the ruins of his predecessors: The only perceptible difference in the two cases is, that he now advances more directly and boldly to his object, heedless of even the appearance of decorum. But as this topic will again occur in the course of our examination, we will dwell no longer upon it here.
The President begins by felicitating us that we are "still blessed with peace and friendship abroad; law, order and religion at home; good affection and harmony with our Indian neighbours, and that our burdens are lightened."
Is it a proof of friendship abroad, that one foreign nation has, by the "infringement of her treaty" as to the free navigation of the Mississippi, rendered that important and valuable river no longer useful to the citizens of the western country, so that this breach of good faith has become the subject of a memorial from the state of Kentucky to Congress? 'Tis true the President has not taken any notice whatever of this subject in the message, and yet there are many who think with us, that the welfare of this large and respectable body of our fellow citizens is quite as interesting, and ought to command as much attention as that of our affectionate, strong Indian or negro neighbours, of which he speaks so much and so often.—Again; is it a mark of friendship abroad, that another powerful nation has, without consulting us in any shape, bargained for an important tract of our continent, immediately to colonize it; which will render her an object of jealousy and continual apprehension to the southern states? Once more; how does it be speak extraordinary friendship abroad, that "in some parts of Europe monopolizing discriminations have been adopted, which, in the form of duties, tend effectually to prohibit the carrying of our own produce in our own vessels?" That such is the fact we are assured in this very message; nay it is complained of as injustice, which if not removed by friendly discussion, will call for legislative interference.—Finally; we find it stated by the same authority, that a naval force will still be necessary to restrain the Tripoline cruisers, and the uncertain tenure of peace with some other of the Barbary powers, may eventually require the force in the Mediterranean to be augmented.
Such then being the actual state of things abroad, with what face can Mr. Jefferson attempt to make the people believe that we are uncommonly blessed with the peace and friendship of foreign nations? But it was thought necessary to present a pleasing picture, and to adhere strictly to truth would have been to sacrifice the portrait.
As to "law, order and religion at home;—the first I suppose is proved by the destruction of the judiciary; the next has been shown in the warfare which has been made on one half of the community, who have been driven from their bread because they would not renounce their principles; and for the last, what doubts can remain of Mr. Jefferson's love of religion after the invitation to Tom Paine, and his placing him at his own table?
Whether there exist between our government and our Indian neighbours, or as they are called in another part of the message, our strong neighbours, that degree of affection, which rendered it proper to place it among the blessings of the past year, we shall not be very positive; but if the accounts in the southern papers be correct, as to some late transactions in that quarter, or if any reliance can be placed on what took place in a council held at Canawatha, last August, at which the principal chiefs and Sachems of the Seneca, Onondago and Cayuga Indians were present, we can hardly think there is much cause for felicitation on account of the good affection and harmony of our Indian neighbours.
Last of all, comes the burthen of every Presidential song, "OUR BURTHENS ARE LIGHTENED;" that is to say, the taxes are taken off, namely, from LOAF SUGAR, PLEASURE CARRIAGES & WHISKEY, in preference to taking them off from BROWN SUGAR, MOLASSES, TEA, COFFEE & SALT. What a favorable administration this is for the middling and poorer classes of society!
The above are enumerated by the President as composing the more ordinary pleasing circumstances under which Congress meet; but the most extraordinary one is reserved to finish the climax: "We remark with special satisfaction those [circumstances] which result from the skill, industry, and order of our fellow citizens, managing their own affairs in their own way, and for their own use, unembarrassed by too much regulation, unoppressed by fiscal exactions."—So Absalom stole the heart of the men of Israel.
On this curious sentence a few questions present themselves. What is particularly meant by "managing their own affairs?" Did they ever attempt to manage the affairs of other nations? "In their own way" too. What are we to understand by this? Is it intended to convey the idea that the people are no longer under any restraint from government? If this is not his meaning I am at a loss what is.—"And their own use." Have they not then always managed their affairs for their own use? "Unembarrassed by too much regulation." What in the name of propriety does this mean? Too much regulation, or, in other words, too much law? Our fellow citizens then are to bless their stars that they are unembarrassed by too much law! We confess we should have been utterly unable to comprehend this, did we not, fortunately recollect a passage in Mr. Jefferson's Notes, on Virginia, which comes in aid of our conjectures just at the moment we were giving the thing up, as being beyond our reach. Speaking of the savage state of certain Indian tribes, Mr. Jefferson there says—
"This practice results from the circumstance of their having never submitted themselves to any laws, any coercive power, any shadow of government. Their only controuls are their manners, and that moral sense of right and wrong, which, like the sense of tasting and feeling, in every man makes a part of his nature. An offence against these, is punished by contempt, by exclusion from society, or, where the case is serious, as that of murder, by the individuals, whom it concerns. Imperfect as this species of coercion may seem, crimes are very rare among them:—inasmuch, that were it made a question, or whether no law, among the savage Americans, or too much law, among the civilized Europeans, submits man to the great evil, one who has seen both conditions of existence would pronounce it to be the last:—and that the sheep are happier of themselves, than under care of the wolves."
Now this is downright plain dealing—the people are sheep, and government are wolves, their natural enemies. After this, we need not be surprised at anything we may hear from Mr. Jefferson—"Unoppressed by fiscal exactions."—That is, gentle reader, in plain speech, taxes. Those remarks which here present themselves, are reserved till we come to another part of the Message. We shall barely say, that in our judgment, never was a public address made to the people more evidently designed to flatter and gull than this before us. We take our leave for the present with the following humorous extract, which we think not impertinent to the occasion:
"FLATT'RY's a base coin, a cheat upon the nation And yet, our vanity doth much admire it, And really gives it, all its circulation."
FLATT'RY's fly insinuating serew: The world—a bottle of Tokay, to fine— The engine always can the coaks fobdue, And make an easy conquest of the wine.
FLATT'RY's an ivy wriggling round an oak: This oak is often honest, blunt JOHN BULL Which ivy would its great supporter choke Whilst JOHN (so thick the walls of his dark skull)
Deems it a pretty ornament, and struts— Till master ivy drops into JOHN's guts, And gives poor, thoughtful JOHN a set of grips;
Then like an organ, opening all his pipes, JOHN roars:—and, when to a consumption drain'd, Fads out the knave his folly entertain'd."
† Cont'd for the next page.
In truth, Mr. Jefferson, the people expect a little flattery from you, they have been accustomed to it, and they will not be over nice as to the quality or quantity, but when you treat them in a manner could hardly pass with that of Miss in Her Teens, is there not some little danger they may open their eyes, when you least expect it, to the paltry artifices which are played off upon them.

Extract of a Letter from a gentleman at Washington, to the Editor, dated December 13, 1802.
I embrace the first opportunity to send you a copy of the President's Message. [See first page.] When rightly understood and fairly considered, it is a high encomium upon the Washington and Adams administration. The wisdom of their policy is strikingly evinced by the produce of the revenue. When Mr. Jefferson tells us of the abundant state of the Treasury, he ought also, instead of arrogating the sole merit to himself, to inform the people that the measures of the past administrations have produced the plenty we now enjoy. It must be known to all who are conversant in affairs of this nature, that a great part of the duties which have been paid into the Treasury during the past year, were even bonded before the commencement of the present administration. It is also well known that vast quantities of goods have been imported by our merchants, with intention to export them, which have been thrown upon their hands by the peace, and by various restrictions upon commerce; and of course this cannot be calculated upon as a permanent state of the Revenue.
The message has certainly less puerility in its style than that of last year, but it is written in the same honeyed lullaby strain. It is truly astonishing that the President should be so partial and imperfect in his statement of our public concerns, as not even to mention the measures adopted by the Spanish government upon the Mississippi; measures which in that country are considered tantamount to a declaration of war. In shutting the port of New Orleans against the Americans, and preventing us from landing or storing goods there, or assigning any other place for that purpose, they have been guilty of a direct infraction of the treaty, and have subjected this country to immense loss and inconvenience. It is known that the French are about to take immediate possession of that country; and this probably is meant for an entering wedge for attacking our southern and western states, and attempting to dismember them from the empire. And yet we are told by the President in this same message, "That another year finds us blessed with peace and friendship abroad; law, order, and religion at home." What blasphemy for a man to speak of our enjoying the blessings of religion, who until he was candidate for the presidency, absented himself from public worship, and has sent for and now openly and daily entertains and caresses that most infamous of characters, the infidel Paine?
I have not time to analyze this curious message. It is evidently calculated to cloak the real state of affairs; but I trust the eye of public scrutiny will penetrate the slimy veil of party, and view these important subjects with intelligence and impartiality."
On the SEPARATION OF MAINE.
NUMBER I.
IT can but be gratifying in a high degree to the lovers of order, and the friends to a spirit of moderation every where, to find the business of the separation of Maine from Massachusetts, coming forward in so cool, dispassionate and deliberate a manner as it appears in a late communication of the committee of the respectable town of Portland, to their fellow citizens in other parts of Maine. Moderation and wisdom have ever been abundantly conspicuous in all the great movements in this country; and especially in the New England States.
It is delightful to see children quietly and obediently remaining under the government of their parents, until the full period of their manhood. In them such conduct is ominous of future greatness and worldly prosperity. It indicates an amiableness and goodnes of temper and disposition, and a tractable, mild and admirable spirit of obedience, which never fails to make good citizens; and evinces, that when occasion may require, they will be equally good as rulers and public servants. This conduct in young men also shews their education, and the government of their parents to have been of the most excellent kind.
On the other hand, when children are prematurely impatient under restraint, and the mildness and gentleness of parental solicitude, and are inordinately anxious to be let loose upon the world, we have a right to be afraid of them, least they should turn out to be turbulent spirited, ungovernable citizens, and mere wild beasts of prey. It is extremely rare that such characters make good citizens, or valuable members of the community.
These reflections are certainly applicable to the separation of one part of a state or empire from its parent, the other
part. If the part, which has grown out of the other part, is prematurely anxious for a separation, and is unreasonably restless and turbulent under its connexion with its parent, it may fitly be compared to a froward child. But if the part to be separated is so situated, and has arrived to such maturity of years, understanding and discretion, that it becomes a matter of great wonderment, that it should have remained so long without struggling for independency, the case is far otherwise. No man in his sober senses would then oppose a separation after finding that deliberate and judicious efforts were making to accomplish it. This allusion to the parent and child was frequently and not improperly used in the late contest with the mother country for freedom and independency. By Americans it was contended that we had arrived to years of discretion and ability to manage our own concerns; and that we needed not, any longer, the fostering aid of a parent; and the event has amply manifested the truth of the position.
The creating of Maine into an independent state, has been a matter of speculation, with politicians of different shades in the union, for many years past. They have calculated upon such an event to take place long before this period. When the states of Kentucky and Tennessee were formed, it was a matter of much surprise with southern men how it happened that no steps were taken or proposed to accomplish a similar event in Maine. Some attributed our supineness to a natural phlegmatic inertness, supposed by them to be inherent in northern constitutions. If they might be believed, the inhabitants of the north, in comparison with those of the south, are extremely destitute of genius, of fancy, taste, judgment and of ability to foresee, and enterprise and activity to embrace measures calculated for the promotion of their own interest.
The first census was taken in 1790. It was then ascertained that Kentucky had but about two thirds the number of inhabitants contained, at that time, in Maine. Yet Kentucky was, immediately after, erected into a separate state. Kentucky has now been admitted into the union for more than ten years—Maine continues yet to be a mere colony of Massachusetts. It is not Kentucky only which has arisen to independency, and assumed the reins of government for herself, and a rank with the other states of the union; but two others, still more inconsiderable, have formed themselves into an independency, and are equal in rank and influence in many cases, to the largest and oldest states in the union—And yet Maine still slumbers.
But it is said (and with much propriety) that property and wisdom are to be taken into the scale of consideration upon this subject, as well as numbers. If we have not wealth to support a government, and wisdom to manage it, no one can deny but it would be madness and folly in the extreme to wish for independency. That we are possibly able to support and manage a government, no body will pretend to deny. The only question is how well we are able to do it in comparison with other states. In order to answer this question we must consider first the ability of some of the other states of the union, and then make the comparison with Maine.
There have been three states formed since the year 1790. The first was Kentucky; the second Tennessee; and the third taken off of the territory northwest of the river Ohio, commonly called the Northwestern Territory—All which are inland states, not within five hundred miles of any sea port.
It is undoubtedly true that a commercial country has a pre eminent advantage over an inland country, as it respects an opportunity for the acquisition of wealth. An inland state, having no part of it within five hundred miles of a sea port, must forever remain secluded from a commercial intercourse with any other part of the world. Such a state can contain none but farmers, mechanics and professional men, and a few bartering traders, who are not often famous for making any great addition to the general stock of wealth in a country. The mechanics and farmers supply each other, and also the professional men, with necessaries for food and convenience. There can be no exportation of a superabundance if any should be raised. It must perish upon their hands and cannot be used to the augmentation of the wealth of the country. Wealth and industry with them are of no further consequence, unless it is to answer present necessities. The farmer cannot dispose of the superabundance of his farm to the merchant, to procure money to increase the size of his farm; or to advance the interest of his children; or to render more commodious and enlarge his buildings. This great incitement to industry and frugality has no place in such a country. It is true however that the farmer might cultivate and increase the value of his farm; and thereby enable himself to procure his necessary pittance with less labor, and more ease.
The state of Kentucky, at the time it was erected into a state, did not
contain one half the number of inhabitants, which are now contained in Maine. And was also situated under all the disadvantages resulting from an entire exclusion from any commercial intercourse with any other quarter. Upon a moderate calculation therefore, considering the superior situation of Maine for commerce, its wealth would be probably adequate to the purchase of four times the property of the state of Kentucky, at the time it was erected into a state.
It is but lately that Tennessee was admitted into the union. When first admitted it was intitled to but one representative in the general government. Its situation is equally disadvantageous for commerce with that of Kentucky. Its condition as to wealth is probably in the same proportion, having regard to its population, as that of Kentucky bears to the wealth of Maine. The property of Maine therefore is at this time equal in all probability to ten times the property of Tennessee: And yet Tennessee has an equal weight in the Senate of the United States with any other state in the union: And Maine is not in fact even represented in that body.
But the climax does not even stop here. There is a state formed or forming in the Northwestern Territory, out of which nobody can tell what—At any rate out of materials inferior to any that have heretofore gone to the composition of any other of the United States. There has, for a few years past, been a representative from that quarter, in the federal government, under the title of a delegate. It seems, also, by the last census (of 1800) that they are not yet sufficiently populous to be entitled to more than one representative; altho, by becoming an independent state, they are of equal rank and importance in the Senate of the United States, with any state in the union. What the wealth of this state may amount to it is hard to tell—perhaps equal to the town of Portland in Maine. Possibly it may be equal, in point of wealth, to the counties of Hancock and Washington in Maine.
The state of Vermont, under the new census, is entitled to no more than four representatives in the United States government; Rhode Island to no more than two; Georgia to but four; and Delaware to but one. We have now a right to send four; and have nearly the population to entitle us to five. Were we to be admitted into the union at this time we should be superior to six other of the states of the union; some of which have been independent states ever since the establishment of the union.
After giving these reflections their due weight, if we should now decline proceeding with the business of the proposed separation, after it has been so fairly and judiciously set on foot, will not southerners have some pretext for their imputation of want of a spirit of activity and energy in the constitution of northerners? Who will be able to deny that their mental faculties, as it respects a foresight of their best interests, and the measures calculated to produce the same, are as torpid and frozen as the region they live in? There would certainly be too much reason for such an observation in such an event.
As to our ability to govern ourselves no man in his sober senses will undertake to express a doubt upon the subject.
A MAN OF THE WOODS.
Bogtown, Dec 24.
Seventh Congress
Of the United States—Second Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, DEC. 11.
The petition of Joseph M'Lean and Hugh M'Lean, John Taber and Daniel Taber, of Portland, Maine, was read, praying a remission of the duties of import and tonnage on foreign vessels, in the case of the ship Eliza, to which they have been subjected in consequence of one of the owners of the said ship having omitted to take the oath or affirmation within the time prescribed by law, was read and referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
MONDAY, DEC. 13.
The House took up some private business, but not receiving any official information of the formation of a quorum in the Senate, adjourned.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14.
A petition, and counter petition, from the Mississippi Territory on the subject of alterations in the ordinance for the government of that territory; were read and committed.
On motion of Mr. Allison, a committee of seven was appointed to report necessary alterations in the Post Office laws.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15.
A message from the Senate informed, that the Rev. Mr. Gaunt had been appointed Chaplain of the Senate for the present session. The Rev. Mr. Parkinson had 41 votes for Chaplain of the House, and was declared chosen. [The other candidates voted for, were the Rev. Mr. Balch, and Rev. Mr. M'Cormick, who
are Republicans; and the Reverend Thomas Paine, a democrat.] A message from the President, by Mr. Lewis, his Secretary, was delivered with sundry accompanying documents.
Ordered, That the said communications, and documents, be referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16.
A report was made on the subject of purchasing copies of Herty's digest of the laws of the United States to be distributed as the laws are. Committed for Monday.
On motion of Mr. Stanley, the port of Beaufort, North Carolina, was erected as a port of entry.
Mr. Dawson moved, that the House go into a committee of the whole, on the President's message.
Mr. Griswold objected. The message and documents, he said, had been ordered to be printed, but had not yet been laid on their tables; and it would be improper to go into a consideration of the message, before the members had an opportunity of examining it.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17.
Mr. Dawson moved, that the House go into committee on the President's message. Agreed to. Mr. John C. Smith took the chair.
Mr. Griswold said he observed, among other measures recommended by the President that of fostering the fisheries of the United States. He thought the subject a very important one, and was glad to find it mentioned in the message of the president. He then moved the following resolution, which was adopted.
Resolved, That, &c. so much of the president's message as relates to fostering the fisheries of the United States ought to be referred to a select committee.
The committee then rose and Mr. Smith reported the resolutions to the house. The resolutions being considered in the house, were agreed to and committees were appointed accordingly.
Mr. Randolph rose and made some remarks on the present situation of the Mississippi. He then moved the following resolution, which was adopted without opposition.
Resolved, That that the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this house such information in possession of the department of state as relates to the violation, on the part of Spain, of the twenty second article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation between the U. States and the king of Spain.
He also moved another resolution, That so much of two several acts of Congress as relates to the establishment of a Mint, ought to be repealed.—Ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house and made the order of the day for Monday next.
The house then adjourned until Monday morning 11 o'clock.
PORTSMOUTH, DEC. 28.
FIRE!!
About four o'clock last Sunday morning we were alarmed by distressing cry of fire, which broke out in the building appropriated to the New Hampshire Bank—one half the building occupied by Mrs. Hart, as a dwelling house. The fire was discovered by a gentleman who lodged there who gave the alarm immediately, but before the people could collect, the fire had burst thro' the walls of the house, and it was soon enveloped in flames, the family having scarcely time to escape. The fire communicated to the adjacent buildings, and spread with such amazing rapidity, that every effort to stop it was in vain till it had destroyed the new market, and every building on Daniel-street as far as Capt. Hall's on the north, and Mr. Hart's on the south, whose houses are preserved. To the northward the destruction was far more extensive. Every building on the parade except the meeting house and court house, every one on market street, and Fore-street as high as Mrs. Whipple's house, every one on Bow street, as far as Capt. Cutts' store on Church Hill, every one on Cross street to the top of Dwyer's Hill, every one on Ladd street excepting one fell victims to the devouring flames.
At the several places above mentioned, the progress of the fire was arrested by the most violent exertions, and by three o'clock in the afternoon it was so far subdued as to give some hopes that the whole town would not be buried in one general heap of ashes. By this distressing calamity a great number of persons are deprived of a home for themselves and families, and many of their means of support. Several widows and orphans are left destitute of every necessary of life, and are entirely dependent upon the charity of the benevolent. About one hundred buildings have been destroyed, and that part of the town which most materially affected the gentlemen in trade. Nearly three quarters of the European and India Goods in the town had been re-positied in the stores and shops which were consumed. But by the kind assistance of their friends, the merchants and traders have preserved the greatest part of their stock, and hope soon to be so accommodated as to supply their customers again.
Great credit is due to the gentlemen of the neighboring towns, who came to assist the distressed. In what manner the fire began remains yet to be developed: that part of the building where it was first discovered had not had any fire put there by the occupant for several days prior to the time of the calamity.
The following is a hasty List of the Sufferers.
John Pease, Enoch Thompson, Mr. Hart, Stephen Pease, W. & D. Treadwell, Peter Pease, Samuel Sprague, Mrs. D. Pearce, Mrs. H. Bowles, Charles Pease, Samuel Pease, Casneau Bayley, George Cutts, Nathaniel White, Abel Harris, George Care, William Rice, Mrs. Cutts, Neil McIntire, Rowe and Sleeper, James L. Giles, Captain M'Clintock, Samuel Lakin, Benjamin Brierly, Jacob Walden, George Dame, John Frothingham, John Badger, Mrs. Seavy, Newhall's estate, Daniel R. Rogers, Richard Evans, James Rundle, Samuel Haven, Oliver Brier, Nathaniel Dean, Henry Haven, Judge Pickering, John Penhallow, H. & B. Penhallow, James Henderson, John B. Sewall, Nathan B. Folsom, Daniel Austin, Daniel Eaton, Mrs. Nutter, — Coleman, Mr. Ball, Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. Beck, Mr. Seavy, Stephen Little, Mr. Rymes, Ebenezer Chadwick, Mr. Noble, Clement Jackson, Benjamin Leveret, Joseph Gavet, Samuel Jones, William Jones, Theodore Furber, Peter Coffin, J. & J. Haven, N. A. & J. Haven, Alexander Ewen, Samuel Hill, Jonathan Clark, J. Shapley, Long & Hamilton, Robert Mendum, Wm. Simes, B. & H. Simes, N. S. & W. Pease, Mrs. Farnes, Josiah Dwight, Edward Parry, Joshua Blake, Jonathan Goddard, Samuel Thompson, James Foster, Mr. Gorson, Richard Perry, Nathaniel Weare, Mary Hardy, Mrs. Nelson, Isaac Smith, Jacob Sheafe, Peter Pearce, jun. William Boyd, John Langdon, Keyson Walsh, Wm. Hart, Mrs. Greenwood, Mr. Hasty, Henry Ladd, Eliphalet Ladd, Jeremiah Libbey, Isaac Stanwood, John Gains, Robert M'Clary, William Garland, Job Harris, John Nelson, Benjamin Sweet, Mrs. Warner, Tenant in Mrs. Warner's, Custom-House, John Melcher, Mrs. Winkley, Henry Burleigh, Mrs. Simes, Mr. Nutter, Folsom and Spring.
A BARBARY POWER.
The Bey of Constantinople, who is stated to have had a severe action with the Bey of Tunis, according to the French Papers, possesses a considerable town of Africa, in the kingdom of Algiers. It is the largest and strongest place in all the eastern parts, and is seated at the top of a great rock. There is no way to it but up steps cut out of the rock: and the usual way of punishing criminals here is to throw them down the cliff. Here are a great many Roman antiquities, particularly a triumphal arch; the present Bey is represented as a most ferocious barbarian, and very prompt in inflicting punishment.
CURIOUS TRIAL.
[From a London Paper]
An action has lately been tried in the second term, 1802, at Bombay, before Sir William Syer, knt. recorder, &c. brought by Lieut. Castleton Maw, against Messrs. Learmonth, Raymond, &c. officers of the ship Scalyb Castle, for an assault. It appears, that in crossing the line, on the passage to Bombay, the usual ceremony performed by Neptune and his attendant deities took place, which consists of shaving and ducking all those who have not before crossed the line. This Lieut. Maw firmly resisted, and made many offers to give an equivalent in money or spirits, to be excused from suffering such indignity. After making repeated offers to the men, on condition of their not molesting him, and finding them contemptuously rejected, he shut himself up in his cabin, the door of which he barricaded, with his trunks and boxes, the best way he was able, using the precaution of lowering his port, to prevent intrusions from without. After remaining some time in this state of imprisonment, without light or air, and that under the line, and during the hottest part of the day, the party, whose characters had all been cast beforehand, came to his door, and with oaths and imprecations insisted on immediate admission. This he resolutely refused to grant, but with the same breath again intreated them to take his money, and leave him unmolested; a proposal on his part which was strongly seconded by Mr. Patterson, the fourth mate of the ship, with the additional assurance that he their officer, would be answerable for the plaintiff's supplying all of them with spirits on the ship's arrival at Bombay. Neither to be won by intreaties, however, nor intimidated by threats, the gang immediately began to force open the door; but not succeeding in this so easily as they expected, they all with one accord went on deck, as if on purpose for further orders and fresh instructions. Mr. Raymond, the third mate, accordingly, desired them to take the door off the hinges; and suggested, that others might make their way in at the port. While one party went down with the carpenter for

of these purposes, a sailor of the name of Edwards was let down the side of the ship, brandishing a naked cutlass in one hand, while he held a bludgeon in the other. By the assistance of the other seamen, the plainiff's port, which was not sailor enough to resist properly, was lifted up, and Edwards reached the arm which held the cutlass into the cabin, made thruts there in every direction, which Mr. Maw for some time parried with his sword; and tho' he could at this period, with great ease have either stabbed or shot him, he abstained from doing any injury. Indeed the pistols with which he had armed himself, and which he now fired off in hopes of protecting himself from farther outrage, were loaded with powder only. — No sooner, however, were they both discharged, than Edwards made a leap into the cabin, his associates at the same time rushing in at the door. The whole armed gang now pressed round the plainiff, and after wrestling the sword from the only hand he had to hold one, tore and dragged him upon deck. There he clung some time to the post of the cuddy door, and seeing no hopes of protection, but the contrary, from the first and third mates who were upon deck, called out in the most anxious manner for the captain of the ship, who, from the unfortunate circumstance of the door of his apartment being shut at the moment, joined to the great noise which prevailed without, heard nothing, as he afterwards declared, of this appeal to his protection, which otherwise there could be no doubt, from his disapprobation of the proceedings when informed of them, would not have been made in vain.  Such was the agitation of the plainiff's mind, that he actually made an attempt to escape from father outrage, by throwing himself overboard, and would have effected his fatal purpose, if it had not been for the active humanity of his friend Mr. Patterson. But neither the pain he had already undergone, nor his evidently preferring death itself to farther indignity, had the effect of procuring him any respite or release. He was torn from his hold, dragged along the quarter deck, to the waist, and forcibly fixed in the boat, half full of filthy water, which had been placed there for the business of the day. His eyes being bandaged with a dirty napkin, a noxious composition of tar and pitch was rubbed over his face, and taken off again, by the means of a rusty hoop serving the purpose of a razor. He was then pushed back with violence into the boat, and there held struggling for several seconds with his head beneath the water. In consequence of this treatment, the plainiff kept his bed the whole remaining part of the day; and next morning, finding his fore and bruisextremely painful, had recourse to the surgeon of the ship for assistance, who informed the court in what state he found him. Mr. Dowdswell, on the part of the defendants, considered the whole as a joke, and spoke in mitigation of damages.  The recorder, as well as the jury, thought these jokes rather too severe; and the court awarded 400 ruples damages.
Portland. Monday, January 3, 1803.  Capt. William Crofts, late of the brig Juno of this port, lately foundered at sea, has arrived here since our last from London, via Boston. He has obligingly furnished us with London papers to the 3d November. The contents are not very important—and have been mostly anticipated by recent arrivals.  Capt. Tate from Port Republic, informs, that the new commander who arrived from France to succeed Gen. Le Clerc, died previous to his sailing; and consequently Gen. Rochambeau still held the command. The blacks commit almost incessant depredations; but the whites did not feel alarmed for the safety of the Cape.  It is hoped the late distressing Fire at Portsmouth will awaken a necessary vigilance in the citizens of this town to preserve themselves from a like calamity.  Letters from Portsmouth state, that from many circumstances attending the late dreadful fire at that place, it is believed to have been kindled by some wretches, for the purpose of plunder. These letters add, that the number of buildings destroyed is computed at upwards of 120; and that the property lodged in the buildings where the fire commenced, and those immediately adjoining, is principally lost; though it is expected that the money in the vaults of the Bank is safe.  We learn, says a Virginia paper, that the extreme indisposition of Mr. William Giles, will probably deprive him of the opportunity of attending the present session of Congress.
The Physicians of Boston have unanimously agreed, from thorough experiments on 19 children, that "the cow-pox, is a complete security against the small-pox."
A serious event lately took place at Abbingdon. Two brothers, D. and E. Pool, were in pursuit of quails in the field, in company with Mr. M. Curtis. David first discharged his piece, which wounded Curtis, and killed his brother! A solemn warning to sportsmen!
A journal of occurrences at Port-au-Prince, lately kept, informs, "That the whites had erected a gallows in the Market place, and the blacks one upon a hill, where executions, on both sides, were hourly taking place, in sight of each other."
"The whites have invented a new way of getting rid of the blacks—they have got a ship called a flifter , on board of which vessel they shut down a hold full of blacks, and fife them to death by burning brimstone. The morning after, they discharge the bodies into boats and launches, carry them off the harbor, and throw them overboard."
To Correspondents. Miscellaneous article, &c. communicated for this day, are unavoidably postponed till our next.
Deaths. In this town, Mr. JOHN O. WATTS, merchant, aged 26, son of the late Dr. Edward Watts. At Falmouth (Newcastle) on the 27th ult. Mr. Adams MERRILL, aged 76. An open and sincere christian, and a valuable member of society.
A letter from Bridgewater, to a gentleman in this town, mentions that on the night of the 17th ult. two men in that town took a kettle of Charcoal into their room, when going to bed; and in the morning they were both found dead. Mr. Joshua Winlow was one of the persons—the other a workman with him. It is hoped this will prove a lasting caution against the use of wood coals in a close room.
By an arrival yesterday from Savannah, we have the melancholy intelligence of the death of the Rev. Dr. PETER THATCHER, of this town. The event which deprived society of an eminent preacher, and an amiable man, took place on the 16th inst. and was announced here by the tolling of all the bells for one hour. We understand his remains will be brought home, and deposited in the family vault.— Boston paper. Dec. 30.
Jenk's Maine Marine List. Port of Portland. Monday, Dec. 27.—Arrived brig Mercator , capt. Joshua Freeman, 28 days from Guadalupe. Tuesday, Dec. 28.—Arrived brig Traveller , capt. Robert Motley, 31 days from Guadalupe. Thursday, Dec. 30.—Arrived fchr. Martha , capt. Higgins, 39 days from Port-Republic. Friday, Dec. 31.—Arrived brig Mentor , capt. Robert Tate, 30 days from Port-Republic.
The Portland Federal Volunteer Company , are reminded that their next meeting is to be on WEDNESDAY Evening next, at the Hall in State Street. Jan. 3.  The Proprietors of Portland Union Library , are requested to meet at Mechanic's Hall , on FRIDAY Evening, 7th inst. at six o'clock.—General attendance is desired. By order of the Committee. Jan. 3, 1803. MARK HARRIS.
NOTIFICATION. THE Stockholders in Portland Bank , are hereby notified to meet at their Chamber in the Bank, on Monday the 3d day of January next, at 2 o'clock, P.M. to act on the following articles: 1st. To choose seven Directors for the ensuing year. 2d. To see if the Stockholders will make an addition to the capital stock of the Bank, and to act thereon as they shall think proper. By order of the Board of Directors. J. SWIFT, Secretary. Portland Bank, Dec. 27, 1802.
Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Company. THE STOCKHOLDERS of the "Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company" are hereby notified, agreeably to their act of incorporation, That a meeting for the choice of Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fifth-Street, on Tuesday the fourth day of January next, at 11 o'clock, A.M. By direction of the President & Directors. JOHN P. THURSTON, Secretary. Portland, Dec. 11, 1802.
A Dwelling House TO BE LET, in a central part of the town.—Inquire at this office. Dec. 27.
THE delinquent nonresident Proprietors of Lands lying in Freeport , are hereby called upon to meet at TOLBUTTS's Tavern , in said Freeport, on either of the Saturdays (in the afternoon) of the month of January ensuing, to pay their Taxes for the years 1801 and 1802, or either of them. Punctilious compliance with this notification, will prevent proceedings as the Law directs. NOAH BURRILL, Collector. Freeport. 25th Dec. 1802.
FOR SALE. At No. 5, Long Wharf, A Very handsome assortment of square and flat Sweeds and Russia IRON . Also, an assortment of round, square and flat lagged IRON , and a lot of OLD IRON . CART TIRE, NAIL RODS of all sizes. NAIL PLATES, MILL SAWS, of the first sort. All kinds of German STEEL . Wrought and Cut Patent NAILS. Best retailing MOLASSES , per Hhd. New Orleans and Georgia COTTON , per Bail, of the first quality. All which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in town. COTTON B. BROOKS. Portland, Jan. 1, 1803.
J. Quincy, HAS FOR SALE, at his shop in Fore-Street , Foot of Fifth-Street , English and West-India Goods. London particular Madeira } WINES. Lisbon , Sherry , Port and Mahga Best flavored 4 h proof Cogniac and Barcelona BRANDY . TEAS, of all sorts. Assorted IRON , NAIL PLATES, and RODS. Wrought and Cut NAILS, of various sizes. WINDOW GLASS, SPERMACETI OIL, &c. &c. The above articles will be sold as cheap as at any store in town. Jan. 3.
RUSSIA Beds and Feathers, For sale very cheap at ABIJAH CEEVER'S Store, Portland, Jan. 3. No. 1, Muffey's Row .
LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office, PORTLAND not before advertised.—JANUARY 1, 1803. These names with notation annexed, are of Portland. A—James Allen 2, John Amma, Moses Acors, Hoosier-Beef , Anna Adams, Rebecca Arundel, John Ames, Rev. Abiel Abbot, Rachel Alden, John Alden, James Alding. B—Nathaniel Blanchard 2, James Blair 2, Maria Bigby, William Becker, Benjamin Barret, Henry Burleigh, Barzillai Baker, Edith Bates, Mary Brown, Eliza Bragg, Sally Boyles, Moses K. Brown, William Brooks, John Brackett, Thomas Burnham 2, Morgan Bryan, John Brooks, Abraham Barge, James Bannes, Joseph Bacchus, Olive Bascen, Sally Brooks, Thomas Beek. C—John Curtis, William Cotton 2, John G. Creighton, James Corry, Cyrus Carter, John Choate, Thaddeus Clark 2, Ebenezer Crabtree, Joseph Calef, Lydia Cushing, Ebenezer Cole Kingston , Peter Clark, Samuel Curtis, John Cool, Sally Carter, Joseph Calef Cape-Elizabeth , William Cooper, Daniel D. Collins, John Clapp. D—Peter Dyer, Christopher Dyer, Capt. John Dicks, John Davis, Lucy Davis, Susan Dyer, Nathaniel Dodge, Emory Daley, Joseph Drinkwater, Elihu Deering, John Deering. E—Shirley Erving, Francis Elliot 2, John Elson, Joseph Edes, George Eklund, Rebecca Evans, Stendwater . F—James Foddick, Thomas Fox, Joseph Foller, P. Fowler, Lt. John Fergus, William Fitz. G—Miss Grelea, Nathaniel Green, Charles Gage, Robert Good, Patrick Gorman, Sally Gray, Stephen Grevell, George B. Greaves, Daniel Green. H—Silvanus Haggens, Wm. Haskell, James Hutchinson, Nathaniel Hodgkins Falmouth , Nathaniel Hathorn, John and Rufus Horton, Greely Hannaford, Mary Hall, Samuel Hodgkins, Jacob Ham, Mary Hullon 3, James B. Higgins, Falmouth . I—Ebenezer Sawyer Honewell, Wm. Hore, Thomas G. Hiccock, John M. Hott, Elizabeth Hale, Robert Harkins, Isaiah Hacker 2, Nancy Hayward. J—James Jewett, Robert Jackson 2, James Jamieson, Israel Jordan, Jonathan Johnson 2, Jacob Johnson, Jabez Jones Falmouth , Timothy Jordan Cape-Elizabeth , Ezekiel Jordan Cape-Elizabeth . K—John Katon 3 Cape-Elizabeth , Nathaniel Kimball, Ala Knight Falmouth , Polly Kezer, Joseph Kidder, Mary Kelly 3. L—Thomas Lewis, Ebenezer Libby, Jonathan Lund, Stephen Lee, Nancy Lyte, Emme Lowell, Lewen & Fry, Downing Lee jun. Ruth Lord Falmouth , Ebenezer Laude, John Light, Mr. Loring. M—Hannah Marcan Falmouth , Neil McIntire, Capt. William Moulton, Daniel Miner, Nathaniel Montgomery, Lemuel Moody, Samuel Mountfort, Edmond Merrill jun. Falmouth , A & J. Motley, Nicholas Merone, Peleg Mitchell, Mary Moody Falmouth , Wm. Mattix 2. N—Martin Nichols, Richard Neeland, Lucy Nason, Charles Nichols, David Newbegin, Sarah Neal. O—Mr. Olden. P—Mary Peirce, Nathan Pratt, Mrs. R. Peirce, Jonathan Paine, Merriam Poor, Alexander Parris, Richard Paine, Avis Pollard, Sally Pottenger, Robert Peirpoint, Greenleaf Porter, Hannah Porter, Wm. Patridge, John Patridge. Q—Salter Quincy, Horatio Quincy, Samuel M. Quincy. R—David Rofs 2, Charles Rogers, Penelope Russell, Moses Robards 2, Mr. Rutley, Allen Ring, Abigail Rolfe, Abner Rogers 2, George Rycroft. S—John Shed, Joseph Swift, Benjamin Smith, Daniel Sawyer Cape-Elizabeth , Ezekiel Sawyer, Peter Stewart Falmouth , Abigail W. Sweat, Henry Small 2, Robert & T. Stover, Smith & Hore, David Swift Falmouth , Barnard Souther, Nathan Sargent 2, John Salter, Smith & Horton, Enoch Roe Stimpson, Ebenezer Simonton Cape-Elizabeth , Thomas Simonton. T—Capt. Tucker of brig Portland , James Tyler, Wm. Titcomb, Sarah Thompson Wm. Tate, Nicholas Titcomb, Benjamin Thomas, John Tobey, John Tuckebury Falmouth , Enoch Tuckebury Falmouth , John Tillary, Benjamin H. Trussell, Joseph Tower Falmouth . V—Col. T. Wilson, Mahibel Whigham Stroudwater, Miss Wakefield, Thomas Washburn, Nathan Winslow 2, James Wyllie, Samuel Wellman, Daniel Warner, Peter Woodbury, Edward Weaver, Wm. Widgey 2, John O. Watts 2, Wm. Worcester, Frank Weeks Falmouth , Nathan Wing, Richmond's Ig. and Aaron Ward, Joseph Wardwell, Jean Wetherbertry, Rufus Washburn, Lydia Wyer, Thomas Wood, John M. Warren, Falmouth .
Gentlemen indebted for POSTAGE, are requested to make payment to the first of January.
William Thompson, Has for sale, at his Store in Fifth-Street , opposite the Fine proof Store, SCOTCH and Rappee SNUFF, by the Barrel, Keg, or Bladder. ALSO, Pigtail, Fig, and Smoking TOBACCO, and SEGARS, cheap for cash or approved credit. Portland, Jan. 1, 1803.
Shipping Furs. A Generous price will be given for all kinds of Shipping Furs, by AARON AUSTIN, Who has for Sale. A few Russia Beds of the first quality. Jan. 3.
ON the Petition of Samuel M. Thayer, merchant, and Hannah his wife in her right, Mehitable Calef, and Rebecca T. Calef, single women, all of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, shewing—That they are seized in fee simple of three seventh parts of the following tracts of Land in Cape-Elizabeth in the County of Cumberland , aforesaid: the first tract beginning on the south side of the road opposite the house now occupied by Samuel Calef, Etc. and at the northeast corner of said Samuel Calef's Land, thence easterly by the road eighteen rods, thence running south from the two aforesaid bounds to the Creek;—the second, containing about thirty two acres on the north side of the said road and house, beginning at the northeast corner of the said Samuel's land by the main road leading to Portland, thence north two degrees west fifty two and half rods, thence running the same width to land in possession of Benjamin Jordan, and being the same land that was set off to the heirs of Joseph Calef, late of Milton;—and that Joseph Calef of said Cape-Elizabeth , Yeoman, with others to them unknown, are seized of the other undivided parts of said land—and therefore praying that a warrant might be issued, according to the Law in such cases made and provided, to five or three sufficient and indifferent freeholders, to make partition of the premises, and to set off their three seventh parts to them in severality.—
Ordered, that the Petitioners cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in Jenk's Portland Gazette , that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court, on the third Tuesday of February next, to their granting the same. Attest. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
Bankrupt Notices. THE creditors who have proved their debts under the Commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued against THOMAS GOODWIN, of Portland, in the District of Maine, merchant, are desired to meet the Assignee of the said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects, on Tuesday the 4th day of January instant, at 11 o'clock, A.M. at the Commissioners' Office, Fifth-street, Portland, in order to assent to or dissent from the Assignee's compounding, or submitting to arbitration, fundry claims exhibited against said Estate, and on other special business. NATHAN KINSMAN, Assignee. January 3, 1803.
THE Creditors to the Estate of JOSEPH CONEY, of Harpswell , a Bankrupt, are requested to meet at the Commissioner's office in Fifth-street, Portland, on Thursday next, 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to see if they will consent to the payment of one half of the charter of the Schooner President, on her late voyage to France; if not, to see if they will consent to a reference, respecting the above charter, with Matthew Cobb, and direct thereon as they see proper. JOSEPH BRUCE, } Assignees. JOSIAH TUCKER, } Portland, January 3, 1803.
To be sold at Public Auction, On SATURDAY , the 8th day of January next, at 11 o'clock, A.M. ALL the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and other effects of SILVANUS CUSHMAN, of Portland, in the county of Cumberland , a bankrupt.—Sale to be at the dwelling-house of the said Silvanus , in Middle-street , in said Portland. Edward Oxnard, Auctioneer. Portland, Dec. 27.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against OLIVER DUNNEL, of Portland, in the District of Maine, Trader and the said Oliver DUNNEL has been declared a Bankrupt—he is therefore required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named, on Tuesday the 28th day of December instant, on Tuesday the 4th, and on Tuesday the 25th days of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE , Esq. in Middle-street , near the Hay-Market , in said Portland, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects—When and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge.—All persons indebted to said Bankrupt are to make payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only as the Commissioners shall appoint. SALMON CHASE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM WIDGEY, } Dated 18th day of December, 1802.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston. CORRECTED WEEKLY.     From To   Dols. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton, 120   Pearl, 133 33—136 66   Beef, mss, 200 lb. bbl. 12 50—73   cargo, No. 1, 10 50—11   do. No. 2, 8 50—9   refuse, 6 50—7   Bread, ship, cwt. 4 —5   pilot, 5 —6   Beans, white, 1 16—1 25   Bacon, lb. 11 —12   Butter, inspect 1st qual. lb. 13 —14   2d do. 10 —11   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 4th do. 1 6—   Cogniac, 4th do. 2 24—2   Spanish, 1st do. 2 28—2 16   Caudies, tal. mo. Am. lb. 17 —18   d.p.t. do. 12 —13   Spermac. do. 46 —48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 14 —15   American, — 11   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. — 20   Island, 19 —   Coffee, lb. — 18—21   Cordage, American, cwt. 11 50—   Russia, 9 —10   Cotton, lb. — 23—40   Cheese, English 30 —33   American 6 —11   Chocolate, common, lb. 15 —17   Welsh's } No. 2 to 1 25 —30   Rumney's } No. 2 to 1 25 —30   Wait's } No. 2 to 1 25 —30   Duck, Russia, bolt 16 —20   Ravens 9 50—9 75   English 11 —12   Fish, Table, cwt. 6 —8   Merchant 3 50—3 75   Wetindia, mark. 3 33—3 30   Scale — 2 50   Alewives, bbl. — 3 50   Salmon 10 —10 50   Herrings — 3 50   Mackerel, summer 3 —7 50   N Scotia, som. 7 —   Furs, Beaver pelt, lb. 1 50—2   Bear, skin 2 —5   Fox, cross 1 67—2   red 1 25—1 50   Minks — 60—80   Musquash — 10—37   Sables — 33—75   Flour, Superfine fresh, bbl. 7 25—7 50   Fine — 7   X Brand 5 25—   Middlings 4 50—   Rye 3 50—4   Country, cwt. 2 50—3   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 50 —67   Lisbon 12 —17   Sea Fowl 40 —42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 3—1 5   4th proof 1 5—8   Gla's, Bristol 108 y, box, 14 —15   7 by 9 12 50—   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50—11   8 by 10 10 —10 50   Boston, 10 by 8 17 —   7 by 9 15 —   6 by 8 12 —   Grain, Barley, bush. — 1 8   Corn, Indian, South 70 —75   North 75 —80   Rye 75 —78   Oats 33 —36   Hoops, hhd, 12 feet, M. — 23   Iron, Pig, ton 20 —   Philadelphia bar 110 —   Russia 95 —100   Swedes 100 —110   Spanish 95 —100   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 25—1 33   French 2 —2 25   Spanish 2 —2 25   Lime, half hhd. 1 50—1 75   Lemons, box 6 —8   Leather, sole, dried, best lb. 23 —24   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 —   merch. 10 50—11   Shingles 2 50—3   Molasses, gal. — 42—48   Nail Rods, ton 130 —   Nails, ad. } cwt 30 —34   6d. } do 60 —62   6d wrought 1 —   8d wro. inspect. 1 25—   10d do 1 54—1 58   12d do 2 17—2 25   Sheathing } cut & 11 —12   Drawing } wro. l. 13 —14   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl. 18 —19   Cargo No. 1 15 —15 50   do do 2 14 —14 50   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 1 2—1 5   St. Croix, } 2d 98 —1 3   Antigua, & } 3d 90 —93   similar forts } 4th 84 —96   Tobago, } 2d 80 —82   St. Vincents } 3d 84 —86   similar forts } 4th 88 —93   New-England 48 —   Russia Sheetings, piece 15 —   Rice, cwt. 5 50—6   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. — 15   brown 11 —   W. India clayed 9 —11   brown 7 50—12   East India white 10 —11   Salt, 8 bush. 3 58—5 75   Steel, German, lb. 10 —12   Tubb, 8 —9   Blistered 14 —15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 35 —40   hhd 28 —   head 28 —   bbl 12 —13   R. Oak hhd 12 —13   hooks 85 —   W. Oak hhd do. 1 25—1 50   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 6 —6 50   Georgia do. 4 75—5   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 2—1 4   Young Hyson 96 —1   Hyson Skin 54 —56   Souchong 66 —68   Bohea, best 30 —31   Wines, Madeira, gal. 1 75—2 66   Lisbon — 1 25   Sherry — 1 20   Teneriffe 86 —1 16  

REMOVAL. Neal & Fletcher, INFORM their friends and the public, that they have removed from No. 4, Middle-Street, lately occupied by WAKENFIELD & DUNN—where they offer for sale a handsome assortment of European & India Goods. MUFFS & TIPPETS, &c. Dec. 27, 1802.
NEW GOODS. Just received, and for sale by Eleazer Greeley, At his Store, No. 5, Middle-Street, head of Union Street. An extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season.—Also, One case fashionable elegant French Millinery. Portland, Dec. 27.
Lord & Thomas, No. 5, Jones' Row, Have received by the late arrivals, a supply of Seasonable Goods. BEST superfine, and common Brocaded Calimerees, Coatings, Ratteens, Swankins, Serges, Belt Rose Blankets, Flannels & Baizes, India Cottons, Cotton do. Worsted Hosiery, Cotton do. Calamancoes, Durants, Shalloons, Camels Hair Shawls, Linen, Dimities, Black and White Silk Gloves. Also, a general assortment of West-India Goods, on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. Portland, Dec. 27, 1802.
John Lord, INFORMS his friends and the public in general, that he has just received, and now offers for sale, a handsome assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HATS, on the lowest terms for cash or credit, at his Shop in Fore-Street, next door to Cross & Trob's. FURS. Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of Shipping and Hating FURS—apply as above. Portland, Dec. 27.
FOR SALE, At I. Adams' Book-store, No. 6, Jones' Row, ORIENTAL HARMONY, being an original composition by ABRAHAM MAXIM. The above is well calculated for Singing and Worshipping Assemblies.—Price 37 1/2 Cts. single, 10 Dols. per dozen. Also, Village Harmony, price 1 Dol. single, 10 Dols. per dozen. Poor Richard's Almanack, for 1803, by gross, dozen or single. School Books, of all kinds, by the gross, dozen or single, as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Smith and Sleeper's Hymn Books. Books and STATIONARY, as usual. Portland, Dec. 13.
AARON AUSTIN, Has for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, Constant supply of Live Geese, Sea-Fowl, Ruflin, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also, new on hand, A few Bales RUSSIA DOWN, of the first quality. American and English Cotton BEDTICKING, of different kinds. BEDS made and filled at the shortest notice. MATRASSES of all kinds ready made. Also, SPANISH INDIGO. N. B. The above assortment of Feathers are warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, Oct. 18. (3m)
Fashionable Hats. ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Middle-Street, HAS received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, a most beautiful assortment of Ladies', Men's and Youths' superfine, fine, middling, and low priced HATS.—Also, a constant supply of Men's and Boys' American manufactured Hats—which will be sold cheap. Portland, Oct. 18. (12-34)
Portland Brewery, Opposite the Columbian Tavern. Smith & Hore, BREWERS and MALTSTERS, Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Portland, that they have commenced brewing Porter, Strong Beer, Ale, and Table Beer. MALT and HOPS. Fresh YEAST every week. Nov. 29.
TO BE SOLD, on reasonable terms, one of the TOWNSHIPS, belonging to Bowdoin College, being in the 7th range north of the Waldo Patent, and on the Piscataqua River. WILLIAM MARTIN, ELIJAH KELLOGG, } Committee. ISAAC PRKER, Portland, 4th Dec. 1802.
Table Fish. A few quintals of the best Table Fish, for sale at No. 8, Jones' Row, Fifth Street. Dec. 20.
10,000 Dollars highest prize. A Few Tickets at 5 dollars 50 cents, and Quarters at 1 dol. 37 1/2 cts. in the Second Class South-Halley Canal Lottery, which positively commences drawing at Boston, on or before the 27th of January, are for sale at Thomas Clark's Book-store. FISH-STREET, PORTLAND, where have been sold some fortunate numbers, one of which drew Four Thousand Dollars. Likewise, a general assortment of Blank and Account Books, Record Books, Quadrants, Scales and Dividers, and a large assortment of Navigation Books, Maps and Charts. Valuable Publications. Townshend's Guide to Health. Hearne's Journey from Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean. American Precedents of Declarations. Lex Mercatoria, or a complete code of Commercial Laws. Willch's Lectures on Diet and Regiment. Poole's Annotations on the Bible. Hunter's Sacred Biography. Hume's History of England. The Works of Voltaire in French—complete in 100 volumes—cheap. Cole's Moral and Sublime Discourses on God's Sovereignty—a valuable and good book, worthy the attention of the Christian reader. Mayor's Collection of Voyages and Travels, 31 volumes. Likewise, a large assortment of Family and small Bibles, Testaments, Dictionaries, and almost every description of SCHOOL BOOKS now in use—per wholesale and retail, at the Boston prices. Dec. 27, 1802
THE partnership of EDWARD BARNEVILL & Co. was by mutual consent dissolved the 14th instant—all persons who have accounts unsettled, are requested to call and adjust the same. EDWARD BARNEVILL, JONATHAN STEVENS. J. Barbour and E. Barnevill, inform their friends and the public, that they have entered into partnership (in the two stores which they have lately occupied) under the firm of Barbour & Barnevill, where they offer for sale, a general assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, suitable for the season.—Likewise, a large assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries. Every favor acknowledged. JOSEPH BARBOUR, EDWARD BARNEVILL. N. B. All persons indebted to JOSEPH BARBOUR, are requested to make payment immediately; and all who have any demands, to call and receive what is due. Portland, Dec. 20, 1802.
FRESH GOODS, JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY Crofts & Trask. Among which are, a general assortment of BROCLOTHS, Kennebecs, Coatings, Fearnoughts, Serges, Narrow Plains, Baizes, Flannels, Swankins, Ratteens, Blankets, Swandowns, Floor and Stair Carpeting, Worsted Hose, Cotton and Silk do. Likewise, a handsome assortment of English and India Sars, Lailings, Modes, Sarinets, Black and colored Cambrics, Mullins, Mullinets, Dimities, Calicoes, Linens, Long Cloths, India Cottons, Camels Hair Shawls, Silk and Cotton do. Pocket Handkerchiefs, Copperplate Furniture, Cotton and Linen Checks, &c. Gentlemen's and Ladies' Silk, Cotton and Leather Gloves, Black and white Laces, Hats, Straw Bonnets, Ribbons, Tape, Thread, Buttons, &c. Muffs, Tippets and Fur Trimmings. An assortment of 2d. 6d. 8d. 1d. and 2d. Nails, Glafs, Iron Ware, Teas, Raisins, Rice, Cotton, Indigo, Salt, Fish, &c. &c. All kinds of West-India Goods, as usual. Dec. 13.
FOR SALE, By J. Bryant, Near the Hay-Market, 100 Boxes dipt Candles, Hhds W. I. RUM, Pipes BRANDY, do. GIN, Chests HYSON TEA, do. Souchong do. Boxes CHOCOLATE, BEA SUGARS, Madeira, Sherry, } WINES. Port and Lisbon 2d. 6d. 8d. and 4d. NAILS, Tons SWEDES IRON, Blistered and German STEEL, Casks GINGER, do. MUSTARD, Bott FLORENCE OIL, per Flak or gal. PAINTS and OIL. Boxes Fresh LEMONS, Jars GRAPES, Boxes 7 by 9 Window GLASS, &c. &c. Portland, Dec. 13, 1802.
J. Richardson, HAS FOR SALE, At Richardson's Wharf, CASKS FRESH RAISINS, Quarter Casks Malaga Wine, Chests HYSON, HYSON SKN, } TEA. Souchong, Bohea, and Congo } do. Hollands Geneva, Loaf Sugar. Bgs Coffee and Pepper. Ravens Duck and Russia Sheeting. Cordage, Sweets Iron. Hhds. and Kegs Tobacco. Boxes 7 by 9 Window Glass, Nail Plates, Iron Hoops, & Spike Rods. Whole and half casks Rice. Tar, Pitch, and Rosin. Hhds. and barrels Bacon. Whole and half bbls. } Pork. Bone & Middling } do. Banda una Handkerchiefs. Also, Large assortment India Cottons per Bale or Piece. Nov. 22.
WANTED, AN Apprentice to the Cabinet making Business. Good encouragement will be given to a Lad of about 14 or 15 years of age—Inquire of BENJAMIN RADFORD, near the Hay-Market, Main Street. Portland, Dec. 27.
NOTICE is hereby given to Andrew Leach, a nonresident proprietor of lands, situated in Union, county of Lincoln, that said lands were taxed in the late county, and town taxes for the year 1802, and committed to the subscriber to collect, viz. State Tax, - - 2 Dols. 81 Cts. County and Town, 26 Dols. 80 Cts. And unless said taxes are paid to me the subscriber (with all intervening charges) on or before Monday, the twenty-fourth day of January next ensuing, so much of said lands will then be sold at public Vendue, at ten of the clock in the forenoon at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Robbins, innholder, in said town, as will pay said taxes and charges as aforesaid. JEREMIAH MITCHELL, Collector. Union, Nov. 4, 1802.
WHEN ABIGAIL, wife of me the subscriber, has behaved in an unbecoming manner—This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt of her contracting after this date. JOHN GLIDDEN. Parsonfield, Dec. 7, 1802.
Sacred Music. MR. SAMUEL EMERSON, respectfully informs the several religious societies in this town, that he proposes teaching the art of SINGING, at Mr. Prentiss's School-House, two evenings in a week, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY; at fifteen Shillings a quarter, without any other expense to the learners: To commence on Wednesday Evening next. Mr. Emerson hereby pledges himself (in case of not giving satisfaction to the concerned) to ask nothing for his services: And on this liberal ground, he hopes for liberal patronage. Portland, Dec. 20, 1802.
MUSIC. "In thine, sweet power, to raise the thought, Shall each rude passion, and amuse the heart." A SINGING SCHOOL, is opened at the South School-House, which is to be kept three times a week, viz. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings, from six o'clock until nine. Ladies and Gentlemen, who are desirous of attaining the art of Singing, are respectfully solicited to make application without delay. Likewise, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, the same house is opened for Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Navigation. Terms—Three Dollars a quarter—One half at entrance, and the other at the close of the quarter.—Lights are found. Portland, Dec. 13, 1802.
TAKE NOTICE! Received per the Sally from Peterburg, and now ready for sale at LEMUEL BRYANT'S Store, Fifth Street, No. 10, Jones' Row, A Quantity of Feather Beds, of the first quality, which will be sold at the lowest cash prices. Nov. 22.
W. TORRY'S Warranted LIME. A Constant supply of warranted STONE LIME, may be had by applying to JOHN HERBERT, At his Shop near Ingraham's Wharf. Portland, Dec. 4, 1802. (3m54r)
WARRANTED LIME. FOR SALE, cheaper than can be purchased in Portland.—Apply to ELEAZER CRABTREE, At his Wharf, next to Weeks' Wharf. Nov. 15.
William Fitz, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, Most respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has taken a Shop near the upper end of Fifth Street—where he carries on the above business as it is usually a cleaning and repairing Clocks and Watches. He has for Sale, Watch Chains, Strings, Seals and Keys; warranted Gold Necklaces: Stone Rings; newest fashion Ear Rings; Fancy Beads; Silver Tea and Table Spoons, &c. &c. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Portland, Dec. 13, 1802.
James D. Brown, By the assistance of some friends, has some articles of MERCHANDIZE to dispose of, in the brick building nearly opposite Mr. JOHN HOBART'S, Fore-Street. The favors shown him in his late business (which are gratefully acknowledged) gives him a hope that he shall be favored with the custom of the good people of Portland, so far as he can supply—(he has but just recovered, so far as to attend to any kind of business) Customers are requested not to call on Sundays, but supply themselves on Saturdays; and those who supply themselves elsewhere, certainly need not call. The situation of his dwelling is such that his fall door must be raised on that day—it must not be considered as a wish for custom. All favors gratefully acknowledged—Call and see. Portland, Dec. 27, 1802.
The Copartnership of Cushman & Bearce, This day dissolved by mutual consent—All persons having demands against said firm, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and those who are indebted to them are called upon to make immediate payment. JABEZ CUSHMAN, SETH BEARCE. Northyarmouth, Dec. 8, 1802.
The Copartnership under the firm of Thomas Chase & Co. WAS dissolved the twentieth November last. They request those who are indebted to said firm to make immediate payment to THOMAS CHASE, REUBEN STAPLE. Portland, Dec. 6, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to Andrew Leach, a nonresident proprietor of lands, situated in Union, county of Lincoln, that said lands were taxed in the late county, and town taxes for the year 1802, and committed to the subscriber to collect, viz. State Tax, - - 2 Dols. 81 Cts. County and Town, 26 Dols. 80 Cts. And unless said taxes are paid to me the subscriber (with all intervening charges) on or before Monday, the twenty-fourth day of January next ensuing, so much of said lands will then be sold at public Vendue, at ten of the clock in the forenoon at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Robbins, innholder, in said town, as will pay said taxes and charges as aforesaid. JEREMIAH MITCHELL, Collector. Union, Nov. 4, 1802.
WHEN ABIGAIL, wife of me the subscriber, has behaved in an unbecoming manner—This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt of her contracting after this date. JOHN GLIDDEN. Parsonfield, Dec. 7, 1802.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, an apprentice Lad, named JOHN LEWIS, about seventeen years of age—He is a fair well grown Lad, and has been three years at the Rope-making business—He is supposed, a forged certificate with him, and I have reason to believe he is gone on board a Schooner commanded by a Captain Crabtree bound for Portland, in the District of Maine. JAMES IRVIN.
County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, to wit— THIS day, James Irvin personally appeared before me, Alexander Smith, Mayor of the city of Alexandria, and acknowledged the above certificate to be signed by him, and to be just and true, to the best of his knowledge. IN witness whereof, I the said Mayor have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my Office, at Alexandria, this first day of Nov. 1802. ALEXANDER SMITH, Mayor.
Thirty Dollars Reward. THE subscriber, having been duly authorized, arrested and committed to goal in this town, the above named JOHN LEWIS, with an intention to send him back to his master. When the vessel in which a passage had been engaged for him was ready to sail for Alexandria, Lewis was taken from prison to go on board, and on his way made his escape from custody, and ran into the country, towards Saco, and has been seen near to that place—All persons are forbidden to conceal the said runaway, as they would avoid the penalty of the law; and whoever will arrest and deliver him to the subscriber, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all necessary charges shall be paid by WILLIAM CRABTREE. Portland, Dec. 17, 1802.
RUN or Walked away from the subscriber, an indentured apprentice by the name of JOSEPH BARTLETT, aged 19 years—wore away a long blue coat, striped fustian down waistcoat, a pair of boots, and blue trowsers.—Whoever will take up said runaway, shall receive one cent reward, but no charges; and whoever harbors or trusts said runaway, on my account, must look to him for pay, and what the law will give in that case. ISAAC CARSLEY. Portland, Dec. 20, 1802.
10 Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber, on the 12th inst. a large red HORSE, with a Saddle, Bridle, and a pair of Saddlebags containing a bottle with two quarts of rum.—Whoever will detect the Thief or Thief, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges paid. N. B. The said Horse is remarkably lame in his hind legs—trotts all. EDMUND PHINNEY. Garham, Dec. 12, 1802.
Administrators & Commissioners Notices. THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of JOSEPH CROSS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Frazier, deceased, he has taken upon him that trust, and given 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, to RALPH CROSS. Portland, Dec. 27, 1802.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, she has taken upon her that trust, and given bond as the law directs—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JANE WILLIAMS. Portland, Dec. 27, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of JOSEPH WARD, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, Soap Siller, deceased, represented insolvent; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. Dec. 20, 1802. HANNAH WARD.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of JOSEPH TINKHAM, late of Wiscasset, in the county of Lincoln, Esquire, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs.—All persons, therefore, having demands against the Estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment. MARCY TINKHAM, Administratrix. Wiscasset, Nov. 16, 1802. (42)
THE friends of Michael Butler, a seaman who was lost from the ship Joseph, Capt. JAMESON, from Liverpool, in September last, may receive the wages due him, by applying at the Store of JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON, Union Wharf, Portland. Dec. 13, 1802.
To ANDREW P. FROST, Clerk of the Proprietors of the unlocated Lands, in the town of FALMOUTH. WE the subscribers, five of the said Proprietors, hereby request you to call a meeting of said Proprietors, in manner as they have by law agreed upon for calling meetings, to meet at the dwelling house of the Widow COOK, innholder in Portland, on Tuesday the eleventh day of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following articles: 1. To choose a Moderator. 2. To choose a Clerk in the room of Andrew P. Frost, who wishes to resign. 3. To choose a Treasurer, and give him such instructions as the Proprietors shall think fit. 4. To determine what they shall think best to do with respect to the lands yet remaining undivided, either by dividing them among the Proprietors, or otherwise legally disposing of the same. 5. To pass such votes as they may think proper with respect to the debts due either to or from the Proprietors. 6. To see if the Proprietors will fix upon any suitable plan to keep their records and papers, which may be more convenient for the Proprietors in general. 7. To see if the Proprietors will commence any action or actions of ejectment or trespass for the recovery of their lands, or any other actions which may be thought necessary. 8. To choose a Committee for laying out lands and granting the same, and such other committee or committees as they may think necessary for carrying the purposes and votes of this meeting into execution. 9. To see what method the Proprietors will take to recover or dispose of any property, or money that may be due to them on bond, notes, account or otherwise, and to make provision for the payments of any debts that may be justly due from them. 10. To call any former committee or committees to an account. 11. To see what steps the Proprietors will take as it respects the records of their proceedings heretofore and to apply for legitimate and relative to the same if it should be judged necessary. 12. To agree upon the method of calling Proprietors' meetings in future. 13. To take such measures as may be found necessary to ascertain who the present Proprietors are, and in what proportions they are now interested in the lands of said Proprietors. BENJAMIN BASLEY, DANIEL ISLEY, CHARLES FROST, OLIVER WINSLOW, JOHN WAITE, DANIEL DAVIS, A. NATHAN WINSLOW, sent for the heirs of Thomas & Hannah Fletcher
Pursuant to the foregoing application to me directed, I do hereby notify the Proprietors of the undivided Land in the town of Falmouth, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes mentioned in the foregoing application. Attest, ANDREW P. FROST, Proprietor's Clerk. Dec. 20, 1802.
FOUND in the inclosure of the subscriber, a large black HORSE—trotts principally. The owner may have him again, proving property and paying charges. Apply to SIMON LORD. Falmouth, Dec. 6, 1802.
Packard's Catechism. SECOND EDITION. (Price 75 per dozen—7 1/2 single.) JUST published, by F. A. Jenkins, and for sale at the Gazette Office, and at the different Book-Stores, the second edition of this valuable work. It is comprised in three parts, containing the first principles of Religious and Social Duties. The first edition met with a rapid sale; and the corrections and improvements of this edition, it is presumed, will recommend it to the patronage of all. In his prefatory remarks, the author says that, to be conscious of meaning well, is always pleasing to the mind of man. This pleasure he has felt in preparing the following work for publication; and he hopes that all will experience a pleasure of the same kind in examining and applying it.
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