Jenks' Portland gazette. and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-10-24 00:00:00

Deaths. Gage, son of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Weeks, aged 3 years. At Pepprellborough, Mrs. Elizabeth Gage, aged 27, with child. At Paris, Mrs. Abigail Wells, wife of Deacon Robert Wells, aged 68. At New Gloucester, Mrs. Abigail Rowe, aged 80—Mrs. Sarah, wife of Capt. Nathaniel Rowe, aged 48 years; an accomplished musician, and a worthy woman. At Charleston, Mrs. Abigail Brails, aged 89. At Litchfield, Mrs. Abigail Brails, aged 89; she experienced no bodily sickness, & retained her senses to the last.
Port of Portland. There have been no foreign arrivals at this port since last.
The ship Fox, which arrived at Boston from Lisbon last week, was on her passage boarded from a British privateer (whose name, nor the commander's, is known) by the boarding officer struck the boatswain of the ship, and with his cutlass struck Philip Jones on the back, cut him on the arm, and kicked him; struck Capt. Cook on the head with his cutlass, beat him with his fist, & drove him below, where he found two of the privateersmen plundering his trunks, who drove him upon deck again. The boarders also threw one cask of wine, took a box of lemons, threw overboard the captain's pistols, took his guns, a spy-glass, a keg of rum, and a number of other articles.
Arrivals. —At Norfolk, Oct. 5, the Almira, Stone, from Philadelphia—At Philadelphia, the Jenny, Porter, Passamaquoddy.
Port of Wiscasset. Monday, Oct. 17. Arrived Schooner William & Jane, Dicker, 42 days from Liverpool.
Staves wanted. CASH and a generous price, will be given for a large quantity of White Oak, Pipe, Hhd & Barrell STAVES, of a good quality and thickness, delivered at any time within six months from this date. Apply to ASA CLAP, at No. 10, Long Wharf—Portland, Oct. 23, 1803.
CASH and the highest price given for Rough & Rendered TALLOW, SOAP GREASE, and ASHES, by applying to Hilsey & Robinson, Oct. 24, 1803. Robinson's Wharf South end.
SOUTH HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY. A FEW whole TICKETS, at 5 Dollars 50 Cents, and QUARTERS at a Dollar 37 1/2 Cents, in the Fourth Class for sale at the
Book-Store of Thomas Clark, nearly opposite the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, Fitch Street, Portland. Oct. 24.
FRESH IMPORTED Drugs and Medicines. JUST received by the latest importations from Europe, and now opening for sale, by Henry F. Dapee, Middle Street, Portland, A large and general assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES—Genuine Patent Medicines, Perfumery, and Dye Stuffs. Also, Pocket Cases of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS.
Draper's IMPROVED TRUSSES, for Ruptures. This invention is considered, by Physicians and Surgeons, as a great improvement on the kind heretofore used, and has secured to him a Patent from the President of the United States. They consist of a double spring, yielding more readily to the motion of the body, being at the same time more comfortable to the wearer, and attended with better effect.
Medicine Boxes, for seamen, prepared in the best manner, at the shortest notice. October 24, 1803.
VALUABLE COUNTRY STANDS. TO LET, That pleasant and valuable stand for business in Capine (Falmouth) now occupied by the subscriber. The premises consist of a large common-house, dwelling-house, out-houses, and a farm—together with ten acres of land and a good garden. It is an excellent stand for a public house, or for a trader.
Also to Let, A small dwelling-house, in the above village, with from ten to twenty acres of land; and an excellent Grist-mill, with two sets of stones and a boiling mill. Liberty FOR SALE, A good stand near Presumpscot Mills, consisting of a new two story house, partly finished, about thirty acres of land, and five sixteenths of a farm-mill, being a valuable situation for a trader, mechanic, or tavern keeper. For particulars apply to SAMUEL BUTTS. Cape Elizabeth, Oct. 24, 1803.
WANTED AN APPRENTICE to the COOPERS' BUSINESS. Good encouragement will be given to a lad of about 14 or 15 years of age. Inquire of JACOB KNIGHT. Portland Oct. 24.
Job Haskell, of New Gloucester, having empowered Richard Tozer, as my attorney, do now disannul said power, and forbid him tracing in any way or manner on my behalf; for I will not allow him to trade on my account after this date. Witness my hand, Job Haskell. Attest—Wm. Haskell.
J. Reed. WILL open an EVENING SCHOOL, at the North School House, the second Monday in November—Three Dollars per Quarter, wood and candles found—one half paid at entrance. Portland, Oct. 1803.
Mercantile Arithmetic. Just published, by EDMUND M. BLUNT, Newburyport. SECOND Edition of "WALSH'S MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC" —adapted to the commerce of the United States, in its domestic and foreign relations, with forms of accounts and other writings usually occurring in trade. [Scarcely two years have elapsed since a large edition of the above work first made its appearance, all of which have been sold, and the merit due the author of this original treatise may be justly appreciated by the following testimonials.]
Newburyport, May 1, 1800. We the subscribers, having seen Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being satisfied that it is better calculated than any yet published, to fit a youth for the business of the counting-house, cannot but with an extensive circulation. The happy elucidation and extended application of the common rules, together with the many original improvements, while they accomplish the student for commerce, are also extremely well adapted to assist and inform the merchant, the mariner, and the trader in their various occupations. Dudley A. Tyng, Esq. — Stocker, William Bartlett, Samuel A. Olin, jun. — Tishram C. T. — Moses Brown, William Weyer, jun. — Richard Bartlett, jun. — Wm. W. Paine, Michael Little.
Boston, May 16, 1800. We the subscribers having examined Mr. Walsh's New System of Mercantile Arithmetic, and being persuaded that it is better calculated than any we have met with, to qualify young men for admission into counting-houses, we wish that it may have an extensive circulation. The clear explanation and pertinent application of the common rules, together with the many useful additions and improvements which it contains will render it extremely useful for the merchant, the mariner, and all other trading classes of society. Nathan Watson, John C. Jones, John Codman, Stephen Higginson, John Lewis, jun. — Joseph Russell, Arnold Wells, jun. — Jonathan Jackson.
Salem, October 7, 1800. We the subscribers, merchants of Salem, convinced of the necessity of rendering the forms of business, the value of coins, and the nature of commerce more familiar to the United States, as a commercial people, do approve of the Mercantile Arithmetic of Mr. Walsh, and recommend it as calculated to subserve in the best manner the instruction of our youth, and the purposes of a well informed merchant. Wm. Gray jun. Benjamin Hodges, B. Pillsman, Nathaniel Bowditch, Jacob Abbot, William Prescot, Jacob Crowninshield, Elias H. Derby. Orders for the above, will meet with punctual attention. Oct. 20.
Bankrupt Notices.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of JOHN ANDERSON , of Wiscasset, in the District of Maine, merchant, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been awarded and issued forth—That the Commissioners named and authorized in and by the said commission, and the Assignees of his estate and effects, intend to meet at the Commissioner's Office, No. 2, Mufley's Row, in Portland, in said District, on Friday, the Second Day of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of his estate and effects;—When and where all persons who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. SILAS LEE, GEORGE BRADBURY, } Assignees. October 24th, 1803.
UNITED STATES, District of Maine, Oct. 21, 1803. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of STEPHEN CLOUGH , of Wiscasset, in said District, trader, against whom a Commission of bankruptcy has duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Tuesday the sixth day of December, 1803, at the Court House in Portland, against making and allowing a Certificate of Discharge to said Bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS the subscribers, on or about the 6th inst. signed jointly four several Notes of Hand, viz. one for ten dollars payable in January next—one for forty dollars payable the first of May next—one for fifty dollars payable in fifteen months from the date, and one for fifty dollars payable in four years from the date, all on interest, to Joshua Bussy, of Paris, or to his order;—and whereas the subscribers never received any consideration therefor, this is therefore to caution all persons against purchasing said notes, as the subscribers are determined never to pay them. HENRY & HILL, mark. ABIJAH BRYANT. Paris, Oct. 12, 1803.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, now held at Warren, in and for the County of Lincoln, on the second Monday of January, A. D. 1803.
HUMBLY shew, ROBERT MITCHELL, of Belfast, in the county of Hancock, yeoman, and MARTHA MITCHELL, his wife, in her right—that they are interested as tenants in common and seized in their demesne as of right of one undivided fourth part of a certain tract of Land lying in Boothbay, in the county of Lincoln, containing forty-four acres; being the same tract and parcel of Land of which William Wyley, late of said Boothbay, died seized and possessed, and on which in his life time he lived and resided—Also, one undivided fourth part of two thirteenth parts of one other lot and parcel of Land lying in Boothbay, aforesaid, known and called by the name of Harris' Lot, containing about fifty acres, more or less; which said Land your petitioners own as aforesaid in common with certain persons to your petitioners unknown, and which said shares your petitioners are desirous to hold in severality—They therefore pray that partition of said lots of Land may be made and your petitioners' said shares thereof set off, that they may hold and enjoy the same in severality. By JERE BAILEY, their Attorneys.
Lincoln, ss. At a Court of Common Pleas, held at Tappan, in and for the County of Lincoln, on the fourth Monday of August, A. D. 1803.
UPON the petition aforesaid, Ordered that the petitioners (they having neglected to give notice as directed at the last term of this county) notify all persons concerned in the Lands mentioned in their petition above, by publishing an attested copy of said petition and the order of Court thereon, in the Portland Gazette, printed by E. A. Jencks, three weeks successively, the last publication to be three weeks before the next term of this Court, which is to be held at Warren, on the second Monday of January next, and by posting up copies of said petition and order in the town of Boothbay, aforesaid, that they may appear at said next term, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Copy of Petition and Order of Court thereon, Attest, ALDEN BRADFORD, Clerk.
Book & Stationary Store, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
THOMAS CLARK , has just received at his Store nearly opposite the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office, Fitch Street, PORTLAND, a new assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY—among which are, Handsome FAMILY BIBLES, with Engravings, a Map, Apocrypha, and Concordance. Just published, in two handsome editions, one large Royal Quarto, price nine dollars, the other large Demy Quarto, price eight dollars, the
HOLY BIBLE —Each edition contains, 1. A Summary History of the Bible from the first collecting of the Sacred Writings, until the translation now in use made by order of King James, in 1613. 2. The Books of the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and the New Testament, as translated by order of King James I. of England. 3. A chronological Table of the most remarkable events recorded in the Scriptures, from the creation to the death of Christ. 4. A Table of the different Characters and Officers spoken of in the Bible. 5. A Table of Scripture weights, measures, and coins, reduced to dollars and cents. 6. An alphabetical Table of the proper names used in the Old and New Testaments, with the meaning of the words in the original languages. 7. A Table of the divisions of time among the Jews. 8. A chronological Table of the Apostles and their successors, who founded and presided over the five grand Churches. 9. A chronological Index of the years and times from Adam unto Christ. 10. A Table of kindred and affinity, within which, according to the Jewish and American laws, no person ought to contract marriage. 11. A Clergyman's address to married persons, containing a seasonable and judicious sketch of the requisites to happiness in the married state. 12. A curious analytical dissection of the books of the Old and New Testaments. 13. A Geographical Sketch of the Boundaries, Rivers, Mountains, Chief Towns, Population, and other particulars, respecting Palestine, with a view of the present masters and miseries of that once happy country. 14. A copious CONCORDANCE to the Holy Scriptures, by which the principal texts of scripture may be easily found out. By the learned and indefatigable JOHN BROWN, of Haddington. 15. FAMILY RECORD, being several pages neatly headed and divided, for the convenience of recording marriages, births, baptisms, deaths, &c. &c. necessary in all families. 16. Nine neatly engraved PLATES, descriptive of the most interesting events recorded in Scripture. 17. A handsome MAP of Palestine, or the Holy Land. Both these editions are well printed on fine paper, and bound in a strong handsome manner. They are sold without the Concordance at 50 cents under the above prices. Those who will can be supplied with every kind of binding, in calf and morocco, at various prices.
The real Farmer's Almanack, for 1804, by the gross, dozen or single, at the publisher's prices—And in a few days will be published
The Maine Almanack, for 1804, Calculated particularly for this District, —(Price 3 dolls. 50 cents a gross—37 1/2 cents a dozen—6 cents single)
Likewise for sale at said Store, a general assortment of BOOKS, in the various branches of literature.
SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONARY, consisting of Bibles, Testaments, Spelling-Books of every kind, Psalm Books, Primers, Columbian Orator, American Preceptor, Webster's 3d Part, Art of Reading, Morfe's large and small Geography, Dwight's do. Dana's Selection, Child's Companion—Temple's, Root's, Pike's Waldo's and Nichols's Arithmetics—Ladies Accidence, Beauties of the Bible—Bridgewater Collection of Sacred Music, Village Harmony—Packard's Catechism—Perry's Dictionary—CHILDREN'S BOOKS, of every size, by the gross, dozen or single.
STATIONARY &c. —consisting of Writing & Cyphering Books, Slates and Pencils, Led Pencils, Quills of every price, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Ink Stands of various kinds, Penknives, Writing Paper of all sizes, Wrapping do. Preis Paper, Copy Slips, Marking Instruments, Paint Boxes and Brushes, Shaving Boxes, Razors and Straps, Maps & Charts, Seamen's Journals, Hadley's bell Quadrants, Gunter's Scales, Dividers, Cases Mathematical Instruments, Playing Cards, Pocket Books with and without Instruments, Ladies' Thread Cases, Askin Memorandum Books, Morocco Purse, Watch Seals, Silver Pencil Cases, Stationer's Tapes, Cork Screws, Necklaces and Lockets, Wafer Seals with and without initials, Tooth Brushes, India Rubber, Ebony & common Sand Boxes, Wafers, Bread Baskets, Knife Trays, Snuffer Trays, Black and Red Ink Powder, Battle doors, and almost every article in the Stationary line.
With a large assortment of ACCOUNT BOOKS —Complete lets ruled and bound at the shortest notice, and in the best manner.—Likewise BOOK BINDING of every kind.
Country Merchants, Masters of vessels, the proprietors of Social and Private Libraries, and others, supplied on reasonable terms.
Cash and the highest price given for Rags, Cans, and Junk, at the above Store. Portland, Oct. 24, 1803. (wtf)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the Estate of JOHN KENT , late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to GEORGE BRADBURY. Portland Sept. 16, 1803.
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed Commissioners to examine the claims against the estate of JOHN BRACKET , late of Farnsworth, in the county of York, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; give notice, that they will attend on the business at the house of the widow Elizabeth Bracket, in said Farnsworth, the third Monday in October, from two to five of the clock in the afternoon, and the third Mondays in the five following months.
WILLIAM CHADBOURN, TOBIAS PRAY. Sept. 26, 1803.
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of GEORGE JOHN SON , late of Gorham, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the 27th day of July last, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Oliver Johnson, in Gorham on the third Tuesday of October next, and the third Tuesday of the three following months, from nine o'clock in the forenoon to five o'clock in the afternoon. EZRA BROWN, ASHER LOWELL, } Commis. Oct. 3, 1803.
SALES AT AUCTION.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENDUE, On MONDAY the 3rd of October, current, at one o'clock, P. M. on the premises;
A New unfinished HOUSE, which may at trifling expense be rendered tenantable, calculated for the accommodation of two families, and a store, eligibly situated, near Porter's Landing, in Freeport, for a Trader, Shipwright, Shipjoiner, &c. almost any Mechanic.
The conditions of sale are, one third cash down, the residue, with interest, in six months, on approved security. FOSTER WATERMAN. Freeport, Oct. 1803.
BOOK AUCTION.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 25th. At the Auction Office of WILLIAM FENNELLY, Pure Street, Portland.
A LARGE assortment of BOOKS, New and Valuable. Among others heretofore offered at public sale, the following, viz. Kyd on Bills—War's of the Jews—History of the French Revolution, 2 vols—Damberger's Travels, with colored plates—Works of Mr. Addison, of Mr. Hervey, Dr. Web, Dr. Caldwell, Dr. Tytler, Dr. Young, Dr. Watts, Rev. Mr. L. Newton—Flowers of Travels, 2 vols—Bonnett's Inquiries—Barrington's Voyages—Elegant Extracts—Sheridan's Dictionary—Davidson's Voyage—Dr. Blair's Lectures, 2 vols—Dr. Morfe's Geography, 4 vol. —Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vol. &c. &c. SALE precisely at NINE o'clock, A. M. CATALOGUES at the late. Oct. 15.
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, On MONDAY, the 31st day of October next, by order of the Supreme Court of Probate, to be exposed for sale, at Public Auction,
A LOT OF LAND, situated in Grosvenor Street, in Portland, adjoining the lands of Francis Kimball, William Codman, and Joseph Dyer; on which a cellar has been made, and the walls of a brick house partly built; the same being part of the real estate of George Mead, and Albert Mead, both of said Portland, merchants, and to be sold for their benefit.
Sale to be on the premises, or in case of foul weather, at Chadwick's tavern, in said Portland, and to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. when and where the conditions will be made known.
EMMA MEAD, Guardian to said Minors. Portland, Sept. 30, 1803.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENDUE, On MONDAY, the Seventh day of November next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
ALL the right, title and interest, that Benajah Hanson, late of Bowdoinham, in the District of Maine, a Bankrupt, had at the time of his being declared a Bankrupt, in and to a certain tract of Land situated in Bowdoinham, at a place called Cathance Landing (a good place for trade) together with a large and convenient Store, two stories high, standing on the premises—Also, sundry articles of Merchandise of the said Bankrupt's, not discovered at the time of the former sale—Conditions to be made known at the time and place of sale. PETER OLIVER ALDEN, Assignee.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor to the
LAST WILL & TESTAMENT of JOHN LEWIS, late of Northarmouth, in the County of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by proving the Will and giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said Deceased's Estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to ASA LEWIS. Northarmouth, October 12, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of JOSEPH WATERHOUSE , late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to GEORGE WATERHOUSE. Oct. 3, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of OLIVER BARNARD , late of Bridgton, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to JONATHAN BARNARD. Oct. 3, 1803.
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. Edward Cuts, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of York, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of JOSHUA SMALL , late of Limington, in said county Esq. deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice that six months from the sixteenth day of September last are allowed for the creditors, to bring in their claims; and that the Commissioners will attend to that service on Monday the third day of October next, and the first Mondays of the five following months, from one to four o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days, at the dwelling house of Isaac Mitchell, in said Limington. ISAAC MITCHELL, } Commis. WINGATE FROST, } Commis. Limington, 19th Sept. 1803.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of CHARLES PETERSON , late of Bath, in said county, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent—hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to the said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that they will attend on said business at the Office of John Winslow, in Bath, aforesaid, on the third Tuesday of each of the six months ensuing, from nine until twelve o'clock in the forenoon, and from two until five o'clock in the afternoon. PELEG TALLMAN, } Commis. JOHN WINSLOW, } Commis. Bath Sept. 20, 1803.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Wm. Gorham, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSEPH WATERHOUSE , late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Samuel Prentiss, in Gorham, on Friday the eleventh of November next, and on the second Fridays in January and March next, from 2 to 6 o'clock P. M. SAMUEL PRENTISS, } Commis. DAVID HARDING, jun. } Commis. Gorham, October 6, 1803.
A LONG BOAT WAS taken up adrift, by the subscriber, on the 6th inst. The owner may have her again by paying property and paying charges. JOHN BRACKET. Portland (Peck's Island) Oct. 10.

NEW PRINTING OFFICE.
WILLIAM JENK, jun. informs the public, that he has opened a new Printing Office in the room under the Gazette Office; where Printing generally is executed with attention.
Now in the press, and shortly will be published, ALMANACKS for 1804, Calculated for the District of Maine, and containing a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
AN EVENING SCHOOL. WILL commence at the CENTRE SCHOOL, on the first of November, for instruction in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. Terms as usual, 3 Dollars per Quarter; 1 D. 50 C. of which to be paid in advance.
BOOK KEEPING. MR. TURNER, will open his Evening School, on Monday, 1st November, for teaching Book-Keeping by Double Entry, as well as for keeping Retail Books by Double Entry without altering the process of Single Entry for the daily transactions, whereby half the writing is saved, and the Ledger exonerated from items.
MUSIC. D. MOFFITT, respectfully informs the public, that he has engaged the services of the following Gentlemen, to teach Music, in Portland and vicinity, that he proposes to teach Music on the Clarionet, Buffoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Flute, and German Flute.
DANCING SCHOOL. MR. SMITH, respectfully presents his thanks to those Gentlemen who have so liberally encouraged his School in this town; and begs leave to inform them and others, that by the particular request of some families, he proposes opening a School for the Fall season, at Capt. John M'Leish's.
KENNEDY'S PATENT WINDOW SPRING. THE subscriber being authorized to dispose of Kennedy's Patent Window Spring, in this place, for account of the Patentees, informs the public he has received a quantity, which are for sale at his store in Middle street.
WILLIAM GODDARD. FROM the enclosure of Capt. James Bacon, near the Meetinghouse in Freeport, on the night of 17th inst. a large white HORSE.
JOSIAH REED. FROM the subscriber, sometime since, a Stone Gray HORSE, about thirteen years old, paces and trots, has some white feet, with mane thick and short, is clumsy in his appearance and gait.
PAUL COFFIN, jun. TO LET. A DWELLING-HOUSE, two stories high, in Freeport Street—For particulars, inquire at the Gazette Office.
TAKE NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership of SIBLEY & WOODBURY, is this day mutually dissolved.
SIMON WOODBURY. TO LET. THE Shop in Fish-street, lately occupied by Mr. John Kent, deceased—Also, a Store on Long Wharf, No. 14, to be accommodated with a convenient Counting Room.
GEO. BRADBURY. TO LET. PART of a Dwelling-House, situated near Federal Street—very convenient for a family—Inquire of the Printer.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET. ABOUT 1/2 of an Acre of Land in Falmouth, between Saccapappa and Gorham, with a Shoemaker's Shop, a small Barn and Tan-yard thereon—For terms, apply to the Printer.
WANTED. A Woman of good character, to do the work of a small family, in this town—Inquire of the Printer.
A LONG BOAT. WAS picked up adrift, on Monday last, between Horse and Bang's Island. The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges—Apply to JOHN WALDEN, on Horse's Island.
LIGHT READING.
ON BONAPARTE.—[From a London paper] Whatever Alexander did, I have Bonaparte has done;
Excepting, in order to his friend, Because he has not his
FASHION.—The display of a beautiful dress is now becoming an old fashion, and the dashing Belles intend introducing the display of a finely shaped knee.
Ingenuity rewarded.—Puffendorf mentions, that while Folco was Duke of Venice, a Greek, named Stamato, robbed the treasure of St. Mary's Church, after he had been two years in cutting a hole through a very thick stone wall.
A natural thief lately accounted for his being found in a house, by saying he only went to get out.
Bankrupt Proceedings. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against JAMES LATHROP, of Hallowell.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against JOSIAH NORRIS, of New Bedford.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued against GEORGE PALMER, of Eddington.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of ELIJAH DAVIS, of Bath, in the District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber has been appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of WILLIAM STEVENS, of Portland, Trader, a Bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber has been appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of ELISHA MORSE, of Portland, Trader, a Bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber has been appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of DAVID PALES, jun. of Thomaston, in the District of Maine, Trader, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded, issued forth, and is now pending in said District.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber has been appointed Assignee of the Estate and Effects of BENJAMIN WEBB, of Bangor, a Bankrupt.
Cross & Traik.
Respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have just received a general assortment of GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season.
George W. Duncan, No. 8. Jones' Row, HAS received by the Eleanor, from Liverpool, and has ready for sale, at the lowest Boston cash prices.
LIKEWISE, A large assortment of Fancy Calicoes, some very fashionable; Copperplate Furnitures, purple and red; Fine dark colored Ginghams, for mourning; Long Lawns; fine Irish Cambrics, for gowns;
ALSO, A general assortment of HARD-WARE. Consisting of white and green ivory handled Knives and Forks; black do. do.; plated do. do.; Pen Knives; Shoe Knives; Jack Knives; snuffers and Trays; Bread Baskets; Knife Trays; Draw, Chest and Closet Locks;
GRINDSTONES. JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY How & Evans, At their Store in Middle street, on corner Union street, 400 belt Nova Scotia Grindstones.
NOTICE. Those persons who are indebted to said HOW & EVANS, on account or notes that have been more than one year standing, unless they settle the same in 60 days, they must expect to find them in the hands of an Attorney, without any further notice.
Day & Smith, HAVE for Sale, at their Store in Forestreet (a few doors below Mr. Joseph Cross's) the following Articles, which they are determined to sell Cheap: Vidona WINE, Sherry do, Lisbon do, Malaga do, Red do, Cognac BRANDY, French do, Streights do, Holland GIN, West India RUM, Molasses; Sweet Oil, Vinegar, Hylom, Hylom-ficin, Young Hylom, Scouching & Bohea, Coffee; Rice, Chocolate; do. Shells, Loaf Sugar; brown do, American do; Cheesec, Coarse Salt; fine do, Figs, Raisins and Currants.
UPHOLSTERY STORE. Aaron Austin & Co. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Ruffs, and Lisbon.
FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made. Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO.
AN APPRENTICE. IS wanted at the Sailmaking business—A lad about 14 years old, will find good encouragement. One from the country will be preferred. Inquire at the Gazette Office, or at No. 11, Union Wharf.
MAINE BANK.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified that an installment of Six Dollars a share has been required to be paid to the Cashier, on or before the 24th day of Sept. next.
Table with 5 columns: No., State tax, County tax, First Range, Second Range. It lists tax assessments for various ranges and counties.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or owners of Lands in the town of Sumner, in the county of Cumberland, and commonwealth of Massachusetts, that the following Lots of Land are taxed in the tax bills committed to me to collect for the year 1803, viz.
REMOVAL.
WILLIAM THOMPSON, informs his friends and customers, that he has removed from Fish-street to Middle street, next door below Z. Hannaford's where he manufactures, and keeps constantly for sale, Belt Pigtail and Fine Twist TOBACCO.
A FARM, in the town of North Yarmouth, containing about forty three acres of land, on the post road, nine miles from Portland, with a very convenient two story House, with four rooms on the floor, a good barn, an orchard of about 130 trees, in thriving order, and a good well of water.
VALUABLE NEW PUBLICATION.
Lately published, and for sale by W. JENK, jun. at his Office, Fithstreet, and at the several Bookstores in town (Price of each down, 91 cents)
PACKARD'S CATECHISM, Second Edition—This work has met with a favorable reception, and has been recommended to the public by a number of eminent Divines, whose praises are in the Churches. Over the joint signature of the Rev. Dutton Willard, Howard, and Tappan, we find their approbation of it in the following expression: "We the undersigned, having perused the following Catechism, consider that it is of a safe, perspicuous, and useful nature, and in general well adapted to the use of the pious and benevolent intention of the author."
The price of this GAZETTE to subscribers in town, who receive their papers by the carriers, is two dollars per annum. Distant subscribers, who have their papers sealed singly will also pay two dollars, exclusive of postage. Subscribers in the country, who receive their papers at the office or by post, will pay one Dollar and 25 CENTS, exclusive of postage.
PUBLISHED BY ELEZER A. JENK, No. 7, FISH-STREET—PORTLAND.