Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1809-05-15 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,  And Maine Advertiser.
PORTLAND, PUBLISHED BY ARTHUR SHIRLEY... FISH-STREET.
No. 5, of Vol. XII.]
MONDAY, MAY 15, 1809.
[Whole No. 577.]
Portland By-Laws.
At a meeting of the Fire Wards on Tuesday the 9th instant—Viz. That the clerk cause the 5th, 7th, 9th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 21st and 22d, By-Laws of the town of Portland to be published in the several Newspapers printed in town, for the information of the inhabitants. And whereas the safety of the town depends in a great measure upon a strict observance of those laws, it is considered the duty of the several Fire Wards to take notice, and give information to the Inspector of the Police of all offences against either of those laws, that the offenders may be prosecuted for the penalties.
LEVI CUTLER, Clerk.
Portland, May 9th, 1809.
5. A By-Law to prevent the Removal of the Fire Ladders from their places.
Whereas great inconveniences are experienced, and very dangerous consequences are hazarded by the practice of removing the ladders provided by the town to be used at fires, from the places where the same have been deposited:
It is ordered by the town, That no person or persons hereafter presume to remove any such ladder from its place, for any purpose but that of assisting at the extinguishment of fire: And if any person or persons shall presume to do so, he or they shall forfeit and pay for each offence a sum not exceeding five dollars, nor less than three dollars.
7. A By-Law to prevent damage by Gunpowder.
It is ordered by the town, That if any inhabitant or other person shall have in his or her store, shop, dwelling house or other tenement whatever, at any one time, a larger quantity of gunpowder than twenty five pounds, whether the same gunpowder shall or shall not belong to or be the property of such inhabitant or person, he or she shall forfeit and pay five dollars.
And it is further ordered, That when any quantity of gunpowder, exceeding the aforesaid quantity of twenty-five pounds, shall be in the possession or keeping of any inhabitant or other person in the town, it shall be the special duty of the Inspector of Police to command such inhabitant or person to remove the same to the powder house, or such other place of security as upon application to be made, such inhabitant or person to the Inspector of Police shall be required to remove the same to such other place or places as the Inspector of Police shall direct, not exceeding one day, repeat the same & so on till the same gunpowder, except twenty five pounds thereof, be removed as aforesaid; and such inhabitant or person so refusing or neglecting to obey any such command, shall for every such neglect or refusal forfeit and pay five dollars.
9. A By-Law to regulate Brick Kilns and Lime Kilns.
It is ordered by the town, That if any person shall erect, make, or fire, or cause to be erected, made or fired, any brick kiln or lime kiln, without permission from the Selectmen in writing, describing the place of such kiln, every person so offending shall forfeit and pay five dollars, and the further penalty of two dollars for every day he shall continue such kiln without permission as aforesaid.
13. A By-Law to prevent Fires by the burning of Chimneys.
It is ordered by the town, That it shall be lawful for the inhabitants of houses, to set fire to their chimneys, when the said houses are covered with snow, or while they are still wet with rain, between ten o'clock and eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and in no other case, nor at any other time of the day or night.
And it is further ordered as aforesaid, That if any chimney shall take fire and blaze out at the top, or so that burning cinders shall be thrown from the same, at any other hours than as aforesaid, or in any other condition of the building wherein the same chimney shall be; the owner, tenant, inhabitant, or occupant of such building, shall forfeit and pay two dollars; whether the same chimney shall take fire by accident or misfortune, or shall be fired wantonly or with intent to cleanse the same, any practice or excuse to the contrary notwithstanding.
14. A By-Law to prevent danger from Coopers' burning their Casks.
It is ordered by the town, That no coopers shall fire or burn any cask in any shop, workhouse, or other place, unless it be in a good and sufficient chimney of brick or stone, on pain of forfeiting, for each offence, fifty cents.
15. A By-Law to regulate the keeping and carrying of Fire.
Whereas the danger of conflagration increases much faster than the habits of inattention can be without some positive law correction:
It is ordered by the town, That no person do presume to carry fire from any house or place to any other house or place but in a warming pan, or some other such safe vessel, well covered, so as to secure the fire from wind, and from being scattered by the way, on pain that every person offending against this law shall forfeit and pay fifty cents.
And it is further ordered as aforesaid, That any master of any vessel lying at or near any wharf on board of which fire shall be kept burning after ten o'clock at night, or shall be kindled before five o'clock in the morning, shall for every instance wherein the fire shall to be kept or kindled forfeit and pay two dollars.
And it is further ordered as aforesaid, That if any person shall smoke any cigar or pipe of tobacco in any of the streets or lanes, or on any wharf, or in any of the yards, gardens, or in houses in town, such person shall for every offence forfeit and pay one dollar.
21. A By-Law to secure the Town Pumps, & prevent the waste of water.
It is ordered by the town, That if any person or persons shall wilfully, wittingly or carelessly break, injure or deface, or in any wise put out of order any of the pumps which are set in any well dug partly or wholly at the expense of the town, whether such expense was defrayed when or after such well was made, every person so offending shall forfeit and pay one dollar; and any such person or persons shall be further liable to the action of the inhabitants of the town for all damages done by him or them to such pump as aforesaid.
And it is further ordered as aforesaid, That if any person shall at any time pump more water out of any of the wells aforesaid than he or she may want for immediate use; or shall pump any water from such well unless it be into some cask or other vessel; or shall in any manner whatever unreasonably waste the water in such well, by pumping the same, such person shall forfeit and pay fifty cents.
And it is further ordered as aforesaid, That no trough or other convenience, for watering cattle or horses shall be placed or kept at or near either of the pumps aforesaid, nor shall any person or persons water his, her or their horse, cow or other beast, nor permit the same to drink, at either of said pumps, of water obtained from the same, on pain that every person offending in either of the aforesaid particulars shall forfeit and pay one dollar.
22. A By-Law against Squibs, Crackers, and other Fireworks.
It is ordered by the town, That if any person shall fire any squib, cracker, serpent, or other preparation whereof gunpowder is an ingredient, or which consists wholly of the same, in or upon any of the streets, highways, lanes or wharves, or on board any vessel, such person shall forfeit and pay one dollar.
Late Emmissions.
LIBERTY AND EQUALITY. The following is a list of Buonaparte's new creations, as far as they have yet come to hand.
EMPEROR. Napoleon Buonaparte, another term Napoleon Emperor of Germany.
EMPRESS. Countess Buharnois, married to Napoleon Buonaparte, Empress of France.
KINGS. Napoleon Buonaparte—King of Italy. Joseph Buonaparte—King of Naples. Joseph Buonaparte, titular—King of Spain. Louis Buonaparte—King of Holland. Jerome Buonaparte—King of Westphalia. Joachim Murat—King of Naples. Elector (Duke) of Bavaria—King of Bavaria. Elector (Duke) of Wurtemberg—King of Wurtemberg. Elector (Duke) of Saxony—King of Saxony.
QUEENS. Countess Buharnois, married to Napoleon Buonaparte, Queen of Italy. Joseph Buonaparte, married to General Murat, Queen of Naples. Joseph Buonaparte, married to Joseph Buonaparte, titular Queen of Spain. Mademoiselle Buharnois, married to Louis Buonaparte, Queen of Holland. Princess of Wurtemberg, married to Jerome Buonaparte, Queen of Westphalia. Duchess of Bavaria—Queen of Bavaria. Duchess of Wurtemberg—Queen of Wurtemberg. Duchess of Saxony—Queen of Saxony.
PRINCES. Cambacérès—Prince, Arch-Chancellor of the F. Empire. Le Brun—Prince, Arch-Treasurer of the F. Empire. Buharnois, son of the Empress of France—Prince of France, and Vice-king of Italy. Talleyrand—Prince of Benevento. Berthier—Prince of Neufchâtel & Valengin. Bernadotte—Prince of Ponte Corvo. Melzi, and two or three other of Buonaparte's Italian Ministers—Princes of the kingdom of Italy.
PRINCESSES. Buonaparte, formerly married to Gen. Le Clerc, and since to the Prince Borghe-se—Princess of Lucca. Mademoiselle Buharnois, daughter of the Senator Buharnois, married to the Prince, Royal of Bavaria—Princess of France.
GRAND DUKES. Prince of Baden—Grand Duke of Baden. Joachim Murat—Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves.
DUKES. Electors of Saxony—Duke of Warsaw. Cambacérès—Duke of Parma. Le Brun—Duke of Placentia. Massena—Duke of Rivoli. Augereau—Duke of Castiglione. Lauriston—Duke of Courland. Lannes—Duke of Montebello. Duroc—Duke of Friuli. Le Febvre—Duke of Danzig. Davoust—Duke of Auerstadt. Bessieres—Duke of Istria. Soult—Duke of Dalmatia. Marmont—Duke of Ragusa. Mortier—Duke of Treviso. Moncey—Duke of Cornigliano. Victor—Duke of Belluno. Ney—Duke of Elchingen. Junot—Duke of Abrantes. Savary—Duke of Rosago. Kellerman—Duke of Valmy. Caulincourt—Duke of Vicenza. Arrighi—Duke of Padua.
COUNTS. Fontanes—Count Fontanes. Menou—Count Lapacelle.
The Dove.
The editors of The Dove , a newspaper printed at Washington, in Kentucky, have lately announced to their correspondents that no more pieces of the slang-whanging kind will be received at their office, unless the authors deem them of sufficient consequence to be published in handbills. As the term "slang-whanging" did not appear, in this instance, to be used in its original acceptance, we were a little curious to know what was meant by it. From the best light we can obtain by looking over two or three numbers of the paper, it should seem that slang-whanging , in Kentucky, is nearly synonymous with standeroo . If this be the case, the publishers of The Dove are in a similar predicament with an English bishop of whom we have read. The Bishop was also a Baron, and a very profane swearer. One of his dependants ventured to remonstrate with His Reverence upon the impropriety of his conduct, and was told that he did not swear as a bishop but as a baron. But, says the shrewd underling, if the Devil should take the Baron, what would become of the Bishop? Now for the application. The managers of The Dove will no longer publish pieces which are considered slanderous in their paper, but in handbills. Suppose the angry Eagle of the law should clap his talons upon these gentle Doves , or, to speak without a figure, suppose the printers of the handbills to be prosecuted for a libel, what would become of the editors of The Dove ?
ORDINATION. The seamen, excepting those on each gun-boat, are turned over to the frigates which we expect are to be retained in commission. We consider this prompt measure as indicative of the disapprobation of the present Administration to the piddling naval system of the last. By this event, however, a number of excellent young officers, who promise to be an honor to their country and profession, will be thrown out of employment; unless indeed, the administration, as we hope it will, should direct the immediate construction of the six seventy-four gunships, authorised by the Law of Congress for Feb. 25th 1799, and then approved by President Adams:—The timber of which, at a great expense, was then purchased; and if report speaks truth, is now shamefully neglected in the navy yards. This measure would give employment to many skilful mechanics—increase the popularity of the administration—and be laying the foundation of an efficient Navy, which the United States must one day have. [Centinel.]
IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Thomas Bruff, of the city of Washington, has just invented a machine for making Shot, which is highly spoken of in the Washington papers. The machine is said to be very simple, and is adequate to the making within nine hours, of six tons of any, or of all the different sizes of shot, or the same quantity of any kind of ball, from the small rifle to a musket. Mr. Bruff has obtained a patent from the government of the United States for this invention.
FRENCH INFLUENCE. A candid democrat has been pleased to eulogize the federal party for their honorable and disinterested conduct in giving praise to Mr. Madison for the result of the correspondence between Secretary Smith and the British minister. The supporters of federal principles value nothing but the approbation of their own consciences higher than the applause of the honest men who oppose them. If Mr. Madison is as firmly dealt with by violent democrats, as he will be by the federalists, his administration will be brilliant and successful. We insert the following abstract, to show the dangerous French influence which he will have to encounter.—Baltimore Fed. Repub.
From a Jacobin Paper of this City, published in July last. "Another London paper states, that to the application of Gen. Armstrong, the following reply was made by the French minister."
"In the present situation of affairs, no terms of compromise could be listened to; that the American government was already in full possession of the unalterable determination of France, who would not permit a neutral state; [which is all very fair and perfectly just; for we are as much interested in
the present question as France]; that the French minister further observed, that unless the American ports should be closed against Britain, until a maritime peace could be obtained, France and America must be considered to be at war with each other."
PROVIDENCE, APRIL 22.
That the tide of Democracy in this State is on the ebb, will appear from the change in the representation of several towns. In Cumberland, Mr. Walcut (fed.) was elected in the room of Mr. Bartlett (dem.). In Foster, Messrs. Young and Stone (fed.) in the room of Messrs. Davis and Potter (demos.). In Coventry, Mr. Greene (fed.) in the room of Mr. Foster (demo.). In Bristol, Mr. Wardwell [fed.] in the room of Mr. Reynolds [demo.]. In Barrington, Mr. Smith [fed.] in the room of Mr. Brown [demo.].
HAIL, SISTER NEW-YORK!
All the New-York papers confirm the glorious tidings of the return of the powerful and respectable State of New-York to the politics of the immortal WASHINGTON.—The Albany Balance of the 5th instant, states the certainty of the elections of federal Assemblymen in the following counties:—
  Albany, 4 Clinton, &c. 1   Schenectady, 2 Saratoga, 3   Rensselaer, 3 Coeymans, 1   Queens, 1 Essex, 2   King's, 1 Onondaga, 2   Richmond,   Westchester, 62 
The assembly is composed of 112 members. Beside these one more is calculated on in Tioga, another in Broome, and a third in Steuben and Allegany. There are also favourable reports from Ontario, Cortland and Delaware. The Federal majority we confidently expect will be up to 20. Laus Deo!—CENT.
KNOXVILLE, (TEN.) APRIL 17.
Mr. G. W. Campbell has declined being a candidate for reelection to Congress. The Hon. Joseph Anderson has been reelected a Senator of the United States, for six years, and Jenkin Whiteside has also been elected a Senator of the U. S. in the room of Gen. Smith, who has resigned.
PHILAD. MAY 4, 1809.
More Pennsylvania Insurgency! Last evening General Bright and his men were removed from the Prison in which they had been lodged, to the new Prison, corner of Arch and Broad Street.
On Thursday evening, and last evening, the band of Philadelphia blues went to the Prisons, in which are incarcerated the defenders of the State sovereignty, and for some time continued to play popular airs. They were accompanied by a great number of citizens, who made the air ring with Huzzas for the State—the militia, and the Governor of Pennsylvania, and for General Bright and his men. It was with some difficulty that popular indignation was restrained from venting itself against those who have been most active in prostrating the rights of the State, and the trial by jury.
MR. JEFFERSON AT HOME.
The late President of the United States, is at length safe in the recesses of obscurity. As the poet says, How little are the great!
when they have once passed over the political stage. Mr. J. has no longer occasion to exclaim, with the Sabine bard, Oh rural retirement, when shall I behold thee? Home and all its heartfelt joys are his, and long may he enjoy them. There will be no more adulatory addresses, no more "man-worship," & thanks to Divine Providence, no more Jeffersonian influence upon our public councils.
But Mr. Jefferson has been welcomed home, and we have no objection to the thing at all, by the majority of the people in his own county.
In answer to their compliments, he asks, with the prophet SAMUEL—(this quotation from the Bible is a good omen)— Whose ox have I taken, or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed, or of whose hands have I received a bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? He has thought proper to omit one of the prophet's questions, or whose ass have I taken? Mr. J. was sensible that the people knew very well that he had had thousands of the long eared tribe, in the human shape too, a lot of "centaurs not fabulous," hanging about him ever since he had power and place at his disposal. As for the rest, the late President was never accused of stealing oxen, or of being bribed by anything else than the love of power and popularity. We believe he was almost as incorruptible as Fabricius on the score of money.
We subjoin the production to which we have alluded. It is probably the last "state paper" that will issue from his bureau.
To the inhabitants of Albermale county, in Virginia.
Returning to the scenes of my birth and early life, to the duties, which the history of a wonderful era made incumbent on those called to them, the pomp, the turmoil, this bustle and splendor of office, have drawn but deeper sighs for the tranquil and irresponsible occupations of private life, for the enjoyment of an affectionate intercourse with you, my neighbors and friends, and the endearments of family love, which nature has given us all as the sweetener of every hour. For these, I gladly lay down the distressing barthen of power, and seek, with my fellow-citizens, repose and safety under the watchful cares, the labors and exertions of younger and abler minds. The anxieties you express to administer to my happiness, do of themselves confer that happiness: and the measure will be complete, if my endeavours to fulfil my duties in the several public stations to which I have been called, have obtained for me the approbation of my country. The part which I have acted on the theatre of public life, has been before them; and to their sentence I submit it: but the testimony of my native country, of the individuals who have known me in private life, to my conduct in its various duties and relations, is the more grateful as proceeding from eye witnesses and observers, from tryers of the vicinage. Of you, then my neighbors, I may ask, in the face of the world, "whose ox have I taken, or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed, or of whose hands have I received a bribe to blind mine eyes therewith?" On your verdict I rest with conscious security. Your wishes for my happiness are received with just sensibility, and I offer sincere prayers for your own welfare and prosperity. TH: JEFFERSON.
April 3d, 1809.
With whom I was raised. The Virginians laugh much at the Yankees for saying, I guess. To raise a man or woman, in Virginia, means to bring them up, to educate them, but more particularly, to give them their food in early life.—F. Journal.
FROM THE WEST-INDIES—LATE Capt. Jackson arrived at Boston on Tuesday from Martinico, informs of the arrival there of Admiral Duckworth's squadron of six sail of the line, in pursuit of the L'Orient Fr. squadron;—and had failed for the Saints. This squadron will augment the British blockading force to ten sail of the line; which it is expected will speedily capture or destroy the French squadron; and render abortive another attempt of Napoleon to obtain "ships, commerce and colonies."

Foreign Intelligence.
BOSTON, MAY 11.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
By an arrival at New-York, our intelligence from England is brought down to the 25th March. Though several days later than the previously received accounts from that quarter they do not communicate any events of magnitude. No official confirmation of the expected warfare between France and Austria had been received, although an event, which for some time has been calculated on with certainty.
A private gentleman, who came passenger in the vessel, bringing these dates as a part, that Bonaparte, had actually left Paris for the Rhine.
EXTRACTS.
LONDON, MARCH 20.
On Saturday night dispatches were received at the Foreign Office from France—they were bro't over by a flag of truce, which arrived at Dover on Saturday morning at 3 o'clock, and immediately stood out to sea again. The subject of this communication has not transpired—Peace is naturally the first idea which will suggest itself to the public—but of that most desirable event, we apprehend not the slightest expectation can at this crisis be entertained.—The general opinion at Dover is, that some negotiation respecting an exchange of prisoners is on foot between the governments of France and England.
March 25.—Letters dated the 21st inst have been received from Holland. They do not corroborate the previous accounts, received through the same channel, of hostilities having actually commenced between Austria and France. The extreme caution they observe in advertising to the occurrences in Germany is a proof of the rigorous precautions which have been adopted to prevent intelligence of the real state of that country being transmitted to this. By a comparison of their contents, the following particulars may, however, be collected and relied on.—The Austrian Armies are universally in motion; and are far more numerous, formidable, and better organized, than they have been represented in the papers under the controul of the tyrant. They have arrived before now, amply and better supplied than in any former campaign, with every article essential to a vigorous prosecution of hostilities, at their respective places of destination, and probably sustained already the first shock of the enemy. The nomination of the Archduke Charles to the chief and uncontrouled command of the respective armies, has produced the highest confidence in the officer and soldier, and diffused among every class of Austrian subjects, the most sanguine hopes of success. He places himself at the head of that force wherever it may be, which shall be opposed to that commanded by Bonaparte in person. The highest unanimity prevails in every province of Austria, and a cheerful submission to the measures, proposed by government, in this important juncture, distinguishes the conduct of the peasant, as well as that of the Nobleman and Merchant. The militia evinces as much zeal and alacrity as regular corps; and the Hungarians, so often the terror, and in a crisis almost equally dangerous, the last prop of the Empire, display as much ardour on the present occasion, as they did in that memorable one, when they stepped forward to support the rights of Maria Theresa against the united efforts of France, Prussia, Spain and Bavaria.
The following facts may likewise be relied on.—A strong fermentation exists in Tyrol; and these brave Mountaineers have exhibited such marks of disaffection to the Bavarian Government, that the greater part of the Bavarian troops has been ordered, under Baron Von Wrede, to keep them in awe. Sentiments, equally favorable to the cause Austria is going to contend for, are manifested, though not to openly, by all the States that have voluntarily entered, or been pressed, into the Rhenish Confederacy. The desertion from the Bavarian and Wurttemberg troops was so universal, that it was found expedient, towards the end of last month to remove them to a greater distance from the Austrian frontiers. The co-operation of Saxony in this iniquitous aggression, is not only doubtful but may be denied with safety. And, if we take the moral character of the Sovereign, the feelings of Saxons and the long
established family alliance between the two courts, into consideration, we feel less hesitation to discredit the reported repugnance of that Prince to contribute to the overthrow of Austria. The hostile demonstrations said to be made by the King of Prussia, may possibly originate in the speculations and wishes of the writers of those letters, in which they are unequivocally mentioned; but if any political conjecture to that purpose may be formed on the sentiments of the Sovereign, his illustrious spouse, and the majority of his subjects, we may, confidently and boldly assert, that if Prussia takes an active part, she will do it in favor of Austria. On the eventful conduct, or the present policy of Russia, it is more difficult to decide; but even the testimony of the enemy corroborates the important fact, that she will not act against Austria. However, if our Readers are willing to allow a single particle of good sense, honor, or integrity, to exist in the councils of that court, or that a spark of Peter's genius and of Catherine's ambition, lurk in the remotest fold of Alexander's heart, they must be convinced that she will act for Austria. We have, however some facts which may guide our speculations in this respect; the recall of Romanzoff from Paris, the change in the foreign department, the negotiation with Talleyrand the Journey of their Prussian Majesties to St. Petersburg, and the measures bordering on actual hostilities carried into execution on their return; these are facts, which, at any other period, would be considered as unequivocal proofs of a total change in the policy of that Court. We must acknowledge, we are among the number of those who anticipate that event; and when we look back the short space of two years when Alexander displayed so much loyalty, good faith and magnanimity, we fondly and pertinaciously adhere to the hope, that a Monarch who stood once, and so deservedly, high in the esteem of his country, will soon rank again among the most ardent of our supporters in favour of universal freedom. Denmark follows of course in the vortex of Russian politics.
It is strongly reported, that, instead of a Proclamation by the Emperor Francis, France had declared war against Austria, and that the Declaration was published at Paris on the 17th inst.
BOSTON, MAY 10.
LATE FROM PORTUGAL.
Capt. Sawyer, who arrived here yesterday from Lisbon, informs, that when he sailed from that city (April 8th) the French had not arrived there, and the periods of their expected arrival were variously stated, from seven days to two months.—That the French were advancing into Portugal in two columns, under Marshals Lannes and Junot, whose united force was estimated, in round numbers at 80,000;—that they had taken Oporto, and had advanced several leagues beyond it; but that their progress was slow, owing doubtless to the scarcity of subsistence in the country they were overrunning.—That the British troops in Portugal amounted to upwards of 21,000; and the Portuguese army was estimated at 50,000.—That the British were repairing the fortifications; but that notwithstanding these it was not expected a defence of the city would be attempted; and that on the near approach of the French, the British and Portuguese would embark on board the British fleet in the Tagus, which consists of two sail of the line, three or four frigates, and 300 sail of transports; part of which would proceed to Brazil, the others for England.—The intelligence from Spain was extremely vague and limited.
The first indication Capt. S. had of the removal of the Embargo, was seeing the Ocean again whitened with American canvas.
Extract of a letter dated Bordeaux, 18th March, to a House in New-York.
"The Spanish prisoners who were taken at Saragossa are daily arriving in France. They were offered their liberty provided they took the oath to the new King Joseph.—This they peremptorily refused. The siege lasted 45 days, and was the most disastrous and bloody known in the annals of history.—It is presumed that the French lost between 20 and 30,000 men, and the inhabitants as many.
The city is now a mere desert, and the inhabitants dying daily in great numbers in the hospital prisons. It is said of an epidemic. It is a phenomenon to have a plague in the winter season, when the mountains are covered with snow. Frost we know is death to contagion. When we recollect what took place at Jaffa, would it be presumption to charge this desolating malady among the Spaniards to —? Its progress is confined to them—no Frenchmen are its victims. It was an object of much consequence to put the heroic and immortal Palafox out of the way. This was accordingly accomplished a la mode Egyptienne . He took sick immediately after eating a plate of soup and died in three days. While he lived, the oppressed Spaniards had a rallying point. Amidst the general corruption and imbecility of the Chiefs, he alone stood foremost in the ranks of courage, virtue and talents.
"The Spanish cause is not yet lost, for there is in the great body of the people, a deadly hatred and abhorrence of the French. Their vengeance only wants a proper direction under able and honest leaders, to purge their natal soil of its perfidious and bloody invaders. The Austrian war will relieve Spain, and by their united and vigorous efforts, assisted by the fleets and resources of England, the independence of the world may yet be secured.
"You can form no idea of the misery and distress of the wretched people of France.—We are pressed down to the earth by the relentless hand of a military despotism; our property, our sons, and our domestics, are all in constant requisition, are torn from us to supply the never-ending and insatiable requisitions of the Emperor."
By the mails.
"This is at once the object of our government and of this"—is the language in which gen. Armstrong speaks of the compulsory, direct return of our vessels from France. It is worthy of being noted, because the American minister at Paris has been charged in the newspapers with having solicited the Bayonne Decree , a copy of which our administration has never published, although called upon for it by a resolution of the last congress.
These bonds demanded by gen. Armstrong, are absolutely void, if any have been given He had no right to exact them; and he moreover deserves the severest censure for giving his aid to carry Bonaparte's usurpations upon our trade into effect.
If any minister in London had presumed to take such an illegal and humiliating step, in his public character, to give effect to a British law or order, we should have seen a terrible effervescence among the embargo party. Instead of reprehension, however, we expect to see Armstrong defended by the ministerial priests, and commended by their employers. [North American.]
From the National Intelligencer.
Paris, Feb. 23, 1809. Sir—His Majesty has been pleased to raise the Embargo on American vessels within the ports of France & her dependencies, and (the better to secure their direct return to the United States) to place them altogether at my disposition. You will therefore be good enough to apprise the captains, supercargoes and owners within your consular district, of this arrangement, to the end that they may sail as soon as possible for some port or place in the United States. The only rule which, in my view of the subject is necessary to accomplish the direct return of these vessels (which is at once the object of our government and of this) is hereto subjoined. You will be pleased to consider it in every case indispensable, and should objections be made to it by captains or others, you will lose no time in stating to me their nature and extent, so that means may be taken to obviate them. I am, with much regard, your ob't serv't (Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG. Wm. Lan, Esq. Consul of the U. S. Bordeaux.
RULE —"The owners, consignees or captains of the American ships in the ports of France, or of her dependencies, must previously to their clearing out, give to the Consul or Vice-Consul of their nation, in his public capacity (and which shall become matter of record in the office of the said Consul or Vice-Consul,) sufficient security by written obligation, that their return to the United States will be procured directly and bonafide and that they will not voluntarily touch at any port or place on their homeward passage, by doing which they will subject themselves to future capture and detention by either belligerent.
This act of Bonaparte is as pompously announced as if some mighty boon had been bestowed by it; and there is evidently a mean attempt in the phraseology of the letter, to make it amount to something very cleaver. The fact is, not a single one of the many American vessels detained in France for pretended violations of the iniquitous decrees of Napoleon,
or on other pretences more frivolous, and vexatious, have been set at liberty by "His Majesty"—The vessels from which the French Embargo has been raised are merely those innocent vessels, which trading to France under the sanction of treaties, have nevertheless been detained in the French ports, though they never had incurred the suspicion of having violated the French decrees. The detention of such vessels, unless from some cause of war, was a violation of the usages and customs of nations. But even these vessels are not released but upon condition of giving bonds, the masters of which are unable to obtain. [Centinel]
INSPECTOR'S OFFICE.
Washington, April, 27, 1809. [ORDERS]
All officers of the army who are on furlough or absent from their respective corps or station, will report themselves without delay to the adjutant and inspector of the army, Major Nicoll at the City of Washington; on what authority they are absent and the period for which their furloughs were given, and all officers who shall hereafter be absent from their respective corps or stations, will report themselves monthly as herein directed.
By order of the secretary of War; A. Y. NICOLL, Adjutant and Inspector.
IMPORTANT.
The following article is published in the New-York Gazette with assurance, that it comes from a gentleman who has access to the best information:—
"BALTIMORE, MAY 4.—Turreau, the French minister, is here—also, Mr. Erskine. Although negotiations are on foot, they are not likely to determine until the ultimatum of our government is known in France, and a vessel is to be immediately dispatched therewith. Of this Mr. Smith, Secretary of State, yesterday gave Mr. Turreau official notice—offers to take any dispatches for him. Minister is recalled, and another Minister is coming out to succeed him. A government vessel sails immediately from hence, it is supposed, for England as the dispatches for the British sloop of war Rosamond, arrived at Norfolk six hours after she sailed. Turreau's expectation is, that the negotiations will terminate favorably."
The following is a Circular from the Secretary at War, to the several Governors, for disbanding the Militia:—
"War Department, April 29th, 1809. "SIR—I am directed by the President of the United States to inform your Excellency that the detachment of 4,956 Militia, made in pursuance of a communication to your Excellency from this Department, bearing date the 2d of November, 1808, is no longer required to be held in readiness for actual service.
"In the orders which your Excellency will give for discharging the troops from that service, it is requested by the President that his thanks may be presented to those corps whose patriotism has induced them to volunteer their services to the United States. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your Excellency's obedient servant, W. EUSTIS, Secretary for the Department of War"
LOUISVILLE, APRIL 19.
Extract of a letter from Gen. William Clark, to his friends in this place, dated ST. LOUIS, APRIL 4.
"I send this letter by an express we are about to send to Gov. Harrison, to inform him of the situation of the Indians on the Indian side of the Mississippi, those people have threatened to attack the fort up the Mississippi, above the main river, and from their conduct we are induced to believe they are not well disposed in that quarter. Major Christy will march on the 15th inst. with three companies of militia to reinforce that post. Capt. House of the artillery, and Lieut. Pryor's detachment of regular troops, will set out from Belle Fontaine in a few days, and five or six hundred men are held in requisition to act if necessary. I do not think that the Indians will make any attempt, after they find we are apprised of their intentions."
NEW-YORK, MAY 9.
A letter from Baltimore, of the 6th inst. says—This morning the U. S. brig Syren, sailed for England and France.
Extract of a letter from Washington.
I calculate on 51 Federal members in the next Congress; and if the Randolphites join them, of which there is no doubt on great national questions, they will be able to carry upwards of 60 votes against the Jeffersonian system.
BOSTON MAY 12.
The Hon. LOUIS L. LEWIS, a federal Republican is said to be chosen senator for Cumberland. The other senator is said to be a democrat. This result will give 22 Federalists in the next Senate, and 18 Democrats; but perhaps there is room to expect a Federalist from Lincoln, &c.—Pat.
In some of the southern democratic papers they have magnified the merchant vessel which arrived at this port some time since, under French colors, into a Corvette , for the sake of creating a belief that the letters by her were important.—Pat.
It will be necessary for persons undertaking voyages to England to procure Consular Certificates in conformity with the British Quarantine Regulations.
Admiral Duckworth has arrived in the West-Indies, in pursuit of the L'Orient squadron; which in a running fight from the Saints, has reached Basseterre, Gaudaloupe.
In a late National Intelligencer is this sentiment—"Every suggestion of magnanimity recommends forbearance from opening anew the wounds which have so grievously irritated our friendship with Great-Britain."
The Hon. PAUL HAMILTON, Secretary of the Navy, has arrived at Washington from Charleston.
Archibald Lee, Esq. of Washington, a staunch Federalist, is the messenger to England.
The reason, according to accounts from Bordeaux, which induces France to go to war with Austria, is, because that power refused to adopt the anti-commercial policy of Bonaparte which Mr. Jefferson was so fond of. This does not look much like Bonaparte's being disposed to rescind his decrees as it respects this country.
The American vessels which have lately been permitted to leave France are those which had entered her ports without coming within the provisions of her decrees and even these are compelled to give heavy bonds [ a la mode embargo ] to return direct to the United States.
From Gloucester, May 9.—"Mr. Cushing, with pleasure I inform you that this town has succeeded in electing six Federalists to represent us in the next General Court. The Democrats proposed sending but two, one from them, the other a Federalist; it is time said they to harmonize; but when they found that the Federalists were determined on supporting none but the disciples of Washington, their harmony became "confusion worse confounded," and they began their opposition with a vengeance; and if falsehoods, misrepresentations and intrigue could have taken, then would they have been successful. But, democracy has here lost its charms. Truth, common sense and common prudence are predominant, and will, I hope, continue so until that strange infatuation, which has inverted the order of things, shall become extinct.
"One side of the FORT lately erected in this town, last Sunday afternoon fell to the ground. Various are the opinions of what was the cause of it, tho' the most common is, that its fall was occasioned by the firing of a cannon at about three leagues distance! But whatever was the cause, it is a striking proof among many others, of the extreme folly of trusting a man with the public money, without enquiring, "Is he honest? Is he capable?"
"Jefferson [as Mr. Adams sarcastically says] has passed away," and from the foregoing we see that his works are following him.—Salem Gazette.
Officers of the Historical Society.
Chosen at the annual Meeting—27th April, 1809:
 Hon. CHRISTOPHER GORE, Esq. President.  REV. JAMES FREEMAN, Recording Secretary.  REV. JOHN ELIOT, D. D. Corresponding Sec'y.  Hon. JOSIAH QUINCY, Esq. Treasurer.  REV. TIMOTHY ALDEN, jun. Librarian.  REV. JOSEPH M'KEAN, Cabinet Keeper.  Hon. JOHN DAVIS, Esq.  Hon. JAMES WINTHROP, Esq.  REDFORD WEBSTER, Esq.  REV. WILLIAM EMERSON.  REV. JOHN T. KIRKLAND, D.D.  Standing Committee.
Massachusetts Agricultural Society.
At a Meeting of the Trustees of the Massachusetts Society for promoting Agriculture, held on the 29th of April, 1809—Voted, That there shall be paid out of the Treasury of this Society, to the person, or persons, who shall import into this Commonwealth, directly from the Kingdom of Spain, the first 5 RAMS of the Merino breed, the sum of Fifty Dollars each; and for the first 10 EWES of the same breed, the sum of Twenty five Dollars each as a bounty on such importation.
The person or persons claiming the said premiums, or any portion of them, to produce satisfactory evidence to the said Trustees, that the Rams or Ewes, respectively, for which such premium is claimed, have been bona fide sold to Farmers, citizens of Massachusetts, and that no more than one Ram and two Ewes, have been disposed of to the same person.
Published by order of the Trustees.
PUDLEY A. TYNG, Sec'y.

Portland,
Monday, May 15, 1809.
THE latest intelligence from Europe is furnished by an arrival at New York, in 40 days from London, furnishing papers from that place to the 25th of March. — No events of importance have taken place of late. Powerful preparations are making in the north of Europe to rekindle the flame of war between France and Austria, which threatens to rage with tenfold fury. It is stated that the forces of Bonaparte and his allies, ready and preparing to march against Austria, amounts to 500,000 men. The latest accounts from the theatre of these preparations, contradict the report of the actual commencement of hostilities between France and Austria; but such in all probability would be the case in a few days. All the general officers in Vienna have proceeded to join their respective corps. It appears the Emperor of Russia is disposed to remain neutral as it respects the war upon the continent. The 3d, 4th, and 10th regiments of cavalry, are ordered from England to Lisbon, and are to be followed by the horse of the German legion.
The French troops, amounting to 80,000 men, under the command of Junot & Lannes, were advancing into Portugal. Their progress was slow, owing to the difficulty of obtaining supplies. The British forces in Portugal are stated at 21,000, and the Portuguese at 51,000; yet it was not expected that a defence of Lisbon would be attempted.
The British fleet in the Tagus consisted of two sail of the line, four frigates, and 300 transports.
Accounts from the West-Indies mention, that the French squadron lately blockaded by Ad. Duckworth, at the Saints, had effected an escape by putting to sea in the night. The French naval commanders have long proved adepts at running away.
Bonaparte has directed an additional force to be sent into the south of Spain. These can act against the Portuguese if necessary.
The report of the conversion of the Emperor to Popery, turns out to be a hoax.
Sir George Prevost, Lieut. Governor of Nova-Scotia has issued his proclamation, dated April 27, 1809, permitting the importation into that Province, for the term of six months from the date thereof, the following articles either in British or American vessels, viz.
Scandling, Planks, Staves, Heading Boards, Shingles, Hoops or squared Timber of any sort—Horses, Neat Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Poultry, or Live Stock of any sort—Bread, Biscuit, Flour, Peas, Beans, Potatoes, Wheat, Rice, Oats, Barley, or Grain of any sort.
Bad news for Democrats!
The Federalists of Alexandria, [Virg.] are making preparations for a splendid dinner to be given to Mr. MADISON.
The committee appointed to wait on and invite the President, were received with the most marked attention and invited to dine. The President accepted their invitation.—If Mr. MADISON continues to pursue that course of policy which he has commenced his administration with, he will receive the support and approbation of the Federalists. It is not men but measures, for which they contend.
It is to be hoped the Federalists of Portland and its vicinity will take proper notice of the 10th of June: on which day, by the independent conduct of MADISON, our Commercial Rights are to be restored.
"WHAT THINK YOU?"
The Democrats think they have found full proof of the federalists having not only sold themselves but their country also, to England, by repeating some remarks made by Mr. Stephens, in the House of Commons, alluding to this country. Whenever it will promote the cause of democracy, the democratic printers represent every thing said or done by the British government or its members as base and unprincipled; not only the laws and the religion, but even the nation itself, they say, ought to be held in everlasting contempt. But when they find any remark which by sophistry or misrepresentation can be enlisted to aid their cause, however vague it may be, there is none so wise and correct as these Englishmen. The following is the paragraph which is to convict and condemn every federalist.
"America has made use of this argument—that our trade has suffered no damage from the Berlin Decrees,—and even the British party in America had not been bold enough in the face of such open and continued misrepresentation, to state how the fact really was. Mr. Pickering, who had so ably and justly defended the BRITISH CAUSE, had not stated it."
Mr. Stephens says there is a British party in America. Who are they, and where are they? Does Mr. Stephens know Americans better than they know themselves? There is a party in the United States opposed to a ruinous and unnecessary war with England. The federalists have contended that it always has been in the power of our government to have honorably adjusted our differences with England. For supporting this doctrine the federalists have been called by the tools and partisans of Jefferson & Bonaparte, a British party. In this point of view Mr. Stephens speaks. As to Mr. Pickering, Mr. S. says he has not done the British justice in his observations.
Remarking upon this subject, the Editor of the Repertory says, "But there is a barefaced absurdity in quoting the expression of Mr. Stephens, for the purpose for which it had been quoted, that cannot pass unnoticed. Instead of shewing or implying that what he calls the British party in America, have really supported the British cause, his allusion to them is made for the purpose of shewing, that they have never, in stating facts, as to the nature of the Berlin decree, and its operation upon them, admitted a circumstance, which he considered of great importance, in placing the situation of that country and the measures which its government were bound to pursue, in its just light. He asserts that Mr. Pickering, who with that honesty and firmness, which ought to govern the conduct of every impartial legislator, insisted on our government's conforming to the principles of the established law of nations, in its controversy with Great Britain—even he, says Mr. Stephens, who had the wisdom and the justice and the patriotism to do this, had not said so much as he might have said, and as he should have said, to set the subject in a just point of view."
CHOICE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On Monday last, the citizens of this town made choice of their Representatives to the State Legislature. At the close of the poll, the result was the re-election by a large majority, of the former members—viz.
JOSEPH TITCOMB, MATTHEW COBB, WILLIAM JENKS, GEORGE BRADBURY, JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM, ISAAC ADAMS.
Representatives chosen in Maine.
Hebron, *A. Greenwood. Windham, Josiah Chase. Lewiston, Joel Thompson. Vassalborough, *Samuel Reddington. *Abiel Gatchell. Augusta, Samuel Howard. Dresden, *George Ramsdell. Arundel, Thomas Perkins. Saco, William Moody. Benjamin Pike. Georgetown, William Lee, *Lewis Sharp. Litchfield, John Neal, *Robt. Inson. Warren, Samuel Thatcher. Belfast, Jonathan Wilson. Bucksport, Stephen Peabody. *James Carr. Frankfort, Alexander Millikin. Hampden, Seth Kempton. Minot, *Howard, *Chandler. Boothbay, *William M'Cobb.
* Not of the last Legislature.
Representative Account Current.
   FEDERAL. DEMOCRATIC.   Gain. Loss. Gain. Loss.     In 33 towns published 23 2 10 4 10   Dresden 1 0 0 1   Vassalborough 1 0 0 0   Fairfield 0 0 1 0   Buxton 0 0 1 0   Cambridge 0 0 1 0   Brownfield 0 0 1 0   Minot 0 0 2 0   Hebron 1 0 0 0   Litchfield 0 0 1 0   Dracut 0 0 1 0   Nantucket 0 0 5 0   Gloucester 1 0 0 0   Tisbury 0 0 1 0   Sturbridge 0 0 1 0   Wrentham 0 0 1 0   Limington 0 0 1 0   Thomaston 0 1 1 0   Boothbay 0 0 0 1   Edgcomb 0 0 1 0   Waterborough 0 0 1 0   Lanesborough 0 0 1 0   Ashburnham 1 0 0 0   Warwick 0 0 0 1   Abington 0 0 1 0   Watertown 0 0 1 0   Rehoboth 1 0 0 1   Dartmouth 1 0 0 0   Windsor 0 0 1 0   Pembroke 0 0 0 1   Roxbury 0 0 1 0   Rochester 0 0 2 0   Middleborough 0 0 1 0   Cuelessa 0 1 0 0   Tyringham 0 0 1 0   Salisbury 1 0 0 1   Camden 1 0 0 1   Corway 1 0 0 0   Brownfield 0 0 1 0   Bluehill 1 0 0 0   Castine 1 0 0 0   Lenox 0 0 1 0   Adams 0 0 1 0   Stockbridge 1 0 0 1   Charlton 0 0 1 0   Western 1 0 0 0   S. Brimfield 1 0 0 0   Monson 1 0 0 0   Dandisfield 0 0 1 0   Dunstable 0 0 0 1   Pittston 0 0 1 0   Haverhill 1 0 0 1   Totals 41 4 45 20  
Producing in 34 towns, where the representation differs from that of last year, a net federal gain of 12; — in addition to these towns, we have seen returns from 120 in which the representation stands the same as it did last year, when there was a federal majority of 27 in the house. The friends to the peace, prosperity and independence of Massachusetts need not fear the result in the remaining towns. There will probably be a federal majority of from 30 to 40 in the next legislature.
THE SENATE.
It is ascertained, that TWENTY-TWO Federal Senators are elected; and SIXTEEN Democratic. Two are doubtful—the votes from Lincoln district not being all returned. They could not be received after Saturday last.
In Cumberland, &c. district—the Hon. LOTHROP LEWIS, (fed.) and JAMES MEANS, (demo) are elected Senators: — One we learn, by a majority of 4—the other 5. Sharp shooting.—Continel.
A Pardon.—The president of the U. S. has pardoned Gen. Brigh and the men who with him resisted the S. Court of the U. States.
BERKSHIRE BANK.
The President and Cashier have advertised in the last Chronicle, that the report which caused the late depreciation of their bills, was wholly without foundation, and that they know no circumstance in which it originated. They further say, that Mr. Dexter has no agency in that bank.
A Plain Statement for Honest Men — Every one agrees that a reconciliation with Great-Britain is the most happy event that could have happened to this country. To whom is it owing? to the administration? or to the opposition?
The administration party did all they could to involve us in WAR. Now—If they had proceeded in this, should we have been THEN in the happy situation we are now?
They next tried to get LETTERS of MARQUE AND REPRISAL. If they had succeeded in this, should we have been THEN in the happy situation we are now?
They next tried to get a continuance of the Embargo. If they had succeeded in this, should we have been in the happy situation in which we are now?
How comes it then that we are in the condition we now find ourselves? The answer is plain! Because the administration were driven by the opposition from their favourite ground. It is not then owing to their plans, but the measures they were compelled to adopt that we owe the happy change in our situation, which so much rejoices the whole country! — Spectator.
At a late public entertainment in Virginia the following toast was drunk: — "The storms in the East; they purify our atmosphere without destroying our dwellings."
British vessels are continually arriving in the United States from England, with various merchandise, which were utterly destined to Nova-Scotia and Canada, to take home ship timber, masts &c. Between 5 and 600 ships are said to be employed in this business.
General Bennigsen,
Who commanded the Russian army in the battle of Pultusk, Eylau, and Friedland, is now in retirement at his seat in Wilna, a commercial town of Russian Poland (Lithuania) which was taken by the Russians in 1794, in consequence of the infamous famous partition of Poland, by which the Empress Catharine acquired the whole of Lithuania; and Prussia, the original plotter of both the partitions of Poland obtained the long desired commercial cities of Dantzic and Thorn. Wilna has a bishop's see, a university, an ancient castle, and a palace, and is situated at the confluence of the small rivers Vilia and Wilna, 215 miles N. E. of Warsaw. Here Bennigsen enjoys otium cum dignitate , and is said to be employed in writing a history of his campaigns. He is no doubt a man of great military talents, although some of those fastidious and self-sufficient critics who argue without reason and condemn without knowledge, appear to entertain a different opinion. An English writer says of the battle of Eylau, that it was a severe check to Bonaparte , but was owing nearly as much to the severity of the weather as the bravery of the enemy — not a word of the admirable dispositions of the Russian general — and was magnified by the boastful pen of General Bennigsen into a complete defeat . Now the most wonderfully veracious French bulletin never pretended that the stars fought against them, except that a fall of snow prevented Davoust [the present Duke of Auerstadt] from out flanking the Russians. Besides, was their not as much bad weather on the one side as the other? We have been assured, indeed, that Bennigsen committed some important mistakes at Friedland, but it should never be forgotten that he fought for fourteen hours, and did not retreat till Bonaparte came up with his reserve. We still believe that the Russians were overpowered by numbers.
[ Freeman's Journal. ]
Strictures by "A Spatula," on the proceedings of the town at the choice of representatives, are laid up "in ordinary" for the present. Whatever may have been the motives of those who were the authors of them, can be of little consequence now. We believe the object with every federalist was to secure the election of Federalists: such is the case. If the democrats were simple enough to suppose they could obtain the election of two of their candidates by voting for four federalists, it shows their cause is a desperate one, and in the part they acted, were only subservient to the views of Federalists.
Married,
In Cambridge, Mr. Eliab W. Metcalf, printer, to Miss Lydia Stedman. In Portsmouth, 3d inst. Mr. Timothy Rowe, of this town, to Miss Susan Sheafe. In Kennebec, Mr. Theophilus Hardy, to Mrs. Abigail Kimball. In Lisbon, on Sunday evening the 7th inst. by Samuel Tibbetts, Esq. Mr. Benjamin Dole Bryant, to Miss Rachel Davis.
Died,
In Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Patrick Conway an Irish merchant; inhumanly murdered in his store, supported by one John Owens a cabinet maker, who is taken up and confined. In New London, S. u. Benjamin Woodbury, Esq. aged 58. In attempting to bleed him in his arm, the lancet struck deeper than was intended, and mortification ensued. He died in eight days.
In Hanover, (N. H.) Rev. JOHN SMITH, D. D. Professor of the Learned Languages in Dartmouth College; whose literary acquirements, and particularly his improvements in the Learned Languages, are well known to the public. His doctrines, example, and practice, habitually indicate a firm attachment to our holy religion; and his life has been a continued scene of eminent usefulness. His setting sun was not obscured by a single cloud. In his death, civil society and the republic of letters have sustained an irreparable loss.
In June last, on board ship Dromo, on her voyage to California, Richard George Hunnewell, aged 16 years, son of R. Hunnewell, Esq. of this town. On the Spanish coast the ship was attacked by a Spanish privateer, and one unfortunate shot from her put a period to the lives of three of the Dromo's crew: of the number was young Hunnewell.—The death of this amiable young man (rendered more deeply afflictive to his parents by the recent loss of his elder brother, who also died on a foreign voyage) has occasioned a great loss to society as well as his friends. The steady correctness of his morals, his amiable disposition and manners, with a more than common share of manly enterprise rendered him so promising a member of society, that commiseration for the misfortune of his friends, must be mingled with a portion of regret for the loss of his talents to the community.
The age of Capt. Daniel Bartlett, whose death was inserted in our last, was wrongly stated. He was aged 28.
Shipping Intelligence.
The ship North America, of Portland, from Philadelphia for Gottemburg, was spoken April 9, lat. 43, lon. 44.
The Ocean, Drinkwater, of Portland, and Mary, Williams, of Kennebec, arrived at Havanna April 17.
Capt. Rymer, from Turks Island, informs that a French privateer had been in the passage about the beginning of April, and had captured a brig, said to be from New York, a Swedish ship, a British sloop, &c. and plundered several American vessels.
There were at St. Bartholomew's, 10th of April, upwards of 100 sail of American vessels; most of them had arrived since the raising of the embargo, and had reduced flour from forty to eight dollars; Coffee was at 20 and Sugar at 7.
The U. S. sloop Wasp, Thomas Robinson, Esq. commander, is ordered to the Delaware for the purpose of receiving some repairs.—She will sail from this port the first wind.
The 10 Gun-Boats lately fitted out in this port, last week, in imitation of their projector, returned to a most "Dignified Retirement" in CLAY-Cove, secure from storms and ships of war, as though they were in the recesses of Carter's Mountain.
Miss Honeywell,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that she proposes to reside in this town a short time, at Mr. PAINE's inn.
Miss HONEYWELL, is a young lady, born without hands, and with only three toes on one foot. She is not so much a subject of wonder and admiration for her great ingenuity and elegance in embroidering flowers fit for framing, and in cutting with rich variety and taste gentlemen's watch papers, with the initials of their names, as for the peculiar felicity of her disposition and her style of conversation, diffusing gaiety all around her: indeed, her cheerful and sportively engaging aspect at once dispels those painful sensations which the deprivation of her limbs excites in the sympathizing breaths of her visitors, which give place to the most felicitous impressions resulting in an admiration of the unparalleled good sense and cheerful resignation of this Young Lady to her peculiar lot, which she has rendered, by her persevering industry, spirit and wisdom, a happiness to herself, and a very instructive and consolatory example to the world generally, and to her own sex particularly. She threads her needle and ties the knot.
N. B. Large flowers, fancy pieces, watch papers, &c, for sale by her at the above mentioned place.
To be seen at Mr. JOSIAH PAINE's Main Street, from 9 to 12—from 2 to 5, and from 7 to 9—Admittance 25 cents Children half price, Portland, May 15.
FRESH GOODS.
E. STEVENS, has just received and is now opening for sale at her Store in Fifth Street, a fresh supply of FANCY & STAPLE GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season. May 15.
REMOVAL.
DAVID BILL & Co. HAVE Removed their HAT WARE-HOUSE, to the Brick Store lately occupied by Mr. ELIPHHALET SMITH, second door below the Maine Insurance Office—where they have for sale, lately received from Providence, (R. I.) a complete assortment of Gentlemen's and Ladies Hats.
AMERICAN HATS;
manufactured at the justly celebrated Factory in that place. As one of the company resides and carries on the business in Providence, the utmost dependence can be placed on the faithful execution of their work, which has proved equal and in many instances superior to imported Hats. Such arrangements have been made as to enable them, at all times, to keep their assortment complete, with which the public may be supplied on advantageous terms as at any store in the District of Maine.
CASH given for Hating FURS. Portland, May 15, 1809.
TO BE LET,
HALF of a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main St. — Also, the Building lately occupied by L. S. (Baker) having two shops in front. A good stand for a Baker. On reasonable terms, inquire of JAMES NEAL. May 15.
To be sold at Public Vendue, on MONDAY, the 22d day of May current, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber,
THE following articles, being part of the personal estate of JOSHUA TUCKER, late of Portland, deceased—viz.
 2 Leaches, 1 Soap Kettle,  3 Coolers, 2 Receivers,  2 Leach Tubs, 1 Curd,  1 Graining Tub, 1 Ladle,  1 Tallow Kettle, A number of Candle rods  A lot drying frames, 6 doz. Candle Moulds. 
By order of the Judge of Probate for the County of Cumberland. SARAH TUCKER. May 15.
FRESH FLOUR.
150 Bbls. FRESH FLOUR for sale at No. 7, Long-Wharf. May 15.
BENJAMIN RICHARDSON
RESPECTFULLY informs his Customers and the public, that he still continues to carry on the COACH, CHAISE and HARNESS making business, at his Shop, one door east of Major Burnham's Tavern.—He can furnish Carriages of any kind at a short notice. Also repairs Carriages and Harnesses. Painting, Ornamenting, and Varnishing, of a superior quality, done twenty five per cent cheaper than has been done in this town before. His work will be warranted good, and the strictest attention paid to the smallest favors.
For Sale—Two elegant Chaises with Harness complete—also, an assortment of plated and brass Mounting, at a reduced price. Portland, May 15, 1809.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET,
A PEW in the Rev. Messrs. Kellogg and Payson's Meeting House—Apply to May 15. THANKFUL STOVER.
The Postmaster
AT Portland respectfully informs the inhabitants of Portland, that in future the Southern Mail will arrive at 3 A. M. Sundays excepted; and will close every day Monday excepted at 9 30 A. M. precisely. The Eastern Mail will arrive at 7 A. M. and close at 9 30 A. M. May 15.
House Ashes.
WANTED 200 bushels of HOUSE-ASHES, for which cash and a generous price will be given, by the subscriber at his SOAP WORK in King Street. WILLIAM TUCKER. Portland, May 15.
NOTICE!
TURNED away from the service of his master, by reason of his pilfering habits, GEORGE NUTTER, aged about 16 years, an indentured Apprentice to the subscriber.—This is, therefore, to forbid all persons harboring or trusting him on my account, as I will pay no debts of his contracting. ROBERT H. SMITH. Portland, May 9, 1809. (M 15)
William Goddard,
HAS received by ships Globe and Hannah from Liverpool, an addition to his Stock of HARD-WARE GOODS, Which are offered for sale on the most favorable terms, by wholesale or retail. Portland, Nov. 7. (H.)
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator on the estate of SAMUEL GOODING, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, boat-builder, 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 JACOB MITCHELL. April 26, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of ISAAC FICKETT, late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the County of Cumberland, shipwright, 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 FICKETT. May 11, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Executrix of the last Will and Testament of JOHN WEBBER, late of New-Gloucester, 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 LYDIA WEBBER. May 10, 1809.
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 JAMES CORREY, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Snaphoiler, 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 PETER WARREN, or to DANIEL TUCKER, his Attorney. February 25d, 1809.
RAN away from the subscriber, an indentured Apprentice, by the name of JASPER VIDET, about eighteen years of age, dark complexion, short and stumpy. Had on when he went

Poetry.
From the Freeman's Journal.
The duties of Married Females.
"Neglect not," says an author, "the little arts of endearment, but let the charm which captivated the lover, secure the attachment of the husband." This sentiment is very well expressed in a long written by Garrick , and has been introduced in the character of Widow Belmour , in Murphy's excellent comedy of The Way to keep Him , and although the majority of our female readers must recollect it, we are certain that a moral precept so elegantly conveyed, can never satiate; therefore we insert it:—
THE SONG.
Ye fair married dames, who so often deplore That a lover once blest is a lover no more, Attend to my counsel, nor blush to be taught That prudent multichoir what beauty has caught
The bloom of your cheek, and the glance of your eye, Your roses and lillies may make the men tigh, But roses and lillies and figs pass away, And passion will die as your beauties decay.
Use the man that you wed like your fav'rite guitar, Tho' music in both, they are both apt to jar, How tuneful and soft from a delicate touch, Not handled too roughly, nor play'd on too much.
The sparrow & linnet will feed from your hand, Grow tame by your kindness, and come at command; Exert with your husband the same happy skill, For hearts, like your birds, may be tain'd to your will.
Be gay and good humor'd, complying and kind, Turn the chief of your care from your face to your mind; 'Tis there that a wife may her conquests im- prove.
And Hymen shall rivet the fetters of Love.
The motions of a passion founded on esteem and love are regular and lasting; its elegance consists in purity, and its transports are the re- sult of virtue and reason. The three great pillars, that are the support of virginity, are virtue, innocence and modesty. Nothing is more spotless, for the least speck is visible on the new fallen snow. If we take a view of conjugal love, vested in all its native beauties, we must be persuaded that the pleasures of it far surpass a single life, and whatever is delight- ful in human nature, centres in matrimony. What delight! must a well disposed female take in conversing with the worthy object she has chosen, and under whose protection she has put herself, till death breaks the chain. All the delights of friendship, all the sweets of life terminate in marriage. The greatest felicity we can desire in this life is contentment. If we aim at any thing higher, we shall be great- ly disappointed. A wife must endeavor to attain this essential virtue. It adds all the soft- ness and endearments of refined love in this state; without it, her life would be uneasy, her pleasures insipid. Happy and contented within ourselves, casting a pleasing smile on our friends and acquaintance, we shew to the world a breath at peace within itself. To ren- der the married state more happy, the wife ought to make herself as amiable in the eyes of the husband as it is in her power; the pains she took to charm him before marriage, ought to be redoubled now; to render his home a- greeable to him, to receive him with open arms and cheerful looks. From the day they left the altar of Hymen, wretchedness or felicity is placed in their own hands. It is at their option to be happy or miserable. They become, from that period, a little world of their own: a society consisting of love, mutu- ally connected with love.
"The seasons thus, As ceaseless round a jarring world they roll, Still find them happy: Till evening comes at last, serene and mild: Together down they sink in social sleep; Together fresh, their gentle spirits fly To scenes where love and bliss immortal reign."
MARY.
BY MR. UPTON.
'Twas Winter, and bleak blew the wind, The fields all with snow whiten'd o'er; The sparrow his mate left behind, To peck near the cottagers' door, When MARY, the pride of the vale, (And fair of the fairest is she) Came weeping, to tell her sad tale, And ask of the Rich—charity!
Yet, not for her self, she ask'd alms; Ah, no; that can never be told; For had she e'er barter'd her charms, Sweet MARY had revell'd in gold. But, no—for a mother most dear, Borne down by hard fortune's decree, She came with a sigh and a tear, To beg of the Rich—Charity.
But MARY, the pride of the plain, In vain told her sorrows and grief; Some pity'd, some smil'd at her pain, But none ever offer'd relief. At length, and e'er blest be the day, She listen'd to Hymen and Me; And, no, never more, need to pray, To all of the Rich—Charity!
There is a "something" exquisitely beautiful in the following
SONG—BY WALLER.
GO, lovely rose! Tell her that wastes her time, and me, That now she knows, When I resemble her to thee, How sweet and fair she seems to be. Tell her that's young, And shuns to have her graces spied, That hadst thou spied My love i' th' spring, my daughter in revenge—in pure vengeance.
In deserts where no men abide, Thou must have uncommended died.
Small is the worth Of beauty from the light retir'd; Bid her come forth, Suffer herself to be desir'd, And not blush so to be admir'd.
Then die! that she, The common fate all things rare, May read in thee: How small a part of time they share, That are so wondrous sweet and fair!
Select Paragraphs.
AMHERST, MAY 9. At the Supreme Court at Hopkin- ton, last week Samuel Tuttle , Othniel Kellicott , Amaziah Foster , and George Prince , were severally convicted of passing counterfeit money, and each sentenced to one year's imprisonment, and a fine of two hundred dollars.
Ephraim Rand , for burning a black- smith's shop, six months imprison- ment and 100 dollars fine.
LAW CASE.
A stone mason at Colchester was lately employed by a tradesman there, to engrave the following Epitaph on his wife. "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband." The stone, however, being narrow, he contract- ed the sentence in the following manner: "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband." The tradesman refuses payment for the stone, the en- graver sustains his charge, and the matter stands for the quarter sessions to determine.— London Paper.
A new way to sell French Produce for a good price.—Let every American vessel in France be obliged to take a cargo of domestic produce. Let her give them bonds to four times the amount to land the cargo in the U. S. That is, if the cargo is worth 50,000 dollars, make her give bonds for 200,000.—Then push her to sea, with a certainty that she will be cap- tured, and her bonds become forfeit- ed!— Pal.
Our democratic editors appear much incensed at the Duke of York, for his ill-usage of his wife by his connection with Mrs. Clarke; but they never, that we recollect, expres- sed any indignation against the Bon- aparte's, although Jerome repudiated one of our countrywomen of the first respectability. The upstart Em- peror thought an American lady not good enough for his august family!
On a gentleman reading to his friend an account of the tiger fight in the East-Indies, an Irish gentle- man exclaimed—"A tiger, be hang- ed! Why, Sir, I once saw myself two Kilkenny cats fight till they de- voured each other up, except the very tips of their two tails."
A gentleman speaking of those who marry pretty wives said, that in six months a beautiful woman became ugly to her husband, and, what was worse, the continued beautiful to ev- ery one else.
A London paper observes, that the tales of Ghosts and Spectres with which the modern Romances are fil- led, have frightened the young La- dies so much that they are afraid to sleep alone.
A certain person in Scotland, not long since, who followed the business of pilfering from his neighbours, made it a constant rule after stealing, to pray for forgiveness: a gentleman passing by one day seeing him come out of a house, judged he had been stealing, and determined to follow him; he went to some distance, and made a stop at the side of a stone wall, kneeled down and said, "O Lord! I pray if I have done any thing amiss in stealing those goods, that thou wouldst command this wall to fall down and crush me to death." The gentleman being at the same time behind the wall, and hearing the fellow's prayer, threw the wall over and broke one of his arms; the poor fellow lifted up his eyes and said "Dear Lord," I cannot speak a word in jest but thou takest it in EAR- NEST.
Great surprise being expressed to a certain gentleman, at his having re- cently given his daughter in marriage to a gentleman with whom he was known to have been at variance and enmity; he answered, That man u- sed me ill, and I gave him my daugh- ter in revenge—in pure vengeance.
FOR SALE. THE Hull of a BRIG, about 150 tons burthen, together with a complete set of Masts, Spars, and Blocks. Said brig is new, and built by a good workman, of the best materials. Her timbers are seasoned white oak—she is high deck and handsomely drafted; has a patent windlass, and is partic- ularly calculated for a fast sailer.—Inquire of Hulley & Winlow, Who have for sale, wholesale and retail, Spermaceti OIL and CANDLES, of the first quality. May 8.
FOR SALE, THE Hull of a new BRIG, now lying at Bath, 68 feet 7 inches in length, 24 feet 8 inches beam, and measuring 229 85-95ths tons —has nearly one deck laid. Said Brig is built of good materials and well fasten- ed with iron.—A liberal credit will be given for part of the purchase money—Apply to Tepsham, May 8. BENJ. J. PORTER.
FOR SALE, ONE elegant C Spring Bellow Top Chaise —two Wood Springs do; one second hand do; one new Coach; and one sec- ond hand Stage Coach. Inquire of Babcock & Child, (Opposite Haymarket-Rou)
Where they continue to carry on the Coach and Chaise-Making, as usual.—Chaises of any description built at short notice. Orders from the Country punctually attended to. Portland, May 8, 1809.
Hosea Hisley INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has formed a connection in business with Mr. ROBERT NOYES; and that the Paint- ing Business will be pursued in future by them under the Firm of Hisley & Noyes.
He requests all persons who are indebted to him to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to exhibit the same for settlement. Portland, May 8, 1809. (3m)
Real Estate at Auction. Will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of at private sale) on MONDAY the 22d inst. at 10 o'clock A. M.
THE Dwelling-House and Land situated on Elm-street, and now occupied by Daniel Johnson. The aforesaid estate can be pur- chased very cheap, probably for a less sum than it will sell for at Auction.—For terms apply at N. KINSMAN'S Office, Middle-street. E. GREELY & CO. Auct'rs. Portland, May 8, 1809.
Land Office. THE subscriber has opened an Office in Portland, for the purpose of conducting business relative to Real Estate; and among other things proposes the following, to which he will direct his attention:—
1st. To receive and keep a registry of appli- cations for the sale, purchase, lease, or ex- change of land, (or buildings) in any part of the District of Maine, whether of township, tracts, farms, or lots of any quantity, large or small; and to assist any person who wishes to dispose of such lands, &c. in procuring a pur- chaser for the same; and those who may wish to purchase any, in procuring the same. 2d. To pay the taxes on non-resident lands, before they are sold by the collector; and, when it can be done to pay the same before they are advertised for sale; or when told to attend to the redemption thereof. 3d. To give information to affeors and others of the owners of any particular tracts or lots, with the numbers thereof; and to ob- tain information of the quality or value of any lands. 4th. To give information to any who may desire it, when proprietors' meetings or sales of land should be advertised; and to attend such meeting or sales, as attorney or agent for any proprietor or others. 5th. To inquire into the titles, and draft conveyances of any land. 6th. To assist administrators, executors and heirs, in the settlement of estates; and general- ly to transact any business within his power respecting Real Estate, in which his assistance may be required.—His fees will be moderate, and in proportion to services to be performed. NOTE. Where money is to be paid or ex- pences incurred, he will expect it to be ad- vanced—and the postage paid of all letters addressed to him.
WILLIAM FREEMAN.
FOR SALE—In the town of Portland, two three story HOUSES, convenient and well situated. Also—About 10,000 acres of LAND, in each of the towns of Steuben & Harrington, in the county of Washington. Payment for part will be taken in improved lands, build- ings or personal property, or good securities payable in one, two or three years.
8th. If any person or persons should incline to go there with a company of settlers, and purchase the whole or part for more in the town first mentioned, they may make it very advantageous.
Also—For sale or exchanged for personal property, fifteen hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Oxford (District of Maine) ad- joining East-Andover.—Enquire as above. Portland, May 5, 1809.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a meeting of the Stockholders of the Brunswick Cot- ton Manufacturing Co. will be held at the house of DAVID OWEN, in Brunswick, on the twenty- ninth day of this month, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes, viz.
To choose a Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer and such other officers as may then be thought necessary. To determine the number of shares by which the stock shall be divided. To establish bye-laws for regulating the proprietary. To vote such sums of money as shall appear necessary to defray the expenses of the estab- lishment. To confirm such acts or doings of commit- tees of the original associates, as shall appear proper. To agree on a mode of calling future meet- ings, and to pass such votes as shall appear con- ducive to the interests of the Corporation. BENJ. J. PORTER, JOHN PERRY JUN. Brunswick, May 5, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR. 500 Barrels fresh Baltimore FLOUR, now landing, and for sale at No. 16, Union Wharf May 8.
NEW GOODS.
T. & A. Vinton, Have just received an assortment of the following Spring and Summer Goods, —viz.—
SUPERFINE and common black, blue, mix- ed and light Cadimeres; military, buff and white do; Patent Plains and Satinets; cotton Florentine and Jeans; Tabby Velvets; com- mon do. and Corduroys; toilenet, fatin, mar- tailes and other velvets; Calicoes of the most fashionable style—Furnitures and Copperplates; white and colored Cotton Cambrics; British Shirting Cotton; Cambric and common Dim- ity; white and figured cambric pocket Hand- kerchiefs; Lustrings and Satins; elegant da- mask silk Shawls; common do. do.; nice and common cotton do; black, white and colored cotton and worsted Hose; long & short black silk Gloves; black Bombazetts, Shaloones, and other stuff goods; Table-cloths; silk, cot- ton, and leather Braces; Quality and Shoe- bindings; Oil-cloths; silk Umbrellas; Pocket Books, &c. &c. May 8.
FOR SALE, A Quantity of OAKUM.—In- quire of OLIVER EVERET, or JOSEPH MAXWELL, No. 8, Ingraham's Wharf. May 8.
REMOVAL. NATHAN KINSMAN, has Removed his Office, to the building lately erected for that purpose nearly opposite the Portland Bank, Middle-street.—Those who have not adjusted their accounts due the estate of the late Doc- tor Kinsman, are once more requested to call (as above) and settle the same. Portland, May 8, 1809.
LOST, BETWEEN Portland and Stroudwater, a pair of new brown SMALL-CLOTHS, and 7 1-2 yds. Cotton Shirting. Whoever has found the same and will return it to this Office, shall be rewarded for their trouble. May 8.
TAKE NOTICE! ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, or the late firm of CROSS & MARTIN, are requested to call at his store, at the head of Long Wharf, Fore-street, and adjust the same by the first of June next, and thereby prevent unnecessary costs. NATHANIEL MARTIN. Portland, May 8, 1809.
Bowdoin College. THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are no- tified that their next stated meeting will be held at Brunswick, on the 16th day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. CHARLES COFFIN, Sec'y. Brunswick, April 25, 1809. (M 8.)
NOTICE!
Assessor's Office, Portland, May 8th, 1809. THE Assessors of the town of Portland, hereby give notice to the inhabitants, and all other persons liable to pay Taxes in said town, that they will attend at their office over the Maine Bank, from the 16th to the 20th of May inclusive, to receive the valuation of their Real Estate according to law— and they are hereby requested to bring in the true and perfect lists of their polls, and the just value of their real estates—including in this description, proprietary estates, and estate in trust, which they were respectively possess- ed of, on the first day of May inst. in their own right, or the right of others, improved or not improved."
The inhabitants are requested to notice, that the following schedule contains all the taxa- ble articles, and may serve them as a form. "Polls, the number from 16 years old & } upwards. "Real Estate, the just value under their } own improvement. "Money at interest, more than they pay } interest for. "Bank Stock, held in any Bank. "Public Securities of all kinds, the just } value. "Amount of the value of goods, wares } and merchandise, stock in trade, vessels } of all sorts, with their appurtenances, } at home or abroad, paid for or not paid } for. "Horses and cattle, their just value. "Income from possession, faculty, trade, } or employment, gained by land or sea. } N. B.—If the above advertisement be not properly attended to, the Assessors expect to hear no more complaints after the Tax-bills are issued for want of judgments in dooming their estates. May 8.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A Vessel of about 160 tons bur- then. For particulars apply to JOSEPH CROSS, Jun. No. 16, Long Wharf. Portland, May 1.
LOST. A Few days since, in this town, a GOLD SHIRT PIN, whoever has found the same and will leave it with the printer shall be well rewarded for their trouble. Portland, May 1.
NEW INSURANCE OFFICE. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has opened an INSU- RANCE OFFICE, in the New Exchange in Boston, where he will be happy to receive or- ders for Insurance, which he pledges himself shall be executed on the most favorable terms; all applications will receive prompt attention. Boston, May 1, 1809. C. BRADBURY.
TO LET. HALF of a large three story DWELLING HOUSE, near the head of Fifth Street— enquire of MARY WATTS. May 1.
COD & SCALE FISH FOR Sale. Enquire of JAMES M. IN GRAHAM, on Ingraham's Wharf. April 24.
Factory Yarn & Thread Store. JOSEPH POPE, informs his friends and the public that he is appointed Agent for Ab- en Brown , of Providence, who will keep him constantly supplied from their long known & well established Factory, with a general assort- ment of Cotton Warp and Filling. White and colored Stocking, 2 & 3 thread, ditto ditto Thread in hanks and balls, Wick Yarn, Cotton Shirting and Sheetings, do. Check and Stripe, Bed Tick, &c. Which will be sold wholesale and retail at the Factory prices. Shopkeepers in town and country may be supplied on the same terms as at the Manufactories, by applying at No. 7, Mussey's Row. (6m) No. 19.
TO BE LET, HALF of a convenient DWELLING- HOUSE, situated in Free-street, on rea- sonable terms.—Enquire of WILLIAM GODDARD.
A FARM FOR SALE,
IN the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cumberland, consisting of one hundred and five acres of land, of which thirty is interual, and lying on Presumpscot River, and five miles from the town of Portland, and on the polt road that leads from Portland to Augusta, and into many of the back towns. Said farm is conveniently situated for a Public House, with a large two story House and Barn, with out houses. The soil of said farm is inferior to none.—Inquire of OLIVER WINSLOW. (t.f.)
Come and see.
AN excellent FARM for sale, situated in Falmouth, on the main road leading from Portland to Brunswick, in the Province of Maine, and within four miles of Portland.— Said Farm lies between New-Casco meeting- house and Presumpscot bridge, within a few rods of each, and contains about two hundred acres by estimation, be the same, more or less. The house on said farm is large, com- modious, and very pleasantly situated, com- manding a fair prospect of the open sea at the entrance of Portland harbor, as also a very considerable part of that beautiful town.—The barn is 32 by 74 feet. Said farm is sufficient to produce hay enough for forty cattle, & contains about eighty acres of good pasture, well supplied with fresh and salt water through the whole season, as it is bounded on the sea shore. It is an excellent seat for a house of public entertainment, and will beautifully accommo- date merchants and mechanics with house-lots, in addition to that little neat village, above the shipyard, which has already been sold off the farm.
Within half a mile of the ship-yard are nearly twenty-five acres of perhaps the best white & 1/2 ship-timber in the whole town— Within one mile of the house lie twenty acres of land, well covered with wood and timber. Within two miles of the house, are about twenty acres of good land situated on the abovementioned high-way leading from Port- land to Brunswick.
There is also a valuable piece of salt-marsh, which produces from six to eight tons of hay in the year, within half a mile of the barn, which may be purchased with said farm.— Farming utensils of all kinds necessary to carry on said farm, may also be purchased. A view of the farm will afford its best recom- mendation. The terms of payment will be made easy to the fortunate purchaser. For further particulars inquire of DAVID MCGREGOR, of Bedford, N. H. or of ADAMS MERRILL, on the premises.
N. B. Now or never; for the farm will doubtless be sold within three months. March 6. (3m)
THE subscribers appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Samuel Freeman Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the credi- tors to the estate of SAMUEL WHITMORE, jun. late of Gorham in said county, gentleman, de- ceased, represented insolvent, hereby give no- tice, that a further time of three months from the 26th inst. is allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, that said com- missioners will attend for that purpose at the dwelling-house of Mr. Simon Hudson, in said Gorham, on Saturday the twentieth day of May next, on Saturday the twenty-fourth day of June next, and on Monday the twenty- fourth day of July next, from two till six o'clock in the afternoon of each of said days. LOTHROP LEWIS, JOS. ADAMS. Gorham, April 28, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that we have been du- ly appointed, and have taken upon ourselves the trust of Executors of the last Will and Test- ament of
TRISTRAM GILMAN, late of North-Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Clerk, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. They therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said de- ceased's Estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JOSEPH GILMAN, TRISTRAM GILMAN. April 27, 1809.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor of the last Will and Testa- ment of
REUBEN FENLAYSON, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cum- berland, Yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceas- ed's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to ex- hibit the same to IVORY FENLAYSON. April 27, 1809.
A cheap and easy way to get water and to keep it, TAKE a tub without a head, and one or more hogheads, or barrels, if you wish to guard against fire, and sink them in the cellar.