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No. 19, of Vol. X.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1807.
[Whole No. 487.]
Poetry.
The following Lines, tho' not original, may be considered as corresponding with the present state of our country.
OUR country is our ship, d'y see, A gallant vessel too; And of her fortune proud is he, Who's of Columbia's crew. Each man whose station be, When duty stern commands, Should take his stand, And lend a hand, As the common cause demands.
Among ourselves in peace 'tis true, We quarrel—make a rout; And having nothing else to do, We fairly scold it out; But once the enemy in view, Shake hands—we soon are friends; And on the deck, E'en till a wreck, Each the common cause defends.
Miscellaneous Selections.
FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE.
Common Sense against Pacificus —or solid arguments to prove, that a war with Great-Britain, would be highly beneficial to our Country! !
THE British hireling, and old Tory, Pacificus, has endeavored to prove, that a war with Great-Britain, for the claim she sets up to have her deserters restored, would not be just on our part, and that it would prove injurious to the United States. Now he must be a weak man indeed who cannot reply satisfactorily to all which this British partizan urges.
1st. As to the question of right.—Is it not as plain as a pike staff, that we, being in a land of liberty, and having established our independence, solely for the purpose of giving an asylum to the persecuted of all nations, have a right to protect, encourage and reward every rebel, traitor or criminal, who shall seek protection in our happy land?
Is it not equally clear, that we have as much, or more right to all the subjects of Great-Britain, than she has? What has she done for them, but to give them birth, clothe, feed and protect them, and have they not a natural right, as soon as they are of age to run away, especially in time of war? Are they obliged to stand and fight, or be shot at by the enemy, when there is a kind, generous nation like us, who open their arms to receive them? People may talk about allegiance and protection being reciprocal. Nobody denies this. So they are, until the protected gets a chance to run away. This is the law of nature; and natural justice. A man takes a pauper, from the streets, naked, hungry, destitute—He clothes; feeds and protects him; and in return he takes his obligation to serve him for one year, being only half the value of the gifts—As soon as he is comfortably clothed, fed and nourished, he knocks his benefactor down, and runs off. Is not this natural and moral equity.
Again—We are a neutral nation, making our fortunes by peace and neutrality. Great-Britain is a belligerent, only defending her existence, her laws, government, religion, property and lives. Can the baubles for which she is fighting, be compared to the sacred interests for which we are trading? Are not neutral rights superior to belligerent, as much as property is superior to existence? Have we not then an inalienable right, to coax, seduce and protect, by force of arms, all her subjects, especially those poor fellows in actual service, who are engaged, paid and sworn to defend her existence, even at the peril of their lives and
limbs? What an inhuman doctrine this is, which Pacificus sets up, that a man is obliged to fight for his king and country, at the risk of his life, merely because he has engaged, and has received bounty and pay for doing it? Who ever heard, that this desertion was an offence? Was not Arnold praised and commended by all honest men for it?
Again—I say we are a neutral nation—and therefore, when the ships of France enter our ports, and are afraid to stir out to return to their own country, lest the British should take them; are we not bound to weaken and disable the British men of war, so as to put them on a footing, and let the French escape? Has not Mr. Jefferson spent many years in France, and received many honors and civilities from that nation? Is he not a member of Bonaparte's Institute? And is he not bound in gratitude, to repay their kindness to him personally? It is therefore clear that our neutral duties require that we should side with France, especially when the French frigate Cybelle, is willing to assist us, as the Governor of Virginia assures us she is.
The question of right, then, is, for the above reasons, settled in our favor.
As to the expediency and profit of the war, I am equally clear. It is said that war will destroy our Commerce—Tant mieux. So much the better, will all our Virginia patriots reply. Has not Mr. Jefferson proved in his book, that commerce is a great scourge? Have not all the Virginia writers contended, that we had better "draw ourselves within our shell," go back into our woods, and let the woods, and let the ocean take care of itself? Have they not recommended to us the illustrious example of Cheen Chig, the unrivalled Emperor of China, who prefers subsisting his people on eight ounces of rice and water, to all the luxuries of the world? But we shall lose our money and grow poor! Tant mieux—I repeat. Has not St. Paul said, that money is the root of all evil—and is it not known that Mr. Jefferson is a disciple of St. Paul, and wishes therefore to eradicate this evil?
But our public credit will be destroyed, and many poor widows and orphans, who have vested their all in the funds, will be reduced to beggary!—Beaucoup mieux! Better still! Have not all true patriots cursed the funding system? Did they not oppose it in its outset? And was there ever so glorious an occasion to give it its death wound, and annihilate this wicked source of wealth? Is not public credit an evil? What man had ever a right to suppose, that in this land of freedom, men would be held or bound to pay what they promise? Is it not a stain on our national character, that we have been coaxed and bullied into the payment of the price of our liberty? Is not liberty a thing which one should have without price and without pay?
The destruction of public credit, is then a new conquest—It is in fact, a second and glorious emancipation! But it has been proved by Pacificus, that our Mechanics will be beggared. Dieu en soit loué! God be praised for it! ! Then we shall have indeed a pure republic. Has not Mr. Jefferson said in his book, that our mechanics were great obstacles to a pure republican government?—That
their occupations were servile, and inconsistent with a manly independent spirit?—That it was degrading to human nature, to see men "occupied at a work bench, or twirling a distaff?"—If then the mechanics are ruined, which I admit they will be, they will all become independent citizens, and their suffrages will be more free than they now are. But how are they to get bread? Ask Mr. Jefferson. Let them move to the vicinity of Monticello, and I dare say, they will find employment among the citizens, whose numbers brought Mr. Jefferson into the chair.—Such are the opinions of a true Virginia patriot.—It may be asked, why I use so many French phrases? Because I love, I adore the French nation, and I hope to see the day when the English language, the only badge of our former slavery, will be prohibited to be spoken, but when the pure and elegant tongue, of the Grand Nation, shall become the Native, Legal and only language of America.
I shall answer Pacificus further in my next.—Vive La Guerre—Vive Bonaparte—Vive La Liberte.
PHILO GALLICUS.
COMMUNICATION.
The Language of Washington as to a British war, and at a time when Great Britain had not attained her present maritime superiority! !
This language may be seen in a letter addressed from the Executive department to Mr. Munroe, dated Sept. 12, 1795. See Munroe's view of the conduct of the Executive. Mr. Munroe, like his Virginia friends, who now direct the National Intelligence, was in favor of War, and recommended our engaging in it against Great Britain, or at least urged arguments in favor of it.
Washington directed the Secretary of State to reply.
"How preposterous is that policy which requires us to abandon and destroy the very object, for the preservation of which hostilities are to be commenced!—It may not be a miss, he adds, to enlarge on the consequences of our engaging in the war against Great Britain."
"1. Seeing he has the command of the sea (and appearances indicate strongly that she will maintain that command) (excellent judgment President Washington possessed, as events shewed) "our commerce might in one year be annihilated, and thousands of our seamen be shut up or dying in jails and prison ships. In addition to her fleets now in commission, privateers would swarm, as soon as objects for plundering and so offensive as American Commerce should present."
"If we look back to the last years of our revolutionary war, a judgment may be formed on this point. A striking defect in her naval arrangements in preceding years, left our ports open for the entry of commerce, for the equipment of privateers, and the introduction of prizes. A different arrangement in the latter part of the war, totally changed the scene."
"The small privateers were hauled up as unable to cope with armed merchantmen, and the larger privateers were taken. Our shipping fell at the same time a sacrifice to the vigilant operations the British navy."
"At the present moment (1795) her naval power is extended beyond all former examples; while that of her enemies is at least not increased."
"2dly. Our landed as well as commercial interests would suffer beyond all calculation. Agriculture above the supply of our own wants, would be suspended, or its produce perish on our hands—The value of our lands and every species of domestic property would sink."
"3dly. The sources of revenue failing, public credit would be destroyed, and multitudes of citizens involved in ruin. The people at large would be plunged from the summit of prosperity into an abyss of ruin; too sudden and too severe to be patiently borne. To increase their calamities, direct taxes must be levied to support the war—and it would be happy for us if we could contemplate only foreign war, in which all might unite."
Such Americans! was the opinion of your revered Washington as to a British war. It appears to me to be prophetic, so applicable is it to our present case.
For how are the circumstances changed? We are richer—We have more to lose, but are quite as defenceless. Great-Britain is stronger, and her enemies weaker on the ocean.
At that time, we had a host in Washington at the head of our navies and armies. Mr. Jefferson's greatest admirers will not contend that his military talents are equal to those of the Hero of our revolution.
How perfectly conformable are the ideas above expressed by Washington, to the publications in the Repository, and to Pacificus in the Centinel upon a similar occasion! !
A DISCIPLE OF WASHINGTON.
FROM THE PALLADIUM.
THE Chronicle is in a great rage with some federal writers for pro-
suming to doubt Mr. Jefferson's word, as to the character of the mutineers enlisted on board the Chesapeake.—A sober citizen would ask, whether this infallibility is attached to Mr. Jefferson's office or the man? If to the latter, he would again ask, why should Mr. Jefferson be incapable of error any more than any other person? Could he know intuitively whether DANIEL MARTIN was born at Bon-air or Westport? But if this sacred infallibility is attached to Mr. Jefferson's office, if when a President speaks, we are, as good citizens, bound to believe him, how will the Chronicle reconcile the conduct of their party with this principle, when they called Mr. Adams a murderer for delivering up RICHARD NASH as a British subject. Here they not only doubted Mr. Adams's word, but criminated his conduct; and some of them went so far as to fabricate or procure false affidavits, stating, on oath, that RICHARD NASH, was, in fact, JONATHAN ROBBINS, and that he was born in Danbury in Connecticut. But neither the Selectmen of Danbury, nor any of its inhabitants, as they declared, had any knowledge of any such man.
But in the present instance a part of the declaration that "these men had been previously ascertained to be native Americans," turns out to be not correct. One of them, DANIEL MARTIN, was not a native, nor does it appear that he was a naturalized citizen.
The Chronicle, and some other papers, appear to consider the document just published, describing these men, as conclusive evidence of the fact.—Why, surely, they have either not read it, or they are unacquainted with the force of testimony.—If forged affidavits could be procured in the case of JONATHAN ROBBINS, ought it not to teach us, to adopt the rules of evidence practised upon in the Courts of Justice, to require the best evidence of which the case is susceptible?
Now the evidence published by government instead of being the best, is in fact the worst.—It is only the declaration of the men themselves, reported by capt. BARRON to our government. Is the declaration of men made in order to escape some evil, not even under oath, evidence to justify our first officer in declaring "that the facts had been previously ascertained?" Has not Mr. JEFFERSON risked his reputation upon very slender evidence? In the case of one of them, Daniel Martin, it seems that he was misinformed, and therefore the fact of his being a native citizen of America, had not been previously ascertained.
Mr. JEFFERSON may turn out to be more right as to the others, but as he is mistaken as to the one said to have been born in Massachusetts, we must suspend our belief as to the others.
Several of the writers here, were perfectly correct in saying, that "the President acted on the report of capt. BARRON only."
When men without political integrity or moral honesty get into power, it becomes the duty of every well wisher of society to use his best exertions in preventing their doing mischief. Actuated by these motives, we have regarded the prosecution of pensioners, and the exactions of the apostates, as the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson "at the bar of public reason." We have developed a scene of public sin and wickedness, in which he has been a principal actor, unparalled in the annals of our country—and our last paper ex-
hibits a moral depravity in this modern Targuin, neither to be excused or palliated. Like Cataline he conspired against the liberties of his country, and like Targuin would, were it in his power, pollute the bed of Lucretia.
The yell of apostates, like the opening of a kennel of hounds, is raised against us, for daring to oppose the frides of tyranny, for arraigning the conduct of the contemner of the laws, and the destroyer of confidence in our government, the perfidious miscreant of a foreign despot. But we regard not these cries, these hypocritical whinings—so long as we have a press and types, so long will we exert our feeble talents in defence of our country's rights; the sacred cause of liberty and man. If we succeed in awakening our fellow citizens to a sense of the danger which threatens them, we are satisfied, and it will amply reward us for all that we are yet destined to suffer, in the cause of truth and justice. We rely with confidence on the good sense of the American people, and we are assured that the moment they are convinced of the injury they have sustained at the hands of Wilkinson their indignation will burst with terror over the head of the guilty culprit.
The injury that the law, and the liberties of our country have sustained by the dangerous example set by Gen. Wilkinson, is incalculable. The charge of the Hon. L. Moreau Lisset, delivered to the Grand Jury on Monday last, and which appears in this day's Gazette, will in some degree show the evils which we already have to encounter in this devoted country. To the legal learning, the decision and integrity of the Honorable Judge, we are greatly indebted for our tranquility. Will not the ensuing Congress take our case into consideration? and will not the people imperiously call upon their servants to punish in an exemplary manner, the great author of the evil? Considerations of greater importance cannot occupy the attention of Congress, than an examination of the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson in this country, during the last winter, with all the circumstances attending it—and it would be well for the archraiter to remember that "where there is a city, there is a Tarpean rock."—N. Orleans Gaz.
A Charge, delivered by the Hon. Judge LISLET, at the opening of the Court for the City and Parish of New-Orleans, on Monday last.
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury,
BY an act of the legislature of this territory, it is provided that the judges of the county courts shall convene, at least once every three months, a Grand Jury, for the purpose of making presentments of such crimes & offences as may have been committed within their respective jurisdictions. The executive of that wise disposition never was, perhaps since the existence of this country under the government of the United States, more requisite than it is in the present circumstances. All ties of respect and submission to the laws and their ministers, seem to be slackened, nay almost destroyed.—The example not long ago exhibited by an authority which placed itself for some while, above the laws, (an example always dangerous in a free government, even when justified by necessity) has spread its contagion through every class of the people. Military men seem to have forgotten that their duty is to protect not to oppress the citizens, and the citizens themselves, forgetful of the confidence which they ought to place in their judges, have come forward to demand redress in a manner equally insulting to the majesty of the laws and to the dignity of the magistrate.
It will be your province, gentlemen of the grand jury, to make severe presentments against such unlawful and tumultuous assemblies, instances of which cannot fail to be fatal to this country, by destroying that moral strength which, in its political situation, is the only barrier that can be opposed to criminal audacity, and which resides specially in the obedience to the laws, and in the support of the good citizens.—Excesses of another kind will be, I presume, laid before you, which if really committed, will engage your serious attention and induce you to deliver the offenders to the hand of justice. Property, is a sacred right without which no society can exist and the denial of the means of citizens ought to be an inviolable asylum.

Whoever therefore dares to hurt either of these two grand privileges, commits an offence against public safety and deserves the animadversion of the laws. The cause of such disorders will appear to you the more important, if you find it to proceed from those mistaken notions of philanthropy, which under the color of humanity, have a direct tendency to overturn social order and to produce evils much greater than those which they would attempt to correct.
Gentlemen of the grand jury, you are placed as watchers over the safety of the people and you are the firmest supporters of our liberties; you have the right not only of inquiring into the crimes and offences which may endanger individual security, but of denouncing all abuses of power by which any constituted authority might attempt to transgress the limits prescribed to it by law. The attorney general will lay before you the several complaints which have been transmitted to him by the magistrates entrusted with the care of preserving the peace of this territory and he will assist you with his advice, for framing the requisite writings in all cases where you will find cause for a criminal prosecution.
Foreign Intelligence.
SITUATION OF HOLLAND LONDON, JUNE 24.
Dispatches for our government and Prince Stahremberg, the Austrian Minister, were received yesterday. The Austrian courier who brought them came by the way of Holland—Some papers and letters to the 20th inst. were received by this opportunity. The former contain no intelligence. The letters do not confirm the idea which has been taken up in this country, that Louis Bonaparte has abdicated the throne of Holland. They speak of his departure, but attribute it to a very different cause.—The writers of these letters express their apprehensions, that the absence of Louis is connected with some intended restraints upon the limited commerce permitted to them at present. It is well known that Louis connived at the evasion of Bonaparte's decree, by which this country was declared in a state of blockade, and that he gave every facility in his power to the Dutch Merchants to continue their customary trade with England. This accommodating spirit was far from being approved by his infuriated brother. On the contrary, Louis is said to have been sharply censured for conniving at any kind of communication with this country, and to have been ordered by Bonaparte to see the decree put into rigorous execution. It was for the purpose of representing the injudicious consequences to Holland, of acting upon this harsh command, that the late Deputation went to the French head quarters. Their remonstrances were not listened to; Bonaparte was inexorable—To escape from the cries of his oppressed subjects, and to avoid witnessing grievances which he durst not redress, are supposed to be the motive of Louis's journey to Barrages, under a pretext of ill health. A letter from Rotterdam of the 19th inst. states, that since the departure of his Majesty, commercial affairs had assumed an extraordinary appearance.
Four vessels had been seized under the blockade decree because they had come from an English port. We fear this will prove to be the true solution of the mystery of Louis's absence at this very critical period. As to his abdicating the throne, we can confidently say that no such idea is entertained in Holland. We much doubt whether Bonaparte would permit him to abdicate, even if he were so inclined.
The passage of the Nile was wholly intercepted, and nothing could reach Alexandria from any part of the country. The distress of the British was consequently very great; but Gen. Frazer had received the most positive orders from Massina not to abandon his position as long as he could possibly hold it.
It is with much concern we learn, that the slaughter of the 2d battalion of the 78th regt. of Roxburgh Highlanders, in Egypt, was so great, that the battalion was nearly annihilated.
The members of the Confederation of the Rhine have removed, (in other words have been commanded by Bonaparte) to double their Contingents.
Interesting Political Review.
Banks of the Elbe, June 10.—As was foretold, the capture of Dantzic has not occasioned any immediate resumption of offensive operations on the part of the French; and though the Altona Mercury of yesterday announced, that the master of a vessel coming from Koningsburg to Copenhagen had heard on the 1st inst. a strong cannonade from the point where the hostile armies are stationed, yet I have information that up to the 3d instant there had been no battle in East Prussia. I have reason to believe Bonaparte will await the fall of Graudentz and Colberg.
“In the meanwhile, this delay on the part of the French leader gives rise to reports which might be despised as ridiculous, if they were not to be dreaded as very mischievous. Our public papers have spread the intelligence that Plenipotentiaries are arrived at Finckenstein, in order to treat for peace. There is not the least truth in this. And, after all, should the French delay making the expected attack on the Russian line, even long after the fall of Graudentz and Colberg, I should see nothing in this symptomatic of secret negotiations, because such a conduct would be consistent with the known tactics of their commander. Hitherto, all the victories of Bonaparte have been gained by the concentration of all his disposable force in one point, and then pressing forward with irresistible energy, and pursuing his first victory till his adversary is entirely crushed, as after the battle of Jena; or forced to a peace, ignominious and more pernicious than a further defeat, as after the battles of Marengo and Austerlitz. It requires no second sight to foresee that he is projecting and preparing another of these overwhelming attacks; but the doubtful issue of the bloody days of Pultusk and Preussisch Eylau, has convinced him that he has to contend against an enemy, whose leaders may be his inferiors in military skill, and whose soldiers may not be equal to his own in dexterity and rapidity, but who still cannot be driven into flight, or struck with a panic, and who can at least die at their post. It was decisively said in the French journals, ‘‘the Russian troops, it must be confessed, have more merit in the manner in which they receive, than in that in which they give death.’’ But it never yet was known that an army which despised death and would not fly, could be otherwise than dreadful; for it is only in the pursuit that the slaughter is on one side. Against Russian soldiers, therefore, Bonaparte can succeed only by a positive superiority of force. It is by the weight of his weapon, not by the impetuosity of its motion, that he can fix a mortal wound upon the enemy. If this statement be correct, why should Bonaparte precipitate his attack? In his rear, he has all the southern productive part of Europe to furnish his army, and he lives in an enemy's land. He is in a position that cannot easily be attacked [or the Allies would have attempted the relief of Dantzic] and his force receives daily succors from his vassals. Add to this that he is always at the elbow of his foe; and, we fear, he possesses both the means of being acquainted with and the ability to avail himself of, any momentary negligence.
It is therefore to be supposed, that he may for a considerable time, maintain his position, daily increasing in strength, and daily acquiring that local knowledge, and that information concerning the strength and position of his adversary, and securing to himself those advantages which may render a victory, if gained at all, decisive. In the mean while, it ought not to be forgotten, that this delay affords those Courts, which have been hitherto remiss, the means of repairing their error. And, perhaps, it is only their remissness which encourages Buonaparte to procrastinate, for his own benefit, the proposed attack. I have thus verbosely dwelt on this point merely to shew, that a seeming suspension of hostilities is no proof of secret negotiations, the unfounded suspicion of which may be as injurious to the common cause as the reality; for it is by the arts of the field—it is because we may, indeed, apply to Napoleon the ‘‘tam marie quam mercurio’’—that he is now master of Europe. By the impression which he is able to make on the minds of the Cabinets of Vienna and London: the one has yet been deterred from a public manifestation of its designs, and the other delays its expedition, as is thought here, most unadvisedly.
“But I will pursue no longer a train of observations which tend, perhaps, to produce that very sentiment which I consider as so mischievous, and proceed to announce a fact which shews, that at least one of the recent artifices which Bonaparte has been practising, has completely failed. You have seen, and, possibly, with alarm, the attempts that have been made to detach the King of Sweden from the Confederacy. Even the public and half official French prints have not scrupled to offer terms and make overtures
to him, which, one would think, even a callous and hardened diplomatist would hesitate to make bluntly without reserve. Every thing which a short sighted policy would require, and glittering advantages, which might have captivated a weak mind, have been offered in exchange for nothing but—honor. Antiquity has been poured into, in order to awaken the recollection of ancient hostilities between Sweden and Russia; and the more recent enmity of England and Sweden has been invidiously recalled to memory; while the grossest flattery has been lavished, at the same time, upon the brave nation which was to be thus drawn into the lure. The public papers announced the intrigue as having succeeded; & but lately we heard of an interview between the King and Marshal Brune. But this interview never took place, or at any rate produced no results of importance. On the contrary hostilities are on the point of commencing between Sweden and France. Two French divisions are on their march against Swedish Pomerania; and General Blucher has issued from Stralsund a spirited proclamation, addressed to the Prussian troops.
“Amid the gloom of general disaster, and anxious apprehension for the future, this is at least a gleam of sunshine.
“It is certain that a great number of Prussian prisoners have escaped; and that of those who entered into the Dutch service, no in service, no inconsiderable number have deserted. Several Irishmen, 800 of whom, it will be recollected, were some years since sold to the King of Prussia, and were glad to redeem a life already forfeited to the laws, by taking up a Prussian firelock, have been among the fugitives in our neighborhood. These men have, in the course of their banishment, learned to love their country;—and, I have no doubt, would prove good & loyal soldiers in the English army.”
By the S3>By the Sails.
LEXINGTON, JULY 21.
On Tuesday last Harwan Blannerhasset arrived in this town from the Mississippi territory. Immediately on his arrival he was arrested at the instance of Mr. Saunders, on a civil process, and before his discharge was again arrested by the Marshal for the Kentucky district, on an affidavit made by Mr. David Meade, the purport of which was, that Blannerhasset had been indicted for treason, and a true bill found by the grand jury at Richmond, Virginia. It fortunately happened that judge Todd was in town, before whom Blannerhasset was immediately brought; but as he wished to be heard by counsel, he was committed to jail, and ordered to be again before the judge at 9 o'clock the next morning, at which time he read to the court an affidavit which he had drawn up. The crowd was so great that the editor was unable to hear the whole of it, but he understood it went to give a history of his arrest and discharge in the Mississippi territory—of his being on his journey home, when he heard, at Danville, of the indictment being found against him—of the means he used to ascertain the truth of the report; and that being satisfied of its correctness, he had hastened to this place to surrender himself to Mr. Bibb, attorney for the U. S.—that soon after he arrived he was arrested upon a civil process—that he had met Mr. Clay, to whom he communicated his intentions, and requested advice as to the mode he should adopt—that Mr. Clay said he was too much engaged to attend at that time to his application, but promised to see him on the subject at 9 o'clock the next day. He declared it to be his wish to be sent on to Richmond, to receive his trial at that place. Mr. Clay, as counsel, assured the court, that he was instructed by his client to express his wish to be sent on for trial—he only wished an unnecessary rigor might not be observed, and that he might be forwarded in a manner as delicate as the nature of his situation would permit. Mr. Clay at the same time took the liberty, as a citizen, to protest against, or rather to object to the mode which had been pursued by the court—he viewed the proceedings as unprecedented and illegal. He, however, wished it to be understood that his observations were made as a citizen, and not at the instance of Mr. B.—it was his real wish to be sent on for trial. Mr. Bibb stated that he had provided himself with authorities to prove the proceedings proper; but that he had that morning inquired of Mr. Clay whether any exceptions would be taken to the legality of the proceedings, and being informed that none would be taken, had neglected to bring his authorities into court; that he was now surprised to find the exceptions taken. Mr. Clay stopped him, again to declare, that the exceptions were not by
the consent of Mr. B. who he believed was really desirous of being conveyed to Richmond.
Mr. Blannerhasset assured the court that Mr. Clay had justly stated his desire, and pledged himself, that whatever might be the decision of the judge, he would accompany Mr. Meade, the deputy Marshal, to Richmond. But he wished not to be understood as making a parade of willingness which he did not feel, of meeting investigation, as he was more desirous of going as a prisoner, at the public charge, than at his own expense, as his fortune was impaired. He made an affecting appeal to the citizens of Lexington, which would have been favorably received, had not the high crimes with which he was charged forcibly rebutted it. He spoke of the friendly attention and hospitable treatment experienced by himself and family, and hoped that they would not believe without evidence, that their attentions had been bestowed on unworthy objects.
The Judge took time to make up an opinion as to the proceedings which ought to be had in the case, and issued a warrant for his commitment and safe keeping, until the district judge could be applied to, who ordered him to be delivered to the court at Richmond without delay.
He was yesterday sent off, attended by Mr. Meade and a guard of five men.
To the editor of the Norfolk Public Ledger.
SIR, I have observed several publications in the Herald, and other prints, calculated to injure my character, and have deemed it only necessary to say that I have seen them, without considering it my duty to reply, as a court of inquiry will shortly convene for the purpose of investigating the affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, and through that channel the public may expect a correct knowledge of facts; therefore any publication on my part would be useless and improper. Something more substantial than the mere declarations of the parties concerned, will be required.
Respectfully, I am, sir, your &c.
JAMES BARRON.
Near Hampton, August 3, 1807.
NORFOLK, AUG. 7, 1807. Capt. Taylor, who has been down to the British squadron, returned this morning.—With Capt. T. went down the proprietors of some negro deserters who had got on board the Triumph , and who were delivered to their owners, on their being identified.
All the gentlemen who have been down to the squadron on business, speak in terms of the highest respect for the character of Sir THOMAS M. HARDY, and of the polite attention which he manifested to them. This gentleman was Lord Nelson's Captain in the memorable battle off Trafalgar.
NEWYORK, AUG. 17. Extract of a letter from Richmond, dated Monday, Aug. 10.
“The trial of Col. Burr will probably begin to-morrow. Various opinions are formed. Some persons suppose that he will peremptorily challenge 35 Jurymen, and strike off as many of the remainder as he does not like, by special objection, and that then there must be a tales jury made up among the bye-standers.
“The court sat this day at 12 o'clock.—Mr. Blannerhasset appeared in court, in charge of the marshal, and retired about 1 o'clock.
“The panel of the jury was opened, and the first man called was objected to. The discussions on the challenge were very desultory and large—the ground of objection was special—that the person called had expressed an opinion on the case; he was sworn, as were several others—and the court were sitting at 5 o'clock, when I left it. The declarations of the jurors objected to were very impressive, and too various to be detailed in a letter.
“Dayton has not surrendered, as was reported he intended to this day.
“The court are sitting I understand now, 6 o'clock.”
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
AUGUST 3, 1807.
His Excellency the Governor of the State of Maryland.
SIR, I am directed by the President of the U. States, to urge on the governors of the respective states, the importance of encouraging, by all means they possess, such volunteer associations as are contemplated and authorized by the act of Congress passed the 21th February last,
and when organized, to be received as a part of the quota of militia recently required to be held in readiness at the shortest notice.
The present situation of our country calls loudly for the patriotic exertions of its citizens, in the prompt adoption of such measures as will most effectually enable us to meet the result of a late event, which appears to menace its peace; under such circumstances, it must be presumed, that, with due encouragement, the whole number of volunteers contemplated by the above mentioned act, may be induced to tender their services to their country; and your excellency will readily perceive the importance of such a body of men, at the actual commencement of war; whose tour of service will afford ample time for raising and organizing a regular force for taking the field, in place of such of them as may not be inclined to become a part of the regular army.
As it must be highly probable, that such volunteer corps will be composed of our most active, intelligent, patriotic and spirited young citizens, they will, undoubtedly, in the event of a war, stand on high ground as candidates for officers in the regular army, whenever such an army shall be considered necessary. And from the well known military ardor which pervades all parts of our country, there can be no doubt of the readiness of a sufficient number of our spirited citizens to offer their services to their country at the present time.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) H. DEARBORN.
BOSTON, AUG. 21. Fire—On Tuesday evening last, six houses were destroyed by fire, at and contiguous to Mountford's corner, Fish-street. If the night had been dry, with a breeze from any point, it is difficult to conjecture where the flames would have stopped, as there were numerous wooden buildings in every direction. The houses were occupied by Mr. Wakefield, Apothecary, Mr. T. Cutts, hair-dresser, (owned by himself,) Mr. Clever, Mr. Bell, (owned by himself,) Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Ann Smith. A Mr. Pike and a Mrs. Mandeville were also tenants.—One of the houses was owned by Deac. Henry Hunter, and one by Mr. Samuel Hallowell.
ANOTHER FALSEHOOD DETECTED.
Some weeks since an account originated in an eastern paper, was circulated far and wide, that an English privateer from St. Johns, of 15 guns, had boarded Capt. Merriman, in a coasting schooner from Harpswell, in an insolent manner, ordering him to call up his men, who from fear had secreted themselves below, swearing he would have some of them, and was proceeding to go down the hatches, when the Americans below, after cautioning him not to descend, ‘‘let drive at him,’’ and shot him dead with three balls through him.—Such was the story propagated;—Capt. Merriman, of Harpswell, from Passamaquoddy has personally requested us to state, that the above is an utter falsehood, that he has used the plaster trade to Passamaquoddy some months and has never been boarded from any British vessel, and that he has not known of any transaction of the kind.—Cent.
The London papers state, that the present British Ministry very promptly and pointedly discountenanced the impropriety of Captain Love, of the Driver sloop of war, shewn in his answer to the letter of the American Commandant at Charleston. This looks well; and we infer from it, the reparation which President Jefferson says he has demanded for the attack on the Chesapeake, has been sought in the spirit which directed the Proclamation, and is disconnected with other subjects, that the British Government will with equal promptness and efficiency comply with the demand. Our expectation, that we shall have NO WAR on account of the outrage on the Chesapeake, is thus strengthened.—We find by Steel's list for April, that the Driver was then commanded by Captain Love; but by the list for June, that he is removed, and that the Driver is commanded by captain Claridge.—Centinel.
A curious circumstance occurred at the White Hart Inn, Guildford, at the close of the Election. Some of the swinish multitude, not content with drinking as much as possible at the expence and liberality of Mr. Thornton, (one of the successful candidates) pocketed several bottles of wine; which being found to go off remarkably fast, two Gentlemen, suspecting some foul play was going forward, placed themselves at the foot of the stairs, and in the pockets of whomsoever they discovered a bottle, cut off the skirts of the coat, with the pocket and bottle, and sent them to the landlord. From shame, or whatever cause, those who had thus their coats cut made the best of their way out of sight; so that no discovery was made, and the Gentlemen cut off coat-skirts to the number of seventeen!—Lon. t.
Prince Jerome Bonaparte is to be created Grand Duke of Berg.

Portland,
Monday, August 24, 1807.
The last week has furnished no European news of a later date than was published in our last; but the wind having been at the eastward for ten or twelve days, we may shortly expect to receive accounts of important transactions in that quarter of the world.
On the question of war between this Country and England opinions are various. It will be seen by a letter dated at New York that the Executive of the United States expect a rupture with Great Britain.
UNITED STATES' NAVY.
Yesterday 9 Gun-Boats, mounting one gun, and manned with five men each, sailed from this port for New York, under the command of Lieut. LAWRENCE.
This formidable armament composes only about one fourth part of the marine force of the United States now in commission within our own waters. What a prospect of success in case of a naval contest with England!!!
The advocates of a war say that it will only ruin two or three hundred thousand merchants; but will these patriots be so good as to show in what manner a war is to benefit the farmer and mechanic?
The British navy officers at Halifax, say, from their knowledge of American officers, that if Commodore Barry, Truxton, Preble, and others, had lost any of their sailors, by desertion, at Malta, Syracuse, or Gibraltar, and had been insulted by them on shore, as Capt. Lord Townsend was at Norfolk, they would have sacrificed fifty British lives to retake them; and that the American people would have justified them and applauded their spirit. Cent.
A letter from Halifax to a gentleman in Boston states, that the writer was informed by a British Lieutenant, who was at the muster of the Chesapeake's crew, that eighteen men came forward and declared themselves Englishmen; but the officer refused to receive them, saying his orders were only to take the deserters.
It is reported that the Governor of Lower Canada, has issued a Proclamation, requiring all persons in that territory to take the oath of allegiance by a certain day, or to depart from the province. Pal.
Adl. Holloway is appointed Commander in Chief and Governor of the British colony of Newfoundland. He is to come out in the Isis, of 50 guns, Capt. Langhorne. Sir Erasmus Gower is now on the station.
A London paper of June 11, states, that of the entries of arrivals on Lloyd's books on that day, of fiftytwo ships, forty seven were American and only five British. This is stated in the English papers as one of the effects of their relaxation of their navigation laws in favor of neutrals. Laws which the English people call upon the Ministry to execute more rigidly.
TRIAL OF COL. BURR.
The Jury was not impaneled, Aug. 15th. Many of the Jurors summoned, were set aside on account of having formed an opinion. It is now stated that the trial was to commence the 24th this month.
Mr. Hamilton Morrison, was asked by Mr. Burr, Have not the rumours circulated against me, excited a prejudice against me in your mind? Ans I have no prejudices for or against you. Afterwards he said, I am not astonished at your wishing to have me set aside. Perhaps my Christian name (Hamilton) is a sufficient terror — Mr. Burr. I think this remark is a sufficient cause for objecting to him — I therefore challenge you. This was the first peremptory challenge which the prisoner had made out of the 35 to which he is entitled. Mr. Morrison was set aside.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New York to his correspondent in Boston, dated New York, August 15.
"Mr. Gallatin is here, and I understood from his friends that the Administration consider a rupture with Great Britain as inevitable and that it is supposed by him, that we have no means of influence with that nation except the control of 25 millions of dollars owned by the Englishmen in our funds. Whether Mr. Gallatin is correctly represented, or whether his real sentiments are expressed, I must leave you to judge.
Our citizens have been invited to give their advice respecting the best mode of fortifying the city. The consequence is a discovery that we are full of Engineers, who produce so many excellent plans that no one is adopted. If misfortune happens, the want of fortifications will be attributed to our divisions, and if the clouds which hang over us should be dispelled, our administration will be praised for its sagacity and for saving expense. It is evident if we have a war, it will be all on one side; we are to be plundered and humiliated and a foundation laid for those deadly animosities, which will be appeased only by the best blood of our country. It is now we are beginning to reap the genuine fruits of Mr. J——'s policy. The public are conscious of the imbecility of the Government; the will of the Nation is enslaved; appeals to reason and patriotism are unavailing, and according to the unvarnished law of Nature, this lethargy must continue till we are awakened by foreign War, or domestic Revolution." Rep.
The following paragraph, from a London paper, may give some idea of the impression which Mr. Wilberforce's exertions for the abolition of the slave trade have made upon the minds of the blacks:
"A subscription having been set on foot at Liverpool, last week, to support Mr. Wilberforce's election for the county of York, a poor African waited upon the persons who had the management of it, and voluntarily subscribed the sum of five guineas!"
In the year 1760, Breslau, the fortifications of which the French are now demolishing, was besieged by 50,000 Austrians, under the command of the celebrated Laudohn. The garrison consisted of no more than 3000 men, and there were 9000 prisoners in the town; but notwithstanding these disadvantages, General Tauentzien, father of the present Prussian General of that name, successfully defended the place. Laudohn, impatient at his obstinacy, declared, that if the Prussian General compelled him to storm the town, "he would not spare the infant in the womb." To which the Baronous General replied, "I am not with child, neither are any of my soldiers: I shall hold out as long as I can." At the conclusion of the peace, Tauentzien was appointed Governor of Breslau, where he died at a very advanced age. A monument was erected to his memory, which the French have ordered to be respected. The glacier on which it stands has been levelled, and the spot is to be called Tauntzien's Place . It is near the Schweidnitz Gate. Lond. pap.
The King of Great Britain has presented a superb service of sacramental plate, and candelabra, of the most curious workmanship, for the altar of the great church in Quebec; which the Bishop of Lower Canada is to bring over with him. The King's arms are richly embossed, on each article, and the whole service is curiously arranged in a mahogany case, with a green silk curtain to draw before it.
Capt. Dolano, of the ship Perseverance of Boston, has received a gold medal, presented to him by the King of Spain, for rescuing a Spanish ship, which had been risen on by the slaves, in the Pacific Ocean, as mentioned in the papers some time since.
Not one word has been recently mentioned of the restoration of Poland to the map of Europe. Kosciusko had not joined the Grand Army, but remained in Paris.
GORHAM ACADEMY.
The first anniversary exhibition at Gorham Academy on Tuesday last, is a subject of just congratulations to every friend to literature and of his country. The exercises, consisting of Dialogues, Disputations and Addresses of original composition, were written with taste and sentiment; and pronounced with the utmost propriety and correctness.
To particularise the performances, would be unnecessary—as every part was executed to universal satisfaction. We are happy to find the greatest order and regularity existing in the institution; the scholars directed in a proper course of education; and by the correct economy of the Executive, incited to pursue that course with unremitting zeal and diligence. This institution, from the advantages of its local situation, the courtly manners of the inhabitants, and other peculiar advantages, we are inclined to think will rival the first seminaries in our country, and supercede the necessity of sending our youth to distant schools for the first rudiments of education and manners. In the evening the students of the Academy gave a ball which was attended by a brilliant company.
MARRIED,
At York, Me. Mr. Joseph Wiggin, of Boston, to Miss Clarissa Emerson, of the former place.
DIED,
In Mitau, the virtuous Abbe Edgeworth, who accompanied Louis XVI. to the scaffold. In London, Mrs. Marty, a celebrated actress. In Quebec, Robert Letter, Esq. In Charleston, Col. Alexander Moutrie, aged 57. In N. Carolina, Capt. Prince Washburn, late of Plymouth (Mass.) In Alexandria, Gen. Nicholas, of the revolutionary army. In Maryland, Mr. Elias Brown: He was going with his wife on a party; when coming to a cove he threw off part of his clothes to swim over and bring the boat across. His wife remonstrated against the measure, telling him he would take the cramp. He disregarded her, went in, and drowned in her presence. At Hartland, Mr. Joel Mathews, aged 20; the deceased, with Mr. Chas. E. Colston, was employed in securing hay, a shower suddenly overtaking them, they were fleeing for shelter to a house at a short distance, when a flash of lightning struck them both to the ground; the latter arose in a few moments, walked to the house, and after sitting a short time, enquired for his companion; search was immediately made, and the body of the deceased found burnt and lacerated in a shocking manner, his clothes on fire, and his hat torn in pieces, at some distance from his body. In Newbury, Tuesday last, very suddenly, Mr. Thomas Greenleaf, aged 70; he rose in the morning, apparently as healthy as usual, and after walking out he returned to his house; being somewhat fatigued, he lay down on the bed, and was found dead about an hour afterwards.
At Marblehead, [suicide] Capt. John Dixey, aged 60—Coroner's verdict "Insanity." He was found hanging in an out-house. In Portsmouth, very suddenly, on Sunday morning last, Mrs. Margaret Thompson, aged 52, the amiable consort of Col. Thomas Thompson.
In Leominster, England, Mr. Richard Powell, butcher. His death was occasioned by his incautiously putting a naked knife into his coat pocket, and sitting down upon it, the knife entered into the thick part of his thigh, and he died in a few days afterwards. At Liverpool, by a fall from the mainmast of his ship, William Hadley, an American seaman.
In Livermore, on the 6th inst. Harriot, Daughter of Mr. John Warmwell. In this town, Mr. William Davis, aged 29—Mrs. Hannah Cumberbatch, aged 27—Mary Radford, daughter of Wm. Radford, aged 2 years and 7 months—John, son of Samuel Stacey, aged 1 year & 6 months—A child of William Thompson—Ebenezer Miller, aged 6 years, son of Mr. John Morton—Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. J. Prescott, aged 1 year—On Friday last, very suddenly, Mr. Thomas Moore, of Cape Ann, aged 65.
Memoranda —The influenza and ophthalmia, which have been so afflictively experienced in New-York, has extended to Philadelphia. It yields readily to medicine. In other respects, we are told, those cities enjoy good health.
In the New-England towns and cities, generally, a great degree of health prevails, and the solids of the butcher are in greater demand than the drugs of the doctor. The sorest evil complained of, is said to be the purge-disorder , or want of Cash . N. P. Her.
Gazette Ship News.
PORT OF PORTLAND—1807.
Monday, August 17.
Arrived ship Gen. Hamilton, Williams, 33 days from Bonavista—Left, brig —, Mitchell, of New-York; sch. Three Sisters, Rich, for Baltimore in 3 days—Aug. 7, lat. 30, long. 65, spoke sch. —, belonging to Baltimore, it blowing hard could not learn either the name of the vessel or captain—13th, sch. Boston, of Boston, Smith, in lat. 39, long. 68, for Martinique.
Friday, August 21.
Arrived brig Mary and Nancy, York, 14 days from Antigua—Left, brig Hazard, Donnell, of Boston, to sail soon; sch. Menerva, Redhead, of Castine, in 4 days; sch. Perseverance, Badgett, for do. in 3; sch. Laura, Vorney, for St. Barts, in 2; sch. Venus, Patterson, in 6 days for Belfast; sch. Cushing, Skerry, of Salem, sailed from Antigua, July 28 to the Leeward for Salt—August 18, was boarded by the British ship of war, Melampus, captain Hawker, from the Cape of Virginia, bound to Halifax, and treated politely.
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
About the 20th of August, several American vessels were driven on shore in a gale of wind, at Montserrat and St. Kitts, and experienced considerable damage.
A number of American vessels from French ports have lately been brought into Antigua for trial, several of which have been condemned.
The Governor (Lord Lovington) of Antigua died the first of August. Ship Friendship, Meldrum, arrived at New-York, from Lisbon, was boarded, August 3, lat. 36, 53, long. 51, 20, by the Temeraire, of 110 guns, the lieutenant of which informed capt. M. they were waiting for orders, and expected an American war.
A schr. arrived at Marblehead on Wednesday, from Halifax. Left there, the Warren, of Boston; brig Henry; Fair-American, Brown, Baltimore; Margaret K. Bailey, Ferguson, Phila.; also, his B. M. ship Bellona, Com. Douglas; Indian, Bermuda, Halifax and Squirrel sloops of war, and Atholian frigate. The Milan, Acosta and Helen had sailed for the Chesapeake.
VESSELS LEFT
At St. Domingo city, July 12. Phenix, of New-York; Edward, of Newburyport, Eunice, of Boston; a sch. belonging to Indian-town; also, Betsy, of Philadelphia, and Brother's Return, of Georgetown, taken by privateers, the former expected to be condemned, and the latter to be cleared. American produce low; Privateers fitting out.
VESSELS SPOKEN.
August 6, brig Eliza, of Bath, 9 days from Kennebec, for Surinam.—August 3, lat. 12, long. 63, brig Apollo, 5 days from Portsmouth, for Cherbourg.—July 25, lat. 32, long. 50, bark Jane, of Portland, 7 days from Baltimore for London.—July 29, at the entrance of the harbor of Point-Peter, schr. Federal, Stackpole, of Portland, bound in.
COMMERCIAL.
Late letters from the Havana, mention that British merchandise, which had been detained at the Custom-house, in conformity to a late order, had, on consideration that the expenses of government could not be defrayed, unless the revenue was continued, been released, and intimation given that they would hereafter be admitted to entry.
SETH CLARK,
HAS for sale, opposite Thos. Clark's Bookstore, in Fifth-street, Tickets and Quarters in the Hatfield, Amoskeag and Harvard College Lotteries . The Hatfield begins drawing 23d Sept. and rise on the 5th. Prize Tickets in the 10th Class Amoskeag taken in payment. August 24
PORTLAND BOOKSTORE. No. 5, Moffay's Row.
FOR the purpose of accommodating those gentlemen who wish to become subscribers to the
HISTORY OF ENGLAND, by
Hume, Smollet & Adolphus,
JOHN JOHNSON has opened a subscription at the above Store, where those gentlemen who may wish to engage the work and who cannot make it convenient to subscribe personally, may transmit their names by mail or otherwise.
Subscribers to the Cyclopedia are informed that 9 half volumes are received, and those who neglect taking their numbers as they are ready for delivery will be charged three dollars and fifty cents for all that remain unpaid for after the 10th day of September next.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale at the above Store, A great variety of PLAYS .—Also—12 numbers of SALMAGUNDI .
IN THE PRESS,
And will be printed in a few days, a neat edition of
Mason on Self Knowledge.
Tickets & Quarters
In the various Lotteries for sale at the above Store. August 24.
NOTICE!
ALL persons who stand indebted to the late firm of Willis & M c Kinsty & Benj. Willis , of longer standing than first of May last, on note or book, are requested to pay the same immediately to the subscriber, No. 7, Haymarket-Row, or they will be removed to other hands to collect.
He has just added to his former stock, such additions as makes a full assortment of English & India Goods & Groceries , for sale on as liberal terms as usual, to punctilious customers—none others need apply, as his profits are small, long credit cannot be given. BENJAMIN WILLIS.
To Let—Two convenient Dwelling-Houses, in the center of the town.—Enquire as above. Portland, Aug. 24.
Dr. Jeremiah Barker,
HAS removed from Stroudwater, and taken up his residence in Portland, Maine-street, at the house of Mr. Daniel Cobb, where he is still ready to pursue the practice of Medicine in its different branches. And as he is about publishing the results of his medical observations of 30 years experience, in a work which will be attended with considerable expense, he would be much obliged to those who are indebted to make payment. August 24.
Dr. D. G. Barker,
OCCUPIES Dr. J. Barker's seat at Stroudwater, where he is furnished with a general assortment of Medicines, and a large Library consisting of the most approved medical authors both in Europe and America, ready to attend upon those who may need his assistance. August 24.
Portland Wine-Cellar.
Tucker and Blanchard, No. 1, Jones-Row, Fore-street—Portland, HAVE on hand, a general assortment of OLD WINES AND SPIRITS, which they offer on such terms as shall be most agreeable to purchasers. Having a constant supply, and selling at the Boston prices, they flatter themselves that gentlemen of this town and its vicinity will favor them with their commands.
A quantity of BOTTLED CIDER , of the vintage of 1805 and 6, well calculated for the West India market, and for the present use, for sale as above. Also—A quantity of Draft Cider , per pipe or barrel, suitable for private families.
NOTICE!
Those who have accounts standing with Tucker & Blanchard are requested to call and have them settled; or they will be left with an attorney for collection. (6w) Aug. 24
FOR SALE,
AT Auction, on MONDAY the 31st inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. unless previously disposed of at private sale, a Lot of Land with a convenient two-story Dwelling-House, barn and wood-house, pleasantly situated on the corner of Temple-street and Back-street, near the Rev. Dr. Deane's meeting house: Being the property of the Portland Academy. For the terms, which are very liberal, application may be made to either of the subscribers, a committee of the Trustees.
ELIJAH KELLOGG, WOODBURY STORER, DANIEL TUCKER. August 24
CAME
INTO the exclusive of the subscriber the 9th inst. a black Mare, about 9 years old. The owner is requested to prove property pay charges and take her away.—Apply to ISRAEL ADAMS, Falmouth, near Penuampscut bridge August 24
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
JOHN RAND,
late of Windham, in the county of Cumberland, housewright, 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 GREENLEAF RAND. July 8. (Aug. 24)
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
JOHN HALL,
late of Harpswell, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, 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 JONATHAN PAGE. August 24.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
JOSEPH HIGGINS,
late of Gorham, 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 MARY X HIGGINS. Gorham, Aug. 24. mark.
RAN AWAY
FROM the subscriber on the 22d inst. an indentured Apprentice named NATH'L. WINSHIP, aged about 16 years.—All persons are hereby forbid trusting or harboring him, as they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law. August 24. THOMAS MINOT.
WHEREAS PEGGY, wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my bed and board and refuses to live with me—this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts she may contract after this date. EBENEZER LANE, JUS. Newcastle, Aug. 24. (424)
NOTICE!
ALL subscribers having books belonging to the FIRST SOCIAL LIBRARY, of this town, are requested to leave them with Timothy Fletcher, at E. Greeley & Co's Office, Fifth St. etc.
Also—All who have Books belonging to Thomas Clark's Circulating Library, are requested to leave them at Merrill's Erving & Poor's, by the expiration of ten days; otherwise, a bill will be sent of the book or books together with the loan, to each person who has any out. August 24.
Notice!.....12179.
WHOEVER purchased No. 12,179, in the second class of Hatfield Bridge Lottery , of the subscriber, is hereby requested to return the same at his Bookstore, and receive another number or five dollars—as there is an error in the sale of the above number which will prevent the holder from receiving any benefit, should it happen to be a prize, for no part of it will be paid. ISAAC ADAMS. August 24.
TAKE NOTICE!
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber either by note or account, are requested to call and settle the same without further notice, in the course of the present week, if they would avoid further trouble. Aug. 24. JOHN KEATING.
Robert Crofs,
HAS just received and now landing from the brig Ocean, direct from the manufactory, 70 crates of Earthen Ware, assorted . August 17
Wanted,
A small active Boy, to do the work of a small family.—Enquire of the Printer. August 17.
Joseph Pope,
No. 7, Moffay's Row, Has for sale, 13 Hhds. loaf and lump Sugar 7 Bbls. do do A large assortment of factory Web and Stocking Yarn—Bed Ticking. 8th Mo. 17.
D. Pease,
HAS for pri sale at his auction room; Fore-street, Live Geese Feathers, warranted of the first qualities Bayonne, Russia, and Lisbon do. by bale or less. Bed Ticking various prices and qualities Spanish Float and Carolina Indigo A general assortment Paper Hangings, and bordering. 50 boxes best brown Soap. 100 gross gilt coat buttons, few ps. Linen. A small assortment Cloths, Velvets, Shirting, Hosiery, Royal Welled Cashmeres, &c. &c. at the lowest prices possible July 6
NOTICE.
THE sale of the land on King-street, opposite Mr. Enoch Illey's, on account of the weather is postponed till To-morrow, Tuesday the 18th inst. at 12 o'clock A. M.—Sale on the premises, where the conditions will be made known. August 17.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Meeting-house of the second Parish in this town is to be enlarged so as to admit of thirty-two new Pews on the lower floor, and sixteen new ones in the gallery; and that the work is already begun. Those persons that wish to be accommodated with Pews are desired to make application to either of the subscribers. HUGH M'LELLAN, LEMUEL WEEKS, DANIEL TUCKER } Committee. Portland, August 17.
20,000 Dollars!
TICKETS (at 6 dolls. & Quarters at 1 62 1/2) in the Third Class of Harvard College Lottery, for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, No. 7, Fifth-street.
The scheme of this class offers to purchasers the following capital Prizes:— 1 of 20,000 dollars, 1 of 5,000 do. 2 of 2,000 do. 10 of 1,000 do. Besides a great number of five hundred, two hundred, one hundred, fifty, thirty, & twenty each.
Prize Tickets taken in payment. August 17.
Lands in the District of Maine.
IN the Township No. Six and Eight in the Eighth Range, north of the Waldo Patent, are offered for sale, in lots of one and two hundred acres, for the purpose only of actual settlement.
These townships are situated on the Sebeck and Pleasant Rivers, which afford an easy communication through the Piscataquis to Bangor on the Penobscot; they are well stocked with various kinds of excellent Timber; have a number of valuable Mill Sites; and the soil it is presumed, is inferior to none in the District.
One or two hundred Families may be accommodated with Lots in these townships, on terms which it is not doubted, will be perfectly satisfactory.
Enterprising and industrious Farmers, who wish to establish themselves advantageously, in a country well situated and rapidly increasing in value, will do well to examine these lands. Plans may be seen and terms made known at the Offices of Simon Greenleaf, Esq. Gray, or Jacob M'Gaw, Esq. Bangor, and indupate-billies obtained on application to the subscriber in township No. Six, in the Eighth range. MOSES GREENLEAF. March, 1807
New Instrumental Music.
JUST published and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, INSTRUMENTAL ASSISTANT. Volume second: containing a selection of Minuets, Airs, Pretties, Rondos and Marches—with instructions for the French Horn and Baloon—Composed by Samuel H. Dyer. Books and manuscript, as usual. Aug. 24.

Rowe & Keus, Middle-Street OFFER for sale, the remainder of their Stock in Trade, consisting of the following GOODS, viz—Best superfine black, blue brown and mix Broadcloths; low priced do. all colors; black, blue, mix, brown and drab Cashmere; drab Kerseys; blue and mix Plains; Baizes and Flannels, all colors & qualities; black, brown, olive and drab Velvets and Velveteens; silver Cords; patent Cords and Plains; Calicoes, all prices; Chintz and common Furnitures; India Chintzes; plain and figured Mullins; figured Cambrics; Cambric and common Dimities; Ginghams; plain and plaided silk and cotton Chambray Mullins; black and colored Lustrings; plaided do.; a few mtd and tamboered Mullin Dresses, some very elegant; 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambric; Linen do.; black, brown, slate and flesh colored Cambrics; large assortment of silk Shawls; Mullin do.; Chambray and common do.; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; black do.; Selfish Lungs, bandanna and Madras Hdkfs.; Cambric and common pocket Hdkfs. black, blue and white Italian Crapes; Ribbons, Plumes and Wreaths; black silk Laces; white cotton do.; Cap Patterns; Fans; Hair Caps; Ladies black and white silk Gloves; cotton and worsted do.; black, brown, green and purple Tabby Velvets; printed tabby Velvets; plain and striped Satin do.; Marcellies and Janet do.; 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, some of very superior fabric; brown Linens; chequered do.; Bed ticking and British Shirting Cotton; Russian Diaper; Hackabucks; Towels; Fustians; Jeans; Nankieens; English Nankieens; India Cottons from 10 to 36 shillings pr. piece; Durants; Calimancoes; Bumbazets; silk, cotton and worsted Hosiery; gentlemen's leather, beaver and cotton Gloves; velvet Bindings; Quality and shoe do.; silk Umbrellas; cotton do.; silk, cotton and morocco Sufenders; coat and vest Buttons, Morocco Shoes; Pins; Tape and Bobbins; 2 cases fashionable Bouncers; Camel's hair and napt Hats, etc. etc.  Being about closing their business in this town, the above GOODS will positively be sold at cost and charges. All who wish to supply themselves with any of the above articles, have now an uncommon fine chance to procure them very cheap. Portland, Jul. 20, 1807. (tf)
Cram & Atherton, Middle-Street, HAVE received, in addition to their former assortment, Twenty Packages of FANCY GOODS, by the Romeo from London:  AMONG WHICH ARE, Several trunks Hosiery, of every description Some ladies and gentlemen's elegant Indian clock'd do Cotton, silk and linen Laces, Some elegant Veils Footings, Mantles, &c. Peruvian Mantles of Linen, Spider Lace, & Spider Net Mullins Several cases of Book Mullin, trunks of Ribbons, Ladies' elegant Silk Shawls, Ladies' Spartan Dresses and Mull'd Grecian Robes, some made up Chambray Mullins, Plain Gold End Jacanets, Dotted Mull'd Mullins, Cotton Cambric, Tamboer'd Leno Caps & Handkerchiefs. Faren worked Shawls, &c.  The above goods will be sold by the Package or piece only.
Jacob Rolfe, Saddler, Chaise, Harness and Trunk Maker—Columbia Row, Middle Jir. INFORMS his friends and the public, that having formed a connection with NATHANIEL MITCHELL, the above business will in future be carried on by them, under the firm of  Rolfe & Mitchell, Who have constantly for sale—Saddles, Bridles, Saddle-Bags, Portmanteaus, Harness, Trunks Military Work, &c. Likewise, a complete assortment of Saddlery Ware, plated Harness Mounting, Mouldings, Bits, Stirrups, Spurs, Curry-combs and Brushes, brass Nails, Trunk Locks and Handles, clout and cut Nails, Carpeis, coach and chaise Lace, Russia sheeting, coach, chaise and riding Whips, by the dozen or single; with a variety of other articles, which will be sold on as good terms as can be purchased in Portland. All orders punctually attended to, and favors gratefully acknowledged.  Wanted—An active LAD about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the above business.
NOTICE. ALL persons having Accounts open with JACOB ROLFE, are requested to call and settle the same immediately. Portland, May 18, 1807. (tf)  NEW GOODS. By ships Joseph, Edward Preble, and Charles, from Liverpool, and a Foxwell from Bristol.  William Goddard, HAS received the most extensive and complete assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS, ever offered for sale in the District of Maine; which will be disposed of on the most liberal terms by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle-Street. Also,  120 casks wrought Nails all sizes 100 boxes tin Plates 20 casks London white and red Lead 3 tons sheet Lead Quantity 9 by 7 Crown Window Glass Few casks fat Iron Few do. cart, waggos, and chaise wheel Boxes Anvils and Vices Sewing and iron Twine Large quantity Iron Shovels and Spades Three hogheads block tin Teapots &c. &c. &c.  LOOKING GLASSES, with Gilt and Mahogany frames Portland, May 4. (eptf)
D. Pease, HAS for sale an assortment of Paper-Hangings and Borders, at his auction room, head of Ingraham's Wharf. May 25
Flour, Candles, Oil, &c.  Hussey & Winslow, HAVE for sale, at their store in Fifth-Street 160 bbls. Superfine Flour 20 half bbls. do. do. 40 boxes Spermaceti Candles 20 do. Tallow mould do. 30 casks Elephant Oil 9 do. Spermaceti do. 5 bbls. Spruce Essence 20 bethels RYE 5 chests Souchong Tea Also—a quantity of Webbing Yarn, from No. 7 to 12 Stocking do. 2 and 3 thread, from 12 to 21 1 ps. Bed ticking, Providence manufactory 1 do. blue and white cotton Striped Cloth August 10
TO BE LET, A CONVENIENT Compting-Room over Store No. 1, Jones-Row, lately occupied by Messrs. Baker & Sutton. Also—three large Chambers suitable for several kinds of mechanical business; at present improved as a chair manufactory—possession given in a few days—Apply to MICHAEL SMITH, Who has for sale at said Store, A general assortment of PAINTS AND WATER-COLORS. 10 casks Linseed Oil 2 do. Spirits Turpentine 50 boxes 7 by 9, 10 by 12, 11 by 14, and 11 by 15, Crown Window Glass 20 crates Liverpool Ware—assorted 1 cask London Porter Also—For sale TWO HOUSE LOTS, situated in Ann-Street. Apply as above. August 10
NOTICE! THE subscriber requests all those who are indebted either on account or by note, and which have been more than six months standing, to make payment within thirty days, or the demands will positively be left with an Attorney for collection. ISAAC ADAMS. August 10
NOTICE TO FRIENDS. CHEEVER & MAHAN, being about to close their business in this town, offer for sale, a great variety of HATS, at a very reduced price for cash or approved notes. They likewise give notice, that all persons who are indebted to them must call and pay the same without any delay, and assure them that a prompt and immediate attention to this notice, will save the subscribers and their friends trouble and expense. August 10 CHEEVER & MAHAN.  Treasurer's Office, Bartlett, August 7, 1807. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors of the Ten in New Hampshire Turnpike Corporation, that fifteen dollars on each share in said grant was voted at the adjournment of their annual meeting, holden on the last Wednesday in July, 1807, to be paid into the Treasury on the twentieth day of September next; and unless paid by the time above stated, the delinquents' shares will be advertised for sale. OBED HALL, Treasurer.
Hatfield Bridge Lottery.  SECOND CLASS. THE great demand for Tickets in the First Class, encourages the managers to enlarge the number in the present Class, of which they respectfully present to the public the following  SCHEME. 20,000 Tickets at 5 Dollars each, amount to 100,000 Dollars.    1 Prize of 10000 dls.  is  10000 dls    1 do. -  3000 -  3000    1 do. -  2000 -  2000    6 prizes of 1000  are  6000    12 do. -  500 -  6000    90 do. -  100 -  9000    100 do. -  50 -  5000    200 do. -  20 -  4000    6070 do. -  7 -  42490    6481   $7490    Not two Blanks to a Prize. SUBJECT TO NO DEDUCTION. A part of the foregoing Prizes will be drawn as follows—viz. The last drawn Blank on each day will be entitled to 100 dollars. The first drawn Blank on the 5th day, entitled to 1000 do. on the 10th day, 1000 do. 15th 1000 do. 20th 1000 do. 25th 1000 do. 30th 10000 do. 35th 3000 do. 40th 2000  Every 50th number on the last day, entitled to 100 dollars in addition to what may be drawn against it. 500 numbers will be considered as one day's drawing, and the prize confined, will be determined accordingly. The Lottery will be drawn in Boston, on Wednesday, the 22d of September next. The highest Prize will be paid in 90 days, those over 100 dollars in 60 days and all others in 30 days after the drawing shall be completed. Prizes not demanded within one year after the drawing, will not be paid, but considered as liberally given to promote the object of the Lottery. That the present scheme may meet the general approbation, is the Managers' ardent wish; and considering the important purposes to which the proceeds of this Lottery are appropriated, as well as the fair prospects of gain above exhibited to adventurers; they promise themselves a countenance of the public's generous patronage and encouragement. SAMUEL PORTER, ELIJAH DICKINSON, ISAAC ABERCROMBIE, SAM'L. F. DICKINSON, JOHN EASTINGS, JUN. Managers. Boston, May 12, 1807. (Aug. 10.)
Wanted an Apprentice, TO THE PRINTING BUSINESS. Apply at this Office.
John P. Thurston & Co. HAVE for sale, new landing from ship John & Adam, Capt. Knight, from Liverpool. 1200 Hhds. Liverpool Salt 15 Chaldrons Coal 138 Crates C. C. Earthen Ware, put up purposely for Havana and French markets and entitled to debenture 64 Crates Junk Bottles 20 Groce Mustard do. 30 Boxes half pint Tumblers 60 Do. 6 by 8-8 by 10-10 by 12-15 by 18 Window Glass 20 Bottles Superfine, Fine and Com. Copal Varnish 50 Casks fine Eu. Mustard 6 Do. Copperas—5 Do. Allum 9 Do. White Lead—10 do. Red Lead 10 Sheets milled lead 3lb & 3 1-2lb per square foot 9 Casks Patent Shot 1 Hhd. Com. Lamp Black 1 Bbl. best do. do. 1 Hhd. Chalk—1 Bbl. Lytharge 10 Blacksmith's Anvils 10 Do. bright Vices 110 Boxes No. 1 Com. No. 1, 2 & D x Tin plates 180 wt. Iron Wire assorted 10 doz. Long and short handled Frying pans 40 Quires Sand Paper 10 Cwt. Iron Block bushes 10 Nets small weights 93 Sash weights 84 Small painted Scale beams assorted 20 Boxes Pipes 150 Stone Jugs and Butter pots. ALSO IN STORE, 30 Casks Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas, warranted the best 100 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 50 Bbls. Clear B. M. Meis No. 1 & 2 Pork 6 Hhds. retailing Molasses 80 Casks E. Nails for exportation entitled to debenture 100 Bbls. Sup. Flour, &c. &c. wholesale and retail
Cram & Atherton, Middle-Street HAVE received by the ship Edward Preble, capt. Porter, from Liverpool, an additional supply of GOODS, among which are Royal weltsed Cashmere Weltsed do Washington striped do Fast Buff Nankieens Princes Coros Princes Royal Spider nett Lace And warranted fast Cotton do Ladies Plain and fancy Petticoats Also, A small assortment of EARTHEN WARE, containing every assorted Crates, got up expressly for the Portland Market. No Goods can be sold to families. May 3
New Shoe and Leather Store. Simeon Pratt, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a Store on INGRAHAM'S WHARF, next door above Messrs. Thomas Forbair & Co. where is now open and ready for sale, Men's thick and thin Boots do do do do Shoes Boys' do do do do Women's morocco and leather do Misses' and childrens' do Also—Harness Leather Skirting do Bridle do Neats do Chaise do Hog Skins Wax and grain Calf Skins Ruffet Boot-Tops Calf Skin Boot-Legs Cordovan do Seal Leather Variety morocco and binding Skins English Cord, Webbing and Shoe Leather LIKEWISE, An assortment of Chaise trimmings at the factory prices. All the above goods are warranted to be of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. July 20. (epsm)
Factory Cotton.  Henry Smith & Co. No. 4. Middle-Street HAVE for sale a large assortment of factory, Wharp and Filling, and two threaded whitened Cotton. July 13. tf
Cram and Atherton, Middle-Street HAVE just imported an additional assortment of Irish LINENS, which they offer by the case only. No Goods can be sold to families. May 11.
Class &c.  WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received by the ship Nahby, 350 boxes 9 by 7, 10 by 9, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 10, 15 by 11, 16 by 11, 16 by 12, and 18 by 12 best Crown Window Glass. Also—An addition to his Stock of Hard Ware Goods, a large assortment of Joiners' PLANES, &c. &c. 6w Aug. 3.
FOR SALE BY  J. Richardson, No. 3, Long-Wharf, 100 Bbls. Meis No. 2 & 3 Beef 100 half bbls. Meis do 50 bbls. No. 1 and 2 Pork 100 boxes brown Soap 10,000 wt. Bacon Legs. July 27.
Cram & Atherton, Middle-Street Have for Sale, (Received by the John, at this port) A SMALL Invoice 30 Crates of Staffordshire Ware, got forward for this market. By the Old Galen, from London, a quantity of Sewing Silks and Silk Twist, Buttons, &c. Also—An invoice of Blue Flannels, Baizes, Shawls, &c. &c. June 15
JOHN L. DENNET, At the sign of the TRUNKS, Middle-Street, KEEPS constantly for sale, seal-skin, leather and oil-cloth TRUNKS, of all sizes and prices. An assortment of Saddles—Bridles—Portmanteaus—Post-Bags—Saddle-Bags—Fire-Buckets, &c. HE HAS FOR SALE, A general assortment of Saddlery Ware, Among which are— Plated Bits and Bradou Snaffle do—Plain do Common Tin'd do Plated Stirrups—Do Spurs with guards Common Steel do A complete assortment of WHIPS, all prices Whip-Thongs Curry-combs and Brushes Webbing, all colors Military accoutrements of all kinds kept constantly on hand. Country mechanics of this profession may be accommodated with every article in their line of business. July 13.
Amoskeag Canal Lottery, Class Fourth of the second Grant.  SCHEME. 20,000 tickets at 5 dls. each, are 100,000 dls.    1 prize of  10000  is  10000    1 do  2000   2000    11 prizes of  1000  are  11000    125 do  100   12500    88 do  50   4400    50 do  20   1000    6443 do  7   45101    6719    8001    Subject to no deduction. Not 2 blanks to a prize. A part of the above prizes will be drawn in the following manner:—The first drawn blank on the 5th day shall be entitled to 1000 dols. Do on the 10th, - - - 1000 Do on the 15th, - - - 1000 Do on the 20th, - - - 2000 Do on the 22d, - - - 1000 Do on the 27th, - - - 1000 Do on the 26th, - - - 1000 Do on the 28th, - - - 1000 Do on the 30th, - - - 1000 Do on the 32d, - - - 1000 Do on the 35th, - - - 10000 Do on the 38th, - - - 1000 Five hundred numbers will be considered a day's drawing, and the fortunate numbers which depend on the days will be determined accordingly. The draw will commence drawing in Boston on the 18th day of November next. The highest prize payable in ninety days; other prizes above one hundred dollars in sixty days; and all others in thirty days after the drawing shall be completed. Payment as usual, in bills generally current in the Commonwealth. Prizes not demanded in one year after the drawing, will not be paid. Tickets rise to 5 50 after the 5th of November. PHILLIPS PAYSON, SAMUEL SWAN, jr. JAS. F. BALDWIN, Managers. Boston, August 17
Mackerell. 30 bbls. No. 2, MACKERELL, for sale By Ingraham & Good. Also—500 bethels YELLOW CORN, on Ingraham's Wharf. August 10
Disolution of Partnership. DISSOLVED this day by mutual consent, the copartnership of LOGAN & KNOX, Tailors. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to call at their shop in Middle-Street, and settle the same; and those having demands against them, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement.
George Logan, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he still continues at the stand lately occupied by Logan & Knox, where he executes THE TAILORING BUSINESS as usual; and returns thanks for past favors, and hopes he shall still have a part of their patronage. August 10
To Sportsmen. JOSEPH LOVIS, Fifth-Street, Portland, sign of the Watch—has for sale, a handsome assortment of warranted Fowling-Pieces, of different kinds Pocket-Pistols—double bittle Powder Oil Flints—Game-Bags—Powder Flasks Shot-Belts, double and single—and a general assortment of Gunning Apparatus Also—A general assortment of warranted English Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Articles Watch-work of every description executed with correctness and dispatch. August 10
WANTED TO HIRE, FOR one, two or three years, a handsome commodious HOUSE, in an airy part of the town, with a garden and proper offices, suitable for a large family—inquire of the Printer. August 10
TO LET, A New convenient DWELLING HOUSE, completely finished, suitable for one large family or 2 small ones; is situated near Mr. Smith Cobb, jr's. house. For terms apply to NATHL. GORDON. August 10
THE subscriber hereby give public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of ELEAZER ALLEY JENKS, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Printer, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to the Commissioners appointed to receive and examine the claims against said estate. NATHL. JENKS. August 17
TO LET, And possession given immediately, HALF of a three story BRICK HOUSE situated in Pleasant-Street. Apply at No. 3, fourth side Long-Wharf. August 10
Wholesale English Goods WARE-HOUSE, Titcomb's-Buildings, Middle-Street.  Jacob Cram, HAS formed a connection in business with Mr. CHARLES ATHERTON, of London, under the firm of
CRAM & ATHERTON, and they have imported in the Henry, Port and Packet and Minerva, from Liverpool, the Sally, via Boston, one hundred and sixty-seven Packages Fashionable Fancy and Staple Goods; Particularly selected by themselves for this market, at the original manufacturers in England—Among which are: 40 trunks fashionable sup. sup. and common Prints 5 do fine Britania S'fh Prints 2 do Egyptian printed Robes, London work 5 do Common and sup. sup. Furnitures 10 do Cambrics, Hair Cords, check d and Japann Mullin 2 do Gold End Jacanets 17 cases Linens by the case only 3 do Black, Blue, Orange, Buff and Pink Cambrics 2 cases Cambric Dimities 1 do Common 1 Trunk Cambric Shawls 2 do Velvet Bindings 3 do Black, White and Ladies Slate and Flesh colored Hose 2 Cases London Printed quiltings 3 do do do Mock Welt 3 do Blue, Black, Buff and Drab Patent Nankins 1 Trunk of Lace 2 Cases black, blue, rice, and fawn colored Velvets, for Shawls 8 do. plain, black, and olive Velvets; Fancy Velveteens and Cords 1 Trunk silk and cotton Ferrets; Shirt Buttons, &c. 1 Case fancy Jenetts 2 Cases Mixed Cotton Cords 1 Chambray Mulline 6 cases cotton Umbrellas; 2 do. Ladies walking-stick Parasols, plain, green, and a variety of colours Black, drab, and worsted Cords West of England Broadcloths Gentlemen's silk Hose; Ladies' India clock, and Peruvian Sandoal do Ladies, plain point Sleeves; Gloves; Mitts; Spider Nets, &c. All the above Goods were bought with cash and will be sold, on the most advantageous terms, by the package or piece only—They will receive by the Romeo, from London, via Boston, a large additional supply which will render their assortment very complete—Dealers in English Goods, will find it to their advantage to apply as above. No Goods can be sold to families. April 20 tf
Bowdoin College. THIS is to give information to those concerned, that the instructors at Bowdoin College will attend to the examination of candidates for the Freshman Class, on Thursday, September 3, at 10 o'clock, A.M. It will be remembered that the laws of the College require, that the candidates for admission, produce, from their instructors, satisfactory credentials of a good moral character. JOHN ABBOT. Brunswick, August 17
NOTICE ALL persons indebted to Stephen Cummings for services in the line of his profession as a Physician, are requested to make payment without delay to the subscriber, who is duly authorized to execute discharges. All accounts which shall remain unsettled on the 20th of October next, will be put in suit without further notice. JOHN COE, Attorney to said Cummings. August 17.
POST-RIDER'S NOTICE! THE subscriber hereby requests all persons indebted to him for carrying their Newspapers, to settle the same either with the rider or leave the pay where their papers are left. Those in Falmouth and Gorham for two years, and those westward of them for four years, ending the last day of September next, at which time his contract for carrying the mail will end. BOARDMAN JOHNSON. Limrick, August 3.
SOFT SOAP. THE Subscriber intends keeping constantly for sale, SOFT SOAP of a good quality for families use, by the barrel or retail, at his Soap-Works, Middle-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Boyd's Store. House-Grease, Tallow or Ashes, would be taken in payment, and the Soap delivered at any house if required. Also—for sale as above, 100 boxes Soap. Likewise—Quantity of FEATHERS, of an excellent quality. Wm. FENNELLY. Portland, Jan. 26. tf
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 ELEAZER ALLEY JENKS, late of Portland, in said county, Printer, deceased, give notice that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that they will attend their services at the compting room of John Coe, in Fifth-Street, on the last Monday of this and the five following months, from two to six o'clock, P.M. on each of said days. JOSEPH TITCOMB, JOHN COE. Aug. 17.
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 JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, late of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs—the 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 SARAH BUTTERFIELD. Standish, August 10.
ARTHUR SHIRLEY, PRINTER