Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1803-11-26 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Number 292.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1803.
Volume VI.
AMOS
Fresh RAISINS.
FOR SALE, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, A few Casks fresh Raisins. Nov. 23.
WILLIAM LORD,
Has just received for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, a general assortment of Well-India Goods & Groceries, which he offers on the most liberal terms for cash or approved credit—Among which are, Rum, Brandy, Hollands Gin, Madeira, Port, Rhenish & St. Remy, Stout, Sugar, India do., Honey, Molasses, &c. WINES, warranted of the first quality. TEAS, Bohea, Souchong, Gunpowder, &c. Bottle Mustard, Indigo, Salt Petre, Starch, Candles, Boxes, Soap, ditto, Florence Oil, Demijons, Stone Jug, Gin Cakes, Surinam Cotton, Georgia ditto, Cotton Cards, Wool ditto, Boxes, Glass, Bitter Steel, Powder & Shot, 4d. 6d. 8d. 1od & 2od Nails, 1d. 2d. 3d. 4d. 5d & 6d, Brads &c. &c. Portland, Nov. 23.
Samuel Fowle & Co.
No. 15, Long Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE, PIPES Cogniac Brandy, 1st & 4th proof. do. Hollands Gin, of a superior quality. Hhds. St. Croix Rum, do. Antigua do. do. New-England do. Hhds. and bbls. Sugars, Chests and half chests Bohea Tea, do. Hyson and Souchong do. Boxes of Candles, do. Soap. Commission Business transacted—Cash liberally advanced on Goods deposited for sale. The above Goods will be sold for cash or approved credit, on the most reasonable terms. Portland Nov. 23d Nov. 1803.
Hard Ware Goods.
BY LATE ARRIVALS FROM ENGLAND, WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received a large assortment of SADDLERY, CUTLERY, IRONMONGERY, and HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale at his Store in Middle-Street, by wholesale and retail. Also, 10 by 8 & 9 by 7 Bristol Crown Window Glass; Shutts; Sheet Iron; 9 1/2 & 18 thread Cod and log Lines; Mill Saws; Iron Shovels and Spades; Tying Pans; Cut and wrought Nails; Block tin Tea Pots &c. &c. An assortment of Gilt and Mahogany framed LOOKING GLASSES. (OXFORD) Portland Nov. 12, 1803.
Lord & Thomas,
HAVE received a general assortment of suitable GOODS for the season, which they now offer for sale at their Store No. 5 JONES'S ROW, on the most reasonable terms, for cash or approved credit—Among which are, Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Duffles, Swansdowns, Sweekins, White and colored Flannels, Rote Blankets, Stuffs, Worsted Hosiery, Cotton Hosiery. Dimities, Black and other colored Velvets, Ribb'd ditto, Calicoes, Cambricks, Muslins, Irish Linens, Brown Hollands, Camel hair Shawls, India Cottons, Bandanas, &c. &c. Also, as usual, 4d. 6d. 8d. 1od & 2od NAILS, 7 by 9 Window Glass, 8 by 10 ditto Cotton Cards, Wool ditto, Salt, &c. &c. &c. Portland, Nov. 16
THE subscriber acquaints his friends and customers that having formed a connection with Mr. THOMAS BLAKE, the business heretofore carried on by himself, will henceforth be conducted under the firm of BLAKE & STIMPSON, who have now for sale at their Store in Middle-Street, a general assortment of W. I. Goods and Groceries, at reasonable prices. CHARLES STIMPSON. Nov. 12, 1803.
Miniature & Portrait Painter.
H. WILLIAMS, has removed to a house belonging to Mr. BARRETT, in Federal Street, where he paints Miniature and Portraits in Oil on CREYONS. Miniatures on a Composition in Oil and on IVORY. Historical Paintings. Landscape ditto, and drawings of every kind. Lithos—Painting upon GLASS, SILK, and SATTIN; and Faces on Embroidery. Mezzotinto Engraving, done with neatness. Portland, Nov. 16.
Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Company.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an installment of Ten Dollars on each share has been voted to be paid to the President and Directors on or before the fifteenth day of December next. Also, a further installment of Ten Dollars on each share, to be paid to the President and Directors on or before the fifteenth day of January next. By order of the President and Directors. JOHN P. THURSTON, Sec'y. Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Office, Nov. 21, 1803.
Maine Bank.
THE Stockholders of Maine Bank are hereby notified that an installment of Ten Dollars and two thirds of a Dollar on each share has been voted to be paid to the Cashier, on or before the 22d day of December next; and that so many of the shares of the delinquent holders, on which the said installment shall not be paid, within fifteen days after that time, will be sold to the highest bidder, on Friday, the 30th day of said month at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. By order of the President and Directors. DAVID HALE, Cashier. Nov. 23, 1803.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from on board the brig Mary-Jane, lying at Georgetown, on Kennebec River, 19th inst. TWO NEGRO MEN, one by the name of John Baptiste, the other Sammie Freeman—The said John is about five feet three inches high, rather of the somber cast, a sharp face, a little pitted with the small-pox, had on when he went away a long brown pea-jacket with a barkney turned jack in his hand—Freeman is rather tall, and very black mouthed, had on a blue jacket and dark trousers; both are of a bundle of coxcomb; it is supposed they are in Port-land—Whoever will secure said deserters in any jail in the county, shall receive the above reward, by application to Major THOMAS PACK in Port-land. Georgetown, Nov. 23, 1803.
House-Lots for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, ON REASONABLE TERMS, TWO LOTS OF LAND; one situated in Back-Street, making the corner of Middle-Lane—the other in Chestnut-Street, near the Court-House—Terms of payment made easy—Enquire of the Premier. Nov. 16.
A Farm and Lands for Sale.
THE subscriber has an excellent Farm for sale, on reasonable terms for cash, or on long credit—it lies on the County Road, in Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, and within 4 miles of Bowdoin College—it contains 200 acres of good Land, with good buildings on the same, and will produce 3 tons of Hay in a year; is well wooded, watered, &c. and is a good stand for a Tavern or a Trader. Also, on the above terms, a number of Lots of Land in said county, part of which are under improvement. HEZEKIAH WYMAN. Topsham, Nov. 16, 1803.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON the 14th inst. from the subscriber, a Black HORSE, four built, his left hind foot white—Also a Red yearling Mare COLT, with grey mane and tail, and a white stripe in her forehead—Whoever will give information, or return said horses, to that the owner may have them again, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, and all necessary charges paid. DAVID TRUE. North Berwick, Nov. 16, 1803.
NOTICE.
A person wishes to be employed in writing as a clerk in a store or office, who can produce proper and indispensible recommendations respecting his moral character, and literary qualifications. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Portland Nov. 12.
FOR sale, by AMMI R. WISE, A good Saw Mill, five years old, situated at Little River Plantation on Androscoggin River, 7 miles above Brunswick Falls. Payment will be made easy. For further particulars enquire at my dwelling house in Falmouth. Nov. 12.
TAKE NOTICE. STRAYED OR STOLEN, from the inclosure of the subscriber, the 10th inst. two OXEN, giving about six feet and six inches. One of said Oxen is of a dark red colour—and the other of a light red or rather mouse colour—the light coloured one is the largest.—Whoever will take up and return said Oxen, or give information where they are, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all necessary charges paid. ELIJAH ELDER. Gorham, 21st October 1803.
SEAMEN'S ARTICLES.
FOR SALE AT THOMAS CLARK'S Book-store, nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office. General assortment of Seamen's Articles—viz Gunter's Scales, Dividers, Mathematical Instruments, Hadley's best Quadrants, American Practical Navigator, Coast Pilot, Seamen's Journal, &c. &c. Likewise a New Book for Singing Societies, entitled Columbian & European Harmony; or Bridgewater Collection of Sacred Music.—(Price 10 dols doz. 1 dol. single.) NOV. 16.
FURS wanted.
CASH, and the highest price, will be given for all kinds of SHIPPING and HAFFING FURS, by JOHN LORD, at his shop next door to Cross & Traft, Fore-Street, Portland—who has for sale as usual, a general assortment of English & American HATS, wholesale and retail. November 7, 1803.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nov. 7.
The resolution of Mr. Dawson, to continue the salaries of the public officers for two years longer, by filling up the blanks, &c. as heretofore, was debated, and lost: on which he moved the following:
Resolved, That provision be made by law, for fixing the salaries of the officers of the several departments of the government. Agreed to.
In the course of the debate on this resolution, it was observed by Mr. Lowndes, that when their salaries were raised to their present amount a suitable house in Philadelphia cost 12 or 1500 dollars, and that flour was 14 dols. per barrel; at present in Washington such a house does not cost half that sum; and flour is not more than 6 or 7 dols. per bbl.
Tuesday, Nov. 8.—The following resolution was moved and passed:—Resolved, that a committee of commerce and manufacture be directed to inquire, whether a drawback on duties, ought not to be allowed on loaf sugar, exported from the United States to foreign ports.
It was observed, that the present duty on loaf sugar is nine cents, per lb. and on brown sugar two and an half cents—brown sugar is entitled to a drawback on exportation; but when manufactured, it is not. A great deal of sugar is now manufactured in the United States, and a considerable quantity would be exported, if entitled to a drawback.—Adjourned.
Mr. THATCHER'S SPEECH,
Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States on the 27th Oct. on Mr. Randolph's resolutions, making provision for carrying into effect the Treaty and Conventions with France.
The resolution before the committee, although expressed in general terms, undoubtedly involves two objects, viz. to institute and organize a government over Louisiana, and to provide for the payment of 15,000,000 dollars as the price of the purchase.
Called upon to legislate for a new territory, I had flattered myself, sir, that the house would have indulged us with the documents necessary to prove that we had acquired a new territory and new inhabitants. But to the decision of the house we are bound to submit. I shall confine myself to the constitutional objections which exist upon the face of this treaty. For although I admit that a treaty constitutionally made and ratified becomes the law of the land, and as such we should be bound to execute it, I hold it to be incontestible that if any of the articles of this instrument should be found to militate with the constitution, it is absolutely void and it becomes our duty not to carry it into effect. The third article of this treaty ordains 'that the inhabitants of the ceded territory, shall be incorporated in the union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States.'
Sir, I ask in what part of the constitution do gentlemen find a power vested in the president and senate to admit a new state or territory into the union of the United States, or to pledge the faith of the country that they shall be so admitted?—The only clause in the constitution which provides for the admission of new states into the union, is expressed in the third section of the 4th article in the following words, 'New states may be admitted by the congress into the union; but no new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other state, nor any state be formed by the junction of two or more states, or parts of states, without the consent of the legislatures of the states concerned as well as of the congress.' Thus we see that the power to admit new states into the union is expressly given to the congress and not to the president and senate. From the nature and circumstances of the compact between the states, as well as from this section of the constitution, it is evident that the territory from
which new states might be made and admitted into the union, could be no other than that comprehended within the boundaries of the United States. Our government, sir, was instituted by the people of the United States as a political partnership for their own protection and benefit, and not, as I conceive, for the admission of foreign states into the confederacy. The very nature of the compact supposes that no new member can be admitted and none alienated without the consent of the whole. How ruinous, how absurd would be the consequences of the opposite position? By admitting an extensive territory into the union, the balance of power might be entirely destroyed; the very principles of the government totally changed. Under pretext of annexing a foreign country to the United States, we might in effect be annexed as an appendage to a foreign country. But the right of admitting a foreign territory into the United States must imply the right of disturbing the union. We might as well transfer Vermont or the District of Columbia to the British, and annex them to their provinces in America. I think it must clearly appear that no such right was ever contemplated by the convention who formed the constitution; certain it is that no such power is delegated to the president and senate; and we find by the 10th article of the amendments to the constitution, 'that the powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.'
But what are the arguments in favor of the existence of a power in the president and senate to admit foreign territories into the union? The gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Elliot) has favored us with a very lengthy speech, and a variety of quotations upon this point, both English and Latin. As far as I can understand his authorities, sir, they go to prove that wherever there is power to make a treaty for the purpose of acquiring new territory, there a treaty for that purpose may be made, and that the United States may hold any kind of property, except such as is feræ naturæ. But although I have the highest respect for Vattel and Puffendorf, they do not seem to apply exactly to the question before us, viz. whether the president and senate have power by our constitution to admit foreign states into the union. The gentleman from Virginia who moved this resolution (Mr. Randolph) has advanced several arguments in favor of the existence of this power.—He tells us that congress recognized it by setting up a claim to the territory claimed by the state of Georgia. If sir, it could be proved that such a right existed in congress under the old confederation, it does not follow that it exists under the present constitution. But the fact is that the territory claimed in this dispute with the state of Georgia lies entirely within the limits of the United States. The same gentleman conceives that the right has been recognized by our treaties with Great Britain and Spain, by which our eastern and southern boundaries were settled.—By advertising to the treaty of peace between this country and Great Britain, we find that by that treaty we acquired the country up to the lines as they have been established by the subsequent treaties referred to, and that the United States have acquired no new territory by their treaties with Spain and with Great Britain respectively, but have only settled the disputes which existed respecting the lines intended by the treaty of peace.
Here sir, I ask leave to notice some other ideas expressed by the gentleman from Virginia. He has told us that during the last session, certain gentlemen in this house were willing to go to war to acquire part of this territory; sir, I have never heard or known a proposition of this kind. I know that during the last session when our rights were flagrantly violated, it was thought by some gentlemen expedient to take possession of New-Orleans, as a security for the performance of the stipulations of the Spanish treaty. But I never heard of a proposition to go to war, much less of ad-

mitting this territory into the union of the States.
The 7th article of this treaty is in my view unconstitutional, and in its effects will be equally pernicious with the 3d. The seventh article contains the following provision—“It has been agreed between the contracting parties, that the French ships coming directly from France or any of her colonies, loaded only with the produce and manufactures of France or her said colonies; and the ships of Spain coming directly from Spain or any of her colonies, loaded only with the produce and manufactures of Spain or her colonies, shall be admitted during the space of twelve years in the port of New Orleans, and in all other legal ports of entry within the ceded territory, in the same manner as the ships of the United States coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, without being subject to any other or greater duty on merchandise, or other or greater tonnage, than that paid by the citizens of the United States.” This, Sir, I consider a direct and palpable violation of the 9th section of the 1st article which provides that “no preference shall be given by any regulations of commerce or revenue, to the ports of one state over those of another. The article in question not only gives the port of New Orleans and every port which may be established in the ceded territory, a great and manifest preference over the other ports in the United States, but it gives the French and Spaniards a decided advantage over our own citizens in all the countries bordering on the Mississippi. For as they will pay no other or greater duty than that paid by the citizens of the United States, in the port of New Orleans, and will have to pay 44 cents more per ton as a tonnage duty and ten per cent. additional duties on merchandise in the other ports of the United States, this will induce the French and Spanish vessels to resort to the port of New Orleans in preference to any other port in the United States, whereas the vessels from the United States, being compelled to pay much higher duties in the ports of France and Spain than their own vessels, and having imported goods from those countries into the United States will be necessitated in sending them to Louisiana to pay freight and insurance coastwise, and will be unable to enter into competition with the vessels of France and Spain. We may fairly calculate that the vessels of the present United States will be excluded from this commerce, and that not only Louisiana but all the countries bordering on the Mississippi and the waters communicating with that river will be supplied by the French and Spanish with all such articles of commerce as they can furnish. This will be particularly felt by the eastern and northern states. The gentleman from Virginia, tells us that this preference is to be considered as a part of the purchase money. Is it then necessary to give a preference to the Spaniards over our own citizens in purchasing a country of the French? But taking it for granted that it was necessary or expedient to give the vessels of France this preference, it certainly could not authorize the president and senate or even congress, (supposing them to possess the right to admit foreign states into the union) to admit Louisiana into the union of the states possessing the advantage of this preference. I understand the gentleman to say that this objection applies rather to the laws than to the constitution. I conceive Sir, that the constitutional provision has operated to forbid a preference of one port to another in any regulation of commerce or revenue whether made by treaty or by congress.
Mr. chairman, I do not think it strictly proper to consider the expediency of purchasing Louisiana, because if the treaty were constitutionally made and ratified, I should consider the house bound to execute its provisions without enquiring into their expediency. But as gentlemen have dwelt upon the advantages expected from the acquisition of this country, I hope I may be indulged in a few words respecting the consequences which may be expected to result from this purchase.
So far from realising the flattering expectations of some gentlemen, I am firmly convinced that the effects of this purchase will be extremely pernicious, particularly to the eastern states. It will throw an immense weight of influence into the southern and western scale and totally destroy the equilibrium which in some measure exists. It will tend to remove the
feet of government farther south and to cause a division of the United States. Empires in proportion as they are too far extended become weak and tend to disolution. To protect this extensive and distant country, a standing army so much and so deservedly an object of terror, will soon become necessary. By this purchase we are secured from the attempts of that ambitious and warlike nation which has excited such apprehensions in this country? No Sir, while Spain still bounds on our southern frontier we are not secure from the attempts of France.
Considering this instrument as unconstitutional my vote will be against the resolution.
BY THE MAILS.
European Affairs. —Intelligence has been received from Europe to the 4th Oct. English accounts to that date state, that government had received positive information that the invasion would be attempted, about the beginning of November, when the nights were dark and long, and the mornings and evenings foggy: That the main force of the invading foe, would issue from Holland, in three divisions, one from the Texel, another from Helvoet-sluis, and the third from Flushing; besides these, other divisions would sail from Boulogne, Dunkirk and Ostend; and that England, Scotland and Ireland, would be attacked in five points at once. —It is so far fact, that the above French places were evidently the ports of rendezvous of the shallops and gun-vessels; and notwithstanding the zeal and vigilence of the British look-out squadrons, they found but little difficulty in proceeding from the small ports to the depos —In two days 50 odd gun-boats escaped out of Calais, in sight of a British squadron, and anchored safe in Bologne harbor, a distance of more than twenty miles. Whilst some were thus making their calculations, others said, that Bonaparte did not seriously intend to attempt the invasion; and that his extraordinary preparations and menaces, were made solely to harrafs the people, to take them from their useful labors, and to damp the patriotism of the monied interest; thereby to excite the discontent of the nation, and induce the ministry to sue for peace on his terms; or, in the language of admiral Bruix in his address to the French boatmen, “to conquer with terror the British nation, before it experiences the fate of arms, or sinks beneath the blows of French nerves.” —A third party would have it, that Bonaparte had a two-fold object in view. His mind, they said, was capable only of vast enterprizes; and that the Turkish as well as the British empire, would be his object. It is known, that he has 150,000 men in Italy, extending along the Adriatic to Otranto; and commanded by some of his ablest and most experienced lieutenants.—A squadron, it was said, would proceed from Ancona, and take possession of the Morea, at the entrance of the Archipelago; which they proposed to hold as an offset to Malta. An expedition, too, had for a long time been in preparation at Toulon, consisting of nine sail of the line and frigates; and, it was said, that on the 11th September, it attempted to leave port; but not being able to escape, and unwilling to engage Lord Nelson’s fleet, returned to their moorings. We have thus stated the calculations, and facts; and leave our readers to make their deductions.
From the north of Europe we gain nothing, which indicates any departure from its gainful neutrality.
There were no accounts, that Portugal had been actually invaded.
Spain still continued neutral. But the last dates stated, that she had been called upon to furnish very large supplies of money, if not of ships and men to France.
Continued.
The French army in Hanover, is again approaching the Elbe, and an attempt it is probable will be made to send troops north about from thence to Ireland.
Accounts from Constantinople say, the rebel chiefs have been defeated and dispersed, Mecca is again in the possession of the faithful; and the fears entertained of the destruction of the religion of the Holy Prophet are at an end.
The Toulon squadron attempted to get to sea on the 11th of September, but were forced back by Lord Nelson. It is conjectured it was bound to Egypt.
Portland Gazette.
“Be just, and fear not, Let all the ends thou aim'st at, be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's.”
PORTLAND, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26.
Congress. —But little appears to be doing in this honorable body since the Louisiana business was buried through. From this speculation the eastern states have much to apprehend. They lost their influence, but must still bear the greatest proportion of the public tax. By the report of the secret committee of the last session of Congress, it appears that there was not the least idea then expected of purchasing more than New Orleans and the Floridas; and for which the two millions appropriated, were said to be about sufficient; but the whole is now saddled upon us to enrich the coffers of Bonaparte. Several of the leading men have confessed that the treaty cannot be executed without altering the constitution. Our situation is rather awkward, since Spain has renounced against the cession of Louisiana, and at least betrays an inexcusable negligence in our envoys in not examining the treaty of St. Ildefonso, and discovering that its stipulations had not been performed. The circumstance must expose us to future embarrassments, and entangle us in the broils of Europe.
From Washington, Nov. 14. No business was transacted in either house of Congress, on Friday, except presenting petitions. An adjournment took place to this day.
Sales British Classics. —Mr. Angier March, of Newb. report, has just issued proposals for publishing an elegant edition of the Selected British Classics ; containing the Tatler , Spectator , Guardian , and Coventry , the World , Rambler , Idler , and Adventurer , the Mirror , Shenstone’s Sketches of Men and Manners , the Citizen of the World , or Letters from a Chinese Philosopher , and all the other Essays of Doctor Goldsmith ; together with brief Memoirs of the Lives of the principal authors .
The work will be comprised in thirty-eight volumes, of from 250 to 300 pages each; and embellished with seventy six engravings; and the last volume will contain an alphabetical list of the subscribers’ names.
Subscriptions for the above work will be received at this Office, and at the Bookstore of T. Clark.
From a late New York paper.
There has just been published in Philadelphia, “ A Letter to Joseph Priestly, L.L.D. F.R.S. in answer to his Letter, in defence of his pamphlet, entitled Secreta and Jesus compared. By John Blair Linn, D.D. Pastor of the first Presbyterian congregation in the city of Philadelphia. ”—This pamphlet will be read with interest and pleasure, both on account of the subject, and the manner in which it is treated. Seldom is there found so able and handsome a specimen of controversial writing. Dr. L. appears to have completely vanquished the hoary veteran on every point on which the controversy turns; and while he gives due credit to Dr. P. “as a philosopher and scholar,” and rises up before grey hairs, indulges now and then a just and becoming severity—“He would be a most credulous opponent,” says Dr. L. “who should ever expect to silence you. To prostrate and to silence you are two very different things. It would not be the height of presumption to hope to do the former, but it would be the delirium of belief to indulge the expectation of performing the latter.”
Dr. P. wishing to evade the main point in controversy, and having challenged Dr. L. to a discussion of the great doctrines of the divinity and atonement of Jesus Christ, an appendix is given, executed in a masterly and satisfactory manner. The great articles of the Christian faith and consolation are defended and established fully. In as short a compass as possible the difficulties and weaknesses of the Socinian system is detected, and the truth revealed in the holy scriptures exhibited to view. Many have been the able and unanswerable treatises on the divinity and atonement of our Lord, the appendix to this pamphlet will be read with pleasure and advantage.
From CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nov. 9.
Some private and local petitions were read and disposed of. They can be best particularized when decisions are made on them.
THURSDAY, NOV. 10.
A petition from David Valanza , a Venetian merchant complaining of injuries experienced by him, from the commodore of the U.S. fleet in the Mediterranean, and praying relief.—Referred.
Mr. Thatcher presented a petition from Maine, respecting Post-Roads, which was referred.
West Indies. —Late accounts state, that Port-au-Prince and Aux Cayes have been evacuated by the French.
St. Marc and La Croix de Bouquets have also been evacuated—500 inhabitants of the latter flying to Port-au-Prince, left 150 of the number, sustaining a constant attack during their rout even to the gates of the city.
Port de Paix has been carried by storm by the brigands, who defended by 500 men.
Cape Francois was closely blockaded by the British, and invaded by the brigands. Flour was at 80 dollars.
Mr. Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury. —An interesting series of papers entitled Plain Facts are now publishing at the seat of government, from which we shall make occasional extracts. We shall begin with Gallatin.—“This man,” says the
writer, “has excited considerable sensibility through the United States, and I have never seen a proper representation of his character.—The following is correct so far as relates the late western Insurrection.—Gallatin came to this country about the year 1779, and after surveying the U. States in different directions, at length took up his permanent residence in the western part of Pennsylvania. Whatever doubts might have existed respecting this stranger, the time and manner of his coming among us was certainly suspicious at least, and we see no notice taken of him by any of the leading men in America at that time.—Settled in a place where many of the inhabitants were foreigners; and most of them illiterate and lawless, Gallatin with Finly, Breckenridge, and Bradford, undertook to excite an opposition to the laws of the general government. General Washington who was our president at the time, used every gentle means in his power to prevail on the insurgents to submit to the law, but all to no purpose. We saw accounts of immense crowds of these people meeting and resolving in the language of rebellion to oppose the law. We saw that Gallatin acted as clerk at these meetings, and we saw that col. Nevitt’s houses were burned and several lives lost. Thus then this Frenchman instead of gratitude for our hospitality, voluntarily and premeditatedly reared the banners of insurrection to overturn all law and order. Now let us follow him through the sequel. The president always anxious to spare the sufferings of deluded citizens, issued a proclamation to forgive all those who would return to their duty and obey the law. I believe not one accepted his proffered mercy at this time, an army was absolutely necessary to march against them. Another proclamation was issued to give them further time to receive forgiveness. And here it must be observed that these deluded wretches were made to believe that an army would not be raised to conquer them, but that the whole United States would make their opposition to the laws, a common cause.—They were however, soon undeceived; and it was at the period when this was ascertained, that we find the great Mr. Gallatin (as he is called by foolish partizans) let fall all his brittle feathers, and sneaked into town to receive the amnesty.—The story goes further. It was not until the last hour of the last day , and of the last proclamation , that this man availed himself of the condition of the president’s forgiveness. Thus Albert Gallatin was at first a conspicuous insurgent. There are resolutions published at the time with his name and never denied, are undeniable evidences of the fact. In the second place he came into open court, confessed his guilt of treason by subscribing the amnesty, which is the highest proof that the law knows. It may be here observed, that Gallatin delaying coming in, until it was known that the army was at hand, and that no support could be expected from any quarter, certainly are damning proofs that he was a rebel in principle and signed the amnesty like a states’ evidence to save his neck from the halter and not for any remorse for his misdeeds. This man’s conduct from that time was of the same complexion; to the accession of Mr. Jefferson. He steadily opposed the measures of government right or wrong and had very justly become hateful to good men of all parties who were not deceived. Now let me appeal to the candour of some of the warmest of Mr. Jefferson’s friends if such a man ought to have been appointed Secretary of the Treasury? The office is unquestionably of more importance in the government than any below the presidency; since the whole wealth of the country is in his hands. Through all stages of society in every civilized country, the crime of treason stands prominently infamous in the eyes of mankind. The hateful criminal is shunned. Even a philanthropic philosopher would hazard his reputation by shewing him any kind of respect. But alas, in this age of revolution, in these days of fatal delusion, the experience of the world for many centuries are to be forgotten and despised in the rage for change; and the fury of party! Posterity will blush that the same president Jefferson who delivered the liberal and boned inaugural speech, should in the face of his countrymen and contrary to every maxim of government for the peace and happiness of mankind, bellow the best offices in his gift upon foreigners, the revilers of Washington—the calumniators of our best citizens, and the authors of insurrection.”

Correspondence. All communications now before us, shall receive attention as far as our limits will allow. Several Congressional articles are now on file, and shall appear. A letter from North Yarmouth, is received. His property is good; but he bestows much attention on matters which are known only from being exposed. A communication relative to a new arrangement in the City of Europe, is on file. We hope we have properly stated the views of the writer; and shall endeavor to let it pass. An "Old Farmer" is thanked for his correspondence; but small regard his views on more interesting subjects than production would tend to bring before the public.
Deaths. At Biddeford, Samuel Pearson, Esq. to Miss Sally Hill. At Boston, Dr. John C. Warren to Miss Susan Powell. At Boston, daughter of Hon. Jonathan Mason—Mr. Isaac D. Dyer to Miss Mary Bennett—Mr. James Vila to Miss Rebecca Robbins—Mr. William Newland to Miss Charlotte May—Rev. Ezekiel May, of Maine Street, to Miss Margaret White—Charles Davis, Esq. to Miss Fanny Bailey. At Plymouth, Joseph Locke, Esq. of Billerica, to Miss Goodwin. At Salem, Mr. Samuel Abbot, of Boston, to Miss Elizabeth Procter—Mr. John Seales to Widow Elizabeth Murray—Mr. Benjamin Daniels to Miss Abigail Leach. At Haverhill, Mr. David How to Miss Sally White.
Deaths. In this town, Miss Mary Stevens, aged 19, daughter of Widow Elizabeth Stevens. In Leeds's gay morn, in blooming refuse bloom, When budding beauties drink the living ray; Nipp'd by a frost which winter in its tomb, The first frost's shroud is a summer's day. At Topsham, on the 14th inst. Mr. James Stone, mer. At Buxton, on the 8th inst. Deacon Thomas Bradbury, aged 68. after a long and extremely afflictive illness, which culminated with the torture of a man, and the patience of a christian. His character as a revolutionary officer, a brave and general good conduct, remains in every respect unimpeachable. In short, during his life he never failed his duty to his family, his neighbor, his country, and his God. His surviving relatives and friends have no small cause to mourn his decease—may they emulate his piety and do likewise. At Kennebec, Mr. William Jellison, aged 50. At Boston, Miss Elizabeth Wait, aged 23—Mr. John Noyes, of Ipswich—Mrs. Mary Taylor, aged 30—James Perkins, Esq. aged 85—Mrs. Rebecca Ingalls, aged 26—Mrs. Sarah W. Dow, aged 26—Miss Anne Fleet, aged 77. At Hingham, Mr. Ebenezer Lewis, aged 75. At Markeshed, Widow Rebecca Clark, aged 68—Widow Jane Bray. At Salem, Widow Margaret White, aged 76—Mr. John May, aged 80. At Woburn, Rev. John Coggin, aged 64. At Groton, Mr. Isaiah Edes, aged 73. At Concord, Capt. David Wheeler, aged 75. At Waltham, Widow Elizabeth Colledge, aged 84. At Lexington, Mr. David Fiske, aged 55. Drowned—On Wednesday last, from a fishing boat, Mr. John Trip, of Falmouth.
There have been no foreign arrivals at this port since our last.
Amusement for the Ladies of Brunswick & Topsham. PHILIP ROBINSON has received (as agent) from the Manufactory in Providence (R.I.) a quantity of STOCKING YARN, and 3 thread from No. 7 to No. 23, which will be sold large or small quantities, at the factory price. A few pieces first quality Bed-ticking. He also begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has opened a Store a few rods South of Messrs. D. & J. Sams, where he has for sale English, Hard-Ware & West India Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Ware, &c. cheap for cash, produce, or approved credit. Brunswick, November 23, 1803.
The subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken an oath of office as an Administrator on the estate of SAMUEL P. RUSSELL, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to EDWARD RUSSELL. Nov. 26, 1803.
The Maine Almanack, MAY be had by the gross, dozen or single, at the Printing-Office of W. JENKS, jun. 1/2 c. — 1/4 c. — 1/8 c.
Valuable New Publication. Lately published, and for sale by W. JENKS, jun. at his Office, Fish-street, and at the several Bookstores in town. (Price 75 c. per dozen, 34 c. single.) DACKARD'S CATECHISM, second Edition. This work has met with a favorable reception, and has been recommended to the public by a number of eminent Divines, whose praises are in the Churches. Over the joint signature of the Rev. Doctors WILLARD, HOWARD and TAPPAN, we find their approbation of it in the following explicit terms: "We the subscribers, have perused the following Catechism, and are of opinion that it is a most excellent work, and in general well adapted to answer the pious and benevolent intention of the author." The Rev. CUMMINGS, of Bethel, in the vicinity of Boston, recommends it in the words following—viz — "Having perused the following tract, and attended to the catechetical parts, I think the whole is well adapted to initiate children and youth into the principles of piety and virtue, and to impress a just sense of christian moral and social duty and obligation, on the rising generation." "It detracts nothing from the merits of other compositions of the like kind, but is designed and intended to afford additional aid to those, who wish to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and I am persuaded it will be found to be a profitable book in families, and that it may be used to great advantage for forming the minds of youth with sentiments of religion and rectitude, and forming them to such a character as shall make them blessings, and prepare them for heaven." "This Catechism has one obvious excellence to recommend it, which is, that it meets all denominations of christians upon harmonious ground, neither embracing nor excluding the peculiarities of different professions. On account it appears well calculated to afford salutary instruction to all, without giving umbrage to any, and to promote union among christian brethren, by keeping their attention on those great essential principles of religion in which they are agreed." HENRY CUMMINGS. The author of this Catechism professes to build upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, and to draw his principal lines and set out his work from the same divine source.
Daniel & John Fox, HAVE received a general assortment of ENGLISH & WEST-INDIA GOODS, AND GROCERIES, for the season; which they offer for sale at their Store, Bottom of Fifth Street, on the most reasonable terms for Cash—Also, Russia Feathers and Russia Sheeting. Nov. 26.
FOR SALE, A Valuable House Lot, containing 14 Rods and 5-8 of a Rod of LAND, with 2 building thereon, 30 feet long and 22 feet wide, in Freeport —Porter's Landing. Likewise, Eight Acres and Seventy-two Rods excellent Mowing and Pasturing Land adjoining the water, with a House thereon 34 feet long and 20 wide, the outside finished; a Barn frame, part covered, 30 feet long & 24 feet wide—Will be sold on liberal terms for cash. Apply to CHARLES SYLVESTER JUN. Freeport, Sept. 1803. (Nov. 26.)
Good Accommodations. EBENEZER HUMPHREY, informs his friends and former customers, that he has removed to that convenient brick house owned by Mr. Gaffon, directly opposite Mr. Hobar's store, in Freeport ; where every attention will be given to those who may favor him with their commands. Portland, Nov. 26.
Found, A Pair of Saddle-Bags. The owner may have them again by paying charges—Inquire of the Printer. Nov. 26.
Journeymen Shoemakers. LIBERAL encouragement will be given to one or two Journeymen shoemakers, who are good workmen—Apply to STEPHEN HODGKINS, in Union-Street . Portland, Nov. 26.
Mercantile Arithmetic. Just published, by EDMUND M. BLUNT, Newburyport. SECOND Edition of "WALSH'S MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC"—adapted to the commerce of the United States, in its domestic and foreign relations, with forms of accounts and other writings usually occurring in trade. [Scarce! two years have elapsed since a large edition of the above work first made its appearance, all of which have been sold, since been sold, and the merit due the author of this original treatise may be justly appreciated by the following testimonials.] Newburyport, May 1, 1800. We the subscribers, having seen Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the counting-house, cannot but with it an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and extended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, while they accomplish the student for commerce, are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the trader in their various occupations. Dolley A. Tyng, Ebenezer Sicker, William Bartlett, Samuel A. Dyer, jun. Trefham Coffin, Moses Brown, William Wyer, jun. Richard Bartlett, jun. Wm. W. Poul, Michael Little.
We the subscribers having examined Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being persuaded that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into counting houses, we wish that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear explanation and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and improvements which it contains will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all other trading classes of society. Marston Watson, John C. Jones, John Colman, Stephen Higinson, John Lowell, jun. Joseph Russell, Arnold Wells, jun. Jonathan Jackson. Boston, May 16, 1800. We the subscribers, merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins and the nature of commerce more familiar to the United States, as a commercial people, do approve of the Mercantile Arithmetic of Mr. Walsh, and recommend it as calculated to be of service in the best manner the instruction of our youth, and the purposes of a well informed merchant. Wm Gray jun. Benjamin Hodges, B. Pickman, Nathaniel Bowditch, Jacob Abbot, William Prescott, Jacob Grosvenor, Elias Hasket Derby. Orders for the above, will meet with punctual attention. (4w) Oct. 26.
Maine Almanack, for 1804. THIS Day will be published, by THOMAS CLARK, and for sale at his Book-Store, nearly opposite the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fifth-street, Portland. The MAINE ALMANACK, for the year of our Lord 1804: being Biff xili. or Leap Year, and the twenty-eighth of American Independence—Calculated for the meridian of Portland, and particularly adapted to the District of MAINE—(Price 3 dols. 50 cts. a Gross—37 1/2 cts. a dozen—6 cts. a single.) The highest price in CASH, will be given for any quantity of RAGS, at the above Store the ensuing winter. Portland, Nov. 7.
Books & Stationary. At No 6, Jones's Row, near the bottom of Fifth-street, Portland. ISAAC ADAMS, has just received, and now ready for sale, a general assortment of BOOKS, on the different branches of Science and Literature, among which are many NEW and VALUABLE PUBLICATIONS. Elegant Family Bibles, with Plates, Maps, Apocrypha and Concordance, with a variety of matter not found in other Bibles—Royal Quarto 9 dollars—Demy Quarto 8 dollars.—Also, a great variety of Quarto, Octavo, Pocket and small BIBLES. Farmer's, Low's & Maine ALMANACKS, for 1804. School Books. Testaments, Webster's, Perry's and Maine Spelling-books, Columbian Orator, Geographies, Preceptor, Art of Reading, Webster's 2d & 3d part, Child's Companion—Pike's, Walsh's, Root's and Temple's Arithmetics—Dictionaries & Singing Books. Stationary. Paper of all kinds—Inkpowder—Quills—Writing and Cyphering Books—Slates—Copy Slips—Playing Cards—Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket Books, some very elegant—Quadrants—Charts—Scales and Dividers. ACCOUNT BOOKS bound and ruled to any pattern. Books of all sorts bound. Crisp and the highest price given for Rags, Canvass & Junk. OCT. 31.
Village Harmony. JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE. At the Book Store of THOMAS CLARK, (Nearly opposite the Insurance Office Fifth-street, Portland) THE sixth edition of the Village Harmony . Price to Dollars per dozen—1 D. single. Nov. 26. (6w)
Village Harmony, SIXTH Edition, just received and for sale at the Book-Store of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Jones' Row. Price to Dollars a dozen—1 Dollar single. Nov. 26. (6w)
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company. THE PRESIDENT & DIRECTORS of the MAINE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, in conformity to their act of incorporation, give notice, that their Capital Stock amounts to One Hundred Thousand Dollars; and that they continue to receive Proposals, and make Insurance on the following Risks, at their Office in Fifth Street—Viz. On Vessels, Goods, and Freights; against Capsize of Vessels; and on the Life of any persons, during their absence at sea; in cases of Money lent on bottomry and respondentia. On Dwelling Houses, and other Buildings within the District of Maine, against damage arising to the same by Fire, originating in any cause, except that of design in the insured. The Insurance Company will not insure on any one risk, a greater sum than Fifteen Thousand Dollars. By order of the President and Directors. JOHN P. THURSTON, Sec'y. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Portland October 31st, 1803.
At Richardson's Wharf, 150 bbls. fine & superfine FLOUR, from new Wheat, 300 bbls. Me's No. 1 and No. 2 BEEF, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Souchong TEA, per chest, Boxes 7 by 9 CLASS, Georgia COTTON, PEPPER, LOAF SUGAR, Russia DUCK, SALT PETRE, Que. Oaks, MALAGA WINE, Bois. Clear Middling PORK 4th proof BRANDY and Holland GIN per pipe or bbl. ALSO, Large assortment Fine India COTTONS, For Sale by JOSHUA RICHARDSON. OCT. 31.
Valuable Country Stand. TO LET, THAT pleasant and valuable stand for business in Capisic (Falmouth) now occupied by the subscriber. The premises consist of a large commodious dwelling-house, out-houses, and a store—together with ten acres of land and a good garden. It is an excellent stand for a public house, or for a trader. Also to Let, A small dwelling-house, in the above village, with from ten to twenty acres of land; and an excellent Grist-mill, with two sets of stones and a boiling mill. Likewise, FOR SALE, good stand near Presumpscot Mills, consisting of a new wo-story house, partly finished, about thirty acres of land, and five-sixteenths of a saw-mill, being a valuable situation for a trader, mechanic, or tavern keeper.—For particulars apply to SAMUEL BUTTS. Capisic, Oct. 24, 1803.
UPHOLSTERY STORE. Aaron Austin & Co. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } Russia, } FEATHERS. and } Lisbon } Also—Cotton and English BEDTIMING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATTRESSES ready made Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the best quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, Oct. 24.
Elizabeth Stevens, Respectfully informs her friends and customers, that she has just received, & is now opening at her Shop in Middle-Street, a handsome assortment of GOODS; among which are—India, English & Italian LUSTRINGS; Back Modes and Persians; black, white and other colored Cambries; 4 4 and 7 8 Irish Linens; India Book Muslin; Sprigged and plain Scotch do.; Calicoes; white thread Laces; black silk do.; fashionable Ribbons; black silk Velvet; 4 4, 9 8, 5 4, 6 4 camels hair Shawls; silk Handkerchiefs; white silk pic nic Gloves and Mitts; white, black and other colored silk Gloves, long and short; cotton do.; Ladies' cotton Hose, with plain and laced clocks; Ladies' white and slate colored silk do.; black worsted and cotton do.; black Crepe and Gauze; India Calicoes and Cottons; Cotton Yarn; fashionable Straw Bonnets; floor and hearth Brushes; Tea Trays and Tea Caddies; Muffs and Tippets; Skins for Muffs; Ruffsels, Calamancoes, Durants and Shalloons; Baizes, Flannels, Coatings and Serges; some 7 8 and 4 4 white Flannels very fine, &c. &c. An assortment of Women's, Misses', and Children's, red and Morocco SHOES. OCT. 31.
A Watch, WAS found on the 24th September, between Stroudwater and Cape Elizabeth. The owner may obtain information thereof on application to the Gazette-Office, Oct. 31, 1803.
An Apprentice wanted. A LAD about 14 years of age will find good encouragement at the BOOK BINDING business.—Inquire of ISAAC WALKER, over Thomas Clark's Book Store. Nov. 7, 1803.
WANTED AN APPRENTICE to the COOPERS BUSINESS. Good encouragement will be given to a Lad of about 14 or 15 years of age. Inquire of JACOB KNIGHT. Portland Oct. 24.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET, ABOUT 3/4 of an Acre of Land in Falmouth, between Sacarappa and G. rham with a Shoemaker's shop, a small Barn and Tanyard thereon.—For terms, apply to the Printer.
SALES AT AUCTION. This Day, 26th Nov. Will be sold at public auction, at Mr. Chadwick's Tavern, Five OXEN. Conditions made known at the time and place of sale. Sale at 12 o'clock. Nov. 23.
This Day, 26th instant, Will be sold by Public Vendue, at William Fennelly's Office, Fore-street, on credit of 30 days, 2 good HORSES; sold for no fault; but for want of employ. Sale at 11 o'clock, Nov. 23, 1803.
To be sold by order of court, On Tuesday the 6th day of December next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, THE REAL ESTATE of JOSEPH PLUMMER, of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, a trader, deceased, consisting of one Lot of LAND in Water Street, that is to say, two thirds of the same, with reserve of the widow's dower. WM. MOULTON, jun. Administrator. Portland, November 7, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of SPENCER TINKHAM, of Wilton, in said District, trader, and SAMUEL FOLLANSBEE, of Newmilford, trader (against whom separate commissions of Bankruptcy have been issued, and proceeded upon) that they may be heard at their respective fees, before the Judge of said District Court, on Wednesday the fourth day of December next, at the Court House in Portland, against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said Bankrupts; before which time exceptions to said allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, } Judge of the Dist. Court of Maine District.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of WILLIAM HUDSON, of Portland, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth; that the commissioners named and authorized in and by the said commission, and the assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Messrs. May, Esq. Fifth-street, in said Portland, on the 8th day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. in order to make a further division of his estate and effects; when and where all persons who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. ISAAC GAGE, Assignee. The creditors of said Bankrupt are requested to meet at the place aforesaid on the 24th inst. to determine whether they will authorize said assignee to make a sale of the residue of the effects of said bankrupt, and upon what terms. November 7th, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of STEPHEN COUGH, of Wilton, in said District, trader, against whom a Commission of bankruptcy has been issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Tuesday the fourth day of December, 1803, at the Court House in Portland, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said Bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of JOHN ANDERSON, of Wilton, in the District of Maine, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth—that the Commissioners named and authorized in and by the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Commissioner's Office, No. 2, Middle's Row, in Portland, in said District, on Friday, the second Day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of his estate and effects;—When and where all persons who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. SILAS LEE, GEORGE BRADBURY, } Assignees. October 24th, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against ZEPHANIAH JUDSON, of Hallowell, in the District of Maine, trader, & the said Zephaniah Judson has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said Commission named or to the major part of them on Saturday the 11th day of November next, or Thursday the 1st & 2nd Wednesday the 14th days of December next, at ten o'clock A. M. on each of said days at the Commissioner's Office No. 2 Middle's Row, Middle-street, Portland, in said District, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an assignee or assignees; that at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said commissioners against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said bankrupt are to make payment, and those who have any of his effects are to deliver the same to such persons on or as the commissioners shall appoint. By order of the Commissioners. N. KINSMAN, Clerk. Dated, 31st Oct. 1803.
Removal. WILLIAM THOMPSON, informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from Fifth-street to Middle-street, next door below Z. Hallowell where he manufactures, and keeps constantly for sale, Belt Pigs and Fine Twill TOBACCO, No. 1 & 2 Smoking do. and SEGARS—A do. Thompson's warranted SNUFF, by the barrel, keg, or bladder—and Rapper Snuff. All which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. (5m) Portland, Sept. 19, 1803.

Poetry.
From the National Register.
TO LAURA.
BENEATH the sun's meridian ray The flow'ret droops, and dies away; Yet evening's cool, refreshing dew Gives it to live, and bloom anew.
Not so, when Winter's gelid blast Invades the young and tender shoot; No more its bloom or fragrance lasts, The "killing frost has nipt its root!"
So lovely LAURA, when the rays Of thy too fierce resentment burn; I droop—but still, ere hope decays, The dew of favor may return.
But stern, disdainful, proud neglect My bosom with despondence fills; The heat of anger only wils— THE FROST OF COLD INDIFFERENCE KILLS!
Extracts from Wednesday's Commercial Gazette
BOSTON, NOV. 21.
The following letter from Commodore PREBLE was received by the Schooner Columbia, capt. AP. PLETON, which arrived at Gloucester, on Thursday last, from Cadiz.
"U.S. frigate Constitution, Gibraltar by, Nov. 1803. "GENTLEMEN,—A letter directed to Commodore MORRIS has come to my hand, and as Commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron, I beg leave to observe that there can be but little danger in your proceeding to the United States, as there are two of my squadron cruising off Mogadore, Safi, and Larache, which will prevent their cruisers from putting to sea. The Mobril frigate is now at Lisbon, and has orders not to go out until peace is established between us and the Emperor.—A Sloop of war, however, I have ordered to take a convoy from this bay, and pass near Cadiz, that you may take advantage of her convoy. There is no truth in the report of a Moorish frigate's having taken four American vessels."
"I have the honor to be, gentlemen, your obedient serv't. EDWARD PREBLE." "To capt. Benjamin Mason, and others, Cadiz."
From Washington, Nov. 6.
"The bill to alter the constitution has not yet passed the Senate. The republicans of the House uniformly opposed this innovation; which was introduced by the democrats solely for the purpose of excluding Mr. Burr from every office under the government, after the next presidential election. I have always understood, that the mode of electing President and Vice-President, agreeably to the constitution as it now stands, was proposed in the General Convention, by Dr. Franklin.—And that Mr. Madison, in his "Publius," has demonstrated it to be one of its wisest provisions for the selection of the two best men in the United States to fill the two first offices of government."
From Europe. —The report of a naval engagement between the French and English mentioned in our paper of Monday last, is, in part, corroborated by Captain Keown, of the ship Octavia, arrived in Hampton roads, from England:—Capt. K. states, that on the 27th Sept. in lat. 42, 7, lon. 12 20, he spoke the Cullodon, of 74 guns, and was informed, that a few days before they had an engagement with a French line of battle ship and a frigate which escaped into Corunna, very much shattered.
From New-Orleans, Oct. 7. —Laussat and the Spanish Government here are quarrelling. The rupture originated in a very improper and unauthorized act of the former. The cutter Terreur, a national vessel, being in want of hands to proceed to sea, the Prefect permitted her captain and officers to resort to the expedient of pressing French seamen from the merchant vessels in the harbour, which they did without the advice or consent of the Spanish government, and proceeded on their voyage.
Massachusetts Glass. —An extensive Glass House has lately been erected at Chelseaford, by the proprietors of the Glass-Manufactory in this town. It is at the junction of Middlesex Canal with the Merrimack. The furnaces have been blowing some time. The process of blowing is different from that in this town; though the glass is equally even and transparent. Perhaps no glass in the world can claim any preference to that of Manchester.
Capitulation of Demarary. —The terms on which the Dutch colonies of Demara-
ry and Essequibo have been surrendered to the British, are extremely liberal. The following articles are important to our mercantile citizens, as they respect the internal laws and usages which are agreed to be continued in all their force:—
Article 1. The laws and usages of the colony shall remain in force and be respected, the mode of taxation now in use be adhered to, and the inhabitants shall enjoy the public exercise of their religion in the same manner as before the capitulation; no new establishments shall be introduced without the consent of the court of police as the legislature of the colony. The constituted authorities and public officers, whether in civil law, church establishments, as well as members of the respective courts (except the Governor General) shall be continued in their respective officers and situations until his Majesty's pleasure shall be known.— Ans. Granted.
Art. 2. The inhabitants, those who are at present in the colony, as well as those who may be abroad, shall be protected in their persons, and have the free enjoyment of their property, without being troubled or molested for any acts whatsoever, other than such as they may commit subsequent to the capitulation and violation of the oath of fidelity they shall be required to take.— Granted.
*The other articles relate to the manner in which the places are to be given up, and the provisions allowed to the Dutch garrison.
From the Boston Gazette, of Nov. 21.
At the Supreme Judicial Court, now sitting in Boston, was decided the following IMPORTANT LAW CASE.
Lock vs. Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Company.
THIS was an action, brought on a Policy effected by the Plaintiff, in the office of said Company,—by which they assured to him, on the ship Little, and appurtenances, from Surinam, to one or more ports in the West Indies, at, and from thence, to her port of discharge in Europe, or the United States.
The facts agreed on were, that the first information received by the plaintiff, was, that the captain and crew of the said ship were all dead, and that she was taken into custody, and sold by the government of Berbice, who had ordered the net proceeds to be lodged in the orphan chamber, for the benefit of the concerned; that the ship at the time of assuring, was worth eight thousand dollars, and that she was sold at three thousand dollars, from which sum was to be deducted their charges.
The question was—Whether this was a loss within the meaning of the Policy, and for which assured were liable.
The court were unanimously of opinion, that this was a loss within the meaning of the Policy, and judgement was rendered for the Plaintiff accordingly.
Portland, Nov. 23, 1803.
PROTEST.
United States of America, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
York, ss. —By this public instrument of protest, be it known and made manifest to all persons whom these presents do or may concern, that on Tuesday, the fifteenth day of November, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three, before me Jeremiah Hill , Esq. Notary Public, in and for said county of York, and residing at Biddeford, in said county, duly appointed and sworn; personally came and appeared Daniel D'Espon , master and commander of the ship Ocean, of Pepperrellborough, burthen two hundred and forty six tons or thereabouts, and made solemn oath, that he failed in said ship from Barbadoes, on the tenth day of October last past, the next day was boarded by an English seventy four gun ship, called the Blenheim. The lieutenant who boarded the ship Ocean, treated the commander very politely; endorsed his register, forbidding him to go into any of the ports of Martinico or Guadaloupe, they being in a state of blockade. This lieutenant overhauled the list of the men's names, their desertion, &c. and examined every man's protection, and then permitted the ship to proceed. That on the twenty ninth day of October last past, at eleven of the clock, in the evening, being in lat. 39, 30, N. long. 71, 30, W. was brought to by an English frigate of forty four guns, called the Camarine, and boarded by her lieutenant, who examined the ship and her papers, then called for and examined the seamen's protections; two of them having lost their protections the day before, by a small box being thrown overboard, and their two protections being in the till thereof. The master of the said ship Ocean informed the lieutenant of this circumstance, notwithstanding he persisted on impressing those two men: one named Elisha Andrews , of Buxton, and the other Samuel Billings , of Pepperrellborough, both in said county of York; the master of the ship Ocean entreated for his men and requested to go on board the frigate to see the commander, but was denied. These two men were both on the list of the ship's crew, which this lieutenant particularly examined; the master of the Ocean followed the frigate three quarters of an hour, in
hopes to speak with her commander, but the frigate out-sailed the ship.
DANIEL DESHON.
I John Hall , second mate of the said ship Ocean, do hereby solemnly protest and swear that the foregoing declaration, subscribed by Daniel D'Espon , master of the said ship Ocean, is true in all its parts.
JOHN HALLS.
Whereupon, I the said Jeremiah Hill , Notary Public, as aforesaid, at the request of the said Daniel D'Espon , and for and in behalf of the owners of the said ship, and especially in behalf of the said Elisha Andrews , and Samuel Billings , as well as all others in any manner concerned, or in any way interested therein, or in any part thereof, have and by these presents do in the most solemn manner protest against the said English frigate Camarine, her commanders, officers and crew, and all others concerned therein, for the impressment of the said Andrews and Billings , and for all losses, detentions, damages, costs and expenses whatsoever, that have already happened, or that may hereafter happen or be sustained by reason of the same, or by any person or persons concerned, or in any manner interested therein.
In faith and testimony whereof, I the said Notary Public, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal, at said Biddeford, this fifteenth day of November, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three.
JEREMIAH HILL, Notary Public.
From a Poughkeepsie (N. Y.) paper, of October 25th.
On Tuesday of last week there was a sailing match run to windward, for a stake of 400 dollars, from Newburgh to the Union Store, 15 miles; between the sloops Anna Maria of this place, (long noted as the fastest sailing vessel on the Hudson) and the Edward , built by Mr. J. Winans, on a new projected plan of G. Livingston, Esq. of this Village, which was won by the latter by about three quarters of a mile. Next day a match of eight miles to windward, for a stake of two hundred dollars, was sailed for between the fast-sailing sloop Montgomery , lately built by Mr. Buckingham, on the Union wharf, with the said sloop Edward , which was won by the latter, by more than a mile's distance.
Correspondent.
N. B. A gentleman with a sloop watch found that the Edward came in stays in ten seconds; when a sloop of ordinary mould will take twenty five or thirty seconds. The Edward is a vessel of seventy five tons burthen; and can be brought to stays in six seconds. We understand that a patent has lately been obtained by G. Livingston, Esq. for constructing keels of vessels on the model of the Edward .
FOR SALE, CABLES, CORDAGE, &c.
of the first quality, wholesale and retail, at Mr. GRAY'S ROPE WALK or by applying to NEWHALL & WATSON, No. 3, Long Wharf
John Watson & Co.
Portland, November 15, 1803.
WILLIS & M'KINSTRY, Have received an assortment of
EUROPEAN and INDIA GOODS, suitable for the season, which having been purchased for cash, are selling at reduced prices.
They have likewise for sale,
West-India GOODS.
Clear Rock Mitallings, Upland Cotton, Boxes and sets of China, Spermaceti Candles, Crucibles & Blue Melting Pots, Feathers, Tow Cloth &c. &c.
Cash & the highest price given for FLAX SEED and BARLEY.
Portland, Oct. 31.
Enoch Moulton, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELLER.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received from Boston an additional assortment of rich JEWELRY and FANCY ARTICLES. He also makes Table and Ten SPOONS, warranted Gold NECKLACES, &c. &c. With a variety of other articles, as cheap as can be purchased in this town or elsewhere. N. B. Cash given for Old Gold & Silver.
FOR SALE,
A new Eight-Day warranted CLOCK. CLOCKS and WATCHES carefully cleaned and repaired at the same shop, two doors south of the one formerly improved by Mr. Abner Rogers, who has removed to Berwick.
Portland, Nov. 19.
Samuel Richards, CABINET MAKER—FROM BOSTON,
Respectfully informs the public, that he intends to carry on the Cabinet Making Business, in all its various branches, at his shop on the new street, leading from Fifth Street to the Market Square.
Having obtained the latest and most approved Patterns, he flatters himself he shall be able to give satisfaction to those who may please to call—and hopes to merit a share of patronage from a generous public.
Portland, Nov. 12, 1803.
Carpeting.
GEORGE W. DUNCAN, No 8, Jones's Row has received by the Mary from Liverpool, 1000 yards best Kidderminster CARPETING, which is now ready for sale. Portland, Oct. 31, 1803.
Two or more Gentlemen,
MAY be well accommodated for Boarding and Lodging, at the house lately occupied by Mr. THOMAS BECK, in Fore-Street. Portland Nov. 23.
Boarding.
FOUR or more Men, of decent habits, may be accommodated with good Boarding and Lodging. Inquire at the third door in Jones's Court. Oct. 31.
Administrators & Commissioners Notice.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and taken upon him the trust of an administrator on the Estate of Jonathan Hall, late of Paris, in the county of Cumberland, Wheeler deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to ALEJAH HALL. Paris, Nov. 12, 1803.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed and have taken upon themselves the trust of administrators on the estate of WILLIAM ROGERS , late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, coppermith, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. They therefore request all persons indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to KATY ROGERS, BURDICK BERRY. Nov. 12, 1803.
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JO. ATHAN HALL , late of Paris, deceased, represented intestate, hereby 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 Joseph B. Hall , in Paris, on the last Tuesday in this and the four following months, and on the first Tuesday of April next. DAVID DUSKIN, WILLIAM STOWELL, Commissioners. Paris, Nov. 7.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Amos Chase Adams , a minor, late of Limerick, in the county of York, deceased, represented intestate—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty ninth day of October last, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Leavitt , inhabitant in Limerick, on the third Monday of November instant, and on the third Monday of the five following months, from one to five o'clock P. M. on each of said days. DANIEL PELOU, JACOB BRADBURY, JUN. Commissioners. Limerick Nov. 8 1803.
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 to the LAST WILL & TESTAMENT of JOHN LEWIS , late of North Berwick, in the County of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by proving the Will and giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to ASA LEWIS. North Berwick, October 11, 1803.
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 Simeon Hilton , late of Talmadge, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to MARY HILTON. Oct. 31, 1803.
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 DYER , late of Saco, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to NATHANIEL FREEMAN, JUN. Oct. 31, 1803.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSEPH WATERHOUSE, JUN. late of Saco, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, represented intestate—do hereby 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 Samuel Prentiss , in Gorham, on Friday the eighth of November next, and on the second Friday in January and March next, from 2 to 6 o'clock, P. M. SAMUEL PRENTISS, DAVID HARDING, JUN. Commissioners. Gorham, October 6, 1803.
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed Commissioners to examine the claims against the estate of JOHN BRACKET , late of Parsonsfield, in the county of York, yeoman deceased, represented intestate, give notice, that they will attend on the business at the house of the widow Elizabeth Bracket , in said Parsonsfield, the third Monday in October, from two to five of said day, in the afternoon, and the third Monday in the five following months. WILLIAM CHADBURN, TOBIAS PRAY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of York, Commissioners to examine all the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOHN WOOD , late of Buxton, in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—six months are allowed said creditors for bringing in and proving their claims; and the Commissioners will attend to that service on the last Monday of September next, and the first Monday of the five following months, from one to four of the clock, P. M. on each of said days, at the dwelling-house of Isaac Mitchell , in Limington. JOSEPH TYLER, PHILEMON LINDY. Commissioners.
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, AND MAINE ADVERTISER. The price of this GAZETTE to subscribers in town who receive their papers by the carrier, is two DOLLARS per annum.—37 1/2 Cents. Subscribers who have their papers sealed singly will also pay two dollars, exclusive of postage. Subscribers in the country, who receive their papers at the office or by post, will pay one DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS, exclusive of postage.
PUBLISHED BY ELIZER A. JENKS, No. 7, FISH-STREET—PORTLAND.