Jenks' Portland gazette. Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-04-25 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
MAINE ADVERTIZER.
Number 261.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1803.
Volume VI.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   From To   Dols. Cts. Dols. Cts.    ASHES, Pot, ton. 135 140  Pearl 145 150  Beef, mess, 200 lb. bbl. 14  cargo, No. 1. 12 50 13  do. No. 2. 11  refuse. 7 50 8  Bread, ship, cwt. 3 5  pilot. 5 6  Beans, white. 1 1 22  Bacon, lb. 11 12  Butter, inspect 1st qual. lb. 14 15  2d do. 11  Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 50 1 34  4th do. 1 43 1 50  Cognac, 4th do. 1 80  Cornish, 1st do. 1 80  Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 16  dip. do. 13  Spermac. do. 46 48  Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 10  American. 13  Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 23 24  Island. 20  Coffee, lb. 20 22  Cordage, American, cwt. 12  Russia. 9 10  Cotton, lb. 19 45  Cheese, English 30  American 6 12  Chocolate, common, lb. 16  Welch's } No. 2 to 1 25 30  Rumney's } No. 2 to 1 25 30  Watt's } No. 2 to 1 25 30  Duck, Russia, bolt 15 20  Ravens 9 9 50  English yd. 33 40  Fish, Table, cwt. 7 10  Merchant 4 4 50  West India, mark. 4 95  Scale 3 50  Alewives, bbl. 4 4 25  Salmon 10 50 11  Herrings 3 50  Mackerell, summer 7 7 50  N. Scotia, fall. 7 50 8  Furs, Beaver pelts, lb. 1 50 2  Bear, skin 2 6  Fox, crows 1 2 50  red 1 1 50  Minks 20 1  Musquash 10 33  Sables 20 79  Flour, Superfine bbl. 7  Fine 6 50  X Brand 6 6 25  Middlings 5 50  Rye 3 50 4  Country, cwt. 2 50  Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67 69  Lisbon 18 20  Sea Fowl 40 42  Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 80 1 10  2d. proof 1 12 1 14  Glass, Bristol 10 by 8, box, 13 13 50  7 by 9 11 75 12 25  Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50  8 by 10 11  Boston, 10 by 8 17  7 by 9 15  6 by 8 12  Grain, Barley, bush. 95 1  Corn, Indian, South 58 60  North 70  Rye 75  Oats 34 37  Hoops, hhd. 12 feet, M. 23 25  Iron, Pig, ton 15  Philadelphia bar 100 105  Russia 95 100  Sweden 100 110  Spanish 96 98  Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 31 1 50  French 2 33 2 50  Spanish 2 33 2 50  Lime, half hhd. 1 50  Lemons, box 4 6  Leather, furl, dried, belt, lb. 23  Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 18 19  merch. 11  Shingles 2 75 3 50  Molasses, gal. 40 45  Nail Rods, ton 120 130  Nails, 4d. } cwt. 29 30  6d } do. 58 60  8d } do. 1 30 1 33  10d } do. 1 47  Sheathing } cut & } 11 2 9 2 17  Drawing } wro't. } 11 12  Fork, Bone M. ddings, bbl. 13 18 50  Cargo No. 1 13 50 16  do. do. 2 14 50 15  Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 96 1  St. Croix, } 2d 96 1  Antigua, & } 3d 90 92  similar forts } 4th 93 94  Tobago, } 2d 80 84  St. Vincents } 3d 84 87  similar forts } 4th 83 90  New-England 48  Russia Sheeting, piece 75  Rice, cwt. 6 6 25  Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16  brown 11  W. India clayed 12 14  brown 9 11  East India white 12 50 13  Salt, 8 bush. 4 50 5  Steel, German, lb. 14  Tubb. 8 9  Blistered 14 15  Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40  hhd 30 32  head 30 35  bbl 16 17  R. Oak hhd 15 16  shooks 85  W. Oak hhd do. 2 2 25  Tobacco, James River, cwt. 6 75 9 25  Georgia do. 4 75 5 50  
Masonic Information.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and consecration of the SACO LODGE, in Pepperellborough and the installing of the Officers thereof, by the Honorable and Right Worshipful WOONSOON STORER Esq. District Deputy Grand Master for the Ninth Masonic District in this Commonwealth, will take place on Thursday, 28th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Meeting-House in said Pepperellborough, at which time and place, divine service will be performed—Sojourning Brethren are invited to attend, with clothing.  Per order of the Right Worshipful Master. WILLIAM F. FIELD, Secretary. Pepperellborough, March 23, 1803.
Bowdoin College.
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the OVERSEERS of Bowdoin College will be held at Messachusetts Hall , in Brunswick, on the third Wednesday of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. being the 18th day of said month.  MARK LANGDON HILL, Secretary. Georgetown, April 18, 1803.
Bankrupt Notices.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the Goods, Estate and Effects of EZEKIEL DAY , a Bankrupt: All persons therefore who have any property of said Bankrupt in their possession, are required to surrender the same; and all persons indebted to him, are required to make immediate payment to  ISAAC PARKER. Portland, 8th April, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the Goods and Effects of BENJAMIN HANSON , of Bowdoinham, in the District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued. All persons indebted to said Hanson are requested to make payment; and all persons who have any of his property are called upon to deliver the same to  PETER OLIVER ALDEN, Assignee. Brunswick April 6, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Assignees of the Goods and Effects of JOHN ANDERSON , of Wiscasset , in the District of Maine, Merchant, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued: All persons indebted to said Bankrupt are requested to make payment; and all who have any of his property, are called upon to deliver the same to  SILAS LEE, } Assignees. GEO. BRADBURY, } April 2, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the estate and Effects of WILLIAM HUBBS of Belfast , and MORES MERRILL of North Yarmouth , Merchants, and copartners in trade under the firm of HUBBS & MERRILL , who have been declared Bankrupts—He therefore requests all persons indebted to said HUBBS & MERRILL, or to either of them, to make immediate payment; and all those who hold any of their effects, to deliver the same to  STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. Assignee. April 4, 1803.
THE commissioners to a commission of bankruptcy, awarded and issued forth against JOHN FAXON , of Camden, in the District of Maine, merchant, and the Assignee of his estate, intend to meet at the office of Erastus Root , Esq. in Camden, on Tuesday the 24th of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. then and there to make a dividend of the estate of said John Faxon ; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefits of said dividend.  WILLIAM GREGORY, jun. Assignee. Camden, March 21, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued against Elijah Davis , of Bath, in the District of Maine, Trader, and the said Elijah Davis has been declared a bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in said commission named, on Saturday the 30th day of April instant, on Saturday the 14th, and on Tuesday the 31st days of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, at the Office of SALMON CHASE , Esquire, near the Hay-Market in Middle-street, Portland, 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; and 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 immediate payment; and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such persons only, as the Commissioners shall appoint.  SALMON CHASE, } Commis- WILLIAM WIDGERY, } sioners. Dated April 18, 1803.
LAWS of MASSACHUSETTS.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three.
An act in addition to and amendment of an act, entitled "an act directing the method for laying out highways." BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That whenever a Jury may be ordered by the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, in any county, to hear and determine the complaint of any person or persons, aggrieved by the doings of a committee of said court, in locating a highway, or by the doings of the Selectmen of any town in locating any private way, or estimating damages occasioned by such locations, in pursuance of said act, such jury shall be summoned and attended by the Sheriff of said county or his deputy; or if he, or either of his deputies, be a party, or interested, by a coroner of said county; which jury shall be selected in manner following, viz. the officer who shall be duly authorized by said court, shall make application to the selectmen of two or more disinterested towns in said county, who shall draw out of the jury box of the supreme judicial court of their respective towns, so many jurors as such officer shall require, not exceeding nine from any one town; and if, by accident or challenge, there should happen not to be a full jury, said officer shall fill the panel de talibus circumstantiibus , as in other cases.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That if the right or interest of any complainant in or to the real estate alleged to be damaged by the laying out of such way, shall be denied by the town, district or corporation complained against, the jury summoned as aforesaid shall have authority to consider and determine such question of right or interest, so far only as respects the damages of said complainant.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That when two or more persons have occasion to apply to any court of sessions, at the same time for joint or several damages, occasioned by the laying out of the same highway, they may join in the same complaint; and their respective claims of damages shall, in that case, be considered and determined by the same jury, and the costs shall be taxed jointly or severally as the court, in their discretion, may determine to be equitable.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted , That committees and jurors, that shall assess damages occasioned by laying out any road, shall give the owner of said land a reasonable time to take off the wood, timber or trees; and if the owner of said land shall neglect to take off said wood timber or trees, within the time set by said committee or jury, it shall be forfeited for the benefit of the road.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That the officer summoning and attending such jury, shall be entitled to four cents a mile for all necessary travel in performing the same, and one dollar and fifty cents a day for each day he shall attend them; and each juror to one dollar for each day's attendance, and four cents a mile for travel each way. And said officer shall make a return of his own travel and attendance, and that of each juror.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That if any town or other corporation, shall find themselves aggrieved by the doings of a committee of the court of sessions in any county, in locating a way, or in estimating damages, by virtue of the act to which this is an addition, such town or corporation may apply to said court, and be allowed a jury or committee to hear, and finally determine their complaint, in the same manner, and under the same limitations and conditions, as are provided in this act, and that to which it is in addition, in the case of an individual person.
[Approved March 8, 1803.]
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Selected Poetry.
NIGHT.
BY N. HOWARD.
Now lingering dies the balmy-pinioned gale, And not a murmur dares intrude the vale; While moody silence holds the whispering ground; And lo! the mild and placid queen of night Has trimm'd her watchful lamp of liquid night, And kindly sheds her tranquil influence round,  Now let me on the plume of fancy soar; Or lid to some loud torrent's distant roar; Or plaintive river's ever-mournful roll:— I love this pensive, sober, soothing hour; Now pride, and care, and envy lose their pow'r, And leave an awful sadness o'er my soul.  And while my eyes survey that fallen bust; This hallow'd pile, now crumbling into dust, Which boasted once proud grandeur's empty name, My mind the brittle life of man portrays, He, like that object falls, like this decays, And moulders to that state from which he came.  And my joys too, my sprightly joys are o'er! The blooming flush of youth returns no more! No more a's! like this approaching morn! But say, my thankless soul, should I repine? Or speak distrustful of the pow'r divine, When dangers rise, and numerous ills are born?  No!—rather fall!—adore the omniscient God! Bend! bend the knee! and bless the chasten- ing rod!  With resignation drop the trickling tear; With no vain thought indulge my vacant mind, Nor murmur at the woes to me assign'd, But o'er the waves of life serenely o'er.
FROM THE BOSTON WEEKLY MAGAZINE.
ON SCANDAL.
"Blest envy! withers at another's joy, And hates that excellence it cannot rise."
THOMPSON.
THERE is not a greater enemy to the peace of individual, and society at large, than Scandal; although it is much to be regretted, there is no frailty to which most people are so subject. Scandal is the offspring of envy, and the only weapon of little minds against the superior abilities of another. But, notwithstanding scandal affects, more or less every member of the community, it reigns with more distinguished power over some parts of society than others; and on enquiry it will appear that the female character sustains the most injury from this bane to human happiness. In the country, this species of scandal is more prevalent than in the metropolis. The reason is obvious; in a country place the number of inhabitants is so small, that each is more acquainted with the character of his neighbor than his own; every action is examined with the most critical severity, and often the best of characters lose the esteem of their acquaintance from the malignant aspersion of ignorance and envy. It is impossible for a Lady to be seen walking with a Gentleman in such a place, without the immediate conclusion being made, "they are lovers." It is frequently added, if their acquaintance should have lasted any length of time, "Miss such a one, grows very fat lately." After a report of this kind having spread, I have seen a company of females thrown into the utmost consternation by the entrance of a lady who was the unfortunate subject of slander. How busy is the silent whisper on these occasions! It runs with a mazing rapidity from ear to ear, accompanied by nods and winks—with a "you know who," "so they say," "it is her," &c.—Scandal is of a quality peculiarly distressing. Against the open shafts of violence every one may defend himself; but from slander and secret calumny, the most deserving must suffer. The only method to prevent the propagation of this pest of society, is, for every one to shut their ears against the officious tales of slander and envy; since experience proves, that, if people in general were not too much inclined to listen when any account is brought of the faults and failings of others, the tongue of scandal would no longer find the mean satisfaction it now enjoys. The mischiefs accruing to mankind from calumny and slander, are innumerable. How many families have their peace destroyed by evil reports! By such
means, the seeds of enmity are too often sown between the dearest connections of life.
It has been already observed, that scandal is the only weapon of little minds against superior worth and abilities; the truth of this observation ought to be a sufficient preventative; for one would wish to incur the merited appellation of a little and envious female should, in particular, disperse themselves of this fault, which produces so many evils among the Fair. So for, let it be remembered, an evil mind and slanderous tongue, the never inhabit the face of beauty, a form of elegance. If there must remain, in the minds of some, a form of scandal, and a delight to fabricate slanderous reports; if most people will retain a propensity to listen whatever comes from such a source, let us act with some degree of impartiality; and, before we credit, as undoubted truth, tales injurious to the reputation of another, examine whether what we have heard, does not bear the most flagrant marks of falsehood. By acting in this manner, we shall be enabled to discover fiction from truth, and we shall frequently find, the person accused, is innocent; for it is the province of great minds to vindicate the characters of the absent, when unjustly aspersed by the tongue of scandal.
A FRIEND TO MANKIND.
Biographical Sketch —Lately died in England, EMILY SPENCER , Æt. 36—who for 20 years reigned the Venus of England. She was of low origin, and was reduced almost from infancy. She early became the mistress of a portion of high rank, who gave her a splendid establishment. At this time, and for years afterwards, the beauty of her face was confessedly unparalleled; and she was prevailed upon at different times to sit to the late English Apelles ( Sir Joshua ) when he was desirous of delineating on canvas, an idea of a most beautiful angel. After passing through these scenes of dilapidation and folly which generally mark the progress of women in her unhappy situation, and running the gauntlet of prostitution, she became attached to a poor person, and had two children.—Her reverse of fortune, preyed upon her mind; she had recourse to dram drinking, by which she soon became the feeble representative of a beautiful ruin; and died in childbed a short time since, in the 36th year of her age. Thus, and thus early, terminated the life of a person who for several years had so much the command of personal splendor, and the possession of personal beauty, as to be the envy of all those female fashionables and frequenters of public places, whom education had not taught to know, nor sentiment to feel, that an hour of virtuous domestic felicity is worth more than an age of levity and folly;—
Let coxcombs flatter, and let fools adore,
Here learn the lesson to be vain no more.
Fraud on Underwriters —The Swedish ship Louisa , capt. Tornren, was, in 1802, wilfully sunk in the Baltic, for the purpose of defrauding the underwriters, and a young man who was concerned in the conspiracy, but who had quarrelled with and been beaten by the captain, was left in his birth and peril. The following is the sentence pronounced by the Swedish tribunal, on the persons concerned in this most atrocious transaction.
Capt. Tornren to be beheaded, and his body exposed on a wheel; his property to defray the expenses of the prosecution. Lusting the mate, and a sailor most active in the crime, to be beheaded; the merchant to pay a fine of four times the value of the lading, fraudulently taken off, or to receive forty pair of stripes, to be to the pair, and to do penance on a Sunday at the church door, after which he is to work three years at the hulks in Caristrona , and his property to answer all judicial expenses; the broker, J. Lovell , with his brother T. Lovell , the district crown executor, for complicity, to be deprived of their office, to be confined one month on bread and water, and to do three years hard labour at the hulks; the pilot, and the two lightermen, who conveyed the goods off the night, to be imprisoned twenty eight days, on bread and water; the strand surveyor, for neglect of duty, fifteen days of the same penance; and the pilot twelve days; besides a number of pecuniary fines on all such as were proved to have bought any of the goods composing the cargo.— Philad. Mag.
trustees may lawfully make, shall be sealed with their seal, and shall bind
The affections of Mrs. B. in the natural and social relations of life, were warm and ten-
easy, lying lying idle in his ease—Would not his interest—would not eco-
life. [London p. March 6]

RISE the wild treasures of the opening year, And lavish shed uncultur'd perfumes here! Rise od'rous shrubs and breathe your sweets around, Rise ye beauteous, & deck your parent ground! Bid vernal airs ambrosial sweets exhale, And the whole Spring descend upon the gale, With joy's gay beam each flower shall bright- en glow, With love's warm breath each breeze shall softer blow; Ah happy gales that thus such sweets can give! Ah happier still that can such sweets receive.
For this Gazette.
To A Well-wisher to the County of York.
IT is little unfortunate for you, that your observations were in progress, an event should happen, which proves most of your reasonings and predictions false. This must partly be attributed to that unforeseen probability , which is always necessary, where ideas are scarce, and partly, to the impediments which generally force themselves in the way of one, who attempts, to stem the torrent of truth and justice. Founded as most of your arguments are, on the deception and business, which you suggest to have been practiced, in obtaining the act which establishes the S. J. Court at Alfred , you will easily guess to what extent I allude. If, for, the Legislature had been 'misinformed,' if the act had been passed 'at the heel of the session,' if it had been 'hurried through' in the absence or by taking an undue advantage of the situation of the party opposed, these, if facts, must be notorious facts , and, by being proved, would have occasioned the suspension or repeal of the act. But what has been the event? At a very full session, when all the members opposed, were present, a petition, signed by those members and praying for the suspension of the said act, was presented, referred to a joint committee of their own nomination, who, after hearing every thing said against the merits of the act, unanimously reported that 'the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition,' which report was accepted without a division , in both branches of the Legislature. Now, for, the matter is not yet 'rightly understood' or the 'general opinion of disinterested and judicious gentlemen' including that of your own, must be incorrect.
I formerly hinted, that unfairness in obtaining the removal of the S. J. Court to Alfred was with you a favorite idea or argument, I alluded to myself as 'honour,' nor 'glory,' nor 'pleasure,' nor 'satisfaction' from the discovery. It seems, however, that you have been pleased to construe this observation into a charge of unfairness against yourself. But, fir, turning the meaning of my sentences into groundless charges against you contrary to the plain and evident purport, will never screen you from the detection of your real blunders; nor will unfounded suggestions of the baseness of my motives, too coupled with a declaration that you do not believe them, entitle you to a double portion of candor or charity.
I yield the palm of a verbal critic to you with an unfeigned acknowledgement that you deserve it—But there are expressions in yours, which attract attention. Your 'quibbling,' your 'gross misconstructions' and 'scurvy tricks of misrepresentation,' contain so much of the gentleman, the man of candor and the scholar, and carry with them such a peculiar charm, that I am irresistibly impelled to pronounce them 'a delicious morsel of criticism.' If I have 'twisted' or 'tormented' your 'plain sentences,' it is cruel. They require not to be put to the rack, to extort a confession of their real meaning and intent. I am heartily sorry for, that exposing your errors has awakened your sensibility and induced you to commit many more, without correcting those already committed.
However, many things, such as your calculating distances by quarrelling with the surveys and laying violent hands on the map of the county; your description of my four rules of calculation in which you have been four times mistaken; your ingenious comment on the word 'several'; your evading many of the arguments which detected the partiality of your former statement; all these, as they carry their errors on the face of them, and betray your conscientiousness of their imbecility, require at most but short answers.
One simple rule of calculating distances, viz. the actual distance travelled allowing for the contemplated alteration in the roads which will undoubtedly take place, would have saved a profusion of learning, nothing to the purpose. You have not satisfied me by charging me with a 'quibble' that several towns had altered their minds on the subject of removing the S. J. Court to Alfred —One, to wit, Philipsburg , was pointed out to you by me, you have hit upon Coomball for another, but are mistaken in the selection—The inhabitants therefore of several towns, to wit, one town, have altered their minds, &c.
From the little acquaintance I have had with mankind, I have been induced to believe that when a system has been founded in prejudice, interest or passion, the best way to expose that system and to bring it into contempt, is to provoke its advocate to come forward with zeal in its defence. In such a situation his feelings will urge him on, after his reason has abandoned him. He will attempt to answer every objection however reasonable, and justify every statement however absurd.
At the annual meetings in March or April last, it was proposed and very properly, that the towns opposed, should express their opposition to the removal of the S. J. Court to Alfred . A reference of the subject in the Legislature was obtained on that ground. Yet you have, more than once, attempted to prove that the Court of Sessions acting on the subject a considerable time after both those meetings were past, was the only time those towns did not remonstrate. This is attributing to the people a presence very unusual and does by no means comport with your transferring all their powers of acting to the Court of Sessions.
[To be continued]
For this Gazette. AN ADDRESS TO THE CITIZENS OF MAINE.
FELLOW CITIZENS, THE period for choosing Representatives to the General Court of this Commonwealth is near at hand. On this subject, a fellow citizen, who feels, at least, a common share of concern for the felicity of his country, begs leave to address you. The thinness of the representation from Maine in our Legislature has hitherto been a crying evil. The pernicious tendency of that false economy, which has prevented many of our respectable towns, in times past, from sending representatives, begins to be pretty forcibly felt. It may be truly called 'being a penny wise and a pound foolish.' The sentiments of the good people of this district in this respect, it is hoped, will, ere long, undergo a thorough change.
The object of government is, or should be, to redress the grievances of the people, and meliorate their condition; and to promote the best interests of the community; and to regulate the economy of human life. That kind of government, which will best answer these purposes, is certainly the best. The wisdom of our forefathers, as also the wisdom of our own times, have determined that a system of government founded on an equal and full representation is the only one, under heaven, calculated for these ends. If every part of the community is not fully and fairly represented, laws must necessarily be made to operate hard and imperiously upon some parts, while, at the same time, they confer an inordinate share of privileges and immunities upon other parts, of the same community.
Every State or Republic is composed of a great collection of smaller societies or neighborhoods. Each of these have their peculiarities as to situation, manners, customs, employments, views and interests. It would be as easy, and perhaps easier, to find two faces exactly, and in every particular alike, as to find two towns, two villages, or two neighborhoods that should, in all things, bear any thing like a near resemblance to each other. Now unless there can be a representative from every such town, village or neighborhood in the community, the representation must necessarily be deficient. In such cases laws cannot be made with a view solely to the advancement of the interest and happiness of the whole community.
Under such impressions it was that our wise legislators were induced to pass a law that every town, of a certain size and description, should be under penal obligation to send a representative to the General Court. They foresaw that the disposition of the people, according to the common course of nature, would lead them to grow careless and remiss about their civil rights and privileges—that as commerce, agriculture and the mechanic arts should flourish; that, in proportion as the people found themselves happily and deeply engaged in their own individual interests and concerns; in the same proportion they would gradually become unmindful who were their rulers, or what their government. Although in '75 and '76 their rights of representation were violated in a high degree; and from an outrageous privation of the blessing they were affected with a deep sense of its importance, yet it was, even at that time, foreseen that we should be again liable to degenerate into such a state of unconcern about it, after it should have been for some time restored, that, we should again fall into the same thoughtless state of fatal security; which would inevitably invite a renewal of the same or greater calamity: accordingly, as soon as an opportunity occurred, a law was made to ward off the danger.
But notwithstanding this deep felt sense of the vast importance of an equal representation, which must be supposed to be inherent in the mind of every rational man; and, notwithstanding this valuable law for that purpose, many towns have as studiously invented means to avoid exercising this privilege, as tho' it had been one of the most grievous impositions. Many of our richest country towns have avoided sending a representative, as is pretended, merely on account of the expence; when, at the same time, it would not have cost the richest of the farmers more than fifty cents or a dollar each. It seems hardly credible that our discerning yeomanry can be guilty of such miserable parsimony. It seems as if they must have been wrought upon by some other consideration than that of expence. The fear of such a trifling expenditure for so valuable a consideration must be accounted mean and niggardly in the extreme.
There is no part of the state of Massachusetts so thinly represented as the district of Maine. Altho', in point of population, Maine bears to Massachusetts nearly the proportion of one to
three, yet our representation is to that of Massachusetts only as about one to ten: and yet surely no part of the state needs so full a representation as Maine. The thinness of population, the unsettled state of our landed concerns, and the unsettled state of almost every thing else in this district; together with our colonial situation render a very full representation from Maine indispensably necessary. The proportion between representation of Maine and Massachusetts ought to be as great, at least, in favor of the former as it hitherto has been in favor of the latter.
One would think that the business of sending a representative to the General Court was a punishment inflicted for a criminal offence. So far as the conduct of many towns is evidential of their sentiments, they have undoubtedly considered it in this light. In many instances they make use of as much artifice to avoid the law in this respect as tho' it were a law of the most pernicious tendency. Let us then deprive them of this burthensome privilege of being represented. Let us repeal this law; and instead of it enact one that every town, which neglects sending a representative, wittingly and willingly, for any one year, shall, forever after, lose the privilege. This, it is to be hoped, will be done at our next session of the General Court. We should then see whether it was a privilege worth exercising or a burthen, an imposition and a punishment. This would awaken those thoughtless towns from their slumbers to a proper estimation of the blessings of an equal representation. A privilege is of no value unless it is used. The not using it is as bad as tho' we were deprived of it altogether; and had no power to use it at all. The effect in either case would be the same. Now then let those towns who have never sent a representative, and have not yet a disposition to send, be deprived wholly of the privilege. While it is a privilege if not used it is abused; and ought, therefore, to be taken away.—The loss of it would do them no injury in as much as the opportunity to use it does them no good.
But were they deprived of it what would be their language? would they say "it was a useless thing to us—it never did us any good—we may as well be without it as with it"? This would be the fact, but would not be their language. They would cry out in all the bitterness of invective and reproach—"We are tyrannized over—we are taxed without our consent—we are deprived of the right of representation, the only valuable and inestimable privilege of freemen—we are no better than robbed, plundered, abused and insulted under the specious garb of laws made for the good of the community. This would be their language: and yet their present situation under their present conduct, is not actually a whit better.
I am aware of the excuse of many towns for the neglect and abuse of this privilege. They say, perhaps, that they have no person to send, who would do honor to himself and the town, and be useful to the whole community. They have no orator—no gentleman of abilities as a public speaker, capable of investigating and discussing legislative topics; and of managing them before the Legislature—They have no person acquainted with the nature, tendency, operation and effect of laws in all their varieties and connections. This reasoning has its force in a degree; but is not conclusive. There is no town but has in it some good, honest, plain, judicious citizens, capable of telling a plain, honest story; who, although they might not be able to advocate measures before the House, would, nevertheless, be able to acquaint and interest other members in carrying any favorite point for their own towns respectively. Every thing particularly relating to their respective towns, might, in this way, be made known; and, thereby, the principal object of representation answered.
At this particular crisis there are numerous reasons, in addition to those which always exist, in favor of a full representation from this District. It will be remembered that the great business of the separation of Maine from Massachusetts was referred from the last to the next session of our Legislature. The question whether we shall become independent or not is one of the most important and interesting that can in any way concern us. If a full representation from Maine ever was or ever will be necessary, it will be particularly so the ensuing year.
A majority of our last year's representation, it has been said, were averse to a separation. From what rational and virtuous cause this could originate, is truly incomprehensible. The town of Boston has ever been suspected of undue influence in our state councils. We all know that a separation would be vastly against the interest of that town; and the inhabitants of that town, like
the inhabitants of all other great commercial places, took with a single eye to their own advantage. Were a separation to take place we should establish a seat of government in our own borders. Our money would be expended among ourselves; and not carried to Boston; and there spent wholly to the aggrandizement of that capital. Some of our own sea ports would then be rising up, under our own patronage, to rival Boston. We should be advancing and promoting the interest of our own merchants, of our own mechanics, and of our own husbandmen. This would be such a loss and damage to Boston that, who can doubt, she would use her utmost to corrupt our whole representation; and reduce it, if possible, from the determination to accomplish a separation?
Finally, fellow citizens, let us be mindful of the vast importance of a full and equal representation. Let us not so far lose sight of the glorious spirit of '75 as to forget our sentiments at that time upon this very subject. When the grasping hand of Britain was exerting her utmost efforts to wrest from us this glorious blessing, was it once suspected that we should so soon of our own accord, become so careless and indifferent as to need the admonitions of any one to spur us on to an exercise and preservation of it? Let us now rouse from our slumbers; and choose our best and most able citizens to be the guardians and centinels over our rights and liberties. Let us mark such as are already in opposition to the contemplated separation—Let us choose such as are firm and steadfast in their principles; on whom the fascinating and alluring charms of a great city will have no influence—men of integrity; capable of forming their own opinions upon rational considerations—men capable of honoring the towns from which they are sent—and men capable of usefulness and activity. Then will it be well with us—Then may we set peacefully and quietly under our own vines and fig trees, and have none to molest or make us afraid.
RUSTICUS.
Falmouth, April 22.
By the Mail.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 14.
New-Orleans.—We have seen a letter from New-Orleans, dated the 17th March, which states, "information has just been received of the arrival at Havannah of 4500 French troops on their way to this place so that we may expect them in a few days. Pilots have been ordered down the river to meet them."
NEWYORK, APRIL 11.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Port au Prince, dated the 17th ult. to his friend in this city, received via Philadelphia.
"A French brig from Havre de Grace, bound for this port, anchored on the night of the 17th inst in sight of the guard ship, and on the next morning she was boarded by the brigands, and every person on board put to death, being 28 passengers, 14 sailors, and three officers, making in all 45 persons. Barges were immediately sent from the guard ship, but their efforts were in vain; for as soon as the negroes got possession of the prize, they crowded all sail, ran her ashore and immediately set her on fire, and in a short time she was consumed. Four places have been evacuated last week, one of which is Petit Guave. The brigands got possession of 8000 cartridges, and a powder house containing enough to supply them two years."
From Cape Francois, March 8.—Capt. Fuller, arrived at Norfolk from Cape Francois, informs, that six ships of the line and nine transports had arrived there having on board 15,000 troops; that General Rochambeau, had shifted his headquarters to Port Republican; and that the inhabitants were in hourly expectation of an attack from the blacks, who still environed the town, and were fearful of their ultimate success, in getting the place.
SALEM, APRIL 21.
The Gazette of the United States takes notice, that at the 4th of March celebrations, no toasts were given, and no praises sung, to Vice President Burr, who before the 4th of March 1801 was celebrated at every jacobin caucus and festival in the country, as "the tried patriot," the "unchangeable republican," and "the friend of Liberty and America"—and asks "What has Mr. Burr done to forfeit the praises of democracy? Alas! he has expressed a wish for "an union of all honest men." Ah! there's the rub; and the Jacobins declare, that they will have no part nor lot in this matter." It is notorious, and it must have some effect upon the minds of all honest men, that Mr. Burr has had no credit with the democratic party since he gave that odious cast!
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Virginia.
"I WILL answer your queries according to my information. I must however premise that the first thing which strikes the stranger's eye in this country, is the inequality of fortune, and effects of slavery on the manners of the people. A man who does not possess a plantation of a 1000 acres and a drove of negroes, cuts no figure. It is a disgrace for white men to work, consequently lands are poorly cultivated, produce small, compared with the quantity of land held by planters, and laziness clothes the greater part of the people with rags and wretchedness. The rich roll over their plantations in carriages while the idle and poor are sleeping or drinking in their little huts. —Thank heaven it is not so in New England. Happy people.
"How much is Mr. Jefferson worth?"—Mr. Jefferson lives on a good tract of about 4000 acres, in Albermarle county. Monticello is situated on the top of a very high hill or mountain, to arrive at which you must go round the hill once or twice, till you arrive at the peak on which is his ill shaped brick house. Some say his house and lands are kept in good order, and others say not. He has from 100 to 200 negroes. He rents most of his lands and lets his negroes. A negro is hired for £15 per year. The demosty he is a plain Republican, yet they do not consider he buys, sells and lets human flesh; though he is called a friend to the people and their rights. A Virginian Republican is a Democrat by profession, an aristocrat by practice."
Puffin is about to publish in Paris, the History of French Literature, from the time of Francis the first to the present period, comprising a term of three centuries. The author has been engaged for thirty years on this work.
Poor Human Nature is likely soon to be in a perplexing dilemma, suspended, like the tomb of Mahomet, between heaven and earth. If the Gaseyne, Oxygen, and Vazeine Sytms go on, it will be impossible to die; if provisions keep up their price, it will be no less impossible to live!—Lon pap.
Portland,
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1803.
SYMPTOMS OF WAR!
The following highly important intelligence is from the Newyork Evening Post of the 15th instant:—
By the arrival of the ship Mercury, caps. Sterling, at this port yesterday evening in 31 days from Liverpool, we have intelligence from thence to the 10th and from London to the 8th March, both inclusive.—From this it appears that the British government were taking steps which were strongly indicative of war. Orders had been issued for a general impressment of seamen, and were in actual execution at Liverpool when capt. Sterling failed. The Militia, were also directed to be embodied, and held in readiness to be called into service. The cause of these preparations was said to be owing to a disagreement between England and France respecting the surrender of Malta. It is not unlikely that the retention of the Cape of Good Hope by the English, is connected with these measures of administration.
It was reported that Mr. Pitt and Mr. Windham were going into power; if this be true, it would more than anything, serve to establish in our opinion, the high probability of immediate war. Under such Ministers, the British government would assume a very different one from that which has for some time past distinguished it. How far such an event is essential to the interest if not to the existence of that empire, is not for us to determine. It may, however, well be doubted, whether war, or submission to the dominion of BONAPARTE is not an alternative to which the British nation will soon be, if they are not already, reduced. If so, we sincerely hope that they will not hesitate in the choice, but make a magnanimous appeal to arms. It is very natural to consider what would be the effect on our own country. First then, should Bonaparte find himself embarrassed in a war with England, it is not impossible that he will listen to the terms which will be offered him by our envoy, and perhaps he may even sell to us the Floridas for some millions of dollars. Thus a measure which originated in weakness and folly, may, by an accidental course of things that could not have been foreseen nor taken into the account when it was adopted, eventually prove partially successful.
But this will not excuse the pusillan-

imous system which has been resorted to; for though negotiation may succeed, yet it is evident that had the other court been pursued and possession of New Orleans taken, the European war would have put a seal on the acquisition, and made it ours at far less expence than we must now incur, on the most favorable supposition. But what is of a thousand times more consequence, we should then have preserved national Character.
The following is a copy of a letter from J. Gascoigne, Member of Parliament from Liverpool, to the Mayor of this City, dated, London, 8, P. M.
"DEAR SIR, War is expected—a message this day from the King to the House of that tendency—Militia expected to be called to guard against invasion—Stock down 4 per cent.—Mr. Pitt, it is supposed, will return soon to power. I have time to add no more, it being 8 o'clock.
J GASCOIGNE."
Another from Messrs. Cropper, Benson & Co. Merchants, Liverpool, dated the 10th of March, to their correspondents in this city.
"The Mayor of Liverpool has this morning received a letter from one of our Members of Parliament, stating that a message had been sent to the House of Commons by the King, ordering the militia to be embodied; and that War, was very much expected. He wrote in great haste, just before the departure of the post and had not time to enlarge."
Fires.—On Thursday the 10th ult. about nine o'clock, in the morning, the dwelling house of the Rev. Mr. Atkinson, of Lorington, took fire in one of the chambers and in a few minutes was totally consumed. The most of the furniture in the lower rooms was saved but many valuable articles in the chambers were lost. The damage, on the lowest calculation is estimated at 1000 dollars. By the friendly exertions of the inhabitants, on the following Tuesday another house of the same dimension was saved in the same place, and rapidly repairing for his reception. On the 30th ult. was consumed by fire, at Vashborrough, a large and convenient Blacksmith's shop, belonging to Jacob Tabor. Friend Tabor, in attempting too late to secure some property lodged in the chamber, was much injured by the fire, and narrowly escaped with his life. The loss is estimated at between four and five hundred dollars.
MR. JENKS, I beg leave through the medium of your paper to recommend to the electors of Portland, WILLIAM SYMMES, Esq. as a gentleman in every respect qualified to serve them with advantage and credit in the Legislature of this State. It is hoped his long and prompt attention to the interests of the town, and his fidelity in the discharge of the duties confided to him, will insure him a liberal vote on Monday next, as a Representative for the ensuing political year.
CONSISTENCY.
MR. JENKS, Our municipal fathers having appointed a day for the inhabitants of this town to assemble together, for the purpose of electing some person or persons, to represent them at the next General Court of this Commonwealth, and presuming that the town will not send more than one representative, as has been the case for several years past, I take the liberty of nominating and recommending to my fellow townsmen,
MR. MATTHEW COBB, as a person well qualified for this important trust.
A VOTER.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR, IN THE DISTRICT OF MAINE—continued.
Table with 3 columns: Town, Strong, Gentry. Lists votes for various towns including Lewiston, Gorham, Pejepscot, Hallowell, Vassalborough, Winthrop, Freeport, Harlem, Readfield, Belgrade, Canaan, Waterville, Fairfield, Bristol, Penobscot, Bluehill, Trecton, Mountdesert, Bucksport, Eden, Orland, Plant No. 8 & 9, Machias, Steubens, Harrington, Cherryfield. Totals: 1376 Strong, 454 Gentry.
Mails.—By the summer establishment the mail will be conveyed from this town to Boston, in twenty five hours.
Mr. C. P. Wayne has contradicted the report of the publication in London, of the history of Gen. Washington.
Deaths. At Falmouth, Mr. Samuel Noyes, Aet. 50 years,—an honest, industrious member of society. At Canaan, Peter Hayward, Esq. aged 77.
"On Tuesday last we committed to the grave, the remains of Mrs. Lydia Bacon, who died a few days before at the house of her brother, the Hon. William Gorham, Esq. at Gorham. It is a tribute of respect justly due to the memory of the deceased, and it cannot be unuseful in the relation, to say that she was possessed of that assemblage of virtues which gave her the character of an excellent woman. Her amiable disposition of mind—her pleasantness in conversation—her benevolence, her purity of heart—her tenderness and propriety of conduct in her domestic and social connections—her regard to religion—In a word, her devout love for her divine Saviour, and affection for all who believed in him, as well as her exemplary performance of the various duties of christianity, were conspicuous in her life, and made her beloved by all who knew her. They produced a resignation to the will of God in the trial she was called to suffer—supported her in her last sickness and enabled her to meet death not only with composure but with joy, believing that her redemption was drawing nigh, and that she should be forever happy with her redeemer in the realms of bliss."
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Jenks' Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21.
Arrived, ship Live Oak, Capt. Dyer, 40 days from Liverpool.—No news.
Arrived at Boston, Wednesday last, Schooner Betsey (owned at Damascus) capt. Little, 27 days from Grenada—Left there, March 24. Ship Ocean, Dehon, from Pepperellboro' very leaky, had been laying there 40 days for payment—brig America, Hatch, to sail in 10 days for Kennebec; Seven Sisters, Childs, of New Bedford; ship Mercury, M'Cray, to sail in 24 days for Wiscasset; Ranger, Boyd, to sail in 10 days for Boston.
The Schooner Mary, capt. Austin, of Wiscasset, from Norfolk, was driven on shore back of Provincetown, and a sloop from St. Johns, bound to Philadelphia, with plaster, had also gone on to the Cape—vessels and cargoes lost.
BOSTON, APRIL 22
Schr. Favorite, belonging to Mr. W. Walter, of this town, and commanded by capt. W. Poulson, on her passage from Teneriff for Boston last fall, fell in with the Spanish frigate Juno, from Porto Rico for Cadiz, with upwards of 400 persons on board, and 100,000 dollars in specie. She was in great distress; and capt. P. afforded every aid in his power, and endeavored to assist the frigate in getting into port. But all efforts were fruitless. In a sudden squall she foundered, and the only persons preserved, were the three officers and four men, who happened, at the time, to be on board the Favorite. The Spanish minister, after learning the facts, ordered 500 dollars to be paid for the damages the Schooner had sustained; and the services which were rendered; and further, directed an elegant suit to be presented to capt. Poulson, with a suitable inscription. The Spanish Consul at this place, has been the medium through which this present has been made, and accompanied with a polite Note.
Commercial.
PRICES AT LIVERPOOL. Superfine Flour 37s. per barrel; Turpentine 18 to 20s. 6d. per cwt. Tar 18 to 19s. Georgia Sea Island Cotton 34 to 37d per lb. Upland 12d to 12 1/2d.
Bowdoin College.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the TRUSTEES of Bowdoin College will be held at Brunswick, in Massachusetts Hall, on the third Wednesday of May next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon.
CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary. Brunswick, April 21, 1803.
SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MAILS.
Boston, Portland and Wiscasset. LEAVE Wiscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 2, P. M.—arrive at Portland on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 2, P. M.—Leave Portland same days by 5, P. M.—arrive at Boston on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 10, P. M.
RETURNING.
Leave Boston, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 2, P. M.—arrive at Portland on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by half past 3, P. M.—Leave Portland the same days by 5, P. M.—arrive at Wiscasset on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by noon.
Portland and Boston—(EXTRA.) Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 2, P. M.—arrive at Boston on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 10, P. M.
RETURNING.
Leave Boston on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 2, P. M.—arrive at Portland on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by 7, P. M. April 25.
Bankrupt Notices.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Assignee of the goods, estate and effects of COLEMAN WATSON, of Gorham, in the District of Maine, trader, a bankrupt, and has accepted that trust—All persons who were indebted to said Watson at the time he became bankrupt, are called upon for immediate payment, and those who have any of his effects in their possession are required to deliver the same without delay to JAMES D. HOPKINS, Assignee. Portland, April 23, 1803
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly chosen Assignee of the estate and effects of JOHN STUART, of Wiscasset, merchant, a bankrupt. All persons indebted to said Stuart are required to make immediate payment—and all those who have any of his effects to deliver the same to JERE. BAILEY, Assignee. Wiscasset, April 19, 1803
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of JOSEPH CHRISTOPHERS, of Wiscasset, in the county of Lincoln, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and awarded, that the Commissioners named and authorized in the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Jeremiah Bailey, Esq. in Wiscasset, on Thursday the 26th day of May next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. then and there to make a dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt—when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. WILLIAM PIKE, BADDLEY CHILD, by William Pike, his Attorney, Wiscasset, April 18, 1803
THE public are respectfully informed that THOMAS CLARK, Bookseller and Stationer, has just received, from the Patent and Family Medicine Store of Richard Lee & Co. New York, a fresh supply of the following VALUABLE MEDICINES, which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR; A sovereign remedy for Colds, obdinate Coughs, Asthmas, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions. To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH, This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorders to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From Luther Martin, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir—It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir; as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir, of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago—He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper; he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard street, was greatly relieved of an asthmatic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir—and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balm of honey, Church's cough drops, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing.
HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE, Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—excess in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—unwholesome or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalled in the cure of Nervous Disorders, Consumption, Looseness of spirits, Loss of Appetite, Impurity of Blood, Hysterical Affections, Inward weakness, Seminal weakness, Fluor albus (or whites) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the back or stomach, Indigestion, Melancholy, Gout in the Stomach, Pains in the Limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary Emulsions, Obdinate Gleet, Impotency, &c. &c.
The principal operation of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers and sending forth from that organ new health and vigor into every part of the system; it enriches and purifies the blood without inflaming its braces, without stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretory vessels and the general habit, brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone, and restores that nutrition which immoderate evacuations have destroyed, and whose loss had thrown the whole frame into languor and debility.
The Restorative is absolutely above all
recommendation in removing those weaknesses and infirmities with which many females are afflicted, the consequences of difficult and painful labors, or of injudicious treatment therein.
The most obstinate seminal gleet, and the most distressing cases of fluor albus in females, fall particularly under the province of this restorative—speedily yield to its benign operation, and are radically cured, by correcting and purifying the acrimonious humors, restoring a proper degree of tension to the relaxed fibres, and strengthening the weakened organs.
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has bro't on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
INFALLIBLE AGUE AND FEVER DROPS, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermitting Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
VENEREAL DISEASE. Those whom this may unfortunately concern, are informed that a fresh supply has now been received of the Patent INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, Prepared by Dr. Leroux.
The experience of several thousands who have been cured by this medicine (a great proportion of them after the skill of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrate its efficacy in expelling the Venereal poison, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the improper use of mercury.
The mildness of the Vegetable Specific is equal to its surprising efficacy, its operation is so gentle that it is given to venereal patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and performs a cure without disturbing the system, or producing any of those effects inseparable from the common remedies.
With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of disease, with copious directions for their treatment so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and least inconvenience possible.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
GOWLAND'S LOTION.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR, For the cure of every kind of head ache.
THE DAMASK LIP SALVE, Is recommended (particularly to the Ladies) as an elegant and pleasant preparation for chapped and sore lips, and every blemish and inconvenience occasioned by colds, fevers, &c. speedily restoring a rosy color and delicate softness to the lips. (Advertisement to be continued.)
House for Sale.
FOR SALE, a House situated in Main Street, well calculated for a Boarding House—Terms of payment made easy to the purchaser—A good Vest of 70 or 80 tons burthen will be taken in part payment—Any person who may wish to purchase or exchange, will please to apply to the Printer for further information. Portland, April 25.
House Lots.
FOR SALE, a number of HOUSE LOTS, situated in a pleasant part of the town, and commanding a good prospect of the harbour and adjacent country. They will be sold very reasonably, and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Apply to WALTER HATCH.
Also, for sale as above, A quantity of Novascotia LIME, warranted of the first quality. Portland, April 25.
Take Notice.
THE Copartnership between Henry and Joseph Quinby, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of January, 1803—They therefore request all persons having demands against them, to exhibit them for adjustment, and receive their due; and all indebted, to make immediate payment. HENRY QUINBY, JOSEPH QUINBY. Brunswick, April 4, 1803.
Notice.
THE connection in business between George Wakefield, jun. and William Dobbs, under the firm of WAKEFIELD & DOBBS, was dissolved on the first of January last. GEORGE WAKEFIELD, JUN. WILLIAM DOBBS. April 25, 1803.
David Griffith,
Respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he has taken a stand in Middle Street, next door to the Portland Bank—where he has for sale a general assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, of the best quality.
Likewise, has just received a large assortment of Kitchen and Flower GARDEN SEEDS, wholesale and retail. He flatters himself he shall be able to supply them with as good seed, and on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in Boston, or elsewhere—Catalogues of which are printed, to accommodate his customers.
ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL TREES.
Several hundred Poplar and Balm of Gilead Trees, for sale as above. They are of an excellent growth, and will be warranted and set at a short notice, at any place within five miles of this town. Portland, March 14.
Sales at Auction.
Tomorrow, 26th April, Will be sold at Auction, on the premises, A DWELLING HOUSE in Main Street near opposite Mr. Matthew Cobb's new house
On Monday, the 23d day of May next, will be sold at Public Vendue, At DAVID PEASE'S Auction Room, Forest street,
TWO LOTS OF LAND, of 100 acres each, in the township of New Portland, to Lot No. 3, Range H, in the West Division. Lot No. 15, Range H, in the East Division. The abovenamed lots are situated in the most fertile part of said tract, and are well calculated to make excellent farms. Good titles will be given. One fourth part of the purchase money will be equalled at the time of sale; and a liberal credit given for the remainder, with good security. Sale 11 o'clock A. M. Portland, April 23, 1803.
Take Notice.
To be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, on Monday the 2d day of May next, at Belfast, in the county of Hancock, the estate and effects of William Hubbs & Moke Merrill, Bankrupts. The above is for the benefit of the creditors of said Hubbs and Merrill. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. Assignee. Portland, April 16, 1803.
Take Notice.
The sale of furniture at Mr. DAVY'S house, in Union Street, is postponed to Wednesday the twenty-seventh inst. at ten o'clock A. M. ISAAC PARKER, Assignee. April 16, 1803.
Real Estate at Auction.
By order of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Lincoln, will be sold on Wednesday the first day of June next, at the dwelling house of Benjamin Palmer, inholder in Camden, at 10 o'clock, A. M. so much of the Real Estate of William Molineux, late of Camden, deceased, as will amount to the sum of Twenty four hundred seventy eight dollars and sixty cents, for the benefit of creditors to discharge a mortgage on said estate and for charges of administration—said Real Estate being Lots and parts of Lots whereof the deceased died seized, in the Twenty Associates' Lands in Camden, and Barre (so called) together with a valuable tract known by the name of Beauchamp neck, situated in said Camden. Plans and accurate surveys of the several Lots will be ready for examination before the time of sale—An unquestionable title given on the payment of the purchase money. MARY MOLINEUX, Administratrix. Camden, April 12, 1803.
To be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, on Thursday the 5th of May next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at Mr. Beeman's Tavern, Portland,
A BOUVE Nine Hundred Tons of WHARF TIMBER, now lying at Cozen's River, Freeport. The terms of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser. LEVIUELL WEEKS, JOSHUA ROGERS, DAVID GREEN, Committee of the Proprietors. April 22.
Hay for Sale.
SEVERAL tons of Screwed Hay by the single bundle or quantity. Apply to JAMES POOLE. Portland, (Court Street) April 25, 1803.
Real Estate for Sale.
THAT very eligible stand for business, situated at Freeport Corner, now occupied by CORNELIUS DILLINGHAM, consisting of a Dwelling-House and Store, under the same roof, with about 3/4 acre of Land, will be sold on reasonable terms, if applied for soon. For further particulars apply to the occupant. April 18.
To be Sold,
THREE LOTS OF LAND—two bounded on the westerly side of Danforth Street, the other on Pleasant Street; two of them are so situated as to be worth the attention of any gentleman; Danforth Street having become one of the main entrances into Portland. For terms apply at the Auction, Fish-street. Portland, April 18.
To be Sold,
A Handsome, well-finished DWELLING HOUSE, and a Barn in good repair. The house is 40 by 34 feet, with a Porch 12 by 14 feet, fitted for a scullery. The house is two stories, with four rooms on a floor—seven floors painted. The whole within fifty rods of Bowdoin College; and well adapted for a Public house-keeper; or a good situation for taking boarders—Any person desirous of purchasing, may apply to the subscriber on the premises, or to Doctor CHARLES COFFIN. EBENEZER COFFIN. Brunswick, April 10, 1803.
For Sale,
A LOT OF LAND, situated in Love Lane, on reasonable terms—For further particulars enquire of MARTHA EMMONS. April 18.
A House for Sale,
SITUATED on 11th Street (leading from Back Street to the Cove.) The House is 41 by 17 feet, two stories, with two stacks of chimneys, and can be made convenient for two families, being nearly finished. There are about sixteen rods in the lot on which it stands. Terms of payment made easy to the purchaser.—For particulars, enquire of NICHOLAS FITCH, on the premises. Portland, Feb. 7 (tf)
To Let,
PART of a DWELLING HOUSE, convenient for one or two families, in laqure of the Printer. April 18.

Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & Co. HAVE for sale at their store, Free Street , head of Ingraham's Wharf , a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } FEATHERS. Ruffs, } and } Lisbon } Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING , of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATTRESSES 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. Portland, April 18.
Carey's Elegant Family Bible, FOR SALE AT THE BOOKSTORE OF ISAAC ADAMS, No 6, Jones' Row . THIS Bible is ornamented with six elegant Maps, and twenty four Historical Engravings; and contains a copious Concordance, and many articles not found in other bibles. Also may be had as above, A variety of Folio, Quarto, 8vo. and small Bibles, and Testaments. Morse's Universal Geography and Gazetteer SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds by the doz. or single. Maps of Massachusetts and District of Maine. Ledgers, Journals, and Waste Books, various qualities. Together with a general assortment of Books and Stationary. Private Libraries supplied on the lowest terms. Cash and the highest price given for RAGS. Portland, April 12.
Valuable Family Book. LATELY PUBLISHED, AND NOW FOR SALE At THOMAS CLARK'S Book Store, (price 75 Cents) EXERCISES OF PIETY : or, Meditations on the principal Doctrines and Duties of Religion. For the use of enlightened and virtuous Christians. By G. J. ZOLLINGER , late pastor of the Reformed Church at Leipsick , in Germany—Translated from the French edition, by JAMES MANNING , Pastor of the United Congregations of Dissenters in Exeter , Great Britain—Abridged, corrected, and recommended by THADDEUS M. HARRIS , Pastor of the church at Dorchester, Massachusetts . CONTENTS. Biographical Notices of the Author—Introduction—Reflections on the Existence of God—On Providence—On Faith in Jesus Christ—The Immortality of the Soul—Love to God—Love to Jesus Christ—Love to Mankind—Love of Labor—The Sabbath Rule in the Conduct of Life—Exercises of Piety suited to the different relations of Society—Married Persons—Parents—For a Child—Manhood—Youth—Old Age—On Duty to Rulers and Superiors—Rich Man—Poor Man—A Person confined by Sickness—Death of Friends—On the Lord's day Morning—On the Lord's day Evening. April 18, 1803.
Spring Goods. M'LELLAN & BROWN , have imported by ships Joseph and Nabby , an extensive variety of New and Fashionable Goods—which they are now opening and will have ready for sale tomorrow—viz. Printed and plain black, white and fancy colored 4 4, 9 8, and 6 4 Cambricks; spotted and satiu check'd do. Glazed and plain Cambricks Handkerchiefs super, fine and common Calicoes—Lilac, black, orange, blue and purple grounds. Black and fancy colored Ginghams. Scotch Muslins—book, sprigged, plain and tambored. Shawls—cambric and fancy chintz. Irish Linens; Brown Hollands. Nuns Threads. Malabars, Romolls, Pullicats, Silk and Cotton Bandannas. Silk Shawls—plain, black, white and fancy colored. Check'd Silk Muslins—black, blue and cloth colored. Sewing Silk. Dimity—common tape and imperial stripe. Quiltings—plain, wave and fancy colored. Senoa Cords; Velvets and Velveteens. Hosier—silk and cotton, generally assorted. Cotton and silk Gloves and Mitts, for Ladies and Misses. Black and white Laces. The above Goods they think are well chosen—are confident they are of the very best fabric—have no doubt but their friends and customers will be readily convinced of this, as well as of the very low prices at which they offer them, after examination. Also by the same arrival, a general assortment of Hard-Ware and Jewelry. 1 Cafe Guns with Bayonets. Men's, Women's and You h's Hats, &c. Their friends in the Country are particularly requested to forward their orders as early as possible. Portland, April 12.
DANIEL GILBERT, HEREBY informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed from Horse Tavern (so called) and taken a stand nearly opposite Gray's Rope Walk —where the best warranted AXES, broad and narrow, and All kinds of Edge Tools, may be had—Likewise, HORSE SHOEING, HOES, CHAINS, PLOUGHSHARES, and all kinds of Country work, may be had at the shortest notice—Constant attendance, and all favors duly acknowledged. Wanted, a Lad about fourteen years old, as an apprentice to the above business. Portland, April 18, 1803.
Wanted, A Smart active LAD, as Apprentice to the Tin Plate Worker's business—One from the Country will be preferred—Inquire BENJAMIN EVANS , Fifth Street.
JAMES MAXWELL, TOBACCONIST , from Boston. Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a store one door west of Mr. John Cleaves Tavern in Saco , for the purpose of carrying on the Tobacco business in its various branches. He has on hand, and now ready for sale, a quantity of Pigtail, Fine Twist, and Keg Tobacco, of the best quality. Likewise, Kitesfoot No. 1, 2 & 3 Smoking, ditto, and belt Boston and Portsmouth Snuff. All of which he will sell cheap for Cash, approved Credit, or Country produce. Country Orders punctually put up, and the smallest favors gratefully received. Pepperellborough, April 16, 1803.
RUM. FOR SALE , by JOEL HALL, At No. 10 & 11, Long-Wharf . 50 puncheons excellent flavored Portuguese Rum . Portland April 11.
FLOUR. FOR SALE , At No. 3, Union Wharf , 400 Bbls. fresh superfine and scratched Philadelphia FLOUR. A small quantity of Southern CORN, and a few Crates well assorted LIVERPOOL WARE. April 11.
FOR SALE , by DAVID SMITH, No 1, Union Wharf . 900 bushels Indian Corn, at a reduced price. Also Ship Chandlery & Groceries. March 28.
Composition Ornaments. RECEIVED from Corps' manufactory, Boston, a complete assortment of COMPOSITION ORNAMENTS, suitable for Cornices and Friezes for rooms and chimney pieces; and a variety of Center Pieces for ditto.—Also ornaments for Dado Cappings, &c. and Reads of the same, of different sizes, For Sale by RUFUS WASHBURN , Portland, at the same prices as retailed in Boston.—Patterns of the different kinds may be seen by applying as above. April 11.
FRUIT TREES. 3000 Apple Trees, 1000 Peach do. 300 Pear do. all inoculated with the choicest kinds of fruit and ready to be taken up next month, may be had of the subscriber, at Mount Rural , in Newburyport. JOSIAH SMITH (6w) March 10, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to ANDREW LEASE , a nonresident proprietor of Lands situated in the town of Union , county of Lincoln , that said Lands are taxed in the State, County and Town taxes, for the year 1802, and committed to the subscriber to collect, as follows, viz. Dols. Cents. State Tax: 6 71 County and Town, 27 88 Minister's Tax, 11 17 And unless said taxes (with all intervening charges) are paid to the subscriber, on or before Monday the sixth day of June next, so much of said Lands will then be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Nathaniel Robbins , innholder in said town, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, as will be sufficient to pay said taxes and charges as aforesaid. SPENCER WALLCOTT , Collector for Union , Feb 7, 1803. (An)
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors of the following lots of Land, in the town of New Gloucester , district of Maine , that their lots are taxed, to the State, County and Town, for the years 1800, 1801, and 1802, in the bills committed to me the subscriber to collect, as follows: Thomas Rand's heirs—The 1st part of Lots No. 44 and 144, in the 7th division of said town. Tax. C. M. For 1800 - - 9 5 For 1801 - - 8 5 For 1802 - - 7 5 Moses Bradbury's heirs—Lot No. 27, in the 7th division, C. For 1800 - - 10 For 1801 - - 10 For 1802 - - 8 And unless said taxes, and the necessary intervening charges, are paid to me the Collector, on or before Thursday, the first day of September next, at two of the clock, in the afternoon, so much of said Lots will then be sold at public Auction, as will pay the same, at the dwelling-house of Capt. JAMES CUSHMAN , innholder, in said New Gloucester . JOHN WOODMAN , Collector. New Gloucester, March 31, 1803.
South-Hadley Canal Lottery, THIRD CLASS. 1 prize of 8,000 Dollars is 8,000 3 1,000 3,000 7 500 3,500 75 100 7,500 110 50 5,500 80 30 2,400 100 20 2,000 4725 2 37,800 First drawn blank 5th day, 500 Do. 10th 500 Do. 15th 750 Do. 20th 1,000 Do. 25th 2,000 Do. 30th 550 Dollars 75,000 $1,507 Prizes—9,803 Blanks. 15,000 Tickets at Five Dols. each is 75,000 Dollars.—Lefs from two blanks to a prize—Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per centum. So rapid have been the sales of the Tickets in the last class, that the Managers have not hesitated to announce to the public their intention of commencing the drawing of this class on the first day of June next. TICKETS AND QUARTERS, For Sale at the Bookstore of Thomas Clark, Fifth-Street, Portland. Prize Tickets in the Second Class taken in payment. (6) March 21.
Mr. SMITH, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he proposes opening a DANCING SCHOOL , if sufficient encouragement should be given. His terms are Six Dollars a scholar per quarter; and he will furnish Music, Hall, Firewood and Candles. One half said terms to be paid at entrance, and the remainder at the expiration of the quarter. His school will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, from two to five o'clock, P.M. for Ladies, and from six to nine in the evening of the same days, for Gentlemen, at the New Assembly Room . He also proposes opening a School at Mr. Peck's Coffee-House; where he will teach MUSIC, on the following instruments—The German Flute, Hautboy, Clarionet, Bassoon, Bass Viol, and French Horn. His Dancing School will begin on Wednesday the 13th of April. April 11.
W HERE the subscribers do hereby notify and request that all those who have one or more rights to the Common and undivided Land in Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , as proprietors of said Falmouth, to be in and present their deeds, or otherwise, a good right to said Land, on the following days, viz. on the first and second Tuesdays of May next, at the house of Andrew P. Foss , in said Falmouth, at ten o'clock, A.M. where we shall attend on said business. NATHAN WINSLOW, BENJAMIN BAILEY, } Proprietors' Committee SAM'L MOUNTFORT, Falmouth, March 15, 1803. (Alt)
BY virtue of a precept from the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine—Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, against One Barrel of West India Rum , and One Barrel of Brandy , seized by SERREN SMITH , Esq., Collector of the District of Macias ; the same having been illegally imported into the United States. Also, that a Libel is filed as aforesaid, against one other Barrel of West India Rum , and one Barrel of Gin , seized by said Collector, for the causes aforesaid;—and that a hearing will be had on said Libels, at the District Court next to be held at Portland within and for the District of Maine , on the last Tuesday of May next; when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause (if any they have) why the abovementioned articles should not be decreed to be forfeited. ISAAC PARKER , Marshal. Portland, 9th April, 1803.
Attention! THE path of honor and fame is open to those true-hearted Americans, who feel ambitious to serve their country and gain an unfading name, by maintaining and defending its rights and liberty. Their grateful country will provide them with good provisions, handsome clothing, liberal pay and bounty, and commodious quarters. Awake then, sons of glory, and join your comrades in arms, at the rendezvous, near the Bell Tavern, in New Gloucester. J. CROSS , 1st Lt. U.S. Artillery. Recruiting Rendezvous. New Gloucester, March 21, 1803.
One Cent Reward. R ANAWAY from me the subscriber, on the 18th inst. an indentured apprentice boy, by the name of Isaac Doble , in the twentieth year of his age, light complexion, short hair, five feet and an half high, slender built—had on when he went away, a deep blue waistcoat, short grey jacket and trowsers of the same. Whoever will take up said boy and return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and NO CHARGES PAID.—N.B. All persons are hereby forbid either harboring or trusting the said apprentice, if they wish to avoid the strictures of the law. NICHOLAS NOYES. Minot, March 21, 1803.
Ten Dollars Reward. D ESERTED from Fort Sumner , on the 11th inst. ALEXANDER YOUNG , a Private, aged 21 years; about 5 feet 9 inches high—light short hair—light blue eyes—light complexion, and is pitted with the small pox.—Had on, when he went off, a white linen waistcoat and trowsers and white woolen waistcoat, over which he wore a brown great coat.—Whoever will apprehend said Young, and secure him in any jail, or deliver him to any officer of the United States Army, shall receive ten dollars reward, and all necessary charges paid by PEARSON TITCOMB, Lieut. Artillery & Assistant Military Agent Fort-Sumner, April 16, 1803.
THE Copartnership of TOWLE & AYER , is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons who have accounts unsettled, are requested to call and adjust the same, with Joshua Towle , at his store in Newfield. The business will be continued at said store by the said TOWLE , as usual. JOSIAH TOWLE, JAMES AYER. Newfield, March 2, 1803.
Excellent Stand for Business, on Kennebec River. FOR SALE cheap, a convenient dwelling House, 45 by 30 feet, two stories high, completely finished inside and out, papered and painted, with a handsome ball, 7 good lodging chambers; a shed of 40 feet adjoining the same, with a Well of water, under it; a good Barn and other Buildings, a Wharf 104 feet head, with 15 feet of water at low tide—a store on the same, 44 by 20 feet, two stories high, well finished and glazed. The lot of Land contains near one hundred acres, and is nearly square; a quarter part of it is covered with white oak, and 6 acres are diked marsh. The lot extends 130 rods on the river, with a number of good birchs for catching salmon. It includes an excellent Ship Yard, with every thing convenient for building, a good shed of 30 feet, a good dock for timber, and some Timber Knees and Plank in the same.—For price and terms inquire of BENJAMIN EMMONS , at Georgetown , opposite Jones' Eddy , living on the premises. Feb. 28. 12p
At a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, begun and holden at Portland, within and for the said county, on the third Tuesday of February, A.D. 1803— ON the petition of Benjamin Herrick , of Northarmouth , in said county, shewing, that he is interested in and is seized as a tenant in common with the Heirs of the Hon. Jeremiah Powell , deceased, and others to him unknown, of one fifth part of the one hundred and twenty acre Lot of Land, numbered twenty-eight, situate on the west side of Royal River , in Northarmouth , aforesaid—That he is desirous of holding and enjoying his respective share thereof (for the future) in severality—and therefore praying that partition thereof might be made, and his said share set off and divided from the remainder of said Lot, agreeable to the law in that case made and provided— Ordered, that the petitioner cause the several persons interested in said Estate, and being within the State, or the Attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling-house or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court on the third Tuesday of June next, to their granting the same. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN , Clerk.
To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now holding at Wiscasset, in and for the county of Lincoln, being the first Tuesday of October, Anno Domini 1802. A MOS GOWDY, of Bristol , in said county, a yeoman, gives said Court to understand and to be informed, that he is seized as tenant in common with others to him unknown, of two undivided seventh parts of a certain tract of Land situated in Bristol , aforesaid, containing eighty acres, more or less; bounded thus, viz. westerly by Damascosa River , so called; easterly by a road; northerly, by a certain tract of land known by the name of the Widow Gowdy's Dower , she being the widow of Amos Gowdy , late of said Bristol , deceased; and southerly by a road and the southerly side line of the farm of the late Amos Gowdy , deceased; and is desirous of having, holding and enjoying his said two seventh parts thereof in severality—Wherefore prays that due process may be had, and that partition thereof may be made according to law. By SILAS LEE , his Attorney.
Lincoln, ss.—At the Supreme Judicial Court begun and holden at Wiscasset, in and for the county of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of October, Anno Domini 1802— ORDERED, that the petitioner notify all persons interested in the Land mentioned in said petition, to appear before the Justices of the said Supreme Judicial Court next to be held at Wiscasset , in and for said county, on the second Tuesday of June next, by publishing said petition and the order of Court thereon three weeks successively in Jones' Portland Gazette , the last publication to be thirty days at least before the next term of said Court. True copy—Attest. ALDEN BRADFORD , Clerk.
To the Hon. the Senate and the Hon. the House of Representatives of the Common-wealth of Massachusetts. THE petition of the subscribers humbly shews—That a road to shorten the distance from Hallowell to Portland about four miles, and accommodate a large territory with the markets on Casco Bay , has been laid out by the county of Lincoln to the ten mile Falls on the river Androscoggin , which is about being met at that point by a road contemplated in the county of Cumberland . To promote this useful design, we pray your Honors for leave to build a Bridge at the said run of Falls, with the power to collect such toll as your Honors shall see fit to allow, when such road and bridge shall be erected—to be yielded however, to the Maine Turnpike Company , if they should take this route.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, Feb. 10th, 1803. ON the petition of John Cushing and others praying that they may be incorporated for the purpose of building a Bridge over Androscoggin River , at a place called the ten mile Falls: ORDERED, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette , printed by Elezer A. Jenks ; the last publication to be thirty days at least before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons concerned may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent down for concurrence. DAVID COBB , President. House of Representatives, Feb. 12, 1803. Read and concurred. JOHN C. JONES , Speaker. A true Copy—Attest. G.E. VAUGHAN , Clerk of the Senate. (April 11.)
Take Notice. THE Copartnership of SAMUEL & ISAAC HUBBARD , is this day by mutual consent dissolved—All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against said firm are requested to exhibit the same for settlement to SAMUEL HUBBARD, ISAAC HUBBARD. Wiscasset, April 2, 1803. (Alt)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice, that the has been duly appointed and has taken upon her the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of SAMUEL PARSONS, late of Poland , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, deceased, represented intestate, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to the Commissioners appointed to receive the claims on said estate. ABIGAIL PARSONS , Administratrix. March 10, 1803.
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. William Gorham , Esq. Judge of Probate for the County of Cumberland , commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL PARSONS, late of Poland , in said county, deceased, represented intestate, hereby give notice, that six months are allowed unto said creditors for bringing in and proving their debts; and that we shall attend on said business Thursday the 24th day of this present month, and on the first Thursday of the five following months, at the house of Daniel Jackson , in Poland , in said county, from two till five, P.M. on each day. Daniel Jackson, } Commis- John T. Merrill, } sioners. March 10, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of JOHN SAVAGE, late of Wiscasset , in the county of Lincoln , mariner, deceased, & has taken upon her that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to SUSANNA SAVAGE , Administratrix. Wiscasset, January 31, 1803. (M 13)
THE subscriber hereby gives notice—that he has taken the trust of an Executor to the last Will and Testament of Joseph Thrasher, late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , deceased—Therefore, all persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment, otherwise the accounts will be put in suit without further notice. JOSEPH THRASHER. Falmouth, March 21, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that having been duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Nicholas Means, late of Gorham , in the county of Cumberland , yeoman, deceased, has taken upon him that trust 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 to the Commissioners appointed to receive and examine the same. JAMES MEANS. Windham, March 14, 1803.
W E the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. William Gorham , Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland , to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of Nicholas Means, late of Gorham , in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented intestate—hereby give notice, that six months from the ninth of February instant, are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we will attend that service at the store of John Harding , in Windham , the first Tuesday of April next, the first Tuesday in June, and the first Tuesday in August following, from two to five o'clock, P.M. on each day. ELIAS MERRILL, EBENEZER GILLMAN, } Commissioners. Falmouth, March 7, 1803.
Wet Nurse. A Woman with a good breast of milk, wishes to take a child to nurse.—Any person who may please to put a child under her care may depend on every attention being paid to it—Apply to the Printer. April 11.
Conditions of The Gazette. The price of this GAZETTE to subscribers in town, who receive their papers by the carriers, is two DOLLARS per annum.—Distant 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. Country subscribers are expected to pay punctually every year—And town subscribers whenever their bills are presented.
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