Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1803-12-03 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Number 293.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1803.
Volume VI.
Thomas Crofs, HAS FOR SALE,
SWEDES Iron, Georgia Cotton, Russia Duck, Cordage, Cables, &c.
Also, a general assortment of SHIP-CHANDLERY,
usual.
WANTED. A quantity of Flaxseed and Barley, for which Cash and the highest price will be given.
Portland, Nov. 28. 1803.
CASH and the highest price given for BARLEY,
at the PORTLAND BREWERY—where families may be supplied with BEER, &c. as usual.
William Hore.
Portland, Nov. 28.
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.
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. 28, which will be sold in 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 Melliss.
D. & J. Stone's, 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, November 23, 1803.
Tailoring Business.
JOHN CLINTON, informs his friends and customers that he has REMOVED from Fore-Street to Middle-Street, two doors above the Portland Bank; where he carries on the Tailoring Business in its various branches. He thanks his customers for former favors, and solicits continuance of them. The most assiduous attention will be given to satisfy his employers.
Two or three Young Women, who can be well recommended, will be taken to learn the Portland Nov. 20.
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, a mong which are many NEW and VALUABLE PUBLI- CATIONS.
Elegant Family Bibles,
with Plates, Maps, Apocrypha and Concordance, with a variety of matter not found in other Bibles—Royal Quarto dollars—Demy Quarto 8 dollars.—Also, a great va- riety 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 Com- panion—Pike's, Walth's, Root's and Temple's Arithme- tic—Dictionaries & Singing Books.
Stationary.
Paper of all kinds—Inkpowder—Quills—Writing and Drawing Books—States—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.
Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Canvas,
Portland, Nov. 31.
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 Bissextile, or Leap Year, and the twenty- eighth of American Independence—Calculated for the Meridian of Portland, and particularly adapted to the State of MAINE—(Price 3 dols. 50 cts. a Gross—37 1/2 a dozen—6 cts a single.)
The highest price in CASH, will be given for any quantity of RAGS, at the above Store the en- suing winter.
(1aw3m)
Good Accommodations.
BENEZER HUMPHREY, informs his friends and former customers, that he has removed to that ancient brick house owned by Mr. Grafton, directly opposite Mr. Robert's Store, in Fore-Street; where every attention will be given to those who may favor him with their commands.
Portland, Nov. 26.
Two or more Gentlemen,
MAY be well accommodated for Board- ing and Lodging, at the house lately occu- pied by Mr. Thomas Beck, in Fore-Street.
Portland, Nov. 23.
Maine Fire & Marine Insur- ance 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 } 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 Decem- ber next; and that for many of the shares of the delin- quent holders, on which the said installment shall not be paid, within seven 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.
Book and Stationary Store,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
THOMAS CLARK, has just received at his Store nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Ma- rine Insurance Office, Fifth-Street, PORTLAND, a new assort- ment of BOOKS & STATIONARY—among which are,
Handsome FAMILY BIBLES, with Engravings, a Map, Apocrypha, and Concordance. Just published, in two handsome editions, one large Royal Quarto, price nine dollars, the other large Demy Quarto, price eight dollars, the
 HOLY BIBLE—Each edition contains.  1. A Summary History of the Bible from the first col- lecting of the Sacred Writings, until the translation now in use made by order of King James, in 1611.  2. The Books of the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and the New Testament, as translated by order of King James I of England.  3. A chronological Table of the most remarkable events recorded in the Scriptures, from the creation to the death of Christ.  4. A Table of the different Characters and Officers spo- ken of in the Bible.  5. A Table of Scripture weights, measures, and coins, reduced to dollars and cents.  6. An alphabetical Table of the proper names used in the Old and New Testaments, with the meaning of the words in the original languages.  7. A Table of the divisions of time among the Jews.  8. A chronological Table of the Apostles and their suc- cessors, who founded and presided over the five grand Churches.  9. A chronological Index of the years and times from Adam unto Christ.  10. A Table of kindred and affinity, within which, ac- cording to the Jewish and American laws, no person ought to contract marriage.  11. A Clergyman's address to married persons, contain- ing a seasonable and judicious sketch of the requisites to happiness in the married state.  12. A curious analytical dissection of the books of the Old and New Testaments.  13. A Geographical Sketch of the Boundaries, Rivers, Mountains, Chief Towns, Population, and other partic- ulars, respecting Palestine, with a view of the present masters and miseries of that once happy country.  14. A copious CONCORDANCE to the Holy Scriptures, by which the principal texts of scripture may be easily found out. By the learned and indefatigable JOHN BROWN, of Haddington.  15. FAMILY RECORD, being several pages neatly headed and divided, for the convenience of recording marriages, births, baptisms, deaths, &c. &c. necessary in all families.  16. Nine neatly engraved PLATES, descriptive of the most interesting events recorded in scripture.  17. A handsome MAP of Palestine or the Holy Land. 
Both these editions are well printed on fine paper, and bound in a strong handsome manner. They are sold with- out the Concordance at 50 cents under the above prices. Those who wish can be supplied with every kind of bind- ing, in calf and morocco, at various prices.
Also for Sale as above,
The real Farmer's Almanack, for 1804, by the gross, dozen, or single, at the publisher's prices—
Likewise for sale at said Store, a general assortment of BOOKS, in the various branches of literature.
SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONARY, consisting of Bibles, Testaments, Spelling-Books of ev- ery kind, Psalm Books, Primers, Columbian Orator, American Preceptor, Webster's 3d Part, Art of Reading, Morse's large and small Geography, Dwight's do. Dana's Selection, Child's Companion—Temple's, Root's, Pike's, Walth's and Nichols' Arithmetics—Ladies' Accidence, Beauties of the Bible—Bridgewater Collection of Sacred Music, Village Harmony—Packard's Catechism—Perry's Dictionary—CHILDREN'S BOOKS, of every size, by the gross, dozen or single.
STATIONARY &c.—consisting of Writing & Cyphering Books, Slates and Pencils, Led Pencils, Quills of every price, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Ink Stands of various kinds, Penknives, Writing Paper of all sizes, Wrapping do. Press Paper, Copy Slips, Marking Instruments, Paint Boxes and Brushes, Shaving Boxes, Razors and Straps, Maps & Charts, Seamen's Journals, Hadley's best Quadrants, Gunter's Scales, Dividers, Cases Mathematical Instru- ments, Playing Cards, Pocket Books with and with- out Instruments, Ladies' Thread Cakes, Aikin Memo- randum Books, Morocco Purse, Watch Seals, Silver Pencil Cases, Stationer's Tapes, Cork Screws, Neck- laces and Lockets, Water Seals with and without ini- tials, Tooth Brushes, India Rubber, Ebony & com- mon Sand Boxes, Waiters, Bread Baskets, Knife Trays Snuffler Trays, Black and Red Ink Powder, Battle- doors, and almost every article in the Stationary line.
With a large assortment of ACCOUNT BOOKS—Complete sets ruled and bound at the shortest notice, and in the best manner.— Likewise BOOK BINDING of every kind.
Country Merchants, Masters of vessels, the proprietors of Social and Private Libraries, and others, supplied on reasonable terms.
Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Can- vas and Junk, at the above Store.
Portland, Oct. 24, 1803. (6*)
Quitticam.
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
THE PILGRIM.—No. I.
As a stranger, give him welcome.
AMID the avocations of business, the pursuits of pleasure, or the contentions of politics, which usually engage the minds of individuals of both sexes, can a pilgrim expect to attract the attention of either male, or female, to listen to his "travels" history," or peruse his observations on men, manners, and common occurrences. Conscious of his feeble powers, and with- ing to prevent the sneer of those, more in- timate with the world, who may say, tho' he has travelled much, he has seen little, the pilgrim acknowledges, that his most valuable companion has been his book, and that "first and chiefest" he has fought
"Him that yon soars on golden wing, Guiding the fiery-wheeled throne, The cherub, contemplation."
He cannot therefore, as the pupil of ex- perience, who by his knowledge of the folly, the vices, and the misery of the world, not unfrequently becomes a mil- anthrope, pretend to describe with accu- racy those scenes of depravity, which, from the youth of this country, and the indus- try of its inhabitants, he hopes, are equally unknown to his readers. It certainly may be as advantageous to discover how good man can be, as to show how bad he has been; for an ingenuous mind will be more incited to the path of glory by knowing how few have succeeded, than by hearing how many have been disgraced by miscarriage.
The advantages, enjoyed by a periodical writer, arise chiefly from his secrecy. Enveloped in a friendly cloud, like that which his "goddess mother" spread round her Eneas, he beholds the actions of oth- ers in the security of solitude. Praise from his pen is considered, as the blessing of a fairy, and the secret hand, which has thus so artfully dispensed it, is praised even more, than if it were known. Ex- perience has also shown that the slightest disapprobation is equally effective. The Spectator, with whom every succeeding essayist has wished, and often wished in vain, to claim kindred, produced wonder- ful changes on the petticoats and patches of his day, and in the more dignified numbers on criticism and morality, his sentiments were esteemed, and his injunc- tions obeyed.
The pilgrim descends not to flattery to procure admirers. He claims not the countenance of the rich, or the ap- plause of the poor; neither the patron- age of the men, nor the smiles of the lofter sex; for when they are deserv- ed, they will be afforded. If his design be approved, he is pledged to continue; and if he be neglected, he will own that others have discovered what he did not perceive in himself. Yet is he not indif- ferent to the sentiments of his readers, and candidly confesses that the continu- ance of the pilgrim depends on his recep- tion.
A German journalist states, that the last Book Fair at Leipzig was rather dull—Di- vinity went off heavily—Metaphysics sold for waste paper, but Novels and Plays, highly tintured with madness, were all the rage.—Lond. pa.
The First Consul has ordered two beau- tiful robes of lace, of the manufactory of Brussels, one of which is destined for the Empress of Russia, the other for the Queen of Spain. Works of a similar nature are also in hand, destined as presents for some of the reigning families of Europe.—ib.
IMPROMTU,
On a Card of Invitation, for a Ball, sent to a Lady, which was written on the ACE of HEARTS AUSPICIOUS card! that bears her lovely name, To whom kind nature every charm imparts, And she, a rule, like thine, may justly claim, Since she, like thee—commands all other HEARTS! [E. G.]
EPIGRAM.
JACK his own merit sees. This gives him pride That he fees more than all the world beside.
From the Frederick Town Herald
Democratic Recipes.— Let the whole term of a man's public life have been that of safe and mischievous hypocrisy, in pri- vate let him have betrayed the confidence of one friend by plotting against his do- mestic peace and honor, and let him have "essay'd" to wrong another friend and benefactor for the paltry temptation of £50, to this let him add the glory of not being a Christian, and he will stand an ex- cellent chance of being made President of the United States.—For further informa- tion apply at Washington.
Let an obscure foreigner, with broken English on his tongue, have attempted to "stop the wheels of government," and he shall be chosen as a principal officer to keep the government in motion:—Let him have excited a serious and expensive insurrection, let its hostility be particular- ly against a revenue law, and he shall be appointed Secretary of the Treasury to manage the Revenue Department.
Let a man attach himself to the enemies of a constitution, of which before its ad- option he had been a most active friend, let political jealousy have poisoned within him every noble and patriotic sentiment, let him become the prey of nervous debi- lity, and dwindle to a cypher, and he shall be rewarded as the ostensible First Minis- ter of State.
Let it be the peculiar benevolence of a man's nature to turn people out of office, "thanked for their faithful services," and he shall be "franked" as Post Master General.
Let a man have the genius to blunder "more or less" in simple addition, well pleased in the most passive insignificance, and he shall be a Secretary of War.
Let a man be no lawyer, and he shall be appointed Attorney General.
Let him be half a lawyer, and he shall be made Secretary of the Navy.
Let a "Calm Observer" have accused General Washington of defrauding the Treasury, let him have been dismissed for gross misconduct from the place of Clerk to the House of Representatives, he shall be made clerk of the House of Representa- tives.
Let an illustrious General have traded in electioneering falsehoods, let him be a most notorious weathercock, and let him on the floor of Congress have wisely dis- covered that "the coinage of every cent costs the United States half a dollar," and he shall be chosen a Senator of the United States.
Let a court minion act the base deviser, suborner and poltroon, his ears and nose pulled, let him deserve to be in a pillory, and he may be found in the Senate of the United States.
Let a scoundrel have ruined a young girl under promise of marriage; let him afterwards traduce her character in court, and marry the sister-in-law to a Secretary of State, let a jury of his country have given a verdict of damages against him, let him modestly assign as a reason for set- ting aside their verdict that he is a candi- date for congress, and he shall immedi- ately afterwards be voted for by good democrats and elected into Congress— Inquire of a member from Virginia.
Let an old man be not only ignorant how to write or talk French, but deaf to any language without a trumpet, let him in short as to France be without the most important faculties of speaking and hear- ing, let France be a court above all others where an Ambassador should have all his faculties about him, and he shall be sent Ambassador to France.
Let an ambassador have been recalled from a European court for palpable ne- glect and breach of duty, proved by his own book, and he shall be sent Embassa- dor to the same court.
Let an old whig have been in office, and he shall be turned out for being a to- ry;—let a tory have been out of office and he shall be put in.
Let a man be "honest, capable and faithful to the constitution," and he shall be nothing.
Let him be a desperate foreigner, and he may be anything.
Let him be a Virginian, and if a knave or fool, he is every thing.

THE political maxim, that respect is due to civil magistrates, will, when laid down as a general proposition, receive from every one perhaps his hearty assent. The wisdom of the maxim becomes apparent from the reflection that respect for magistrates and obedience to the laws are intimately connected, inasmuch that in common cases where the former are held in contempt, obedience to the latter must needs be imperfect. Common charity too should induce us to presume that magistrates are possessed of the qualifications which rightfully entitle them to respect and veneration. When, however, all presumptive evidence is rebutted by facts, when ignorance is discovered in the place of wisdom, careless inattention in the place of watchful vigilance, or black-stained cankered corruption in the place of steadfast undeviating integrity, the maxim abovementioned loses its force, and it becomes a primary duty of every man, both as he regards his individual interest, and as he feels for his country, to burst the fetters of empty formality, and fearlessly expose whatsoever is defective in any public character. The right to do this, the right to chase the civil ruler in all his by-paths, and develope his blunders, follies and corruptions, is one of the inestimable benefits which flow from a free form of government, and forms the characteristic difference between the free-man and the slave. According to the degree in which the mind is impressed with the importance of this right, will be our regret that attempts should be made in any part of the union to hamper and restrict it. Yet such attempts have been made, and they have been made too by members of a sect which have plumed themselves on being the exclusive champions of liberty, the only orthodox apostles of the Republican creed. When, not many years ago, a law was passed, affixing an indemnity to the publishers of truth, but providing penalties for the fabricators of falsehoods, the whole of the "elect" joined in a discordant yell against the poor law, denounced it as unconstitutional, and predicted calamities, as flowing from it, more destructive than the storms of war, and more fatal than raging pestilence. What must we think of men who as soon as they themselves become elevated to places of high trust and authority, trample under foot their former principles, commence prosecutions even in cases which had been carefully excepted by the sedition act, and revive the barbarous doctrine of the old common law, that "the greater the truth, the greater is the libel?" The only consolation, to be had under these circumstances, arises from the reflection that as it was that inconstant, unsteady and variable thing, popular favor, which gave to such detestable hypocrites their political being, so by the instrumentality of the same thing, they may in due time be thrust back into their original state of political nihilation.
HORTENSIUS.
From the Washington Federalist.
A fourth instance of Mr. Jefferson's very extraordinary attachment to unprincipled foreigners who have calumniated Washington, Adams, and many others of our best citizens, is Tom Paine, "the last not least in love." This man's infamy, is so completely established by the egotism, ingratitude, profanity, and impertinence found thro' all his writings, that I forbear a recapitulation. We find however, that as early as 1791, Mr. Jefferson had received and sent to his present printer, Samuel Harrison Smith, Paine's "Rights of Man" to be reprinted in the U. States; and tells Smith, "I am extremely pleased to find it will be reprinted here, and "that something is at length to be publicly said against the political heresies "which have sprung up among us." Washington was President at the time and Jefferson Secretary of State. It is believed that little Samson was not so well trained at that time as the present, or this note would not have been prefixed to the work; for it certainly threw the secretary into a sad dilemma. Altho' he does not say, what these political heresies were, they must have sprung up between the adoption of the constitution in '88 and that time; and by reference to his letter to Mazzei, we find his meaning very clearly developed. This Mazzei was an Italian, who had been in America several years and
lived a great deal with Mr. Jefferson, and had now gone back to Italy. He writes to Mazzei, that "our political situation "is prodigiously changed since you left "us. Instead of that noble love of liberty "and that Republican government which "carried us through the dangers of the "war, an anglo-monarchical aristocratic party has risen. Their avowed object is "to impose on us the substance, as they "have already given us the form of the "form of the British government." These then were the heresies which had sprung up, and the supporters of them he tells Mazzei, in the same letter, are, "the executive power, the judiciary power, and "all the officers of government." Again, he says to Mazzei in another place, "I "should give you a fever if I should name "the apostates, who have embraced these "heresies; men who were Solomons in "council and Sampsons in combat, but "whose hair has been cut off by the whore "of England." Now, I ask, will any man doubt that General Washington was the object of all this calumny? Was he not the executive power? Was he not the American Solomon and Sampson of the revolution, by whose wisdom in council, by whose talents in the field we secured our independence? And what is meant by whore of England, but the corrupt prostitutions which the British government successfully employed to bribe our beloved Washington into a traitor to his country? For he says our Sampson's hair was cut off by the whore of England! Here let the reader pause—let him compare the public declarations of Mr. Jefferson, with these confidential communications, and say if they are not a true key to the honors and benefits which have been bestowed upon Duane, Gallatin and Paine?
When Mr. Jefferson got seated in the chair of state, we find that Paine was one among the first objects of his attention! And he sent a letter by Mr. Dawson, which contains the following very remarkable passage, "That you may long live to continue your useful labors, and to reap "the reward in the thankfulness of nations, is my sincere prayer. Accept assurances of my high esteem and affectionate attachments." It will be enquired, what useful labors had Paine been engaged in during his absence from America? The answer is, his 'Rights of Man,' tending to overturn all regular government—the first and second parts of the 'Age of Reason,' full of falsehoods, misquotations, and the most blasphemous infidelity that can be conceived—and lastly, a pamphlet reviling in the most wanton and cruel manner General Washington, who lived and died with the fairest fame of 'recorded times.' If these are the useful labors for which Mr. Jefferson prays a reward for Paine, may God in his mercy, enlighten his mind; and if Paine can command the 'esteem' and 'affectionate attachments' of a President of the United States, such a chief magistrate is unfit to preside over a free and Christian people.
PLAIN FACTS.
BY LATE MAILS.
Philadelphia, Nov. 23. A stone has recently been discovered in the isle of Taman, which proves that the ancient city of Tmutaraken was situated in that isle; a circumstance which has created much controversy. The isle of Taman is in future to be called Tmutaraken by order of the emperor Alexander.
There are a number of Counterfeit Eagles of the impression of 1801 in circulation. A little attention is necessary to detect them. The face of liberty is very coarsely executed. The stars which surround her are much larger and more crowded together in the counterfeit than in the genuine. The metal is of a fainter yellow, and much lighter than the real Eagle.
NEWYORK, NOV. 23.
Good News.—Captain Hodges, who arrived here yesterday from Leghorn, informs, that he left Tangier-bay on the 11th ultimo, at which time the frigates Newyork and John Adams, and Schooner Enterprise, were there. Commodore Morris was then at Tangiers, for the purpose of adjusting the differences between the United States and the emperor of Morocco, who was also at that place.—The commodore had sent in his proposals relative to the exchange of prisoners, prizes, &c. and the probability is, that an accommodation actually took place—as the brig, which was appointed to convoy the American
vessels twenty leagues to the west of Cape Spartel, was ordered back off Tangier-bay, and the fleet desired to proceed, with an assurance that there was no danger to be apprehended from the Moorish cruisers, they having been called in and laid up at Tangiers.
General Dumourier. A report is now circulating, says a London paper of Sept. 29, which has lately engaged the particular attention of the military circles, that Gen. Dumourier has delivered into the hands of his Royal Highness the commander in chief, a most comprehensive and interesting memoir minutely detailing all the plans that have been formed and adopted during the last thirty years in France for the invasion of this country, and pointing out, with astonishing ability, the only assailable points on our coast, and how these points may be rendered invulnerable. It is likewise said, that in this work a delineation of all the ports from Bayonne to the Texel is given with the greatest accuracy, the number of vessels and their capacities that each harbour can supply; the methods formerly designed for their safe departure and landing on the shores of England, and the different rout to be pursued by the respective divisions of the invading army, and the orders for their conduct when they had obtained a footing on this side the water.
Hudson, Nov. 22.—On Thursday last arrived in this city and was shipped to N. York for the use of the sufferers by the late epidemic in that city, cash and country produce to the value of a thousand dollars, sent by the society of Believers [Shakers] at New Lebanon and Hancock.
BOSTON, NOV. 30.
Advices from France state, though we cannot vouch for the correctness of the report, that Bonaparte had discharged all his old generals except two or three;—and had appointed twenty-six new ones, under the idea it was presumed that as they had reputations to acquire, they would of course exert themselves with more boldness and enterprize, than those who had high military characters to hazard.
A new 'Military Car,' for the purpose of conveying troops to the coasts, has been invented and approved in England. Six horses have drawn it on a gallop, with 56 men within it.
The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, were, on a late occasion, sworn into office in a military dress. Most of the other magistrates were also in uniform.
The principal leaders of the brigands at St. Domingo, are Dessalines, Governor General, Christophe, Clairveaux (a mulatto) and Petion, who is the most intelligent, was educated in France, and came out in Le Clerc's army.
On Thursday night, (says the Peterburgh paper of the 7th inst.) in consequence of an unhappy fracas between James Fleming, and Mr. Allen Stone, of this town, an old gentleman by the name of Agin, who was standing near, was unfortunately shot through the body by Mr. Fleming, which in a short time put a period to his existence.
On the 28th of Sept. Hawley, who, the preceding day, had been convicted of High Treason, was executed at Dublin. This man was not one of the ordinary class of offenders. He had acted as store keeper in Emmett's rebel depot, and previously to his death confessed that he was the person who shot col. Bwrone. He addressed the people at the place of execution; when he exhorted them to desist from all treasonable pursuits, and to relinquish all animosities. He admitted the justice of his own sentence, and died in apparent penitence.
SALEM, DEC. 1.
Fire.—On Monday night, between 12 and 1 o'clock, a fire burst out from the house occupied by Mr. Abner Stone and three other families, in Beverly, near the fourth meeting-house, and in a short time it was reduced to ashes. It was so sudden, that the people of the house could only escape naked from their beds, without saving any thing but their lives. Happily none were lost; and, from the dead calm which prevailed, the inhabitants succeeded in preventing the flames from spreading to other buildings. The fire is conjectured to have caught from an oven in
which bread had been baked the preceding evening. By this melancholy event, out of 4 families which occupied the house, have lost their all; but the humanity of their neighbors has induced a liberal subscription for their relief.
Amberst, Nov. 29.—The remains of Mrs. Jemima Colby, wife of Mr. Archibald C. (who we advertised some time since, as having left her house in Dunbarton, in a fit of insanity) were found on the 10th inst. in Goffston, about three miles from her house, nearly consumed.
In nothing do the democrats appear more awkward, than in the defense of government. So long habituated, as they have been, to the abuse of Rulers; they know not in what manner to proceed on the new road of panegyric. Therefore it is that we meet with so much coarse compliments—so much for the puff direct—Continel.
Laws of the United States.
Eighth Congress.....First Session.
An Act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by virtue of the convention of the 30th of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French republic.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That a sum not exceeding three millions, five hundred and fifty thousand dollars (inclusive of a sum of two millions of dollars, appropriated by the act of the twenty sixth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and three, in aid of "An act making further provision for the expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations,") to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and the same hereby is appropriated, for the purpose of discharging the claims of citizens of the United States, against the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the government of the United States, by virtue of a convention made the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States of America and the French republic, respecting the said claims.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, that the secretary of the treasury shall cause to be paid at the treasury of the United States, in conformity to the convention aforesaid, the amount of such claims, abovementioned, as, under the provisions of the said convention, shall be awarded to the respective claimants; which payments shall be made on the orders of the minister plenipotentiary of the United States for the time being, to the French republic, in conformity with the convention aforesaid, and the said minister shall be charged on the treasury books with the whole amount of such payments, until he shall have exhibited satisfactory proof to the accounting officers of the treasury, that his orders, thus paid, have been issued in conformity with the provisions of the said convention.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, that the president of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized to borrow, on the credit of the United States, to be applied to the purposes authorized by this act, a sum not exceeding one million five hundred and fifty thousand dollars, at a rate of interest, not exceeding six per centum per annum, redeemable out of the appropriation made by virtue of the first section of this act, at the pleasure of the United States, or at such period, not exceeding five years from the time of obtaining the loan, as may be stipulated by contract; and it shall be lawful for the bank of the United States to issue the same.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, that so much of the duties on merchandise and tonnage as may be necessary, be, and the same hereby is appropriated for the purpose of paying the interest which shall accrue on the said loan.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, that for defraying the expense incident to the investigation of the claims abovementioned, there be appropriated a sum not exceeding eighteen thousand five hundred and seventy five dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated. Provided, that the compensation to be made to any of the commissioners appointed, or to be appointed, in pursuance of the abovementioned convention, shall not exceed the rate of four thousand five hundred and fifty dollars per annum; that the compensation of their secretary shall not exceed the rate of two thousand two hundred and twenty five dollars per annum; and that the compensation of the agent shall not exceed the rate of one thousand dollars per annum.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. November 10, 1803—Approved, THE: JEFFERSON.
An act making an appropriation for carrying into effect the 7th article of the treaty of commerce, and navigation, between the United States and his Britannic Majesty.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies not otherwise appropriated, be, and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of carrying into effect the seventh article of the treaty concluded at London, on the nineteenth day of November, seventeen hundred and ninety four, between the United States of America and his Britannic Majesty.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the accounting officers of the treasury be, and they are hereby authorized to allow an interest not exceeding the rate of 6 per centum per annum, on so much of the amount of any award made in pursuance of the aforesaid article, and presented to the treasury previous to the passing of this act, as calculated, from the time when such award have been presented.
[Approved Nov. 16, 1803.]

Be just, and fear not; Let all the ends thou aim'st at, be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's."
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1803.
Our last advices from Washington state, that little is doing in Congress to interest public attention. It appears the action of the Constitution had been deferred to some time in the future—but the subject was to be taken up on the 22d inst. and it was expected that the decision was so eager for the re-election of Mr. Jefferson, that it would pass the Senate. We have received the interesting debates on the subject in the House, and shall give a summary of them to our readers.
It appears the Louisiana purchase had excited great interest, from the publication of a treaty between France and Spain, concluded a short time after the treaty of St. Ildefonso, the 5th article of which is in these words:—"As this treaty originates from that which has been concluded between the First Consul and his Catholic Majesty, and by which the King cedes to France the possession of Louisiana, the contracting parties agree to put in execution the articles of the former treaty, and to use their respective rights, till the settlement of those differences mentioned in it."—What those differences are, we cannot determine; but there is reason to believe there is something in the cession of the territory; and that its possession by the French was only intended to be temporary.
We have received from Washington, the lengthy Account of Louisiana, compiled from official documents, under the direction of the President, and communicated to Congress. Its length will prevent our giving it in full; but we shall give such parts of it as appear most interesting.
FROM CONGRESS.
House, &c. Friday, Nov. 18.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the bill fixing the salaries of certain officers therein mentioned. After considerable debate the bill was engrossed for a third reading on Monday; and the House adjourned. [This bill provides for the Secretary of State, 5,000 dollars—Secretary of the Treasury, 5,000—Secretary of War, 4,500—Secretary of the Navy, 4,500—Attorney General, 3,000—Postmaster General, 3,000; and it was agreed with the Senate, to allow the same sums as heretofore, to the Comptroller, the Treasurer, the Auditor, the Register, the Accountants of War and Navy Departments.]
Affairs of Europe.—The last mails furnish no later accounts from the North of Europe than those given in our last. Arrivals at New York corroborate the intelligence of the settlement of our difficulties with Algiers.
Salaries.—The President's paper takes great pains to convince its readers that the present salaries of the officers of government are reasonable. We will admit the fact. But were they not equally so under the former administration? Certainly—Yet the Jacobins, who raised such a cabal against them, now unblushingly come forward, and use the false arguments in favor of them as the federalists did, and admit those arguments were just!
Post Office Department.—Complaints have reached us that the Gazette is not regularly received by some of our western customers, who directed them by the mail.—We assure them that they are regularly put into the mail at this place. Consequently we are not responsible for their misfortune. It is, however, much against our interest; and so far as our remembrance and attention will have effect, it shall be remedied. Yet from the present state of things, but little is to be hoped; and we may expect to see the post office department become the profligate medium by which Jacobinic papers will be exclusively circulated; and used as a powerful engine for electioneering purposes. It is thus we may account for the unwearied pains of the post master general, to secure a set of deputies who will become subservient to the plan. It is thus we may account for his turning out of office many, very many of the most worthy men in society, to make place for characters of an opposite stamp. In this District this petty tyranny has not been much noticed heretofore. Altho' there had been several removals, the people were willing to consider them as the freaks of illiberal illiterate, and proceeding from a malicious and a little mind; but now that they appear to proceed from a settled determination to engross the post office department for party purposes, it is presumed the people will view the measure in a proper light. It is not merely the dismissal of one man and the appointment of another, the removal of post offices, or even the proxy appointment at North Yarmouth, but we have to complain of; but it is the principle that we are to look to,—and if it is not opposed by the good sense of the community, we shall soon have more complaints of the interruption of this Gazette; and not only this, but of every other paper in the country, that shall dare to oppose an overbearing and insinuating party.
The Boston papers due by last night's mail, did not come to hand; but our intelligence from the southward is late as could be obtained in them.
Truth from a Democrat.—Mr. Blake, editor of the National Register, a short time since had sufficient independence to differ from his brother Democrats, relative to the Politics of Europe; for which he received severe reprimands from the
leaders of the jacobin party;—In his defence he gives the following comprehensive character of them, which may be considered correct, coming from one who must be intimately acquainted with them:—"Reproachful and overbearing, they demand a timid and servile acquiescence. Impatient of controul or contradiction, they revolt at the appearance of restraint or resistance. Obligate and unaccommodating, they require of every advocate of their cause to become 'like mere clay in the hands of the potter.'"
ORDINANCES.
At Effingham, N. H. Rev. Gideon BURT—Introductory Prayer by Rev. Mr. Piper, of Wakefield—Sermon from Acts 16, 17, by Rev. Dr. Buckminster, of Portsmouth—Ode singing by Rev. Mr. Rollins, of Parsonsfield—the Fellowship of the Churches by Rev. Mr. French, of Northampton—and the Concluding Prayer by Rev. Mr. Eastman of Limerick.
On the 16th inst. was set apart to the work of the ministry, by solemn ordination, Mr. ISAAC PULLERS, of Dartmouth, as colleague with Elder Hix, of that town.
Baptism.
At Falmouth, by Rev. C. Bradley, Mr. William Frye, jun. to Miss Eunice Patridge. At Pittston, Mr. Timothy Ware to Miss Hannah Andrews. At Wilscasset, Mr. Samuel Stevens to Miss Mary Connors. At Kennebec, Mr. John Smith to Miss Tabitha Buzzell. At Charlestown, Mr. Jonathan Blazekel, of Topsham, to Miss Habbella Mallet, of the former place. At Dummerston, Hon. Samuel Stearns, L. L. D. to Mrs. Elizabeth Keily. At Newport, John P. Gilpin, Esq. English Consul for Connecticut and Rhode Island, to Miss Mary E. Miller. At Hartford, Rev. Edmund Barry to Miss Happy Olcott.
Deaths.
At Castine, Mr. Oliver Emerson, formerly of York. At Hallowell, two children of Samuel Moody, Esq. At Newbury, Mr. Joseph F. Whitmore, aged 21. At Freeport, Mr. John Soul, jun. His death was occasioned by a fall from the stairs while raising a mast. At Bradford, Mrs. Clarissa Thurston, consort of Nathaniel Thurston, Esq. and daughter of the late Doctor Tucker, aged 45.
Jenk's Maine Marine List.
Port of Portland.
THURSDAY, Dec 1.
Arrived from Jane, Capt. Ebenezer Cross, 41 days from Demarara. Sailed in company with Schooner Polly, Ayers, for Portsmouth.—Left at Demarara, Schooner Eliza, Harding, Boston to sail in 5 days; Schooners Hero, Loring, Boston to sail in 5 days; Schooner Newburyport, 14; Laura, Trickett, Kennebec 17; Odiorne, Portland 12; Young, do. 12; brig Freeman, Plant, for St. Thomas, 5; Plymouth, of Salem, 4; Vary, do. 3; ship Sampson, Tibbetts, Portland, 28; a Schooner from Cape Ann; a brig from Portsmouth, just arrived. Oct. 21, saw a ship standing to the southward with her masts gone. Nov. 2, lat. 21, 30, long. 62, 30, spoke Schooner Two Brothers, 16 days from Newhaven, for Barbadoes. Nov. 4, lat. 23, 41, long. 62, spoke Schooner Butina, Dunkwater, 17 days from North Yarmouth, for Antigua, had lost her bowsprit. Nov. 17, in lat. 37, experienced a severe gale from the southeast. Nov. 21, lat. 42, 25, spoke brig Sufan, from Newburyport.
Port of Wilscasset.
Nov. 26—Arrived Schooner Ranger, Cushman, 28 days from Baltimore. Left there, Oct. 30, brig Hannah, Bunton, of Newburyport, to sail in 5 days; brig Governor Strong, Boardman, Portsmouth, waiting payment from government; Schooner Henry, Seill, Norwich. Spoke, Nov. 10, lat. 26, long. 66, brig Dove, Folsom, of Norwich, 16 days from Martinique, for New York; Nov. 11, lat. 27, 30, long. 68, Schooner Paragon, 16 days from St. Christopher, for New York; Nov. 13, lat. 69, Schooner Peggy, from St. Mary's, Georg. 2, bound to St. Bartholomew. Nov. 18, lat. 38, long. 72, saw the wreck of a brig. both masts gone, lot of water, 4 oxen and 2 horses on deck, all other moveables washed away; she had yellow sides, inside of her quarter boards white, round top companion, single deck, and no head; had a signal on her weather quarter; it was supposed she was wrecked the night before, it blowing a heavy gale; her long-boat was gone, and the yawl drove in pieces. Nov. 23, spoke ship Yorkshure, of Georgetown, 2 days out from Kennebec. Cleared—Schooner Gardner, Clifford, Barbadoes; sch. Stork, Trask, Surinam.
Salem Nov. 29.—On Sunday last, Capt. Martin in a Schooner was going from Marblehead with a cargo of goods, and a considerable quantity of iron on deck. In a flaw of wind which brought her down, the iron shifted to the leeward side, which overset and sunk her, whereby one lad was drowned; and another saved himself upon the bowsprit, which was still out of water, and the master and another saved themselves in a small boat. They were taken up in about three hours after, by another Marblehead vessel.
A Lot of Land,
To be exchanged for Masons Work. ANY person willing to avail himself of a building Lot, may be accommodated by contracting to do the underpinning of a House 50 feet by 20—by applying to WILLIAM CAPEN, Willow-Street.
TO BE LET,
Two Shops, convenient for Shoemakers or Painters, and one Chamber suitable for a Cabinet or Chair-maker, in a central part of the town—apply as above. Portland, Nov. 30.
A Farm and Lands for Sale:
THE subscriber have 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 50 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.
Staves wanted.
CASH and a generous price, will be given for a large quantity of White Oak, Pipe, Hhd. & Barrell STAVES, of a good quality and thickness, delivered at any time within six months from this date. Apply to ASA CLAP, at No. 10, Long Wharf. Portland, Oct. 25, 1803. [6w]
Lent.
ABOUT three months ago, two PURCHASE BLOCKS, eighteen inches—one four sheave, with a double trap—the other three sheave with single do. Whoever has them and will return them, or whoever petition will give information that the owner may obtain them, shall be liberally rewarded by JAMES WYLLIE. Portland, Dec. 2. Apply to No. 4, Union Wharf.
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the subscriber, on the evening of the 25th ult. a brown MARE, one hind foot white, and a light spot on her nose—Whoever will return her, or give information of her to the owner, shall receive a handsome reward, and all necessary charges paid by Richard Rice. Scarborough Dec. 4.
FOR SALE,
A Valuable House Lot, containing 14 Rods and 5-8 of a rod of LAND, with a building thereon, 30 feet long and 22 feet wide, in Freeport—Porter's Landing. Lakewife, 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.)
To the Hon. WILLIAM GORHAM, Esq. President of the Trustees of Gorham Academy.
WE the subscribers, five of the Trustees of said Academy, do hereby request your Honor to direct the Secretary thereof to call a meeting of said Trustees, to act on the following articles:— 1. To see what method the Trustees will take to get the subscription paper filled. 2. To see what method the Trustees will take to erect a building for said Academy, and to determine the dimensions thereof; and to choose a committee to contract therefor. 3. To take a deed of Thomas M'Lellan for the land to erect said building on. 4. To determine when, and at what instalments, the money shall be paid which is already subscribed; and to see if the Trustees will take notes of the subscribers, or to determine upon that which shall be thought most advantageous for said Academy, respecting the subscription paper. 5. To determine how the money shall be disposed of after it is paid to the Treasurer. 6. To choose a committee to make and report such rules and regulations as they may think proper for the good government of said Academy. 7. To do and perform whatever the Trustees think necessary to advance the interest of said Academy. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, SAMUEL ELDER, DAVID HARDING, JUN., DUDLEY FULSON, SAMUEL WHITMAN. Gorham, Nov. 24, 1803.
CUMBERLAND, it.—GORHAM, Nov. 25, 1803. To JOHN P. LITTLE, Esq. Secretary of the Trustees of Gorham Academy.
GREETING. You are hereby directed to warn, according to law, a meeting of the Trustees of said Academy, to be held at the dwelling house of Samuel Staples, innholder in Gorham, in said county, on Monday, the twelfth day of December next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. to act on the articles mentioned in the foregoing request to me made by five of said Trustees, for calling said meeting. WILLIAM GORHAM, President.
The Trustees of Gorham Academy, are hereby requested to meet at the time and place above appointed, and for the purposes therein mentioned. JOHN PARK LITTLE, Secretary. Nov. 25, 1803.
House-Lots for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, ON REASONABLE TERMS, TWO LOTS OF LAND; one situated in Back-Street, making the corner of Fiddle Lane—the other in Chestnut-Street, near the Court-House—Terms of payment made easy.—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 16.
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.
Administrators & Commissioners Notices.
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 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 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 Jonathan Hall, late of Paris, in the county of Cumberland, Wheelwright, 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 ABIJAH 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, copper-smith, 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, 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 insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty-fifth day of October last, were 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, innholder in Limerick, on the third Monday of November instant, and on the third Mondays of the five following months, from one to five o'clock P. M. on each of said days. DANIEL FELCH, J. Cummins, JACOB BRADBURY, JUN., Justices. Limerick, Nov. 8, 1803.
To be sold by order of court, On Tuesday the 6th day of December next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises. THE REAL ESTATE of JESSE PLUMMER, of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, 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.
Subscriptions received at the Post Office, for the fourth volume of the PORT-FOLIO, commencing January 1st, 1804. Portland, Nov. 13.
The Maine Almanack,
MAY be had by the gross, dozen or single, at the Printing-Office of W. JENKINS, No. 3, P. St. 904
Hard Ware Goods.
BY LATE ARRIVALS FROM ENGLAND, WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received a large assortment of SADDLERY, CUTLERY, IRONMONGERY, and HARD-WARE GOODS, which are for sale at his store in Middle-Street, by wholesale and retail. 10 by 8 & 8 by 7 Bristol Crown Window Glass; Sheet Iron; 9, 12, 15, & 18 thread Cod and log Lines; Mill Saws; Iron Shovels and Spades; Frying Pans; Cut and wrought Nails; Block tin Tea Pots, &c. &c.
An assortment of Gilt and Mahogany framed LOOKING GLASSES. (oawuf) Portland, Nov. 12, 1803.
SEAMENS ARTICLES.
FOR SALE AT THOMAS CLARK'S Book-store, nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office. General assortment of Seamen's Articles—viz. Gonter's Scales, Dividers, Mathematical Instruments, Hadley's best Quadrants, American Practical Navigator, Coast Pilot, Seamen's Journals, &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.
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.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from on board the brig Mary-Jane, lying at Georgetown, on Kennebec River, on the 10th inst. TWO NEGRO SEAMEN, one by the name of John Spiffie, the other Samuel Freeman—The first John is about five feet three inches high, rather of the lombe call, a sharp face, a little pitted with the small-pox, had on when he went away a long brown pea-jacket, with a hackney guned jock in his hand—Freeman rather tall, and very black snoot-hose, had on a short blue jacket and duck trousers; each had a bundle of clothing; it is supposed they are in Portland—Whoever will secure said deserters in any goal in the county, shall receive the above reward, by application to Major THOMAS PECK, in Portland. Twenty Dollars Reward.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON the 11th instant, from the subscriber, a Black HORSE, stout 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 the owner may have them again, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, and all necessary charges paid by DAVID TRUE. North Yarmouth, Nov. 16, 1803.
Found,
A Pair of Saddle-Bags. The owner may have them again by paying charges—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 26.
Bankrupt Notices. UNITED STATES. District of Maine, November 19, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of SPENCER TINKHAM of Wilscasset, in said District, trader, and SAMUEL FOLLANSBEE, of Newmilford, trader (against whom a petition of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proceeded upon) that they may be heard if they see fit, 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 time exceptions to said allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. D. B.
UNITED STATES, District of Maine, Nov. 5, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of WILLIAM STEVENS, of Portland, merchant, & ELISHA MORSE, of said Portland, merchant, against whom separate Commissions of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Tuesday the eighth 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 District Court of Maine. D. B.
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 assignee of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Ebenezer Dyer, 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 distribution of his estate and effects; when and where all persons who have not already proved their claims, 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 required to meet at the place aforesaid on the 8th instant to determine whether they will authorize said assignee to make sale of the residue of the effects of said bankrupt, and upon what terms. November 7th, 1803.

FROM WASHINGTON—NOV. 15. A letter from a gentleman at Washington to his friend in this town says, "Congress has done very little business of importance of late. The most important subject before the Senate is the resolution to alter the constitution respecting the mode of choosing President and Vice-President. The democratic party nearly three weeks since urged this subject with such vehemence that it was with the utmost difficulty that the minority could obtain a postponement for one day. It was however discovered and some of the democrats began to doubt the policy of the measure as it respects their States; and that some of them would certainly vote with the minority, and that this would prevent their obtaining two-thirds of the Senate. This discovery has induced them to postpone the subject from week to week, and it is uncertain when they may please to take it up. Yesterday the Senate had a very animated debate upon this question. Mr. Butler (South Carolina) one of the democratic party, moved that the Senate should consider the subject immediately, and demanded that agreeably to usage and to the rules of decorum, gentlemen in favor of postponement should assign their reasons. This called forth a number of speakers on each side, and altho' the majority was prepared to bring the question to a decision, it was again postponed. Various reasons were assigned for this procedure, and at last an honorable member thought proper to declare that his reason was that the majority was not now in full strength. "The subject of altering the mode of choosing the President and Vice-President well deserves attention. It has not been generally well understood, and it is certainly a subject of primary importance. The objections to the constitutional mode are plausible, and the policy of that mode of election is not obvious at first view. But whoever will examine that subject in all its bearings, will find that it is far preferable to any other mode which has been suggested—that it is worthy the illustrious assembly who formed the constitution. Various were the modes proposed in the convention, long and patient was the investigation, and no article received more attention, or exercised the ingenuity of those able politicians, more than this which it is proposed to abolish. It is sincerely to be hoped that this debate will be read with the attention the subject deserves."
FROM CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nov. 16. The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Dawson in the chair, on the bill for the further protection of seamen & commerce of the United States; which authorises hostilities against Morocco. The committee having gone thro' the bill, reported it without amendment to the house, who ordered it to a third reading tomorrow. November 17.—An engrossed bill for the further protection of the seamen and commerce of the U. S. was read the third time. Mr. Crowninshield moved to recommit the bill, for the purpose of so amending it as to protect the property of neutral powers from capture, by recognizing the principle that free ships make free goods. Motion lost—yeas 39—nays 69. The question recurring on the passage of the bill, Mr. Dana, observed that it had been usual to require the yeas and nays to be taken to mark the disagreement of the members of the house; he moved that they should be taken on this question to shew their cordial agreement. The question was then taken by yeas and nays on the passage of the bill, and carried unanimously in the affirmative—yeas 117. Mr. Eppes moved a resolution to discontinue the offices of commissioners of loans in the different states, and to transfer the duties of those offices to the secretary of the treasury, with an allowance of dollars for additional clerk hire.—Referred to the committee of ways and means. Mr. G. W. Campbell offered the following resolution—Resolved, that so much of the act to establish post-offices and post roads in the U. S. as charges a postage on the transmission of newspapers, ought to be repealed.—Mr. C. on submitting this motion, made a number of remarks to shew the importance of liberating from any tax the vehicles for diffusing political
information, on the prevalence of which so intimately depended the preservation of the liberties of the American people. Ordered to lie on the table. Governor of Louisiana. Several peeps into the cabinet have been attempted by the federalists in order to find out who will be the governor of Louisiana—some one has at length peeped out to stop the blundering of his friends, it is declared that Mr. Venable of Virginia will be the man—we believe he will.
Aurora. The hon. John Armstrong, esq. is appointed by his excellency the Governor, senator of the U. S. for this state, in the room of the hon. De Witt Clinton, appointed to the Mayoralty of Newyork.
Newyork paper. The United States frigate Constitution, of 44 guns, commodore Preble, was at Gibraltar, the 21st October.
The affairs of Louisiana rapidly approach to a crisis—To the force the United States already has on the Mississippi, it appears the President has ordered four regiments of militia to be in readiness to march at a short notice to the assistance of General Wilkinson—if wanted.
Nine prisoners escaped from the jail in this town on Thursday night last. We understand some of them have been apprehended again.
The Hon. Robert Bowie, is elected Governor of Maryland.
A British squadron, composed of the Leander, of 50 guns; Boston, of 32, and Phaeton 38, have lately sailed from Hampton Roads on a cruise.
John Smith, one of the most daring leaders on board the Hermione frigate, was, on the 14th ult. put in irons, on board the Shark sloop of war at Jamaica, where he had been employed for some time. His disquietude of mind induced him to acknowledge his crime. It is said he will be sent home for trial.
General Bernadotte, it is again said, will be the French minister to the U. S. and that his arrival may be expected shortly.
Port of Portland.
Entrances and Clearances at the Custom House. FOREIGN. Entered, brig Richmond, Small, St. Lucia. sch. Britania, Edes, St. Croix. ship Mary, Simonton, Jamaica. brig Portland, Crabtree, Surinam. sch. Friendship, Smith, Jamaica. COASTERS. Entered, brig Edward, Sawyer, Boston. sloop Leander, Blanchard, do. Gen. Knox, McLellan, do. brig Moses, Ranken, Kennebec. Cleared, brig Polly, Dennison, Alexandria. sch. Sea-Nymph, Blanchard, Boston.
SATURDAY, Nov. 26. Arrived brig Planter, Capt. Edmund Grover, 40 days from Grenada. Nov. 5, in lat 30, long 64, spoke brig Ocean, Capt. Roach, from this port, bound to St. Bartholomews. 6 days out.
SUNDAY, Nov. 27. Arrived Schooner Britannia, Capt. Edes, 47 days from St. Croix. Left there brig Ferdinand, Lane, from Kennebec, bound to Norfolk, and several Southern vessels. At the windward of St. Barts was brought too by a French privateer sloop, which took out sundry articles. On the 7th inst. experienced a heavy gale—thipped a sea which carried away bowsprit and jib-boom, with their apparel, together with the small anchor; the next sea hove the Schooner on her beam ends.
CHILLICOTHE, (Ohio) Nov. 5. On Tuesday the citizens of Chillicothe celebrated the ratification of the Louisiana treaty. Large bonfires were erected, and a continual fire of small arms kept up.
[What is joy to the Mississippians may be death to the New-Englanders;—when they find the most valuable part of their CARRYING TRADE destroyed, and all their prime articles of export, such as beef, pork, lumber, &c. &c. undersold in the West-India markets, by adventurers from the Mississippi. Had this been a condition of the union, New England would have met the inconvenience without repining; but when it is forced upon her, and she is necessitated to pay her part of twelve millions purchase money, she has a right to complain, if not to execrate]—Centinel.
NEWYORK, Nov. 18. We learn that three of the robbers of the New Jersey treasury, have been apprehended at Baltimore and Washington. Report says they are persons in genteel life, from New Brunswick.
An attempt was made on the 3d ult. to set fire to the city of Kingston, (Jam.) All the articles of the British treaty, excepting the first ten, expired the 1st October last, and are null and void. The expired part relates to our commercial intercourse with the British possessions; and the admittance of American vessels into the British ports in India, &c. until a new treaty is settled, will be by courtesy. It will be seen, who are the best negotiators Mr. Munroe, or Mr. Jay.
Nov. 21.—We learn from Tennessee the very interesting intelligence that on the 6th inst. the governor of that state received instructions from the president of the U. S. through the Secretary of War, for raising without delay five hundred mounted infantry, exclusive of officers, to be well armed and in readiness to move for Natches with in six days after the receipt of order.
In addition to these troops three regiments are to be raised in Tennessee and in readiness to march by the 20th December next to aid in taking possession of New Orleans, should an opposition render it necessary."
AUSTRIAN ORDINANCE OF NEUTRALITY. LONDON, SEPT. 28. The Ordinance of neutrality on the part of Austria, as taken from the Vienna Court Gazette, of
the 13th of August, is a very important paper, which will be read with much attention by the merchant, the politician, and the statesman. It commences, on the part of the Emperor Francis I., by these strong expressions—"Whereas it is our determination to observe the strictest neutrality in the present war with France, Great Britain, &c. It then proceeds to state the particular regulations to be rigidly adhered to by all the Austrian subjects concerned in trade and navigation on the coasts, commanding.
That none of the inhabitants of the hereditary territories shall suffer themselves to be enlisted, or to enter as volunteers, into the service of either of the Belligerent Powers.
That the Austrians shall not take part in the war by any military preparations, &c.—or fit out any privateer in behalf of the Belligerent Powers.
That they shall not sell to any of the Belligerent Powers any ships of war or other ships for their use.
That they shall not convey as passengers any soldiers or sailors belonging to either of these powers, or carry goods into the ports blockaded by these powers.
That commanders of Austrian ships on the high seas are in no wise to refuse to submit to be visited or examined, and not to make any difficulty to produce the papers or documents proving the property of the ships and cargo, nor to throw overboard or destroy any such paper or documents.
That in "regard to the articles deemed contraband in war, we will abide by the regulations of other neutral powers, especially those agreed to by Russia, Sweden and Denmark, in the convention of the 17th of June, 1801: and we expect those powers will abide by the same respect to our trade. We, in consequence declare to be contraband all cannons, mortars, muskets, pistols, gun powder, saltpetre, pikes, swords, &c. &c."
That the enlisting of sailors in the Austrian ports is forbidden; but if their ships want a few men to work their vessels safely, they may provide themselves with them, under the condition, however, that they enter voluntarily.
The whole ordinance of neutrality is founded in the convention agreed to between Russia, Sweden and Denmark, on the 17th of June, 1801, defining particularly certain articles deemed contraband in time of war, such as warlike stores, &c.; consequently the strongest features of this Austrian state paper are evidentiary in favor of Great Britain. From this we argue a very friendly disposition to our cause and interests.
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)
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.
Fresh RAISINS. FOR SALE, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, A few Casks fresh Raisins. 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. Hylon 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 2nd Nov. 1803.
Enoch Moulton, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELLER, Nearly opposite Ingraham's Wharf.
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 Tea 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.
WILLIAM LORD, HAS just received for sale at his Store in Faneuil Hall a general assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, which he offers on the most liberal terms for cash or proved credit.—Among which are, Rum, Brandy, Bottle Mustard, Hollands Gin, Reg. ditto, Madeira, Indigo, Salt Peas, Sherry, Starch, Cheesecakes, Port, Boxes Candles, Bar Soap, Lisbon & Malaga } WINES, warranted of the first quality. } Cakes ditto, Florence Oil, Demijons, Stone Jug, Gin Cakes, Surinam Cotton, Georgia ditto, Cotton Cards, Wool ditto, Boxes Glass, Bittered Steel, Powder & Shot, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 12d Nails, 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d & 6d Brads, &c. &c. Portland, Nov. 23.
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' ROW, on the most reasonable terms, for cash or approved credit.—Among which are, Broadcloths, Dimities, Cassimeres, Black and other colored Velvets, Coatings, Ribb'd ditto, Duffs, Callicoes, Swandowns, Cambricks, Swankins, Muffins, White and colored Plaunels, Irish Linens, Rose Blankets, Brown Hollands, Stuffs, Camel hair Shawls, Worsted Hosiery, India Cottons, Cotton Hosiery, Bandannas, &c. &c. Also, as usual, Rum, Pepper, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 12d Nails, Brandy, Ginger, 7 by 9 Window Glass, Gin, Allspice, 8 by 10 ditto, Molasses, Caffia, Cotton Cards, Sugar, Raisins, Wool ditto, Tea, Nutmegs, Salt, &c. &c. &c. Coffee, Indigo, Cotton, Portland, Nov. 16.
FURS wanted. CASH, and the highest price, will be given for all kinds of SHIPPING and EATING FURS, by JOHN LORD, at his shop next door to Cross & Troop. Fore-street, Portland—who has for sale as usual, a general assortment of English & American HATS, wholesale and retail. (3w) November 7 1803.
Carpeting. GEORGE W. DUNCAN, No 8, Jones' Row has received by the Mary from Liverpool, 1000 yards best Kidderminster CARPETING, which is now ready for sale. Portland Oct. 31, 1803.
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 10. 803
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 CRETONS. Miniatures on a Composition in Oil and on IVORY. Historical Paintings. Landscape ditto, and draughts of every kind. Lithofuse—Painting upon GLASS, SILK, and SATIN; and Faces on Embroidery. Mezzotinto Engraving, done with neatness. Portland Nov. 16.
UPHOLSTERY STORE. Aaron Austin & Co. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore-street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon } FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Raffia BEDS and MATTRESSES ready made. Beds made and fixed 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. (11) Portland, August 24.
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 cash. For further particulars inquire at my dwelling house in Falmouth. Nov. 12.
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE. AND MAINE ADVERTISER. 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. PUBLISHED BY ELEZER A. JENKS, No. 7, FISH STREET—PORTLAND.