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PORTLAND (MAINE) PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, FISH-STREET
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No. 51, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1808.
[Whole No. 519.]
BOSTON, MARCH 29.
"Burn, Sink and Destroy."
"Burn, sink and destroy," is the language in the commission of a ship of war, against an avowed enemy. Let the American people read the following, and judge whether we ought to have closed doors and injunctions of secrecy, when French aggressions are before Congress, any longer. France is as much at war with us, as she is with England. The latter has spirit to resist and is free. We tamely submit and our independence becomes a dream!
REAL PIRACY.
Under positive, direct Orders of BONAPARTE, and by French NATIONAL SHIPS.
While the friends of war, and the tools of France are circulating colored statements of private quarrels in distant seas and between inferior subordinate Agents, the true defenders of National honor are compelled with reluctance to relate the following unheard of and unexampled acts of Piracy and wanton cruelty, just committed under the positive orders of Bonaparte.
By the ship Pocahontas, which arrived yesterday in this port, in 32 days from Liverpool, we have the following distressing proofs of the disposition of Bonaparte to harass and annoy our Trade.
In longitude 16, west of Cape Clear, the Pocahontas was boarded by two French frigates, the officers of which having seized the letters & log-book wantonly destroyed them, and threw over such part of the cargo as they could come at.
They then put on board the Pocahontas by force, the crews, amounting to 47 persons of the following ships which had been taken and destroyed by them, viz.
Ship William, Rockwell, from Liverpool for Savannah,
Ship Eliza, Dunbar, from, do. for New-York.
Ship Brutus, Smith, from, do. for Boston.
The ship Mars from the same place, for Philadelphia, having a valuable cargo on board was sent in as prize.
They declared they were looking out for the ship Sally, Ceres and other valuable Liverpool traders bound for this port. It is expected that our late Minister Mr. Bowdoin and family will fall into the hands of these freebooters.
The Pocahontas escaped the same fate only by the necessity the French were under of getting rid of their American prisoners.
If such outrages had been committed by British cruisers, the whole nation would have been roused to arms.
We complain of British Courts of Admiralty—we complain of the right exercised by their officers to decide on the qualifications of our Seamen, and on their national character; but here we behold Officers of French Frigates undertake to judge, decide, condemn and destroy without trial.
Bonaparte's decrees are not to be decided upon by Admiralty Courts, sitting according to the Laws of Nations, and governed by Evidence, but by the laws of the sword. His execution outstrips his threats—What he cannot take he will destroy—And yet at this moment we have a suppliant, submissive minister at his Court, and a humble apologist for him in the person of Mr. Jefferson. Shade of Washington!! Canst thou sleep undisturbed under this degradation of thy Country!!
The narrow, short sighted politicians who are as devoted to Jefferson as he is afraid of France, will say perhaps these outrages justify the Embargo. But we can over-set these miserable supporters by two considerations selected from a thousand which present themselves.
1st. Subsequent events which could not have been foreseen can have no effect in justifying measures predicated on other and concealed grounds.
2d. But the fullest and most satisfactory answer is, that after all the French can only make short flying, cowardly, plundering excursions—they cannot keep the sea on account of the superiority of the British navy—and if our merchants were permitted to defend their ships against these pirates, the risk of French capture would be very trifling.
It is ascertained since the above, that Bonaparte has seized seven American ships, which had entered Bordeaux under the faith of our existing treaties.
The Bristol Packet, from London for N. York, was taken Jan. 24, seven days after sailing, by the French frigates Themis and Penelope, an scuttled immediately .
The cargo of the Bristol Packet was valued at 150,000 dollars.
As to the late affair between the British and capt. Nichols, at Canton, the former do not appear so altogether in fault, as they sometimes have been—While we regret the unhappy catastrophe, the story places the subject in this light: Four of capt. N's. men informed the British officer, that capt. N. had committed piracies under the British flag. The British officer immediately attempted to go on board capt. N's. vessel. This does not shew he implicitly believed their story. It certainly might seem to merit attention. He might have intended an investigation. Capt. N. who does not appear at the time to have been informed of the declaration of his men—and therefore could only have a suspicion that something ill was meant—ordered the boat to keep off and on her approaching fired into her.
The officer was wounded and knocked overboard. This naturally produced some exasperation—the British boarded, with irritating feelings, and an affray took place, in which capt. N. who it would seem fired first, was killed. We are no apologists for the British; but if an affair strikes us in a particular point of view, we conceive we commit no crime in saying so. "Give the devil his due," is a correct maxim.—Newyork paper.
Extract of a letter from Washington, to the editor of the U. S. Gazette, dated March 15.
Twenty weeks of the session are now passed away, and where do we find ourselves? What has been done to answer the expectations of the country? For ought that I can discern, our affairs are no nearer an issue of any sort than six months ago. The public know little more of their real situation, or of the probable destinies of the country than at the commencement of the session.
Are we to have war or peace? Is the question which has been anxiously propounded by every American since the 22d of last June. But no act of the government, nor any information which they have condescended to publish, furnishes any ground for a rational and satisfactory opinion. About once in two or three weeks, the executive men come out with violent war speeches, representing the nation in the utmost danger, and urge the necessity of immediate measures of defence. There the matter rests. Their spirit evaporates in a speech. No efficient measures are adopted; none are proposed. They talk high, big, sounding words, and either do nothing, or propose some petty, half way, despicable measure, worse than nothing.
The only measure of defence adopted this session, which has the aspect of seriousness, is the appropriation of one million to fortify the ports and harbours of the United States. But this is serious only in appearance. Though the law passed about two months ago, not a step has yet been taken to lay out a single dollar in pursuance of its provisions. Does this fact look like war? This fortification business is here well understood. The great and influential state of New York was uneasy and must be quieted. It was supposed that she might, as heretofore, be gulled by a little talk, and by an appropriation, which will probably never be applied. The little sum which was last year voted, every body supposed, to be chiefly applied at New York, has been laid out at New Orleans.
The president has lately recommended an army of 6000 men. A bill to raise this force has passed the senate, and is now before the house of representatives under the auspices of Mr. Dawson. If we are in danger, if we are likely to have war, for God's sake let us know it, let us know where is the danger, and raise a military force adequate to the exigency. If there is danger this force is totally inadequate; if there is none, why is this little despicable force, with which I suppose we are to contend with the kingdoms of Europe, so often rung in our ears? There is some thing in all this superlatively ridiculous. Are we with this mighty force to fight England, or France, or Spain? Are we to conquer Canada, or Florida, or Mexico, or our brethren in the West? Is it the object to capture Col. Burr, or keep down the embargo discontent? Let every candid, intelligent, and reflecting man ask himself the question, what can be the object of this army? What does all this mean? Do our rulers seriously apprehend a war? Are they in earnest disposed to prepare for war? I see little in their conduct to evince a disposition of this sort; their conduct is strange, unaccountable, mysterious. The despatches of Armstrong are not disclosed. They might perhaps explain it.
It, for the last three months, our president had been, instead of a home as Jefferson, provincial from France, educated in the school of Talleyrand, could he have pursued a course more thoroughly fitted to wither the sinews of individual prosperity and national greatness, more adapted to break down the high American spirit, and prepare us for the abject condition of Gallick despotism? After all the noise about foreign aggression and insult, is the nation prepared for
war? Though war paragraphs have pervaded our newspapers, though war speeches have been delivered in our legislatures, though every man in the union has long been harassed with anxiety, yet after all we are no better prepared to meet an invading enemy than on the 22d of last June.
NEWYORK, MARCH 23.
Letters from Washington, dated on Saturday last, announce that Mr. Rose's Mission has terminated in a total failure. It is said, that Mr. Madison has mentioned the fact, without reserve, in various circles; and that the President was expected to send a message to Congress on the subject yesterday.—The information comes from so many gentlemen of different political sentiments, that we are compelled to believe it.
It is also said that there is no probability that the Embargo will be raised before midsummer; and that it will greatly depend on the Commercial states whether it be raised in twelve months. Indeed, it is believed that the Southern and Western States would agree that America abandon the Ocean forever.
In this situation what should the people do? Let the Merchants, in all our seaport Towns, come forward, at one moment, and as one man, and unite in a strong and spirited remonstrance; and let that remonstrance be signed by every man, who has the least regard for the interests, the honor and the safety of the country. The honor of the country does not require the sacrifice of its peace, prosperity and commerce.—Peace may be preserved, commerce restored, industry revived, want and misery removed, and our national honor vindicated and supported. Let the people rouse then from their dreams of safety. Let them be up and doing; before it be forever too late. Shall America renounce her commerce and abandon the Ocean? It is an idle tale. The local situation of our country, and the habits and spirit of its inhabitants, will forever proclaim that we are a commercial nation.
FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE.
WOOD ISLAND LIGHT.
The dangerous navigation of the coast of New England, during the tempestuous seasons of the winter and the spring, is well known to every sailor and to every merchant.
With the exception of Cape Cod, few places are more difficult and more dreaded than Fletcher's neck. In consequence of which, and as an adequate remedy for the evil; during the last session of Congress, 5000 dols. were appropriated by the national Government, for the purpose of erecting a Light-House on Wood-Island; and Gen. Lincoln, the collector at Boston, was appointed the agent to procure its erection and establishment.
In pursuance of his instructions, the General in the course of the last summer, purchased twenty acres of land of one of the Proprietors of the Island, for which he paid 100 dols.; and contracted with an experienced workman, to build a Light-House, and a house for the keeper, with every convenience necessary for the situation. To this contractor he agreed to give the sum of 4750 dollars.
On the 1st of September, according to the agreement between the agent and the contractor, the Light-house was completely finished, and the house prepared for the reception of the keeper. Many applications were made to procure this appointment; and of the applicants an old sea Captain was the fortunate candidate. On receiving the news of his appointment, from Gen. Lincoln, with 225 dols. a year as a salary and the use of the house and land for his service, he immediately removed on to the Island and prepared himself for the regular discharge of his office.
And what, Gentlemen, is the consequence of this well contrived and expensive establishment? The an-
swer is ready. We are rewarded with a good light to designate the coast, with an eclipter to distinguish it from the neighbouring lights of Portland and Portsmouth. Winter Harbour has become a place of safeguard and security to all vessels in danger and distress: property to a large amount, has already been saved to various citizens of the community; and Government itself is repaid by the valuable articles, bonded at the Custom-Houses, which otherwise would have been swallowed by the rapacious waters.
I wish, Gentlemen, it were in my power to tell you that this picture, is an accurate description of the reality. But, the reverse in every thing is the truth:—From the completion of the Light-house to this day, no light has ever shed its cheering rays over a stormy sea; no vessel has found in it a protection from a rocky shore; no pilot has discovered the entrance to Winter Harbour by its aid. But vessels have been wrecked on the coast; and others belonging to this port when returning home, have been in imminent danger. Knowing that the Light-house was erected, and supposing that it was lighted, they have mistaken the lights on the neck for the light on Wood-Island, and have barely saved their vessels from the rock, and themselves from poverty or death.
Why is it, Gentlemen, that not a gallon of oil has been sent to Wood-Island, when every thing is ready, and the keeper is waiting for its reception? I have observed in your paper, some time since, certain proposals of Government for the purchase of 40,000 gallons of oil for the use of Light-houses. Is Wood-Island forgotten? Or are the administration haggling with the oil-contractor to save a half cent on the gallon, that the cheapness of the purchase may tell well in a report. O blessed fruits of democratic economy to pay 5000 dollars, for a light-house to give a keeper 225 dols. a year salary, besides house-rent and firewood, and then refuse to supply him with oil, because it is half a cent dearer than they are willing to pay.
And who, Gentlemen, reap the benefit of this expense? Do the merchants? Do the mariners? No.—Their property and their lives are still exposed to dangers that may be removed. But the Government is economical, and the money is well expended. The keeper becomes a good Democrat; enjoys a salary from a sinecure office, blesses Mr. Jefferson, and quotes the saving to the Government of the Oil, as a superlative instance of his foreknowledge, as events have proved, and says that in a little time there will be no expenditures for oil and for light-houses, as our vessels will all be detained abroad, or returned into port to be safely laid up in the Grand dry Dock of the Embargo.
H. M.
* A shrewd old Democrat would probably have received this snug birth had he not been a little too hasty in the proofs of his sagacity and merit. He was the Proprietor of that part of the Island which the General thought the best suited for the site of the Light-house; and accordingly the General purchased ten acres of him, communicating with the sea. The old fellow measured to low-water-mark, and gave him ten acres of rocks, which obliged the Gen. who would not quarrel with him, to make another purchase of ten acres of land, for the accommodation of the Light-house, the keeper's house, and to supply him with wood. The old man was admired for his shrewdness, but he lost a comfortable dwelling-house and a lucrative office.
Leah Congress.....First Session.
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18.
Mr. Livermore said that he wished to offer a resolution for the purpose of discussing the expediency of taking off the EMBARGO—This resolution was the result of the most mature deliberation. It must be acknowledged that we are pretty much in the dark on the subject of our foreign relations; but it might be naturally inferred from the proceedings of the House during the present session, that there was no expectation of a war with Great Britain. With respect to France and Spain, it appeared from the president's message of yesterday, that we were in a state of war with both of them: the late decrees of those governments were tantamount to a declaration of war against all neutral nations. The embargo was a bad way of showing our resentment. When that measure should be fairly examined, it would be found that the loss thereby brought upon the people of the United States was astonishing.
On a very moderate calculation, the profits arising from our imports and exports might be estimated at one hundred million of dollars, exclusive of duties, which amounted to sixteen millions. If the embargo continued for one year, the loss could not be less than fifty millions of dollars. The number of people thrown out of employ by the measure, was about two hundred thousand; how these were to obtain subsistence, he could not determine. Mr. L. dwelt at considerable length on the evils likely to result from the Embargo. For the par-

pose, therefore, of bringing this subject under discussion, he offered the following resolution.
Resolved, That the public good requires, that the several laws laying an EMBARGO on all ships and vessels in the United States should be REPEALED, and that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for the purpose; and that the said committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of permitting merchant vessels of the U. States to arm for their defence against certain cruisers, and to associate for the purpose of convoy;—and to inquire into the expediency of suspending commercial intercourse with FRANCE and the nations under the controul of France; and to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Newton called for the ayes and noes on considering the resolution. They were taken, and it passed in the negative, ayes 24, noes 34, as follows:
Ayes.—Messrs. Alexander, Bacon, J. Campbell, Champion, Chittenden, Dana, Davenport, Elliott, Ely, Gardner, Hoge, Key, Lewis, Livermore, Lyon, Macon, Masters, Mosely, Mumford, Piken, Russell, Stedman, Talmadge, Upham.
Noes.—Messrs. L. J. Alston, W. Alston, Bard, Bassett, Bibb, Blackledge, Blount, Butler, Boyle, Brown, Burwell, Clinton, Calhoun, Claiborne, M. Clay, Clopton, Cobb, Cook, Culpepper, Cutts, Dawson, Deane, Durell, Findlay, Fisk, Garrett, Goodwyn, Gray, Green, Harris, Helms, Heister, Holland, Illey, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Kenan, Knight, Lambert, Lloyd, Love, Marion, Mac Creery, Milner, D. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, J. Morrow, Nelson, Newbold, Newton, Nicholas, Porter, Puge, Rhea, Rea, J. Richards, M. Richards, Riker, Rowan, Smilie, Sloan, Snell, J. K. Smith, S. Smith, Stanford, Southard, Storer, Swart, Taylor Thompson, Trigg, Troup, Van Allen, Van Horn, Verplanck, Wharton, Whitehill, D. R. Williams, Wilbour, M. Williams, Winn, Wilson, Withersall.
Mr. Nelson said it was a well known fact that when soldiers of the United States army were discharged, they generally become common beggars. He considered it as a disgrace to the country and to humanity, that men who had spent the prime of their lives in the service of the nation should be turned out to starve. He therefore intended to offer a resolution, the object of which was to form persons of this description into a corps of invalids, such as has been established in almost every nation in Europe where they might be useful to the country. The resolution is as follows, and was agreed to by the house:—Resolved, That a committee be appointed to inquire into the expediency of making provision by law for the relief of infirm, disabled and superannuated officers and soldiers of the army of the U. S.; and that the committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
MONDAY, MARCH 21.
Mr. Rowan offered a resolution, to appoint a committee to inquire into the conduct of Harry Innes, judge of the district of Kentucky, relative to his having, while in office, been concerned in a plot with the Spanish government to dismember the Union; or having been a party or privy to a project of France to embarrass the United States with Spain. Ordered to lie on the table.
The house then went into committee on the bill for raising an additional military force; which after some debate was engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Upham (Mass.) spoke half an hour against the bill. He said, he had so far voted for every thing in the shape of defence, even for gun boats—but he had lost his confidence in those who dictated those subjects. There appeared to be no system, no plan. One day they had an army of 12,000 men; then it was reduced to 6,000 men. One day 1,200 seamen were called for; the next, it was said no seamen were wanted. He would readily vote for an army if information were produced that it was wanted. But as to this army, he could not conjecture whether it was intended against Spain, France, or England; against the Indians on our frontiers, or some apprehended insurrection of the people. He would not vote for a standing army without
some information. He thought there ought to be some confidence in the representatives; that they ought to be trusted with the information necessary to guide their deliberations. For himself he would not vote another item of defence without further information.
Mr. Talmadge (Con.) observed that there appeared to be several gentlemen disposed to speak; the object was important: and though his own opinion was formed, he was willing to indulge further discussion. He therefore moved an adjournment, which was carried, 51 to 43.
By the Sails.
THE NEGOCIATION, &c. On Tuesday, the 22d inst. the President made his promised communication respecting our foreign relations. It was confidential, and Congress sat with closed doors four hours that day, and adjourned to meet in conclave on Wednesday. The reading of the Message and Documents it was presumed occupied the time. It was said the Communication contained the correspondence respecting the treaty which the President sent back—the negotiation with Mr. Rose—and a part of the correspondence of our Minister at Paris. Mr. Rose's mission having terminated, he will sail from Norfolk immediately, on his return to England.
The rupture of the negotiation with the British Envoy Extraordinary, it is ascertained was occasioned by a refusal of our government to revoke "the proclamation" before reparation for the attack on the Chesapeake was made. They proposed, (if the reparation was satisfactory,) that the reparation and revocation should bear the same date.
Mr. Rose, on the 22d inst. received dispatches from England. How far these will affect his determination to return, will be seen in a few days. The vessel, (brig Carnation) which has brought the dispatches, left England Feb. 5.
The documents submitted to Congress by the President, will, if published, show how far our government have made the protecting of persons sailing under our merchant flag, a fine qua non in our negotiation with England—and from thence may be inferred the probability of peace or war.
The papers respecting the American Treaty was probably communicated to the British Parliament on the 18th of February.—Pal.
NEW-YORK, MARCH 24.
Extract of a letter received this morning from Mr. Gadenier himself, in hardly a legible hand, dated WASHINGTON, MARCH 21.
"Don't be surprised at this scrawl. I write with my left hand, the other has become almost useless to me and worse, for at night it pains me grievously. I came into the city yesterday; a ride of six miles, without pain and without fatigue. Yet my recovery will, I foresee, be very tedious and slow."
NORFOLK, MARCH 14.
On Saturday evening a British fleet of five sail of the line and a frigate, anchored off our Capes, consisting of the
 Royal George of 100 guns,  Neptune 98  Temeraire 98  Dragon 80  Tonnant 80  Eurydice 32  Under the command of Sir John Thomas Duckworth. This fleet sailed from England on the 17th of Jan. His Britannic Majesty's Consul communicated to the Editor of the Norfolk Herald, the following circumstances: That this fleet failed in pursuit of the Rochfort squadron, which had escaped from that port composed of the following ships:—  Majestique 120 guns  Lys 74  Ajax 80  Suffrein 74  Magasin 74  Jemappe 74  Flora 24  Surveillant brig. 
The Rochfort fleet may probably pay a visit to the Brazils, where they might have effected something if the British Admiral had not sent four sail of the line with the Portuguese fleet.
The British ships were yesterday anchored to the southward of the Capes. Just as our paper was ready for press Capt. Strong arrived from Charleston. Capt. S. passed Cape Henry this morning at 10 o'clock, at which time, and during his passage, he saw no ship of war.
We understand that Admiral Duckworth stated in a letter to Colonel Hamilton, that he should not remain more than forty-eight hours off our Capes.
NORFOLK, MARCH 14. WHILE the distressed citizens of Norfolk were occupied in devising means for the relief of the seamen already out of employ, it was with grief that they understood that upwards of one hundred and twenty men, discharged from the gun-boats on Saturday are to be added to the number of unfortunate for whom some provision must be made.
We were never more astonished, than when we understood that the government had ordered these men to be discharged at a time when it must have been known that they would be left without the means of subsistence—to enlarge upon the cruelty of such a measure, would be to insult every feeling and generous heart—but we must remark, that this measure proceeds from men who if you would believe them, are ready to expend the last dollar, and to shed their last drop of blood in support of their "injured seafaring fellow citizens." And yet they can very philosophically deprive their dear fellow citizens of the means of subsistence, and leave them to perish or depend on the bounty of a community already bowed down by their own sufferings. In a political view this measure is not less absurd than it is cruel in a moral sense. With the recollection of this transaction, can a country governed by men with such feelings, expect defenders in the hour of danger and difficulty? the remembrance must chill the warmth of patriotism, and damp the ardor of courage.
NEW-YORK, MARCH 25.
Yesterday arrived in this port, the fast sailing ship Eliza, Skeddy, from Bordeaux and 29 days from the Cordevan. She left Bordeaux on the 15th ult. and brings Paris papers to the 10th ult.
She had 20 American gentlemen passengers, who left France in consequence of an apprehension of their being seized by order of the French government; as the opinion was, that there would be an immediate war between the U. S. and France.
Mr. Mansfield, one of the passengers in the Eliza, is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Armstrong our minister at Paris.
Application was made through the minister of marine to the Emperor, respecting the construction which was to be put on the imperial decree of the 17th Dec. which rendered all vessels liable to condemnation that had on their passage been visited by British cruisers and certain questions proposed. The answer to which was given in a letter from the minister of marine, Decrees, to the applicants, and was to this effect—
"That the decree of his majesty was liable to no construction different from its letter—that no one had a right to put any other construction thereon—that the decree was plain and simple—and must be severely, strictly and literally executed upon all objects which it embraced—that vessels subject thereto would be brought before the competent tribunals as soon as possible—and that the crews of such vessels as come under this decree, would be permitted to live on board their respective ships at the expence of the ship and cargo, until they were finally condemned, when they (the crew) would be delivered to their respective consuls."
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Bordeaux, to their correspondent in this city, dated 14th ultimo.
"Some of the vessels destined for France, have escaped the British blockading squadrons, but I am sorry to have to observe, that those which had been previously SPOKEN by English cruisers, ignorant of the blockade, have been SEIZED, under the decree of the 17th Dec. rendering them by the mere act of being visited by British ships of war, subjects of confiscation.—Notwithstanding the unexampled rigor of this decree, I hope its ex post facto effect will not be extended so far as to condemn vessels spoken before its existence. The council of prizes will soon pronounce on these cases. The Emperor has thus by his own act cut himself off from all supplies from the United States; for who, in your country, would be so mad as to send vessels to France which is now all continental Europe, when they are almost certain of being seized and condemned on their arrival, merely for having spoken English ships of war and privateers, which it is next to an impossibility to avoid. Your commerce must now be confined to England and her numerous colonies, our blockading decrees (impatient as they are on the ocean) to the contrary notwithstanding. These will take three fourths of the NATIVE productions of your soil, which, consisting of very bulky articles, will give employment to most of your shipping and sailors. Having now no competitors in those markets, particularly from the Baltic, your pot ashes, wheat, naval stores, flaxseed, beef and pork, timber, staves, &c. &c. must command immense prices.—It
does not appear by the British blockading orders, that you will be seized and condemned when you enter their ports for having been boarded by French cruisers. This is calculating on the speedy repeal of your EMBARGO law, which being a measure so extensively oppressive to yourselves, cannot last long. And why should it, when you can send away at an insurance of 6 or 7 per cent. to the amount of nearly FORTY MILLIONS of dollars of your surplus productions, which otherwise must rot on your hands."
BOSTON, FEB. 31.
French Piracy!
The natural incredibility of the outrage lately committed by the French, (a particular account of which is given in our first page) has been seized upon by the partisans of France, to render doubtful, what is known to be true, by every person in Boston.
For the perfect satisfaction of our friends in the country, the following Affidavit is published; the Notary being democratic—we presume, his authority will not be denied.
AFFIDAVIT.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Boston, Suffolk.
BY this public Instrument of (L. S.) Declaration and Protest, Be it known unto all persons whom it doth or may concern, That on this present day, being the 29th day of March, in the year 1808, before me, BENJ. HOMANS, Notary Public for the county of Suffolk, residing in Boston aforesaid, being duly constituted and sworn, personally came and appeared Jona. Smith, master, and Charles Soule, mate of ship Brutus, of Duxbury, of the burthen of one hundred and ninety-two tons, or thereabouts, and on oath declared as follows, to wit: That they sailed in said ship from the port of Liverpool, in England, on the 24th of February last past, laden with the following goods on cargo and on freight, 155 tons salt, 12 tons coal, 100 crates crockery ware, 2 casks and 2 cases merchandise, bound for Boston, said ship being then tight, staunch and strong, well equipped, manned, and provided for the voyage; that they pursued their course in company with the ship Pocahontas, bound for Boston, and on Tuesday March the first inst. being then in lat. 48, 40 N. and lon. 15, 48 W. from London, standing on their course with all sail set, the ship Pocahontas then in sight astern, at about 3 leagues distance, they discovered at 7 o'clock in the morning, two large ships bearing W. by S 2 leagues distant, and a ship near them on fire; at about 10 A. M. the said ships came up with the Brutus, and sent a boat with an officer, who ordered them to heave to the ship to, which was accordingly done, and the officer and boat's crew came on board, who demanded the ships papers, and ordered the appearers and crew of the Brutus on board the Commodore's ship, which proved to be the French frigates Herminie and Hortense, from the West Indies, bound to France; that shortly after the boat returned from the Commodore, with orders to take out the baggage, and to carry the whole on board the Commodore, who had ordered the ship to be burned; in consequence of which the appearers and crew of the Brutus went on board the French frigate Commodore; and that having taken out of the said ship Brutus all the provisions, sails and other articles, with the letters, being about 1000, and they immediately set the ship Brutus on fire; previous to which the appearer Jonathan Smith, demanded of the commodore what he intended to do with his ship; and the only answer he received was an order to go immediately on board the ship Pocahontas, Thomas Harris, master, with the captains and crews of two other ships, which as the appearers understood, had been burned in a similar manner by order of the said Commodore; and afterwards pursued the voyage to the port of Boston, without any remarkable occurrence, and arrived in this port yesterday the 28th about noon.
(Signed)
JONATHAN SMITH, CHARLES SOULE, Mate, PHILIP LONARGAN, } Seamen. WM. HAYES,
The development [which the President has just laid before Congress] ought to embrace the correspondence between Gen. Armstrong and Mons. Champagny, and particularly the letter dated in the latter part of November, in which the latter declares that "if the United States would come into the views of France, and adopt such measures as have been adopted by the continent, then there would be no difficulty in obtaining what was demanded [justice] but, if on the contrary, we could expect no redress," in which in fact he goes on to say, that "we must take part with one or the other." It ought also to clear up the point respecting the time, when the first remonstrances were made against the Berlin decree. North American.
Truth will out!—The last National Intelligencer (Mr. Jefferson's speaking-trumpet) says, "It is understood that early in the week, a very comprehensive communication will be made to Congress, embracing THE WHOLE of the Negotiation relative to the Chesapeake; THE WHOLE of the correspondence on our general relations with England, and so much (not "THE WHOLE") respecting the other European Powers with whom we have had differences, as will give a full view (that is, a one-side view) of the state of our relations with them."—So much for the Executive Organ. But will not the American People demand, why "the Whole" of all the Correspondence with ALL Nations is not published, as well as that with one. Is this the "boasted equal and exact justice" to all Nations." And are the People such gulls as to be taken with such a bait! If they are, they are ready to receive any yoke which shall be placed upon them.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability, dated Washington, March, 22.
"In conversation yesterday with a distinguished Member of Congress, on the effects of the Embargo, in reply to an observation of mine, that it had reduced many thousands of Seamen to beggary, and that many thousand had gone out of the country into British employ;—his answer was perfectly in character, and so well represents the sentiments of a great majority of these planters, that I cannot refrain from repeating it to you.
"As to their beggary; it is their own fault;—There is land enough; let them take the spade. As to their going out of the country, I am d.d glad of it, and I hope they will never come back to it again. If we had no seamen, we should have no commerce—and if we had no commerce, we should not be getting into eternal quarrels with Foreign Nations."
SAD TIDINGS.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, dated March 21.
"Mr. Rose's mission has closed.—As to the Embargo there is no likelihood of its being taken off until autumn. Our "Republicans" represent it to be very popular in New-England, and that encourages the southern leaders who have no affection for commerce, in persevering in it.—In conversation with a distinguished friend of the administration yesterday, he said "great evasions of the Embargo Law had occurred by licenced coasters going off to the West-Indies, and that there was no other remedy than putting a stop also to the coasting trade altogether." One can hardly think so cruel a measure could be adopted; but after the silent acquiescence of the navigating States in such a total destruction of their best interests, it is not wonderful should those, who hate commerce, attempt still further to embarrass it."
Another letter says, "All eyes are upon Massachusetts.—It is from her Mr. J. expects a demonstration of the public voice on his War measures.—If her note is disapprobatory, the other States he knows will follow, and a charge must take place.—If she acquiesces, the Embargo will continue until October, when there will be War with Great Britain!"—These are solemn truths!
On Wednesday last the ship Bingham, capt. Barden, in 97 days from Calcutta arrived at Philadelphia. When the Bingham sailed, a report was in circulation there, that war was likely to take place between Scindia Holcar and the company. A severe skirmish had taken place between one of the native powers and the British at Kanora, in the Attrass country, in which the British lost 60 commission officers. This report was current at the sailing of the Bingham; but was not permitted to be put into print.
Latest Foreign News.
LONDON, FEB. 22.
A treaty of alliance offensive and defensive is said to be concluded with Sweden. The latter to place Malstrand, in the hands of the English. The British to furnish ships of the line, troops, and a subsidy.
The Swedish Cabinet, in their application for a naval force from this country, expressed a preference for the Ships taken from Denmark, as better calculated for the navigation of that sea.
Every man in Sweden capable of bearing arms, between the age of 16 and 60, is to be called into service.
LIVERPOOL, FEB. 22.
The expedition fitting out is said to be destined, against the Caraccas.
In the House of Lords on the 18th ult Lord Sidmouth moved, that the Danish fleet should be kept in order for

re-delivery, whenever a negotiation should be concluded with the Danes. Negatived by a majority of 57. Gen. Spencer's troops, which some accounts say are destined to the Mediterranean, [more probably to Sweden] is said to amount to 9000 men.
LONDON, FEB. 23. Papers respecting negotiations with America were last night laid before the House of Commons. A petition for peace was presented. Mr. Canning voted for bringing up the petition, and said no opportunity would be neglected of concluding peace. The report of a change of Ministry is revived. It is said the D. of Portland and Mr. Canning are to retire, and the latter gentleman to be succeeded by the Marquis of Wellesley.
LONDON, FEB. 24. Lord St. John has given notice that he shall tomorrow move an address to His Majesty to suspend the operation of the orders in Council. The expedition under Spencer sailed on the 20th. The troops amount to 9000. They are supposed to be bound to Gibraltar.
Portland, Monday, April 4, 1808.
The Spirit of Freemen. On Saturday last, notice was given to the Federal Republicans of Portland, requesting them to meet at the Court-House at 7 o'clock in the Evening. At the hour appointed, the largest number assembled ever witnessed on a similar occasion. The Hon. SAMUEL FREEMAN, was called to the Chair and J. D. HOPKINS Esq. appointed Secretary. After some remarks were made on the alarming and distressing situation of the country and the importance of supporting the Federal American Ticket, in order to effect a restoration of our once flourishing but now ruined Commerce; which is all important in promoting the best interests of the Mariner, the Mechanic, the Farmer, and the Country generally; the following spirited Resolutions were offered. On being read from the Chair, a motion was made to accept them, which passed UNANIMOUSLY:
1. Resolved, as the sense of this meeting, that the PEACE of our country is in imminent danger—its Prosperity in ruins, and its Honor in the dust. 2. That these calamities, at this moment spreading distress and desolation far and wide, are all occasioned by ignorance and misconduct in our public Councils—by a blind partiality to France, and a mortal hatred to England: and we fear by too little respect to our interest and Independence as a nation. 3. Resolved that at this alarming and all-important moment, the only Hope of the People is their strength: their only constitutional strength, the right of suffrage: and that the present crisis calls on every honest man to escape for his life from approaching destruction and fly to the Altar of our Liberties for safety. 4. Resolved, that in as much as our administrators have by their late conduct thus humbled and depressed us: tarnished our public reputation: destroyed our Commerce: turned our seamen ashore in poverty and idleness: impoverished our farmers: ruined thousands of useful merchants: spread clouds and thick darkness on all our bright prospects and denied to the people at large all knowledge of the reasons why they are thus doomed to suffer: our duty as Citizens, as Husbands and Fathers, demands all our legal exertions to effect an immediate change of our Rulers: so that power may be placed in the hands of the most enlightened and deserving:—"the antient and the honorable"—the true LOVERS of their country: the Patriots without reproach. 5. Resolved, that under a deep conviction of these solemn truths, we will stand firm and united: and on Monday next prove our faith by our works in supporting as Candidates
For Governor, Hon. Christopher Gore, Esq. Lieut. Governor, Hon. David Cobb, Esq.
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES. Cumberland and Oxford, Ammi R. Mitchell, Esq. and Lothrop Lewis, Esq.
6. Resolved, that should we fail in accomplishing the great objects in view, we will like good citizens submit to the voice of the majority.
Citizens of Portland! RALLY round the standard of your country, THIS DAY. Turn out to a man, and give your vote for the Federal Ticket: the friends of Peace, Commerce, and Free Trade. The democrats are, and ever have been the enemies of your commercial rights and privileges. They have destroyed its protection and persist in putting a stop to all Trade. They seek to mount themselves into power on the ruins of the State, and the destruction of your liberties, and the sacrifice of your independence.
Will you commit the best interests of your country and your families, to men who refuse to let you defend the one, or provide for the other? Will you permit the leaders of the demo-
cratic party who care not how much you suffer, if they can enjoy the loaves and fishes, longer to lead you blindfold to destruction? Such a course they are determined to pursue, rather than relinquish their unmerited eminence. Will you permit an unprincipled set to gull you into a belief that they are the "people's friends," when they destroy the people's rights? Justice to yourselves and your country forbids the idea.
Federalists! To your posts! Show to the world that you are not to be the sport of a faction, who strive to rob you of every thing you hold dear and valuable. Federal Americans! your cause is just—The means of success are in your power—show by activity and unanimity; that you are not only sensible of the danger which surrounds you on every side; but that you are determined to CHECK its PROGRESS with vigor and effect.
Where is Governor Sullivan?—We are inclined to believe that Mr. Pickering's last letter has completely silenced him. He shows his wisdom in not attempting to answer it—and he would have shown his sense of justice and decorum by reading his first letter and communicating it to the legislature as he was desired to. But no—our Counsellor says the Governor considered the letter as an electioneering thing—and therefore he would not give it circulation. Reader! Reader! mark this!—Why did he fear to circulate the information it contained?—For this blameworthy reason. It contained truths too solemn for the people to know, and which if known would send him back to private life again. Every day is giving proof of this—every honest man is inquiring for that letter and reading it, and he that reads it with honest motives, will quit the ranks of democracy and vote for the federal ticket this day, so that inquiry may no more abound.
NO MORE COASTING! Extract of a letter, dated Washington, March 21, 1808. "Strange as you may think it, it is, I am convinced, in contemplation here, TO PUT A STOP TO THE COASTING TRADE ALTOGETHER!! The friends of the Embargo say that coasters, take advantage of their licenses and go off to the West-Indies. The avowed object now is, to starve Great Britain and her dependencies. And all the pretence of "preserving our Seamen and resources," have yielded to this real end for which the Embargo was laid; and which is now not denied."
QUERY —When the depositions of the Captains of the American vessels burnt by the French frigates reach Washington, will President Jefferson issue a Proclamation interdicting the entrance of French National Vessels into our waters—or even the frigates which have committed the outrages?—Pul.
A letter from Washington, dated March 22d, says—"I can assure you it has been seriously mentioned, by the advocates of the embargo, that they must stop the COASTING vessels. There is an inveterate hostility amongst the southern Representatives to navigation of every kind. It is pretended that Mr. Rose's Negotiation is broken off, because our Government would not rescind their Proclamation which the British consider as an act of hostility:—The Truth is Mr. JEFFERSON would not rescind it, because he knew that Mr. ROSE would not treat while it remained. Thus have the Administration effectually disappointed his mission. All this will be amply proved in a few days."
It is said that an edition of Col. Pickering's letter was published at Hallowell, by a democratic printer.
There has not been a single American vessel condemned under the British Orders—While the French have seized several, burnt three, and scuttled one—and this they call retaliating!
It is reported to day, that James Cheetham has confessed judgment to ALL the suits instituted against him by the late democratic governor for libels, to the amount of 110,000 dollars.—N. York p.
The Editor of the GAZETTE renews his compliments to his friends in the country, and will thank them to forward (free of postage) correct Lists of votes for Governor, &c. in their respective towns, the present Election.
JOHN WADSWORTH was admitted to practice as an Attorney in the Court of Common Pleas at the late term holden in this town.
Married, In Sumner, Mr. Ezra Stephens, m. to Miss Lydia Robinson. In this town, Mr. William Lord, m. to Miss Betsy Jenks.—Mr. Benjamin Carter, to Miss Betsy Blake.
Died, In Raymond, Mr. Henry Jackson, aged 51, Drowned in attempting to cross the ice over a mill-pond. At New-Gloucester, capt. John Woodman, in the 68th year of his age. At Scarborough, the 26th ult. Mrs. Ruth Bacon, the worthy comfort of Dr. David Bacon, in the 26th year of her age.
To bestow the tribute of respect on the memory of departed worth, is equally the dictate of duty and friendship. Permit it then to be said, that the character of the deceased combined in it such goodness as rendered her beloved by a numerous and respectable acquaintance in life, and sincerely and deeply lamented in death.
The bereaved husband and friends, the dear object of their affections is so early removed from their sight, "mourn not without hope." Having faithfully discharged the various duties of her station in life; having, with exemplary patience, christian fortitude, and pious resignation, endured the distressing and lingering sickness, with which God was pleased to afflict her; and finally, (remaining undaunted at the approach of the King of terrors, expressing no concern, but for her tender babe and beloved friends, which she was about to leave) having cheerfully paid the debt due to Nature, the consoling hope rises to her mind, that her immortal spirit has risen triumphant over death and the grave, through the strength of the Redeemer, and now dwells in a house unconnected with mortality, "a building of God, eternal in the heavens."
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them" In Falmouth, a child of Amaia Waite, aged 6 days. In this town, Daniel Manly, jun. aged 3 years and 8 months. A child of Jedediah Fols, aged 1 year and 12 days. There have been 9 deaths in this town during the last month: 2 grown persons and 7 children.
Gazette Ship News. Friday April 1. Arrived schr. Active, capt. Stover, 6 days from Philadelphia.—Spoke, March 27, one mile from Cape-May, brig North-Star, Bragdon, of Portland, from Charleston, for Philadelphia.—Left at the Vineyard, March 29, brig Mary, capt. Pall, from the West Indies, with Molasses, of and for Kennebec.—March 31, at 8 A. M. Sequin Island bearing North, distance 10 leagues, discovered a small Boat, 4 miles distance, with an anchor flock up forward, on which was a handkerchief flying.—Capt. S. sent his boat to ascertain her situation; the proved to be a Fishing Yawl, which had left Wood Island last Monday morning, and driven off the coast by a gale from the N.W. which came on shortly after leaving the Island. There were two men in her (Mr. Alexander Watson, and Mr. John Goldsmith, of Saco) the former, it appears, by reason of his being very much frozen and exposed to the inclemency of the weather, at 6 o'clock, on Wednesday evening, expired:—The latter was very much frozen, also, and must inevitably have shared the same fate but for this timely assistance; he is now so far recovered as to leave little room to doubt of his speedy recovery.
Mr. Watson, we understand, was on Friday, decently interred in this town; and his funeral attended by a number of respectable citizens.—The boat and fishing materials are lodged at capt. Robert Stover's store on Ingraham's Wharf. More French "Freedom of the Seas." A brig from Salem has arrived at Bayonne (France) and her cargo (sent to Bordeaux for sale) was seized for having been boarded from a British cruiser. The French decrees against neutral commerce were in force in Holland 21st Jan. and American property to a very great amount was in a train for confiscation. Thirty or forty sail of American vessels were at Algiers 11th Feb. captured under the French decrees. American vessels from ports in amity with France continue to be sent into French ports, as prize vessels. The brig Harriot and Martha, Twycross, of Boston, arrived at Georgetown, S. C. 12th instant, from Jamaica—was boarded from a French privateer off C. Antonio, and robbed of rigging, anchor, and all his money. Two days after another privateer, under black colours attempted to board Capt. T. but he succeeded in beating her off, and had both of his mares wounded.
For Philadelphia. THE Schooner Federal, capt. Noyes, to sail on Tuesday next having two-thirds of her cargo on board. For Freight or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to Robert Stover, No. 9, Ingraham's V. Wharf. April 4.
For Esopus. THE brig Delaware, Theophilus Storer, master, to sail on Tuesday next. For freight or passage (having good accommodations) apply to Robert Stover, No. 9, Ingraham's Wharf. April 4.
Corn. Flour. &c. JUST received, and for sale by ROBERT STOVER, No. 9, Ingraham's Wharf, 250 bbls. superfine and scratch'd Flour Half bbls. do. do. do. Bbls. mels Pork A quantity manufactured Tobacco do. Flax, first quality 1200 bushels best yellow Corn A quantity of Rye Also—A general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries—Cheap for cash. April 4.
To Let, A TWO story DWELLING-HOUSE, with four rooms on each floor, and every convenience suitable for one or two Families, situated in Federal-street, nearly opposite Mr. S. Tukey's. One quarter part of a two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Middle Lane, and a good Bake House and Oven, with a Stable adjoining the same.—Enquire of THOMAS D. OSGOOD. April 4.
10,000 Dollars Going in a few days. ISAAC ADAMS, has for sale a few Tickets and Quarters in Amoskeag Canal Lottery, just commenced drawing. April 4.
Portland Bathing-House. THE public are respectfully informed that PORTLAND BATHING-HOUSE is now open. Constant attendance given from sunrise to sunset, every day in the week except Sunday, on that day from 5 till 9 o'clock, in the morning. April 4.
Baltimore Flour. 200 Bbls. FLOUR, For sale at No. 3, Long-Wharf. April 4.
John P. Thurston GIVES this Notice to all persons indebted to the late firm of J. P. Thurston & Co either by Note or Account, that unless payment is made to him on or before the first day of June next, all such demands will be left indiscriminately with an Attorney for collection. April 4th, 1808.
Fruit Trees. 3000 Apple Trees, 200 St. Michael Pear, 100 Horse Chestnut, 100 Buttern Wood, Also—Grape Vine Slips, of the sweet water and purple kinds, may be had at Mount Rural, in Newburyport, of JOSIAH SMITH. April 4.
LAWES ON PLEADING. JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, An Elementary Treatise on PLEADING in civil actions, by Edward Lawes of the Inner Temple—First American from the first London Edition—Price 2 dolls. 50 cents. ALSO THE PLEASURES OF LOVE: Being Amatory Poems, original and translated from the Asiatic and European languages. The Mijeries of Human Life; or, the last Groans of Timothy Tefly and Samuel Senative, with a few sighs from Mrs. Tefly. The Wanderer of Switzerland, and other Poems by James Montgomery—To which is prefixed a biographical Sketch of the Author. The Poems of Shakespeare, to which is added an account of his Life. April 4. (9 m)
COME AND SEE! An excellent FARM for sale, situated in Raymond, in the county of Cumberland, on the country road leading from Portland to Oldfield, Waterville, &c. containing 100 acres of as good Land as any in the Province of Maine, with two good new houses and a barn thereon, and upwards of three hundred apple and other good fruit-trees thereon, and is under good improvement—is a good stand for 2 mechanics or a farmer.—Also one other good FARM, with good buildings and a young orchard—will produce upwards of twenty tons of English Hay annually, and capable of large improvements at a very small expense. Also—One other new Farm, which will produce about 6 or 7 tons of English Hay, with about 10 acres more that is fell; intended for corn or grain the present year—with a very fine privilege for a Saw and Grist mill thereon, with the Frame, Irons and Running gear for a Saw-mill, complete, near the spot. The last mentioned lot contains 100 acres of excellent soil. Also—Several Lots of unimproved Land, with a quantity of Pine-timber thereon. All the abovenamed Farms and Lots except the first, are situated on or very near Crooked river (so called) in said Raymond, and on a county road—The above lands will be sold on very reasonable terms, and payment may be made very easy, as a great part of it may be paid in West-India Goods, neat flock, country produce, or even in Bank bills, if genuine—For further particulars inquire of LEWIS GAY, or I MARCH GAY, on the two first mentioned premises. Raymond, April 4.
LOST, ON Monday last, between Portland and Falmouth, a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing 45 Dollar Bills of the Maine Bank, one 5 Dollar Bill on N. York Bank, said to be counterfeit; sundry small Bills not recollected; a Due Bill was written on a Leaf of the Pocket-Book for 7 dollars, signed by L. O. S. Whoever has found said Pocket-Book, and will leave it with Mr. LEONARD CROSS, Portland, shall be handsomely rewarded. SILVANUS BLANCHARD. March 31.
Nathan Morse's Will. PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the last Will and Testament of NATHAN MORSE, late of Gray, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, has been presented for Probate to me the subscriber, Judge of the Court of Probate for said county, and that the same will be taken into consideration by me at a Probate Court to be holden at the Office of John Frothingham, Esq. in Portland, on Wednesday the 27th day of April instant, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, when and where all persons concerned may make their objections thereto if any they have. SAMUEL FREEMAN. April 2, 1808.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of JAMES MERRILL, late of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, 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 will attend that service at the house of James Merrill, of said Falmouth, on the last Monday of April next and of the five following months. JOSHUA MERRILL, JONATHAN MOODY. April 4.
BOOKS & STATIONARY. Isaac Adams, At his Book-Store, No. 7, Fifth-Street, directly opposite the Maine Bank, has for sale on the most liberal terms, among many other articles, the following in the Book & Stationary line:—viz.
ON LAW, Hawkins Pleas of the Crown—Gilberts, Macnally's & Peake's law of evidence—Leach's Crown Law—Strange's, Wilson's, Douglas's, Blackstone's, Williams' and Tyng's Reports—Buller's Nisi Prins—Greville's digest of the Laws of the United States—Powell on Contracts—Chitty on bills of exchange and notes—Park on Insurance—Precedents of declarations—Justices Assistant—Town Officer—Clerks Magazine—Probate Directory—Vattel's Law of Nations—Laws of Massachusetts, new edition, with volumes to complete former editions.
PHYSIC. Chefield's Anatomy—Cullen's Practice—ditto Materia Medica—New Edinburgh Dispensatory—Quincy's Medical Lexicon—Lavollers Chimistry—Dempster's Midwifery—Buchan's Domestic Medicine—Thompson's Family Physician—Parkinson's Medical Annotations—Halers Physiology—Underwood on the diseases of Children.
ON HISTORY. Rollins Ancient History—Gordons ditto of the American revolution—Mimms history of Massachusetts—Beknaps History of New-Hampshire—Voltaire's history of Charles XII.—Robertsons ditto of Charles V.—ditto of South America—Stevens' ditto of the French Revolution, and the wars which have arisen out of it.
DIVINITY. Stackhouse history of the Bible—Orton's Exposition—Hervey's works—Burgh's Dignity—Hervey's Meditations—Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul—Gillbornes survey of the christian System—Coles discourses on the sovereignty of God—Butler's Analogy—Adams View of the different religious denominations—ditto Truth and Religion, illustrated in lives of men eminent for piety—Sermons and Lectures of the late Professor Tappan—Paley's Moral Philosophy—Edwards on the Will—Memoirs of Pious women—Baxter's Call—Power of Religion—Glimpse of Glory—Practice of Piety—Jennys Lectures—Grove on the Lords Supper—Brown's concordance—Catechism—Pittsman's works—Blairs Sermons—Saurens ditto—Clarks ditto—Necker on religious opinions
terday, and should not hesitate to communicate the information which you have desired, if I possessed it; but as I have not heard from my government on the subject of the unfortunate occurrence alluded to, it is not in my power to state to you any thing on the part of my government respecting it. I have Peregrine Pickle's, the Wealth of Nations, Locke's, Conqueror; Malons Monitor; Pres. Co. D. P. A. C. L. C. S. G. Warbler; Sailors' Medley; Aikins Letters; Letter Writer; Aikins art of Life; Cookes Voyages; Warville's Travels; Life of Koezebue; Miltons Pope's, Youngs and Burns' poetical works; Elements of Morality; Gospel its own Witness; Police Education; Pleasure of love; Milners of Life; B. and Montgomery's poems, new edition; Benjamins Architecture; Spectator; Cowpers Task and Life; Boyles Voyages; Man of Fortune; Letters from Switzerland; and Cavalry Tactics; Stubens Revue; Artillery Exercise; Harris' Encyclopedia; Moral Monitor; Welfs Letters; Sailor Boy; Taler; Life of Washington by Ramsay; True Republican; Romance of real life; Spirit of Despotism; Oriental Moralist; Pictures of Memory; Buffon on Insects; Memoirs of Halliburton; Life of Mahomet; Mills on Cattle; Mirth and Song; Bonaparte and the French People, Together with a variety of other Books on various subjects.
SCHOOL BOOKS. Enfields Natural Philosophy; Ainsworths, Youngs, Boyers, Johnsons, Baileys and Perrys Dictionaries; Greek Lexicons; Horace; Virgil; Sallust; Eutropius; Erasmus; Alops Fables; Bigelows Latin Primer; Clarks Introduction; Adams and Smiths Latin Grammar; Greek Testament and Grammar; Xenophons Anabasis; Astronomy; Morse's Geography; Aikins ditto; Murrays Sequel Grammar; Waichs, Fikes, Little's, Adms, Temples and Root's Arithmetics; Orator; Preceptor; Art of Reading; Dwight's Geography; Alexanders, Stanfords & Bingham's Grammars; Websters, Maine, and Perrys 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. Colins elegant family Bible; Common Quarto Bibles; Careys 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; Music and Botting do; Quills, from 2 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 making Linen; Gentlemen and Ladies' Pocket Books & Purse; Memorandum Books; Pens; slates; Penknives; Desk Knives; Steel filings; Sand and Boxes; Wafers and Sealing Wax; Court Plate; Paint Boxes and Brushes; variety of Drawings; Playing Cards, &c. &c. Maps of the United States and Massachusetts. A general assortment of Commercial, Justice and other Blank.
Cash given for old and clean Cotton and Linen Rags.
Lottery Tickets, For sale as above. April 4.

Miscellaneous.
FROM THE YORK RECORDER. ON Thursday last, a ball was extracted from the leg of Jacob Barnitt , Esq. Register & recorder of this county, which was received at the taking of Fort Washington in 1776. The ball has lost but six grains of its original weight, an ounce—it is much flattened and was so firmly wedged into the large bone below the knee, as to have rendered an extraction impracticable, before the part of the bone around it had become entirely carious and was ejected through a large incision on the top of the leg. The sufferings of the patient have been great ever since receiving the wound, and for some length of time almost insupportable. Well might he therefore have told his sad history in the language of the poet:—
Life had not clos'd her mild, Circulean morn, Nor eighteen summers peaceful o'er me flown, When as my country's call—the voice of glory— Felt the heroic glow, and ardent took the field. O fatal day!—'twas then I chang'd my care, A father's hopeful smiles, a mother's tender The sweets of home, peace, innocence and joy, For tumult, battles, wounds, captivity. 'Twas then I left the smiling cup of pleasure, For misery's bitter draught, a life of woe, Nor since has one unclouded happy day, Or night of lost repose been mine. Pierc'd by a cruel ball—lengthen'd still, And drag along a heavy lengthen'd chain, Of pain and misery: O worse than death!
The prospect is, however, at present much changed. And while his family and friends cherish the hope of seeing him freed from the long extended chain of woe, under which for 51 years he has languished; the public anticipate with pleasure the restoration of an useful officer and patriot of SEVENTY SIX.
One of the miscreants, it is said, who was concerned in the strangling that brave, but ill fated officer, General Pidgeon , died lately at Bangor , and on his death bed confessed the murder; for which inhuman act he and his two coadjutors received to the amount of one hundred Louis.
The following curious inscription is written over a door in a village in Somersetshire (England) in these words:— Petticoats mended, children taught reading, writing, and dancing—grown up people taught to spin; roses distilled, and made into proper restraints with water; also old shoes bought and sold!
Garden Seeds. FOR Sale at the South West corner Store of Kibbee's Wharf , in Fore Street , a variety of GARDEN SEEDS. Also— Souchong & Hysop skin Teas, of a superior Quality, and a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. March 21.
D. G. BARKER, INFORMS that he has removed from Trout-water to Gorham , and resides at the seat formerly occupied by the Hon. William Gorham , where he is ready to wait on those who may need his assistance in the line of his profession. March 21.
TO LET. ONE half of a convenient DWELLING HOUSE together with half of a large Garden adjoining the same, situated on Biddell Street , in the centre of the town; for terms please to apply to WILLIAM SWAIN, At No 3, Union Row , Middle Street . March 21.
UNITED Marine & Fire Insurance Company. ANNUAL MEETING. THE Stockholders of the United Marine & Fire Insurance Company of Portland, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting for the choice of seven Directors for the ensuing year will be held at their office on Tuesday , the fifth day of April next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President & Directors , JOHN WATSON, Sec'y Sec'y. U. M. & F. I. Office, March 10, 1808.
20,000 Dollars!! THE GREAT PRIZE OF TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, Was on Monday, 29th ult. drawn against No. 21,549, In HARVARD COLLEGE LOTTERY, and was sold in Quarters, At GILBERT & DEAN'S EXTRA FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE No 78, STATE STREET, Boston. The two highest prizes ever known in the Northern States, have been sold by GILBERT & DEAN March 21.
Fresh Garden Seeds. FOR Sale by ERVING & POOR a general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS March 21.
LOST. BETWEEN Deering's Bridge and Presumpscot Bridge , on the first inst. one Keg of SNUFF —Whoever will give information where it may be found shall be well rewarded for further trouble. WM. THOMPSON. March 21.
STOLEN. ON TUESDAY NIGHT, 15th inst. from a shed at of Thomas H. Hovey , Watch-maker, Fore Street , Portland, a bay MARE , about 14 hands high. 40 dollars will be paid on conviction of the thief. March 21.
To Let—and immediate possession given. A VERY convenient DWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situated on School Street . The Furniture in the house which is decent, is for sale on a liberal credit.—Enquire of EBENEZER MAYO. March 28.
Eleazar Wyer, GOLDSMITH AND JEWELER, Opposite the head of Ingraham's Wharf , Portland. INFORMS his friends and the public that he has just received, in addition to his former stock, a handsome assortment of gold Ear Hoops , and other Jewelry of the latest fashion. ALSO, A few elegant gilt mounted Swords ; white and yellow Epaulets ; do Sword Knots ; do Hat Tassels of a superior quality; worsted Sashes ; Priming Wires and Brushes ; gentlemen's morocco Pocket-Books and Purses with a double fold; Money Scales ; Gilt Jewelry and fancy articles, &c. &c. all of which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in town. For Cash . He also makes and keeps on hand as usual, most of the articles in his line; and the strictest attention paid to all orders, and the least favour acknowledged. E. WYER renders his grateful acknowledgements for past favors, and solicits a continuance; and hopes, by a due attention to his business to merit a share of public patronage. March 21.
E. GREELY & CO. Have for Sale, FORTY-FIVE Puncheons of AN-TIGUA RUM. March 21.
FOR Sale, at No 10, Union Wharf , a quantity of FRESH RICE , cheap for Cash or credit. March 21.
TO LET. ONE half of a three story DWELLING HOUSE, situated in Middle Street , is accommodated with excellent water by an Aqueduct and convenient out houses. For terms apply to STEPHEN VEAZIE. March 21.
LANDS FOR SALE. To the industrious and Enterprising Farmers who may wish to provide for growing families. The subscriber having spent the last season in the county of Hancock , and District of Maine , as the Agent and Attorney of Israel Thorne , David Sear , and William Prescott , Esquires, owners of several large and valuable tracts of land lying within said county; and having occasion while performing the duties of his agency, to traverse the country in different directions, can now more certainly and definitely describe the soil, timber, and natural advantages of the several tracts, which he now again offers for sale to actual settlers only—viz.
6,000 Acres of Land lying in a body in the centre of the town of Prospect , and lying from 1 to 6 miles from the navigable waters of the bay and river of Penobscot ; the soil is generally good, and the growth Beech , Sugar Maple , Yellow Birch and Ash ; and where the growth is Spruce , its contiguity to the water renders it very valuable for knees and spars. Through this tract of land a road is cut four rods wide, and two rods in the centre, taken up by the roots, which will be cleared out, and made passable the ensuing season. 65,000 acres lying in the Plantations of Washington , Jackson , Lincoln , and Knox in this tract there is less waste land than will be found in any tract of land of the same size and shape, in either of the counties of Worcester , Hampshire , or Berkshire ; the soil is good, covered principally with hard wood, such as Beech , Maple , Yellow Birch , Basswood and Ash ; and in different parts of the tract, there is a sufficient quantity of White Cedar to furnish fencing materials for many years; the whole of this tract is situated from six to sixteen miles from the fine navigable waters of Penobscot Bay . Roads cutting at the expense of the proprietors, in various directions, thro' the tract; and upon the tract are already one hundred and twenty active industrious Farmers. ALSO—25,000 acres lying upon the head waters of St. George's River , about ten miles S. W. of Belfast ; the soil and growth of the hard wood, and the same as in the last described tract; there is also upon this tract, large quantities of excellent pine timber , and upon the Western Branch of St. George's River the Proprietors are erecting a Saw Mill , which will be in operation by the first of July ; and they will also erect a Grist Mill there as soon as the interest of the settlers shall require it.
In either of these tracts, bodies of land may be found of an excellent quality, well calculated to accommodate ten or twelve families who may wish to remove from the same neighborhood to settle thereon; and the first and last described tract, will accommodate any number of families who may wish to better themselves by removing thither, and still continuing their former intercourse and neighbourhood after their removal. The town of Belfast , lying upon Belfast Bay to called, and the town of Frankfort , lying upon Penobscot River , will be the immediate markets and places of deposit for the surplus produce of the Settlers, residing on these Lands—these towns though new, are flourishing, and the commercial part of their respective inhabitants are enterprising and industrious. Trade, navigation and vessel building, are successfully carried on in both those places; and the timber for building their vessels is procured through the agency of the inhabitants now on this land, and from this very land itself.
The Lands thus advantageously situated, the subscriber has been selling the past season, at from four to eight dollars per acre—Having regard to the particular situation and quality of the Lands, and the benefits accruing to the owners and the country, in the acquisition of good industrious settlers, he will continue to sell on the same terms which he has heretofore sold at; and should any number of industrious farmers, in any part of the country, think of removing, and should select an agent (in whose judgment they have confidence) to view the lands, the subscriber will be found at Belfast , in said county of Hancock , and will give such agent every satisfaction in his power respecting the Lands—Likewise for sale, 9000 acres of Land in the towns of Camden , Lincolnville , and Northport . A liberal credit will be given for the whole or a part of the purchase money, as may best suit the purchaser. March 10, 1808.
PHINEHAS ASHMUN. (6 w)
BLANKS—OF ALL KINDS For sale at I. ADAMS' Bookstore.
On Thursday last, AT 4 o'clock the Wheels of Amusement Lottery , began to move and in the course of 40 days will throw out the following rich prizes, viz. 9 of 1000 dolls 1 of 2000 and the capital prize of 10,000 dolls. besides several of 500, 100, 50 and 30 dollars. Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths may be had of SETH CLARK , Exe. Sec'y . N. B. A list of prizes in the 3d class Harvard College , may be seen, and prizes received for Tickets in the above Lottery, or the 4th class Harvard College Lottery as will best suit the adventurer. March 28.
NOTICE. JOHN GOODWIN , gives notice to those persons indebted to THOMAS CLARK , that he has received an assignment of all his Book Accounts —and has left them at the Office of Ezekiel Whitman , Esq. for collection; they will please to call and settle them immediately, as he shall be under the necessity of putting them in suit unless they are paid without delay. March 21.
TAKE NOTICE. THE Partnership of STRONG & DANA , is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands will please to bring them in for adjustment, to Robert Strong , at the store lately occupied by said firm. ROBERT STRONG. DAVID DANA. March 14. (21)
ROBERT STRONG, Will continue to keep an assortment of GROCERIES , as usual, at the above Store, where he solicits the custom of his friends. March 14. (21)
William Francis, Has for sale, FIFTY cords of good Spruce WOOD , at 13 3/4 per cord; 400 wt. good BUTTER , at 14 cents per pound; 20 quintals good FISH , at 13 3/4 per quintal. Enquire at his Bake-House in Union Street . March 17.
TO FARMERS. AT the request of Mr. Job Peck of Newton , in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts , the subscriber offers for sale all the Lands and Property of which the said Peck is the owner in Hobson , Mint , Pelab & Turra , in the county of Cumberland , and District of Maine , conveyed to said Peck by John Brigham and others, and granted to them by the General Court of said Commonwealth. Terms of payment will be made easy and further particulars communicated on application to the subscriber, at his Office, No 3 of Nuffey's Row . NICHOLAS EMERY. Portland, March 21, 1808
TAKE NOTICE! FOR sale in Turner , a Dwelling House, out houses and a 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.
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 if several years if required the interest being paid annually.—For further particulars enquire may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12 E. WHITMAN.
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 Nails , all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 120 caiks wrought Nails , all sizes 3 tons sheer Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying Pans 100 doz. best Sewing Twine 3 caiks flat Irons Large quantity Cart , Waggon , and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron , Weights 7, 14 and 28 wt 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 .
TO GARDENERS. THOS: HUNTER , Watch-maker, No 72, Fore Street , has received from England a quantity of Early Chalmers Peas ; this Pea is ripe full three week before any other—Also, Spanish Dwarf Peas , which do not grow more than eight inches when in full bearing— Blue Prussian Peas ; this is the most prolific of all others— Scar et Runniers , and a variety of English Flower and other Seeds; a list of which may be seen as above. He also offers for sale a quantity of English Shoe Sole Leather — Patent Liquid and Cake Blacking — London made Tin Tea Kettles of a superior quality and strength. Hatters Bow Strings —A few Books on Gardening and Agriculture —and some of the Works of the celebrated Dr. Gill , a Baptist Minister of London . Portland, March 14.
BENJAMIN WILLIS, HAVING been driven from his late stand in Haymarket Row , (by the late fire) has taken the Store lately occupied by Mr. John Dean , opposite Messrs. Hovey & Evans Store , where he has now for sale, a large assortment of English, India & West India Goods ; which were laid in at reduced prices, and shall be sold at a very small profit—and made satisfactory to purchasers. Feb. 1.
FOR CHARTER. THE Schooner HUMPHREY , with fishing gear, boais, &c for a Labrador , or any other voyage. Now landing from said Schooner, and for sale, 30 caiks Rice , first quality. 10 hhd. Tobacco , and a few bbls. Tar —Apply to the Master on board, or JAMES CHADBURN & CO. March 23.
TO LET. THE HOUSE lately occupied by Capt Thomas E. Lincoln , in High Street , with convenient out houses and large garden—For terms apply to RALPH CROSS. No. 4, Union Wharf . March 28.
NOTICE. THE Selectmen of the Town of Portland , give Notice, that they have pulled up a list of VOTERS at each of the following places, viz.—At the Maine Fire & Marine Insurance Office , at Mr. Freeman's Office , and at Mr. Burnham's Tavern ; and that they will be in session to receive evidence of their qualification of Voters, on Tuesday , the last day of the present month, from six to eight o'clock P. M.—and on Monday next, from 8 to 10 o'clock, A. M.—By order of the Selectmen. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Chairman. March 28.
ASPARAGUS. GENTLEMEN may be supplied with any quantity of fine healthy ASPARAGUS Roots, two years old, planted it required: This is the proper season to remove it; please to apply to THOS. HUNTER , Watch-maker, No. 72, Fore Street , who has received from London , a quantity of excellent Essex Blacking . Also— Stout Plainified Tea-Kettles and a variety of other Tin Ware , Japanese Wasters , &c. China and Crocker Ware ; Umbrellas and Parasols ; early Charlotte Peas , and other Garden Seeds . He has likewise on hand, a variety of good eight day and spring table Clocks and Watches ; which, if not immediately purchased, will be given to any lady or gentleman making early application for the same. March 28.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Copartnership under the firm of Samuel Winslow & Daughter , is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make payment; and those who have demands or unsettled accounts are desired to call at the store lately occupied by said firm and have them adjusted. SAMUEL WINSLOW, SARAH HUSSEY. Falmouth, 3d No 23, 1808
NOTICE. ANY person legally authorized to receive the cloathes & furniture of wage belonging to John Freeman , a teamman who died March 12 1808, on board the ship Henry , Joseph Weeks , master, on her passage from Liverpool to Portland , may have the same in application to JOSEPH WEEKS. March 28.
FOR SALE. A SMALL FARM in the township of Windham , near Mahony's Notch called the Farm , containing 80 acres, mostly under improvement; with a Brick House thereon almost finished; two Barns , and other Out-Houses ; a young Orchard of upwards of two hundred Trees that has borne some for two years past; also, part of a Mill Privilege thereon. The said Farm can be recommended to be as good as any one of its size in the country, and is pleasantly situated either for a Mechanic or Trader , and will be sold on reasonable terms—some years will be given for the greater part of the payment, by giving good security and paying them yearly.—For further particulars enquire of ELIJAH POPE. Windham, March 28. On the Premises.
TO LET. A convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, situated on Back Street —For terms apply to THOMAS SANDFORD. March 28.
FOUND. A Silk Velver WAIST-COAT PATTERN. The owner may have it again, by proving property and paying for the advertisement, on application to DANIEL COBB. March 28.
To Mr. Woodbury Storer, jun. Clerk of the Maine Turnpike Association . YOU are hereby requested by the subscribers, five of the Members of said Association, to notify and warn a meeting of the Stockholders of that Corporation to be held at the Chamber over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office , on Tuesday the 12th day of April next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. to act on the following article, viz. 1st. To choose a Chairman , in case the President shall be absent. 2d. To consider and determine whether it is expedient to make any part of the Maine Turnpike Road the present year, and what part. 3d. To receive any proposals which may be made to said Association for completing said road or any part thereof. 4th. To consider and determine on any subject which concern said Corporation. R. HUNEWELL, NATHAN LYS, LEVI CUTLER, THOMAS DELANO, NATHANIEL DYER, Portland, March 26, 1808.
Pursuant to the foregoing application to me directed, I hereby notify and warn the Stockholders of the said Maine Turnpike Association , to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes therein mentioned. WOODBURY STORER, jun. Clerk. March 28.
THE subscriber hereby give public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of WILLIAM LUNT , late of Falmouth , in the county of Cumberland , Mariner, 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 DANIEL LUNT. March 24 1808.
TAKE NOTICE. A FARM , to be sold at Public Vendue , on the first Monday in April next, on the premises, if not disposed of before that time at private sale. CONTAINING one hundred acres of good LAND for mowing, pasture and tillage; together with a good SAW-MILL standing thereon in the town of Durham , and county of Oxford , and may be entered upon the first day of April next; at the same time will be sold one Cow , one Horse , a number of Sheep and Young Cattle . For further particulars enquire of SOLomon LELAND of said Durham or BARTHLOMEW HUTCHINSON of Paris . March 21, 1808.
NOTICE. Taken by Execution, and to be sold at Public Auction , on Wednesday the twentieth of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, on all the right in equity of redeeming the following described mortgaged real estate, viz. A CERTAIN Farm in Gorham , in the county of Cumberland , with the buildings and improvements thereon, bounded as follows, viz. Beginning on the northerly side of the road leading from Saccarappa to Gorham Corner , at a stake standing in the line that divides the towns of Gorham and Falmouth ; thence by the said road 63 rods to a stake; thence northerly on a parallel line with John S. Smith's land, eighty rods to a stake; thence westerly, at right angles, with the last mentioned line two rods, to said Smith's land; thence northerly by said Smith's land, ninety rods to a stake; thence northeasterly on such a course as will strike an oak tree marked, standing on the northerly line of Knight's Landing (so called); thence down said river, as the same flows, forty-two rods to Falmouth line; thence by said line adjoining land of Eleazer Bartlett to the first mentioned bounds, containing seventy acres more or less. Sale to be on the premises, when and where the conditions will be made known. EDMUND MARCH, Dep. Sheriff. March 19.
FOR SALE. A DWELLING-HOUSE situated in the Village in Norway , next door to the Meeting-house facing two streets; said house is built in the form of an L , the two fronts making together eighty feet; said house is almost new, nearly finished, and was built for a Tavern, (for which it is now occupied) it has a Hall the whole of one front, conveniently and pleasantly situated, having a view of the whole Village; any person willing to retire from the tea craft to avoid the unwilt of Imbargoes , and brevefactions , will do well to avail himself of this retreat; which is situated among as agreeable and convivial a number of Villagers as are to be found in the District of Maine . Terms made easy—enquire of Mr. Joshua Storer near the premises, or capt. James Baxter of Falmouth , or at Milner's . March 28. JOHN THOMPSON.
THE Creditors to the estate of Walter Simmons , are informed that from a large portion of the property's remaining abroad, together with a considerable amount due the Estate, which will probably require legal measures to recover; until which no ultimate settlement of the Estate can be made. They are hereby advised that from collections already made, a dividend of ten per cent on each claim not exceeding one thousand dollars will be paid on demand; on those of a larger amount, payment will be made as soon as possible at a Union Wharf , by HOMAS WEESTER. Portland, March 21, 1808.
For Jaundice & Bilious Complaints , WHEATON'S Genuine Jaundice Bitters , (price 50 cents) Secured to him by Letter Patent from the President of the United States .
A MEDICINE extremely useful for curing Jaundice and bilious disorders , and removing that pinkling , fault and distressed feeling at the stomach , difficulty of breathing , loss of appetite , and sleepy , cull heaviness in the fore part of the day, wakefulness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaint so common to Jaundice and bilious people . The many cures that have been effected in New-England by the above medicine, (as may be seen by the lists), prevent the necessity of further recommendation.—Likewise,
WHEATON'S ITCH OINTMENT, A Medicine which will certainly cure the ITCH without moving in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left clean and smooth. The above MEDICINES are kept constantly for sale by Erving & Poor, at their Store near the head of Fish Street . (e o p ff) March 7.
Valuable School Book. JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS A valuable Book for the use of Schools—CONTAINING
THE CONSTITUTIONS of the STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, and that of THE UNITED STATES; The Declaration of Independence, and President Washington's farewell Address. This book was printed a short time since by order of the General Court of Massachusetts , and by them recommended to the inhabitants of the several towns to be read as a SCHOOL BOOK in all the common schools.—Few copies of this useful book ever reached this part of the state; but there it has been adopted, is highly approved of. By the request of a number of gentlemen interested in the duration of the ruling generation, a new edition has just been printed.
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.