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PORTLAND (MAINE) PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, FISH-STREET.
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No. 5, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1808.
[Whole No. 525.]
Mr. Pickering's Letter.
[CONCLUDED FROM OUR LAST.]
Col. PICKERING to Gov. SULLIVAN.
THE last topic in your letter which I shall notice, is in the following passage.
"We are wrong, if we quarrel with our own political existence. We are a nation; and though there were not a few, who were fed daily on the public rations, that from time to time, or some other cause, doubted the propriety of the declaration of independence, yet we shall now be wretched beyond description or example, if we divide ourselves among the European nations."
Your Excellency's meaning here is obvious. You intended to have it understood that I, from timidity, or some other cause—meaning, probably, attachment to the British—"doubted the propriety of the declaration of independence;" a charge utterly unfounded, and known to be so, by every man in Massachusetts acquainted with my life.
I have hitherto treated the various calumnies invented & diligently published against me, with silent contempt. In one instance, indeed, some of my friends solicited my consent to a publick prosecution. I yielded to their request. In my absence, the libeller was indicted, convicted, and punished. And what can your Excellency imagine to have been one ground taken by his counsel, in defence, or to mitigate the punishment of the libeller?—Wantonly and cruelly assailed as I have been in news-papers devoted to the vilest slanders—slanders at this time renewed with increased virulence,—shall I be charged with vanity if I mention it? It was to this effect, as stated to me, soon after, by one of the counsel for the prosecution: that the counsel for the libeller urged before the court, that the fairness of my character was so well known, and my reputation so firmly established, the libel could have done me no injury. But, Sir, that trial was local; and perhaps the knowledge of the proceedings has reached but a very few persons; while I have been slandered before the nation. Perhaps I have too long silently despised the slanders and their authors. But at the present time a governor of the commonwealth of Massachusetts has lent himself to their aid.
I am now, Sir, far advanced in life, I have children and grand-children who, when I am gone, may hear these slanders repeated, and not have the means of repelling them. I have, too, some invaluable friends in most of the states, and many in that which gave me birth: men who are the ornaments of society and of their country. All these, if not my country itself, interested as it is in the publick concerns on which I first addressed you—have claims which I ought not to leave unsatisfied. Thus called upon to vindicate my character, I am constrained to give a concise narrative of my publick life.
The disputes between Great-Britain and her American colonies (which now form the United States) commencing with the stamp act, in 1765, and revived in 1767, by the act of parliament for raising a revenue in the colonies—gave rise to two parties, which at length were distinguished by the name of whig and tory; the latter acquiescing in British claims of taxation; the former resisting them. In 1767, the assembly of Massachusetts sent a circular letter to the speakers of the other Assemblies, for the purpose of promoting the adoption of uniform measures, (by petitions and remonstrances) to obtain a redress of Grievances. Most of those assemblies concurred with that of Massachusetts. In 1768, a letter from Lord Hillsborough required the assembly of Massachusetts to rescind the vote of their predecessors for sending that circular letter. This was peremptorily refused, by a majority of 92 to 17. The representatives of Salem, my native town, were among the 17. At the next election, they were neglected, and whigs chosen in their stead. This was the crisis of the political revolution in that town. I was then four-and-twenty years old. My elder and only brother was chosen one of the representatives: and from that time I was myself actively engaged in all the whig measures which were preliminary to the final revolution and independence of the colonies. Always a member of the committees of inspection and correspondence, the burthen of writing rested upon me. Those writings, in their nature temporary, perished with the occasion. The memory of one of them, however, is preserved by Dr. Ramsay, in his elegant "History of the American Revolution."
When in 1774, the British parliament, by an act usually called the Boston Port-Bill, shut up the capital of Massachusetts from the sea, thereby prostrating its active and extensive commerce—as it is now prostrated by the acts of our own government, imposing the embargo—the seat of the provincial government was removed from Boston to Salem. Sympathizing with the sufferers of Boston, the inhabitants of Salem (I think in full town-meeting) voted an address to the new governor, General Gage; the great object of which was, so far as an expression of their sentiments would go, to procure relief for their brethren in Boston. That address was written by me. Its conclusion Dr. Ramsay has thought worth transcribing on the page of history. It here follows, with his introductory observation.
"The inhabitants of Salem, in an address to Governor Gage, concludes with these remarkable words—"By shutting up the port of Boston, some imagine that the course of trade might be turned hither, and to our benefit: But Nature, in the formation of our harbour, forbid our becoming rivals in commerce with that convenient mart; and were it otherwise, we must be dead to every sense of justice, lost to all feelings of human-
ity, could we indulge one thought to seize on wealth, and raise our fortunes on the ruins of our suffering neighbours."
Another incident it may not be improper to mention. While the seat of government remained at Salem, I received a note from the secretary of the province, informing me that the governor wished to see me at the secretary's house. I went, and was introduced to General Gage. Taking me into another room, he entered into conversation on the then state of things, the solemn league and covenant, and the non-importation agreement. In the conclusion, the general said—"Well, there are merchants who, notwithstanding all your agreements, will import British goods." I answered—"They may import them, but the people will use their liberty to buy or to let them alone."
These incidents are mentioned, not for any intrinsic importance attached to them; but as evidences of the confidence I had acquired among my fellow-citizens, from an early period of our political disputes with Great-Britain.
On the 19th of April 1775, was the battle of Lexington. This is the era to which Slander seldom fails to recur, when for party purposes, my character is to be held up to reproach. I will state the facts, with all the accuracy in my power, after a lapse of three-and-thirty years.
About nine o'clock in the morning, being in my office (the registry of deeds for the county of Essex) a captain of militia from the adjacent town of Danvers, came in and informed me that a man had ridden into that town, and reported that the British troops had marched from Boston to Lexington, and attacked the militia. This officer, whose company belonged to my regiment, asked for orders, and I gave him a verbal answer, that the Danvers companies should march without waiting for those of Salem.
Immediately I went to the centre of the town, and met a few of the principal inhabitants. A short consultation ensued. Those who knew the distance of Lexington from Salem, and its relative situation to Boston (of which I had no personal knowledge, and but an indistinct idea) observed, that the British troops would certainly have returned to Boston long before the Salem militia could reach the scene of the reported action; and that our marching would therefore be useless. Nevertheless, we concluded to assemble the militia, and commence our march; and for this sole reason,—That it would be an evidence to our brethren in the country, of our disposition to co-operate in every measure which the common safety required. This idea, however, of the fruitlessness of our march, was so predominant, that we halted a short time, when about two miles from the town; expecting every moment intelligence that the British troops had returned. But receiving none, we resumed our march, and proceeded to Medford, which was about five miles from Boston. Here, to the best of my recollection, I first received certain information that the British troops were still on their march, and on a route which rendered it possible to meet them. I hastened the march of the militia on the direct road to Charlestown and Boston; until on an elevated part of the road, I saw the smoke from the fire of a small number of militia muskets discharged at a distance, at the British troops. I halted the companies, and ordered them to load; in full expectation of coming to an engagement. At that moment a messenger arrived from General Heath, who informed me that the British troops had their artillery in their rear, and could not be approached by musketry; and that the general desired to see me. Leaving the companies in that position, I went across the fields, and met General Heath. We there soon after saw the British troops ascend the high ground called Bunker's hill. It was about sunset. The next day they entered Boston. I last summer saw General Heath: he did not remember this interview. He had even forgotten my person; although we were acquainted with each other, both before and during the American war—I returned to join the Salem militia, who marched back to Medford, where we staid that night, and the next day returned to Salem.
According to Dr. Ramsay, the British forces who marched to Lexington were 800 grenadiers and light infantry, the flower of the royal army; and they were reinforced by a detachment of 900 men under Lord Percy. Of this number nearly three hundred were killed, wounded and taken prisoners; leaving a regular force of 1400 men; for not destroying whom, or making them prisoners, with four companies of militia, I have been reproached.
I think it was before the close of the year 1775, that in organizing the provisional government of Massachusetts, I was appointed one of the judges of the court of common pleas for Essex, my native county, and sole judge of the maritime court (which had cognizance of all prize-causes) for the middle district, comprehending Boston, with Salem and the other ports in Essex; offices which I held until I accepted an appointment in the army.
In the fall of 1776, the army under General Washington's command being greatly reduced in numbers, a large reinforcement of militia was called for; I think 5000 from Massachusetts. I took the command of the regiment of 700 men furnished from Essex. The quota of Salem was composed of volunteers. The aspect of our affairs was gloomy. I addressed the Salem militia, urging a cheerful tender of their services. One sentiment I expressed on that occasion is fresh in my memory: That it was at such a time the real patriot would show his zeal and devotion to his country.
This tour of militia duty was performed in the winter of 1776-7; terminating at Boundbrook, in New-Jersey; General
Washington's head-quarters being at Morristown.
Soon after my return home, I received an invitation from General Washington, to take the office of adjutant-general. This I accepted, and joined the army under his command at Middlebrook, in New-Jersey.
General Howe having embarked his army at New-York, to proceed, as it was understood, either to Delaware or Chesapeake Bay, General Washington's army marched from New-Jersey to the state of Delaware; and thence into the adjacent part of Pennsylvania, to oppose the British army then marching from the Head of Elk for Philadelphia. On the 11th of September, the battle of Brandywine took place. After carrying General Washington's orders to a general officer at Chaddsford, I repaired to the right where the battle commenced; and remained by the general's side to its termination at the close of the day. Orders were given for the troops to rendezvous at Chester, whence they marched the next day to the neighbourhood of Philadelphia. When refreshed, and supplied with ammunition, the army again crossed the Schuylkill river, and advanced to meet General Howe. On the 16th of September, in the morning, information was received of the approach of the enemy. Some detachments were made to reinforce the advanced guards, and keep the enemy in check, until the American army should be arrayed for action.
General Washington ordered me to the right wing, to aid in forming the order of battle. On my return to the centre, I found the line not formed. Seeing the commander in chief with a number of officers about him, as in consultation, I pressed my horse up to learn the object. It was a question whether we should receive the British on the ground then occupied by our troops, or retire beyond a valley in their rear, in which the ground was said to be wet, and impassable with artillery, which, in case of a defeat, would of course be lost; excepting that with the left wing commanded by General Greene, through which there was a firm road. By this time the fire of the troops engaged appeared to be drawing near. At this moment, the consultation yet continuing, I addressed General Washington. "Sir, (said I) the advancing of the British is manifested by the reports of the musketry. The order of battle is not completed. If we are to fight the enemy on this ground, the troops ought to be immediately arranged. If we are to take the high grounds on the other side of the valley, we ought to march immediately, or the enemy may fall upon us in the midst of our movement." "Let us move"—was the General's answer. The movement took place. It had begun to rain. The British army halted. Ours formed on the high ground beyond the valley, and there remained during a very rainy day. We then marched to a place called the Yellow Springs—the cartridge boxes were bad, and nearly all the ammunition in them was spoiled. Hence it became necessary to keep aloof from the enemy till fresh ammunition could be made up and distributed.
On the 4th of October, General Washington attacked the British troops at Germantown. After the right wing, commanded by General Sullivan, had for some time been briskly engaged, General Washington sent me forward with an order to that officer. Having delivered it, I returned to rejoin the commander in chief. It had been found that a party of the British troops had taken post in a large and strong stone house, since well known by the name of Chew's house, on which our light field artillery could make no impression. This house stood back a few rods from the road. I first discovered the enemy to be there, by their firing at me from the windows, on my return from General Sullivan.
On rejoining General Washington, I found a question was agitated, in his presence, whether the whole of the troops then behind should pass on, regardless of the enemy in Chew's house, or summon them to surrender. A brave and distinguished officer (now no more) urged a summons. He said it would be "unmilitary to leave a castle in our rear." I answered—"doubtless, that is a correct general maxim; but it does not apply in this case. We know the extent of this castle (Chew's house) and to guard against the danger from the enemy's sallying out and falling on the rear of our troops; a small regiment may be posted here to watch them; and if they sally out, such a regiment will take care of them. But (I added) to summon them to surrender will be useless. We are now in the midst of the battle; and its issue is unknown. In this state of uncertainty, and so well secured as the enemy find themselves, they will not regard a summons: they will fire at your flag."—However, a subaltern officer, with a white flag and drum, was sent with a summons. He had reached the gate at the road, when a shot from a window gave him a wound of which he died.
NOTES.
* Since writing this, I have turned to Gordon's history (not twenty pages of which I had ever read) to see his account of this day's proceedings. My statement furnishes additional circumstances. I have recited what I saw and what I personally know.
† Here, again, I have since looked at Gordon's account. He mentions General Knox as the officer who said "It would be unmilitary to leave a castle in our rear." It was General Knox. And it was to him (in the presence of General Washington) that I gave the answer above stated in my letter. Gordon puts the following words into the mouth of General Reed, in answer to General Knox—"What! call this a fort, and lose the happy moment!"—But General Reed was not present. He had been adjutant-general in 1776; but did not now belong to the army.
In December, the army marched to Valley Forge, and took up their winter quarters in log huts which they erected at that place.
Before this, the Congress, then sitting at Yorktown in Pennsylvania, had elected me a member of the Continental Board of War. General Gates and General Mifflin were elected members of the same board; and before the expiration of the winter, we repaired to Yorktown, where the board sat. In this station I remained until General Greene resigned the office of quarter-master-general. On the 5th of August 1780, Congress elected me his successor; and I continued in the office of quarter-master-general during the remainder of the war.
The project of besieging the city of New-York, in 1781, having been relinquished, and the siege of Yorktown, in Virginia, resolved on, I received General Washington's orders to prepare immediately for the march of a part of the army to that place, and for the transportation of artillery, and of all the stores requisite for the siege. This was done. The event is known to every body. Lord Cornwallis and his army were made prisoners. This decided the fate of the war. In the succeeding winter, the British government, despairing of conquest, abandoned all offensive operations in America; and in November, 1782, articles of peace were agreed on.
From the year 1790 to 1794, I was charged, by General Washington (then President of the United States) with several negotiations with the Indian nations on our frontiers: In 1793, in a joint commission with General Lincoln and Beverly Randolph, Esq. of Virginia, to treat of peace with the western Indians: And in 1794, I was appointed the sole agent to adjust all our disputes with the six nations; which were terminated by a satisfactory treaty.
In the year 1794, General Washington appointed me Post-Master General. In this office I continued until the close of the year 1794; when, on the resignation of General Knox, I was appointed Secretary of War. In August 1795, Mr. Edmund Randolph having resigned the office of secretary of state, General Washington gave me the temporary charge of that department also. Some time before the meeting of Congress, which was in December following, he tendered to me the office of Secretary of State. At the same time he frankly told me the names of several gentlemen whom he had invited to accept, but who had declined the office. They were men of the first abilities and distinction, and for whom I entertain the highest respect. General Washington knew me well, and that I had not enough of vanity or ambition to be wounded or humbled by his preference of those men. I only regretted that they all declined the office. For myself, I objected that the duties of the department of state were foreign to my former pursuits in life; and I thought myself unequal to the proper discharge of them. He desired me to take the matter into consideration. When he again spoke to me on the subject, I observed, that although the gentlemen he had named to me, declined the office, yet, by a little delay he might find some other candidate to fill it. The session of Congress was approaching. By inquiry among the members, he might obtain information of a fit character not then occurring to him; and I requested him to postpone the matter till the meeting of Congress. The President acquiesced. But as soon as Congress assembled—without speaking to me again, he nominated me to the Senate to be Secretary of State: and the senate approved the nomination. I continued in this office until May 1800; when I was removed by the late President Adams. On this act I should still have continued silent; had it not given occasion to add one more reproach to the former malicious slanders on my character—I am reproached for having been removed from the office of secretary of state (as I have just mentioned) on the supposition that this would not have been done but for some sufficient cause, honourable to the president, and dishonourable to me. On this I must remark, that I had held that office about a year and an half under General Washington, and three years and two months under President Adams, and until ten months only remained of his own term of office. For what did he remove me?—He never told me. Was it for any dishonest or dishonourable act?—He will not say it. Was it for British attachments?—He will not say it. Was it for my incapacity?—If that were the cause, and it be well founded, a statesman of his experience and discernment ought sooner to have made the discovery. But without troubling myself about my dismissal, which even at the time excited a scarcely sensible resentment, and after that little had ceased for years; I should not now have mentioned the subject, had not the herd of libellers, and your Excellency's own insinuations, constrained me to exhibit this narrative of the principal incidents of my life. To my friends I am sure it will not be uninteresting; and I fondly hope that others of my fellow citizens who may read it, will not think the time lost which shall be occupied in the perusal. I hope also, that to oppose a series of incontrovertible facts to general reproach, may not be deemed an improper mode of vindication.
At the close of the year 1801, I returned to live in Massachusetts. In 1803 the legislature appointed me a senator to represent the army. Early in December, afterwards, when General Howe marched from Philadelphia to Chesnut-Hill, (the American army being then posted two or three miles farther off, on the high grounds of White-Marsh) Gen. Reed was with a party of Pennsylvania militia; and in a skirmish with some British troops, had a horse shot under him; an event which has furnished a subject for an historick painter.
the state in Congress, for the residue of the term of Dwight Foster, Esq. who had resigned. In 1805, the legislature again elected me a senator, and for the term of six years.
Such, Sir, is the public life of the man whom you have wantonly defamed, and whose character your shameless advocates have attempted to destroy.
Being in debt for new lands purchased some years before, and by the appreciation of which I had hoped to have made an eventual provision for my eight surviving children; and having no other resources;—as soon as I was removed from office, in 1800, I carried my family from Philadelphia into the country; and with one of my sons went into the back woods of Pennsylvania, where, with the aid of some labourers, we cleared a few acres of my land, sowed wheat, and built a log hut, into which I meant the next year to remove my family.—From this condition we were drawn by the kindness of my friends in Massachusetts. By the liberality of those friends (of whom some were then to me unknown) in taking a transfer of new lands (for my sake, not their own) in exchange for money, I was enabled to pay my debts, to return to my native state, and finally to purchase a small farm, in Essex, on which I live, which I cultivate with my own hands, and literally with the sweat of my brow. In this retreat, engaged in what with peculiar pleasure I had always contemplated, rural occupations, I have found contentment.
This long letter, Sir, I shall send to the printer; it being the mode of communication which your Excellency has been pleased to propose.
I remain, Sir, Your humble Servant, TIMOTHY PICKERING. His Excellency JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
By the Quills.
BALTIMORE, MAY 3.
Foreign News.—Arrived, ship Dunsmore, from Liverpool, bringing London papers of March 25. The British were confident of a settlement with America. Some individuals were incensed that the memorials against the blocking orders had not received more attention; but Parliament were still hearing evidence, and had examined Mr. Popham, of Boston. The examination was to proceed March 29. Lord Lauderdale and Lord Redesdale had exchanged some warm words in the House of Lords on the 24th. The captain of the Dumfries says, that on the doors of the warehouses in Liverpool was written peace with America, or no King. Hopes were entertained that the orders of council would be revoked.
Seven Portuguese sailors escaped from Flushing, (where they were charged to go on board the ships of war) have arrived in England.
Ad. Berkley has arrived in England. It is said the reason why the Americans failed in the prosecution of Whitby, was that the charges were laid too high.
NEWBURYPORT, MAY 6.
EMBARGO EFFECTS—IN MAINE. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Duckton, (Hancock Co. Me.) to his friend in this town, dated April 19, 1808.
"The situation of our part of the country is truly alarming. The people being deprived of the profits of their labour in consequence of the embargo, our traders dare not trust them; neither can they possibly pay for those things which they must have, or they and their families suffer. At Frankfort the traders do not think it safe to have stores of corn and flour on hand. They cannot credit them, and the back settlers say they will have them at any rate, if they use force. Civil prosecutions are stopped in many places. Last Friday a sheriff was assaulted back of Frankfort—his papers demanded, with a cocked gun presented to his breast, threatening him with instant death if he refused; he complied—they searched his pocket book, took what they chose, and released him; threatening him with death if he ever came that way with precepts again. They took 5 or 6 writs in his possession. They say that two of the lawyer's offices in Frankfort must be destroyed. I think this will not be done though we have some reason to fear it. About 4 miles from Frankfort, there were seen 400 collected in one body, all in Indian dresses, ready for any enterprise that might appear for their advantage. The surveyors of land dare not attempt any business for fear of being shot. When or how this will end, none can tell but he who rules the destinies of nations, and orders all things according to his pleasure—on his arm we depend for deliverance."

Foreign Intelligence.
By an arrival at New York - London dates to March 26, have been received
LONDON MARCH 25.
The king of Sweden justly estimating the danger with which he is threatened, has sent his adjutant Von Darmfeldt, to France, with propositions of accommodation. This officer arrived at Stralsund on the 28th ult. and received leave from Gen. Castille to prosecute his mission, and it is understood that he had an interview with Gen. Bernadotte at Vienna, on his route to Paris.
The preparations for the invasion of Sweden had not, however, been relaxed in consequence. The first division of the French troops that entered Holstein, consisted of 1800 cavalry, who on the 5th arrived at Altona. On the evening of the 8th, Prince Ponte Corvo left Hamburg; the Correspondent of the 9th, says, for Lubeck and Pomerania; a letter of the 11th, now before us, says for Pinneburg, and thence to Copenhagen. The army destined for the invasion of Sweden, is to consist of 70,000 men, 20,000 of whom are Spaniards under the command of the Marquis de Romagne; and this last division was to leave Hamburg about the 14th inst. It was supposed that this army would reach the shores of the Sound towards the end of March, by which period the Flotilla preparing to transport it into Scania, would be equipped.
MARCH 26. - The Gottenburgh Mail of the 21st, arrived this morning. It has brought intelligence of importance. The Russians continue to advance, and a battle had taken place near Travastchus. The Russians are said to have lost 5000 men; the Swedes 1700; but the latter had afterwards deemed it necessary to retreat.
The king of Denmark departed this life suddenly on the 13th. His demise is an event of no importance: he has been politically dead for many years. The Crown Prince was proclaimed king on the 16th.
The Prince Royal of Denmark has made extraordinary exertions to reinforce his army. Twenty six battalions have been taken from the militia, and organized as third & fourth battalions to the regiment of the line, and sixteen new companies have been raised, making within a short period, an accession of 35,000 men to the regular force. Of these, Denmark furnishes 24,000; the Duchies the remainder.
REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.
The following interesting particulars of the affairs of Spain, were received in a letter from Alicante, by an arrival at Boston, dated the 27th March. They are corroborated by similar accounts from other quarters in Europe:
"On the 17th inst. the rumour being spread at Aranjuez, that the king and royal family were making preparations to set out for Cadiz, there to embark on board the English squadron, it caused a great fermentation amongst the people. At 11 o'clock at night, about 40,000 peasants from the neighbourhood, made their appearance, surrounded the palace, and insisted on seeing their Majesties, who were of course under the necessity of shewing themselves at the Balcony. The Prince of Peace, who had already placed a great number of coaches and post-horses along the road, took this opportunity of telling their majesties that their lives were in danger, and that no time must be lost in making their escape. The Prince of Asturias, (who has always been an enemy to the Prince of Peace) found means of informing one of his guards of what was going forward, desiring him to tell the rest, that if they would protect him, he was resolved not to quit the country, and even to jump out of the carriage, if taken away by force. Every thing being ready, orders were given to the Guardes du Corps to disperse the populace, and even to fire upon them; instead of which, these troops went to the palace of the Prince of Peace, forced his guard, and searched for him without success. His wife was found and treated with the greatest respect, as being a cousin of the King; she was placed in a carriage, and drawn to the royal palace by the
populace. In the meanwhile, Marquis Caballero, Minister of Gracia and Justicia, took this opportunity of informing the King, that attempting to leave the country would be in vain; that his Majesty had nothing to fear from the French troops, (then at 11 leagues distance) and that the Prince of Peace was a traitor to his country and king. The Council of Castile was assembled, and their advice was unanimously to the same purpose. The King then issued a Proclamation, withdrawing from the Prince of Peace, the titles of Generalissimo and High Admiral; but this did not appease the people, who continued to insist on the Prince of Asturias being proclaimed King. At last, the King finding there was no other remedy, issued a second proclamation on the 20th, by which he resigns his crown to his son, who was accordingly proclaimed to the great satisfaction of the whole nation. One of his first steps has been to confiscate all the property which the Prince of Peace had usurped from the nation, amounting to some hundred millions of dollars, (having appropriated to himself the whole produce of the lands of the clergy which have been selling for some years past) - 22500 vales reales of 600 dollars each have been found, and an immense quantity of gold. He is now arrested and going to be tried - he had been hidden for near two days in a garret of his palace, but pressed by hunger and thirst, he declared himself to one of the guards, who immediately secured him. It is now discovered, that he had sent orders to the Governor of Ceuta to surrender to the English - it also appears certain that M. Valdes, commander of the squadron that failed last month from Carthagena, had orders to go to Gibraltar and surrender himself, but he put into Mahon, under pretext of an average, and one Salcedo was immediately sent to supersede him, but it is expected he will not have arrived in time. La Senora Josefina Tundo, mistress of the Prince of Peace, set out for Cadiz, on the 15th, with all the money that was left in the Treasury; detachments of Hussars have been sent after her, but it is feared she is already on board the English fleet. It seems the plan of this man was, to take the royal family over to Spanish America, make a peace with England, destroy the Prince of Asturias, (which was already attempted in October last) and get himself appointed Regent of that country, if not King. The French government had secret advice of this plot, and sent in troops by all quarters, with the pretext of an attack against Algiers and Gibraltar, and it was too late when he discovered the real object of this visit. Whatever be his fate, it is not probable that the immense property he has in the Bank of London, will ever be recovered by the nation. All the people in exile by his orders, are recalled to Court. Florida Blanca is expected to be Prime Minister; the Duke of Infantado lately exiled by him, is appointed President of the Council and Colonel of the Spanish Guards; the Duke of Medinaceli & Count Fernan Nunez, are sent to compliment the French Emperor at Burgos and conduct him to Madrid; no blood has been spilt, but several houses of his partisans have been plundered and destroyed by the mob - amongst them, are those of Soler the Minister; Noriega, the Treasurer General; Sixto Espinosa, Cashier of the Consolidation; Truxillo, late Governor of Malaga, and brother in law to the Prince of Peace. The King and Queen have asked to retire to Grenada or St. Lucar, but the Council has opposed it as being too near the coast; they are allowed to choose between Guadalaxara and Arenas a small place in the centre of Castile."
Extract of a letter from Alicante - March 25.
"The post from Madrid brings advice of the accession to the throne of Spain of FERDINAND VII. The King of Spain and his Queen, have retired to their palace at Pardo, a few miles to the northward of Madrid. CHARLES has resigned in favour of his son, but it is not thought to be altogether voluntary; the Prince of Peace and his brother are in close confinement; their titles, honours, and inalienable property, return to the crown; they will have a public trial, and what need not be doubted, a public punishment. The joy in Spain is universal, and the people are perfectly tranquil."
Appointments by the New King. The Duke of Infantado, to be Governor of the Council, and Colonel of the Spanish Guards; Duke of St. Carlos,
Steward of the Palace; Caballero, the former Minister of Grace and Justice, is made Grandee of Spain and President of the Council of Orders; Jovillanus, Minister of Justice and Grace; Aranza, the Minister at Paris, is appointed Governor of the Council of Castile; Count Florida Blanca, Deacon of the Council of State; the Archbishop of Toledo, Patririuria; General O'Farrell, Director General of the Artillery.
The noblemen accused of combining against the life of the King a few months since with the Prince of Asturias have all been pardoned.
In some papers we find the new Monarch of Spain denominated Emperor.
At Madrid, the following houses were destroyed, the occupants of which were attached to the Prince of Peace.
The house of Don Diego Godoy, brother to the Prince; of Lt. Gen. Branchforti, cousin to do.; of Duro, the Prince's Confessor; of Marquina, Lord Mayor; of Norwega, Treasurer General; of Esquinora and Cordova, Loan Officers; and of Soler, Minister of the Council of Castile.
It is not probable the brig Prudence, spoken with from Bordeaux to New York, will furnish authentic intelligence of the beheading of the Prince of Peace, as our intelligence from Madrid is to the 21st of March.
In consequence of the changes in Madeira, the revolutionary besom will be exercised in all the Spanish Colonies. In most instances the principal officers have been appointed by the advice of the Prince of Peace.
A letter from an American Captain at Algeciras, dated March 13, mentions the receipt of a letter from Mr. Meade, at Cadiz, acquainting that the brig Sally, of Philadelphia, had been released there. She had not been spoken on her passage, by any British cruiser, nor had her register endorsed; but off the Western Islands had been boarded from a British Privateer. After which she voluntarily entered Cadiz harbour, and was there several days, when it was discovered she had been boarded, whereupon she was seized by officers of the government. Whether this instance is a proof of a favourable intention, as to vessels whose registers were endorsed, and the vessels forced into Spanish ports, is subject to conjecture. Strong hopes however, are entertained. Government had caused samples to be taken of the flour on board detained vessels at Algeciras, and it was supposed intended to buy, if they were released; but some doubts are entertained of the goodness of government pay.
Another account of the Fire at Trinidad. ST. GEORGE'S (GRENADA) April 1.
It is with deep concern that we lay before the public the advice of the dreadful calamity which has befallen the Town of Port of Spain, in Trinidad, four fifths of which was destroyed by fire, in the night between the 24th and 25th ult. The deplorable situation of its inhabitants is thus expressed in a letter from thence:
"Every Merchant's store and Lumber Yard, every Baking-house, every Doctor's and Apothecary's Shop, entirely destroyed, the Public Hospitals, old and new Government Houses, Custom House, and Protestant Church, shared the same fate.
"In the general calamity few were able to save their clothes - number are deprived of the means of replacing these necessaries, and are from a state of prosperity and affluence, reduced to hopeless indigence!
"This dreadful evil arose from the carelessness of servants in the kitchen of a private family, between the hours of 9 and 10 at night, and the town being entirely built of wood the progress of the flames was irresistably rapid, and laid the whole in ashes in a few minutes."
By the Sails.
LEXINGTON, APRIL 12. WE have seen a letter from Matthew Lyon, censuring the President in refusing to revoke his proclamation, to receive the atonement of Mr. Rose.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) APRIL 27. The sacrifices which are now making of property upon executions, are dreadful. The following rates given me during my attendance upon Bladen Court, by gentlemen of undoubted veracity, who were eye witnesses, will convey some idea of it.
White oak hhd. staves, per M. 3 dollars 33 cts. Uniform price before the Embargo, from 25 to 30 dols.
Rice per bushel, 19 cents. - Before the Embargo 1 dollar. A moderately good gelding, 3 dols. 50 cents. Tar per barrel, 45 cents. - Before the Embargo, from 1 dol. 75 cts. to 2 dols.
50 acres of land lying on the north east side of the North West river, and bounded by the river, 18 dollars. Shingles per M. 30 cents. - Before the Embargo, 2 dollars.
A cow and yearling, 11 shillings. 8 head of hogs, 1 dollar 7 cts. [North Carolina Minerva.]
EMBARGO.
The following Proclamation has been issued by the President:
WHEREAS information has been received that sundry persons are combined or combining and confederating together on Lake Champlain, and the country thereto adjacent, for the purpose of forming insurrections against the authority of the laws of the United States, for opposing the same and obstructing their execution; and that such combinations are too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the Marshals, by the laws of the United States:
"Now, therefore, to the end, that the authority of the laws may be maintained, and that those concerned directly or indirectly, in any insurrection or combination, against the same, may be duly warned, I have issued this my PROCLAMATION, hereby commanding such insurgents, and all concerned in such combinations, instantly, and without delay to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes: And I do hereby further require and command all officers having authority, civil or military and all other persons, civil or military, who shall be found within the vicinity of such insurrections or combinations, to be aiding and assisting, by all the means in their power, by force of arms, or otherwise, to quell and subdue such insurrections or combinations, to seize upon all those therein concerned, who shall not instantly, and without delay, disperse and retire to their respective abodes; and to deliver them over to the civil authority of the place, to be proceeded against according to law.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States, to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand. (L.S.) Given at the city of Washington, the 19th day of April, 1808; and in the sovereignty and independence of the United States, the thirty second.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President. JAMES MADISON, Sec. of State.
BURLINGTON, (VT.) MAY 6. To the Corresponding Committee of the town of Burlington.
GENTLEMEN, The inhabitants of the town of Milton having assembled in town meeting legally warned and holden on the 27th instant, for the purpose of deliberating upon the question "whether any, and what measures can be adopted to avert the evils of the late Embargo act, as it relates to this part of the Union," have adopted this measure to communicate to you that they highly appopriate the sentiments contained in the Memorial of the town of Burlington, addressed to the Congress of the United States, and do fully concur with them in their Petition, that Congress do take into consideration our grievances, and if consistent with the welfare, honor and dignity of the Union, that the Embargo act, as it relates to this part of the Union may be repealed.
The above resolution was adopted in a numerous assembly of the inhabitants, and without one dissenting vote.
MOSES DAVIS, ZEBADIAH DEWER, HENRY HYDEN, Selectmen. Milton, April 26th 1808.
Embargo Effects. - The number of suits lately commenced in different parts of the country, is great beyond a parallel. At the late session of the Court of Common pleas, in Hillsborough County, N. H. nearly 1200 new entries were made. In Cheshire County, above 900. In the county of Worcester, Mass. the suits have increased nearly one half. At a late session of the Court, about 800 new actions were commenced - Country Paper.
We publish the following Anecdote in hopes it will yield that pleasure to our readers which we received at its recital. - The source from whence it comes leaves little doubt of its authenticity:
A young girl about seven or eight years of age, of pious cast and uncommonly fond of attending church on the Sabbath, was asked by an Atheist, how large she supposed her God to be; to which she with admirable readiness replied - "HE is so great that the heaven of heavens cannot contain him, and yet so kindly condescending as to dwell in my little heart!"
JOSEPH PARKER NORRIS, Esq. has been unanimously elected President of the Bank of Pennsylvania, in the room of the late S. M. Fox, esq.
BOSTON, MAY 13.
The Senate will be Federal.
The Governor and Council have at last counted, and notified the choice of Senators. They state, that TWENTY Federalists, and EIGHTEEN democrats are elected - Among them is L. G. THROP LEWIS, Esq. one of the federal, and LEVI federal, and LEVI HUBBARD, Esq. one of the democratic candidates for Cumberland county! They also state that there are two vacancies, one in York, and the other in Lincoln district; in each of which there is one federal and one democratic candidate.
There are strong suspicions of unfair management respecting the Cumberland Senators. All the votes have been returned into the Secretary's office; and there are known to be very few scattering votes. - We are well assured, that AMMI R. MITCHELL, Esq., has a MAJORITY of all the votes in that district. - Still, from some quibble or other he is not notified of that choice; but Mr. HUBBARD, who had not a majority of the votes of the People, is notified to attend. Thank God, however, the Constitution is superior to the Governor and Council; and the Constitution makes the Senate the "judges of the elections, RETURNS and qualifications of their own member." The evil, therefore, will be of short duration! On election day the Senate will examine the returns, and will not suffer a mere quibble to frustrate the fair election of the people.
SENATORS.
Official Statement of Votes for Senators, as determined by the Council.
Table with 4 columns: County, No. of votes, Make a choice, Candidates. Lists votes for various counties including Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Cumberland, Lincoln, Barnstable, Hampshire, Berkshire, Plymouth, and Norfolk.
Rhode-Island Correct. - The late elections in Rhode-Island were declared last week. - The greatest harmony and urbanity were exhibited throughout the election; and the result has been highly favourable to WASHINGTON PRINCIPLES and FREE COMMERCE. Governor PENNER was almost unanimously reelected. - Lieutenant Governor MARTIN (a federalist) elected by a similar majority. A majority of the House of Representatives are FEDERALISTS; - the Speaker was unanimously elected; and the utmost harmony prevailed in the whole organization of the government of the State. Radiant Saturnia regni.
NEW-YORK FULLY ABOUT!
The returns received, confirm beyond the reach of doubt, the intelligence of the complete change in the politics of the rich and powerful State of New-York, from Democracy to correct Federalism.
From New-York, May 7.
"Yesterday arrived here in the British Packet Queen Charlotte, Col. M'NEIL, British Consul for Louisiana, with Dispatches for Mr. ERSEINE; and JAS. BURNS, Esq. with dispatches from Mr. PINCKNEY to our government.
"Yesterday 46 soldiers from Fort Columbus were on board the Waspi, and this day she sails for Passamaquoddy, to protect the flour at that place."
Interesting to Farmers. - Fifty thousand quintals of Fish which will soon rot, and make good manure, are for sale dog cheap. Thanks to Mr. JEFFERSON and his mistress, the Embargo. If not sold soon, it must all be sent to Marblehead, where it is in great demand. Inquire all a long shore.
Appointments - Thomas Cooke, of Edgar town, Sheriff of Dukes County, vice Benjamin Smith, removed. - William Hildreth, Sheriff for Middlesex, vice Joseph Hoser, removed.

Portland,
Monday, May 16, 1808.
The late revolution in the government of Spain, has placed the power and wealth of that kingdom completely under the control of Bonaparte. The late king has been compelled to abdicate his throne in favour of him who has ever been the partizan of the enslaver of Europe. The new King Emperor, as he is styled in some of the accounts, will, in order to hold his situation, be obliged to yield a ready obedience to his master the Emperor of France.
Hostilities have commenced between the Swedes and Russians. A battle has been fought, in which it is said, the former lost about 2000, and the latter 5000 men, but the Swedes have retreated.
The King of Denmark died on the 13th of March, and the Crown Prince has been proclaimed King by the title of Frederick the IVth.
A new contribution has been levied on Holland of 100,000,000 francs, about five and a half millions of dollars.
The U. S. sloop of war Wasp , with transports on board, sailed from New York the 8th instant. She is destined for Eastport, (Passamaquoddy) for the double purpose of protecting large quantities of flour, beef, pork, &c. which have been shipped to that place, and to enforce the observance of Mr. Jefferson's embargo laws.
When the President advised the putting a stop to all commerce, he gave as reasons for recommending the measure, "that our ships and property would be captured, and our seamen impressed." But would it not have been more candid in the President, in the beginning, to have recommended a non-importation law? But this would have been too bold a stroke to begin with. The four embargo laws have effected the object so far as the civil authority can give it force. But this is not equal to the purpose, and the standing military force of the country is put in requisition. What would the pretended democratic friends of the people have said to a measure adopted under the federal administration, which would have been so reugnant to the general interests of the public, as to require the employment of the military power to carry it into operation?
In the western part of Vermont, the law is wholly evaded; and the papers state that the opposition has arisen to an alarming degree. The citizens in that part of the state depend wholly on their intercourse with Canada for a market for the surplus of their produce. The law is highly injurious to them. It is stated that in several places it has been openly resisted, as will be seen by the President's proclamation. Every good citizen will discountenance this "oppression" to the legal authority; yet at the same time it is a duty the people owe to their country and themselves to use all constitutional measures to effect a change in the situation of our public affairs.
AMERICAN SEAMEN.
A gentleman from St. Andrews, (New Brunswick) who left that place about ten days since, informs that in the course of the week before he left there, upwards of two hundred American seamen arrived at that place in quest of employment, and that they shipped for ten dollars per month. Thus it is the policy of Mr. Jefferson that drives our neglected mariners into a foreign land to procure a living. But the evil will not end here; it will afford a subject for altercation with other governments, and whenever the embargo is taken off, if this is ever to be the case, our merchants will not be able to obtain sailors to man one half their vessels at any price.
LAND TAX.
The Embargo is well compared to a land tax—and whilst its continuance for one year would ruin thousands of our merchants and mechanics it would compel the farmer to sacrifice one half of the amount on the produce of his farm which he might carry to market. This to most of the farmers would be more in one year than the direct tax on lands and houses would have amounted to in seven years.
False Alarm. —Much curiosity was excited in this town the last week, in consequence of a ship's having anchored in Hussey's Sound. At first it was a British seventy-four , next a frigate , then a sloop of war , privateer , smuggler , &c. Report would have it that large quantities of flour and provisions were sent down to her in the night:—Others would have it that she was the U. S. ship Wasp , in distress! However, on Friday the Custom-House boat went down, and behold it was a ship with regular papers, bound to New-Orleans in ballast, but being light and having experienced heavy gales was in want of repairs.
Representatives chosen in Maine.
 Portland—Matthew Cobb, Joseph Titcomb, Joseph H. Ingraham, William Jenks, George Bradbury, and Isaac Adams.  North Berwick—Jacob Mitchell, David Prince, and Elisha P. Cutler.  New Gloucester—Joseph E. Foxcroft and Nathan Weston.  Harpersfield—Samuel Dimming.  Waterford—Hannibal Hamlin.  Orfield—Benjamin Patch.  Bucksport—Enoch Hall.  Bethel—Elizabeth Chapman.  Livermore—Mr. Waters.  Georgetown—M. L. Hill and William E. Lee.  Turner—John Turner.  Winlow—John W. Ripley. 
The returns from 196 towns where representatives have been elected, give a neat general gain of 126.
Thus for the citizens of Massachusetts deserve well of their country. The democratic papers urge a punctilious attendance of the members of their party, there is not a doubt but that every one of them will obey the call in season. We hope and believe every federal member will be equally faithful in the discharge of his duty.
A prediction —Since the permanent Embargo laid on by Mr. Jefferson, there seems to be a radical change in the Heavenly bodies. Almost every vessel employed in the coasting trade, has, the moment she got to sea, (no matter what port bound to in the United States) met with a head wind and continual and violent gales, sprung a mast, or started a butt, and been obliged to put into some of the West-India Islands in great distress, very much to the prejudice of the interests of the owners, of course. A few have been able to make Passamaquoddy, and a great many have thought proper to Pass-by-guoddy and go on to Halifax and Bermuda. But hereafter if they attempt this, they will stand a great chance of getting stung by a Wasp . It is however predicted by all the philosophers in this country, that since the appearance of the heavenly body which now illuminates the northern and western parts of this state, there will be a change of atmosphere, and shortly the American flag be seen, as formerly, waving in every clime.— N. Y. Herald .
THE EMBARGO.
The only plausible excuse ever offered the most hood-winked advocates of the Embargo, has been, the "security of our Prosperity from spoliation, and our Seamen from impressment." But this is now annihilated by the supplementary acts to that commerce-killing Law. The People now see the fallacy of the pretence, and the truth of the assertion, that an invisible hand , stretching across the Atlantic, pointed to, and dictated the measure. The innocent commerce of the interior, neither exposed our property to spoliation, nor our seamen to capture.—But on the contrary presented a ready Market and a good price in specie, for our produce at the same time it afforded employment for our industrious Yeomanry.—Yet this is now cut off by the strong arm of power.
The partiality of the President, and his Ministry, to their darling the Embargo,—because it puts the sharp axe to the root of the prosperity of the commercial States, cannot be more strongly evidenced than in the Proclamation just issued against the back settlers of New-York and Vermont—who have for years been his most ardent supporters. But being now opposed to the Embargo, they two must be sacrificed.—Mr. Jefferson loves Democracy well ; but he now demonstrates that he loves the Embargo better ! His quandrum friends have committed the unpardonable sin; they have attempted to sell a part of their surplus of pork, beef, butter, wheat and Pearlashes , to their neighbours, for ready money: and for this crime, he has stigmatized them as " INSURGENTS ," and ordered his civil and military officers to apprehend and imprison them! They humbly and respectfully petitioned their Rulers and supposed friends for a redress of their grievances! And what has been that redress?—A Proclamation denouncing them as " Insurgents ," and threatening them with Bonaparte's all powerful prescription " military execution !" Well may they exclaim " The children have asked a fish and ye have given them a scorpion! " After this can any one wonder at the changes now taking place.— Centinel .
An article from Clonmel, in Ireland, says, "A system of outrage, very new in its arrangement, has lately been adopted in a neighboring county, and has found its way pretty extensively into this—A WIFE LOTTERY is formed by a club now exceeding 200 persons, who, for a certain subscription, are entitled to draw lots for a number of rich farmers daughters; and to whomsoever the prizes is drawn it matters not, but the party are bound to support the fortunate winner—and a body sufficient to accomplish the purpose, is instantly ready to put him in possession of his prey. In effectuating a purpose so perfectly savage, no barbarity is too gross, if the unfortunate women have strength of person and resolution of mind to struggle against long continued violence. This practice has now arisen to such a light, that many of the more opulent farmers are providing husbands for their daughters at the age of 11 and 12 years, in order to secure them from violation from violation."
Amoskeag Canal Lottery. —The capital prize of Ten-Thousand Dollars , consigned to the first drawn blank, 35th day of drawing, fell to No. 9052. It was sold by Mr. Swan, one of the Managers, and we understand one half is owned by himself, and the other by Mr. John Myers, furrier, of Boston.
The King of Spain is nearly as badly off as the ancient Monarch, some of whose friends cut off his head, to save his life from traitors. While Treason was providing for Charles, Loyalty gracefully handed him from his throne and ascended in his stead.
ORDAINED —In Newyork (in the African church) Wm. Miller, a colored man, to the work of the ministry.
Married,
In Manchester, (Eng.) Mr. James South, to Miss Lydia North: A wit remarks in a London paper, on the above marriage, that the portion of holy writ is now fulfilled which foretells—"The North Ball give up, and the South keep not back."
In Washington, (Vir.) Mr. George Hudson, to Miss Seraphina-Maria-Caroline-Matilda-Juliana-Sophia-Ann Mansfield! Only one Lady, gentle reader.
In Philadelphia, by the Rev. Bishop Wright, Mr. George Hill, formerly of Boston, to Miss Mary Hudson, after a long and tedious courtship of one night!
In Liberty-town, (Maryland) capt. Alexander C. Harrison, of the U. S. navy, to Miss Catharine Owens.
In Charles-town, Mr. Ensign Lincoln, Printer and Bookbinder, of Boston, to Miss Sophia Oliver Larkin.
In Caline, David Howe, Esq. to Miss Sarah Whitney.
Died,
In Cornwall, (Vt.) Mrs. Rebecca Clark, aged 91—the most remarkable instance of longevity ever known in Vermont: She retained her intellectual faculties to the last, as also her sight, hearing, strength and agility: She lived to see the 5th generation, and her posterity is several hundred.
In Boston, Mr. Joseph Long, formerly of Portland, aged 42.
In North Woodstock, (Con.) Mr. Jona. Lee, aged 56, killed instantly by a flash of lightning.
In Haverhill, 3d inst. Mr. Moses Atwood, mer. aged 47.
In New Gloucester, Rosamond, daughter of capt. Jabez Cushman, aged 9 years.
In this town, Margaret, daughter of Mr. George Tukey, aged 16 months—David, son of Mr. David Tukey, aged 11 years.
In this town, on Wednesday morning, Doct. for Aaron Kinsman, aged 41. In the death of this man, not only his bereaved relations and friends, but the town of Portland and its vicinity meet with no common loss. His firmness of mind and integrity of heart, added to the soundness of his understanding, together with the cultivation of his excellent talents in the important profession of which he was one of the brightest ornaments, renders his loss almost irreparable, particularly to his patients, who have ever placed the most perfect confidence in his skillful and judicious attendance, and who have now deeply to regret that they can no longer be blessed with his salutary care. Every friend of science and sound principles who knew his worth, must lament the discontinuance of his usefulness and his acquaintance in general, with sorrow, bid adieu to his enlightening and cheerful conversation.
Thus the man whose situation but a few months since promised all that could be enjoyed from sound health, a young and pleasant family, unfulfilled reputation, increasing skill and fame, is suddenly snatched from his friends and all his flattering prospects. But "there is another and better world," and to that world of bliss in which he manifested a strong and joyful hope, we trust and doubt not his just spirit has winged its way.
Shipping Intelligence.
Two vessels laden with fish, at Buckstown (Me.) parted their falls in a gale of wind, and went to sea, about three weeks since, without clearance or papers of any kind, and have not since been heard from!
A letter from a gentleman in Montreal, says, "There are several large ships and smaller vessels building here, and a great number at Quebec; which gives employment to a number of American ship carpenters and joiners, who have lately arrived, and are much pleased with their situation, as they receive from 6/9 to 7/6 sterling per day, equal to 1 "65" and live at about one half the expense they can in Newyork. Many more would find constant employ."
A merchant at Newyork, a short time since, had to give a bond of 5000 dollars before he could send his market boat, loaded with flour, from Newyork to West Chefter.
Spanish Piracy. —The Hope, arrived at Newyork from Canton, was boarded 26th April, lat 31, long 69, by a Spanish felucca of 8 guns and 55 men, out 15 days from Havana, who took out capt. B. his officers, and all his men excepting 4, then robbed the cabin of every thing worth taking; threw the capt. and crew's chests, desks, &c. all to pieces, although they had the keys, and robbed them of all their clothes, money, watches, &c.; took a number of chests of tea, 3 or 4 bales of nankeens, and three boxes of china-ware, &c.; and all the powder belonging to the ship, together with the fire arms and pistols, and many papers relative to the sale of the cargo—in all to the value of five thousand dollars. They treated the officers and crew in the most brutal manner, and threatened to stab the 2d officer because he refused to leave the ship—The privateermen said they believed the Hope to be a British vessel under American colors, and that their deficiency of men prevented them from making a prize of her. The above felucca was called the Tiberias , commanded by capt. Belmude.
The French privateer La Revenant , of 24 heavy guns, has captured the new brig Orient , built in Calcutta, with 320 chests of Indigo, bound to Lisbon, under Portuguese colors—her cargo cost 200,000 dollars; a large ship from Calcutta for Mufcat, under Arab colors, worth 100,000 dollars; and 5 British ships, laden with rice, canvas, &c.—whole of her prizes valued at 500,000 dollars.
Arrived at Boston, on Wednesday last, brig Sally, Harris, 45 days from Alicante—Left, March 27, ship Hibernia , Appleton, of Boston, in ballast, from Toonningen, taken by the Josefine , [French] privateer, entering the harbor; all communications with the ship was strictly prohibited; the capt and crew were brought on shore to be examined before a tribunal, formed by the French Consul, she illegality of which, repeated decrees of the Spanish government have made patent, but notwithstanding the most urgent remonstrances of our Consul [Robert Montgomery, Esq.] on the subject, to the Spanish governor, the examination was carried into effect, and her papers remitted on to Paris for adjudication (as they say) on the infringement of the 1st and 2d articles of the Milan decree; though unjust in the highest degree, & unprecedented amongst civilized nations, the captors did not scruple to stretch their power still farther by inhumanely driving the capt. and crew in the most insulting manner from the ship, the moment she was admitted to pratique, which they pilaged in the most flagrant manner, employing her cables, rigging, sails, &c. in the service of the privateer—Also, detained by the Josefine , brig Mercury , Bradford, of Plymouth, from Boston, with fill, sugar, butter, &c.—papers sent to Paris, and her cargo sold by the French consul. Detained by the Prince Jerome , of 2 guns, and 33 men, the following American vessels, in ballast, taken entering the bay:—ships Ranger , from Tangiers; Ann , Bradford, do.— Hannah , Cottle, do.— Diana , Noble, of Boston, do.— Brigs Reward , Thompson, do.— Mayflower , Banting, do.—ship Minerva , from Rotterdam.—ship Neptune , Osgood, of Portland, had been at anchor several days, and was on the point of sailing, when the Jerome's boat boarded her, and took possession of all her papers. On the departure of the Sally , they had not all passed examination at the French Consul's inquisition, nor none of the papers yet sent forward.
Ship Oclavia , Boyd, of Wiscasset , arrived at Boston on Tuesday last, in 14 days from Savannah—failed in co. with ship Moses , of and for Wiscasset .
The brig Concord , Gibbs, of Kennebec , 2 days from the Belize , for Charleston , was spoken April 19—the had lost her fore top-mast and main top-gallant mast.
Vessels left—At Canton, Jan. 5, brig Sally-Ann , Coggswell, of Kennebec , had been trading there several years.—At Newyork, April 13, Charles , of Portland , for Philadelphia ;—In the river, bound up, Schr. Phoenix , from Portland , 33 days out.
Sales by Auction.
THIS DAY, at E. GREELY & Co's Office, for Cash, without reserve—Broadcloths, Plains, Baizes, Flannels, Coatings, Blankets, Dimities, Mullins, Cambrics, Calicoes, Laces, Threads, &c. &c. &c. Sale at 9 o'clock A. M. May 16.
MARSHALS SALE.
TAKEN on Execution and will be sold at Public Auction, THIS DAY, at E. GREELY & Co's Office—at 12 o'clock, About 700 boxes Herring 1 Cable, 1 Anchor, &c. T. G. THORNTON, Marshal. May 16.
For Philadelphia.
THE Schooner Federal , will sail in a few days, for Freight or Passage, apply at Robert Storer's Store No. 9, Ingraham Wharf. May 16.
Last time of Asking.
ALL persons indebted to the subscribers on account, (if they wish to save trouble and expense) are once more requested to call and settle the same immediately: either by cash or note. CROSS & MARTIN. May 16.
HOUSE WANTED.
WANTED to purchase in a central situation in this town, a convenient DWELLING HOUSE, suitable for a small family—for which will be given in exchange LAND in North Yarmouth, and the balance in Cash.—Enquire of the printer. (10 w) May 16.
RAN AWAY
FROM the subscriber, a few days since, a boy by the name of WILLIAM BRADBURY. All persons are forbid trusting or harbouring said boy, as I will pay no debts of his contracting. JOHN BRIGGS. Somers, May 16, 1808.
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT two story dwelling house, newly papered and painted, together with a barn and other outhouses, situated in a pleasant part of the town, at a price suitable to the times, and immediate possession given by NAHAN KINSMAN. May 16, 1808.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the estate of THOMAS MINOT,
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to the said creditors to bring in their claims; and that we shall attend to this business on the first Tuesday of June next, and on the first Tuesday of the five next following months, from two to six o'clock P. M. at Daniel Tucker's Counting-Room. DANIEL TUCKER, EBEN MAYO. Portland, May 19, 1808.
FOR SALE,
A FEW, in the Rev. Mr. Kellsey's Meeting-House.—For terms apply at this Office, May 9.
The certain Salvation of every true believer, argued from the Sacred Scriptures. GENTLEMEN holding Subscriptions for the above work, are desired to return them the first convenient opportunity, to the Gazette Office, Portland—that the work may be protected immediately. May 16.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix of the estate of WILLIAM MILLS,
late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JUDITH MILES. April 18.
BOOKS & STATIONARY.
Isaac Adams,
At his Book-Store, No. 7. Fifth Street, di-adjacent to the Adams Bank, has for sale on the most liberal terms, among many other articles, the following in the Book & Stationary line —viz.
ON LAW,
Hawkins's Pleas of the Crown—Gilberts, Macnells & Peake's law of evidence—Leach's Crown Law—Strange's, Wilson's, Douglas's, Blackstone's, Williams' and Tyng's Reports—Buller's Nisi Prius—Graydon's digest of the Laws of the United States—Powell on Contracts—Chitty on bills of exchange and notes—Park on Insurance—Precedents of declarations—Justices Assistant—Town Officer—Clerks Magazine—Probate Directory—Vetell's Law of Nations—Laws of Massachusetts new edition, with volumes to complete former editions.
PHYSIC.
Cheelden's Anatomy—Cullen's Practice—ditto Materia Medica—New Edinburgh Dispensatory—Quincy's Medical Lexicon—Lawyers' Chymistry—Deuman's Midwifery—Buchan's Domestic Medicine—Thompson's Family Physician—Parkinson's Medical Annotations—Hallers Physiology—Underwood on the diseases of Children.
ON HISTORY.
Rollins Ancient History—Gordons ditto of the American revolution—Minots history of Massachusetts—Belknap's History of New Hampshire—Voltaire's history of Charles XII—Robertsons ditto of Charles V.—ditto of South America—Stevens' ditto of the French Revolution, and the wars which have arisen out of it.
DIVINITY.
Stackhouse's history of the Bible—Orton's Exposition—Hervey's works—Burgh's Dignity—Hervey's Meditations—Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul—Gill's survey of the christian system—Coles' discourses on the sovereignty of God—Butler's Analogy—Adams' View of the different religious denominations—ditto Truth and Religion, illustrated in lives of men eminent for piety—Sermons and Lectures of the late Professor Tappan—Paley's Moral Philosophy—Edwards on the Will—Memoirs of Pious women—Baxter's Call—Power of Religion—Glimpse of Glory—Practice of Piety—Jenyns' Lectures—Grove on the Lords Supper—Brown's concordance—Catechism—Posthumous works—Blairs Sermons—Saurens ditto—Clarks' ditto—Necker on religious opinions—Stennets discourses—Orton's ditto—The life of Evangelical obedience—Pilgrim's Progress—Holy War—Bible and Jew:—Life of Christ—Life of Whitfield.
MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS.
Biographical Dictionary, containing the lives of many eminent Statesmen, Philosophers and Warriors; Life of Fox; Sir William Jones; Barron Trenk; Johnson's Lives of the Poets; Goldsmiths works; Sterne's works; Mirror; Lookeron; Peregrine Pickle; Coquett; Smith's Wealth of Nations; Locke's Essays; Denquizote; Masons Monitor; Prefon on Masonry; Columbian Songster; Warbler; Sailor's Medley; Aikins Letters; Letter Writer; Aikins' art of Life; Cookes' Voyages; Warvilles Travels; Life of Kotzebue; Milton's Pope's, Youngs and Burns' poetical works; Elements of Morality; Gospel its own Witness; Politic Education; Pleasures of love; Miseries of Life 2d ed. Montgomery's poems, new edition; Benjamins Architecture; Spectator; Cowpers Task and Life; Boyles Voyages; Man of Portitude; Letters from Switzerland & Cavelry Tactics; Stubens Exercise; Artillery Exercise; Harris' Encyclopedia; Moral Monitor; West's Letters; Sailor Boy; Tatler; Life of Washington by Ramsay; True Republican; Romance of real life; Spirit of Despotism; Oriental Moralst; Pleasures of Memory; Buffon on Insects; Memoirs of Halliburton; Life of Mahomet; Mills on Cattle; Mirth and Song; Bonaparte and the French People. Together with a variety of other Books on various subjects.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Enfield's Natural Philosophy; Ainsworth's, Youngs, Boyers, Johnsons, Baileys and Perrys Dictionaries; Greek Lexicons; Horace; Virgil; Sallust; Eutropius; Brasenius; Aesop's Fables; Bigelow's Latin Primer; Clarkes Introduction; Adams and Smith's Latin Grammar; Greek Testament and Grammar; Xenophon's Anabasis; Astronomy; Morss' Geography; Aikins ditto; Murrays' Sequel Grammar; Walchs, Pikes, Littles, Ad. mrs, Temples and Root's Arithmetics; Grator; Preceptor; Art of Reading; Dwights Geography; Alexanders, Staniford's & Bingham's Grammars; Websters, Maines, and Perrys Spelling Books, &c. &c.
SEAMEN'S ARTICLES.
Blunts Practical Navigator and Coast Pilot; Ship-Master's Assistant; Charts of the European and American Coasts, and of the West-Indies; Quadrants; Journals; Scales and Dividers; Log Paper; Cargo Books; Nautical Almanacs for 1808.
FAMILY BIBLES.
Collins' elegant family Bible; Common Quarto Bibles; Careys Bible; a variety of Pocket and school Bibles; Testaments; Prayer Books; Belknap's and Watts' Hymn Books.
ACCOUNT BOOKS.
Ledgers; Journals; Day and Record Books; Note and Receipt Books.
STATIONARY.
Medium, Demy, Foolscap, and Pot Paper; Thick and Thin Folio Post; Wove, Hot pressed, Gilt and Plain Letter Paper; Drawing and Embellished do; Music and Blotting do; Quills, from 20 to 1.25 cents a bunch; Back and Red Inkpowder; Pocket, Wedgewood, Lead, Pewter and Delk Inkstands; Ink-Glasses for writing desks; Durable look for marking Linen; Gentlemen and Ladies' Pocket Books & Purse; Memorandum Books; Pencils; slates; Penknives; Desk feals; Steel filings; Sand and Boxes; Wafers and Sealing Wax; Court Plaster; Paint Boxes and Brushes; variety of Drawings; Playing Cards, &c. &c. Maps of the United States and Massachusetts.
A general assortment of Commercial, Justice and other Blanks.
Cash given for Canvas, Yarn and clean Cotton and Linen Rags.
Lottery Tickets,
For sale as above. May 16.

Poetry.
Complaint of Stoades, the Athenian.
WHAT an unnatural parent is this world, To foster none but villains, and destroy All who are benefactors to mankind! What was the fate of Socrates? A prison; A dose of poison; tried, condemn'd and kill'd! How died Diogenes? As a dog dies, With a raw morsel in his hungry throat! Alas for Eschylus! Musing he walk'd; A soaring eagle dropt a tortoise down, And crush'd the brain where tragedy had birth. A paltry grape-stone choak'd the Athenian Bee! Muses of Thrace! devout & earnest: And god-like Homer, who the while! was starv'd! Thus life, blind life, teems with perpetual woes.
A MATRIMONIAL THOUGHT.
BY MATTHEW BRAMBLE, ESQ.
IN the blithe days of honey moon, With Kate's allurements smitten, I lov'd her late, I lov'd her soon, And call'd her dearest kitten— But now my kitten's grown a cat, And crows like other wives, O, by my soul, my honest Mat, I fear she has nine lives!
Miscellany.
Is the Chinese policy the policy of America? —The hostility of Mr. Jefferson and his leading advocates to commerce is abundantly demonstrated by their measures and their public declarations. It is proved by the embargo—it is proved by Jefferson's answer to the Tammany Society—it is proved by the language of Mr. Macon on the floor of Congress. It is also, a fact, that the administration and many of the majority of Congress declare in their private and even public conversations, that the POLICY OF THE CHINESE EMPIRE IS THE TRUE POLICY OF AMERICA! Hence, Mr. Macon said in Congress, that the embargo would last at least, THREE YEARS! The embargo then, is an experiment—a cruel, unfeeling, cold-blooded experiment of our oppressive and philosophical administration! An experiment of THREE YEARS is to determine whether the brave, adventurous and high spirited people of America will consent to abandon the ocean forever—will consent to adopt the policy and to sink into the barbarism, the ignorance, and the despotism of the Chinese Empire!—People of America! Are you prepared to try such a miserable and ruinous experiment? Are you charmed with your present miseries, and willing to perpetuate them for three years to come? Remember the distresses of your country will be augmented a thousand fold. Every month will add hundreds of new victims sacrificed to a wretched and contemptible policy. Judging, from the measures of the last four months, it would appear to be the object of your rulers to grind and gripe that portion of the community which is nourished and supported by commerce. They seem to insult your sufferings, and smile at your agony.—N. Y. Spectator.
Freedom of Election!
HUDSON, (N. Y.) MAY 3.
To show the readers how much our democrats regard the freedom of election, we beg leave to lay before them the following letter, which was addressed to an elector of this county, a little previous to the late election, by J. H. Strong, Deputy Sheriff and Jailor of the county, and marshal of the city of Hudson. He had been appointed committee man, and adopted this, as one mode to fulfil his duty in that capacity. Enclosed in this letter were the democratic tickets for senator, members of congress and assembly men. The elector, with the spirit of a freeman, and the firmness and uprightness of an American patriot, came boldly forward, & voted for the independent federal ticket, in defiance of the base and corrupt overtures of this busy, mischievous and vile little electioneering deputy.
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"DEAR SIR, Mr. Holley has directed me not to distress you on account of Padlock's Execution. I hope you will not return this favour with ingratitude, but that you will join with
Mr. Holley in support of the Republican Ticket at the Election.
"In haste, I am "Yours, (Signed) "JER. H. STRONG." The original of this letter, together with the tickets enclosed in it, are carefully preserved, and may be examined by any person who will take the trouble to call at the Balance-Office.
Charles & John Fox, No. 4 & 5, South Side Long Wharf, OFFER for sale, on liberal terms 6 tons round Iron 1 do Plough-Share Moulds 10 do Nail Plates, 50 Bbls clear, navy mss and No. 1, Pork 50 do first quality Ship Bread 50 bags stowed Liverpool Salt 20 tons Liverpool Coal 200 quintals Cod Fish ALSO—A complete assortment of Ship Chandlery and Cordage, as usual. (6 w) April 11.
PARTICULAR NOTICE. WANTED a Young Man of correct habits, to attend in a Small Family. Such a one may find encouragement by applying to the printer. (6 w) April 11.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. The overseers of Bowdoin College are hereby notified, that their next meeting will be held in the College Chapel in Brunswick, on Tuesday the seventeenth day of May next, at ten o'clock, A. M. JONA. ELLIS, Secretary. Bath, April 16, 1808.
Bowdoin College. The Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified, that their next meeting will be held at Brunswick on Tuesday the seventeenth day of May next at ten of the clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Sec'y. Brunswick, April 27, 1808.
NOTICE. The inhabitants of the town of Portland are hereby notified to bring in to the subscribers, assessors of said town, 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 instant. They will attend to receive the same, at the chamber over the Maine Bank, from the 16th to the 21st of May instant inclusive, from 9 A. M. to 6 o'clock, P. M. of said days. PETER WARREN, ABRAHAM WATSON, } Assessors. JAMES NEAL, } Portland, May 9, 1808.
CHAISE FOR SALE. FOR sale, very cheap, handsome and well built CAISSE, with plated Harness complete, not two years old.—Enquire at this Office. May 2.
TO LET. A Convenient two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Back-Street—for terms apply to THOMAS SANDFORD. May 2.
TO LET. ONE half of a large and convenient three Story DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated on Back Street at the head of King Street; lately occupied by Mr. Adams, Preceptor of Portland Academy. ALSO—A very convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, situated on Fore-Street, next door to Mr. Chadwick's Tavern.—For particulars enquire of JOSEPH CROSS Jr. No. 16, Long-Wharf. May 2.
NOTICE! ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late capt. Jacob Adams, are requested to call at the office of Stephen Longfellow, jun. Esq. and have them adjusted immediately; otherwise they will be put in suit. SAMUEL ADAMS, Administrator on said Estate. May 2.
To Sell or Let. A Two story DWELLING HOUSE, with out Houses situated on Federal and Middle Streets with a good Garden. For terms apply to Capt. SAMUEL COLE, near the premises or Wm. COBB, Gorham. 5th Mo. 2d.
Take Notice!! ALL persons indebted to the estate of GEORGE PIERCE, late of Otisfield, Esquire deceased, are hereby informed that unless payment shall be made to the subscribers, or J. D. HOPKINS Esq. their Attorney, on or before the thirty first day of May next, the demands will be put in suit without further notice. For the accommodation of those who are indebted the subscribers will attend with their Attorney at the Dwelling-house of the deceased on the said 31st of May, and on the first day of June next. OLIVER PIERCE, BENJA. PATCH. Otisfield, April 29, 1808.
Public Auction. NOTICE is hereby given that the following Shares or rights in the Portland Monument Ground, will be sold at Public Auction on Wednesday the first day of June next, at 3 o'clock P. M. to pay the assessments that have been assessed, and all incidental charges on the same unless previously paid, viz.—Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 17, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 59, 60, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 82, 87.—Sale on the premises. JONATHAN STUART, Treasurer. Portland, April 13.
NOTICE! FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased, being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords.—The sale will be held at private sale on a liberal credit of several years if required, the interest being paid annually.—For further particulars enquiry may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct. 12, E. WHITMAN.
Charles & John Fox, Nos. 4 & 5, South Side Long-Wharf. OFFER for sale on very liberal terms Eleven Pipes excellent GIN, Few dozen Warranted SCYTHES. May 9. (6w)
FRESH GOODS. Tappan & Sewall, HAVE received by the Sally from Liverpool, Manchester and Scotch Goods, which will be opened for sale in a few days at their Store in Titchell's Buildings, Middle-Street. Among them are Umbrellas, Braces, Dimities, Patent Nankins, Thickets, Velveteens, Jeans, Printed Jeans and Princes' Cord, Sarmetted Calicos, Shawls, Cambrick and Book Muslins, and A great variety of Fancy Muslins. On hand—A large assortment of Fine and Superfine Broad Cloths, Kerseymeres, Stuffs, Baizes, Flannels, Colrain Linens—few Brown Linens, British Cottons, Prints, Hosiery, Shawls—a few 6-4 fine twill'd Cambrick, Cotton Pandannas; Madras and other Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, Pins, Sewings, Silk and Cotton, Twists, Laces, Gloves, Suspenders, Bindings, Plain and fine Parisian Gauzes, Cases Windsor Soap &c. They expect further supplies from London. May 2.
Partnership Formed. THE subscribers inform their friends and the public they have formed a connection in business under the firm of Griffin & Porter, which commenced on the 3d of February last. They intend keeping a large and good assortment of BOOTS & SHOES, of the newest fashion, which will be disposed of at the lowest cash prices.—The least favor will be greatly acknowledged. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN, JOSEPH S. PORTER. May 2. tf
Particular Notice! ALL persons having accounts open with the subscriber are requested to call and settle the same (by Cash or Note) without delay. BENJAMIN GRIFFIN. May 2. (2m)
TAKE NOTICE! FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12 EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
TO BE SOLD, A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty-two, two stories high, with a commodious Stable and other out-buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Topsham, accommodated with excellent water by Aqueduct from an unfailling source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village, within one mile of Bowdoin College, in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham. To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worthy attention. Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath. JONA. ELLIS. April 25. (4w)
Land for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale the following parcels of LAND. A FARM, well calculated for a Trader, Farmer, or Mechanic; one mile from the Meeting-House in New-Gloucester, pleasantly situated on the County Road, with which will be sold eleven acres of interval LAND. Also—in the town of Jay, in the county of Oxford, Three Thousand Acres of LAND of the first quality, situated in different parts of that town, which is one of the best towns in the county. It will be sold at a reduced price; the whole will be sold together, or by the single lot, as may best accommodate purchasers. And one lot in the town of Bethel.—Enquire of JAMES STARR, jun. Esq. for information. Also—At Penobscot, in Township No. 6, of the 7th Range of Townships on Penobscot river, in the county of Hancock, Five Thousand Acres of Land, in Lots of 100 acres each. This is one of the finest Townships in that country; Saw and Grist Mills are already erected, from whence any kind of Lumber may be rafted aside the shipping in Bangor. This township is rapidly settling. Young Farmers are invited to examine for themselves.—Enquire of Mr. DANIEL BULLIN, of said township, for further particulars. Also—Thirty thousand acres of ST. JOHN'S LAND, (so called) in the county of Washington. This land is situated in the best tract of Land in the District of Maine; the soil is very rich and fertile, the growth principally Hard Wood and Button Nut. A road is laid out through said Land from Penobscot to St. John's River. Twenty thousand acres of this Land is situated but seven miles from the rich Farmers on St. John's River, and the Fort Road from thence to Quebec. Should 30 or 40 good Farmers associate together and purchase this whole tract, for their own actual settlement, they would assure a fortune to themselves and their children after them. For further particulars please to enquire of the subscriber. JOSEPH E. FOXCROFT. New-Gloucester, May 9, 1808. (6mo.)
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOSIAH TUCKER, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, trader, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Enoch Ilsey, Portland, on second Tuesday of May, inst. and the five following months, from 2 to 6 o'clock P. M. each day. ENOCH ILSLEY, LEMUEL WELLS. May 2.
Fresh Goods. T. & A. VINTON, ARE now opening a handsome assortment of Spring & Summer Goods, CONSISTING OF Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Ginghams, Dimities, Cambrics, Lutestrings, Tabby Velvets, India Cottons, elegant damask 7-4 Silk Shawls 6-4 do. Colerain Linens, Velvings, Linen and Cotton Checks, Cambric Dimities, Silk and Morocco Braces, Diapers, &c. &c. May 9, 1808.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that the copartnership of J. & E. Morse is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having accounts open with said firm are requested to settle the same with John Morse, at his dwelling house in Middle Street, and all those indebted are desired to make payment. JOHN MORSE. EPHRAIM MORSE. May 9.
LAWES ON PLEADING. JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, An Elementary Treatise on PLEADING in civil actions, by Edward Lawes of the Inner Temple—First American from the first London Edition—Price 2 dolls. 50 cents. ALSO
THE PLEASURES OF LOVE: Being Amatory Poems, original and translated from the Asiatic and European languages. The Mysteries of Human Life; or, the last Groans of Timothy Tefly and Samuel Sentative, with a few sighs from Mrs. Tefly. The Wanderer of Switzerland, and other Poems by James Montgomery—TO which is prefixed a biographical sketch of the Author. The Poems of Shakespeare, to which is added an account of his Life—April 4. (3m)
* * * Valuable School Book. JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, A valuable Book for the use of Schools—CONTAINING THE CONSTITUTIONS of the STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, and that of THE UNITED STATES: The Declaration of Independence, and President Washington's Farewell Address. This book was printed a short time since by order of the General Court of Massachusetts, and by them recommended to the inhabitants of the several towns, to be read as a SCHOOL BOOK in all the common schools.—Few copies of this useful book ever reached this part of the state; but where it has been adopted, it is highly approved. By the request of a number of gentlemen interested in the education of the rising generation, a new edition has just been printed. Bookellers can be supplied in sheets by the hundred. Jan. 11.
Factory Cotton. Henry Smith & Co. No. 4. Mussey's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13. tf
NOTICE. WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Silas Lee, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of JOHN COLBY, late of Bowdoinham, in said county of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the house of Capt. William Dunham in said Bowdoinham, on the second and fourth Mondays of June next, and on the second and fourth Mondays of July next, and on the second and third Mondays of August next, from one to five o'clock, P. M. each day. EZEKIEL THOMPSON, ZACHEUS BEAL. March 30, 1808. (4)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last will and testament of NATHAN MORSE, late of Gray, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to OZIAS MORSE. April 27. (M 2)
NOTICE. THE subscriber notifies those persons who have unfinished business in his hands that he has removed his Office from Sagarappa to Gorham Corner. PETER THACHER. May 9.
TO LET, A Convenient well finished two story DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Free-Street, next door to capt. John Dix—Apply to JOHN LEAVITT.
BENJAMIN WILLIS, HAVING been driven from his late stand in Haymarket Row, (by the late fire) has taken the store lately occupied by Mr. John Dean, opposite Messrs. Howe & Evans' Store, where he has now for sale, a large assortment of English, India & West India Goods; which were laid in at reduced prices, and shall be sold at a very small profit—and made satisfactory to purchasers. Feb. 1.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of GEORGE KNOX WARREN, late of Balazie, in the Bay of Hordorns merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to PETER WARREN, Administrator. May 9.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of EPHRAIM CARTER, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to CORNELIUS BILLINGHAM. April 18.
Hard-ware Goods. William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-Ware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. LIKEWISE, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 130 caiks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 5 caiks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Bikes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28w do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKEWISE, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes.
To the Honourable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas next to be holden on the first Tuesday of March, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eight, at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland.
THE Petition of EPHRAIM SMITH, jun. of Gorham, in our said county of Cumberland, Gentleman, humbly shews, That he is interested, with persons to him unknown, in the following described parcel of Land, situate in said Gorham, being part of Lot numbered one hundred and seven, and described and bounded as follows:—Beginning at the south-westerly corner of said Lot, thence running easterly on the southerly side line of said Lot to the southeasterly corner of said Lot, and to Land in possession of Joshua Brackett; thence northerly on said Brackett's land and on the easterly side line of said lot, to a stake, and to land owned by Capt. Ephraim Smith; thence westerly, on the said Ephraim Smith's land in a line parallel to the southerly side line of said lot to the road passing by the westerly side of said lot to a stake; thence southerly on said road, and on the westerly side line of said lot, to the first mentioned corner or bound, containing Fifty Acres more or less. That your petitioner is desirous to hold and enjoy his part or share in the above described parcel of Land, being one moiety or half thereof, in severality.—He therefore prays that your Honors would order partition thereof to be made, and his said part or share to be set off and divided from the rest, agreeably to a Law of this Commonwealth of Massachusetts in such cases made and provided. SAMUEL WHITMORE, jr. Attorney. For EPHRAIM SMITH, jr.
AT a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland within and for said county on the first Tuesday of March, A. D. 1808, on the petition of Ephraim Smith, jr. whereof the foregoing is a copy. Ordered, That the Petitioner cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and living within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent, and have Attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition, by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exceptions to this Court on the third Tuesday of June next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
For Jaundice & Bilious Complaints, WHEATON'S Genuine Jaundice Bitters, (price 50 cents.) Secured to him by Letters Patent from the President of the United States.
A MEDICINE extremely useful for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint and distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore part of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, diziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people. The many cures that have been effected in New-England by the above medicine, (as may be seen by the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.—Likewise,
Wheaton's Itch Ointment, A Medicine which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left clean and smooth. The above Medicines are kept constantly for sale by
Erving & Poor, at their Store near the head of Free-Street. (e o p tf)