Jenks' Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1804-09-10 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
No. 21 of Vol. VII.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1804.
Whole Number, 333.
FOR SALE.
By COOMAN & SWAN ,
No 3, Union Row, Middle Street,
50 cases fresh Sweet Oil.
30 barrels Roll BRIMSTONE
2000 lb. German STEEL of first quality.
Quarter casks of Malaga WINE.
—ALSO—
European, India & W. I. Goods,
as usual—for each or approved credit.
Sept. 3.
JAMES C. BULLARD,
No. 3, Muff's Row,
Has just received for sale, an additional assortment of
11 Gentlemen's, Youth's and Children's
English and American HATS and Hat
Trimings.
Also—a large assortment of
Paper Hangings, with elegant Borders.
Ladies', Misses' and Children's Kid & Morocco
SHOES—Wholesale and Retail.
Portland, August 27.
JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON,
No. 16, Union-Wharf,
HAVE for sale,
Fresh Superfine and Fine Philadelphia
FLOUR—now landing from Sbr. Anne.
FRESH Philadelphia FLOUR just re-
ceived and For Sale, At No. 2, Central Row,
By
I. WEEKS & SON.
Portland, August 24, 1804.
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH M'LELLAN & SON ,
At No. 16, Union-Wharf,
8 cases Claret WINE;
8 pipes GIN, and
100 GIN-CASES;
All entitled to debenture.
Also,
A few hnds. James River TOBACCO.
Aug. 24, 1804.
RECEIVED by the Kingston, from London,
and For Sale by
WILLIAM GODDARD ,
an extensive variety of
LOOKING-GLASSES,
with the most fashionable Gilt & Mahogany
frames.
ALSO,
HARD-WARE Goods as usual.
July 26.
FOR SALE.
By DAVID GRIFFITH , a quantity of Russia
FEATHERS—ALSO—a number of FEATHER-
EDS at reduced prices—LIKES—
GROCERIES, at usual.
August 6.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP.
OR exchanged for Lot in or near Portland,
THREE choice Lots in the Red-pal City, on a ri-
sing ground, which overlooks the Potomac, nor five mi-
utes walk from Georgetown bank, nor more than three
from Washington on bank. Pot Office, War Office, Pres-
ident's house, &c. They are separate from the seven build-
ings only by a street, and within twenty paces of the
avenue.
N. B. A new Coachhouse, Horse and Harness
to be sold. Enquire of the Prince.
A House for sale.
To be sold a Dwelling HOUSE, pleasantly
situated on Federal Street. The house is two sto-
ries, entirely finished, with a good garden spot, and a
barn. The terms of sale will be made easy. Enquire
of James Wyllie, on the premises.
Portland Sept. 1.
TO LET.
A CONVENIENT and well finished DWELLING
HOUSE, situated in a pleasant part of the town.
Inquire at the store of
WILLIS & MINISTRY.
Portland, Sept. 1.
Information required.
JEAN BAPTISTE BERTIN , residing in
the island, St. Bartholomew, would be glad to get infor-
mation of his son JOSEPH MONTROUIL BERTIN , who
has now been absent about eleven years he was for some
time employed by Mr. Mr. Cobb, of Portland, in
the State of Massachusetts; and Matthew Cobb, is re-
quired as well as the public in general to give information
of this young man, which will be thankfully received by
the advertiser.
St. Bartholomew, July 31, 1804.
Wants a Situation.
A CLERK in a Store, a Young Man, who writes
a decent hand, and is acquainted with business—
Inquire of the Printer. August 22.
NOTICE.
IS hereby given to all those who are in-
debted to the subscriber for postage of Newspapers
and they are requested to make immediate payment to the
following persons and call for receipts, viz.
At Northampton on Thomas Chase, innholder;
Poland and Minot, on Mr. Cuth, or Deac. Perkins, innholder;
Tyler, on Mrs. Cane, innholder; Buckfield
Mr. Spalding P. M.—Paris, Caleb Peabody, eq. P. M.—
Norway, on Wm. Reed, or Wm. Hobbs; Waterville and
St. John, Mr. Langley P. M.—Bridgeton and the Borough
on Joshua Sears P. M. or Silvester Trader; Otisfield,
George Pierce, eq.—Raymondston capt. Samuel Dingley;
and at Windham, on Mr. J. Pope, attorney.
JOSHUA POOL, Post rider.
Norway, Aug. 13, 1804.
THE wreck of a vessel was towed into
New Harbor, near Penobscot Point, (Maine) on
the 12th inst. she was keel upwards, supposed to be a
ship—her spars are all out, and her stem carried away as
far as her transom: one half of her keel is oak and the o-
ther maple—her hold full of lumber or wood. The owner
of said property may hear further, by applying to
Capt. EZEKIEL THURSTON , Portland.
August 16.
TAKE NOTICE.
This is to forbid any persons purchas-
ing any Note or Notes given to Ephraim Field , signed by
himself P. M. of Paris, dated June 16th, 1802.
Paris, Jan. 16, 1804. EPHRAIM FIELD.
POLITICS.
A Candid Opinion. —The following is from the Petersburg (Virginia) Republican, a decidedly democratic paper:
"The amendment to the Constitution ratified."
"On Friday the 27th ult. the legislature of
the state of Tennessee, by an unanimous vote
of both branches, passed an act ratifying the
amendment of the constitution of the United
States, respecting the election of president and
vice president. Thirteen States having now ag-
reed to the amendment it of course becomes
a part of the constitution; and we sincerely
hope that its adoption may answer the expecta-
tions of its most sanguine advocates. We how-
ever, cannot suppress our fears that such will
not be the result. The constitution of the U-
nited States, wisely provides for its own amend-
ment; but the present measure has already
been the favorite of federalists and of republi-
cans, and we view it more as an alteration than
an amendment. It establishes, in our opinion,
a very dangerous precedent—that the ruling
party in congress have the power of proposing
any alteration in the constitution, that such
proposition, would be constitutional, however
absurd, and that provided three fourths of
the state legislatures could be pre-
vailed upon to adopt it, the people of the U-
nited States must be bound thereby. Suppose
it should hereafter happen, (which we trust
never will be the case) that Congress should
think it for the interest of the people, that their
President should be changed for an hereditary
chief magistrate, and that three fourths of the
States were of the same opinion, would a pro-
position to that effect be constitutional? It
might with as much propriety be styled an
amendment as the present measure.
Is it possible that such grossly absurd arguments as are urged in support of Mr. Jefferson's popularity can long have a single proselyte among a people, who pretend to be enlightened? The democrats know or ought to know, that as long as our state governments are under the happy guidance of federal men, their principles will give a complexion to the state of society. But we scarcely hear of a newly erected church, or a donation to a religious society, but our democratic papers are immediately exclaiming "where are your predictions, respecting the effect of Mr. Jefferson's administration or the religious character of the country?" It is thus the friends of the president meanly attempt to pilfer the fruits which our yet unconquered habits produce, nourished by our excellent moral and religious institutions. But follow the philosopher of Monticello within the sphere of his own influence, and then boast of the aid he affords to christianity. Does an attempt to render the holy ordinances of our religion ludicrous, by the highest officer in America show a disposition favorable to its institutions? This our president HAS DONE, and this the known writer of this paragraph has solemnly pledged himself to prove, whenever it is legally questioned.
Repository.
FROM THE CONTINENT.
HUME.—No. XII.
Review of Mr. JEFFERSON'S Administration.
The evils of the acts of government, which we have considered, are perhaps limited in their operation. They may probably be repaired by successive rulers, under the direction of wisdom and virtue. The effects of the repeal of the judiciary system must however be excepted. Though any future administration may pronounce it a violation of the first principles of the national compact, wicked men, considering it a fortunate precedent for still greater encroachments on this main pillar of the constitution, will cease to tremble at this firm, pure, and decisive justice, which deters from machinations against the peace and safety of the state. The consequences of the measure, we are about to notice, are not of a fleeting and temporary nature. They are constantly corroding the healthful juices of the political body and must ultimately cause its dissolution. The indiscriminate naturalization of foreigners is the preparation of materials for an explosion which will shake the Constitution, the edifice of FEDERAL WISDOM, into a heap of unfighly ruins.
We shall show, what must be the character of aliens, according to established principles which regulate human conduct, and afterward ascertain the truth of it by a comparison with facts; that such men are not necessary to improve and advance our manufactures; that they cannot be trusted by the country in time of danger, and that they will finally cause its destruction. The author of our nature has wisely implanted in the human breast a principle of attachment to the country where existence first commenced. Seldom can it be eradicated. Though the commission of crimes may force a man from his native shore to wander in other climes; yet as the law forgets its severity, and offers mercy, he is willing to fly to the bosom of his country, banish the remembrance of the indignities he may have suffered, and again embrace her as his dearest friend. Hence banishment is reckoned as a severe punishment from a belief of the indestructibility of this attachment; that it will recal to memory the pleasing recollection of
the scenes of childhood and innocence, when life was untainted by vice. To contrast the situations, where a person was once surrounded by his friends, now selected from the state as dangerous to its peace, once enjoying the pleasures of social connections, now a solitary wanderer; excites the most poignant reflections, and makes many prefer death to banishment. The conduct of Cincinnatus illustrates the strength of attachment to country. Having experienced the highest injustice from his countrymen, and made himself the leader of a foreign army, to avenge his injuries in the destruction of his native city; yet, at the intercession of his friends, he relented, though with the prospect of suffering as a traitor by those whose confidence he had acquired. If this attachment be thus strong, what must be character of those, who are able to destroy it? It is true, desire of property, or tyranny may lead to distant climes; but few except those, whose characters are abandoned, whose conduct is stamped with infamy, whose lives are forfeited by the sentence of a righteous law, whose moral principle are annihilated, and whose minds revolt not at the perpetration of horrid deeds, will relinquish the soil of their birth, with an expectation and desire of returning no more. There may be exceptions, but they are few, when compared with that mass of vice, corruption of morals, and depravation of mind, which at least have flowed into this nation. Indeed while individual will forever resign his country, whose prospects are bright, whose means of acquiring property permanent, and whose path to honour and confidence open and direct? This delineation of the general character of aliens, will appear correct, after we shall have compared it with that they have here exhibited.
If attachment to country be so strong, what dependence can be placed on foreigners in time of danger, especially if it threatens us from the state, to which they originally belonged? They will enlist with an enemy, if the conditions, offered, are better, than those of the state in which they reside; for after abandoning their own country, they are bound to others by no ties, but those that are temporary. The ruin of nations, employing mercenary armies, will be an eternal monument of this truth. Should there be war between their native and adopted countries, the only resort of the latter is to expel them from its limits, because it may find an enemy in its vitals, when least prepared for defence. Nations, which are enemies, not only use open warfare to diminish each other's strength, but resort to expedients, which, though secret, are not disgraceful. Should aliens therefore be promised by their state an honourable reinstatement in its favour, and an allowance for the past, they would betray the cause of their adopted country without reluctance. Nor is this always requisite. The recollection alone of the pleasures, the amusements, and the friends of infancy and youth will often deprive a nation of the confidence of its naturalized subjects. Add to these reasons for veracity in foreigners, the pecuniary rewards, which an enemy may offer, and a natural repugnancy to fight against the country of our birth, though destitute of every other principle, and a people can have nothing to hope, but every thing to dread from them in time of war. How many instances of patriotism, compared with those of treachery, can any nation boast of in an adopted citizen? Where can be found to entwine the brow of any naturalized subject the laurels of glory, which adorned the temples of Winkelried, a native of Switzerland? That great and good commander, seeing at the battle of Sempach, that the Swiss could not break through the Austrians, because, forming a close battalion, they, presented a front, covered with steel, and bristling with pikes and lances, says, "my friends, this day will I give my life to procure you the victory. I only recommend to you my family." Then forming his men like a wedge, placing himself at the point, and commanding them to imitate him, he marched, and with his hands, seized the pikes of the enemy, and threw them on the ground. Their phalanx was broken, themselves defeated, and Switzerland saved from slavery. Happy land, had such a spirit animated thee, and such men commanded thee, when attacked by the myriads of Bonaparte! But easy is it to find the reverse of this picture. The history of aliens, entrusted with power, is the history of treachery. When victory was almost within the grasp of the Voltai, their general deserted them. The favour of the Persians could not retain Alcibiades, after his country permitted his return. In America the character of gen. Lee was not free from suspicion.
But want of dependence on foreigners is not the only evil, which may happen to a state. They are the channel, through which foreign influence may freely flow to distract its councils, or, if excluded, to obstruct the execution of its measures. The miseries, which the smaller states of Europe now feel, need no poignancy to awaken them to that truth.
Manufactures are requisite to commerce, and commerce to the acquisition of wealth and power. A simply agricultural nation cannot attain a degree of power, to which commercial nations arrive. America may now hasten the improvement of her manufactures by the settle-
of aliens; but it will not be acknowledged that the ingenuity of her own habits is not amply sufficient to perfect these arts as fast as her real interest requires. Very great advantages ought to be derived from them to encourage their settlement, since the evils they introduce into a state are so serious and alarming.—The revocation of the edict of Nantz, which gave a new spring to manufactures in England and the Netherlands, may be imitated to show the impropriety of excluding foreigners from our nation. But what was useful to them, may be destructive to us.—Before that period manufactures in those countries were in infancy; in this they are not. The subjects, expelled France by that impolitic measure, were the most useful and industrious part of the nation. Instead of such citizens we gain only the dregs of society, the outcasts of the earth. Already has hospitality been rapid in insurrection against the government. America needs not the aid of foreign renegades to affirm her in improvement. Her genius and experience can unfold the mysteries of art and science. She can people the wilds with her own sons, a hardy and virtuous race. It might once be beneficial to her to encourage immigration: but now has it become a poison, which will soon produce her dissolution.
These remarks concerning aliens and their character are opposed to the sentiment of the president in his first message to congress. He observes "considering the ordinary chances of human life, a denial of citizenship under a residence of fourteen years is a denial to a great proportion of those, who ask it; and controls a policy, pursued from their first settlement by many of these states and still believed of consequence to their prosperity. And shall we refuse to the unhappy fugitives, from distress that hospitality, which the savages of the wilderness extended to our fathers, arriving in this land? Shall oppressed humanity find no asylum on this globe? The constitution indeed has wisely provided, that our admission to certain offices of important trust a residence shall be required, to develop character and design. But might not the general character and capabilities of a citizen be safely communicated to every one, manifesting a bona fide purpose of embarking his life and fortunes permanently with us?" This authority we should not have dared to question were it not, that we have equally as eminent an authority in our favor. It is the sentiments of Mr. Jefferson in his notes on Virginia, written, when he had probably no idea of obtaining a presidency, and when there are much stronger reasons for the naturalization of aliens, than at present. We need nothing to confirm the truth of the observation, we have made but this; for it contains reason against their naturalization, which the president himself cannot answer. True philosophic consistency! With it we shall introduce our next number.
LONDON JULY 6.
A French publication, by Dr. D. Caro, states, that there is a village called Ayas Ago, near Constantinople, where the Cow-Pox is indigenous, and where, of course, all the inhabitants are naturally vaccinated. The consequence is, that none but infants are attacked by the small pox, and among these villagers the plague is totally unknown.
The moment appears to approach when it will be impossible any longer to avoid a serious rupture with the court of Madrid, and we apprehend that one with Portugal will take place at no great length of time from the former. Can it be denied that British subjects in both these countries have been harassed and insulted, while the subjects of France are treated with extraordinary indulgence, and even the laws strained and violated for their accommodation and interest? Private letters also state, in positive terms, that commercial treaties, highly injurious to our trade, have been concluded between Portugal and his imperial majesty Bonaparte. The best informed politicians have long doubted the wisdom of our inactivity with respect to these countries, in whose councils the fiat of the usurper is every thing; but we believe that a very short time will not elapse before the reasons and grounds of this inactivity must become the subject of public discussion.
Frankfort Journals of the 3d inst. have reached us. Another instance of the alecontrolling influence of France in the affairs of the empire has occurred to the last sitting of the Germanic Diet. So far was that meeting from taking into consideration the emperor Alexander's Note with respect to the violation of the territory of Baden, that although the members were expressly summoned for that purpose, the protocol was not opened, nor any allusion whatever was made to the subject. Unless, therefore, the emperor of Russia should think proper to revive the question, it may be considered as definitively set at rest.
It is generally thought that the Brest fleet is prepared for sea, and will venture on an attempt against Ireland.—Our blockading fleet is not so strong but that the enemy will hazard a meeting with it.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 26.
The rebels from Romelia again approach our capital, and interrupt the passage between Adrianople and Constantinople. A large body of troops is collecting to march against them.
PARIS, JUNE 26.
Nine of those first condemned to death, have been pardoned by the emperor, in privy council. The following is the
LETTER OF PARDON.
NAPOLEON by the Grace of God, and the Constitution of the Empire, Emperor of the French.
To the President and Members composing the Criminal Court of Justice of the Department of the Seine, sitting at Paris.
Our heart has been the more affected by the plots that have been formed against the life by the enemies of France, since two men who have rendered great services to the country have taken part in them.
By your arrest of the 21st of Prairial last, you have condemned to the punishment of death Athanase Hyacinth Bouvet de Lozier. His crime is great, but we have wished to make him feel in these circumstances the effects of that clemency which we have already held in singular predilection.
In consequence, and after having assembled in privy council in our palace of St. Cloud, on the 2d of the present month, the Arch-Chancellor of the Empire, the Arch-Treasurer, the constable, the Grand Judge and Ministers of Justice the Ministers for Foreign affairs and for war, the Senators Francois, Neuschateau, Laplace, and Fouche; the Councillors of State, Regnaud (de St. Jean d'Angle) and Lacuee, and the Members of the court of Cassation, Bouvaine and Oudart, we have declared and do declare, that we grant pardon with respect to capital punishment to —, and commute the said punishment into that of deportation, which shall take place after the term of four years, during which the said — shall be imprisoned in the place which shall be assigned.
We direct and command that the present letters, sealed with the seal of the Empire, shall be presented to you within three days from their being received by our Attorney general in the said court, in a public audience, to which the person who has obtained them shall be conducted to hear them read, standing, and with his head uncovered; and that the said letters shall be afterwards transferred into your registers, and a note made of them in the margin of the arrest of condemnation.
Given at the palace of St. Cloud, under the Seal of the empire the 24th of Messidor, (Year 12)
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the Emperor. The Secretary of State, (Signed) H. B. MARET. Seen by the Arch Chancellor of the Empire (Signed) CAMBACERES. The Grand Judge Minister of Justice, (Signed) REGNIER.
LONDON, JULY 14.
LOUIS XVIII.
The Count De LILLE (which is the title by which the Moniteur always speaks of Louis XVIII) has published an extraordinary protest against all that has been done, and is doing in France, since the reunion of the states general.
WARSAW, JUNE 6, 1804.
"In assuming the title of emperor, and attempting to render it hereditary in his family, Bonaparte has put the seal to his usurpation. — This new act of Revolution, where every thing from its origin, has been null and void, cannot weaken my rights: but, being accountable for my conduct to all sovereigns, whose rights are not less injured than mine, and whose thrones are shaken by the dangerous principles which the senate of Paris has dared to publish — accountable to France, to my family, and to my own honor, I should consider myself as betraying the common cause, were I to keep in silence on this occasion. I declare, then, after having renewed my protestations against all the illegal acts, which, from the opening of the states general of France, have led to the alarming crisis in which France and Europe are now involved — I declare, in the presence of all the sovereigns, that, far from acknowledging the imperial title that Bonaparte has received from a body which has not a legitimate existence, I protest as well against that title as all the subsequent acts to which it may give birth."
Our American papers have given various and contradictory accounts of a skirmish between the British and French fleets off Toulon. The following are the French and English notices of the affair.
FRENCH ACCOUNT.—A letter from admiral Latouche Treville, dated Toulon, 6 Prairial, year 12, (May 26, 1804) to the French minister of marine states, that two French frigates, and a brig, having anchored under a castle in the outer harbour of Toulon, on the 14th June, the English obtained intelligence of their situation and sent an equal force to attack them at anchor; at the same time, Lord Nelson entered the narrow channel, with four sail of the line to cut off the retreat of the frigates — On this La Touche Treville, gave orders for his whole squadron (about eight sail of the line) to put to sea; and in 14 minutes they were under sail. The English admiral he adds, immediately abandoned his design, recalled his frigates, and made sail away. The French pursued till night, and then returned to port.
ENGLISH ACCOUNT.—Gibraltar, June 4. By the American ship Heart of Oak, We learn, that on the 24th. May, three of our line of battle ships stood close in with the batteries of Toulon, and commenced a heavy fire upon them. — Provoked at this insult, the French admiral, seeing
no other of the English fleet in sight, set off with eight sail of the line. After pursuing the decoy about three leagues from land, they perceived the remainder of our fleet, coming along the shore; and in full chase of the French, and went directly into port.
JUNE 11. The Gibraltar, of 80 guns has just arrived from Toulon. Capt Reeve informs, that the French fleet did not go beyond the protection of their own batteries. Lord Nelson, however, immediately resolved to attack them close to the harbour's mouth, and admiral Campbell, with two ships of his division, got into action with them, when the whole French squadron immediately returned into Toulon.
The minor craft which Mr. Pitt formerly recommended to the admiralty is now to be brought into use, and to fail to the several depots to attack the enemy, upon whom, we are assured, a vigorous assault is shortly to be made. — They are to engage the French gun-boats under the protection of the greater ships, and it is thought that they will doubtless provoke them to a general engagement. We have only to observe upon this, that if they venture to near the coast they will be exposed to the land batteries, and it can not be supposed that the French will hazard themselves out of their protection.
It is impossible to say whether the chance of invasion diminishes or increases, as we have no source of information but the occasional report of a sloop who has peeped into the harbours, and can, at best, give but an imperfect account; for, surely, we cannot trust to the intelligence of the deserters of Boulogne, or to the exaggerations and delusions of the French papers.
JULY 12.—The senators Le Fever and St. Suzanna, who both served under Moreau negotiated between him and Bonaparte, and caused the former, who since his condemnation, has shown more character than he had done before, to accept of the offer to go to America, with the value of all his property, and an annuity of 100,000 livers. He declined the place of a governor in the Isle of France, saying, he never would acknowledge Bonaparte as an Emperor, or serve under him as such. Madame Moreau, on account of the tender age of their child, was desired to remain in France twelve months longer, but she accompanied her husband, and many think she will embark with him. Her mother remains yet at Paris, employed in disposing of their property. — It is said Bonaparte intends purchasing Moreau's country seat Grosbois, for his brother Lewis. The tribune Moreau, and all the other members of Moreau's family, will settle in North America. It is even said, that several generals, as Souham, Macdonald, Le coube, and others, intend to join their friend Moreau, in the United States.
MAIL NEWS.
ALBANY, AUGUST 28.
On Sunday morning the afflicted Mrs. HAMILTON attended divine services in the Presbyterian church in this city with her three little sons.
At the close of a prayer by the rev. Mr. Nott her eldest son dropped on his face in a fainting fit.
Two gentlemen immediately raised him, and while bearing him out of church, the afflicted mother, sprang forward, in the agonies of grief and despair, toward her apparently lifeless son.
The heart rending scenes which she has recently struggled with, called forth all the fine-spun sensibilities of her nature — and seemed to say that nature must, and will be indulged in its keenest sorrows — She was overpowered in the conflict, and likewise sunk — uttering such heart rending groans — and inward sighs — as would have melted into mingled sympathies even Burr himself.
Both of them soon revive! — and while the little son was supported standing on the steps, yet speechless, the most affliction scene presented itself — a scene, could it be placed on canvas by the hand of a master — would be extremely interesting, and impressive. The mother, in this tender situation, fastened herself upon the son — with her head reclining on his left shoulder — the agonies so strongly painted on her countenance — her long flowing weeds — the majesty of her person — the position of both — and above all the peculiarity of their trying situation in the recent loss of a husband and a father. — Who could not refrain from invoking on the head of the guilty author of their miseries those curses he so richly merits?
NORWICH, (CON) AUG. 28.
A company is about forming in this state, and intend petitioning the first assembly for an act of incorporation, for the purpose of pursuing with advantage, the Whale, Cod and other fisheries, from Stonington Borough, the only port convenient for this advantageous branch of business. It is said that no plan has ever been proposed in this state, which has been more generally approved.
NEW-HAVEN AUGUST 30.
Another victim to "a little brief authority." — On the 31st July last, was received at Milford, by Mr. Wm. Durand, (a federalist and a worthy citizen) an order to resign his office as Postmaster. — Mr. D. has held the office 10 years. — At an interview with the Post-Master General, was assured that he should continue to hold the same until he should voluntarily resign: — But agreeable to the economy of "the powers that be," he was not apprised of the least official advice before the order for his removal arrived. — In order to show the consistency of great men, it may be observed, that at another interview with the P. M. G. about 14 months since, at which
time it was so contemplated to lay out the present turnpike road through Milford, Mr. Granger observed to Mr. Durand, that should the turnpike be carried thro' the upper road, he should be under the necessity to remove the office, but if it came the lower road, he, Mr. D. should retain the office.
The turnpike was carried thro' the lower route but Mr. Durand is nevertheless deprived of his office!
Milford, August 25.
Singular Phenomenon. A letter from a gentleman at Whyte Court House, Virginia contains the following account. "We have, for ten days, been clouded with a dark smoke, and this day I was informed by a gentleman from Kentucky that the Clinch mountain had sunk for many miles, the depth of 50 feet; after which clouds of smoke issued therefrom, so that the inhabitants at the distance of 20 miles from the place where not able to discover an object at 20 feet distance. This I suppose was occasioned by the burning of the stone coal, which is in the mountain."
BOSTON, SEPT. 5.
From New Orleans, July 28, 1804. "I inclose the supplement of the Telegraph, which contains a copy of the Memorial, Remonstrance and Petition of the French Louisianians, to congress. — There is no question here, that this business had its origin in the French cabinet; and that the petition has been prominently supported. — The memorial, as you will see, is lengthy. — It is a spirited, well-digested, and well-written performance. — It was drawn up originally in English, by Edward Livingston, Esq. late one of Mr. Jefferson's attorneys in New-York: It was then translated into French; and has been debated, applauded and adopted in the city ball room, by the French people here, in what we should call a town-meeting; — called as caucuses are usually called. There were but few Americans present; but of these few, was Mr. Livingston. It is but lately, that these people, ever dreamed of the Liberty they now so presumptuously demand as their right; from the style of their language it would seem they think themselves able, if congress should prove refractory, to establish their liberty by their own exertions. Their demands, are, that "the inhabitants of Louisiana shall be incorporated into the Union of the United States, and admitted to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of citizens thereof; — and that so much of the law which provides for the temporary government of the country, as divides it into two territories, and prohibits the Importation of Slaves, be repealed." Appearances here are certainly "squally;" and if there be any energy in the National Executive, it will be called into exercise to support the authority of the Union."
FORJENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
STRICTURES ON CERTAIN TOASTS—No. 9.
THE Southern demos do not hesitate to acknowledge the truth, that the opposers of the constitution, once called antifederalists, are the same party who now assume the name of Republicans. In New-England, attachment to the constitution is so popular, that its foes are compelled to use hypocrisy to cover their designs. — In the southern states, opposition to sound principles is the mean by which they hope to maintain and increase their ascendancy in the union; and the views and policy of the dominant party, being consonant to their exclusive interests, hypocrisy is less necessary than in those states where a majority are still devoted to the constitution.
When bad men quarrel among themselves, and criminate and recriminate each other, we may very rationally believe that they tell us truth. The quarrels of the Burrites and Clintonians in Newyork will fully justify this remark. Mr. Burr and Mr. Clinton, of the democratic party, were competitors for the vice presidency, and probably would have continued to be so, had not the former been forced to fly for his crimes, from a country not yet in the "full tide" of jacobinism. This competition had risen to an inveterate enmity. These two democrats under the usual pretence of patriotism and love for the people, kindled party rage to such a height as for the whole state in a flame. Every individual was a Clintonian, or a Burrite, and every election to office, of whatever description depended, not upon the merits and qualifications of the candidate, but the accidental exertions made by the prevailing demagogue. Sometimes Burr, sometimes Clinton was successful; and many a scoundrel has reaped the honors and emoluments of office, because he was an adherent to one of these popular leaders. This is the true spirit of democracy. This is jacobinism — This is what they mean by "love of the people."
Various pamphlets & other publications were circulated thro' Newyork written by the hirelings, and under the inspection of these would be vice presidents. Two of which lying before me, I will make from them a few extracts:
The name Arisfides is prostituted in the title page of a Burrite pamphlet, which ever since its publication has been remarked for many touches from Mr. Burr's own pen.
"Those who advocated the adoption of the constitution as it had been prepared by the convention at Philadelphia with all its manifest imperfections, assumed the name of federalists. Others though convinced of the imbecility of the old articles of confederation, and of their incompetency to secure the safety and integrity of the American empire, still urged the introduction of amendments, were termed anti-federalists."
(Vide Page 5.)
"The anti-federal, or what is now more properly called the republican party, have ever wished for a chief magistrate, who would observe a proper medium between the extremes of too lax and too rigid an administration. Their opponents on the contrary have sought every occasion to arm the executive not only with all the power which the constitution fairly gave, but with all that could be extracted
ed from it by construction; they created while in power new sources of influence, manifestly contrary to the letter of the instrument, obnoxious to its spirit and dangerous to the freedom of the people."
With the confession that they are the anti-federal party, though under a different name is coupled a falsehood which must force a simile from their own party — that federalists have tortured the constitution by false construction — created an improper influence, &c. &c. &c. which being within the limits of my plan will be noticed in some future numbers. Again,
"Encouraged by the countenance of congress, they are flocking from every quarter of the world in crowds more dreadful and alarming than the approaching torments of pestilence and famine. Their hearts warm with the prospect of plunder; they hasten to the arms of their naturalized brethren, who are already preying on the vitals of their adopted country; who after having been protected by our laws, and participated in our privileges are already conceiving, manumitting and purring designs to establish a permanent foreign influence, distinct from the power of our native citizens; it is beyond controversy true, that in this city (Newyork) and several others in the union, they have formed associations for the express purpose of influencing elections, and favoring the elevation of individuals who will support their views."
(Page 15. & 16.)
Since the ruinous and impolic act which was passed by our national legislature in 1801, has been in operation, we have been infested with the hardy sons of foreign corruption, some the legitimate property of the gibbet, and others with the crimson stripes of infamy fresh upon their backs, have already, with native ingenuity, invaded Industrial property, and with heroic zeal are grasping at political importance.
(Page 16.)
The contrast of newspapers is their favourite object — if they find a distinguished individual hostile to their injudicious objects, they mark him out for destruction. He is instantly assailed with all the falsehoods and slanders their ingenuity can devise. A double object is thus accomplished, the power of an enemy is wounded, and their own importance increased by the concentration of public attention. This was the mode by which Cobbet sought to acquire fame, and to influence public sentiment; Thus, too, is the mode pursued by Coghlan and Duane, to accomplish similar purposes, but more guileful, deep and daring in their nature."
(Ibid.)
Surely Jacobin cunning had entirely delerted the authors when they in- cautiously suffered this truth to escape them. Having invited foreigners whose crimes had exiled them from their own country, and held out the flattering prospect that ours should prove to them "an asylum of oppressed humanity;" having shortened and made easy the road to naturalization; having employed them to support their views, and made them the tools of party, they should even while quarrelling among themselves about the loaves and fishes of office, and the spoils of our violated rights, so far forget themselves, as to make this "precious confession." Their party will not thank them for it, for the people will look around them and reflect how many foreigners are put into offices of honor and profit from which "capable and honest" native Americans have been shamefully dismissed: — they will remember that our national treasury is in the keeping of Albert Gallatin.
(Remainder of this number in our next.)
Portland Gazette.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1804.
NEW TURNPIKE.
Copy of a letter from a gentleman in Vermont to his friend in this town.
"I would submit to your consideration some observations on the contemplated Turnpike from St. Albans to Portland. In taking this into view it readily divides itself, as to its public convenience and its private advantages, its end and its means. The public convenience of such a road will be understood by a knowledge of the extent and population of the country, that shall improve it as the shortest and best road to market. The extent of country, that would be convened by this road, may be said to be indefinite. For, besides the country, through which it may pass, it may be estimated, that the vast extent of country of upper Canada cannot find so convenient an outlet to the sea as by this route. And though no immediate intercourse between that country and Portland is relied on, as a motive for opening said road, yet considering its eventual advantages, the fact should not escape notice. — On opening the proposed road, the city of Montreal will immediately form a commercial intercourse with Portland, as its nearest seaport an intercourse, that will be constantly becoming more intimate, and which should be received as a principle object to induce the town of Portland to forward the turnpike. — The extent of country, that will immediately improve by this road were it made, will be Clinton county in the state of New-York, a tract of land of the first quality, rapidly settling, and through which from Lake Champlain to the river St Lawrence above the rapids, there is a prospect of being soon a turnpike to the navigation of Lake Ontario: And the whole extent of country from Lake Champlain to Portland, in width about fifty miles, twenty south, and thirty north of the turnpike, on an average, will use the proposed turnpike in preference to any other, that can be suggested. This whole extent will be about three hundred miles long, and on an average forty wide. I do not pretend that Portland will have its exclusive trade. Existing connections with other parts cannot suddenly be broken off. What I would assert is, that Portland will be the nearest and most convenient port take the year together for this whole extent and the proposed turnpike will be the only road for that extent to Portland. — This tract of country west of Connecticut river is very fertile; on the east side otherwise being near the river, mountainous and toward the sea barren. Therefore as to its population, although now very thinly settled, it will be eventually more populous west of Connecticut river than east of it. That part in the state of New-York without its being in a higher state of cultivation than is common in New England, will have upwards of 70,000; in Vermont upwards of 100,000; in Newhampshire, and Maine upwards of 70,000. So that this tract of country may in the course of 25 years be peopled

Twenty nearly 25,000 on a moderate calculation. I do not aim to detail the public advantages from so important a road. They readily present themselves to any one in considering the extent and population of the above mentioned tract of country, and the considerable degree of commerce of Montreal, which is deprived one half the year of the St. Lawrence, which at best is difficult navigation. The object of the turnpike is too obviously important to need explanation — The means; this part of the subject requires attention. Since the resources of the public cannot be applied to this purpose, it is necessary to find out some private considerations, that shall be promoted in accomplishing an undertaking that seems to have the public convenience for its principle object. The benefits of the proposed road will be divided very unequally among the individuals, that compose the public. The means most likely to accomplish this undertaking, is an interest certain individuals feel in it, exclusive of that, which effects the community at large — This supervive or exclusive interest will become a bond of union and excite united exertions that promise the most probable success. In a word, those that own the land on, and live at the extremities of the road, will have such an interest in its accomplishment as to induce them to make those necessary advances for setting forward the work of making the turnpike. Once begun, every day will bring accession of strength and suggest more and more its advantages until its completion becomes indispensably necessary. A union of the public sentiment on this subject seems to be the proper basis to an undertaking of this extensive usefulness: while a want of this union of sentiment will tend to frustrate it. Sir, permit me to ask if this union would not be promoted by forming companies or incorporations on the route; which might jointly survey the road, and perhaps contract with each other to make their several portions of it. I would suggest, as an opinion, that the survey of the whole route, by the people on one part of it, would be a burden as it were unjust; also, that a survey made by a part only, would never obtain that general consent, which might be expected from a survey conducted under the joint direction and expence of the whole country concerned. — If the friends of this road in Portland should form one company, and one or more be formed between Portland and Connecticut river, this would be no more than has already been done in Vermont. These several companies might correspond and unite on the most advisable means of surveying and perhaps making the road, and the result of their decisions and labours would no doubt, have the general approbation of the country and prevent any division of the public attention to schemes which might thwart the design and perhaps ultimately effect its failure; while a joint effort would be the surest pledge of a speedy success."
APPROPRIATE EXTRACT.
[The following observations, extracted from the Boston Gazette, are applicable to every part of the United States; and it is hoped they will make a deep impression in the minds of all who feel interested in the welfare of their country, and who wish to rescue it from the impending dangers of jacobin principles; which if not checked, by the good sense of the people, will assuredly and as they have in France in giving us an EMPEROR, or a PRESIDENT FOR LIFE! It therefore behoves all classes of upright citizens to awaken from their lethargy, and come forward in good earnest, in support of the constitution, the laws and liberties of the union!]  The Jacobins manage their political affairs, through wicked and malevolent, with an infinite degree of address and efficacy — What have the French revolutionists, says Mr. Burke, to supply their innumerable defects, and to make them terrible to the human mind? One thing only; But that one thing is worth a thousand — they have energy. So have the Jacobins of our country; and under the capital of their talents and erudition will devote a part of their time to the support of the press, Federalist most indeed link to the tomb of all the Capules , and with it, the independence, the freedom, and the happiness of our country. The Federal papers in New England, are mostly conducted by persons whose early years have been spent amidst the labours and hardships of professional service, and whose limited fortunes, when arrived to manhood, have denied them the pursuit of any other duties than those which were immediately connected with their existence. Whereas the Jacobin press are not only fed by the bounty of the National government, but supported by private subscription; and aided, not only by the common flock of democratic talent and wit, (shallow and spurious as the latter is), but by the constant labours of some individual, who, like parson Gilfil, is hired by the party to stand sentinel at the well's side. The federal press are no pecuniary aid, no forced exactions; they feel the importance and sacredness of the cause in which they are engaged, and regret that their slender means are not commensurate to the exigencies of the moment. Let then the ingenious and intelligent statesmen, the able and ready writers of our party, come forward with zeal in defence of their principles, and fill the Gazettes with bold and manly appeals to the hearts and understandings of their readers, and a better and nobler order of things may with certainty be expected. The dreadful paucity of talent, which for nearly the 40 years past, has marked those Gazettes, that in the proud days of Washington and Adams, were supported by the warmest eloquence of our best writers, has afforded just grounds of complaint, and excited no inconsiderable alarm and apprehension — success is alone the companion of exertion. It is therefore hoped, before the return of the next quarterly election, that a new and invigorating spirit will be infused into our political journals, that the people may be fully and feelingly apprized of the perilous situation in which they now stand, and warned to beware of approaching one step further towards the brow of that dreadful precipice, whose utmost activity overlooks a "sea" of schemes and immeasurable as caterpillars. If after the performance of these duties, success shall still be denied them, they can religiously exclaim, "if Rome must fall, we are innocent."  "Tis not in mortals to command success, But they can do more — endeavour to deserve it."
Clob boat. — Citizen Desquinemard, Mechanic and engineer at Paris, has lately invented a cloth boat, impervious to air or water. Experiments have been made with it in presence of the Inspector general of navigation, and of different learned societies. The results were highly satisfactory, and a detail of the experiments have been submitted to the physical and mathematical sciences of the institute with a view to decide on the useful purposes, to which this invention may be applied.
ELECTORS.
We this day give a list of Candidates for Electors of president and vice president of the United States; which is the result of the most accurate information from the different parts of the state. We submit the names to the people for an invention of the merits of the several characters, and have no doubt of a happy result on the day of election.
There having been two federal nominations in Cumberland district — viz Maj. Lemuel Weeks and the Hon. Isaac Parker , the former has requested us to withdraw his name, as will appear by the following card:
MR. JENKS. OBSERVING myself nominated in the Gazette, with the Hon. ISAAC PARKER , as an Elector of President and Vice President of the United States; and conceiving it indispensably necessary for the public interest, that unanimity should prevail in the choice, I therefore request you to inform my friends, through the medium of your paper, that it is my wish to decline being a candidate. Yours, &c. LEMUEL WEEKS. Sept 8, 1804.
FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL LIST OF CANDIDATES for ELECTORS, for 1804.
To be voted for the FIFTH of NOVEMBER. At Large. Hon. David Cobb , esq. of Goldsborough. Hon. Oliver Wendell , esq. of Boston. Southern District. Hon. John Coffin Jones , esq. of Boston. Hon. Benjamin Goodhue , esq. of Salem. Hon. Bailey Bartlett , esq. of Haverhill. Hon. Ebenezer D. Dyer , esq. of Lynn. Hon. William Shepard , esq. of Westfield. Hon. Ebenezer D. Dyer , esq. of Lynn. Hon. William Dyer , esq. of Kingston. Hon. Ebenezer D. Dyer , esq. of Lynn. Hon. George Leonard , esq. of Norton. Hon. Joseph Allen , esq. of Worcester. Hon. Joshua Stearns , esq. of Lundenburg. Hon. David Rootes , esq. of Richmond. Hon. Cotton Tutts , esq. of Weymouth. Hon. John Lord , esq. of Berwick. Hon. Isaac Parker , esq. of Portland. Hon. Thomas Rice , esq. of Wiscasset. Samuel S. Wilde, esq. of Hallowell.
The Hon. Samuel Freeman , esq. of this town, is appointed Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland vice Hon. Wm. Gormley , deceased. — on. John Freethingham is appointed Register.  Moses Shaw , Esq. of Trenton, is appointed Sheriff of Hancock county, vice, Thomas Phillips , resigned.
Accounts from Kennebec mention that there has been a meeting of the jacobin junta of York county, in that town; probably to consult measures for the ensuing choice of electors.
New Hampshire Election. — The last papers contain returns from 154 towns, which give a federal majority of 631 votes.
FROM SPAIN.
An interesting letter from Madrid respecting the misunderstanding between the United States and Spain, will be found under the Norfolk head. Serious differences appear to exist. The following letter from an American Captain at Cadiz, dated July 18, furnishes further information on the subject.  "There is at present a great coolness between the King and Mr. Pinckney; the former has refused the demands made by the United States, and has also refused Mr. Pinckney his passports to leave the country. This has very much alarmed the merchants here, inasmuch that those who have American vessels consigned to them, are hurrying them away as fast as possible, lest something serious should take place."  From the Mediterranean. — An officer of the Navy has arrived at Norfolk from Sardinia, via Gibraltar, which latter place he left about the 20th July. All the American Squadron was off Tripoli. Commodore Preble, was, at Naples preparing the gun-boats. The misunderstanding with Tunis has been adjusted.
MARRIED.
In Andover, Rev. Joseph Bates, of Dedham, to Miss Anna Poor. In Beverly, capt. Ebenezer Shillaber, of Salem, to Miss Hannah Jones. In Salem, Mr. Anthony C. Divers, to Miss Betsey Perkins. In Conway, Mr. Calvin Day, of Portland, sen editor of the Eastern Argus, to Miss Mary Farnum, of the former place. In Burlington, Vt. Rev. Elphalet C. Coleman, of Amherst, Mass. tutor in the Burlington University, to Miss Alice Fitch. In Stratford, Con. Mr. James Lillington, to Miss Phebe Patterson, after a harmonious courtship of 20 years.
DIED.
In Boston, Mrs. Deborah Hastings, wife of Mr. Joseph S. Hastings, aged 58. — Mrs. Mary Sloane, wife of Mr. John Sloane, aged 52. Mr. John Ingersoll aged 79. In Dorchester, by a fall from the stair-way, Mrs. Hannah Davenport, aged 27. In New Bedford, Mr. Caleb Russell, aged 91 years. In Bath, Major James Davidson. In Hanover, (N. H.) hon. Beziel Woodard, professor of natural philosophy, &c. in Dartmouth College. In Allstead, Mr. Joshua Shepard, aged 51; while pitching the last sheaf from a load of wheat, he fell prostrate in his cart and expired. In N. York, of the lock jaw, Mr. John Newille, aged 19 clerk in the P. Office.
At his seat, near New-York, com. John Nicholson, aged 69. In Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mr. Daniel Finn; he was killed by falling from his horse, when riding in a state of intoxication. In Lexington, Virg. Mrs. Mary Smith; she was found dead sitting in her chair; her peasecocks on, her work in her lap, and she in the attitude of sewing. A child of Capt. John Hammond, of Marblehead, was scalded to death by falling into a tub of boiling soap. It was 4 years old. In Portsmouth, Mr. Theodore Davis, aged 52. — Mrs. Maria Westing, aged 18. — Mrs. Elizabeth Twiman, aged 34. — A child of Mr. Anthony Nourse. In Edgecombe, on Saturday evening last week, Mrs. Hannah Thompson, aged 29. In Lewiston, a child of Mr. Lemuel Read, aged two years.
Port of Boston.
No foreign arrivals since our last. We are sorry to state that the valuable ship Benjamin, capt. Lowell, of this port, has been cast away at Abacoa — vessel and cargo entirely lost, crew saved. Schr. Independent, of this port, for Barbadoes, was spoke Aug 15, out 22 days. Ship Olive, Storer, of this port, failed from St. Lucie for Trinidad, on the 17th Aug. with her outward bound cargo. The French corvette L'Amitie, has arrived at Savannah, from Porto Rico, in distress. Schr. Fair Lady was lately left at St. Pierres, to sail for this port in a few days.
Encl. Advertisements and Correspondence.
One of the "People" was mislaid until too late for this day's paper. "Sojourner, No. 5," shall appear in our next. Other favors shall be attended to as far as our limits will admit. "Strictures on certain Toasts," now publishing in the Gazette, merit particular attention.
SALE AT AUCTION.
THIS DAY, AUGUST 10, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK, will be sold at Public Vendue, as she now lies at Union Wharf, ON fourth part of the ship VIGILANT, with her tackle, apparel and furniture as she came from sea: an inventory of which will be seen at the time of sale, and also terms of payment. DAVID PEASE, Auctioneer.
At Richardson's Wharf, 100 Bbls. Mels No. 1 and 2 Beef; 40 do. Bone middlings. No. 1 and 2 Pork; 20 Chetts Hylon, Hylon skin and Sou-hong Teas. 120 Gin Cates } Entitled to 3 Pipes Gin } Debentures. Malaga Wine per qr. Cask; Bbls. Rofin; Boxes 7 by 9 Glass Do Bags India Sugar; Salt Petre; Bales Georgia Cotton; 4th Proof Brandy.
ALSO, Liverpool, Isle May, and Cadiz Salt. For Sale by J. RICHARDSON. Sept 10.
Fresh Flour.
JUST landed, and for sale. By JOHN TABOR & SON, No. 13, Union Wharf. Fresh superfine FLOUR, of a superior quality. Portland Sept 6 8 4.
WILLIAM GORMLEY,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just received a fresh supply of
WEST-INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES, among which are, Soft shell ALMONDS and MEATS, PRUNES and RAISINS, MACKEREL, CLOVES, and NUTMEGS. Port, Lisbon, Claret, } WINES, Sherry, and Malaga } Vinegar. Raisins and CHEESE. Clear River PORK, &c. &c. &c. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash at his store foreflect. Portland Sept 5.
BARTLETT ADAMS,
Sculptor and Stone-Cutter, RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and the public that he has on hand a large assortment of MARBLE, SLATE, Connecticut and Nova Scotia FREESTONE, suitable for chimney pieces and hearths of every kind; steps, Thresholds, Batts, Windows, &c. and arches, paving, Painters' Millstones, mrs. Garden Kells, Tombstones and gravestones, monuments of every description, executed on reasonable terms, near the corner of Court and Federal Streets. Portland Sept 5.
Ten Thousand Dollars.
TICKETS in the second class of Philomathean Bridge Lottery (of which the above is the highest prize) for sale at JENK'S OFFICE — Prize Tickets in the first class taken in payment; an official list of which may be seen at this Office. Sept 6, 1804.
TAKEN up by Job Haskell, jun. on the 19th day of August, 1804, a ROAN HORSE with a white stripe in his face a white mane and tail and his legs white almost up to his garters supposed to be about six or ten years old — The owner of said horse may have him again by proving property and paying charges. New Bedford Sept 1.
FOUND.
IN June last, on Ingraham's Wharf, a pair of SADDLE BAGS. — The owner may have them again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to J. GOLD, Cape Elizabeth. Aug 28.
Broke into the subscriber's pasture, A DARK RED MARE black mane and tail, dark legs square docked a trotter low courage and marked with the saddle, supposed to be ten years old — The owner may have her again proving property and paying charges. JOSEPH MORSE. Barnstable August 16, 1804.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 30th of June a dark bay or brown Mare CO. T. two years old ring of 14 hands, a natural trotter no artificial marks but being docked and marks of letters — any person who will give information or turn said colt shall be handsomely rewarded by JOHN WEBBER.
THEATRE — PORTLAND.
MR. WILSON'S Benefit. ON MONDAY EVENING Sept. 10, will be presented for the first and only time here three years, an elegant Comedy in 3 Acts, called THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. Written by R. B. Sheridan, esq. M.P. Author of the Rivals, Duenna, Critic, &c. &c. Sir Peter Teazle — Mr. Bernard. Sir Oliver Surface — Mr. Kenny. Joseph Surface — Mr. Jones. Charles Surface — Mr. Wilson. Crabtree — Mr. Dickenson. Sir Benjamin Backbite — Mr. Powell. Kitty — Mr. Barnes. Miss — Mr. Bignell. Lady Teazle — Mrs. Powell. Mrs. Candor — Mrs. Bignell. Lady Sneer — Mrs. Bernard. Maria, Mrs. Dickenson.
In the course of the evening the much admired and popular SONG of CRAZY JANE, in character, by Mrs. Jones. End of the comedy and the favorite comic song from the Farrier called G D A MERCY DUVIL'S IN ME, in character, by Mr. Wilson. In the course of the afternoon will be introduced the celebrated song of THE SOLDIER HARD, by Mrs. Jones.
The whole to conclude with the favorite Muzesi After-piece called THE WAGS OF WINDSOR;
THE MAN OF ALL TRADES. Written by Coleman the younger, Author of Poor Gentleman, John Bull, Mountaineers, &c. Captain Beaupre — Mr. Jones. Deputy Bull — Mr. Dickenson. Caleb Quorem, the man of all trades, Mr. Bernard. Serjeant Higgenbottom — Mr. Kenny. Lady Macranche — Mr. Bignell. John Lump — Mr. Wilson. Dabbs — Mr. Barnes. Grace Gaylove — Mrs. Jones. Lucy — Miss Bates. Doors opened quarter before 6. Curtain to rise at half past 7 precisely. * * Tickets at Mr. D. Cobb's — Box 75 cents — Pit, 50 cents.
Probate Courts.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the COURTS OF PROBATE for the county of Cumberland will be held at the office of the subscriber in Portland, on the second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. By order of the Judge. John Freethingham, Register. Sept 7, 1804.
SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY.
THE drawing of the sixth class of the South-Hadley Canal Lottery will commence on the 25th day of October next at Boston. Tickets that remain unsold after the 24th September inst. will belong to a company and will not be under the control of the managers. — All persons entrusted with the disposal of tickets are requested to return a bond to the manager or managers or whom they were had — One of the managers will attend for himself and in behalf others, at Boston on the 24th inst. at the house of Mr. Henry Vose, Bromfield's lane to receive such tickets as the present holders eastward of the country. No seller shall choose to return. Jonathan Dwight. Joshua Lyman jun. } Managers. John Williams. Samuel Lathrop. John Breck. The subscriber, agent to the above company, hereby gives notice, that no tickets received by them on said 24th September, will be sold after that date under $50. James Byers jun. Springfield Sept 1.
Found, BETWEEN Back-cove and Presumpscot bridge a small bundle of English Goods. The owner may have the same, proving property paying charges. Apply to SAMUEL GOODING. Norway Sept. 10.
Found, ON Tuesday the 7th inst. near Stroodwater, a red morocco POCKET BOOK, containing money, dry papers of some importance to the owner, who may have the same, proving property and paying charges. For particulars enquire at the Gazette office, No 7, Fifth street. Sept 10.
WHEREAS Lucy my wife, without any just cause, has left my bed and board, and otherwise conducted in a very unbecoming manner, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as will incur any debts she may contract. Thomas M. White. Mark. Portland Sept 7.
AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY.
SCHEME OF THE THIRD CLASS. (NO DEDUCTION FROM PRIZES) 6000 Tickets at 5 dollars each, are 30,000    1 Prize of 4000 Dolis. 1 4000   1 { for the 1st drawn 1 1000   1 { Blank on the last 1 1000   1 { Day of drawing 1 1000   2 Prizes of 500 each are 2 1000   5 : 300 : 1500   20 : 100 : 2000   40 : 50 : 2000   125 : 20 : 2500   225 : 10 : 2250   1630 : 6 : 9780   2045 Prizes.. Deduction for Lottery, 26000   3954 Blanks } 4000   6000 30,000 
The drawing shall commence on, or before the 19th day of September next, and the price of tickets will be 5 dollars 50 cts after the 5th. Prizes will be paid 20 days after the drawing is completed, and unless demanded within one year will not be paid. Philips Payson, Samuel Swan, jr. } Managers. Loomis Baldwin, jr. Tickets and Quarters for sale by THOMAS CLARK, at his Bookstore, Tenth street, Portland.

POETRY.
OLD TIMES and NEW.
WHEN I was a youngster, our women were prudent, Our spinsters demure, and our maidens sedate, In Economy's School, every wife was a student, And seldom contentious or fierce, or debate— By her chimney side, the good thrifty bride, At her rock, at her reel, at her books of the market, Then the family board real joys could afford, And pleased the fond husband (at to remark it,— Then we laugh'd away, qual'd away, Age threw his staff away, Health rusty health on each countenance shone, Our girls of their beauty, Thou art less than their duty, And fathers were certain, those Girls were their own. Your pretty misses, how different we find them— No powers can their profligate humours restrain, From assembly to balls, folly beckons and calls, Mark! her sumptuous, and see how they pant to obey, While no longer anxious their husbands notorious, fit, Gads! it drives a plain man nearly mad to survey it. Dull away, fash away, Squander their cash away. Visiting twenty score friends of a night; With their harps, pipes and tabors, Distracting their neighbors, Common sense stands confounded, and reason takes flight.
Serialized.
Extract from WASHINGTON.
"OF all the dispositions and habits that lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are two indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness—these firm props of men and citizens. The mere politician, with the pious man ought to respect and cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity. Let it be simply asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, or for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths, which are the instruments of investigation in the courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education of minds of a peculiar structure; reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail, in exclusion of religious principle."
Agricultural.
Caution against cropping cornstalks at too early a period—THE kernels of Indian corn receive their nourishment, as well from the stalk above as from the stock and root below the ear; and they continue to be nourished in a measure from the stock till they are nearly ripe; therefore by cutting down the upper stalks of Indian corn too soon, the crop must be essentially injured.
A man in the neighborhood of this place, who had, the present year, a small field of Indian corn of promising appearance, happening to crop off the corn stalks while the plants were in too green a state, the consequence was that the grain became remarkably shrivelled, and probably fell short one quarter or one third of the weight and substance, which it might otherwise have had.
It has been the opinion of some farmers, that if the upper stalks of Indian corn were not cropped at all, the greater heaviness of the grain would more than compensate for the loss of the fodder.—Balance.
To the protest of Louis XVIII, against Bonaparte assuming the title of emperor of the French, may be added the refusal of Russia to recognize him with that title.
Emperor of Hayti.—The following is a translated copy of a letter addressed by Gen. Dessalines to an American supercargo, who had taken the liberty of remonstrating against certain oppressive proceedings of the regents of the administration of Hayti:
Head quarters July 17—1st year of the independence of Hayti.
The administrator Bayard, has just caused to be put into my hands the managing letter you wrote him, Sir.
The people of your country, who wish to come to this island for the purpose of opening a store, or merely to sell their cargoes, shall always find safety and protection.
I will however, by no means, suffer, Sir, that a stranger shall enter the port contrary to the measures I have taken for the interest of my country, nor that he shall be permitted to infringe the representatives of government in that part of their service.
There are established in this city, merchants of this country, as well as those of our own nation, who have the right of treating with you for your cargoes, and of selling afterwards to the store keepers of the place. I forbid a foreigner on entering our ports having this privilege, or that of purchasing produce from the hands of individuals to the detriment of the administration, or the merchants already established; and I am careful that this order is established.
The honourable and loyal manner in which we have treated your nation has already obtained me a name; and I shall always be able to find honest men (and that in great numbers) who will bring to this country whatever we stand in need of.
I have the honor to salute you, (Signed) DESSALINES.
JUST PUBLISHED.
And in a few days will be ready for sale, and delivery to subscribers at THOMAS CLARK'S Book Store, Fifth-street, Portland.
AN EPITOME OF BOOK-KEEPING, BY DOUBLE ENTRY; designed for the use of Youth and Senior School Boys, but equally calculated for the Instruction of Adults in every MERCANTILE LINE OF BUSINESS—comprising systematic ordering Rules for every transaction from commencement to closure of Books by Double Entry;—Also Rules for keeping RETAIL BOOKS by Double Entry, without altering the proceeds of Single Entry for Daily Sales of Merchandise;—to which is added the most easy and concise method of calculating any rate of Per Cent. and other matters relative and appendage to Accountantship, with Rules for Teaching Scholars.
Extract from the Work.
"The object of this work is to initiate youth when at the last stage of schooling and to insure their having a right conception of Book-keeping by Double Entry, and the rules appertaining thereto, so that on their entering into the merchant's employ, or actual engagements in business, they may be able without the smallest difficulty to make themselves perfect."
"The author having by numerous trials proved that the work is perfectly adequate to the proposed object he humbly submits the same to the investigation of a candid public, to that of the honorable gentlemen who preside over public schools, and to school-masters throughout the United States who may be disposed to give a fair trial of the merit of the work; hoping their indulgence for any deficiencies which may possibly, from inevitable circumstances, occur in the first edition, and promising that these on appearance shall be duly rectified, if he should happily meet their encouragement & countenance to revive and improve the work in a new edition."
"The author does not pretend that the strength of a boy's capacity is competent to determine intricate accounts, which are the business of maturer age and experience alone, but the method of simple charges and discharges occurring in daily transactions of business, carried on in an irregular train; the rules for commencement and progression, and those for adjustment and closure of books, may be acquired perfectly by a few months practice, be gotten by heart in a few hours, and at all times act a sure guide upon reference thereto."
"With a knowledge of the principles and rules so easily obtained, the advantages to youth on their entrance into actual engagements in business, or employment in a counting house, would be found of much greater consequence than can be almost possibly conceived."
"Such youths would become greater proficient in Book-keeping by double entry, after fewer months of actual employment, than they would otherwise be in a greater number of years."
"The author has purposely waived the acceptance of recommendation (though not the judgment) offered him by the most judicious merchants, not willing to forestall favorable sentiments by such means, but leaving the intrinsic merit of the work to the decision of a candid public, after investigation and experience of its efficacy."
Subscribers will please to apply to Thomas Clark the proprietor of the Edition, for the number they have subscribed for—Price to non-subscribers One Dollar, bound. S. and G. 50 cents half bound. Portland, August 17, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Non-Resident Proprietors and owners of land improved and unimproved, in the town of Freeport, in the county of Cumberland—that the lots hereof mentioned, are taxed in the bills committed to me the subscriber, Collector of said town, for the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three; to collect in the respective sums following:
   Names of Non Resident Proprietors of improved Land in the town of Freeport. State & County Tax. Town Tax. Ministerial Tax. Total    Brown Ebenezer. 6 20 6 32  Blanchard Nathaniel. jun. 8 25 8 41  Cutter Mabeline. wid. 8 25 8 41  Davis Sarah, wid. 18 63 18 99  Field James. 8 25 8 41  Gray Sophia. 8 25 8 41  Gray Joseph, heirs. 8 25 8 41  Greely Elizabeth. 8 25 8 41  Gerrison William. 15 50 16 88  Harris Stephen. 8 25 8 41  Loring Richmond. 4 13 4 21  Loring Elda, heirs. 8 25 8 41  Mitchell Jonathan, col. 14 50 14 78  Sprague Doctor, heirs. 14 50 14 78  Bailey Jacob. 14 58 3 75  Crosby William, heirs. 38 1 31 1  Fogg Edward, heirs. 6 21 6 33  Horriss Mabel. 4 16 4 24  Ives Ebenezer. 24 84 24 132  Libby Daniel. 8 27 8 43  Philips Elizabeth. 13 44 13 70  Sturton Eliza. 32 1 12 32  Wells Simon. 6 19 6 31  Davis Thomas. 45 1 57 45  
   Names of Non Resident Proprietors of unimproved land in said town No. Acres. State & County Tax. Town Tax. Ministerial Tax. Total.    Gutler Doctor. 338 1014 41 1 42  Dinneson Jonas, heirs. 48 222 9 31 9  Wilson James. 85 390 13 45 14  
RANGE A.
   No. of Lots. No. of Acres. State & County Tax. Town Tax. Ministerial Tax. Total.    1 10 20 1 3 1  2 100 243 9 33 9  3 100 250 10 35 10  
RANGE B.
  4 50 150 6 21 6  5 12 1/2 37 2 5 2  7 12 1/2 37 2 5 2  20 100 400 16 56 16  
RANGE C.
  15 150 350 14 49 14  17 50 175 7 25 7  20 50 175 7 25 7  24 47 188 13 45 13  
RANGE E.
  12 50 200 8 28 8  47 100 500 20 70 20  
SQUADRONS.
   State and County Tax. Town Tax. Ministerial Tax. Total.    3 456 500 36  6 141 282 13  12 37 74 4  
N.B.—No person appears to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges, on or before Monday the twenty-second day of October next, at nine of the clock in the forenoon, so much of said land as will be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at Public Vendue at the dwelling house of Capt. Samuel JAMSON, in said Freeport, to the highest bidder, according to law.
Edward Tompson, Collector. Freeport, August 20, 1804.
Portland Academy.
THE Trustees of Portland Academy having engaged a Writing Master, as an assistant to the Preceptor, give notice that a few more students may be admitted—the number will however be limited—Terms three dollars a quarter. Samuel Freeman, Secretary. Aug. 20, 1804.
MRS. DAWES'S ACADEMY. THE subscribers to Mrs. Dawes' Academy, which is now full, having been informed that some Gentlemen have expressed a wish to put their daughters under instruction contemplate the employment of an assistant, in which case the number of her pupils will be increased to forty (being nine more than now attend) Such Gentlemen, therefore, whether in town or country, as will to embrace the opportunity, will apply without delay to Samuel Freeman, Hugh McLellan, Daniel Tucker, Committee. Portland, Aug. 18, 1804.
EVENING SCHOOL.
WM. MOODY, takes this method to inform those, who have subscribed for places in his Evening School, and others who may wish to subscribe, that it will commence on the first Monday in September next, at the Union School House. TERMS—Instruction, Lights & Fire found for Three Dollars per quarter—one of which to be paid at entrance. Aug. 17.
DANCING SCHOOL.
D. TEMPLE, informs the inhabitants of this town that he shall open a Dancing School at Mechanics Hall, where he will instruct the art of DANCING in all its varieties; namely, The Contra Dance, Cotillion, Hornpipe, Minuet, &c. Said Temple engages, to pay the strictest attention, not only to Dancing, but also to the morals and polite accomplishments of his pupils. The school to be attended two evenings to each week—viz. Monday and Friday—to commence on the 3rd of September next—Terms, Six Dollars each Scholar, per quarter. Those who wish to attend may apply to the printer. Aug. 6, 1804.
Miniature Painting.
LADIES and Gentlemen who may wish for correct LIKENESSES, handsomely painted in Miniature, have now an opportunity of procuring them, by applying speedily to the subscriber, at Capt. John McLellan's, Free Street, where specimens of his painting may be seen. N. HANCOCK. Portland, Aug. 27.
MASONIC INFORMATION.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and consecration of the ORIENTAL LODGE and the installation of the Officers thereof, by the Hon. and R. W. WOODBURY STORER, Esq. Deputy Grand Master, for the ninth Masonic district in this Commonwealth, will take place on Thursday the 20th of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the meeting house in Bridgton, at which time and place there will be an oration delivered by Brother JAMES D. HORNKIN, Esq. senior Warden of Portland Lodge. The brethren of the craft are invited to attend with Masonic clothing. By order of the R. W. Master. CHARLES MAY, Secretary. Bridgton, Aug. 13.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the constituting and consecration of the PYTHIAN LODGE, and the installation of the officers thereof, by the Hon. and R. W. WOODBURY STORER, Esq. Deputy Grand Master for the Ninth Masonic District in this Commonwealth, will take place on Tuesday 18th of September next at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the meeting house in Fryeburg, at which time and place divine service will be performed. The Brethren of the craft are invited to attend with Masonic clothing. By order of the R. W. Master. AMOS JONES COOK, Secretary. Fryeburg, Aug. 11, A. L. 5804.
THE Managers of Pisetaqua Bridge.
Lottery, offer to the public the following SCHEME for the SECOND CLASS:
   Prizes. 1 of 10,000 dolls. is 10 000    1 5,000 do. 2 000  4 1,000 do. 4 000  7 500 do. 3 500  50 100 do. 5 000  50 50 do. 2 500  100 30 do. 3 000  100 20 do. 2 000  3 500 8 do. 28,000  
12,000 Tickets at 5 Dolls. Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent. on payment of prizes.
Capital prizes determinable on the following days: The first drawn blank on the first day shall be entitled to receive 500 dollars.
  First drawn on the 5th, 1000  First drawn on the 10th, 1000  First drawn on the 15th, 1000  First drawn on the 20th, 1000  First drawn on the 25th, 1000  First drawn on the 30th, 2000  
Four hundred tickets shall be considered as one completed day's work; and the fortunate blanks shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the wheels in one, or more days.
To those who are impressed with the important object for which this lottery was granted, little need be said by us, to insure their countenance in well doing.
To fortunate adventurers, we are brief to declare, that no lottery whatever, holds out a fairer chance for gain, than this presenting so many capital prizes, compared with the small number of tickets, and determinable on the fair principles. THOMAS THOMPSON, THOMAS MARTIN, ELIJAH HALL, Managers.
An early day will be appointed for drawing. Portsmouth, (N. H.) July 24.
"ROAD TO FORTUNE"—AGAIN.
THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, At his BOOK-STORE, in Fifth Street. Tickets and Quarters, in the 6th class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, at 5 Dollars—but will shortly be raised to 5 dolls. 50 cents. Those who wish to purchase will therefore find it for their interest to apply immediately. License for sale as above.
Tickets in the 3d class of Amoskeag CANAL LOTTERY, at 5 dollars until the 5th September, when the will be raised to 5 dollars 50 cents—Only 6000 Tickets! Highest Prize Four Thousand Dollars—no deduction—and positively to commence drawing on the 19th September.
Prize Tickets taken in payment—and orders for tickets (if post paid and inclosing the cash) punctually attended to. August 27.
BOSTON ADVERTISEMENT.
William Tuckerman, No. 61, State-Street, BOSTON, INFORMS his friends in the District of Maine, and the Public in general, that by the fall ships who are anticipated in all the month of September, he shall receive from the manufacturers of London, Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Amsterdam, an extensive and general assortment of Ironmongery, Hard-Ware, Sadlery, AND Cutlery GOODS, which he is determined to sell on the best terms for Cash or approved credit. [sm] August 15.
Upholstery Store.
AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made. Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. (15) Portland, August 22.
FRESH IRISH LINENS.
JOSEPH POPE, respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has just received three cases of Irish Linens and Diapers, of a middling and fine quality. The above being a consignment, will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit, at No. 7, Middle's Row. Portland, July 30, 1804.
ROBERT H. SMITH,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has for sale at the sign of the Indian Chief, Fifth-street, Portland: 3000 wt. Pigtail TOBACCO; 2000 do. Figg do. One hundred thousand SEGARS; A constant supply of cotch, Rappce and Maccaboa SNUFF—for cash or approved notes. Tobacco or Snuff that does not prove good may be returned and the money repaid. Portland, Aug. 20.
ROPE-MAKING & SHIP CHANDLERY.
THE subscribers having entered into copartnership in the ROPE MAKING and SHIP CHANDLERY BUSINESS, under the firm of SHAW, DUNCAN & Co. Respectfully inform their friends, and the Public, that the Rope-Making business is carried on to its fullest extent, at their new rope-walk near Back Cove bridge: where their friends may be supplied with goods of RIGGING at the current prices, and on liberal credit. A constant supply will be kept at their retail store, No. 1, Central Row, opposite Jones' Row. To order. Where also may be had all kinds of CHANDLERY, ANCHORS, and every thing necessary for vessels fitting out and bound to sea; for which a handsome credit will be given if required. NEAL SHAW, G. W. DUNCAN. Portland, July 30, 1804.
NEAL SHAW, G. W. DUNCAN.
THE subscribers, having been duly appointed by the Hon. William Gorham, Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the Estate of Captain Asiel Briggs, late of Portland in the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased, do hereby give notice, that three months further time are allowed to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling house of Mrs. Sally Briggs in Portland, on the first and last Thursday of August, and on the first and last Thurs