Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-06-18 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE.
BY ELEZER A. JENKS.
[No. 9, of Vol. VIII.]
PORTLAND (MAINE) TUESDAY, JUNE 18 1805.
[Wheels No. 573]
Commissioners & Administrators' Notices.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of JOHN RACKLIFF, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, deceased; and has undertaken that trust, by giving bond as the law directs. All persons therefore having demands against the estate of said deceased are desired to exhibit the same for settlement, and all indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to NABBY RACKLIFF.
Dated May 9, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an executor of the last will and testament of
Elisabeth Coffin, 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 to
CHARLES COFFIN, Executor.
Dated, April 25, 1805.
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
JACOB MERRILL, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, deceased, by 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
ROSANNA MERRILL, JACOB MERRILL.
Dated May 9, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a further time of three months is allowed to the creditors of the estate of
SAMUEL MERRILL, Esq. late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, deceased; to bring in their claims against said deceased's estate; and the commissioners will meet at Mr. Beeman's tavern, in Portland, to consider the same on the last Wednesday in June and July next.
Daniel Tucker, Peter Warren.
Dated May 9, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of
DAVID MINTIRE, late of New Gloucester, in the county of Cumberland, Esquire, 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 to
SOLOMON MINTIRE.
New Gloucester, April 25, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of guardian to
THOMAS CHANDLER RUSSELL, late of North Yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, a minor, 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 to
AMMI R. MITCHELL.
North Yarmouth, April 29.
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
FLETCHER INGALLS, late of Otisfield, 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 to
DANIEL HOLDEN.
Dated, April 25, 1805.
THE subscribers having been duly appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate to examine the claims against the estate of
JOSIAH GRAFF, late of Scarborough, in the county of Cumberland, deceased, give notice, that we will attend the said business, at the dwellinghouse of the deceased, in Scarborough, on the third Tuesday of June and on the third Tuesday of July, of the five following months, from three to five o'clock, P. M. each day
Gideon Rice, Benjamin Milliken.
May 29.
At a court of Common Pleas for the county of Cumberland, began and held at Portland, in said county, on the third Tuesday of October A. D. 1804.
ON the Petition of John Anderson, of Falmouth, in said county, husband, and Mary his wife, of the said John, representing that they are seized in fee in her right in and to three undivided tenth parts of a certain tract of land in Portland aforesaid, with one Edward Cobb, of said Portland, bound at the corner made by the junction of Love Lane with Free Street, in said Portland, thence northerly by said Love Lane seventy five feet—thence at right angles with said Love Lane easterly six y six feet—thence southerly on a parallel line with said Love Lane seventy five feet to said Free Street—thence westerly by said Free Street fifty six feet to the beginning—that they are seised of holding the same in severalty, and praying this Court that a committee be appointed agreeably to law to determine the same in manner as by law provided.
ORDERED, that the petitioners cause
the several persons interested in said estate, and living with the State, or the attorneys of such as are absent and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition by serving them personally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their dwelling House or last place of abode, or by inserting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have opportunity to make the exception to this court, on the eighth day of June next, to their granting the same.
And, SAMUEL FREEMAN, Clerk.
POETRY.
THE DEXTEROUS EVASION.
The Doctor was just on the very last stair, Toward the room of his son, when of damfels a Esap'd by the opposite door: [pair Whist the youth had just time to lay hold of a book, And in it (fluming a fanci'd look) He began most intensely to pore.
When the Doctor beld him, cried he, overjoy'd, "To see you, dear Richard, so wily employ'd, Your affectionate father much pleases; But what were you reading—your Blackstone?"
"Why, no, Sir, I was only beguiling an hour or so, Sir; "But with what?" "why, some Fugitive Pieces!"
LATE OMISSIONS.
FROM LONDON PAPERS.
GREAT IRISH FAIR.
Ballynaboy Fair—The Clerk of the Fair's return of sheep at the late sales was as follows: Sold 78,723; unsold 5501; total in the park 84,229. The horned cattle amounted to 21612, which were all disposed of in one day. There were a few peculiar circumstances, usually attendant on this great cattle mart of Ballynaboy, not generally known. The various flocks of sheep, thus exhibited in Dord Clancurry's Park, are very skillfully kept in their almost numberless detachments, by several classes of shepherds, with flocks, all without the use of a single dog.
Women, of whatever rank, are prohibited admission into either fair of sheep or cattle, on account of a disastrous occurrence many years past. (both kind of flock being then exhibited together in the park) from the appearance of the red cloaks, at which the bullocks became so indignant, as it were by mutual antipathy; that they broke down a great part of the park wall, and extending their front in this wild career, carried away other fences before them, to the great damage of the country for miles, and very considerable loss to the several proprietors of cattle. The flocks of sheep also formed a mass and followed their horned leaders. From that period, if an unfortunate female strays into the park, a cry (we believe unknown in Arcadia) of rob-ro, rob-ro , resounds from every quarter, until the fair-offender flies the field.
The Shepherds and attendants ranged round the various flocks on this occasion generally amount to from 12 to 1500 men. Nothing can exceed the regularity of their conduct during the business of the fair; but that being over they seem to claim, as by prescription an inspiring libation of their favorite whisky, and its inescapable consequence, a row: with these genial rites, the last fair was thus daily closed. The shepherds, who assembled at all the several public houses through the fair-street, in proportion as they became whisky'd, began brandishing their sticks, impatient for the signal of affray; about 5 o'clock, one of the most distinguished of this tribe of PAN sallied forth into the middle of the street, and exclaimed aloud, "Blood and Thunder, who dare imitate— finaise " A knight of the Irish fleece, no less valourous, instantly threw himself in front of the challenger, and as loudly replied—"By J—fus, I am the lad to imitate in your teeth!" Upon this the street was filled with uplifted sticks, and at they set, regardless of whom they struck, or by whom they were imitated: till having a good belly full of their favorite row, they left off by a kind of general consent, and retired to their respective liquor houses, to heal their wounds with never failing whisky. Fortunately, no accident occurred beyond the customary return of broken heads and bloody noses.
A Bull has been lately exhibited at Baltimore, from Pennsylvania, eight feet long, and supposed to weigh nearly 8000 lb. A Northumberland Ox, killed in England, in 1789, at 7 years measured 9 feet, 8 inches, and weighed without offal, 2623 pounds.
The Cause of Drummund.—Mr. Robert Drummond, the grandson of the great Drummond, of Charing-cross, came of age a few days since, when he took possession of his inheritance said to amount to Fifty Thousand Pounds per annum. On this occasion he opened the noble mansion of his ancestors, in Scotland, to all comers, and has kept up that good English custom ever since, by a plentiful distribution of mutton, ale, and whisky, to all the neighbouring poor.
Mr. Drummond was married at the age of 18, to Miss Dundas, a young and beautiful lady, the daughter of Lord Melville; he holds a considerable share in the banking-house, whose name the firm bears.
With the above immense fortune, Mr. and Mrs. Drummond intend to make a figure in life. They have a ready purchased a noble house in St. James's square; three carriages are building for their use, and it was but last week that Mr. D. purchased a set of horses which cost six hundred guineas.
FROM THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
A man of genteel appearance and address was committed to the goal of this county a few days since, on a charge of horse stealing. It is said he is a notorious swindler and horse thief, well known in Kentucky and the southern states, by the name of Obadiah Williams, Washington Randolph, J. King, jun. J. W. Thompson, &c. &c. That he is famous for breaking goals, particularly at Frederickburg and Staunton, in Virginia; he appears to be about 35 years of age; six feet high—reddish colored hair, cut short, which he generally wears powdered; fair complexion, and has a mark on one side of his nose. We are told he will have his trial here next criminal court, which will be held in July.—Balt. Ev. Post.
This man of "genteel appearance and address, 35 years old, of reddish colored hair, of a fair complexion, and with a mark on one side of his nose," is without doubt Obadiah Williams, the notorious swindler and horse thief, and the most incorrigible villain perhaps in the United States. As skillful in his famous department of robbery, as ever Barrington was in the art of picking pockets, his fame is scarcely less extensive or less terrible. There is scarcely an owner of a horse in Virginia, who has not heard and execrated the name of Obadiah Williams. There is scarcely a county which has not furnished him with a harvest for his rapacity, or a market for the produce of his labours. Constables and Sheriffs have raised the hue and cry upon him: Courts of justice have arraigned him at their bar: The sentence of the law has more than once suspended over his head, and it has more than once pronounced upon him—but the artifice of the money of Williams, have hitherto eluded all their exertions, and protected him against the well earned penalties of his crimes.
The writer of this article is well acquainted with the person, manners and mind of Williams. His form is able-bodied, his countenance pleasing: his dress and address are those of a gentleman. The only insinuating lippancy of his tongue, is in happy unison with the unblushing effrontery of his face. His mind is naturally strong, but almost destitute of every artificial advantage. Still there are moments when he affects to put on the graces of an orator, and the genius of a poet. He finds in it however, resources which are much more certain, and which he most successfully brings into use; considerable penetration into the characters of men, and active curiosity, strong memory, and a fruitfulness of expedients, which enables him to turn every passing occurrence to the best advantage.
There is a certain system in this man's conduct, which makes each particular display of his favorite art. He always selects some neighbourhood where the people are hospitable and the horses excellent. When his manners and address have once recommended him to the civility of the neighbourhood, he sets his mischievous powers into motion. He visits the stables, selects some of the finest horses, and arranges, in his own mind, the time and the manner of completing his conquest. Having decamped with his booty, flies to some distant neighbourhood in search of a favorable market. It is here that another predominant feeling of his mind develops its power, and seeks his gratification. Mr. Williams like a true knight of old, has a tender devotion to the fair, which he is ambitious of showing to the best advantage. He selects some fair damsel for his dolcinea; for her he dresses; to her he writes love sonnets; to her he offers vows of eternal fidelity, and solicits her hand as the greatest boon which heaven can give to man. And instances have occurred when he has actually accomplished his purposes, and when sometimes he has been driven from them by the ministers of justice. When apprehended, the first emotion of his mind appears to be an indignation pride for being supposed capable of such meanness. He turns to his accusers, and menaces them with the chastisement of a gentleman: laughs at their impotent persecutions, and taunting asks them, whether they expect to find a magistrate, who would credulous enough to believe their tale, or daring enough to commit such a gentleman as himself to a jail. When he has been once secured in prison, he carefully enquires into the extent of the testimony that is to be adduced against him—if it be weak, he laughs at the persecution of his accusers, or threatens to sue them for false imprisonment. If it be so cogent to be treated with contempt, he employs able council, and tries every trick of the law, in which long experience has made him not a little conversant, to elude its penalties. Sometimes he defences to more hypocritical arts. To abate the severity of his sentence, he affects the greatest contrition for his crimes: laments the errors of his youth; confesses himself in open court, and throws himself upon the mercy of the law.
The writer of this article well recollects the conduct of this man when he was tried at the district court of Frederickburg in the spring of 1802. He had formerly been acquainted with Williams, and curiously drew him as well as many others, to the door of his prison. The interview served to inspire with a new sentiment, a feeling of compassion. He found the walls of his prison, covered with drawings and verses descriptive of the horrors of imprisonment and the blessings of liberty. His countenance betokened anguish and remorse. A man of this character appeared not too far removed from the influence of reasoning, and he formed the romantic idea of using his efforts to reform the mind of Obadiah Williams. He conversed with him more than once: he contemplated upon the prodigal tendency of his habits; he contrasted what such a mind as his was capable of attaining, with its hopeless and degraded situation; he called upon him to awaken the slumbering principles of his virtue, and as the first atonement to the injured justice of his country, he exhorted him to confess his crimes and his accomplices, and to make as ample restitution as he could to the men whose property he had despoiled—Williams seemed penetrated with grief, compunction and self-degradation; he lamented and condemned the errors of his life; wept over his disconsolate destiny and promised to do all that his adviser had prompted. He actually confessed his crimes in the presence of the court, and published in the News-Letter, (a Frederickburg paper) a very impressive address to the public, declaring his determination to make every restitution which his circumstances would permit. A short time proved how hollow and hypocritical were such confessions of guilt. Within a few days before he was to be sent to the penitentiary with his fellow-convicts, he rose upon his keepers, or as it was then reported, he bribed them to silence with money which he had secreted in the stuffing of his cravat; seized their muskets, and marched off in safety with his convicted companions. And the preceding article from the Baltimore paper, gives the first satisfactory intelligence, which the writer has since received of the movements of Williams.
Such a villain, it is to be hoped, will no longer be suffered to get over such diversified scenes of duplicity and meanness. If the testimony before the court of Maryland be insufficient to chain him to the wheel-barrow it is trusted that the executive council of Virginia will interpose, and demand him as a fugitive from its laws.
NEW YORK, MAY 31
The "Freeman's Journal," an democratic (bird party) paper, has published as fact, that one of the leaders of the revolutionists (Jacobins) in that city, a few days since drew a check up on one of the banks, in the following words:
"Pay to Jesus Christ or bearer," &c. This check was regularly signed by the drawer, and presented at the bank, where it excited great indignation. Yet this monster is one of the baramount patty which dictates laws to the People of the United States: and it is reported a Leader of the Revolutionary party in Philadelphia!
Gun-Boat No. 7, commanded by Lt. Ogilvie, returned from the squadron which failed a few days since. She had proceeded in company with the Gun-boats and frigate John Adams, as far as lat. 37, and lon. 45, when the sprung her mast and was forced to put back to procure a new one. The accident occurred during a strong breeze of wind, and while under a press of sail, which they were necessitated to carry to keep up with the frigate.
We are informed by one of the pilots, that the French privateer which has for some time past been within the Hook, plundering American vessels, went off on Tuesday last in company with a large ship—most probably one that she had captured.
INDIAN WAR.
A letter from a respectable gentleman residing at
Kaskaskia, to his correspondent in Marietta (Ohio) dated April 7, says "the Ojibbés are likely to be cut up root and branch, by a confederacy of almost all the Indian nations of the west; already blood has been spilt; and large bodies of men are in motion to attack their country. Mr. Van Bibber, with whom you are acquainted, has just returned from the Missouri—he states to me, that about ten days since, a body of about four hundred of the Saks, crossed at a French village, at which place he was, about fifty miles from the mouth of the river, on their march to attack the Ojibbés."
Another Melancholy Disaster by the Ice. The ship Sally, of Hampden, (Penobscot) capt. Bugby, failed from Charleston for Greenock, loaded with cotton, on the 16th April last. On the 25th, in lat. 42, 30, long. 52, about 10 o'clock in the evening, the suddenly struck a piece of ice, by which shock the bow sprit and foremast were instantly carried away. The ship immediately cleared the ice, and they put her before the wind; the pumps were rigged, and in about ten minutes after the shock were set to work, there being three or four feet water in the hold. The captain then ordered the bales to be cleaned away, to discover the leak: when they soon found that the bows were beat in, and the stern and several of the timbers started. They however endeavoured to stop the leak by stuffing it with cotton, but after two hours' effectual labour they were driven away by the quantity of water which rushed in, and finding all attempts to save the ship fruitless, they prepared for their preservation of their lives. At about 5 o'clock in the morning of the 26th, they cut a mixed mast, and got out the long boat, into which they put a barrel of bread and half a barrel of pork; the water being stowed between decks, could get none of it. The crew consisting of the captain, 2 mates, Steward, Cook, 3 seamen and one passenger. The ship continued gradually to settle, from about 1 o'clock, till about 3, A. M. when of a sudden she totally disappeared. At this time the captain, John Bradley, and two other seamen, were in the boat at the stern of the ship, to receive the rest of the people, a heavy sea preventing their laying a long side. One seaman just before the ship sunk, jumped over board; the boat swung off and picked him up, and at that moment the ship went down. David Riddle, the second mate, had also the good fortune to clear himself from the ship, as she sunk, and reached the boat. The remainder unfortunately went down with the wreck, and perished! After this sad catastrophe, the survivors in the boat steered well for the Isle of Sable, and on the 2d May, about 20 leagues eastward of the Island, had the good fortune to fall in with the sch. Rebecca, of Marblehead, Richard Meek, master, bound to Bilbao; on board which they were received with the utmost humanity. On the 4th of May they spoke the sch. Sally, of Beverly, Samuel Forbis master, on board which they took passage the next day, where they also experienced every kindness. The same day three of the seamen were put on board the sch. James, of Marblehead. Capt. Bugby, David Riddle, and John Bradley remained on board the Sally, and arrived safe at Beverly on Wednesday last.
The persons who perished in the wreck were, Isaac Snow, of Hampden, 1st mate; Samuel Pierce, supposed to be a native of Beverly; John Peterson, a German; Anson Nelson, a Dane; Robt. Hibers, of New-York, steward; a Mr. Williams, of Halifax, passenger; and a black man, cook.
The foregoing relation we received from capt. Bugby; who informs, that he had seen no ice, previous to the instant of his striking; and that the piece which occasioned the fatal disaster, was but small; nor did they see any again in the boat, till a day after, when they met with some from which they obtained water, and after that saw many broken pieces, and some large islands, at a distance.
The bales of cotton lately picked up by the Two Friends, of Beverly, appear to be no part of the lading of this ship.
Definition of Gratitude.—At the institution of the Deaf and Dumb, in the street of the Observatory, No. 133, Paris, a question was put to a pupil of the able Sicard, which would have puzzled any other person to have immediately resolved, although possessed of the perfect use of his tongue, yet was instantly, and elegantly answered, in five words, by one who never enjoyed it either.—What is Gratitude?—THE MEMORY OF THE HEART.
The following anecdote is from a late Dutch paper, under the Paris head.
There has lately arrived a very celebrated Adress, distinguished for her beauty, but much more respected for a character of unimpeachable virtue. A wealthy Englishman captivated by her qualities, wrote her this very whimsical and characteristic letter:
"Madam; I understand you are determined to preserve, by good conduct, the purity of your reputation. I take the liberty to applaud your resolution, and encourage you to perseverance. So long as you continue in this determination, calculate on 50 pounds sterling a month, the first payment of which I enclose you. But should you alter your opinion, I hope you will remember me favorably, and in that case I will make a month's payment for you."

Mr. ELLIOT to his Constituents.
LETTER VII.
THE constitution of the United States is the most illustrious monument of human wisdom that has existed in any age or nation. It combines energy with liberty; the great desideratum of the most celebrated statesmen of ancient and modern times. The provision of the constitution which renders attainable such amendments as time and experience may require, is one of its most estimable characteristics. But an instrument so sacred should be touched with a gentle hand. It is time every theorist, and few have been more ardent theorists than myself, to sacrifice the visions of his imagination upon the altar of national union.
Many of the greatest and best men in Virginia were opposed to the adoption of the constitution. Could this circumstance be considered as a reproach, it would not be applicable to Virginia alone; it was the case in a large majority of the states. — Opposition, generally speaking, proceeded from the best of motives, from an attachment to liberty, and from a fear that, were the constitution adopted, "liberty would be but a name to adorn the short historic page of the halcyon days of America." — But there were peculiar features in the constitution which rendered it peculiarly obnoxious to Virginia. The states were to be annually represented in the Senate, an important branch of the government, a two edged sword, placed in the avenue to the sovereignties of the individual states, and checking equally the President and the Representatives of the people, should they attempt to exceed their constitutional limits. Many of the greatest men of Virginia thought it radically wrong that the small state of Rhode Island should have an equal voice in the Senate with the largest state; and that idea still prevails in Virginia; and that state possesses a great and increasing influence over the small states, it is reasonable to conclude that those who think the constitution wrong will endeavor to make it right, as soon as they obtain the power. — Nothing else can be expected so long as "man is man." Although jealousy has been considered by many as a republican virtue of the first order, we ought not, however, to indulge a groundless jealousy; nor ought we to accuse any portion of the union of a design to change the constitution without unquestionable evidence. — Upon this subject my mind has been perfectly convinced, and I always express with true republican freedom, opinions, of the correctness of which I feel a perfect conviction.
The sentiments of the celebrated Patrick Henry, of Edmund Randolph, of Mason, and many other distinguished Virginians respecting the constitution, are on record, and the record and the records cannot be obliterated. — the equality of suffrage in the senate was a prominent objection. The mind even of the great Washington harboured a strong prepossession in favor of the large states. I have been told by a venerable member of the convention which formed the constitution, that Washington was decidedly of opinion that the small states took too high ground, and that nothing but the indispensable necessity of forming a constitution previously to the dissolution of the convention, induced him to support what he considered as too great a concession on the part of the large states. Various publications, of a recent date, under the signature of the venerable patriot, Edmund Pendleton, inculcated the propriety of several important alterations of the constitution; and there is every reason to believe that those publications were correct indications of the general sentiment in Virginia. Mr. Eppes, a member of Congress from that state, in the address to his constituents in consequence of which he obtained his election, announced his determination to advocate several very important alterations of the constitution, one of which should have for its object the reduction of the time for which the Senators are elected, and also, if my recollection be correct to render them liable to be recalled by the state legislatures. Mr. Breckenbridge, a native Virginian, and a distinguished member of the Senate, declared in the debate upon the late amendment, that nothing could be more aristocratic, in his opinion, than the election of the Senators for six years; but that he wished not to connect an alteration of the constitution
in the respect, with the amendment then under consideration. Another able member of the senate declared in my presence, that nothing could be clearer than that it is totally wrong to have a senate at all in a republican government. MANY REPUBLICANS, of other states as well as well as Virginia, have declared to me that very important amendments of the constitution must and will take place in a few years.
One member from Virginia, in the presence of several members of both political parties, told me, that the time for which the senators are elected must be reduced to two years; that this alteration would soon be agitated; that it would be a test by which to try the republicans; and that no member could be considered as a true republican who should oppose it. I have ascertained that a very great proportion of the republicans in Congress are of opinion that the constitution is too aristocratic, that the small states possess too great weight, that the judiciary is far too independent, and that the following alterations of the constitution must be made, as soon as the public mind can be prepared for them.
1. To reduce the time for which the Senators are elected to two years. — This would render the senators from the small states, the mere tools, of the large states and would lead to the total destruction of the senate.
2. To carry the election of President to the people at large. — They would destroy all the remaining weight of the small states, as states, in the election of president. — The weight of Vermont relative to Pennsylvania, in that election, is now in the ratio of 6 to 20; it would then be only as 4 to 18.
3. That the judges shall be appointed for a few years only. — Comment is here unnecessary.
Possibly there may be no just grounds for my alarm upon this subject, but altho' I may be too credulous I am certainly sincere in my fears. Should no attempts be made to alter the constitution, I shall be willing to be considered, not only a weak alarmist, but a visionary politician.
Much is said of a plot to divide the Union. It is imputed chiefly to the federalists, but attempts have not been wanting to explicate the northern Republicans. I have expressed myself in favor of a union of the people in the northern states in general sentiment, for the purpose of securing to us our due weight in the councils of the nation, and for preserving, instead of destroying the constitution; but I wish that union to take place upon republican principles and no other; upon the genuine principles of the constitution alone. — Were the northern states as well united as the southern, we should not be so unreasonable as to desire more than our due degree of political weight, and that the southern states would be willing to allow us, for they must dread a dissolution of the union equally with ourselves. No person in the United States can more ardently desire the preservation of the Union than myself I shall always be prepared to spill the last drop of my blood in its support. I believe the only way to preserve the Union is to preserve the Constitution. May both be preserved! May the Constitution and the union be perpetual!
These are the sentiments of a Vermont republican, who, without aspiring to preeminence, will never consider himself inferior to the republicans of Virginia. My little farm of fourteen acres is cultivated by the labor of my own hands; my brother of the south possesses hundreds of slaves scattered over thousands of acres. — Speculatively the Virginian may be a better republican than I am; but his republicanism is certainly not quite so practical as mine.
JAMES ELLIOT.
P. S. Since writing the above letter, some of the alterations of the constitution which I had ventured to predict, have been moved in Congress, by Mr. Randolph of Virginia, and Mr. Nicholson of Maryland, and are made the order of the day for the first day of the next session. I am also possessed of evidence to prove that some of Mr. Randolph's most able supporters in Congress have boldly avowed their hostility to the constitution in all its essential parts.
It is possible that my alarm upon this subject may be a vain one. I hope that it is so. But, in the alternate triumphs of the two great parties in our country, I have seen enough to convince me that par-
ty spirit is capable of every species of delusion & violence, in supporting favorite measures; and I sincerely believe we are in danger of witnessing a political tempest, fraught with ruin to the rights of the small state. It is known to every messiaha of congress from the northern states, that the majority of Virginian statesmen entertain opinions, in reference not only to constitutional principles, but to the great interest of commerce which are at variance with the sentiments of men of all parties in this quarters of the union. In these opinions our Virginian brethren are honest. They have sketched for themselves the system which they think would best promote the prosperity and glory of the union, and they will support that system with energy. Our own declaimers who resort to the farewell addresses of the great Washington, for denunciations against those who "MISREPRESENT the opinions and aims of other districts," act unjustly in censuring those who REPRESENT CORRECTLY the sentiment and views of politicians in other quarters. I have made this correct representation under the strongest impression of duty. — And jealous as I am of Virginia, I will support, as an individual, a Virginian candidate for the office of president so long as that state shall present to our view the made qualified, above all others, for that station. As the present president will probably decline a third election, I am induced to believe that Mr. Madison, and Mr. Randolph will be candidates for the next presidency. In that event the people of the northern and middle states will consult their own interest and that of the union, by supporting Mr. Madison. Attached the constitution from its infancy, his administration would be guided by its principles. — And it is to be hoped that the chariot of the Sun will never be committed to the guidance of a second Phaeton. In other words, it is to be hoped that genius and eloquence combined with habits of cool reflection and profound investigation, will ever be considered as forming superior pretensions to the presidency, to genius and eloquence alone.
JAMES ELLIOT.
Legislature of Massachusetts.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1805.
Yesterday the respective committee of the senate and house of representatives of this commonwealth, waited on his Excellency the governor, and presented the following answers to his Excellency's Speech delivered to the Legislature on Friday last.
ANSWER OF THE SENATE.
May it please your Excellency,
THE return of the anniversary established by our constitution, affords to the senate peculiar gratification, as it is accompanied by a new proof of the wisdom and discernment of their fellow citizens in again placing your Excellency at the head of the government. — The uniform display of integrity, intelligence and patriotism, hitherto exhibited by your Excellency, has acquired, and we believe will long preserve, the esteem and confidence of every enlightened and virtuous citizen.
Our firm persuasion of the excellence and importance of the constitution of the United States, as well as the sacred obligation, resulting from our oaths, will induce us, on all occasions, to support those measures of the general government, which comport with the provisions of that valuable instrument. At the same time we feel it to be our duty to watch over and defend all the rights of the state and of its citizens, as defined and guaranteed by the national constitution.
We have never conceived that it was intended the legislatures of the several states should become blindly subservient to the will of the general government. Effect the most pernicious and destructive would be produced by a doctrine so absurd and unfounded. Should such an opinion be generally adopted, one of strongest barriers against the designs of aspiring and unprincipled men would be destroyed.
The arrangement and independence of the legislative, judicial and Executive powers, as provided for in the constitution, is undoubtedly the duty and interest of every citizen to support and defend. By the national system of government political power is so wisely distributed, as to afford the best security, against the designs of the crafty and ambitious, and the great hazard arising from the levity and versatile humor of the ignorant and inexperienced. As long, therefore, as the several branches of the government, shall continue to be the firm guarantees of each others rightful and legitimate authority, so long will they preserve and render stable our confederation. But if either of those powers are disposed or enabled to usurp and exercise the authority vested in the others, a speedy destruction of the government must inescapably ensue. We agree with your Excel-
lency that the assumption of constitutional power can be more easily effected by the legislative than by either of the other branches of the government. The first efforts, therefore, made by any inconsiderate and depraved member of the popular branch to encroach upon the privileges, secured to either of the other powers, must excite an high degree of indignation and should call forth the most diligent exertions to avert the mischief, which such attempts are calculated to produce.
Several important subjects for legislation, have been suggested by your excellency. Ahey claim and will receive our serious consideration. The resolution received from Pennsylvania, approving an amendment to the constitution of the United States recommended by the state of Kentucky, however doubtful we may be of its expediency, will receive that respectful and deliberate attention to which every communication from a sister state is entitled.
Censure from political opponents we are fully sensible, cannot be prevented by the most upright and impartial conduct. But this apprehension we believe will not abate our zeal to promote the public welfare. More fortitude will be required to support us under the displeasure of our friends, if compelled by a sense of duty to disappoint their expectations. Should the measures we adopt, be just, we trust their esteem may still be retained, but if their attachment should be forfeited, an approving conscience will afford us ample and unfeigned consolation.
ANSWER OF THE HOUSE.
May it please your Excellency,
THE House of Representatives, with pleasure, offer their congratulations to your Excellency, upon this anniversary, established by the constitution, and upon the additional proof which your fellow citizens have given you of their high confidence, in again electing you to the office of chief magistrate of this Commonwealth.
To support the constitution of the United States, to defend this commonwealth, and faithfully and impartially to perform the duties of our respective offices, are obligations so important, as to be deemed by us, at all times, indispensable. We consider it as an incumbent duty to support the constitutional measures of the general government. Without an energetic government, careful and prompt to attend to our best interests, to attempt to suppress domestic insurrections, or duly to oppose foreign aggressions, would be altogether futile, and in the end security would be lost, and revolutions succeed destructive to our peace and happiness, and we should be exposed to the mercy of every lawless invader. As a spirit of subordination, is the usual harbinger of tyranny, and energetic government alone, under divine Providence, can shield us from such a calamity.
We view with the greatest solicitude our federal compact. Those sages from whose labors it sprang, those who adopted and made it the bond of our union and security, and those who moulded and fashioned the government, which has produced to us the greatest national prosperity, must ever be dear to the citizens of Massachusetts. We concur with your excellency that it is the duty of the state governments to watch over the rights guaranteed to them by the constitution; It is especially their duty to guard with jealous vigilance, the preservation of the union; upon just and equal principles; and to repel every measure calculated to consolidate the states, under the dominion of a single state. The mutilation of the constitution must be followed by its destruction — its destruction by the establishment of despotic power upon the ruins of our honor and freedom. We cannot therefore, but consider the recent proposals made in the house of representatives of the United States, to make the judiciary dependent on the will of the Executive, and to annihilate the utility of the senate, as subjects of serious alarm. If such influence can be obtained in the national council, by aspiring men, as to enable them to change this sacred instrument at their pleasure, if alterations should be the result of systematic efforts to destroy, our country is destined to behold the end of republican government; — it is destined to prove that men are incapable of governing themselves, and that rational liberty can durably exist only in name.
In the melancholy history of the ruin of republics, we may find impressing lessons, applicable to our own country. We are fully sensible, that the experience of ages teaches that liberty has been destroyed by the assumption of power obtained in the most numerous branch of the government. The encroachment therefore of the legislative, upon the other branches, is the first and strongest indication of the dissolution of republican systems.
The communication from the governor of the state of Pennsylvania, cumming from so respectable a quarter, demands serious considerations. Yet we cannot but sincerely regret, the existence of motives, productive of the resolution to which your Excellency alludes.
The several objects of legislation, recommended by your excellency, shall receive our prompt and careful investigation, and while we return you our grateful thanks for the general information communicated in your address, we assure your Excellency we shall most readily co-operate with you in the adoption of such measures as may be deemed conducive to the public welfare.
The present state of political disagree ments will not prevent the most impartial discharge of our relative duties. Censure and calumny, to often usurp the place of praiseword common la

tion; but a conviction of having fulfilled our duty, will ever afford a sufficient consolation for the injuries they occasion. In the short period of time which has elapsed since the establishment of our independence, we have witnessed many and rapid changes of political sentiments as to men and measures. Such instability would be regarded as unfriendly to the preservation of freedom, if we had not uniformly found that good sense and just conceptions finally gain their due ascendancy. Relying on this feature in the character of our fellow citizens, we feel the most unchangeable assurances that retain and transmit to our posterity, the political felicity by which our country is distinguished.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13.
A bill authorizing His Excellency the Governor, by and with the advice of Council, to provide regulations for the State Prison, was passed to be engrossed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A committee was appointed to consider the propriety of altering the law "for enlarging the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas, and for other purposes."
The Committee on the petition of the Boston Exchange Office, and also, to take into consideration the best mode of supplying the deficiency of small money in this Commonwealth, reported, read and accepted, with amendment, and ordered that Mr. Morton, Mr. Rowe, & Mr. Welles, be a committee, to prepare and report bills, and consider the expediency of making provision that the returns from the several Banks within this Commonwealth be made on oath of the President and Cashier, and a Majority of Directors of said Bank. It is proposed that the Banks be allowed to issue small bills to the amount of 5 per cent on the capital.
Gazette.
PORTLAND, TUESDAY, JUNE 18 1805.
Julius Davis, Esq. of Fryeburg has been appointed Judge of Probate, for the county of Oxford, vice the Hon. Judge Fessenden, deceased.
Fifth Court in Oxford County — Last week the first term of the Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace was held at Paris, for said County. Present the Hon. Judges Frye, Cary and Paris. — Judge Frye addressed the jury in an able, perspicuous and concise address; in which he discussed on the origin and importance of the social compact, the utility of wholesome laws, and the necessity of their due observance. — Although some difficulties occur, transferred from the other Counties, came before the Court, we are happy to learn that great harmony and decorum prevailed during the whole term. Great credit is due to the Sheriff Col. Learned for his prompt attention in the organization of the Court, and the order which was observed. The inhabitants of Paris, are also entitled to praise for their attention in providing the accommodation of the Court, and the patience which had occasion to be exerted. — Indeed it must be flattering to the feelings of those, who a few years since came into this part of the country, and found it a inhospitable wilderness, now to witness it a seat of good society, and so important an institution as a Court of Justice.
Cyrus Hunkin, Esq. of Livermore is Clerk of the Court in the county Oxford.
Among the numerous candidates for the office of Register of Deeds, I take the liberty to mention, Caleb Pillsbury, of Paris, as suitable for that office, as he is qualified and deserving of the trust.
A MAN OF THE WOOD.
In the course of the speech of Mr. Pitt, he made the following explicit declaration:—
"I heartily concur, Sir, in the appointment of a select committee, to consider farther the subject of the tenth report. I am particularly anxious for a most minute investigation in that part of it, in which, according to a statement of an honorable gentleman, I am myself implicated."
On that subject I am eager that the Hon. Gentleman should bring forward every thing in his power. I hope that in the many years of my life which have been devoted to the public service, I may presume without flattery to myself, to think that I have so conducted myself as to evince that I am beyond any corrupt or sordid motive. — Far am I, however, from wishing to rely in any charge like the present on character. I have no desire whatever, to screen myself from inquiry, but solicit it as the greatest favor which can be bestowed on me.
COMMUNICATION.
The most editor of the Argus enquires, why the town of Portland authorized the Select men to issue an Orator for the fourth of July? — He is informed, that it was three years since—long before the town was honored with the preference of the virtuous "Damsel," or its "baby-faced" conductor.
Query — Had not the citizens of this town better consult the above mentioned modest gentleman, whom they shall appoint in future.
A Native of Portland
Married.
At Gray M c . James Linsley Jun to Miss Sarah Whitney. M c . Thomas Mayo to Miss Abigail Russell. By the Rev T Linsley. Mr Samuel W. Tenenhouse, & Mrs. Lu c M c Kenny, his third wife, and her third husband.
Died,
Suddenly, at New Port and, Mr. Timothy Hamlen of Gorham — A very industrious active and useful man.
Port of
Portland.
Friday, June 14. — Arrived brig Traveller, capt. James Miller, from Montezuma. Tuesday June 18. — Arrived brig George, capt. John Wilbridge, 25 days from Havanna. — Left at the Bay of Montezuma for St. Sufan. — Eliza (Portland) — The Fanny, Goodwin of Portland; brig Juno, of Salem — brig Juno of Provincetown — brig Nancy G. of Newport — brig Traveler, of Norfolk — ship in lot. 33, 45. N. London, 59. W. ship Samson, Maurice, of and for New Orleans — brig to Bremen. Sloop Retriever, 116 days from Charleston, arrived at this Port on Thursday. — ship Spoke, lat. Florida Bottom; All bound for Newyork, lat. 35 lon. 73.
Flour and Candles, Just received by JOHN P. THURSTON & CO. For sale at No. 4, Central Row, 110 bbls. Superfine and fine Flour, part of which particularly for family use 50 Boxes mould and dipt Candles. June 18
JUST received, and now landing from sloop Olive, two hundred and fifty bbls. Superfine and fine Baltimore FLOUR, in which and half Barrels, and FOR SALE, by John Tabor and Son. At No. 13, Union Wharf. Portland, 6 mo. 8
FRESH GOODS.
QUINCY & DIX,
Have just received and are now opening for sale at their store No. 3, and 4, Jones's Row, bottom of Fifth street A handsome assortment of European and India Goods.
Those that have money or by any means find it to their advantage to call, as the above will be sold cheap. ALSO A general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries, kept constantly for sale. Portland June 18.
WILLIS & MCKINSTRY,
Have just received, In addition to their former assortment A few Trunks of Fashionable Fresh Goods, Suitable for the present season Should they be such Goods as are wanted, the prices cannot fail to suit the purchasers.
Munroe & Tuttle,
Respectfully inform the Public, that they have taken store No. 8, Jones's Row, Fifth Street, and have for sale, an extensive assortment of EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS, Viz.
Superfine, Black, Blue, & Corbeau Broad Cloths and Camlets; low priced do. blue Plains; Patent Cord; black and colored Velvets; a handsome assortment Superfine and common Calicoes; plaid Ginghams; plain and plaid Chamorav Muslins; 4-4 & 6-4 Jacquet do. — Corded and Satin Check do. — Lae piquet, and ramboozed do. — 4-4, 6-4 & 8-4 Glazed and unglazed Cotton Cambricks; Pink blue buff & flax colored do. — Pink, Blue and green, Sarfines; black Modes; black and colored Florence Lustring; India do Italian Plaids; black and white silk Gloves; pic nic do. — do. Mitts, long kid do. — 6-4 silk Shawls; black and white lace Veilings; 5-4 black and white lace Veil; black patent Laces; 1-2 yard & 3-4 plain white lace; 1-2 yard, 3-4 & 7-8 black do. — Flos silk; do thread; Linen Canaries; Ladies' Velvet Purse & Morocco Pocket Books; Velvet Bindings; Black & colored silk Cord; black & colored Italian Sewing Silk; black & colored Twist; Plain & Lae Clock Cotton and silk Hose; Cotton Cassimeres; black blue and buff Nankeens & Nankinets; Dinonies; Calimacooes; Ruffles; Irish Linen from 2s to 7s per yard; Patilla, and brown Linens; black Crape; Barcelona Handkerchiefs; Kid and Morocco shoes; Parasols; India Cottons. &c. which they are determined to sell on the lowest terms for cash. Portland, June 11.
THIS is to give notice, that the co-partnership under the firm of Garland and Davis, by mutual consent this day dissolved; all persons indebted to said firm are requested to call and settle their accounts with Daniel Garland. June 7. DANIEL GARLAND WILLIAM P. DAVIS.
WILLIAM P. DAVIS.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the store lately occupied by Messrs. Daniel and John Fox; — nearly opposite Cross and Tack's in Fore street, where he has for Sale English and West India Goods, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for ready pay or approved credit. — June 18.
A YOUNG man acquainted with English Goods and Book Keeping who is at present out of employ, wishing in his business as a Clerk in a voyage, can bring a recommendation — inquire of the Printer immediately. June 8.
Wool Carding Machine.
THE subscriber has bought the Carding Machine in Limington, at the mouth of the little river where he is now ready to receive wool to card. Price of carding Eight cents. Mixed 15 cent per pound. The Wool must be picked and greased or brought unginned and will be oiled for two cents per pound. The machine is put into good repair and the attention of a fair rider has had to the business of twenty years, has given him that knowledge of the work which leaves no doubt of his giving satisfaction to those who may favor him with their work. Limington, 9th June 20. Robert Mayall.
Robert Mayall.
An Officer's Cash, Was put on board the Sloop Jane, Seth Blanchard master, intended for some vessel in this town or vicinity. The owner may have the same by applying at the Gazette Office, and paying for this advertisement. Portland, June 11.
Catch him! Stop him!
20 Dollars Reward. On Saturday left a fellow by the name of JOHN SMITH (sometimes John Smith) hire a horse of the subscriber to go to Gorham, and has not since been heard of. — The horse is small, of a bright bay, black mane and tail, square dock, trots all a round reined bridle with plated bits. The fellow is stout built, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, dark complexion, black hair, and on which he went away a blue jacket and trousers, and a black satin waistcoat — called himself an En-lishman — has formerly lived from Newburyport with one Gant, Nowell. — Whoever will secure him and return him with the horse, shall be entitled to the above reward and necessary charges, or Ten Dollars for the horse, by JAMES TYLER.
W. KING, PHISIOGNOSTRACE. Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Portland and its vicinity, that owing to disappoin-ment in not receiving frames when expected, and being so crowded for the week past, has determined to stay the present week: — Constant attendance will be given from 8 to 1 o'clock, and from 2 to 5 o'clock in the evening — Mr. King returns his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Port and for their very liberal encourage-ment, and assures them that his constant endeavor will be to do so — June 18.
William K. & Calvin Stockbridge, HAVE just received from Boston, and are now opening an additional assortment of SPRING GOODS, lately imported, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash.
A general assortment of West India Goods.
THEY desire all those whom they held notes against in May last, would take them before the twentieth September next, or they will be put in suit without further Notice — as the firm of Jno & Wm R Stockbridge, is dissolved. North Yarmouth June 18.
Wants Employment. IN a store or Counting Room, a young man who has been out years in a country store — Satisfactory recommendation can be produced. — A line left at the Printing Office for J. P. shall be attended to.
Stray Mare. TAKEN up on the 17th inst. a light red MARE, with some white in her face. — The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges — Apply to Crispus Graves. Falmouth June 18.
Glass, Nails, Lead, Crates, &c.
John P. Thurston & Co. No 4, Central Row, HAVE received by the ship Charles, from Liverpool, and OFFER FOR SALE, 213 boxes 8 by 10, 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Crown Glass, in whole, half and quarter boxes. 85 Cask Sheathing, Drawing, } NAILS. 201, 101, 86, 61, 41, } 2 Tons, Thin, mil'd sheet and bar Lead. 1 do Spa ish brew in barrels, 1 do, powder'd yellow Oker, 3 do white Lead. 1 do Red do. Sulphur, Copal Varnish in quart bottles. Five Doz. do. do. do. Carriage do. do. do. 15 Crates cream colored Ware, assorted, 5 do. blue printed and green edge, do. do. Also on hand, 2000 wt. L. S. and Lump Sugar. 20 bbls. Pork. Hands. Rum, Cherts Tea. Pipes Brandy, Cales Sweet Oil, Quart spermaceti Candles, Ruffs, Duck, &c. June 11.
NOTICE, is given to the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons that the Festival of St. John the Baptist, will be celebrated at Saco, the 24th inst. in due form; an Oration will be pronounced on the occasion by Rev. Brother TURNER; Brethren are invited to attend. — Tickets may be had at the Store of Daniel Granger. Saco, June 7.
Festival of St. John Baptist. THE Portland Lodge of Ancient Masons, intend to celebrate the Festival of St. John the Baptist and dine at Washington Hall on Monday, 24th inst where the Brethren of town and country are requested to attend, with suitable cheering. An Oration will be delivered on the occasion, by Brother OLIVER BRAY, Esq. The Brethren are requested to attend precisely at 11 o'clock, A.M. By order of the Right Worshipful Master. MATTHEW COBB. WILLIAM MOODY. Sec'y. June 11, 1805
Gray Woolen Manufactory. SAMUEL MAYALL, hopes that his old Customers and the public in general will for their own benefit, clean their wool of the bay Burs, sheep dung & which is in the wool when it is taken from the sheep. Price for carding and cloth making same as last year — Gray June 11.
Wool carding Machine. JOHN MAYALL informs the inhabitants of the neighboring towns, that he is now fixing a machine for Carding at Saco Falls which he will have ready to card, by the 20th of June — Price for carding, eight cents per pound. — Mixed wool, to be ready money. — The wool must be picked and greased. — Those who choose may bring it unginned and it will be oiled for two cents per pound. — All who favor him with their wool to card, may depend on having it well carded, as he has served seven years at the business and is not one of those who pretend to follow a business they have not learned. Saco June 20, 1805. John Mayall.
THE proprietor of the lot of land in the town of Limington, by Saco River, and adjoining the mill lot, called, at Saco Falls, so called, on said river, being part of a grant of land formerly made to Joshua Small, esq. the proprietors of said town, and by him sold to William Spencer, and now owned by John Beard, is hereby notified that the said lot is taxed to the said John Beard, in the bill committed to me, the subscriber, collector of said town, for the year 1804, to collect the sum of six dollars, and sixty two cents, including the tax on his poll, any other property. And that, as the said Beard has removed out of said town, and the said collector, could not find his removal (being more than three months) find any personal property belonging to him, the said Beard, sufficient to pay said tax, whereon to make distress. — If said tax and a necessary intervening charges be not paid on or before Monday, the 29th day of July next at three o'clock in the afternoon, so much of the said lot as shall be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the house of Mr. Thomas Forster, innholder, in Limington. Dated at said Limington, the eighth day of June, A. D. 1805 JOSEPH TYLER, Collector.
Sheriff's Sales. CUMBERLAND ss. Taken by Execute n. and to be sold by Public Vendue, to the bi. best bidder, at the house of James Chadwick, innholder in Portland, on Monday, the 15th day of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
ALL the right in equity of redeeming certain mortgaged Real Estate viz. A certain tract or parcel of Land, situated in Portland, and bounded easterly by John Baker's land; northerly by Middlestreet; westerly by Mr. Ham's land, and southerly by land in possession of the widow Hobbey; which land was mortgaged by William Hudson to the Hon. Francis Dana, and now belongs with the right of redeeming the same, to Benjamin Gage, of Portland, the debtor named in said execution. CALEB GRISWOLD, Sheriff. DAVID PEASE, Auditor.
Portland, June 10.
House at Auction. WILL be sold at public auction, on the premises, on Tuesday, the 25th instant, at 12 o'clock, noon, A House and Lot, fronting back-street and Hampshire street: The house is 19.0 for 8.0, 4 rooms — well finished. The Lot is 44 feet on Back-street and 8 feet on Hampshire street a credit of 4, 8, and 12 months will be given with good security. For further particulars inquire of J. TYLER. Portland June 11th 1805.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed an administrator upon herself the trust of administration on the estate of WILLIAM ROBARDS, late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased by giving bond as the law directs: — the 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 SUSANNAH ROBARDS. Dated June 13, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administration on the estate of DAVID BRADLEY, late of Gorham in said county, trader, 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 ELIZABETH BRADLEY. Dated June 13, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, and he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administration on the estate of WILLIAM WATERHOUSE, late of Falmouth in the county of Cumberland yeoman deceased by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to the said deceased's estate to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to WILLIAM WATERHOUSE. Dated June 13, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to ELIJAH DOUGLAS, of Durham, are requested immediately to settle with him or DANIEL BOOKER of H. Powell. ELIJAH DOUGLAS. Harpswell May 23, 1805.
Take No ice.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber either by note or account of longer standing than one year, prior to the date hereof, are requested to settle or pay the same on or before the first day of September. Otherwise all such notes and accounts will be left with an attorney for collection. ROBERT BOYD. Portland, June 2.
Portland Bathing House. THE Portland Bathing House is open every day in the week, from five o'clock in the morning until sunset; excepting Sundays, which will be from 10 to 12. May 23, 1805. 10 Stephen Longfellow, Esq one of the justices of the peace through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE subscribers, proprietors of the common and undivided land in the town of Gorham, in the county of Cumberland, hereby request you to issue a warrant for calling a meeting of all the proprietors to be held at the house of Samuel Staples in Gorham on Monday the 8th day of July next at two o'clock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles: — 1st To choose a moderator. 2d To choose some suitable person as a Clerk to said proprietors. 3d To choose some suitable person as Treasurer to said proprietors. 4th To give the report or reports of any Committee or Committees. 5th To allow accounts against the said lot. 6th To see if the proprietors will confirm the doings of said proprietors at any former meeting or meetings, which have not been regular or legal. 7th To agree upon and appoint any other way or method of calling and summoning meetings in future. WILLIAM M'LELLAN. ASA WHITNEY, PRINCE DAVIS. JAMES IRISH. STEPHEN IRISH. BENJAMIN ROBERTS. Gorham, May 22, 1805
CUMBERLAND, ss. — To William M'LeLLan, one of the proprietors of the common and (U.S.) undivided Lands in Gorham, in the county of Cumberland:
YOU are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify the proprietors before mentioned in manner as the law directs, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes mentioned in the foregoing application — Give an easy hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord 1805. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, One of the justices of the peace through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. IN pursuance of the foregoing warrant I, the undersigned, hereby notify the proprietors of the common and undivided Lands in the town of Gorham, aforesaid to meet at the time and place mentioned in the foregoing application and for the purposes therein expressed. WILLIAM M'LELLAN. Gorham, May 25, 1805.

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Rollin's Ancient History.
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By Ships Numa and Merchant from Liverpool, Bristol Trader, from Bristol, and Little James, from London, WILLIAM GODDARD, Has received his Spring Importation of HARD WARE GOODS, which are for sale at his Store, Middle Street, Wholesale and Retail. LIKEWISE,
A large quantity Tin Plates—Glas—Nails—Sheet Iron—Sheet Lead—White Lead—Shovels—Frying pans—Cart, Waggon, and Chaise Boxes—Block Tin—Tea Pots—Iron Ware—Looking Glasses with Gilt and Mahogany Frames. also,
An extensive assortment of Joiners Planes. &c. &c. JUNE 4.
Eleazer Greely,
No. 4, Muffey's Row,
HAS just received an extensive assortment of EUROPEAN and INDIA GOODS, fitted to the season, which he will sell cheap for cash—All favors respectfully acknowledged. Portland, June 3.
Lord & Thomas,
HAVE just received a general assortment of FRESH GOODS, suitable for the season
ALSO—West India Goods & Groceries, as usual. June 3.
MORE NEW GOODS.
William Lord,
HAS just received, in addition to his former assortment, and now offers for sale at his Store in Fore-Street, a handsome assortment of English and Hard Ware Goods. LIKEWISE—A large and general assortment of W. I. Goods, Groceries, &c. all of which he will sell on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved credit. Portland, June 3. (6w.)
COLMAN & SWAN,
No. 3, Union Row,
HAVE just received a general assortment of Fresh Seasonable GOODS, LIKEWISE—All kinds of West-India Goods & Groceries, Paints, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. 30 boxes best bloom Raisins—all which they will sell on the lowest terms. Portland, May 27, 1805.
JAMES M. INGRAHAM,
Has for sale, on Ingraham's wharf, Boxes fresh Lemmons, A quantity of first quality Bacon, Bbls. clear Pork, Casks Souchong Tea, Hhds. first quality retaining MOLASSES LIKEWISE, WEST INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES, as usual, which he is determined to sell on the lowest terms for cash, or approved Credit. May 27.
Fashionable HATS.
JOHN LORD, has just received and now offers for sale, a handsome assortment of English and American HATS, and HATTERS' TRIMMINGS, at his shop in Fore-Street, next door to Cross & Martin's. May 13.
Aaron Fitz,
Fish-street, Sign of Trunk,
HAS FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH, A Moggadore CHAISE, plated, with HARNESS, plated. An APRENTICE wanted to the Saddle, Harness and Trunk business 14 or 15 years old. June 3.
JAMAICA RUM.
WOODBURY STORER, has FOR SALE, At No. 3, Union Wharf, 50 Hhds. high fourth proof Jamaica RUM, of an excellent flavor. June 3.
ABIJAH CHEEVER,
Respectfully informs his friends and old Customers, that for the more convenience of transacting his usual business, has taken into Partnership, Mr. JOHN MAHAN, and that in future the business will be transacted under the Firm of CHEEVER & MAHAN, At No. 1, Muffey's Row, Where they have constantly for Sale—English and American manufactured HATS, of all sorts; a few cases of Silk HATS & HAT TRIMMINGS; Women's, Misses' & Children's Morocco and Kid SHOES, of various kinds; and a few trunks of London made Kid SLIPPERS—All which will be sold, Wholesale or Retail, on the most accommodating terms for the purchasers. Portland, May 24th, 1805.
N.B. All persons indebted to ABIJAH CHEEVER, either by Account or Note, due previous to the first of March last, are hereby requested, to call and pay the same without delay or further notice.
Removal.
JOSHUA RICHARDSON, has removed to No. 3, Long-Wharf, where he has
FOR SALE,
200 Bbls. Mefs No 1, 2, and 3, BEEF. 100 half Bbls Mefs and No. 1 do. 70 Bbls Bone Middlings, No. 1, and Navy Mefs PORK. 4 Pipes Cognac BRANDY } Excluded to Debenture. 80 Kgs BUTTER. 10 Chests Hyson Skin TEA. 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES. 20 Chests Souchong TEA, of superior quality 100 Bbls. TAR. 40 Do. ROSIN. Hhds. MOLASSES. Bags COFFEE and Calcutta SUGARS. Ravens DUCK, and Russia SHEETING. Liverpool and Isle May SALT. Spirits TURPENTINE, per barrel. Fresh RAISINS, per cask. Bales Georgia COTTON. Boxes No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, G'n Cakes. &c. Ap. 9.
THOMAS CROSS,
At his Ship Chandlery Store, Fore street, HAS imported from Liverpool, and offers for sale, 60 boxes 7 by 9 Bristol Crown Glas, 40 do. 6 by 8, 50 casks Nails, of various kinds 2 tons dry White Lead, 1 1/2 do. Spruce Yellow, 2 do. Sheet Lead, Spy Glasses, Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles, Coffee Pots, Knives & Forks, Spoons; Jack and penknives; Steelyards; Cooks' Ladies and Flesh forks; Gunter's scales and Dividers; Scrubbing Brushes. Copper compasses; Horn and tin Lanterns, Copper binacle Lamps, Tin do. Screw and pod Augers, Ship scrapers; Iron pots and kettles; Quadrants, Jack and fore Planes; Paint Brushes of all kinds; Chisels and Gauges, Bung Borers. Belt Steel Plate Handfaws. Common do. IL Hinges. Butt Hinges, Thumb Latches, Pad locks. Mill saw Files, Handfaw do. Wood Screws, Belt and Common Iron Shovels, Short and long handled Frying Pans. Gildings, Chants, Time Glasses, &c. Also in Store, Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, and Rosin, Black and bright Varnish. Spirits of Tar. Paints of all kinds, ground in oil. Russia and ravens Duck. Sewing twine, Lines of all kinds, Linseed Oil. Rum, Brandy, Tea, Sugar, &c. All which will be sold at the lowest prices. N.B. A general supply of CORDAGE, as usual, and on liberal credit. Portland, May 20.
CAMBOOSES.
OF different sizes, FOR SALE BY NATHANIEL CROSS, Opposite Union Row, Middlestreet, Portland. June 3.
Upholstery Store.
AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, Sea Fowl, Russia, and Lisbon FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Russia BEDS and MATRASSES ready made Beds made and filled at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INIGO. 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.
REMOVAL.
STEPHEN & GEORGE TUKEY, inform their friends and customers, that they have removed from their former stand in Forestreet, to head of Union Wharf, next door to Maj. Hiss's Distillery, where Ship-Work & Blacksmith's Business in general will be done at the shortest notice, and all favors punctually attended to. May 27, 1805.
WILLIS & MCKINSTRY,
Have just received, A great variety of NEW GOODS, which, having been purchased for Cash, will be sold very low. They have on hand, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong & Bohea TEAS, and a general assortment of GROCERIES. A few boxes of CHINA, containing one tea set each. Also—Crucibles and blue Melting Pots. May 29 1805.
FARRELL & WRIGHT,
HAVE just received for sale, a general assortment of FRESH GOODS, suitable for the Season. Nov 11. 1805.
D. CUMMINGS,
RETURNS thanks to those who have employed him in the line of his profession; and informs them and the public, that he shall discontinue the practice of Physic, &c. from this date.—Those persons who have accounts open with him, are requested to settle the same as soon as possible. Portland, May 27, 1805.
RICHARDSON, WHEELER, & CO.
Head of Fifth-street, next Mr. Robert Doyd's store,
HAVE received and are now opening a beautiful assortment of Fashionable GOODS imported from Liverpool, by the way of Boston;
CONSISTING OF
6 3/4 Pinck, Blue, Slate, Drab, Black and white Saracens; 6 3/4 Laced Cambric and Muslin; Coloured Ginghams; Rock and Japanese Muslin; fine Lizard spots & Pink Calicoes; Walking Stick Silk & Cotton Umbrellas; Ladies Walking Stick Parasols; English Silk Cloves & Hose; Shoe & Quality Bindings; Ribbons, &c.
ALSO, India Cottons; Black India Lustrings, & Nankeens—
An assortment of HARD WARE
Viz. Button, Plated Stirrups, Jappanned Boxes Ink-Stands, Pen Knives, Razors, Pruning knives; Knives and Forks, Locks, Augers &c. &c.—All of which will be sold, for a very small advance, for cash only. May 13.
CROCKERY WARE.
Just received by the ship Eunice, direct from the manufactory in Staffordshire;
AND FOR SALE,
By ROBERT CROSS,
20 hds. assorted Ware, 30 crates do do, 4 crates Enamelled Cups and Saucers, 20 do Cream colored, 15 crates different kinds plates, 2 do Mugs, 2 do Jugs, 8 crates Glas Ware } Assorted, 2 hds. do, 4 Casks Tumblers. Country traders can be supplied with any assortment by package, at the shortest notice. May 13.
FURS WANTED,
FOR which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cat skins, and all kinds of Shipping & Hating FURS by, ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Muffey's Row Middle-Street, Portland. Dec 17 (6m)
Wool Picking and Carding Machine.
THE subscriber, having recently erected near Cambridge Mills in New Hampshire a Machine for the purpose of BRAKING and CARDING WOOL, takes this method to solicit the patronage of the Public for its useful an undertaking.—From the advantages of situation, the improved construction of his Machine, and his moderate terms, he flatters himself that all who employ him will find ample satisfaction. THOS: B. STINCHFIELD New Hampshire, April 29.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those that are indebted to the firm of AARON AUSTIN, & Co. by note or hand or book account, are requested to call and pay the same on or before the first day of July next, or they will be put into the hands of Oliver Bray, Esq. for collection. AARON AUSTIN, & CO. Portland, May 22, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against receiving the following NOTES, payable to WILLIAM ABOT or order, in neat stock, dated May 4th 1804 as they were obtained in a fraudulent manner, and without any consideration.—Three of them were for 40 dollars each, six for 50 dollars each, and one for 20, and all signed by the subscriber. ISAAC WALKER. Fryburg, May 27, 1805.
To James D. Hopkins, Esq. Clerk of the Maine Turnpike Association.
THE subscribers, two of the directors of the Maine Turnpike Association, hereby request you to notify a meeting of said directors, to be held at the Office of Samuel Freeman, Esq. in Portland, on Monday, the 17th day of June next, at four o'clock, in the afternoon, for the purposes following: viz.
1. To choose a President. 2. To make such assessments, as they shall judge necessary. 3. To take such steps as they shall judge necessary, to carry into effect the votes passed at the last meeting of the Stockholders. 4. To do what shall be thought proper in the execution of the trust committed to them—and to promote the design of the association.
SAMUEL FREEMAN, LEMUEL WEEKS. Portland, May 27, 1805.
Pursuant to the foregoing application, I do hereby notify the directors of the Maine Turnpike Association to meet at the time and place therein mentioned, and further purposes therein expressed. J. D. HOPKINS, Clerk. Portland, June 1, 1805.
TO LET.
A Convenient two story Dwelling-HOUSE, with a Garden, Yard, Stable, &c. pleasantly situated in the north part of the town. For terms apply to WOODBURY STORER Jan. June 3, 1805.
Taken up adrift,
OPPOSITE Clark's point, a MOSES BOAT—the owner, or owners, proving property, and paying charges may have the same by applying to DAVID WILLIAMS, at Robinson's wharf. Portland, June 3.
For Sale,
and if not sold immediately, will be rented. A Convenient two story Dwelling House with the land, barn, &c. belonging to the same—Also, a one story House on leased land belonging to Mr. Ebenezer Owen—for sale the above house situated in Cross-street. Also for sale a House and land in King Street—And to let a convenient Brewhouse for piling Lumber, on the westerly side of Union Wharf. For particulars, inquire of Illey & Robinson. Portland, May 27.
A Woman with a good breast of milk wishes to take a child to nurse. Portland May, 22.