Jenks's Portland gazette (Portland [Me.]), 1802-06-07 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
NUMBER 215.]
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1802.
[VOLUME V.]
Disceallang.
MR. JENKS, ITOOK notice in your last Gazette of an extract from the Richmond paper published by Callender... For the benefit of Duane, and of the united... of America, I would propose to Callender, as... proof of the sincerity of his remorse, that as he got... the present government in by writing the "prop... habet," he would be so good as to get them out by... writing the prospect behind us—This will be not only... pleasing to Duane's principal readers for many reasons... but a distressed humanity seeking an asylum on this... island" will profit by reflection. MAZZEL.
The anniversary meeting of the Massachusetts Charities Society, was held at Boston, on the 28th ult.— An Address on the principles of the institution was... delivered by the Hon. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, Esq.— A following occasional Ode, written by THOMAS... JENKS, Esq. was sung at the celebration.
RULE, NEW-ENGLAND!
WHAT arm a linking State can save, From Faction's pyre, or Anarch's grave? Pale LIBERTY, with haggard eyes, Looks round her realm, and thus replies, Rule, New-ENGLAND! NEW-ENGLAND rules and saves! Columbia's power, never shall be slaves.
NEW-ENGLAND, first in Freedom's Van, To toil and bleed for injured man, Still true to virtue, dares to say, Order is freedom—Man, obey! Chorus—Rule, &c.
Gloom'd, like CIMMERIA's beamless day, Our realm in misted error lay, Delusion drug'd a nation's veins; And TAUTH was phistered in her chains. Chorus—Rule, &c.
'Twas now the witching time of night, When grave yards yawn, and spectres fright; While patriot friends, with demon glare, Flash, shriek, and hurtle in the air! Chorus—Rule, &c.
Alone, amidst the coil serene, New-ENGLAND stands, and braves the scene, Majestic as the lifts her eye, The stars appear—the demons fly. Chorus—Rule, &c.
At length THE DAWN, like that, which first, Upon primeval Chaos burst, Aftwart our clime its radiance throws, And blushes at the wrecks it shows. Chorus—Rule, &c.
Old MASSACHUSETTS' hundred hills Awake and chant the matin song; A realm's acclaim the welkin fills, The federal Sun returns with STRONG. Chorus—Rule, &c.
And thou, pale orb of waning light, DESTRUCTOR, thou changeling Moon; Art doom'd to wheel thy maniac flight Unseen amid the cloudless noon. Chorus—Rule, &c.
The following is an Extract from Charge 3 to the Grand Jury, at a Court of the General Sessions of the Peace, held at Bury St. Edmunds, by NATHANIEL FREEMAN, Esq. presiding Justice in said Court, and First Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for said county.
"And why is an oath considered a criterion for the better discovery of the truth, or an obligation to the performance of a trust? Because we profess to believe the bible as the word of God, and a future state of retribution as therein revealed; when the Almighty Judge, who cannot be bribed, deceived by false testimony, or led astray by any of those passions, which control the human heart, will open the high and awful court of divine justice, and with righteous judgment reward, or sentence and punish all, according to the rules and precepts contained in that book, in just proportion as they have believed, obeyed, or disobeyed them. To those who believe this, an oath is of great importance in the administration of government, or in discovering truth by human testimony. But will this have any weight with infidels? Do they believe in a state of retribution? No weight I believe except the fear of legal conviction for wilful perjury. For I conceive they have no foundation for such kind; nor do I think the idea ever entered the human mind, unless it was originally borrowed from revelation. What then can be done with such characters? Nothing by way of punishment. Call upon them, where the constitution or law makes an oath necessary, as seldom as may be: when they are called upon, give their credibility the weight it deserves. It is a legal objection to the credibility of a witness to the jury. But punish those crimes which lead to infidelity: for as they prevail, the bands of society, the authority of government, and the investigation of truth by human testimony will decline. What credit could be given to the conqueror of Egypt's proclamation to Mahometans, wherein he flat- ters them by saying, We are all Mahometans? The bible and the alcoran were alike reprobated by him, as by Thomas Paine; and the truth too, when not convenient for his purposes of rapacity. It is happy then for a Christian people to have Christian rulers. The chief rulers of a people are as apt to give the tone in matters of faith, as they are in matters of practice and manners. They certainly have great influence in both. The people are wont to look up to their examples: hence an ancient inquiry, 'Have any of the rulers believed on him?'"
A new paper has lately made its appearance in Rhode-Island, entitled the "Providence Phoenix," the proprietors of which, "pledge themselves, to use their best endeavors, to have the principles therein contained, founded on the altar of truth and justice."—Founded on an altar! Curious foundation!
"The Phoenix is one and the same bird through the whole world, which is said to live six hundred and fifty years. Whether he exists in Arabia or any where else, he builds a funeral pile of odoriferous
"wood, which being enkindled by the rays of the sun is consumed; but from his ashes arises a worm, which grows into another Phoenix." "Hence he was consecrated to the Sun." Plinius Editor. From what funeral pile the Providence worm sprang we know not; but it may yet "grow into another Phoenix." [Balance.]
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Europe, to his friend in Newyork, dated March 13 "CONCERNING your President's conduct you will recollect what my opinion has uniformly been. Jefferson possesses extensive acquirements in science, literature and philosophy—modern philosophy I mean; but in the affairs of life, of policy and government, he is a speculative theorist; his ingenuity is certainly at war with his judgment; and his acute metaphysical rhapsodies, are totally inconsistent with common sense, that great, that rare, nay, invaluable quality, which is so little prized by the multitude, but so seldom met with in the world. Jefferson would have made a most ingenious special pleader, but nature denied him the qualifications of a judge. I trust much in the firmness of the Senate, and in the good sense of American people in general, and if these obstacles do not form a barrier to the admirer of Gaius, and the correspondent of MAZZEL, there is nothing too wicked, too foolish, nor too mad, that the partisans of the new doctrine are not capable of attempting."
The following is copied from a late number of the "Weekly Political Register," published in London by WM. CORBETT.
"It is a fact, which is not generally known, but with which ministers are doubtless well acquainted, that there have been at Paris, for some time past, several Chiefs of the Illinois nation, accompanied by interpreters and Agents, duly authorized to treat with Bonaparte who has entertained and caressed them in the same manner, and for the same purpose that he entertains and caresses the Egyptian Mamalukes whom he keeps in his pay and about his person. With these Indians he has lately entered an alliance, the first object of which is the taking possession of Detroit, which is situated between the Lakes Erie, St. Clair, and Huron, and which has ever been regarded as the key to Canada. At this moment an expedition is preparing in the ports of France, under the command of Gen. Bernadotte, who is to be accompanied by all the Indian natives now in France, and who with the French army, are to be landed at New Orleans, and carry into execution the project of seizing on the fur trade; and on the provinces of Canada where their measures are duly matured. A chain of military posts, from the confluence of the rivers Illinois and Mississippi, in an easterly direction to the Lakes Erie, &c. will enable the French to enter Canada at their pleasure, or oblige us to keep up an army of an enormous amount. In the Floridas the French have determined to establish a naval port in the bay of Spiritu Santo, which is situated in the western coast of east Florida, and in the Gulf of Mexico, where abundance of provisions for the navy may be easily obtained, and where, in any future war with this country, the French cruisers in co-operation with others from the Havanna, may successfully annoy the trade that passes the Gulf Stream. Will the Americans view this with indifference?"
ARTICLES FROM LONDON PAPERS.
FRENCH MORALS.
THE following statement of births, marriages, divorces and deaths in Paris, during the year 1801, is taken from the Monitor of February 18, 1802:
  Born in wedlock 24829   Illegitimate 4341   Marriages 19670   Divorces 2325   Died in their own houses 710   In the poor houses and hospitals 12510   Found dead in the streets 3217   20963 
The births in Paris, for the year 1784, were estimated at 20,500, and the population at 680,000. The births being lessened about 800, the inhabitants may be reckoned about 650,000 at the present period. The divorces and illegitimate births exhibit a total worthy of the age of reason and philosophy; and when we perceive, that more than one-third of the whole of the persons who die, expire in poor-houses and hospitals, we have the clearest evidence of the prosperity and happiness of the people! Another item in the above statement will convey a tolerably correct notion of the personal safety to be enjoyed in the metropolis of France, that is the number of persons found dead in the streets, during the year. This number is 201, to which if we add assassinations and suicides in the houses, at least as many more, the picture is enough to charm any man, woman or child, with the love of French morals and civilization!
Among the extraordinary phenomena of Paris may be classed the numerous lodges of Female Freemasons. They have existed many years there. They originally received their degrees from the regular lodges; but their whole proceedings, as well as their signs, &c. are different. Once a month there is at the Maison's lodges what is called a Lodge of Adoption; that is, that they receive ladies that night, and also can make Masons; at that time; after which there is always an elegant supper and ball. It is amazing how such abominations are permitted to exist—The infamous Duke of Orleans, at the beginning of the Revolution, or previous to it, introduced or promoted these infamous associations, which we are informed were attended with such enormities as not only to shock decency but outrage humanity.
From the Newyork Evening Post.
The Examination, No. XVI.
THE President, as a politician, is in one sense particularly unfortunate. He furnishes frequent opportunities of arraying him against himself—of combating his opinions at one period by his opinions at another. Without doubt, a wise and good man may, on proper grounds relinquish an opinion which he has once entertained, and the change may even serve as a proof of candor and integrity. But with such a man, especially in matters of high public importance, changes of this sort must be rare.
The contrary is always a mark either of a weak and versatile mind, or of an artificial and designing character, which, accommodating its creed to circumstances, takes up or lays down an article of faith, just as may suit a present convenience.
The question in agitation, respecting the judiciary department, calls up another instance of opposition, between the former ideas of Mr. Jefferson and his recent conduct. The leading positions which have been advanced as explanatory of the policy of the constitution, in the structure of the different departments, and as proper to direct the interpretation of the provisions which were contrived to secure the independence and firmness of the judges, are to be seen in a very emphatical and distinct form in the Notes on Virginia. The passage in which they appear, deserve to be cited at length, as well for its intrinsic merit, as by way of comment upon the true character of its author; presenting an interesting contrast between the maxims, which experience had taught him while governor of Virginia, and those which now guide him at the official head of a great party in the United States.
It is in these words:— "All the powers of government, legislative, executive and judiciary, result to the legislative body. The concentrating these in the same hands is precisely the definition of despotic government. It will be no alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands and not by a single one. One hundred and seventy three despots would surely be as oppressive as one. Let those who doubt it turn their eyes on the Republic of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one which should not only be founded on free principles, but in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies of magistracy, as that no one could transcend their legal limits, without being effectually checked and restrained by the others. For this reason that convention which passed the ordinance of government, laid its foundation on this basis, that the legislative, executive and judiciary departments should be separate and distinct, so that no person should exercise the powers of more than one of them at the same time. But no barrier was provided between these several powers. The judiciary and executive members were left dependent on the legislature for their subsistence in office, and some of them for their continuance in it. If therefore the legislature assumes executive and judiciary powers, no opposition is likely to be made; nor if made can be effectual; because in that case, they may put their proceedings into the form of an act of assembly, which will render them obligatory on the other branches. They have accordingly in many instances decided rights which should have been left to judiciary controversy; and the direction of the executive, during the whole time of their session, is becoming habitual and familiar."
This passage fully recognizes the several important truths; that the tendency of our governments is towards a concentration of the powers of the different departments in the legislative body; that such a concentration is precisely the definition of despotism, and that an effectual barrier between the respective departments ought to exist. It also, by a strong implication, admits that officers during good behaviour are independent of the legislature for their continuance in office. This implication seems to be contained in the following sentence:—"The judiciary and executive members were left dependent on the legislature for their subsistence in office, and some of them for their continuance in it." The word 'some,' implies that others were not left thus dependent; and to what description of officers can the exception be better applied, than to the judges, the tenure of whose offices was during good behaviour?
The sentiments of the President, delivered at a period when he can be supposed to have been under no improper bias, must be regarded by all those who respect his judgment, as no light evidence of the truth of the doctrine for which we contend. Let us, however, resume and pursue the subject on its merits, without relying upon the aid of so variable and fallible authority.
At an early part of the discussion in this Examination, a construction of the constitution was suggested, to which it may not be amiss to return. It amounts to this, that Congress has power to new-model, or even to abrogate an inferior court, but not to abolish the office or emoluments of a judge of such court previously appointed. In the congressional debates, some of the speakers against the repealing law, appear to have taken it for granted, that the abolition of the court must draw with it the abolition of the judge, and therefore have denied, in totality, the power of abrogation. In the course of these papers too, it has been admitted, that if the preservation of the judges cannot be reconciled with the power to annul the court, then the existence of this power is rightly denied. But in an affair of such vast magnitude, it is all important to survey with the utmost caution the ground to be taken, and then to take and maintain it with inflexible
fortitude and perseverance. Truth will be most likely to prevail, when the arguments which support it stop at a temperate mean, consistent with practical convenience. Error is always error. There is hardly any theoretic hypothesis, which, carried to a certain extreme, does not become practically false. In construing a constitution, it is wise, as far as possible, to pursue a course, which will reconcile essential principles with convenient modifications. If guided by this spirit, in the great question which seems destined to decide the fate of our government, it is believed that the result will accord with the constitution, that Congress have a right to change or abolish inferior courts, but not to abolish the actual judges.
Towards the support of this construction, it has been shown in another place, that the courts and the judges are distinct legal entities, which, in contemplation of law, may exist, independently, the one of the other—mutually related, but not inseparable. The act proposed to be repealed exemplifies this idea in practice. It abolishes the district courts of Tennessee and Kentucky, and transfers their judges to one of the circuit courts. Though the authorities and jurisdiction of those courts are vested in the circuit court, to which the judges are transferred; yet the indemnity of the court ceases. It cannot be maintained that courts, so different in their organization and jurisdiction, are the same; nor could a legislative transfer of the judges have been constitutional, but upon the hypothesis, that the office of a judge may survive the court of which he is a member. A new appointment by the executive, of two additional judges for the circuit court, would otherwise have been necessary.
This precedent in all its points is correct, and exhibits a rational operation of the constitution which regards the office of the judge, as distinct from the court, as one of the elements or constituent parts of which it is composed; not as a mere incident that must perish with its principal.
It will not be disputed, that the constitution might have provided in terms, and with effect, that an inferior court which had been established by law, might by law be abolished; nevertheless, that the judges of such court should retain the offices of judges of the United States, with the emoluments before attached to their offices. The operation of such a provision would be, that when the court was abolished, all the functions to be exercised in that court would be suspended, and the judge could only continue to exert the authorities and perform the duties which might before have been performed, without reference to causes pending in court; but he would have the capacity to be annexed to another court, without the intervention of a new appointment, and, by that annexation, simply to renew the exercise of his authorities and duties which had been suspended.
If this might have been the effect of positive and explicit provision, why may it not likewise be the result of provisions, which, presenting opposite considerations, point to the same conclusion, as a compromise calculated to reconcile those considerations with each other, and to unite different objects of public utility? Surely the affirmative suffrages no principle of legal construction, transgresses no rule of good sense.
Let us then inquire, whether there are not in this case opposite and conflicting considerations, demanding a compromise of this nature? On the one hand, it is evident that if an inferior court once instituted, though found inconvenient, cannot be abolished, this is to entail upon the community the mischief, be it more or less, of a first error in the administration of the government. On the other hand, it is no less evident, that if the judges hold their offices at the discretion of the legislature, they cease to be a co-ordinate, and become a dependent, branch of the government; from which dependence mischiefs infinitely greater are to be expected.
All these mischiefs, the latter as well as the greater, are avoided by saying, "Congress may abolish the courts, but the judges shall retain their offices with the appurtenant emoluments." The only remaining inconvenience then, will be one too insignificant to weigh in a national scale, that is, the expense of the compensations of the incumbents, during their lives. The future and permanent expence will be done away.
But will this construction secure the benefits proposed by the constitution from the independent tenure of judicial office? Substantially it will. The main object is to preserve the judges from being influenced by an apprehension of the loss of the advantages of office. As this loss could not be incurred, that influence would not exist. Their firmness could not be assailed by the danger of being superseded, and perhaps consigned to want. Let it be added, that when it was understood not to be in the power of the legislature to deprive the judges of their offices and emoluments, it would be a great restraint upon the factious motives, which might induce the abolition of a court. This would be much less likely to happen unless for genuine reasons of public utility; and of course there would be a much better prospect of the stability of judiciary establishments.
LUCIUS CRASSUS.

Late Foreign Intelligence.
London Dates to April 24.
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION IN FRANCE.
PARIS, APRIL 7.
ON Monday the Concordat was submitted to the Legislative Body.
Citizen Portalis spoke. He first recalled the laws respecting worship at the period of the 18th Brumaire, and the intention of Government to establish religious Peace. However advanced, said he, may be the perfection of the people, they cannot be without morals, and consequently those who are to teach them.
The idea of an universal Legislature is as necessary to the intelligent as to the physical world. There are in society rewards and punishments, because men are naturally disposed to fear and to obey. The law can only apply itself to one action. Religion embraces the whole life of a citizen. The multitude are more stricken by what is given them, than by what is proved to them.
The minds of men need to be fixed, and this is the advantage that positive religions possess by their maxims. They have practices and rights which form a new tie, for men are not to be led by abstractions and cold calculating precepts. There must be discipline by morality, as well as order by ideas. If there was nothing to unite those who profess the same principles, we should soon see a vast diversity of religious systems.
It is the interest of Government to protect religious institutions, since it is by them that the most essential truths are torn from the spirit of system, and become the public conscience. The positive religions, far from encouraging superstition and fanaticism, as has been thought, put an end to superstition. Men are necessitated to become believers that they may never be credulous. The Philosopher, as well as the multitude, has need of courage to be ignorant, as well as of wisdom to believe, for he cannot know every thing. It is to positive religion we owe the civilization of the human race. Cite a single founder of Empires who has not called in religion to his aid. Numa made Rome a sacred city, to render it an immortal city. It is religion which consoles the inequality of ranks and fortunes, and all our disappointments and miseries. In the country the religious temples are the places where the villagers come to repose from their fatigues.
Why, it will be said, has no one thought of a religion more suited to our measures and our ideas of liberty? If the force of law arises from what we fear, that of religion springs from what we believe. Human laws may change, because they rectify abuses. It is not so with religion; their belief is strong, as their origin is remote. Wisdom then prescribed to Government to adopt a religion which exists, and which is sanctioned by time, and the respect of the people. The Catholic and the Protestant Religion are only two branches of Christianity, which has had so salutary an influence on the manners of Europe, and of other countries; and it may be said, that if the compass has opened the Universe, Christianity has rendered it sociable—it retards not the progress of the human mind—it allies itself with all the arts. It is in the temples of religion, that music has had her birth; the chef d'œuvres of painting have there been deposited. It is religion which has produced our greatest Orators. Who could abjure a worship which has produced Bossuet and Fenelon.
It affects no particular mode of government. I see in Christianity, not the religion of a nation, but that of men; not the religion of a state, but that of the world. Let her have a Priesthood; let all the nomination be taken from her, and her ministers are nothing more than the ministers of peace and morality. Religious institutions might be left to their own force, or we might fix them by rules. The first part was irreconcilable to philosophy and politics. Toleration which is a virtue between man and man, becomes in the system of public right, a support of the guarantee which the government owes to be governed, by the objects of its veneration. The government ought then to have this power in its hand, to terminate the schism which reigned in the Church of France. It was necessary either to make the Chief of the State, Chief of the Religion, or to make a national Patriarch; thus would have been created a dangerous political Manicheism.
It was then necessary to have recourse to the head of the Universal Church, whose voice makes itself heard from afar, and who, as a foreign Sovereign, can give no inquietude, having only the respect inspired by his temporal weakness, and by religion.
In saying that the Catholic religion was the religion of the three Consuls, it is not meant that it is the religion of the State, but only the religion of those who govern. In Saxony, the chief is Catholic—the people Lutheran.
Another clause states that the acquirers of national domains are incommutable proprietors. It was not thought possible for the Pontiff of Rome to break bona-fide contracts, but it was desirable to re-assure the acquirers of this property.
The ministry of the Church requiring an assiduous and constant labor, it has not been thought compatible with the embarrassments of a family. The celibacy of the clergy is therefore maintained.
It is a reproach upon the Catholic Church, that she curses all those who are not within her fold. Portalis replied, by citing from Montesquieu, "that a religion which gives us an idea of the choice made by the Divinity, and of a distinction between those who profess it, and those who profess it not, attaches us strongly to it."
Regnault de St. Jean d'Angely then read the Convention passed at Paris, on the 24th Messidor, and exchanged on the 23rd last Fructidor. It states, that the French government acknowledged that the Catholic religion is the religion of the great majority of the French. His Holiness equally acknowledges that this religion has withdrawn, and now waits for the grand éclat of the establishment of the Catholic worship in France, and of the particular profession of it to be made by the Consuls. In consequence it is proper that the Romish religion shall be freely and publicly exercised in France, in conformity to the regulations of police which the government may judge fit to publish. There will be made by the Holy See, in concert with the government, a new arrangement of dioceses.
[The system was adopted. It was opposed by seven only, in the Tribune, and twenty-one in the Legislative body.]
APRIL 10.
The Cardinal Legate of the Pope, had his audience of the First Consul the 9th. The government carriages were sent for his Eminence to his palace; he was received by a detachment of grenadiers and gendarmes, with martial music. There were in his train ten carriages full of ecclesiastics, and the procession was closed by a body of 200 cavalry. The cross was as usual, carried before his Eminence.
The Cardinal Caprara is acknowledged by a Decree of the Consuls, as Legate a latere; but he cannot publish or execute any act of legation without the permission of government. He yesterday consecrated in the Metropolitan Church of Notre Dame, three Archbishops, two of whom were the Abbés Bernier and Cambacérès. Te Deum, on the return of peace, is to be celebrated at Notre Dame, the 18th, in presence of the government; Sixty pieces of cannon, are to announce the progress to, and return of the Consuls from church; and in the evening there is to be a general illumination. In the midst of the religious music, the troops preceded by their trumpets, are to enter the church with their standards, and the songs of the warrior are to mix with the hymns of the choir.
By the Concordat there are to be ten Archbishops, and fifty Bishops in France. The clergy are to dress in black; the Bishops with violet colored stockings. The new Calendar which begins in September, is preferred. The names of the days as in the ancient calendar. Sunday shall be the day of rest for the public functionaries. The archbishops shall have 1,500 livres annually, the bishops, 1,000. The bells shall only be rung for divine service. The archbishoprics are of Paris, Malines, Besançon, Lyons, Aix, Toulouse, Bourdeaux, Bourges, Tours, and Rouen.
The worship of the Reformed Churches is permitted. France has concluded a favorable treaty with the Regency of Tunis.
PARIS, APRIL 12.
PROCLAMATION.
The Consuls of the Republic to the French.
FROM the bosom of a revolution, inspired by a love of the country, religious dissensions sprung suddenly amongst you, which became the scourge of your families, the fuel of factions, and the hope of your enemies. An inconsiderate policy attempted to smother them under the ruins of the altars, even under the ruins of religion itself. At its voice ceased the pious solemnities where citizens used to call each other by the tender name of brother, and acknowledged themselves all equals under the hand of the God who created them; the dying, abandoned to his sufferings, heard no more that consoling voice which calls Christians to a better life: and God himself seemed exiled from nature.
But the public conscience and the sentiments of the independence of opinions, rose up in arms, and, encouraged by our exterior enemies, their explosion soon spread devastation in our departments; some Frenchmen forgot they were Frenchmen, and became the instruments of a foreign hatred.
On the other hand, passions let loose, unprotected morals, unhappiness without a hope in the future, all combined to throw society into disorder.
To stop that disorder it became necessary again to set religion on its basis; and thus could not be accomplished otherwise than by measures avowed by religion itself.
Reason and the example of past ages recommended having recourse to the Sovereign Pontiff, in order to unite hearts and reconcile opinions.
The Head of the Church has weighed in his wisdom, and for the interest of the Church, the propositions which the interest of the State had dictated. His voice has been heard by Ministers of religion. What he approves of, the government agrees to; and the Legislators have made it a law of the Republic.
In this manner every element of discord disappears; and all scruples which can alarm the conscience, and all the obstacles which malevolence could oppose to the return of internal peace, have vanished.
Ministers of a religious peace, let the most profound oblivion cover your dissensions, your misfortunes and your faults! Let that religion which unites you, attach you by the same ties, by indissoluble ties, to the interests of the country! Display for her all the strength and influence our ministry gives you over the mind; let your lessons and examples inculcate in our young citizens the love of our institutions, respect and attachment from the tutelary authorities which have been created to protect them. Let them learn from you that the God of peace is also the God of armies, and that He fights for those who defend the independence and the liberty of France.
Citizens who profess the protestant religion, the Law has equally extended to you its solicitude. Let that morality which is common to all christians, that holy, pure, and fraternal morality, unite them all in the same love for the country, in the same respect for its Laws, in the same affection for all the members of the great family.
Let no struggles of doctrine ever alter those sentiments which religion inspires and commands.
Frenchmen! Let us all be united for the happiness of the country and of humanity. Let that religion which has civilized Europe become again the bond of union to draw closer the affection of its inhabitants, and let the virtues it requires be always associated with the knowledge with which it enlightens us.
The First Consul. (Signed) BONAPARTE.
LONDON, APRIL 15.
Our Journals pretend to say that M. Otto is named Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States of America. This nomination would not fail being agreeable to Madame Otto, to whom it would give the opportunity of once more seeing her native country. She was born at Philadelphia.
APRIL 24.
The Spanish and Batavian ratifications had not arrived when our paper was put to press, but they may be expected this day or tomorrow, and on Monday it is supposed the Proclamation of Peace may be made.
According to private accounts from Paris, it is stated that the Emigrant List is cancelled, and that all Emigrants are now permitted to return to Paris, with the exception of the Bourbon family!
Legislature of Massachusetts.
MAY 28—31.
THE Rev. John T. Kirkland was chosen Chaplain to the House.
A resolve passed for appointing an additional Notary Public for the county of Lincoln.
The Hon. B. Traft, E. Hunt, N. Marsh, and W. Storer, Esquires, declined accepting the appointment of Counsellors, and 4 o'clock, this afternoon, was appointed for filling the vacancies thus occasioned.
In the afternoon—a convention was formed for the purpose of filling the vacancies at the Council Board, when the following gentlemen were chosen: Hon. Nathan Cushing, Fisher Ames, Alexander Campbell and Timothy Bigelow, Esquires.
The following gentlemen have been appointed on Standing Committees, viz.
Committee on New Trials—Hon. Messrs. Fowler, Dwight, Prescott, Bigelow, and Otis.
Committee on Town Incorporations—Hon. Messrs. Dwight and Titcomb—Messrs. Mitchell (of Bridgewater) Lewis (of Gosham) and Danforth.
Committee of Societies' Incorporation—Hon. Messrs. Treadwell and Maynard—Messrs. Brown (of Brookfield) Fessenden and Bradbury.
Committee on Turnpikes, &c.—Messrs. Knox, Howe (of Dorchester) and Scauer.
Committee on Accounts—Hon. Messrs. Thompson and Hale—Messrs. Porter (of Hadley) Emerson and Long.
Wednesday, half past 3 o'clock, was assigned for coming to the choice of a Treasurer, Secretary and Notaries Public for the ensuing year.
A joint committee composed of the Hon. Messrs. P. Coffin, Dwight and Hull—Messrs. Knox, Lord, Tillinghast and Morton, was appointed to inform the Governor, that the two houses are ready to receive any communication he may think proper to make. This committee reported that his Excellency would meet the two houses in the Representatives' Chamber, on Tuesday, at 12 o'clock.
TUESDAY, JUNE 1.
Agreeable to assignment, his Excellency the Governor met the two houses in the Representatives' Chamber, at 12 o'clock; and delivered the following
SPEECH:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
THE honor, which my Fellow Citizens have again conferred upon me, demands a repetition of my acknowledgements, and the continued exertions of my abilities, to promote their interest. The duties which they have called me to perform, especially those which regard appointments to office, are of a delicate nature; but while I am solicitous to employ the authority with which they have intrusted me, for their benefit, I hope for their candid and favourable acceptance, of my sincere endeavour to serve them.
Our State Constitution declares, that "the end of the institution, maintenance and administration of Government is to secure the existence of the body politic; to protect it; and to furnish the individuals who compose it, with the power of enjoying in safety and tranquility, their natural rights and the blessings of life." This declaration suggests the importance of Government to the peace of society, and the preservation of that system of morals upon which its happiness depends, and at the same time points out the objects, which every one to whom its administration is confided, should have constantly in view. Mankind have consented in all ages to submit to Government, as the necessary means to prevent perpetual war, and secure their individual rights; without a regulating and controlling power, it is impossible for society to exist; and when that power is employed for the useful purposes of its institution, it affords security to the blessings of life, preserves social order, and induces a compliance with the laws of that Being, whose government is founded in infinite wisdom, and directed in all its operations, by perfect rectitude and goodness.
As the national Constitution unites the people of the several states in the bonds of interest, and entitles them to the common privileges of Citizens; and the national Government undertakes to provide for their defence against foreign enemies, and to insure domestic tranquility; it is the duty of the several States to support that Constitution and Government; to be mutually vigilant for the safety and happiness of each other; to guard their several rights; and in conformity to their respective State Constitutions, to enact just and equitable laws for the internal regulation and security of the Citizens, and provide for their faithful execution. The performances of these services, which on the part of this State is now incumbent upon us, is not less a matter of interest than of duty; as the safety of all that is dear to us, depends on the stability of the Constitutions which we have in the most solemn manner engaged to support.
The patriotism of the American People has been manifest in upholding the present system of national Government, and the continuance of our union, is obviously necessary to secure respect from other nations, and preserve tranquility among ourselves; for unless our views are circumscribed within a narrow circle, we must perceive, that division would lead us to disorder and weakness, and expose us to the loss of national importance, and individual liberty. So long as these States are united, they will continue to increase in power and prosperity; But whenever the ties which connect them are dissolved, they will probably decay and fall to ruin by mutual jealousies and intestine feuds.
There is no evil to which free Governments are more exposed, than the prevalence of party spirit. The extreme violence of this spirit degrades the character of a nation, and vitiates the morals of the people; it has proved fatal to almost every other Republic, either by enabling a successful Chief to establish his empire on its ruins, or by weakening its ability to oppose foreign invasion; it tends to pervert the judgment as well as corrupt the heart, and renders the subjects of it, unsoficial and intolerant. Men who in the ordinary commerce of life would disdain to make use of life would disdain to make use of deception, when actuated by the rage of party, will give currency to reports, which at least they must think doubtful; their pretended patriotism degenerates into an eagerness to support party principles; and in order to influence opinions or measures, or to retaliate supposed injuries, they have no scruple in violating the plainest rules of decency & justice. Our sentiments on political subjects will be different, but this diversity, if in expressing it we confine ourselves within the limits of truth and candor, will not be injurious, and if it produces an honorable emulation to promote the public good may even be useful. It is impossible that all should be of one opinion, and it is a reasonable indulgence to suffer every man to enjoy his own; in many cases, however, an open and fair examination of publick measures, is necessary, to enable the people to form a correct judgment concerning them; and if the current opinion is different from ours, we may endeavour, by calm discussion, without artifice or calumny, to correct the supposed error. But the man who unnecessarily excites public alarm or resentment, is a disturber of the peace, and
whatever his pretences may be, he is actuated by improper motives, and has no regard to the interest of his country.
We flatter ourselves that the mild character of our Fellow Citizens, and their general information will save us from those excesses of party zeal, by which other nations have been disgraced; but there is such a propensity to indulge this passion, and it has so often proved destructive, that good men should suppress it in themselves, and discourage the appearance of it in others; this duty is peculiarly incumbent on the public officers of the State, for if at any time they should unfortunately happen to be under its influence, instead of guarding the public interest with steady patriotism, they might indirectly sacrifice it to private attachments. A prudent and temperate course of proceeding on the part of government, will generally produce moderation and acquiescence in the people; and I hope and trust, that in discharging the duties of our respective offices, our impartial conduct will prove that we are the faithful agents of the Commonwealth, and not the leaders or instruments of a party; and that we invariably endeavour to promote the peace and prosperity of our fellow citizens, and not to excite their passions or confirm their prejudices.
In compliance with the Resolve of the 19th of February, Commissioners have been appointed to settle all disputes between the Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase, from the late Colony of New-Plymouth, and any person or persons who may have made improvements on the lands claimed by those Proprietors. If the settlers and others who are interested, shall, agreeably to the recommendation of the late Legislature, submit their claims to the Commissioners, there is the utmost reason to expect, that the tranquility of that part of the State will be fully established.
Immediately after the Resolve of the 10th of March was passed which relates to the separating line between this Commonwealth and the Provinces of New Brunswick and Lower Canada, I wrote to the Secretary of State, inclosing a copy of the Resolve, and requesting him to lay the subject before the President of the United States, together with the request of the Legislature that proper measures might be taken to ascertain and settle that line. I have received an answer from the Secretary, in which he says, that our Minister at London has been already instructed concerning a definition of the jurisdiction of the islands in or near the bay of Passamaquoddy, and that he will be authorised and instructed to take the further steps necessary for accomplishing the object; and that the other part of the Resolution, will receive from the President, all the attention which is due to it, and to the wishes of the Legislature of Massachusetts thereon.
I have also within a few days received a letter from the Secretary of War, in which he objects to the appraisement of the ordnance and military stores, which heretofore belonged to this Commonwealth, and were delivered over to the United States. He proposes to return a part of the articles, and to pay for the residue at reduced prices. If this proposal shall not be acceded to, he consents to a reference of the subject to suitable characters mutually named by the parties, to ascertain and conclusively fix the value of the respective articles. The letter will be laid before you, and you will adopt such measures as you may think most conducive to an equitable conclusion of the business.
I will take up no more of your time, Gentlemen, in attempting to enumerate particular subjects that require your attention. At this season of the year you will with them to be as few as possible. Whatever measures which have for their object the public good, or whatever motives of interest or duty I have omitted to suggest, they will readily occur to your reflection and experience; and I shall with pleasure do all that depends on me, to expedite the public business, and to render the Session agreeable to the Members of the Government and beneficial to the People.
Caleb Strong.
June 1, 1802.
After His Excellency withdrew, the speech was read from the Chair, it was committed to Messrs. Otis, Vose, Knox, Bangs, and Tillinghast, to report an answer.
In the Senate the Speech was committed to the Hon. Messrs. Coffin (of Boston) Bidwell and Pickman.
Immediately after His Excellency retired, the Hon. Fisher Ames was qualified to take his seat at the Council Board.
The Governor and Council, and the Senate have chosen the Rev. Dr. Thatcher, Chaplain to their honorable bodies, for the ensuing year. A Resolution has passed both Houses permitting the interchange of their Chaplains.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2.
A convention of the two houses was formed this day for the purpose of choosing a Treasurer, Secretary, and Notaries Public of the Commonwealth. Jonathan Jackson, Esq. was appointed Treasurer, and John Avery, Esq. Secretary. The Notaries were generally rechosen.
Mr. Burr, we are told would not suffer any attention to be paid him at Fayetteville, being anxious to reach Charlestown; we are however informed that he made some stay at Lumberton, and accepted of a dinner from Mr. Peter John Blinkly, at which there was one or two federalists. It has been said Mr. Burr "is all things to all men," whether it may be applied to him or no by the following expression, we leave for others to say. At this dinner, when speaking of the repeal of the Internal Taxes, Mr. Burr declared "If the government has an immediate call for money, we are damned." If this be Mr. Burr's honest opinion, it is not to be wondered at by the honest republicans, that he and his party should render the government by their measures, liable to be so easily damned.
[North Carolina Paper.]

Portland,
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1802.
Good Tidings from New Hampshire!
The Portsmouth Oracle, of Saturday last, mentions, that his Excellency J. T. GILMAN, is re-elected Governor by a majority of 1568 votes—and that the Hon. JOHN PRENTISS, Esq. is chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives.—Mr. Prentiss had 82 votes, and Hon. John Langdon, the anti-federal candidate, 62—federal majority 20
FROM HAVANNA.
SALEM JUNE 4
Yesterday arrived the Schooner Atlantic, Capt. James Odell, 19 days from the Havanna. He informs that since the great fire at the Village (which is estimated to have destroyed upwards of 5000 houses) daily attempts have been made to set fire to the Regulas and Aliacore, towns in the neighborhood of the Havanna; but owing to the exertions of many American coopers who reside in those places, the fires had been extinguished without much damage. It was supposed that these fires were kindled, in order to induce the admission of the Americans with flour, as the inhabitants were in great want of the common products of their soil, owing to a continued drought of nine months; but it had no effect, and the government rigidly adhered to their exclusion. Flour was at 30 dollars the barrel. Capt. O. left at the Havanna about 40 sail of Americans; none belonging to the northward of Cape-Cod.
FROM ST. DOMINGO
BOSTON, MAY 4.
Capt. Weld has arrived at Quarantine Road, in a very short passage from the Cape, bringing news to the above date. Toussaint, and all the blacks had surrendered—the latter were ordered to their original plantations. Le Clerc was at Tortudas for his health. A fleet with troops had arrived at Gaudaloupe from France. Six thousand troops had passed the Cape in a squadron to take possession of Louisiana.
The Schooner Susan arrived at New York, on the 30th ult. from Martinique, which place she left on the 9th of April. From some French passengers on board intelligence is received, that on the 10th, (the day after sailing) they saw a fleet of ships of war close hauled to the wind, steering as they supposed for Guadaloupe. On the 11th being becalmed, they saw the fleet firing on the town of Basseterre which was very warmly returned from the forts. On the 12th the calm still continuing, a boat full of women came to Montserrat from Basseterre, by whom they were informed, that General Delgres, commanding the army of blacks and mulattoes (the whites having joined the French) had refused to surrender on the terms offered to him by Gen. Richepanse, who commanded the French forces, declaring he would make all the resistance in his power; and that Rear Admiral Boudet, in consequence thereof, had commenced attack by bombarding the town. That the troops having effected a landing in the night, had succeeded in entering Basseterre, where they drove every thing before them, & put every person to the sword who were found with arms in their hands; amounting, as was supposed, to between 3 and 4000 men. The remainder of the insurgents (about 6000 in number) collected together in Fort, St. Charles, whither they were followed by the French troops, who immediately invested the fort. The blacks it appears, were unprepared for so sudden an attack; and were so critically situated that it was judged impossible for them to hold out for any length of time.
Pelage had surrendered the command of Point-a-Petre without resistance; and the whole of Grand Terre was in possession of the French army. The expedition against Basseterre consisted of three ships of the line, 3 frigates, and several transports, with 5000 troops.
The last papers mention the execution of several blacks in North Carolina, convicted of a conspiracy against the lives of the white inhabitants. Elizabeth City goal was full of negroes for trial. Nightly patrols of horse and foot were regular, and the citizens evidently greatly alarmed.
A Mr. West of Kentucky, has invented a machine which has been proved to cut 3 pounds of Iron into nails of any size in 50 seconds!
From the Kennebec Gazette.
MR. EDES, I observed in a late Portland paper a paragraph which insinuated that there is on record in some Magistrate's book in Hallowell, something disadvantageous to the character of Mr. John Wingate, assistant postmaster at Hallowell.—I have been credibly informed by one of the principal characters of that place, that the paragraph alluded to, is a malicious lie, invented by some one of that sect opposed to the present administration, calculated to impress unreasonable fears on the minds of such as have business to transact with that office, and injure the reputation of an amiable and modest young gentleman, because his father, on account of his superior talents, has been appointed to an office, and enjoys some of the loaves and fishes of government to justify due to merit.
As the Federalists have endeavored to give publicity to the Portland paper above mentioned, you will please to give this a conspicuous place in your paper and oblige a subscriber and a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLICAN.
[We are at a loss to determine whether Mr. Edes' correspondent intended the above article as a defence of Mr. Wingate, or as a burlesque upon that amiable and modest young man. Indeed this is not of so much consequence to us as it is to defend the Gazette against the charge of giving currency to a malicious lie. We are therefore bold to repeat the information, as a just precaution to the public, and challenge a refutation. At the same time we assure the above officious Constitutional Republican that unless he retracts his calumny, we shall judge it our duty to lay before the public some particulars already in our possession; and feel justified still further "to trace the skulking fraud," that our readers may judge how far we have been guilty of publishing a malicious lie. Had the friends of Mr. W. been prudent, they would not perhaps have excited that particular exposure of character, which is now deemed of importance, as he is engaged in the affairs of an office in which the community and individuals are so frequently interested; and where a want of integrity may tend to the ruin or embarrassment of many an honest, but unsuspecting man.]
consequence to us as it is to defend the Gazette against the charge of giving currency to a malicious lie. We are therefore bold to repeat the information, as a just precaution to the public, and challenge a refutation. At the same time we assure the above officious Constitutional Republican that unless he retracts his calumny, we shall judge it our duty to lay before the public some particulars already in our possession; and feel justified still further "to trace the skulking fraud," that our readers may judge how far we have been guilty of publishing a malicious lie. Had the friends of Mr. W. been prudent, they would not perhaps have excited that particular exposure of character, which is now deemed of importance, as he is engaged in the affairs of an office in which the community and individuals are so frequently interested; and where a want of integrity may tend to the ruin or embarrassment of many an honest, but unsuspecting man.]
MR. JENKS, A mistake was inserted in your Gazette, on May 24 1802: That Bowdoin College will be put in operation in the Month of October next.—The truth is, that the Rev. Mr. KEEN has accepted the Presidency of Bowdoin College; and Mr. JOHN ABBOTT a Professorship; and it was voted, at the meeting May 19th, that in the first week of September next, Students will be examined for admission. SAMUEL DEANE, Vice President.
Two electioneering communications in favor of ALDEN BRADFORD, Esq. as representative for the First Eastern District, have been received; but as the election is to be held this day, they can answer no purpose. We regret they were not sent at an earlier period.
Died,
At Mount Vernon, on the 22d May, ult. Mrs. MARTHA WASHINGTON, widow of the late General George Washington. Composure and resignation were uniformly displayed during seventeen days deprivations of a severe fever. From the commencement she declared she was undergoing the last trial, and had long been prepared for her dissolution. She took the sacrament from Mr. Davis, imparted her last advice and benedictions to her weeping relations, and sent for a white gown, which she had previously laid by for her last dress—thus in the closing scene, as in all preceding ones, nothing was omitted. The conjugal, maternal and domestic duties had all been fulfilled in an exemplary manner. She was the worthy partner of the worthiest of men, and those who witnessed their conduct could not determine which excelled in their different characters, both were so well sustained on every occasion. They lived an honor and a pattern to their country, and are taken from us to receive the rewards—promised to the faithful and just.
At Bedford, New York, Mrs. SARAH JAY, the worthy consort of his Excellency John Jay. In England, the Rev. Mr. NELSON, father of the gallant Lord Nelson.
Jenks' Portland Marine List.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
MONDAY MAY 31.—Arrived snow Mary, Capt. Samuel Robinson, 17 days from St. Croix.—Markets dull.—In lat. 27, 30, long. 66, 51, parted with fchr. Hunter, Capt. Lee, for this port.—In lat. 28, 41, long. 67, 30, spoke ship Columbia, capt. G. A. Hunewell, of Wiscasset from Providence, 3 days out, bound to Gibraltar—all well.
TUESDAY JUNE 1.—Arrived brig Mariner, capt. Greely, 28 days from Demarara.
FRIDAY, June 4.—Arrived brig Abigail, captain Jones, 19 days from Martinique.
Brig Ferdinand, of Kennebec, was left at Trinidad, May 1, to sail in 20 days; the Dolphin of Portland; in 2 days.
Brig Hope, of Wiscasset, was spoken May 16. lat. 39, long. 76, 30, ten days from St. Lucia.
A letter from capt. Peter Dyer, of the ship Elizabeth, of this port, to the owner, capt. Arthur M'Lellan, mentions that she sprung a leak on the 14th May, and went down on the 15th.—The captain and crew were taken off previous to her sinking, by the Schooner Experiment, of Edenton, N. C. and were all safely landed at that port.
Festival of St. John.
THE Portland Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, intend to celebrate the Festival of St. John, and dine together at Washington Hall, on the 24th June.—The Brethren are requested to meet at one o'clock, P.M. By order of the Right Worshipful Master. June 4, 1802 J. SWIFT, Secretary
Columbian Tavern.
JAMES CHADWICK, informs the public, that he has taken the large and commodious House lately occupied by Mr. CUTTER, known by the name of the Columbian Tavern; and assures such as may favor him with their company, that every attention shall be paid them, and pains taken to accommodate and please. Portland, June 7.
FOR SALE, By Jonathan Bryant, jun. At his Store near the Hay Market,
MADEIRA. Sherry, Lisbon, Port and Malaga WINES, Old French BRANDY, Spanish do. Belt Holland GIN, Well-India RUM, Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea TEAS, Loaf and Brown SUGAR, Few barrels MESS PORK, Boxes Dpt CANDLES, &c. &c. Portland, June 7.
THE Creditors to the Estate of JOSEPH CONY, of Portland, are requested to meet at the Commissioners office, in Fifth-Street, Portland, on Monday the 21st day of June, instant, to direct the Affixees respecting the Real Estate of said Cony, at Harpswell. JOSIAH TUCKER, Affixee. Portland, June 1, 1802.
THE partnership between S. & E. SUMNERS, is dissolved this day by mutual consent:—Those who have accounts open with said firm, are requested to settle the same with Samuel Sumner. SAMUEL SUMNER, EBENEZER SUMNER. Portland, June 7, 1802.
TICKETS in the 9th Class Amoskeag Lottery, for sale at the Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK, No. 3, Jones' Row. Portland, June 7.
THE Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf, are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held on Monday the 7th day of June next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at Gen. COBB's Tavern, Portland, for the following purposes.
 To choose a Moderator for the meeting.  To choose a Clerk, a Wharfinger, and a Treasurer.  To receive accounts against the wharf, and allow the same if found right.  To see what repairs they will make the ensuing year. 
JOSIAH TUCKER, Wharfinger. Portland, May 2, 1802.
Bankrupt Notices.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of DAVID DUNNING, JEN. of Brunswick, in the District of Maine, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued, that the Commissioners and Assignee of said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects intend to meet on the fifteenth day of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Commissioners' Office in Fifth Street, Portland, to make a dividend of the Estate and Effects of said Bankrupt; when and where his creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are then to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend; and all claims not then substantiated, will be disallowed. BENJAMIN HASEY, Affixee. Portland, May 22, 1802.
United States—District of Maine, MAY 27, 1802.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of GERHOM NORTH, of Augusta, Trader—and JAMES BURTON, of said Augusta, Merchant, against whom Commissions of Bankruptcy have duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may shew cause, if they think fit, before the Judge of the District Court of Maine, at the Probate Office in York, in said District, on Friday the 24th day of June next, at 5 o'clock, afternoon, against allowing Certificates of Discharge to the said Bankrupts respectively; before which time exceptions thereunto may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, { Judge of the District Court of Maine.
N. E. Rum,
FOR SALE at the Brick Distill House, Robinson's Wharf, South End. The town and country are most respectfully informed, that they may be supplied with Rum of as good quality as any in the State, and upon as liberal terms. Cash, Molasses, or approved Notes, in payment. Portland, May 31.
M'Lellan & Brown,
BEG leave to inform their friends and customers, that they have received by the late arrivals from Liverpool, a large stock of
New and Fashionable Goods. well suited to the present season; which they are disposed to offer on very generous terms. Nos. 3 & 4, Jones' Row.
Their friends in the country are respectfully reminded, that by forwarding their orders immediately, their assortment may be made complete. The following articles are a part of their present stock, viz.
 Linens, Combrics, Dimities, Fustians, Nankeneens, Black, plain and mixed cotton Florentine, Cashmere and Minionet.  Black Velvets, Nelson's straw and fancy col. do.  Black Satin—plain, dice and striped.  Silk Shawls & Handkerchiefs—black & fancy col.  Cotton, do. Calicoes, Mullins.  Colored and printed Cambrics, Cotton and Linen Checks, Duran's, Moreens, Shalloon, Taminy, Calamanco, Florentine, Lastings, Tapes, Thread, Silk and Twilt, Few bundles covered Buttons—viz. London mat, herringbone, serpentine, and imperial, Black and col. Galloon, Ferret, & Velvet Binding, 1 cafe fashionable Ribbons, 3 cafes Hats—Men's black, white & drab beaver, Youths' for do. do.  1 cafe Brussels Carpeting, 
Cutlery and Hard-Ware.
 Knives & Forks—ivory, ebony, bone, & sham back Jack and Pen Knives, Shears, Scissors, Razors, Sugar Nippers, Cheese Tasters, Snuffers, Fire Steels, Shovels and Tongs, Brads, white metal, and iron Candlesticks, Brads, wire, and iron circular Fire Fenders, Brads, white metal, and steel Thimbles, Knitting, bundle, and loose Pins, White chapel, darning, bolterpe, tabbing, and flat seam Needes;—awl Blades and Hafs, Tacks, Pincers, Shoe-Hammers and Knives, Scales, Beams, and Weights, Hinges, Locks and Latches—a great variety, Ribb'd Sickles, Augers, Chisels, Files, Raps, Saws, Compasses, Hammers, Gouges, Gimblets, Tapborers, Rules, Iron Squares, Drawing Knives, 1 cafe Pewter Ware  1 do. Saddlery do well assorted,  Tea, table, and soup Spoons—silvered, tutanic, iron and tinned,  Table and House Bells,  Japanned Boxes, Flasks, Lamps, Plate-Warmers, Cheese and Knife Trays, Bread Baskets, Tea-Canisters, and Caddies,  Blocktin Teapots and Kettles,  Assortment Fish Hooks,  1 cafe small sized Looking-Glasses,  Few Morocco Pocket & Memorandum Books, and Thread Cafes,  1 cafe Gln, Boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Glass,  Kegs of Paints, Patent Shot, in 1/2 cales,  1 ton Sheet Lead, Dozens Shovels and Spades, 
as usual. Portland, May 31.
Union Tavern.
WILLIAM CUTTER, respectfully informs his customers, and the public, that he has REMOVED from the Columbian Tavern, to the commodious and pleasant building lately occupied by Mr. DANIEL COBB, adjoining Union Hall, at the corner of Free and Main Streets—where he will be happy to entertain his old customers, and others who may please to favor him with their commands.—Every exertion will be made to accommodate them to their satisfaction. Convenient Stabling for Horses.—Horses and Carriages to Let. Portland, May 31.
FOR SALE.
At N. RICHARDSON'S Wharf, 600 Pieces INDIA COTTONS, viz. Gurrahs, Sannas, Bafias, Mammoodees, &c. Bbls. Middling, 1 Hog and 1/2 Hog PORK, Refuse BEEF, Russia CORDAGE, INDIA SUGAR, RAISINS, PIMENTO, CASSIA, Souchong and Hyson Skin TEA, Fine and superfine FLOUR—Baltimore. By J. RICHARDSON.
Public Sales.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNDERWRITERS, On Monday, the 14th inst. will be Sold at Auction, ONE Cask damaged HARDWARE, containing Shovels and Tongs, Iron Squares, Compasses and Gimblets.—Sale at 12 o'clock, June 7. No. 3, Jones' Row.
To be Sold at Auction, On WEDNESDAY, June 16, THE remainder of the STOCK IN TRADE of H. WEAVER, at his Store Forestreet, next to M'Lellan & Brown's—consisting of a variety of ENGLISH GOODS.
Some articles Household Furniture. Also, 2 New ROYALS, 1 TOPMAST, and 1 lower STEERING-SAIL—Likewise, A Lot of LAND, about 100 acres, lying in Oxfjord. Purchasers above Fifty Dollars, will have a long credit. Portland June 7.
To be sold, by order of Court, on Monday the fifth day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Mr. ABRAHAM BEEMAN, Imbolder in Portland, ONE third part (viz. Betty Huston, a minor's third) in common and undivided of a LOT of LAND situated on King Street, in said Portland, which belonged to William Huston, now deceased. WILLIAM DYER, Guardian to said Minor.
THE subscriber has been duly appointed Administratrix upon the Estate of JOHN HOBBY, late of Portland, Esquire, deceased:—All persons who are indebted to said Estate, are requested to make payments of the same to her without delay. HANNAH HOBBY. Portland, May 29, 1802.
ALL persons who have demands upon the Estate of JOHN HOBBY, late of Portland, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent; are hereby requested, to exhibit the same to the subscribers, duly appointed to receive and examine the claims against said estate, at the Office of JOHN FROTHINGHAM, Esq. where they will attend for that purpose on the first Monday of June next, and on the first Mondays of the five following months. JOHN FROTHINGHAM, } Commissioners. SAMUEL HOMER, Portland, May 29, 1802.
Cumberland, ss.—To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, now holden at Portland within and for said county, on the third Tuesday, in September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one.
BE IT REMEMBERED, that BETSY HALE, of Portland, aforesaid, comes into Court, complains and gives the said Court to understand, that on the thirtieth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, she was lawfully joined in marriage to BROADSTREET HALE, late of said Portland, Soap-boiler—that she has constantly conducted herself, since her intermarriage, like a faithful and affectionate wife;—but the said Broadstreet, regardless of his marriage vow, and of the duties of a faithful husband, on the first day of February last, at said Portland, committed the crime of adultery with one Sally Shaw, the wife of Samuel Shaw of said Portland, mariner; and hath wholly abandoned your Libellant and his family; gone to places unknown with said Sally; and hath, and still doth live in adultery with the said Sally Shaw—Your Libellant, therefore, prays, that the bonds of matrimony, between her the said Betty and the said Broadstreet Hale, may be decreed to be dissolved, and that she may be allowed her reasonable alimony or dower, according to the statute in that case made and provided. DANIEL DAVIS, Attorney to Libellant.
At the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, begun and holden at Portland, within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of May, A. D. 1802.
ON the Libel of BETSY HALE, whereof the foregoing is a copy, the Court order, that the notice to the said BROADSTREET HALE, to appear at the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Portland within and for the county of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of September next, by publishing an attested copy of her said Libel, and this order thereon, three weeks successively, in the Portland Gazette, printed at Portland; the last publication to be two months at least, before the sitting of said Court, that he may then and there shew cause, if any he have, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, next to be holden at York, within and for the county of York, on the first Tuesday of May, Anno Domini, 1802.
HUMBLY shews—The President and Fellows of Harvard College, in Cambridge, in the county of Middlesex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that they are seized and possessed of and in a certain tract or lot of land, commonly called and known by the name of the College Lot, in Phillipsburg, in the county of York, in said Commonwealth, the whole lot containing two thousand five hundred acres, bounded on the north-east by Saco river, on the south-east by the affixes of John Gifford, deceased, on the north-west by the heirs of Tristram Little, Esq. deceased, and is one mile in breadth, and to extend south-west from said river, until two thousand five hundred acres, are completed; whereof it belongs to your Petitioners to have and hold two-fifths, or one thousand acres, by the last will and testament of the late Rev. Daniel Russell, deceased, and lies in common and undivided with others to your Petitioners unknown.—Therefore, your Petitioners pray, that their two-fifths parts, or one thousand acres, may be set off to them to hold in severality:—And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. JERE HILL, Attorney to the President and Fellows of said College. Biddeford, April 30, 1802.
York, ss.—At the Supreme Judicial Court, begun and holden at York, within and for the county of York, on the first Tuesday of May, A. D. 1802.
ON the Petition aforesaid, Ordered, That the Petitioners publish an attested copy of their Petition and this Order thereon, three weeks successively in the Columbian Centinel, printed in Boston, by Benjamin Russell, and in the Portland Gazette, printed by Elezer Alley Jenks, the last publication to be sixty days at least before the sitting of the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Wells, within and for the county of York, on the second Tuesday of September next; that all persons concerned may appear before said Court, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. A true copy— EDWARD P. HAYMAN, Clerk.

POETRY.
JUNE—AN ODE.
GLITTERING with the morning dew, Painted by celestial light, Nature's beauties meet the view O'er the verdant landscape bright.  Hill and vale and glit'ning grove Smile illumin'd by the day, And the azure sky above Shines magnificently gay.  Now the tuneful choir of Spring Breathe melodious love around; Echoing groves and hedges ring With each soft and meeting sound.  Countless herbs and flowers bloom O'er the meads in various hues; They a cheering, rich perfume, Through the flowing air diffuse.  Gay yon leafy copse appears, Ting'd with various shades of green; There the lovers meet, no fears Pain their blameless minds serene.  Whil'st the youth, devoid of art, Whispers fond his am'rous tale, O'er the beauteous maiden's heart His impressive vows prevail.  Fair the glossy fields of corn Wave luxuriant in the gale, Sweet the blossom'd beans adorn And perfume the fertile vale.  See the swelling orchard shine, Deck'd in beautiful array; Clust'ring blooms their sweets combine, Mingling white and crimson gay.  Balmy odours pure arise From the fresh expanding flow'rs; Living tints amuse our eyes, Where they grace the roseate bow'rs.  Gay the spotless lilly blows, Bending in the breeze of morn, And the lovely pink and rose The bright robe of June adorn.
ORIGINAL ANECDOTE.
Some gentlemen were lately admiring a horse belonging to a countryman. The honest farmer thinking more praise was bestow'd on his beast than it deserved, said to some of the gentlemen, "true she is a very handsome mare but she stumbles like the nation." Then replied, the gentleman, she must be a good for nothing beast indeed. (Wash. Fed.)
William Becket,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he carries on the Tailoring Business, in its various branches, at his Shop in Fore-street, near the head of Lugabam's Wharf —where all demands in his line will be attended to with punctuality and dispatch.
Having engaged a person lately from Europe, who is acquainted with the newest fashions, he flatters himself he can give satisfaction to his employers. He returns thanks for past custom, and solicits a continuance of it. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
LADIES' HABITS, in the newest fashion, made as above. Portland, May 31.
HARDWARE STORE.
John Taber & Son,
No. 7. Mussey's Row, Middle Street, Respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have received per the ship Numa , from Liverpool, a very extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Hardware, Saddlery and Japanned Ware.
Also, a large assortment of Spring & Summer Goods. All of which are direct from the Manufacturers, and will be sold, for cash or approved credit, as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Portland, 5th Mo. 4.
FRESH GOODS.
Pratt & Pope,
Have just received and now opening for Sale, At No. 6. Mussey's Row, A Large and general assortment of English & American Hardware Goods, too numerous to particularize in an advertisement.
Also, English and American Kid Slippers, Do. Kid and Jane Sandals, Morocco Slippers of all colors, Shoes, Boots, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or short approved credit. N. B. Cotton Manufactured Yarn, as usual. Portland, May 10.
Hats and Shoes.
ABIJAH CHEEVER, has received by the last arrivals from London and Liverpool, and has for sale, at his Hat and Shoe Store, No. 1. Mussey's Row, Middle-street, a large assortment of Men's superfine, fine, middling, and low priced Black, Black with Green under, White, White with Green under, Beaver HATS, Men's and Youths' Camel's hair do. of all sorts, 1 Trunk English Lustrine UMBRELLAS, 1 do. Ladies' English Kid SLIPPERS, of a quality, which it is presumed cannot fail to please. Women's, Misses, Children's, Men's and Boys' SHOES, as usual, of almost every description. The above articles being from the best Manufacturers, are warranted good, and will be sold at Wholesale or Retail, as low for cash as can be bought in the State. N. B. As above, a consignment of INDIA COTTONS, which will be sold low, by the Bale or less quantity, at approved credit. Portland, May 17.
FISHING LINES, viz. 12, 15 or 18 thread; Mackerell do.; Seine and Sewing TWINE; Salmon and Herring NETS, lately imported from the Manufacturers, and to be sold reasonably, By Jacob Sheafe, at his store in Portland. April 29, 1802.
THE subscriber, having been duly chosen Assignee to the Estate and Effects of Caleb Hatch , of Portland, a Bankrupt—hereby requests all persons who are indebted to, or who hold any of said Hatch's property, to pay and deliver the same to the subscriber. Josiah Tucker, Assignee. Portland, May 15, 1802.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against BENJAMIN BOARDMAN , of Portland, in the District of Maine, merchant; and the said Benjamin Boardman has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on the 19th of May inst. and on the 12th of June, and on the 2d of July next at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Commissioners' Office, Fifth-street, Portland; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects;—when and where his Creditors are hereby notified to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees, and at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors may be heard, if they shall think fit, before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle the said Bankrupt to a certificate of discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment: and those who have any of his effects, are to deliver the same to such person only as the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD OXNARD, WILLIAM STUMMES, EBENEZER MAYO.
Portland, May 22, 1802. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against JONATHAN M'KENNY , of Portland, in the District of Maine, trader; and the said Jonathan M'Kenny has been declared a Bankrupt, he is hereby required to surrender himself to us the undersigned Commissioners, on the 31st of this inst. May, and on the 16th and 30th days of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the Commissioners' Office, Fifth-street, Portland; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects;—when and where his Creditors are hereby notified to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting to choose an Assignee or Assignees, and at the last meeting said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and at said last meeting any of the Creditors may be heard, if they shall think fit, before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a Certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle the said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, are to make payment, and those who have any of his effects are to deliver the same to such person only as the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD OXNARD, EBENEZER MAYO, JOSEPH TITCOMB.
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters.
THE successful effects of these Bitters have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach; and at the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the sinking faint distressed feeling, and the sleepy dull heaviness, so disagreeable to be born, and the pressure and distress of breathing; restoring also strength to the weak and trembling limbs, removing the yellowness of countenance so common to jaundice and weakly people, and also the dizziness of the head and weakness of the sight. They remarkably relieve low spirited and melancholy people, and carry off hysterical and hypochondriac complaints. They are an excellent remedy for scrofulous and scorbutic disorders. They are very useful for Seamen to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preventative against disorders incident to such climates (which are generally putrid and bilious) by removing obstructions, carrying off bile, and giving a free circulation to the blood.—Price 3/6 per box.
Wheaton's Itch Ointment.
A SAFE, convenient and efficacious remedy for that disagreeable disorder called the Itch, has been great by needed but no one, it is presumed has before been discovered which will effect the cure without burning in it either Brimstone or Mercury both of which are disagreeable and dangerous: 'The Brimstone from the manner of applying it exposes the patient to the most imminent danger of taking cold, by opening the pores of the body and at the same time impregnating the blood with a poisonous quality and weakening and debilitating the whole constitution—The use of Mercurial Ointment is extremely dangerous and often fatal to the health.
A Medicine is now offered to the public, possessing neither of the above disagreeable and dangerous ingredients, which will as certainly cure the Itch as it is applied; and which is safe and safe for any age habit or constitution and attended with no disagreeable consequence of any kind, either at the time of using, or at any time after.—Price 3/6 per Box. A bill signed in the hand writing of the Patentee will accompany each box.
The above Medicines, direct from the Patentee, are for sale by JOHN COE (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth-street; together with a constant supply of
Drugs & Medicines.
Portland April 26. (6w—9)
South-Hatfield Canal Lottery. THE subscribers being by an act of the Legislature of Massachusetts, appointed Managers of a Lottery granted for the benefit of the Proprietors of the Locks and Canals at South-Hatfield, and to enable them without the aid of a Dam to perfect their works, as to render them highly and durably serviceable to the community, offer to the public the following SCHEME—viz
  1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars, is 10,000   5 " 1,000 " " 5,000   10 " 500 " " 5,000   100 " 100 " " 10,000   160 " 50 " " 8,000   6500 " 8 " " 52,000   1 First blank on 5th day of drawing 500   1 do. 10th 500   1 do. 15th 500   1 do. 20th 1,000   1 do. 25th 1,000   1 do. 30th 1,500   1 do. 35th 2,000   1 do. 40th 3,000 
Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per centum. 100,000 Dls. 20,000 Tickets, at 5 dollars each, is 100,000 dollars. 6784 Prizes—13216 Blanks—3/6 less than two Blanks to a Prize.
The Managers intend to commence drawing the Lottery in July next. Within a short time they will fix on a certain day for that purpose, giving public notice thereof; and they pledge themselves to be punctual in the performance of their engagements unless prevented by unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. Prize Tickets will be paid within 30 days after the drawing of the Lottery shall be completed—Those prizes not demanded within one year after the publication of the drawing of said Lottery, will not be afterwards paid, but considered as generously given for the purposes for which this Lottery is granted.
THOMAS DWIGHT, JUSTIN ELY, JONATHAN DWIGHT, JOSEPH LITMAN, jun. JOHN WILLIAMS, MANAGERS. Springfield, March 31, 1802.
TICKETS, in the above Lottery, may be had at the Bookstore of Thomas Clark, No. 8, Jones' Row, Fifth-street, Portland. N. B. Prize Tickets in the Eighth Class American Lottery, taken in pay for the above Tickets.
William Jewett, No. 13, Long Wharf, HAS FOR SALE, PHILADELPHIA and Alexandria superfine and fine FLOUR.—Also, Tar, Cordage, and a few boxes 6 by 8 GLASS. May 24.
FRESH GOODS. Just received and now ready for sale, by William Codman, At his Store, No. 8. Mussey's Row, A General assortment of PIECE GOODS, suitable for the season—Also Hardware Goods & Groceries, as usual.—A general assortment of PAINTS, &c.
Among which are, White and Red Lead, Spanish Brown, Spruce Yellow, Verdigrise, Prussian Blue, Whiting, Linseed Oil, &c. ALSO, Sheet Lead, Blistered and Crawley's Steel, of first quality. Raven's DUCK, 4d. 6d. 10d. & 20d. NAILS, of first quality. Bohea and Souchong TEA, of first quality. 4th Proof BRANDY, Best Holland GIN, West-India RUM, &c. &c. All which will be sold on the lowest terms. May 24.
Abner Rogers, RETURNS thanks to his friends and customers for their favors, and is to their continuance—and informs them that he has just received, and has now ready for sale at his Store, near opposite Jones' Row, Fifth street a good assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, Watch Chains, Keys, Seals, &c. and Watch Glasses by the gross. Also, a good assortment of English & Hardware Goods, & Cutlery. Also, FACTORY YARN; a quantity of Cotton and Linen Cloth; Cotton Wool. Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Corn Meal, and Rye Flour. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, and every favor gratefully received. Portland, 5th mo 31, 1802.
A Fine Chancé, For those who wish to supply themselves with HARDWARE GOODS, at a cheap rate.
SAMUEL RICHARDS, most respectfully acquaints his customers and the public in general that having the misfortune of being in a great measure deprived of his eye light, which renders it very difficult for him to pursue his present line of business—he therefore offers for sale at a reduced price, for cash or approved credit. All his STOCK in TRADE, consisting of a large assortment of HARDWARE GOODS. Among which are a great variety of Cutlery, Ironmongery, Brass Foundry, Saddlery, Ship Chandlery, and Japanned Wares. Also—A large assortment of Carpenters, Joiners, Saddlers and Shoemakers Tools; Warming and Frying Pans; Smiths Anvils and Vices; Brads and Plated Furniture for Chaise and Harness. A large assortment of Locks, Hinges, Nails and Handles for trunk and cabinet makers. An assortment of Watch Chains, Seals and Keys; assorted casks Pewter Dishes, Plates, Basons and Teapots; fence, sewing and shop Twine. A large assortment of Fish Hooks; brass and iron Wire of all sizes; card do; a number large Scale Beams; brass and iron Weights; cases assorted Pins and Needles; Crawley's and cast Steel; Belows; German Mill Saws; cast steel Pit Saws; Steelyards; Sheet Iron; 10 by 8 crown Glass; English and American Scythes; Shovels and Spades. A large assortment of Screw Augers; a case of Whips; an assortment of Nails. Brads and Tacks—with a great variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. A considerable part of them are Fresh Goods, just received by the ships John Adams ; Warrington , Sally , and Mountvern , from Liverpool. Any person inclined to purchase the whole, or what may remain on hand in the fall or next spring, may have them on very liberal terms, and a Lease of the Store, which is one of the pleasantest as well as one of the best stands for business in the town, being well accustomed, having two fronts: the fourth part fronting Market-Square, and the north part Ann-Street; is built of brick, composition roof, and well secured against fire.—The store is very commodious, having three chambers besides the lower floor each of which is upwards of 40 by 22 feet containing near 5000 feet of Shelves, with Counters, Decks, and glass Cases complete.—For further information, please to apply at No. 7, MARKET SQUARE. Boston, May 14, 1802.
Cheap Music Shop, No. 62. Middle-Street—Boston. WILLIAM CALLENDER, respectfully informs the gentlemen of the eastern country, who may wish to purchase any articles in the musical line, that he has removed his business from State-street to the above place, and near the meeting-house which has an elegant gilt cock on the spire. Where he has for sale upon the best terms, DRUMS, and Horn-men's TRUMPETS, BASS VIOLS, Tenor do. VIOLINS, CLARINETS, HAUTBOYS, German FLUTES, and FIFES, of various tones and prices, with many other articles in the musical line. A few Walking-stick German FLUTES of his own manufacture, made upon a new construction, and much approved of. Also, a number of bundles best Roman Violin and Harp STRINGS, of the first quality, and very cheap, by the bundle or single string. Every article warranted free from every deception. N. B. STANDARDS for military companies, very handsomely painted, may be had as above, very cheap. Also, a variety of silver mounted Pheaton, Chaise and single Horse WHIPS; WOOD do. of American manufacture, of a superior kind, and warranted. May 31, (4m14)
Life of Bonaparte, JUST received and for sale (price 1 Dollar) at ISAAC ADAMS' Bookstore, No. 11, Jones' Row. ALSO, Surprising Accounts of the Revival of Religion in the United States, and different parts of the world—a very good book. A general assortment of BOOKS in the different branches of Literature. Social Libraries supplied on generous terms. Portland, May 24.
Life of Bonaparte. JUST published, and for Sale at the Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK, No. 8, Jones' Row , (price 1 dollar.) The Life of Bonaparte, First Consul of France, from his birth to the peace of Lunéville. To which is added, an account of his Remarkable Actions, Replies, Speeches, and Traits of Character, with Anecdotes of his different campaigns—Translated from the French. May 24.
Dancing School. JACOB PARKER, wishes to inform the young Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity that he proposes to open a School in this town for the purpose of instructing in the graceful and useful art of Dancing, and good behavior. His terms are, Six Dollars per quarter, provided forty scholars are obtained; if as many as fifty, the terms will be Five Dollars only. For further particulars, applicants will please to call on said PARKER, at the Columbian Tavern ; where such recommendations will be produced, as it is presumed will prove satisfactory to those who wish to place themselves under his tuition. Portland, May 24.
THE Surveyers of the Highways, of the town of Portland, hereby caution each and every of the inhabitants of said town, and all other persons, against erecting any building or putting in or upon any of the Ways or Streets in said town, or doing anything therein so as to obstruct, hurt, hinder, or incommode the same; as it will be their duty to attend to and strictly pursue the steps of the Law of the Common-wealth in such cases made and provided—And the Inspector of Police hereby requests the attention of the citizens to the BYE LAW of the town for preventing encroachments in the streets; as he must, without respect to persons, perform his duty to the town by prosecuting all who violate the same. Samuel Freeman, Joseph H. Ingraham, Joseph Titcomb, Joshua Rogers, John Mussey, } Surveyors. Jonathan Deane, Inspector of Police. May 24, 1802.
TAKE NOTICE. THE inhabitants of the town of Portland, are hereby notified to bring in to me, the subscriber, Seals of Weights and Measures at my dwelling house in Portland, on or before the last day of this present month of May, all their great and small Beams, Weights and Measures, that I may try, prove and seal the same, agreeably to law. MOSES LUNT. Portland, May 15, 1802.
Medical. THE Members of the county of York Medical Association, are hereby reminded that their semi annual meeting of the 3d of February last, stands adjourned to the first Wednesday of June next, at Dr. ABEL HALL'S, in Alfred, at 10 o'clock A. M. precise. A public discourse will be delivered "On the objects of the Association"—A punctual attendance is requested By order of the President RICHARD HAZELTINE, Secretary. May 3, 1802.
House Lots. THE Lots, lately advertised for sale at Auction, will continue to be sold on the most advantageous terms. For particulars inquire of THOMAS ROBINSON. Portland, May 10.
Lands for Sale. To be sold at North-yarmouth, near the new wharfs, Broad Cove, and adjoining the post road, EIGHT Lots of good LAND, from 5 to 80 acres each. Two of them have Barns and other buildings, and are under improved cultivation;—also, in one of the Lots, an Orchard of excellent fruit in full bearing, and a number of Timber Trees scattered through the whole—Brooks of water in every Lot—Payment in English or West-India Goods;—or if in Cash, 1/4 down 1/4 in 6 months, 1/4 in 9 months, and 1/4 in 12 months.—Inquire of the Printer, or of WILLIAM MARTIN. May 24.
A good chance. FOR SALE, on reasonable terms to the purchaser, an excellent FARM, situated on the post road near Presumpscot Mills—containing about twenty-seven acres of Land, on which there is a new two story House, partly finished; being a very good stand for a merchant, mechanic, or tavern-keeper—Also, Four rights in Presumpscot Mills—said mills containing four saws.—For terms apply to (4/8) SAMUEL BUTTS. Falmouth, April 17.
Notice. THE Copartnership of JOHN CLINTON, & Co. is this day by mutual consent dissolved—All persons having demands against said firm, are requested to call on Walter Hatch, immediately, for settlement; and those who are indebted, are requested to make payment to said Hatch, without delay. JOHN CLINTON, WALTER HATCH. N. B. The business will in future be carried on as usual by JOHN CLINTON, at his shop in Fore-street next to the Bunch of Grapes. JOHN CLINTON. Portland, 17th May, 1802.
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