Jenks' Portland gazette. and Maine advertiser (Portland, Me.), 1803-07-11 00:00:00

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
AND MAINE ADVERTISER.
Number 271.
PORTLAND, (MAINE) MONDAY, JULY 11, 1803.
Volume VI.
Wholesale Prices Current at Boston.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   From To   Dols. Cts. Dols. Cts.     ASHES, Pot, ton, Pearl 150 —   do. cargo, No. 1, 150 —   do. No. 2, 11 75 — 12   do. No. 3, 7 50 — 8   Bread, ship, cwt. 3 — 4   do. pilot, 5 —   Brans, wh te, 1 — 1 12   Bacon, lb. 12 — 12 1/2   Butter, inspect. 1st qual. lb. 14 — 15   do. 2d do. 10 — 12   Brandy, Fr. 1st proof, Gal. 1 25 — 1 30   do. 4th do. 1 40 — 1 54   Cogniac, 4th do. 1 75 —   Spanish, 1st do. 1 6 —   Candles, tal. mo. Am. lb. 15 — 16   do. dpt. do. 13 —   Spermac. do. 46 — 48   Coal, pit, foreign, chal. 9 — 10   do. American, 14 — 15   Cocoa, Surinam, cwt. 23 — 24   do. Island, 16 — 18   Coffee, lb. 24 — 27   Cordage, American, cwt. 14 —   do. Russia, 10 — 11   Cotton, lb. 19 — 43   Cheese, English 30 —   do. American 8 — 14   Chocolate, common, lb. 16 —   Welch's } No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Rumney's } No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Wait's } No. 2 to 1 25 — 30   Duck, Russia, bolt 16 — 21   do. Ravens 10 50 — 11   do. English yd. 40 —   Fish, Table, cwt. 33 — 10   do. Merchant 4 — 4 50   do. West India, mark. 3 75 — 4   do. Sale 2 25 — 2 50   do. Alewives, bbl. 3 — 3 50   do. Salmon 11 —   do. Herrings 2 50 —   do. Mackerell, summer 7 50 — 7 50   do. N. Scotia, fall. 7 50 — 8   Furs, Beaver pelt, lb. 1 25 — 2 25   do. Bear, skin 2 — 6   do. Fox, cross 1 — 2 50   do. red 1 — 1 50   do. Minks 20 — 87   do. Marten 10 — 33   do. Sables 20 — 79   Flour, Superfine bbl. 6 25 — 6 50   do. Fine 5 75 — 6   do. X Brand 5 25 — 5 50   do. Middlings 5 —   do. Rye 3 50 —   do. Country, cwt. 2 50 —   Feathers, live Geese, lb. 67 — 69   do. Lisbon 18 — 20   do. Sea Fowl 40 — 42   Gin, Holland, 1st proof, gal. 1 10 — 1 15   do. 2d proof 1 12 — 1 15   Glafe, Bricker 10 by 8, box, 13 — 13 50   do. 7 by 9 11 75 — 12   Hamburg, 7 by 9 10 50 —   do. 8 by 10 11 —   Boston, 10 by 8 11 —   do. 7 by 9 11 —   do. 6 by 8 12 —   Grain, Barley, bush. 27 — 1   do. Corn, Indian, South 60 —   do. North 70 —   do. Rye 67 —   do. Oats 34 — 37   Hoops, hhd. 12 feet, M. 23 — 26   Iron, Pig, ton 15 —   do. Philadelphia bar 100 — 105   do. Russia 100 — 105   do. Sweden 100 — 110   do. Spanish 96 — 98   Indigo, Carolina, lb. 1 50 — 2   do. French 2 35 — 2 50   do. Spanish 4 50 —   Lime, half hhd. 1 50 —   Lemons, box 5 — 8   Leather, Oak, dried, best, lb. 23 —   Lumber, Boards, clear, M. 13 19 —   do. merch. 10 —   Shingles 2 50 — 3   Molasses, gal. 38 — 42   Nail Rods, ton 120 — 130   Nails, ad. } cutt 20 — 30   do. } wro. 53 — 60   do. } wro. inspect. 1 30 — 1 33   do. } 1st 1 47 —   do. } 2d 2 9 — 2 17   do. } Sheathing } cut & } 11 —   do. } Drawing } 5 wro. } 11 — 12   Pork, Bone Middlings, bbl. 19 — 20   do. Cargo No. 1 15 50 — 16   do. do. 2 14 50 — 15   Rum, Jamaica, 4th pr. gal. 94 — 98   do. St. Croix, } 2d 94 — 98   do. Antigua, & } 3d 84 — 88   do. similar forts } 4th 93 — 94   do. Tobago, } 2d 79 — 83   do. St. Vincent } 3d 83 — 85   do. similar forts } 4th 86 — 88   do. New England 46 — 47   Russia Sheeting, piece 18 —   Rice, cwt. 6 50 —   Sugar, Havana white, cwt. 16 50 — 17   do. brown 11 50 —   do. W. India clayed 12 — 14   do. brown 10 — 12   do. East India white 12 50 — 12   Salt, 8 bush. 5 — 5 75   Steel, German, lb. 2 — 14   do. Tubb, 8 — 9   do. Bittered 14 — 15   Staves, W. Oak pipe, M. 40 — 45   do. hhd 35 —   do. head 25 —   do. bbl 10 — 20   do. R. Oak hhd 12 —   do. hooks 85 —   do. W. Oak hhd do. 1 75 — 2   Tobacco, James River, cwt. 1 50 — 8   do. Georgia do. 5 50 — 6   Tea, Hyson, lb. 1 45 — 1 50   do. Young Hyson 1 8 — 1 12   do. Hyson skin 65 — 70   do. Souchong 75 — 75   do. Bohea, best 28 — 29   Wines, Madeira, gal. 2 33 — 2 75   do. Lisbon 1 25 — 1 30   do. Sherry 1 25 — 1 30   do. Red Port, gal. 1 25 —   do. Malaga, qt. cask 27 — 28  
ODE TO FOLLY.
(Ascribed to Dr. Laurence.)
HAIL, Goddess of the vacant eye! To whom my earliest vows were paid, Whose pratt'ling babb'd my infant cry, As on thy lap supinely laid I saw thee shake in sportive mood Thy tinkling bells and antick hood. Source of the sweets that never cloy, Folly, indulgent parent, hail! Thine are the charming draughts of joy That childhood's ruby lips regale. Thy hands with flowers the goblet crown, And pour th' ingredients all thy own. No fiery spirits enter there To rouse the tingling nerves to pain, Thy balmy cups, unbought with care, Swim lightly o'er the tender brain; Bland as the milky streams they flow, Nor leave the pungent dregs of woe. Gay partner of the school-boy band, Who charm'd the starting tear away, What tho' beneath the pedant's hand My fixen head devoted lay. Of were my truant footsteps seen In thy brisk gambols on the green. Too soon those moments danced away: My years to manhood onward drew, And as my heart began to play, My listless limbs more languid grew: For now a thorn disturb'd my rest, The wish for something unpossess'd. At length with wonted patients tired, Aside the boyish gaws I threw, But when with expectations fired, I to the world's wide circle flew, I look'd around with simple stare, And found thee in broad features there. There saw thee high in regal seat, Thy crowded, clamorous orgies hold, With bounding hands thy cymbals beat, And wide thy tawdry flag unfold; Whilst thy gay motley liveries shone, On myriads that begirt thy throne. The devious path sweet pow'r I join'd, Thro' fancied fields of bliss we stray'd, A thousand wonders we design'd, A thousand idle pranks we play'd: Now grasp'd at glory's quivering ray, And now in Chloe's chains we lay. But why Folly prolong my verse To sing the laugh-er-loving age, Or what avails it to rehearse Thy triumphs on the youthful stage, Where Wisdom, if she claims a place, Sits ever with an awkward grace? For now, e'en now, in riper years, Smite with thy many-coloured veil, O! I renounce my cautious fears, And clasp thee to my thoughtless breast; Enough that in Presumption's mien Beneath my roof thou ne'er art seen. That as my harmless course I run, The world thro' candid lights I view, And still with generous Pity shun The moody, moping, serious crew; Since what they fondly, vainly prize, Is ever, ever to be Wife.
From the Daily Advertiser.
A SHORT ORATION,
FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY, 1803.
"In War enemies; In Peace friends." Declaration of Independence.
Friends and Fellow Citizens—On this auspicious day, sacred to the commemoration of an event, which placed the American States among the political powers of the world—an event which was the corner stone on which our national edifice has been raised—which laid the foundation of our liberty, independence, and prosperity;—permit an obscure orator thus to address you. Far be it from him on this joyous day, to open wounds that have long been healed; to kindle animosities that have long since subsided; or by unkind allusions, by harsh suggestions—much less by direct acrimony, or foul imputations, to set brother against brother; to array one fellow citizen against another; or by party distinctions to disavow that bond of union which should cement us all together as family friends. We differ in our notions of religion: are divided into different sects and denominations—yet we all agree to worship the same "Father of Light," from whom cometh down every good gift. We acknowledge the same Redeemer and the same Divine Spirit, whose agency pervades universal nature. So we differ in our modes and habits of thinking on political subjects. We are divided into parties, with different names—yet we all (I trust) love the country which gave us birth, or which provides us with "daily bread." In her prosperity ours is involved. She is the vessel in which we must all either swim or sink. Whether navigated well or ill, let us not impede her course; but let each, in his respective place, in the place allotted by the GREAT COMMANDER IN CHIEF, discharge his private duty, agreeably to his best judgment, and leave the event of the voyage to the blessing of heaven.
Thus united among ourselves; thus animated by one spirit, by the spirit of unity and concord, let us also extend our regard to our brethren of mankind in regions far remote. With them may we continue to live on terms of peace and friendship—with them may we maintain a fair and useful commerce—respect their rights, and with dignity and firmness defend our own.
From a great and gallant nation, once our allies, now our friends, we have received many benefits and many wrongs. The benefits, we are authorised to believe, were conferred not from disinterested friendship to us, but from a wish to wound the commerce and resources of an ancient rival, and to enlarge, establish and protect their own. The wrongs were multiplied, aggravated and severe—they remain unredressed; but let them pass. Blotted from the page of memory, except as beacons to warn us of future danger, let them cease to corrode our hearts, or to awaken our resentments.
With another great and wise, and powerful nation, we are united by the ties of amity—of commerce—of laws—language—manners—religion—and more strongly by the cement of national and individual interest. They are the parent stock from which these flourishing branches, the American States, first sprang. At present they are the bulk of the world; they form the barrier which checks the torrent of a wide waiting ambition, that would subjugate, pillage, and, with a rod of iron, rule the whole civilized universe.
With this nation it is our interest and our duty to remain united. They are friendly, magnanimous and wise; they respect and esteem the American people; they will not evilly do us wrong, and if through inadvertence, they will repair the injury. Toward such a nation let us not then indulge unkind or illiberal sentiments; let us on the contrary cherish those friendly dispositions, which accord with our interest and produce correspondent views.
Finally, fellow citizens, on this day, when we look round and behold our harvests already ripe for the sickle; when we see our garners filled with plenty, and our warehouses with the treasures of the world; when we see industry rewarded, business extending, population increasing, new sources of commerce opening, new lands settling—every where the smiling face of peace and plenty, of social order and domestic happiness—let us with united hearts, offer to the GREAT AUTHOR of all our comforts, the incense of a pure and ardent gratitude; and confessing our unworthiness of his unparalleled goodness, let us implore a forgiveness of our sins and follies, and a continuance of his mercy to the AMERICAN PEOPLE.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator, on the estate of SAMUEL MILLIKEN, late of Saco River, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to ANNA MILLIKEN. June 27, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of executor to the last will and testament of NATHANIEL LARRABEE, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to JOHN LARRABEE. June 20.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of an Administratrix on the estate of ABNER M'DONALD, late of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs; she therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement to ELIZABETH M'DONALD. June 13.
Every Day Stage, On the Upper Road to Boston.
THE Proprietors of the Mail Stage from Portsmouth to Boston, through Exeter, Haverhill, Andover, Wilmington and Woburn, to Boston, inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced running their stage to Boston every day in the week, Sundays excepted. This stage will start from Davenport's Tavern, Bucksport, Portsmouth, every morning, viz. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 o'clock; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 o'clock. Passengers shall be delivered to any part of the several towns where they shall arrive at. Those gentlemen who should have no particular business thro' the sea ports, will find it to their advantage to travel this way. The roads are now in good repair, public houses excellent, expenses low, distance shorter, and to add to all the fare less than on the other road. And should it so happen, as is the case at times, that the stage should be full, they shall be furnished with private conveyances at the same price of stage fare. They have provided themselves with good carriages and horses, excellent drivers, steady men, who are experienced in the business: therefore those who please to favour this line shall have every attention paid to them to make their passage agreeable. John Davenport, Ezra Hutchins. Portsmouth, June 4, 1803.
N. B. Stage Books will be kept at the following places for those who wish to take passage in the above stage, viz. DAVENPORT'S, at Portsmouth; Mr. EVANS, Ann Street, and Mr. KENDALL'S, State Street, Boston.
For Sale, A Valuable Stand for a Trader, or for a Public House, or both. It is pleasantly situated in the flourishing town of Camden, on Penobscot Bay. The dwelling-house is 50 by 36 feet, mostly finished, with a convenience for a store under the same roof, and a wine cellar, extending the whole length. It has a hall 50 feet long, well finished. There is a good stable, aqueduct, &c. with about 2/3 of an acre of land, on which is a convenient building for a store or mechanic's shop—The whole will be sold on liberal terms—Inquire of the Printer, or of BENJAMIN PALMER, on the premises. July 4, 1803.
For Sale, IF APPLIED FOR SOON. A FARM in the town of Baldwin (formerly by Flinstown) on the new road which leads through the same—containing upwards of one hundred acres of excellent Land, on which may be cut a sufficient quantity of belt English Hay to keep a large flock of cattle, &c.—Likewise, pasturing and plenty of best wood and water—a good House and Barn on the same, and a small Orchard. Likewise, Four Hundred Acres wild Land, part of which is excellent White Pine Timber Land—said timber may be easily conveyed to Saco River or Sebago Pond. Also, the one fourth part of Two Hundred Acres excellent White Pine Timber Land, lying about one hundred rods from the head of a mill pond, where there is to be a Saw Mill erected this summer or next fall and one mile and a quarter from Saco river. Terms of payment will be Cash only, at the time of sale.—Further particulars, inquire of Joshua & James Larrabee, June 22, 1803. on said premises.
Wheaton's Jaundice Bitters. THE successful effects of these Bitters, have been fully experienced, in correcting and carrying off jaundice and bilious matter from the stomach, and at the same time strengthening the stomach, increasing the appetite, and removing the sinking, faint, distressed feeling, and the sleepy dull re-visions so disagreeable; he bears, and the pressure and distress of breathing to restoring also strength to the weak and trembling limbs, removing the sallowness of countenance so common to jaundice and weakly people, and also the discoloration of the head and weakness of the sight. They remarkably relieve low spirited and melancholy people, and carry off hysterical and hypochondriac complaints. They are an excellent remedy for scrofula and scrofulous affections. They are very useful for Summer to take often when at sea, particularly in warm climates, as a preservation against disorders incident to such climates (which are generally putrid and bilious) by removing obstructions, carrying off bile, and giving a free circulation to the blood—Price 3/6 per box.
Wheaton's Itch Ointment. A safe, convenient and effectual remedy for that disagreeable disorder called the Itch, has been greatly used; but no one, it is presumed, has before been discovered which will effect the cure without having in it either Brimstone or Mercury, both of which are disagreeable and dangerous: The Brimstone, from the manner of applying it, exposes the patient to the most imminent danger of taking cold by opening the pores of the body, and at the same time impregnating the blood with a poisonous quality, and weakening and debilitating the whole constitution—The use of Mercurial ointment is extremely dangerous and often fatal to the health. A medicine is now offered to the public, possessing neither of the above disagreeable and dangerous ingredients, which will as certainly cure the Itch as it is applied; and which is easy and safe for any age, habit or constitution, and attended with no disagreeable consequences of any kind, either at the time of using, or at any time after.—Price 3/6 per Box.
Hamilton's Restorative Paste For the Teeth and Gums.—Price 2/6 per Box. * A bill signed in the hand writing of the Patient will accompany each box. The above Medicines, directed from the Patentee, are for sale by JOHN COLE (and by no other person in Portland) at No. 4, Fifth Street; together with a abundant supply of Drugs & Medicines. Portland, Feb. 28.
To Let or Sell, A Small BAKERY, near the center of the town—Inquire of the Printer.
Benjamin Evans, TIN PLATE WORKER.
INFORMS his friends and the public, he has commenced the JAPANNING business, and keep constantly for sale, a general assortment Tin Ware, handsomely Japanned and flowered, wholesale and retail, at his shop in Middle Street, two doors below Mr. Z. Haverford's. Also, Common Tin and Pewter Ware, at the lowest prices. N. B. Cash given for Old Brass, Pewter and Lead. Portland, July 4.
Removal.
SAMUEL WATSON, informs his friends and the public, that he has removed, from Middle Street, to the room over J. Cole's Apothecary Shop, opposite Jones Row, Fifth Street; where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches; and has for sale, a few pieces of the most fashionable Superfine Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Waistcoatings, Nankeens, Trimmings, &c. on the most reasonable terms—All orders punctually attended to, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Portland, July 4.
WILLIAM GODDARD, HARDWARE GOODS.
HAS received by the Merchant from Liverpool, and Miners from London, a very extensive addition to his former assortment of HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale by wholesale and retail, at his store in Middle Street—among which are,
 A great assortment of Knives and Forks, Carvers, Jack and Pen Knives, Razors, Scissors and Shears.  Joiners, Saddlers, Coopers and Shoemakers Tools, of almost every description.  Steel and Common Plate Saws, viz. Cross-cut, Tenon, Hand, Panel, Saw, Compass and Key hole.  Speckles, with plated and common bows; Steel Spectacle Cases; Snuff and Tobacco Boxes; shaving do.; Infants; Razor Cases; Curling Irons; Scales and Dividers; Mathematical Instruments; Time Glasses; Ship Scrapers; Calking and Making Irons; Sail Needles and Palms; Flesh Forks; Cooks Ladies; Patent Binacle Lamps.  SADDLERY, viz. plated and common Stirrups; plated and common Pelham and Snaffle Bits, Martingale Furniture, Nails, Staples and Plates; flat and inset Buck as; woolen and linen Webs; plated and common Spurs; green, yellow, crimson and scarlet Plush; riding & chaise Whips; Whip Thongs; Buckles and Taps. 
 A large assortment of Wood Screws; Bed and Cork Screws; Files and Rasps; Sets Crucks; which chapped and common Needles; Deaning Needles; Knitting Pins; Sleeve Buttons; shoe Claps; rat and mouse Traps; patent and common Curry Combs; patent and common brick and plastering Trowels; Curriers and Drawing Knives; Slates and Pencils; Hoes; Thimbles.  An assortment of brass Harness Furniture.  A great variety of brass and iron Locks; Latches, Hinges and Bolts; Japanned oval and octagon Tea Trays and Winters, Bread and Fruit Baskets, Snuffer Trays, Tumblers, Jacks, Canisters; patent Lamps and Lanterns. 
Cabinet and Clock Furniture.
 Bra's pipe and common Bellows; bra's Chair Nails; bra's Rappers; bra's, japanned and common iron Candlesticks; bra's Wath Batons; bra's Chimney Hooks, pound Pins; Pins; Steelyards; Gridirons; Frying Pans; Shovels and Tongs; Iron Shovels and Spades; iron and brass Wire; Anvils and Vices; Coffee Mills; plain and moon face Clock Dials; Cagout Nines; composition, tin, iron and blocktin Table and Tea Spoons; steel and iron Snuffers; house and tea table Bells; Coffin Furniture; Pocket Books; copper and sheet iron Tea Kettles. 
LOOKING GLASSES
A very great assortment, with elegant gilt and mahogany frames, from one to thirty dollars each.
PAINTS, viz. White & Red Lead, patent Yellow, Prussian Blue, &c. White Viriol.
Also, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, and 12d ea and wrought Nails; Sheathing and Deck Nails; Spikes; Nails and Bads of all sizes; 7 by 9 Window Glass; Fifth Hooks and Lines; Sheet Lead; Pewter; Flat Irons; Sheet Iron; Blocktin Teapots; Mill Saws, &c. &c. Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Teas. Portland, May 16. (cont'd)
Notice.
THE Copartnership of Dyer & Sawyer, is dissolved by mutual consent—All persons having demands against or who are indebted to said firm, are to make settlement with said Sawyer. Ezekiel Dyer, David Sawyer. Cape Elizabeth, July 4, 1803.
Take Notice.
THE Copartnership of Ezekiel Ben-son & Company, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons, therefore, having demands against said firm, or indebted thereto, are requested to apply to the subscribers for settlement. M. L. HIL, L. BENSON. Georgetown, March 5, 1803. (cont'd)
Strayed or Stolen.
FROM the subscriber a light red HORSE, with a black mane and tail; a horseman will give information of said horse, or that the owner may have him again that he hand-sonly rewarded for their trouble and all necessary charges paid by WILLIAM DINSDALE. Portland, June 27.

Of the War in Europe.
Since the last Gazette, the arrival of the ship John Morgan, at New York, has furnished London papers to the 21st May, containing the following important intelligence, in addition to what we then published.
A meeting of the Privy Council was held at the Queen's Palace, London, on the 18th May, the King being present, when a Proclamation was issued granting reprisals against the ships, goods and subjects of the French nation. The proclamation was signed by 31 privy counsellors.
Two other proclamations were also issued—one for laying an embargo on all vessels bound to the French or Batavian Republics. The other declaring it high treason for British subjects to enter on board French or Batavian armed ships. At the same time increased bounties were offered for seamen, and recruits for the land service.
The reasons offered for these proceedings, which are considered as measures of actual hostility, and the only formal Declaration of War, which will probably take place, are set forth in the following important document:
Declaration.
HIS Majesty's earnest endeavors for the preservation of peace having failed of success, he entertains the fullest confidence that he shall receive the same support from his Parliament, and that the same zeal and spirit will be manifested by his people, which he has experienced on every occasion when the honor of his crown has been attacked, or the essential interests of his dominions have been endangered.
During the whole course of the negotiations which led to the preliminary and definitive treaties of peace between his Majesty and the French Republic, it was his Majesty's sincere desire, not only to put an end to the hostilities which subsisted between the two countries, but to adopt such measures, and to concur in such propositions, as might most effectually contribute to consolidate the general tranquility of Europe. The same motives by which his Majesty was actuated during the negotiation for peace, have since invariably governed his conduct. As soon as the treaty of Amiens was concluded, his Majesty's courts were open to the people of France for every purpose of legal redress; all sequestrations were taken off their property; all prohibitions on their trade which had been imposed during the war were removed, and they were placed in every respect, on the same footing with regard to commerce and intercourse, as the inhabitants of any other state in amity with his Majesty, with which there existed no treaty of commerce.
To a system of conduct thus open, liberal and friendly, the proceedings of the French government presented the most striking contrast. The prohibitions which had been placed on the commerce of his Majesty's subjects during the war, have been enforced with increasing strictness and severity; violence has been offered, in several instances, to their vessels and their property; and, in no case, has justice been afforded to those who may have been aggrieved in consequence of such acts, nor has any satisfactory answer been given to the repeated representations made by his Majesty's ministers, or ambassadors at Paris. Under such circumstances, when his Majesty's subjects were not suffered to enjoy the common advantages of peace within the territories of the French republic, and the countries depending upon it, the French government had recourse to the extraordinary measure of sending over to this country a number of persons for the professed purpose of residing in the most considerable seaport towns of Great Britain and Ireland, in the character of commercial agents, or consuls. These persons could have no pretensions to be acknowledged in that character, as the right of being so acknowledged, as well as all the privileges attached to such a situation, could only be derived from a commercial treaty; and as no treaty of that description was in existence between his Majesty and the French republic, there was, consequently, too much reason to suppose, that the real object of their mission was by no means of a commercial nature; and this suspicion was confirmed, not only by the circumstance that some of them were military men, but by the actual discovery that several of them were furnished with instructions to obtain the soundings of the harbors, and to procure military surveys of places where it was intended they should reside. His Majesty felt it to be his duty to prevent their departure to their respective places of destination, and represented to the French government the necessity of withdrawing them; and it cannot be denied that the circumstances under which they were sent, and the instructions which were given to them, ought to be considered as decisive indications of the dispositions and intentions of the government by whom they were employed.
The conduct of the French government, with respect to the commercial intercourse between the two countries, must therefore be considered as ill-suited to a state of peace, and their proceedings, in their general political relations, as well as in those which immediately concern his Majesty's dominions, appear to have been altogether inconsistent with every principle of good faith, moderation and justice. His Majesty had entertained hopes, in consequence of the repeated assurances and professions of the French government, that they might have been induced to adopt a system of policy, which, if it had not inspired other powers with confidence, might at least have allayed their jealousies. If the French government had really appeared to be actuated by a due attention to such a system; if their disposition had proved to be essentially pacific, allowances would have been made for the situation in which a new government must be placed after so dreadful and extensive a convolution. But his Majesty has unfortunately had too much reason to observe and to lament that the system of violence, aggression and aggrandizement which characterized the proceedings of the different governments of France during the war, has been continued with as little disguise since its termination. They have continued to keep a French army in Holland against the will, and in defiance of the remonstrances of the Batavian government, and in repugnance to the letter of three
solemn treaties. They have, in a period of peace, invaded the territory, and violated the independence of the Swiss nation, in defiance of the treaty of Lunéville, which had stipulated the independence of their territory, and the right of the inhabitants to choose their own form of government. They have annexed to the dominions of France, Piedmont, Parma, and Piacenza, and the island of Elba, without allotting any provision to the king of Sardinia, whom they have despoiled of the most valuable part of his territory, tho' they were bound, by a most solemn engagement to the emperor of Russia, to attend to his interests, and to provide for his establishment. It may indeed, with truth be asserted, that the period which has elapsed since the conclusion of the definitive treaty, has been marked with one continued series of aggression, violence and insult on the part of the French government.
In the month of October last, his Majesty was induced, in consequence of the earnest solicitation of the Swiss nation, to make an effort, by a representation to the French government, to avert the evils which were then impending over that country. This representation was couched in the most temperate terms; and measures were taken by his Majesty for ascertaining, under the circumstances which then existed, the real situation and wishes of the Swiss cantons, as well as the sentiments of the other cabinets of Europe. His Majesty learned, however, with the utmost regret, that no disposition to counteract these repeated infractions of treaties and acts of violence was manifested by any of the powers most immediately interested in preventing them; and his Majesty therefore felt that, with respect to these objects, his single efforts could not be expected to produce any considerable advantage to those in whose favor they might be exerted.
It was about this time that the French government first distinctly advanced the principle, that his Majesty had no right to complain of the conduct, or to interfere with the proceedings of France, on any point which did not form a part of the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens. That treaty was unquestionably founded upon the same principle as every other antecedent treaty or convention, on the assumption of the state of possession and of engagements subsisting at the time of its conclusion; and if that state of possession and of engagements is materially affected by the voluntary act of any of the parties, so as to prejudge the condition on which the other party has entered into the contract, the change, so made, may be considered as operating virtually as a breach of the treaty itself, and as giving the party aggrieved a right to demand satisfaction or compensation for any substantial difference which such acts may have effected in their relative situations; but whatever may be the principle on which the treaty is to be considered as founded, there is indisputably a general law of nations, which, tho' liable to be limited, explained, or restrained by convention law, is antecedent to it, and is that rule of conduct to which all sovereigns and states had been accustomed to appeal, where conventional law is admitted to have been silent. The treaty of Amiens, and every other treaty, in providing for the objects to which it is particularly directed, does not therefore assume or imply an indifference to all other objects which are not specified in its stipulations, much less does it adjudge them to be of a nature to be left to the will and caprice of the violent and the powerful. The justice of the cause is alone a sufficient ground to warrant the interposition of any of the powers of Europe in the differences which may arise between other states, and the application and extent of that just interposition is to be determined solely by considerations of prudence. These principles can admit of no dispute; but if the new and extraordinary pretensions advanced by the French government, to exclude his Majesty from any right to interfere with respect to the concerns of other powers, unless they made a specific part of the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens, was that which it was possible to maintain, those powers would have a right, at least, to claim the benefit of this principle, in every case of difference between the two countries. The indignation of all Europe must surely then be excited by the declarations of the French government, that in the event of hostilities, these very powers who were no parties to the treaty of Amiens, and who were not allowed to derive any advantage from the remonstrances of his Majesty in their behalf, are nevertheless to be made the victims of a war which is alleged to a life out of the same treaty, and are to be sacrificed in a contest which they not only have not occasioned, but which they have had no means whatever of preventing.
His Majesty judged it most expedient, under the circumstances which then affected Europe, to abstain from a recurrence to hostilities on account of the views of ambition and acts of aggression manifested by France on the continent; yet an experience of the character and dispositions of the French government could not fail to impress his Majesty with a sense of the necessity of increased vigilance in guarding the rights and dignity of his crown, and in protecting the interests of his people.
Whilst his Majesty was actuated by these sentiments, he was called upon by the French government to evacuate the island of Malta. His Majesty has manifested, from the moment of the signature of the definitive treaty, an anxious disposition to carry into full effect the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens relative to that island. As soon as he was informed that an election of a Grand Master had taken place, under the auspices of the Emperor of Russia, and that it had been agreed by the different priories assembled at St. Petersburg, to acknowledge the person whom the Court of Rome should select out of those who had been named by them to be Grand Master of the order of St. John, his Majesty proposed to the French government, for the purpose of avoiding any difficulties which might arise in the execution of the arrangement, to acknowledge that election to be valid; and when, in the month of August, the French government applied to his Majesty to permit the Neapolitan troops to be sent to the island of Malta, as a preliminary measure for preventing any unnecessary delay, his Majesty consented without hesitation to this proposal, and gave directions for the admission of the Neapolitan troops into the island. His Majesty had thus shown his disposition not only to throw no obstacles in the way of the execution of the treaty, but on the contrary, to facilitate the
execution of it by every means in his power. His Majesty cannot, however, admit, that at any period since the conclusion of the treaty of Amiens the French government have had a right to call upon him, in conformity to the stipulations of that treaty, to withdraw his forces from the island of Malta.
At the time when this demand was made by the French government, several of the most important stipulations of the arrangement respecting Malta remained unexecuted: the election of Grand Master had not been carried into effect.—The tenth article had stipulated that the independence of the island should be placed under the guarantee and protection of Great Britain, France, Austria, Russia, Spain and Prussia.
The Emperor of Germany had acceded to the guarantee, but only on condition of a like accession on the part of the other powers specified in the article. The Emperor of Russia had refused his accession, except on the condition that the Maltese languages should be abrogated; and the King of Prussia had given no answer whatever to the application which had been made to him to accede to the arrangement. But the fundamental principle, upon the excellence of which depended the execution of the other parts of the article, had been defeated by the changes which had taken place in the constitution of the order since the conclusion of the treaty of peace. It was to the order of St. John of Jerusalem that his Majesty was, by the first stipulation of the tenth article, bound to restore the island of Malta. The order is defined to consist of those languages which were in existence at the time of the conclusion of the treaty: the three French languages having been abolished, and a Maltese language added to the institution. The order consisted, therefore, at that time, of the following languages, viz. the languages of Arrogan, Castile, Germany, Bavaria, and Russia. Since the conclusion of the definitive treaty; the languages of Arrogan and Castile have been separated from the order of Spain; a part of the Italian language has been abolished by the annexation of Piedmont and Parma to France. There is strong reason to believe that it has been in contemplation to sequestrate the property of the Bavarian language, and the intention has been avowed of keeping the Russian languages within the dominions of the Emperor.
Under these circumstances the order of St. John cannot be considered as that body which, according to the stipulations of the treaty, the island was to be restored to; and the funds indispensably necessary for its support, and for the maintenance of the independence of the island, have been nearly, if not wholly sequestrated. Even if this had arisen from circumstances which it was not in the power of the contracting parties to the treaty to control, his Majesty would nevertheless have had a right to defer the evacuation of the island by his forces, until such time as an equivalent arrangement had been concluded for the preservation of the independence of the order and of that island. But if these changes have taken place in consequence of any acts of the other parties to the treaty; if the French government shall appear to have proceeded upon a system of rendering the order, which is dependent upon them, incapable of maintaining that independence, his Majesty's right to continue in the occupation of the island, under such circumstances, will hardly be contested. It is indisputable that the sequestration of the two Spanish languages have been withdrawn from the order by his Catholic Majesty; a part of the Italian language has in fact been abolished by France, through the unjust annexation of Piedmont, and Parma, and Piacenza, to the French territory. The Elector of Bavaria has been sequestrated by the French government to sequestrate the property of the order within his own territories; and it is certain that they have not only sanctioned but encouraged the idea of the propriety of separating the Russian languages from the remainder of the order.
As the conduct of the governments of France and Spain have, therefore, in some instances directly, and in others indirectly, contributed to the changes which have taken place in the order, and thus destroyed its means of supporting its independence, it is to those governments, and not to his Majesty, that the non execution of the tenth article of the treaty of Amiens must be ascribed.
Such would be the just conclusion if the tenth article of that treaty were considered as an arrangement by itself. It must be observed, however, that this article forms a part only of a treaty of peace, the whole of which is connected together, and the stipulations of which must, upon a principle common to all treaties, be construed as having reference to each other.
His Majesty was induced by the treaty of peace to consent to abandon and to restore to the order of St. John the island of Malta, on condition of its independence and neutrality. But a further condition which must necessarily be supposed to have had considerable influence with his Majesty in inducing him to make so important a concession, was the acquiescence of the French government in an arrangement for the security of the Levant, by the eighth and ninth articles in the treaty stipulating the integrity of the Turkish Empire, and the independence of the Ionian islands. His Majesty has, however, since learnt, that the French government have entertained views hostile to both these objects; and that they have even suggested the idea of a partition of the Turkish empire. These views must now be manifest to all the world from the official publication of the report of colonel Sebastiani, from the conduct of that officer, and of the other French agents in Egypt, Syria, and the Ionian islands, and from the distinct admission of the First Consul himself, in his communication with Lord Whitworth. His Majesty was, therefore, warranted in considering it to be the determination of the French government to violate those articles of the treaty of peace, which stipulated for the integrity and independence of the Turkish empire, and of the Ionian islands, and consequently he would not have been justified in evacuating the island of Malta, without receiving some other security, which might equally provide for these important objects. His Majesty accordingly feels that he has an incontestible claim, in consequence of the conduct of France since the treaty of peace, and with reference to the objects which made part of the stipulations of that treaty, to refuse, under the present circumstance, to relinquish the possession of the island of Malta.
Yet notwithstanding this right so clear and so unquestionable, the alternative presented by the French government to his Majesty, in language the most peremptory and menacing, was, "The evacuation of Malta, or the renewal of war."
If the views of ambition and aggrandizement, which have thus been manifested by the French government since the conclusion of the treaty of peace, have in so very particular a manner attracted the attention of his Majesty, it has been equally impossible for him not to feel, and not to notice the repeated indignities which have been offered by that government to his crown and to his people.
The report of Col. Sebastiani contains the most unwarrantable insinuations and charges against his Majesty's government, against the officers who commanded his forces in Egypt, and against the British army in that quarter. This paper cannot be considered as the publication of a private individual; it has been avowed, and indeed bears evidence upon the face of it, that it is the official report of an accredited agent, published by the authority of the government to which it was addressed, who thereby have given it their express sanction.
This report had been published a very short time, when another indignity was offered to this country in the communication of the First Consul of France to the Legislative body. In this communication he presumes to affirm, in the character of the chief magistrate of that country, "That Great Britain cannot f.g.s. contend against the power of France;" an assertion as unfounded as it is indecent, disapproved by the events of many wars, and by none more than by those of the war which has been recently concluded.—Such an assertion, advanced in the most solemn official act of a government, and thereby meant to be avowed to all the powers of Europe, and be considered in no other light than as a defiance publicly offered to his Majesty, and to a brave and powerful people, who are both willing and able to defend his just rights, and those of their country, against every insult and aggression.
The conduct of the First Consul to his Majesty's ambassador at his audience, in presence of the ministers of most of the Sovereigns and States of Europe, furnishes another instance of provocation on the part of the French government which it would be improper not to notice on the present occasion, and the subsequent explanation of this transaction may be considered as having the effect of aggravating instead of palliating the affront.
At the very time when his Majesty was demanding satisfaction and explanation on some of the points above mentioned, the French minister at Hamburgh endeavoured to obtain the insertion in a Hamburgh paper, of a most gross and obnoxious libel against his Majesty, and when difficulties were made respecting the insertion of it, he availed himself of his official character of minister of the French Republic to require the publication of it by order of his government in the Gazette of the Senate of that town. With this requisition made, the Senate of Hamburgh were induced to comply; and thus has the independence of that town been violated, and a free State made the instrument, by the menace of the French government, of propagating throughout Europe, upon their authority, the most offensive and unfounded calumnies against his Majesty, and his government. His Majesty might add to this list of indignities, the requisition which the French government have repeatedly urged, that the laws and constitution of his country should be changed relative to the liberty of the press. His Majesty might likewise add the calls which the French government have on several occasions made upon him to violate the laws of hospitality with respect to persons who had found an asylum with his dominions, and against whose conduct no charge whatever has been substantiated. It is impossible to reflect on those different proceedings, and the course which the French government have thought proper to adopt respecting them, without the thorough conviction that they form a part of a system which has been adopted for the purpose of degrading, vilifying, and insulting his Majesty and his government.
Under all these insults and provocations, his Majesty not without a due sense of his dignity, has proceeded with every degree of temper and moderation to obtain satisfaction and redress, while he has neglected no means consistent with his honor and the safety of his dominions, to induce the government of France to concede to him, what is, in his judgment, absolutely necessary for the future tranquility of Europe. His efforts in this respect have proved abortive, and he has therefore judged it necessary to order his ambassador to leave Paris. In having recourse to this proceeding, it has been his Majesty's object to put an end to the fruitless discussions which have so long subsisted between the two governments, and to close a period of suspense peculiarly injurious to the subjects of his Majesty.
But though the provocations which his Majesty has received might entitle him to larger claims than those which he has advanced, yet anxious to prevent calamities which might be extended to every part of Europe, he is still willing, as far as is consistent with his own honor, and the interest of his people, to afford every facility to any just and honorable arrangement, by which such evils may be averted. He has, therefore, no difficulty in declaring to all Europe, that notwithstanding all the changes which have taken place since the treaty of peace, notwithstanding the extension of the power of France, in repugnance to that treaty, and to the spirit of peace itself, his Majesty will not avail himself of these circumstances, to demand in compensation all that he is entitled to require, but will be ready to concur, even now, in an arrangement by which satisfaction shall be given to him for the indignities which have been offered to his crown and to his people and substantial security afforded against further encroachments on the part of France.
His Majesty has distinctly and unreservedly stated the reasons of those proceedings to which he has found himself compelled to resort. He is actuated by no disposition to interfere in the internal concerns of any other state; by no project of conquest and aggrandizement; but solely by a sense of what is due to the honor of his crown, and the interests of his people, and by an anxious desire to obstruct the further progress of a system, which if not resisted, may prove fatal to every part of the civilized world.

It is made good that Mr. Pitt and Lord Grenville, will on Monday next, declare themselves approvers of the present war against France. Though Gen. Andreotti left London without taking leave of any of his majesty's ministers, he was a letter to Lord Hawkesbury, thanking him for the many civilities he had received from his lordship during his residence in England. Lord Nelson is gone to Portsmouth, there to embark for the Mediterranean. Mr. Pitt is now in town and will take his seat in the House of Commons in the course of a few days. Forty thousand Militia are now embodied, and thirty thousand more will be embodied in a short time. The Fieya, Captain Fiords, from Cuba, with wine and brandy for Amsterdam is taken by the Viper gun vessel, and sent into Dover. The French have demanded of Austria that her harbours should be shut against the English. They proposed a treaty offensive and defensive with Denmark, which was declined; and have since asked to have the British refused permission to enter the Baltic and Elbe. The Danes have rejected this also. Bonaparte is said to have offended the Austrian minister at Paris, by taking of the impotency of Austria, and the power of France to annihilate its sovereignty. Austria is alarmed at the number of troops France is sending to Italy. The Emperor of Russia has promised his influence to preserve the neutrality of the north. Prussia has given assurances of neutrality, and that she will preserve the free navigation of the Weier and Elbe, and will maintain the neutrality and independence of Hanover. Joseph Bonaparte, and Talleyrand are said to have voted for peace in the French Council of State, when the question of Peace or War was decided. The French are about to take possession of Leghorn, Genoa, and all the Neapolitan harbors. May 21.—Lord Whitworth's Secretary still remains at Paris, and the French minister's in London. The former was left to receive any answer the French government felt disposed to give to the British ultimatum; Shaw has been dispatched by our minister to the Secretary. The arrival of a courier at Paris from Russia, has given rise to a report that the Emperor has made proposals of mediation to avert a war. Humanity will not readily yield the hopes of peace.
ST. JOHN'S (ANTIGUA) JUNE 14. We have authority to state to the public, that part of the squadron under the command of Commodore Hood, have lately stopped two French ships with troops, one of them with 332 bound to Martinique from Rochelle, and the other with 100 bound to Tobago; and that on their refusal to allow themselves of the offer which was made them of permission to pursue any other course than their destination, they were detained by the commodore's orders; from which event arises the obvious necessity of a due caution in all merchants, owners and masters of vessels, and other persons concerned in the navigation among these islands, to be prepared against any hostile conduct which may be pursued by French vessels, under a pretence of retaliation.
BY THE MAILS. NEWYORK, JULY 1. The Hon. Rufus King, late Minister from the United States to the Court of Great Britain arrived yesterday with his family in the ship John Morgan, Captain Howard, in 39 days from Cowes. An embargo having taken place, a special permit had been granted for the sailing of the ship John Morgan, which however, did not leave Cowes, until a general permission to all neutral vessels had been granted. Mr. King, at his landing, was received with the cordial salutation of a vast concourse of his fellow citizens, apprised of his arrival, and was escorted to his lodgings by several of the Magistrates who welcomed him ashore. We have the highest satisfaction to add that Mr. and Mrs. King are in perfect health.
BOSTON, JULY 2. LOUISIANA and NEW-ORLEANS. The much spoken of Memoir , presented to the French government by Mr. Livingston, is now before the American people. We are willing to consider it as authentic, though neither signed, nor dated; nor conveyed to the public through an official channel. As it is, it appears to embrace two prominent objects: 1st. To demonstrate to France, the ill policy of attempting to colonize Louisiana; and 2dly. To convince her of the benefits she will derive from the cession of New Orleans to the United States. In the present state of diplomacy, and when such a statesman as Talleyrand is at the head of the French department of Foreign Affairs, it is not to be presumed, that this memoire , even in its official state, could convey any new information on the subject it treats of; or really have any effect on the councils of France. Nevertheless, we believed it to be true, that France has abandoned the expedition to Louisiana; and that a cession of territory on the Mississippi has been made to the United States. What the extent of the cession is, whether the boundary line laid down by Geographers as Louisiana; or merely the inconsiderable island of New Orleans, is as yet uncertain. If the entire province of Louisiana has been ceded to the United States, we must look deeper for the cause, than the memoire ; for that only prays for the cession of an island, which France knows we now have a right, by treaty, to use for all the purposes for which it can be valuable to us; the letters which accompanied the memoire unequivocally assert that all Louisiana has been ceded; and we know them to have been written by a gentleman in the confidence of the American minister, and Mr. Talleyrand. Is it probable that Col. S. could mistake in so essential a particular—or it is supposable, that Mr. Livingston would stipulate to pay more than Four Millions for this mere cession of the jurisdiction of New Orleans. The weight of evidence, we find is in favor of the cession of the province; and we must seek for
a cause. A cursory glance over the subject renders it not improbable that much stronger inducements than those held out in the memoire , must have operated on the French Cabinet.—By the cession France rids herself of an awkward and heavy trouble:—The honor of Bonaparte was in a manner pledged for the immediate colonization of this province;—but in the prosecution of measures to effect it, he found numerous obstacles continually rising.—Great Britain he found viewed the measure as hostile to her interests; and to prevent the sailing of the expedition, had actually blockaded the ports from whence it was to proceed:—He found, too, his resources inadequate to meet the expense of any powerful effort; and the weakness of those resources was discovered to him in the fate of the expedition to St. Domingo;—where the power of France he found to be set at defiance by a horde of naked and unappointed negroes. Thus the colonization became, at this time, impracticable; and much continue so, whilst Great Britain has power to prevent it; and the resources of France remain as they are. In this exigency, a new policy was to be adopted. The United States were accordingly taken into favor at Paris;—the shew of justice to their spoiled citizens was held up—means were essayed to secure their neutrality in any new contest; and to make the American government indirectly contribute to the crippling of the only power in Europe which could set bounds to French domination. In the prosecution of this policy, we know that immediately on the receipt, at Paris, of the British King's hostile message, of the 8th March, Mr. Livingston received attentions to which before he had been a stranger; and Lord Whitworth in one of his first communications after the rupture says, "the renewed misunderstanding between Great Britain and France, has put a period to all animosity between France and the United States." When an end is to be accomplished by state policy, the French are fruitful in means.—The cession of Louisiana unquestionably presented itself first to view; and there is no doubt, but Mr. Talleyrand, suggested to Mr. Livingston, the expediency of memorializing on the subject; and in order that French magnanimity might be displayed in the grant, to ask for much less than the French cabinet had predetermined to grant—solely because they could neither take nor hold it. This being the case, a two fold policy would dictate the measure of the cession;—if beside getting honorably rid of the pledge to colonize, France would thereby obtain two very important objects—the neutrality (if not the alliance of the United States in the war against England; with the subsequent advantages of a favorite nation:—And, the command of the pure strings of United States to assist in mauling and annihilating the power of Great Britain:—Beside ridding herself of the clamours of the holders of four millions dollars of liquidated claims. If these important objects were attainable by the cession of a country she could not avail herself of, think you not, that France would take every shew of ceding it to the United States? It would be next to madness to doubt it. She well knows, if she can, with the alliance and money of the United States, cripple the power of Great Britain, she has only then in order to replace things in their former situation, to play over the same game she has played with Holland, Geneva, &c.—hatch a quarrel—find some flaw in the contract—annul the cession—send over her veteran battalions—take possession of the country; and bid the United States to seek their remedy as they may.—And when Great Britain is humbled!—where is the power on earth, which shall limit the aggressions of France, or say to her, what dost thou? In this manner, will the United States be forced into the most destructive measures which the most misanthropic policy can adopt.—The subject is impo-tant; and ought to arrest the attention of the patriotic of all sects.
Portland, Monday, July 11, 1803.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. The 27th anniversary of this great event, was celebrated in this town on Monday last, with those feelings it is always calculated to inspire in the breasts of native Americans, and which have so strong an influence in forming our national character.—The day was ushered in with the discharge of cannon, ringing of bells, display of the American flag and other demonstrations of joy; and the citizens generally devoted themselves to hilarity and amusement. Strangers who were in town joined in the festivity of the day.—Agreeable to arrangements the Selectmen of the town, and a large company of citizens, met at Union Hall, where they were joined by the company of artillery commanded by Lt. Cobb, and the Light Infantry, under Capt. Day. About 12 o'clock an escort was formed and the whole moved in procession to the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's meeting house, in the following order:— Artillery and Light Infantry, commanded by Maj. Weeks. Committee of Arrangements, Orator, Clergy, Member of Congress, and Senator of the county, High Sheriff, Judges of the Court, Selectmen, Citizens, Military Officers. The whole accompanied by a band of music.—A discharge of minute guns, from Fort Sumner, under the command of Lt. Tincumb, was given while the procession moved to the meeting house. After appropriate music, the Rev. Timothy Hilliard pronounced an able and truly conciliatory Oration. The procession then returned to Union Hall, where they partook of a bounteous entertainment, composed of the luxuries of the season, provided by Maj. Chamberlain. N. F. Folsom, Esq. officiated as President, and E. Mayo, Esq. as Vice President. After dinner, the usual number of toasts was given, under the discharge of artillery. Saitable music accompanied most of the toasts. The celebration of the Fourth of July was observed at Paris, in this District, with the usual demonstrations of joy. An Oration was delivered on the occasion, and a number of patriotic songs sung and toasts given. The day has been celebrated in all the principal places in the District.—We have not room to give the toasts, songs, &c. to which the occasion gave rise.
In the preceding page we give the Declaration of Great Britain, explaining her motives for renewing the war. A variety of important Documents accompanied this declaration, which are too lengthy for a weekly Gazette. But we shall endeavor next week to give such extracts from them as appear most important.
FROM ANTIGUA—June 19. "War against France has been proclaimed here. Martinique and St. Lucia are expected to be attacked immediately. It is probable Tobago has already been taken. All the troops have been drawn from this island to Barbadoes, where 8000 are assembled; and as soon as the Royals arrive, who are momentarily expected, will begin their operations." We understand that his Excellency the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council, has complied with the request of the Legislature by the removal of Judge Bradbury from his office. His inability to discharge his official duties on account of indisposition was the reason for the request. (Palladium—July 8.)
MASONIC.—The following communication did not reach us in season for the last Gazette:—Camden, June 25.—Yesterday was celebrated, in this town, the Feast of St. John the Baptist, by the brethren of the ancient and honorable community of free and accepted Masons of "Amity Lodge," assisted by visiting brethren.—The procession from the Hall to the Meeting-house consisted of about eighty brethren of the craft, followed by a numerous train of ladies and gentlemen, and accompanied by a band of music. The house was crowded. The public exercise began with prayer and psalmody, followed by a sensible and animated sermon, by the Rev. brother Whiting, from Luke 10. 29. "Who is my neighbor?" An elegant and appropriate charge by brother Erastus Root Esq. was then given and the whole concluded with a Masonic Ode. The greatest decorum and solemnity pervaded the performances, and the audience; and the scene both within and without doors, was brilliant, entertaining and interesting.
For this Gazette. To the Young Men of Portland. MUCH has been written and much has been said, upon the importance of a well disciplined militia; but much remains to be done to place our own in a respectable situation. I have viewed with very great astonishment the fineness of the inhabitants of this part of our country, in their military character. Being more particularly acquainted in Portland, my observations will be principally confined to their militia. It is true there are two uniformed companies in town; but that spirit of ambition and emulation with which they ought to be inspired, does not appear to exist with them. Many perhaps would be astonished if they were told there is but one commissioned officer in this town, beside the field officers; but astonishment as it may appear, I am informed it is no less true.—Those who belong to the infantry company lately raised here, will undoubtedly be soon commissioned; but it is not sufficient to say we have two disciplined companies in this town, where are upwards of six hundred training men.—Those two companies are not, but ought to be filled; and we hope the absence of their officers will induce a sufficient number to join them, to make them appear more respectable than they now do. The more companies there are, the greater will be their spirit of emulation. Each will consider the other as his competitor—of consequence the members will be induced to give greater exertion to perfect themselves in the military art. It is with real pleasure I am informed the young men are now forming another independent company. A subscription paper is out and nearly full. It is to be hoped no young man of merit who expects to reside in town, will refuse to join either this or one of those already formed.—My friends! I am convinced you have ambition—if so, let it be exerted on this occasion. The expense has been covered by some as an objection; but in fact it is a trifling one—How few are there, who are not every year at more unnecessary expenses than would be requisite to equip them with a complete suit of uniform. Those who think they cannot otherwise afford it, can retrench a little in their other expenses.—Come then, my friends, let us be filled with that military ardor which will do honor to ourselves and country—Let it not be said we are backward in our duty. The above observations are submitted to the consideration of all our young men, by one who under existing circumstances, advocates forming a third uniform company in this town. A. B.
Feats of Activity.—Mr. ROBERTSON, will perform many surprising feats this evening, at Union Hall. He will take his daring leap over the heads of fifteen soldiers, all with fixed bayonets, with many other astonishing acts; which will be well worthy the attention those who wish to see to what extent the powers of man may be exerted.
DIED, At Turner, Deacon John Kent, aged 74, late postmaster at that place. At Porterfield, Miss Lydia Merrill, aged 3 years and an half, daughter of Mr. John Merrill, of that place. At Trinidad, capt. Alexander Rogers, of Wiscasset. At Wiscasset, Miss Mary Grant, aged 79. At Woolwich, Mr. Francis Ford, aged 61. At the Northward, Mr. Gordon, mail carrier between the U. S. and Canada—was drowned on one of his tours. Many articles prepared for this day's Gazette, are omitted to give place to the important intelligence from Europe.
Jenks' Maine Marine List. Port of Portland. THURSDAY, July 7. Arrived brig Thomas, capt. Laffell, 26 days from Berbice, and 19 from St. Kitts—Left at Berbice, brig Reward, capt. Elkston, of this port, who had lost his master. Sloop Sally of Portland has been carried into St. Johns charged with a breach of the British revenue laws. Vessels Spoken—June 25. lon. 65, 49, ship Caroline of Portland, 7 days from Philadelphia; for Cork—June 21, lat. 41, lon. 65, brig Eliza, Perkins, 3 days from Kennebec, for Tobago.—In lat 26, lon 16 W and Nency. Simonson of Portland, 10 days from New Orleans for Liverpool.
Port of Wiscasset. Thursday, July 7.—Arrived brig H. Pe. Coombs (Rogers late master) 27 days from Trinidad—Left there, ship Hercules, Donald, Pepperrellborough; brig John, Cobb, Portland; brig Amy, Moody, Bath; brig Diana, Wood, Newport; sch. Nancy, Goodridge, Boston; sch. Pease, do. and a Boston brig, name not recollected; sch. Georgetown, Miller, Salem; and a Baltimore brig—Spoke in lat. 39, long 69, sch. Mohawk, from Lisbon for Norfolk.—Markets—Lumber 36 D. Molasses 25 C. Sugar 6 D. MR. HILLIARD'S Oration, Pronounced on the Fourth of July, is now in the press, and will be ready for subscribers, and for sale, on THURSDAY next, at the Gazette Office. July 11.
Information. Mr. Nathan H. Bartlett, if living, may learn of something to his advantage by applying to the Editor of the Portland Gazette. July 11, 1803. Miniature and Portrait Painter. H. WILLIAMS, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken a room in Deer-Street, near the Rev. Mr. Kellogg's Meetinghouse; where he paints Miniatures and Portraits, in oil, or crayons, and copies—enlarging and subtracting various kinds of Painting. July 11.
BARTLETT ADAMS, Sculptor and Stone-Cutter, Respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has lately received a large quantity of MARBLE, SLATE, Connecticut and Nova Scotia FREE STONE, suitable for Steps, Hearths, Tombs and Manicles, Bels, Window-heads and Sills, Thresholds, Flagging, Paint Mills and Millers, Garden Rolls, Table Slabs, Tombstones and Monuments of every kind. ALSO, A few set of wrought Italian Marble Chimney Pieces.—Near the corner of Federal and Court Streets. Portland, July 11, 1803. To all persons interested in the Pejepscot Claim, so called.
THE undersigned Commissioners, appointed by his Excellency the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council—pursuant to a resolve of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, passed the 29th day of June, 1798,—hereby give public notice to all persons interested, that they the said Commissioners have appointed the third Wednesday of September next, to meet at the dwelling-house of John HENRICK Esq. in Lewiston, in the county of Lincoln, to perform the duties assigned them by the resolve of the Legislature aforesaid, passed 29th June, 1798, and March 3th 1801: At which time and place all persons will attend if they see cause. NATHANIEL DUMMER, JOHN LORD, ICHABOD GOODWIN. Boston, June 13, 1803. (Jyn) UNITED STATES—District of Maine, July 6th, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of ELIJAH DAVIS, of Bath, in said District, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been duly issued, and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said district, on Wednesday the 27th day of July instant, at the dwelling house of the District Judge of Maine, in York, at ten o'clock, AM against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine. UNITED STATES—District of Maine, June 29th, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of BENJAMIN HANSON, of Bowdoinham, in said district, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded on, that any of said creditors may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said district, on Wednesday the 27th day of July, 1803, at the dwelling house of the said District Judge, in York, at ten o'clock, AM against making and allowing certificates of discharge to said bankrupt; before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited. DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an Executor to the last will and testament of HANNIBAL ROGERS, late of Brunswick, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased estate to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement, to JEREMIAH HACKER. Brunswick, 6th month, 23d 1803.
TO BE SOLD, ABOUT 400 acres of excellent Land, in Pownalfield—about 40 acres of which are under improvement, in mowing and pasturing; about 14 acres of trees felled, fit for planting; and is part of what is called the Kennebec Farm. The goodness of the Land need not be described, as it is universally known in the county of York. Also, the one eighth part of a Saw-Mill on the premises will be for sale with the Land, if requested, on reasonable terms. The country road from Fryeburg to Portland, passes through said premises. Also, a 100 acre Lot of Land in Easton, with a mill privilege thereon, and pine timber sufficient to make three hundred thousand feet of board, on the premises.—For further particulars, inquire of EBENEZER KEZER. Pownalfield, July 4, 1803.
Thirty Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber's stable in Kennebec, on the night of the 29th inst. a dark bay HORSE, fifteen hands high, black mane, and a long slender black tail, a fear on his right thigh, and a small spot of white in his face. Whoever will apprehend the thief and return the horse, shall receive the above reward, or fifteen dollars for the horse only. JOSEPH THOMAS. Kennebec, June 30, 1803. (Jyn)
STRAYED from Gorham Corner, a red MARE, about three years old, with a dark mane and tail, one white foot, and a fear in her forehead. Any person who will return said mare or give information by which I can obtain her, shall be handsomely rewarded. PRINCE HATHAWAY. Gorham (Corner) July 8.
TAKEN UP, on the 15th May last, a light brown yearling mare, COLT—her near feet have some white on them, has a small white star in her forehead, trots some, but generally paces. The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges—Apply to ISAAC ROGERS. Windham, July 8, 1803.
LOST, a Chaise Boot, lined with green shalloon. Whoever has found it will be rewarded by leaving it with the Printer. July 11.
Sales at Auction. On Tuesday, the 12th instant, Will be sold at Public Vendue, At DAVID PEASE'S Auction Room, Fore Street, 2 second hand Feather Beds, with 2 Bedsteads, Bolsters and Pillows. 4 dozen common Walnut Chairs. An invoice of English Goods—consisting of Blue and mixed wide and narrow Cloths, of different qualities—Purple and White Shawls—Dark Calicoes—Toilette Vest Patterns—Satin Vests, &c. A few, a few pieces at Cabinet Work. 3 elegant enamelled Watches, With sundry other articles. Sale, 10 o'clock, A. M.—Positive without reserve. Portland, July 9.

RECENT BOYD, HAS TO BE SOLD, 50 Casks Gun-Powder, at a reduced price for Cash. June 27.  Bibles and Testaments. JUST received, direct from Europe, a large and general assortment of Bibles and Testaments, of every size and of the best quality, and now ready for sale at T. Clark's Book & Stationary Store, Fifth Street, Portland. June 27.
FOR SALE, By AARON ADAMS, At his Store, Corner of Union and First Street, 900 wt. excellent Oakum, cheap for cash. Likewise, a few bbls. of Allen & Gardner's excellent BEER. June 27.
J. RICHARDSON, HAS FOR SALE, At Richardson's Wharf, 60 barrels Mels and No. 1 Beef. 40 do. Middlings, No. 1 & No. 2 Pork, 50 do. Fine and Superfine Flour, 50 casks and Boxes Raisins, Chells Souchong, Hyson Skin, and Bohea Loaf Sugar. Quarter Casks Malaga Wine, Bales Georgia Cotton, Bales 7 by 9 Window Glass, Russia and Ravens Duck, Bags Calcutta Sugar, Do Pepper—Bales Bagging, Brandy per pipe or bbl. India Cottons, per Bale or Piece. June 27.
RUM. JAMAICA RUM, high fourth proof, of an excellent flavor, for sale By RALPH CROSS, At his Store on Long Wharf. Also, SUGAR, in barrels. June 13.
Portland Brewery. SMITH & HORE, Brewers and Maltsters, CONTINUE to brew PORTER, ALE, Strong and Table BEER—Masters of vessels may be supplied with Beer, warranted to keep in any part of the world. MALT and HOPS, wholesale and retail. Fresh YEAST and GRAINS, every day. May 16.
Godfrey Grosvenor & Joshua Abbe, HAVE commenced business at the store lately improved by Nathaniel Foss, un- der the firm of GROSVENOR & ABBE, where they are now offering for sale a general assortment of English, East & W. India Goods, which they are determined to sell as low, for ready pay, as they can be purchased in Portland, or in any part of Maine. Newcastle, county of Cumberland. June 13, 1803.
New Books. THOMAS CLARK, has for sale, the following VALUABLE BOOKS, in addition to his former assortment:
LAW. Bacon's Abridgement, Jacob's Law Dictionary, Dunford & East Reports, Gilbert's Law of Evidence Comyn's Digest—Lilly's Entries, Blackstone's Commentaries, Dolime on the Constitutions Powell on Contracts Sullivan's Law Lectures Sullivan on Land Titles Espinasse's Nisi Prius American Precedents of Declarations, Bird's Conveyancing—Park on Insurance Burns on Insurance—Law of Bailments Attorney's Pocket Book Burlamaque on Law American Constitutions Laws of the United States Laws of Massachusetts Lydon on Bills of Exchange Justices Assistant, new edition Clerk's Magazine Town Officer—Probate Laws
BIBLES. Cary's Excellent Family Bible, with and without the Apocrypha English Folio do. Large 4to do with Gerald's Notes Cane's Preaching do.—Small Pocket do. With a general assortment of Large and Small Bibles.
DIVINITY, &c. Fool's Annotations on the Bible, 2 vols. 4to, abridged—Stackhouse's History of the Church, and the Lives of the Apostles Saurin's Sermons—Clark's do. Daves' do.—Doddridge's do. Erskine's Sermons—Orion's Discourses Exercises of Piety—Divine Economy Hunter's Sacred Biography Whitefield's Sermons Cole's Discourses, &c. &c.
LITERATURE. Guthrie's Geography 2 vols. 4to with maps, valuable—Morse's Geography Anacharsis' Travels—Josephus' Works Goldsmith's Animated Nature Major's Collection of Voyages & Travels Gibbon's Rome—Shakspeare's Works Millot's Elements of Ancient and Modern History—Hume's History of England Darwin's Zoonomia—Raynal's Indies Also, Boyer's French Dictionary Young's and Ainsworth's Latin do. Barclay's, Johnson's, and Perry's English Dictionaries With a general assortment of Singing Books, Psalm Books, Tunes, and School Books, now in use. ACCOUNT BOOKS of every description, for sale 5 and 10 and 20 and 50 to any pattern, at the shortest notice. Likewise, a few gross new edition Frank- lin's Primer. With a general assortment of STATIONARY and SEAMEN'S ARTICLES. June 20.
FRESH GOODS. Just Received, By WILLIAM LORD, AND now ready for sale at his Store in Fore Street, a general assortment of West-India Goods & Groceries, which he will dispose of on the most reason- able terms. Constant attendance, and every favor received with gratitude. June 20.
BENJAMIN WEST, INFORMS the public that he has lately re- moved from Portland, and taken a stand in SACO, in a Bakehouse of Col. Cutts', near the Bridge—where he carries on the BAKING BUSINESS in all its branches. Punctuality and atten- tion will be paid to every favor. Saco, June 11.
Take Notice. THE copartnership of John & Thomas Baker, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having demands against said firm are requested to call and receive their pay; and those who are indebted are called upon to make immediate payment to John Baker. THOMAS BAKER. Portland, 27th June, 1803.
The Baking Business will be continued at the Bakehouse in Willow Street, by JOHN BAKER; who gratefully acknowledges the past favors of his friends and the public, and solicits the continuance of their custom. They may depend on every exertion to please, and the smallest favours gratefully acknowledged.
N. B. Wanted, a smart active Lad, 15 or 16 years of age, as an apprentice to the Baking business. JOHN BAKER.
Take Notice, THAT the Copartnership of the sub- scribers has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. RICHARD WILKINSON, HORATIO G. QUINCY. Portland, June 13, 1803.
R. WILKINSON, requests leave to inform the Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he intends to carry on the PAINTING BUSINESS, in all its various branches, viz. Painting in oil and distemper colors in the neatest manner. Doors, &c. Mahogany color—Alf, Bed and Window Cornices to be finished in pain- ing equal to the furniture in the same chamber. Those who wish to favor him with their custom, may depend on receiving satisfaction.
Wanted, a Lad from 14 to 16 years of age, as an apprentice to the above business—Inquire of said WILKINSON, Grosvenor Street, near Mr. Dyer's, back street.
ALL persons indebted to the sub- scribers, on book account, previous to the year 1803, are requested to call and settle the same; and those having demands are desired to exhibit them. SETH CHANDLER. Minot, June 23, 1803.
AT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF PORTLAND, VOTED, that in order to preserve the health of the inhabitants, and keep the town as free as possible from infectious diseases, the said inhabitants shall be notified and required to remove (as the law directs) all filth, putrid substances and offending matter, from their inclosures, and more especially from their cellars and back yards, and to cleanse said places and keep them clean during the summer season. The Health Committee having divided the town into Nine Wards, and appointed one of said Committee to the care of each ward, who will be under the necessity, in order to do his duty, to prosecute those who neglect the due observ- ance of the laws that respect the health of the inhabitants of the town. By order of the Board. MATTHEW COBB, Chairman. JOSIAH TUCKER, Secretary. Portland, May 27, 1803.
Extract from the Law to prevent the spreading of malignant fevers and contagious diseases. "BE it further enacted, That each town or district in this Commonwealth, may at their meeting held in March or April annu- ally, or at any other meeting legally warned for that purpose, when they shall judge it to be necessary, choose and appoint a Health Committee, to consist of not less than five, nor more than nine suitable persons, or one person to be a Health Officer, whose duty it shall be to remove all filth of any kind what- soever, which shall be found in any of the streets, lanes, alleys, yards, or in any other place whatever, within the limits of the town to which such Committee or Health Officer belongs, whenever such filth shall, in their judgment, endanger the lives or the health of the inhabitants thereof; all expenses where- of to be paid by the person or persons who placed it there, if known, or if not, by the town by which said Committee or Health Officer was appointed. And whenever any filth as aforesaid shall be found on any private property, said Committee or Health Officer shall notify and order the owner or occupier thereof, after twenty-four hours to remove the same at their own expense; and in case said owner or occupier shall neglect to remove such filth from his or her property after the expiration of the time aforesaid, or in case so offending shall forfeit and pay a fine of one hundred dollars, to be recovered and recovered with costs of suit, by said Committee or Health Officer, before any Court proper to try the same; for the use of the poor of the town in which such offence is committed. And said owner or occupier as aforesaid shall be obliged to repay to said town all costs and charges, which the said Committee or Health Officer may have incurred in removing the filth from his or her property; and in case of refusal to pay the same, he or they may be sued in the same way as provided in this act for the recovery of fines as aforesaid."
Cumberland Turnpike Corporation. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Com- mittee for managing the affairs of the first Cumberland Turnpike Corporation have made an assessment of One Hundred Dollars on each share; and have ordered the same to be paid to John Moulton Miliken, Treasurer of said Corporation, on or before the last day of July next. ROBERT SOUTHGATE, EBENEZER LIBBY, JOHN WOOD, } Committee. Scarborough, June 18, 1803.
LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining in the Post Office—not before advertised. PORTLAND, JULY 1, 1803. (Those names with no town annexed, are of Portland.)
CAPT. John Alden, Alexander A- lexander, Anna Adams, Richard Adams, John Arnold, Charles Atkinson 2, Samuel Andrews, Benning Adams.
Daniel Bagley, Capt. Thomas Burn- ham, John Bolton, Seth Blanchard, Thomas Barker, Mr. Bond, Solomon Levy, Levi Brown, Branch Butcher, Wm. Ward Blake, John Bird, Francis C. Butler, Rebecca Black, Falmouth, John Boody 2, Patrick Burke, Elizabeth Berry, David Ballet, Lazarus Bates, William Baker 2, Benjamin Barrett, Eliza Bradshaw, James Barnes, Abraham Barge, Wm. Bar- bour 2, Thomas Beals, John Brown 2, Asa Baker, William Brown, Theodore Bradshaw, Nicholas Biddell, Nathan H. Bartlett, Noah Bray, Jacob Brown, David G. Barker, Mar- tin Blake.
Wm. Caldwell, Robert Codman, Eliza Codman, Joshua Colcord 2, George Christie, Daniel D. Collins, Jane Corry 2, Major James Chamberlain, Lydia Cushing, Thomas Chase, Joseph Clark, Cape Elizabeth, William Crowninshield, Francis Chase, Wm. Cotton, Elizabeth Cushing.
Joshua Dyer, Barzillai Deane, John Deering 2, Hannah Duggett, Christopher Dy- er, Enos Deering, Ezekiel Day, Wm. Dutton, Daniel Dupleffs, Solomon Dutton, John Dwinel, Polly Day, Nath. Dodge, Catharine Degree.
Susanna Eldredge, Joseph Ellenwood, Joshua Emery, Francis Eliot, Oliver Everett, Abijah Edmunds.
Thomas Fox, Elias Field Falmouth, Jo- seph Frutty, Nath. Pickett, John Farwell, Wm. J. Futton, Anthony Fernald, William Francis, Daniel Fox, James Fowd, James Fouldick.
Robert Gould, James Gowen Falmouth, Gardner Gould, Beardsley Gazer, Thomas Gould, Wm. Garrett.
Charlotte Hill, Falmouth, Isaiah Hacker 6, Hobart Harrick, Hugh Hughes, George Hutchins, Eliezer Higgins, Benjamin Hutchins Falmouth, James Hodge, Meliss. Horton 2, Grace Hannaford, John Herbert, Mary Humphreys, Widow Hance, Ziboon Hooker, Joseph Holt, Joe Hall, Silas Hamilton Straud- water, Hugh Tully Harding, Hall & Merrill Falmouth, Lemuel Hastings, jun. Dan. Hunt, Rachel Hilton, Mark & Wm. Harris 2, Wil- iam Harris, Joseph Halsey, Wm. Hufsey, Jo- seph Ham.
Parker Hiley, Nathaniel Hiley.
Deborah J. Jolyn, Lydia Jones Ben- jamin Doy, John Jones, Israel Jordan Cape- Elizabeth.
George Knight, Cape Elizabeth, Jacob Knight, Sal y Kimball, Edward Kiar, Jacob Knight Falmouth, Ebenezer Kent.
Lowell John Light, John Le- Favour, Isaac Laffel, Leavitt & Hale Robert Lloyd, Ignatius Lorne, Sarah Lock Falmouth, Solomon Lout, Wm. Libby Straudwater, Leonard & Gilbert, Ephraim Ladd, A. B. Leon- ard, Porter Loomis, Benjamin Lunt.
A. J. Motley 3, Jonathan Moody Falmouth, John Merrill, Reuben Merri- Merrill, Othniel Merrill, Jane M'Ally, John Miles, Samuel Mountfort, Abel Michener, Alexander M'Dowell, David M'Lean, Ebene- zer Mose y jun. Jonathan Maria, Nath March, Wm. Mahy, Andrew M'Dowell, Ro- bert M'Donald, Henry Morie Falmouth, Jo- seph Merriam, Matthew S. Murh, Jacob M'Daniel, Silas Moody.
Joseph Noyes.
Edward O'Neil.
Harriet Paine, Miriam Poor, Paine & Garland, Amos M. Parker, Simon Parker John Powell, John Pease Falmouth, John Pierce, Wm. Patridge, John Putnam, Wm. Palfrey Falmouth.
Samuel M. Quincy.
Moses Richards 4, Robert Ramsay, Thomas Roche 2, Ebenezer Richards, Joseph Rendall, Wm. Rogers, Rev. Isaac Root Falmouth, Abigail Rolfe, Benjamin Remick, Benjamin D. Rees, Samuel Robinson, Ebene- zer Raby.
Smith & Horton, James Sturton, Arte- mas Sargent, Enoch Shaw, Alexander y- Vetter, Wm. Short, J. W. Smith, Robert Strong, Abiel Somerby, George Sweeney, Daniel Smith, Thomas Stone, Joshua Smith 2, Jeremiah Shaw, Alpheus Smith, John Stanford Cape Elizabeth, Jonathan Stockman, Samuel Sumner, Rowland Sinter.
Hannah Tukey, James Tory Falmouth, Robert Tate, David Tucker, John Tommas, Wm. Tinscomb Falmouth, Thomas Turner, Christian Thomas, Samuel Tod.
Wm. Wadsworth, Joshua Waterhouse 2, Gordon Welch, Mary Williams Falmouth, John Williams Falmouth, John Worth Falmouth, Ma- ry Winthrop, Benjamin Williams, George Wheelerwright, Wm. Webb, Edward Whitaker, Ebenezer Webster Cape Elizabeth, Joshua Webb, Christopher Wright 2, Benjamin West, Sally Wille, Samuel Watts Falmouth, Thomas Wood, Richard Wilkinson, Ebenezer Wil- iams Falmouth, James Witty.
LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining in the Post Office at Pepperellborough, July 1, 1803.
ADAMS & Corwell, Pepperellborough
Bryant Ephraim jun. Bryant Ephraim
Benion Robert, Biddford
Cole Robert, Clark Joseph, Curtis Ma- ry, Bid. Curtis Samuel, Cuts Samuel, Car- lton Reuben, P. P.
Dennett Samuel, P. P. Davis John, Bid
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE Committee of both Houses, appointed to examine what towns, districts and plantations have neglected to make their return of votes for Gov- ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Counsel- lors, and Senators, the present year, and report thereon, ask leave to report: THAT in the county of Suffolk, they find that no return has been received in the Secretary's office, from the town of Hul-
That in the county of Hampshire, the return from the town of Monson, was not received in the Secretary's office until the sixteenth day of May; the return from the town of Barnardston, was not re- ceived until the sixteenth day of May, and that of the town of Heald, was not re- ceived until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of York, the return of the town of Bethel, was not received until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Plymouth, the re- turn from the town of Plympton, was not received until the ninth day of May.
That in the county of Worcester, the re- turn of the town of Gerry, was not re- ceived until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Cumberland, the returns from the towns of Northarmouth, Falmouth, Windham, Gorham, Cape Eliz- abeth, New Gloucester, Gray, Standish, Portland, Freeport, Halloway, Bridgeton, Poland, Otisfield, Pejepscot, and Bath, and the plantation of Raymond, were no- received in the Secretary's office until the tenth day of May; the return of the town of Minot, was not received until the ele- venth day of May; and that of the town of Norway was not received until the eighth day of May.
That in the county of Lincoln, no returns have been received from the towns of New Milford, Meduncook, and Ballstown, and the plantation adjacent to Bowdoin.
That in the county of Berkshire, the re- turn of the town of Adams, was not re- ceived in the Secretary's office until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Hancock, the re- turns of the towns of Sedgwick, Isle of Pine, Frankfort, and Hampden, were not received in the Secretary's office, until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Washington, the return of the town of Addison, was not received in the Secretary's office, until the tenth day of May.
That in the county of Kennebec, no re- turns have been received from the towns of New Sharon and Avon.
As it is important that the laws for the punishment of delinquencies, in the return of votes be effectually ex- ecuted, and as the property and char- acter of the delinquent sheriffs and town officers may be materially affected there- by, the committee further report, That the Secretary of the Commonwealth be directed to give public notice to the sheriffs of those counties, and the select- men and clerks of those towns, and officers of those plantations, in which he returns have not been seasonably made as aforesaid to appear on the second Wednesday of the next session of the present General Court, by them- selves or their agents or attorneys duly authorized, to show cause if any they have why the Attorney General and Solicitor General shall not be directed to prosecute them for such penalties as they may have respectively incurred by such neglect of duty, by inserting this report in the Palladium, and in such other newspapers in the different coun- ties in which the laws of the Common- wealth are severally published, three weeks successively the last publication to be thirty days at least before the said sec- ond Wednesday.
WOODBURY STORER, Per Order. In Senate, May 31, 1803.
Read, and accepted. Sent down for Concurrence, DAVID COBB, President. In the House of Representatives, May 31. Read and Concurred. H. G. OTIS, Speaker.
A true Copy—Attest, JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
THE public are respectfully informed that THOMAS CLARK, Bookseller and Sta- tioner, has just received, from the Patent and Family Medicine Store of Richard Lee & Co. New York, a fresh supply of the following VALUABLE MEDICINES.
which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the Drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR; A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthmas, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumptions. To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH,
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely re- moves the most cruel disorders to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfect- ly agreeable, and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From Luther Martin, esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your re- quest in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir—it has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform suc- cess, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine neces- sary—I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forceps and with ob- structed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valu- able medicine, and deserving public at- tention. LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge Street, Balti- more, was cured by one bottle of Hamil- ton's Elixir, of a very complicated dis- order, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago—he breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a de- gree that he could only attempt to whis- per; he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give his public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, South Howard Street, was greatly relieved of an asth- matic complaint of several years standing, by the first bottle of Hamilton's Elixir—and by the use of five bottles she has acquired a degree of ease and strength to which she had been long a stranger. She had taken balsam of honey, Church's cough drops, and other medicines, without any benefit, and sometimes to the evident injury of her breathing.
HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE, Is recommended as an invaluable medi- cine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which re- sult from dissipated pleasures—juvenile in- discretions—excess in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the disease peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad hygiene, &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous Disorders, Consump- tions, Losses of Spirit, Loss of Appetite, Impurity of Blood, Hysterical Affections, In- ward Weakness, Seminal Weakness, Fluor- albus (or whites) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the back or Stomach, Indigestion, Melan- choly, Gout in the Stomach, Pains in the Limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary Effusions, Obligate Gleet, Impotency, &c. &c.
The principal operation of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers and sending forth from that organ new health and vigor into every part of the system; it enriches and purifies the blood without inflaming its braces, with- out stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretory vessels and the general habit, brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone, and restores that nutrition which immoderate evacuations have destroyed, and whose loss had thrown the whole frame into languor and debility.
The Restorative is absolutely above all recommendation in removing those weak- nesses and infirmities with which many females are afflicted, the consequences of difficult and painful labour, or of injudic- ious treatment therein.
The most obstinate seminal gleet, and the most difficult cases of fluor albus in females, fall particularly under the province of this restorative—speedily yield to its be- nign operation, and are radically cured, by correcting and purifying the acrimoni- ous humors, restoring a proper degree of tension to the relaxed fibres, and strength- ening the weakened organs.
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has bro- ught on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh which no nourish- ment or cordial could repair, a persever- ance in the use of this medicine has per- formed the most astonishing cures.
INFALLIBLE AGUE AND FEVER DROPS. For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Inter- mittent Fevers.
Thousands can testify to their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
VENEREAL DISEASE. Those whom this may unfortunately concern, are informed that a fresh supply has now been received of the Patent INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, Prepared by Dr. Leroux.
The experience of several thousands who have been cured by this medicine (a great proportion of them after the skill of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrates its efficacy in expelling the Venereal poison, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the improper use of mercury.
The millions of the Vegetable Specific is equal to its surprising efficacy, its operation is so gentle that it is given to venereal patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and performs a cure with- out disturbing the system, or producing any of those effects inseparable from the common remedies.
With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of disease, with copious directions for their treatment so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and least inconvenience possible.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
GOWLAND'S LOTION.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR, For the cure of every kind of head ache.
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