Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1807-12-21 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7 FISH-STREET.
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No. 36, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1807.
[Whole No. 504.]
Edward Howe, No. 2, Union-Row, INFORMS the public that he has just opened an extensive assortment of English, French and American PAPER HANGINGS , with elegant Borders and Panel Papers of the very latest and best patterns, which are selling very low; fashionable Bringes, Laces, and Taffets for curtains; China Furniture; Bedtickings; Down, Live Geese and Russia Feathers; Sofas with and without Hair Cloth; Easy and Lolling Chairs; double and single Hair Mattresses: Mols do.
Also—An elegant assortment of gilt and mahogany framed LOOKING-GLASSES , as has ever been offered for sale in this town. E. HOWE also stuffs Sofas, Easy and Lolling Chairs, Mattresses of all kinds, Cushions for Pews, &c. Beds made and filled, warranted of the first quality. High post and field Bed Curtains made in the most fashionable style.
CASH given for Oxen and Horses' COARSE HAIR. Dec. 7.
To West-India Traders. THE subscribers inform their respective friends in America, that they have formed a connection in business in the Island of Antigua, under the firm of
O. Wilder & P. Reynolds, where they are in the habit of either purchasing or receiving American cargoes on commission. Cash and produce will be advanced on cargoes consigned to them, to near the amount, in case the market will not admit a ready sale—and every dispatch given. OSHEA WILDER, Antigua, 1807 PETER REYNOLDS.
Valuable Real Estate. FOR sale, a new three story Building on Ingalls's-Wharf—Consisting of two large and convenient Stores, &c.—Conditions liberal, and terms of payment easy.—Apply to STEPHEN FOSTER, JUN. Sept. 7.
E. Greely & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, BROADCLOTHS, Coatings, Duffels, Plains, Baizes, Flannels, Blankets, Patent Cord, Velvets, &c. &c. Also—An Invoice of silk and morocco Braces, Sarfets, Ladies' Habit Gloves, gentlemen's buff and other Gloves, coat and vest Buttons, Velvet Purfes, a great variety of ornamented Hair Combs, some very elegant.
ALSO, 6 bbls. No. 1, PORK 10 do No. 2, do 30 half bbls. No. 2, do 10 bbls. Prime PORK 15 do Burlington do 5 Hhds. St. Croix SUGAR 6 do Guadalupe do 5 do Windward Island RUM 6 do GIN Dec. 14.
TEAS For sale, Just received, 10 chests Young-Hyson, } TEAS; 10 do Hyson-Skin, } warranted good. 10 do Souchong, } By John P. Thurston & Co. Dec. 14.
T. M. MUNROE, INFORMS his friends and the customers of the late firm of Munroe & Tuttle, that he has taken the store in Fifth-street lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Clark, where he has on hand a general assortment of
English & India Goods, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in town.—He shortly expects to receive a large additional supply of fashionable Fancy and Staple Goods—which will render his assortment very complete. Dec. 14.
FRESH GOODS PHILADELPHIA loaf and lump, powdered and brown Sugars—hyson, young-hyson, hyson-skin & souchong Teas—Welch's No. 1, Chocolate—Shells—Coffee—fresh, cake and box Raisins—Figs—Almonds, Shelled and in shell—Rice—Flour—Oat-meal—white and blue Starch—white and brown Soap—Indigo, different kinds—Belt Spanish, Newyork and common Cigars—Sherrooks—rappee & Scotch Snuff—Tobacco—Salt-Petre—Currants—Cloves—Cassia—Allspice—Mustard—Pepper—Nutmegs—Tumblers—Powder, Shot and Flint—Spanish Entry-Mats, all sizes—Sweet-Oil—best table and common Fish—Candles—Cotton—a large assortment of CONFECTIONARY—Playing-Cards—Crooked Hair-Combs—W. I. and N. E. Rum—Cognac and common Brandy—Hollands Gin—Lisbon and Port Wines—Cherry-Rum—Cordials, such as Aniseed—Clove—Rofilla—Snakeroot, &c. to be sold by
B. HUDSON, Fore-street. Dec. 14. Corner of Plumb-street.
W. & G. TUCKERMAN, No. 61, State-street—BOSTON, HAVE received per ship Packet, President Adams and Sally, from Liverpool, a very complete assortment of
HARD-WARE GOODS; comprising all articles of Coarse Ironmongery, Cutlery and Saddlery-Ware, which they offer for a small advance and on a liberal credit.—By the earliest arrivals from London and Bristol, further supplies are anticipated.—On hand, about 60 tons afforded
Cash-Iron & Hollow-Ware, Sept. 28 [Sm.]
TO LET, A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Federal-Street.—Short terms apply to Dec. 7. STEPHEN TUCKER.
REMOVAL And more New and Cheap Goods.
N. P. Poor, INFORMS the Purchasers of ENGLISH GOODS, that he has removed from Muf-fey's Row , to the store lately occupied by Munroe & Tuttle, corner of Middle and Union Streets; where may be found a good assortment of GOODS, cheap as can be purchased—viz— Baizes and Flannels, by the piece or yard Perfette Flannels and Cloths Broadcloths and Cassimeres Plains, Duffels, Blankets, 6-4 to 10-4 Common and Superfine Coatings Worsted Hosiery—a quantity Cotton and silk do Pic nic and other silk Gloves Kid Habit Gloves, York tan and beaver do White, pink and yellow Sarfets 1 carton real Thread Laces Cotton, white and black silk Veils & Laces Cap Patterns—Lace Muffs White and colored Sarsnet Cambrics Cotton Cambrics—Calicoes and Furnitures, Chambrays, Ginghams, silk Vestings Chambray Shawls A large assortment of fancy Cotton and India Cottons and Checks, Bombazetts, &c. &c. With a variety of FANCY ORNAMENTS, viz—Gold and Silver Bands and Chains Bugle Bands; Beaded Crescents Beaded Star Trimming—Spangles Silk Cords and Tassels Plumes and Ostrich Feathers Silk Habit Buttons Morocco and Velvet Purfes, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the very lowest terms for cash. Dec. 14.
For the use of Schools. Just Published by JOHN JOHNSON, And for sale by him at the PORTLAND BOOK-STORE, No. 5, Muf-fey's-Row, The Economy of Human Life; Price 18 3/4 per dozen.
MORALITY is the principle, and Human Life the subject of this work.—Man is here considered in his various relations with himself, his fellow creatures, society and God. Let his condition be whatever it may, either a Prince or a subject, rich or poor, feeble or powerful, infirm or healthy, he will find here in the soundest lessons, and the sweetest comforts of morality, religion and philosophy. The title, imitated from the Holy Scriptures and Prophets, abounds with the most sublime simplicity.
Extract of a letter from the Preceptor of a flourishing Academy in the District of Maine, to the publisher.
"DEAR SIR, "I wish you to send me some more of the Economy of Human Life . This little book is so happily divided into sections, that I find it a very excellent parsing class for the under students. The style though solemn, is pure and elegant; and every sentiment is expressed in a concise and simple manner. Were instructors apprised of this, no book, I think would be in greater demand. I am happy in the belief, that the Youth in this part of the country have been feebly improved by the copies already dispersed." Dec. 14.
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company ANNUAL MEETING.
THE Stockholders in the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company , are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting, for the choice of nine Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at their Office in Fifth-street, on Tuesday the fifth day of January, 1808, at two o'clock afternoon.
By order of the President and Directors, ELISHA MORSE, Secretary. M. F. & M. Ins. Office, Dec. 14, 1807.
Bank Stock Wanted. WANTED to purchase for the United Marine & Fire Insurance Company , of Portland, 100 or 200 SHARES in either of the Banks in Portland. Dec. 14. JAMES NEAL, President.
NOTICE! THE subscribers hereby give notice that the copartnership under the firm of MUNROE & TUTTLE , expired on the 1st inst. and was by mutual consent dissolved. All persons indebted or having demands on said firm are requested to call on WILLIAM TUTTLE , who is duly authorized to settle the same. T. M. MUNROE, WILLIAM TUTTLE. Dec. 14.
William Tuttle, INFORMS his friends and customers he has taken the store lately occupied by Mr. Saml. Trob, No. 1, Fifth-street, and offers for sale a large assortment of English & India Goods, which will be sold at reduced prices. Dec. 14.
Low's Sheet Almanac for 1808.
Isaac Adams, No. 7, Fifth-street,
HAS for sale, Low's Sheet Almanac for 1808, very convenient for offices or stores. Poor Richard's FRANKLIN ALMANAC, calculated and improved for the year 1808 Also—The Farmers Almanack, by R. B. Thomas; and the Worcester Almanac, by Isaiah Thomas, jun.—Massachusetts and United States Register. Dec. 7.
Poetry.
CANZONET.
WHY should I indirectly tell The name my heart has kept so well? Why to the senseless crowd proclaim For whom ascends my bosom flame?
Alas, there are but very few Who feel as I forever do— And hear, with shrinking sense of pain, Holy words from lips profane.
For she is holy in my sight As are the seraph forms of light; And that blest name denotes what e'er Of good there be—or chaste—or fair.
Of her, in time of heaviest woe, I think, and tears forget to flow; Of her, in passion's fervid dreams, And rapture's self the sweeter seems.—
And shall the name, whose magic power Throws light on every passing hour, Shall it, a word of usage grown, By every heartless fool be known?
No—let it, shrin'd within my breast, A little saint, forever rest; With pious ardours worshipp'd there, Yet never mention'd, but in prayer!
Miscellaneous Selections.
"EQUAL AND EXACT JUSTICE TO ALL MEN."
Extract of a letter from Washington, December 2.
"You will have seen in the proceedings of the House of Representatives of yesterday, certain Resolutions proposed by Mr. John Randolph, the first of which is in the following words:—
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for an adequate and comfortable support of such officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army who are still existing in a state of indigence disgraceful to the country which owes its liberties to their valor."
"Whatever may be the real object of this Resolution, be assured it means much more than meets the eye.—Nor should I wonder if in its discussion, it is made the entering wedge to a strict enquiry, what Officers & Soldiers of the Revolution-War, "to whose valor the Country owes its Liberties," have been displaced from the Offices, which they held in the General Government, under Presidents Washington and Adams, who conferred them as the rewards of that valor and patriotism, now so much extolled and from which they were driven, without even the smallest allegation of incapacity or misconduct, to make way for the time serving toad eaters of the present Administration.—Be assured, that the day of reckoning, with some people is at hand.—We are said to be on the eve of a War, and it becomes necessary to conciliate the public mind on a subject of great sensibility, which presents many of the remnant of the Military Revolutionists to the views of their Countrymen not only in a state of indigence, but as men spurned and degraded, by the harsh hand of persecuting power. The time is admirably well chosen to produce the effects, which I think is intended.
Mr. Jefferson must either assign reasons for his dismissal of those meritorious public servants, or he must submit to the inferences which inevitably follow.
I understand that it is intended to procure correct lists of these removals, from Mr. Jefferson's accession to the presidency to the present time, and to publish the names, military services and qualifications for their civil offices, of the dismissed officers, and to contrast them with the names, revolution-services, and qualifications for their civil offices of the men, whom Mr. Jefferson has appointed as their successors.
Whatever may be the decision at Head Quarters on this subject, with the blessing of God, such a list as is here referred to, shall be published.
"It will then be seen and correctly understood, by the American people, to whom the catchword of Persecuting Tory appropriation belongs, and who has pursued, with the unrelenting vengeance of a political partisan many of the best and most deserving Whigs of the American revolution." [Philad. Register.]
From the United States Gazette.
NATIONAL RESPECT— Connected with the correct opinion of Magistrates and Rulers.
The celebrated prediction of our Illumined President, that there would not be a single monarchy in all Europe, in twenty years, is now completely reversed. Ragusa, the last republick exists no longer. The French Marsh
al Le Brun, took possession of it the last year, on his way to the mouths of the Cataro, and assured the inhabitants in the name of the emperor, that their institutions should not be violated, but sacredly preserved. This promise is forgot, and the whole country, by an imperial decree attached, forever, to the kingdom of Italy. Notice of this astonishing foresight of the president, was first published, the last summer in the Boston Gazette, as contained in a letter from one of his European companions—who very sensibly observes that the philosopher confounded causes with effects—he mistook the ebullitions of the passions, and the irregular movements of the rabble, suddenly let loose from the shackles of despotism, for liberty. He ought to have known that institutions made for one community, would be totally inadequate for another, in proportion as each may have advanced from a savage, to a refined and polished state of life: as well might you expect that a savage could seize at once the sublime moral beauties of Christianity as to expect, that the subjects of an ancient and corrupt monarchy, could of a sudden relish and embrace the simple and pure doctrines of republicanism.
I have thought it necessary to bring into view, this strong case, to show how delusory is the hope, for us to expect any favour from France, when we see her government act with hostility and hatred against every people, who have even the semblance of freedom, as to crush every appearance of it, in open violation of solemn assurances. On what does our freedom therefore depend, England once subdued, or indifferent to our preservation? On the distance, some will say, and our means of defence. The distance is nothing, and our means but little to defend our rich cities and fine country—we will then retire, say some, amongst the savages, and enjoy freedom! It is much better to take measures to defend what we now enjoy. What are the means of defence? not ink, and paper, in newspapers, and proclamations; but forts, ships, armies, seamen, powder and balls, guns and swords. Our militia men are as good as any such ever were, I presume; but in general they do not like a military life—and on a sudden occasion are ignorant of military duty—we ought, therefore, to have several thousand of well disciplined soldiers as a nucleus for immediately forming a disciplined regular army, in case of war. We ought also to have at least, ten ships of the line! Do not be frightened! Consider coolly—I will tell you why!—because, that is a force which would always deter any European nation from insulting us on any trifling occasion, in our ports, or on our coast, and there is no object for a foreign power to be at the expence of keeping up a force as great as this, in time of peace; and in time of war, if we are not able to fight them, we must retire to our safe harbours, and unitedly with our guns-boats, defy the enemy that may venture to attack us. The fleet I propose would be sufficient to deter any nation from insulting us—as it would require double the number to be sent after us, for fear of an accident, and having on our coast no port, they must retire frequently, to repair a little. Our situation is different from Copenhagen, as that city stands on an Island, and of course all supplies may be cut off by an invading power of superior force. Nations often insult, when there is no force, but are cautious when they see some danger of injury to themselves, in doing it.
The fact is that nations know no law but that of Power. The question always is what are the means of injury and defence? and not who has the right or wrong of the question? This is the system universally established throughout the world, and if we wish to be free and respected we must have recourse to it; and if not, we shall occasionally be insulted, always despised, and frequently trampled under foot. Lay aside, therefore, your wavering characters, who never ask what is best to be done—but what will please the popular prejudices of the people for—from such ignominy will be your reward! FRANC VERITAS.
The following is an extract from an Act passed in the last session of Parliament, "for permitting until the 25th day of March 1809, and from thence to the end of the then next session of Parliament, the importation of certain
enumerated articles into the British colonies on the continent of North America, from the United States of America, and the exportation of certain enumerated articles from the same colonies to the said States"—
"That from and after the passage of this act it shall and may be lawful to import in any British built ship and vessel owned and navigated according to law, or any ships or vessels belonging to any of the subjects of the U. States of America, into such ports as shall be specially appointed for that purpose by his majesty within the province of Nova-Scotia or Brunswick, the following articles, videlicet, scantling, planks, staves, heading, boards, shingles, hoops, or squared timber of any kind, horses, neat cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, or live stock of any kind, biscuit, flour, peas, beans, potatoes, wheat, rice, oats, barley, or grain of any sort: also pitch, tar, and turpentine, being the produce or manufacture of the said United States, and no other articles whatever; and it shall and may be lawful in any such ship or vessel to export from said port, so to be appointed for that purpose, to the said United States, any gypsum, grind stones, or other produce (except ship timber) or manufacture of the said provinces, and also any produce or manufacture of the United Kingdom, or his majesty's colonies or plantations in the W. Indies, any thing in the said Acts, or in any other Acts to the contrary notwithstanding." Halifax paper.
Extract of a letter from a respectable Merchant in Edinburgh, to his correspondent in Newyork.
"What will be the event of a negotiation between your country and this, I cannot say; our landed gentlemen are not averse to war, as the Americans pour in too much WHEAT and FLOUR; the great body of the farmers are of the same mind; neither will it effect our poor manufacturers, as the number of men taken away to be soldiers and sailors, keep wages very high—and our home consumption and internal trade, is ten times the extent of our foreign trade, though it might have had a considerable effect on our manufactures if you had prohibited our goods twelve months ago—it will have little effect on our laboring poor now, as the state employs all for volunteers, soldiers and sailors."
ELIZABETHTOWN, N. J. DEC. 1.
On Friday last, Cornelius Rapalje, living on the Raritan, came to Brunswick with a load of Pork, and after selling it, and receiving his money for the same, was about returning home, when two men solicited to ride with him, as they said they were going the same way. After getting a short distance out of town, one of them said unto Rapalje, "you made a mistake in that money you received." Not so," he replied "I will bet you fifty dollars you did," said the other.
Upon which Rapalje took out his pocket-book to examine into the suggestion of his companion, when he received a severe blow from him, and the fellow snatched the pocket-book and made off with it. There was between one and two hundred dollars in it. The other fellow was apprehended, and a pair of pistols found on him. He was examined by the authority and committed.
MORAL.
The way to live happy is to be employed in some vocation in which the mind can reflect on being beneficial to individuals and the world. Inactivity certainly can give no true enjoyment: on the contrary, it always produces sensations of regret and dissatisfaction.
ANECDOTES.
A physician had a skeleton so fixed, that on entering the room a spring was touched, when in an instant, it grasped the person entering. An Irishman, (a stranger) called on the doctor for some medical aid, and was shown into the room where the skeleton was, which seized him in a moment. O, J—s! bawled out Pat, nearly frightened to distraction: when lifting up his fist to defend himself, and seeing a ghostly figure of bones disengaging itself, he flew from the house like lightning. A few days after, meeting the doctor, (who might with propriety be styled a walking skeleton) coming out of his own house, "Ay, my honey, (said he) are you there! You think I'm after being mistaken now, with your clothes on!"—Then seizes the doctor by the coat and bestowing a few hearty thwacks, together with repeated curses, "take that (said he) for the sweat you gave me o'ther day."
A gentleman being in church, where the singing was performed in a wretched manner, observed to his friend, that the prophecy of Amos was now fulfilled, where he says, "and the songs of the temple shall be howlings."

LATEST Foreign Intelligence.
ORDERS OF COUNCIL.
[From the London Gazette of Nov. 7.]
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, 4th of Nov. 1807, Present, the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas the king of Denmark has issued a Declaration of War against his Majesty, his subjects and people; and his Majesty's anxious and repeated endeavours to obtain the revocation of such Declaration, and to procure the restoration of Peace have proved ineffectual; his Majesty therefore is pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the King of Denmark (save and except any vessels to which his Majesty's licence has been granted, or which have been directed to be released from the embargo, and have not since arrived at any foreign port,) so that as well his Majesty's fleet and ships, as also all other ships and vessels that shall be commissioned by Letters of Marque or general Reprisals, or otherwise, by his Majesty's Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, shall and may lawfully seize all ships, vessels, and goods belonging to the King of Denmark, or his subjects, or others inhabiting within the territories of the King of Denmark and bring the same to judgment in any of the Courts of Admiralty within his Majesty's dominions, &c. &c.
Eldon, C.                      Hawkshury, Camden, P.                  Mulgrave, Westmorland, C. P. S.    Sp. Percival, Winchelsea,                  Nat. Bond. Cathcart.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 4th of Nov. 1807, Present, the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas France has taken forcible possession of certain territories and ports in Italy, and in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, and has subverted their ancient Governments, and erected, in the room thereof, new Governments, which, under her influence, are aiding in the execution of her hostile designs against the property, commerce, and navigation of his Majesty's subjects; and whereas divers acts, injurious to the just rights of his Majesty, and to the interests of his kingdom, have in consequence been committed, his Majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and inhabitants of the territories and ports of Tuscany, the kingdom of Naples, the port and territory of Ragusa, and those of the islands lately comprising the Republic of the Seven Islands, and all other ports and places in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, which are occupied by the armies of France or her Allies, so that as well his Majesty's fleet and ships, as also all other ships and vessels that shall be commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise, by his Majesty's Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, shall and may lawfully seize all ships, vessels, & goods belonging to the said territories, ports, and places, or to any persons being subjects or inhabitants thereof, and bring the same to judgment in such Courts of Admiralty within his Majesty's dominions, as shall be duly commissioned to take cognizance thereof, &c. &c. (Signed as above.)
GENERAL BLOCKADE OF THE CONTINENTAL PORTS.
LONDON, NOV. 10.—A Proclamation is now we understand, in readiness for his Majesty's signature, declaring France and the whole of her vassal kingdoms in a state of siege, and prohibiting all intercourse with her or them, all entrance of vessels into her or their harbours, except of such as have cleared last from a British port, either home or foreign.
LONDON, NOV. 1 to 10. The expedition preparing, it is said is to be placed under the command of Sir Sidney Smith, and is to go against Madeira. The Expedition under the command of Sir Sidney Smith, will sail in a few days. It will consist of ten sail of the line, besides frigates and transports.—The ships going are said to be Hibernia, 120, London, Pompee, Valiant, Captain, Marlborough, Monarch, Bedford, Elizabeth, and York.
Some letters from Holland were received yesterday which state, that King Lewis has caused to be liberated all persons who had been imprisoned during his absence, under the decree which prohibits the landing on the Dutch shores of any person from a British port.
The Dutch fleet has been ordered to be added to the list of our navy, and letters of marque were issued on Thursday.
The Danish minister is expected to quit this country to-morrow.
The Crown Prince of Denmark, sent orders to his General commanding at Copenhagen, to burn the fleet rather than let it fall into the hands of the English; but the
messenger was made prisoner of by the British.
It is said that an arrangement very favorable to the interests of this country has been concluded between Sir Arthur Paget and the Porte.
A minister from Gen. Christophe, of Hayti, has been accredited at our Court.
We have thirty-four ships of the line now on the stocks.
CONTINENTAL AFFAIRS.
LONDON, OCT. 13.—It is again reported that France and Denmark have entered into an alliance offensive and defensive. This rumour, considering the late conduct of the Crown Prince, is not at all improbable.
The latest advices from Hamburg, state, that the Danes are proceeding against British property in all their ports, with the utmost severity. Of the claimants they require such proof as it is not in their power to afford, and there is hardly a doubt but that every thing will be condemned that is proceeded against. American ships, having English goods on board, were at first detained; but, in consequence of the representations of Gen. Armstrong, at Paris, they were released. Wantproof
Letters have been received from Embden, which state, that the want of colonial produce begins to be severely felt. This seems probable; indeed, we have heard, from another quarter, that raw sugar was sold at no less than 4s. per pound, but three weeks since, at Paris. If so, the people may venture to murmur; but what effect are their murmurs likely to have upon the views of a military government, and the resolutions of Bonaparte?
OF RUSSIA.
Letters from St. Petersburg, of the 5th inst. mention, that the greatest exertions are making in the war department, to replace the Russian army in the condition in which it was previous to the late disastrous campaign. Upwards of 70,000 of the militia have been incorporated with the regulars, so that the whole of the army, at present, falls little, if at all, short of 200,000 effective men. It is, however, admitted, by well informed persons who have seen it, that it is much relaxed in its discipline, and that it is in great want of experienced officers.
The French influence, or rather insolence, predominates at the Court of St. Petersburg.—Savary carries every thing with as high a hand as if he had entered the Russian capital in consequence of a capitulation. It is said, that at the period the British vessels were quitting Cronstadt under the alarm of detention, the Russian government would have published a notification calculated to remove all apprehension of the kind, but was prevented by the fear of giving offence to the representative of Bonaparte.
Russia has unequivocally refused to enter into any negotiation with this country for a renewal of the Treaty of Commerce. Letters from Petersburg of the 6th of the last month, assert that our Ambassador had directed Sir Stephen Sharpe to inform the British Merchants that he had invited the Russian Government to enter into a negotiation for the conclusion of a Treaty of Commerce, to which invitation the Minister Romanzow had replied, "that he must decline under the existing circumstances, entering into any negotiation."
GEN WHITELOCKE.
The Medusa frigate, commanded by the Hon. Captain Bouverie, arrived at Portsmouth on Saturday from Monte Video. Gen. Whitelocke came with the above vessel. From the impression made on the public mind by the accounts that have been published relative to the attack on Buenos Ayres, some apprehensions were entertained that the populace would insult the General as he passed up the street: but altho' they murmured disapprobation, no open indecorous act took place.
A letter from Gibraltar, states, that Lucien Bonaparte has been recalled from his retirement at Rome, and had arrived at Paris, where he experienced the most favorable reception from Napoleon.
LANDING OF LOUIS XVIII.
Louis XVIII and suite, landed on Monday at Yarmouth, in consequence of orders to the Collector of the Customs at that port, brought down from the Secretary of State's Office, by Mr. Ross, Mr. Canning's Private Secretary, and the Hon. Mr. Ragot. His Majesty landed under the title of the Duke De Lille, by which he will be properly known and addressed, during his residence in this country. He was received on shore by the Duke De Bourbon, and several other branches of the Royal Family, who reached Yarmouth on Sunday afternoon. The populace cheered him on his landing. The whole of the family were to leave that place, on Monday afternoon, for Gosfield-house, a seat of the Marquis of Buckingham, in Essex, which the noble owner has offered for the residence and accommodation of this illustrious visitor and his suite.
Nov. 6. The Danish Declaration of War against this country—like all the measures dictated by Bonaparte—is extremely severe against neutrals.—It declares, as good prize, all neutrals, who shall voluntarily deviate from the destination stated in their clearances; all who have contraband of war goods on board; all who are destined to a British port; all who resist search; and all who shall attempt to trade with a squadron blockading a Danish port. But this declaration only shews the malice and impotency of the Danish King.—We have taken care to deprive him of the means of capturing many vessels.
The Danish Court has ordered its Minister to quit England—And he is making preparations to depart.
Nov. 7. Some of the opposition prints have stated, that meetings have been held in Sheffield, Leeds, &c. to petition for peace; but no such meetings have been held. The Morning Chronicle seems to discredit the report, and to assert its belief that no such thing as despondency pervades any part of the country. But it adds, "People cannot conceive for what object they are fighting."—We will tell the Chronicle, in its own language after Mr. Fox's unsuccessful attempts to make a peace: They are fighting to prove that they will not be conquered or humbled by France—they are fighting because France "still openly perseveres in a system destructive of the independence of every other Power"—they are fighting because they "do not forget that all their dearest interests are at stake," and because "no sacrifices they can be called on to make, are to be compared with the certain disgrace and ruin of yielding to the injurious pretensions of the enemy;"—finally, because they know that "in asserting the rights, and upholding the dignity of the British Empire, they defend the most powerful bulwark of the liberties of mankind." This is what they are fighting for.
List of Ships of the Line, building in the King's and Merchant's Yards.
   CUNS. CUNS.     Nelson 120 Howe 74   St. Vincent 120 Lexington 74   Queen Charlotte 110 Milford 74   Caledonia 110 Minden 74   Trafalgar 98 Pitt 74   Union 98 Potiers 74   Aboukir 74 Redoubtable 74   Armada 74 Royal Oak 74   Augusta 74 San Domingo 74   Blake 74 Scarborough 74   Bombay 74 Stirling Castle 74   Clarendon 74 Venerable 74   Conquestador 74 Vengeur 74   Cressy 74 Victorious 74   Gloucester 74 Vigo 74   Hannibal 74 Vindictive 74   Hogue 74 Warspite 74  
From French Papers.
COPENHAGEN, OCT. 3.—Three Russian ships of the Line coming from Archangel, with 5 frigates, passed the Sound this week. They had pilots, as usual, at Elsinore, but as all the buoys had been removed, one of the ships of 74 guns and 400 men, struck upon Saltholm. After shewing for several hours signals of distress, they asked assistance from the English Admiral, who refused it. The Danes had not a vessel at their command, and could not help them. The ship making much water, threw over her guns. Whether she will float again is doubtful. Our seamen say it is impossible.
HAMBURG, OCT. 2.—Day before yesterday afternoon, the post-boat from Venice to Harburg, was upset by a gust with more than 70 passengers on board. How many have perished is yet unknown—27 bodies have been recovered, of whom six were in each other's arms. The principal part of the goods were saved. Such an accident has not happened for many years.
The Commander of the ships which blockade Venice, declared to the Russian Admiral who was entering that Port, that the British government held that port in a state of blockade, and that he must not enter it. The Russian Admiral replied, that he received no orders but from his own sovereign, and that he knew no blockade of Venice. The English officer, much dissatisfied with the answer, made a formal protest against this violation of the blockade, and left the coast of Venice to cruise in the Adriatic, after having dispatched one of his cutters to Admiral Collingwood to inform him of what had passed.
THE TIMES.
At the present eventful crisis, when we are about plunging into a war with Great Britain, for the protection of British deserters, are we not entitled to be informed by the government what measures are adopted to inforce the same claim upon France and Spain? Both those powers violate our flag and even our territory for the recovery of seamen; and we do not find that any measures of resentment are resorted to towards them. England appears to be the only nation in the world who has any thing to fear from insulting or injuring us.—Gaz. U. S.
By the Sails.
FROM WASHINGTON.
MONDAY, DEC. 7.
Mr. Dana offered the following Resolution, which he wished to lie on the table: Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels, as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence in any lawful commerce; and also for settling, according to the course of proceeding in courts of admiralty, the respective rates of contribution to be made between them, on account of any loss or damage which may be thereby incurred.
On motion of Mr. Blount, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill reported by the committee of aggressions, on the subject of fortification and the bill from the Senate, making an appropriation for the more effectual defence of the ports and harbors of the U. S. Mr. Basset in the chair.
Some progress was made in considering the bill, when a MESSAGE in writing, was announced from the President of the U. S. by Mr. Coles, his Secretary, and handed to the chair.
It being suggested by Mr. Newton, that the message very probably contained information which might bear on the subject now before them—
The committee immediately rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again. The Speaker declared the message which had been received, to be of a confidential nature; the galleries were accordingly cleared, and the house remained in session with closed doors from half past 12 o'clock, till a quarter past 5, when they adjourned.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8.
The House this day met with closed doors, and after remaining so about twenty minutes, the doors were opened.
The House were occupied nearly the whole of this day in committee of the whole, on the bill from the Senate, to appropriate a sum of money for building an additional number of gun boats, and the bill reported by the committee of aggressions, for the protection of our ports and harbors.
The former bill being under consideration, a motion was made by Mr. Milner, to strike out the words "and eighty-eight," so as to restrict the number to one hundred. This amendment was negatived, 21 only rising in favor of it. On this motion a considerable debate ensued, in which Mr. Milner supported, and Messrs. Burwell, Crowninshield, Blount, Smilie, Chandler, Newton, and Cardinier, opposed the amendment.
The bill being gone through, the committee took up the bill reported by the committee of aggressions, and after some progress made in it, the committee reported the former bill, and obtained leave to sit again on the latter.
Mr. Newton, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill supplementary to an act for prohibiting the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise into the United States.
WASHINGTON, DEC. 1.
Letter from the Secretary of the Navy to the Chairman of the Committee on Aggressions.
SIR:—In answer to your letter, requesting full information concerning the strength and present state of our naval force, particularly specifying the number and condition of our frigates and other armed vessels, including gun-boats, with my opinion as to the sum necessary to make all needful repairs to such of them as are not now fit for immediate service," I have the honor to inclose paper [A] which is an exhibit of the number and condition, &c. of the frigates and other vessels of war and gun-boats, of the United States.
By this paper it will appear, that all the frigates and other vessels of war belonging to the United States, excepting the frigates President, Congress and New-York, are either in actual service, ready for service, or can soon be prepared for service; and with respect to the frigates President, Congress and New-York, it is presumed that they could, if required, be prepared in the course of three months of good weather.
With respect "to the sum necessary to make all needful repairs," I take the liberty of remarking, that it is impossible to ascertain, before such repairs are made, what they will cost. The estimate for repairs must ever be altogether conjectural. A ship may have, and often has defects in her timbers, which cannot be discovered without opening her. The most skillful builders often find themselves greatly deceived in their estimates of the expence of repairing vessels; and the best informed architects admit, that it is impossible to form any precise opinion, from any previous survey of a ship requiring repairs of consequence, as to the extent and cost of such repairs: but by referring to the estimate for the service of the navy for the year 1808, you will find that I have estimated the sum at 195,000 dollars, for the objects.
I have these honour to be, Respectfully, sir, Your most obedient servant, R. SMITH. Honorable THOMAS BLOUNT.
STATEMENT
Exhibiting the number and condition of the frigates and other vessels of war of the United States, &c
   SHIPS. GUNS. CONDITION.     C. Constitution, 44 Needing small rep.   C. Chesapeake, 44 In repair.   C. Wasp, 16 do.   C. Hornet, 16 do.   C. Argus, 16 do.   C. Revenge, 12 do.   C. Spofford, (K.) 7 do.   C. Vengeance, 7 do.   C. Etude, 11 do.   C. Vesuvius, 11 do.   Sixty-seven Gun-boats.   O. Constellation, 36 do.   O. Adams, 32 do.   O. Siren, (bg.) 16 do.   O. Enterprise, (sc) 14 do.   One gun-boat,   O. United States, 44 Repairing.   O. Essex, 32 do.   O. John Adams, 32 do.   O. Vixen, 14 Requir. small repairs   O. Nautilus, 14 do.   O. President, 44 Requir. much repairs  
O. Congress, 36 do. O. New-york, 36 do. C. in Commission—O. in Ordinary,— The sum requisite for the repairs is estimated at 195,000 dollars. The President, Congress and New-York frigates, may be repaid in three months.
The House of Representatives of the State of Pennsylvania have refused to answer the Governor's speech 43 to 42.
The committee on unfinished business were to report on Monday on the impeachment of the Governor.
"The Journal du Commerce of the 11th October states, that by a decree of his Imperial Majesty Bonaparte, dated 7th October, citizen Pichon, consul general and charge d'affairs near the United States of America, was deprived of his functions for having [among other charges] gone beyond the powers with which he was invested."
A vessel arrived at New-york, left Cadiz, 26th October.—The Spanish fleet in port—British off the harbor.—The 25th a strong expedition of troops and gun-boats left Cadiz!
A French expedition from Guadaloupe, 500 men, captured St. Bartholomews; and returned the 15th November.
OF PORTUGAL.
BOSTON, DEC 16. We have letters, and other accounts, from Lisbon neutral to the 24th October. Another neutral nation has been erased from the map of Europe. The French Emperor having increased his demands and exactions on Portugal, the Portuguese government refused compliance. —And the French and Spanish Ministers, on the 1st October, left Lisbon. —And on the 23d October, the Prince Regent, intimidated by the approach of Junot's army, issued the following Proclamation:—
[TRANSLATION.]
"IT has always been my most zealous endeavour to maintain, in my States, during the present war the most perfect neutrality, from a knowledge of the benefits resulting therefrom to the subjects of this crown:— But it is impossible any longer to preserve it.—Therefore, in consideration of what is most conducive to humanity, and to a general Peace; it is my pleasure to accede to the cause of the Continent; and to unite myself to his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French, and King of Italy; and to his Catholic Majesty; for the purpose of accelerating a maritime peace. I am, therefore, pleased to order, that the ports of this kingdom be immediately shut against the entry of British ships of war, as also merchant vessels.
The Supreme Court of Justice is charged with the execution of this decree. Palace of Mafra, 22d October, 1807. [Signed] JOZE FREDERICK LUDVICE.
Gun Boats.—Of these ridiculous engines, I could never form a very accurate idea, until I had an opportunity, the other day, of seeing seventeen of them drawn up in grand array before the battery of New-york, for the purpose of joining on the celebration of the evacuation of that city by the British troops. The President has never failed when speaking of the gun boats, to dwell particularly on the facility of their movements; with how much truth the reader may judge, when he is informed, that on the above mentioned occasion, the boats were in motion from an early hour in the morning until twelve o'clock, during which time the crews were laboriously employed, by rowing, &c. in attempting to form a line. The commander's boat from her almost immemorial party-colored flag, resembling a butterfly, more than a Wasp or a Hornet, excited the admiration of the sweeps and little children; while the rest of the squadron affords sport for the crowds of foreigners who assembled on the occasion.—"Begar!" cried a little Frenchman, sneering and shrugging up his shoulders—"America soon be Emperor of de sea, wid her gran navy!"—Balance.
A late Census of the inhabitants of the city of New-York, gives the following estimate:—
   In 1697 4,302   1756 15,000   1771 21,863   1786 23,614   1791 33,131   1801 60,489   1805 75,770   1807 83,530  
A letter from Cork states, that an American vessel had arrived at Kinsdale, and after representing herself to have been nearly wrecked, offered a large quantity of tea for sale, and actually sold upwards of 400 chests, and received the money (without paying the duties) before the interference of the Custom-house Officers took place, and when those gentlemen made their appearance, the ship had put to sea.
The British frigate Diana, arrived at Portsmouth, E. Oct. 26, with 300,000l. sterl. in dollars.
Anoskeag Canal Lottery.
LIST OF PRIZES in the above Lottery of 50 dollars and upward.—Continued from the Gazette of the 7th inst.
   Of 2000 dols. No. 3662.   Of 1000 dols. Nos. 19584, 9205, 10786,   Of 100 dols. Nos. 19524, 10826, 8769, 4645,   17052, 19093, 287, 7576, 14830, 10677, 1701,   11974, 17876, 8961, 16843, 1437, 19954,   10410, 12380, 5375, 1824, 16925, 12995, 8562,   15981, 5526, 6551, 2518, 4679, 10762, 718,   14407.   Of 50 dols. Nos. 8817, 8776, 19550, 10156,   17014, 1210, 19100, 12212, 6714, 8782, 8754,   13882, 19008, 15811, 11719, 6011, 4231,   10555, 6351, 19213, 7956, 9528, 13073, 15079,   15896, 10356.  
The drawing of this Class will finish this week, and a complete list of prizes received next.

Portland,
Monday, December 21, 1807.
REVENGE ARRIVED.
On the 12th inst. the U. S. Schooner Revenge , capt. Reed, arrived at New-York, in 33 days from Cherbourg, ( France ) bringing dispatches from our Ministers at London and Paris; Dr. Bulles the bearer immediately proceeded to Washington with them. The officers of the Revenge , report, that Bonaparte had declared, that there should be no neutral nations. The private letters received by this arrival are said to be silent on the subject.
Mr. Bowdoin, American Minister to the Court of Madrid sailed in company with the Revenge on board the ship Apollo , for Boston.
MR. MUNROE.
Capt Decost, who was a passenger on board the ship Augustus from England, for Norfolk, has arrived at New-Bedford. Capt. D. left the Augustus on the 12 inst. and when within 24 miles of Cape Henry, and went on board a coaster and landed at the Vineyard. Mr. Munroe was a passenger on board the Augustus ; the wind being fair, it is probable she arrived at Norfolk the next day. Without doubt, Mr. Munroe is now at the seat of Government.
The Revenge had a very rough passage from France to New-York—and on the 27th ult in a gale her guns were thrown overboard.
The threatened Proclamation of Blockade had not been published in London, on the 11th of Nov. But it was expected in the Gazette the next day; and it is spoken of in successive papers as certainly determined on.
A letter from New-York, of the 13th inst says "information received yesterday from Washington states, that we shall have an embargo."
The British Government have issued orders that the Austrian flag shall be treated with particular respect.
On the 9th inst Congress received from the Secretary of War an estimate of the sum necessary to support an ARMY of THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED MEN.
The gun-boat bill was ordered to a third reading. It met a very spirited opposition from Mr. Elliot. A motion to appropriate less for gun-boats, and to build four frigates of 44 guns, was negatived.
A petition has been sent to Congress from a number of Officers of the American army, praying for an augmentation of pay.
THE NONIMPORTATION ACT
Between this country and Great-Britain, went into operation the 14th of this month. At the time Congress passed this law it met with powerful opposition, and those lovers of peace, who now direct the destinies of the country could not have fixed on a measure that would have a greater tendency to involve us in a war than this. Interest is the only principle which renders one nation friendly to another: destroy this bond and treaties will be viewed only as cobwebs. If this government puts a stop to the commercial intercourse with England, what inducement has she to cultivate peace?—None.
CONGRESS
On the 7th were in session with closed doors in consequence of a message from the President, which was understood to relate to our affairs with Great Britain. Nothing as yet appears from any official source on which to form an opinion as to the question of War or Peace.
A writer in the Boston Gazette , makes the following just and pertinent observations, after stating that if Great Britain was disposed to go to war with us, Mr. Jefferson's limited instructions to our ministers, Proclamations, Non-Importation Acts, &c. would have furnished an excuse. On the contrary she manifests a sincere disposition to settle the existing differences by sending Mr. Rose as special Envoy.
"Peace then is at our command.—Peace, we may add, is the wish of all the Federalists, and of two thirds of the other party.—PEACE, is the wish of the Farmer, who, without it, cannot sell his produce.—PEACE, is the wish of the Mechanick, who, without it, will be obliged to hang up his tools.—PEACE, is the wish of the Merchant, who by war, will be plundered, impoverished—ruined. Who then desires war? A few discontented, noisy men, who have nothing to lose, and are therefore willing to adventure in any rash enterprize."
"War, said Mr. Jefferson, on a former occasion, is never justifiable but in cases of Invasion.—But so blinded are mankind by their undue partialities for one nation, and hatred to another, that this same man, who thought war never justifiable but in cases of Invasion, is about hurrying us into a War, for principles new and indefeasible in themselves.—For principles, which General Washington and Mr. Adams, did not think themselves justified in insisting upon, at the risk of our peace."
principles new and indefeasible in themselves.—For principles, which General Washington and Mr. Adams, did not think themselves justified in insisting upon, at the risk of our peace."
Jefferson once said expressly, in one of his messages, that he thought commerce ought to be left to take care of itself: Now under a hypocritical pretence of protecting commerce, he would go to war with England! The fact is he is and always has been the enemy of commerce. He is determined to have the trade of the East cut up by the roots. We feel our obligations to him and his supporters. [ Reporter .]
Orchard Cook and General Chandler are furious for a war. If these ignorant mad caps succeed in their endeavours, they will reduce a large number of their constituents to an absolute want of the means of support. Whom would they benefit? Not one. Then let them drive on: Verily they will have their reward.— Id.
ORDAINED.
In this town, on Wednesday last, the Rev. EDWARD PAYSON, as Colleague with the Rev. ELIJAH KELLOGG, in the Second Congregational Society. The Introductory Prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Tilton, of Scarbro'; a well adapted and solemnly impressive Discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Payson, of Rindge, N. H. [Father of the Candidate] from 1 Tim. 5th, 22d; the Ordaining prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Kellogg; an excellent & highly interesting Charge was given by the Rev. Dr. Buckminster of Portsmouth; the Fellowship of the Churches was given by the Rev. Mr. Bradley, of Falmouth; and the concluding prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Lancaster, of Scarbro'. The music was in the highest stile of excellence, and an unusual solemnity & decorum was observed during all the exercises of the day.— Argus
MARRIED.
In Charlestown, Moses Eastman, Esq. of Salisbury, (N. H.) to Miss Eliza Sweetser. In Boston, Samuel D. Parker, Esq. to Miss Eliza Mason, daughter of the Hon. Jona. Mason.—Mr. Jonathan Harrington, to Miss Lucretia Osgood.—Lt. James R. Hannam, (of Fort Independence) to Miss Fanny Dearborn, daughter of Benj. D. Esq. In Belfast, by the Rev. Mr. Johnson, John Wilson, Esq. Attorney at Law, to Miss Hannah Leach.—Mr. John Harrington, to Miss Hannah Brown, all of Belfast. In Poland Mr. Ebenezer Marble, to Miss Sally Cash. In this town, Mr. Ebenezer Ellis, to Miss Hannah Wyer.
DIED.
In Mackinack, the Right Rev. Dr. Wm. Mackinack, Archbishop of York, Primate of England.—At Demerary, Mr. Daniel Treadwell, of Portsmouth.—At Washington, Mrs. Mary, consort of Lt. Haradun, late of Boston.—At Lancaster, Mrs. Mary Williard, widow of the late Hon. Abijah Williard.
In this town, Mrs. Mercy Lowell, aged 61, wife of Capt. Abner L., much lamented by her friends and connections.—Maria, aged 9 Months, daughter of Capt. Daniel Garland. Drowned —Washed overboard from the ship Frederick , capt. M c Intire, on her passage to Ireland on the 29th of September last, Mr. William Poole, aged 18 years, son of Mr. Abijah Poole of this town; an industrious young man.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
Monday, Dec. 14. Arrived schr. Farmer , Campbell, of Newburyport, 20 days from Martinique. Left there, brig Favorite , Hall, for Portland, in 15 days; Fame , Skerry, for Salem in 10.
VESSELS SPOKEN.
Spoke , lat. 42, long. 65, ship Ulysses , 3 days from Wiswasset for Cork.—Nov. 24, lat 57, long 38, schr. Morning Star , of Portland, for Baltimore.—Nov. 27, off Charleston, U S brig Hornet , from Malaga, for Charlestown.—Nov. 29, off Gaudaloupe, brig Tropic , for Portland.—Nov. 7, lat. 43, long. 60, ship Thomas , of Portland, 54 days from Mar-seilles, for Boston.—Nov. 5, lat. 42, long. 57, brig Be , 37 days from Liverpool, for Wiswasset.
VESSELS LEFT.
At Tomi gen, Oct. 23, brig Concord , Tripp, for Knebuck; ship Hero , Milliken, of Portland; ship ____ , Dunlap, of Brunswick, not permitted to discharge (on suspicion) nor leave the port; these with several others expected to sail the next day. At Point-Petre, Nov. 1, brig Ellen , Hudson, of Portland.—At Tortola, 40 days since, Venus , Lunt, of Portland.—At Antigua, 24, Swift , Young, of Portland, waiting trial.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
The brig Rover , Towne, of Kennebunk, sailed from Greenock, Nov. 10, for New-York.
A number of American vessels have been condemned in Holland among them ship Mercant , Graves, of Newburyport. The John Jay, from Batavia, with 7000 peculs coffee, for Providence, is lost in the Straights of Sunda, crew and small part of the cargo saved.
American produce extremely low at Kingston, (J.) 5th Nov.—Philad. superfine flour 7 to 8 dls.; corn meal at 4 25; rice 4 50—20,000 bbls. on hand.
There are about 30 sail American vessels, mostly recent arrivals at Pt. Petre, 6th Nov. —Markets for American produce very dull; payment in bad sugars at high prices.—Several large W. Indian vessels have been captured by French privateers and sent into Pt. Petre, laden with coffee, sugar and cotton, from Demerary and Surinam.
The ship Mercant , of Newburyport has been condemned at Amsterdam; and several other Americans, unknown:—The Dutch government rigidly enforcing the decree against neutral vessels touching at British ports.
From Newfoundland, Oct. 31.—The brig Rambler , Norris, of Leith, with passengers from Thurso in the Orkney Islands, bound to Pictou, was totally lost in the night of the 28th inst. and every person on board perished excepting six men and one woman.
I understand that there were 250 souls on board at the time of the accident, and that the coast about Tord is covered with the dead bodies of men, women and children! Not two planks of the vessel are left together. She was dashed to pieces in a few minutes after she struck. Of those who have been saved, it is feared few will survive, as they are all (excepting one) cut in so shocking a manner by the shelving rocks, their preservation is a miracle, for that part of the coast is nearly as perpendicular as the side of a house.
Loss of the Golden Rule of Wiswasset .—The brig George , Wildridge, of Portland, arrived in Limerick river, 6th Oct. from New-York. On her passage she most providentially fell in with the Golden Rule , of Wiswasset, from which the following affecting account has been received:—The ship Golden Rule , Capt. Austin, sailed from Wiswasset, with a cargo of timber, on the 8th of September. On the 29th of the same month she experienced a severe gale from the S. E. and at eight o'clock A. M. was discovered she had sprung a leak, and had four feet of water in her hold: at nine o'clock it had increased to eight feet, notwithstanding we had two pumps going, and were throwing her deck load overboard, which we were enabled to do very slowly, from the sea driving the planks about the deck, and wounding the crew. About ten o'clock the water had increased to twelve feet, and the gale had evidently increased; the crew and all on board were quite exhausted, and going into the cabin, we found it was filling fast. The main and mizen masts were now cut away, to prevent her upsetting and she was quite clear of her deck load. At eleven o'clock she was full up to her main deck, and all her bulk heads were knocked away. It now occurred to us to endeavour to save some bread, and Mr. Andrew Boyd, the first mate, with great resolution went into the cabin, and gave out some bread and two bottles of rum; but so rapidly did she fill, from the timber of her cargo shifting, that he was forced to break through the sky-light to save himself. Our small stock of provision was now put into the binnacle, as a secure place. It had been there but a few minutes, when a tremendous sea struck us, and carried away the binnacle. We had now little hope left—the wheel was broke; and we proceeded to secure ourselves as well as we could, some in the foretopgallant, and the rest were lashing themselves to the taffrail; before we could accomplish the latter plan, another sea, if possible more heavy than the former, hurried us all from our places, and washed two of our poor men overboard; they were seen swimming for the ship a short time when a wave buried them from our sight. We now endeavoured to keep the ship before the wind, which we were enabled to do partially through the night. The next day another of our men died from cold and hunger. The ship's deck was now blown up, and her side stove in, and we had all given ourselves up, when, on Thursday, at noon, we were roused by the cry of "A Sail!" and we had the satisfaction to see her bear down for us; about three o'clock she came alongside—she was the brig George , of Portland, and Captain Wildridge sent his long-boat, and took us from the wreck."
ARRIVALS, &c.
N. YORK, Dec. 2.—There are three Gun-boats ashore in the Cove, to the Westward of Sandy Hook, and one on Staten Island—all high and dry.
GREENOCK, Oct. 10.—The George , Wildridge, of Portland, arrived at Limerick River, picked up the crew of the Golden Rule , of Wiswasset, which sprung leak 28th Sept. in a gale. Two men were swept off the deck, and one died of fatigue.
Erving & Poor,
WE have just received a quantity of PERUVIAN BARK , which they offer for sale at a reduced price and on a liberal credit. Dec. 21.
Scholars' Arithmetic.
ISAAC ADAMS has just received a new supply of the Scholars' Arithmetic : one of the best books of the kind extant, for the use of common schools. Dec. 21.
DIRECTIONS
FOR knowing COUNTERFEIT BILLS, for sale at Isaac Adams' Bookstore. Dec. 21.
Evening Dancing School.
GEORGE LABOTTIERE takes the liberty to inform the public, that the Gentlemen's Evening Dancing School will be opened twice a week, on Wednesday the 30th inst. For terms apply at the Refractor. Dec. 21.
Charlotte Green,
ACQUAINTS her customers that she has just received an elegant and extensive assortment of
Millinary and Fancy Goods,
suitable for the Season, which she will dispose of as low as can be purchased. Dec. 21.
FOUND,
A LARGE STORE KEY—The owner may receive it by paying for this advertisement, on application at this Office. Dec. 21.
NOTICE!
THE friends of Russell Sanders, a seaman, who was drowned from the ship Edward , of Portland, on her passage from Bath to Liverpool, in September 1806, may learn where to apply for money due him at the time he was lost, on application to JOHN L. LEWIS of this town. Portland, Dec. 21.
Fifty Cents Reward!
DESERTEd from the service of his master, on or about the 23rd of November, an apprentice to the subscriber, by the name of William Bruce, a yellow boy, about 18 years of age, drest in sailors' habit, with a large fear on the nape of his left foot. Whoever will bring the said apprentice to his said master will receive the above reward; and all persons are forbid employing or trusting him on my account, for I will not pay any such debts, but shall use every possible means of recovering damage of any person that may employ the said apprentice without proper authority. From me, E. WEBSTER. Dec. 21.
REMOVAL.
J. D. HOPKINS respectfully informs the public that he has removed his office to the room formerly occupied by Salmon Chase , Esq. and lately by Thomas Hopkins, jun. being the next door to the office of the Register of Deeds—where he will be ready to receive the commands of those who may wish to employ him in the line of his profession. Portland, Dec. 21. Sm.
John P. Thurston & Co.
Have for sale, 60 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 30 chests Tea, warranted 1st quality, 100 cañs English Nails, 120 crates low priced Ware } entitled to Debenture. Nov. 16.
Factory Cotton.
Henry Smith & Co.
No. 4, Muffey's Row, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13.
FOR SALE, BY
J. Richardson,
No. 3, Long-Wharf, 200 bbls. Mefs and No. 1 Beef, 200 do. No. 2 and 3 do. 200 half bbls. Mefs No. 1 do. 30 bbls. No. 1 and 2 Pork, 100 hbs. Liverpool Salt. Nov. 16.
Joseph Pope,
No. 7, Muffey's Row, HAS constantly for sale, FACTORY COTTON YARN for weaving, knitting and sewing. Loaf and Lump Sugar, which being a consignment, will be sold on the most reasonable terms. 10th Mo. 5. [Oc 5] (3m)
PRATT & PUTNAM,
Fore-street, between Union & Long Wharves. HAVE for sale, a variety of Back Gammon TABLES, manufactured at their store, together with a good assortment of Account-Books, of every description; and a small assortment of Stationery—which they offer on the most reasonable terms. Book-Binding in all its various branches, executed with neatness and dispatch. All orders attended to with punctuality, and favors received with gratitude. Dec. 14.
London Hats & Shoes.
Joshua Shaw,
INFORMS his friends and customers that he has received his Fall and Winter supply, consisting of calves of men's superfine Beaver Hats of an improved make; 1 case of ladies' Beaver Hats and Bonnets; 1 trunk plaided & patent Kid Shoes; and a large assortment of ladies', misses', and children's Morocco Shoes. Also a large assortment of gentlemen's Boots and Shoes, manufactured under his own inspection, of the newest fashions, and warranted to be of the first quality. Portland, Oct. 26. it
NEW BOOT & SHOE STORE,
No. 2, Fones's Row, JONATHAN TUKESBURY, informs his friends and the public that he has taken the store lately occupied by Joseph Cross , where he offers for sale a large assortment of Boots and Shoes. Suwarrow and Top Boots—Suwarrow Boots at 6 dollars per pair. Gentlemen's Morocco Pumps and Seal Skin Shoes. Calf Skin Shoes and Pumps. Thick Boots and Shoes. Boy's thick and thin Shoes. Ladies Black Morocco with and without Heels. Misses Red, Green, Yellow and Black Children's Boots and Shoes. Misses' Leather Pumps and Shoes. ALSO, Seal and Upper Leather. Wax Grain Calf Skins. Ruffee Boot Tops. Morocco Skins and Seal Skins. Binding Skins and Boot Straps. All the above he is determined to sell as cheap as his neighbors. If any of the Shoes tip the owners are desired to return them and have them mended gratis. (tf) Aug. 31.
Cincinnati.
THE Standing Committee of the Massachusetts Cincinnati, whose names are subjoined, hereby give public notice, that application for relief may be made to any individual of the committee, by the Widows and Orphans of members deceased, or by such of their brethren as are reduced to necessitous circumstances, on or before the third Wednesday in January next.
Gen. B. Lincoln, Doct. Wm. Eustis, Gen. D. Townsend, Gen. Henry Jackson, John Calhoun, Esq. Gen. John Winthrop, Capt. Francis Green, Capt. Saml. Armstrong, Capt. Benj. Eaton, Doct. John Hart, Maj. Daniel Jackson, Capt. Robert Williams, Capt. Wm. Andros, Capt. Saml. Bradford, Capt. John George, Maj. Caleb Gibbs, Capt. Jonas. Maynard, Col. John Popkin, Capt. Thomas Howe, Mr. Saml. Perkins.
The Standing Committee are hereby notified to meet on the third Wednesday in January next, at Mr. JAMES VIAL'S, at 11 o'clock, A. M. ADAMS BAILEY, Recorder. Boston, Dec. 21, 1807.
FOR SALE,
AT Cape-Elizabeth, an ELL-HOUSE, 40 by 20, and 20 by 18 feet—two years old, built by a good workman—well finished painted and papered throughout—a good cellar—new barn—and good well and pump—with one quarter of an acre of land. Terms, one and two years credit, for good security, with interest till paid.—Apply to EZEKIEL DYER, about 16 rods from the ferry-ways. Cape-Elizabeth, Dec. 14.
TO LET,
ONE half of a convenient two-story Dwelling-House—accommodated with good water by an aqueduct—pleasantly situated in Federal-street, near the Friends' Meeting-house. Inquire at this Office. Dec. 14.
Sales by Auction.
TAKEN BY EXECUTION, AND to be sold at Public Vendue, on the premises, on Wednesday the twentieth day of February next, at one of the clock in the afternoon, the right in equity of redeeming the following described mortgaged real estate, to wit: one quarter of an acre of Land and the Buildings thereon, situated in Windham, in the county of Cumberland, lying on the westerly corner of lot numbered six, in the first division of hundred acre lots in said Windham, being the same property belonging to Sub King , and mortgaged by him to Abraham Anderson . ELLIS STANDISH, Deputy Sheriff. Dec. 21.
TO BE SOLD,
By order of Court, on Monday the first day of February next, at 12 o'clock, noon, the Real Estate of Charles Hossack , late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, being a Lot of Land, with the buildings thereon, situated on the northwesterly side of Federal-street, in said Portland, for the payment of the debts due from the estate of said deceased EZEKIEL DAY, Administrator de bonis non on said estate. WILLIAM B. PETERS, Asst. Sheriff. Dec. 21.
TO BE SOLD,
CHEAP, for cash only, 1 old CABLE , 7-8 worn, 40 fathoms. Also, a variety of old RIGING , which will be sold cheap for cash, on the delivery of said stuff—to be seen on board Sch. Rover , at Union-Wharf. Dec. 21. SAMUEL M'LELLAN.
TAKE NOTICE!
FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12 EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
TO LET,
A Convenient three-story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Free-street.—Inquire of EDWARD COBB.
D. Pease,
HAS for private sale at his auction room, Fore-street, Live Geese Feathers, warranted of the first qualities. Bayonne, Russia, and Lisbon do. by bale or less. Bed Ticking various prices and qualities. Spanish Float and Carolina Indigo. A general assortment Paper Hangings, and bordering, 50 boxes best brown Soap. 100 groce gilt coat buttons, few ps. Linen. A small assortment Cloths, Velvets, Shirting Hosiery, Royal Welted Cañeres, &c. &c. at the lowest prices possible. July 6 it
THE MANAGERS OF Hatfield Bridge Lottery. Gratefully acknowledge the liberal support hitherto received from the public; and respectfully offer the following Scheme of the Third Class.
   16,000 Tickets at five dollars each amount to 80,000 dollars.     1 Prize of 8000 dols. is 8000   1 do. 2000 2000   3 do. 1000 3000   10 do. 500 5000   70 do. 100 7000   120 do. 50 5500   197 do. 20 3800   4950 do. 7 34950   5935 68950   Not two blanks to a prize; and no deduction.   A part of the foregoing prizes will be drawn in the following manner, viz.   The last drawn blank on every day entitled to dols. 100   The 1st drawn blank the 2d day 2d 500   do 6th 500   do 10th 1000   do 12th 500   do 15th 1000   do 18th 500   do 20th 1000   do 22d 500   do 25th 8000   do 28th 500   do 30th 2000   do 31st 500   do 62d 500  
500 Numbers will be considered one day's drawing, and the prizes determined accordingly.
The drawing of this class will commence at Boston, on the 13th day of April next, and continue without interruption, until completed. Tickets unfold to be returned to either of the Managers, Messrs. Gilbert & Dean of Boston, or Mr. Isaiah Thomas of Worcester, twenty days previous to the time of drawing; the price of Tickets will then rise to 5 dollars 50 cents.
The highest prize will be paid in 90 days; those above 100 dols. in 60 days; and all others in 90 days after the drawing is ended. Prizes not demanded in one year after drawing will be considered as generously given for the benefit of the Lottery.
The Managers solicit a continuance of the public patronage; ass

Cram & Atherton, HAVE imported, per the ship JOSEPH from Liverpool, the following Goods— 5 Bales assorted Baizes 4 do black, white and yellow Flannels some yard wide and extra fine 5 do rose Blankets 5 do point do twi'd & untwi'd 2 do black, blue, drab and olive Fearnoughts 4 do Coatings, fashionable colours, some extra fine 3 do blue Broadcloths 2 do dark-mixt, drab & olive do 2 do best west of England do fashionable colors 1 do do do do Cassimeres 2 do blue, mixt and drab Plains 1 do drab Kerseys 2 do well-assorted Stuffs 1 do common fancy Swan-downs and Turkey-downs 1 do fancy striped and spotted Cords 1 do elegant Toilettes and Milton-stripes—new style 2 Trunks well assorted worsted & Lamb-wool Hose 2 Cales black and olive Velvets 1 do Tabby Cords 1 do Linen Checks 1 do fancy Malabar Hdkfs 2 Trunks elegant silk Chambrays 4 do common Calicoes 3 do superfine do 5 do superfine superfine do 2 do elegant fashionable printed Robes, London work The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by the piece or package only. They expect per the Henry from Liverpool, and the Romeo and New-Galen from London, (via Boston) a large additional supply of Fancy and Fashionable Goods, which will render their assortment very complete. POT & PEARL ASHES wanted as above. Sept. 14.
Fresh Goods.  Joseph Barbour, AT the store lately improved by BARBOUR & STOCKBRIDGE, opposite the Insurance Office, Fish-street, has just received a variety of Fresh, Fancy and Staple Goods , partly consisting of the following— Bottle green, corbeau and fawn coloured Ladies' Cloths Peliece Flannels Elk mulberry, fawn, green and drab Tabby Velvets A very handsome assortment of Fancy Mullins Ladies' extra long white kid Gloves Do black, white and slate habit silk do Do kid and beaver do do Do kid, white and slate long silk do A large assortment of ladies & gentlemen's silk, worsted and cotton Hose Silk Shawls Bandanna and fancy silk Hdkfs. Black Barcelona do Gentlemen's black and white silk Gloves Linens and linen Cambricks British Shirting A variety of fashionable cotton Shawls Linen and linen cambric pocket Hdkfs. Cotton cambric and common do do White florence Lutrings Black and other coloured do Black Italian and Dutch Crapes Pink and white do Fine and common 4-4 and 6-4 white cotton Cambricks Black and other coloured do Ginghams; Prints; Copper Plates India Cottons; Long Cloths Madras Calicoes 7-8 and 6-4 Linen Checks Velvets; Cords; Thicklets Patent Cord, Toilette and Swan-down Velvets Satin Florentine Fine white Marcellas Gentlemen's Fur lined Gloves Doe skin, beaver and woollen do Green, white, pink and blue Sarquets Cotton Laces—Fancy Purles Ornamented and plain Combs Glass Buttons A quantity best English Sewing Silk & Twi't Fashionable coat and vest Buttons Silk, cotton, Doe and Morocco Suspenders Fine and common brown Linens Cambric and common Dimities English, Russia and Derry Diapers Russells; Bombazetts; Wildbores Duroys; Durants and Shalloons 4-4 9-8 and 6-4 Oil Cloths Gentlemen's Lamb-wool Hose Superfine, common and low priced Broad Cloths, all colours Double Milled and common Kerseymere do Plains; Serges; Duffsils Devonshire Kersey Fine and common Coatings Rose Blankets, some very large and nice Flannels; Baizes; Swan-downs, &c. &c. ALSO,  Muffs and Tippets, consisting of Sable, Pole Cat Elk, Bear, and Mock Sable. tf Nov. 23.
Cash given for Pot & Pearl Ashes, by  Cram & Atherton, WHO have imported in the ships Joseph, Henry, Minerva and other late arrivals from England, a large and very complete assortment of  Woolen, Worsted, Cotton, Linen and Silk Goods. Also—A very complete assortment of Vest and Coat Pearl, Metal and Gilt Buttons Likewise—111 Crates Earthen Ware—afforded for the Country trade By the Romeo, from London (via Boston,) they have received an elegant assortment of Ribbons—silk Cords, cotton ditto—cotton Platt—silk Trimming—cotton ditto—buckle ditto—silk & cotton Cords and Taffels—Hats—bands—Girdles—Buckle-bands—elegant artificial Flowers and Wreaths—black silk Velvets—black, blue, white, pink and pease figured hand plain Sarquets, &c. The above Goods will be sold on the most advantageous terms, by wholesale only. Portland Oct. 12.
LOAF SUGAR. JUST received by CHARLES & JOHN FOX, 30 casks Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR—which they offer very cheap for cash or on a liberal credit. Also—in Store, Complete assortment of Philadelphia CAMBOOSES Few tons LINGUMVITA 10 tons NAIL PLATES Hyson and Hyson-skin TEAS 30 bbls. clear, navy, mess and cargo No. 1, PORK Together with a general assortment of  Ship-Chandlery. Nov. 16 (6w)
The Cheap Store.  JOHN DIX, No. 2, Fifth-street. HAS just returned from Boston with a fresh assortment of  FASHIONABLE GOODS, of every description, for use or ornament, which are now opening for sale, at prices far below the real value of the goods, having principally been bought with cash, at Public Auction, from a stock of goods belonging to a merchant declining business. AMONG WHICH ARE, Florence, India and Italian Silks and Lutrings, of every description An elegant assortment of Ginghams, some of which are but 2/3, one yard wide 3 cases Calicoes, of the newest fashionable style A large assortment of Fancy Mullins Ladies' Peliece Cloths and Peliece Flannels, consisting of bottle-green, London-brown, ash and light fawn colors Peliece Tabby Velvets, consisting of bottle-green, black, blue and purple colors Black, bottle-green and purple colored Silk Velvets for Pelieces Children's Peliece Flannels, from 8/3 to 3/9 per yard Scarlet, claret colored and black Bombazet, Wildbores—Durants—Shalloons—Russells and Duroys Cheap Serges and Cassimeres for children's ware Worsted Hosiery in general, at a cheap rate A large assortment of cotton and linen Cambricks Cambric and common Dimities 1 case of fashionable French Ribbons, some of which are very rich Long and short Kid Gloves Silk do. and Armlets 1 trunk Kid Shoes, real London manufacture and of the newest patterns Silk Stockings, a large assortment English Shirting Cottons, some very fine 1 bale India Calicoes A large assortment of India Cottons, from 9/2 to 2/3 per yard 1 bale Rose Blankets, assorted from 6-4 to 11-4 2 bales 5-8 Russia Diaper American manufactured do. Russia Sheeting and Ravens Duck Bandanna Handkerchiefs, with almost every other description of Handkerchiefs 4 case Muffs and Tippets—Straw Bennets 15 pieces Carpeting, real Kidderminster and warranted fast colors 1 bale of Broadcloths and Cassimeres Patent Cords and Plains Velvets and Trafalgar Cords Waistcoating—Coating and Fearnoughts Baizes—Flannels and Domets With a great variety of other Goods not mentioned in this advertisement. Dec. 7.
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.  Erving and Poor, INFORM the inhabitants of Portland and vicinity, that they have purchased the Portland Circulating Library , formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Clark, and that its circulation commences this day on the same conditions as heretofore, at their store opposite the Post Office, Fifth-street. E. & P. keep constantly for sale a general assortment of genuine  Drugs, Medicines & Groceries. Also, a few crates CROCKERY WARE.
PARTICULAR NOTICE! THOSE persons having Books in their possession belonging to the Circulating Library , lately kept by Mr. Clark, are requested to return them immediately, and no charge will be made for the loan since the 5th of Aug. otherwise they will be called upon for the loan to this time, and will be charged with the price of the Books, agreeably to the conditions of the Library. Dec. 7.
Coffee and Sugar.  Nathaniel Blake, Has for sale, No. 7, Union-Wharf, A QUANTITY of SUGAR, in barrels and hds. and Coffee in bags. Dec. 7.
NOTICE! A Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bowdoin College is hereby called, to assemble at Brunswick, for the purpose of inducting the Rev. JESSE APPLETON, President elect, into the office of President of said College, on the twenty-third day of December instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M. SAMUEL DEANE, Vice-President. Portland, Dec. 7.
NOTIFICATION. NOTICE is hereby given to the members of the Board of Overseers of Bowdoin College , that the Rev. JESSE APPLETON has accepted his appointment to the Presidency of Bowdoin College , and that his induction is to take place on the 23rd instant. The members of said Board are desired to attend. JOHN ABBOTT, Vice-President of said Board. Dec. 7.
Rowe & Keus, RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general that they have recommenced business at their former stand No. 5, Mussey's Row —where they have for sale a general assortment of  Fall and Winter Goods, much cheaper than usual. They expect very shortly a large additional supply, which will render their assortment very complete. (eftf.) Oct. 19.
Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Mussey's Row , HAVE just received, An elegant and extensive assortment of GOODS, consisting of Hamilton dice Ginghams Dark check'd do—Striped do Plaid do; a great variety Dice Chambrays Hamilton colored corded Cambrics 3-4, 4-4 and 6-4 white and col. Cambrics Elegant Grecian Robes—Fancy Dresses Fancy Bordering—Calicoes—Linen Cambrics Cotton & linen cambric pocket Hdkfs. A great variety of cotton do Bandanna do—Fancy do—Barcelona do Black, white, dove, smoke, purple, plumbe and brown Florence Silks Silk Florentine, of the first quality Sarquets—Modes—col'd & black Crapes White, rose-white, slate, black, mix'd and dove colored Ladies English and French Silk Hose Black, white and slate Cotton do Black, slate, brown and white Worsted do Black, white and rose-white Gentlemen's French and English Silk Hose Lamb's-wool and Angola do Black, white and mix'd Worsted do Children's white worsted and lamb's-wool Socks English and French Thread Laces Black Silk do Elegant cotton Armlets—Russells Pink, black, purple and green Duroys Shalloons—Wildbores—Bombazetts Ladies black, white, slate, York-tan & purple long, short English and French silk and Leather Gloves Gentlemen's Beaver do Black and white English and French silk do 7-4 and 6-4 elegant Damask Shawls 6-4 and 5-4 common do A great variety of the most fashionable Cotton ditto Dimities—Furniture Calicoes Shire Mullins—Spider-net do—Fancy do Black do—Silk Velvets Paris-net Gauze—Linnens Shirting Cottons—Long Cloths India Cottons and Calicoes Brown and white Plaitils 6-4 and 8-4 Huckabuck Silk, cotton and leather Suspenders 28 and 30 inch silk and cotton Umbrellas Ladies elegant bottle-green, corbeau and brown Royal Peliece Cloths Bottle-green, purple and black peliece Tabby Velvets Black, olive, purple and blue Velveteens Silvered Cord—Peliece Flannels A variety of most fashionable Vesting Olive, green and drab Plains, of a good quality, suitable for gentlemen's Surtruits White mill'd Flannels Superfine fashionable dark mix'd Broad Cloths and Cassimeres Patent Cords—Coatings—Sattenetts Bale Kidderminster Carpeting, elegant patterns 10-4 and 11-4 Rose Blankets—Duffsils Black, yellow, crimson and white Flannels All of which will be sold at a very reduced price. Oct. 12.
Hard-ware Goods.  William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hard-ware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. LIKEWISE, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 130 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 5 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28w do do Blocktin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKEWISE, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes. Sept. 28. tf.
NOTICE! ALL persons who stand indebted to the late firm of  Willis & M c Kinstrey, & Benj. Willis, of longer standing than first of May last, on note or book, are requested to pay the same immediately to the subscriber, No. 7, Hay-Market-Row , or they will be removed to other hands to collect. He has just added to his former stock, such additions as makes a full assortment of  English & India Goods & Groceries, for sale on as liberal terms as usual, to punctilious customers—none other need apply, as his profits are small, long credit cannot be given. BENJAMIN WILLIS.
To Let, A DWELLING HOUSE, in the center of the town.—Enquire as above Portland, Sept. 21. (tf)
Cram & Atherton, HAVE received by the Horatio from Liverpool, a large assortment of Elegant Peliece FLANNELS , all colours. Nov. 16.
NAVIGATION. THE subscriber informs those who may wish to learn the art of Navigation, use of Charts, &c. that he will give instructions in the same, at his house near the Observatory . LEMUEL MOODY. Oct. 18.
Books and Stationary.  Isaac Adams, No. 7, Fifth-street, HAS for sale a large assortment of Books in the various branches of science and literature, which he offers on as advantageous terms as can be obtained at any Bookstore in this state. Among which are—on LAW, Laws of Massachusetts, 4 vols Ditto U. States, 6 do Freeman's Massachusetts Justice, Gilberts Law of Evidence, Maccully's do Peakes do Hawkins Pleas of the Crown, Coke's first Institutes, Leache's Crown Law, Strange's Reports, Wilson do Douglas' do Blackstone's, (Henry) do Williams' do in S. C. Mass, Tyngs' do do Story's Pleadings, Precedents of Declarations, Bullar's Nisi Prius, Craydon's Digest of the Laws of the U. S. Powell on Contracts, Chitty on Bills of Exchange and Note, Park on Insurance, Town Officer and Clerks Magazine, Probate Directory.
PHYSIC. Chesheld's Anatomy; Cullen's Practice; Do. Materia Medica; New Edinburgh Dispensatory; Quincy's Medical Lexicon; Lavoisier's Chemistry; Denman's Midwifery; Buchan's Family Medicine; Townshend's, Guide to Health; Parkinson's Medical Annotations, &c.
DIVINITY. Stackhouse's History of the Bible; Hervey's Works; Orton's Exposition of the Bible; Blair's Sermons; Village do; Clarke's do; Erskine's do; Adams' View of Religion; Do. Truth and Religion; Burgh's Dignity of Human Nature; Gilsborne's Survey on the Christian System; Edwards on the Will; Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul; Hervey's Meditations; Watts' Sermons; Paley's Moral Philosophy; Evenings at Home; Baxter's Call; Pilgrim's Progress; Holy War, Memoirs of Pious Women; Jenk's Devotion; Powers of Religion; with a great variety of other authors.
HISTORY. Rollins Ancient History; Robertson's History of America; Ramsay's History of the American Revolution; Belknap's do. of New Hampshire; Hutchinson's do. of Massachusetts; Minor's Continuation; Voltaire's Charles the 12th; Robertson's do. of Charles the 5th, &c. &c.
BIOGRAPHY. Lives, of Washington; of Burke; of Sir William Jones; of Bonaparte; of Franklin; of Moreau; and the Biographical Dictionary, containing the Lives of many eminent Statesmen, Philosophers and Warriors, in 4 vols. 8 vo.; Johnson's Lives of the Poets, &c. &c.
MISCELLANEOUS. Sterne's Works; Spectator; Shakespeare's Works; Goldsmith's do; Tattler; Donquixote; Peregrine Pickle; Locke's Essays; Smith's Wealth of Nations; the writings of the Poets, together with a great variety of long Books.
SCHOOL BOOKS. Ainsworth's, Young's, Boyer's, Johnson's, Bailey's and Perry's Dictionaries; Greek Lexicons; Horace; Virgil; Sallust; Eutropius; Erasmus; Aesop's Fables; Bigelow's Latin Primer; Clarke's Introduction; Adams's and Smith's Latin Grammar; Greek Testament and Grammar; Xenophon's Anabasis; Astronomy; Morie's Geography; Murray's Sequel Grammar; Key and Exercises; Walch's, Pike's, Little's, Adams's, Temple's and Root's Arithmetics; Scott's Lessons; Orator; Preceptor; Art of Reading; Dwight's Geography; Alexander's, Staniford's and Bingham's Grammars; Webster's, Maine, and Perry's Spelling Books, &c. &c.
SEAMEN'S ARTICLES. Blunt's Practical Navigator and Coast Pilot; Ship-Master's Assistant; Charts of the European and American Coasts and of the West Indies; Quadrants; Journals; Scales and Dividers; Log Paper; Cargo Books; Nautical Almanacs for 1808.
FAMILY BIBLES. Brown's and Collins's elegant family Bibles; Common Quarto Bibles; Carey's Bible; a variety of Pocket and school Bibles; Testaments; Prayer Books; Belknap's and Watts' Hymn Books.
ACCOUNT BOOKS. Ledgers; Journals; Day and Record Books; Note and Receipt Books.
STATIONARY. Medium, Demy, Foolscap, and Pot Paper; Thick and Thin Folio Post; Wove, Hot pressed, Gilt and Plain Letter Paper; Drawing and Embellished do.; Mufe and Blotting do.; Quills, from 20 to 1,25 cents a bunch; Black and Red Inkpowder; Pocket, Wedgewood, Lead, Pewter and Desk Inkstands; Ink-Glasses for writing desks; Durable Ink for marking Linen; Gentlemen's & Ladies' Pocket Books and Purse; Memorandum Books; Pencils; Slates; Penknives; Desk feals; steel filings; Sand and Boxes; Wafers and sealing Wax; Court Plaster; Paint Boxes and Brushes; variety of Drawings; Cards of Mathematical Instruments; Playing Cards, &c. &c.
MAPS of the UNITED STATES and MASSACHUSETTS. A general assortment of Commercial, Justice and other BLANKS. Instructions for playing on musical Instruments, also Singing Books of various kinds. Registers and Almanacs for 1808. 1. Adams tenders his acknowledgements to his friends and customers for their favors and solicits a continuance of them—all orders for articles in the line of his business faithfully executed.
Cash given for Canvas, Junk and clean Cotton and Linen Rags. Portland, Dec. 7.
Land at Auction. TAKEN by Execution, and to be sold at Public Auction, on Wednesday the 30th day of December current, at one of the clock in the afternoon, all the right in equity of redeeming the following described mortgaged Real Estate—viz. A certain lot of Land lying in Watertown, in the county of Oxford, containing ninety-four acres, be the same more or less, bounded as follows:—Beginning at a spruce tree, marked, that stands forty three rods north-westerly of the southeast corner of lot number 6, in the eighth range; from thence running southwesterly parallel with the south line of said lot to a lake and stones; thence running southwesterly, to the southwest corner of said lot; thence till on the same course 60 rods from the said corner, until it strikes a line that crosses the lot number 6, in the seventh range, with a reservation of 16 acres, hereafter mentioned; thence running eastwardly on said line parallel with the north line, until it strikes the east line of said lot; thence on the east line to the first mentioned bounds, except 16 acres lying on the southwest part of said lot, as by Deed may express that was given to Nathaniel Chamberlain before the year 1807, with all the buildings thereon standing.
The above Farm is pleasantly situated within half a mile of Watertown meeting-house, and has a handsome two-story Dwelling-house, a large barn and other out-houses thereon—with a young orchard, and would be an eligible place for a tavern or a gentleman's country seat. The land is of the best quality, and a great part of it under good improvement. Sale to be on the premises, when and where conditions of payment will be made known. HANNIBAL HAMLIN, Deputy Sheriff. Dec. 14.
TO BE SOLD, BY order of Court, on Tuesday the 29th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, viz. at noon, at the Premises, the Real Estate of Nathaniel Jones, late of Falmouth, in the County of Cumberland, Mariner, Deceased, for payment of his debts. Said estate consisting of a lot of land in Portland, being a corner lot bounded on Federal-street and Hampshire-street. JABEZ JONES, Administrator on said Estate. Dec. 14, 1807
NOTICE! FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased; being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords—The whole will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years, if required, the interest being paid annually.—For further particulars enquiry may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct. 12. E. WHITMAN.
Jeremiah Jordan's Estate. WHEREAS, William Fogg, of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, attorney to Solomon Hancom, who is interested in the estate of Jeremiah Jordan , late of Falmouth, (now Cape-Elizabeth) in said county, gentleman, deceased, has represented to me the subscriber, Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the county aforesaid, that Sarah Jordan and Jeremiah Jordan, the Executors of the last will and testament of said deceased, have died without fully administering on his estate, and requested that he or some other person may be appointed to finish the settlement of the same. All persons concerned are therefore hereby notified thereof; and that I have appointed Wednesday the twenty-third day of December inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon to consider the said application at a Court of Probate then to be held at the office of John Frothingham, Esq. in Portland, when and where they may appear if they see fit to show cause if any they have, why the said request should not be granted. Dec. 7. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
WE the subscribers, commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of SAMUEL PIERCE, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, cabinet-maker, deceased, give notice, that six months from the 28th of October last, is allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the house of Enoch Tilton , in Portland, on the last Tuesday of this and the four following months, from two o'clock to five p. m. each day. ENOCH TILTON, BENJ. MOODY.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of BENJAMIN GOOLD, late of Windham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to NATHAN GOOLD. Dec. 10, 1807. 14
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed and have taken upon themselves the trust of Executors of the last will and testament of GEORGE PEIRCE, ESQ. late of Otisfield, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—they therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to OLIVER PEIRCE, BENJA. PATCH. Dec. 10, 1807. 14
Five Dollars Reward. WENT away from me on the 28th inst. my son, Timothy Jones , aged 16 years, had on when he went away, a light blue Coat and light coloured Pantaloon: Whoever will return him shall receive the above reward; and I hereby forbid all persons harbouring or trusting him on my account, for I will not pay one cent. SOLOMON JONES, Waterford, Nov. 29. (D 7)
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