Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1806-08-25 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
And Maine Advertiser.
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PORTLAND (MAINE) Published by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Printing-Office, No. 7, Fish-Street.
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No. 19 of Vol. IX.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1806.
[Whole No. 435.]
Printing.
In its various branches executed at the Gazette-Office, with neatness and dispatch.
BLANKS, CARDS, PAMPHLETS, SHOP-BILLS, &c. &c. done at short notice. Aug. 25.
Catalogue of Books,
FOR sale by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Book-Store, No. 7, Fish-Street—which may be had at wholesale or retail, upon as reasonable terms as can be procured in the state—viz.
 American art of Cooking,  Armstrong's art of Health,  Art of Speaking,  Aikin's Letters to his son, relative to Literature and the conduct of Life,  Adams' (H.) truth and excellence of the Christian religion, exhibited in the lives of eminent men.  Adams' view of Religion,  Adams on Electricity,  Anson's Voyages,  Burgh's Dignity of human nature,  Beauties of the Bible,  Burgh's Speaker,  Best on Grace,  Brown's Posthumous works,  Burn's works, with the life of the author,  Brydone's Tour,  Baxter's call to the unconverted,  Barlow's Writings,  Builder a Jewell,  Ditto Treasure,  Buchan's advice to Mothers,  Bennet's Letters to a young Lady,  Brown's Catechisms,  Blair's Rhetoric,  Do Lectures,  Do Sermons,  Belknap's history of New Hampshire,  Berkeley's history of Scotland,  Birk's Life of Burke,  Bell on the Vernal,  Burner's Life of Rochester,  Bible Dictionary,  Brown's Elements of Physic,  Biographical Dictionary, containing the Lives of eminent characters of ancient and modern times,  Bailey's English Dictionary,  Boyer's French do  Cook's Voyages,  Cicerro's Oration,  Cullen's practice of Physic,  Ditts Materia Medica,  Columbian Orator,  Clerk's Magazine,  Cowper's Poems,  Ditto Task,  Children of the Abbey,  Cyrus' Travels,  Campbell's Narrative,  Cole's Discourses,  Conquest of Canaan,  Cecilia, Convert,  Davidson's Virgin,  Don Quixote,  Doddridge's Rise and Progress,  De Warville's travels in America,  Dodd's thoughts in Prison,  Dana's Selection,  Edwards on the Will,  Elements of Morality,  Elegant extracts, in prose,  Enfield's Speaker—Eliza,  Ditto Natural Philosophy,  Edinburgh Dispensary,  Elements of Criticism,  Erkine's Sermons,  Freemason's Monitor—new edition.  Fisher's Catechism,  Father's legacy to his daughter,  Federal Calculator,  Farmer's Dictionary,  Flavel's England's Duty,  Ditto Navigation Spiritualized,  Fordyce on preaching,  Ditto Sermons,  Ditto Addresses,  Fothergill's Sermons to Quakers,  Gordon's history of the American Revolution,  Goldsmith's Animated Nature,  Ditto History of Greece,  Ditto of England,  Ditto of Rome,  Guborne's survey of the christian religion,  Gibson's art of Surveying,  Gospel it's own witness,  Glimpse of Glory,  Gardner on the Goat,  Greek Testament,  Gazetteer of America and Europe,  History of the French Wars,  Hutchinson's history of Massachusetts,  Minot's continuation of do.  Hunter's sacred Biography,  Haley's life of Cowper,  Hall's Philosophy,  Hamilton's Midwifery,  Ditto Merchandise,  Hervey's Works,  Henry on Prayer,  Halleburton's Memoirs,  Historical Grammar,  Harris' Encyclopaedia.  (To be continued.)
Stephen Andrews' Estate. NOTICE is hereby given, that all the demands in favor of the estate of STEPHEN ANDREWS, deceased, are lodged in the office of James D. Hopkins, Esq. the attorney of the subscriber, and will be put in suit without further notice, unless payment be made on or before the first day of October next. HANNAH ANDREWS, Administratrix. August 18.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Trustees of the Portland Academy, considering that the present worthy Preceptor thereof, will retire from his charge to the profession he has adopted, at the end of the present quarter; have sought with great solicitude for a successor, whose character and qualifications would be such as would place this institution on a footing equal to any in the Commonwealth. They have thought it essential to hold out such encouragement as would induce some Gentleman of high reputation as a school Instructor, to accept the situation for life.
They flatter themselves their exertions have been crowned with success, having permanently engaged Mr. EBENEZER ADAMS, now and for many years Preceptor of a flourishing Academy in Leicester in the county of Worcester; a gentleman whose just literary fame, and uncommon skill in teaching, has long been known in the Western counties of the State. With a Preceptor of such a reputation, whose permanent engagement connects his own interest and reputation with those of the Academy, there can be no doubt but the youth of this vicinity will have every advantage which any institution of the kind can afford, in addition to that of being under the watchful eye of their parents.
To those who design their sons for an university, the opportunity of preparatory education now offered, will be peculiarly grateful; while those who will be satisfied with an Academic course, may be assured of competent instruction in all the branches usually taught at the most approved Academies.
It is intended to receive twenty students, of which, at least twenty may be females, for whom proper accommodations will be provided.
A skillful assistant is provided, and the morals of the students will be carefully attended to. The Academy will open about the middle of September, and those who wish to enjoy its privileges, will find a subscription paper at the Insurance-Office, or may call upon either of the subscribers.
ELIJAH KELLOGG, WOODBURY STORER, ISAAC PARKER, } Committee of the Trustees. Portland, August 18, 1806.
NOTICE!
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends, and particularly all those who have business now pending and unfinished, which was entrusted to the care of Salmon Chase, Esq. late of Portland, deceased, previous to the partnership and connection, entered into with the subscriber, and all business since committed to them, will be attended to and transacted, so far as his abilities will permit, the same as if the partnership had continued. But as their connection in business was of short duration, it is not to be expected that the subscriber should be so correctly informed as to the nature of those causes, instituted previous to that connection, as in many instances may be necessary. Therefore all those who have actions pending, which are for trial, in which Mr. Chase was engaged, are requested to call seasonably and as soon as may be convenient, and give the necessary instructions.
And the subscriber would also observe, that all further business which may be entrusted to his care in the line of his profession as an Attorney, shall be discharged according to the best of his abilities, at his Office, Exchange-Row, Portland. BARRETT POTTER. August 18.
Bowdoin College.
A Stated meeting of the Trustees of Bowdoin College will be held at Brunswick, on Wednesday, the third day of September next, at nine of the clock in the afternoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Secretary. Brunswick, August 18.
Bowdoin College.
THE Overseers of Bowdoin College, are hereby notified that their semi-annual meeting, will be held at the College Chapel in Brunswick, on the first Tuesday of September next, at ten of the clock, A. M. and that the commencement will be held on Wednesday, the day following.
MARK LANGDON HILL, Sec'y. Georgetown, August 11.
The Maine Spelling Book.
(Third Edition.—Price 1 D. 75 C. dozen, 20 C. single.) CONTAINING a variety of Words, accented and divided, with moral and entertaining Lessons, useful Tables, &c. —To which is added, a Geographical Description of the United States in general, and the District of Maine in particular.
Notwithstanding the number of school books of this kind in use, the Maine Spelling Book has the largest sale of any spelling book in this District—in many respects it is better calculated for the use of schools than any other spelling book—being cheaper, correctly printed, on good paper; containing a great variety of Lessons in Spelling and Reading, and the arrangement and division such as greatly to lessen the labor of the master in teaching a large school.
THE above Book may be had in sheets, or bound, by the gross, dozen or single, of THOMAS CLARK or ISAAC ADAMS, at their respective Book-Stores, Fish-Street, Portland. August 11. (6w.)
NOTICE!
THOSE who have accounts open with the late firm of WATSON AND CLARK, are requested to call on the subscriber, (at their former stand in Fish-Street,) and adjust the same. SETH CLARK. August 11.
Poetry.
The following beautiful lines are from the pen of a lady whose effusions have more than once adorned our public prints. The unaffected tenderness of the sentiment, the simplicity of the imagery, and the easy flow of the measure entitles it to a place beside the sweet dirge of Collins—"To fair Fillel's grassy Tomb."
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
LINES, To the memory of Lieut. Joseph Maxwell, who died at Syracuse in the month of February last.
Lamented youth! to fancy's eye, Thy lonely foreign tomb appears; Sicilian breezes o'er it sigh, And evening sheds her lucid tears.
Nurs'd by those tears, ere now, the grass Its rank luxuriance waves so wild, And scarcely marks to those who pass The spot where rests bright honor's child.
There shall no tender mother weep, When eve's dim veil o'er spreads the skies; When night has hush'd the world in sleep, No maiden there shall breathe her sighs.
Perhaps not e'en a humble stone May point the traveller's vacant eye; But journeying on he leaves unknown The grave where worth and valor lie.
Oft too, perhaps, in careless mood The peasant rude may wander near, Prief, with unhallowed feet, thy sod, And frame his rustic revels there.
Yet sure some fairy hand shall guard Thy ashes from this cold neglect, And bending o'er the flowery sward, Light forms, from insult, thee protect.
Their airy harps, shall they attune, And wildly strike the dirge-like lay; While high the melancholy moon Pours down her sweetest faddest ray.
Yes, there beloved, queen of night! Thy beams shall dwell, with fond delay, For gentle, as thy placid light, Was he who owns that bed of clay.
Yes, when by wrong or insult fird, His country called him to the field, By honor's dictates arm inspired, He looner would have died than yield.
Oh! had he fall'n in glory's arms, Lefs bitter then were friendship's tear With laurels crown'd mid vict'ry's charms He might have prest a prouder bier.
Ye who prefer'd to slavery, death, Worthy was he, to share your doom Had such occasion claim'd his breath— With transport, had he sought the tomb.
Where now, the promis'd hour of fame, That hour, foretold by hope and youth, The grave receives his wasted frame, And fancy mourns, o'er fad'd'ning truth.
Lamented youth! sweet be thy rest! Oft brought by memory's sacred power, And by her truest pencil drest Thy arm shall sooth the pensive hour.
CLARA.
If every violator of the matrimonial vow were required to make the atonement mentioned in the following Epigram, we fear it would greatly increase the number of widows.
EPIGRAM.
Wha: recomb pence, my lady wife, For all my faults, can I bestow you? I own I've liv'd a rakish life— A thousand debts of love I owe you."
"Pay one, my lord—'tis all I mind" Name it thou dear, for giving creature," "Only, my lord, you'll be so kind Speedy to pay the—DEBT OF NATURE!"
Miscellany.
HANOVER, AUG. 12.
EXECUTION.
On Tuesday last took place at Haverhill the execution of Jonah Burnham. The concourse of people at this solemn and interesting spectacle was exceedingly numerous. It was impossible to make any accurate computation of the number present—but from the calculations that could be made, they were estimated to be about ten thousand. At eleven o'clock the criminal was taken from the goal and conducted by a military guard to the place of execution. Religious exercises were there performed by the Rev. David Southland of Bath. They were commenced with singing—prayer—singing—a sermon on the words from Romans vi. 23.—"For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."—and were concluded with prayer. The sermon was ingenious, pathetic and well adapted to the occasion. The intrinsic force and oratorical spirit, which breathed through it, were greatly heightened by an eloquent delivery, which must strike a deep and lasting impression on the mind of every observer. After these exercises were finished, the High Sheriff, of Grafton County, informed the criminal, that if he had any thing to communicate, there was an opportunity. He then addressed the audience with some observations. He seemed at first to be considerably embarrassed and difficult in utterance; but afterwards proceeded with much more ease—throughout he had many repetitions, and was frequently at a loss to express himself. The following is the substance and nearly the words which he delivered. "I should wish for the attention of this honorable audience, while I mention something of my situation—I have committed a most horrid crime, to which I was not sufficiently provoked. I was not justified by the laws of God nor man—I look upon myself justly condemned,—for it was against the honor of God it was against mankind, it was against myself—I have prayed God to forgive me and could with the whole world would forgive me—I have been full of trouble in my mind, but could not cry; let me have ever so much trouble, I could not do this—I have so transgressed against the peace of society, that it must be a return to every one to think that I should be left in the world—I was carried away with my passions, but would not excuse myself on that account—I would caution, I would exhort you all not to be governed by your passions—When brought to my trial I meant to plead guilty, but being advised not to, I plead not guilty; this has given me great trouble, for I am sensible I did wrong—I am a wretched spectacle to the world—I would remark that I once believed in the doctrine of universal salvation, and think, that was it not for this, I should never have committed such a crime—do you all beware of entertaining such a belief, for it will lead a man to commit the worst of crimes: there is nothing too bad for him to do—Since my confinement I have searched the scriptures and found they contain nothing of it—not the least shadow. The only way to be saved is by repenting and imploring mercy of the Lord through Christ. Here he turned and addressed himself to Mr. Starkweather, father to one of the deceased persons, whom he had murdered. "I have killed your son without provocation—I am sorry to see you in such great trouble, which I have caused, and with you would forgive me, "I forgive you Burnham" answered the gentleman. He afterwards asked forgiveness of Col. Freeman, be then to the other deceased, and receiving a similar answer, concluded by expressing a wish that all would forgive him. The Sheriff then asked him if he had said what he wished to say. He replied in the affirmative. The rope being then fastened to the gallows, he was told, that he had but ten minutes to live. In this interval he uttered the following observations: "I wish all to unite in secret prayer, and may the Lord protect them—I would have you all become acquainted with the 28th, 29th, and 30th chapters of Isaiah,—also the 11th of Mark, and to keep the ten commandments.—Lord Jesus, have mercy on my soul!"—These were the last words he uttered. When the time had expired, the cord that held the plank on which he stood, was cut with the fatal knife with which he perpetrated the horrid murder. The appearance of the criminal at the gallows was marked with an indifference truly astonishing. When the Rev. Clergyman in his address to him touched upon his condition with a feeling and emphasis, which one would have supposed must have melted into tears of sensibility the most hardened and reprobate, he appeared to be unmoved. He seemed less affected by his situation than a great part of the spectators around him. When conducted from his confinement to the place of execution, he was observed to keep step with the music, as accurately as any soldier of the guard; and but a few minutes before he was swung from the gallows he drank, with the greatest composure, a large draught of liquor.
HUMOR.
Many of Bonaparte's admirers in Paris have carried their adulation so far as to affix his imperial visage to their drinking vessels, &c. The Parisian wits consequently augur that the ambitious Corsican is going to pot.
A new married pair, in high life, when they take an airing, for the first three weeks, order the Sable, but at the end of that period the Sable.—London Pap.
On Tuesday last took place at Haverhill the execution of Jonah Burnham. The concourse of people at this solemn and interesting spectacle was exceedingly numerous. It was impossible to make any accurate computation of the number present—but from the calculations that could be made, they were estimated to be about ten thousand. At eleven o'clock the criminal was taken from the goal and conducted by a military guard to the place of execution. Religious exercises were there performed by the Rev. David Southland of Bath. They were commenced with singing—prayer—singing—a sermon on the words from Romans vi. 23.—"For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."—and were concluded with prayer. The sermon was ingenious, pathetic and well adapted to the occasion. The intrinsic force and oratorical spirit, which breathed through it, were greatly heightened by an eloquent delivery, which must strike a deep and lasting impression on the mind of every observer. After these exercises were finished, the High Sheriff, of Grafton County, informed the criminal, that if he had any thing to communicate, there was an opportunity. He then addressed the audience with some observations. He seemed at first to be considerably embarrassed and difficult in utterance; but afterwards proceeded with much more ease—throughout he had many repetitions, and was frequently at a loss to express himself. The following is the substance and nearly the words which he delivered. "I should wish for the attention of this honorable audience, while I mention something of my situation—I have committed a most horrid crime, to which I was not sufficiently provoked. I was not justified by the laws of God nor man—I look upon myself justly condemned,—for it was against the honor of God it was against mankind, it was against myself—I have prayed God to forgive me and could with the whole world would forgive me—I have been full of trouble in my mind, but could not cry; let me have ever so much trouble, I could not do this—I have so transgressed against the peace of society, that it must be a return to every one to think that I should be left in the world—I was carried away with my passions, but would not excuse myself on that account—I would caution, I would exhort you all not to be governed by your passions—When brought to my trial I meant to plead guilty, but being advised not to, I plead not guilty; this has given me great trouble, for I am sensible I did wrong—I am a wretched spectacle to the world—I would remark that I once believed in the doctrine of universal salvation, and think, that was it not for this, I should never have committed such a crime—do you all beware of entertaining such a belief, for it will lead a man to commit the worst of crimes: there is nothing too bad for him to do—Since my confinement I have searched the scriptures and found they contain nothing of it—not the least shadow. The only way to be saved is by repenting and imploring mercy of the Lord through Christ. Here he turned and addressed himself to Mr. Starkweather, father to one of the deceased persons, whom he had murdered. "I have killed your son without provocation—I am sorry to see you in such great trouble, which I have caused, and with you would forgive me, "I forgive you Burnham" answered the gentleman. He afterwards asked forgiveness of Col. Freeman, be then to the other deceased, and receiving a similar answer, concluded by expressing a wish that all would forgive him. The Sheriff then asked him if he had said what he wished to say. He replied in the affirmative. The rope being then fastened to the gallows, he was told, that he had but ten minutes to live. In this interval he uttered the following observations: "I wish all to unite in secret prayer, and may the Lord protect them—I would have you all become acquainted with the 28th, 29th, and 30th chapters of Isaiah,—also the 11th of Mark, and to keep the ten commandments.—Lord Jesus, have mercy on my soul!"—These were the last words he uttered. When the time had expired, the cord that held the plank on which he stood, was cut with the fatal knife with which he perpetrated the horrid murder. The appearance of the criminal at the gallows was marked with an indifference truly astonishing. When the Rev. Clergyman in his address to him touched upon his condition with a feeling and emphasis, which one would have supposed must have melted into tears of sensibility the most hardened and reprobate, he appeared to be unmoved. He seemed less affected by his situation than a great part of the spectators around him. When conducted from his confinement to the place of execution, he was observed to keep step with the music, as accurately as any soldier of the guard; and but a few minutes before he was swung from the gallows he drank, with the greatest composure, a large draught of liquor.
At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May, A. D. 1806.
ON the petition aforesaid, ORDERED, That the petitioner publish an attested copy of his petition, and this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the second Tuesday of October next, that all persons interested in said petition may then and there appear and show cause if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted.
A true copy—Attest. SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
I have taken in my new dress, as a reward for their trouble; with the hearty and sincere thanks of their beguiled friend and humble servant.
CLARA CANDID.
Communication.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
IT was a darling object with the leaders in the French Revolution, to prostrate the Christian Religion, and bring its professors and supporters into contempt, or misery: Those who directed the whirlwind in those days of darkness and misrule, considered it of immense importance to destroy the sense of moral obligation—the distinctions between right and wrong, and the whole system founded in truth, justice, and reverence for ancient institutions: and as the most ready mode of accomplishing these shameful objects, they attacked and demolished the Christian System.—Our leaders in the ranks of democracy in this country are humble imitators of the examples of the Jacobins of Paris.—Numerous publications have been circulated among us purposely to weaken or destroy the influences of religion on society, and throw doubt and obscurity on the promises it has given and the hopes it has inspired. In fact it is generally true that he who is a disorganizer in civil society, and a democrat in politics, is a disorganizer, with respect to religious institutions, and a disturber in some form or other of the regular establishments of our clergy.—I am led to these remarks, by observing in a late Argus an article entitled "Every Christian is a Democrat"—a publication of such a nature as to prove the depravity of the heart which dictated it. The writer could have had but two motives in publishing sentiments of the nature therein disclosed; the one to traduce, and vilify and burlesque the christian religion, and its divine author; and the other is to aid the cause of democracy and confusion, by holding up to view the Saviour of the world as "the greatest democrat that ever existed." Is it necessary—is it decent that the feelings of the community should be outraged, and the laws of decency so shamefully violated as in the instance before us?—Does it comport with the reverence due to sacred things, that our Saviour should be stiled, in a public gazette, as "one of the swinish multitude?" that it should be openly and sneeringly asserted, that "the company he kept, and the associates he chose were all of the swinish multitude?"—Can any of our rulers be pleased with this scandal on the name and character of our Lord and Master? I appeal to those high in office among us who are professing christians, whether they can deem highly of that cause or espouse those principles which lead directly to such unhallowed suggestions—such open obloquy and dishonor, on what we have been in the habit of treating with solemnity and veneration?—Every one must perceive that the object of the writer as well as of the democrats in general is to loosen the band of civil society, and habituate the less thinking and inconsiderate part of the community, to infidel principles and infidel characters—to teach them by degrees to consider the christian system as a system of tyranny, and the ministers of the gospel as either wolves in sheep's clothing, or as instruments in the hand of the civil power, to preach the people into subjection and debasement—Else, why do the democratic papers—why does the writer, above mentioned, continue a constant train of invective against the clergy and the institutions by which they are supported?
But the writer intimates, that no understanding federalist can have any pretension to the title of christian—After having exhausted their stock of empty in deceiving the people, on political subjects, by using the customary arguments on the occasion, our democrats, in order to stagger the little intended, are now charging federalism, as having abandoned the principles of christianity, in order that it may be avoided as penitence;—Thus they are playing the double game of deception; they attack the consciences, and caution them against the wiles of federalism, because, they say, 'tis opposed in principle and practice to christianity; and the moment they convert them to the way of democracy, they urge them to the destruction of christianity and its ministers as it has diffused, the more easily to destroy the harmony of society and the security of law and order.
SENEX.

Mr. Printer,
A MORE gross perversion of the truth, or a greater insult to the good sense of the people, perhaps, was never exhibited, than by a writer in a late Argus, by whom it was asserted, that "all true Christians were democrats, and that the claims of federalists to religion are entirely spurious & pharisaical," &c. &c. The very words and phrases of the writer, it is not material to quote: The substance of his assertions and remarks were as here stated. If the people can possibly be duped by such statements, they are ignorant indeed. We may then cease to wonder, tho' we cannot but lament, that artful demagogues do so easily impose upon the credulity of our fellow citizens.
It certainly is no new thing, with a few to serve a party or to promote political purposes, that the federal republicans appreciate the advantages of religion, and contend for the importance of christian principles and institutions, to social order and happiness. This, they have always said and done. Proofs of this are abundant and notorious. Are not the clergy of New-England almost universally, (and more pious, useful, exemplary, unambitious, order of men, were perhaps, never known in any age or country,) opposed to the wild and disorganizing opinions of democrats and jacobins? And what of nobility or of aristocracy do they assume or affect? They are brethren, possessing equal powers and acknowledging Christ only as their Lord and Master; and averse from all hierarchical systems. They wish neither for kings, lords, nor bishops. They are friends of religious freedom and universal toleration. Were they not decided supporters of the cause of liberty in 1775? Influenced by the same principles, they are now the zealous advocates of rational, republican freedom; but at the same time, (to their honor be it said) they are opposed to all licentious and skeptical opinions, to all anarchy and misrule. And for this they are objects of democratic hatred and slander.
Hence the unprincipled demagogue, who rises upon the ruin of others, and whose object it is to deceive the ignorant, is sure to be the enemy of a learned, pious clergy. For while true religion and learning prevail, democracy will not much increase: while the people are favored with pious enlightened christian teachers, the intriguing democrat has little hope of success.
To denominate Jesus Christ a democrat, and to assert he taught democracy, to say the least of it, is ridiculous in the extreme. One might as well call Thomas Paine a christian. Christ came not to teach men political, but religious sentiments. And he gave no opinion respecting forms of civil government. It is true there is nothing in christianity inconsistent with republican principles. And it is also true, that federal republicans generally have ever been the decided friends of christianity, and have advocated its support as the only stable foundation of a free government. The federalists are warmly attached to the constitution of this commonwealth, in which provision is made for the support of christian ministers and christian institutions; and which requires also, that our rulers should acknowledge this divine religion; tho' it leaves every man at perfect liberty to construe the bible for himself, to form his own particular creed, and to attach himself to any denomination or sect he may choose.
But do not many of the leading democrats complain of this part of our excellent constitution? Do they not condemn it as intolerant, merely because it requires the people to support the christian religion, while it preserves the rights of conscience and of private opinion most sacred? Do they not represent the federal republicans as bigots and persecutors for persecutors for their attachment to this article of the Constitution?
Who, permit me to ask, who are the apologists of Thomas Paine, the open and scurrilous reviler of our holy religion? Federalists, or democrats? Who contend that religion is of no benefit to civil government and to society? And that a man will be likely to be as good a ruler without religion as with it? Who approved of the conduct of French Jacobins (not only for reforming the errors of popery) but for abolishing the sabbath and the altars of God? Federalists or Democrats?
Can any one deny, that most of the active democrats in our country are either positively hostile to christianity; or so indifferent to its truths, as to consider the infidel as worthy a citizen and as well qualified to govern us as the most sincere and devout christian? This indifference they would indeed denominate charity. But no one who is a real christian will ever say, that religion is unimportant in society; or that those who scoff at God's holy word will probably be as faithful magistrates as those who fear and obey him.
Had the federalists ever persecuted these or other sects and denominations—had they ever attempted to pass compulsory laws as to particular articles of faith, and to violate the sacred rights of conscience; then, in truth, they might be justly censured by the friends of religious freedom. But nothing like this have they ever proposed. Have not all sects of christians been protected under the federal administration? Have they not enjoyed equal privileges and powers? The Episcopal, the Congregational, the Baptist, and the Presbyterian societies and churches stand on the same footing in the eye of the law and of the constitution. The federalists contend only that the spirit of the Constitution be preserved, which provides for the preservation of christian institutions and worship, in some form or other. And for this they are severely condemned; not, I presume, by democrats in general; but by ambitious, antic christian democrats, who wish and intend, under the pretence of singular candour and catholicism, to destroy christianity from the earth.
If to oppose such men as Thomas Paine, and to condemn his blasphemous writings against our Saviour and his gospel—if to lament the prevalence of infidelity in Europe, and to deprecate its evils in America—if to prefer men of religion and piety for rulers, to the licentious and skeptical—if to approve of the constitution of this commonwealth in its provisions for the support of christian worship and doctrines—if thus to believe and do, be intolerant and pharisaical, then will it be conceded, that the federalists are either bigots or hypocrites. It is however, really to be hoped, that the people are neither so ignorant nor so vicious as to be induced to condemn that class of their fellow citizens, who are desirous of supporting the gospel in its purity, and of preserving the religious institutions so highly dear to our virtuous ancestors.
Let those, whose prejudices are attempted to be excited against learned christians, be assured, that, in all ages, infidels and skeptics have pretended to be friendly to sectarians and to the illiterate. The appearance of religion, when associated with ignorance and fervor, is peculiarly the object of their ridicule and contempt, tho' professedly they take the part of the more obscene religionist. And the reason of their siding with the illiterate in opposition to those who unite erudition with religion, is very obvious. They wish to deprive christianity of all alliance with reason and science; and to have it supposed to be mere delusion, the creature of the imagination, incapable of a rational defence. The infidel, would first, if possible, render the learned christian unpopular, that he might afterwards advance his favorite opinion, that religion is the offspring of ignorance and superstition.
The common people are therefore highly interested to be on their guard against those praters about liberality, whose soul object is self promotion, who wish to destroy the influence of real and well informed christians, and who "while they promise either civil or religious freedom, to others, are themselves the slaves of vice."
I know it will be said that God has no need of a learned clergy to defend the gospel, and that he will support his own cause. Why then, it may be asked, can he not dispense with teachers and instructors of every kind? Why not inform, convert, edify and save men without the intervention of any means or instruments whatever? Why not do it by an immediate exercise of almighty power, operating directly upon the minds and hearts of men? If any means are necessary for these purposes, those best
of the gospel against the cavils and objections of infidels.
It is not congregationalists only who are federalists; men of information among the baptists are so likewise.—Witness Dr. Stillman of Boston, and Dr. Green of N. Yarmouth. They very well know, and all who reflect must be sensible, that every denomination of christians is free from oppression, and that all are on a level in our free and happy country. Nor have federalists, ever attempted to deprive any sect of the rights of conscience. It is only requisite for the people to have correct information, to reflect with caution, and to decide with reason; to give an effectual check to the spirit of delusion and disorder which is prevailing among us, and to preserve for themselves and posterity the blessings of true religion and the sweets of rational liberty.
GROTIUS.
Foreign Intelligence.
CLIPPED FROM THE LATEST ENGLISH PAPERS.
LONDON, JUNE 18, 1806.
SLAVE TRADE.
A resolution has passed both Houses of Parliament, "That the Slave Trade being contrary to justice, humanity, and sound policy, they would proceed to take the abolition of the said trade into consideration, in such manner, and at such a period as may be deemed most expedient." An address has also passed Parliament, praying that his Majesty will be pleased to invite Foreign Powers to join his Majesty in giving directions for the abolition of the African Slave Trade.
The English squadron gone against the Spanish settlements on the Rio de la Plata consists of the Diadem, of 64 guns, Commander Sir Home Popham, Capt. King; Diomedea, 50 guns, Capt. Downman; Narcissus, 32, Capt. Donally; and Leda, 38 guns, Capt. Tracy. The troops consist of the 71st and 72d. regiments, under General Beresford.
CABINET MINISTERS.
Lord Grenville, Lord Sidmouth, Mr. Fox, Lord Fitzwilliam, Lord Erskine, Lords Spencer, Moria, Ellenborough, Houick, and H. G. Petty; (second son of the Marquis of Lansdowne) and Mr. Wyndham.
When Bonaparte first sat out in life he offered himself as an expert workman at the business of Unmaking Kings; and he swore "Destruction to Palaces, and Protection to Cottages!"—Now, it seems, having sat up in business for himself, he has altered his profession and his motto, and is driving a brisk trade at King Making, with a sign, Kings are God's Vicegerents, and Monarchy is the most perfect government which the nature of man will admit. Yet there are good democrats who still think Bonaparte a very consistent, charming man, and a real lover of the "dear People."
When the frogs asked Jupiter for a King, he first gave them a Log—and afterwards a Crane. The Hollanders, like their brother tenants of marshes, have asked a similar favor of the modern Jupiter; and he too has complied with their request, by giving them a King, in one particular, at least, not unlike King Log, for he can no more understand one word of what his subjects speak, than his wooden Majesty could his croakers.—It will soon be seen, whether the similitude is not perpetuated and the Log be speedily changed into a Crane.
Give the Devil his due.
When Capt. Whitby now of his Majesty's ship Leander, commanded the Desire frigate at St. Domingo, Dessalines, from information or suspicion that an American Master of a vessel had smuggled off some French Whites to prevent their falling into his hands, ordered the said Master to be hanged on the wharf in his presence. Captain Whitby, shocked at so horrid a proceeding, sent a boat manned and armed, to the rescue of the ill-fated American. Fortunately the knot had slipped, and he was suspended by the chin. A musket was fired to clear the way, the ball of which passed near Dessalines: the boat's crew landed, took down the victim, who soon recovered, and restored him to the ship. Dessalines, instead of resenting this, suffered Capt. W. to be at all times on shore unmolested, and paid him marked attention.
The Tunisian Ambassador has taken his passage on board the ship Two Brothers, Capt. Candler, for Tunis, and will sail in a few days.—This vessel, has, we understand, been chartered by the government of the U.S. for the purpose of taking home his Excellency: his baggage, presents, and the effects of his suite having been removed from the U.S. brig Franklin, on board this ship, and will form the principal part of her cargo.—Boston paper.
Portland,
Monday, August 25, 1806.
THE last week has not furnished us with any foreign intelligence of later dates than these mentioned in our last of course we cannot refer our readers to the accounts of "battles won and battles lost," but we would request an attentive perusal of the communications of "Senex" and "Grotius," in reply to a piece published in the Argus of the 14th instant.—For the information of democrats we would observe, they are not the productions of "settled, persecuting, federal clergymen," who are indulging themselves in luxury and idleness upon the enormous salary of three hundred dollars a year, (which is the character, the writer who signs himself "Mount of Olives," gives to settled ministers) but of those who are not disposed to remain silent spectators to the propagation of principles which tend to destroy all veneration for religion and withhold all support from its teachers.
We do not believe all the arts & wiles of democrats and infidels will ever reconcile the christian to the representation of the Saviour of mankind as a partisan in politics for he has himself declared, that his "kingdom is not of this world."
The democrats presuming they have wrought such a change in the political character of this state as will promote their revolutionary schemes, have now only to render the regular teachers of religion unpopular, by holding them up as hypocrites and deceivers; & the blessings of a French revolution will follow of course. But need the public be informed that the bill of rights, & the constitution of this Commonwealth require every town to make provision for the support of a settled minister? Why then these endeavours to violate that constitution, to sow the seeds of rebellion and organize an opposition to the laws and institutions of the state? Such outrageous attempts to trample underfoot all order and decency ought to meet the severest reprobation, from all the well wishers to the peace and happiness of civilized society.
Mr. Jefferson not only the greatest man in America, but the greatest statesman in the world!—BANG!
DEMOCRATIC HUM.—Jefferson is said to have been eulogized by Fox to Bonaparte, "as the greatest statesman in the world."—There is not a word of truth in this pretty little anecdote.—Several Americans at Paris, while Fox was there, never heard a syllable of it—on the contrary it is well known that a story was then current at Paris, and universally credited, to the following effect.—Talleyrand having one day handed to Bonaparte one of Jefferson's messages to Congress, which contained some Jacobin slang about Equality and the rights of man, Bonaparte before he got half through it, threw it from him with disgust, crying out "phs! Why this Jefferson is an ideot."—It is not probable that while this anecdote was so current and generally believed, Fox should have thus committed himself to Bonaparte, whom he was then courting by the grossest flattery. The whole of the conversation which passed between Bonaparte and Fox was heard by several persons, who have repeated it to us, and we undertake to say that Jefferson's name was never once mentioned. Bonaparte's opinion of Jefferson was sufficiently well known at Paris before Fox's arrival there, and was clearly elucidated by his pointed and premeditated treatment of Jefferson's first envoy, at his presentation, which was marked with more than common disrespect. This ingenious tale, manufactured in Virginia, to puff and bolster up a character destitute of every trait of the great Statesman, may impose on the ignorant, but is viewed with contempt and derision by all who have sense enough to discriminate between "the truly great statesman" and "the cunning, temporising fabricator of little Jesuitical expedients."
[Charleston Cour.]
GUN-BOATS.
Almost all our Gun-Boats, the "cheap defence of nations and commerce," have arrived from the Mediterranean, notwithstanding the perils of a "summer's sea." They have made an successful experiment in crossing the Atlantic—and as to the feats they have performed, that is neither here nor there. They have done as much as a King of France did with 50,000 men; and more than an equal number of French gun-boats could have done:
"They Nine in number put to sea! What then? Why—all but one got safely back again!"
Two of the Gun-Boats are ordered to be stationed off the mouth of the Mississippi, for the protection of commerce.—Charleston paper.
"SCATTERING."
The great pressure of public business which was lately made a pretence to prevent the Cabinet (we beg Mr. Randolph's pardon) the Executive Minister leaving Washington, has suddenly melted away; and they have been, like the swallows, all on the wing.—The President has retired to Monticello: the Vice President and Secretary of the Treasury, are at New-York: Mr. Madison, is in the interior of Virginia; and nobody left to sustain the Corinthian Pillars of Government—and to frank official letters—but Mr. Smith, and Gen. Dearborn, "more or less."
Continued.
NATIONAL REGISTER.
In North-Carolina; The Hon. Nathaniel Macon (Speaker of the present House) has been unanimously re-elected.—He belongs to Mr. Randolph's party.
From the New York Evening Post.
SWARTWORT'S REMOVAL AGAIN.
Appearances strongly indicate a connexion between the refusal of the trials of Smith and Ogden and the removal of Mr. Swartwout from the office of marshal. The administration, exulting in their power, will probably disdain any explanation of their motives; humble citizens must, therefore, form their opinions from such circumstances as have come to their knowledge.
Mr. Cartenius, the present marshal, received a commission on the 5th of August, dated the 5th of May preceding.
Mr. Swartwout is understood to have resigned, but to have been removed from office.
The date of the commission is subsequent to the proceedings of the grand jury in the cases of Smith and Ogden; the actual removal subsequent to the acquittal by the petit juries.
Mr. Swartwout may have been removed for either of the following reasons:
First. Because col. Smith informed him of the objects of the Miranda expedition.
Second. Because he summoned a grand jury who though they indicted Smith and Ogden, and so far acted in coincidence with the administration, yet by indicting Judge Talmadge for arbitrary and illegal conduct, thereby offended the same administration.
Third. It is possible that a species of interlocutory sentence may have been passed against Mr. Swartwout on the 5th of May, because sentence may have been reserved until it was known whether he would repent and atone for his errors, by summoning petit juries of the right sort; and his obstinacy appeared from the acquittals, the first sentence may have been confirmed.
Honest men will think each of these reasons, or all united, insufficient to justify the administration. The first reason was equally forcible for the removal of Mr. Swartwout, as Mr. Smith, who was actually removed—Besides, if the knowledge of Miranda's expedition amounted to a disqualification for office, Mr. Jefferson ought to have removed himself and Mr. Madison.
As to the characters of the Grand and Petit Jurors, they are well known in New-York, and are above all exception. No man, not even Cheetham, will dare to specify objections to them. If Federalists and the friends of Gov. Lewis may sit on juries, what is the trial by Jury worth in New-York? There were moreover on the grand and Petit juries those who have been considered as genuine republicans, who concurred in the proceedings which Mr. Jefferson dislikes.
Will any man of common sense pretend that the example of Mr. Jefferson does not tend to subvert the trial by jury and corrupt the administration of justice?
On what evidence has Mr. Jefferson formed his opinion? If on the alleged testimony of the parties accused, obtained in a private room from which their counsel was purposely excluded, it was illegal evidence, and such as the attorney dared not to adduce at the trial; if on his own knowledge, this knowledge proves him an assessor. We have heard of offenders being admitted to testify in court for the state against their comrades; and this is the first instance, when a person, having the power to restrain offenders has permitted them to violate the law, prosecuted them for doing, and then prevented witnesses from testifying in their favor. Was not this enough, ought circumstances to have been disclosed which compelled us to suspect that the marshal has been dismissed because the juries were not sufficiently obsequious?
Duane, in his paper of the 17th ult. after handsomely complimenting himself for his learning, ingenuity, industry, and love of truth, says, that "perhaps after the next election he may retire from his editorial pursuit." What, and will become of poor Pennsylvania, when its disinterested patriot shall decline any further guardianship over her!—Gree Young F. Bright.
The port of Confidence.
When friend Rory was apprehended the other day, he accompanied the police officer to the corner of Fifth, and Chestnut, when of a sudden he turned down Fifth towards Walnut in a brisk trot. "Where are you going?" asked the officer. "To Jail," said Rory. "Stop, stop, friend," said the officer, "we do not know whether it will come to that yet; you must first go to the mayor's office, and wait for further orders."—Phila. Journal.
The brig Hornet, that carried the revolutionary tribute money to France, has arrived at Philadelphia.
At a Military exhibition near Paris, Mr., who had just returned from a tour through the United States, observed to Bonaparte, that he had seen a number of Artillery companies in America, that would load, fire and sponge 5 times in a minute! that is very well said Rory, I can't fire so fast, but you know I have spunged 2,000,000 of american pieces in a very short time, and another year, no doubt, I shall sponge quite as many; and the U. S. mast load and fire when I give the word.
No. 6399, drew the highest prize of 1000 dollars, in Amoskeag Lottery.

TO THE PUBLIC. A writer in the last Argus, under the figure of Oxyen, attempting to show the impropriety of certain reproachful epithets being annexed to the bile, calls it an anti-septic; a term the very existence of which is doubted. He also affirms that the bile, by its "anti-septic qualities," is the friend and ally of the constitution, in getting the better of "septic or other acidity," when assailed by disease.
Now if "septic" is to be interpreted doubtful, I think the existence of the acidity might be problematical. Whether these egregious blunders, in the choice of terms, together with the omission of an article, and badness of spelling, are to be imputed to the writer or printer is uncertain; and as I have been accused, by some, of writing the piece, I do hereby declare myself NOT GUILTY of the charge. JEREMIAH BARKER.
N.B. Septic and anti-septic would have been appropriate terms. The principles of science, adduced by the writer, are not called in question; they are consonant with modern improvements.
A report has been in circulation that the Approaching Commencement at Bowdoin College would be honored by the presence of His Excellency Gov. STONE, which we believe is not correct.
AARON BURR. The Ex. Vice-President BURR, a few days since passed through the back parts of Pennsylvania; bound Westward.
His honor Chief Justice Tilghman, in the case of the Marquis Yrujo vs. Duane, decided that a person charged with a libel cannot, before conviction, be held to surety for his good behaviour.
WANTED. In this town, Mr. Abel Vinton, mer. to Miss Susan Cox—Mr. Jonathan Fairbanks, to Miss Mehitable Hevey. At Hamsfield, N. H. Silas Dinmore, eq. agent of the U. S. to the Choctaw nation of Indians, to Miss Mary Gordon.
DIED. In Scotland, Louis Macfarlane, Esq. 98; the most celebrated walker of his time—none it was said, could run faster than Louis; yet it seems Death, after a long chase, overtook him. In Madrid, Admiral Don Francisco Solano, Esq. 80; well known during the American war. At New-Orleans on the 11th ult. Mr. Wm. J. Bealer—his death was occasioned by a wound received from a Spaniard, said wound he had a dispute, at a late fire. This premeditated and daring murder was committed in the presence of a large number of citizens. The atrocious villain, shortly after the dispute began, deliberately withdrew and prepared a large knife, on his return he gave the deceased a fatal stab in the side, which severed one of his ribs—after which this bloody-minded murderer made several attempts to stab those who were in the act of apprehending him. [The murderer has been tried and acquitted, by a jury composed principally of Spaniards.] In this town, Satira, daughter of Joseph Fernald, aged 14 months—Edward, son of Edward Cobb, aged 9 months—A child of Samuel Lord, aged 14 days.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1806. Thursday, Aug. 21. Arrived ship Alexander Hamilton, Clap, fr. Havana, via Boston. Same day—brig Edward, from Boston. Friday, Aug. 22. Arrived sch. Delefdernier, Sturdivant, 10 days from Philadelphia—Sch. Rover, M c Lellan, from Passamaquoddy. Saturday, Aug. 23. Arrived sch. Experiment, Stover, 22 days from Cape de Verde.
VESSELS SPOKEN. July 27. lat. 30, lon. 62, brig Ann, Howard, of Portland, out 14 days—July 28, lat. 44, lon. 48, ship Aurora, Coombs, from New-Orleans, for Nantz—Aug. 19, lat. 31, lon. 60, sch. Minerva, Orcut, from Dominico, for Calcutta.
VESSELS LEFT. At Antigua, July 25, the Oliver, Gould, for Ramebunk, in 10 days; Thomas and Henry, discharging; —, Decatur, do.; —, Prensis, from Marblehead, for Portland, libelled. At Havana, July 31, Harmony, Small, of Portland, for Boston, in 20 days—At St. Vincent, July 28, Sarah, Hodge, of Wiscasset, in 5 days—At Point Petre, (Guad.) July 27, Henry, Cutter, for Portland, in 25 days; brig William, Moulton, for do. in 15 days; —Mary Ann, Sawyer.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA. The brig Martha, Bragdon, of Portland, 35 days from Leghorn, arrived at Newyork 13th inst. About the 10th instat, lat. 40, 7, lon. 70, 20, capt. B. Saw the wreck of a vessel, masts and bowsprit gone, and the sea beating over—next day, picked up a writing desk, within a tin case, containing the register of ich. Cygnet, of Newburyport, Francis Cook, master, and owned by Ezekiel Prince, as per register—likewise, several notes of hand—which the owner or owners may have again by letter to Bailey and Bogart, New-York, or to Robert Bragdon, of Portland. * French "Amity."—The Vicious (properly named) privateer, of Guadalupe lately robbed sch. General Pinckney of all her cabin stores, &c. amounting to at least, two boat-loads, besides beating and stabbing two of the crew.
COMMERCIAL. The Centinel of Wednesday last says, "We have now before us a letter, dated the 30th July, from one of the best informed men in Halifax, which states, that the Tenth of Portland, had been tried, and both vessel and cargo ordered to be restored, the claimants paying full costs." "By this decree," the letter adds, "the Court has established the right of neutrals to carry to Europe the produce of enemy's colonies in the West-Indies, provided it was not imported by the same persons, nor with an intention to be exported. A large property is now depending here in a similar situation with the Tenth, which it is supposed will be liberated in consequence of this decision."
Copartnership Dissolved. THE Copartnership of Erving and Reed, was dissolved by mutual consent, April 14, 1806. SHIRLEY ERVING. JONATHAN REED. Aug. 25.
REMOVAL. THE subscriber informs his friends and customers that he has removed from the Store he formerly occupied, to the Store lately improved by Messrs. M c Lellan & Brown, —where his business will be in future carried on under the firm of ERVING & POOR. Aug. 25. SHIRLEY ERVING.
FOR SALE, By Erving & Poor. AT the Store lately occupied by Messrs. M c Lellan & Brown, near the head of Pine-Street, a general assortment of Groceries, Drugs, Medicines and Dye-Stuff; Warranted of the best qualities, and sold on the most reasonable terms.—viz.    Madeira  Cassia    Sherry  Cloves    Lisbon  Nutmegs    Claret  Sweet Oil    Port and Malaga  Anchovies    Cognac Brandy  Catup    Holland Gin  Noyau    London Porter  Genuine Rose Cordial    Brown Stout  Lemon    Loaf Sugar  Cassia Soap    Havana ditto  Windsor do    India ditto  Canary Seed    Brown ditto  Carmel    Box Raisins  Shells    Fruit do  Pimento    Black do  Pepper    Shelled Almonds  Resin    Turkey Figs  Mould and Dipped Candles    Citrons  Chocolate    Fruces  Hylon    Capers  Young Hylon    Basket Salt  Hylon Skin    Tamarinds  Souchong and Bohea    Ginger  Starch    Muscad  Rice    Saltpetre  Coffee    Real Cinnamon     A variety of Confectionary. DYE STUFFS.    Logwood  Allum    Redwood  Coparas    Camwood  Verdegriee    Fustic  Cochineal    Madder  Indigo    Roman Vitriol  Grem. Tart.    Oil Vitriol  Prels Papers    Tenter Hooks  Jacks, &c. &c.    PAINIS.    Yellow Ochre  Span. White    Spanish Brown  Prussian Blue    ALSO, An assortment of Stone Jugs and Pickle Pots, Demijohns, Matts, Spanish Segars, Shtrucks, Roll Brimstone Tumblers, Cork, Ivory Black, Black Lead, Rotten Stone, Figs, Blacking, Marking Tools, &c. &c.
Patent Medicines. Dott. Lee's New-London Bileous Pills. Worm Lozenges Walter's Improved Essence of Mustard, Tooth-drops, Northrop's new invented Bitters, Dally's Carminative Indian Vegetable Specific, Steer's Opodehloc-Restorative Drops, do Pills. Bateman's Drops, Extract Mustard, British Oil, Andrews's Specific Lotion, Wheaton's Bitters, do Ich Ointment, Effence of Peppermint, Ague and fever Drops, Eye Water. Turlington's Original Balsome of Life, Hooper's Pills, Corn Plaster, Cephalic Snuff, Pungents, Spring Trefles &c. &c. Teeth Brushes, Tooth Powder, Court Plaster, Gum Elastic, Spice Bitters, Gaily Pots & &c. Aug. 25.
Salt and Lime. Christopher Dyer, No. 5, Union-Wharf. Has for sale, 200 Hhds best Isle-of-May Salt, 100 casks Thomaston Lime—best quality. Aug. 25.
FOR SALE, BY Benjamin Willis, At No. 6, Muffet's Row. On liberal terms. 200 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Beef, Effex Inspection, 20 do. Pork, do. 90 Boxes India Cotton, 9000 Gunny Bags, Entitled to Debenture, 50 boxes mould Candles. English and India Goods and Groceries, as usual. Aug. 25.
Munroe & Tuttle, No. 1. UNION ROW. HAVE just received, and now opening for sale, an extensive assortment of Fresh Goods—viz. Superfine black, blue, brown & mixed Broadclothes and Cassimeres—buff and white do—9-8 London printed Cambrics—superfine and common Calicoes—Furnitures—Cambric Dimities—Lace—Leno and Picquet Mullins—Lace Cambrics—do Shawls—4-4 and 6-4 white Cotton Cambrics—6-4 black do—black and colored Lutrings—India plaid do—Thread Laces and Edgings—black and white Lace, and embroidered Silk Hosiery—black and white Silk Gloves—plain, black and olive Velvets and Cords—Cotton and Silk Chancray Mullins—white and colored Silk Cords—Cap and Habit Patterns—3 cakes, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens—a large assortment of India Cottons, etc. &c. Aug. 25.
Copartnership Formed. THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public that they have entered into connection in business, under the firm of INGRAHAM & GOOLD. They have for sale at the store lately occupied by James M. Ingraham, on Ingraham's Wharf, a large assortment of English, W.I. Goods & Groceries, CONSISTING OF    Broadcloths  Tobacco    Kerseymeres  Segars    Calicoes  Raisins    India Cottons  Figs    Bandannas  Sweet Oil    Cotton Handkerchiefs  Leaf Sugar    Fancy do—&c &c  Hylon    Rum  Young Hylon    Cognac Brandy  Hylon Skin    Holland Gin  Souchong    Cherry Rum  Bohea    Aniseed  Havana Sugar    Bitters  Iron and WARE.    Madeira  Hollow    Sherry  Sives,    Lisbon  Pails    Port  200    Malaga  100    Sugar  80    Molasses  60    Coffee  40    Chocolate No 1, 2 & 3  English & American    Chocolate Shells  Swovets.    Mould & Dpt Candles  7 by nine Gals    Rice  Cod Lines    Flour per Barrel  Haddock do    Allspice  Mackerel do    Pepper  Herring Twine    Cinnamon  Sewing Twine    Mace  Cod Hooks    Ginger  Haddock do    Mustard per lb.  Mackerel do    Do in bottles  Hardhead Nets    Spanish Figs  Salt    French  Corn,    Spanish  Med    Alura  Pork    Copperas  Cheese    Log Wood  Table Salt    Red Wood  Corn Brooms    Fustick,  Cod & Fish.    Cotton & CARDS  Scale    Wool  Brimstone    Cotton Wool     Also, a number of articles too numerous to particularize: all of which they are determined to sell as low as can be purchased at any store in town, for cash or credit—constant attendance from ten till nine o'clock in the evening, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. J. B. FISHERMEN'S STORES put up at the shortest notice. JAMES M. INGRAHAM. JOHN GOULD.
Removal. Dr. Cyrus Johnson, HAS removed to the house and shop lately occupied by Mr. Simon Dearborn, adjoining Messrs. How & Evans' new Brick Store, Middle-Street—where he keeps for sale, an assortment of Genuine Drugs & Medicines. also, Madeira WINE, Sherry, do Lisbon, do Port, do BRANDY, GIN, W. I. RUM, London PORTER, Bottled CIDER, &c. All warranted to be of the best quality.
Doctor Johnson will pay strict and prompt attention, to whatever calls he may have in the line of his profession; and to the prescriptions of Medical gentlemen. The APOTHECARY'S SHOP will be kept open from sun-rise to 11 o'clock in the evening. Portland, Aug. 25.
To be Let or Sold, A Convenient and well finished new brick Dwelling HOUSE, situated in a central part of the town—For particulars, apply to CHEEVER & MAHAN. Portland, Aug. 25.
Fresh Flour. Just received and for sale By Joshua Richardson, At No. 3, Long-Wharf, 200 Bbls. Philadelphia fine and superfine Flour, 100 do. Alexandria and New York do. 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 80 Bbls. Mels Beef, 150 half do Mels & No. 1 do. Bbls. Bone Middlings, and No. 1 Pork, chefs Hysonkin & Souchong Teas, Bales Georgia Cotton, Quarter casks Malaga Wine, 1 Pipe 4th proof Barcelona Brandy, Gin-cases and Ship Bread, August 25.
Coring in General. EXECUTED by WILLIAM GARNONS, Clay-Cove. Pine-Street. PORTLAND. Having practiced with the most experienced and best workmen in America and Europe, he flatters himself that he shall be able to give satisfaction to those who may please to employ him. Comments are useless: for one good figure is better than a chapter of descriptions. August 25.
DANCING. MR. SMITH intends opening an Evening School for teaching the polite accomplishment of Dancing, the first week in September: He hopes (by furnishing a convenient Hall and good Music) to render his School both instructive and pleasing to those who will honor him with their attendance, and assures them that his highest ambition will be to merit their approbation—For terms apply at No. 5, Union-Wharf. August 25.
EVENING SCHOOL. IN order to keep two Quarters, the Subscriber will commence his Evening School on the first Monday of September next, at the UNION SCHOOL ROOM; where a convenient lighted room and instruction four nights in a week, will be provided for Three Dollars per Quarter. One Dollar paid at entrance, Where likewise will be taught, Surveying, Navigation, Book-keeping and a short, easy and accurate method of calculating LUNAR OBSERVATIONS, by DUNN'S LINEAR TABLES; by which the true Longitude at Sea, may be found in a few minutes of time. This method is soon learned and not easily forgotten; and has been highly approved by the most experienced instructors in the United States—by WILLIAM MOODY. Portland, August 25. (u)
Gold Profile Likenesses. MR. WHEELER informs, that for the better accommodation of the ladies and gentlemen of Portland, he has REMOVED from his room in Maj. Peck's Coffee-House, to the COLUMBIAN MUSEUM—where he will continue a few days only. Those who are desirous of obtaining correct Likenesses, will do well to apply soon. August 25.
FOR SALE, By John P. Thurston & Co. FORE-STREET. FRESH superfine and fine Baltimore and Philadelphia FLOUR, in whole and half barrels. 60 kegs fresh superfine, fine and common English Mustard, 20 boxes Spermaceti Candles—first sort. 80 do dip'd tallow do. 600 gallons Linseed Oil, best quality and very cheap. 200 boxes brown Soap, 60 crates Cream Color and blue painted Ware, 80 casks assorted English Nails—entitled to debenture, 300 boxes 11 by 15—10 by 12—8 by 10—7 by 9—2 by 6 by 8 Crown Glass, 40 casks Paints, viz. white and red Lead, Yellow Oker, Spanish Brown, Venetian Red, Patent Yellow, Verdigris, white Vitriol and Whiting. 1000 Iron Cags, 20 English Scale beams, 800 lbs. English Wire—assorted, Few doz. do. Spades and Shovels, do do do long and short handled Frying Pans, Best double rolled Sheet Iron, Few gross large, middling and small T. P. Cod Hooks, An assortment English hollow iron Ware, do do do Stone do. 5 tons pig and bar Lead, 8 sheets Lead, 3 & 3/4 per square foot, 10 casks patent Sheet—assorted, Jars white and black Varnish, do superfine and fine Copal do. 1000 large and small Iron Lantern lights, Casks Rice, hds Molasses, and bbls. Sugar, Few bbls. Navy Mels Pork, 50 chests Hylon, Hysonkin and Souchong Teas, 50 bbls. Navy Mels No. 1 & 2 Pork, 40 boxes Chocolate, Paints ground in Oil, and put up for exportation Portland, Aug. 25.
To the Honourable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May, Anno Domini 1805. THE petition of Enoch Berry of Scarborough, in the county aforesaid, yeoman, Humbly shews—That your petitioner is interested and stands seized in fee with some Person or persons to your petitioner unknown, in the several tracts or parcels of land with the buildings thereon standing, and the appurtenances thereof lying in said Scarborough, and described as follows: viz. fifty acres of land which Jonathan Berry, the father of your petitioner, purchased of John Berry, by deed, bearing date May 29, 1752. Also, seven acres and two rods and ten square poles of land purchased by said Jonathan Berry, of the same John Berry, by one other deed, bearing date April 15, 1765. Also, twenty eight acres of land, conveyed to the said Jonathan Berry, by Samuel Gore, by deed, bearing date October 4th, 1759. Also, one half of lot numbered one, in the first division of the five thousand acres, which was purchased by said Jonathan Berry of Benjamin Haskins, by his deed bearing date May 23, 1755. Also, eighteen and an half acres of land, conveyed to the said Jonathan Berry, by Solomon Stone, by deed bearing date June 8th, 1791. And also, two tracts of salt marsh, containing seven and one quarter acres, which was conveyed by the said Solomon Stone to the said Jonathan Berry, by two several deeds, the first deed thereof bearing date December 8, 1760. The other deed bearing date January 4, 1761. For a more particular description of all and singular the lands aforesaid, reference to the deed, aforesaid must be had. The whole of the premises aforesaid being the same which were conveyed by the said Jonathan Berry, to your petitioner and Ephraim Berry, to hold in equal shares—by deed bearing date the 6th day of February, Anno Domini 1797, as by the same deed, duly recorded may appear. And that your petitioner's share of the premises described as aforesaid, is the half part, or one moiety thereof, which he is desirous to hold in severality—Wherefore he prays that the same shall be divided and set off, to him to hold in severality agreeably to the laws in that case made and provided, and as in duty bound will ever pray. By SALMON CHASE, his Attorney.
At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, begun and held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the fourth Tuesday of May, A. D. 1806. ON the petition aforesaid, ORDERED, That the petitioner publish an attested copy of his petition, and this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the second Tuesday of October next, that all persons interested in said petition may then and there appear and show cause if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. A true copy—Attest. SAMUEL TREEMAN, Clerk.
FOR SALE. A CONVENIENT Single Story House, about 20 by 30 feet, as the same now stands near the head of Union-Street. For terms inquire of Messrs. BLAKE & STIMPSON. Aug. 25.
TO BE SOLD, A Valuable Island near the entrance of the harbor of Portland, known by the name of Jewell's Island, well situated for the establishment of the Fishery. It is well accommodated with a good harbor, is an excellent soil, and nearly covered with hard wood. Inquire of WILLIAM CODMAN, Portland, or PETER DOLLIVER, Boston. Aug. 25.
Sales by Auction. To be sold at Public Auction, (if not previously disposed of at private sale,) on TUESDAY, the 9th Sept. next, at 12 o'clock, M. A Lot of Land situated on Fomp-Sire-Street, measuring on said street about 41 feet, and running back 60 or 70 feet, with a handsome dwelling-house thereon, two stories high—now occupied by Mr. James W. White. Conditions liberal, and made known at the time and place of sale, on application to E. Greely & Co. Auctrs. August 18.
Cumberland—ss. Taken by Execution, and to be sold at Public Vendue, on THURSDAY the Twenty-fifth day of September next, at eleven of the clock, in the forenoon, on the Premises. The right in Equity of Redemption, in and to the following Mortgage Real Estate, lying and being in Portland, in said county, viz. a small lot of Land, with the one half of a Dwelling House thereon, and all the privileges thereto belonging, bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the northwesterly corner of a lot of Land owned by Wm. Decker, on the Southeasterly side of Back-Street, thence Westerly by said Back-Street, about 20 feet to Josiah Lovis' Land; thence from the aforesaid Bounds to extend Southeasterly adjoining the aforesaid Decker's Land on the one side and said Lovis' Land on the other side, keeping the same width about six rods, until it comes to Lands of Mark Walton. EZRA GIBBS, Dep't Sheriff. August 25.
To be sold at Public Auction. On THURSDAY the twenty fifth day of September next, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon, by order of Court, will be sold on the premises, ONE undivided moiety of a certain piece of lot of land and the dwelling house and out buildings standing on the same, lying and situated in Portland, and belonging to the estate of Robert McDonald, late of said Portland, deceased, and bounded as follows:—Beginning at a stake standing south forty three and a half degrees west, fifteen rods from the westerly corner of what was formerly Thomas Robison's garden fence, and on the westerly side line of State Street; thence south forty three and a half degrees west eight rods and fifteen links to a stake; and from this stake, to extend south forty six and a half degrees east one hundred and twenty feet. Also at three of the clock, in the afternoon, on the same day, on the premises, the equity and redemption to a certain tract or parcel of land and flats belonging to the estate of the said McDonald, lying and situated on forestreet, in said Portland and the same on which the mechanic Hall now stands, and which the said deceased purchased of, and mortgaged to Walter Hatch. The first described lot and buildings are to be sold, subject to the widow's dower and a certain mortgage; the particulars of which will be made known at the time and place of sale, and also of the last described premises. BARRETT POTTER, Attorney to Frances McDONALD Administratrix. August 25.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale. On THURSDAY the twenty fifth day of September next, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon, will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, by order of Court. ALL the right, title, interest and Estate of Abner McDonald, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, in and to a certain lot of land, situated in Portland, in said county and bounded as follows, viz. Beginning at a stake standing south fifty three and a half degrees v. east, fifty rods from the Westerly corner of the late Thomas Robison's Garden-fence, and on the Westerly side line of State Street; thence south forty three and a half degrees West, eight rods and fifteen links to a stake; and from this stake extending south forty six and a half degrees East one hundred and twenty five feet; together with the large handsome and commodious house standing thereon, and the outbuildings belonging to the same—Said McDonald's right being one undivided moiety thereof, subject to a certain mortgage; the particulars of which will be explained at the time and place of sale. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW jun. Attorney to Eliza Bradley, Administratrix to said McDonald's Estate. August 25.
NOTICE! THE subscriber intending to remove from Cape Elizabeth in the course of a few days requests all those who are indebted by note or upon book account, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against him to call and have the same adjusted. JOHN GOULD. Cape Elizabeth, Aug 25.
TO LET. A VERY convenient Dwelling House in King Street accommodated with a good yard, garden, stable, &c.—There is also a constant supply of water from the aqueduct which leads into the house, possession will be given immediately—Inquire of WILLIAM GODDARD. Aug. 25.
FOR SALE. A CONVENIENT Single Story House, about 20 by 30 feet, as the same now stands near the head of Union-Street. For terms inquire of Messrs. BLAKE & STIMPSON. Aug. 25.
TO BE SOLD, A Valuable Island near the entrance of the harbor of Portland, known by the name of Jewell's Island, well situated for the establishment of the Fishery. It is well accommodated with a good harbor, is an excellent soil, and nearly covered with hard wood. Inquire of WILLIAM CODMAN, Portland, or PETER DOLLIVER, Boston. Aug. 25.

Dipht of Maine - to wit: Be it remembered, that on the twenty fifth day of July, in the thirty first year of the Independence of the United States of America, David Johnson of the said district hath deposited in this place, the title of a book, the title whereof is, as follows, to wit: - The Columbian Orthographer, or First Book for Children, in which the words are methodically arranged, rationally divided into syllables; and accurately accented according to the best authorities. For the use of Schools. By James Pike.
RENY SEWALL, Clerk Dipht of A true copy of record. Attest, H: SEWALL, Clerk. August 16.
Pike's Spelling Book. JUST PUBLISHED By Daniel Johnson, for sale at the PORTLAND BOOK-STORE , and by all the Booksellers in the United States, the Columbian Orthographer; Or, First Book for Children.
In which the words are methodically arranged, rationally divided into syllables; and accurately accented according to the best authorities. For the use of Schools. By JAMES PIKE.
In vain. Without fair culture's kind parental aid, Without a rising sun and social friends, And better from the blast; - in vain we hope The tender plant can rear its blooming head, Or yield the harvest promised in its spring.
RECOMMENDATIONS. The importance of early impressing the minds of children with the rudiments of orthography, it is presumed none will deny; for the pleasurable art of speaking, reading and writing with readiness and propriety, depends much on the habit of spelling and pronouncing words with accuracy.
To give a death wound, therefore, to the painful, incorrect practice of directing children to read lessons, before they are able to spell and accent common words of three syllables, we cordially recommend the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER . This work we approve, because it is, as the first school-book ought to be, merely a spelling book.
The tables, distinguishing the different classes of words, are judiciously arranged to facilitate the progress of children in their rudimental studies.
We think, therefore, the Author merits the patronage as well as the gratitude of the public, for his exertions to promote the interest of the rising generation; and we heartily recommend this book to instructors, as better calculated to answer the design of a spelling-book, than any that has hitherto been published.
Subscribed by the following Gentlemen. Rev. Thomas Cary Rev. James Morse Rev. Samuel Spring Nicolas Pike, Esq. Rev. Elijah Parish Rev. Timothy Alden Rev. John Andrews Mr. Peter Cochran Rev. Daniel Dana Mr. Amos Appan Rev. Leonard Woods Samuel Freeman, Esq.
Extract of a Letter from John Mycall, Esq. to the Author, dated Harrowd, September 23, 1804. DEAR SIR, I am much pleased to hear that you are engaged in the compilation of a new spelling-book; which, I understand, is to be conformable to what I frequently wished to see introduced, when I was employed in the instruction of youth myself. I understand it to be your intention, that the whole book shall contain nothing more than spelling; which, in my opinion, will very much facilitate the progress of learners, besides saving needless expense. I ought not to say needless, for it is worse; as I think the attempt to read lessons, and such fables and stories, as spelling-books are generally crowded with, before they have become perfect in the ground-work, will naturally retard their advancement in reading, as well as orthography.
That your laudable endeavors, to promote the welfare of the rising generation, may be crowned with success, and receive general approbation, is the sincere wish of your friend and servant, JOHN MYCALL.
Letter from Josiah W. Seaver, P.ceptor of the Academy at Berwick, to the Author, dated Berwick May 19, 1805. SIR, AS you were so polite and condescending as to favor me with the perusal of your manuscript of the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER , and to request my opinion upon the plan of the work, I shall not hesitate to give it with the greatest frankness.
From its simplicity and adaption to the capacities of children, I think it must have a decided preference to any other work of the kind I have yet seen; and is calculated greatly to facilitate the acquisition of the rudiments of learning.
Many of the inconveniences, which it is intended to remedy, and which, no doubt, it will, I have myself frequently experienced in teaching common schools.
With emotions of gratitude to you, Sir, for so useful and laudable an undertaking, I must express my highest approbation of the work: hoping, as a reward of your labor, you will likewise receive the full approbation and patronage of an enlightened public.
I am, Sir, with respect, yours, &c. JOSIAH W. SEAVER.
Letter from the Rev. Pearson Thurlow, to the Author, dated Somersworth, May 13, 1805. DEAR SIR, I sincerely hope and verily believe, that the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER is a work which will meet the approbation of the public - From the opportunity I have had for perusing the manuscript, I am highly pleased with the plan and with the execution of it. Its simplicity and perspicuity must give it a decided preference, for the use of children, I think, to every other work of the kind, which has fallen within my observation. I hope you will not delay in procuring its publication.
With much esteem, Sir, I am your affectionate friend, PEARSON THURSTON.
He would further remark, that causing children to spell the words, first in the book, making them strictly observe the proper division of the syllables, and then putting the same words to them to be spelled out of the book, is attended with greater advantage than any other method.
attended with greater advantage than any other method. If, in spelling or reading, a child should give a wrong sound to a vowel, it should be immediately referred to the Key, and requested to show the same vowel with its characteristic type. It should then be told to pronounce the word affixed to it; and afterwards to give the same sound to the vowel it had vor ag by pronounced. For instance, if it should call also , also , it should be shown the a in all , and told to pronounce the first syllable in the word also in the same manner. By this method children, in a short time, will become perfectly acquainted with the variety of sounds which the vowels afford, and be able to pronounce any word, however difficult, with ease and propriety.
When they have gone through all the tables, and can spell words, of any number of syllables, currently in the book, it will be proper for them to go through again, and pronounce the words without spelling. At the same time the New Testament may be put into their hands; which is a book easy to be read, and contains truths the most important for them to know.
When they can read fluently in the New Testament, there are many books, eminently calculated to reach the art of reading with propriety, which may be put into their hands. The best of these should be selected; but the choice must be left to the judicious instructor.
To conclude, partly in the words of a late elegant writer - Aware of the prejudices usually conceived by the ignorant, the envious, and the illiberal, against every new attempt to render the way to learning either shorter or smoother, the Author wishes to submit the plan of his work to the judgment of those alone, who are best qualified to decide on the usefulness of the design, or judiciousness of the execution.
RECOMMENDATIONS. The importance of early impressing the minds of children with the rudiments of orthography, it is presumed none will deny; for the pleasurable art of speaking, reading and writing with readiness and propriety, depends much on the habit of spelling and pronouncing words with accuracy.
To give a death wound, therefore, to the painful, incorrect practice of directing children to read lessons, before they are able to spell and accent common words of three syllables, we cordially recommend the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER . This work we approve, because it is, as the first school-book ought to be, merely a spelling book.
The tables, distinguishing the different classes of words, are judiciously arranged to facilitate the progress of children in their rudimental studies.
We think, therefore, the Author merits the patronage as well as the gratitude of the public, for his exertions to promote the interest of the rising generation; and we heartily recommend this book to instructors, as better calculated to answer the design of a spelling-book, than any that has hitherto been published.
Subscribed by the following Gentlemen. Rev. Thomas Cary Rev. James Morse Rev. Samuel Spring Nicolas Pike, Esq. Rev. Elijah Parish Rev. Timothy Alden Rev. John Andrews Mr. Peter Cochran Rev. Daniel Dana Mr. Amos Appan Rev. Leonard Woods Samuel Freeman, Esq.
Extract of a Letter from John Mycall, Esq. to the Author, dated Harrowd, September 23, 1804. DEAR SIR, I am much pleased to hear that you are engaged in the compilation of a new spelling-book; which, I understand, is to be conformable to what I frequently wished to see introduced, when I was employed in the instruction of youth myself. I understand it to be your intention, that the whole book shall contain nothing more than spelling; which, in my opinion, will very much facilitate the progress of learners, besides saving needless expense. I ought not to say needless, for it is worse; as I think the attempt to read lessons, and such fables and stories, as spelling-books are generally crowded with, before they have become perfect in the ground-work, will naturally retard their advancement in reading, as well as orthography.
That your laudable endeavors, to promote the welfare of the rising generation, may be crowned with success, and receive general approbation, is the sincere wish of your friend and servant, JOHN MYCALL.
Letter from Josiah W. Seaver, P.ceptor of the Academy at Berwick, to the Author, dated Berwick May 19, 1805. SIR, AS you were so polite and condescending as to favor me with the perusal of your manuscript of the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER , and to request my opinion upon the plan of the work, I shall not hesitate to give it with the greatest frankness.
From its simplicity and adaption to the capacities of children, I think it must have a decided preference to any other work of the kind I have yet seen; and is calculated greatly to facilitate the acquisition of the rudiments of learning.
Many of the inconveniences, which it is intended to remedy, and which, no doubt, it will, I have myself frequently experienced in teaching common schools.
With emotions of gratitude to you, Sir, for so useful and laudable an undertaking, I must express my highest approbation of the work: hoping, as a reward of your labor, you will likewise receive the full approbation and patronage of an enlightened public.
I am, Sir, with respect, yours, &c. JOSIAH W. SEAVER.
Letter from the Rev. Pearson Thurlow, to the Author, dated Somersworth, May 13, 1805. DEAR SIR, I sincerely hope and verily believe, that the COLUMBIAN ORTHOGRAPHER is a work which will meet the approbation of the public - From the opportunity I have had for perusing the manuscript, I am highly pleased with the plan and with the execution of it. Its simplicity and perspicuity must give it a decided preference, for the use of children, I think, to every other work of the kind, which has fallen within my observation. I hope you will not delay in procuring its publication.
With much esteem, Sir, I am your affectionate friend, PEARSON THURSTON.
He would further remark, that causing children to spell the words, first in the book, making them strictly observe the proper division of the syllables, and then putting the same words to them to be spelled out of the book, is attended with greater advantage than any other method.
William Swan, No. 3, Union-Row, Middle-Street HAS received an additional assortment of European and India Goods. ALSO, West-India Rum per hhd. Fourth proof Brandy per pipe. Holland Gin per do. Cotton per bale, Belt Calcutta Sugar per bag, 12 Casks real Dutch Linseed Oil, London white Lead per cask, Hyson, Hysonkin and Souchong Teas, per chest - warranted superior quality, &c. &c. All which shall be sold on the most advantageous terms. August 11.
Seth Clark, INFORMS that he continues to occupy the stand formerly improved by WATSON & CLARK , Fifth-Street, three doors below the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office - where he carries on the Tailoring Business. He has for sale, a few pieces best superfine BROADCLOTHS, KERSEYMERES, VEST PATTERNS, &c. &c. Trimmings of all kinds constantly on hand. August 11.
WANTED At the above business, a LAD , about 14 years old, of "steady habits" - to whom good encouragement will be given. August 11.
REMOVAL. SAMUEL WATSON has removed from the stand formerly occupied by WATSON & CLARK , 10 No. 6, Jones's-Row - Fifth-Street, heretofore occupied by Mrs. ISAAC ADAMS - where he will carry on the TAILORING BUSINESS , in all its branches, with neatness and dispatch. He renders his sincere thanks for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuance of the patronage of his Friends and the Public. Also has for sale, A few patterns of fashionable superfine Broadcloths and Kerseymeres, with suitable Trimmings - and in future will keep on hand, a supply of the best and most fashionable Goods. Orders from the Country for fashionable Clothing, will be attended to with punctuality. August 11.
REMOVAL. SIMON DEARBORN, INFORMS his friends and customers, that he has removed from his shop in Middle Street, to No. 6, Jones's-Row, Fifth-Street. Where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS , in all its various branches with neatness and dispatch, and according to the newest fashions. Constantly for sale as usual, a general assortment of Broadcloths, of the best qualities. Cassimeres, Vestings, &c. upon as reasonable terms as can be procured at any Store in town. N. B. Orders from the country executed at short notice. August 11.
NOTE BOOKS, FOR sale at the Bookstore of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-Street, printed upon a new form, which will be found very convenient. Also for sale, Tickets and Quarters in the sixth Class of Piscataqua Bridge Lottery , highest prize 10,000 dollars - The price of Tickets will be advanced next month. August 11.
GORHAM ACADEMY. THE Trustees of Gorham Academy, give notice, that the Academy in said town, (which for situation is inferior to none in the Commonwealth, and from the character of the preceptor, MR. REUBEN NASON , they flatter themselves will be celebrated in other respects) will be opened for the reception of SCHOLARS on the second Tuesday of September next - Then youth will be instructed in every branch of Literature usually taught in such institutions; and particular attention paid to their morals and manners - at the moderate price of two dollars per quarter. JOHN PARK LITTLE, Sec'y. July 28. (6w)
FREE POOR. The subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, to receive and examine the claims against the estate of FRYE POOR, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent - do hereby give notice, that the further time of three months are allowed to the creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the room over the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office, the first Mondays of the three following months, from ten o'clock A.M. to one P.M. WOODBURY STORER, LEMUEL WEEKS. Portland, August 7. (aug 11)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix on the estate of WILLIAM WISWALL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs - she 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 ELIZA. WISWALL. August 18.
RAN AWAY FROM the subscriber, an Apprentice by the name of Josiah Brown , about 16 years old, and about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark complexion. Matters of vessels and others are forbid harboring or trusting said Apprentice - and any one who will return him to his master again shall receive one cent reward. HIRAM HATCH. Northyarmouth, August 18.
REMOVAL. THOMAS SIMONSON , has removed to the Premises lately occupied by MR. STEPHEN LEE , in Free-Street - where he keeps constantly, good Horses and elegant Chaise To Let, on reasonable terms. For Sale - A number of new and second handed CHAISE. (9w) Aug. 18.
To Printers. FOR sale at the Office, a small fount of New Long-Printer's Black, or if more convenient, exchanged for BREVIER, that is not much worn. August 1.
WANTED AN active Lad, about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dressing Business. One from the Country would be preferred - Apply to MOSES ADAMS. August 18.
Duck, Ship-Chandlery, &c. Charles & John Fox, Nos. 4 and 5, South side Long-Wharf, HAVE just received for sale, 100 Bolls first quality Russia Duck; 60 do second do do 50 do Ravens do 80 do Heavy do 150 doz. 1st quality 2 and 3 threaded Sewing Twine. 100 lb. Whipping do. 150 Barrels Tar, 50 do Pitch, 20 do Turpentine, 15 do RoSin, Sheathing and drawing Nails, cut and wrought, Spikes and Nails of all kinds, 4 tons Sheathing Paper - best kind, 2 do Oakum do 10 barrels Dutch Linseed Oil, White Lead & Verdigris, ground in oil, Yellow and red Paints, 2 tons Bar Lead, 14 do Sheet do No. 3 and 2 3/4, 660 lbs. Iron Rivets, 2000 Iron Block Bushes, Sheet Copper, 18 to 28 ounces, 20 boxes dipt Candles, 15 do Chocolate, Few chests Souchong Tea, superior quality - sheep, 30 Philadelphia Cambooses, - different sizes. A quantity of patent Iron Shives, superior to any now in use - warranted to last seven years, and will probably last twenty, at the manufactory prices. Also - a complete assortment of Ship-Chandlery and Cordage. by the gang or smaller quantity, which will be sold on the lowest terms, and very liberal credit. (6w) August 18.
FOR SALE, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, 50 Bolls. fresh Flour, now landing, 6 pipes Holland's Gin, entitled to debenture. 100 boxes Candles, mould and dipt, 50 do Spermaceti do 3000 lbs Bacon, Loaf Sugar - Gin Cakes, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hysonkin and Souchong Teas, 7 by 9 and 10 by 12 Window Glass, Crates Earthen Ware. August 18.
Nankins. For sale, At No. 16, Union-Wharf, 3000 pieces Yellow Nankins, entitled to debenture. August 18.
Elijah Elder, No. 23, Long-Wharf, Has for sale, 150 Hds. best coarse Salt, 1100 bushels yellow Corn, 10 chaldrons Coal, 40 puncheons St. Croix & St. Kitts Rum, few barrels Mackerel. August 18. (4w)
William Codman, AT his Compting-room, the Chamber over the Store of MR. WILLIAM SWAN , No. 3, Union-Row, Has for sale, Pipes Brandy, Ditto Holland's Gin, Chests Souchong Tea, Ditto Hyson-skin do Bolls. none middlings Pork, Hds. Windward Island Rum, Boxes dipt Candles, Do mould do Hds. Loaf Sugar, Bags Pimento - ditto Pepper, Boxes Chocolate. Few hundred pieces NANKINS, suitable for the West-India market. August 18.
Benjamin B. Foster, HEREBY informs his friends and the public at large, that he has lately purchased the works for Dressing Cloth, in Palmouth, on Saccarappa Falls , where he intends carrying on the business in its different branches, with that dispatch it is possible for it to be done - He is now ready to receive Cloth, from those who are pleased to favor him with their custom - He warrants black on woolen that shall not fade or crock on wearing. There is not any copperas put into the coloring, as that operates injurious to the cloth. Palmouth Aug. 18.
Dissolution of Partnership. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Copartnership under the firm of SMITH & DENNIS, is this day dissolved by mutual consent - All persons indebted are requested to make payment to Peleg Smith. August 18. P. SMITH, S. R. DENNIS.
FOR SALE, A DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Cumberland-Street , having a Well of good water - a liberal credit will be given. For further particulars inquire of JOSHUA FERNALD. August 18.
REMOVAL. THOMAS SIMONSON , has removed to the Premises lately occupied by MR. STEPHEN LEE , in Free-Street - where he keeps constantly, good Horses and elegant Chaise To Let, on reasonable terms. For Sale - A number of new and second handed CHAISE. (9w) Aug. 18.
To Printers. FOR sale at the Office, a small fount of New Long-Printer's Black, or if more convenient, exchanged for BREVIER, that is not much worn. August 1.
WANTED AN active Lad, about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dressing Business. One from the Country would be preferred - Apply to MOSES ADAMS. August 18.
** Grand Auction. To be sold at Auction, ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 4, 1806, At Little Harbor , the seat of the late Governor Wentworth , in Portsmouth , (the Family going to Europe ) viz.
ALL the elegant Furnitures of the mansion house, consisting of the greatest variety and considered to be the most rich and superb articles in this part of America - among which are, Dining Tables; long dining Tables for large parties; Beds, bedding, bedsteads, tent, let down, and others; Chairs mahogany, Gent. Chair and others; tea Equipage, mahogany Stands, modern whole sets of China, the most costly and beautiful; Turcans, &c. rich cut Glass and Glasses of all kinds; grand Looking Glasses, in great variety; Turkey Carpets and others; red and yellow silk Damask Chairs, Sofa, &c. in the highest style of furniture for a great room and bed-rooms; ladies Toilets uncommonly rare and handsome; grand Harpsichord, of the finest tone, by Longham and Broderip, cost 75 guineas; fine toned Violins; elegant silvered and brass mounted short and long Fowling Pieces; Spy Glasses; Aiming for boats in water parties, complete and curious; travelling Trunk, for travelling in the woods or on water parties with every apparatus for cooking, &c. - a small Library of valuable books, including law books, and others, some of editions and books not to be met with in shops in common; a magnificent gilded Frame for a full length painting or portrait, or Pedestal for a lofty room, with or without a celebrated likeness of George the second, the present King of England's Grandfather, supposed to cost 100 guineas; a number of fine Prints Pictures and Paintings, on glass; good kitchen Furniture in the utmost variety for usefulness - Farming utensils of all sorts; stable Furniture; Horse, a pair of very handsome grays warranted, a Horse, for all sorts of farming known to be one of the best farm horses in this country, a very spirited Horse for a gentleman's riding horse, or for a troop, ladies riding Horse kind & gentle, canters with ease, his usual pace; ladies side Saddle, Bridle and gold figured head whip; elegant English Harness for a carriage, very handsome and strong, set together or separate, a light pleasant travelling Phaeton, very little used; good strong Chaise and Harness, for family use, double and single Sleighs, and tub Sleigh, Bells, &c. about 80 iron bound Hogheads for cider; with a variety of other articles too numerous to particularize. Cazneau Bayley, Auctioneer. Portsmouth, August 11, 1806.
Land for Sale. TEN thousand acres of Land, in the county of Coos, formerly the county of Grafton, state of New Hampshire, being the southeastern part of a tract of 40,000 acres granted to Dartmouth College; bounded west by Connieticut river; north by Canada line; east by the Amariscoogin river; southwest by Stuart-Town. The above tract of 10,000 acres has been surveyed into farms of about 200 acres each, has a number of mill privileges, is in a growing part of the country, and is well worth the attention of any person concerned in the land speculation. Conditions liberal, and made known by application to E. GREELY & CO. Portland, August 18.
Last Chance for 8000 dollars! JUST received, a few TICKETS in the Amskeag Canal Lottery - which is now drawing in Boston, and for sale, (if applied for immediately) whole Tickets 6 dolls. Quarters 1 62 at THOMAS CLARK'S Bookstore, Fifth-Street, Portland. August 11.
Cellar Rocks - for sale. GOOD Cellar Rocks, constantly for sale, and can be delivered at any part of the town, on reasonable terms, by John Prichard. Also, a quantity of OAKUM - inquire as above. May 26.
Wanted, A LAD about 18 or 19 years old, to attend in a Store - None need apply unless well recommended - inquire of the Printer. August 11.
FOR SALE. A Dwelling House in Back Street, formerly belonging to James Lunt, Esq. the terms of payment made easy to the purchaser - for particulars apply to MOSES LUNT. Aug. 11.
WILLIAM KING. TAKES PROFILE-LIKENESS, Esq. at the house next to Concert Hall in Hanover-Street, Boston. (1st) June 24.
TO FARMERS. THE Lands in Township No. 6, in the 8th Range north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale in Lots of any size, from 100 to 300 acres to be selected in any part of the township, at the pleasure of purchasers. This township is stocked with valuable timber of various kinds - is well watered by streams which fall into the Piscataquis, and afford an easy and cheap conveyance for rafts and boats carrying five tons, to the tide waters on the Penobscot. The soil is inferior to none in the District of Maine, and the title is indisputable. As the principal object of the sale will be to promote the immediate settlement of the township, it will be disposed of on terms USUALLY LIBERAL, and to none except such as shall become actual settlers. Those therefore, who wish to obtain Farms on such terms, are invited to examine the township, and for further particulars apply to MOSES GREENLEAF. Bangor, 1806.
ARTHUR SHIRLEY - PRINTER.