Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-03-04 00:00:00

REMOVED.
ELIAZER GREELY, has removed from Fish Street to No 4 Mussey's Row, where he has for sale a general assortment of European and India Goods, at reduced prices.
WINDOW SASHES.
FOR sale, ready glazed of all sizes, and any number. Cash or West India goods taken in payment. Quadrants and Compasses repaired as usual and all kind of Glazing done by the subscriber opposite Mrs Fox's, Fore Street.
SAMUEL M. QUINCY.
Feb. 25
FIVE or six gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, in a pleasant part of the town, convenient to business; on reasonable terms.—Enquire at No. 2, Fish Street.
Portland, Feb. 20
THE Copartnership of CUTTERS & GURLEY, was dissolved the first day of November last. All persons indebted to, or who have demands on said firm, are requested to call on R Gurley, for settlement.
LEVI CUTTER W. CUTTER ROYAL GURLEY
Sullivan, Feb. 15, 1805
NOTICE.
DIED on board the brig Nancy, the 12th ult. BENJ. MIN WHIBUN, formerly of Taunton. Any person legally authorized may receive his effects and balance of wages by calling on
WM WEBB middle Street.
Portland, Feb. 20 1805
THE partnership of PRATT & TRUE, being this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All persons having demands on said firm are requested to call on DAVID PRATT, for settlement; and all who are indebted are desired to make immediate payment.
DAVID PRATT. ABNER TRUE.
North Yarmouth, Feb. 19, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of Durham in the county of Cumberland and to the Common Council of Middlesex, that the lots or parts of lots of land hereinafter mentioned are taxed in the bill committed to me the subscriber, collector of said town for the year 1824, to collect in the sums following viz.
Table with 5 columns: Proprietors Name, No. Lots, No. Acres, State Tax, Town & Co. Tax, Highway Tax. Lists various names like Heirs of Joseph Noyes, Capt. Isaac Randall, etc.
PROPRIETORS UNKNOWN.
Table with 5 columns: No. Lots, No. Acres, State Tax, Town & Co. Tax, Highway Tax. Lists various lot and acre numbers.
Unless the above taxes with all necessary intervening charges are paid to me on or before Tuesday, the thirtieth day of April next, at ten of the clock A.M. so much of the said lots or lands as will be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, at the Town-house of Joseph Proctor, Innholder, in said Durham, as the law directs.
SECOMB JORDAN, Collector. Durham, Feb. 14, 1805.
EDWARD BARNEVILL, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Barbour & Barneville, where he has for sale, a handsome assortment of ENGLISH AND INDIA GOODS.
ALSO, Raven's DUCK, 201. rod, 81. 6d. & 47. NAILS, 8d, 6d 41. & 21. BRADS, 6 by 8, 7 by 9, & 8 by 10 GLASS, German and Blistered STEEL, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong & Bohea, TEAS, Loui, India & Bowa SUGARS, Lisbon, Sherry & Malaga WINES, BRANDY and GIN, Excellent Old RUM, Pollock and Cod FISH, Finest Old RUM, Hogs, MOLASSES, Quantity GIN CASES, Thomas Lime, &c. &c.
The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or approved credit. Feb. 18, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, intending to remove from this town in March next, requests all persons indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have demands to call on him for settlement.
He offers for sale his Store, situated near the Hay market North Yarmouth with an acre and an half of land, barn, &c on reasonable terms, apply to
NICHOLAS L. MITCHELL. North Yarmouth, Jan. 23.
MR. PACKARD, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that the PHILOSOPHICAL and MECHANICAL MUSEUM, is now open for their reception at the Columbian Hall.
PHILOSOPHY.
The Invisible Conqueror—This discovery proves that sound may be reflected like light, and found equally the same to the touch as to the eye. It is a most interesting discovery, and even the smallest whisper conveyed, is perceptible to all but the deaf.
The celebrated Invisible Lady. The Penetrating Spy Glass, an optical machine, so constructed that any person in the company may privately see any object before him, although obstructed by a solid substance of any thickness.
MECHANISM.
The celebrated Writing Figure, represents a boy about five years of age. This piece of machinery, representing life, will write correctly, dictating and crossing the letters a and t, with precision and care. Much has been said of this figure, and the greatest artists, both in Europe and America, allow it to be a master piece of work.
The Automaton Tumbler.—This wonderful figure will put himself into a variety of attitudes, throwing somersets, &c. He will also dance a hornpipe.
The little Magician, the only one ever exhibited in America. This figure characterizes a foreign philosopher, holding in one hand a magic wand, by the seeming virtue of which, he performs many wonders new and striking.
Wax Figures as large as Life. Prospero and Callaban, a scene from the Tempest.
Othello and Desdemona.—This scene is taken from Shakespeare's celebrated play Moor of Venice. Othello is represented as meditating the murder of his beautiful wife. The curtains which surround the bed of Desdemona, are superb, and formerly encircled that of the late Queen of France.
The Salem Beauty.—The Female Economist, a lady giving instructions to her daughter.
Siam prince of Atoui. Calicum, a chief of Nootka Sound. Werree, a female, a native of Owhyhee. A portrait of Gen WASHINGTON, supported by two wax figures representing Liberty and Justice. A bust of Bonaparte. A Glass Ship.
A Phenomenon in Nature. An Infant preserved in spirits, with two heads, four arms one body, and four legs to be seen in a separate apartment.
The Museum is ornamented with a number of elegant Chinese Paintings.—Hours of exhibition, from 2 till 9 in the evening.—Admission 50 cents. Portland, Feb. 25.
TO BE SOLD, BY the subscriber, a valuable FARM, in Warren, in the county of Lincoln, lying on St. Georges' river, about seventy rods above Gen. Knox's Mills and Locks, on the great fishing falls on said River, about one mile from the Courthouse and half a mile from the Meeting house, containing one hundred and thirty six Acres of LAND, of the first quality, for tillage, mowing or pasturing; it is well wooded and watered—has several buildings on it convenient for two or three small families; besides a large two story HOUSE the outside of which is finished; a new BARN, fifty six feet by thirty eight, with a Cellar under the whole of the same; a Blacksmiths' SHOP, and a Coopers SHOP thereon with two good WELLS of Water, one nigh the house, the other by the barn; Lays on a large travelling road, leading back into the country—is a good stand for a trader, and a very profitable one for a Farmer, as he may be always sure of full employment for a team, and a ready Market for produce, owing to the great number of hands employed in the various branches of the lime business, Brick-making, and ship building, carried on in the town, and the adjoining town of Thomaston.—Produce in general sells for more in the neighborhood of this Farm, than in any of the seaports in the Commonwealth—Price of land in the vicinity of this farm, twenty to thirty dollars per acre.
Also, Will be sold with the above farm, if wanted a PEW in the Meetinghouse before mentioned.
Also, About one and a quarter mile from this Farm, and bounded on the River and within thirty rods of a town road leading to said farm, sixty four acres unimproved LAND of a superior quality which is covered with a good growth of oak and other timber, intended by the subscriber as a Wood Lot for the said Farm but will now be sold with or without it.—Land round this lot sells from ten to twenty dollars per acre.
Also, A FARM, lying forty five rods from the above mentioned Farm, and about forty rods from the above mentioned road leading to said farm, containing eighty six acres, is an excellent stand for mechanics, and a trader, and will be sold in lots to accommodate purchasers: small lots on this Farm sell from twenty to sixty dollars per acre.
Also, In the adjoining town of Union, eight lots of land, suitable for making good farms; on one of which, is a valuable Mill Privilege, with plenty of timber around it, and would be a very good situation for a Grist-mill being in the neighborhood of a handsome settlement and no other mill nearest to it. These Lots are about twelve miles from the tide waters of Warren and Waldoborough, and but a small distance to good roads leading to both places—Price of land in this part of the town is from four to seven dollars per acre—The subscriber being about to remove to Bangor on Penobscot river, will sell the above mentioned lands on very reasonable terms for Cash, English, or West India Goods—one sixth to be paid down, the remainder in five equal yearly payments, with interest.—A Schooner of 100 tons or a ship or Schooner of 80 or 90 tons, and not more than four years old would be taken in exchange for any of said Lands.
Also—a FARM in Thomaston containing one hundred and five Acres; bounded by the mill river and the road passing by the meeting house and within a few rods of the same—Has on the front of it a good Wharf and Lime-Kiln with convenient Sheds—Two DWELLING HOUSES, BARN, and Coopers SHOP;—is one of the best stands for carrying on the Lime business, or for a Trader in that town. Farms in this neighborhood worth from twenty to thirty-five dollars per acre. House lots from one hundred to two hundred dollars per acre.
Also—a small piece of Meadow and Marsh—conditions of sale, 10 per cent down, the remainder in three years.
Also—Two thousand acres of LAND, in Bakeburg sixteen miles from Bangor, a handsome village at the head of navigation on Penobscot river and on a road leading to the same. The price of the best quality of said Lands from two to three dollars per acre—The difference in the price owing to the local situation of the Lots. Ten per cent to be paid down in cash or labor in said town, the remainder in four equal yearly payments with interest. Payment may be made for any of the above lands except that in Thomaston, in building a saw and grist mill in said town or building a house at Bangor, on Penobscot river. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber at his house in Warren, or at his store in Thomaston.
BENJAMIN WEBB. Warren, Feb. 2, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE copartnership of the subscribers under this firm of BARBOUR & BARNEVILL, is this day by mutual consent dissolved: all persons who have any demands, and all those who are indebted are requested to call on EDWARD BARNEVILL, who is authorized to adjust the same. JOSEPH BARBOUR, EDWARD BARNEVILL. Portland, February 18, 1805.
LOST.
ON the 19th inst. a red MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, between Portland and Wilson's Tavern, Falmouth. Whoever has found the same, and will return it, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward—Apply at the Gazette Office or to the subscriber. ALEXANDER GREENWOOD. Hebron, Feb. 19.
NOTIFICATION. THE subscriber, about two years ago, gave public notice, for all persons indebted on book accounts to call and settle them;—But few regarded it, making these objections, viz.—First, the scarcity of money—Secondly the uncertainty of finding the subscriber at home.—He again takes this method to call on them once more requesting all, who are indebted on book accounts, to call, and those having any demands to exhibit them for a settlement; he would furthermore give notice that he has removed said objections, the first, by granting them the privilege of settling all accounts, exceeding one dollar, by giving their securities;—the second by employing a person at his house in Maine, constantly four weeks succeeding the date hereof to settle with all who may attend.
As it becomes every person of economy, whether debtor or creditor, to adjust his accounts once a year; and many of these are of five or six years standing, and the avocation of the subscriber such that he cannot attend the settlement himself; therefore if any person shall neglect settling within the time above specified, he will be under the necessity of putting the book out of his hands, and they must settle with another person. SETH CHANDLER. Minot, Feb. 29, 1805.
WANT'S EMPLOYMENT.
ONE who is acquainted with Merchandise and Book-Keeping in its different branches, inquires for the Gazette Office. Feb. 28.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed, by the Hon. Elias Lee, esq. judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of
SAMUEL STAPLES.
late of Topsham, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to bring in and prove their claims—and that we shall attend that service at the Dwelling House of the widow of the deceased, on the last Monday in February, and the last Monday of the five following months from one to six, P. M.
JOHN ROGERS THOMAS PATTEN Commissioners. Topsham, Jan. 23, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon himself the trust of an administrator, de bonis non, on the estate of JAMES LUNT, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, esq. 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 him, as no debts will be paid after this date. JOHN BAGLEY. Dated Feb. 18, 1805.
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, de bonis non, on the estate of
JAMES LUNT.
late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, esq. 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 him. Dated, Feb. 13, 1805. BENJAMIN LUNT.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed executor of the estate of
WILLIAM SWANTON jun.
late of Bath in the county of Lincoln, Gentleman, deceased; and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, therefore, having any demands against the estate of said deceased, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are required to make immediate payment. ELIZABETH SWANTON, Executrix. Jan. 25, 1805.
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 BENJAMIN MOODY, late of Falmouth in said county shipwright, 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 him. JONATHAN MOODY. Dated Feb. 14, 1805.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed, and have taken upon themselves the trust of Executors on the last will and testament of JOHN RODUK, late of Harpswell, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: they therefore request 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 them. MARY RODUK, JOHN RODUK. Dated Feb. 22, 1805.
THE connexion in business under the firm of LORINGS & GRAY is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN GRAY, and all who have demands against said firm to call on him for settlement. JEREMIAH LORING, NICHOLAS LORING, JOHN GRAY. North Yarmouth, Feb. 2, 1805.

On Mr. Allen's resolution for dismissing the printers of the Palladium.
[Concluded from last Monday's Gazette.]
Mr. BANGS (of Worcester) As much as he was a friend to the liberty of the press, said Mr. B. he was equally a friend to the Christian Religion...
In the answer to the Governor's speech, which he fully approved, and which did great honor to the talents of the gentleman who drew it (Mr. Bigelow) the abuse of characters and institutions entitled to his highest respect and confidence, is deprecated...
The Speaker here remarked, that the general question was not, whether the House approved or disapproved of the publication in question; but whether they could dismiss the Printers from the employ of the House.
To be sure, said Mr. B. the approbation or disapprobation of the publication of the implicated, was not the direct question before the House; but it was involved in the real question; and gentlemen, by their vote would say, whether they liked it or not.
But it is urged, said Mr. B. that we have contracted to employ these Printers a year and a contract cannot be rescinded. It appeared, however, he said, that the contract did not bind the Printer, unless he pleased to fulfill it; why then should it, he asked bind the House.
Mr. B. then entered into a contrast between the characters of the papers some years since and those of the present day; and lamented the degeneracy of the latter. He would not, he said, say, that any of the papers were faultless; nor that they did not all deserve disapprobation.
Mr. B. said, he was so unhappy as greatly to differ from the gentleman from Sheffield, in opinion, respecting the truth of the insinuations in the piece in debate. He was extremely sorry, he said, to hear that gentleman say, he solemnly believed these charges to be all true.
Mr. Sullivan, (of Boston), said he should
not follow the gentlemen who advocated the motion in the observations they had made; but should confine himself to the question then regularly before the House, whether the motion ought to be committed?
He was not desirous, he said, that the sum of Mr. Jefferson, should undergo a discussion in the House; but if such discussion had been had, and very much to Mr. Jefferson's disadvantage, that gentleman must blame his friends for it.
The gentlemen, said Mr. Sullivan, who advocated the motion declared themselves to be actuated by a tender regard for the rights of the people, and for the honor and dignity of the house.
The motion, he said, was altogether novel and not a little alarming, and proved that we lived in the most interesting times—will gentlemen he asked, who are in favor of it advert to the Constitution, which they say is the guide of their conduct?
What he again asked is the tendency of this motion? Does it not involve a stigma on the character of the printers? Does it not involve the deprivation of property to which they may be justly entitled?
If the motion, Mr. S. said, be adopted it will become a precedent; and may be construed, in worse times, to the power of proscribing any individual whom it may happen to be displeased with: the natural course of such measures (which is always from bad to worse) might soon afford a pretext if violent party men should get into power, for despoiling the citizen of his reputation and property—and even for taking his life, without indictment, trial, or notice.
In every view, he said which he had been able to take of the subject, he could not but earnestly hope, that it should be determined to refer it to a committee; whose duty it would be to examine carefully into principles, and into the rights of the parties interested;—and that the House would act in such a manner as would not lay the ground work of future regrets.
would not, at this late hour, go into the merits of the motion.
Mr. Bigelow (of Groton) said, he was sorry to trespass on the patience of the House with any remarks of his at that late hour, and yet more so, that the subject in debate had ever been introduced.
The gentleman from Pittsfield had been learned on the subject of libels, and had quoted several passages from volumes of the English laws, to prove the obnoxious publication to be a libel, whether the facts therein stated were true or not.

has not a right to rescind it on our part:—The gentleman from Pittsfield had intimated an opinion, that we could not be under an obligation longer to observe the contract, if the printers should not conduct their paper according to our taste. How far that doctrine would carry the gentleman, it was difficult to say. Would he discard a printer, for publications obnoxious to him, respecting religion, or morals; or respecting a foreign government—Suppose that the Printers should suggest, that it favoured of persecution to single them out and mark them as victims for libelous publications, if they were really guilty—because, that among their brethren of the type, scarce one could be found who was not equally culpable; or who could claim a right first to call a stone at them. Here, however, the gentleman from Pittsfield would answer, that the printers of the Palladium were employed by the Legislature; they had therefore, the countenance of the government, and that the resolution on the table only went to withdraw that countenance. Mr. B. said, that the agreement would probably prove more than the gentleman intended, or wished. By a standing law of the commonwealth, every printer of a newspaper therein, was virtually employed to print the laws; and was allowed a certain annual sum on his producing evidence that he had so done. If, then, the Legislature would deal impartially, it would be proper to examine the files of all the newspapers, for libelous or offensive publications; and if such should be found, to dismiss the Printers from our service. But if none of these suggestions would produce any effect on the minds of the friends of the resolution; yet, unless they came to the House, determined not to be diverted from their purpose by any considerations, there were still some others, deserving of attention. The resolution implied an inquiry into, and a censure of the conduct of the Printers. Had they been guilty of any indecency or disrespect to that House, or to any member of it, in his public character, no one would have joined in a vote of censure with more zeal and alacrity, than Mr. B. In such case, he would have gone farther than merely to express an opinion; and in virtue of the authority constitutionally inherent in the House, he would have ordered the offenders into the custody of the Messenger. The present, however, did not seem to him to be such a case. The publication complained of was in no view disrespectful to that House. Should we interfere, therefore, we should act judicially, and not in vindication of an injury which we had sustained, as a House. It had been contended, however, that by passing the resolve we should not inflict a punishment; but simply dismiss the printers from further employment. Mr. B. however conceived, that depriving a man of his accustomed means of support, was a very serious punishment. It was agreed on all hands that the government had need of the services of some Printer, in particular;—if then the printers of the Palladium had become unfit for this purpose, because a piece had been found in their paper which was conceived to be libelous, and they should, therefore, be dismissed;—to whom would the friends of the resolution wish to transfer our patronage?—To the Centinel ? to the Reperory ?—or to the proprietors of the Chronicle ? Let it be remembered, that within a few years one of the printers of that paper had been convicted and punished for a libel on the Senate of this Commonwealth. Should he make the Democrat the favored vehicle of our communications to the public? That paper, he had understood, was conducted by a foreign renegado;—a mercenary, born under one of the despotic governments of Europe , who had transported himself to this country, for the charitable purpose of teaching Americans how to be free;—and who had commenced and uniformly pursued his benevolent labors, by reviling every thing great and good among us. Should we go to Worcester and adopt the Aegis , as our state newspaper; whose columns he had understood were often graced with productions of his ingenious friend from that town? Look Sir, at the strictures in a late number of that paper, on the last Speech of His Excellency to the Legislature, and then say, with what face gentleman can claim for it a preference to the Palladium .—Every number of the Palladium ever printed does not contain so much scurrility as that single Aegis . Mr. B. would not longer have detained the House, had it not have been for one or two very objectionable remarks of the gentleman from Worcester ; he had understood that gentleman to say, that because when Mr. Jefferson was reviled, he reviled not again; it did not, therefore, follow, that what was said of him was true;—for that many slanderous things had been said of our Saviour while he was on earth, which had never been contradicted—but it did not therefore, follow that they were true. Mr. B. conceived such a comparison to be very improper; however the fact might
have been.—He thanked god that there was still a portion of the community who considered the Christian Religion to be the gift and the best gift of Heaven to man; and who regarded its author as divine. To such, a disrespectful mention of him could not but be highly offensive. But the fact was not true, that the slanders uttered against the Holy Person never were denied:—They had been denied by men who paid for their denial with their lives; who persisted in their declarations amidst the flames of martyrdom.—The gentleman from Worcester had further said, that although Thomas Paine , might have done some mischief in the world, of late years, yet we ought to remember his former services, and cherish him for them. No man said Mr. B. was more willing to acknowledge or compensate all the services which Paine had ever done us:—And although he had found it convenient to abandon our cause even before the revolutionary war was ended, and had received a public censure from our Revolutionary Congress, yet he would willingly pay him for his previous services, if they had not been already rewarded.—He would, however, much prefer to send his reward to him in a foreign country, than to invite him here to receive it:—He had rather give him two dollars in France than one in America .—What necessity was there for his presence here? The gentleman from Worcester had just before said, that it was highly important to preserve the morals of the people pure; and that the Christian Religion having a tendency that way, he was willing it should be countenanced, for the political advantages resulting from it: Yet he seemed warmly to approve the invitation of Paine to return to this country. But could it be expected that the morals of that people could long continue pure, whose rulers publicly countenanced and caressed a man, the tenour of whose life was an outrage to morality; who had lavished the foulest abuse on the Immortal Washington , to gratify an unjust resentment; who had endeavored to subvert the government of every country which had had the misfortune to be visited by him; and who had distinguished himself by his blasphemies above all the other enemies of our holy Religion, which the gentleman had admitted to be a good and political institution. Mr. B. said, that although for the reasons offered, he was at present of opinion, that the resolution ought not to pass, at any time; yet for the sake of deliberation, and a conformity to the rules of the House, he was in favor of the commitment.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY CALEB STRONG, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A PROCLAMATION For a Day of Public Fasting and Prayer.
AS the success of our labours and enterprizes depends entirely upon the Providence of GOD, and his pleasure determines the destiny as well of States as individuals, it becomes us, according to the practice of our Forefathers, to set apart a day at the beginning of the year, that we may unite to implore the Divine protection and blessing; and with sincere contrition for our past sins, to humble ourselves before the Throne of Grace, and supplicate for pardon and acceptance through the merits of Him who died for us:
THEREFORE, with the advice and consent of the Council, I appoint THURSDAY, the Fourth day of April next, to be observed in this State as a day of PUBLIC FASTING AND PRAYER; and the Ministers and people of each religious denomination are requested to meet together for public worship on that day, that with penitence and humiliation we may confess our offences, and commend ourselves to the care of that Almighty Being, without whose knowledge not a sparrow falls to the ground, and who attends to the concerns of men with the most gracious regard; and beseech him that in our devotional services he would prepare our hearts and cause His ear to hear, and that by the graces of His Spirit He would form us to such a temper as shall render us the fit objects of his mercy. That he would preserve the Union of these States, and make them high above all nations in praise, in name, and in honour; and that our National Rulers may be directed by a spirit of wisdom, moderation and integrity. That He would regard with peculiar favor the People of this Commonwealth, and give them at all times wise Legislators and faithful Magistrates.
That the Ministers of the Gospel may exert themselves to vindicate the truth, and be guarded against every thing which in their doctrine or example might mislead others, or furnish the enemies of Religion with matter of reproach
against it. That the Churches may be reformed of whatever is amiss, and be recovered to rectitude and purity; and that all who profess their belief in the Religion of CHRIST, may cultivate the temper which He exercised and recommended.
That in the course of the ensuing season He would prosper the labours of the husbandman, and crown the year with plenty. That He would ordain peace for us. That he would preserve us from wasting sickness, and continue to us the blessing of health. That he would protect and prosper our commerce, manufactures and fisheries. That He would smile upon our university, colleges, academies and schools, and succeed their endeavours to train our youth to knowledge and moral excellence; and that he would produce and cherish in all our hearts those virtues and grace, which may fit us for that duties of the present life, and the happiness of the future.
That he would grant to the nations of Europe the blessings of tranquility and just government. That the rod of the oppressor may be broken, and the earth be no longer filled with destruction and violence. That all nations may come to the knowledge and belief of the religion of CHRIST; and that his Kingdom may be every where extended, and that all dominions may serve and obey him.
And the People of this Commonwealth are requested to abstain from labour and recreation on the said Day.
GIVEN at the Council Chamber, in Boston, this nineteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and in the twenty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
CALEB STRONG.
By his Excellency's Command, with the advice and consent of the Council.
JOHN AVERY Secretary.
GOD save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!
By the Senate.
FROM WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.
The object which occupies the most attention here, is the trial of Judge Chase. The Court sits every day, and there appears a disposition all sides, to bring it to decision, before the third of March. The examination of the witnesses on the part of the prosecution closed on Thursday. Yesterday, Mr. Harper, as Counsel for Judge Chase opened the defense, by stating the facts he expected to prove by the witnesses the Respondent was about to examine.—Seven witnesses were then examined, which consumed the time, until the usual late hour of adjournment.
“There are very few here, who think the Judge will be convicted; and the language of those who were but lately in the habit of speaking all manner of evil of him, now say, “Well, if he is innocent, we hope he will be honourably acquitted.”
“The “armed merchant vessels bill” still continues on the shelves.—The Senate have so far amended it, as to confine its operation to the West Indies , i. e. “to the West-India , islands, and that part of the continent which is between Cayenne and the bay of St. Bernard .” Therefore vessels bound to Europe , Africa , Asia , and all parts of America , excepting as above stated, will not be required to give bond. When a vessel is cleared out, the owner and captain must swear to her destination. One of the sections (that respecting crimes committed in a foreign territory) has been unanimously expunged; and a substitute introduced, providing, that if “armed merchant vessels committed unlawful acts on the property, citizens or subjects of the United States, such unlawful acts should be considered as done within the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States.” This substitute was opposed by Messrs. Bayard, Wright, and Tracy, and supported by Mr. Mitchell; but nothing definitive was decided.
“Yesterday, the report of the Secretary of State, containing the names of the Georgia Lands claimants, was presented, and ordered to be printed. Ayes 69. Noes 49.—The subject it is now expected, will come to a decision in the House shortly.”
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 12, a committee was appointed on the subject of the votes for President and Vice-President; and to regulate the time, place and manner of administering the oath of office to the President.
A petition that Bucksport , a thriving settlement in Maine , may be made a port of entry and delivery was committed.
A resolve passed, appointing Messrs. Nicholson, R. Griswold, and Bryan, a committee, on the part of the house, to report what further measures, if any, ought to be adopted for the accommodation of the President of the United States, after March next.
For Intelligence, Advertisements, &c. see SUPPLEMENT.

SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY.
7TH CLASS.
THOMAS CLARK, has for sale at his Book Store Fifth-Street, Portland, TICKETS at 7 Dollars, Quarters 1 doll 75 cent, in the above Lottery, which contains upwards of 3000 prizes, from 12 dolls to 10,000 Dolls and only 15,000 Tickets—less than 2 blanks to a prize.—The probability of this being the last class, and the less Tickets, this contains than any former class, with the Manager's, assurance, to the Public to appoint an early day for drawing, will be inducements for adventures to lose no time in applying for tickets.—Prizes in some classes, and in 2d class Pilecataqua Bridge Lottery, taken in payment. A list of the prizes just received, and may be seen as above—Letters post paid, enclosing the cash, punctually attended to. Feb. 4.
PERPETUAL ALMANAC.
JUST published, and for sale at Thomas Clark's Book-store, Fifth-Street, Portland, (price 1 dollar single—9 dollars per dozen)
Gould's Perpetual Almanack,
By which, may be found in a few seconds of time, the day of the week or month, in any year to come.
Published according to Act of Congress. Jan. 14 (6w)
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
A Fowling piece lost.
WAS lost, from the sleigh of the subscriber, in this town, on the evening of the 23d inst. a FRENCH FOWLING PIECE, made in Nimes, with the makers name on the lock—remarkably long barreled, the stock lately cut off to lower pipe, and two steel pipes soldered on the barrel, a silver scite, and thumb piece, & a wooden ram-rod.—Whoever may have found said piece, and will return the same to the owner or give information so that she may be obtained, shall be rewarded for their trouble. Portland, Jan. 28. JOSEPH LOVIS.
JOHN LORD,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received, and now offers for sale, a good assortment of English and American HATS—Likewise a general assortment of HAT TRIMMINGS—which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit.
Cash and the highest price given for all kinds of hatting and shipping FURS—Apply as above. (3m) Nov. 26. By ships Nabby and Eliza from Liverpool.
WILLIAM GODDARD,
HAS received a very extensive addition to his former assortment of HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale at his store, Middle-Street, by wholesale and retail.
Also, a large quantity of Shot; Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices; Brass Kettles, Sheet Lead; Sheet Iron; Red Lead; Sad Irons; English Shovels, and Frying Pans.
A large assortment of
Joiner's planes, of almost every description.
Likewise—300 Boxes 10 by 8, 9 by 7, and 8 by 6 Bristol and Liverpool Crown Window Glass.—90 casks Cut and Wrought Nails, &c. &c. Portland, Oct. 22. (t.f.)
FURS WANTED,
FOR which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cats Skins, and all kinds of shipping & hatting FURS, by ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Muffey's Row, Middle-Street, Portland. Dec. 17. (6m)
Cables, Cordage, &c.
ON the most reasonable terms, for sale by ZACHARIAH MARSTON, at his Ropewalk, west end of the town. Sept. 27, 1804. (tf)
Upholstery Store.
AARON AUSTIN, & CO.
HAVE for sale, at their store, Forest-Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of
Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon } FEATHERS.
Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made. Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO.
The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston.
Shipping Furs—
Cash given for all kinds of Shipping FURS—Apply as above. (tf) Portland, Jan. 14
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
To all those who are indebted to the Subscriber, on book accounts which have been standing six months—or by Notes of hand which have been due three months, not paid on or before the first day of March next, will be put in suit, without further notice. Wm. Mc. LELLAN, JUN. Portland, Feb. 9th, 1805.
THE Subscriber hereby gives Notice to the inhabitants of the County of Cumberland, that he has the exclusive right of discharging of the Patent Ryefly Grist-mill,
in said County. Any Person, wishing to erect a Grist-mill often said Construction, within said County, must contract with him for Liberty therefore: And all those who have already erected such within said County, must call and settle with him, before the first day of May next. WILLIAM STANWOOD. Brunswick Jan. 31, 1805.
CODMAN & SWAN,
No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street,
HAVE just received an additional assortment of Fresh Seasonable GOODS:
As—All kinds of West-India Goods and Groceries.
Likewise, 10 Fagots best German STEEL, 30 Cales Fresh SWEET OIL, 15 barrels Linseed do. PAINTS, of all kinds.
Also for Sale as above, and entitled to Discount on Exportation, 20 Bales INDIA PIECE GOODS, containing 10 White Cottons—Blue do.—Printed do.—Chintz—Various kinds of Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.—which they will sell at the Boston price, and on a liberal credit. Feb. 1.
M c Lellan & Brown,
Have for Sale,
A variety of super, common, midship and low priced Broadcloth; Cassimeres, Ratteen, Coatings, Swansdown, Toilets, Camblets, and Worsted Hosiery.
Together with a General Assortment of COTTON and SILK GOODS.
Also, Cutlery, Saddlers, Japanned & Hard Ware, which are offered at twelve months credit sum to exceed three hundred Dollars—Notes with approved endosers or security. Feb. 4, 1805.
THE subscribers, under the firm of John P. Thurston & Co.
Offer for sale, at No. 4, Central Row, FORE-STREET.
100 bbls. fresh Superfine and Fine Flour. 1000 wt. Bacon, in shipping order. 1000 do. Cheeses, do. 100 boxes mould and dipp Candles. 30 do. Press Muscadel and bloom Raisins. 20 do. Bristol crown Window Glass. Boxes Welch's Chocolate. Do. Floreng Oil in bottles. 12 casks Linseed Oil. 12 hds. high fourth proof Jamaica and St. Vincents Rum. Pipes fourth proof Cognac and Cettie Brandy, entitled to debenture.
Do. Holland Gin, do. do. Casks Madeira, Sherry, and Corsica Wine. Loaf Sugar, in Hds. and barrels. Gunpowder, H. S. Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong Tea, entitled to debenture. 95 bolls Russia and Ravens Duck. 50 bbls. Tar. 10 Kegs Ginger. Hds. brown Sugar. Casks Roll Bismarck. Bags Coffee. Dumb Fith. Crates Assorted Ware, Stone Ware, &c.
Also, 100 bbls. Beef, No. 1, and 2. VESSEL'S STORES, put up at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Also, Fishermen supplied on a liberal credit and good terms. DANIEL TUCKER. JOHN P. THURSTON. Portland, Feb. 4, 1805.
United States—District of Maine. Feb. 8, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of GEORGE PALMER, of Edington in said District of Maine, trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the judge of said district court, on Wednesday the sixth day of March 1805, at the Court House in Wilseffett; against making and allowing a certificate of discharge; before which time exceptions to such allowances may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District court of Maine District. A BARGAIN! To be sold, a stand, Situated in Lewiston corner, about a quarter of a mile from the falls, and on the post road leading from Portland to Hallowell containing Five acres of land, a new two story House, Barn, Store, Store house, an horsehouse, and a good well of water. An eligible situation for an Innholder, Trader or Mechanic. Also—twelve acres of excellent Land, for mowing within one mile of the above stand. Also—a stand in New Gloucester, pleasantly situated in Jenks' corner two miles from the meeting house, on the post road leading to Augusta, consisting of a handsome two story house a quarter of an acre of land barn, out buildings &c. advantageously situated for a Merchant or Mechanic. And also—Two hundred and fifty acres of Land in the county of Hancock, in township No. five, in the seventh range on the Pilecataqua stream, or western branch of Penobscot River, very well situated for farms; and of an excellent quality. The above lots will be disposed of, on easy terms for the purchaser. For further particulars, apply to the Surferi ber, at Lewiston. WILLIAM HASKELL. Jan. 28. Lincoln & Kennebec Marine Insurance Company.
THE Stockholders of the Lincoln and Kennebec Marine Insurance Company, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting, to elect nine Directors, & to transact such other business as may come before them, will be held at the Office of the Company in Wilseffett, on Tuesday the 5th of March next, at 3 of the clock in the afternoon. By order of the Directors, JOHN MERRIL, jun. Secretary. Wilseffett, Feb. 5, 1805.
MARSHALL ON INSURANCE
JUST published, by DANIEL JOHN SON, price 5 dollars to subscribers, and 6 to non subscribers, and for sale by him, wholesale and retail, at the Portland Book Store.
A TREATISE ON THE LAW OF INSURANCE,
In Four Parts.
First, of Marine Insurance. Second, of Bottomry or Respondentia. Third, of Insurance upon Lives. Fourth, of Insurance against Fire.
By SAMUEL MARSHALL.
Marshall on Insurance, is correctly printed with new type, on good paper, and well bound.—It has been submitted for by the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, by the first law Characters and by a large number of respectable Merchants.
An acquaintance with principles of Marine Insurance, is of the greatest importance to every commercial man; and from the extension of our commerce, and the spirit of enterprise which characterizes the American Merchant, is every day becoming more important to him, as well as to the Lawyer.
There is scarcely any species of contracts which affords a greater number of questions of doubt and difficulty, than that of Marine Insurance. Yet the principles of the law, applicable to this contract are in general well defined; but the Policy being usually of the same tenor, and the transactions upon which it is to operate infinitely various and complicated: the conflicting rights of the parties are often to equally balanced, that it is impossible to decide between them without sometimes resorting to very nice distinctions.
To render this work useful to the Merchant, the Author has observed one invariable and unvaried rule through the whole. Each case will be found to consist of three distinct parts; 1st. the fact—the decision—and the reasons assigned for that decision.
The Merchant will discover from the perusal of this work, that the leading principles which govern contracts of Insurance, lie within a very small compass. Those principles are established; and if well understood, the only difficulty which remains is the application of them to particular cases.
BOOKS AND STATIONARY.
Just received, and for sale by D. JOHNSON, an Additional Assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY, which, with such as are constantly on hand, for sale, will make the best collection in the place—and which may be bought upon more liberal and advantageous terms than can be purchased in Portland. Feb. 11.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate, for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of capt. ABEL BRIGGS, late of Portland, in the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased, represented intestate—do hereby give notice, that the six months further time are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Mrs. Sally Hedge, in Portland on the first and last Thursday of February, and on the first and last Thursday, of March and April next, from 2 to 3 o'clock P. M. THOMAS BECK, MARK HARRI. Portland, Jan. 30, 8-5
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate to examine the claims against the estate of JOSUA TORREY, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, deceased;—We give notice that we will attend the said business at the dwelling house of Zacharias Lambert, Innholder, Falmouth, the first Tuesday in February, and five Tuesdays in the five following months from one o'clock to four P. M. JOB KNIGHT, THOMAS WINSLOW. Feb. 4, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix to the estate of JOSUA GARDNER, 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 her. MARTHA GARDNER. Dated at Freeport, Jan. 10, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and taken upon himself the trust of Guardian to BENJAMIN STONE, of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, a non compos, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said non compos' estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to HUGH M c LELLAN. Dated, Jan. 31 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of JOSUA TORREY, late of Portland, yeoman, 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 her. LYDIA TORREY. Dated, Jan. 24 1805.
FOR sale, a FARM, very pleasantly situated on the post road in Scarborough, containing about 110 acres of land, with good buildings thereon; suitable for a tavern and tradesman, improved as such by the late owner capt. Silas Burrough: also, 5 acres of salt marsh, of a good quality: also, a wood lot about 3 miles distant, containing 20 acres—Terms liberal and possession given immediately.—Inquire of the subscriber at Danton Landing in said Scarborough. NATHAN TILTON. Feb. 2.
NOTICE
THE connection in business, under the firm of JOHN & RUFUS HORTON, is by mutual consent, dissolved—All persons who are indebted to, or that have any demands on said firm, are desired to call on the Subscribers for Settlement. JOHN HORTON. RUFUS HORTON. Portland, 2d Mo. 8th, 1805.

Supplement to the Gazette.
Portland.
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1805.
TO THE PUBLIC.
The subscribers having seen published in the newspapers, an act of the Legislature passed during their present session, entitled "an act to restrain the issuing printed Promissory Notes of certain denominations, and for other purposes" in pursuance of which Act all Notes &c. under the amount of five dollars, payable to bearer or to order shall be wholly in writing and that all Notes &c. made or issued after the first day of April next, and which shall bear the impression of types, plates or printing, shall be utterly void and that no suit shall be thereon sustained in any court of Law;—Think it our duty to address the public on the subject of notes of the foregoing description issued by us, many of which are now in circulation. As some holders of our bills may feel alarmed lest they should not be able to present them for payment before the first day of April, to quiet the apprehensions of all such persons, it is only necessary to inform them that no advantage can be taken, either by ourselves, our executors or administrators, if such a disposition should be harbored. That the law in question does not exonerate us from the payment of all our notes or Bills made and issued prior to the first day of April next; and if we do not perform our promise as made on the face of the Bills, an action may be brought and maintained against us, and a judgment recovered in a court of Law—in making this address to the public, we have in view, not only our own convenience, but the convenience of all those holding our Bills, and residing at a distance from Portland, to prevent their taking unnecessary trouble to present them to us for payment before the day abovementioned—as we are as legally bound to pay them after that date as before.
JOHN TABER & SON.
Portland, 3d. mo. 2, 1805.
ELECTIONEERING.
At the next April Election, all the real Independent Voters in Maine—all those who are not the slaves of party, and influenced by demagogues and blustering "self-styled patriots," will vote for their old and well-tried friends
CALEB STRONG,
GOVERNOR,
EDWARD H. ROBBINS,
LIEUT GOVERNOR.
To the Inhabitants of the District of Maine.
IT seems necessary that in the ensuing contest, the people should be well informed of the characters and respective merits of the candidates. GOVERNOR STRONG needs only to be known to be admired and that he has been FIVE times elected is no small proof, that he is well known. Yet his enemies are more zealous than ever in opposition; and since the merits of our worthy chief magistrate are less understood in this District, than in the country where the people have had opportunity of knowing him from youth, the Jacobins make their calculations of success on our votes: but I trust, they will be disappointed.
Gov. Strong has risen to his high station by his own merit. His father was a Tanner, whose property then could allow his son only a virtuous education, and what he learned, he has ever since practised. He was a lawyer of the first respectability for talents, morals, sobriety and knowledge, and perhaps this will be assented to by his enemies, when they hear, that a few months before his election to the office of Gov. he was chosen a Deacon of the first church in his native town of Northampton. He was a senator in Congress fourteen years ago under the administration of WASHINGTON, with whom he coincided. Even then, so powerful is the influence of virtue over vice, he was respected and admired by Aaron
Burr, then also a Senator, who never willingly suffered him to pass through New-York on his way to Philadelphia without tarrying some time at his house.
Since the year 1799 his merits are well known to the people, and as nothing can be alledged against him since or before his being in office, all reasonable men will concur in wishing his re-election.
If we should turn to consider the qualifications of Judge Sullivan, we shall be more resolute in supporting STRONG.—The bodily infirmities of the Judge are not unknown to the inhabitants of Boston and its neighborhood. Besides his lameness, which it is unnecessary to consider an objection, he has for three or four years been subject to fits, which deprives him of reason and motion. These last but a short time, but we know that it is commonly the case, that they grow more frequent in old age; and so fearful is he of the consequences of being attacked by a return of his fit, when alone, that one of his youngest sons always accompanies him on his journeys to watch with him.—When a man is so old and infirm as Judge Sullivan, it seems to me improper to hold him up, a candidate for a most important office, which being new to him, he could fill with less ease, than his present one.
There are many other objections, arising from the political conduct and character of Sullivan, as a lawyer, and as a man, which I am not sufficiently acquainted with to consider. But, fellow citizens, you know that he lives in the town of Boston, and from the votes of that town, you can form some good opinion of his merits. Gov. Strong you know lives in the country; and therefore Sullivan in the capitol would be thought to have a great advantage; for if a man has not a good character in his own town, where can he expect one? Yet in this very town of Boston so little do the people love James Sullivan, that he obtained only Six hundred and fifty votes last year, when every exertion was made for six weeks by his friends, and Gov. Strong had one thousand nine hundred and eighty. This is more than three to one, and I would willingly bet more, than three to one, that Sullivan will receive such another defeat next month.
SAGADAHOCK.
March, 1, 1805.
Senators for the county of York.
As the present state of things demand that all officers should in this Commonwealth be filled by gentlemen of talents, information and integrity, far above mediocrity, it is understood that capt. Joseph Leland of Pepperrellborough, and John Holmes esq. of Alfred, will be supported (by the united suffrages of the Federalists in this county) as Senators to serve the ensuing year in the Legislature of this Commonwealth. United we stand, or divided fall.
YORK.
[We have received other communications recommending the above gentlemen, but our limits will not admit them this day.]
Senators for the County of Cumberland.
MR. JENKS,
'Tis with pleasure we see announced in your Gazette of Feb. 25, that there was probability that the hon. John Colbeng would not decline being considered a candidate at the next election of Senators;—But should he hereafter decline 'tis expected the hon. Woodbury Storer and general Nathaniel C. Allen, will have the support of Federal electors. Nothing need be said to recommend the latter gentleman to those who know him; but to those who do not (who are but few) it is necessary to say that he will, in the event of Mr C's declining be the only Federal candidate that will have a general support. The services of the former gentleman, as a senator, will insure him a continuance of their usual confidence.
A YEOMAN.
Minot, Feb. 28, 1805.
Lincoln, Hancock & Washington Counties, Will unquestionably again unite in those worthy characters who have proved themselves so deserving their support—the
Hon. DAVID COBB, and MARK L. HILL, Esq's.
The former of whom has long presided in the Senate; and the latter is well known in the Legislature as a uniform supporter of the constitution, the laws and the rights of the State.
Kennebec County.—We have received no nomination from this county;—Indeed it is still considered so far given up to be "buffeted of Satan" as to deny its suffrages to any one who will not bend the knee to Baal.
His excellency Anthony Merry, the British minister, has appointed Mr. JOHN COLES to exercise the functions of British Consul for the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and District of Maine, ed interim, in consequence of the death of Thomas Mc Donough, Esq. the late Consul.
Fulfilling of the Scriptures delineated.—Proposals are issued for republishing this ancient and celebrated book, by the Rev. Robert Fleming. The following is extracted from the proposals:—
"MR. FLEMING was a native of Scotland, born in 1630 entered the ministry at the age of 23, at Cambuslang, where he remained till after the restoration of Charles II. when, with nearly 400 faithful ministers, "of whom the world was not worthy," he was ejected by what was termed the Glasgow Act. In 1679, he went over to Rotterdam, where he remained, "a burning and shining light," in the Scots congregation in that place, till his death, in 1694. His Biography represents him as a man of great natural powers, quick and penetrating understanding, clear and profound judgment, rich fancy, strong memory, and masculine expression. He was a man of great learning, especially in history, sacred and profane; an eminent saint; a bold, faithful and very successful minister of Jesus Christ. He published several works of value but the one above-named for republication has ever been considered as his masterpiece. It has passed through many foreign editions, and one in Boston, in 1743, with a preface by the Rev. Mr. Foxcroft. It has long been a scarce book, and from several indications, it is believed that a new and revised edition, will be acceptable to the christian public."
Subscriptions received at this Office.
IT appears by the accounts received, that the Spaniards have been beforehand of the British in a declaration of war. We are not informed of any advantage they will derive from this circumstance.
A letter from Mr. Gardoqui, a gentleman of the first respectability in Bilboa, states, that war had been declared by Spain against Great Britain.
Capt. Remmons, at Beverly from Bilboa, informs, that Spain declared war against England, on the 13th of Dec.—Palladium.
A vessel has arrived at Norfolk, Virginia, which left Cadiz the 3d of Jan.; by which news is received that the King of Spain has published a Manifesto, in which he states his reasons for going to war with Great Britain. [N. York pap.]
FROM WASHINGTON—FEB. 16.
The court of impeachment sat this day from ten to half-past two o'clock.
It is now expected that the trial will close before the end of the ensuing week.—Aurora.
Martinique.—A large fleet of British ships was seen off Martinique the latter end of Jan. and it was conjectured an attack was about to be made on that island.
Rebuilding of Egypt.—Even since the expulsion of the French from Egypt, the Ottoman Court have had it in contemplation to rebuild Alexandria, and an application has been made to one of our first architectural draftsmen to furnish a series of plans for rebuilding that celebrated city, after the model furnished by Alexander the Great, and improved upon by his Captains. [L. P.]
In Quebec, on the 15th January, the lower town was in great danger of destruction, from a fire, which was communicated by a lighted candle, to the curtains of a bed, in a lower story, and spread so rapidly, that it was impossible to save the building. The Governor and the principle persons in the city, gave instant aid.
A fire began 42th inst. in Newburyport, from a like indiscretion, by carrying a lighted candle near the cotton curtains, but it was prevented from spreading after several attempts, without destruction to the building, but with the total loss of the bed and its furniture.

THE RECOMPENCE OF FOLLY.
From Washington Feb. 12.—The debate in your Legislature has excited much conversation here. The president inquired of Mr. M***** who the BLOCKHEAD (to use his own word) was, that had introduced the subject in the house of representatives; and observed, that whether the charges were true or false, he should not condescend to say, but passing through a legislative discussion, they acquired an importance which they never could have attained, had they been confined to the newspapers. Mr. M. observed that had he been at home, the business would have been prevented, or differently managed; and that the mover of it was a SIMPLE SILLY FELLOW. — Repository.
The Corner a Charleston, S. C. has advertised, that he has had notice of the bodies of 11 newly imported blacks found in the harbour supposed to have been those of negroes who died on board the African ships.
Respect for Religion and Law.—The hon. J. Randolph, on the Sunday after a debate on the Georgia Claims, sent a challenge to Mr. Dana of Connecticut, who returned for answer, that, if Mr. Randolph had any thing to do with him, he must make his communications on some other day.
Jerome Bonaparte.—We are told in the American papers that a brother of the Great Emperor escaped from his pursuers by entering Hell Gates.—We cannot but admire this instance of his sagacity, in the choice of a secure retreat, where his friends may visit him, but whither he will never be followed by his enemies! — Eng. Pap.
Married,
In Wiscasset, Mr. Amos Quincy, to Mrs. Sarah Boyington. In New Gloucester, Mr. Wm. Stockman, to Miss Betsey Putman.
Died,
In this town, Mrs. Prudence Kenny aged 55, wife of Mr. Thomas Kenny. In Warren of the throat distemper, two children of the Rev. J. Huse. In London, lately, (Eng) Miss Catharina Tibbits, aged 96 suddenly, of a broken heart occasioned by not receiving a prompt return of affection from a young Clerk, on whom she doted. This useful and tender lady, notwithstanding the rebuff her passion met with, left all her estate, 25,000, to the cold-hearted youth.
Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Monday, Arrived brig Gorham , Capt. Joel Hall, 30 days from Fort de France, (Martinique). —Left there, brig Little Frank , Forence Newbern, N. C.; Schrs. Gen. Johnson , F. Lewis, Bifton; Sally , Hollace, Weymouth; Active Trader , Newcomb, Philad; Minerva , John Bromham, New Haven; Eliza and Abigail Lincoln, Bifton; brig Warren , capt. Croswell, Warren. (R. I.) —At S. Pierres.—Ship Hercules , Parsons, Newburyport; brig Hannah , Thomas McLellan, Portland; Bark Harper , Lander, Salem.—At Francis Bay, brig Reward , Lemuel Sawyer, Portland.—Wednesday Feb. 29, in lat. 40, 25, N. lon. 69, 50 W. spoke brig Warren , capt. Solomon Dennis, of Portland. 3 days out, bound to Norfolk.
Thursday Arrived, schr. Betsy Capt. Foss, of Biddeford from Berbice, the 1st. of December. He was 30 days without provisions, and 12 days without water, having eaten eight green hides during that time; one man starved to death the 27th inst the others are so weak and frozen that they are unfit for duty.—Left there brig Harriot , capt. William Baker, to sail in 10 days for Portland; schr. Charlotte , capt. McNeal, of Boston, retailing cargo; schr. Thomas , capt. Folsom Webb, of Portland, arrived there 5 days before Capt. Foss sailed.
Wednesday, March 1.—Arriv'd Brig Jane , S. Stephenson master. Sailed from Martinico, Dec. 19 1804 the next day under the lee of Guadalupe, was taken by the English privateer Blanch , capt. Meade, of Antigua, who took possession of the brig and sent her into Nevis.—while they had her in possession they carried away her fore topmast, and lost her cable and anchor, and after detaining her ten days let me go without paying any damages for detention. Sailed from Nevis Dec 29, 1804.—Jan. 26. 1805 on Brown Bank, spoke the English ship Emerald , capt. M c Farno, 100 days from London, bound to Boston, who let me have one of his men and treated me very politely in every respect, as I was in distress. Feb. 13 on the S. E. part of Georges, spoke ship Hibernia , capt. Done, 2 days from Boston, who let me have such articles as I was in want of and treated me very politely. Feb. 20, spoke schr. Nancy , capt. Swift, 37 days from St. Kitts bound to Boston, 30 leagues E. b S. of Cape Ann.
Died on board, Jan. 24 a seaman named John Jordan, of Capt. Elizabeth.
The Marine Insurance Co y of Norfolk, has hired a vessel, and put on board provisions, stores and extra number of seamen, to cruise on the coast, in order to relieve such vessels as may be found in distress.
Jan. 27, lat 30, 33. long. 67, 30, was seen a vessel, keel up—appeared to be about 70 tons, and Northern built—the lumber was coming out of her hold.
The wreck of a vessel, apparently of a brig, sunk very soon in water, has been seen in lat. 80, 50, on sounding.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Five.
An Act in addition to an Act, entitled, "An act providing a more easy and simple method than is now in use of barring Estates Tail in lands, and for making the same liable to the payments of the debts of Tenant in Tail."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, by the authority of the same, That in all cases whatever, where an Estate Tail in remainder in lands and tenements, together with all remainders and reversions expectant on the determination thereof, might by law be barred by a common recovery duly suffered by the tenant of the Freehold and remainder man joining therein, such Estate Tail with all such remainders and reversions expectant on the determination thereof, shall be as effectually barred, to all intents and purposes, by the deed or deeds of the tenant of the Freehold, and of the remainder man, as the same could be barred by the suffering such common recovery; and the person or persons to whom such deed or deeds shall be so made, shall hold the lands and tenements so conveyed, to such uses as may be therein expressed, in the same manner as though such uses had been expressed in the deeds made, declaring the uses for which such common recovery might have been suffered. Provided, that such deed or deeds made for the purposes aforesaid, be duly executed, acknowledged and recorded as provided in the Act to which this is in addition.
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 13, 1805. This bill having had three several readings passed to be enacted.
H. G. OTIS, Speaker.
In Senate, Feb. 16, 1805.
This bill having had two several readings passed to be enacted.
DAVID COBB, President.
Feb. 18, 1805.—By the Governor approved.
CALEB STRONG.
A true Copy—Attest.
JOHN AVERY, Secretary
THE Nonresident proprietors of the several lots of LAND, in the town of Lebanon in the County of York, hereafter mentioned, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in six Rate Bills for defraying State, County, Town and ministerial charges, committed to me the subscriber on the Constables of said town, for the years 1805, and 1806, to collect in their respective sums following, Viz.
   Names of Proprietors, Divisions. Range. No. Acres. Value. Taxes   D. C. D. C.     3 12 6 50 50 00 0 51   Do. 13 6 50 50 50 51   Do. 8 3 50 50 51   HANSON'S ESTATE 5 3 18 36 37   Do. 4 9 3/4 19 19   Do. 7 18 36 37   Do. 8 18 36 37   Do. 9 18 36 37   JOHN B. HANSON'S ESTATE. Do. 10 18 36 37   Do. 11 18 36 37   Do. 12 18 36 37   Do. 13 18 36 37   Do. 15 18 36 37   Do. 18 18 36 37  
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges on or before the twenty-eighth day of March next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon at the dwelling house of capt. David Libby in said Lebanon; so much of the said lots land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at public auction to the highest bidder according to law.
Dated at Lebanon aforesaid, the 15th day of February A. D. 1805
DAVID WOODSUM,
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
WILLIAM SNOW,
late of Harpswell in the county of Cumberland, Mariner 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
LUCY SNOW.
Dated Feb 14, 1805.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed and have taken upon themselves, the trust of executors of the last will and testament of
DANIEL PETTENGILL
late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, deceased by proving the will and giving bond as the law directs. They therefore request all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to
HANNAH PETTINGILL. DAVID PETTINGILL.
March 1, 1805.
Taken Up Adrift.
ON the 25th inst. between Hog-Island and Overseer, a YAWL BOAT, about 12 feet long. The owner may have it again, by proving property and paying charges. Inquire of
NATHANIEL MERRILL.
Falmouth Feb. 28.
F. PETRIE, SURGEON DENTIST,
FROM London, begs leave to acquaint the ladies and gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity that he intends to practice (during his stay) at Mrs. Crabtree's, Piddle-street, Portland.
Feb. 11.
New Printing Office.
WILLIAM JENKS, jun. & ARTHUR SHIRLEY,
RESPECTFULLY inform the public, that they have opened a new Printing Office, in the room over J. Cox's Apothecary store, No. 5, Fish Street, PORTLAND; where PRINTING is carried on in its various branches.
Books, Blanks, Handbills, Cards, &c. done at the shortest notice.
Blanks of most kinds, kept constantly on hand—orders for which will be punctually attended to.
PORTLAND, MARCH, 1805.
To the Friends of Literature, and all those who wish to read the general Intelligence of the Times, unadulterated with political discussions, or personal alterations, the subscribers respectfully submit the following
PROPOSALS,
For publishing a periodical Paper, entitled the
Portland Magazine.
This paper is intended to be devoted exclusively to Literature and Intelligence. It will contain such original and selected Essays of merit, as may tend to inform and to please; and will afford its readers a weekly compendium of all foreign and domestic events, of importance.
It will be printed on a new type, and fine paper, of the size of the Boston Magazine, and published on the Saturday of each week, at Two Dollars per annum, exclusive of postage.—As it will contain no Advertisements, the quantity of matter will be greater than in most other papers.
As the success of the proposed publication, must rest on its own merits, the publishers will not intrude on the public any pompous and flattering professions, by which expectations are so often raised only to be disappointed.—But they are led to believe, that when most of the papers now extant, are so far devoted to party purposes, and local advertisements, as to distort or exclude a due portion of news and general miscellany, that such a paper will be encouraged by a large part of the community. And it shall be their constant aim to render it a correct repository, that shall not offend the most scrupulous in morality, nor in the least tend to irritate the feelings of political party.
WILLIAM JENKS, JUN. ARTHUR SHIRLEY.
SUBSCRIPTIONS received at the different Post-Offices in Maine.
THOMAS CHILD,
HAS just received for sale at his Store in Falmouth, a few rods eastward of Pre-scot Bridge, a good assortment of
ENGLISH & WEST-INDIA GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. &c.
all which he is determined to sell as cheap as can be purchased in Portland.
N. B. Country Produce and Lumber, of different kinds, taken at said store, for which a reasonable price will be given, in cash (if required) or goods.
MARCH 5.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKEN open, on the night of the 2d inst. the Shop of John & E. Morse, and stolen therefrom, two pair Sawarrow Boots marked Capt. Chamberlain—One do. marked Charles Rogers—One pair foxed boots marked Richard Hume—Stock for two pair boots, one piece stout black grained Leather, and a quantity of Calf Skins.—The above reward will be given for apprehending the thief or thieves to conviction.
John & E. Morse.
Portland, March 5.
THOMAS M. PRENTISS, PROPOSING to leave Portland in a short time, requests all who have any demands against him to exhibit them for settlement. All who are in any manner indebted to him, are invited to call without further invitation and make payment.
Union School house—Books and Stationary, —and several Articles of Household Furniture, are offered for sale.
Portland, March 1.
NOTICE,
THE copartnership of HODGKINS & HEARD, being this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons having any demands on said firm are requested to call on the subscribers for settlement.
STEPHEN HODGKINS LUKE HEARD.
Feb. 26
TO LET.
HALF a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE. Apply to SARAH NEAL, High-street.
March 4.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the Estate of DANIEL GEORGE, late of Portland, Printer, deceased, represented insolvent.—That six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that the Commissioners will attend to the duties of the appointment at the Office of Ebenezer Mayo in Fifth-street, Portland, on the third Monday of March, and on the third Mondays of May and July next.
DANIEL TUCKER EBENEZER MAYO. { Commissioners.
Portland, Feb. 23, 1805.
FOR SALE.
By J. RICHARDSON, 200 Hhds. Liverpool, Isle May, and Cadiz SALT 300 bbls. Meis No 1 2, and 3 BEEF. 150 Half bbls. Meis and No. do. do. 50 bbls. No. 1 PORK. 10 chest Souchong TEA. 10 Bbls ROSIN. 40 Chests TEA entitled to debenture. 5 Pipes GIN, and Cogniac BRANDY. Quarter Casks-Madeira WINE. 400 Tons PLAISTER PARIS Premium given for Spanish Dollars, At Richardson's Wharf.
Portland, Dec. 17.