Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-07-09 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 12 of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, JULY 9, 1804.
Whole Number, 324.
Portland.
THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1804.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
The 27th anniversary of this great and brilliant event was celebrated in this town yesterday, with increased spirit, and in a manner worthy of freemen. The day was hailed by the discharge of cannon from Fort Sumner, and a federal salute from the Fort and the Portland Artillery, welcomed the rising sun; while the joyous peals of the bells, and the display of the American flags in the different parts of the town, and on the shipping, added to the interesting feelings which the occasion is calculated to inspire.
At 11 o'clock, the citizens assembled at Union Hall, and at once a procession was formed under the escort of the Portland Artillery, commanded by James D. HORTON, esq. which proceeded to the Rev. Mr. KELLOGG's meeting-house, in the following order:
 The Company of Artillery.  The Committee of Arrangements.  The Orator.  The Selection.  Member of Congress and Members of the General Court.  The Clergy.  Gentlemen of the Bar.  Other Citizens, two and two. 
A truly energetic and well-timed Oration was then pronounced by STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. esq. before a crowded audience, which comprised a brilliant assemblage of ladies. Several pieces of appropriate music were performed by a number of gentlemen of the town, in a style of real excellence.
The procession then returned to the hall, where a sumptuous dinner was prepared by Mr. D. COBB. After dinner the following TOASTS were given, under the discharge of artillery:—
 1.—THE DAY, and the glorious event which it commemorates.—May no dereliction of principle, moral or political, chill its felicity or cloud its glories.  2.—OUR COUNTRY.—The "asylum of oppressed humanity," may it never afford refuge to fugitives from justice.  3.—THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.—May they justly distinguish between liberty and licentiousness; and may an equality of rights and representation save them from the dominion of slaves.  4.—THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION.—May the strength of its friends still support its tottering pillars; and may their wisdom establish it firmly on its base.  5.—THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES.—May the avowed advocates of religious and political tolerance—May the future measures of his administration evince the sincerity of his attachment to both.  6.—THE MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.—We will revere till memory itself shall die, and gratitude shall cease to be a virtue.—[The company rose.—17 toasts.]  7.—JOHN ADAMS, LATE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES.—The pride of his country, and an honor to the world.—May the evening of his days be as happy as the morning of his life was glorious.  8.—GOVERNOR STRONG.—Ask not if he be loved—but by whom? As the good love him, the bad will hate him.  9.—COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.—May her farmers, merchants and mechanics never become slaves, nor be seduced from the paths of religion and virtue, to wander in the wild mazes of modern philosophy.  10.—GOVERNOR GILMAN.—May his patriotism ever be remembered with gratitude.  11.—CONNECTICUT, our sister state—may she convince the world that true republicans will never listen to the flatteries of hypocritical patriots.  12.—THE NAVY OF THE U. STATES, the protection of our national honor—May it burn or sink in the Mediterranean, rather than decay and rot in a "Dry Dock."  13.—THE MILITIA OF NEW ENGLAND—May it be able to defend us against foreign or domestic aggression.  14.—THE JUDICIARY.—Respect, gratitude, and a generous support to those who hear and determine the rights of life, liberty and property.  15.—THE GOOD SENSE OF THE PEOPLE.—May it check the falling fabric of our national respectability.  16.—THE NATIONAL REVENUE.—As in other times, may it be raised on the luxuries of life; and no longer "take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned."  17.—MOTHERS, WIVES and DAUGHTERS.—The triune source of domestic felicity. 
VOLUNTEERS.
 Our ambassadors at foreign courts—May they never pay compliments at their nation's expense.  [After he had retired]—The Orator of the Day, Commodore Preble—May he continue to impress our foes with fear, and our friends with respect.  Mr. Ely's motion to amend the Constitution—May it never descend to posterity, that a Virginia planter with 500 slaves, has 300 votes more than a freeman of Massachusetts.  Charles Cotesworth Pinckney—"Millions for defence—not a cent for tribute."  May Virginia take example from Massachusetts when the bad popular opinion.  Good salt this side of Louisiana for the preservation of American liberty.  Our brethren throughout the world, who celebrate this day.  The Political Antipodes—Maine and Louisiana—while we are under the horizon, may God preserve the pole-star.  The principles of the Washington and Adams administrations—May they rise superior to the malice of disorganizers, and full triumph over the enemies of peace and order.  Good government—May public spirit and public virtue demonstrate to its foes, that though its friends may be patient under oppression, they can never know despair.  May Jacobinism be driven from our country, and its adherents be obliged to follow.  "LIBERTY" and "EQUALITY" rightly understood.  Columbia—May her sons never traffic their birth-right; may they ever recognize and venerate that sacred gift of heaven, the independence of America.  The Fair Daughters of New-England—May they never cease to love those who dare defend them.  Our late envoy at the court of St. James.  The American Eagle—May its wings protect its friends, and its talons crush its enemies.  The town of Portland—May its virtue increase with its opulence.  MAINE—May she never forsake those principles which have raised her from poverty to wealth; may she soon become another pillar to the union.  Bowdoin College—May it ever be a nursery of found principles.  The hall was handsomely decorated on the
occasion. An elegant likeness of WASHINGTON was placed at the head, with wreaths of roses—On one side our late President ADAMS, encircled with the motto "He saved our fisheries, he created our navy."—On the opposite side was a likeness of Gen. PINCKNEY, with the words, "Millions for defence, not a cent for tribute."—The company retired at an early hour; and no misfortune or disorder occurred to mar the festivity of the day.
The British Loan.—On Monday morning, April 30th, the minister concluded the bargain respecting the loan. Of the different bidders who attended, two of the parties had previously joined—Messrs. Goldsmids and Sir Francis Baring.
When the bidding was made, consols were at 50 7-3 and the reduced at 55 3-4. The bidder was to be in the consols. The stock exchange list, Messrs. Sprot and Co. and the bankers bid 82 1/2. 15s. consols; but the bidding of Goldsmids and Baring was to take 82 1/2. consols. They of course had the loan.
  The terms are, for every 1000l. sterling— 100l. Reduced at 55 55 0 0   82 1/2. Consols at 56 45 18 6   Discount on prompt payment 3 2 6   £104 1 0
As soon as it was known that Messrs. Goldsmids and Baring had got the loan, it was at a premium of 6 1-2 per cent. but stocks fell afterwards one per cent. and the loan to 3 1-4 premium. The price of stock at noon was Consols 55 3-4 7-9 Lou. pap.
NORFOLK, JUNE 16.
By the Hannah, from Trinidad, we learn, that information had been received there by a government vessel, that a French fleet of fifteen sail, of which four were of the line, and all full of troops, had been seen off that island. [The Hannah had 24 days passage to Norfolk.—From the time elapsed since the intelligence was received at Trinidad, we are of opinion, had so large a squadron as is described, have sailed from Europe, we should have heard of it from another quarter.]
NEW-YORK, JUNE 25.
From Isle of France.—Capt. Davis has arrived here, in 82 days from the Isle of France.—He informs, that Admiral Linois's squadron arrived there, April 1, from the Straits of Sunda; and that on their passage they had fallen in with the British homeward bound China fleet, under convoy of six line of battle ships. [This we think an exaggeration, the whole British force in the East-Indies and on the passage, at that time, was only six sail of the line, with smaller ships.] The French have sent into the island, three outward bound English India ships.
We understand, the Marshal returned yesterday from the Cambrian frigate, where he had been for the purpose of arresting the Lieutenant for a breach of the laws, in preventing the revenue cutter from boarding the Pitt, at the time that the Lieutenant was impressing the crew.—The Lieutenant was absent on a visit to the Boston frigate; but it is expected he will surrender himself to have the question tried.
If the persons impressed on board the Pitt were British subjects, yet the Cambrian had no right to increase her crew in a neutral port. On this subject all parties are united; and we wait with impatience to learn the notice which Mr. Jefferson will direct Mr. Maddison, to take of it. Something spirited is expected.
Capt. Taylor, of the brig Favorite, from Bourdeaux, informs that, about the 20th of May, on the coast of Spain, he spoke a vessel from the Straits, which reported that a number of the British men of war had been driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean, in a gale of wind.
BOSTON, JULY 2.
From Surinam.—Captain Selby, arrived at New-York, from Surinam, informs, that permission is granted to import into that colony all kinds of American produce, for which payment is to be made in the produce of the country.—A duty of four per cent. is to be levied on the invoice of the goods imported, and 8 per cent. on those articles which are received in exchange; to commence from the 29th of May, and continue in operation during four months thereafter.
The following resolve was passed by the house of representatives at the last session. The senate referred the consideration of it.
Resolved, That a practice lately adopted by individuals, of issuing promissory notes and checks for small sums, in the similitude of bank bills, or in any other form, with an intent that the same should serve as a substitute for species or bank bills, is highly injurious to the community, has a tendency to promote fraud, to banish the inferior denominations of coin from circulation, and to injure the credit of the incorporated banks; and that it will be the duty of the legislature to bestow an early attention on the means of suppressing this dangerous and increasing evil.
POLITICS.
HUME No. 17
Review of JEFFERSON's Administration.
HAVING noticed the first act of Mr. Jefferson in connection with the means, which resulted in his elevation to the chief magistracy of the union, the next of any importance in order of time, is his inaugural speech. This production will long display the intrepidity, with which the most brilliant promises can be made. The moment, in which it was pronounced, was perhaps the most favorable of any, since the formation of the general government, for conciliating the confidence and esteem of that part of the nation, which it must ever be desirable for the executive to possess. The people had paid certain taxes, disagreeable, though imposed to repel the menaces of a foreign kingdom, and guard against a fate, similar to that of Venice, with which it threatened us. The imposition of these taxes for the preservation of the country, successfully used to impress a belief of prodigality and corruption in the Federal administration, had produced a great conflict of opinion. By the close however of this administration disputes with foreign nations had been settled, and consequently the necessity for extraordinary expenditures had ceased. Nothing more then was requisite to unite parties at this period, than a dignified, impartial, and just conduct. This was promised by the President in stern language, which for a while silenced the voice of all, though it could not make many believe him sincere. Indeed the sweet visions of the inaugural speech soon flitted away by the commencement of political persecution. It was then that the faith of splendid promises proved delusive. Instead of a procedure, tending to allay irritation, the president apparently seemed determined to banish "the harmony of social intercourse" from society.
We now proceed to give certain parts of the inaugural speech of the president with his actions, more immediately relating to them that the public may judge of promises and their performance. These parts of the speech will form a text, on which his conduct is a comment, as unbecoming an individual, and incompatible with goodness of heart, as unworthy a chief magistrate, and ruinous to the interest of the nation.
TEXT. "The will of the majority to be rightful must be reasonable. The minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression. Let us then, fellow citizens, unite with one heart and one mind; let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection, without which liberty, and even life itself, are but dreary things. Let us reflect, that having banished from our land religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered, we have gained little, if we countenance a political intolerance, as despotic, as wicked. Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We are all republicans. We are all federalists." Speaking of the principles, by which his administration was to be directed he says;—"Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. A jealous care of the right of election. Economy in the public expense. The encouragement of agriculture, and of commerce as its handmaid."
COMMENT. We shall name only a few persons among many others, who have experienced political intolerance by dismissal from office or been obliged to resign in consequence of it. Messrs. Dexter, Stoddert, Adams, Smith, Humphreys, Habersham, Otis, Goddard, Chester, Sands, Miller, Kittera, Hogdon, Talbot, Trueman, Putnam, and St. Clair. Among these were heads of departments, foreign ministers, and other important officers of government. Not even the 16 circuit judges, who were independent of Congress during good behavior, could avoid the same fate. The interference of the executive in the case of Bayard and Rodney, furnishes a striking instance with what jealous care he watches over the sacred right of election. As specimens of economy; Mr. Jefferson threw away 32,000 dollars on the Berceau; more than 15,000 by Dawson's trip to France, entirely useless, unless in inviting to this country, the President's dearest friend, Tom Paine; 9000 by the recall of Col. Humphreys, as an outfit for Mr. Pinckney; 152,070 by Gallatin's sale of the United States' bank stock, to foreigners; upwards of 13,000 by raising salaries in the time of peace; upwards of 11,000 to that foreign renegado Duane for printing for Congress the first lesson under his presidency, when a native American would have done the same business for two thirds of the sum; 200 in violation of the constitution, returned to Callender.
If the ingenuity of the executive, or any of the democratic party, can reconcile this text and comment, it will exhibit the perfection of genius. Never did man in an official situation make greater promises, or more directly falsify them in his conduct. But we shall consider more particularly some of the cases we have mentioned. Had the president caused the resignation, or dismissed only the heads of departments, after experiencing from them opposition to measures, which he conscientiously believed, promotive of the public good, he would have been justified in releasing himself from so perplexed and disagreeable a
situation by the appointment of men, whose sentiments would harmonize with his own. But in the commencement of his administration, before an opportunity for opposition to his principles of policy was given, those officers were necessitated to resign, not from an unwillingness to perform their duty, but unemotionally from an intimation, that it was the only alternative to avoid dismissal. This however was only the beginning of persecution. Well tried servants, veterans in our revolution and war worn officers, without an intimation of misconduct, were deprived of offices, and forced, in the close of life, to seek other means of subsistence. An adherence to the constitution and the principles adopted by Mr. Jefferson's predecessors was their real, though perhaps not avowed unpardonable sin. His open hostility to their system is irrefragable evidence, that difference of opinion was more the cause of their proscription, than unfaithfulness in office. Indeed the voice of the people has in instances done ample justice to the victims of presidential execution by intrusting to them their most important rights. Mr. Otis, after dismissal, was chosen a representative and speaker of the general court of Massachusetts; Mr. Goodrich appointed clerk, and Mr. Chester speaker of the assembly of Connecticut; Mr. Sands chosen a representative to Congress for New-York; Mr. Adams chosen into the senate of the U. States. Can an excuse for such proscriptive proceedings be found in the administration of Washington or Adams? During that of the latter, only three individuals were displaced, and one of those at the time was a federalist. But why do I mention these characters?—Mr. Jefferson's glory exists only in his opposition to them. Let us however ask, whether the dismissal of faithful officers "protects the rights of the minority?" Whether "it restores to social intercourse that harmony, without which life is but a dreary thing?" Whether "it banishes political intolerance, as despotic, as wicked?" Whether it indicates a belief, that "difference of opinion is not difference of principle?" Is it not rather violating the equal laws, by which the minority are guarded against oppression? Is it not cutting the cords of national affection, annihilating social harmony, and creating a vindictive irritation which will finally terminate in a civil war and entire ruin? Is it not proscribing half the community, because they will not become the apostles of a democracy, tending to the extension of virtue, by placing man under the sole controul of his passions?
The purity of election can alone preserve a republican government, for virtue is its basis. What then can be thought of the pretensions of Mr. Jefferson to republicanism, when it is known that, after solemnly inculcating the important truth, that purity and freedom of election can alone make durable our civil institutions, he should, within the short space of two years, attempt to influence it by corresponding, and soliciting a particular person, even against his inclination, to be candidate for representative to congress? Strange as such facts may seem, they yet exist in a case in Delaware; and perhaps constitute the first link in the chain of events, destined to place us in the calm of despotism. The cause of eternal political truth, as it is called, dependent on elections, cannot be supported except by the interference of the President, a greater outrage on the right of the citizen, than ever characterized the British king; for he never uses his personal influence; his ministers alone are the instruments of corruption. Hereafter we need not look to other countries for influenced elections, we can find them in our own, the work of a man, who has been the most constant declaimer on the importance of their freedom.
The sound, economy, has been the talisman of power to the executive. That he should so soon forget the clamor, originating from this topic under a former administration, seems to manifest a belief, that his constituents repose in him a confidence, which he is at liberty to abuse. What could induce him to lay out 32,000 dollars on the Berceau, the ship of a nation who had robbed us of 30 millions of dollars? The treaty with France did not authorize him to do it, unless it is construed so, as to charge us with making wanton and unprovoked aggression on her property. Does any American believe, that such is the natural and obvious construction of this treaty? That the measure of our degradation might be more full, Mr. Dawson must be sent, the harbinger of our minister, to a nation, which had added insult to injury. But he probably desired to travel, become acquainted with foreign fashions, pay the homage of his high respect to Tom Paine; and thought that his private interest required the president to defray his expenses from the national treasury, under the pretence of carrying the treaty. Do these and the other fiscal acts of Mr. Jefferson, which we have mentioned, and shall more particularly notice, show that economy is his favorite virtue? Do they not rather display a total disregard to our national welfare?
We have now concisely considered the inaugural speech of the president, a unseated mockery of the understanding of the nation. Whether the result of our comparison of his actions with it is not a complete picture of inconstancy, a virtuous and enlightened community must judge.
JUNE.

Protection of American Seamen.—An act passed the 28th of Feb. 1803, "for the further protection of American seamen," among other things, provides that "all masters and commanders of vessels belonging to citizens of the U. States, and bound to some port of the same, shall take such mariners or seamen on board of their ships or vessels as may be found destitute in any part of the world, at the request of any consul of the U. States who may happen to be present, and transport them to the port in the U. States, to which such ships or vessels may be bound, at the expense of the U. States, provided it does not exceed ten dollars." This seems to be a very proper and humane provision, but like every thing else now-a-days, it is so carefully directed by the spirit of "economies," that it is neither equal nor just. It is certainly fit that our government should provide for destitute seamen in foreign ports; but this should be done at the expense of the nation; however, it is done at the expense of the captain or rather of the owner; merchants, being a class of men always designated by the present administration as those on whom the burden of supporting government is principally to fall. The law allows ten dollars for bringing a man from any foreign country and when he is set ashore, even this is refused; no provisions being made for the payment of the money. It is only last Saturday that the following case happened in this city.
Capt. W.—, (in this instance both owner and captain) waited on the collector for the port, to receive from him ten dollars for the passage of a sailor from Leghorn to this port. Your demand, Sir, said the collector, is very just; but I cannot pay it; the law has made no provision, no appropriation for the payment. Just? said the captain, it was worth at least fifty dollars instead of ten; but I think it real hard if I am not to receive my ten. Certainly replied the collector, and I am very sorry my friend, that it is not in my power, under the law, to pay it. Well, said the captain, if this is the way, I shall be more cautious next time how I bring American sailors from Leghorn, for ten dollars which is never to be paid. As to that, replied the collector, you will do as you please, but if you refuse to receive all that may be offered, to the amount at least of two for every hundred tons of your vessel, you are liable by the act to a pretty heavy penalty. Let me see— "And if any such captain or master (taking up the act and reading it with an audible voice) shall refuse the same on the request or order of the consul, vice consul, commercial agent, or vice commercial agent, such captain or master shall forfeit and pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED dollars for each mariner or seaman so refused, to be recovered for the benefit of the United States."—And, added the collector, several prosecutions and recoveries have actually taken place under the act.
But after all I am afraid this refusal to pay because there has been no appropriation, is only a trick; for did not Mr. Secretary Smith lately pay 300 dollars without any appropriation, to a lawyer for officiating as judge advocate against Commodore Morris? It is to be observed that little Silky Smith has lately attempted to answer the remarks in this paper on Morris' dismissal, in the course of which as usual, took care to make some misrepresentations of the piece he attempted to answer, but as to the charge advanced against Mr. Secretary of putting his hand into the public purse and taking out three hundred dollars to pay the lawyer, without any legal power to do so Silky Silky is as silent as conscious guilt might have desired.
Now whip me, if I don't think this the most comical sort of economies ever yet attempted since the president's first message.
From the Centinel.
MORE OF NEGRO VOTES.
MR. RUSSELL, I have lately seen in the papers, a great deal of discussion on the topic of the negro slaves at the southward; and my neighbors have frequently inquired my opinion on the subject of their being reckoned as legal voters. This has induced me to look a little into the matter; and to offer the result to my inquiries for insertion; — in order, if incorrect, I may be set right.
By the census, taken in 1800, I find there were the following numbers of slaves in the states of the union, viz.
Table with 2 columns: State, Number. Includes New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Total.
Agreeably to the constitution as I understand it, representatives and direct taxes are to be apportioned among the several states, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, THREE FIFTHS of all other persons—meaning Slaves. Now as sixty-three thousand free persons are entitled to One Representative, it follows that the holders of FIFTY-FIVE thousand slaves, are intitled from that property also to chuse One Representative EXTRA. Dividing then the above total of 374,779, by 15,000, we shall find, that the holders of these Negroes send FIFTEEN REPRESENTATIVES to congress; and within a small fraction of SIXTEEN. In the choice of President of the U. States they al-
so choose FIFTEEN Electors; and their influence was felt by the last choice.
In that choice the whole number of electors was 138—70 making a choice. Deducting the above 15 negro votes, the whole number would have been 123—of which 62 would have been a choice.
Table showing votes for President in several states for Adams and Jefferson.
The slaves in the states, and proportions of states, which voted for Mr. Adams, amount to 115,345—equal to Two Electors, and a small fraction; but which does not amount to a proportion of the fraction over Fifteen Electors. Deducting these two from Mr. Adams's votes, there will be left 63—one more than a majority!
The slaves in the states, and proportions of states, which voted for Mr. Jefferson, amount to 759,434—equal to THIRTEEN Electors; and a large fraction. Deducting these from the votes given to Mr. Jefferson, and his total will be 60; two less than a majority.
I believe these to be facts. They speak loudly. They proclaim that JOHN ADAMS, at the last choice was elected President of the United States: by the FREEMEN of the United States: — and that, notwithstanding this fact, by the influence of the votes of slaves, THOMAS JEFFERSON was declared elected President. Let the Freemen of Massachusetts think of these things; and let them say, if they ought to be so.
A Massachusetts Farmer. Essex, June 16, 1804.
CHEETHAM.
A correspondent is of opinion that Mr. Cheetham, notwithstanding his satirical advertisement, will not sell "the establishment of the American citizen and republican watch tower," at this time. It is said that the aristocratic junto, alarmed by the proposal, have made great exertions to retain and to recompence him. He is acquainted with all their secrets, and understands all their views; besides, he has long and faithfully served them. To lose him, therefore would make one of them tremble, lest their artifices and designs might be disclosed.— Mr. C. knows the men, and in what way best to manage them. Balaam though he refused at first the rewards of Balak, if he would come and curse Israel, yet consented afterwards to go. Since the establishment has been deliberately and publicly offered for sale and a threat given to expose certain "political scoundrels, wearing the garb of republicanism," it is not seen how the execution can be delayed, or that the "arts of an able editor" can be any satisfactory excuse. If, however, those now in power are as much frightened as is said, their purses will be opened, and Mr. Cheetham's virtues will be powerfully assailed.—Newyork paper.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, JUNE 6.
On the 4th inst. the grand judge, with the senator Fouche arrived about eleven o'clock in the morning, at the temple, and Pichegru was, for the last time, carried from his dungeon. The grand judge shewed him a pardon, signed en blanc by the seal of state, and signed Bonaparte, and Maret, secretary of state. He offered to deliver it over to him, and to order his release immediately, if he only would sign a declaration, and afterwards appear before the tribunal as evidence, inculpatating Moreau in the plot to murder the first Consul, and to restore Louis XVIII. Pichegru answered then, as before—"Carry me if you choose, to the bot, or be guillotined; but I shall die, as I have lived, in honest man, and a true patriot."
It was then that his private destruction was determined. His first confinement was in the Abbey prison, afterwards in La Force, and since the 18th of March, in the temple. In all these prisons, he never was left a moment alone, but chained hands and feet, except at his meals. Gens-d'armes were present, day and night, in the dungeon; knowing, from the moment that he was arrested, that nothing could be proved against him, and fearing that poison might be administered to him, he refused to eat of any dish his jailer did not taste in his presence. His last supper was a roasted fowl, and a salad, and the jailer ate of both. Before he had done, he received a blow over the wound he had in the head from the day of his arrest, which brought him to the ground, and in this position he was strangled; some say by the first consul's favorite. Mameluke, Roltan, others by the two gens-d'armes in his dungeon, who report says, have both since disappeared, such was the end of this republican general, who organized victory in the camp of the French republicans, who added Brabant and Holland to the conquests of France, and to whose victories France is indebted for having her frontiers extended to the Rhine.
These, I can assure you, are the particulars of the present common topic of conversation here, and are believed the true details of the end of this unfortunate warrior, who is more regretted than Moreau is pitied. Two other prisoners in the temple destroyed themselves last
night, by cutting their veins with the glass of the window, and if the remainder are not judged of soon, no one knows what despair may produce.
It was strongly reported at Paris, at the date of the last letters, that the two Polignacs, and the Count de Rochefoucauld, have died in prison. [The jail fever in Paris has become an epidemic as fatal as the poison of Jacob.]
The first count it is stated to have recently declared, in a circle of private friends, that he was glad to find that Moreau was not so culpable as it was at first supposed.
MAIL NEWS.
LEXINGTON, (KEN.) June 2.
Indian Chiefs.—On Saturday evening last, twelve Chiefs, deputed from the Olage Nation of Indians, and two boys, arrived in this town, on their way to the City of Washington, on a visit to the President of the U. S. It is said the object of their visit is to enter into a treaty with the U. S. with whom they are desirous to be on friendly terms. Their towns are situated upwards of 500 miles up the Missouri, on the Olage river. The tribe consists of about fifteen hundred warriors, who live in two settlements, at no great distance from each other. They are of a gigantic stature, being all (the men) above six feet in height, and well proportioned. They are represented as a ferocious people, who wish to be at war with all the other tribes of Indians. On their passage down the Missouri, five of their party were killed by the Sacquias and Menard tribe of Indians. Several others returned to St. Louis, having fallen sick.
M. Chouteau, a French gentleman of the first respectability, and a citizen of Louisiana, and who has for a number of years had the exclusive privilege of trading with the Olages, has been induced by capt. Lewis to accompany them. There are also in company, several young French gentlemen, who intend applying to be admitted in the military academy.
The party left St. Louis the 17th ultimo, at which time captains Lewis and Clarke were there, and would leave it the 19th, on their tour to explore Louisiana. Three men, who had been for three years hunting in that country, and whose knowledge of the different tribes of Indians extended a considerable distance, have been engaged to go with capt. Lewis as guides. Those hunters relate, that during their excursions they saw an Indian woman, who had been taken prisoner from a nation who live on the shores of the Pacific ocean.
NEW-YORK, JUNE 25.
Worthy of Imitation in all Commercial Countries. It will be remembered, that soon after the commencement of the present war, the respectable commercial house of George Barclay and Company of London, stopped payment to a very large amount, by reason of the disturbances on the continent occasioning an interruption of the remittances.
A commission of bankruptcy was taken out against them and they were declared bankrupts. We are happy in being able to state that a Liverpool paper of the 3d May, in our possession, contains a notification to the joint and separate creditors of George Barclay and George Skalkeld, composing the firm of G. Barclay and Co. to apply to George Barclay in London, and they would be paid their several demands in full.
Such conduct deserves to be recorded. It ought to be imitated more frequently; and if so, men would regain that confidence in each other, which is unfortunately and with too much justice destroyed.—Philad. True American.
BOSTON, JULY 3.
Intelligence has been received of the Baptist mission in Bengal, in a letter from Mr. Carey, dated December 6, 1803. Their concerns seem to flourish. Six natives, additional to those in former accounts, have been baptised and added to the church, in consequence of sufficient proof that they are understood and received the gospel. One of them a Brahman, from the kingdom of Assam who had been for several years a travelling devotee. The number of the baptised natives is now twenty six, whose conduct has been as irreproachable as could be expected, and their advances in knowledge are considerable. Some give hopes for talents fit for public usefulness among their countrymen.
Gokool, one of their number, has died lately like a christian, and resisted the persuasion of his friends most sedately, to use idolatrous incantations for his cure, a practice in which the Hindoos have great confidence.
The copies of the New Testament are all disposed of; the second edition is in the press, much improved, in consequence of the missionaries having obtained more perfect knowledge of the Bengalee language. Several tracts have been translated from Bengalee into Hindustanee, and are intended to be dispensed in the western provinces of Bahar, Onde, &c.
IMPORTANT LETTER.
From a gentleman in London to his friend in New York, dated April 25, 1804.
"I am not altogether at my ease in relative situation of the government of America and that of this country. The men employed by Mr. Jefferson are completely hostile in their wishes, and indecent and violent in their conduct towards this country. Our ministry, in compliance with the general wish of the nation, have been moderate in their language and forbearing in their conduct, under circumstances which would have authorised expostulation and justified resentment. Mr. Monroe and Mr. Livingston, are known, and it is believed they speak
the sentiments of the American people, altho' it is doubted they are faithful representatives of your executive. The interests of America and Great Britain are deeply concerned in a continuance of their friendship; but should the present war be prolonged; and should your present executive hold his situation, I do not foresee possibility of avoiding a rupture between the two countries; for contumely and insults which no British ministry can bear, and keep their places.—The spirit of the nation will be roused at the foul indignity offered to their King, and his ministers; and they would drive from their places any ministry who should refuse to be the organ and instrument of general resentment.
The conduct of Mr. Livingston, at the court of France, in functioning by his official answer to the communication of Talleyrand, the atrocious calumnies fabricated against this country by the pretended letters of Mr. Drake, has produced a sensation here among all classes and parties which I am concerned to observe, but cannot disapprove. That Mr. Drake had some intercourse with the interior of France, there can be no doubt—no person denies it, and none can be surprised at it. But that Mr. Drake had any connection with any conspirators, whose object was the assassination of Bonaparte, or that he wrote the letters now published as his, is an absolute falsehood—and it is of a piece with a thousand fabrications which Bonaparte and the predecessors of Bonaparte in the calamitous course of the French revolution, have practiced. The conduct of Mr. Livingston admits of no excuse, as he has departed from the usual form of official communication, to gratify his own feelings, and offer insult to Great Britain—and this has been the more noticed because it has been considered as a discovery of the sentiments of himself and the executive he represents. In regard to Mr. Monroe's mode of conducting business, I formally wrote you, and as the man and his predilection to France (even in preference to this country, and to his official duty when an ambassador) are well known, you cannot be surprised at any thing unconciliatory or even offensive which he may have done in this country. What this will produce may be easily foreseen. But insult and indignity are seldom forgotten; and they are never forgiven when afforded to a party embarrassed, and at that moment unable to resent them."
NEWBURYPORT, JULY 2.
Since Dr. Cutler has given notice of his intention to retire from public life, we have seen a similar notice of Mr. Huget, of South Carolina, accompanied with an address to his constituents; which address, the editor of the Charleston Courier, observes—"may be considered as one more toll of the passing bell, for the sepulchre of your constitutional rights. Though he studiously avoids to express it, we can discern the sorrow and despondence of the true patriot, who declines acting in a public capacity, because, in such times, he despairs of producing by his efforts any salutary effect, and who thinks that the state of things at the present moment, neither invite, nor are favorable to useful and dispassionate discussions. That the public mind has been sufficiently agitated, and continues still more than sufficiently stimulated, and requires time to cool down, and forbearance, rather than excitement; and therefore refrains from saying a single word on the many and various incidents which have occurred since he was actor in the political drama"—From Mr. Huget's address, every citizen of common sense may conjecture what they are likely to lose by his retirement. One after another, in public succession, our real patriots retire in despair and disgust, and leave their places to be filled by those men who alone are worthy of such times: Thus
"Star after Star is hidden from our sight, And all is darkness and eternal night."
An English gentleman has lately been making experiments, in order to ascertain whether it might be practicable to erect telegraphs to hold correspondence between Scotland and Ireland; and is satisfied that it can be done; and that the best adapted places to communicate with each other are Portpatrick and Donaghadee light-house. He can, with the same facility, converse across the channel by night as by day.
Mr. Phillips, bookseller, of St. Paul's church yard, London, has given the Hon. Bultred Washington fifteen hundred guineas for the English copy right of the life of his illustrious uncle compiled from his own manuscripts. Seventy thousand dollars were given for the American copy-right!—It was intended that the work should appear in both countries on the 15th of May.
Portland Gazette.
MONDAY, JULY 9, 1804.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.—On Thursday night last, arrived at Boston, ship Merchant, Capt. Curtis of this port, from Liverpool, with London dates to May 10.
On the 7th in the House of commons, Mr. Rose said, "I am authorized to state, that a member of his house has personally, received his majesty's command to lay before him a plan of a new administration for his consideration."—The member alluded to was undoubtedly Mr. Pitt. The change of ministers is certain, but there are various reports as to the persons who are to compose the next administration. By some expressions which dropped from Mr. Fox, it appears he does not expect to be included in the

new arrangement. Mr. Pitt is undoubtedly to be prime minister. It was reported that he had taken upon himself the duties of the office. A writ had been moved for the election of a member of Parliament for Cambridge in the room of that gentleman. It is asserted that Mr. Addington, delivered up the seals on the 15th of May.
There is nothing new with respect to the "in- vader," except that the Dutch preparations are represented as in very great forwardness.
The British Minister had left the court of Mad- rid.
Passengers in the Merchant, Mr. Th: G. Fef- fenden, a distinguished literary character, and Mr John Mercy and lady.
FROM ST DOMINGO Capt Clapp, from St Domingo, informs that the blacks were making progress towards that place, and it was expected the whites would have to evacuate it. Two English frigates were cruising off the port.
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans dated May twenty.
"The weather is growing very warm here; but we all keep our health tolerably well. The mayor of the city, M. Bare, has resigned, having first entered a protest on the record of the muni- cipality, against the law of congress providing for the government of this country."
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
In the first page of this day's paper, we have given a sketch of the celebration of the anniversary of our Independence, by the citizens of this town. The Oration delivered on the occasion, by STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. esq. will be published in a few days. The thanks of the citizens were voted to the Orator; and to the company of Portia Artilla A, whose truly martial appearance and soldierly conduct, gave a higher zest to the enjoyment of the day.
We are happy to find the celebration has been very gene- ral and very spirited. Among others, we have received the following accounts:
AT BOSTON.
The day was welcomed by a salute of artillery and ringing of bells; and discharges of cannon, marked the noon and close of the day.
At 12 o'clock, His Excellency the Governor, His Honor the Lt. Governor, Sheriff of Suffolk, Adjutant-General, Quarter Master General, the Hon. Council, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, Suffolk Members of the Senate, Boston Members of the House, Secre- tary and Treasurer of the Commonwealth, Chap- lains of the Legislature, Orator of the Day, and Selectmen and Town Clerk of Boston, escorted by the Independent Cadets, under the command of Col. Welles, moved in procession from the State House to the Old-South Meeting-House; where after an excellent Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Emerson, an Oration was pronounced by Dr. Thomas Danforth; and the 75th and 107th Psalms and an occasional ode were sung. The sentiments, language and manner of delivery of the Oration commanded and received the high- est commendations. It evinced the correct po- litical, erudite scholar and zealous patriot.
His Excellency the Governor gave an elegant entertainment on this festive occasion, at which were present the civil and military Officers men- tioned as included in the Procession, the Ora- tor, Chaplains, and the Officers of the Cadets.
The society of the Cincinnati, dined together at Vild's new hotel; and renewed those pled- ges of good faith and fellowship, which, in re- tiring from the field of victory, they swore to maintain towards their country and its brave de- fenders.
AUGUSTA. JULY 5.
Yesterday the Federal citizens assembled to commemorate the anniversary of our national birth-day. The dawn was ushered in by a dis- charge of cannon; at 12 o'clock a procession of a large number of citizens moved from the Courthouse, and after passing the Bridge over the Kennebec, proceeded to the Meetinghouse, where a chaste and spirited Oration was deliver- ed by Mr. H. Weld Fuller; after which the company partook of a handsome repast at Jones' Hall, and the following Toasts were given.
 1. The day we celebrate:—May native Ameri- cans continue to transmit the fair inheritance to their latest posterity.  2. The Memory of the illustrious WASHINGTON: Heaven's experiment of virtue upon human na- ture.  3. The President of the United States.  4. The Constitution:—As one link of its chain has been broken to insure a President for life, may another be broken to exclude Slaves from the privilege of free-men.  5. The Governor and Commonwealth.  6. The Navy of the United States:—Its infant- ine achievements promise success and glory to its banners wherever unfurled.  7. JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States:—Covered with glory, and followed into retirement with the benedictions of the good and great of his country, may his happiness be as consummate as his life and services have been illustrious and useful.  8. CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY.  9. SAMUEL CHASE, one of the associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States:—Vi- olence, intrigue and faction, dash themselves in pieces against him and fall in empty murmurs at his feet.  10. WILLIAM ELLI, and the Amendment of the Constitution:—May the energies of the free- men of New-England be successfully in action to resist the audacious domination of the ancient do- minion; and may no man of the Northern States be found degraded enough to follow any longer the Standard of our Oppressors.  11. May the Character of American Diplomacy never again be degraded by servile addresses to the Corsican Usurper. 
12. May Federalists be impressed with this truth: Peace is not a consequence of timid moderation, nor is security certain in the absence of courage.
13. The Man, wherever he may be found, who thinks correctly, and is sufficiently independent to speak and act as he thinks.
14. Republicanism:—May its name no longer be used to sanction crimes at which despotism would blush.
15. Old Massachusetts:—May she continue to keep her head erect, with vision clear, through the milt and smoke of tobacco Planters and their Slaves.
16. May the just resentment of enlightened people fall on those who, under the sacred name of Liberty, seek to raise themselves at the expence of their coun- try's degradation.
17. The sun of Federalism:—May it no lon- ger be obscured by the clouds and tempests of Democracy, the baneful influence of which is so extensive with the earth, and threatens the human race with desolation and ruin.
Gorham. July 5th 1804.
"The anniversary of our National Independence was yester- day celebrated in this town by a large and respectable number of citizens. At 12 o'clock they formed a procession at State's Hall, and moved to the Meetinghouse, where, after appropriate music, an Oration was delivered by SAMUEL WHITMORE, jun. A. B. which characterized the scholar and the Orator. The performance was dignified and impressive. The oration was graced with the beauties of elegant composi- tion, and enriched with sound principles of rational politics. They were such as the disciples of WASHINGTON, and the friends of good government hold as essential to the enjoyment of our liberty and equal government. The procession then re- turned to State's Hall, and partook of a handsome and rich entertainment. A select number of lively and patriotic toasts enlivened the repast. After which several voluntary toasts were given, that were laconic and entertaining:—Order and harmony crowned the day."
AT NORTH-YARMOUTH.
The day was also celebrated with true patriotism, and by suitable demonstrations of joy. The citizens met at the Bap- tist Meetinghouse, where a handsome and appropriate Ora- tion was pronounced by Mr. JAMES WOODMAN, preceded by a suitable prayer by Dr. Green. The company then repaired to Mr. Smith's tavern, where they partook of an elegant entertainment. A. R. Merrill, esq. presided, and D. J. Sanborn acted as vice-president. The toasts at the above celebration, and accounts from other places are una- voidably deferred till our next.
More Squally Appearances.—Capt. Crocker arrived at New-York from Cadiz and Gibral- tar, informs, that when he left the latter port, which was on the 20th May, it was reported there, that the Tunisians had declared war against the United States.
At Copenhagen, on the 13th of Feb last, above 10,000 persons were ill of an inflammatory fever, attributed to the cold and continued east winds.
There were 54,741,820 lbs cotton imported into Great-Britain, in 1803, valued at 4 1299, 8861. 10s.
A theatre is now building in the city of Wash- ington. It is to be completed by the 1st of No- vember next and will then be opened for dra- matic performance.
We are happy to mention the safe arrival at this place of Capt McDonell, late of the brig Hope, of Wiscasset, which foundered on the 11th of March, in lat. 43 30, lon. 44. Captain, mate and crew, were taken from the wreck by the ship Rebecca Capt. Davidson bound to Amsterdam, who was then in company. After arriving at Amsterdam he took passage in the brig Neptune of Newport (R. I.) and on Tuesday last falling in with the brig Thomas. Capt Clapp of this port, with whom he arrived on Thursday last. The crew was all saved ex- cept one seaman (Andrew Robertson) who was drowned in attempting to get on board the ship—We can more easily conceive than express the great satisfaction this unexpected preservation must afford to the friends of Capt. McDonell and crew, who had been given over as lost.
Communications omitted shall be attended to.
Port of Portland.
THURSDAY JULY 5.
June 7, arrived brig Thomas, Capt E. Clapp 49 days from St Domingo—Left there brig Betsey, Paddock, for New York, in about 15 days. brig Syren, Berbank, for Philadelphia, 13 days; Schrs—Crandall for New- York, in 5 days; Schrs—Capt Clark, for Phila- delphia.
Left at Liverpool, ship Mac, for Portland, May 26; Vigilant for do. in 12 days; Sachem 30 days from Port- land; Bath, 27 days from do.
JOHN TABER & SON,
Have for Sale, At Store No. 13, Union Wharf. Fresh fine and superfine FLOUR, CORN, PORK, &c. July 9.
SMITH & DAVIS,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have for sale at their store head of Ingraham's wharf, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF West-India Goods and Groceries, —ALSO—
A few barrels clear Pork; do. Bone Middlings; do. half bbls Neat's Tongues } of an excellent quality. Likewise, A few barrels good VINEGAR which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. June 18.
HENRY F. DUPEE,
INFORMS the public that he has opened a MEDICAL STORE, in Fore-street, head of Ingraham's wharf, where he has just received and is now opening for sale, a general assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES; PATENT MEDICINES of the first quality; SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, &c. Where Physicians and others may be supplied in the best and cheapest manner. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships' and Families' use prepared at all prices.
BAKEHOUSE IN NORTH-YARMOUTH
THE subscriber informs the public that he has open- ed a BAKEHOUSE in North-Yarmouth, where the busi- ness will be carried on by Mr. JOHN MERRILL, and where bread of different kinds may be had at the same pri- ces as sold in Portland.
WM. STEVENS, Jr.
June 25.
CASH for old COPPER and BRASS given by SAMUEL R. DENNIS, at his Copper mill shop at the head of Union wharf, Portland.
An apprentice wanted—apply as above. July 8.
RECEIVED by the shop Kingston from Lon- don, and for sale by ENOC H MOULTON, at his shop nearly opposite Mr. Ingraham's wharf, For- treet, PORTLAND.
THE MOST FASHIONABLE.   Plated Scissor Chains,  Do Soap Ladies,    Do Pocket Books,  Do Purse.    Plated Fruit Knives,  Silver Fruit Knives,    Smelling Bottles,  Agate and Glass Beads,    Britannia Tea Pots,  Silver Tooth Picks,    Common do,  Phosphorus in cases.    Gold, Silver & Pearl Sleeve Buttons,  Steel Snuffers and Trays,    Penknives, &c. &c.  Warranted English Watches,    Do Gold Necklaces,  Silver Table Spoons and    Tea Spoons, manufactured  at the shortest notice.   A variety of other articles as cheap as can be purchased in town or elsewhere, wholesale and retail. N.B. All orders in his profession attended to with neatness and punctuality. June 4.
South-Hadley Canal Lottery.
THE Managers offer to the Public the following SCHEME OF THE SIXTH CLASS:    1 prize of 10,000 Dollars, is 10,000   1 - - - 2,000 - - - - - - 2,000   1 - - - 1,500 - - - - - - 1,500   6 - - - 1,000 - - - are 6,000   2 - - - 750 - - - - - - 1,500   12 - - - 500 - - - - - - 6,000   100 - - - 100 - - - - - - 10,000   140 - - - 50 - - - - - - 7,000   120 - - - 30 - - - - - - 3,600   150 - - - 20 - - - - - - 3,000   6175 - - - 8 - - - - - - 49,400   DOLLARS 100,000   6,708 prizes } Less than two blanks to a prize. 13,292 blanks } 20,000 Tickets at five dollars is 100,000.
A part of the above valuable prizes will come out of the wheel as follows:  The first drawn blank on the 3d day of drawing, entitled to 500 Do : : : 6th, : : : 500 Do : : : 9th, : : : 500 Do : : : 12th, : : : 750 Do : : : 14th, : : : 750 Do : : : 18th, : : : 1,000 Do : : : 21st, : : : 1,000 Do : : : 24th, : : : 1,500 Do : : : 27th, : : : 1,500 Do : : : 30th, : : : 1,500 Do : : : 33rd, : : : 2,000 Do : : : 36th, : : : 10,000 Do : : : 37th, : : : 1,500 Do : : : 40th, : : : 1,500  Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
Prize tickets will be paid in 30 days after the drawing of the Lottery shall be closed. Prizes not demanded within one year will be considered as generously given for the purpose for which the Lottery was granted. The sum expended in drawing this class will not ex- ceed 40 days—in regard to forfeiture tickets which de- pend as above stated, on certain days of drawing, it is to be understood that the drawing of 500 tickets shall be deemed the work of a day, and Fortunate Blank will be those which come out of the wheel according to the rate of drawing, whether the work of two days be done in one or not.
The subscribers have given bond as the law directs —they will soon appoint an early day for drawing—in regard to former classes they have not deviated from any engagements they have made—They will still endeavor to merit the confidence of the public by an unequivocal com- pliance with any assurances they may make as to the faithful class.
Springfield May 15.
TICKETS and Quarters in the above lottery, for sale at the Bookstore of THOMAS CLARK, Fifth Street, Portland, July 5.
Last Chance!
PISCATAQUA BRIDGE LOTTERY, com- mences drawing the nineteenth of this month. A few TICK- ETS may be had at this office. July 9th.
BIBLES AND DIVINITY.
JUST received from Scotland, an ex- tensive assortment of Large and Small BIBLES, which are for sale on as low terms as were ever offered in the District of Maine, at the Bookstores of ISAAC ADAMS and THOMAS CLARK, Fifth Street, Portland. Likewise, a general assortment of Books on DIVINITY, History, & Miscellaneous subjects. May 10, 1804.
Deferted.
FROM on board the brig AMERICA, SAMUEL PEARCE, mate of said brig.—Whoever will arrest the said S. Pearce and lodge him in the jail of Portland, shall receive ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, from WILLIAM HASWELL. July 5.
Stray Horses.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on the 14th inst. a stray HORSE and MARE.—The horse of a chestnut color—the mare of a mixed red and grey. The owner of owners of said horses, may have them again by proving property and paying charges.—Apply to Nathaniel Jordan. Cape Elizabeth, June 18, 1804.
Run away from the subscriber a woman, named Sarah Lewis; she was taken by the subscriber for support for the town, to which he is responsible for her conduct for one year, which will expire in March next, before which all persons are cautioned against harbouring her on any account as no debt of her's will be paid by the subscriber after this date. JOSEPH PROCTOR. Durham, June 4th.
Strayed
ON July 1st, a red cow, with a white streak round her body a white face, had on a bell. Whoever will re- turn her or give information of her will be suitably re- warded for their trouble by JONATHAN DEAN.
Strayed or Stolen. FROM the subscriber a dark bay colored HORSE, about seven years old; a middling size, a white his forehead; dark mane and tail; and turns his ry much out.—Whoever will take said Horse if or if stolen will take the thief to the jail, or be to justice shall be handsomely rewarded, or their trouble WALTER ROSS. Portland, June 25.
TAKEN up by the subscriber in standish a dark brown MARE, has a white spot on her forehead and some white about her hind feet, she trots.—The owner may have her by applying to the subscriber in standish. June 30. EDWARD WOOD
Ten Cents Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 29th of June last an Indian servant boy, named John Weyam, about five feet eight inches high, dark com- plexion, down look.—Whoever will return said Boy shall be entitled to the above reward, but no charges paid—and all persons are forbid harbouring said servant on penalty of the law. July 9. EBENEZER LANE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of JOHN ANDERSON of Windham, in the District of Maine, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been awarded and issued that the commissioners named and authorized in and by said commission, and the assign- ees of his estate and effects intended to meet at No. 2 Munsey's Row in Portland, on Tuesday the 3rd day of Au- gust next at ten o'clock A.M. in order to make a lection of creditors of the estate and effects of said Bankrupt; when and where all persons who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said division. JULIAN LEE. GEORGE PRADBURY } Assignees.
NOTICE is hereby given to all those who are indebted to BENJAMIN WHITNEY, that their demands which are not paid by the first day of September next, will be deemed with an attorney for collection. He further him- self that those whose notes and accounts, which become payable previous to this date, will consider it reasonable, they should be discharged by that time; and will by their attention to the payment of them prevent him the un- pleasing necessity of putting them to cost. Gorham, June 27.
Ten dollars Reward.
ESCAPED from the subscriber, on the ninth instant, a prisoner taken on a le al precept, by the name of James Cobb, of Miness in the county of Cumberland, of about thirty-five years of age, dark complexion, and about five feet ten inches in height. Whoever will take up said person and deliver him to the subscriber or de- liver him to the custody of the gaoler in Portland, shall receive the above reward. JEREMIAH BLANCHARD Deputy Sheriff.
DISTRICT OF MAINE—to wit:—
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the twelfth day of June, in the twenty-eighth year of the Independence of the United States of America, GARDNER GOULD, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Map or chart, the right whereof he claims as author, or proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "A PERPET- UAL ALMANACK, by which may be found in a few seconds of time, the day of the week or month in any year to come, by GARD- NER GOULD of Portland." In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, entitled "An Act, for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the Copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such Copies, during the Times therein mentioned."
HENRY SEWALL, } Clerk of the DISTRICT COURT. A true copy of record— Attest, H. SEWALL, Clerk.
To the Honorable the Justices of the Court of Com- mon Pleas for the county of Lincoln begun and held at Wal- doboro, in said county on the second Monday of May, A.D. 1804. THE petition of the undersigned inhabitants of Lew- iston, Humbly shews That being a major part of the proprietors of a certain Meadow in said Lewiston, which being in a wild uncultivated state principally covered with heath and other shrubs, which are very hard to be substituted they being desirous of bringing the same into improvement think it expedient that said meadow should be plowed a certain term, that they may with the greater convenience bring the same into profit; your petition- ers therefore pray that your honours would appoint a com- mittee to examine the same and proceed agreeably to a law of the Commonwealth, made and provided for the better improvement of low lands, in certain cases, passed February 26th 1796. (Signed) Joel Thompson. William Haskell, D. Davis. his Benjamin Grafton, mark. Tobias Ham. Copy—Attest, ALDEN BRADFORD, Clerk. LINCOLN, ss.—Court of Common Pleas, May term, A.D. 1804.
ON the petition of Joel Thompson and others, for a committee to examine the situation of a certain meadow, in Lewiston, in said county of Lincoln, and for liberty to plow said meadow, &c. ORDERED, That the Petitioners notify all persons interested in the premises, by putting up a copy of their petition and this order in the town of Lewiston aforesaid, and by causing a copy thereof to be published in the Portland Gazette, printed at Portland by E. A. Jenks, three weeks successively; the last publication to be three weeks before the next term of this Court, which will be at Topsham, in said county of Lincoln, on the fourth Monday of August, that they may then and there appear, and shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Attest, ALDEN BRADFORD, Clerk. Copy—Attest, ALDEN BRADFORD, Clerk.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non- resident Proprietors of lands in the town of Lim- ington, county of York, that their lands are taxed to the State, County and Town, for the year 1803, and commi- tted to the subscriber to collect:
   No. Range. Acres Tax.     4 A 200 0 45   16 F 50 31   1 3 38 18   1 1 50 John Pike 31   1 2 38 18   1 4 100 36   1 5 50 18   2 2 15 18   2 4 60 31   1 5 South 100 Enoch Litch 65   THIRTY ACRES LOTS.   4 C 30 13   4 G 30 Benja. Block, 17   5 G 30 ditto, 17   5 D 30 17  
If said taxes and intervening charges are not paid to me the subscriber, on or before Monday, the sixth day of August next, so much of said land as will pay said taxes and charges, will be sold by Public Vendue at the house of Thomas Foster, Innholder, in Limington, at ten of the clock, in the forenoon of said day. JOSEPH TYLER, Collector. Limington, July 4th, 1804.

POETRY.
HEARTS EASE.
FROM A BOTANIC POEM, BY FRANCES ARABELLA ROWDEN.
BENEATH a purple hood the Pansy veils, Her silken petals from the passing gales, Sigh as the Zephyrs murmur o'er her head, Bends to the earth and seeks her lowly bed; Still plying friend his leading foot-bath balm, The timid fancies of the fair to calm; And five fond brothers round her trembling heart, Twine their strong bands that death alone can part. When the sweet Heart of Aeon deign'd to sing, In five strains the beauties of the spring; He wou'd the spirit of the rural grove, And his soft notes were harmony and love. From the green vale he pluck'd this chint of May, And LOVE IN IDLENESS' inspired his lay.
Oft at the close of day, the village maid, Seeks this gay favorite of the flow'ry glade; Her sparkling eye and rosy blush confers The little prize is for her Sunday dres. I how unconsciously that her modest air, Excels the graces of the town bred fair, No vain desires her humble peace molest, Or check the transports of her gentle breast. Nature's pure laws alone her feelings move, Her thought is virtue, and her smile is love. Beauties more gay may boast their art to please, Her simple treasure is the Sweet HEARTS-EASE.
* This flower has various appellations—With Pansy, Hearts-Ease, Three Faces under a Hood Love in idleness; which last, Shakspeare, has honored by his poetical allusion to its variation in colour.
“Yet mark'd I where the bolt of Cupid fell, It fell upon a little western flower, Before milk white, now purple with Love's wound, And maidens call it LOVE IN IDLENESS.”
An account of the silk mills, at Derby in England.—In these mills a: 26,585 wheels, and 97,746 movements, continually working except on Sundays. This grand machine is disposed in four stories of large rooms, above each other: and the whole is actuated by one great water wheel, which goes round three times in a minute. In each time of its going round, 73,728 yards of silk are twisted, so that in twenty-four hours 318,504,900 yards are executed. The water wheel is kept constantly going: But on Sundays it is disengaged from all the rest of the work. Any part of these movements may be stopped without the least prejudice, or interruption of the rest.
Wondrous Machine! thy curious fabric shows, How far the pow'r of human wisdom goes.
ADVERTISEMENT.
HORRID RAPE AND MURDER! —On Thursday evening last, a young girl, by the name of Sally Talbot of the tender age of 12 years, only child of Mr. David Talbot, of Canton, was ravished and murdered: and the horrid crime are supposed to have been committed by a mulatto fellow, of the same town, by the name of Jack Battis, who absconded the Sunday night following. Said mulatto is 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, broad face, large flat nose, thick lips speaks low and indistinct, and a little thick, has remarkably large feet, and short woolly hair. His dress cannot be described, as he was well furnished with clothes, and carried them off with him. He was yesterday, from description, supposed to be tracked on the road to Salem, where search was made for him, but without effect. This is published by the neighbours and friends of the bereaved family, who request the good people of the community to assist in detecting and securing the above described person, that so atrocious a crime may be punished as the laws of justice and the country require. [Printers of newspapers are requested to insert the above.]
Bibles, Theological and Law Books.
THOMAS CLARK has received a general assortment of BOOKS & STATIONARY, among which are the following:—
Polio, large and small quarto, octavo, pocket and school BIBLES; octavo and duodecimo editions, some very large print; Stackhouse's History of the Bible, 6 vols; Poole's Annotations upon the Holy Bible, 4 vols; Ralph Erskine's Practical Works, 2 vols folio; Poole's Annotations on the New Testament, 2 vols Guy's Paraphrase on the New Testament, 6 vols; Durham on the Revelations, 2 vols; Rev Isaac Ambrose's works, 4 vols; the whole works of the Rev. James Harvey, 6 vols; the Life of Christ and the Apostles, quarto with plates; Hall's Contemplations on the Old and New Testament, 3 vols; Shepard's Parable of the Ten Virgins, 4 vols; Boston's works complete, 4 vols; Watson's Works, 6 vols; Rutherford's Letters containing three hundred and fifty-two religious letters; Rev. John Erskine's Discourses vol. 2d; Dick on Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; Sherlock's Discourses, 3 vols; Carr's Sermon, 2 vols; Flavel's different works; Confession of Faith, Christian Preacher; Fuller on Doctrines; Henry's Commentary, 6 vols, quarto; Farmer on Spirits; Wesley's Sermons; MacLaurin's Essay on the Prophecies; works of the Rev. John Glas, 5 vols; Erskine's works, complete in 3 vols; Haweis' Sermons; life of Watts and Doddridge; Brown's Concordance; Blair's Sermons, new edition in 3 vols; Hume's Biography, 3 vols; do. Life of Christ, &c.
LAW BOOKS.
London Editions.—Cormyn's Digest; Espinasse's Reports; 40. Digest; Tidd's Practical Forms; Tidd's Practice; Bacon's Abridgment; Raymond's Blackstone's; Salkeld's; Cowper's and Lofft's Reports; Coke's first and second Institutes; Gilbert's Law of Evidence; Lee on Captures; Abbot on Shipping.—And a general assortment of those printed in America.
The following are added to the Circulating Library:—Barnon of Feltheim, 3 vols; De Adon's Ess. ys., 2 vols; Right and Wrong 4 vols; Aurora, 2 vols; L'Enfant Village, 4 vols; Alvah and Seraphina, 2 vols; Two Mavilars, 2 vols; Honoria, 2 vols; Terretie Tales; Moli Cid Abbey, 4 vols.
A few TICKETS at 50c, and Quarters at 12 1/2c, in the PISCATAQUA BRIDGE Lottery, for sale at the above store. June 28.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing a Promissory Note signed by us the subscribers, and payable to Amos Richardson, or order, as the same was obtained from us by fraud, and circumvention; nor are we determined to pay the same to any person.— Said note was dated 18th Ap. V. 1804; payable first day of July after date for 24 dollars, 7 cents. JONATHAN HAM, JAMES HAM. Bath, June 12, 1804.
GRAFTON, ss. —At a Probate Court, held at Haverhill, in and for said county of Essex, on the nine tenth day of June, Anno Domini, 1804. Present the Honorable CHARLES JOHNSTON, Esq. Judge of said county.
UPON reading and considering the petition of Stephen Hampton of Bethlehem, in said county, administrator, of the estate of Nathaniel Whitaker, late of Bethlehem, deceased, physician deceased intestate; setting forth that the personal estate of said deceased is not sufficient to pay the debts and demands against it and the charges of administration; and that it is necessary to sell the real estate for that purpose —and praying for licence to sell the said estate accordingly.
ORD. R.D. That the petitioner be heard on his said petition, at Haverhill, in said county; on the 12th Tuesday of August next at ten of the clock, in the forenoon; and that in the mean time he cause the substance of his petition, and this order of court to be published three weeks successively in Essex's Gazette , the last of which said advertisements to be two weeks before said day of hearing, that any person may then and there appear and shew cause, if any there be, wherefore the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted. By order of the Judge, MOSES DOW, R. P.
Copies examined Attest, MOSES DOW, Register of Probate.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, YORK ss. At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at York, within and for the county of York, on the third Tuesday of April, being the seventeenth day of said month Anno Domini, 1804.
ON the petition of Samuel Lane, of Boston, in the county of York, labourer, Jonathan Clement, of Hiram, in said county, yeoman, and Hannah his wife, in her right, claiming, that they are seized in fee simple and as tenants in common of and in lots numbered, four, five, six and seven, on a range, in the first division of lands in said Boston containing eighty acres more or less with the buildings thereon standing; the said Samuel, of one undivided sixteenth part, and the said Jonathan and Hannah, of one other undivided sixteenth part; with Daniel Hastings, and certain other persons unknown to your petitioners; —And praying that their said said parts may be set off and assigned to them to hold in severality.
By their attorney, CR. COFFIN. ORDERED That the petitioners cause the substance of their said petition and this order thereon to be inserted in the Portland Gazette , printed by Essee A. Jenks, three weeks successively, the last publication thereof to be thirty days at least prior to the next term of this court to be held at Waterborough, within and for said county of York, on the fourth Tuesday of August next; and also by posting up the same in two of the most public places in said town of Boston, a like number of days prior to the said next term, to the end, any person or persons interested may then and there appear, and shew cause if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted. Attest, DANIEL SEWALL.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an administratrix on the estate of SAMUEL WAITE, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement. BETSEY WAITE. May 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of an administrator on the estate of SIMEON SKILLING, late of Cape-Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, by giving bond as the law directs: She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to MARY SKILLING. Dated June 13, 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an executor of the last will and testament of AMBROSE TOLBUT, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JOSEPH TOLBUT. Dated June 14 1804.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an executor of the last will and testament of EZRA VARNEY, late of Windham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by proving the will and by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to ELIJAH KENNARD. Dated June 1, 1804.
THE subscribers having been appointed on the nineteenth day of August last, by the Hon. Jonathan Bowman, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Lincoln, to receive and examine the claim of the creditors to the estate of Charles Peterson, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, mariner, deceased represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that a further time of six months, from the date hereof, is allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the office of John Winslow in Bath aforesaid, on the first Monday of the six following months, from 6 to 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Bath, aforesaid, the 11th day of May, A.D. 1804. PELEG TALLMAN, JOHN WINSLOW. Commissioners.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed, and have taken upon themselves the trust of Administrators on the estate of JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Esq. deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: They therefore request all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to JOHN STOCKBRIDGE, WM. R. STOCKBRIDGE. Dated May 10, 1804.
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 DANIEL HAMLEN, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to STEPHEN LARY. Dated May 14th 1804.
CARDING MACHINE. THE subscriber has erected in the town of Norway, at the Steep Falls near Russell's Mills, a Machine for Carding Wool into rolls at the following terms, —viz: White wool at 6 1/4 cents per pound—colored, or mixed wool at 8 cents per pound. Cash paid on the delivery of rolls. May 28. JOHN SHAW.
L. WEEKS & SON, No. 2 Central-Row, Have for Sale, NOW landing from Schooner Phenix, Fresh Baltimore Superfine, Fine, and Middling FLOUR, in whole and half barrels. Maryland CORN and TOBACCO. In Store—HOLLAND GIN, Liverpool WARE, Kutia FEATHERS—RICE, &c.
J. RICHARDSON, Has for sale, On Richardson's wharf, 300 bbls. Mels No. 1, and 2, Beef, 4000 wt. Bacon, Legs and Shoulders, Bbbis. Some Mouldings and No. 1 Pork; 40 chests Hyson, Souchong and Hysonkin Teas, Brandy per pipe or barrel, Holland's Gin per do. do. Bales Georgia Cotton, Bags India Sugar, Casks Malaga Wine, Boxes 7 by 9 Window Glass, Loaf Sugar, keys Fig Tobacco. India Cottons, &c. June 20.
WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received by ships Minerva and Kingston from London, Lewis from Bristol, and Jopp from Liverpool, a very extensive assortment of HARD WARE GOODS. Comprising almost every article in that line, which are for sale at his store, by wholesale and retail. A quantity of Sewing Twine; Brass Kettles, all sizes; Pewter; Sad Irons; Blacksmiths' Anvils and Vices; cast Iron Ware; a large assortment of Saddle's Webbing. —A very great assortment of elegant London gilt and mahogany framed LOOKING GLASSES. 320 boxes 10 by 8 and 9 by 7 Bristol and Liverpool CROWN GLASS. 70 boxes TIN PLATES. 60 cases NAILS, wrought and cut. 3 tons dry white and red LEAD. 3 tons patent SHOT. &c. Portland, May 31.
WILLIAM CALLENDER, Respectfully informs the citizens of the Eastern country, that he has for sale at his Store No. 62 Middle-Street, (north part of Bolton) upwards of Seven-hundred Musical Instruments, of the following kinds: Bass Viols and Violins; Bassoons, Concert Horns. New invented C and B Clarinettos, Hautboys German Flutes. German Flute walking sticks, Flageolets Drums and Pies of various tones; Horsemen's Trumpets. Concert Fifes, Pitch Pipes, English Flutes, &c. Also. 70 Violin Bows, 50 set Bass Viol Strings, 100 G Strings do. 70 dozen Basses for Violin, a few of which are of a new manufacture. 40 Bundles Violin strings four horse thongs per Drum Heads and Smores. Instruction Book for each Instrument. With a variety of other articles in the Musical line, good and cheap, and free from every deception, with thanks for the smallish favour. June 8. (cp3m)
JOHN LORD, Respectfully informs the public that he has just received and now offers for sale, a handsome assortment of English and American HAIR and TRIMMINGS, on reasonable terms for Cash or credit, at his shop in Foss-Street, next door to Messrs. Cross & Frank. Portland, May 28.
DAVID GREEN, No. 17 Long Wharf, Has for sale, 100 barrels Mels BEEF, 100 do. No. 1 do. 150 half bbls. mels do. 100 do. do. No. 1, do. 5 cases Cotton and Wool Cards, 10 dozen Scythes, 300 bbls. fresh Superfine Flour, Portland, June 7th.
RALPH CROSS, Has for sale, No. 4, Union Wharf, 30 hhd. high 4th proof Jamaica RUM, 50 do. 3rd and 3rd proof Demerara do. Coffee in bags and SUGAR in barrels, Superfine and fine FLOUR. June 14.
Just received from Newyork, and for sale By WILLIAM GORHAM, A quantity of Fresh FLOUR, in whole and half barrels— Also, a quantity of PITCH and TAR— At No. 28, Long Wharf. Portland, June 11.
Baptists' Hymns. THIS day published and now selling at THOMAS CLARK's Book-Store, nearly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth street Portland, DIVINE HYMNS, or SPIRITUAL SONGS, for the use of Religious assemblies and private Christians, being a collection by JOSHUA SECHT & SAMUEL SLEEPER —To which are now added Thirty two HYMNS —Societies and wholesale purchasers will be supplied cheap May 2. (p3m)
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Kutia, and Linton FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Kutia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. (tf) Portland, August 22.
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters, THE success-facil effects of which have been lately 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 looking, faint, distressed feeling, and the sleepy, dull heaviness; restoring also, strength to the weak and trembling limbs; removing the yeoman's of countenance common to jaundice and weakly people; and also the dizziness of head, and weakness of sight. They are very useful for seamen to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preventative against disorders so 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/ per box. ALSO... WHEATON'S ITCH OINTMENT, A safe and efficacious remedy for the ITCH.—Price 3/ per box. The above, direct from the Patentees, are for sale by JONH COE, (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth Street, Who keeps constantly for sale, DRUGS and MEDICINES of a genuine quality on reasonable terms, for Cash or Credit. Portland, June 2, 1804.
Wild Land for sale. FOR sale, 4000 acres of Land, in township Number Four, in the seventh range of township north of the Waterville Patent, to young and enterprising men. In this town there are several settlers, a new saw and grist mills, and roads to accommodate the settlement. From this town there is good water communication down the Piscataquis river to the Penobscot, and so to Bangor. The waters in this town are abundantly supplied with Fish, such as salmon, shad, alewives, &c where they can be taken in great quantities. Likewise, 9000 acres in township Number Two, in the third range, which will be sold by the lot or quantity, as will best suit the purchaser.—This town is twelve miles from Bangor, in which there are twenty-seven settlers; several farms under good cultivation, two grist mills, one saw mill and another to be built this season.—Liberal credit will be given.
Likewise, in township Number Four, 4th range, north of the Waterville Patent, 3000 acres to settlers. Any number of young men who wish to have good farms and liberal terms to make payment, can be supplied with this half tract or quantity of Land, where they will have a right to select the same in different parts of the town, in lots of two hundred acres; through which town there is now a county road and several settlements begun. Each of the towns adjoining have settlements now begun and families thereon; this town is between 10 and 30 miles from Bangor. Likewise, in that much noted and flourishing town, Number Three, in the 5th range, called Linn Town, 320 acres of the choicest Land in said town, situated on a handsome swell of Land, which affords a view of several towns in the vicinity; within two miles of a good saw and grist mill; there are several roads through said town, and a new county road laid out through said land, leading to Bangor. About 20 settlements in said town have been begun within two years; most of which have families on them—Any person or persons who wish to have good land well situated for farms, near navigation, can be supplied with the same. An undoubted title will be given on the conditions of settlement being performed. For further particulars enquire of MOSES HODGSON, after the first of June. Kennebec Plantation, near Bangor; or of ANDREW STRONG, his attorney, now residing in township No. 2, 3d range. Portland, May 28, 1804.
UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of JOSEPH BURTON, of Augusta, trader, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard, if they shall think fit, before the Judge of said district on Tuesday the twenty fourth of July next, (1804) at the dwelling-house of the district Judge of Maine district at ten o'clock, A.M. against making and allowing a certificate of discharge to said bankrupt before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine District. June 15th.
UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of JOHN STUART of Wolfe's Island, trader, against whom a commission of bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard if they shall think fit, before the Judge of said District, on Tuesday the twenty fourth day of July next, (1804) at the dwelling house of said District Judge, at ten o'clock, A.M. against making and allowing a certificate of discharge to said bankrupt before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine District. June 15th.
NOTICE is hereby given that the dividend of the estate and effects of William Habbs, of Belfast, in the county of Hancock, and Moses Merrill, of North Yarmouth in the county of Cumberland, Merchants. Bankrupts, which was to have been made this day, is adjourned to Friday, the twentieth of July next, at ten o'clock, in the forenoon, at which time the Commissioners and the Affessee intend to meet at the Commissioners office, No. 2, Middle's Row, Portland, in order to make a Dividend of the estate and effects of said Bankrupts; when and where the creditors, who have not proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, jun. Affessee. June 12, 1804.
For sale on the most reasonable terms. A FARM in Gray one mile from the Meeting-house on the main road to Portland, containing 60 acres with a convenient house and barn thereon and about forty well grown Apple trees, which bear excellent fruit. Said farm will carry Twenty Tons of Hay, with sufficient pasturing; with or without 60 acres of excellent timber and Wood LAND, half a mile from a Saw mill—Said lots are about one and half mile distant.—For further particulars enquire at the Auction Office, Fore-street, Portland. June 20, 1804.
STRAYED FROM the pasture of Stephen Robinson in Paris, on Monday the 4th inst. a white HORSE, seven years old; trots all, large legs and hoofs, red spots on his head and grey on his legs. Whoever has taken up said horse, and will give information to the subscriber in Paris, that he will be handsomely rewarded. JOHN ROYALL. Paris, June 7.
This Gazette, is published every Monday, by E. A. JENKS, at the Printing Office, No. 7, Fifth-Street, PORTLAND; where subscriptions, advertisements, communications, &c. are received with attention. The price, to country subscribers, who receive their papers at the office, or in packages by the mail, is ONE DOLLAR & FIFTY CENTS a year.—Subscribers who live in town and those whose papers are sealed and forwarded separately, will be charged two DOLLARS a year. Advertisers will derive peculiar advantages, as their favors will be published (without extra price) both in this paper and in Thorpe's COMMERCIAL GAZETTE .