Portland gazette, and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1805-08-26 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE,
AND MAINE ADVERTIZER.
No 19, of Vol. VIII]
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1805.
Whole No. 383
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PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that a further time of one month, from the date hereof, is allowed to the creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL MERRILL, late of North-yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, to bring in and prove their claims against said Estate; and that we will attend at Mr. Campbells' inn, in Fore-street, Portland, to Receive, the same, on the last Wednesday in August, and the first Wednesday of September next, from two to five o'clock. P. M. DANIEL TUCKER, PETER WARREN.
Portland, Aug. 10th, 1805. 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 SARAH FREEMAN, late of Portland, in the County of Cumberland, 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 LOIS FREEMAN, Dated Aug. 15th. 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 AMOS NOYES, late of Falmouth, 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 HOSEA HILSLEY, Dated 15th, August 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of BRAD-STREET HALE, of Portland, in the District of Maine, Merchant, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy has been issued, that the commissioners named and authorized by said commission, and the Assignee of his Estate and effects, intend to meet at the Office of Ebenezer Noyes, Esq. in Fifth Street, Portland, on the 23rd day of the 9th Month next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, in order to make a second dividend of the Estate and effects of said Bankrupt—When and where the Creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said Dividend. SAMUEL F. HUSSEY, Assignee. 8th Mo. 10th, 1805.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, to examine the claims against the estate of MICAH MONROE, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, give notice, we will attend the said Estate at the house of Joseph Procter, innholder, in Durham on the first Monday of August, September, October and November next, from two o'clock to six P. M. FOSTER WATERMAN, SECOMB JORDAN. July 22, 1805.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the Estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent—do hereby give notice, that six months from the twenty-second day of May last, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the Store of John Perry, jun. in said Brunswick, on the first and last Saturdays in each month, from 9 till 6 o'clock, afternoon, on said days. JOHN PERRY, Jun. WILLIAM DUNNING, } Commissioners. Dated at Brunswick, 14th June, 1805. [A.12]
WE being duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the Claims of the several Creditors of the estate of David L. Bradley, late of Gorham, in the County of Cumberland, Trader, deceased, on which a commission of Insolvency has been awarded, by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County aforesaid, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to Creditors, to bring in and prove their demands against said estate, & that we will attend at the dwelling house of Samuel Staples, in said Gorham, innholder, on the first Mondays of September & January next, at two of the clock in the afternoon, for the purpose aforesaid. SAMUEL WHITMORE, DAVID HARDING jun. } Commissioners. Gorham, August 1, 1805. [A.12]
THE subscribers hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed, and have taken upon themselves the trust of administrators on the estate of WILLIAM ELLIOT, late of Brunswick, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—They therefore request all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settlement to the Commissioners, William Elliot, Keziah Elliot, } Administrators. Brunswick, June 14, 1805. [A.12]
Poetry.
SYMPATHY.
YES, let the miser count his gold, And toil and scrape to swell the heap; Say, can the heart that's winter cold, Of wealth and fruitful pleasures reap? Say, can the foul, in self that's wrapt, The bliss of pure enjoyment taste? Ah no! when feeling's chain is snapt, How void the heart, how drear the waste! Was it for this poor creeping thing! To pine within a gilded cage, That nature gave thee power to wing, The piercing thought, and read her page? Does she near whisper in thy dream, "The wretch who loves himself alone, Can never drink of rapturous stream, Or conscious warm existence own." The sweetest joys which health can give To light pale want's lack-lustre eye, And aid the toil worn mind to live, Are joys which thou can't never buy. Then count thy hoards of shining gold: And toil and scrape and swell the heap; The heart like thine, that's winter cold, No fruits of wealth can ever reap! Oh! give to me sweet nature's right, The balm of life, blest liberty! And the warm throbs of soft delight That thrills the soul of sympathy. Give me, oh, Heaven! the power to heal The wounded soul of sinking woe; Give me the bosom quick to feel. Affections purest, warmest glow! Give me to share in Julia's sigh, And rest my head on Julia's breast; To chase the tears from Julia's eye, Then let the miser take the rest!
Political.
COPIES OF LETTERS, FROM JAMES ELLIOT. (No. 8.)
Washington, March 12, 1805.
DEAR SIR—Of Col. Lyon's "plans" I know nothing—I will tell you the truth but not the whole truth about certain "designs against the constitution." Perhaps it is wrong to call them designs; most of those who entertain those views are honest; they believe we have reached the age of political perfectability.
1. To carry the election of president to the people. How will this affect the small states? Take Vermont and Pennsylvania; Vermont gives six electoral votes; Pennsylvania 20. Carry the election to the people and the weight of Vermont relatively to Pennsylvania is but a fraction more than as 4 to 18—2 Reduce the period for which senators are elected to 2 years. How will this affect the small states? It will render the senators less independent and in time the mere tools of the large states. Something of this kind is already discoverable. A republican of distinction has been heard to say that Virginia might as well send 4 Senators and Rhode Island none as for each to send two. 2. Limit the office of a judge to five years. This needs no comment.
I shall always be devoted to the cause of liberty; but I am decidedly of opinion that the union of the vast territory and heterogeneous population of our country cannot be preserved under a system less energetic than the present constitution. The moment when we have added a world to our empire is a very improper one to seize for the purpose of rendering our government almost a perfect democracy. Yet such views are entertained by our southern and Pennsylvania brethren.
The nomination of Gov. Clinton was made in secret conclave by four or five members a great while ago. It is a part of the well known Virginia plan always to give us a president from that state.
Col. Burr, has many respectable friends in both houses, but it was necessary to set him aside for the present. Virginia commanded and it was done.
I am Sir, very respectfully, Your friend and humble servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
Mr.— P. S. Both Judge Olin and myself have experienced much difficulty in voting for the impeachment of Judge Chase—We shall probably be obliged to vote against the articles, as they will charge him with ten times too much.
JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 9.) Washington, March 19, 1804.
SIR, In my last I intimated that the Rhode-Island Senators were considered as devoted to the views of Virginia. I meant no imputation on the character of those gentlemen; they are upright; and their coincidence with Virginia perhaps merely accidental.
It is certain however, that there are many modes of republican influence and intrigue, of which none but those, who have like us "a view of the whole ground" can form an adequate idea.
Yours,
JAMES ELLIOT. Washington, Nov 15 1804. (No. 10.)
SIR, Your notice of the election of electors was very acceptable. Mr. Noyes is indebted to my activity and influence in Gilford for his elevation to public life, and he knows it very well. Mr. Shepenson is similarly circumstanced. These gentlemen are among my bitterest persecutors. "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." They are poor and want offices, I am poor also, but I will never sacrifice either principle or friends for the "loaves and fishes." I shall live and die the undeviating friend to the rights of mankind. Ingratitude may affect my sensibility, but it cannot make me a villain.
Your friend and humble servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 11.) Washington, Feb. 3, 1805.
DEAR SIR.—Again is the union of honest men triumphant. The acquittal of the supreme court in Pennsylvania is the sure harbinger of the downfall of Duane, and Jacobinism in that state. Had the judges been condemned, articles of impeachment against governor M'Kean himself were already cut and dried for immediate use.
After the most strong and disgraceful congressional debate ever known of four days duration on the Georgia claims, the friends of correct principles have prevailed by a small majority, in the fullest house we have had this session, ayes 63, noes 58. Mr. Randolph has delivered several philippics more violent than those of Robespierre in the bloody times of France. In return he has been called by republican speakers, an ape, a monkey, a slanderer, a calumniator, a madman, an ambitious popular leader, a despotic demagogue, a popular tyrant, &c. &c. He has accused the postmaster general of crimes and misdemeanors, and that officer has demanded an enquiry into his conduct. I shall move to confine the enquiry to the charges exhibited to Mr. Randolph, for I have ascertained that if it should go to his whole official conduct, federalists will unite with the violent republicans upon the question, and he will most assuredly be condemned. My speech which will soon be published, exhibits a clearer view of the Georgia business than has before appeared. Col. Lyon observed in his speech that he was "grateful to his God for having given him the face of a man, and not that of an ape or a monkey." Randolph had called him a Jackall and that "the head of the gentleman from Virginia, was fuller of political projects than Don Quixote's was of wind-mills, catfish, duleineas and all the pomp of knight errantry." General Staunton of Rhode-Island said his vote would not be influenced by the "wheedling of hypocrites, or the frown of tyrants." The northern members are treated by the junto with the most superlative degree of contempt and insult, both in and out of doors.
I am Sir, with respect and esteem, Your most obedient servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 12.) Washington, Feb. 23, 1805.
DEAR SIR.—We have this moment killed Duane. We have taken his exclusive right as printer and stationer to the government, and decreed it to the lowest bidder, whatever may be his politics. Every New-England member voted for the resolution.
A new daily moderate republican paper is soon to commence at Baltimore. There are already between 6 and 700 subscribers, the two first of whom are Thomas Jefferson and Robert Smith.
Ever yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
Biography.
From the Merrimack Miscellany.
The subject of the present number is an extraordinary instance of the folly of departing from the established order of society, and is a convincing proof, that when a woman, from a spirit of eccentric pride, disregards and violates the most ornamental and necessary quality of her sex, chastity, she purchases at a dear rate her ideal enjoyments. She becomes the dupe of some designing man, who, perhaps, under the mask of congeniality, corrupts her mind, and debases her person. Too late she discovers her error, and (no matter how great her firmness and magnanimity) experiencing the imbecility of her philosophy, seems to relieve herself from a wretched life, by suicide.
MRS. GODWIN.
Mary Wollstonecraft was born on the 27th of April, 1759, in London, or at a farm upon Epping forest. The education of this extraordinary woman was slender, and she had none of those early advantages which have been the lot of most women who have been distinguished in the literary world. She was remarkable in early life for vivacity and resolution, at nineteen years of age she lived with a Mrs. Dawson, at Bath as a companion, but was obliged to leave Mrs. Dawson, to attend to the wants of her dying mother, to whom her behavior appears to have been very dutiful.—After the death of her mother, she found herself in narrow circumstances, and was anxious to fix upon some mode of life to secure her independence. In the 24th year of her age she opened a day school at Ilkington, which was soon after transferred to Newington green. She had, for her partner, a young lady, to whom she was strongly attached, who repaired to Lisbon for the recovery of her health, in pursuance of the advice of a physician. This circumstance is worthy of notice, for it gave occasion to the display of that heroic friendship, which so much distinguished the life and character of Mrs. Godwin. Hearing that her friend was likely to die at Lisbon. Mrs. Godwin abandoned her school, in contempt of every consideration of interest, and having borrowed a sufficient sum of money, flew to Lisbon to attend the last wishes of her friend. On her return to England, she found her School had suffered greatly by her absence; she therefore entered into the family of Lord Kingsborough, as governess to his daughters, in which situation however, she remained but a short time. In 1787, she settled in the metropolis, and had recourse to her pen for subsistence. Here she pursued her literary labors; wrote some of her most popular productions: The Answer to Mr. Burke and the Vindication of the Rights of Women, translated several works, and contributed many articles to the Analytical Review. In 1792 she went to Paris, where she became acquainted with Mr. Gilbert Imlay, by whom she had a daughter. She had always entertained the most violent prejudice against the conditions of European marriages. She did not think it consistent with the nature of man, for him to enter into an indissoluble union. She did not like those reciprocal legal responsibilities, which take away the individuality of action and conduct. Mrs. Godwin, as she frankly acknowledges, took upon her the duties of marriage without the ceremony—she lived with Mr. Imlay. She was now more than 33 years of age. The connection did not prove fortunate. Mr. Imlay disappointed all her hopes. He abandoned her. In April, 1795, she returned to London. The conduct of Mr. Imlay drove her to desperation, and she attempted to put an end to her life, but was prevented. Her misery increased, and she again attempted to destroy herself. For this purpose, she repaired to Putney, determining to throw herself into the river. We have here another instance of great resolution. It rained, and Mrs. Godwin, to facilitate her descent into the water, walked up and down the bridge for half an hour, that her cloaths might be thoroughly drenched and heavy. She now leaped from the top of the bridge, but finding still a difficulty in sinking, she tried to press her clothes closely around her. She at last became insensible; but at this moment she was discovered and taken out. The next remarkable event in the life of Mrs. Godwin was her union with Mr. Godwin. They had long known each other; and the union took place about six months after Mrs. Godwin had finally lost all hopes of reclaiming Mr. Imlay. They did not immediately marry, both disliking the responsibility and conditions attending that ceremony in England. But after Mrs. Godwin found herself pregnant, she thought it better to submit to the ceremony of marriage, than to that reception

from society, to which living without in this country, would subject her, and which would infallibly have narrowed the circle of her usefulness. Mrs. Godwin died in consequence of child-birth, in August, 1797, and was buried in Saint Pancras church-yard. Since her death have been published her posthumous works, consisting of letters and fragments.
From the Repository.
JUDGE SULLIVAN. Having understood that the democrats are already beginning to deliberate on the subject of a candidate for the next election of Governor, it reminds us of a promise we made long since to the public, which yet remains unperformed, and which must still be postponed.
Immediately preceding the last election, we made eight direct charges against Mr. Sullivan, deeply affecting his character as a candidate for an office of high trust and responsibility. Most of those charges we supported by the most ample testimony and for the rest, we pointed out the evidence on which we relied. Although there could not exist a doubt of their truth, in the mind of any candid person, the Editor was abused in most of the democratic papers in the state, in the grossest terms; as an unprincipled calumniator—as a forger of false accusations—not did their aspersions cease when the election was decided.
A clear conscience sets a man at rights with himself, but does not prevent an indignant resentment against the authors of unwarranted abuse. It was under influence of that resentment we made the promise.
Some months elapsed before we were at leisure to return to this subject. It appeared to us that the public did not then require that the unmerciful mangling of reputation, which must have ensued; and to attack character, unless compelled by public exigency, whatever democrats may think, or effect to think, is a task from which we are far from deriving any satisfaction. It is at any time, of all editorial duties the most unpleasant. There were other considerations of a more powerful nature, but unnecessary to be here explained, which rendered a review of the charges in detail, an ungrateful office, it was likewise possible that many readers of this paper, not having been subjected to the unjust abuse of unprincipled partisans, might consider it wanton, after the fate of the election was determined, to disturb the repose of the unsuccessful candidate. For such reasons, however just & proper it might be, the editor declines executing his promise, at this particular time.
Notwithstanding which, he feels it a duty to himself and the public to add a few remarks. The charges alledged against the democratic candidate were not made without the utmost caution and inquiry. To gull partisans, it was asserted in Boston and in other towns, that a prosecution would be the consequence. Why has it not taken place? There is not an accusation on our records concerning which, we should not be very happy to meet the accused in a court of justice; and this is our answer to all the calumny that has been uttered. If we have been guilty of falsehood, why has not the judge fulfilled the expectations and wishes of his supporters; we mean those who presumed prosecution would be public?
Having said thus much, to shew the firm ground on which we stand, there is something more to be said in behalf of an individual interested in one of the charges. Mr. Reed of Cambridge was given as authority for one of our statements. The abrupt manner in which we abandoned the subject, has been improved by violent partisans as an occasion of some reflections on Mr. Reed. Be it therefore known that there was not an article published respecting the injustice done him, which was not perfectly correct and which is not now capable of the most complete proof.
Here then we suppress our own sense of personal wrong; but not unconditionally. We shall pay a watchful attention to democratic papers;—If any one presume to throw suspicion on our veracity, or insinuate that we are governed by other motives than have been above stated, we shall in justification publish the grounds of every assertion. Or if ever the same person should suffer himself to come before the public, for the suffrages of the citizens of this Commonwealth, we shall put it out of the power of the most perverse democrat of Massachusetts, however he may choose to vote, to doubt the truth of what we have advanced, or may find convenient to add. Our terms of silence are now fairly explained; our enemies may deliberate and choose their course. We only request as we sincerely wish, not to be driven into the controversy, that any democrat who is disposed to provoke any further animadversions, would first drop a line to the person most interested, and obtain his consent. Having thus, we trust, taken every fair and honorable precaution, we shall not deem ourselves responsible for any unpleasant consequences.
JEFFERSON, BARLOW AND PAINE.
In our last letter we announced, and that with extreme regret, the return of Joel Barlow esq. to this country. This man, the strong friend of Mr. Jefferson, and confidential companion of his late warm defender Tom Paine, is one of the most barefaced infidels that ever appeared in Christendom. Some facts respecting these distinguished personages, may serve to show the votaries of christianity what a band of open enemies to our holy faith is now assembling in this country.
Mr. Jefferson in his famous "Notes on Virginia" advances opinions incompatible with Mosaic history. This cannot be disputed—nor will Mr. Jefferson dare to deny that he has, since he has been president of the United States, publicly made the eucharist a subject of impious ridicule.
Tom Paine has written two books for the express purpose of combating the Holy Scriptures. His Age of Reason , is but too common, and his letter, to the late Samuel Adams, still evinced his perverse adherence to his infidel system.
Joel Barlow is said to have written the following shocking letter to his correspondent, John Fellows dated Hamburg, May 23, 1795.
"I rejoice at the progress of good sense over the damnable imposture of Christian Mummery . I had no doubt of the effect of Paine's Age of Reason . It must be cavalled at a while, but it must prevail. Though things as good have been often said, they never were said in so good a way." &c. Mr. Barlow can now answer for himself. If this letter be a forgery, let him inform the public. I has never yet been contradicted, though it has been four years published in America.
INTELLIGENCE.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) JULY 30.
The ship Benjamin , of Newyork, capt. Scofield, was captured off our bar yesterday afternoon, by the French privateer cruizing off this port. This is believed to be the ship which was taken by a French privateer some months since, on her passage from the Cape of Good Hope for Havanna, and retaken by the British and sent to Kingston, where she was brought in by Americans, and was now sailing under American colors. Captain Scofield is on board the privateer; the mate remains in the ship; and the crew were brought up last evening in a pilot Boat. Captain S. belongs to Norfolk.
Captain Tate was boarded off the bar on Sunday, by a French privateer Schooner, mounting 4 short guns and one 18 pounder, and apparently, about one hundred men on board; who appeared to be a motley collection of all nations. We are sorry to state that capt. Tate recognized several Americans, and among them a captain Ross, who formerly sailed out of this port.
NEWYORK, AUGUST 16.
Piratical Cruelty. —We are seldom called to record a more cruel and barbarous act than the one we shall now detail.
The Brig Success , capt. Brum of this port, sailed from Kingston, Jamaica, for Newyork, on the 6th of July.—On the 13th she was captured two leagues from Cape St. Anthony by a Spanish galley (belonging to Havanna) without deck, with two masts and two square sails, and called La Bonne Union . The Galley was commanded by capt. Caesar, and manned with 30 or 40 Spaniards, and Frenchmen, with one Irishman who served as an interpreter. Three days after they were taken, captain Brum, the passengers, (eight in number) and the hands were all ordered below, and the hatches shut upon them. In this situation they were kept through the night. In the morning, the pirates prepared their knives, cutlasses and clubs, opened the forecastle, and called for the captain. One of the seamen (Peter Dutchemin) with a view of preserving the captain's life, stepped forward, and ascended to the deck.—The Russians, with their instruments of slaughter, having arranged themselves in two ranks, compelled the seamen to run the gauntlet, while each gave him a blow, a gasp, or a stab, as he passed Captain Brum and his passengers and crew were all in succession taken from the hold and treated in the same horrid cruelty, excepting five French passengers. An English gentleman by the name of Smith, who was one of the passengers, who was beaten with such severity, that he sprung into the long boat and broke his ankle in two places The mate of the brig, two English passengers and two seamen were put in irons on board of the galley, and three days afterwards were sent ashore at Couyabouba, about 180 miles from Havanna; and the brig with the captain and remainder of the crew, were sent to Campeachy.
These facts we have received from Peter Duchemin, one of the seamen who were sent ashore in irons. He made his escape from Couyabouba, proceeded to Mariel,
put himself on board the ship Cato and arrived at this port on Monday last.
The object of these barbarous wretches was money. They offered to release the captain and ship on receiving 6,000 dollars.
Boston, Aug.
A Privateer was fitting out from Augustine, owned and manned, principally, by Americans their names follow: Capt. Hooper, of Baltimore, Mr. Martin, first lieut. of do. Mr. Robertson, second, lieut. of do. Owned by Mr. Lee, of Virginia, capt. Moody, Priz Master, Ezra Read, of Connecticut, Samuel Bates, of do. Mr. Hall of do. Mr. Guyer, of Baltimore, Mr. Boyer of do. Ives White, of Connecticut—these are the only persons, whose names could be ascertained. The avowed object of the officers of this privateer, were to capture English vessels, and she arrived in the Chesapeake about the middle of May.—after remaining there about ten days, she captured a Bermudian Hoop, Capt. Williams, after killing the man at the helm, and wounding the captain in two places—the ship Golden Grove , Capt. Blair of Liverpool—and a Brig, commanded by Capt. Mysservey, of the same place—The two former were taken inside the Chesapeake, the brig, just without, and carried to St. Augustine, where they were condemned—the prizes laying at anchor in the sea not able to get in. The Captain and crew were robbed of every thing, even their wearing apparel.
these vessels were cut out from St. Augustine; and capt. capt. Hooper was killed.
Alexandria, Aug. 3.
FATAL DUEL.
It is with regret we announce the sacrifice of a victim at the shrine of the sanguinary practice of duelling. Yesterday morning about 6 o'clock a duel was fought between Mr. Enoch M. Lyles, of this town, and Mr. John F. Bowie, of Pileataway, Maryland, at Johnson's spring, about 6 miles from this town on the Virginia side of the Potomac. They exchanged shots at 15 feet distance; when unfortunately, Mr. L. received his antagonist's ball a little below the right breast, the ball passed through his liver, and he expired a few minutes past 11 o'clock yesterday.
FROM THE HAVANA.
Letters from the Havana, state an important occurrence—the almost entire suppression of the monastic and religious orders in that island, and which of course will not be confined that colony. A Royal Order has lately been received there for the sale of all Property belonging to those Religious Establishments; consisting of houses and lands, sugar and coffee estates, and negroes, as well as mortgages, debts, &c. due to them.—The monies arising there from are to be paid into the Treasury of the King who will provide for the persons so dispossessed, by paying them a certain allowance per diem for their support. The revenue arising there from must, doubtless, be immense; and the sources to which this serious innovation may be traced, do not require the gift of divination to ascertain, it may perhaps be considered as only a preliminary step to more serious changes in the Spanish Government and nation.
The Commissioners nominated to enforce the aforesaid decree in the Havana, and the Island, are—the Governor, the Bishop, the Intendant General, the Collector of the Customs, and Don. J. B. Munoz.
Yellow Fever. —The King of Prussia has offered a premium of 200 ducats to the author of the best essay, and one of 100 ducats to the author of the next best essay, in answer to the following queries:—1st, Is it ascertained that the virus of the yellow fever attaches itself without any diminution of the contagious power, so as to be capable of communication at a distance by mere contact with the infected substances? Admitting the possibility of this communication, it is required to state a series of facts in proof of it.—2nd, Is it true that the virus of the yellow fever is produced by that malady alone, and that it is contained in one or more animal excretions? 3rd, Have chemical processes been employed to ascertain the essential character of the malady in question? And are there any chemical processes which can act as preservatives against its effect? 4th, For what space of time does this malady retain its contagious energy; and how long are clothes impregnated with it, capable of communicating it? 5th, Are the maladies which, under the name Yellow Fever, have prevailed in North America, the South of Spain, and at Leghorn, of the same nature, and have they the same symptoms, the same effects, and the same origin? 6th, Is the yellow fever an epidemic disease, and confined to the sea coast?
Paris, June 30.
FREEMASONRY, under the auspices of the Imperial Family, has revived in all parts of the Empire. Lodges have been re-opened in the most brilliant style; the
ancient landmarks have been recovered; and the inecencies are very numerous. A Grand Lodge, has been opened in this city; of which the following brethren have been elected Officers, viz.
His Imperial Highness, Prince Joseph, Grand Master —His Imperial Highness, Prince Louis, Deputy Grand Master —Field-Marshal Melesna, Grand Administrator —Senator De Choiseul Pralin, Grand Lethurer —His Imperial Highness Prince Murat, Seignor Grand Warden —M. Dela Capele, (Chancellor of the legion of Honor) Junior Grand Warden —De La Lande, (Member of the National Institute) Grand Orator —Senator De Jaucourt, Grand Secretary —Rear Admiral Magonde Medine, Grand Treasurer —Gen. Bournonville Seignor Grand Deacon —Gen. Macdonald, Junior Grand Deacon —Gen. Sabatiani, Grand Seal-keeper —Senator De Luynes, Grand Architect —M. Daranteau, Member of the Legislative Body, Grand Marshal —N. Girardin, Member of the Tribune, Deputy-Grand Marshal —Field Marshal Augereau, Grand Hospitaller —Marshall Le Fevre, Grand Almoner , (or Chaplain.)
* There are no similar offices in the English or American Grand Lodges.
A Meeting has been convened of the Irish Roman Catholic Bishops, at Dublin. One of the objects of the Meeting is, to send letters of thanks to Lord Grenville and Mr. Fox, for supporting their petition, and to Mr. Pitt and the Bishops, for the candid and liberal manner in which they opposed it. 'Lon. Pap.'
Portland,
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1805.
IMPORTANT.—(From Boston, August 22.)
The following interesting article was received on Saturday last from Philadelphia, at Newyork: "We are enabled to state, on authority which we deem correct, that the matter, in dispute between the United States and the Spanish government have been amicably adjusted, and that dispatches on this important subject, from our Minister at Madrid are now on their way to the Executive."
From the Philadelphia True American, Aug. 17 Extract of a letter from Capt. Giler, who arrived at the Lazaretto, in 15 days from Point Pobre, (Guad.) to the Liberator.
"Just before sailing I received the following information from capt. Van Autwerp, of the brig Friend, Adventure —"The day of his arrival (July 29th) at Guadalupe off the island of Defesada, saw a squadron of ships consisting of 15 sail, seven ships of the line, and eight frigates, distance three and a half leagues, standing S. W. by S.—It was thought by the inhabitants of Guadalupe it was the French squadron from Brest, which they had received information of by a cutter brig, arrived there some time before."
"On the 6th of August, in lat. 23, 43, North. 65 15, W. we were boarded by a French privateer brig, of 14 guns and 150 men, and treated politely. She had in possession a brig, name unknown, capt. Stewart, of Portsmouth, last from Antigua, sailing towards Porto Rico."
Capt. Poor arrived at Baltimore from Guadalupe, reports, that on the 4th inst. passed a very large fleet in lat. 23, in lon. 64, a number of them appeared to be ships of the line and frigates, they were steering due south, flew no colours, none of them attempted to chase the brig. Two days after spoke a ship from Guadalupe, for N. Carolina, who said he run through the fleet without being hailed or spoken by any of them; The fleet he said was upwards of 100 sail, mostly ships of the line and frigates, a few appeared to be transports.
From Havanna, July 4.
"Advices have been received here, that the government at New Providence has passed a decree, granting liberty to their citizens to fend in for adjudication all American, and other vessels, which shall go for the return cargoes to the seaports in this island (Cuba) unless proof can be exhibited, that such ports were ports of entry, for American vessels in time of peace."
Late accounts from the Mediterranean, state, that the health of Commodore Baron is reinstated; and that our squadron were on the point of renewing active operations against Tripoli.
Accounts from Washington state, that the frigates United States and Boston are to be put in readiness for immediate service.
The brig America , capt. Pray, arrived at Demarara the 18th ult. from Portsmouth. In lat. 29, lon. 54, was brought to by a French privateer brig, in the night, and ordered on board with his papers. When he passed the privateer's gang way, he was first saluted with a severe flogging, and his pockets rumaged. The boat was then immediately dispatched to his brig, and plundered of every thing they could lay their hands on. Capt. P's mate was severely flogged, and the people abused.
The annual Exhibition at Fylerg Ac., will be on Wednesday the fourth of September, at 11 o'clock A.M. An oration is expected from Mr. Ebenezer Follen, before he Academic Charitable Society . In the afternoon will be exhibited the Self Admurer . In the evening, Daranced .
OBITUED.
In Boston, The Hon. Lyman Harding, Esq. of Natchez, Mississippi Territory, to Mrs. Abigail Barnett. Mr. George Nofs, to Miss Susannah Lewis. Mr. Stephen Brown, mer. to Miss Eliza Gay. In Charlotte County. (Ver.) Mr. Perrin Allely, aged 103, to Mrs. Ann Tankesley. aged 90.
Died,
In Boston, Maj. Asa Hatch, aged 94. In Albany, (N. Y.) Alexander Willon, Esq. Attorney at Law, aged 22.
In this town, Mr. Emore Daley, aged 44 years. In his death, a widow mourns the loss of a tender and a faithful husband, the children a kind and affectionate father.
Tabathy Simson, aged 24, of old York. A child of Joseph Levy, aged 10 years—child of Benjamin White, aged 2 years.
Last Tuesday Evening, of an epileptic fit, departed this life, suddenly, Mrs. Mehitable Preble, relict of the late Brigadier General Preble, in the 78th year of her age. The deceased was remarkable throughout life for the excellence of her conduct in every situation, possessed of strong mental powers, she was a believer in the christian religion. Acknowledging her own imperfections, trusted in the mercy of God through the merits of her redeemer, she was a cheerful companion, and an obliging Neighbor, and remarkable for her obedience to the poor and afflicted; her virtues will long be held in great remembrance.

Stone Lime.
Constantly for sale at No. 16, Long Wharf, By THOMAS HOVEY, STONE LIME, of a Superior quality. August 26.
RUM,
FOR Sale at No. 4, Union Row, By WILLIAM GODDARD, 50 Puncheons St. Kitts RUM, of an Excellent Flavor. August 25.
Charles & John Fox,
Have just received and now offer for sale, At their Store, No. 4 and 5, South side of Long Wharf, A complete assortment of Grindstones, Do. Water, do Bibs, fine and superfine Flour. do. Tar, Pitch, Turpentine and Rosin. Boxes Candles.
Together with a general assortment of Ship-Chandlery and Cordage, as usual, on the most liberal terms. C|| Aug 26
Joseph Grafton.
HAVING formed a connexion with NATHANIEL W. APPLETON, the business will in future be conducted under the firm of
Grafton & Appleton.
They offer for sale at No. 33, State-Street, A complete and extensive assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, By Wholesale and Retail, And will supply Gentlemen on the most reasonable terms, with articles of the best quality. They have always a supply of CORDAGE of every size.
Russia and Ravens Duck. American and English Sewing Twine, English Nails and Spikes of every dimension, Bar and Sheet Lead, &c. Boston, August 20.
Boston Naval Store.
MORRILL & BAKER, No. 47, State street, Have for Sale, Of the first quality WARRANTED and in prime order, 350 casks Spirits Turpentine, 160 do. various kinds Varnishes, 600 bbls. Rosin, Constantly receiving additional quantities, from their Manufactory: Dealers in the above articles will be supplied on very liberal terms. Likewise, Constantly on Hand, for sale, Real quantities Tar, Pitch, and Turpentine Boston Aug. 19. e.g.p.sw.
Cross & Marlin,
FORE STREET, No. 2. Have just received, in addition to their former assort- ment,
A Fresh supply of Goods,
Suitable for the present and approaching season—viz. SUPERFINE black, blue & green Broadcloths, Do. black, blue, drab, dark mixed Cassimeres, Velvets: plain and striped Cotton Cassimeres, Fancy Vesting; Linens, Large assortment of India Cottons, 100 pieces Yellow Nankeens; Brown Hollands, 110 pieces Blue Nankeens, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Silk and Cotton Suspenders; Crape Gauzes, 150 Leghorn Straws, some very nice; Large assortment Diapers, prices 2/8 to 12/6. Cotton Cambricks; Black Muslins; Chambray Muslins; Laced do. Large assortment Furnitures, Calicoes, &c. &c.
GROCERIES.
French Brandy; Gin; Rum; Port, Lisbon, Coleman and Malaga Wines, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson Skin Teas, Philadelphia double refined Loaf Sugar, Coffee, Sugar, Cotton, Molasses, &c. Nails of all kinds, Iron Ware of all kinds, Cod and Pollock Fish,
ALSO—Just Landing,
600 bushels coarse SALT, of a quality superior to any ever imported into this town. 100 Casks Philadelphia GUN POWDER; Which they will sell on the very lowest terms for Cash or approved Credit. Portland, August 26.
Henry Hilton,
UPHOLSTER, & CABINET-MAKER—from London, Respectfully informs the citizens of Portland, and its Vicinity, that he has taken the Situation No. 2, Fifth-Street, lately occupied by Dr. Thomas, where he purposed carrying on the above busi- ness, in its different branches:—
SUCH AS, SOFAS and EASY-CHAIRS, with Covers and Cush- ions of any description, Mahogany Parlour CHAIRS of any pattern. —ALSO— BED FURNITURE, and Window Curtains made up with suitable curtains. CARPETS cut down and made to fit the rooms. Chairs and SOFAS, new stuffed, in Black Hair Cloth, or Morocco Leather, &c. &c. H. H. flatters himself, that from the practice he has had in London, for several years past, he will be able to execute any orders he may receive, in the newest fashion and on the Most Reasonable terms. Portland, August 29.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber intending to leave this town, in the course of three months; offers for sale, that excellent House calculated either for a board- ing house or tavern; lately known by the Bunch of Grapes tavern in Fore-Street, with a good Store in front, which now rents for nearly four hundred dollars a year;
Also, A convenient House and Store adjoining the same, which will rent for one hundred fifty dollars a year. These buildings have the advan- tage of an aqueduct. ALSO, a good well of water, out houses &c. Any person wishing to purchase real estate, perhaps may never have a better opportunity; as the situation is so central. Also, Seven Lots of Land at the north part of the town, at a generous credit.
Walter Hatch.
Portland, August 26, N. B. All persons having demands against the sub- scriber, will please to call for settlement, and all per- sons indebted, are requested to call and settle the same within thirty days, otherwise they will be left with an Attorney for collection.
LIME, To be sold of an excellent quality, on reasonable terms, for CASH or CREDIT, at No. 6, Union wharf. August 23.
Just published, and for sale by ISAAC ADAMS, At his Bookstore, No. 6, Jones' Row, Fifth-Street. Price 62 cents and a half THE PLEASURES OF IMAGINATION, A Poem, in three Books. By Dr. Akenside.
"IN the writings of AKENSIDE we may trace the effusions of a mind devoted to the interests of humani- ty and ardently desirous of promoting the cause of public and private virtue. His impressive page marks at once originality of genius and sublimity of sentiment. He appeals to the heart, disdaining to misguide the feelings by the lure of harmony, or amuse the fancy at the expence of the understanding.—We read the man throughout his numerous and various subjects; from a general view of which it will appear, that he was fully impressed with the truth of his own remark; that, "the writer who held the pen with a duly consider- ing the welfare of society, should be considered an alien, heedless of its interests, and every way unworthy of its blessings."
"With a mind possessed of such liberal sentiments, it is the less to be wondered at, that at an early peri- od of his life, AKENSIDE planned and wrote his Plea- sures of Imagination; which, so long as genius owns an admirer, will ever be valued for chasteness of design, sublimity of thought, and all that pleasing witchery, which makes spontaneous effusions of genuine poetry
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
ISAAC ADAMS requests all those who have Books in their possession, belonging to his Circulating Li- brary, to return them to his Bookstore, in the course of the present week.
Books and Stationary, for sale as usual. Aug 26.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors in the Corporation for a Bridge across Car- hanse river, from Topsham to Catharine Landing in Bowdoinham, that a meeting of said Proprietors will be held at the store of Josiah Colby, in Bowdoinham, on Monday the seventeenth day of October next, at one o'clock P. M. on said day, to act on the follow- ing articles (viz.)
 1st. To choose a moderator to govern said meeting.  2d. To agree on a method for choosing the necess- ary officers for said corporation.  3d. To choose a Clerk.  4th. To choose a Treasurer.  5th. To choose five or more suitable persons as a Committee for compiling a code of Bylaws and Rules for the Regulation of said Corporation.  6th. To agree on a method of calling future meet- ings. 
Robt. Patten, } Authorized David Patten, } to call the Josiah Colby. } first meeting Bowdoinham, August 26, 1805.
Short Notice and quick Payments.
THE subscriber informs his customers, that they must pay their POSTAGE on or before the middle of September next, or their accounts will be immediately put in suit.—There is also, a number that took the Eastern Herald, (lately deceased) who are still indebted for POSTAGE; if it is not set- tled by the above mentioned time they will likewise be put in suit.
JACOB HOW, Post-Rider. Bridgton, August 18, 1805.
THE NEXT COURT,
OF General Sessions of the Peace for the Coun- ty of Cumberland, will be held at Port- land, on the fourth Tuesday of September next. N. B.—This will be the last Term of said Court for Granting Licences. August 23, 1805.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that the Co- partnership of WILLIAM & THOMAS BECKETT, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent, —all persons having accounts open with said Com- pany, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement, to WILLIAM BECKETT, at his shop in Fore Street, —Where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS as usual with neatness and dispatch.
WILLIAM BECKETT. THOMAS BECKETT. August 24, 1805.
THOMAS BECKETT.
Respectfully informs his friends that he has taken the situation No. 2 Fifth Street, lately occupied by Dr. Thomas, where he car- ries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in its different branches, according to the newest fashions:—Those who may favour him with their custom, may depend on having their work executed with fidelity and dis- patch.
Notice.
THE Connection in business under the firm of CODMAN & SWAN, will expire on or before the 31st. day of December next; they with all persons who may be indebted to them, to make provisions for payment and those with whom they have accounts uncollected, are requested to call for adjustment.
They have now for Sale at No. 3, Union Row, A General Assortment of ENGLISH and WEST-INDIA GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. at reduced prices for Cash. Portland, August 26, 1805.
Bowdoin College.
THE Trustees of Bowdoin College are notified, that a stated meeting will be held at Brunswick, in Massachusetts' Hall, on the third day of September next, the first Tuesday of said month, at nine of the clock, in the forenoon. Brunswick Aug 10. CHARLES COFFIN, Secy.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber, an indented apprentice boy, named Edward Jones aged about 16 years, light complexion, and somewhat marked with the small-pox, had on when he went a- way, a short Jacket and trowers.—This is to forbid all persons harbouring, concealing, trusting, or em- ploying him, as they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law. JAMES JAMESON. August 26.
WHEREAS My wife, has left my bed and board, and conducts herself in an indecent and unbecoming manner.—This is to forbid all persons trusting or harbouring her on my account, as I am de- termined to pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. Portland August 24, 1805. STEPHEN EMBELLY
Take Notice,
THE Copartnership of Marcus & H. G. Quincy. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons be- ing indebted to said firm, are desired to make immedia- te payment, and those that have demands either indi- vidually or in Co. are desired to exhibit their accounts for settlement to HORATIO G. QUINCY. MARCUS QUINCY, HORATIO G. QUINCY. Portland, Aug. 26, 1805.
Notice.
THE painting and Glazing Busi- ness will be carried on by H. Quincy, of Portland, who requests his Friends, and Customers to call as usual and the least fa- vour will be gratefully received. August 26.
PROBATE COURT IN THE COUNTY OF OXFORD.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the Probate Court, in the County of Ox- ford, will be held as follows, viz. at Fryeburg, on the first Monday of September next, at one O'Clock P. M.—At Bethel, on the Saturday next preceding the second Tuesday of October, at ten O'Clock A. M. —And at Paris, on the Monday next preceding the second Tuesday of October next, at ten O'Clock A. M.—And will continue to be held, at the afore- said times, and places, in the Months of September, and October annually, until a different arrangement shall be made, when public notice thereof will be given.
By Order of the Hon. JUDAH DANA, Esq. Judge of Probate for said County. SAMUEL A. BR. DLEY, Register. August 26, 1805.
EVENING SCHOOL.
IN order to keep six months the Subscri- ber will commence his EVENING SCHOOL on the evening of the first Monday of Sep- tember next, at the UNION SCHOOL ROOM; where a convenient, lighted room, and in- struction four nights in a week will be pro- vided for three dollars per quarter.—Sur- veying or Navigation, five dollars. One Dollar paid at entrance. ** The necessary BOOKS and STATIONA- RY will be kept for sale as low as any where in town by
WILLIAM MOODY.
Portland. Aug. 23
Removal.
MUNROE & TUTTLE. Respectfully inform the public, that they have re- moved from No. 8, Jones' Row, to No. 1, Union- Row, Middle Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Eben- Storer, where they offer for sale, an extensive assort- ment of
European & India Goods, as low as can be purchased at any store in town. August 12.
Duck.
No. 3, Union Row, For Sale By CODMAN & SWAN, 26 Bolls RUSSIA DUCK, of first quality. Likewise, European, India, and West India Goods, as usual. Aug. 19.
Fresh Flour.
200 Bbls. fresh Philadelphia fine and superfine Flour, just received and for sale by JOSHUA RICHARDSON, Aug. 5. No. 3, Long-Wharf.
FARRELL & WRIGHT.
HAVE just received, in addition to their former as- sortment, a fresh supply of Fancy and Staple Goods; which having been purchased for cash, will be sold at very reduced prices.—Also, Hyson, Young-Hyson, } TEAS. Hyson-Skin & Souchong, } Coffee, Cotton-Wool, &c. August 19.
FOR SALE,
THE Pew number 43, in the Meeting- house of the Second Parish in Port- land. Inquire of Joseph Hsley, or Simon Dearborn. August 12.
WANTED,
ONE Hundred Cords of HEMLOCK BARK.—Apply to THOMAS CROSS. Portland, August 12.
Doctor Frost,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Portland, and its vicinity, that he has taken a part of the house, the property and residence of the late Doctor Watts, fronting Middle Street, where he will be ready to wait on many persons who may please to honour him with their custom in the line of his profes- sion. Also, That he puts up Sea-Medicine Chests at the shortest notice, and well adapted to Tropical Cli- mates: he having resided three or four years in the West Indies, in the practice of physic, has given him an opportunity of being well acquainted with Tropical diseases. August 9.
Orton's Exposition.
Just published, the 3 Vols. of Orton's Exposition of the Old Testament.
SUBSCRIBERS, are respectfully informed, that they can receive their Books, Bound, or in Boards at THOMAS CLARK'S BOOKSTORE, Fifth-Street, where subscriptions are received for the above va- luable work. Aug. 19.
MR. PETRIE.....Surgeon Dentist,
BEGS leave to inform his friends in general, in and near Portland, that he will be in town on the 10th of August, and will practice as usual, at Mrs. CRA- PES's, Fiddle-Street, Portland. N. B. Mr. P. expects to stay not more than three weeks in town this visit. August 5.
LEFT at the Store of the subscriber, two shirts; the owner may have them by paying for this advertise- ment. WILLIAM ROSS. Portland, Aug. 19.
For the Benefit of Mrs. Bernard, and Mrs. Baker.
Theatre.....Portland.
THIS EVENING.
Will be presented a new Comedy, (Never performed here) called,
Hearts of Oak,
OR
Lessons for the Rich.
As performed in Boston, last season with unbounded applause.
End of the Play
A Fancy Dance.....By Mrs. Darby, and Miss Bates.
In the course of the evening, the Song of The Little Farthing Rushlight, With alterations, and Additions, by Mr. Bernard, The Pilgrim and the Pease. A Comic Recitation, by Mr. Fox.
To which will be added the Humorous Farce of
All the world's a Stage:
OR,
The Mad Butler in Buskins.
In the part of Diggory, Mr. Bernard, will by Desire, introduce the favourite Song of Four-and-twenty Fiddlers all in a Row. (For characters see Bills.)
For Sale,
An excellent stand for a Tavern, two miles from Portland, on the great road to Coos, containing a commodious Dwelling House, two stories high, with four rooms on the floor, a small Barn and Wood-House, with one acre of Land—and is as good a stand for a Tavern, as any in the vicinity; payment will be made easy.—Enquire of JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON. Portland, August 5.
FOR SALE,
ONE Lot of Land, or more if re- quired, in the town of Otisfield. The purchaser may have his choice of the following Lots—No. 8 in the first division, on the plain near Esq. Pierce's—No. 2 in 4th range and 4th division—No. 12 in 3d range and 5th division—Each Lot containing one hundred acres. For further particulars, inquire of WILLIAM GORHAM, at his Store, Fore-Street, Portland. August 5.
FOR SALE,
AT Old Town Falls, on Penobscot river, one half of a double SAW-MILL, to ether with one hundred acres of LAND, with a House and Barn on the same, and Privileges for a number of Mills. In recommendation of the Mill and privileges it may be said, that they are equal to, if not superior any in the county; and it is as good a stand as any for Lumbering, Trading, and Fishing in the District of Maine. A part or the whole will be sold as may best suit the purchaser.—Terms of payment easy.— For particulars enquire of NATHAN WINSLOW, of Falmouth, or JONATHAN WINSLOW, on the premises. Old-town Falls, July 30, 1805. [A 12]
TO BE SOLD,
THAT excellent, well known Farm in Parsonsfield, called the KEZER FARM. as it is now occupied by Josiah Kezer, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, perhaps of the best land in one body in the county of York, with a Dwelling-House, a Barn, and young Orchard of 450 thrifty apple trees, just begin- ning to bear, on the premises. Also—Two Lots of Land adjoining the aforesaid premises, containing about three hundred acres, as now occupied by Ebenezer Kezer, with a Dwelling- House and Barn thereon; all which Lands are diversi- fied with mowing, tillage, pasturage, and plenty of good water, and under good improvement, and wood lots that are commodious. They will be sold together or separate, as may best suit the purchaser. For further particulars, inquire of EBENEZER KEZER. Parsonsfield, July 15, 1805. [8W]
Something Worse than Stealing!
On the 6th of July, the present year, a young man who called his name THOMAS DENNIE, hired of the Subscriber a Horse and Chaise to go as far as Northborough, in the County of Worcester, and to re- turn on Wednesday the 10th inst. As the said Den- nie has not returned said Horse and Chaise, it is pre- sumed he has run off with the same, or converted them to his own use. Description of the Horse is as follows, viz.—A Bay 14 or upwards hands high, one hind foot white, in high order; moves easy and natural; not a very great figure, 7 years old. The Chaise—the body painted pea green, with two letters on the back, (J. B.) in cypher; leather back, with an oval glass; leath- er top; carriage painted dark color, picked out with yellow; wheels very low, &c. &c.—Whoever will give information of said Thomas Dennie, together with the above described Horse and Chaise, shall re- ceive SIXTY DOLLARS, with all necessary expenses. For Mr. Jeremiah Bulfinch. No. 3, Back Street, Bos- ton. GURDON AVERY. Said Dennie is about 17 years of age; and it is conject- ured that he lately came from Portland.
TO be sold, if apply'd for immediately, a Brig. of 180 tons,—One year old, with her appurtenances as she came from Sea—Said Brig was built mostly (tim- ber and plank) of white Oak, sheathed and may be put to Sea with a little expence—A credit will be given if required—For further particulars, enquire of JOSEPH H. INGRAHAM. Portland, August 19, 1805.
BY order of the Honorable Silas Lee, Esq. Judge of Probate, for the County of Lin- coln:—
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the last will and testament of WILLIAM COQUILLARD, late of Bath, in said County, Baker, deceased; that said will is to be offered for probate at a Court to be held at the house of Major Edward J. Page, in said Bath, on the second Wed- nesday of September next, when and where they may appear, if they see proper, and be heard relative thereto.
CALEB MARSH,
Appointed Executor by said Will, Bath, July 18, 1805.

For Sale, at T. CLARK'S BOOKSTORE
Fish-Street, Portland—(Price 50 Cents per Box)
DR. NORTHROP'S
NEW INVENTED BITTERS,
FOR THE JAUNDICE, and all BILIOUS COMPLAINTS—Prepared in New York.
DIFFERENT from the patent medicines in general, that cure all diseases, this will not cure all, but it will certainly cure some, especially those that arise from a wrong distribution of the bile, which being effected is the greatest preventative to all diseases, and most conducive to health; it being an excellent preventative against noxious vapors, unhealthy rooms, and infectious diseases. The medicine that has nothing but good swelling words to recommend it to sale, ought not to be sold.
The elixir of health, the elixir of life, the elixir of grace, &c. all have their virtues, but none of them will cure all the diseases of the human body—This is the elixir of nature, the plain, natural produce of the earth, collected from trees, roots, plants, flowers, &c. It is founded on medical principles, a most safe and effectual remedy against the jaundice and all those intestinal disorders in the bowels, occasioned thereby, which carry off such a number of the human species. If a dose were given once or twice a day to all children, especially when they are teething, you might thereby prevent many disorders the bowels are liable to, by carrying off that crude matter which frequently occasions them, the bad effects whereof are often manifested by worms, rickets, convulsions, or other fatal symptoms, by strengthening the stomach and bowels, making good, laudable chyle, and thereby establishing a good constitution.
The author having been long in the study and practice of physic, of a weakly constitution, much troubled with bilious habits, nor able to find a medicine that would correct the bile and carry off the jaundice, has made it his constant study in the course of his practice, to observe and find out by experiments a remedy for a disease so prevalent in these States, as well as in the West-Indies and other warm climates, to which he and others are so much exposed, and by repeated trials of sweet, sour and bitter things, of those that were cossive or astringent, those that were physical or purgative, diuretic and diaphoretic; those that would strengthen, invigorate, and give a high tone to the stomach, bowels and body, as opiates, &c. &c. or those that would moderate, relax, reduce and calm the constitution, as sedatives. By trying them different ways with other ingredients, with different portions, at different times, in great variety of proportions, both simple and compound; has at last hit upon a compound of proper articles in a just proportion, that he will recommend as an absolute cure for the jaundice, and certainly to prevent and gradually to carry off and cure all those diseases that arise from bilious matter collected in the stomach, said to proceed from the overflowing of the gall; but actually, arise from indigestion, viz. All kinds of nausea, squeamishness, puking, belching, hiccough, heartburn, sour stomach, sleepy, dull, heavy feelings, pressure and distress of the vitals, with faintness, weakness, want of appetite, dim sight, dizziness, &c.
All these diseases and many more of the nervous kind, such as melancholy, dejection, hectic complaints, all hypochondriac and hysteric complaints, with pains in the head, sides, stomach, palsy, rheumatism, dropsies and low spirits, which arise from obstructions of morbid matter in the intestines, stomach and bowels, erudites and fumes of indigestion, which these bitters will certainly remove—They in a remarkable degree promote digestion, by opening the prima viæ and clearing the bile passages, create a natural appetite, correct the bile, strengthen the coats of the stomach, and thereby supersede the necessity of any other physic—No one need be afraid to take them. They are a pure cordial for the weakest stomach. They promote an easy digestion, and by increasing the dose, prove moderately physical, by which means they regulate relaxes, dysenteries, &c. By clearing and keeping off all constrictions of the bowels they prevent those disagreeable thoughts as well as feelings, that commonly arise from cossive habits. They are recommended to all hypochondriacs and spastic people, as their complaints arise from cachexy, inaction or want of nourishment, by constantly taking those they will find their appetite return, their mind more at ease, and their whole body invigorated. Likewise to students, sedentary persons, and all Valladolidians, for they take away that fiery and intoxicating quality of the rum that is always injurious. It is the most sovereign vermifuge, the most effectual cure for worms that ever came into practice, and ought to be kept in every family of children if for no other purpose.
Book-Binding Manufactory. JUST received, an assortment of Paper, suitable for Account Books of all sizes, which may be ruled and bound to any pattern, on the shortest notice, in Russia, calf, or plain binding, with or without Patent Spring Backs. Also—Backgammon Tables and Pocket-Books made and repaired; and Book-Binding generally executed in all its varieties, in the neatest manner, by
JOHN PRATT, At his Book-Binding Manufactory, over Mr. B. D. Bryant's Store, Fish-Street. Wanted, one or two tractable young Lads, who can bring good recommendations, as apprentices to the above business; where good encouragement will be given. Portland, July 23.
FOR SALE, THE Dwelling-House, Lot and out houses, situated at the head of King-Street, in this town, now owned and occupied by Mr. JAMES CORRY. These premises are well known, and generally acknowledged to be beautifully situated and capable at small expense, of being made equal in point of elegance to any in town; a particular description is therefore deemed unnecessary. The terms, which are liberal, may be known on application to the subscriber. DANIEL TUCKER. Portland, July 29.
Notice. WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of NATHANIEL WINSLOW, late of Falmouth, in the County of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said Creditors to bring in and prove their claims and that we shall attend that service at the House of the Widow of said deceased, in Sacarappa, on the fourth Monday of this and the five following months Timothy Pike, Enoch Freeman, Daniel Small. July 15, 1805.
PATENT MEDICINES.
IMPROVED JAUNDICE BITTERS, or the Grand Anti-Bilious Corrective—Prepared by David Dennison, at his Dispensary, No. 291, Oxford Road, London. Under the patronage of the first Physicians in Europe and America.
THIS preparation combines all the good qualities of every medicine of the kind ever offered to the public; the botanical characters of the ingredients, of which it is composed, has long attracted the notice of the faculty, and under various formulas unequivocally received the undivided sanction of successful experiment.—It is greatly antiseptic and particularly effectual in correcting and preventing the putridity of bile; it has also been employed with great success, in very dangerous epidemic fevers. It not only cleanses the prima viæ, but likewise gently warms the habit and quickens circulation, is particularly serviceable in habitual costiveness, in cases of phlegmatic temperament and sedentary life, when the stomach is oppressed and weakened. This elegant bitter may be successfully applied to answer almost every purpose, particularly in loss of appetite, when the stomach is foul and disorderly by irregularities; the secretions are gently promoted, and a plentiful perspiration produced; in some plants of the jaundice this remedy is unequalled; the stomach is fortified and strengthened, and digestion effectually promoted; such a medicine is useful at all seasons, but particularly in the spring, by removing those sleepy melancholy sensations so unpleasant to the patient; the natural consequences of the approach of warm weather, upon bilious habits.—Price 3s. per Box.
WHEATON'S JAUNDICE BITTERS.
THE successful effects of which have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach; and at the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the sinking, faint, distressed feeling, and the sleepy dull heaviness; restoring also, strength to the weak and trembling limbs; removing the yellowness of countenance common to jaundice and weakly people; and also the dizziness of the head, & weakness of light. They are very useful for seamen to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preservative 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 3s. per box.
WHEATON'S ITCH OINTMENT.
A safe and efficacious remedy for the ITCH—Price 3s. per box.
DEXTER'S RHEUMATIC PILLS.
For the cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, and Bilious Disorders.
HAVE, by much experience, been found a valuable and efficacious Medicine, and are recommended to the public, as an effectual remedy to counteract the dangerous effects of common Colds on the system—to remove obstructed perspirable matter, and acrid and corrosive Humours, which cause Rheumatism Rheumatic Gout, Pains and Swellings in the Joints and Limbs—Cough, Asthma, &c. They are also particularly serviceable in removing Bilious and other obstructions from the Stomach and Bowels—are an excellent Medicine to obviate or check a bilious or yellow Fever at its commencement, by powerfully expelling bilious, morbid, and putrefact obstructions through the cutaneous pores. They remove windy oppressions and cholicky pains in the stomach and bowels—eruptions from the face and skin—Sweeten and purify the blood, and quicken its circulation—procure a sweetness of the breath and a good appetite, by strengthening the digestive faculties.—Many affidavits might be produced, showing the superior efficacy of the above pills—but, as the character which they have or may acquire is the best criterion by which the public can judge, they are omitted.—Price 2s. 6d. per box.
The above Medicines are for Sale (by particular appointment) By JOHN COE, No. 4, Fish-Street.
Where Drugs and Medicines, of a genuine quality, are kept constantly for sale, on the most reasonable terms, for cash or credit. July 2. (3m)
TO LET, ONE half of Store on the end of Richardson's Wharf—ALSO,
At head of Wharf, a Store, with buildings adjoining, which are fixed, and have been improved for a Brewery, being very convenient for that use, as there is an Aqueduct in the Brew House—Apply to ISRAEL RICHARDSON. August 5.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by notes of hand or book account, are requested to call and pay the same in sixty days from this date; otherwise all such notes and accounts will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. JOHN GOOLD. Cape-Elizabeth July 16, 1805.
Falmouth Canal.
THE Stockholders in the Company, of the Falmouth Canal, are hereby notified, that fifty cents have been assessed by the Directors of said Company on each share, to be paid to the Treasurer on or before the fourth day of September next.
WOODBURY STORER, Treasurer. Portland, August 3, 1805.
A Young Man, THAT is acquainted with Book-Keeping, and has been four years in a store, wishes a situation in a Store or Counting-Room.—Good recommendations will be given—Enquire of the Printer. August 5.
TURNPIKE NOTICE.
THE Proprietors of the Tenth New Hampshire Turnpike, are hereby notified to meet at the dwelling-house of Capt. Elizer Rofbrock, on Nash and Sawyer's Location, on Monday the 16th day of September next, at one o'clock, p. m. for the following purposes, viz.
1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting. 2. To see if the proprietors will vote to petition the General Court for a small alteration of amendment of the grant of said turnpike. 3. To vote such other assessments as may be found necessary for carrying into effect the making said turnpike.
STEPHEN WILLSON, Clerk. Lancaster, July 17, 1805.
STOLEN, from Portland Hotel, on the 21st ult. a Bamboo silver-headed CANE. One Dollar Reward will be given to any person, who will inform of the pilferer, or the Cane, by JAMES STRATTON. Over Mr. Clark's Bookstore. August 5.
George Lovis and Josiah Goold, Under the Firm of GEORGE LOVIS & Co. Goldsmiths and Working Jewellers,
No. 10, Jones's Row, Fish-Street,
Have for Sale, a Large and Elegant assortment of
Jewelry, and Gold, Silver and Plated Ware; among which are,
GOLD and Fancy Necklaces; Topaz and Pearl Ear-Rings; Plain Gold Ear Knobs and Wires; Plain and cut Hoops and Wires; Topaz, Hair, and Enamelled Rings; Plain, cut and twist do. Gilt and Paste Lockets; Gold and Coral Beads; Crystal and Amber Beads of all prices; Tortoise shell Combs, plain and mounted; Silver Thimbles; Miniature Chains; Silver bowl'd and Plain Steel Scissors, with Chains and Silver Cases; Needle, Pin and Pencil Cases; Gold Bofom Pins; Gilt and Mourning do. Bodkins; Tooth-picks; Corals for Children; Silver Ladies; Plated and Gilt do. Silver Table, Coffee and Tea Spoons; Salt and Mustard do. Plated Mustard and Salt do. Silver and Plated Cream Pots; Silver Tumblers and Casters; Silver Desert Knives; Silver Fruit Knives with Pearl Handles; Silver Seals for Compting Rooms, with Tubes and Picks; Plated Candlesticks and Saltcellars; Silver Sleeve-Buttons; Knee Buckles; Silver mounted Spectacles; Silver and Pearl mounted Cork Screws.
A handsome assortment of capp'd Watches, gold, silver and gilt, of English and French manufacture; gold and silver Seals and Keys; plated and gilt Chains, Seals and Keys; cypher and cornelian Keys.
Eight-day Clocks and Time-Pieces; Looking Glasses of all sizes; Profile Frames with gilt rims.
Likenesses of Washington and Hamilton, elegantly framed and glazed. A handsome assortment of Composition Likenesses, both of Washington and Hamilton. Also, a great variety of PRINTS, &c. &c.
All the above articles are warranted to be of the first quality; and if any of them prove otherwise, they may be returned, and the money will be repaid.
Country Traders may be supplied with any of the above articles, for cash or approved credit, as cheap as they can be purchased in Portland or Boston.
Watches repaired, sold and exchanged. Goldsmith's and Jeweller's work, and repairs in that line of business, done with neatness, and at the shortest notice. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Portland, August 5.
Crockery and Glass Ware.
are next door below the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Fish-Street,
ROBERT CROSS,
HAS received by the Eliza and Eunice, a large and
Handsome assortment of WARE:
Blue, Printed, Painted, China Glazed, and Enamelled Ware, Cream colored Ware, 6 Crates Blue and Green edged Plates, 4 do. do. Twillers, 4 do. do. Muffins, 5 do. Oval Dishes, 15 do assorted Cups and Saucers, 2 do. Jugs, 2 do. Muggs, 50 crates Assorted Ware, 15 lbs. do. 20 boxes China, 49 pieces in each, 8 Crates Glass Ware.
Country traders may be supplied by the Crate or Package at the shortest notice. Portland, July 2. (st)
A New Store.
T. & A. VINTON,
Respectfully inform the public—the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland in particular—that they have taken the store lately improved by Dr. Erving, a few doors east of the Columbian Tavern, and opposite Messrs. Hannaford & Co's. Middle-Street; where they offer for sale, a general assortment of
Fancy and Staple English, India and Scotch GOODS,
suitable for the present and approaching season. As their Goods were purchased by them from best sources in Boston, they can and will be sold such prices as to make it worthy the attention of Purchasers. August 5.
JUST RECEIVED,
AN assortment of West-India Goods,
And for Sale by
WILLIAM P. DAVIS,
(Nearly opposite Cross & Martin's in Fore-Street) as cheap as can be purchased at any store in Boston, for cash.
N.B. Those who wish to be convinced of the fact will please to call and see for themselves. July 23.
JOHN P. THURSTON & CO.
No. 4, Central Row, (Off for Sale,
70 bbls. superfine and fine Flour. 30 Chests hyson, hyson-skin, souchong and bohea Teas, of approved cargoes, 20 boxes No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, 150 do. spermaceti, mould and dipt Candles, 10 kegs best Mustard, Boxes and cakes of Raisins, 150 wt. best English Glue, 5 tiers fresh Rice, 25 bolts Ravens Duck, 300 wt. Cassia; cases long cork Claret, Casks refined Salt-petre, 1500 wt. Loaf Sugar; few bbls. Brown do. Tierces retailing Molasses, Paints; Linseed Oil; kegs Ginger, Spermaceti Oil; pipes Brandy, Few bbls. Pork, Glass, Nails, Lead, Varnish, &c.
general assortment of Groceries, Vessels Stores put up as usual. July 23.
FRESH FLOUR.
550 bbls Fresh Baltimore and N.
York Flour received, and now for sale by
JOHN TABER & SON,
At No. 13, Union-Wharf. Portland, 7th mo. 22.
Baltimore FLOUR.
QUINCY & DIX, have just received a fresh supply of Baltimore superfine and fine Flour, which they will sell cheap for cash.
One case containing 100 dozen assorted Hosiery. July 23.
An Umbrella,
WITH these letters—W. S. L.—on the handle—was lately taken by mistake, from the pleasure boat of Mr. James M. Ingraham.—The person who has it is requested to leave it at the store of said Ingraham, to give notice to the subscriber; for which he shall be well rewarded.
WILLIAM S. INGRAHAM. August 12.
Another error having been made in the following advertisement of Lands, the sale thereof is again postponed until Monday the 30th day of September next.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident proprietors, and owners of the following lots and right of land in Baldwin, in the county of Cumberland, that they are taxed for the year 1804, in bill committed to me to collect, as follows:—viz.
Table with 7 columns: No, Range, No. acres, State tax, County and town tax, Highway tax for 1804, Highway tax for 1805. It lists tax information for various lots in Baldwin, Cumberland County.
And unless said taxes are paid on or before Monday the 30th September next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, so much of said lands as will pay the taxes and all intervening charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwellinghouse of Richard Fisher, landholder in said Baldwin. JOSIAH SANDBORN, Collector. Baldwin, August 10, 1805.