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PORTLAND GAZETTE, And Maine Advertiser,
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PORTLAND (MAINE) PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, FISH-STREET.
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No. 2, of Vol. XI.]
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1808.
[Whole No. 522.]
Interesting Political Miscellany.
From the Salem Gazette.
HON. JOHN Q. ADAMS'S LETTER.
SOME CURSORY REFLECTIONS UPON IT.
IT was natural to expect, that a gentleman, who had suddenly abandoned the friends who in confidence of his talents and principles had advanced him into office - who had openly joined the ranks of a party to which he had been till lately believed to be opposed - who had alienated himself both in measures and feelings with the men who had denounced his father and his administration, and endeavoured to heap unmerited calumny upon both - who had deserted his federal colleagues in both branches, and unexpectedly discovered a wisdom and virtue, a purity and correctness in the present administration to which he had been heretofore blind - who had given way to his prejudices against Great Britain so far as to support the Non-Importation act - to produce a bill which the most inveterate supporter of the administration dare not bring forward in the house, and which is now consigned to its merited fate in that body - who had not only supported the permanent embargo, the death blow to the Commerce of New-England, but had refused a few hours delay in the discussion of that measure on the ground that implicit confidence should be placed in the Executive of the United States - It was natural that such a man, conscious of his having excited reasonable suspicions as to the correctness of his conduct, should be anxious to defend himself, and to endeavour to soften though he cannot hope to remove, the deep-toned censures which his measures are calculated to produce.
If Mr. Adams had confined his remarks to a simple exculpation of himself, we should have been contented to have permitted his apology, however deficient, to have passed without criticism; but since, departing from the line of self defence, he has chosen to be the accuser not only of Col. Pickering but of all the Federal Party - Since, stepping down from his high dignity and character, he has seen fit to adopt the language of cant, reproach, and calumny - Since, borrowing the worn-out and unlimited insinuations of the Gallic faction, he chooses to denounce the party who supported Washington and his own father as the defenders of British power, and the apologists of British aggression, we do not think that we owe it even to Mr. Adams's honourable character to be silent, and to permit such charges to pass without notice.
The first question which naturally presents itself is, who is this Great Man, that with more than royal authority undertakes to dispense his stars and garters, his broad ribbands and insignia of merit, upon those whom he would honour; and his decrees of exile, and letters of cachet, upon those whom he would disgrace? Has he, like Col. Pickering, grown grey in the service of his country? Has he made personal sacrifices? Is he mild, amiable, modest, unassuming; or is he dictatorial, dogmatical and authoritative in his manners and character?
Has he through life been perfectly consistent in his conduct and principles? Or has he lately appeared to court the prevailing party, either with or without interested views?
Is he the intimate friend of Mr. Madison, the sworn foe of his own party? Is he preferred in the Aurora - the National Intelligencer - the Chronicle, and the Salem Register? Is it confessed by himself that he attended the democratic caucus for President; and is it proved that he voted for Mr. Madison? Did he write the report in the case of John Smith; and is not that the most damaging attack which has been made on the Judiciary? Was he the author of the famous war bill which passed the Senate early in the session, and was it not so violent that its friends have never dared to move it in the house?
So much for the man let us now turn to notice some parts of his letter.
1st. Then, Mr. Adams thinks Mr. Pickering's letter an unconstitutional appeal from a Senator to his constituents the Legislature.
To this we answer, that if Col. Pickering really believed as we do, (and we have no doubt he did) that the permanent interests of New England are about to be sacrificed to French views and French prejudices, it was his solemn duty to advertise his constituents of their danger.
Again, we would ask whether Mr. Pickering's conduct was extraordinary, as it would be to see a Senator, whose office as part of the executive council required him to keep aloof from all questions between us and foreign nations, nor if he should be officially called upon to act, join an illegal assembly, and without any evidence commit and pledge himself, in violent language, as to measures upon which he would have afterwards officially to decide?
2dly. Mr. Adams, in giving an account of the Chesapeake affair, does not pay that regard to the facts proved, which he might have done after so great a lapse of time: he seems to have imbibed some of the feelings of the party with whom he has associated.
He says, "that Admiral Berkeley chose to call the man whom he hung 'Jinkin Ratford,' and that the convict confessed his name was Ratford."
The implication left on the mind, and intended to be left on the mind, is, that the convict was not the real Ratford who had deserted. Now Mr. Adams must, or at least ought to have known, or else he should have been silent on this topic, that Ratford confessed on his trial, voluntarily, not only that he was born in England, but that "he was the very desertion whom the witnesses swore that he was."
Yet Mr. Adams adds, that it is said, "that the true Ratford is now alive" - By whom is this said? By the charged alone - by that lying paper which charged his father with deserting up illegally Joseph Robbins, who was
alleged to be a native of Danbury in Connecticut, though he was never in that town.
From the above small mistake we see the bias of Mr. Adams's mind.
One other mistake is equally unfortunate for a man in so responsible a station, and in so solemn a letter -
He states, that "the three other persons taken out of the Chesapeake were sentenced to death, but reprieved and pardoned on condition of their renouncing their claims as American citizens."
Now, in truth, neither of these circumstances had any manner of foundation.
The men never were sentenced to death, nor was any such condition imposed.
In ordinary cases, we should suppose a cause a very bad one which required props of this nature.
There are some more unpardonable misstatements and insinuations as to the purity and motives of the gentleman who had the misfortune to dare to be less enlightened and less patriotic, or in other words to think differently from Mr. Adams, which we shall notice hereafter.
VERITAS.
From the Hampshire Gazette.
The following letter will shew in what estimation the character and talents of Col. PICKERING were held by THE POLITICAL SAVIOUR OF HIS COUNTRY.
Morristown, May 24, 1777.
SIR, I beg leave to inform congress, that, immediately after the receipt of their resolve of the twenty-sixth of March, recommending the office of adjutant-general to be filled by the appointment of a person of abilities and unspotted attachment to our cause, I wrote to colonel Timothy Pickering, of Salem, offering him the post in the first instance, and transmitting at the same time a letter for colonel William Lee, whom congress had been pleased to mention, to be delivered him in case my offer could not be accepted. This conduct, in preference of colonel Pickering, I was induced to adopt from the high character I had of him, both as a great military genius, cultivated by an industrious attention to the study of war, and as a gentleman of liberal education, distinguished zeal, and great method and activity in business. This character of him I had from a gentleman of distinction and merit, and on whose judgment I could rely.
When my letter reached colonel Pickering, at first view he thought his situation in respect to public affairs would not permit him to accept the post. That for colonel Lee he sent immediately to him, who, in consequence of it, repaired to head-quarters. By colonel Lee I received a letter from colonel Pickering, stating more particularly the causes which prevented him accepting the office when it was offered, and assuring me that he would in a little time accommodate his affairs in such a manner as to come into any military post in which he might be serviceable, and thought equal to it.
Here I am to mark with peculiar satisfaction, in justice to colonel Lee, who has deservedly acquired the reputation of a good officer, that he expressed a distrust of his abilities to fill the appointment intended for him; and, on hearing that colonel Pickering would accept it, he not only offered but wished to relinquish his claim to it in favor of him, whom he declared he considered, from a very intimate and friendly acquaintance, as a first military character; and that he knew no gentleman better or so well qualified for the post among us. Matters being thus circumstanced, and colonel Lee pleased with the command he was in, I wrote to colonel Pickering on his return, who accepted the office, and is daily expected.
In this business I beg congress to be assured, though colonel Lee was postponed in the first instance, our recommendation had its due weight; and that no motive, other than a regard to the service, induced me to prefer colonel Pickering. His acknowledged abilities and equal zeal - without derogating from the merits of colonel Lee, who holds a high place in my esteem - gave him a preference; and I flatter myself the cause will be promoted in his appointment, especially as we shall have two good officers in lieu of one, who I am persuaded, will do honor to themselves in the line in which they move.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
THE NORTHERN MARKET.
Since the enacting of the Supplementary Embargo Law, which prohibits the exportation of produce from the United States, by land as well as by sea, the upper part of this State, Vermont, and New-York are struck with an almost universal sentiment of disgust and horror at the measure. In the quarter of the country above named, the value of produce, principally ashes, were it not for the late deadly stroke to our commerce, might be estimated on a moderate calculation, at nearly a million of dollars. This might have been easily transported to the Canadian markets and sold for ready cash. A portion of our industrious farmers would then have avoided, in some degree, the general calamity which now pervades the Union. But this privilege was too good to be long enjoyed. From an obsequiousness to the nod of Napoleon, or from a desire instead of alleviating, to increase the public grievances, or from some motive, which has never been disclosed, and which, from this circumstance, is probably equally detestable with the others, our Legislators have now extended the Embargo system into every nook, corner, and pig-pen of the country. To what consequences such measures may lead, we dare not predict - appearances augur unfavourably. We are credibly informed, that the inhabitants are re-
solved to trade at the Montreal market, and to risk the transport of their produce at all events. It is said, that in many places companies are forming for the purpose, who are determined to repel by force all opposition. One account says that these plans have already been put into operation - that a Custom-house officer on the Lake, being apprised that a plan of this nature was on foot, considered it so formidable, and the indignation of the people so highly roused at the restriction, that he dared not attempt to enforce the execution of the laws, but rather connived at their evasion. Such acts are surely to be regretted, but there is much more reason to lament, that any legislators should be so short-sighted, as not to foresee them. We are far from countenancing them - we regret to hear that any unconstitutional means, so unbecoming in the character of good citizens should be resorted to, for obtaining a redress of grievances. It is the duty of every man to obey the laws of his country, to endure patiently any evils arising from them, until redress can be had in a legal way. We would therefore inculcate the strictest observance of every existing law of the land; but at the same time we do not hesitate to pronounce the late Supplementary Embargo Act, to be the most unnecessary, unjust, and oppressive law, that ever disgraced the records of the American Congress - Dart. Gaz.
Shipping Intelligence.
The British squadron, under Ad. Duckworth, (in search of the Rochefort squadron) was fell in with on the 22d March, in lat. 65, long. 63.
James H. McCulloch, Esq. is appointed Collector of the port of Baltimore, vice Gabriel Christie, Esq. deceased.
Capt. Petit, late master of ship Mars, captured by the French privateer Active, has arrived at Charleston. - The master of the privateer said ALL AMERICAN VESSELS in France had been seized by order of the French Emperor previous to his sailing; and that in his previous cruise he had captured THIRTEEN SAIL of American vessels. - The American prisoners on board the Active were treated in a disgraceful manner. - Capt. P. was robbed of all his clothes, &c. & they even stripped him and took from him a sum of gold, which he had suspended round his waist in a girdle.
From St. Mary's, we learn, that Lieut. Elbert, of gun boat No. 2, had sent in there the brig Plough-boy, Rich, and sloop Nancy, Gorbam, for violating the Embargo law. They have since been given up at the intercession of the commandant of French Island, who conceived the seizure of them in the waters of Spain, a breach of the laws of that country.
The ship Mars, of N. York, from Savannah, for London, has been captured by a French privateer, and sent into Rochelle.
Capt. Eldridge, in brig Mary, ar. at Philadelphia, from St. Jago, was boarded in the Gulph Stream from two British ships of war; they advised him not to note them in his log-book, lest he should be overhauled by a French privateer.
Only one arrival at N. York, 12th instants, viz. the brig Mary, Bailey, 26 days from Martinique - Capt. B. informs, that a few days previous to his sailing two French frigates arrived there in 21 days from St. Maloes, and landed 500 troops at Fort de France; they departed 24 hours after, destination unknown.
The America, Potter, from Philadelphia, to Rotterdam, was taken 6th Feb. and carried into Helvoet.
An Am ship from Salem to London, with cotton and rice is taken by the French and sent into Passage.
The Aurora, Dashfield, fr. Baltimore, to Amsterdam, taken 29th Jan. and sent into Morlaix.
The Jane McIntosh, ar. at N. York, from Liverpool, was boarded on the 26th Feb. in lat. 49, long. 18, by two French privateer brigs, who detained the ship 3 or 4 hours, and robbed the Capt. of stores, clothes, &c. broke open several chests, and said the cargo was not worth taking - the day after was boarded by a bigger privateer, that had captured the Mars of N. York, informed that he had captured a brig from Charleston to Liverpool.
The ship Arethuras, Main, sailed from N. York 12th inst. for Bordeaux - having 110 persons on board; passengers and crew included.
Came into Plymouth, [Eng.] March 5th, the ship Sally, from Newburyport, taken by the Prince Jerome French privateer, of 14 guns, was retaken and sent in by the Shannon frigate.
The brig Factor, of Charleston, from Africa, with a cargo of slaves is sent into Barbadoes.
Capt. Jackson, arrived at Boston, in 45 days from St. Lucar, informs, that Feb. 7, six sail of American vessels drove ashore at Algeciras, among which was a brig belonging to Salem, with fish - at the same time a British 74 went ashore on Gibraltar point, and every soul perished. March 7, lat. 34, long. 39, 11, was boarded by the Leopard, Admiral Berkeley, in co. with the Triumph and Observer, on their passage to England, treated very politely. March 17, lat. 36, long. 49, ship Britannia, 35 days from Port-au-Prince, for Liverpool. April 4, lat. 41, long. 65, was boarded by his Majesty's ship Penelope, who had under his convoy, 22 sail of Transports; 7 weeks from England, for Halifax. Capt. Jackson has experienced many heavy and cold westerly winds since he passed the Banks.
The launching of the Gun Boats, at Philadelphia, which was suspended a few days since, was ordered to take place on the 12th instants.
Tenth Congress.....1st Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1808.
Mr. SPEAKER presented a petition from a number of citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, praying leave to export the fish they have on hand; and which must perish, if not speedily shipped off.
Mr. STEDMAN moved to refer this petition to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. BACON (Mass.) insinuated, that petitions of the kind were procured for electioneering purposes; and that the object of those who procured them being answered, he objected to their reference to the committee of the whole. - His motion was adopted.
[Thus it is, that the distresses of a numerous and indigent class of citizens on the seaboard, are sneered at, and their motives of complaint calumniated, by a Lawyer, from the interior country; whose six dollars a day salary, is enhanced in value in proportion to the distress of these insulted petitioners is augmented.]
Mr. BARKER (Member from Plymouth district) presented a petition from a large number of his constituents, also praying leave to export fish. - And moved to dispense with the reading it; and to refer it the same as the petition from Newburyport.
Mr. COOK (Mass.) and Mr. QUINCY, insisted on the petition being read; which was objected to by Mr. Gardner (N. H.) and Mr. Burwell, Ex-Secretary of the President; which last moved it might lie on the table.
The speaker said, it must be first read. - It was then read, and referred as before.
A bill was reported, making provision, to cover a deficit of FIVE THOUSAND dollars, which the superintendent of the Public Buildings in Washington, who acts under the authority of the President of the U. S. had expended, beyond the sums by law appropriated for that purpose.
Mr. Randolph moved to reject this bill. - A spirited debate ensued: - And finally on motion of Mr. Eppes, the bill was recommitted; with instructions to the committee to report on the expediency of abolishing the office of superintendent of public buildings.
THE STANDING ARMY
Bill, was again taken up. - Mr. Stanford spoke an hour and an half against it quoting various speeches of '98, made by Gallatin Varnum, and others, against Standing Armies; and also the sentiments of President Jefferson against such a military force. - He concluded by observing, that the future historian would be perplexed to find any distinctions between the two administrations (Adams' and Jefferson's). - Armies, navies, patronages, and taxes, though at first exploded, now appeared to be as much encouraged as ever. [This N. B. This Mr. Stanford is a good North-Carolina democrat.]
In the debate on this bill, Mr. Randolph gave the following account of the change of his view of politics and politicians: - "He said, he wished to state a fact which he had before stated in Congress, which he understood had been denied, but never in his presence, and he had called for an open denial of it. - At that time he had called on the Secretary of State to obtain passports for a young relation whom he was about to send to Europe. Until then, he was on the most intimate footing with that officer (Mr. Madison). In conversing with him on the subject of our relations with Spain, he was informed by him, that France would not permit Spain to enter into any stipulations for an adjustment of our differences with her, unless such stipulations were accompanied by a sum of money from us, which money was to go to France. That France wan-
ted money and must have it. We, said Mr. R. granted the money. Mr. R. said he had further stated at that time that the pulse of the Secretary of the Treasury had been felt, respecting the two millions of dollars for the purchase of Florida, before that bill had passed into a law; and he had mentioned at the same time, that if the Secretary of the Treasury would deny this statement, he would believe him, although it would require all the exercise of all his faith. From this time his views of politics and politicians received a total change."
In the same debate Mr. Randolph compared the Non-Importation Act, the Embargo and the Standing Army to a Wedge: - The Non-Importation Law was the point, the Embargo the shaft, and the 6000 troops the butt. These were to be driven up to the hilt, and to break out in a War. "We go to war for our seamen, and we give them up; we go to war for the colonial trade, and we give up even the carrying of our own produce - thus leaving G. Britain in possession of all the seamen and the trade of the world. As to the fisheries, he hoped if these men were raised, they would be kept on lent diet, and be made to eat the fish."
FRIDAY, APRIL 8.
Mr. Rhea moved, that the Secretary of State lay before Congress, authentic copies of all treaties, commercial orders and regulations; and all orders and decrees of blockade, issued either by G. Britain or France, affecting American commerce, since 1790, exclusive of treaties to which the U. States are a party. - Laid on the table.
EMBARGO.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved a resolution to authorize the President, in the event of peace, or suspension of hostilities in Europe, or of such changes in their measures affecting neutral commerce, as may render that of the U. States sufficiently safe, to suspend the several EMBARGO LAWS, under such restrictions and regulations as the circumstances of the case may seem to require, until - days after the next session of Congress. Referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
From Washington, April 9.
"The army bill, after a debate of four days, has passed, 93. Nays 16. On fixing a title for this bill, so as to avoid the unpopular name of a standing army, considerable altercation took place. Mr. Randolph insisted, that in truth this bill, whatever name it might have received at the baptismal font, was the senate's old peace establishment bill, and ought to be denominated an act to raise a Standing Army. It was however finally determined to call it "An act to raise, for a limited time an additional military force."
"There is no truth in the report of Mr. Gallatin's resignation."
"Dispatches from Mr. Armstrong, by a late arrival at Marblehead, are received. They have been before a Cabinet Council for two days successively; and something of importance are expected from them."
"The trial of Senator Smith, is prosecuted with much zeal and severity. Yesterday Mr. Adams spoke four hours in support of the resolution for expelling him."
"It is understood, that the President has expressed an unwillingness to be invested, during the recess of Congress, with the power of raising the Embargo, agreeably to a resolution, offered a few days since, for that purpose, by Mr. Campbell."
"Mr. Wilbour, has reported a bill, authorizing the President to exchange the site of the present fortifications at Portland (Maine) for one more appropriate to the defence of the place."
A good thing. - The Legislature of New Jersey, it is said, has appropriated 400,000 dollars, to be loaned to sufferers by the Embargo.

Interesting Document.
Mr. MADISON's Letter to Mr. ROSE, on the subject of the Chesapeake, &c. (CONCLUDED.)
IN this confidence, your arrival was awaited with every friendly solicitude; and our first interview having opened the way by an acquiescence in the separation of the two cases insisted on by his Britannic Majesty, notwithstanding the strong grounds on which they had been united by the President, it was not to be doubted that a tender of the satisfaction claimed by the United States for a distinguished and acknowledged insult by one of his officers, would immediately follow.
It was not, therefore, without a very painful surprise that the error of this expectation was discovered. Instead of the satisfaction due from the original aggressor, it was announced that the first step towards the adjustment must proceed from the party injured; and your letter now before me, formally repeats that as long as the proclamation of the President which issued on the 2d July, 1807, shall be in force, it will be an insuperable obstacle to a negotiation even on the subject of the aggression which preceded it; in other words, that the proclamation must be put out of force before an adjustment of the aggression can be taken into discussion.
In explaining the grounds of this extraordinary demand, it is alleged to be supported by the consideration that the proceeding and pretention of the offending officer, has been disavowed; that general assurances are given of a disposition and intention in his Britannic majesty, to make satisfaction; that a special minister was dispatched with promptitude, for the purpose of carrying into effect this disposition; and that you have a personal conviction that the particular terms, which you are not at liberty previously to disclose, will be deemed by the United States satisfactory.
With respect to the disavowal it would be unjust not to regard it as a proof of candor and amity towards the United States, and as some presage of the voluntary reparation which it implied to be due. But the disavowal can be the less confounded with the reparation itself; since it was sufficiently required by the respect which Great-Britain owed to her own honor; it being impossible that an enlightened government, had hostility been meditated, would have commenced it in such a manner, and in the midst of existing professions of peace and friendship. She owed it also to consistency with the disavowal on a former occasion in which the pretension had been enforced by a British squadron against the sloop of war Baltimore, belonging to the United States, and finally to the interest which Great-Britain has more than any other nation, in disclaiming a principle which would expose her superior number of ships of war, to so many indignities from inferior navies.
As little can the general assurance that reparation would be made, claim a return which could properly follow the actual reparation only. They cannot amount to more than a disposition, or at most a promise to do what the aggressor may deem a fulfilment of his obligation. They do not prove even a disposition to do what may be satisfactory to the injured party, who cannot have less than an equal right to decide on the sufficiency of the redress.
In dispatching a special minister for the purpose of adjusting the difference, the United States ought cheerfully to acknowledge all the proof it affords on the part of his Britannic majesty of his pacific views towards them, and of his respect for their friendship. But whilst they could not, under any circumstances, allow to the measure more than a certain participation in an honorable reparation, it is to be recollected that the avowed and primary object of the mission was to substitute for the more extended adjustment proposed by the United States at London, a separation of the subjects as preferred by his Britannic majesty, and you will know, Sir, how fully this object was accomplished.
With respect to the personal conviction which you have expressed, that the terms which you decline to disclose would be satisfactory to the United States, it is incumbent on me to observe that with the highest respect for your judgment and the most perfect confidence in your sincerity, an insuperable objection manifestly lies, to the acceptance of a personal and unexplained opinion in place of a disclosure which would enable this government to exercise its own judgment in a case effecting so essentially its honor and its rights. Such a course of proceeding would be without example; and there can be no hazard in saying that one will never be offered by a government which
respects itself as much as yours justly does, and therefore can never be reasonably expected from one which respects itself as much as this has a right to do.
I forbear, Sir, to enlarge on the intrinsic incongruity of the expedient proposed. But I must be allowed to remark, as an additional admonition of the singular and mortifying perplexity in which a compliance might involve the president, that there are in the letter of Mr. Canning, communicating to Mr. Monroe the special mission to the United States, pregnant indications that other questions and conditions may have been contemplated which would be found utterly irreconcilable with the sentiments of this nation.
If neither any nor all of these considerations can sustain the preliminary demand made in your communication, it remains to be seen whether such a demand rests with greater advantage to the more precise ground on which you finally seem to place it.
The proclamation is considered as a hostile measure, and a discontinuance of it as due to the discontinuance of the aggression which led to it.
It has been sufficiently shown that the proclamation, as appears on the face of it, was produced by a train of occurrences terminating in the attack on the Chesapeake frigate, and not by this last alone. To a demand therefore that the proclamation be revoked, it would be perfectly fair to oppose a demand that redress be first given for the numerous irregularities which preceded the aggression on the American frigate, as well as for this particular aggression, and that effectual control be interposed against repetitions of them. And as no such redress has been given for the past, notwithstanding the lapse of time which has taken place, nor any such security for the future, notwithstanding the undiminished reasonableness of it, it follows, that a continuance of the proclamation would be consistent with an entire discontinuance of one only of the occurrences from which it proceeded.
But it is not necessary to avail the argument of this view of the case, although of itself entirely conclusive. Had the proclamation been founded on the single aggression committed on the Chesapeake, and were it admitted that the discontinuance of that aggression merely, gave a claim to the discontinuance of the proclamation, the claim would be defeated by the incontestible fact, that that aggression has not been discontinued. It has never ceased to exist; and is in existence at this moment. Need I remind you, Sir, that the seizure and asportation of the seamen belonging to the crew of the Chesapeake entered into the very essence of that aggression, that with an exception of the victim to a trial forbidden by the most solemn considerations, and greatly aggravating the guilt of its author, the seamen in question are still retained, and consequently that the aggression, if in no other respect, is by that act alone continued and in force?
If the view which have been taken of the subject have the justness which they claim, they will have shown that on no ground whatever can an annulment of the proclamation of July 2d be reasonably required as a preliminary to the negotiation with which you are charged. On the contrary it clearly results, from a recurrence to the causes and objects of the proclamation, that, as it was at first intimated, the strongest sanctions of Great-Britain herself would support the demand, that previous to a discussion of the proclamation, due satisfaction should be made to the United States; that this satisfaction ought to extend to all the wrongs which preceded and produced that act; and that even limiting the merits of the question to the single relation of the proclamation to the wrong committed in the attack on the American frigate, and deciding the question on the principle that a discontinuance of the latter, required of right a discontinuance of the former, nothing appears that does not leave such a preliminary destitute of every foundation which could be assumed for it.
With a right to draw this conclusion, the president might have entrusted me to close this communication, with the reply stated in the beginning of it; and perhaps in taking this course, he would only have consulted a sensibility, to which most governments would, in such a case, have yielded. But adhering to the moderation by which he has been invariably guided, and anxious to rescue the two nations from the circumstances, under which an abortive issue to your mission necessarily places them, he has authorised me, in the event of your disclosing terms of reparation which you believe will be satisfactory, and on its appearing that they are so, to consider this evidence of the justice of his Britannic majesty as a pledge for an effectual interposition with respect to all the abuses against a recurrence of which the proclamation
was meant to provide, and to proceed to concert with you a revocation of that act bearing the same date with the act of reparation to which the United States are entitled.
I am not unaware, Sir, that according to the view which you appear to have taken of your instructions, such a course of proceeding has not been contemplated by them. It is possible, nevertheless, that a re-examination, in a spirit in which I am well persuaded it will be made, may discover them to be not inflexible to a proposition, in so high a degree liberal and conciliatory. In every event, the president will have manifested his willingness to meet your government on a ground of accommodation, which spares to its feelings, however misapplied he may deem them every concession, not essentially due to those which must be equally respected, and consequently will have demonstrated that the very ineligible posture given to so important a subject in the relations of the two countries, by the unsuccessful termination of your mission, can be referred to no other source than the rigorous restrictions under which it was to be executed.
I make no apology, Sir, for the long interval between the date of your letter and that under which I write. It is rendered unnecessary by your knowledge of the circumstances to which the delay is to be ascribed.
With high consideration and respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) JAMES MADISON. GEORGE H. ROSE, Esq. Britannic Majesty's Minister, &c.
Tenth Congress.....1st Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, APRIL 16. Embargoed Fish.
Mr. Quincy presented a petition from sundry persons in Massachusetts, concerned in the fisheries, praying that they may be allowed to export their fish as usual, or that the secretary of the treasury may be authorized to buy them. He then offered the following resolution:—Resolved, That a committee be appointed to take into consideration the peculiar hardships and sufferings which the citizens of the United States immediately interested in the fisheries, are subject to by reason of the several acts laying an embargo; that the committee be instructed to inquire whether any, and if any, what relief ought to be extended to them; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Newton moved that the petition be referred to the committee of the whole, to whom was referred the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of William Haslett and others.
Mr. D. R. Williams said, if there was anything peculiar in the case of the fishermen, they were the peculiarly favored few.
Mr. Burwell contended that the fishermen did not suffer greater hardships than some other classes of the community, and ought not to expect greater privileges.
Mr. Quincy made some observations in reply. He said that the idea suggested some days ago by Mr. Randolph, that Congress had no constitutional power to lay an EMBARGO, was worthy of the most serious attention. There was no instance in history of a perpetual embargo. It was a new discovery.
Mr. D. R. Williams repeated, that the fishermen were peculiarly favored. In the course of his remarks he observed, that if the gentleman from Massachusetts had the feelings of a gentleman, he would not have charged him with prejudices against any particular class of citizens.
Mr. Quincy rose to explain, but Mr. Williams called him to order.
Mr. Lyon called Mr. Williams to order; he hoped such expressions would not be admitted in the house.
The Speaker said that personal reflections were contrary to the rules of the house.
Mr. Williams justified what he had said. Mr. Quincy explained what he had meant by the word prejudices. He owed this explanation, he said, to himself, but not, perhaps, to the gentleman from South Carolina.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14. Seamen and armed Merchantmen. On motion of Mr. Dana, the committee of the whole to whom were referred two resolutions for enabling merchant vessels mutually to arm and assist each other, and for the security of American seamen, was discharged from the further consideration of them, and they were referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13. The Embargo.—The resolution to empower the President to take off the Embargo, was under consideration. Messrs Love and Key were against the Embargo. Mr. Fisk and Sloan appeared to be in its favor.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14. The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on Mr. G. W. Campbell's embargo motion. At 5 o'clock, the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again. But Mr. Randolph moved a modification of Mr. Campbell's motion.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15. Death of Mr. Crowninshield.—Mr. Bacon announced the death of his Colleague, the Hon. JACOB CROWNINSHIELD, a delegate from Massachusetts. The House resolved to appoint a committee to superintend the
funeral; to wear crape for one month; to attend the funeral to-morrow, and to notify the Senate.
Important Communication from Washington—dated APRIL 13.
This morning Mr. Hillhouse (Con.) offered the following radical amendments to the Constitution of the United States:—
1st. To reduce the term of service of members of the House of Representatives from two years to one. 2d. A correspondent reduction of the Senate from six to three, one third to be chosen each year. 3d. To choose the President annually by lot out of those Senators, whose term of service expires at that time. 4th. To limit his salary to 15,000 dollars. 5th. To abolish the office of vice-president. 6th. To require the approbation of the Senate and House of Representatives to all appointments to office. 7th. To require the consent of the same branches to removals from office.
Mr. H. delivered a speech of about two hours, explanatory of the amendments, and dwelt particularly upon the executive branch of the government, whose powers he thought exorbitant, and highly dangerous to the virtue, peace and happiness of the nation. To this source, he attributed all the evils of that party spirit which agitates and divides the community. As his speech will probably be published, I forbear offering any comments upon these amendments. They were seconded by Mr. Crawford of Georgia, and ordered to be printed.
The hon. Mr. Senator Smith retains his seat in the senate of the U. S.—there not appearing, on the final question of expulsion, two thirds of the whole votes of that body, as required by the Constitution.—Ayes 19, Nays 10.
An act has been passed, and approved on the 30th March, authorising the President to call on the several Executives throughout the United States, for their respective quotas of one hundred thousand militia, including officers to be held in readiness to march at a moment's warning.
Precious Confession.—On the passage of the Army Bill, Mr. Williams (S. C.) made the following observations to this effect: "We are about to raise this army of 6000 men, and by what means are we to support them? the pecuniary resources of our country are stopped—we are without revenue—without means—the present policy of our government has divorced us of those means! I call on the gentlemen who compose the committee of ways and means, to inform us how, and from what current we are to maintain this army? Yes, Sir, I challenge them to convince this House, to demonstration, how without a Treasury nearly exhausted, we are to feed and clothe such a body of men?—You, Sir, have on your table a bill nearly approaching a Sedition Law; an Alien Law is in embryo, "but it's mother's milk is pricked, and I hope it will never arrive to maturity!" and now a standing army is to be raised! what will be the consequences of these measures, if they should go into operation? Let me premise, Sir, persecutions, distress, individual misery; and what of all is most to be dreaded, feared, and lamented, as inevitable—a National Bankruptcy?
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR. IN MASSACHUSETTS PROPER.
Table with 5 columns: Published, Core. Sal. Strong. Sal. Rows include NORFOLK, DOVER, WORCESTER, N. Braintree, Fitchburg, Dana, Berlin, LINCOLN, Stoneham, HAMPSHIRE, Granville, Warwick, Wendell, Orange. Totals: 30,491 29,203 30,431 28,348.
IN MAINE.
Table with 5 columns: Published, Core. Sal. Strong. Sal. Rows include KENNEBEC, VIENNA, OXFORD, Lovell, WASHINGTON, Machias, Chandlersville, Steuben, Addison, Harrison, Columbia, Chesterfield. Totals: 353 110 275 124.
TOTAL, 8,890 11,700 8,496 11,369. The above is an unequivocal proof of the decided federalism of the county of Washington. Though few in numbers, we hope their good example will have some effect in animating the exertions of the Federalists throughout the State.
Portland, Monday, April 25, 1808.
Late European Intelligence.
BY the politeness of Gen. Wood, of Wiscasset, we received on Saturday last a Dublin paper of March 13, brought to that port by the arrival of the ship Susan & Sarah, in a passage of 28 days from Dublin.
The Rochefort squadron which put to sea in January last, and of which mention has been made in late papers, after a short cruise in the Atlantic, has passed the straits of Gibraltar, and arrived at Toulon and joined the squadron in that port. It is stated that the Spanish squadron from Cartagena has entered Toulon, and that these combined fleets intend to attack the English ships cruising off Sicily and at the entrance of the Adriatic. Later accounts mention that this fleet sailed on the 8th of February, and stood for Sicily. The number of ships of the line amounted to thirty. The English calculate this force not to exceed 21 effective ships of the line, French and Spanish. They also inform that Lord Collingwood and Admiral Thornborough, in the Mediterranean, command a force of fifteen sail of the line, and entertain no apprehensions of any unfavorable consequences resulting from a battle between them. Lord Collingwood was in expectation of being joined by Sir Richard Straghan with seven sail of the line. There is an end to the Papal dominion. On the 2d of February, Gen. Miollis at the head of 5,000 French, entered Rome, and took possession of the castle of St. Angelo, the principal fortress. The officers and soldiers are quartered upon the nobility and monasteries.
War between Russia & Sweden.
Russia has at length commenced hostilities against Sweden, the real motive for which appears to be, on account of the refusal of the latter to join in a war against England. The Russian army amounts to between 30 and 40,000 men, and is accompanied by a powerful train of artillery. General Bucholzen is commander in chief. The troops entered Finland near Abborson, and advanced within a short distance of Sveaborg.
The Swedish force in motion did not exceed 15,000 men, but they were marching in two divisions to the frontiers of Finland. Neither the injustice of the emperor of Russia, nor his superior force, appeared to shake the resolution of the king of Sweden, who is resolved on disputing every inch of ground with the enemy. He had given orders for taking into custody the Russian ambassador at Stockholm, and the consul at Gottenburg.—Considering the great inequality of the contending parties, it is not difficult to predict the result. Even the Swedes themselves do not expect to be able to defend their country against the Russians, but place great reliance on the succours from England.
The French interest is completely triumphant in Russia. The emperor Alexander and his court join in all the plans and views of Bonaparte. The French ambassador at St. Petersburg, by command of his sovereign, has obtained the appointment of a committee to inquire and investigate the best method for establishing a trade between Russia and France, since the former had put a stop to all intercourse with England. The French are sending large bodies of troops into Holstein, and the Danish flotilla was engaged for the transportation of those troops into Zealand.
Portugal under Contribution.
On the 21st of February, Gen. Junot, commander of the French army in Portugal, published a decree consisting of twenty-four articles; laying the whole country under a contribution of forty millions of crowns, (about twenty two millions of dollars,) which is ordered to be levied on Lands, Houses, Merchandise, Churches, Clergy-men, Merchants and Mechanics; and to be paid in three installments:—the last payment to be on the first day of August next. In many instances the Clergy will have to pay three-fourths of their living. The owners of houses which are rented, to appropriate one half the rent; and if occupied by the owner, to pay half the amount it would rent for by estimation. All proprietors of lands to pay double the amount of the tithes heretofore paid. All persons who shall make incorrect returns of their income, shall be taxed double, and the same collected by the most summary means of execution.—O! the blessed effects of French Fraternity.
The trial of Gen. Whitelocke had concluded, and in a few days would be made public.
We learn verbally that intelligence of the failure of Mr. Rose's Mission to this country, had reached England previously to Capt. Williams' leaving Dublin: that the news excited great interest; and that on its being known the English Ministry immediately summoned a Cabinet Council; at which the King was present. They continued in session from 4 o'clock in the afternoon till a late hour the next morning; but none of their deliberations had been made public.
It is confidently stated that the Toulon fleet put to sea on the 16th of Jan. with 30 transports full of troops, and that Admiral Thornborough had sailed in pursuit of them.

The declaration of war by Russia against Sweden, is confirmed. The Russian squadron remained in the Tagus, and had opened a friendly intercourse with the British Admiral Cotton. Bonaparte's land expedition to India is still spoken of as seriously contemplated. A vessel taken by the French burning squadron has been retaken, and the news of their situation received in England.
Dutch papers to the 25th Feb. mention that Jerome Bonaparte King of Westphalia has decreed that English commodities and manufactures shall not only be seized but burnt. The Decree has been carried into execution.
The Embargo is reported to have been taken off at all the ports in Holland, except Flushing. There has been a destructive fire at Dantzic, on the 2d Feb. the city presents a scene of desolation; more than 100 buildings were reduced to ashes.
We find but little news and but few speculations, of any kind relating to American affairs.
MR. BOWDOIN And suite, late Minister of the United States, near Spain, arrived at Boston on Monday last, in the ship Sally, from Liverpool.
BLOODY BEACONS! FRENCH WAR WITHOUT DISGUISE! The French National ships plunder and burn every American vessel they find at sea. They are sending their spies, emissaries and even their military officers amongst us; and yet no measures are taking to ward off the meditated blow. Was ever a nation's independence thus assailed! Were ever a nation's liberties thus sacrificed by an administration! Will the people learn wisdom before it is too late?—Balance.
Look out for French Tories!—On hearing the account of the late destruction of our ships at sea by the French, a Jacobin declared that he would rather see all our vessels and cargoes burnt by the French, than to have them arrive safe at an English port, and sell for a good price!—Another declared to the editor of this paper, that the French had a right to burn our vessels at sea, since Bonaparte had issued his blocking decree.—ib.
Portugal is ruined by French friendship. Commerce is totally destroyed, and a dreadful famine approaching. Will not America learn wisdom from the fate of others?—ib.
A Baltimore paper of the 13th, states that the ports of Gaudaloupe, and its dependencies, had been opened by public proclamation to neutral vessels, laden with provisions, free of duty.
A democratic paper of Baltimore, has fairly come out, and advised a War with England, and an Alliance with France. However unauthorised this suggestion may appear, it is by no means an unlooked for, or unadvised measure at Washington.
It is amazing to hear those who during the twelve years administrations of Washington and Adams were the unceasing revilers of the government; and opposers of all its measures; now talk so flippantly as they do, of the patriotism of the old Tory doctrine of "passive obedience and non resistance;" and denounce even the moderate exercise of the freedom of the press, as sedition and worthy of bonds! Is not that true bud, which will not work both ways?—Cent.
Mr. J. Randolph says, the Standing Army will blow up the present administration; and yet he complains of it as a bad measure; as if that could be a bad measure which would produce so much good.
The Embargo, say our wise ones, is an extraordinary measure; nothing short of Infinite Wisdom could have devised a better.—Indeed! But how came we into a situation which makes such a distressing measure necessary? I leave this for the friends of our wise administration to answer; and shall content myself by telling a short story, which, though it may not apply exactly to the present question, will suggest an idea, which may be of use to many well meaning people:—
An honest farmer in New-England was troubled with a swelling on his little finger. His physician was treating the disorder, as he thought, in a proper way; but did not perform the cure to the satisfaction of the farmer. A Quack stepped in and declared the Doctor was doing every thing wrong, and if the good man would resign himself up to his care, he would cure him directly, and without the least pain or inconvenience. The patient submitted to the directions of the Quack. He eased him of his pain, besure, and did not fail to boast of the mighty works which he had performed.—But the tumor was not cured. A mortification took place; the patient was a little alarmed, but the doctor assured him that as long as there was no pain there
was no danger. The gangrene made progress, and at length his whole arm became disordered. The Quack then declared that the arm must be taken off, and appealed to the regular physician, in order to satisfy his patient that this was a very wise measure. [N. Y. Spectator.]
A letter from Petersburg, Virginia, mentions that a duel took place between Mr. John D. Burk, (formerly an editor in Boston,) and M. Coquebert, a French gentleman, in which the former received a ball through his heart.
The British Government brig Clio, has captured seven Danish Gun-boats in one action—the whole number which attacked her.
NOTIFICATION. THE Selectmen of the several Counties, and the Selectmen of the several towns in this Commonwealth, are hereby informed, that the Hon. Council stand adjourned to the fourth day of May next; and are requested to transmit, with care, the returns of Votes for Governor, Lieut. Governor, Senators and Councillors, to the Office of Secretary of State, by that time. Secretary's Office, Boston, April 15th, 1808.
COMMUNICATION. Camden, 20th April, 1808. THE Camden Light Infantry, commanded by Erasmus Foote, Esq. paraded here on Thursday 14th instant, and, for a company raised, organized and equipped in a few months, displayed unusual skill and discipline. We are ready to predict this will be a veteran corps of sharpshooters. In presenting the Company's Standard to Ensign Howe, Miss Eliza Pendleton made the following address:
I am delegated, Sir, by the Ladies of this town, to present the Camden Light Infantry their Standard. The arms of our State and the Union, we feel happy in entrusting to you as our friends and the sons of our fathers who protected their rights and honored the name of soldiers. We deliver you this military ensign as a proof of our firm reliance, that, should you be called to display it in defence of "our country's rights and laws," you will exact the character of soldiers. You may rest assured we have no wish that you should tread the field of battle and wade through perils and dangers in pursuit of laurels too dearly purchased. Far from us and our country be war with its miseries, its dangers or trophies. But must the land of our fathers again be in arms, or our country abandon its rights and liberties—must we taste of Europe's calamities, or cease to be a nation sovereign and independent—we will yield you to our country, and implore the great Director of arms and controller of events to protect and return you, with the virtues of citizens and the honors of soldiers—with your eagle encircled with the deeds you have done. To which Ensign Howe on receiving the Standard replied:
Permit me to assure you, and the Ladies of Camden, that this mark of distinction, this pledge of their confidence in the Camden Light Infantry is highly appreciated. We are happy to number among our friends the fair daughters of our country; and to us they shall look, not in vain, for protection.
The sacred motto of this standard, "our country's rights and laws," we will hold inviolate; and should we be called to defend either, under this banner, we will not be unworthy our country, we will not disgrace our fathers. Be it our pride in peace, to prepare for war, and join the virtues of citizens to the honor of soldiers. And should our country resort to arms, should this last appeal be necessary to preserve our national honor, sovereignty and independence, tho' opposed by Europe's legions, no rude foe should pluck from us "our country's rights and laws."
FOR THE GAZETTE. MR. ADAMS, IF you think the political part of a PRAYER, delivered on the late fast occasion, worthy of publicity, please to insert the same in your useful paper:—
AMELIORATE the state of our pusillanimous General Government. May we no longer be guided by leading strings; suffering and groping in political darkness.—When we see Liberty's lovely form metamorphosed into the most ugly monster, shall we seriously affect the lullaby tone? We would not presume to lift up our voice against great Diana in Ephesus, as tho' he were politically mad; and much less say "that blindness in part hath happened to" our Congressional Rulers. But from our appearing to be rapidly verging to the awful crisis of American phrensy, we most fervently pray that thou wouldst bless the great Grand Sachem of the National Assembly, and every member appertaining to that opaque body. However obstinately bent on suicide, may they be saved from being their own Executioners! After much puerile dashing and Gun-boat mania have been figured off there, to puff away the pitiful effects, the tremendous sweeps of the amphibious Jeffersonian embargo; and to gratify their
French feelings towards the English: by the adoption of a high and forbidding tone, and of the insufferable hauteur and commanding insolence they have assumed with regard to them; may meat be brought out of the eaters of the present administration, and sweetness out of the ill scented secrets of the Executive. LORD, if thou dost not soon appear, our halcyon days will fly away. The terrible prediction of our illumined Prophet seems to be fast fulfilling. The abomination of desolation is now marching with gigantic strides, and soon will be let loose upon us, unless instantly awoke from the apparent and fatal stupor in which we slumber! Else why this murderous assault on the freedom of speech? Why all these high-toned Gallic partialities? Why this senseless continued mockery and suppression of facts, in which the interests of our nation are most intimately concerned? Convince them of their insanity, O LORD, who have studiously and insidiously wrapped up all communications from France in total, midnight darkness and secrecy; and when all this mighty splashing of Presidential Gun-boats, in attacking ships of the line, shall have terminated in more than half seas over; may every difficulty be done away, and the dark portentous cloud of Jacobinism which now hang over our political horizon, soon be dissipated. Out of the mouths of political mad-caps, and of humdrum politicians, eventually declare the wonders of thy delivering praise. Disembarrass the maritime trade of our seafaring brethren from the shackles of despotism with which it has been fettered.
May out Mercantile operations receive no further molestation from our unadvised harum-scarum rulers. May the Embargo, that sanguinary Demon of democracy, and of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of Bedlam, promptly be raised; and every measure adopted by our new fangled Choctaws, hostile to our Commerce, Navigation and Fisheries, fall, like Lucifer, never to rise again. May the anti-commercial storm of War, be succeeded by a perpetual calm—and the citizens of the union, (as in the days of yore) bask in the eternal sunshine of political happiness and prosperity; and let all the people say Amen.
From a Clergyman who lives ("as it is queerly said") in the center of Courier Intelligence. April 11, 1808.
DIED. On board the brig Mercator, from Philadelphia to Dublin, Mr. Robert Lord, of Ipswich, aged 23. In Boston, much lamented, by all who knew him, James Elliot, Esq. Attorney at Law, only son of Major General Elliot, of Boston, aged 26.
Tappan & Sewall, Titcomb's Buildings, Middle Street. HAVE for sale, a large assortment of Fine and Superfine Broad Cloths, Kerseymeres, Stuff, and other Woollens, Velvets and Velveteens, Colerain Linens—few Brown Ditto, British Cottons, Calicoes, Cambricks and Mullins, Shawls—a few of 6-4 fine twill'd Cambricks, Cotton Bandannas, Madras & other Handkfs. An assortment of Hosiery, India Cottons, Pins, Sewings, Twists, Laces, Edgings, Gloves, Suspenders, Bindings, Plain and Fine Pariset Gauzes, Cates Windsor Soap, &c. They are expecting an additional supply of Fancy and Staple Spring Goods. April 25, 1808. (1f)
Wharf Timber. WANTED to purchase four hundred tons of Wharf Timber, to be delivered at Portland by the last of next month, for which cash will be paid—Apply to ISRAEL RICHARDSON. Portland, 25th April, 1808.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. THE overseers of Bowdoin College are hereby notified, that their next meeting will be held in the College Chapel in Brunswick, on Tuesday the seventeenth day of May next, at ten o'clock, A. M. JONA ELLIS, Secretary. Bath, April 16, 1808.
Dr. Thorndike INFORMS his friends, that he now resides at the house of Mr. Josiah Spurr, near Gosham Corner, where he will be happy to receive their commands as usual, in the line of his profession. Gorham, April 20, 1808.
TO LET, A Convenient well finished two story DWELLING-HOUSE, pleasantly situated in Free-street, next door to capt. John Dix.—Apply to JOHN LEAVITT.
HARVARD COLLEGE LOTTERY. Scheme of the Fourth Class. 20000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 100000 dls.    1 prize of  10000  is  10000    10 of  1000  are  10000    100 of  100  are  10000    1000 of  50  are  50000    110 of  20  are  2200    6336 of  7  are  44352    Subject to no deduction—Not two Blanks to a Prize
A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner—viz. First drawn blank on the 1st day's drawing shall be entitled to    1000 dols.    Do. 3d,  500    5th,  1000    7th,  500    9th,  1000    11th,  500    13th,  1000    15th,  500    17th,  1000    19th,  500    21st,  1000    23rd,  500    25th,  1000    27th,  500    29th,  1000    31st,  500    33rd,  1000    35th,  500    37th,  1000    39th,  500    40th,  500  
500 numbers will be considered as a day's drawing, and the fortunate numbers, which depend on the days, will be determined accordingly. The class will commence drawing in Boston on the 30th of May next. The highest prize will be paid in 90 days; other prizes above 100 dollars in 60 days, and all others in 90 days, after the drawing shall be completed; payment as usual in bills generally current in this Commonwealth. Prizes, not demanded within one year after the drawing, will not be paid, but appropriated to the purpose of the Lottery. All vendors of Tickets are expected to return to the Managers all such as they do not take to their own account, on or before the 20th day of May next, after which day the price will rise to 50. John Williams, Nicholas Tillinghast, John Mellen, Phillips Payson, John Gardner, Managers. Boston, March 7, 1808. TICKETS and QUARTERS in the above Lottery kept constantly for sale at the Bookstore and Lottery Office of ISAAC ADAMS. Prize Tickets received in payment for un-drawn Tickets. April 25.
DIXVILLE ROAD LOTTERY. Scheme of the First Class.
12000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 60000 dls.    1 prize of  10000  is  10000    3 prizes  1000 acres of land each, in the township of Dixville, through which the road passes,  are  4500    5 prizes  1000  are  5000    40 do  100  are  4000    20 do  20  are  1000    200 do  10  are  2000    5735 do  7  are  26145    4004    52645    Net two blanks to a prize—Subject to no deduction.
A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner—viz. The first drawn blank on the third day shall be entitled to 1000 dols. Do on the 6th, 1000 acres of land, 1500 do Do on the 9th, 1000 do Do on the 12th, 1000 acres of land, 1500 do Do on the 15th, 1000 do Do on the 18th, 1000 acres of land, 1500 do Do on the 21st, 1000 do Do on the 24th, 1000 do Do on the 27th, 1000 do Do on the 30th, 1000 do Five hundred numbers will be considered a days drawing and the fortunate numbers which depend on the days will be determined accordingly. The drawing will commence on the thirteenth day of July next in Boston, and shall be completed in thirty days next succeeding. The prize of ten thousand dollars will be paid in ninety days, the prizes of a thousand in sixty days, and all others in thirty days from the time the drawing shall be completed. Payment will be in bills usually current in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Prizes not demanded within one year after the drawing is completed will not be paid. The price of tickets after the last day of June, will be 50. The township of Dixville in which are the lands for the above mentioned land prizes, is situated thirty miles Northeast of the white-hills within nine miles of Connecticut river, seventy miles from Hallowell, ninety from Portland, and central in the county of Coos; the lands are of an excellent quality, and are located into lots of an hundred acres each; six settlements have commenced, and a saw-mill and a grist-mill, are erected—The township contains two hundred and eighty lots, thirty lots are taken up for the purpose of settlement; the holders of the land prizes will have an equal chance to draw their lands from the remaining lots, or may choose so many of their lots as they shall make actual settlements within two years from the time the drawing is completed. Good lots are now worth three dollars per acre, and the value will be much increased by the road. Undisputable titles will be given to the land.
Elijah Hall, Joseph Akerman, jun. Timothy Dix, jun. Managers. Tickets in the above Lottery, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, at his Bookstore No. 7, Fifth Street. April 25.
NOTICE. ROBERT STRONG, having taken a partner in trade, business in future will be conducted under the firm of STRONG & QUINBY who have received a fresh supply of GOODS in their line:—viz. Brandies of the first quality; Gin; Old Jamaica Spirits; Claret Wine; English and American Porter; Wines of the first quality, and a general assortment of groceries. Cider per bbl. or in bottles of superior quality for shipping or family use; Vinegar per Pipe or smaller quantity. ROBERT STRONG, LEVI QUINBY. Portland, April 26, 1808.
TO LET, FOR one year, if applied for soon, that noted Farm lately owned and improved by George Pierce, Esq. deceased, situated on the westerly side of Long Pond, in Otisfield, and on the high road leading to the interior of the country; together with the large and commodious house standing on the same, with two barns, a convenient store, and other buildings, the whole being in a complete state of repair, and is as good a stand for a tavern and keeping a store as the country affords, having been improved for both those purposes. For further particulars apply to either of the subscribers in said Otisfield. OLIVER PIERCE, BENJA. PATCH. Otisfield, April 22, 1808.
TO BE SOLD, A DWELLING-HOUSE, forty feet by thirty-two, two stories high, with a commodious Stable and other out-buildings, with about half an acre of Land, situated near the bridge in Topsham, accommodated with excellent water by Acqueduct, from an unfailling source, which abundantly supplies the house, stable and garden in the driest seasons. The house has been built about ten years—the other buildings not three years since. They stand in a flourishing village. Within one mile of Bowdoin College, in Brunswick and about sixty rods from the Court House in Topsham. To a person who wishes to be concerned in the Lumber business, to the trader or industrious mechanic, the opportunity to purchase a good stand, may be worthy attention. Further information may be had of the subscriber at Bath. JONA ELLIS. April 25. (4 w)
Taken up adrift. ON Friday the 15th inst. a YAW BOAT, between 12 and 14 feet long. The e was in said Boat a Rug Coverlet and Banker—The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges, on application to EZKIEL CUSHING. Long Island, (Portland) April 25.
NOTICE. THE copartnership existing between ROWE and KEUS is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and Theo's Keus is authorized to settle all demands belonging to the firm—Those that are indebted are requested to make immediate payment. TIMO. ROWE, THEO. KEUS. Portland, April 11, 1808.
COME AND SEE! A N EXCELLENT FARM for sale, situated in Raymond, in the county of Cumberland on the county road leading from Portland to Vinalhaven, containing 160 acres of as good Land as any in the Province of Maine, with two good new houses and a barn thereon, and upwards of three hundred apple and other good fruit-trees thereon, and is under good improvement—is a good stand for 2 mechanics or a farmer—Also one other good FARM, with good buildings and a young orchard—will produce upwards of twenty t. of English Hay annually, and capable of large improvements at a very small expense. Also—One other new Farm, which will produce about 6 or 7 tons of English hay, with about 10 acres more that is fell; intended for corn or grain the present year—with a very fine privilege for a Saw and Grist mill thereon, with the Frame, Irons and Running-gear for a Saw-mill, complete, near the spot. The last mentioned lot contains 100 acres of excellent soil. Also—Several Lots of unimproved Land, with a quantity of Pine-timber thereon. All the abovenmentioned Farms and Lots except the first, are situated on or very near Crooked river (so called) in said Raymond, and on a county road—The above lands will be sold on very reasonable terms, and payment may be made very easy. as a great part of it may be paid in West-India Goods, neat stock, country produce, or even in Bank bills, if genuine.—For further particulars inquire of LEWIS GAY, or I MARCH GAY, on the two first mentioned premises. Raymond, April 4.
PRIVATE SCHOOL. STEPHEN PATTEN will open (this day) a Private School in Union Street, for the instruction of Masters and Misses in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, and Geography. That the School may meet the best wishes of its patrons, the number of scholars will be limited to forty-five.—Tuition, 4 d. 50 c. per Quarter. April 18, 1808.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of EBENEZER PARKER, late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to WILLIAM T. VAUGHEN, Attorney to her MARY PARKER, Administratrix, mark
Factory Cotton. Henry Smith & Co. No. 4, Middle Street, HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and iron threaded whitened Cotton. July 13.

Poetry.
THE STEERMAN'S SONG.
WHEN freshly blows the northern gale, And under course sing we fly; When lighter breezes swell the sail, And royals proudly sweep the sky; Longside the wheel unwearied still I stand, and as my watchful eye Doth mark the needle's faithful thrill, I think of her I love, and cry, Fort, my boy, pert.
When calms delay, or breezes blow, Right from the point we will to steer; When by the wind close-haul'd we go, And thrive in vain the port to near; I think 'tis thus the Fates defer My bliss with one that's far away; And while remembrance springs to her, I watch the sails, and sighing, say, Thus, my boy! thus,
But see, the wind draws kindly aft, All hands are up, the yards to square, And now the floating sun sails waft Our stately ship through waves and air; Ah! then I think that yet for me Some breeze of fortune thus may spring, Some breeze may waft me, love to thee! And in that hope, I musing, sing, Steady, boy! so.
Lord Nelson. —The city of Glasgow has erected a Column to the memory of this distinguished Admiral. Among the various inscriptions which have been presented, it is said the following has been adopted:
TO NELSON. The Scourge of France, The Avenger of his Country and of Europe; Who, wielding the Naval Thunders of the EMPIRE, Poured Destruction on the terrified foe At the blazing Shores of ABOUKIR. COPENHAGEN, AND TRAFALGAR. Covered with Glory and Renown, In the Hour of Victory THE HERO FELL, Embalmed with the Tears & entombed in the Hearts OF THE BRITISH PEOPLE, To perpetuate to distant ages, The Deeds and the Memory Of this Gallant SEAMAN, And to stimulate Posterity to emulate his Ac- tions, THE CITIZENS OF GLASGOW Erected this Column A. D. 1807.
United Marine and Fire Insurance Company of Portland
THE President and Directors of said Company, in conformity to their act of incorporation, hereby give notice, that their capital stock amounts to One hundred thousand Dollars, and that they are ready to receive proposals to make insurance against the following risks, viz:—All kinds of Marine Insurance; against capture of persons, and on the life of any person during his absence at sea; on houses or other buildings, and on property therein contained, within this Commonwealth; against damage arising to the same by Fire originating in any cause except that of design of the insured. Not more than ten thousand dollars will be taken on any one risk. By order of the President and Directors. JOHN WATSON, Secretary. V. M. and F. I. Office, Portland, April 11, 1808. N. B.—Office kept over Maine Bank.
A School-Master Wanted.
A Person well qualified to instruct in the various branches of Education, and who can produce satisfactory evidence of a good moral character, will find encouragement by addressing a line (post paid) to the Chairman of the School-Committee, Portland. April 11.
Last time of asking.
All persons indebted to the subscribers on account, (if they wish to save trouble & expense) are once more requested to call and settle the same immediately: either by cash or no. CROSS & MARTIN. Portland, April 11.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the copartnership under the name of BABCOCK & CHILD, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons having any concerns with the said firm, are requested to call and have them adjusted. NATHAN BABCOCK. JOHN CHILD. Portland, April 6, 1807. (11)
TO FARMERS.
AT the request of Mr. Job Peck of New-ton, in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the subscriber offers for sale, all the Lands and Property of which the said Peck is the owner in Hobson, Minto, Poland & Turner, in the county of Cumberland, and District of Maine, conveyed to said Peck by John Bridgham and others, and granted to them by the General Court of said Commonwealth. Terms of payment will be made easy and further particulars communicated, on application to the subscriber, at his Office, No 3 of Mussey's Row. NICHOLAS EMERY. Portland, March 21, 1808
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of INGALLS BRAGG, late of East Andover, in the county of Oxford, yeoman, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—and all persons having demands upon the estate of the said Ingalls Bragg, are requested to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make payment to THOMAS BRAGG, Administrator. East Andover, March 26 (11)
GRASS SEED.
HERDS-GRASS and Clover-Seed, for sale at JOHN PRICHARD'S store, South-end. Portland, April 11.
Fruit-Trees, Scions and Fresh GARDEN SEEDS.
A General assortment for sale at the usual place, next door to the Portland Bank, Middle-street, by D. GRIFFITH. April 11.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber returns his grateful acknowledgements to the citizens of Portland for past favours; and being about to leave town, gives notice to those whose Notes and Accounts have been standing over three months, that they must be settled immediately, otherwise they will be left in the hands of an Attorney for collection. SETH BIRD. April 11.
LANDS FOR SALE.
To the industrious and Enterprising Farmers who may wish to provide for growing families.
THE subscriber having spent the last season in the county of Hancock, and District of Maine, as the Agent and Attorney of Israel Thorndike, David Sears, and William Prescott, Esquires, owners of several large and valuable tracts of land lying within said county; and having occasion while performing the duties of his agency, to traverse the country in different directions, can now more certainly and definitely describe the soil, timber, and natural advantages of the several tracts, which he now again offers for sale to actual settlers only—viz:
16,000 Acres of Land lying in a body in the centre of the town of Prospect, and lying from 1 to 6 miles from the navigable waters of the bay and river of Penobscot; the soil is generally good, and the growth Beech, Sugar Maple, Yellow Birch, and Ash; and where the growth is spruce its contiguity to the water renders it very valuable for knees and spars. Through this tract of land a road is cut four rods wide, and two rods in the centre, taken up by the roots, which will be cleared out and made passable the ensuing season. 65,000 acres lying in the Plantations of Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Knox, in this tract there is less waste land, than will be found in any tract of land of the same size and shape, in either of the counties of Worcester, Hampshire, or Berkshire; the soil is good, covered principally with hard wood, such as Beech, Maple, Yellow Birch, Basswood and Ash; and in different parts of the tract, there is a sufficient quantity of White Cedar to furnish fencing materials for many years; the whole of this tract is situated from six to fifteen miles from the fine navigable waters of Penobscot Bay. Roads cutting at the expense of the proprietors, in various directions, thro' the tract; and upon the tract are already one hundred and twenty active industrious Farmers. Also—25,000 acres lying upon the head waters of St. George's River, about ten miles S. W. of Belfast; the soil and growth of the hard wood land the same as in the last described tract; there is also upon this tract, large quantities of excellent pine timber, and upon the Western Branch of St. George's River the Proprietors are erecting a Saw Mill, which will be in operation by the first of July; and they will also erect a Grist Mill there as soon as the interest of the settlers shall require it. In either of these tracts, bodies of land may be found of an excellent quality, well calculated to accommodate ten or twelve families who may wish to remove from the same neighbourhood to settle thereon; and the first and last described tract, will accommodate any number of families who may wish to better themselves by removing thither, and still continuing their former intercourse and neighbourhood after their removal. The town of Belfast, lying upon Belfast Bay, so called, and the town of Frankfort, lying upon Penobscot River, will be the immediate marts and places of deposit for the surplus produce of the Settlers, residing on these Lands—these towns though new, are flourishing, and the commercial part of their respective inhabitants are enterprising and industrious. Trade, navigation and vessel building, are successfully carried on in both those places; and the timber for building their vessels is procured through the agency of the inhabitants now on this land, and from this very land itself.
The Lands thus advantageously situated, the subscriber has been selling the past season, from four to eight dollars per acre—Having regard to the particular situation and quality of the Lands, and the benefits accruing to the owners and the country, in the acquisition of good industrious settlers, he will continue to sell on the same terms which he has heretofore sold at; and should any number of industrious farmers, in any part of the country, think of removing, and should select an agent (in whose judgment they have confidence) to view the lands, the subscriber will be found at Belfast, in said county of Hancock, and will give such agent every satisfaction in his power respecting the Lands—Likewise for sale, 2000 acres of Land in the towns of Camden, Lincolnville, and Northport. A liberal credit will be given for the whole or a part of the purchase money, as may best suit the purchaser. PHINEHAS ASHMUN. March 10, 1808. (6 w)
CUMBERLAND, ff—Windham, April 5, 1808. Taken by Execution, and will be offered at Public Auction, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Dwelling-House of Seth Ring, in said Windham. THE right in Equity of Redemption in and to the following described mortgaged Real Estate, viz. a certain piece or lot of land, being one quarter of an acre on the westerly corner of lot No. 6, in the first division of hundred acre lots in said Windham, together with the dwelling-house standing thereon—situated near Gambo mills (so called) with all the privileges thereto belonging. April 11. SAM'L BARKER, D. Shff.
To Let—and immediate possession given. A VERY convenient DWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situated on School-street. Furniture in the house which is decent, is for sale on a liberal credit.—Enquire of March 28. EBENEZER MAYO.
Charles & John Fox,
No. 4 & 5, South Side Long Wharf, OFFER for sale, on liberal terms 6 tons round Iron 1 do Plough-Share Moulds 10 do Nail Plates, 50 Bbls clear, navy mess and No. 1, Pork 50 do first quality Ship Bread 50 bags floor Liverpool Salt 20 tons Liverpool Coal ALSO—A complete assortment of Ship Chandlery and Cordage, as usual. (6 w) April 11.
TAKE NOTICE!
FOR sale in Turner, a Dwelling House, out houses and Store, conveniently situated for a Trader, being the property of Samuel Spear of Boston.—For further particulars enquire of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12. EZEKIEL WHITMAN.
NOTICE!
FOR sale in N. Gloucester, at the lower corner, the Dwelling house, Office and Store belonging to the estate of Asa Mitchell, Esq. deceased being an excellent stand for a trader as the Country affords—The whole will be sold at private sale on a liberal credit of several years if required, the interest being paid annually.—For further particulars enquire may be made of the subscriber in Portland. Oct 12. E. WHITMAN.
PARTICULAR NOTICE
WANTED a Young Man of correct habits, to attend in a Small Family. Such a one may find encouragement by applying to the printer. (6 w) April 11.
Lee's Pills.
Mr. PRINTER—THE following letters I recently received in answer to my request of their opinion of Patent New-London Bileous Pills, as a public medicine. 'Tis unnecessary to add that those gentlemen are distinguished characters.—The offices they sustain are sufficient proofs of their respectability, and I trust is the highest evidence I can give the public of the efficacy of my Pills. SAMUEL H. P. LEE. New-London, Sept. 29, 1807.
Copy of a letter from John R. Watrous, esquire, M. D. Professor of the Clinical and Medical Jurisprudence, to the Proprietor. Colchester, Sept. 25, 1807.
Dear Sir—I have just received your letter of the 18th inst. requesting my opinion of your Bileous Pills.
From what knowledge I have of them, I know of no deleterious effects, which they have ever produced, but believe them to be a good composition for the use they are designed.
I certainly have no objections to their being in general use, and in the circle of my practice, frequently recommend them; and believe the people in general give them the preference to any other Pill in circulation. I am Sir, with much respect, your most obedient, JOHN R. WATROUS.
Copy of a letter from Doctor Wm. B. Hall, a practitioner of much eminence in the city of Middletown, Connecticut—Teacher and Lecturer on the Theory and Practice of Physics—Treasurer of the Connecticut Medical Society, and Fellow of the same; to the Patente, dated Middle town Sept. 14, 1807, in answer to a letter requesting his opinion of the Patent New-London Bileous Pills—as a public medicine. Middletown, Sept. 14th, 1807.
Doctor SAMUEL H. P. LEE, New-London. Sir—I duly received your favor of the 9th inst. requesting my opinion of your Patent Pills as public medicine, and the experience I have had from using them in my practice—I have to inform you Sir, that I have administered six or seven years past, and have found them equal, and in many instances, superior, to any preparation I have ever known, in all cases where the stomach and bowels required evacuation by the intervention of a cathartic. I view them peculiarly beneficial in southern climates, where almost all complaints are more or less of a biliary tendency—and in any region where cathartics are adopted as a curative indication, they are in my opinion, the most convenient and efficacious pill of any in use, being safe and easy in their operation. To travellers by sea and land I think they must be eminently useful, having printed directions for using them, which will be a convenience in case where medical aid cannot be obtained.—To the public generally, they have another benefit annexed to them, which is of some importance, especially to the poorer class; that is, they are a cheap medicine, and by being prepared by yourself only, they have the best reason to expect that they are well prepared, and with some experience may be able to administer them in their families, with considerable success, and thereby save expense. Finally Sir, knowing as I do the component parts of the pill, I can with confidence recommend them as a useful and safe public medicine—I am Sir your most obedient servant, WILLIAM B. HALL.
The above Pills sold by Ewing & Poor. March 28. (cop 6 w.)
BENJAMIN WILLIS,
HAVING been driven from his late stand in Haymarket Row, (by the late fire) has taken the store lately occupied by Mr. John Dean, opposite Messrs. How & Egan's Store, where he has now for sale, a large assortment of English, India & West India Goods; which were laid in at reduced prices, and shall be sold at a very small profit—and made satisfactory to purchasers. Feb 1.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of FRAZER GORDAN, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims: and that we shall attend that service at the office of John Frothingham, Esq. in said Portland, on the last Friday of this and the five following months, from 2 to 5 o'clock P. M. each day. JOHN FROTHINGHAM, JOSEPH TITCOMB, April 11.
Miss Child's School
WILL be opened on Monday the 25th inst. for the reception of female pupils, at the Chamber over Mr. Freeman's Office in Middle-street. April 18.
TAKE NOTICE.
TAKEN from the side of the Turnpike Road, between Bath and Bodowin College, sometime in the month of December last, a long Chain, about twelve feet in length, and weighing about 60 wt.—Also a small Ox Chain, weighing about 16 lb. Any person who will return said Chains, or give information to the subscriber, so that they or either of them may be obtained by him, shall be well rewarded. JAMES CURTIS, jun. Brunswick, April 24, 1808.
Public Auction.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following Shares or rights in the Portland Monument Ground, will be sold at Public Auction on Wednesday the first day of June next, at 3 o'clock P. M. to pay the assessments that have been assessed, and all incidental charges on the same until previously paid, viz—Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 17, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 59, 60, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 82, 87.—Sale on the premises. JONATHAN STUART, Treasurer. Portland, April 12.
WET NURSE.
A YOUNG Married Woman, who has lost her infant, wishes to take a Child to nurse—Enquire of the Printer. April 18.
Hardware Goods.
William Goddard, HAS received by ships Joseph and Henry from Liverpool, a very extensive addition to his stock of Sadlery, Cutlery & Hardware Goods—which he offers for sale by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. LIKewise, 530 boxes best Crown Glass, all sizes from 9 by 7 to 18 by 12 130 casks wrought Nails, all sizes 3 tons sheet Lead 70 doz. best English Shovels and Spades 25 doz. Frying pans 100 doz best Sewing Twine 3 casks flat Irons Large quantity Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Wheel Boxes Sets of Cart Iron, Weights 7, 14 and 28 w do do Block tin Tea Pots Clock Faces Few boxes double tin Plates Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices. ALSO, An assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with gilt and Mahogany Frames LIKewise, A very great variety of Joiner's Planes.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now held at Boston, within the county of Suffolk, and for the counties of Suffolk and Nantucket, on the second Tuesday of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eight—
UMBLY shew and petition Sarah Bonner widow, and Ruth Bonner, singlewoman, and Edward Cazneau, merchant, and Mary Cazneau his wife, in her right, all of Boston in the county of Suffolk, that they are seized in fee simple and possessed of and in one sixty-fourth undivided part of a tract and parcel of land with the appurtenances, situate in the county of Kennebec containing nine hundred and forty acres be the same more or less; bounded, beginning on Kennebec river on the easterly side thereof, and on the dividing line between the counties of Kennebec and Lincoln, thence easterly and northerly keeping on the line fifteen miles, thence northerly keeping the distance of fifteen miles from said river till it meets a line drawn due west from the mouth of Wesserunsett river at the distance of fifteen miles from Kennebec river; thence due west five miles, thence north three miles, thence west thirty miles crossing Kennebec river, and exclusive of the width thereof; thence due south three miles, thence south forty five degrees east till it meets a line on the westerly side of Kennebec river running parallel with the general course thereof and fifteen miles therefrom; thence southerly keeping the width of fifteen miles from Kennebec river till it strikes the dividing line between the counties of Lincoln and Kennebec; thence easterly and northerly by that line till it strikes Kennebec river; thence crossing the river to the first mentioned bounds.
That your petitioners are seized and possessed of and in one sixty-fourth part of the tract and parcel of land aforesaid in common and undivided with the Plymouth Company or the Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase so called, and your petitioners are desirous of holding and occupying their share and proportion in severalty. Wherefore they pray the aid of the Honorable Court, and that by a due course of proceedings they may have assigned and confirmed to them and their heirs respectively their shares and rights aforesaid, to hold and occupy in severalty, and as in duty bound shall ever pray.
Sarah Bonner, Ruth Bonner, Edward Cazneau, Mary Cazneau, By JOHN McLELLAN & NATHAN WINSLOW, their Attorneys.
SUFFOLK, ss. March Term, A. D. 1808. Upon the Petition aforesaid, Ordered that the petitioners notify Arodi Thayer, the Clerk of the said Plymouth Company or Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase, to appear at the next Supreme Judicial Court, to be held at Augusta, within and for the county of Kennebec, on the last Tuesday of May next, by serving him forty days before the sitting of said Court, with an attested copy of said petition and order thereon: and it is further ordered by the Court, that the said petitioners notify the said Plymouth Company or the Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase, to appear at the beforementioned Court, by publishing an attested copy of said Petition and order, in Russell's Columbian Centinel, and the Portland Gazette, three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least twenty days before the sitting of the same, that they may then and there shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. (Signed) JNO. TUCKER, Clerk. A true copy. Attest, JNO. TUCKER, Clerk.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now held at Boston, within the county of Suffolk, and for the counties of Suffolk and Nantucket, on the second Tuesday of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eight—
HUMBLY shew and petition Sarah Bonner, widow, and Ruth Bonner, singlewoman, and Edward Cazneau, merchant, and Mary Cazneau his wife, in her right, all of Boston, in the county of Suffolk, that they are seized in fee simple and possessed of and in one undivided sixty fourth part of a tract or parcel of land with the appurtenances, situate in the county of Lincoln, containing two hundred and fifty thousand acres be the same more or less; bounded, beginning on the north line of Woolwich on the easterly side of Kennebec river; thence running easterly on that line and on the same course fifteen miles; thence northerly keeping the distance of fifteen miles from the said river till it meets the dividing line between the counties of Kennebec and Lincoln; thence westerly and southerly by the dividing line aforesaid to Kennebec river; thence crossing said river; thence northerly up said river till it strikes the dividing line aforesaid; thence westerly and southerly keeping the aforesaid dividing line fifteen miles from Kennebec river; thence southerly keeping the distance of fifteen miles from said river till an east fourth east course will strike the mouth of Cathance river; thence east fourth east to the mouth of Cathance river; thence on a direct line to the first mentioned bounds, it being the north line of Woolwich.
That your petitioners are seized and possessed of and in one sixty-fourth part of the tract and parcel of land aforesaid, in common and undivided with the Plymouth Company or Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase so called, and your petitioners are desirous of holding and occupying their share and proportion in severalty. Wherefore they pray the aid of this Honorable Court, and that by a due course of proceedings they may have assigned and confirmed to them and their heirs respectively, their shares and rights aforesaid, to hold and occupy in severalty, and as in duty bound shall ever pray.
Sarah Bonner, Ruth Bonner, Edward Cazneau, Mary Cazneau, By JOHN McLELLAN & NATHAN WINSLOW, their Attorneys.
SUFFOLK, ss. March Term, A. D. 1808. Upon the petition aforesaid, Ordered that the petitioners notify Arodi Thayer, the Clerk of the said Plymouth Company or Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase, to appear at the next Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Augusta, within and for the county of Lincoln, on the first Tuesday of June next, by serving him forty days before the sitting of said Court, with an attested copy of said petition and order thereon. And it is further ordered by the Court, that the said petitioners notify the said Plymouth Company or the Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase, to appear at the beforementioned Court, by publishing an attested copy of said Petition and order, in Russell's Columbian Centinel and the Portland Gazette three weeks successively, the last publication to be at least twenty days before the sitting of the same, that they may then and there shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. (Signed) JNO. TUCKER, Clerk. A true copy. Attest, JNO. TUCKER, Clerk.
WE the subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of CALEB RANDALL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to the said creditors to bring in their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the house of Enoch Ilesly, in said Portland on the last Tuesday of this and the five following months, from two to six o'clock P. M. on each day. ENOCH ILESLY JONATHAN BRYANT jun. April 18.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed administrators of the estate of ROBERT HUNTER, late of Topsham, in the county of Lincoln, gentleman, deceased, and has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons, therefore, having demands against the estate of said deceased are desired to exhibit the same for settlement; and those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to MARGARET HUNTER, ARTHUR HUNTER, Administrators. April 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix of the estate of WILLIAM MILLS, late of Falmouth, 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 JUDITH MILLS. April 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last will and testament of JOHN WOODMAN, late of Newpoucester, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ISAAC GRAY. April 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of EPHRAIM CARTER, late of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to CORNELIUS DILLINGHAM. April 18.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor of the last will and testament of JOHN WOODMAN, late of Newpoucester, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ISAAC GRAY. April 18.