Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-05-10 00:00:00

United States Laws.
An act to continue in force, an act, entitled, "An act to augment the salaries of the officers therein mentioned," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That an act entitled "An act to augment the salaries of the officers therein mentioned," be and the same is hereby revived, and continued in force, for and during the term of two years, from the commencement of the present year. NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. AARON BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved April 14, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
An act to amend an act entitled, "An act to retain a further sum on drawbacks for the expenses incident to the allowance and payment thereof, and in lieu of stamp duties on debentures." Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the second section of the act entitled, "An act to retain a further sum on drawbacks for the expenses incident to the allowance and payment thereof, and in lieu of stamp duties on debentures," shall not be deemed to operate upon unregistered ships or vessels owned by the citizens of the United States, at the time of passing the said act, in those cases where such ship or vessel, at that time possessed a sea letter, or other regular document issued from a custom-house of the United States proving such ship or vessel to be American property. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That whenever satisfactory proof shall be made to the Secretary of the Treasury, that any unregistered ship or vessel was, in fact, the property, in whole or in part, of citizens or subjects of the United States, on the thirteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred, that the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued to such ship or vessel, a certificate, which shall entitle such unregistered ship or vessel to the same privileges which are herein before granted to, unregistered ships or vessels owned by citizens of the United States, and carrying a sea letter, or other regular document issued from a custom-house of the United States, before the passing of the said act, entitled "An act to retain a further sum on drawbacks for the expenses incident to the allowance and payment thereof, and in lieu of stamp duties on debentures." NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, April 14, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
An act to establish an uniform rule of Naturalization, and to repeal the acts heretofore passed on that subject. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That any alien being a free white person, may be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, or any of them, on the following conditions, and not otherwise: First That he shall have declared, on oath or affirmation, before the supreme, superior, district or circuit court of some one of the states or of the territorial districts of the United States, or a circuit or district court of the United States, three years at least, before his admission, that it was his bona fide, his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever, all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, to whom he was at the time, a citizen or subject; which proceedings shall be recorded by the clerk of the court. Second That he shall, at the time of his application to be admitted, declare on oath or affirmation, before some one of the courts aforesaid, that he will support the constitution of the United States, and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, to whom he was at the time, a citizen or subject; which proceedings shall be recorded by the clerk of the court. Third That the court admitting such alien shall be satisfied that he has resided within the United States five years at least, and within the state or territory where such court is at the time held, one year at least; and it shall further appear to their satisfaction, that during that time, he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same: Provided, That the oath of the applicant shall, in no case be allowed to prove his residence. Fourth That in case the alien applying to be admitted to citizenship, shall have borne any hereditary title, or been of any of the orders of nobility in the kingdom or state from which he came, he shall, in addition to the above requisites, make an express renunciation of his title or order of nobility in the court to which his application shall be made, which renunciation shall be recorded in the said court: Provided, That no alien who shall be a native citizen, denizen or subject of any country, state or sovereignty, with whom the United States shall be at war, at the time of his application, shall be then admitted to be a citizen of the United States: Provided also, That any alien who was residing within the limits, and under the jurisdiction of the United States, before the twenty-ninth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, may be admitted to become a citizen, on due proof made to some one of the courts aforesaid, that he has resided two years, at least, within and under the jurisdiction of the United States, and one year, at least, immediately preceding his application, within the state or territory where such court is, at the time held; and on his declaring on oath, or affirmation, that he will support the constitution of the United States, and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate,
state, and sovereignty whatever, and particularly, by name, the prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whereof he was before a citizen or subject; and moreover on its appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that during the said term of two years, he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same: and where the alien, applying for admission to citizenship, shall have borne any hereditary title, or been of any of the orders of nobility in the kingdom or state from which he came; on his moreover making in the court an express renunciation of his title or order of nobility, before he shall be entitled to such admission: all of which proceedings, required in this proviso to be performed in the court, shall be recorded by the clerk thereof: and provided also, that any alien who was residing within the limits, and under the jurisdiction of the United States at any time between the said twenty-ninth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, and the eighteenth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, may, within two years after the passing of this act, be admitted to become a citizen, without a compliance with the first condition above specified.
Sec. 2. Provided also, and be it further enacted, That in addition to the directions aforesaid, all free white persons, being aliens, who may arrive in the United States after the passing of this act, shall, in order to become citizens of the United States, make registry, and obtain certificates, in the following manner, to wit: every person desirous of being naturalized shall, if of the age of twenty-one years, make report of himself; or if under the age of twenty-one years, or held in service, shall be reported by his parent, guardian, master or mistress, to the clerk of the district court of the district where such alien or aliens shall arrive, or to some other court of record of the United States, or of either of the territorial districts of the same, or of a particular state; and such report shall ascertain the name, birth, place, age, nation and allegiance of each alien, together with the country whence he or they migrated, and the place of his or their intended settlement. And it shall be the duty of such clerk, on receiving such report, to record the same in his office, and to draw to the person making such report, and to each individual concerned therein, whenever he shall be required, a certificate under his hand and seal of office of such report and registry; and for receiving and registering each report of an individual or family, fifty cents; and such certificate shall be exhibited to the court by every alien who may arrive in the United States, after the passing of this act, on his application to be naturalized, as evidence of the time of his arrival within the United States.
Sec. 3. And whereas, doubts have arisen whether certain courts of records in some of the states, are included within the description of district or circuit courts: Be it further enacted, That every court of record in any individual state, having common law jurisdiction, and a seal and clerk or prothonotary, shall be considered as a district court within the meaning of this act; and every alien, who may have been naturalized in any such court, shall enjoy, from and after the passing of the act, the same rights and privileges as if he had been naturalized in a district or circuit court of the United States. Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the children of persons duly naturalized under any of the laws of the United States, or who, previous to the passing of any law on that subject, by the government of the United States may have become citizens of any one of the said states, under the laws thereof, being under the age of twenty-one years, at the time of their parents being so naturalized or admitted to the rights of citizenship, shall, if dwelling within the United States, be considered as citizens of the United States, and the children of persons who now are, or have been citizens of the United States, shall, though born out of the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, be considered as citizens of the United States: Provided, that the right of citizenship shall not descend to persons whose fathers have never resided within the United States: Provided also, that no person heretofore proscribed by any state, or who has been legally convicted of having joined the army of Great Britain, during the late war, shall be admitted a citizen, as aforesaid, without the consent of the legislature of the state in which such person was proscribed. Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all acts heretofore passed respecting naturalization, be, and the same are hereby repealed.
[Approved April 14]
Massachusetts Law.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. An act to regulate the taking of fish called Alewives, in the town of Boothbay, in the county of Lincoln. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after passing this act, the fish called Alewives, in the town of Boothbay, shall not be taken in any other way or manner than with dip nets, or more than three days in a week, which days shall be assigned by the Selectmen of said town in the month of March or April annually, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if any person shall be guilty of taking said fish in said town, in any time or manner than is provided in this act, he or they shall be liable to pay a fine not exceeding thirteen dollars, nor less than three dollars, for each and every offence so committed, to be sued for and recovered in any Court within the county of Lincoln, proper to try the same: And all fines and forfeitures recovered by virtue of this act, shall accrue to him or them who shall sue for and recover the same. Feb. 18, 1802.—By the Governor approved. CALEB STRONG. A true Copy. Attest—JOHN AVERY, Secretary. From the Newyork Evening Post. The Examination.—No. XIV.
IN the course of the debate in the Senate much verbal criticism has been indulged; many important differences have been attempted to be drawn from distinctions between the words shall and may. The species of discussion will not be imitated, because it is seldom very instruc-
tive or satisfactory. These terms, in particular cases, are frequently synonymous, and are imperative or permissive, directing or enabling, according to the relations in which they stand to other words. It is however certain that the arguments even from this source, greatly predispose against the right of Congress to abolish the Judges.
But there has been one argument, rather of a verbal nature, upon which some stress has been laid, which shall be analyzed; principally, to furnish a specimen of the wretched expedients to which the supporters of the repeal are driven. It is this, "The tenure of an office is not synonymous with its existence. Though Congress may not annul the tenure of a judicial office, while the office itself continues; yet it does not follow that they may not destroy its existence."
The constituent parts of an office are its duties, authorities and duration. These may be denominated the elements of which it is composed. Together they form its essence or existence. It is impossible to separate even in idea the duration from the existence. The office must cease to exist when it ceases to have duration. Hence let it be observed, that the word tenure is not used in the constitution, and that in the debate it has been the substitute for duration. The words "The judges shall hold their offices during good behaviour," are equivalent to these other words: "the offices of the judges shall endure or last so long as they behave well."
The conclusion from these principles are that existence is a whole which includes tenure or duration as a part; that it is impossible to annul the existence of an office without destroying its tenure; and consequently that a prohibition to destroy the tenure is virtually and substantially a prohibition to abolish the office. How contemptible then the sophism that Congress may not destroy the tenure; but may annihilate the office!
It has now been seen, that this power of annihilation is not reconcilable with the language of the constitutional instrument, and that no rule of constitutional law, which has been relied upon, will afford it support. Can it be better defended by any principle of constitutional policy?
To establish the affirmative of this question it has been argued, that if the judges hold their offices by a title absolutely independent of the legislative will, the judicial department becomes a colossal and over-bearing power, capable of degenerating into a permanent tyranny; at liberty, it is audacious and corrupt enough, to render the authority of the legislature nugatory, by expounding away the laws, and to assume a despotic controul over the rights of person and property.
To this argument (which supposes the case of a palpable abuse of power) a plain and conclusive answer is, that the constitution has provided a complete safeguard in the authority of the House of Representatives to impeach; of the Senate to condemn. The judges are in this way amenable to the public justice for misconduct; and upon conviction, removeable from office. In the hands of the legislature itself is placed the weapon by which they may be put down and the other branches of the government protected. The pretended danger, therefore, is evidently imaginary—the security perfect!
Reverce the Medal. Concede to the legislature a legal discretion to abolish the judges; where is the defence? where the security for the judicial department? There is absolutely none. This most valuable member of the government, when rightly constituted, the surest guardian of person and property, of which stability is a prime characteristic; looking at once its most essential attributes, and doomed to fluctuate with the variable tide of fashion, degenerates into a disgusting mirror of all the various, malignant and turbulent humours of party spirit.
Let us not be deceived. The real danger is on the side of that foul and fatal doctrine, which emboldens its votaries, with daring front and unhallowed step, to enter the holy temple of justice and pluck from their seats the venerable personages, who, under the solemn sanction of the constitution, are commissioned to officiate there; to guard that sacred compact with jealous vigilance; to dispense the laws with a steady and impartial hand; unmoved by the forms of fashion, unawed by its powers, unduced by its favors; shielding right and innocence from every attack; resisting and repressing violence from every quarter.—'Tis from the triumph of that execrable doctrine that we may have to date the downfall of our government and with it of the whole fabric of Republican liberty. Who will have the folly to deny that the definition of despotism is the concentration of all the powers of government in one person or in one body? Who is so blind as not to see that the right of the legislature to abolish the judges at pleasure destroys the independence of the judicial department, and swallows it up in the impetuous vortex of legislative influence? Who is so weak as to hope that the executive, deprived of so powerful an auxiliary will long survive? What dispassionate man can withstand the conviction that the boundaries between the departments will be thenceforth nominal; and that there will be no lon-
ger more than one active and efficient department?
It is a fundamental maxim of free government, that the three great departments of power, legislative, executive and judiciary, shall be essentially distinct and independent the one of the other. This principle, very influential in most of our state constitutions, has been particularly attended to in the constitution of the United States; which, in order to give effect to it, has adopted a precaution peculiar to itself, in the provisions that forbid the legislature to vary in any way the compensation of the President to diminish that of a Judge.
It is a principle equally sound, that though in a Government like that of Great Britain, having an hereditary chief with vast prerogatives, the danger to Liberty, by the predominance of one department over the other, is on the side of the Executive; yet in popular forms of government, this danger is chiefly to be apprehended from the Legislative Branch.
The power of Legislation is in its own nature the most comprehensive and potent of the three great subdivisions of sovereignty. It is the will of the government; it prescribes universally the rule of action, and the sanctions which are to enforce it. It creates and regulates the public force, and it commands the public purse. If deposited in an elective representative of the people, it has in most cases the body of the nation for its auxiliary, and generally acts with all the momentum of popular favour. In every such government it is consequently an organ of immense strength. But when there is an hereditary chief magistrate, clothed with dazzling prerogatives and a great patronage, there is a powerful counterpoise; which in most cases, is sufficient to preserve the equilibrium of the government; in some cases to incline the scale too much to its own side.
In governments wholly popular or representative, there is no adequate counterpoise. Confidence in the most numerous, or legislative department, and jealousy of the Executive Chief, form the genius of every such government. That jealousy, operating in the Constitution of the Executive, causes this organ to be intrinsically feeble; and with holding in the course of administration, accessory means of force and influence, is for the most part vigilant to continue it in a state of impotence. The result is, that the Legislative body in this species of government, possesses additional resources of power and weight; while the Executive is rendered much too weak for competition; almost too weak for self defence.
A third principle not less well founded than the other two, is that the judiciary department is naturally the weakest of the three. The sources of strength to the Legislative branches have been briefly delineated. The Executive, by means of its several active powers in the dispensation of honors and emoluments, and in the direction of the public force is evidently the second in strength. The Judiciary on the other hand, can ordain nothing. It commands neither the purse, nor the sword. It has scarcely any patronage. Its functions are not active but deliberative. Its main province is to declare the meaning of the laws, and in extraordinary cases, it must look up to the Executive aid, for the execution of its decisions. Its chief strength is in the veneration which it is able to inspire by the wisdom and rectitude of its judgments.
This character of the Judiciary clearly indicates that it is not only the weakest of the three departments of power; but also, as it regards the security and preservation of civil liberty by far the safest. In a conflict with the other departments it will be happy if it can defend itself—to annoy them is beyond its power. In vain would it singly attempt enterprises against the rights of the citizen. The other departments could quickly arrest its arm and punish its temerity. It can only then become an effectual instrument of oppression, when it is combined with one of the more active and powerful organs; and against a combination of this sort, the true and best guard is a complete independence on each and both of them. Its dependence on either will imply and involve a subserviency to the views of the department on which it shall depend. Its independence of both will render it a powerful check upon the others, and a precious shield to the rights of person or property.—State, liberty, are therefore inseparably connected with the real and substantial Independence of the Courts and Judges.
It is plainly to be inferred from the instrument itself, that these were governing principles in the formation of our Constitution; that they were in fact so, will hereafter be proved by the contemporary expositions of persons who must be supposed to have understood the views with which it was framed, having been themselves members of the body that framed it. Those principles suggest the biggest motives of constitutional policy against that construction, which places the existence of the Judges at the mercy of the Legislature. They instruct us, that to prevent a concentration of powers, the essence of despotism, it is essential that the departments among which they shall be distributed, should be effectually independent of each other; and that it being impossible to reconcile this independence with a right in any one or two of them to an-

dilute at discretion the organs of the other. It is contrary to all just reasoning to imply or infer such a right. So far from its being correct, that an express interdiction is requisite to deprive the Legislature of the power to abolish the Judges, that the very reverse is the true position. It would require a most express provision, susceptible of no other interpretation, to confer on that branch of the government an authority so dangerous to the others. In opposition to the strong presumptions, which in conformity with the fundamental maxims of free government, arise from the care taken in the constitution, to establish and preserve the reciprocal and complete independence of the respective branches, first by a separate organization of the departments, next by a precise definition of the powers of each, lastly by precautions to secure to each a permanent support.
LUCIUS CRASSUS.
From the Washington Federalist.
THE REWARD OF PATRIOTISM,
Or the practical application of old principles.
It will be remembered what a clamor was raised by the Democrats, because Mr. Adams removed his son as ambassador from the Hague to Berlin. This was done at the particular recommendation of Gen. Washington, who bore testimony to the worth and talents of young Mr. Adams.—What a wonderful change, the possession of office and power can operate in the sentiments of some people.
Soon after Gen. Dearborn came to the seat of government, induced no doubt by parental affection, and the desire of having his family about him, he dismissed two clerks in his office for the purpose of introducing his son and son in law. Some time afterwards prompted it was supposed, by the desire of rewarding merit, he raised the salaries of some of the upper clerks. Not many months after the resignation of the Chief Clerk, left that office vacant. The son in law of the Secretary, is no doubt a very worthy man, and who shall blame him for providing for his children—the son in law was accordingly preferred. The patriotism and talents of the General have been very handsomely rewarded, having as comfortable a family establishment as need be wished. D. Is. Henry Dearborn, Secretary at War 5000 Joshua Wingate (his son in law) first clk 1840 Geo R. Dearborn (his son) more or less 1200 Giving a family salary of 8040 dollars, "more or less."
We will not pretend that the General has talents sufficient to be Secretary at war, but every person must acknowledge, that there is considerable home bred cunning and domestic management in this. But the family affection be it "more or less" of the worthy Secretary, did not stop here. He has procured an appointment of post master, for one of his relations "all along the coast of Maine." One cannot but admire the warmth of affection which characterizes these family arrangements; it glows with a steadiness and brightness which no distance can diminish, no length of time can tarnish. If we cannot address the Secretary in the glowing language of Thompson, "tis Heaven to be near thee,"—we may say, it is a very comfortable thing to be nearly related to thee.
* From the New-England Palladium. "Straws and feathers flourish which way the wind blows."
Copy of a letter, verbatim e: literatim. General Post Office, Jan. 27th, 1802. "SIR,
"Believing that the public interest will be promoted by the appointment of a new Postmaster at Hallowell or Augusta, I have accordingly appointed Joshua Wingate, Esq. to be Postmaster at that place, to whom on the receipt of this, you will be pleased to deliver all the Post Office property in your possession, taking his receipt therefor, if you desire it, you will also close your accounts with this office as soon as convenient.
"Accept Sir, my thanks for all the faithful services you have performed while in office. GIDEON GRANGER. Nathaniel Dummer, Esq. Hallowell, District of Maine."
Mr. Wingate, it seems, is appointed Postmaster for "Augusta or Hallowell," or some place in the District of Maine. A Narragansett Indian being asked where he was born, replied, "all along that shore."
The clamor of the ministry against the former administration for applying public money to objects not particularly designated in the appropriation laws, will be duly appreciated when the people of this country read the official documents, which accompanied the message of the president to congress on the subject of the French Corvette Le Berceau, three of which are hereto subjoined, numbered from one to three. It will be remembered that these documents were furnished with extreme reluctance, and only procured by the exertions of the constitutionalists, after every possible embarrassment was opposed to their production.
The letter of the Secretary of the navy of the 19th of December, 1800, number one, which directed the Navy Agent to purchase the Berceau, expressly directs that she is not to be repaired.—The purchase itself was undoubtedly proper, as the law of March 2d, directs that all national ships of war captured shall be the property of the United States, and all other armed ships of inferior force to the vessel making the capture, shall be equally divided between the United States and the captors. And
as the judge of the District court, where the Berceau was condemned had directed the sale, it became necessary (for the purpose of preventing a loss) to purchase the vessel for government. But as she was not then wanted for immediate service, it was equally proper to direct that she should not be repaired. It may likewise be observed, that as the Berceau was purchased before any conditional ratification of the French Convention, it was with propriety that the purchase money was paid, from the Navy Fund, as she was then designed for the naval service and could only be delivered to the French government consistent with law upon the final ratification of the convention.
This purchase and laying up of the Berceau, was the act of the former administration, but no sooner had the power passed into the hands of the present ministry, than a different course was pursued. The Secretary of the navy, by his letter of the 28th March, 1801, number 2, directs the navy agent to deliver the Corvette to the French agent under the treaty. And in his letter of the 1st of April, 1801, number 3, he directs the agent to put the vessel in the same situation, in respect to her armament, &c, as she was in at the time of her capture. Under this last order the Berceau was repaired at the extraordinary expense of 32,839.48. And this large sum was taken from the fund which had been solemnly appropriated for the support of our own navy. Indeed the copper, cordage, canvas, powder and shot, which had been purchased for our own ships, were taken from the public arsenals and applied to equip and decorate a French corvette.
This transaction requires no comment; it remains for an impartial public to decide, whether this has not been, a gross misapplication of public money, committed in the infancy of the present administration, and by the very men who were loud in their clamors, against the former administration for exceeding the particular items of appropriation, in cases where the public service absolutely require it. We here find that the fund for our navy, and the public arsenal, can at the will of the present administration, be diverted from their destinations and applied to the execution of a favorite convention. If such things are done in the green tree what will be done in the dry?
From the New-England Sentinel.
FROM THE TOY-SHOP OF MESSRS. VERBAL AND TROCHEE.
MORE WANTS.
Atque desit aliquid.
'Midst all our victories and success, Of which so oft we're vaunting; Such is the lot of human life, That something still is wanting.
OUR old itinerant friend, who, some months ago, favoured us with a catalogue of wants, having returned from his late excursions, has reported to us the following minutes.
Desiderii in continuatio.
Bonaparte wants—the power of ubiquity.
A certain "Great Nation," only wants—to keep up a clamor for peace, long enough to recruit her armies and place herself in the most favorable situation to extend her conquests.
"The great man in America" wants—a mammoth horse block from which to mount on the necks of the "sovereign people."
The "mouth of labor" wants—a prop to keep it constantly open to receive the "earnings," with which the present administration intend to cram it.
Those flickers for "economy," who are the most violent for dismissing so many officers, want—to save the public money to augment their own salaries.
Genuine Republicanism and Rational Liberty want—more, many more—REAL ADVOCATES.
To make people quite disgusted with some of the pretendedly useful measures of the present government, there is nothing wanting—but a Worcester "Partner," to write in every county.
The true interests and natural rights of the American people want—more prompt attention paid them.
The "opulent" want—to be exempt from duties, which most effect them; while the poor and needy, with much more justice want—those articles, which they must use, free from excise.
Gen. Leclerc wants—to manifest the love and good will of Frenchmen toward their fellow Republican brethren of St. Domingo, by giving them an eternal hug.
Toussaint Overture (and, we fear, always will) want—the rights and emoluments justly due him for protecting and defending his Island, for several years, 'till the great and good Consul was pleased to take it into his fatherly keeping.
Mr. Brackenridge wants—to be "made chief judge in the land."
Nancy Dawson wants—a new "cap and bells."
Dr. Eustis wants—to be both sides the house at once; like the sailor who, in a violent storm ran to one side of the ship and prayed, and to the other and swore—saying he knew not into whose hands he should fall.
Messrs. Bayard and G. Morris want—to display their rhetorical powers to catch the minds of the people; and the ministerialists, envying such pre eminent abilities, want—to persuade the rabble, that so much knowledge and information is dangerous to our liberty, and that Ostracism ought to be introduced into our country, well knowing they themselves, would have nothing to fear from such an institution.
The French want—to buy America and pay in assignats.
The United States want—to hire a few score of such able and active constitution menders, as the Abbe Sieyes, to be constantly employed in mending the Federal Constitution.
The majority in Congress want—to make laws and then be the judges of their constitutionality. Quere. What can be more plain than that those, who make laws, should best know how to decide upon the equity and justice of those laws.
Dr. Leib wants—wants—Ah! "I withdraw the motion."
Mr. Claiborne wants—the people should understand that he knows the importance of his own character.
Mr. Bacon wants—to do right and speak his real sentiments; but he is afraid of offending his party, as he did in some early debates, before he became acquainted with Republican maneuverer.
Some people want—to raise a hue & cry, and plunge the country into a civil war, all because they think it better to fight their neighbours and kindred, than to submit to the least inconvenience, or any measures contrary to their own ideas of propriety.
It is strongly suspected that Col. Burr wants—the Presidency.
Native Americans want—promotion no where—but in their own country.
Virtue wants—sincere votaries; Wisdom—more earnest suppliants; and, Truth real friends and admirers.
"Pure and undefiled Religion" wants—less said about the theory, and more done about the practice of it.
Philanthropy wants—a residence, and Fidelity—an asylum.
Love and Charity want—to be in better credit.
Pride wants—to be kick'd out of company, and Humility introduced.
Every old woman, silly girl or officious young fellow, who hears of any amour, (or even of two persons of different sex's being seen to converse together) want mightily—to be at the bottom of it.
Every old bachelor (who has not some body inagg.) wants—a wife; "every girl in America," above fifteen, not already provided for, wants—a husband; and the House of Verbal & Trochee wants—two apprentices and a journeyman to be employed in the PARNASSIAN LOOM, manufacturing Political Playthings for the fantastical CHILDREN of this world. V.
ILLUMINISM.
The North Meeting-house in East Windsor (Con.) was burnt down in the night of the 28th inst. evidently by design.—A deistical paper, called the Temple of Reason, published in Philadelphia, says, of the Bible, "Would it not be a felicity to future generations, were the book, and the blind tenets deduced from it, scouted from the earth, and blotted forever from the memory of man?" !!!
The Population of the World is at present estimated at about 1,000,000,000 of inhabitants, spread over the surface of about 197 millions of square miles, but of which the habitable part contains, hardly 45,300,000 square miles. The rest is covered by water.
In admitting this supposition of 1,000,000,000 of inhabitants,
Europe in an extent of 3 300,000 square miles, at 69 1/2 to a degree, would have a population of 47 inhabitants per square mile, and 155,000,000 inhabitants in total.
Asia, including New Holland and Siberia, which are a most deserts, would contain in an extent of 18,000,000 of square miles, 45 inhabitants, per square mile, and 815,000,000 inhabitants in total.
Burning Africa, in an extent of 100,000,000 of square miles, would contain 12 inhabitants per square mile, and 120,000,000 inhabitants in the whole.
Newly discovered America, in an extent of 14,000,000 of square miles, would contain somewhat more than one inhabitant to a square mile, at the rate of 18,000,000 of inhabitants in total.
According to this computation, taking all the habitable part of the world together, there would be 15 inhabitants per square mile.
By the Mail.
NEW-YORK, MAY 1.
FRENCH SPOLIATIONS.
From our correspondent at Washington, we have this day received the "Report of the Committee appointed on the 5th of February, to whom were referred the memorials and petitions of sundry citizens of the United States, praying relief, in the case of Spoliations committed on their vessels and cargoes, while in pursuit of their lawful commerce, by the cruisers of the French Republic, during the late European war."
The Committee go into lengthy detail of facts, relative to the dispute that has for some time subsisted between France and the United States, and close their report with the following words:
"Upon the whole view of the case, the committee submit into the house to determine whether the government of the United States be, in any respect, bound to indemnify the memorialists; and whether there be any ground for discrimination between the cases of losses sustained before the acts of the 28th of May, 1798, the 7th of July, 1798, and the 9th of July, 1798, & cases of losses sustained after those periods."
Here we see one of the first effects of the late repeal of the internal taxes.—The present ruling party in Congress first demolish some of the most productive resources of the Government, then, upon false or frivolous pretences, endeavor to justify a departure from the principles of justice, as the Great Nation itself was ever guilty of.
There is little doubt but that the report of this committee will meet the sanction of Con-
gress,—and that the claims of a large and respectable body of citizens to compensation for losses by French spoliations, will be wholly rejected. We shall present our readers with the whole of this interesting report.
By the Schooner Fair Trader, arrived yesterday from New Providence, we have received papers of that place to the 11th April. They contain but little news. By a proclamation of Governor Halkett, dated the 5th ult. the ports of Nassau, Exuma, Turks Islands, and Saint George, are declared to be opened to the admission, both in British and foreign bottoms, of corn, all sorts of grain and pulse, flour and bread, rice, every species of salted provisions, cattle, and live stock of all kinds, and all sorts of lumber, until the 1st day of August next.
NASSAU, (N. P.) APRIL 10.
Arrived, on Thursday, brig Two Brothers, Fisher, from Martinique. The following extract of a letter from a gentleman in Martinique, to his son in this town, fully corroborates the verbal accounts brought by capt. Fisher.
Martinique, March 26—"Since my last, things have taken quite an unexpected turn; our friend Mr. _____ has been prevailed on to be the bearer of a petition signed by all the planters of this Island to the King of England, begging that his Majesty would, if possible, keep the Island, and in consequence has embarked the 24th December last, on board the Tamer, capt. Western, and arrived at Portsmouth on the 29th January last."
Since his arrival there, Government has sent a reinforcement of 3000 men to this Island, and we do suppose it is owing to the influence of his petition.
By the Trent that arrived yesterday government has received some news of consequence, but which has not transpired; but in consequence of it, the ordinary course that was to go down to Trinidad has been stopped, and a great quantity of it relanded.
It is generally believed that Trinidad will be given up; my private opinion coincides with the public one, and I have my doubts about the ratification of the treaty which has been protracted beyond the necessary time to discuss it."
Congressional.
HOUSE—SATURDAY, APRIL 24.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House, that they have disagreed to the amendments of the House to the Post Office bill, and that they had also disagreed to the resolution of the House, to adjourn the two Houses on Monday next.
The select committee, appointed yesterday, made a report to amend the bill respecting the mint, by providing that the secretary of the treasury, under the direction of the President, be authorized to contract with the bank of the United States, or with individuals, for the coinage of cents and half cents, provided, the amount coined shall not exceed 20 tons annually, and that no expense shall be incurred by the United States—and by further providing, that all the implements and personal effects of the mint should be retained.
Bortland,
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1802.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
FROM BOSTON, MAY 7.
Yesterday arrived ship Criterion, capt. Chace, from London. Sailed from the Downs March 28. No intelligence of the completion of the pacific business at Amiens, had been received; but the prospect of a new war had, in a great measure, yielded to an expectation of the speedy establishment of peace. The French having received accounts of the opposition experienced by their troops at St. Domingo, the more prompt conclusion of the pending treaty, was, for that reason, expected.
Austria and Prussia have acknowledged the Italian Republic.
There is a prospect of a rupture between the Swedes and Moors.
The British expenditure under the armistice is one million a week.
The Senate of the United States have rejected the bill for the abolishing the MINT.
Capt. CAMPBELL, is appointed to the frigate Adams, in place of Capt. PREEBLE, who declined serving.
REPRESENTATIVES.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of this town, on Monday last, Capt. JOSEPH TITCOMB, was chosen Representative to the General Court of this Commonwealth.
ARCHELAUS LEWIS, Esq. is re elected Representative for the town of Falmouth.
SAMUEL HOWARD, Esq. a Federalist, is chosen Representative for Augusta.
In the late trial for the election of a Representative in the First Eastern District, no choice was made. Mr. Cook had 1394 votes, Mr. Kinsey 1024, Mr. Bruce 413, Mr. Dummer 285, others 32. Precepts for a new trial are issued. It is to take place on the 7th of June—returns to be made on or before the 2d of July.
In the Southern District of the State of New-York, which includes the City of New-York, the Federal Ticket for Member of Congress has been successful; Mr. Sands, was the candidate (lately turned out as collector of New-York)
FIRE.—On Monday last, the house of capt. Thomas Fison, at Peipscot Clams, was consumed by fire; together with all his furniture, provisions, &c. Capt. Fison was dangerously burnt in attempting to save some articles.
The new Naturalization Law, will be found in the first page of this day's paper.

THE POOR.—PART II.
IT is an unhappiness to abandon an important discussion after a single attempt, either from our own indifference, or from foreign discouragement. That neither of these circumstances may appear applicable to me, I must beg to be indulged in continuing my plea for humanity. Not contenting ourselves, however, with a general view of the subject, let us proceed to inquire into the most suitable method of charitable relief.
A plan has been mentioned for removing the poor at some distance into the country for the purposes of greater security and accommodation. But it will appear from the following observations, that it would not be necessary or expedient, to choose a place beyond the suburbs; because here every advantage would be enjoyed, and many inconveniences avoided which belong to a more remote situation. If you wish to give them an employment, which shall allow the free use of air and exercise, what can be better suited to this end, than a spacious garden? The cultivation of such a spot of ground with a view to health and immediate subsistence, would be as much as we ought to expect from those, who are unavoidably reduced to dependence upon others, and of course, retain but a few relics of strength and capacity. Besides this, as every fragment of a talent should be brought into exercise, they might easily be furnished with materials for manufactures, by which they might supply themselves with clothing, and thus save a part of that property, which is now wasted upon scattered sufferers, who are kept alive, but not made happy, at a great and needless expense.
Further, the establishment we are contemplating should be so modelled, as to give the children who may be necessarily attached to it, every advantage for obtaining a common education. It ought therefore to be situated in the neighborhood of a free school, where they might attend with convenience and regularity. They should be clad in such a manner as will give them a decent appearance among others of their age, and save them from that reproach, which is often, the unjustly, thrown upon a dependent condition.
By mentioning the article of dress I am reminded of a complaint from some indigent persons, that they were unable to attend worship in public of an apparel suitable for appearing before God. This is a difficulty which loudly demands relief from those who are charged with the comfort of fellow-creatures. Among the mercies which are dictated by the spirit of benevolence, ought not the consolations of religion to hold a principal place? To what effectual purpose do we exert ourselves in supplying animal wants, while we leave the mind to provide for itself? Why should we offer the means of enjoyment, while the act of enjoying is unknown? Let it rather be remembered, that, as the soul and body are joined from the hand of God, they should not be torn asunder by man, but be considered, in all our treatment of human nature, as necessarily acting upon each other. Possibly, however, the obstacle mentioned in the way of attending public worship, is brought forward merely as an excuse for the neglect of this duty. But before the people have it in their power to try the truth of profession by conduct, we can form our opinion of them, only from their language. Let us make the experiment, by removing the difficulty in question; then, should disappointment follow, the fault cannot be charged upon ourselves.
But besides this advantage of attending public worship, the subjects of a charitable institution should often enjoy the private instructions of clergymen. What are the duties of the sacred profession? To preach the gospel to the poor and ignorant, to comfort the oppressed in heart; to support the totterings of age and infirmity, and arm those untaught in the allurements of life; to admonish the wicked, to encourage the penitent, and smooth the way to death. Now, where can greater opportunity be found for the display of these characteristic duties, than in a house, which should so let into one view the most destitute and wretched of our citizens. Here the man of compassion and piety would discover an extensive sphere of employment opened at once before him, without the necessity of a slow and precarious search of objects, whom he wishes to pity and relieve. Will not a true lover of his profession and of mankind, as a foe of such distress must somewhere exist, feel a wish that it may be laid near himself, in order to his becoming an instrument of the various mercy which it demands? Need he be told, that in such an employment the first and best sensibilities of the heart will be constantly awakened & gratified?
With respect to temptations to wickedness, there does not appear to be much choice of situation for an house of industry; for if people are disposed to be wicked, and are not otherwise ashamed, they may any where find opportunities for indulging their inclination. If they open their arms for the reception of abandoned characters, the distance of a few miles will not prevent their approach. The security of virtue is not to be built upon the mere influence of local circumstances, but chiefly upon the internal regulations of the system, where we wish to see it preserved and promoted. Some of these have already been produced, as indispensable in the case before us, and future experience may suggest others of great, if not of equal importance. At present I conclude with saying, that every one who becomes resident in a house dedicated to the inductions of piety, should approach with an impression of his entering the temple of re-
ligious virtue, where ignorance, impiety, and vice are wholly discountenanced, and the opposite qualities cherished with every care, and encouraged by increased displays of kindness and compassion. PROSPECTUS. Portland, May 1802.
At Falmouth, capt. John Waite, to Mrs. Sally Smelage. At Boston, Mr. Nathaniel Frothingham, to Miss Lydia Kettle.
Died. In this town, John Holley, Esq. aged 52, late Marshal of this District. Mrs. Thomas, wife of capt. Isaiah Thomas. Mr. John Covins, aged 75, a native of Ireland. In England, Mrs. Chapon, well known as the author of letters, moral and instructive. At Cambridge, Thaddeus Mason, Esq. aged 96. At Boston, Mr. John Murdick, aged 75—Mrs. Prudence Bayers, aged 55.
On Tuesday last, at the review at Dedham, a very melancholy occurrence took place. The Company commanded by capt. Everett, were going through the manual exercise, and at the word fire, one of the company, not knowing his piece was loaded, fired, and shot the Captain dead.
Portland Marine List.
PORT OF PORTLAND. MONDAY, MAY 3. Arrived brig Lion, capt. Norton, 20 days from St. Croix.—On his passage home capt. Norton saw a French squadron of eight sail of the line, supposed to be bound to France.
TUESDAY, MAY 4. Arrived brig Ranger, capt. Moulton, 21 days from St. Croix.—Left there brig Mary, capt. Robinson, brig Jane, Hunt, of this port. Same day—Arrived schr. Beaver, capt. Thomas, from Surinam.
Same day—Arrived Schooner Thomas, capt. Edward Oxnard, from Tobago; which place he left April 6.—Sailed in company with the brig Betty, Burrell, bound to Portsmouth; brig Unanimous, Stoddard, for Boston.—Left at Tobago, Schooner Hypsy, Percival for Boston, to sail in ten days; ship Atlantic Thompson, of Portsmouth, to sail in thirty days; capt. Fitz, for New London, in twenty days.—Spoke brig Amiable Caroline, from New York, bound to Amsterdam, four days out—Markets dull at Tobago.
Capt. Oxnard, informs that a Spanish fleet of ten sail of the line had been spoken on its way to Trinidad, to take possession of that place; and that the English were actively preparing for its defence. An embargo was to be laid the day after capt. Oxnard left Tobago.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5. Arrived brig Mentor, capt. Thomas Seal, 18 days from Tortola.—Left at Tortola April 16, schr. Seven Sisters, of New-Middletown, Thomas Child, master, to sail in 10 days for Wilmington, N. C.—April 19, lat. 26 long. 67, 40, spoke sloop Dover, capt. Kennebec Wright, from St. Thomas, bound to Nantucket, four days out.—April 29, lat. 39, 54, long. 67, 5, spoke Schooner Sally, capt. Hubbard, of Middletown, from New London, bound to Martinique, all well.—May 2, South Shoal, Nantucket b. N. N. W. 101 spoke brig, capt. John Dogget, from Guadalupe, bound to Boston, out 4 days.—May 3, Cape Cod b N. N. W. dis. 25, spoke brig Polly, from Canton, bound to Boston, 156 days out.
Arrived at Salem, on Tuesday last, brig Sukey and Betty, capt. Caleb Cook, from St. Vincents. Left there, April 6, brig Vengeance, Milton, of Kennebec, to sail in 25 days; brig Concord, Towns, of Kennebec, to sail in 6 days; brig Franklin, Howard, of Kennebec, to sail in 5 days.—Also arrived at Salem, barque Truxton, of Kennebec, capt. Merrill, 26 days from Trinidad. Left there sloop Minerva, Dickey, of Wiscasset, to sail in 10 days.
On Wednesday last, arrived at Boston, brig Polly, capt. Kilby, 162 days from Canton. April 16, lat. 26, 40, long. 63, 30, saw a Schooner standing for the Polly; she hoisted several different colors, at last kept the French up; hoisted out her boats, came on board, but observing our guns, put back; after hailing her several times she answered from the Havannah for Guadalupe; soon after we suffered the boat to come along side, with two men and an officer; they said they wanted supplies, we informed them we were short; they offered to give us beef and pork if we would let two of our men go in their boat, we refused and they returned and made sail to the eastward—She was about 60 tons, copper bottom, and rusty colored sides, with about 30 men of different colors and nations, and 6 guns. Capt. Kilby supposed them to be PIRATES.
Ship John, Motley, of this port, was spoken in lat. 37, 30, long. 63. Brig Traveller, Motley, of Portland, for Guadalupe, was spoken in lat. 40, long. 67, 48 hours out. April 1, lat. 39, a wreck was seen; called the Hannah, of Portland; no person on board, and was supposed to have been long deserted. (Bost. pub.)
THE Inhabitants of the town of Portland, are hereby notified to bring in to the Subscribers, Assessors of said town, at their room in the second story of No. 4, Mussey's Row, on or before the fifteenth inst. true and perfect lists of their polls and of their Estate both real and personal (not exempt from taxation) which they were possessed of on the first day of May inst.
PETER WARREN, DANIEL COBB, JAMES NEAL. Portland, May 10th. 1802.
Medical.
THE Members of the county of York Medical Association, are hereby reminded that their semi-annual meeting of the 3d of February last, stands adjourned to the first Wednesday of June next, at Dr. ASIEL HALL's, in Alfred, at 10 o'clock A.M. precisely. A public discourse will be delivered "On the objects of the Association." A punctual attendance is requested By order of the President. RICHARD HAZELTINE, Secretary. May 3, 1802.
House Lots.
THE Lots, lately advertised for sale at Auction, will continue to be held on the most advantageous terms. For particulars inquire of THOMAS ROBINSON. Portland, May 10.
HARDWARE STORE.
John Taber & Son,
No. 7, Mussey's Row, Middle Street, Respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have received per the ship Numa, from Liverpool, a very extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Hardware, Saddlery and Japanned Ware. Also, a large assortment of Spring & Summer Goods. All of which are direct from the Manufacturers, and will be sold, for cash or approved credit, as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, 5th Mo 4
FRESH GOODS.
Pratt & Pope,
Have just received: and now opening for Sale, At No. 6, Mussey's Row, A Large and general assortment of English & Hardware Goods, too numerous to particularize in an advertisement. Also, English and American Kid Slippers, Do. Kid and Jane Sandals, Morocco Slippers of all colors, Shoes, Boots, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or short approved credit. N. B. Cotton Manufactured Yarn, as usual. Portland, May 10.
FRESH GOODS.
Crofs & Trask,
Respectfully inform their friends and acquaintance, in town and country, that they have for Sale at their store in Free Street, at the Head of Long Wharf, a very large and general assortment of English, India, & Hardware Goods. A large assortment of West-India Goods, Groceries of all kinds. Also, a general assortment of FISHING GEAR. They invite their friends, in town and country, to call at their store and see for themselves the very easy terms on which they may be supplied with all kinds of Goods for cash or approved credit, at moderate prices. Portland, May 10.
Fresh Seasonable Goods.
Just opened for sale, at the store of William Moody, Near the Head of Fifth Street, A NEW assortment of Fancy and Staple Goods, Also, a variety of the newest fashioned Paper Hangings, consisting of nearly one hundred of the latest and most elegant figures.—Likewise, West-India Goods, Nails & Glass, Hard and Hollow Ware. All of which he will be happy to dispose of as fast as possible, for cash, on the most reduced terms. Portland, May 10.
HATS.
John Jenks,
HAS received by the last arrivals from London, and has for sale at his Store, No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth Street, a fresh assortment of HATS Among which are, Men's fine Black, White, White with Green under, and Children's Hats—which he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash. Portland, May 10.
Jenkins & Clark,
No. 8, Jones' Row, MAPS of Massachusetts proper, and the District of Maine, surveyed by order of the General Court.—Likewise, Morse's American & Universal Gazetteer. Subscribers to either of the above, may receive them by applying to JENKS & CLARK. May 10.
THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF THE Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, IN conformity to their Act of Incorporation, inform the public, that their Capital Stock amounts to ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS; and that they continue to receive proposals at their Office in Fifth Street, and make Insurance upon the following risks. Viz.—On Vessels, Goods and Freight: against Captivity of persons; and, on the Life of any persons during their absence at sea; in cases of Money lent upon bottomry and respondentia. On Dwelling-Houses, or other Buildings within the District of Maine, against damage arising to the same by FIRE, originating in any cause, except that of design in the insured. The Insurance Company will not insure a greater sum than Twelve Thousand Dollars on any one risk. By order of the President and Directors, JOHN P. THURST N, SECRETARY. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Portland, May 3d, 1802.
Wants Employ,
IN an English or West-India Good Store, a young man who is considerably acquainted with the business, and who will serve for a moderate compensation. A recommendation if required. Line directed to A. B. and left at this Office, will be attended to. May 3.
Take Notice,
ALL persons who are indebted (either by note or book account) to the Estate of EDWARD RUNEDLETT, late of Portland, merchant, deceased, are hereby informed that unless immediate payment is made to the Subscriber, their accounts must be put in suit.—Those to whom said estate is indebted, are requested to bring in their accounts for adjustment. DAVID GREEN. Portland, April 26, 1802.
TO BE SOLD by the subscriber, a HOUSE FRAME, 42 by 36, two stories high. Portland, May 3. DEBORAH INGERSOLL.
Tomorrow, at 11 o'clock,
will be Sold at Public Auction, On UNION WHARF, opposite No. 18. 20 Hhds. excellent flavored Tobago and Grenada RUM. THOMAS MOTLEY, Auctioneer. May 10, 1802.
FRESH GOODS.
M'Lellan & Brown,
HAVE received by ship the Numa, a variety of Spring Goods, Consisting of Janes, Quilts, Nankinees, Linens, Silk fancy colored Shawls and Handkerchiefs, English Bandannas, Soofes, Pullicats, Romols, With a handsome assortment Black and White Laces. Also, 2 Cases Gentlemen's HATS, of newest fashion. A general assortment
Hard and Cutlery Ware,
which they are determined to offer at reduced prices, Wholesale and Retail, for cash or approved credit. Portland, May 10.
Store-breaking and Robbery!
LAST night the Store of the subscriber was broken open and sundry Merchandise taken therefrom, consisting of Callicoos, plain and fatten sprigged Muffins, Shawls, white and colored Pocket-Handkerchiefs, and Stockings.—Whoever will give information of the Thief or Thieves so that they may be brought to justice, shall be generously rewarded, and if the goods are recovered, shall liberally share with the owner. ELIAS THOMAS. Portland, May 8th. 1802.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, on Saturday evening, 24th April, a small red MARE, about seven years old, lately shod with new shoes, the forward ones were marked with a nail punch, just behind the last nail hole; she paces, and trots home.—Whoever may have taken up said Mare, if strayed, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble; and if stolen, whoever will return the Thief and Mare, shall receive the above reward. EPHRAIM FIELD. Paris, May 1. [11]
Bankrupt Notice.
PURSUANT to an Order made by the Hon. David Sewall, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Maine, for enlarging the time for Zephaniah Darrow jun. of Bath, in the District aforesaid, Merchant, a Bankrupt, to surrender himself, and make a full discovery & disclosure of his Estate and Effects, for thirty days to be computed from the 16th of April, instant.—The undersigned Commissioners hereby give notice, that we intend to meet on Friday, the fourteenth of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Commissioners' Office, Fifth Street, Portland, in said District; where the said Bankrupt is required to surrender himself, between the hours of ten in the morning and three in the afternoon of the same day; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects; and faith his examination on; and the Creditors who have not already proved their debts, may then and there come and prove the same, and attend to, or dissent from, the allowance of his certificate. EDWARD OXNARD, FRENCHER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB. Portland, 29th April, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of BRADSTREET HALL, of Portland, in the district of Maine, Soap boiler, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued, that the Commissioners named in said Commission, and the Assignees of his Estate and Effects, intend to meet at the Commissioners' Office in Fifth Street in said Portland, on the second day of June next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same. JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSIAH TUCKER, ASSIGNEES. Portland, April 24, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of JOSEPH CONT, of Portland, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth, that the Commissioners named in said Commission, and the Assignees of his Estate and Effects, intend to meet at the Commissioners' Office in Fifth Street in said Portland, on the second day of June next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same. JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSIAH TUCKER, ASSIGNEES. Portland, April 24, 1802.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Executrix of the last will and testament of BEZALEEL MYRICK, late of Hibson, in the county of Cumberland, Shipwright, 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 HULDAH MYRICK. May 3, 1802.
THE Subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administratrix on the estate of ISAAC INGERSOLL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, 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 DEBORAH INGERSOLL. Portland, April 26, 1802.
THE subscribers being duly appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims on the estate of ISAAC INGERSOLL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased represented insolvent, hereby give notice to the Creditors of said deceased's estate, to bring in their claims to us the said Commissioners, who will attend for that purpose at the late dwelling house of said Ingersoll, on the second Monday of May next, and the second Monday of the five following months, from three to five o'clock. P. M. THOMAS BECK, SAMUEL HOMER. Portland, April 29, 1802.

Poetry.
EPITAPH.
ON A LADY WHO SPOKE WITHOUT A TONGUE.
IMPROMPTU ANSWER TO THE ABOVE.
BY A LADY.
OUR thanks kind Sir, to you belong
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters.
THE successful effects of these Bitters have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice
Wheaton's Itch Ointment.
A SAFE, convenient and efficacious remedy for that disagreeable disorder called the Itch. has been greatly needed.
The above Medicines, direct from the Patentee, are for sale by JOHN COE (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fish-street; together with a constant supply of
Drugs & Medicines.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Monday the 14th inst. an indentured apprentice, by the name of JOHN BREWER.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident Proprietor of certain Lands in the town of Hebron, that he is taxed in the State, Town and County Tax for the years 1800 and 1801.
CAPTAIN STOCKBRIDGE, with an intention to inform his friends, and the public in general, that he has retaken the stand which he formerly occupied as a TAVERN.
THOSE LADIES of the town of Portland, who may wish to have their Hair cut or shaded, or any other fashion, will be waited upon at their houses, by applying to the Subscriber, at his shop
Wakefield & Dobbs,
Have just received by the Gales from London, a large assortment of Fashionable Straw Bonnets, which they will sell very low.
FISHING LINES, viz. 12, 15 or 18 thread; Mackerell do.; Seine and Sewing TWINE; Salmon and Herring NETS, lately imported from the Manufactories, and to be sold reasonably.
M'LELLAN & BROWN, have received per ship Bath, a large stock Silk HOSIERY, china, black, white and colored patent, embossed, plain, ribbed, net and lace clocks; Cotton do. black, white, plain, ribbed and fancy lace clocks
TO BE SOLD, By Thomas Goodwin, At the Store lately occupied by BENJAMIN BOARDMAN, corner of Fifth Street, A large and extensive assortment of English, East & West-India Goods, Hardware, &c. &c.
New Books.
Just received, and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 11, Jones' Row, A large assortment of Books on History, Law, Physic and Divinity; among which are the writings of Hume, Robertson, Rollins, Addison, Johnson, Goldsmith and Sterne
English & West-India GOODS, as usual. Cash given for Rags.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY How & Evans, At their Store in Middle-street, on corner Union Street, A large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS
How & Evans, At their Store in Middle-street, on corner Union Street, A large assortment of PAPER HANGINGS
English, Hardware, & West-India Goods, and Groceries, as usual.
Mr. Turner,
HAVING formed several sets of Books on a small scale, adapted to the faculties, and for the instruction of youth, in the principles of BOOK KEEPING, by Double Entry
Dancing Academy.
M. DESFORGES, returns his grateful acknowledgments to those who have honored him with their patronage, and respectfully informs them and the public in general, that he proposes opening his Academy at the Athenaeum Room, on Wednesday morning, 28th inst.
Hofea Illey,
Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has taken a shop in Union-street, opposite the one formerly occupied by Moody & Illey, and next door above Dr. Harding's
Nathaniel Moody,
Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he still carries on the PAINTING BUSINESS, at the Shop formerly occupied by Moody & Illey, in Union-street, opposite Dr. Harding's
Ebenezer Griffin,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has for sale at his SHOE STORE, No. 7, Jones' Row, Fifth Street, an assortment of English Kid SLIPPERS, Kid and Jane SANDALS
New Quadrants.
JUST RECEIVED, NEW ebony QUADRANTS, Nos. 1 & 2 CHOCOLATE, Carolina, French & Spanish float INDIGO, West-India and Georgia COTTON, Beet, Carrot, and Onion SEEDS.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS evil minded persons have frequently cut and carried away Timber growing for sale on the four hundred and fifty acre Squadon in the Gore, numbered Seven, in Freeport, without the knowledge or consent of the owners of said Squadon
Garden Seeds.
FOR SALE a general assortment of early Seeds of last year's growth, which may be had next door to the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fifth Street Portland.
Bowdoin College.
THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified, that the next semi-annual meeting will be held at the house of Mr. JOHN DUNING, in Brunswick, on the 19th day, which will be the third Wednesday of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
Bowdoin College.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the semi-annual meeting of the Board of OVERSEERS of Bowdoin College, will be held at the dwelling house of JOHN DUNING, in Brunswick, on the third Wednesday of May next, being the 19th day of said month, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Wanted,
A MASTER for one of the public Schools in Portland. The person must at least be qualified to teach writing, reading, arithmetic and English grammar; and must have the legal recommendations
Wanted,
A JOURNEYMAN WHEELWRIGHT-A good workman will find constant employ and generous wages; inquire at the Coach-maker's shop, next above Mr. Motley's House, Main-street.
Found,
A POCKET-BOOK, containing sundry papers, &c. The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges, by applying to AMOR DAILEY.
To Let,
On liberal terms, and possession given immediately, A Handsome BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE and STORE situated on Fore-street and Wharf-street, near the house of capt. Peter Warren
To be Sold,
A FARM in Freeport, consisting of about Fifty-five or Sixty acres of good Land; twenty acres of which are under good improvement; the other part filled with Lumber
For Sale,
A SMALL FARM, situated near the Meetinghouse in Durham, containing three acres of Land, with a one story House, 30 by 36, pretty well finished, and a Barn 30 by 34, with a good well of water thereon
A good chance.
FOR SALE, on reasonable terms to the purchaser, an excellent FARM situated on the post road near Presumpscot Mills
Lands for Sale.
THE following lots in Standish, No. 34, 37, and 38, in the second division, generally known by the name of Elliot's Lots
Thomas Seal's Will.
WHEREAS WILLIAM TYNO, of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, and JOHN KENT, of Portland, in said county, Merchant, as they are Attorneys to the Executors of the last Will and Testament of Thomas Seal, late of London, in the kingdom of Great Britain
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed Commissioners, by the Honorable Jonathan Bowman, Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WILLIAM MOLINEUX, late of Cambden, in the county of Lincoln, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate, &c. for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of ELISHA GARDNER, late of Boston, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent
THE copartnership of PAINE & FARRINGTON, was dissolved on the 10th March last, by mutual consent
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