Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-03-25 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE.
BY BEEVER A. JENKINS.
[No. 40, of Vol. VII.]
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1803.
[Whole No. 363.]
ARTICLES OMITTED IN OUR LAST.
COMMUNICATIONS.
The enemies of Governor Strong, finding it difficult to allege any thing against him with any possibility of success; have had recourse to the frivolous argument in support of their candidate, that he lives in Boston and keeps up a splendid establishment there. Is there no man fit to be governor, who does not live in the capital? Who does not keep a coach and liveried servants there? And the Lieut. Governor too must live in Roxbury, the very next town. Presently we shall be told, that our senators and representatives had better live in Boston, and the constitution must be altered to bring that about. Has not governor Strong attended the business of his office as faithfully, and dispatched it as expeditiously as those governors who have lived in Boston? Ask those who have transmitted business with him and you will find he has.
The character of Judge Sullivan is of little consequence in the ensuing election. 'Tis sufficient that the character of the present Governor is wholly unimpeached. The people of this state are not capricious, and have never yet abandoned one whom they have honored with their confidence, before he has forfeited it. They know that to reject a man who has done his duty and proved himself true to their interests, would be to trifle with the noblest privilege they have, that of election. They will reserve such an expression of their disapprobation till it is merited.
Whether Mr. Cooper or Judge Wendell be mistaken in the certificates they have given relative to the prevarications of the Judge, is of no importance until the people are in want of another governor. In that case, should the Judge be a candidate, it will be worth while narrowly to scrutinize his character. At present I am not disposed to wound the feelings of the Judge or his friends, believing the election of governor Strong will be made sure without the aid of such unpleasant arguments. Many people, even federalists, voted for electors who would vote for Mr. Jefferson, because he being in office & they not being satisfied with the objections made to him, they preferred to continue him rather than to bring a new candidate into office. This proves that the people do not easily withdraw their confidence from a public officer. Is it to be imagined then, that a man so unqualified as governor Strong will be abandoned, when nothing is alleged against him? The attempt to excite a belief that this gentleman was formerly a Tory is truly ridiculous. Thirty years labour in the public service, during which time he has acted in harmony with the most eminent revolutionary characters, has already been considered by the people a sufficient reparation of this weak charge. He will therefore be zealously supported, and will have a majority of
THOUSANDS.
We have laid before our readers the Speeches of the President of the United States; of the King of England; and of the Emperor of France. The former is left to the reflection of our Citizens, and furnishes new objects for the "artillery of the press," on which Mr. Jefferson so feelingly dwells. With what an ill-grace must a man speak of the "licentiousness of the press" who has hired scribblers to defame the fair character of Washington! =Shameful hypocrisy!
From Washington, March 3.
"Randolph this day formally acquainted Mr. Granger that he should leave the city to-morrow evening. Thereby intimating he had no objection to a duel, if the Postmaster General wished for one. Mr. G. made no reply."
"Mr Burr took leave of the Senate on the 2d inst. and has left the city. It is said he proceeds to Charleston, S. C. to pass the summer in that city."
Judge Chase acquitted. —Some days since we received the important and pleasing intelligence, that Judge Chase has been honorably acquitted, by the High Court of Impeachments, of the crimes and misdemeanors with which he was accused by the House of Representatives. The decision took place on the 1st.—The following is a statement of the votes, as taken on each article, separate:
   ART. 1st. Guilty, Not Guilty,     2d. 10 24   3d. 18 16   4th 18 16   5th 00 24   6th 4 30   7th 10 24   8th 19 15   95 177  
Those who voted not Guilty , on every article, were Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Dayton, Hillhouse, Ocot, Pickering, Plumer, Tracy, and White—federalists; and Messrs. Bradley, Gahardi, Mitchell, J. Smith (of N. Y.) Smith, (of Ohio) and I. Smith. (of Ver.)—democrats. Those who voted Guilty , on every article save the 5th, were Messrs. Breckenridge, Cocke, Ebert, Howard, and M'Clay.—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Brown, Coudin, Franklin, Giles, Jackson, Logan, Moore, S. Smith, Stone, Sumner, Worthington and Wright, voted guilty on some, and not guilty on others, of the articles.
The hon. Uriah Tracy (to his eternal honor be it published) notwithstanding he had been confined to his room for a number of weeks, and his life despaired of, caused himself to be carried to the capitol, and exercised the last act (probably) of the public life, in attesting to the innocence of his venerable friend!
Connecticut Gazette.
"STRONG OR SULLIVAN?"
[The following is No. 5, of this important series of papers now publishing in the Repository , at Boston. It cannot fail to carry full conviction, to all who will read, of the unfitness of Mr. Sullivan for Governor of this State.]
We have examined every production, whether in pamphlet or newspaper, opposed to the election of Governor Strong. The reputation of our beloved Chief Magistrate is so pure, so unimpeachable, so generally understood, that not an enemy is to be found who dares to criminate him.
"His life is parallel'd."
He is the very character that every good man must desire to preside over the affairs of this Commonwealth.
On the other hand, what is said of his antagonist? Who praises him? What virtues do his partisans attribute to him? As yet we affirm that the great inducement offered to secure suffrages for Judge Sullivan, is the expectation that he will revolutionize the politics of this yet happy state, and bow to the views of Mr. Jefferson. We say, With confidence, this will not answer. The good people of this Commonwealth are not yet sufficiently distracted to hazard their long enjoyed peace and prosperity, by a change to which they can have no rational motive.
But this is not all. There are serious objections to the character of Mr. Sullivan, which had his ambition suffered him to be quiet, might have remained forever undiscovered. But since he presumes to aim at a station which requires strict integrity in office, and uprightness in private life, we must "a tale unfold," which will show the danger of rashly abandoning our well tried Governor.
Now be it observed that the charges we shall make against Mr. Sullivan will be couched in such fair and direct terms as to expose ourselves to the utmost rigour of the law if unsupported. We make them in his presence, as it were, and let him deny, or controvert them if he can: we have proceeded with the utmost caution.
The conversation which lately took place between Mr. Sullivan and Joseph Blake, of this town, has excited and produced some very extraordinary consequences. We are not surprised that it has excited much enquiry; for Mr. Blake is a gentleman, who has ranked high in public trust, and such is his reputation for truth and honor, that even those who are opposed to him in politics, of which number we confess ourselves, are as much disposed to believe his word as his personal or political friends. We have thought proper to acquaint ourselves particularly with that conversation, and can now give a full and complete detail to the public.
As Mr. Blake was passing through Court St. by the door leading to Mr. Clapp's Auction room, Mr. Sullivan, who stood on the threshold of the door, called to Mr. Blake, and desired to speak with him. Mr. Blake went in, and wished to know if he had any thing special to say to him, displeased at being called by Sullivan, as he, Mr. Blake had not spoken to him for years; desired to know what he had to say, Mr. Sullivan replied that he wished to ask him some questions, provided that he, Mr. Blake, would not be angry, as he was determined not to be himself. Mr. Blake observed that it would be extremely difficult for him to converse with him, Mr. Sullivan, without being angry; he would however endeavor to keep his temper if possible.—Mr. Sullivan then said to Mr. Blake, that he had been informed Mr. Blake had said, a few days before, to some gentlemen whom Mr. Blake dined in company with, that he, Mr. Sullivan, had received money for a note of Gorham and Phelps, which he had not paid into the Treasury as he ought to have done. Mr. Blake replied that he did not say so; but that he had frequently said he had impressions resting on his mind against Mr. Sullivan which satisfied him that Mr. Sullivan was not a suitable person to be held up for the Office of Chief Magistrate; but what they were he should not mention, but to Mr. Sullivan himself; and requested the gentleman present to tell Mr. Sullivan he was at any time ready, when called upon to state what he had against him, in presence of as many or as few of his friends as he pleased.—Mr. Sullivan then said that he wished to have him then state what they were. Mr. Blake asked Mr. Sullivan if he chose to have him communicate what he had to say in that place. Mr. Sullivan replied that he did, and called to Mr. O. H. who was at that moment passing by, to hear what Mr. Blake should say.—Mr. Blake then declared that at Sufield, in March 1801, he had been told by Mr. Oliver Phelps, a gentleman, whose veracity he had no reason to question, that he, Mr. Phelps had given to Mr. Sullivan a note of hand for about three thousand dollars, for no other consideration, than the accommodation, which Mr. Sullivan had rendered him and Mr. Gorham, in settlement of their Geneesee concern, with the Commonwealth. And at the same time Mr. Blake declared to Mr. Sullivan his firm belief of the statement; and that with such impressions on his mind, he could not but consider him as altogether unworthy of the elevated office to which he was aspiring. Mr. Sullivan in the most solemn and deliberate manner declared that the story had no foundation in truth, that he never had an execution against the Gorham family, and that he never in his life had received a single dollar of P. C. Brooks for any note whatever. Mr. Blake astonished at the declaration, observed to Mr. Sullivan that it WAS FALSE, as he could prove by a statement in writing given him by Mr. Brooks, and took from his pocket the small piece of paper he received from Mr. Brooks; and shewed it to Mr. Sullivan, on which was three thousand one hundred thirty six dollars and fourteen cents. Dec. 1799. and oblige to Mr. Sullivan, that he could prove by Mr. Brooks, that he, Sullivan, did receive that sum, from Mr. Brooks: that it was to satisfy an execution he Mr. Sullivan had against the Gorham family. Mr. Sullivan seemed
to be much agitated and said, if it was so he had forgotten it. After the foregoing, Mr. Blake and Mr. Sullivan had some conversation on another matter on the floor of the Court-house, in presence of Mr. O. H. On the steps of the court-house Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Blake parted, and in about thirty minutes after, met again in Kilby street: when Mr. Sullivan said to Mr. Blake "I find by Mr. Brooks you were right and I was wrong, respecting his paying the money for the note." Mr. Blake replied to Mr. Sullivan "you as well knew it before as you now do." Mr. Sullivan then said "and what is that to you?" Mr. Blake replied it is much to me Sir, as a man of humanity, & feeling for the distresses of the widow and children of my friend.
We have just narrated the particulars of the interview and pledge ourselves to prove that the relation is correct. We offer no comment at present, as to the matters of fact. We can prove that Mr. Sullivan recently declared Mr. Phelps to be a man of honor who cannot be induced to say what is wrong, and as to Mr. Blake's veracity we cheerfully leave to the public to determine whether he is to be believed or not.
It is not of some consequence that the man who has to discharge the duties of governor of this commonwealth should have some respect to his word? Is it not a shocking thing to make declaration after declaration in which there is no truth; mark the inferences which arise from the statement we have given, of the interview between Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Blake. Mr. Sullivan "in the most solemn and deliberate manner, declared that he never had an execution against the Gorham family, and that he never, in his life had received a single dollar of Peter C. Brooks." At a meeting afterwards he confessed he had. Can any man believe that if Mr. Sullivan in his senses, he could forget so late as December 1799 he did receive so very large a sum as 3000 dollars, and that he could forget all the proceedings at a suit of law and recovery? It seems likewise that Mr. Sullivan forgot a second time, for when he met Mr. Blake in Kilby street, he had not seen Mr. Brooks!
Again—Mr. Sullivan, as an attorney, undoubtedly took the following oath.
"You solemnly swear, that you will do no falsehood, nor consent to the doing of any in Court, and if you know of an intention to commit any, you will give knowledge thereof to the Justices of the court or some of them that it may be prevented: you will not wiltingly or or willingly promote or sue any false, groundless or unlawful suit, nor give aid or consent to the same; you will delay no man for lucre or malice; but you will conduct yourself in the office of an Attorney within the Courts, according to the best of your knowledge and discretion, and with all good fidelity, as well to the Courts as your clients. So help you GOD."
Comment. In the case of Aaron Dexter versus Henry Farwell, in the Supreme Court, in Boston, Mr. Sullivan received a fee of 10 dollars of the defendant, and argued the cause in favour of the Plaintiff!! If this does not prove a most extraordinary forgetfulness, it implies a most extraordinary crime.
THINK OF THESE THINGS, AND LET THEM BE PROCLAIMED TO EVERY ELECTOR IN MASSACHUSETTS.
READ! READ!
And judge, ye who are not lost to party views, how far Gov. STRONG is an "OLD TORY!"
"In the year 1774, Mr. Strong, though a very young man, was chosen by the town of Northampton, one of the committee of correspondence, and soon after one of the committee of inspection and safety, and continued to serve in those offices as long as they lasted.—In 1775, he was appointed a justice of the peace and Register of Probate for the county of Hampshire, and was Attorney for the county during the whole war and long after. In '76 he was Representative from the town of Northampton, and was soon after chosen into the Council. He was a member of convention for making our state constitution, and was one of the committee for drafting it. He was chosen by the General Court, during the war, a delegate to Congress, and towards the close of the war, was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. After the adoption of the State Constitution, he was chosen every year into the Senate until he was chosen a delegate to form the Constitution of the United States, and upon the adoption of that constitution, he was elected a Senator of the United States, and served in that capacity for six years, and was during the whole time a principal confidant of General Washington. Let the people judge whether they ever knew or heard of his intriguing for an office."
Judge Sullivan loses ground at the westward, since the late investigation of his character.
Mediterranean Services. —On the perusal of Commodore Preble's communication to the Secretary of the Navy, every American must feel an honest pride and exultation in the skill and gallantry displayed by our officers and seamen in the Mediterranean. They have in every respect deserved well of their country. I wish as much could be said of the administration at home, under whose authority they acted. The remarks of Commodore Preble under the respective dates from the 7th of August to the 17th September, afford a dreadful comment upon that famous penny-saving text of Mr. Jefferson.
son, relative to the "security of our commerce in that sea, with the salus rei publicae force competent." The first important illustration of the soundness of this economical policy was the capture and loss of the frigate Philadelphia, and the subsequent slavery of her brave officers and men, had she been supported by only one of the frigates which were rotting in the water and mud of the Potomack, this event could never have happened. From that time the service was languishing for want of force till the 7th of August 1804, when Capt. Chauncy arrived in the John Adams and informed the Commodore that a reinforcement of four frigates might be expected every moment. Had they arrived as they ought, Commodore Preble says, "the fate of Tripoli must have been decided in a few hours and the Bashaw completely humbled." But, alas! they did not arrive. They were in the Navy yard at Washington, where they were placed, as Mr. Jefferson informs us, for the purpose of being "under the eye of Congress," when they ought to have been under the eye of ship carpenters. When orders were issued for them to sail, it was, for the first time discovered that they could not sail; and instead of dispatching a squadron to the Mediterranean, government dispatched messengers to New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, to raise recruits of ship carpenters who, with their implements, were transported in waggons to the seat of government at an immense expense, for the purpose of repairing the frigates. This occasioned the delay of which Commodore Preble so often complains and the opportunity of deciding the fate of Tripoli, and completely humbling the Bashaw was thus lost.—The season was rapidly advancing when nothing more could be done with gun-boats, bomb ketches, and such other "small competent force" as Preble had at his disposal.
The commodore, aware of this, and anxious in some way to improve the precious moment for the service of his country, after waiting in vain for the frigates, he determined to make use of the John Adams, Captain Chauncy, and hazard another attack—when behold! this frigate was perfectly useless! "having left the Congress and Constellation, a day or two previous to her sailing." Was there ever such management! In any other country the head of the naval department would be made to rue the day that he should send a ship of war to the blockade of an enemy's ports without gun carriage.
Under these extraordinary circumstances, the commodore makes the following remark, which ought to cover our administration with confusion. "I cannot but regret that our naval establishment is so limited as to deprive me of the means and glory of completely subduing the haughty tyrant of Tripoli." Determining, however, like a brave and active officer, to do all in his power, and despairing of a reinforcement, he concluded to make the best disposition he could of his small incompetent force and actually achieved wonders, considering his means. But the melancholy consequence has been the untimely death of some of the bravest young officers and seamen that any service can boast. On the 16th of September two frigates arrived under the command of commodore Barron: but the season was too far advanced, and the weather was too uncertain to hazard any further operations against Tripoli. Consequently the bashaw remains unhumbled, and our brave tars, in captivity, have the prospect of dragging their miserable chains for at least another season.
Is it not astonishing that under such circumstances congress could refrain from calling with one voice for an investigation of the conduct of administration, and a solemn inquiry into the causes of this complete failure of the expedition under commodore Barron?
United States Gazette.
The Turks on board the John Adams are stout, well-looking men. Muapha, who had been captain of one of the Tripoline gun-boats, has an open and pleasing countenance, and is polite in address. He speaks a little English, and is very affable. His dress, as well as that of some others of his countrymen, has been very rich, and she was, in its tarnished condition, that it was once elegant and superb.—The object of bringing the Turks to this country is to give them an opportunity of witnessing our manners, and experiencing our humanity: an object evidently wise and laudable.—Newyork paper.
LONDON, JAN. 18.
Seldom a day passes without our hearing of some rich captors from the Spaniards. Another Spanish ship, richly laden, from the Havana, has been sent into Plymouth, and more are expected; upwards of forty sail of vessels from the Havana having been spoken with 16 days ago off the Western Isles. They had not the least idea of war.
The Spanish ship taken by the Lively is arrived at Cove; her name is the San Mauguel, from Honduras, and her cargo consists of indigo, and 78 boxes containing 200,000 dollars, besides several boxes of wrought gold and silver, valued at 200,000 sterling.

MARCH MEETING.
The inhabitants of Portland, who wish to preserve things as they are, will attend the meeting, this day, for the choice of Town Officers...
Those citizens who have come of age since the last election, or who have otherwise become qualified to vote for Governor, &c. are reminded that they must call at Mr. Freeman's office in season...
At the approaching election it will be the sacred duty of every freeman, who wishes to preserve the constitution, the laws & peace of the commonwealth, to take his stand and adopt for his motto the language of the poet:
Here I take my stand,
Upon the brink, the very verge of liberty:
Altho' contention rise upon the clouds,
Mis heav'n with earth, and roll the ruin onward;
THE UNION OF ALL HONEST MEN,
ON MONDAY NEXT, WILL AGAIN
INSURE THE TRIUMPH OF VIRTUE
OVER VICE... TRUTH OVER FALSEHOOD... AND REAL REPUBLICANS, OVER SELF-STYLED PATRIOTS AND REVOLUTIONISTS, BY SUPPORTING
CALEB STRONG,
FOR GOVERNOR,
EDWARD H. ROBBINS,
LIEUT. GOVERNOR.
SENATORS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The Hon. JOHN CUSHING AND WOODBURY STORER, Esqrs.
Will receive the support of all who do not blindly persevere in the wicked plan of Revolutionizing the state. The advocates of party spirit, and the enemies of the constitution, oppose to these well known and tried characters, Messrs. Daniel Ilsey, and Isaac Parsons Esqrs.
IN LINCOLN COUNTY
There will be no division of the federalists, in their present well tried Senators, the Hon. DAVID COBB, and MARK L. HILL, Esqrs.
IN KENNEBEC COUNTY,
Col. NATHANIEL FAIRBANKS, of Winthrop, is nominated for Senator, as a man who will unite the support of all moderate and considerate men.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
Citizens of Maine! To discourage the free citizens of this Commonwealth, so far as the Eastern Argus circulates from voting for the amiable and faithful Governor SYKES, its publisher has introduced into his last paper, a piece taken from the Waipole, N.H. Observatory...
Now why are these questions asked, but to impress upon the minds of the people a false idea of Federal politics? Will those acts be effected by an adherence to the principles of the Washington administration? or is it not more likely they will follow from the false economy of the Jefferson administration...
Attend then to "Politics!" - Turn out and vote for STRONG. He will never deceive nor injure you. His mind is well disposed, and his voice will go farther to preserve your rights and keep you from oppression than the eyes of Argus, the pens of Sullivan, Austin, Lincoln, Randolph, &c. &c. or the clamorous tongues of a thousand other democrats.
TO THE THIRD PARTY, OR MODERATE MEN IN THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
THAT such a party exists I have no more doubt than I have of the existence of the two great divisions of our fellow citizens under the denomination of Federalists and Republicans. That this third party is composed of a numerous & respectable portion of the community is to me equally clear.
To this body of independent, moderate and reflecting citizens, this publication is addressed, believing that on them depends the issue of the approaching election. It is expected they will give their weight to the candidate whose election will most tend to promote the public interest and to assure that rancorous spirit of party which threatens destruction to the harmony and prosperity of the state.
I hesitate not to say, that as you value the dignity and peace of the community, as you are averse to that strife and contention which unfortunately prevails, you will throw your weight into the scale of Governor Strong, and thus put an end to the hopes of those who riot in the expectation of a revolution.
Regard for a moment the objects of the two parties between whom you are to decide, and look into the pretensions of the two candidates for office, after which hesitate if you can.
I take it to have been one of the most ancient principles of political conduct, that our fellow citizens have ever adopted as a rule to continue their confidence to their agents as long as that confidence was deserved; proceeding upon the ground that a good man in office, is better and more capable of serving the public, by the very circumstance that he has heretofore served it.
Proceeding upon this principle, Governors Hancock, Adams and Sumner continued to be re-elected until death or resignation prevented. This historical fact plainly shews the disposition of the people to continue their confidence as long as the object of it continued to be meritorious.
But during those times, at each returning election, there was a party which exerted itself against the re-election of the Governor; the fact then further shews, that there was a portion of the citizens who kept aloof from the strife of party, and who always threw their weight into the scale of the person then in office not being led by the noise and clamour of those who were eager to bring about a change.
Regard the situation and views of the contending parties, and look to the characters of the candidates they propose.
The supporters of Governor Strong wish only to preserve things as they are. The supporters of Mr. Sullivan mean to effectuate a change. Are we not well as we are? Is any oppression heard in our land? Is our legislature ignorant or corrupt?
Look at the character of the Governor, whom it is intended to remove, say whether an opposition to him can exist, except upon selfish party motives. It is confessed by his enemies, that he has no vices, nor has it been alleged that he has any weaknesses, other than such as fall to the lot of the most perfect human beings.
His private and domestic virtues are so well known and felt in his neighbourhood, that he is recommended as the pattern for all those who wish to acquire the esteem of their fellow citizens, and establish their own felicity.
His christian friends have bestowed upon him the highest office in the church, in which he now officiates with that unaffected modesty which denotes the utmost purity of soul.
His enemies are confounded at his virtue, they dare not attempt to sully his fame, they maliciously confess his excellence, maliciously say, because it is done grudgingly and of necessity. What then is their course? Is it to select a character equally pure as his competitor?
But he is such a man as will promote their views. Mr. Gerry shrinks at the duty required of him, and declines, tho' urged, the contest. Mr. Sullivan is thought fit for, and is willing to
undertake the work of revolution. They expect him to be the Governor of their party, not of the whole people.
All the benefit of a triumph, all the rewards of victory are to be bestowed if success attend them.
Mr. Sullivan is pledged to use his office, for the furtherance of the party which supports him, and to the prejudice of the other. Without such a stipulation they would not support him, for they tell you privately as well as publicly, they do not like the man.
What then can induce moderate men to join in the scheme of revolution? What do they wish for or expect by the change? If the men who are seeking office, are not better than those who are in office, why support their views? Already have these greedy suppliants who have been watching at the table of the President of United States, but caught nothing, feasted in imagination, upon the state offices.
Let me ask the respectable class of citizens, to whom this paper is particularly addressed, and I will ask also the more reasonable of those who have assumed to themselves the name of republicans, whether they have not seen and regretted the intemperate and revengeful spirit which has been exhibited in the persecution of the venerable Judge Chase.
Know then that the same scenes are to be acted over in this state if Judge Sullivan be chosen governor. With an appeal to heaven, I solemnly declare, that I have no doubt such measures contemplated by him and the party who espouse him.
Already has a court been threatened with impeachment for deciding against the opinion of a young lawyer, who is heart and soul engaged in the scheme of destruction. And already have the busy agents in the revolution, been told that they are to wear the commissions of which the present public officers are to be stripped.
STABILITY.
MR. JENKS.
IN nothing are the Jacobins in this District more successful than in turning out every voter of their party at every election. We know that men are more strenuous in a bad cause than a good one, for they are too apt to say the good cause will take care of itself.
This, we hope, will not occur on the first Monday of April. On that day, fellow citizens of Maine, you are to decide, whether you will continue under an administration of an upright Governor, and long tried Senators, governing by wholesome laws, protecting your property, your persons, and liberties, or give power to those, who have always seemed so greedy of it, that we may well conclude, they would abuse it.
Depend on this, fellow citizens, there never was greater need of your exertions. You are threatened with revolution in every thing. You have just seen the infamous conduct of some furious democrats in Congress in accusing an upright Judge of the highest court of the nation, whose forty years of honorable public service only excited their hatred the more.
Should a change be effected in the government of this state, we shall see the same violence. The rulers of the last five years will be punished for their honesty. Already is the Chief Justice of this Commonwealth, the grey headed and the upright DANA threatened with impeachment, and so bold are the Jacobins, that this threat is not confined to private conversation; it has even found its way into the public papers.
In defence of your constitution and laws, in honor to your most beloved rulers, in respect to your own constituency, turn out, fellow citizens, on the first Monday of April.
CUMBERLAND.
SENATORS FOR YORK.
[ON this subject we have received several communications - some in favor of Capt. Leland, and Mr. Holmes, and others in favor of Capt. Leland, and Mr. Emery; - but as the federalists do not appear to take much interest in the election of Senators it is impossible for us to determine which of the latter characters will be supported.
MR. JENKS.
A CORRESPONDENT seeing the name of Joseph Storer Esq. of Kennebunk, on the nomination list of Senators for the York county, in a late Argus, submits to the public the following enquiries:
Do Mr. Storer's very distinguished revolutionary services, or does his undaunted courage in the moment of imaginary danger, he being well known by the name of the knight of the valiant countenance, entitle him to the office of Senator?
Does his humanity raise him to the confidence of his fellow citizens; and was philanthropy the ruling passion of his bosom, when with the iron arm of the law he wrested from the mouth of hunger, the bread it had earned, and at one blow deprived of a suffering and peculiarly unfortunate family, of its only means of subsistence?
In the noble science of legislation is he not a novice, and totally ignorant of the true principles on which it is founded? In politics has he ever extended his ideas beyond the muddy pages of Old South or the blackened columns of the Chronicle or Argus?
Does his owning the moiety of a tract of unimproved pitch pine land, the fee of which it is said is still in the original possessors of the soil entitle him to the appellation of a farmer?
Does his being a federalist under the Washington and Adams administration, and being among the first to decorate himself with the federal cockade establish his right to democratic confidence?
Did he not a short time previous to the election of the present Chief Magistrate, when commanded by a certain great general desert his colors and join the democratic standard?
Does he not cry out old tory against every boy in the street who happens to offend him?
Is he not destitute of talents and of integrity?
Is he not establishing printing offices for the purpose of promoting his own election; and is he not holding midnight caucuses in various parts of his county to promote the same end?
These are queries to which the writer solicits serious answers; after which he will again propose others, when a candid public may judge of Mr. Storer's qualifications as a legislator.
Saco, March, 1805.
AN ELECTOR.
By the Quills.
BOSTON, MARCH 21
The Legislature of this State, closed its winter session, on Saturday last, and was adjourned, pro forma, to the Tuesday next preceding the last Wednesday in May next.
Daring Robbery. - On Tuesday evening last between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock, a daring assault and robbery was committed on the persons of Messrs. Lemuel and Joseph Pope, of this town. They were crossing the Common to the dwelling house of the former, Pinckney-street, when they were assaulted and forcibly detained by three foot pads, armed with long knives and horsemen's pistols.
From the Havana. - A gentleman who left the Havana on the 24th ult. informs that that port is no longer considered in a state of blockade. Several British cruisers, however, are off the harbour. Previous to his leaving Havana he was informed by good authority that not only provisions, but all kinds of merchandise would be admitted into that place, in American and other neutral bottoms.
Mediterranean Affairs. - John Adams, of 32 guns, it is said, is to be immediately fitted to carry out a reinforcement to Commodore Barron - A rendezvous is to be opened for raising 500 men, for the Mediterranean. - N. Y. pa.
Paris Jan. 7. - We have received an account from Antwerp of a desperate scuffle having taken place between some American sailors, who were attacked by a party of Spanish sailors, who supposed them to be English. Many lives were lost on both sides, and several men were severely wounded.

THE BAPTISTS and METHODISTS, Are particularly requested to peruse the following communication, with candor and attention, and then act for themselves.
It appears by some late publications, that some, if not a great part of the Baptist denomination, in the District of Maine together with the denomination distinguished by the name of Methodists, have been led to adopt sentiments unfriendly to the character of Gov. Strong. It is the duty of every friend of humanity, to vindicate, as far as he is able, a deserving magistrate, whose uniform character and conduct justly merit the applause and support of his constituents. It is my duty to apprise the Baptist denomination in the District of Maine, of the impropriety of entertaining sentiments unfriendly in their nature and prejudicial in their consequences, to the cause of christian morality. Detraction perhaps is one of the greatest sins any one can be guilty of; there are but few who are not so depraved either in sentiment, or practice, as to be willing to wear the odious character of a defamer. Every serious and judicious man will abhor the appellation. It is, however to be feared, there are many at the present time, who are wholly devoid of just principles, and equally criminal as to their morals, fowing the seeds of discord among the peaceable inhabitants of Maine; and in particular with a view to prejudice the well meaning part of the community against Governor Strong's Election. When we adopt sentiments unfriendly to our Chief Magistrate, they should be founded on proper evidence. Hearsay is at best insufficient and uncertain: something more is necessary to influence our judgment and conduct. It would be proper before we determine our judgment against Governor Strong, as improper for chief magistrate to enquire, who the delamers of his administration are? whether they are persons who are possessed of probity, and are furnished with adequate materials to define his character; so that it may be safe to depend on the communications they make; otherwise we must be very premature in making opposition. I am happy 'tis in my power to remark in his behalf, that I have known the man for more than thirty years. It is not by hearsay, but without flattery, or vanity, I can say, I know him to be an upright, uniform man in his conduct. It is true he is not fond of bills and worldly equipage, with which weak minds are pleased. His political conduct has been uniform; and I know of nothing, which can upon proper evidence, be alleged against it. Perhaps it is as much so, as can be expected, considering the fallen state of man. His morals have long been observed to be strict and pure.
As to his administration since he filled the chair of state, I have carefully observed it, and see no cause to censure it; but feel fully convinced he has acted with great prudence, as becomes the high station he fills, and with a conscious fidelity in the discharge of every duty connected with his office. More has not been done by any of his predecessors in office, and more cannot, with propriety, be expected of him, or any one who may succeed him in office.
"Facts are stubborn things," and bid defiance to all negative argument, in setting them aside. The unfriendly, and false representations, which have of late been retailed about, that Governor Strong is inimical to the liberty of dissenters in Massachusetts, merely because he professes congressional sentiments about the worship of God, is idle in the extreme. There has not any declaration escaped from him indicative of a disposition to crush dissenters of any denomination, who demean themselves as peaceable citizens in other respects; neither has he in any instance discovered even a will, that his own denomination should be built up on the ruins of dissenters. It is equally certain in his official capacity, he has not done any thing, which favors a despotic, or persecuting disposition. His cordial approbation of those acts that have passed the legislature in favor of dissenters, abundantly evinces to the contrary. "If thou does good, well, if evil, lin lyeth at thine own door." To whose door must the sin of unmerited detraction be laid? It is a question, my fellow citizens, of great importance at the present time! "My soul, come thou not into their secrets, and my honor, be not thou joined to their assembly!" At best, the representation is a falsehood, and done with a design to prejudice dissenters, against voting for this excellent man at the ensuing election: Example in matters of a moral nature, is of unspeakable importance in a public magistrate, especially at the present time. "Let your light shine before others" is the injunction of the divine example of royal virtue. To promote this desirable object must be the indispensable duty of every good man. The glory of God, the prosperity of Zion, and the morality of society, claim this of all my christian brethren; let them be distinguished by whatever name.
It is very obvious, that morality, which once constituted the golden age of our America, is almost vanished from us as a people; consequently the goal is changed, and the most are gold become dim." These things considered, urge the necessity of our making choice of a man to fill the chair of state, who fears God, and regards the right of all men; one concerning whose moral character, we have no reason to doubt. In this we should be guided; not by the malignant influence of a dissenting party; but for the general good. Do not then, my brethren and fellow citizens, in any wise lend a helping hand to elevate a man to office, of whose sincerity and piety you have reason to doubt, left by so doing, you practically befriend the cause of infidelity, & encourage the wicked in their vicious and ungodly practices.
A Baptist Preacher of Maine. "TO THE PUBLIC." From the most scurrilous, false and scandalous publication which ever issued from even a democratic press, over the signature of "OSSBEE," the following remarks are selected as being capable of immediate refutation; the little time we have now will not allow a full discussion of the whole piece. It is undoubtedly written by the most rancorous and malicious democrat that exists, living in Portland, and not at Offspring.
1st. He says "Judge Chase is acquainted with everlasting dishonor, nineteen voted against him, and fifteen for him, —Infamous beyond measure! when this writer knows that out of eight articles of impeachment, a majority of the Senate voted to acquit him of all but two, and that the only crime charged in those two, was making political addresses to juries, a thing which every judge has done that ever addressed a jury in this country."
2d. "The people are determined not to choose Caleb Strong for their Governor, because he is an old obdurate tory, hates all whigs, and bitterly opposes John Hancock." A palpable lie, as 80 years public services will testify.
3d. "He was one of the 27 addressees, and a rank incurable tory." Another lie of the same complexion—an address in 1774 is no evidence of toryism. At that time neither Sullivan nor Jefferson were whigs.
4th. "He has appointed none but aristocrats to important offices." A lie again—he has appointed no aristocrats, but many democrats. Ask capt. John Mufsey, whether his brother in Standish for one, is an Aristocrat? In short I will venture to say a majority of the justices appointed by Gov. Strong, are democrats, and I am sorry for it.
5th. "He has created an useless host of justices, merely to make friends." Lie again—he has appointed none but such as have been petitioned for by their neighbors, and not then without enquiring into their characters, which if found suitable, he has appointed them without regard to their politics.
6th. "He has been an annual expence of 1000 dollars more than any other Governor." Lie still.—The state has never received a cent for the use of the Province House, in the time of other Governors; and the legislature is now at liberty to take it, whenever it pleases.—A vote of the legislature appropriated the house to the public use.
The recommendation of Sullivan is equally as ridiculous as the abuse of Strong.—"Sullivan the great! did I taught man in America!"—Pshaw!—the writer does not believe it.—He is a public spirited and generous man.—Admitted, when his interest or ambition is to be served.
7th. "He has written a valuable book and bestowed the copy right to aid the historical society. He has written a history of the district of Maine." His books are not valuable—they are both extremely incorrect, and will do no credit to the author. This is the opinion of all who have read those books and are capable of judging.
8th. "He deserves support because he has been buffeted, for eighteen years past." His buffeting are for unrighteousness sake—for his duplicity, veracity and intriguing spirit. TRUTH.
The writer, P. Q. in the Argus, who complains of Gov. Strong for not commissioning a certain person as a justice of the peace in a town when there is but one justice, and he a German, is asked whether the person thus refused to be appointed, is not the former collector of that District, living at Waldoborough, who was removed for not paying a cent into the Treasury, and who has during the present administration been sued for the people's money, which he put into his own pocket. If this be the person, can P. Q. conscientiously say that Gov. Strong ought to be found fault with for not giving him a commission? VERBUM SAT.
"Much in a Little."—A paragraph in the Chronicle of yesterday was headed, "Much in a Little." We looked for the mighty proofs that Governor Strong had forfeited his claim to the love and confidence of his fellow citizens. What is alleged against him? Hear, fellow citizens, hear his crimes—his misdemeanors, from the mouth of his enemies. Governor Strong, while in town, resides in a house belonging to the Commonwealth! Unpardonable! worse than lying, forging, cheating or corruption. But does he break into this house? Does he take possession of it by violence, that it should be urged as a reason why he should not be elected Governor? No—this objection is offered, because, in fact, no better can be found. The Legislature of Massachusetts, have, without any reference to Governor Strong, enacted that this house be for the accommodation of the Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth. The Chronicle itself has, in times past, approved of the measure.—Ripertus.
Whole house does President Jefferson live in, his own, or one belonging to the United States? Was it ever mentioned as a disqualification of Mr. Jefferson for the presidency of the United States, that he did not own a house in the City of Washington? Has it ever been considered a reproach to him, that he resides in one provided by congress for the President of the U. S.? This Commonwealth has long owned a house, which was originally built and has always been considered as intended for the accommodation of the governor.—The Legislature have within a few years repaired it expressly for this purpose, and Gov. Strong in compliance with their wishes has resided in it when in Boston.—This is one of the greatest charges against him. Well may we exclaim, though hackneyed the expression, Oh! shame where is thy blush!
Bolt. Gaz. "Promotion of the public interest."—When Mr. Granger was appointed post-master General, he entered heart and soul into the fashionable business of revolutionizing; & every one remembers the many removals he made of faithful officers under the pretext of promoting the public good. We have frequently commented on this arbitrary conduct; for which we have received a full share of democratic abuse. Now, reader, see the result of one of these appointments, and soon expect to hear others of the same kind.
Extract of a letter from Calpine, to the Editor. "George Tyler, is at length removed from the Office of Post-Master at Calpine; and Mr. Benjamin Hook appointed in his room. It is said that Tyler, is a defaulter to the amount of 3 or 400 dollars. The question has often been asked, why has he been so long continued?—Mr. Granger, when he put him into office, observed that it was to promote the public interest.—He is now asked in what way the Public interest has been promoted? Perhaps the Argus man can tell, as his papers have been much approved of by Tyler, and distributed quite freely by him particularly about electioneering times—at which times, some how or other, Federal papers have been rather scarce."
Complaints almost without number, reach us of failures in the conveyance of the Gazette, in those towns where they are directed to post-offices; while our opponents receive every indulgence that party zeal can afford. This evil calls loudly for remedy; and as some towns have already provided conveyances by other means, we indulge the hope that others will follow the laudable example. Among those towns we are happy to notice North Berwick, where a large number of our papers circulate. Let it be remembered, in this same town Mr. Granger refused to appoint a respectable young gentleman, who was ably recommended, and entrusted the appointment to Mefs. T. M. Prentiss and Wm. Widgey, esqrs.
Randolph, the leader of the Jacobin party in Congress, lately declared in conversation, "that in republican governments there ought to be no written Constitutions!" Let the electors think of this next Monday.
The Revolutionists of Pennsylvania, with Duane at their head, having got the state government into their possession are exerting themselves to destroy the constitution; and perhaps introduce such an one as Randolph wishes.—Think on this, electors of Maine! and look before you leap.
The present leaders of faction in Massachusetts are urged on by a spirit of ambition, fierce and cruel as the grave—an ambition which has hunted down every republic of the old World, and which its votaries are marked with blood.—This ambition, under the appearance of humility, and a love for the people, turns vulture and feeds on constitutions. The people of France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy and Holland, have all had their pretended patriots. These deluded people were told that their governments were oppressive—that there must be a new order of things—that their old and experienced rulers must be removed, and these lovers of the people take their places. When this was done, these pretended patriots mounted into their seats of power, cried havoc, and drenched the land with blood. A scene of carnage ensued which would have unpeopled the earth, had not God, wearied with their murders, sent them a tyrant.
New Hampshire election.—We are sorry to state that the result of this election is probably in favor of Mr. Langdon.
ERRATUM.—In the Communication of Judge Freeman, published in our last, the word "REPUBLICAN" was omitted after the word "term"—the sentence should have read thus:—"The term republican, I think may be as well applied to federalism, as democracy—perhaps with more propriety."
We are sorry to trace the depravity of human nature, as to find that Judge Freeman's dispassionate statement of facts has excited the venom and slander of any one; and especially that a trifling erratum should have exposed him to the most illiberal and unmerited reflections from a peevish scribbler. This trifler reflects on Judge Freeman for having lost the "literative station of Postmaster." Shame! Shame!—So also did a Dummer, a Howe, a Merrill, a Dunning, and numerous others.—But how did they lose this "station" and by whom are they replaced? Let this defamer answer—Judge Freeman too has been appointed "Judge of Probate" by Gov. Strong. True—and the same writer might have added he was appointed Postmaster by Franklin. (tho' removed by Granger) appointed a magistrate by Hancock entrusted with the office of clerk of court and register of probate and chosen a legislator, and to the principle offices in the town, by his fellow citizens. Surely then, this man merits the reprobation of a jacobin scribbler!
TREASURER of HANCOCK COUNTY.—We have received a communication in favor of EBENEZER FLOYD, esq. the present treasurer; and exposing the unfitness of the jacobin candidate, Capt. Joshua Woodman; whose defeat at a former trial, when a federalist succeeded, was thus publicly noticed by one of his brother democrats—"Thus we see that Godly and Talents are triumphant, and Vanity and Ignorance suffered to remain at the bottom of the hill."—With what face then can the democrats support him now? Is it because his "vanity and ignorance" recommend him in preference to the present worthy Treasurer?
Latest foreign news.—By the arrival of the ship John and Alice at Philadelphia, in 43 days from Liverpool, British papers to the 1st inst. have been received.—A paper of Jan. 26, mentions a rumour, that Schimmelpfennick, the Dutch Minister, had been appointed to be the bearer of pacific overtures from the Emperor of the French to the King of the English; but no credit was attached to the report; and we do not perceive any paragraph which indicates a serious expectation of peace. On the other hand, we find, arrangements are making in England for a new loan; that 12000 men have just been voted for the service of the navy; that the Spaniards and French talk of besieging Gibraltar; and that the Russians continue their warlike preparations.
Numerous articles are necessarily laid over for our next. The communication addressed to the third party or Moderate Men, merits undivided attention. The address of the captain, to the several wards of Militia in this town shall have a conspicuous place in our next.
At Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Bradley, Mr. William Davidson, to Miss Martha Dougherty.—Mr. Timothy Young, to Mrs. Miriam Armstrong.
At Cape-Elizabeth, March 20, Widow Mary Smith, in the 86th year of her age. At Gray, Mrs. Mary Thaxter, aged 20, wife of Mr. Charles Thaxter of Wintham.—Miss Priscilla Merrill aged 14, daughter of Mr. John Merrill.
In this town, last evening, Mr. BARZILLIA DELANO, aged 31. His funeral will proceed from his late dwelling house in High Street, on Wednesday, at 3 o'clock, when his relatives and friends are requested to attend.
Port of Portland. There have been no foreign arrivals since our last. We learn that the Ship Fortune, Capt. Malcomb, of this port has been left—Crew all saved, and arrived at Malaga.
To the Editor. Capt. Curtis left there, Capt. Gage, in the ship Industry, of this port, who on his outward passage spoke a ship from Europe, in distress (being nearly full of stores) bound for Philadelphia, having 200 passengers on board.—Capt. G. with great exertions took 260 of the passengers on board his small ship, having above three boats, he was unable to take the others, so whom he supposes went down with the ship the next morning, as he was not to be seen.—And what is very remarkable, he had put one cask of water on board on which they lived 21 days before they arrived.—The Governor of Demerara refused to let them land for a number of days.
Wife of Capt. March 18.—Arrived Capt. Clarissa, Nelson, 24 days from Tobago. Left being Experiment, Dech-in, for Kennebec; brig Alliance, Hatch, bound to St. Kitts for salt, then to Kennebec.
NOTICE IS hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or owners of Land lying in the Town of Newfield, in the county of York, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that their land is severally taxed to the State, county, and Town, for the Years 1803 and 1804, and Committed to me the Subscriber to collect; Viz:
   Range No. Acres Value State tax County tax Town tax School tax   D C D C D C    E. 13 100 33 33 6 11 1 48  F. 7 100 27 16 1 58 0 00  F. 8 100 20 12 1 50 0 00  F. 10 100 33 20 2 49 0 00  F. 11 100 33 33 6 11 1 48  F. 14 100 40 36 6 67 1 80  G. 2 100 20 20 3 59 0 85  G. 10 100 25 25 4 80 1 12  G. 11 100 25 25 4 80 1 12  G. 15 70 20 20 3 59 0 90  H. 2 100 40 36 6 67 1 80  H. 12 100 40 36 6 67 1 80  H. 9 100 50 44 8 86 2 25  H. 15 100 33 33 6 11 1 48  L. 2 100 40 24 3 00 0 00  N. 7 100 33 20 2 49 0 10  N. 8 100 20 20 3 59 0 40  N. 9 100 20 20 3 59 0 40  N. 10 100 20 20 3 59 0 40  N. 11 100 20 20 3 59 0 40  T. 15 100 33 20 2 49 0 00  
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary charges on or before Monday the six day of May next, at ten of the clock, in the forenoon, to much of said tax as will be sufficient to discharge the same will be sold at public auction, at the dwelling-house of the subscriber in Newfield aforesaid.
GIDEON STRAW, Collector. Newfield Feb. 8, 1805
HE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed, and taken upon himself the trust of Administrator, on the estate of
NOAH JORDAN, late of Cape Elizabeth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, by giving bond as the law directs: He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to
MORELL JORDAN. Dated March 14, 1805.
SALES AT AUCTION.
TOMORROW, March 26, at Dodd & Pease's Office FORE STREET, BAIZES, Flannels, Calicoes, Seriges, Cotton Band Worsted Hosiery; Camel hair, Shawls; Silk and Cotton Dressing; Handkerchiefs; a variety of Hard Ward, &c. being a Consignment from a gentleman about to leave town, will be sold without the least reserve for cash. Sale to Commence at 10 o'clock.
On Thursday, the 4th of April next, will be sold at public auction, A Small Two-story dwelling HOUSE, with the Land on which it stands, in Back Street. Also a House Lot fronting King Street 70 feet, and 6 Rods deep. For particulars enquire of THOMAS SANFORD. Conditions of payment, which will be liberal, will be made known at the time of Selling. Sale on the premises, 11 o'clock. DAVID PEASE, Auctioneer.
To be sold at Public Auction, On Wednesday the fifteenth of May next, at 2 of the clock, P. M. at the house of Mr. Staples, innholder, in Gorham. ABOUT SIX HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, lying in Baldwin, within three miles of Sabaro Pond, with a good stream running through the same, with one sawmill in good repair, and a privilege for two more. Said land is generally covered with excellent White Pine and Red Oak, Timber. The pine has been estimated to make 400,000 of Boards. The conditions of Sale, will be made known at the time & place of Sale. For further particulars enquire of Enoch Perley, Esq. or Tyler Porter, near the premises.
Removal. JOSHUA RICHARDSON, has removed to No. 3, Long-Wharf, where he has FOR SALE, 300 Quintals COD FISH. 200 Bbls. Meis No 1, 2, and 3, BEEF. 100 h. Bbls Meis and No. 1 do. 70 Bbls Bone Middlings, No. 1, and Navy Meis PORK. 4 Pips Cogniac BRANDY } Entitled to 3 do. GIN. } Debenture 20 Bags PEPPER. 10 Casks Hysun Skin TEA 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES 40 Casks Souchong TEA, of superior quality 100 Bbls. TAR. 40 Do. ROSIN. Bhd. MOLASSES. Bags COFFEE and Calcutta SUGARS. Ravens DUCK and Russia SHEETING. Liverpool and Isle May SALT. March 25.
THE LAST WEEK.
MR. PACKARD, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its Vicinity, that his MUSEUM will continue open for their reception, this week only. March 25, 1805.
Stores to Let. THE two Stores now occupied by Messrs. McLellan & Brown, in Fifth Street, adjoining the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office,—For terms apply at said Office. March 20, 1805.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE FARM in the town of Livermore, pleasantly situated in the Centre of said town, on the county road leading from Farmington, to Portland; Containing upwards of one hundred acres of excellent Land, 80 of which are under improvement and capable of keeping thirty head of horned cattle, summer and winter; with a Dwelling house, Barn, Store and other out buildings. It is a good stand for a trader, business having been done there for six years last past to good advantage. Also, One Hundred acres of wild Land, lying within half a mile of a suitable quality to reserve for wood and Timber. Also, A Farm, joining the aforesaid farm, and within one hundred rods of a good School house; Containing sixty or seventy acres of Land, with a house and Barn and under such improvement as to keep ten head of horned cattle summer and winter. Also, A Farm on one of the principle roads in said town of Livermore, and within one hundred rods of a good Sawmill and Cornmill, and within a few rods of a good School house; Containing fifty acres of Land twenty or thirty of which are under improvement, with a house and barn thereon. Also, A Tract of wild Land laying in the Easterly part of said town of Livermore, joining on the town of Fayette, and within twenty miles of Hallowell; Containing upwards of two hundred acres of excellent Land. Whoever wishes to purchase all or any part of the above may have them at a fair price, with paying twenty five per-cent down, and giving good Security for the remainder, at a generous Credit.—For further particulars apply to the subscriber. DAVID LEARNED. Livermore, March 11, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by notes, or Book Accounts, are hereby notified that a settlement is requested on or before the Fifteenth of April next, of all those not under special contract; as a demands will then be put in the hands of an attorney for collection. SAMUEL TYLER. New Gloucester, March 20, 1805.
NOTICE TO be Sold, in Windham, a good FARM containing one hundred acres of good Land—well situated, adjoining Presumpscot River: now in possession of Samuel Estes; with a good Dwelling House and a Barn 70 feet long, with a good well of water and part of a Sawmill—Said Farm will Cut hay enough to keep 8 or 10 head of cattle and pasturing for the same—with 8 or 10 acres of good wood Land.—Conditions will be made known by applying to the subscriber on the premises. SAMUEL ESTES. Windham March 21, 1805.
STRAYED, FROM the yard of the Subscriber, in New Gloucester, on the 12th inst. a dark bay or brown MARE COLT, three years old, Newly Groomed, elegantly trots all upon the riding of 14 hands in height, who ever will return the same, or give information to the subscriber thereof, shall be rewarded for his trouble. JONATHAN WEBBER. New Gloucester, March 25, 1805.

POETRY.
EXTRACT... APPLICABLE TO THE TIMES.
"PHILOSOPHERS with all their skill, Can't regulate the public will; Or banish local prejudice From such a temporal race as this..."
Congress of the United States.
[The last session of the eighth Congress closed on the 3d inst. The following are HEADS of ACTS, passed during the session:—]
An act making a further appropriation for carrying into effect the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation between his Britannick majesty and the United States of America. Making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in an appropriation for the support of government during the present year, and making a partial appropriation for the same object, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five. Concerning drawbacks on goods, wares and merchandise. For the disposal of certain copies of laws of the United States. Declaring Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts, to be a port of delivery. To divide the Indiana territory into two separate governments. Authorizing the corporation of George Town to make a dam or causeway from Mason's island to the western shore of the river Potomac. For the relief of Charlotte Hazen, widow and relict of the late brigadier general Moses Hazen. Making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five. Making an appropriation for completing the fourth wing of the capitol, at the city of Washington; and for other purposes. For carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation with Spain. To provide for completing the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves in South Carolina; and for other purposes. Supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." For the relief of Alexander Murray. Authorizing the Post Master General to make a new contract for carrying the mail from Fayetteville, in North Carolina, to Charleston, in South Carolina. Concerning the mode of surveying the public lands of the United States. Making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and five. Making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and five. To continue in force "An act declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of Maryland passed the twenty-eighth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, for the appointment of health officer." To amend the act, entitled, "An act further to amend the act, entitled, "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States." To appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of building gun-boats. To authorize the erection of a bridge across a mill pond and marsh in the navy yard belonging to the United States in the town of Brooklyn, in the state of New York. Further to amend an act, entitled, "an act regulating the grants of land; and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee." For ascertaining and adjusting the titles and claims to land within the territory of Orleans, and the district of Louisiana. To amend the act, entitled "an act for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchants service." For the relief of the widow and orphan children of Robert Elliott. Authorizing the discharge of John York from his imprisonment. To authorize the secretary of war to issue military land-warrants; and for other purposes. To amend the charter of Georgetown. Further providing for the government of the territory of Orleans. To amend an act entitled, "an act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles; and also, for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels." To provide for the accommodation of the president of the United States. To establish the districts of Genesee, of Buffalo Creek, and of Miami; and to alter the entry of the district of Erie. To regulate the clearance of armed merchants vessels. Further to alter and establish certain post roads, and for other purposes. For the relief of Richard Taylor. Supplementary to the act, entitled, "an act making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the
Indiana territory; and for other purposes." Making provision for the accommodation of the president of the United States. Making provision for the widow and orphan children of Thomas Flinn. For the relief of George Scoble and Alexander Camaron. Making appropriation for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties, and for other purposes of Indian trade and intercourse. "For the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction." To extend jurisdiction in certain cases to the territorial courts. For the relief of Robert Patton and others.
Joint Resolution expressive of the thanks of Congress to commodore Edward Preble, officers seamen and marines of his squadron.
TOWN ACCOUNTS.
The Committee for examining Accounts against the town of Portland, will meet for that purpose on THURSDAY, the Twenty Eighth inst. at the Office of E. MAYO, Esq. in Esplanade, Portland. By order of the Committee. March 8. 1805.
The Selectmen of the Town of Portland, give notice that they have polled a LIST OF VOTERS at each of the following places, viz. At Mr. Freeman's Office, at the Poll office, and at Maj. Peck's Tavern.
SAMUEL FREEMAN per order. March 9. 1805.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
To be sold on reasonable terms, a good toned SPINET or small HARPICHORD—Enquire of the printer March 11.
ROAD TO FORTUNE!
For Sale, at T. Clark's Bookstore and Lottery Office, in Esplanade.
TICKETS at 7 dols. Quarters at 10/6 in the 5th class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, which will positively commence 10 days from this date. PRIZES at Boston in less than 60 days from this date. ADVANTAGES NOW IS YOUR TIME TO OBTAIN 10,000 DOLLARS FOR A TRIFLE! Bank Bills, Talers' Notes, and Prize Tickets taken in payment. For sale as above.
A Few Tickets and Quarters in the Fifth Class of Amoskeag Canal Lottery, which positively will commence drawing at Boston, on the 15th of April—and will soon rise to 5 dols. 50 cents.
JUDGE CHACE'S DEFENCE!
A Few copies of Judge Chace's Defence, for sale at Thomas Cram's Book Store. (Price 50 Cents.) March 8.
TO LET.
THAT valuable stand, well known by the name of the COLUMBIAN TAVERN, in Portland. The house contains three parlours—a Bar Room, and a large and commodious Kitchen—17 Lodging rooms, and a Hall adjoining; the land fronts 105 feet on Main Street, is 170 feet deep, with a large and convenient stable, and other out buildings, and a never failing well of excellent water. Possession will be given on the 29th of May next. For further information apply to the subscriber. CALEB GRAFFAM. Portland. March 18.
A HORSE.
WAS left in the keeping of the subscriber the owner of which called his name Gypsy. The horse is large, b.ck, trots and canters, and somewhat old. A Saddle and Bridle was left with him. Enquire the owner call for the name in 23 days from this date. The fame will be sold for the best fit of the keeper. DANIEL JACKSON. Portland. March 18. 1805.
Goose quills wanted.
ONE Hundred dozen Goose Quills; and five Hundred dozen Penwipers wanted—Apply to C. PACKARD, Columbian Hall. Portland. March 18. 1805.
TO BE LET.
A Large and commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, with a Garden, Yard &c. in Middle Street, Portland, a few doors east of the Rev Mr Kellogg's Meeting-house. Possession may be had on the first day of May next. Enquire of WILLIAM TYNG, in Gorham. March 13. 1805.
To the Honorable Senate and Honorable House of Representatives in General Court Assembled; on the second Wednesday of January, Anno Domini, 1805.
THE petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of the towns of Portland, New Gloucester and Minot, humbly represents that your petitioners are of the denomination of Free Christians called Methodists and have heretofore usually met & worshipped God together for upwards of five years past, and have hired and employed and attended upon such teachers of piety, Religion & morality agreeably to the Methodist mode of Worship, as the law requires. And your petitioners further show, that their local and relative situation is such as would make it convenient for them to continue to meet together and be incorporated into a separate Society. Wherefore they pray that they together with their families and estates, may be incorporated into a distinct Religious Society, by the name of the First Methodist Society in Portland. And as in duty bound will ever pray. EZEKIEL MARTIN, and 33 others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In Senate, Jan. 31. 1805.
ON the Petition of Ezekiel Martin and others, praying to be incorporated into a religious Society.
ORDERED, that the petitioners cause an attested copy of their petition, with this order thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the Portland Gazette, printed at Portland; the last publication to be three days, at least, before the second Wednesday, of the first session of the next General Court that all concerned, may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Sent down for Concurrence.
DAVID COBB, President.
In the House of Representatives, Feb. 1. 1805.
Read and Concurred.
H. G. OTIS, Speaker.
A true Copy, ATTEST WENDELL DAVIS, Clk. of Senate.
MR. RUGGLES, with gratitude reminds his friends that his second quarter will commence on the first day of April next. From the respect shown him by his employers, pupils, and others, he flatters himself that his method of teaching his schools met their approbation which induces him to offer himself a second time. His terms are as before, three dollars entrance and the quarter.
N. B. Those persons who wish to honor his subscription paper with their signatures will leave their names at Mr. Smith's store, in Exchange Row. Columbian-Hall, March 18.
FURS WANTED,
FOR which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cats Skins, and all kinds of shipping & Hattin FURS by, ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Middle's Row, Middle Street, Portland. Dec. 17.
Upholstery Store.
AARON AUSTIN & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Forestreet, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lillbon FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRESSES ready made. Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO. The above assortment of feathers is warranted of the first quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in Boston. Shipping Furs—Cash given for all kinds of Shipping Furs—apply as above. Portland Jan 14.
THOMAS CHILD,
HAS just received for sale at his Store in Falmouth, a few rods eastward of Preble's Bridge, a good assortment of ENGLISH & WEST INDIA GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. &c. all which he is determined to sell as cheap as can be purchased in Portland.
N. B. Country Produce and Lumber, of different kinds, taken at said store, for which a reasonable price will be given, in cash (if required) or goods. MARCH 5.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKEN open, on the night of the 2d inst. the Shop of John E. Morse, and stolen therefrom, two pair Suxarrow Boots marked Capt. Chamberlain—One do. marked Charles Rogers—One pair foxed boots marked Richard Hovey—Stock for two pair boots, one piece stout black grained Leather and a quantity of Calf Skins—The above reward will be given for apprehending the thief or thieves to conviction. John E. Morse. Portland, March 5.
PERPETUAL ALMANAC.
JUST published, and for sale at Thomas Clark's Book-store, Fifth-street, Portland, (price 1 dollar single—9 dollars per dozen) Gould's Perpetual Almanack, by which, may be found in a few seconds of time, the day of the week or month, in any year to come. Published according to Act of Congress Jan 14. (5w)
WHEREAS ANNA my wife, has without any provision, related to bed or board, or have any concern with me as man and wife—I therefore forbid any person trusting her on my account as I will not pay any debt of her contracting after this date. SAMUEL ROLFE. Portland March 11. 1805.
NOTICE.
THE copartnership of HODGKINS & HEARD, being this day dissolved by mutual consent all persons having any demands on said firm are requested to call on the subscribers for settlement. STEPHEN HODGKINS LURE HEARD Feb 26.
THE Subscriber hereby gives Notice to the Inhabitants of the County of Cumberland, that he has the exclusive right of discharging of the Patent Ryefly Grist-mill, in said County. Any Person, wishing to erect a Grist-mill of said kind Construction, within said County, must contract with him for Liberty therefore: And all those who have already erected such within said County, must call and settle with him, before the first day of May next. WILLIAM STANWOOD. Brunswick Jan. 31. 1805.
THE Nonresident proprietors of the several lots of LAND in the town of Lebanon in the County of York, here after mentioned, are hereby notified that the same are taxed in six Rate Bills for defraying State, County, Town and ministerial charges, committed to me the subscriber one of the Commissioners of said town, for the years 1800, and 1801, to collect in their respective sums following, viz.
   Names of Proprietors, District. Range. No. Acres. Value. Taxes   D. C. D. C.     HANSON'S ESTATE Do. 3 13 6 50 50 0 51   Do. 8 3 50 50 51   Do. 3 18 36 37 37   Do. 4 9 1/2 19 19 19   Do. 7 18 36 37 37   Do. 8 18 36 37 37   JOHN B. HANSON'S ESTATE Do. 9 18 36 37 37   Do. 10 18 36 37 37   Do. 11 18 36 37 37   Do. 12 18 36 37 37   Do. 13 18 36 37 37   Do. 15 18 36 37 37   Do. 18 18 36 37 37  
If no person shall appear to discharge said taxes and all necessary intervening charges on or before the twenty-eighth day of March next at ten of the clock in the forenoon at the dwelling house of Capt. David Libby in said Lebanon; so much of the said land as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at public auction to the highest bidder according to law. Dated at Lebanon aforesaid, the 15th day of February A. D. 1805.
DAVID WOODSUM.
THE subscribers give notice that a further time of one month is allowed by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Cumberland, to the creditors of the estate of
ROBERT McDONALD, deceased, to bring in their claims, and that they shall attend said business at the house of James Chase, innholder on Wednesday the 3d of April next, at 10 o'clock P. M.
RICHARD HUNSEWELL, ARTHUR McLELLAN.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of
ANDREW THOMPSON, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
WILLIAM BROWN.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed, and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of
WILLIAM YOUNG, late of North Yarmouth, in the County of Cumberland, Mariner, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
JOSEPH YOUNG JR.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administrator on the estate of
JOSIAH GRAFFAM, late of Scarborough, in said county, yeoman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
CATHERINE GRAFFAM.
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
LEMUEL WEEKS, late of Portland, in said county, Merchant, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs:—He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
LEMUEL WEEKS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the Estate of DANIEL GEORGE, late of Port and Printer deceased, represented insolvent:—That six months are allowed the Creditors to exhibit their claims; and that the Commissioners will attend to the duties of the appointment at the Office of Ebenezer Mayo in Fifth Street, Portland, on the third Monday of March, and on the third Mondays of May and July next.
DANIEL TUCKER, EBENEZER MAYO. Commissioners. Portland, Feb. 23. 1805.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that she has been duly appointed, and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix on the estate of
WILLIAM SNOW, late of Harpswell in the county of Cumberland, Mariner, by giving bond as the law directs:—She therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon, to exhibit the same to
LUCY SNOW.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned, that they have been duly appointed and have taken upon themselves the trust of executors of the last will and testament of
DANIEL PETTINGILL, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, Blacksmith, deceased, by proving the will and giving bond as the law directs. They therefore request all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to
HANNAH PETTINGILL.
DAVID PETTINGILL.
By Misses Nabby and Eliza from Liverpool.
WILLIAM GODDARD, HAS received a very extensive addition to his former assortment of
HARDWARE GOODS, which are for sale at his store, Middle Street, by wholesale and retail.
Also a large quantity of Shot; Blacksmith's Anvils and Vices; Brass Kettles; Sheet Lead; Sheet Iron; Red Lead; Sad Irons; English Shovels, and Frying Pans.
A large assortment of Joiner's plains, of almost every description. Likewise—300 Boxes to 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100. (f. t.)
ON the most reasonable terms, for sale by ZACHARIAH MARSTON, at his Rope-walk, west end of the town. Sept 27. 18. 4.
SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY.
THOMAS CLARK, has for sale at his Po. & Store Fifth-Street, Portland, TICKETS at 7 Dollars Quarters 1 doll 75 cent in the above Lottery, which contains upwards of 5000 prizes from 2 dolls. to 10,000 Dolls. and only 15,000 Tickets—less than a blank to a prize. The probability of this being the last class, and the less Tickets this contains than any former class, with the Manager's assurance, to the Public to appoint an early day for drawing, will be inducement for adventures to lose no time in applying for tickets—Prizes in 1st class, and in 2d class Pilecatoua Bridge Lottery, taken in payment. A list of the prizes just received, and may be seen as above—1 enters post paid, cash for the cash, punctually attended too. 6w. Feb 4.
This Gazette,
is published every Monday, by E. A. JENKS, at the Printing Office, No. 7, Fifth-Street, PORTLAND; where subscriptions, advertisements, communications, &c. are received with attention. The price, to country subscribers, who receive their papers at the office, or in packages by the mail, is ONE DOLLAR & FIFTY CENTS a year—Subscribers who live in town, and those whose papers are sealed and forwarded separately will be charged TWO DOLLARS a year.