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No. 42 of Vol. VIII.]
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1806.
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SENATE—January 10.
President's Message. —The following Message addressed to the Senate of the United States, was received this day, from the President of the United States, viz.
IN compliance with the request of the Senate, expressed in their resolution of Dec. 27, I now lay before them such documents and papers, (there being no other information in my possession) as relate to complaints by the government of France, against the commerce carried on by the citizens of the United States to the French Island of St. Domingo.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Jan. 10, 1806.
From Gen. Turreau, to the Secretary of State, Oct. 14, 1805.
The undersigned minister plenipotentiary of his imperial and royal majesty to his excellency the president of the United States of America, has testified in his conversation with the secretary of state his just discontent with the commercial relations which many citizens of different states of the Union maintain with the rebels of every color, who have momentarily withdrawn the colony of St. Domingo from the legal authority.
The principles injuriously affected by such a commerce, or rather by such a system of robbery (brigandage) are so evident, so generally acknowledged, and adopted not only by all nations, who have a colonial system to defend, but even by those who have none; and moreover even by every wise people to whatsoever political aggregation they may belong; that the statesman, if he has not lost every idea of justice, of humanity, and public law can no more contest their wisdom, than their existence. And certainly the undersigned, in finding himself called by his duty, as well as by his inclination, in the bosom of a friendly people, and near the respectable chief who directs its government; certainly the undersigned ought not to have expected that his first political relations would have for their ob-
ject a complaint so serious, an infraction so manifest of law the most sacred, and the best observed by every nation under the dominion of civilization.
But it was not enough for some citizens of the United States, to convoy munitions of every kind to the rebels of St. Domingo to that race of African slaves, the reproach and the refuse of nature; it was moreover necessary, to insure the success of this ignoble and criminal traffic by the use of the force. The vessels destined to protect, are constructed, loaded, armed, in all the ports of the Union, under the eyes of the American people, of its particular authority, and the Federal government itself; and this government, which has taken for the basis of its political career, the most scrupulous equity, and the most impartial neutrality, does not forbid it.
Without doubt, and notwithstanding the profound consideration, with which the minister plenipotentiary of the French empire is penetrated for the government of the Union; he might enlarge still farther upon the reflections suggested by such a state of things, a circumstance so important, so unexpected. But it would be equally as affecting for him to dwell upon it, to state its consequences, as it would be for the government to hear them.
The secretary of state, who perfectly knows the justice of the principles, and the legitimacy of the rights, referred to in this note, will be of opinion, that neither are susceptible of discussion; because a principal universally assented to, a right generally established is never discussed, or at least is discussed in vain. The only way open for the redress of these complaints, is to put an end to the tolerance which produces them, and which daily aggravates these consequences.
Moreover this note, founded upon facts not less evident than the principles which they infract does not permit the undersigned to doubt that the government of the United States will take the most prompt as well as the most effectual prohibitory measures, in order to put an end to its cause; and he seizes with eagerness this occasion of renewing to the secretary of state, the assurance of his high consideration.
TURREAU.
Faithfully translated, J. Wagner, chief Clerk, Department of State.
General Turreau Minister Plenipotentiary of his Imperial and Royal Majesty, to Mr. Madison, Secretary of State.
Washington, Jan. 3, 1806.
Sir, Formal orders of my government oblige me to insist upon the contents of my official note, of the 14 of October last, relative to the commerce which some of the inhabitants of the United States, maintain with the rebels of St. Domingo.
Not receiving any answer to that note, I had room to hope that the government of the Union would take prompt and effectual measures to put an end to the causes which produced it; but by your silence towards me, especially in relation to St. Domingo and that of your government toward congress, impose
upon me the duty of recalling to your recollection the said official note, and of renewing to you my complaints upon the tolerance given to an abuse as shocking as contrary to the law of nations, as it is to the treaties of peace and friendship existing between France and the United States.
I will not recur, sir, to the different circumstances which have attended the commerce with the revolted part of St. Domingo; to the scandalous publicity given to its shameful success; to the rewards and encomiums prostituted upon the crews of armed vessels, whose destination is to protect the voyages to carry munitions of every kind to the rebels, and thus to nourish rebellion and robbery.
You ought not to be surprised, sir, that I call anew the attention of the American government to this subject. His Excellency, Mr. Talleyrand has already testified his discontent to Mr. Armstrong, your minister plenipotentiary at Paris; and you will be of opinion, that it is at length time to pursue formal measures against every adventure to the ports of St. Domingo occupied by the rebels. The system of tolerance which produces this commerce, which suffers its being armed, which encourages by impunity its extension and its excess, cannot longer remain; and the emperor and king my master, expects from the dignity and the candor of the government of the Union, that an end be put to it promptly.
I add to this dispatch a copy of the official note, which has already been transmitted to you. I earnestly request, sir, that you acknowledge the receipt of both and receive a new assurance of my high consideration.
(Signed) TURREAU.
Faithfully translated, J. WGANER, Chief Clerk. Department of State.
From Mr. Talleyrand, to General Armstrong
Sir,
I have several times had the honor to call your attention to the commerce carried on from the ports of the United States to those of St. Domingo occupied by the rebels. These commercial communications would appear to be almost daily increased. In order to cover their true destination, the vessels are cleared for the West-Indies, without a more particular designation of the place, and with the aid of these commissions, provisions, arms, and other objects of supply, of which they stand in need, are carried to the rebels of St. Domingo.
Although these adventures may be no more than the result of private speculations, the Government of the United States is not the less engaged to put an end to them, by the consequence of the obligations which bind together all the civilized powers, all those who are in a state of peace. No government can second the spirit of revolt of the subjects of another power; and as in this state of things, it cannot maintain communications with them it ought not to favor those which its own subjects maintain.
It is impossible that the Gov-
ernment of the United States should longer let its eyes upon the communications of their commerce with St. Domingo.—The adventures for that Island, are making with a scandalous publicity. They are supported by armed vessels—at their return, feasts are given, in order to vaunt the success of their speculations; and the acknowledgment, even the eulogies of the Government are so much relied upon, that it is at these feasts, and in the midst of an immense concourse, where are found the first authorities of the country, that the principles of the Government of Haiti are celebrated, and that vows are made for its duration.
I have the honor, Sir, to transmit to your Excellency, an extract of an American journal, in which are contained sundry details of a feast, given in the port of New-York, on board of a convoy which had arrived from St. Domingo.
The ninth toast, given to the government of Hayti, cannot fail, Sir, to excite your indignation. It is not, after having covered every thing with blood and with ruin, that the rebels of St. Domingo, ought to have found apologists in a nation, the friend of France.
But they do not stop at their first speculations.—The company of merchants which gave a feast on the return of their adventure, is preparing a second convoy, and proposes to place it under the escort of several armed vessels.
I have the honor, Sir, to give you this information, in order that you may be pleased to call the most serious attention of your government towards a series of facts, which it becomes its dignity and candor, no longer to permit. The federal government cannot so far separate itself from the inhabitants of the United States, as to permit to them, acts and communications, which it thinks itself bound to interdict to itself; or as to think that it can distinguish its own responsibility from that of its subjects, when there is in question an unparalleled revolt, whose circumstances and whose horrible consequences must alarm all nations, and who are all equally interested in seeing it cease.
France ought to expect from the amity of the United States, and his Majesty charges me, Sir, to request in his name, that they interdict every private adventure which, under any pretext or designation whatsoever, may be destined to the ports of St. Domingo, occupied by the rebels.
Receive General, the assurances of my high consideration. CH. M. TALLEYRAND. To His Excellency Gen. Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States.
From Mr. Talleyrand to General Armstrong.
PARIS, 29th Thermidor, 13th year, (16th August, 1805)
Sir,
Since the letter, I had the honor to write to you on the 2d Thermidor, concerning the armaments which were making in the ports of the United States for the western part of St. Domingo, fresh information upon this point, confirms every thing which had been received.—The adventures for St. Domingo are publicly made; vessels are arm-
ed for war, to protect the convoys; and it is in virtue of contracts, entered into between Desfalinés and American merchants, that the latter send him supplies and munitions of war.
I add, Sir, to the letter, which I have the honor to write to you, a copy of a sentence given at Halifax, in the matter of a merchant of New-York, who had conveyed into the revolted part of St. Domingo, three cargoes of gun-powder, and who was taken on his return by an English frigate.
If even in the English tribunal where this prize was condemned, the whole island of St. Domingo, was considered as a French colony, how can the federal government tolerate that the rebels of this colony, should continue to receive from America, succors against the parent country? It is impossible that a government should be ignorant of the armaments making in its ports. Too much publicity is given to them, not to render it responsible, and it ought to perceive that it is contrary to every system of peace and good friendship, to suffer longer in its ports, armaments evidently directed against France.
Without doubt the federal government would not wish in order to favor certain private speculations, to give new facilities to rebellion and robbery (brigandage;) the tolerance of a commerce so scandalous would be unworthy of it. Neither your government nor his majesty can be any longer indifferent to it; and as the seriousness of the facts which occasion this complaint, obliges his majesty to consider as good prize every thing which shall enter the ports of St. Domingo, occupied by the rebels, and every thing coming out, he persuades himself that the government of the United States, will take, on its part, against this commerce, at once illicit and contrary to all the principles of the law of nations, all the repressive and authoritative measures proper to put an end to it.—This system of impunity and intolerance can no longer continue, and his majesty is convinced, that your government will think it due from its frankness promptly to put an end to it.
Receive, sir, the assurances of my high consideration.
(Signed)
CH. M. TALLEYRAND. To his Excellency, General Armstrong
Faithfully translated, J. WAGNER, Chief Clerk, Department State.
*Ne pourroit durer d'avantage.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15.
The question to refer that part of The President's Message which relates to spoliations, and new principles asserted by the British Courts of Admiralty, was carried Yeas 25, Nays 3.—It was referred to Messrs. Smith (of Maryland) Mitchell, Anderson, Logan, Tracy, Adams, and Baldwin.
The Memorial of the Merchants of Philadelphia, was referred to Messrs. Anderson, S. Smith Baldwin Mitchell, Logan, Tracy, and Adams.
ST. DOMINGO TRADE.
The question for leave to bring in a bill to prohibit the commercial intercourse between the United States and St. Domingo, was taken

and passed, without debate, Yeas 27, Nays 7, viz.
AYES—Messrs. Edair, Anderson, Baldwin, Bradley, Condit, Fennel, Gitman, Howland, Kirtland, Logan, Maclay, Moore, Smith, Smith, Smith, Smith, Sumner, Turner, Worthington, and Wright.
NAYS.—Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Pickering, Plumer, Tracy, and White.
When Dr. Logan offered the bill, which was read twice— This bill is short; but it prohibits immediately the clearance at the custom-houses of any vessel bound to any port (not excepting the port of Santo Domingo, now held by the French) within the island of St. Domingo, and is to be in force until the end of the next session of Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MONDAY, JAN. 13.
The following Message, addressed to both Houses, was this day received from The President, by his Secretary, Mr. Coles:
To the Senate and House of Representatives, of the United States.
I LAY before Congress the application of Hamet Caramalli, elder brother of the reigning bashaw of Tripoli, soliciting from the United States attention to his services and sufferings in the late war against that state; and in order to possess them of the ground on which that application stands, the facts shall be stated according to the views of the executive.
During the war with Tripoli, it was suggested that Hamet Caramalli, elder brother of the reigning bashaw, and driven by him from his throne, meditated the recovery of his inheritance, and that a concert in action with us was desirable to him. We considered that concerted operation by those who have a common enemy were entirely justifiable and might produce effects favorable to both, without binding either, to guarantee the objects of the other. But the nature of the scene, the difficulties of communication, and the uncertainty of our information, inducing the loss of confidence in the measure, it was committed to our agents as one which might be resorted to, if it promised to promote our success.
Mr. Eaton, however, our late consul on his return from the Mediterranean, possessing personal knowledge of the scene, and having confidence in the effect of a joint co-operation, we authorized commodore Barron, then proceeding with his squadron, to enter into an understanding with Hamet, if he should deem it useful; and as it was represented that he need some aids of arms and ammunition, and even of money, he was authorized to furnish them to a moderate extent, according to a prospect of utility to be expected from it. In order to avail him of the advantages of Mr. Eaton's knowledge of circumstances, an occasional employment was provided for the latter, as an agent for the navy in that sea. Our expectation was, that an intercourse should be kept up between the ex-bashaw and the commodore; that while the former moved on by land, our squadron should proceed with equal pace, so as to arrive at their destination together, and to attack the common enemy by land and sea at the same time.
The instructions of June 6th, to Commodore Barron, shew that a co-operation only was intended, and by no means an union of our object with the fortune of the Ex-Bashaw; and the Commodore's letters of March 22, and May 19, proves, that he had the most correct idea of our intentions. His verbal instructions, indeed, to Mr. Eaton, and Captain Hull, if the expressions are accurately committed to writing by those gentlemen, who do not limit the extent of his co-operation as rigorously as he probably intended; but it is certain from the Ex-Bashaw's letter of Jan. 3, written when he was proceeding to join Mr. Eaton, and in which he says, "your operations should be carried on by sea, mine by land" that he left the position in which he was, with a proper idea of the nature of the co-operation. If Mr. Eaton's subsequent convention should appear to bring forward other objects, his letter of April 29, and May 1, views this convention but as provisional. The 2d article, as he expressly states, guarding it against any ill effect, and his letter of June 30, confirms this construction. In the event, it was found that after placing the Ex-Bashaw
in possession of Derne, one of the most important cities and provinces of that country, where he had resided himself as Governor, he was totally unable to command any resources, or to bear any part in co-operation with us. This hope was then at an end; and we certainly had never contemplated, nor were we prepared to land an army of our own, or to raise, pay, or subsist an army of Arabs, to march from Derne to Tripoli, and to carry on a land war at such a distance from our resources. Our means and our authority were merely naval; and that such were the expectations of Hamet, his letter of June 29, is an unequivocal acknowledgement. While, therefore, an impression from the capture of Derne might still operate at Tripoli, and an attack on that place from our squadron was daily expected, Col. Lear thought it the best moment to listen to overtures of peace then made by the Bashaw. He did so, and while urging provisions for the United States; he paid attention also to the interests of Hamet; but was able to effect nothing more than to engage the restitution of his family, and even the persevering in this demand suspended for sometime the conclusion of the treaty.
In operations at such a distance it becomes necessary to leave much to the discretion of the agents employed. But events may still turn up beyond the limits of that discretion. Unable in such a case to consult his Government, a zealous citizen will act as he believes that would direct him were it apprised of the circumstances, and will take on himself the responsibility. In all these cases, the purity and patriotism of the motives should shield the agent from blame, and even secure a sanction where the error is not too injurious. Should it be thought by any that the verbal instructions said to have been given by Commodore Barron to Mr. Eaton amount to a stipulation that the United States should place Hamet Caramalli on the throne of Tripoli; a stipulation so entirely unauthorized so far beyond our views, and so onerous, could not be sanctioned by our Government; or should Hamet Caramalli, contrary to the evidence of his letters of Jan. 3, and Jan. 29, he thought to have left the position which he now seems to regret, under a mistaken expectation that we were at all events to place him on his throne, on an appeal to the liberality of the nation, something equivalent to the placing him in his former situation, might be worthy its consideration.
A nation by establishing a character of liberality and magnanimity, gains in the respect and friendship of others more than the worth of mere money. This appeal is now made by Hamet Caramalli to the United States. The ground he has taken being different, not only from our views but by those expressed by himself on former occasions, Mr. Eaton was desired to state whether any verbal communications passed from him to Hamet which had varied what we saw in writing. His answer of Dec. 5, is herewith transmitted, and has rendered it still more necessary, that in presenting to the Legislature the application of Hamet, I should present them at the same time an exact statement of the views and proceedings of the Executive, through this whole business, that they may clearly understand the ground on which we are placed. It is accompanied with all the papers which bear any relation to the principles of the co-operation, and which can inform their judgment in deciding on the application of Hamet Caramalli.
TH: JEFFERSON. Jan. 13, 1806.
Here follows a number of documents alluded to in the above Message. 1. Extract of a letter from Mr. Madison, S. of S. to Mr. Cathcart, dated Aug. 22, 1802, on the subject of the co-operation with Hamet Caramalli, in his hostile measures against his brother in Tripoli; and that if his object (the recovery of the regency) should be unattainable, that he should be placed in the situation from which he should be drawn. 2. Is the appointment of Mr. Eaton Navy Agent for the Barbary Regencies, dated May 16, 1804. 3. The letter of the Secretary of the Navy communicating that appointment; informing him that he would receive instructions from Commodore Barron; and that his compensation
should be 1200 dollars a year; and the rations of a Lt. of the Navy. 4. An extract of a letter from the Sec. of the Navy, to Commodore Barron, dated June 6, 1804, in which he says, "With respect to the Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli, we have no objection to your availing yourself of this co-operation with you against Tripoli, if you shall, upon a full view of the subject, after your arrival upon the station, consider this co-operation expedient. The subject is committed entirely to your discretion. In such an event you will, it is believed, find Mr. Eaton extremely useful to you." The other part of the extract relates the full powers given to Mr. Lear, to conclude a peace with Tripoli, &c. 5. A letter from Commodore Barron to Captain Hull. 6. Verbal orders from ditto to ditto, delivered in presence of Capt. Hull and Mr. Eaton, on board the President Sept. 15, 1804, as follows:
"Sir—The written order (No. 5) I here hand you, to proceed to the ports of Alexandria, or Smirna, for conveying to Malta any vessels you may find there, are intended to disguise the real object of your expedition, which is to proceed with Mr. Eaton to Alexandria, in search of Hamet Bashaw, the rival brother and legitimate sovereign of the reigning Bashaw of Tripoli; and to convey him and his suite to Derne, or such other place on the coast as may be determined the most proper for co-operating with the naval force under my command, against the common enemy; or, if more agreeable to him, to me before Tripoli. Should Hamet Bashaw not be found at Alexandria, you have the discretion to proceed to any other place, for him, where the safety of your ship, can be, in your opinion relied upon."
The Bashaw may be assured of the support of my squadron at Bengazi or Derne, where you are at liberty to put in, if required, and if it can be done without too great risk. And you may assure him also, that I will take the most effectual measures with the forces under my command, for co-operating with him against the usurper, his brother, and for reestablishing him in the regency of Tripoli. Arrangements to this effect are confided to the discretion which Mr. Eaton is vested by the government.
ISAAC HULL. WILLIAM EATON.
CONVENTION Between the United States of America and his highness HAMET CARAMALLI, Bashaw of Tripoli.
GOD IS INFINITE. ARTICLE I. There shall be a firm and perpetual peace and free intercourse between the Government of the United States of America, and his highness Hamet Caramalli, bashaw, the legitimate sovereign of the kingdom of Tripoli, and between the citizens of the one and the subjects of the other.
II. The Government of the United States shall use their utmost exertions, so far as comports with their own honor and interest, their subsisting treaties and the acknowledged laws of nations, to re-establish the said Hamet Bashaw in the possession of his sovereignty of Tripoli, against the pretensions of Joseph Bashaw, who obtained said sovereignty by treason, and who now holds it by usurpation, and who is engaged in actual war against the United States.
III. The United States shall, as circumstances may require, in addition to the operations they are carrying on by sea, furnish the said Hamet Bashaw on loan, supplies of cash, ammunition and provisions, and if necessary require, debarkations of troops, also to aid and give effect to the operations of the said Hamet Bashaw, by land against the common enemy.
IV. In consideration of which, friendly officers, once rendered effectual, his highness Hamet Caramalli Bashaw engages, on his part, to release to the commander in chief of the forces of the United States in the Mediterranean, without ransom, all American prisoners who are, or may hereafter be, in the hands of the usurper, said Joseph Bashaw.
V. In order to indemnify the United States against all expense, they have or shall incur in carrying into execution their engagements expressed in the 2d and 3d articles of this convention, the said Hamet Bashaw transfers and consigns to the United States, the tribute stipulated by the last treaties of his majesty the king of
Denmark, his majesty the king of Sweden, and the Batavian republic, as the condition of peace with the regency of Tripoli, until such time as said expense shall be reimbursed.
VI. In order to carry into full effect the stipulation expressed in the preceding article, said Hamet Bashaw pledges his faith and honor, faithfully to observe and fulfil the treaties now subsisting between the regency of Tripoli, and their majesties the Kings of Denmark and Sweden, and with the Batavian republic.
VII. In consideration of the friendly disposition of his majesty the king of the two Sicilies towards the American squadron, his highness Hamet Bashaw invites his said Sicilian majesty to renew their ancient friendship, and prefers them a peace on the footing of that to be definitively concluded with the United States of America, in the fullest extent of its privileges, according to the tenor of this convention.
VIII. The better to give effect to the operations to be carried on by land in the prosecution of the plan, and the attainment of the object granted out by this convention, William Eaton, a citizen of the United States, now in Egypt, shall be recognized as general and Commander in Chief of the land forces which are or may be called into service against the common enemy. And his said Hamet Bashaw engages that his own subjects shall respect and obey him as such.
IX. His highness said Hamet Bashaw grants full amnesty and perpetual oblivion, towards the conduct of all such of his subjects as may have been seduced by the usurper to abandon his cause, and who are disposed to return to their proper allegiance.
X. In case future war between the contracting parties, captives on each side shall be treated as prisoners of war, and not as slaves, and shall be entitled to reciprocal and equal exchange, man for man, and grade for grade, and in no case shall a ransom be demanded for prisoners of war, nor a tribute required, as the condition of peace, neither on the one part, nor on the other. All prisoners on both sides shall be given up at the conclusion of peace.
XI. The American Consular flag in Tripoli shall forever be a sacred asylum to all persons who shall desire to take refuge under it, except for the crimes of treason and murder.
XII. In case of the faithful fulfillment on the part of his Highness, said Hamet Bashaw, of the agreements and obligations herein stipulated, the said Commander in Chief of the American forces in the Mediterranean, engages to leave said Hamet Bashaw, in the peaceable possession of the city and regency of Tripoli, without dismantling its batteries.
XIII. Any article suitable to be introduced in a definitive treaty of peace, between contracting parties, which may not be comprised in this convention, shall be reciprocally on the footing of the treaties subsisting with the most favored nations.
XIV. This convention shall be submitted to the President of the United States for his ratification. In the mean time there shall be no suspension in its operations.
Done at Alexandria in Egypt, February 23, 1805, and signed by said Hamet Bashaw for himself and successors, and by William Eaton on the part of the United States.
Additional article, secret. His highness Hamet Bashaw, will use his utmost exertions to cause to surrender to the commander in chief of the American forces in the Mediterranean, the usurper Joseph Bashaw, together with his family, and chief admiral called Mourad Rais, alias Peter Lisle, to be held by the government of the U. S. as hostages, and as a guarantee of the faithful observance of the stipulations carried into by convention of the 23d Feb. 1805, with the U. S. provided they do not escape by flight.
By the Seal.
WASHINGTON JAN. 20.
Of these last ten days secret deliberation, nothing has yet transpired in its regular course. A bill has certainly been passed. It was sent to the Senate on Friday last, when there was wonderful caution used at the Senate doors—the very pas-
sage leading to the Secretaries' office was guarded, and at the door, about thirty feet from the hall of secrets a sentinel was placed.
PHILAD. JAN. 19, 1806. Every day's experience demonstrates the total unfitness of the democratic "powers that be," to extricate their country from the difficulties, dangers and disgrace, into which their folly and ignorance have plunged her. The last accounts from Washington brought the thousand and one additional items of their incapacity.
The President has communicated to Congress a convention made between the United States, and Hamet Caramalli, the Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli, in which he is acknowledged as "the legitimate sovereign of the kingdom of Tripoli;" when at the same time, we know that the United States have also made another treaty with his brother, the Reining Bashaw, the Usurper, and have also acknowledged his sovereignty; besides paying him 60,000 dollars to enable him to support his sovereignty.
Our misrule appear loud and big on paper;—but it is on paper only they are formidable. After telling the world of our ability and readiness to engage in the contest of "trying how much harm we can do our European Sponsors;" we find the Naval Establishment of the United States, is to consist of only nine hundred and seventy five seamen, ordinary seamen, and boys—Yes. 975—about enough to man one sail of the line, and a frigate!!
NEW-YORK, JAN. 23, 1806. We learn from good authority, that our Government, some time since, sent out a letter inviting Mr. Armstrong to return to the United States, in consequence of his base conduct relative to the ship New-Jersey.
Francisco Son, the Portuguese, whose conviction for murder was noticed in a late number of the Mercantile Advertiser, was brought to the bar of the court of oyer and terminer yesterday, and received the awful sentence of death. The Honourable Judge Thompkins presided, and, in passing sentence delivered one of the most pathetic addresses perhaps ever uttered on any similar occasion. The audience were very numerous, and many of them were moved by it to tears. When the sentence was explained to him by the Portuguese Consul (who during the whole of the trial had humanly acted as his interpreter) the prisoner fainted. The day of execution is fixed for the 28th of March, that the friends of the unfortunate man may have an opportunity of petitioning to the Legislature in his favour.
WILMINGTON, JAN. 7, 1806.
Capt. Ryan, who left Trinidad, Dec. 14th, informs, that a few days before he sailed 7000 negroes had revolted and embodied at Port of Spain, with an intention of destroying the place and committing a general massacre of the whites; that Marshal Law was immediately proclaimed; the troops and inhabitants turned out, and the King of the insurgents with 17 of their ringleaders were taken, examined and committed to prison; but on the 14th at 4 o'clock, when Capt. Ryan was under way, there was a general alarm fired and the bloody flag hoisted.
FATAL DUEL.
The following is an extract of a letter from a correspondent in Pittsburgh, to the editor of the United States Gazette, dated January 10, 1806.
On Wednesday last, (the 8th inst.) a duel was fought in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, between Tarleton Bates, Esq. the prothonotary of Allagany county, and a person of the name of Stewart, a storekeeper here, in which Mr. Bates was killed at the second fire. The ball of his antagonist entered the upper part of his breast, about an inch left of the centre, and lodged in his left shoulder passing near his heart. Political animosity and party disputes led to this fatal catastrophe. Stewart is said to be one of our patriots of '76, arrived since the revolution from Ireland, and one of Duane's Faction. Mr. Bates was an American. In consequence of certain publications, Mr. Bates attempted to horse-whip Pentland, a publisher of the "Commonwealth." Pentland first wrote him a note that he had applied to the law for a redress.

but shortly after a challenge probably advised to by Stewart and some other incendiaries of that place. Mr. Bates thought proper to refuse the challenge, on account of Pentland's being a boy, and an apprentice of Duane's and perhaps for other reasons. Pentland had him posted in hand bills as a coward, &c. Mr. Bates published a statement in the Tree of Liberty, in some degree reflecting on Stewart (without mentioning his name) who was the bearer of Pentland's challenge. This is understood to have produced the challenge from Stewart. The minds of the people appear to be very much inflamed. Something was threatened to day towards the destruction of Pentland's press; and it is said the militia were ordered out to defend it. The fact is, I saw armed men passing in the streets. Something serious may yet take place. The Col of the militia in the town is an Irishman, and of Duane's faction, and perhaps a majority of the officers of the same description. The poor Americans seem to be prepared to surrender their rights, and to become the passive tools of foreign desperadoes.
SALEM, JAN. 30. FIRE. On Tuesday morning, between two and three o'clock, was another alarm of fire in this town. It proved to be the building occupied by Mr. Josiah Cushing, as a Printing Office, and Mr. Isaac Cushing as a Bindery. It was in the most compact part of the town, and near some of our largest houses. Happily the air was calm, and the fire extinguished without great injury to the neighbouring buildings. The contents of the Printing Office were entirely destroyed, which we are assured, were valuable.
From Washington - Jan. 20. "Congress have at last opened their doors—but we know not how long they will remain open. The crisis is very important to America; and the posture of our affairs at home and abroad, very alarming. Our President is so much disturbed that he does nothing. His privy council are equally inactive; and Congress, tho' having "a view of the whole ground," seem to know not where to begin, or what to do."
"On Friday last, the President communicated to Congress a Message and sundry Documents and Memorials, relative to our affairs with Great-Britain. A part of the Message was confidential, and was read with closed doors. The following is the part which was read before the galleries were shut: [Palladium.]
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. In my message to both houses of Congress, at the opening of their present session, I submitted to their attention, among other subjects, the oppression of our commerce and navigation by the irregular practices of armed vessels, public and private and by the introduction of new principles, derogatory of the rights of neutrals, and unacknowledged by the usage of nations.
The memorials of several bodies of merchants of the United States are now communicated, and will develop, these principles and practices, which are producing the most ruinous effects on our lawful commerce and navigation. The right of a neutral to carry on commercial intercourse with every part of the dominions of a belligerent, premised by the laws of the country (with the exception of blockaded ports, and contraband of war) was believed to have been decided between Great-Britain and the United States, by the sentence of their commissioners mutually appointed to decide on that and other questions of difference between the two nations, and by the acknowledgment of the damages awarded by them against Great-Britain, for the infractions of that right. When, which therefore it was perceived that the same principles was revived with others more novel, and extending the injury, instructions were given to the minister plenipotentiary of the United States at the court of London and remonstrances duly made by him on this subject, as will appear by documents transmitted herewith. These were followed by a partial and temporal suspension only, without any disavowal of the principle. He
has, therefore, been instructed to urge this subject anew, to bring it more fully to the bar of reason, and to insist on rights too evident and too important to be surrendered. In the mean time, the evil is proceeding under adjudications founded on the principle which is denied. Under these circumstances the subject presents itself for the consideration of Congress.
On the impressment of our seamen, our remonstrances have never been intermitted. A hope existed at one moment, of an arrangement which might have been submitted to, but it soon passed away, and the practice, though relaxed at times in the distant seas, has been constantly pursued in those in our neighbourhood. The ground on which the reclamations on this subject have been urged, will appear in an extract from instructions to our minister at London, now communicated.
TH: JEFFERSON. January 17, 1806.
THE GAZETTE. MONDAY, February 3, 1806.
OF EUROPE. Not an article of foreign intelligence, of a later date than before published, has reached us since our last;—the first arrivals will probably inform us what effect the late victories of Bonaparte will have upon the political existence of the German Empire, and upon the future war operations of the other powers who have taken part in the present contest.
CONGRESS. The communications from the French Government to the Secretary of State, published in this day's Gazette, show in what light the head of the French Empire views the present administration;—Talleyrand and Turreau talk to our Executive much in the same style as a master would to his slave. If the trade of St. Domingo is contrary to existing treaties, or the law of nations, why did not the Government of the United States forbid it, without waiting till the imperious mandate of Bonaparte compelled them to adopt the measure?
A bill for the protection and indemnification of American Seamen, has been introduced into the Senate, by Mr. Wright, of Maryland and passed one reading.—It is one of the most singular productions ever offered to the consideration of a legislative body: The two principal features of the bill are—the giving a bounty of 200 dollars per head for SHOOTING or otherwise destroying any person or persons who may attempt to impress any American seaman from on board a vessel sailing under the flag of the United States; and in case any citizen of the United States shall be impressed or compelled to enter on board any foreign vessel, shall suffer death or corporal punishment, the President of the United States shall be authorized to cause the most rigorous and exact retaliation upon any subject of the offending power—and for the time any citizen of the United States may be detained on board any foreign vessel, he shall be allowed 60 D. per month, to be recovered of any citizen of the United States who may owe the amount to any subject of the government that commits the aggression.—Should this extraordinary thing pass into a law, we shall soon see "which party will do the other most harm."
It appears by accounts from Washington, that the servants of the foreign people, are still in the habit of turning their masters out of doors.—The last dates mention, that for ten days past, the debates in the House of Representatives have been with closed doors.—Conjecture says, the subject of discussion is, our commercial relations with foreign powers; and that measures are contended for rather too high-toned for the mild Jefferson—but we must wait with patience till the doors of "public confidence are thrown open;" when we may expect an abundance of news from this quarter.
COMMUNICATION. Messrs. Adams & Jenkins. It seems that our government choose to write the name of the governor of Tripoli, Bashaw; when in fact the true name is PACIA.—Why this vulgarity of writing. NOBODY.
PROBATE NOTICES. Respecting Estates administered upon in the County of Cumberland, for FEBRUARY.
1. When accounts are to be filed. Wm. Snow, of Harpswell, Feb. 15 Ad. Lucy Snow. Benjamin Moody, of Falmouth, ditto Ad. Jonathan Moody. James Lunt, of Portland, ditto Ad. de bonis non, Benjamin Lunt, ditto John Rodick, of Harpswell, ditto Ex. Mary Rodick and John Rodick. Daniel Pettengill, of Portland, ditto Ex. Hannah Pettengill & Daniel Pettengill Lemuel Bryant, of Portland, Feb. 27 Ad. Lemuel Weeks. 2. Estates represented insolvent, and when the Commissioners are to make report. Seth Griffith, of Durham, Feb. 28 Com. Barstow Sylvester, Edward Fitch.
N. B. The Probate Courts are held at Portland, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
DEATHS. In this town, Mr. John Holmes, a native of Belfast, Ireland, at 36. In Brunswick, Mrs. Jane Melcher, wife of Mr. Aaron M. at 30; deeply lamented by all who were acquainted with her. In Augusta, (Me.) Mr. Solomon Cummings. In Kittery, Mrs. Abigail Chickering, aged 35, only daughter of Joshua Hubbard, Esq. In Lebanon, (Conn.) Mr. Elisha Doubleday, at 94—he was the father of twenty-seven children. In Newport, Mrs. Elizabeth, relict of Col. Seward Cole, at 73—Capt. P. Wood, at 65. In Chesterfield, Vt. Rev. Timothy Allen, at 91. In Boston, Mrs. Susanna Snodder, relict of Mr. Jonathan S. at 66.—Mrs. Eliza Clapp, at 30, wife of Mr. Oris Clapp.—Mr. Ezekiel Sawyer, at 28.—Mr. Peter Cade, at 36. At Pittsburg, (Penn.) Tarleton Bates, Esq. Prothonotary of Alleghany county.—He was killed in a duel, by one Stewart an Irish imported patriot, and a Snyderite.—Mr. Bates was one of Gov. McKean's officers. At Hanover, (N. H.) Mr. Eliphalet Hardy, of Pelham, at 19, a member of Dartmouth College. In Portsmouth, Capt. Samuel Hall, at 76.—Mr. Tobias Melcher, at 71.—Capt. Samuel Parker, at 40.—Mrs. Patridge, at 80.—Mrs. Randall, at 87.—Miss Sarah Wentworth, daughter of Col. Joshua W. at 14. Near Baltimore, Mr. Augustine Rouxelin Deau, Clevaleur of the order of St. Louis; he was captured in the French reg't Saintonge, and served under Gen. Rochambeau, at the siege and taking of York.
The Deaths in Portland, in the year 1805, were, one hundred fifty seven.
SHIP NEWS. In the Centinel of Wednesday last, we notice under the head of ship news, that the Dido of Marblehead, was spoken with, the captain of whom informed that he spoke Dec. 17, lat. 32, long. 67, schooner John, capt. Weeks, of Portland, 7 days out, who the captain of the Dido says "very humanely supplied him with eight sticks of sawed wood, at 25 cents a piece"—Humanity is a virtue the inhabitant of Portland will ever be proud to hear deservedly bestowed upon them; but on enquiry we have ascertained, that the sch John failed from this port, neither the vessel nor the humane captain belong to this town.
A Boston schooner, and a sloop, are also on shore at the same place, and a number of others injured. A number of vessels in the Sound, Old Town, and other places, were also ashore. The brig Jane, Baker, of Portland, from Surinam for Portland, is on shore at Westport, and bilged. The gale was severely felt at Cape-Ann—brig—capt. Strong, from Guad. for Portland, owned by Mr. David Greene, drifted out of the harbor in the gale, and went ashore on Duxbury; it is said she will be got off without material damage.—The sch. Phoenix, belonging to Portland, and owned by Joseph McLean and son, cut away her foremast and rode out the gale. In the late cold weather the river Delaware was frozen up.
NOTICE. THE Stockholders in PORTLAND BANK, are hereby reminded, that their last meeting stands adjourned to Monday, February 3d, at 2 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President and Directors. J. Swift, Cashier. Jan. 29. 1806.
Massachusetts Reports. Just received, and for sale By DANIEL JOHNSON, At the PORTLAND BOOK-STORE, REPORTS of CASES argued and determined in the SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT of the State of MASSACHUSETTS.
ALSO, Murray's English Grammar—a book worthy the perusal of the scholar, and the critic.—This book has passed the examination and gained the approbation of the various literary and critical Reviewers of London; and must eventually find its way into schools and academies, as the best treatise on English Grammar.
LIKewise, Pinkerton's Geography Abridged—a volume about as large as Morfey's—on a much better type and paper, and every way superior—and may be had for one dollar. Great variety of BOOKS now opening, which will be sold on the usual liberal terms. Five Dollars the hundred allowed for good RAGS, payable in any articles from the store, at cash prices Feb. 8.
FOUND, AN old fashioned English Watch, the owner may have it again, proving property and paying charges.—Enquire of Lemuel Tukey. Feb. 3.
FOUND, IN this town, a Silver Watch, which the owner may have by proving property and paying charges.—Apply at Maine Bank. Feb. 3.
LOST, A LETTER, directed to Mrs. Esther Gibbons,—as it can be of no consequence to any one, but the person to whom it is directed, the finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this Office. Feb. 3.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that a further time of two months, from the twenty eighth day of January instant, having been allowed to the creditors of the estate of Nathan Winslow, late of Falmouth, in the county Cumberland, gentleman, deceased; to bring in their claims against said Estate.—We the commissioners appointed to receive and examine said claims, hereby give notice, that we shall attend for that purpose at the house of the widow in Saccarappa, on the second and fourth Mondays in February, and March next, from one to five of the clock, in the afternoon of said days. Timothy Pike, Enoch Freeman, Daniel Small. Saccarappa, Jan. 30. 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of Executor to the last will and testament of ASA WHITNEY, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, gentleman, 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 for settlement to Lathrop Lewis. January 13, 1806.
Real Estate for Sale. To be Sold, by SAMUEL FREEMAN of Portland, A Quantity of Land in the town of Steuben and Harrington, to be laid out in hundred acre lots, for settlers.—Inquire of SAMUEL FREEMAN, or of THOMAS ARCHIBALD, Esq. of Steuben. ALSO, The whole or part of the following Estate, viz. In the town of Portland, An old Warehouse and Flats, near the center of the town. One or two other Lots of Land and Flats, at the easterly part of the town.— A Lot of Land, with a new three story House well finished, accommodated with an aqueduct and a convenient stable and wood house, on Water Street. Two Buildings, viz. a small Dwelling-House and Shop, standing on a lot adjoining Mr. Kellogg's Meetinghouse—to be moved off. In the town of Wiscasset, Two small Farms, well situated, about ten miles from Portland. At a place called Saccarappa, in Falmouth— A small Lot, and a two story Dwelling House, with a good cellar under the same. Two thirds of a Paper Mill—and Two thirds of a new Saw Mill. N. B. The terms of payment will be made easy to the purchaser. Feb. 3.
New Crusoe. JUST published, by JOHN M'KOWN, and for sale at the New Printing-Office, Union-Street, Portland.—The New Robinson Crusoe; designed for the instruction and amusement of the youth of both sexes. Translated from the German. Also, for sale as above, NOTE BOOKS, on a different plan from those vendeed at the Bookstores in town. Feb. 3, 1806.
WILLIAM BECKETT—TAYLOR, Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he continues the TAILORING BUSINESS, as usual at his shop at the head of Ingraham's wharf, opposite Messrs. Day & Hiley's store where those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. He thanks his friends and the public for past favors. And as constant, and personal attendance is still given, he flatters himself with hopes of a continuance. Trimings of all kinds of a superior quality. Portland, Feb. 3.
To the Honorable Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Portland, in and for the County of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of Nov. A. D. 1805— THE Petition of James Murray, of Falmouth, in said county, cordwainer, & Lucy, his wife, Jesse Willard, of Cape Elizabeth, in said county, yeoman, and Mary, his wife, humbly shews, that they are interested as tenants in common, with other person or persons to your petitioners unknown; the said Murray in right of his wife in five sixths of one quarter, and the said Willard, in right of his wife in one sixth of one quarter of a piece of land, situate in said Cape Elizabeth containing thirty acres, it being the same piece of land, which was laid out by the proprietors of Falmouth, on the 14th day of February, A.D. 1737—8, to William White, and by them bounded as follows—viz. beginning at a stake, standing on the bank of the southerly side of Back Creek, it being the northwesterly corner of Jos. Weston's ten acre lot, thence south, south west, till it meets with said Weston's sixty acre Lot, thence beginning with the first and last bound, running with the Creek, and John Tyng, and with the said Weston's sixty acre lot; and joining on Samuel Sargent's sixty acres of land, until thirty acres are to be completed: That your petitioners are desirous of holding their respective shares, equal to one quarter part of said thirty acres, in common, between themselves, and severed from the other three quarters. They therefore pray that partition thereof may be made accordingly, and their said quarter part set off and divided from the rest by metes and bounds agreeably to the law in such case provided—and as in duty bound will ever pray. Isaac Parker, Attorney to petitioners.
As a Court of Common Pleas, held at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland on the third Tuesday of November, A.D. 1805. ON the petition of James Murray and others, whereof the foregoing is a copy—THE COURT ORDER: That the petitioner cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living within the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent, and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said petition by serving them, personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling house, or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same, three weeks successively, in one or more of the public newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make their exception to this Court, which is to be held at Portland, on the first Tuesday of March next, to their gaining the same. Attest—Samuel Freeman, Clerk.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon himself, the trust of administrator on the estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in said county, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs.—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to William Elliot. Jan. 12, 1806.

POETRY. From the Newbury Morning Chronicle.  EARLY LIFE. BY A LADY OF NEWYORK.  When young in life, nor known to Sorrow, How lightly flew the gladsome day! Gay dreams of bliss brought on the morrow, And gilt the sun's declining ray.  Then, sweet and tranquil were my slumbers, Then never "wak'd mine eyes to weep;" No sorrow that the heart encumbers Poison'd the calm of downy sleep.  No treacherous Friendship then had found me, Nor Death's dread power had rent my heart; None spread her fair illusions round me, And play'd the dear deceiver's part.  She pictur'd years of tranquil pleasure; Peace and content she held to view: My trusting heart dwelt o'er its treasure, And thought the lovely vision true.  Ah, scenes of joy! by Fancy given, To cheat th' enraptur'd, gazing eye, Say why alas! ye promise Heaven, And give—But Disappointment's sigh?  Dear days of bliss! ye wake my sorrow— Now, slowly moves the tedious day, While sombre shades o'ercloud the morrow, And shroud the sun's declining ray.  CRITICISM. In the 1st and 2d stanzas, are beautifully and strikingly pictured, the happy scenes of early childhood, when the mind, unclouded with care, the heart unencumbered by sorrow, yielded to the loitering sensations of innocent pleasures; when in tranquil slumbers, gay dreams of bliss gave ease of increasing felicity; when each succeeding day brought a new succession of transitory, but, then, enrapturing joys:—when the morn was ushered in with gladness, and the evening closed with cheerfulness, and when the passing hours fled smoothly away. In the 3d and 4th stanzas, the figures brightness, and the descriptive drapery is emblazoned with more brilliant colourings. In this gay and guileless season of youth, friendship is unmingled with the alloy of treachery and deceit; nor is it common that then the dread power of Death has sent the heart, by the removal of tenderest connexions. Then delusive hope presents the enchanting perspective to the unsophisticated eye, "and bids the lovely scenes at distance hail;" promises long years of uninterrupted happiness, and thus acts the dear deceiver; for the trusting heart glories over its fancied future treasure, and believe the lovely vision real.  In the 5th stanza the poetess arrives at the apex of her subject. The scenery is here reversed; appearances yield to realities, semblance is exchanged for substance; the gay, delusive phantoms of bliss and joy, give place to the demons of anguish and sorrow. Heaven was promised, and expected—the sigh of Disappointment is realized!  The 6th and last stanza, is pathetically and sublimely contrasted to the 1st. The catastrophe is here complete; the drama closed. In early life, "all nature smiled and suns serenely shone;" maturer years brought "glooms and clouded skies." Early life promised garlands of roses, and couches of ease; maturer years gave beds of anxiety and chaplets of thorns. On the whole, we recollect not to have seen, in all our reading, more pathos and appropriate poetic sublimity, than is contained in this little ode. And had it been written in the belles lettres circles of England, it would alone have been sufficient to immortalize the fame of its author.  * It is understood that shortly previous to writing this sonnet, the author had followed an affectionate relative to the silent tomb.  NOTICE.  THE Members of the Cataract Engine, No. 3, are hereby notified that their quarterly meeting will be held at William Campbell's Inn, Forestreet, on Tuesday Evening, sixth February next, at six o'clock, precisely. Edward B. Souther, Clerk. Jan. 20.  MAINE BANK.  THE Stockholders of MAINE BANK, are hereby notified that by virtue of their Vote, passed on the third day of June last, the Directors order the residue of the Stock, amounting to Sixteen Dollars and two thirds of a Dollar, on each Share, to be paid to the Cashier, on or before the 25th day of March next—and that so many of the Shares of each Stockholder, who shall neglect to pay the same, as will make good all deficiencies of any delinquent, be sold at Public Vendue, to the highest bidder, on the 2d day of April next, at 2 o'clock P. M. at said Bank, agreeably to a By-Law of the Corporation.  By order of the President and Directors, DAVID HALE, Cashier. Portland, Jan. 24, 1806.  A Young Man, WHO has been a considerable time in a store, and has knowledge of business, wishes for a situation in a store in Portland, as a Clerk; and can produce good recommendations. A line addressed to A. B. and forwarded to the Post Office, Bath, shall meet with due attention. Bath, Jan. 16  NOTICE.  ALL persons indebted to the firm of WILLIAM HOLDEN, & CO. are requested to call and pay; and are notified, that all old Notes and Account which remain unsettled thest of this month, will be put into the hands of an Attorney to collect. Portland, Jan. 6, 1806.
The subscriber having removed his Office from Middlesex, to his dwelling House in Forestreet, requests the Gentlemen Attorneys at Law to send to said Office all precepts directed to him or his deputies, which shall be duly attended to.  JOHN WAITE, Sheriff of Cumberland County. Portland, January 25, 1805.  A School Master Wanted, TO teach a School in North-Yarmouth, about three months—the School will consist of 30 or 40 scholars—good wages will be given to one who is capable of teaching English Grammar, Arithmetic, &c.—Good recommendations will be required. Apply to NATHANIEL JENKS. North-yarmouth, Jan. 27.
Notice.  THE connexion in business, under the firm of WEBB & BETTES, is this day by mutual consent dissolved; all persons indebted to said firm are desired to call and settle with Bettes, who will carry on the business as usual.  ABRAHAM WEBB. JACOB P. BETTES. Jan. 27, 1806
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of WILLIAM JOHNSON, late of Columbia, in the county of Washington, scribe, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs:—All persons having any demands upon the estate of the said William Johnson, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to Levi Weston, Administrator. Jan. 27, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of executor of the last will and testament of ANDREW PIRKHAM, late of Derham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Stephen Jones Dated Jan. 23, 1806.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of STEPHEN HINKLEY, late of Standish in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Mary Hinkley, Dated Jan. 23, 1806.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of JACOB BURNHAM, late of Portland in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to JOSIAH BURNHAM. Dated Nov. 14, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of MELZAR LINCOLN, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, housewright, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Benjamin Emmons. January 4, 1806
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of JOSEPH MOORE, late of Mountsfield, in the county of Hancock, Mariner deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Nancy Moore. Mountsfield, Dec. 25, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of an Executrix on the last will and Testament of JOHN J. BLAZDELL, Esq. late of College-town, in the County of Hancock deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to Sukey Blazdell, Executrix. College-town, Dec. 25, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon himself, the trust of administrator on the estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in said county, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to William Elliot. Jan. 13, 1806.
taken up adrift—some time since.  A Small BOAT, supposed to belong to a Fishing Schooner—the owner, by proving property and paying charges, may have her again on application to the printer. Portland, Jan. 18 1805.
Drugs & Medicines.  THE subscribers having entered into partnership in business, under the firm of Erving & Reed, inform their friends and the public, that they have lately received a fresh supply of DRUGS and MEDICINES; which they offer for sale at their shop lately occupied by S. Erving.  Also, An assortment of Crockery Ware; all which they are determined to sell reasonably.  Medicine Boxes put up faithfully and expeditiously.—Particular and constant attention paid to their business.  Shirley Erving, Jonathan Reed. Portland, Jan. 17, 1806
It is generally known in this town, that the subscriber has been under the necessity of relinquishing a favorite employment, by reason of its being injurious to his health. He has been induced to form his present connection in trade, from the well known reputation of Dr. Erving's shop for genuine and unadulterated medicines. It is his wish, and it shall be his constant exertion, that its reputation may not suffer by the connection. His friends and the public, whose patronage he respectfully solicits, may be assured that every attention and every exertion will be made for their convenience and accommodation.  J. Reed.
Partnership Formed.  P. CERMENATI, and G. MONFRINO, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have formed a connection in trade, under the firm of Cermenati & Monfrino; and they hope to merit a continuance of that generous encouragement lately received, At No. 16, Old State-House, Boston. They have now on hand, ready for sale, a large and elegant assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, with the most fashionable gilt and mahogany Frames.—Also, A beautiful collection of English and Italian Views, Landscapes, Historical Pictures, from the best and most approved artists in Europe.
Barometers and Thermometers for Botanists and Distillers—Spy-Glasses of every description—a variety of Looking-Glass Plates—Gold-Leaf—Burnished Gold Size, Leads, & Beeds—Composition Profile Frames, wholesale and retail—Maps and Charts from A. Arrowsmith, &c. &c.  The above articles are offered on as good terms as can be purchased in America; but purchasers are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Likewise, Looking-Glass and Picture Frames made in the best manner—Ladies' Needle-Work framed and glazed at the shortest notice and in the newest style—Enamelling and Lettering performed on glass, silver or gold. Old Frames new gilt. Country Dealers supplied to their advantage. Jan. 27
Doctor Kittredge, HAS Removed from Mrs. Hobby's, to Major Isaac Gage's Brick House, corner of Federal street and Temple street (which leads from Dr. Deane's Meetinghouse to Mufey's Row) Jan. 20
John P. Thurston & Co Fore-street, HAVE received by the ships Charles, and Frederick, from Liverpool, and offer for sale on liberal terms  109 Casks Sheathing, Drawing, 20d. 10d. 12d, 8d. 6d. and 4d. long drawn and fine rose Nails, 530 Boxes 6 by 18, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, 10 by 14, and 10 by 15, Crown Glass. 100 Crates Cream Coloured, and Blue, and Green edged, enamelled and plain Earthen Ware, purposely assorted for country and West-India market-use, 500 Horn Lanthorn Lights, 4 Casks containing 1 Ton, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 9 Patent Shot. 1 do. containing 10 doz. Plates, assorted, 5 do. Dishes do. 4 do. quart and pint Bacons 2 do. pint Cans, full size 48 stone Iron Wire. 1 cask Containing 2 doz. full size Pewter Quarts 4 do Pint London Forringers 10 do. quart and pint Block Tin Tea-Pots 40 Boxes Tin Plates, assorted. 50 Kgs mustard.
ON HAND, 100 Bbls. Me's, No. 1, 2, and 3, Beef, 50 half bbls. Pork. 11 Casks Linseed Oil. 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles 40 do. Mould do. 30 do. dipt do. 30 casks Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, of first quality. 100 Bolls Ravens Duck. 20. doz. best English Shovels and Spades —No. 1, 2, and 3. English Scale Beams, all sizes. 500 wt. Iron Block Bushes. White and Red Lead, dry, and ground in Oil, Yellow Ochre, do. do. Spanish Brown in bbls. Cafes Fresh Florence Oil 300 Quintals Codfish. 50 do Pollock for retailing 60 Bbls. Ship Bread. Hhds and Tierces retailing Molasses Pipes good flavored Brandy. Spermaceti Oil, in bbls. Kegs Ginger, Gin Cales 20 boxes Chocolate, Cassia, Nutmegs, Cloves, and Pepper. Few Cwt. Loaf Sugar, Stone Ware, Roll Brimstone, Saltpetre. Cafes Long cork Claret, &c. Dec. 2.
Hog's Bristles.  CASH and a high price will be given for any quantity of Hogs Bristles, by John & Sam Phillips, at their shop in Forestreet, —Gentlemen farmers and others will do well to save them, as they are always in demand and by so doing will give encouragement to our own manufactures. Dec. 28.
AT the west end of the town, near the Guide Post, a new SHOP, well calculated for a Trader or Tradesman, standing on ladd under lease for six years from this date—Payment will be made easy to the purchaser—Inquire of H. Wheeler, or T. Raving.  Those who have borrowed BOOKS of the subscriber, are requested to return them in the course of this year, whether they have read them or not. H. WHEELER. Portland, Jan. 23, 1805
FOR SALE,  A Two story DWELLING-HOUSE, with a BACK HOUSE, O Houses, &c. lately occupied by the subscriber, situated in Silver-street, near the Market. The stand is in the seat of business—and the House has a Yard, Celler, Garret and many other conveniences.—For terms, apply to Levy Bradish. Jan. 17.
FOR SALE, By Joshua Richardson, At No. 3, Long Wharf, 500 Hhds. Turks Island and Liverpool Salt 100 Bbls. Me's and No. 1 Beef, 200 half bbls. do. 100 cask Sugar Hhd. Nails, entitled to de-beature. 100 Kgs Butter, 150 do Lard, 50 Boxes Spermaceti Candles, 10 hds. Bacon Legs. 2+ Casks Souchong Tea. Malaga and Sherry Wine, per qr. cask Gin Cales—Salt Petre, Brandy—Sugar, Ship Bread—Hhds. Molasses. Bbls. Superfine Flour. Jan. 13.
Barnevill & Prichard, Have for Sale, 1500 Quintals Codfish, 250 do Pollock, Hhds. Turks Island Salt, Do Retailing Molasses Pipes Brandy Quarter casks Sherry Wine, Hhds West India Rum Casks Hyson, Hyson-Skin & Souchong Teas, &c. &c.  Wanted as above—Oak Plank for a Vessel of about 160 tons; to be delivered at Presumpscot Bridge, in all next month Jan 20
Village Harmony.  ISAAC ADAMS, has just received for sale, at No. 6, Jones's Row—a new supply of the Village Harmony, first edition—and  The Instrumental Assistant. Also—The Northern Harmony; being a new Singing Book, and well calculated for schools and religious assemblies.  A constant supply of Books and Stationery, as usual, which are offered upon as cheap terms as can be procured in this or any other place in the State—Call and see before you purchase (6w) Jan 20
FRESH GOODS.  Barbour & Stockbridge, Directly opposite the Insurance Office, Fifth-Street  HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, A fresh supply of Seasonable Goods, consisting partly of—Cotton Shirtings; Irish Linens; white and colored Cambrics; Cambric Muslin; Book ditto; India Cottons; Ladies white and colored worsted Hose; Gentlemen's do; black and white thread Laces; Ladies' English silk Hose, do Gloves; Pic nic do; Gentlemen's English Hose, of a superior quality; Suspenders; Gentlemen's cotton, leather and woolen Gloves; elegant Table Cloths from 5-4 to 10-16 Table Diapers; Russia and Derry do; black and white Crapes; Satin Florentine; black Satins; do Lustrings; colored do; Durants; Duroys; Calamancoes, Russells, &c. Red and brown Bandannas; Calicoes; black, olive and drab, plain and striped Velvets; camel hair Shawls; Cambric Dimity; common do; linen and cotton and linen Checks; India Calicoes, twill Sheetings; Velvet Bindings; brown Linens, some very fine; Buckram; variety silk and cotton Shawls and Handkerchiefs; black Mod; real superfine Broadcloths, almost every color usually worn; read Devonshire Kersey; a variety of low priced dark mixed, corbeau, olive, blue and other colored Broadcloths, some of which are very suitable for gentlemen's outside coats; Blankets from 6-4 to 11-4; Callimeres and Sarges some of which are low priced and suitable for children's ware; fine and common Flannels of all colours; Baizes of all colours; Coatings of various prices and colors Fearnoughts; Ladies and Gentlemen's Mogafons; Velvets of every kind, &c. &c.
Also, 30 bolts Ravens Duck, 100 straws half pint Tumblers, 20 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles, Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, Best India and Brown do. 4d, 6d, 10d, and 20d Nails, first fort, Hyson, Hyson skin, and Souchong Teas, first quality. Real Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Lisbon and Sherry Wines, first quality, &c. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805.
To Let,  A STORE pleasantly situated in an excellent stand for business, in BATH—suitable for English, West India, and Hardware Goods—Also, a Room convenient for an Office or a Counting Room—Rents reasonable, and possession given immediately—Apply at the store of Capt. DAVID STINSON. Bath, Jan. 16.
To Let,  THE Chamber over Maine Bank; being a very convenient situation for an Office or Counting Room—For terms, apply to DAVID HALE. Jan 20
FOR SALE,  A Two story DWELLING-HOUSE, with a BACK HOUSE, O Houses, &c. lately occupied by the subscriber, situated in Silver-street, near the Market. The stand is in the seat of business—and the House has a Yard, Celler, Garret and many other conveniences.—For terms, apply to Levy Bradish. Jan. 17.
FOR SALE,  AT the west end of the town, near the Guide Post, a new SHOP, well calculated for a Trader or Tradesman, standing on ladd under lease for six years from this date—Payment will be made easy to the purchaser—Inquire of H. Wheeler, or T. Raving.  Those who have borrowed BOOKS of the subscriber, are requested to return them in the course of this year, whether they have read them or not. H. WHEELER. Portland, Jan. 23, 1805
FOR SALE,  A SHIP of the following dimensions—63 feet Keel, 24 feet Beam, 10 feet 10 inches Hold, and 4 feet 9 inches between Decks, built all of Oak, [the principal part white] by an approved workman, under the inspection of the owner and can be completed and launched in six or seven weeks. For terms apply to Lemuel Weeks & Son. Portland, Jan. 20.
Real Estate for Sale.  THE subscriber offers for Sale the following described Real Estate, situate in Newton, in the county of Middlesex—viz.  A large three story brick House, fronting on Angier's corner, in said Newton, with one acre of Land, well calculated for a Tavern or an Academy, for which last purpose it is at present improved. Said House contains five rooms on the lower floor, with a Kitchen and Cellar under the same, a large Entry running through the house, three Rooms and a large Hall on the second floor, and seven rooms on third floor; has a Barn a Pump of water, and a Garden, with good fences round the whole. Also, near the above, two undivided thirds of half an acre of Land and a House thereon, called the Tontine Containing sixteen Rooms a Porch and good Cellar, well calculated for several families, and a small Barn near the same—Also, a wharf about 100 feet long, on Charles' River, with a brick Brew-house, standing at the head of the same, 111 feet by 55, almost new, worthy the attention of any one in the Brewery line. Also, near the above, on the road from Angier's Corner, to Watertown Bridge, and about a quarter of a mile therefrom—from 4 to 8 handsome Building Lots. Also, about one mile from the above—72 acres of good Land, containing about 25 acres of hard Wood, the remainder divided into Tillage, Orchard, and Pasturing—said tract containing a very handsome situation for a Gentleman's Seat.  Also—In Maldstone, Essex county, Vermont—2600 acres excellent Land, 1400 of which consists of lots throughout the town; the remainder lies in body and composes one of the best Farms on Connecticut River; 404 acres is intervalle Land, and under improvement; the Buildings consist of a large one story House, 5 rooms on a floor, and three large Barns containing 150 tons English Hay. Also, a new Fram of a House, 2 stories high 50 feet by 40, 12 feet studs, calculated to be finished in the modern style, has a Kitchen and a Cellar below, with all the materials for finishing the same, except Glass, Lime, and Cutlery with the farm will be sold all the Stock and Farming Utensils; the Stock consists of 63 head Neat Cattle, 8 Horses and 5 Cols.  Also—across the River opposite the above—two 300 acre lots, in Northumberland Coos county, New Hampshire; about 100 acres of which Lot is intervale Land, and under improvement. The above described Farm a part of the Upper Coos, so called, on Connecticut River, and for beauty of scenery and fertility of soil, is not exceeded by any intervalle farm on that River. The Lands are well wooded with rock maple, and other hardwoods, and annually yields a large supply of Sugar; the Barns are supplied by an never-failing Aqueduct. Also, about five miles from the above—one 50 acre lots, excellent Land situate in Guildhall, the shire town of Essex county. Also, 11,000 acres land, in Sheffield, county of Caledonia, state Vermont, about 6 miles from Danville, the shire town, and present seat of the General Assembly, lying in different part of the town, in 140 acre lots, the growth of wood on the same is chiefly rock maple, black birch, elm, and hard wood—The residue of this town ship is chiefly settled. Also, 2,000 acres undivided Land in Township E Oxford county, District of Maine; as the property was purchased with cash on speculation, it will be sold on good terms for cash or credit—it will be sold altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. Application made to the subscriber at Portland, by letter or otherwise, will be strictly attended to.  ISAAC M'LELLAN. Jan. 8.
Lunar Observations.  THE subscriber has received a short, easy, and accurate method of calculating Lunar Observations by Dunn's Linear Tables first introduced into the United States by Mr. Sam Naylor, Boston—by which the true Longitude at sea, may be found in a few minutes of time. This method is soon learned, and not easily forgotten. The whole experience of a Plate, Formula to direct, and instructing their use, ten Dollars.—Taught and sold at Union School.  Navigation, Surveying and Bookkeeping, taught as usual—ALSO, A few Scholars may be accommodated at the Day-School, if application is made soon. WILLIAM MOODY. Portland, Dec. 16, 1805. (tt)
Warranted Stone Lime.  OF the first quality, and just burnt, for sale by J. BRYANT, At his Store near the Haymarket. Also, Casks English Nails, Boxes Window Glass, Which Lead, ground in oil, A few pipes and quarter casks old Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, 16000 wt. new Hops; in good order for shipping, (tt) Dec. 2d.
LAND FOR SALE,  ONE or two Lots, enquire of MARY HALL, near Richardson's wharf, Fore-street, Portland. Jan. 7.
TO LET,  HALF of a convenient three story Dwelling House, pleasantly situated in Wimer Street—Inquire at E. STEVENS' store, Fish Street. Jan. 6
WANTED,  Faithful Man, of steady habits. To such good wages will be given—Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 20