Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-04-15 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE.
By ELEZER A. JENKS.
[No. 52, or Vol. VII.]
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1805.
[Whole No. 364]
POETRY.
Old Man's Salutation to an Old Acquaintance.
GOOD morrow, friend; I'm glad to see Thy face so early on the hill: That smiling look has charms for me, And, while I live, it ever will.  Ah me! how feeble is my gait; For I can neither run nor leap. 'Tis no small task for sixty-eight, To climb a hill to very steep.  I knew a little truant boy— Health hung her blossoms on his cheek; His heart, when full of grief or joy, In ev'ry feature seem'd to speak.  In vain his fellows round him flock'd, And join'd their sports in merry glee: To such his heart was ever lock'd, And Nature only kept the key.  She led him through each lone recess, And to his search was never coy: The solitary wilderness Echo'd the carols of the boy.  But chiefly would his fancy warm, And pleasure brighten on his brow, To see the forest light the storm, And hear the roar of ev'ry bough.  And when the stormy winds were laid, To some green wood would he withdraw; And, as he stretch'd him in the shade, Partake the deep surrounding awe.  His limbs no bending staff did aid; He bounded hither like the deer, Before the eastern cloud betray'd A symptom that thy face was near.  And when the smiling face and land, Were touch'd with transitory gleams, He rais'd his hat with cheerful hand, And bade "Good morrow" to thy beams.  —This little boy, whose face did give Full to thy beams health's rosy red, Is gone:—his representative, An woe is me! is this grey head.  Night's shadows gather round mine eyes; I hear the frequent calls of fate; And very soon, when thou shalt rise, This hill top will be desolate. [Providence Gaz.]
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
An act to incorporate a part of the counties of York and Cumberland, into a separate county by the name of Oxford.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That the counties of York and Cumberland shall be divided by a line beginning at a place called the Crooked Ripples, on Androscoggin River, at the south-east corner of the town of Turner; from thence to run westerly on the dividing line between the towns of Turner and Minot to the most north-easterly corner of the said town of Minot; from thence south-westerly on the line between the towns of Minot and Hebron, to the south-westerly corner of said Hebron; thence north-westerly, on the line between the towns of Hebron and Otisfield, to the town of Norway; thence westerly and northerly on the line between the towns of Otisfield and Norway, to the south-easterly corner of the town of Waterford; thence westerly on the line between said Waterford and Otisfield, to the north-easterly corner of the town of Bridgetown; thence westerly, on the northerly line of said Bridgetown, to the north-west corner thereof; thence southerly, on the westerly side line of said Bridgetown, to the south-west corner thereof; thence westerly on the north line of the town of Baldwin and Prescott's Grant to Saco River; thence down the middle of said Saco River to the mouth of the river called the Great Ossipee; thence westerly by a line drawn on the middle of the river last mentioned, to the line of the State of New-Hampshire. And the counties of York and Cumberland aforesaid, be, and the same are hereby declared to be bounded northerly by the line aforesaid.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all and every part and parcel of the late counties of York and Cumberland, situated on the northerly side of the line before described, and extending northerly and westerly, so far as comprehend all the territory lying between the State of New-Hampshire and the county of Kennebec, and on the northerly side of the dividing line aforesaid, excepting the towns of Wilton, Temple, Avon, and township No. 3, on Saco River, northerly of Avon, which towns shall be considered as belonging to the county of Kennebec, shall be, and the same is hereby formed and erected into an entire and distinct county, by the name of Oxford, of which Paris shall be the shire or county town: And the inhabitants of the said county of Oxford shall hold, possess, use, exercise and enjoy all the powers, rights, and immunities, which, by the constitution and laws of this Commonwealth, the inhabitants of any county within the same, do hold, possess, use, exercise, enjoy, and are entitled to.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That there shall be held and kept within the said county of Oxford a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, and a Court of Common Pleas, to sit at Paris aforesaid, on the second Tuesday of June and October yearly, and in every year, until the General Court shall otherwise order. And the Justices of the said Court of General Sessions of the Peace, and Court of Common Pleas, who shall be thereupon lawfully commissioned, shall have, hold, use, exercise, and enjoy, all and singular, the powers, which are by law given and granted to such Justices within any other county of this Commonwealth, where a Court of General Sessions of the Peace, and a Court of Common Pleas are already established. And all appeals from any judgment or judgments given at any Courts of Common Pleas within the said county of Oxford, shall be heard and tried at the Supreme Judicial Courts, to be held at Portland, in the county of Cumberland.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the methods and proceedings, directed by law, for choosing a County Treasurer, and Register of Deeds, and the modes and forms of proceeding, known and practised in bringing forward and trying actions, causes, pleas, or suits, and of originating and conducting legal processes of every kind, whether civil or criminal, in the Judicial Courts established in the several counties in this Commonwealth, and for choosing persons to serve as Jurors at said Court, shall be observed and put in practice, used, and exercised within the said county of Oxford. Provided however, that the County Treasurer and Register of Deeds for the said County of Oxford, shall for the first time, originate in the same manner as is prescribed by law where vacancies happen by death, or resignation.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That deeds, conveyances and transfers of real estate of every kind, which may happen or take place prior to the appointment of a person for Register of Deeds within and for said county of Oxford, and to his being qualified to discharge the duties of that office, may be recorded in the respective offices of Registers of Deeds in and for the counties of York and Cumberland, according to their late boundaries, and such registering shall have the same effect and operation, as though recorded in the Registry of Deeds for the said county of Oxford.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the several towns, districts, and plantations, within the said county of Oxford, shall pay to the Treasurer of the counties of York and Cumberland in the same manner they have paid previous to the passing of this act, their due proportion of all county taxes, that shall have been granted, prior to the day when this act shall begin to operate, and the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, in and for the counties of York and Cumberland shall have the same power and authority to proceed with and assess upon all such towns, districts and plantations severally their due proportion of all such taxes, which have been granted as aforesaid; and the Assessors of all such towns, districts and plantations, and the inhabitants thereof, severally, shall be governed by, and subject to the same laws of this Commonwealth, and held bound and obliged to perform the same duties, and be under the same penalties, with respect to assessing and paying all such taxes: And the Treasurers of the said counties of York and Cumberland shall be and hereby are directed and empowered to proceed in the same manner for the collection of such taxes, and shall have the same powers and authority to collect and levy the same by warrants of distress, in due form of law, as if this act had never passed. And all lawful precepts issued by the said Treasurers, for the said counties of York and Cumberland, for the collection or levying such taxes, directed to the proper officer within and for the county of Oxford, shall be duly obeyed by such officer, under the same penalty, and such officer shall be liable to be proceeded with, for any default therein, in the same manner, as in like cases, where a similar default happens in any county within this Commonwealth within and to which both said Treasurer and officer belongs. And the said county of Oxford shall be held to pay their due and just proportion of all debts, that shall be due and owing from the said counties of York and Cumberland on the day and time when this act shall come into operation; and after the payment of such debts, shall be entitled to their due proportion of all money and credits, which may belong to the present counties of York and Cumberland on the first day of April next; which settlement and adjustment of accounts between the counties aforesaid, shall be made and completed within one year from the day of passing this act.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That all actions and civil suits, of every kind, pending in the courts of General Sessions of the Peace, and courts of Common Pleas, which by law are to be holden at Portland, in and for the county of Cumberland on the third Tuesday of June next; or at York, in and for the county of York, in the month of April next, or which shall be commenced or brought forward to have day, in either of said courts last mentioned, before a clerk shall be duly appointed and qualified as such for said courts, in and for the said county of Oxford, in which real estate shall be sued for, that is situated in the county of Oxford, or the original plaintiff or plaintiffs, petitioner or petitioners one or more of them, reside in the county of Oxford, or in which the original plaintiff or plaintiffs, petitioner or petitioners do not live or reside within the present counties of York and Cumberland, and the adverse party do live or reside within the county of Oxford, and all indictments and criminal prosecutions of every kind, for offences committed within the county of Oxford, together with all recognizances, fore facias , and suits wherein the commonwealth are a party, and the adverse party live or reside within the county of Oxford, shall be transferred and removed, to be heard, tried, and have day, entered and proceeded upon, in the said courts of General Sessions, and Courts of Common Pleas, respectively, which shall next be held within and for the county of Oxford; and all papers and documents belonging to such actions, suits, indictments and criminal prosecutions, filed in the office of the Clerk of said Courts last mentioned, for the counties of York and Cumberland, shall be by them delivered over to the clerk of the same courts for the county of Oxford.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the towns and plantations within the said county of Oxford, in the voting for State Senators, and Federal Representatives, shall be considered as forming a part of their respective districts, heretofore known by the names of York and Cumberland, any thing in this act to the contrary notwithstanding; and that the inhabitants thereof shall have and enjoy the same rights and privileges, with respect to the election of Senators, and Federal Representatives as aforesaid, as if this act had never passed, and all returns of votes for such Senators, and Federal Representatives, within the said county of Oxford shall be made in the same manner, and under the same penalties, as is by law provided in other counties within this Commonwealth.
March 4, 1805.—By the Governor approved.
Laws of the United States.
An act to authorise the Secretary of War, to issue military land warrants, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of war be, and he hereby is authorised, from and after the passing of this act, to issue warrants for military bounty lands, to the sixty three persons who have exhibited their claims, and produced satisfactory evidence, to substantiate the same to the Secretary of war, and also to such persons as shall, before the first day of April next, produce to him satisfactory evidence of the validity of their claims, in pursuance of the act of the twenty sixth of April, eighteen hundred and two, intitled "an act in addition to an act, intitled, an act in addition to an act, regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren, for propagating the gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the holders or proprietors of the land warrants, issued by virtue of the preceding section, shall and may locate their respective warrants, only on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarter townships, and the fractional quarter townships, which had been reserved for original holders, by virtue of the fifth section of an act, intitled, "an act in addition to an act, intitled 'an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren, for propagating the gospel among the Heathen.'"
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the act, entitled, "an act, in addition to an act, entitled 'an act, in addition to an act, regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren, for propagating the gospel among the Heathen,'" approved the 26th day of April, 1802, be, and the same is hereby continued in force until the first day of March, 1806.
Approved—March 2, 1805.
Miscellany.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
LETTER II.
From a gentleman in the State of Vermont, to a gentleman in this town, on the subject of a road from Portland to St. Albans, dated Peacham, 31st Dec. 1805.
SIR, SINCE I concluded my letter of the 29th inst. I have had an interview with judge —, of Danville, and learn that a meeting of the most respectable people of Danville, on the subject of a turnpike from St. Albans to Port-
land has taken place, who have with spirit and unanimity espoused the cause of obtaining a grant from the legislature to be convened at Windsor, on the 26th January next. I have also been assured from the most respectable characters in several of the towns thro' which it will likely pass that the more effectually to secure an object of such importance they will cause the business to be taken up in their respective towns in town meetings, to testify to the legislature a striking unanimity and ardor, with which they pursue the object.
Judge —, and myself were of opinion that as soon as an association of the characters that would best promote the turnpike, in the towns through which it will likely pass can be formed, a request to co-operate with us should be forwarded to Portland, to invite an agent of Portland, to attend at Windsor at the sitting of the Legislature. It is with extreme regret I make this proposition, without forwarding it under the names of the most respectable characters of this part of the country. These should have been joined in the proposition, had not the necessity of gaining time, prevented me on this occasion from consulting them, as I have no doubt they have already in opinion concurred. In making every statement on this subject I have been willing the facts recited should make their own apology for being communicated by one who is a total stranger with Portland. But in submitting this proposition, I feel the necessity of an apology. Let gentlemen consider the magnitude of the object in which they are so deeply interested, the importance of obtaining correct information, the influence of an agent from so respectable a town as Portland with the Legislature, the danger of delays so usual in undertakings of this nature, and the present full tide of public approbation; and gentlemen will pardon the forwardness of an individual devoted to the pursuit.
Sir, what I had reserved for this letter when I sealed that of the 27th inst. was to draw your attention to the eventual extent of the proposed turnpike road. No estimate of this kind can be made without an idea of the country to the West and North-west. If you, sir, have not particularly attended to this subject, some particulars not found in New-England geographies, I can suggest for your information. In taking a view of the country to the west and north-west, the regions of Upper Canada at once present themselves. Notwithstanding in the present declamation in favour of the countries on the western waters, little is said of this part of Canada, it is well worthy the attention of the people of New-England; it is a very level, luxuriant soil, and for salubrity, behind no spot on the globe: and although under a foreign government it has not flourished like the territories of the United States, it is now settling with a rapidity unparalleled by any part of British America. Kingston on the bay of Canty, and Little York at the mouth of the Toronto, are flourishing places of trade, between which is a great road 120 miles. From Little York to Lake Simcoe, 60 miles, there is with a small carrying place, water communication by batteaux. Lake Simcoe and lake Huron, with another small carrying place, have communication by batteaux. This is the way the north-west company, so called, in Quebec and Montreal have carried on a very extensive and profitable fur trade, and is nearer by 300 miles to the countries north of the great western lakes, than by lake Erie, and is the probable course of communication between the great western territories and lakes and the sea coast—so that Little York is considered a place of the most considerable prospects of any on the great chain of lakes. Little York, and Kingston and all the country north of Ontario will be convened by one and the same seaport. In summer undoubtedly their best channel of communication to the sea would be the St. Lawrence; but this is so long locked up in ice, that other channels are improved.
A considerable trade is carried by the Hudson to New-York city, and some down the Susquehanna to Baltimore. But from the country north of lake Ontario during winter, there is no place on the sea board that will be equally convenient as Portland, were there turnpikes to all. Thus if there should be a turnpike road from St. Albans to Portland, and if continued on west to Kingston, an object I am sure attainable, it will accommodate an indefinite extent of country, and be forever an unrivalled route for all the western and north-western countries to the seaboard! As an instance of the rapidity of the settlement of Upper Canada, there was within a few years, a road laid from Little York to lake Simcoe, perfectly straight and almost entirely level and is now nearly or quite settled, each settler having only two hundred acres, at most, facing the road, called Dundas street.
I have sketched the result of some enquiries, and some efforts too imperfect to be stated in detail towards an object that when attained we may remember its outlines were not easily foreseen. In endeavouring to unite the people in this quarter in pursuit of it, I have relied wholly on what I suggested as matters of fact in my letter of the 27th inst. and have never brought into view the speculations contained in this letter, except to one or two intimate friends. But willing to submit to those most interested in the
accomplishment of this business, a sketch of the impressions that I have had on the subject with as little delay as possible, I thought it would be well to acquaint you frankly of the motives that influenced me thus to step forward in a work, in which it will be my glory if I shall have labored to any effect. It is with no small anxiety that I conclude this letter; I hope, however, the issue of a very interesting subject, may not wholly depend on their reception. I am, &c.
By the Gails.
BERMUDA, March 9.
Desperate Naval Battle. —On Wednesday arrived here, His majesty's ship Leander, of 50 guns, capt. Talbot, with the French frigate La Ville de Milan, of 44 guns, Commodore Raynand, and capt. Gillien, under jury masts, and his majesty's ship Cleopatra, of 32 guns, capt. Sir Robert Laurie; also under jury masts, and a prize to La Ville de Milan.
On the 15th Feb. the Cleopatra gave pursuit to the Ville de Milan; and after a chase of two days, came up with her; and, notwithstanding the great superiority of the enemies force, engaged her with such effect, as would probably have compelled her to strike, had not the wheel of the Cleopatra, after two hours and an half engagement, been rendered useless by a shot, and the ship unmanageable; when the Frenchman having the wind, run his head and bow-sprit over the Cleopatra's quarter, and under a tremendous fire of musketry, attempted to board; but was driven back. Attempts were made to get clear of the enemy's ship, but the men ordered to set the forward sails being killed; the enemy at length succeeded in boarding, and a severe and bloody conflict of nearly three hours, the Cleopatra surrendered; being a mere wreck, having no mast but her mizen standing. The next morning the French ship had no mast standing, but her fore; her main and mizen having gone over the side. In about 7 days after, the Leander most fortunately fell in with both ships, and took them without the least resistance; and brought them in this port.
The Ville de Milan, is a large frigate, 1200 tons burthen; mounting twenty-six French 18 pounders on her main deck: 14 long 9 pounders on her quarter and six long 9 pounders on her fore-castle, with 360 men, 20 officers, and a number of soldiers and passengers. The Cleopatra is an old 32 gun frigate being built in 1780 and 199 men. The Ville de Milan was nearly double the force of the Cleopatra.
The Cleopatra had 22 men killed, and 7 officers and 29 men wounded—of whom was Mr. MITCHELL, the eldest son of admiral MITCHELL.—Of the French wounded were both the Commodore, and the captain.
NORWICH, (CON.) APRIL 3.
ABOMINATIONS OF FEDERALISM.
Connecticut finances. —In 1788 this state owed One Million, nine Hundred Thousand Dollars, and the Treasury was empty.
In 1804 the state of Connecticut did not owe a cent, and had in her Treasury, Four Hundred and Fifty Two Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty Nine dollars seventy-seven cents, in funds of the civil list; and One Million Two Hundred and Thirty eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventeen dollars and twenty-nine cents.
The people of this state draw out of the treasury, every year, Dolls. 78,355 76 Cts. The amount of all their state taxes is no more than
41,400 00
So they draw out more than they put in, Dolls. 37,455 76. Thus, people of Connecticut, you have a government, which does not cost you a single cent to maintain it; but which annually pays you above thirty seven thousand dollars towards defraying the expence of educating your children; and your state is above two millions of dollars richer than it was seven years ago. O! if you knew your happiness, ye would be the happiest people on earth.
Jerome Bonaparte. —Accounts from Baltimore mention, that Jerome Bonaparte has actually taken his departure for Europe, in a vessel bound to Amsterdam.—His lady and suite accompany him. It is said to be his intention to leave her in Holland, until he obtained forgiveness of the Emperor, and permission to introduce her into the kingdom, which from the credit given to the letters lately published as intercepted by a British frigate is expected to be a thing of no easy accomplishment.—The letters alluded to are allowed to be authentic, and duplicates said to have been received by the parties to whom they were addressed. [Morn. Chron.]
The Legislature of New York has rejected the late propositions for amending the Federal Constitution, proposed by Massachusetts and North-Carolina; and postponed the one proposed by Kentucky.
Earthquake. —On Saturday last, at about 15 minutes past 2, P. M. the town of Salem was visited by an earthquake, which lasted 4 seconds.

MR. ELLIOT, TO HIS CONSTITUENTS.
LETTER I.
A REPRESENTATIVE of the people is frequently placed in a situation peculiar delicacy. His conduct may be misunderstood, and his motives misrepresented; and it may at the same time be improper for him to enter into a public explanation with his constituents.
Already denounced, I am aware of the new denunciations which await me. I shall be accused of abandoning my party and becoming an apostate from republican principles. I shall even be charged with treason, in advancing sentiments which may be considered as tending to produce a disunion of the Union.
Limited as has been my political experience, I have learned that violent party men are almost always wrong. They view political objects as through a glass darkly. If the fury of party spirit be not speedily checked, moderation will become as great a crime in America, as it was in France during the reign of Robespierre.
An attempt is making to divert the current of popular opinion to an improper channel. It now glides like the rivulet, it may soon thunder like the torrent. The people will be told that the constitution is an odious system of aristocracy; that the president must be elected by the people at large; that the senate must be destroyed, or at least greatly weakened; that the judges must be rendered elective; and that all who oppose this glorious renovation of our political system are federalists and enemies to freedom.
I shall be accused of political inconsistency. The accusation, however, can only be founded upon injustice, and supported by deception. I opposed many measures of the federal party, because I believed them anti republican, and pernicious to the best interests of my country; and that opinion remains unaltered.
Probably I shall be the last man in the United States who will change principles, or even parties, unless parties shall change principles. I profess still to be, as I ever have been, a moderate and consistent republican; but, in my public capacity, I consider myself as the representative, not of a party, but of the people.
JAMES ELLIOT.
Intelligence.
LATEST FROM FRANCE
By an arrival at New-York from Bourdeaux, Paris papers are received to the 4th of Feb. containing sundry official documents of considerable interest.
Letter from the Emperor Bonaparte to the King of England.
SIR, MY BROTHER, Called to the throne of France by Providence, by the suffrages of the Senate, the people, and the army, my first sentiment is the wish of Peace. France and England are wearing out their prosperity, they may contend for ages.
Paris, 14th Nivose, year 13 (Jan. 4, 1805)
Signed NAPOLEON.
BRITISH NAVY.
Statement of the distribution of the British naval force, to Feb. 1. [Exclusive of the hired armed vessels, which are chiefly employed in protecting the coasting trade of Great-Britain.]
Table with 5 columns: Station, Line, 50, 60, 70. Rows include: In port and fitting, with sealed orders; Guardships; In English and Irish channels; In the Downs and North Sea station; At the West Indies and on passage; Jamaica station, and on passage; American and New-Foundland station; Cape of Good Hope, East-Indies, and on the passage; Coast of Africa; Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar; Mediterranean and on passage; Hospital and prison ships.
An adventurer is now in prison, in Paris who arrived some time ago from the Isle of France, where he had been landed from an American ship. He pretended to be an extraordinary Ambassador from the Emperor of China to Bonaparte.
The King of Sweden has at length acknowledged the Emperor of Germany in his new character of Emperor of Austria. His Swedish Majesty, it is said, has determined to send a new minister to London.
A new city, to be called "Napoleon," is according to a letter from Fontenoy, to be erected without loss of time, in the neighborhood of which, the emperor will have a mansion, or grand hunting box, with an extensive park, the expence of which is to be defrayed out of the funds of the crown.
The hint in the last French papers, that Bonaparte means to make his brother king of Lombardy, causes no little speculation among the politicians on this side the water, and no doubt will excite equal surprise on the continent.
WEST-INDIES.
[From the Centinel, of April 10.]
We yesterday received, "The Report of St. Bartholomew" of March 11, 1805, published at that island; which contains a detailed account of the attacks of the French squadron on the British islands in that vicinity.
leave the Government house and was treated with every mark of respect by the French General. Gen. Prevost mustered one thousand and five hundred men at Prince Rupert's, and gave answer to the French flag of truce sent to demand his surrender, that "he was waiting their attack with great impatience, and would be happy to receive them."
This paper also learnt, from St. Kitts, that the French had been there, and had captured the most valuable property afloat, and exacted a contribution of 35,000l. currency, (Dollars 8/3) for the whole island; and afterwards proceeded to Nevis, where they amerced the inhabitants in the sum of 9600 dollars, and then failed for Montserrat.
The French squadron is commanded by Admiral Mafelis, and is composed of five sail of the line, three frigates, two brigs and a schooner. The Admiral's ship is the Majesty, of 120 guns, built at Rochefort, and called the Republican, but on the coronation of Bonaparte her name was changed as above; the rest of the squadron, are Le Magnanime, 84; Le Suffrein, 74; Le Lyon, 74; Le Jemappe, 74. Frigates, La Hermine, 50; La Glorie, 44; La Indefatigable, 44.
The paper also contains the report, that advice had been received at Martinique, of the arrival off Barbadoes, of a British fleet, of twenty sail, from England.
From St. Croix, March 15. "You no doubt will have heard, ere this comes to hand of the French fleet being in the Windward Islands—of their taking Dominique and making the inhabitants of Montserrat, and St. Kitts pay them a great tribute. They are momentarily expected at Tortola. The inhabitants have mostly left there, and gone to St. John's [a Danish island] for safety."
By the Sails.
From Philadelph. "I am not surprised that reflecting men, in other states, should deplore the present situations and prospects of "revolutionary Pennsylvania." For the two last years the state has been divided into three parties, without any serious apprehensions of the consequences.
"What the end of all this may be time only will unfold, but if a union does not take place among the friends to order and good government, we shall shortly be in the high road to anarchy and confusion. Many of the federalists had hoped that what may be called the moderate, or American democrats, and who, by the by, are the weakest of the three parties, would have invited union; but in their address to the public, they appear to take considerable pains to convince their former associates, they need entertain no jealousy on the score of joining the federalist.
"When our executive first responded to the addresses of the violent democrats, he supposed he would be able to keep them within due bounds, but I presume he now begins to think differently. I am, &c."
Boston, April 12.
April 3—A passenger in the brig Canton from Cadiz, informs that the Toulon fleet had arrived at Carthagena, and that 15 sail of the line, from Cadiz were to join them with all possible dispatch.
Important.—A gentleman who came in the Southern Stage yesterday informs, that he saw in the New-York Gazette of Monday last, a French decree, authorising the capture of all neutral vessels bound to or from the ports of St. Domingo occupied by the blacks; and directing that the Masters of vessels taken should be tried before a military tribunal.
Further.—We learn from an authentick source, that our government have received official notice, that our trade with the blacks of St. Domingo is absolutely prohibited, and that all neutral vessels bound to or from any port in their possession will be seized, and the crews tried under a military commission and executed.
[Gaz. U. S.]
Reports from the city of St. Domingo as late as the 16th of March state that the women and children had left the city, and the men were preparing to evacuate it. No succours had arrived.

VOTES FOR GOVERNOR—IN MAINE.
Table with 4 columns: County, Town, Votes, Total. Includes Cumberland, York, Lincoln, Kennebec, and Hancock counties.
The last Palladium contains returns from 358 towns (including most of the above) giving Strong, 32,213 — Sullivan, 28,677
SENATORS—Correct returns state the election of a handsome Federal majority in the Senate. Twenty-One being elected, exclusive of Lincoln county, of which no doubt is entertained.
We are happy to announce the safe return to this place of our distinguished townsman, Commodore PREBLE. — Public marks of attention have been paid to the Commodore in the principal places through which he passed, some of which we have already mentioned.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. A very splendid dinner was yesterday given to Commodore PREBLE, at Concert Hall, as a public testimony of the high respect and esteem which the gentlemen of this town entertain for his gallant and meritorious services during his command in the Mediterranean.
MORE ELECTION VILLAINY! WITH a modesty peculiar to itself, the Argus comes forward under this head; and complains of attempts to "suppress the truth, by stopping republican papers!" — and with its usual decency, gives publicity to two or three private compliments to that "EXCELLENT PAPER!" — And to add to the consequence of these publications, gives notice, "that the originals may be seen at the Argus Office, till Friday next, when they will be forwarded to the Post-master General!"
Some thing Rotten in the Post office. Since the opening of the electioneering campaign the Repertory has not been to be had at the post office in this town for the quarter part of the time, and it is now almost a fortnight since a single one has been received by the subscribers — whether they are detained at the office here, or are stopped at some other, is unknown to the Subscribers.
Weymouth, April 9. — We are informed upon good authority, that a democratic gentleman in a neighboring town had recently papers called the "Eastern Argus," sent to him weekly previous to the late election — Query, Are not these papers rather like Egyptian plagues, without money, without price?
Industry, March, 1805. — No pains are spared here to circulate the Argus, for the benefit of the town I wish to receive the Gazette. — Columbia, April 5. — I am sorry to say that your paper comes very irregular — sometimes I do not receive one in three weeks.
Bethel, March, 1805. — A few days since I wrote you concerning the failure of your paper. Hardly one in three arrives at this office. — [Another letter dated April 2, makes the same complaint, and adds, "I fear some of your customers this way, will discontinue your paper, unless some remedy is found."]
We forbear adding other particulars at present, though many are in our possession. The above must prove to the public the many impositions practiced in the post-office department; and as Mr. Grauger is to be favoured with the Argus complaints, we shall forward him this paper, and will send him our "originals" if there is a prospect of obtaining them.
Want of room obliges us to omit a very ingenious communication on the subject of the Post Office, which we think will tend to correct some of its abuses.
By a recent act of the Legislature of this state, the name of the late Jonathan Weston, Esq. Deputy Collector at Moose Island, Passamaquoddy, has been changed to Jonathan de Lefebrier Weston.
The hon. Simon Frye, Esq. of Fryeburg, Samuel Parris, Esq. of Hebron, and Luther Cary, Esq. of Turner, are appointed Justices of the Common Pleas, for the county of Oxford.
Maj. David Learned, of Livermore, is appointed Sheriff of said county.
A correspondent asks for what purpose the printer of the Argus attempts to impose upon the public, or even upon the party which supports it, a belief that the votes for Senators of this county, are nearly equally divided between the federal and democratic candidates; when he must well know, from returns in his possession, that the federal candidates have a majority of six or seven hundred at least.
Why does he select five or six towns only, in which the votes are almost balanced, rather than publish the whole of which he has received accounts? Is it necessary to buoy up for a few days the hopes of his party for any political purpose? The same artifice has been practiced with respect to Lincoln District; it being by the votes stated in his last paper made to appear that the democratic candidates for that District have about 1000 and the federal little more than 300, whereas it is known that the accounts long since received from that quarter give the federal ticket a majority of two or three hundred over the democratic — One would suppose it were enough to deceive before the election.
TO CUSTOMERS. This number completes the seventh volume of THE GAZETTE. We therefore remind all delinquent subscribers that a settlement is expected. — The calls of a family, the purchase of stock, and the support of workmen, render a punctual payment of our dues indispensable. — To accommodate those who can or make it convenient to call at the Office, the editor will transmit his bills to some gentleman, or attend in person at such places as may facilitate a settlement, notice of which will be given in the Gazette. In this town he relies on the readiness of his subscribers to settle their bills, on sight. The fourth week of this month he will attend at York Court, for the convenience of those who wish to settle personally, or by their friends; who attend said court. He hopes no one will disappoint his expectations.
"AMATOR" is received — but we conceive his production too personally pointed, for publicity. We are always ready to aid in correcting the fallacious fallacies of the age; and if Amator will apply his satire more generally, we shall feel pleased with his correspondence. * Other Communications omitted for want of room.
WEDNESDAY, April 10. — In Falmouth, by the Rev. Mr. Bradly, Mr. Joseph Small, to Miss Mary Proctor. In Columbia, Captain William Mellus, to Miss Amelia Lyman, daughter of the Rev. Mr. Lyman, of Machias.
DEATH. On board brig George, January 18, on her homeward bound passage from Berbice, Mr. William Cobb, jun. aged 21, son of Mr. Daniel Cobb, of this town. He was a young man promising in prospects, amiable in his manners, and endeared to a large circle of relatives and friends.
In Falmouth, 30th ult. Mrs. Winifred, aged 62, wife of Nathan Winifred, of the Society of Friends. In Limerick on the 22d inst. Mrs. Lydia Wingate, the amiable and faithful consort of John Wingate, aged 54, leaving eight children and all her acquaintance to whom she was dear, to lament her death.
Port of Portland.
Tuesday, April 9. — Arrived, ship Ocean, E. Clap, master, 21 days from the Havana. Left there, ship Sally, Endicott, of Salem; ship Polly, Harris, of Boston for New-York, in 5 days; brig Rover, Carnes, for Boston, 7 days; ship Ann Donaldson, for Rhode-Island, 2 days; snow Neshannock, Knowel, for Newbury, 20 days; ship Nancy, Stevens, for Boston, 12 days; brig Hiram, Brown, for Rhode-Island, 5 days; schooner Antelope, arrived from Jamaica; schooner Mary, of Boston, Gray, arrived from Boston, long passage, Venice, Taber, for Boston, 20 days; brig Little Jane, Prince, for Boston, God knows when; brig Echo, Forman, of Boston, just discharged; and a large number of vessels for southern ports. — Flour, 18 dollars market glutted; Beef, 20; Pork, 22; Butter, 30; Lard, 20; Rice, 6; Wine, 35 dollars cask; Fish, 7; Boards, 35 to 40. — Molasses, 7 1/2; Sugar, first quality, 6 to 8 dollars per cwt.; Coffee, 20; Logwood, 50; Canary-Birds, male, 10 dollars — females, 8 dollars.
Wednesday, April 10. — Arrived, ship Lucretia, S. Blanchard, 20 days from St. Thomas. Left there, March 21, ship Jane, McIntosh, of Portland; brig Unanimous, Grant, of Kennebec, for Porto Rico; fchr. Mary, J. Fuller, of Kingston, for Edenton, N.C. in 9 days — spoke in Sail Rock Passage, ship Nancy, S. Walker, of Newburyport, for Turkey Island.
Sunday. — Arrived fchr. Fair Lady, Snow, from Martinique. Left at St. Anns, ship Franklin, Rich, for Boston, in 25 days; brig Perseverance, Selleck, for New-York, in 14 days.
Monday. — Arrived, brig Telegraph, Neal, 35 days from St. Bartholomew. Left there, March 10, ship John, arrived 28th of February, in distress, 50 days from Kennebec, for New-York, cargo sold, vessel bound to Savannah; fchr. Victory, Silverster, from Guadalupe for Baltimore, in 60 days, his vessel expected to be condemned. — Sailed in company with fchr. Eliza, Richardson, of and for Boston; spoke April 3d, ship Golden Age, Smith, of Salem, 138 days from Rio de Janeiro for Boston, in late 39, 4, long 72, W.; April 4, Montauk Point bearing NNE 14 leagues, brig Trial, Whitney, of and for Salem, 29 days from Martinique.
The Golden Age spoke, in lat. 18 N. about the 1st March, brig Columbia, Appleton, of Newburyport, his crew in a state of starvation, and fails very much torn; supplied him with what he wanted. Saturday, April 13. Arrived brig Appollo, Jed. Jewett, master, from Point Petre, Guadalupe. Left there, March 17, ship Nestor, Whipple, Portland; Briggs, Lucy, Bragdon, do. Harriot, Codman, do. Helen, Jordan, do. for Philad. Tropie, Morley, Boston; Hannah, Chase, Newburyport; Franklin, Nason, Boston; Mayflower, —, Newburyport; Androscoggin, Powers, do. fch. Little Dick, Ryan, do.
Brig Ranger, Sawyer of this port, has arrived at Boston. Also fch. William, Gardner, of Hallowell; and Rose, Atkins of Scarborough. Brig George, Bradbury of this port, was at Mantanzas, 28 days since. Brig Comet, Tucker, of this port, was spoke March 7, under the lee of Dominique, for Trinidad, to touch at Martinique.
Drowned from on board brig Comet, on her passage from Portland to Guadalupe, Joseph Ricket, a seaman — In attempting to draw a bucket of water he fell overboard; the boat was instantly thrown out, and every exertion made to save him, but before the boat could reach him he disappeared.
THE Stockholders of the MAINE TURNPIKE ASSOCIATION.
are hereby notified to meet at the Court house in Portland, on Tuesday the fourteenth day of May next, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon, to act on the following articles — to wit: 1st. To choose thirteen directors for the year ensuing. 2d. To choose a Treasurer and Clerk for the year ensuing. 3d. To consider and determine if any part, and what part of said Turnpike shall be made the ensuing year and to act thereon as they shall see fit. 4th. To consider and determine whether any Assessments shall be made upon the shares of said Corporation and to act thereon as they may think proper. 5th. To receive any report or reports, of any former Committee, and act thereon as they may think proper. 6th. To act upon any subject which concerns said Stockholders, and which they may lawfully act upon at their annual May meeting. Portland, April 12. J. D. HOPKINS, Clerk.
ATTENTION! THE ARTILLERY COMPANY, are requested to meet on Monday Evening next, at 7 o'clock, at Dr. Coffin's assembly room, on business. By request of the Captain, JOSIAH HASKELL, Clerk. April 12.
THE Partnership of JENKS & SHIRLEY, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement: All persons having accounts open with said firm, are requested to settle the same with William Jenks, Jr. WILLIAM JENKS, Jr. ARTHUR SHIRLEY. Portland, April 9, 1805.
THE public are respectfully informed that the PRINTING BUSINESS will in future be transacted at the office in Fifth street, occupied by the late firm, by WILLIAM JENKS, Jr. Where all kinds of Printing will be executed neatly and expeditiously.
THE encouragement already received for publishing the PORTLAND MAGAZINE, advertised by the above firm, is such as to warrant the undertaking — and as soon as arrangements can be made, the first number will be issued. April 5, 1805.
THIS is to give notice, to all concerned, that the Copartnership of JOSEPH CHENERY & Co. as also the Copartnership of CHENERY & MITCHELL, are dissolved by mutual consent: All persons having demands against either firm, are requested to exhibit the same to us the subscribers, for immediate settlement. — And it is expected those who may be indebted will make immediate payment. JOSEPH CHENERY, PEELEG MITCHELL, SILAS HAMILTON.
N. B. The BUTCHERING & FANNING business carried on as usual, at their stand near Stroutwater Meeting-house, where constant attendance will be given, and all favors acknowledged. Falmouth, April 13, 1805.
THE subscriber has for private sale at his Auction Room, Fore Street, head of Ingraham's wharf.
36 bales of GEESE FEATHERS, of a good quality containing from 50 to 100 lbs each. Many gany SECRETARIES & CARD TABLES, Common dining & Card do. A few Casks RAISINS, Some CUTLERY & HARD WARE, Plated HATS, INDIA COTTONS, BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, &c. at reduced prices, for Cash. N. B. All consignments either for public or private sale, will be faithfully attended to, by the public's most humble Servant, DAVID PEASE. Portland, April 15, 1805.
GLAZING & FANLIGHT MAKING. SAMUEL STARBIRD Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from his shop under the Union School, in Union Street, to No. 1, Jones' Row; where
GLAZING & FANLIGHT MAKING, in their different branches, are executed by him with neatness and dispatch. All orders punctually attended to, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. April 5.
ATTENTION!
OLD SOLDIERS, of the late Revolutionary army, who enlisted for during the War, who served three years under their enlistment, (for this State's Quota) and received an honorable discharge, are entitled to Two Hundred acres of Land, granted and located by this Commonwealth. — and those who wish to take the Land, and comply with the act granting the same, are requested to meet at the Green Dragon Tavern (so called) in Boston on the first Wednesday in June next, at ten o'clock, for the purpose of forming a company, and providing ways and means for settling the same. Those who may be prevented from attending in person, by distance or indisposition, will write or send by their representative who attends the next general court, from whom they can receive the best information. The land is good and well wooded, lying in the province of Maine fourteen miles from St. Andrews, and three miles from a branch of St. John's River, and now bears the name of Mars Hill township. HENRY PURKITT, BENJ. FESSENDEN. Agents. Boston, April 9, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE FARM in the town of Livermore, pleasantly situated in the Centre of said town, on the country 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 Hall's well; 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.
To be sold,
A Fine Stand for a trader or brickmaker, a good HOUSE two stories high, nearly finished, about six years old, pleasantly situated with a good barn, and out-house, about three acres of Land, with two brickyards laid out on a wharf where vessels of a hundred tons burthen may load four feet from the Brick kiln, and a run of water from the above, sufficient to supply both yards with water; where brickwood can be bought for one dollar per cord, on the yard, with four miles of Bowdoin College. Payments made easy to the purchaser. For particulars apply to STEPHEN CALLE, living on the premises. Brunswick, April 15, 1805.
FRESH LEMONS. Just received, For Sale By JAMES M. INGRAHAM, Boxes fresh LEMONS. On Ingraham's Wharf. April 18.
DEMOCRACY UNVEILED. JUST received and for sale at the BOOKSTORE of ISAAC ADAMS, No. 6, Jones' Row, (Price one dollar.)
DEMOCRACY UNVEILED, OR, TYRANNY stripped of the GARB of PATRIOTISM. BY CHRISTOPHER CAUSTIC, L. L. D. &c. &c. Cecum domus scelus omne relxit. You Rogues! You Rovers! I've all found out! And "WE THE PEOPLE," I've no doubt Will put a period to your dashing, And HONEST men will come in fashion. April 15.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of ASA HUFF, late of Bath, in the county of Lincoln, Sailmaker, deceased; and hath 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 the subscriber at Arundel, in the county of York; or to Mr. NATHANIEL COFFIN, my attorney, at said Bath. SETH BURNHAM, Administrator. Arundel, March 24, 1805.
NOTICE
IS hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or owners of Land in the Town of Limington, in the county of York, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that the lots or parts of lots of land hereinafter mentioned, are taxed in bills and Committed to me the Subscriber, collector of said town for the years 1803 and 1804, to collect in the sums following, Viz.
Table with 5 columns: No., Lot, Acre, Tax for 1803, Proprietors Names. Includes entries for Hancock, Widow Wells, Enoch Ifsley's heirs, Pike, and Unknown.
Unless the above taxes with all necessary intervening charges are paid to me, on or before Thursday the thirtieth day of May next, at three o'clock, in the afternoon, so much of the said lots or lands as will be sufficient to discharge the same, will then be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house of Thomas Forster, innholder in said Limington, as the law directs. JOSEPH TYLER, Collector. Limington April 3, 1805.
To the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court assembled, in January 1805.
HUMBLY shew, the subscribers, citizens of the county of York, that it will be essential to the interest and convenience of the inhabitants of said county to make an alteration of the plans in which the courts of Common Pleas & General Sessions of the peace are now holden in said county, so far as it respects those courts which are now holden at Biddeford, and Waterborough, within and for said county as both of those courts are inconvenient for the members of the court-parties and witnesses to attend, for want of proper and suitable accommodation for all those who are interested and concerned in said courts.
They therefore humbly pray, that the aforesaid courts may be removed and holden in future at Alfred within and for said county, where one of the terms of the Supreme Judicial Court is now holden, and where a new goal has lately been erected and which place is the most central and convenient for the inhabitants of said county — which alterations your petitioners pray may take place as soon as may be. — And as in duty bound will ever pray. DANIEL HOLMES, Twenty three others
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
In Senate, January 26, 1805. ON the petition of Daniel Holmes and others, praying that the Courts of Common Pleas, which are now holden at Waterborough and Biddeford, within and for the county of York, may be removed from said places to Alfred, within and for said county —
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 and Eastern Argus, the last publication to be thirty days at least before the second Wednesday of the first session of the next General Court, that all persons concerned may then appear and then 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, January 26, 1805. Read and concurred, H. G. OTIS, Speaker. A true copy — Attest, WENDELL DAVIS, Clerk of Senate.
WHEREAS Nancy wife of me the subscriber, has left my bed and board, and during my absence been married to another person, (named Thompson) This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after the first day of January last at which time it appears she was married to said Thompson. his SAMUEL M. GARDNER. Portland, April 13, 1805.
NOTICE
WHEREAS Mary, wife of me the subscriber, has quitteed my bed and board, without much provocation, this is to forbid any person or persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debt of her contracting after the date hereof. JACOB STONE. April 5, 1805.
Stores to Let.
THE two Stores now occupied by Messrs. M. Lellan & Brown, in Fifth Street, adjoining the Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office. — For terms apply at said Office. March 20, 1805.

LATE OMISSIONS.
NEW ORLEANS, FEB. 15.
We mention with peculiar regret the unhappy fate of Mr. M. G. Lewis, brother of the late Mrs. Claiborne, who fell on Tuesday last, in duel with Mr. Robert Sturtevant.
Mr. Lewis was a youth of amiable deportment and promising character. We have heard that the duel of Fidelis , in our paper of Friday last, created the misunderstanding that has terminated so fatally. We have been at some pains to learn the circumstances of the duel, and believe ourselves correct in the following statement.
Mr. Lewis and his friend called at our office for a knowledge of the author. We begged time to ask approbation. Before we could make Mr. Sturtevant's communication, it seems Fidelis became known through some other medium. A challenge then ensued from Mr. Lewis which we have understood, left no means of concession: it requiring no explanation, but immediate satisfaction for the outrage committed on his feelings. It being accepted, the parties met, and were to wait the count 1, 2, 3, and at the succeeding word of fire, to fire. Mr. Lewis's pistol flashed before the time, at the word three; he therefore lost his chance of fire. Mr. Sturtevant seeing this, immediately turned, and fired backward in the air. No offer of accommodation was, we believe, made, and the parties again fired nearly at the same moment, when Mr. Lewis received a ball which passed through his heart, and out at his left side. For a moment he continued his attitude, when casting his eyes to his friend, as if first conscious of his wound, he could only utter, "I believe I" and fell a lifeless corpse.
[The following is the Dream alluded to in the above. FROM THE LOUISIANA GAZETTE.]
A Dream. —Methought it was night in the month of December, A. D. 1804. All in the city were hushed and still. I was passing near the Government-House. Suddenly the sound of music burst from the hall. I listened—the guests were dancing. Surprised, I advanced to the centinel, who was pacing with slow and measured steps before the building. From him I also learned the fact—His arms glittered in the moon beam. At this moment the convent bell sounded—a noise like rushing silk was heard.—I turned my head—a female figure stood before me. She was tall and graceful: displaying a perfect symmetry of features. Her countenance was mild and beautiful, but shaded with sorrow. I gazed upon her beauteous face. At that moment a new train of music sounded, the shouts of guests grew louder—they seemed to pierce her soul.—She clasped her hands in agony, she turned her eyes to heaven.—Then meek, resigned, sorrowful and lovely, she bent her willing steps toward the graves of Louisiana. FIDELIS.
Burra-e of Quacks! —The following particulars relative to the trial of John Johnson for an indictment of Murder, is communicated to us by a gentleman who attended the court. We hope it may instruct the credulous, and form a lesson for those who are too often employing such vile impostors of physick, who are continually ranacking the country, "seeking whom they may devour."
At the last February term of the supreme court of this state, held at Manchester, in the county of Bennington, came on the trial of John Johnson, who was indicted for the Murder of Miss Evers, a young girl of Sunderland, in said county.—The evidence given against the prisoner on the part of the state was, in substance, That the said Johnson had bet himself up in the vicinity as a cancer Doctor, and pretended that he had performed miraculous cures in that and many other disorders. The parents of the deceased hearing of his fame sent for him to call and see their daughter, a girl of about eighteen years of age, who had been delirious for some time, so that they were obliged to confine her. Upon the said Johnson's calling on her parents they enquired of him whether he could cure their daughter: he said he could most certainly cure her—that he had cured many persons apparently in the same situation. He was then inquired of where he had acquired this great skill above all other Doctors? He said he had read a great many German authors and had acquired much knowledge, and had got much information from the native Indians, he had not more from the Indians, than from any other quarter. He then observed, that the must be put to sleep, or laid, as he expressed it. The mother fearful he was about to administer opium, says, I fear you are about to give my daughter opium. The respondent answered he would not give her opium. He said he had an Indian root, which put in rum would soon lay her, and break the charm and when she awoke she would be perfectly well. He then went away to a neighbour's house to prepare his medicine, where he was seen to put a large quantity of opium into water, the quantity could not be accurately ascertained, but the witness said he should judge enough to kill three persons. He returned to his patient again after looking attentively through the Almanack, and the signs in particular, he observed, that it was as good a time to administer his medicine that day as any, but it would take double the quantity of rum to lay her that day to what it would the next. He then had nearly a quart of rum, and a small vessel given him to put in and mix his medicine; with which he went to the room where the girl was confined and observed that he must be alone with her and must not be disturbed until he had laid her. After he had been alone with the girl about half an hour the mother and son went to listen, being anxious to know what was going on in the room, heard nothing but the girl lay get away, which the witness said was a common expression to the family if any of them only spoke to her—they soon returned. The mother being very uneasy, went and opened the door, found the respondent near it, her daughter being apparently lifeless on the floor, in a moist sweat. She was soon taken up, dressed in another apparel and put into bed, which was about 3 o'clock, P. M. The Doctor observed that he must have something to drink, for he had had a very hard time of it in laying her, and the rum which he had taken in the room with him was gone—The girl appeared still to be nearly expiring, which alarmed the family. But the doctor assured them the would soon awake and be perfectly well. The girl remained in this situation until about one or two o'clock at night, the family being in bed except the mother, the doctor proposed to go to bed to the daughter, and observed it was necessary,—and that they being alone, it would not be known (or words to that import) The Doctor immediately sprang into bed, put his arm around the girl, turned her face towards him—the soon puked on the Doctor, when he immediately quit the bed. The girl expired in a few minutes.
There was strong suspicion entertained that the Doctor was guilty of oblique conduct while alone with the girl.—But there was not evidence sufficient to satisfy the jury of that fact.—
The Jury after retiring about three hours found Johnson not guilty of murder but guilty of Manslaughter.
The court sentenced him to receive thirty-nine stripes, to stand in the pillory one hour, to pay costs, and stand committed until sentence was complied with. [Rutland Paper.]
CODMAN & SWAN,
No. 3, Union Row, Have for Sale, 17 Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of BAFTAS, MAMOODYS, COSSAHS, BOURBOUN GURRAHS, MOW SANNAHS, SAUNS, and other white cottons. BLUE GILLA HANDKERCHIEFS, BANDANNAS, SOOTY, ROMAL, and RINGA, ditto—BLUE CLOTHS of various kinds.—CHINTZES of various kinds.—8 m. bales of assorted goods—all of which are entitled to debenture and certificate.
Also, 30 Casks OLIVE OIL, in prime order. A quantity of ROLL BRIMSTONE, & German STEEL.
Also, ENGLISH & WEST-INDIA GOODS, as usual. Portland, April 8.
E. NOYES.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this town that he has taken a room at Mr. Chadwick's Tavern where he intends to carry a few days with his new invented FRAG PENCIL, for the purpose of taking
PROFILE LIKENESSES. It reduces the Profile to any size required, without detaining the person but a few minutes. His price is Twenty Five cents for two profiles of one person—Hours of attendance from 9 in the morning, till 9 in the evening. April 8 1805.
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
JUST received and ready for sale by DAVID GRIFFITH, a general assortment of SEEDS which he had from the person who raised them, and can be depended on for the first quality, which he thinks will be a no room for a reasonable complaint, if the seeds are properly managed. A catalogue of them may be had at his Store, next door to the Portland-Bank.
A variety of good FRUIT TREES. Also, POPLAR and BALSAM, LEAD TREES, for sale as above, which can be taken up, and replanted at a short notice.
W. India Goods and Groceries as usual, and constant attendance from sun rise till 6 o'clock and the smallest favors attended to with cheerfulness. Portland, March 26.
THE MANAGERS OF PISCATAQUA BRIDGE LOTTERY, OFFER to the Public the following SCHEME, for the THIRD CLASS.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars, Tickets. It lists various prize amounts and the corresponding number of tickets.
12,000 Tickets at 5 dollars.—Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent. on payment of prizes. Capital Prizes determinable on the following days. First drawn number against the Blank on the fifth day, 1000 dollars. do. 1th, 1000 do. 15th, 1000 do. 20th, 800 do. 24th, 1000
500 Tickets shall be considered as one complete day's work and the fortunate Blank shall be determined at that rate of drawing, whether a greater or less number come out of the wheels in one day—All prizes to be paid at the expiration of thirty days, (excepting the highest) which will be paid within sixty days after the drawing is completed—the drawing to be completed within 20 days—Prizes not claimed within one year will be considered as generously given to the bridge, and will not be paid after that time. The scheme is calculated at less than two Blanks to a prize and is composed of a great number of handsome Prizes—the chance is much better than in any to Lottery composed of very high and very low prizes. An early day will be appointed for drawing in Boston. The Managers flatter themselves that the punctuality observed in the two former classes, will insure a ready sale for Tickets in this class. Tickets will rise to Five dollars and fifty cents, twenty days previous to drawing, and to five dollars on the fourth day of drawing. THOMAS THOMPSON } Managers. ELIJAH HALL, }
Tickets and quarters, in the above Lottery, for sale at THOMAS CLARK'S, Book store. Amoikeng Tickets, for sale as above, will rise to 5 dollars. 50 cts. and quarters to 1 50, after the 10th instant.—And South Hadley to 7 50.—Quarters 1, 87 1/2 after the 25th. April 8, 1805.
Removal.
JOSHUA RICHARDSON, has removed to No. 3, Long-Wharf, where he has FOR SALE, 300 Quintels COD FISH. 200 Bbls. Meis No 1, 2, and 3, BEEF. 100 half 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. 30 Kgs BUTTER. 10 Chests Hylon Skin TEA 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES. 20 Chests Souchong TEA, of superior quality 100 Bbls TAR. 40 Do. ROSIN. Hds. MOLASSES. Bags COFFEE and Calcutta SUGARS. Ravens DUCK, and Russia SHEETING. Liverpool and Isle May SALT. March 25
FOR SALE.
THE possession of a FARM, Lying in Monmouth in Kennebec County, containing one hundred and forty seven acres, with a convenient dwelling-house and barn thereon, well watered.—For particulars Enquire of in Brunswick, of JOSEPH ROBERTSON. Brunswick, 23 March, 1805.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Taken by execution, and to be sold at Vendue, to the highest bidder, on the 4th day of May next, at David Pease's Auction Room, in Fore-street, Portland, THE following SHARES in Portland Bank, taken as the property of BENJAMIN GAGE, of Portland viz Nos 898, 899, 900, 901, and 902—Subject to the incumbrance of the claims the said bank has thereon. Sale at 2 o'clock, P. M. By order of CALVIN GRAFFAM, Deputy Sheriff DAVID PEASE, Auctioneer. Portland, April 3d. 1805.
PEPPER. For sale Sumatra PEPPER, by the ton or bag—Apply at WILLIAM GODDARD'S Store, No. 4 Union Row April 8.
Paving Stones wanted. WANTED to purchase 100 ton of PAVING STONES, for the use of the town. Apply to GEORGE WARREN. Portland, April 8.
Tickets and Quarters, IN the AMOSKEAG CANAL LOTTERY, which commences drawing on the 15th inst. Also, TICKETS IN THE SOUTH-HADLEY CANAL LOTTERY. FOR SALE, at the PORTLAND BOOK STORE BY DANIEL JOHNSON. Portland, April 8.
COACH & CHAISE MAKING THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he still carries on the Coach, Chaise, and Harness, Making, in its various branches,—Strict attention paid to repairing Carriages, &c. for cash. BENJAMIN RICHARDSON. N.B. Coach and Chaise Harness made of the best materials, and warranted Chaise Wheels on hand cheap for cash. April 8.
TO LET. A part of a HOUSE, in the northerly part of the town, near the road that leads to Back-cove. Part of the same being unfinished an advantageous offer will be given to any who will finish it. Apply to the printer. April 8.
TO BE SOLD OR LET. An eligible stand at Freeport, Union Wharf Landing for carrying on the Lumber and Fishing Business; situated in a good harbor at the entrance of Freeport river, navigable for large vessels at any time of tide, said landing is within twenty miles of Portland, and a commodious place to fit out Fishermen and making of Fish, also leading to an extensive back country, well supplied with all sorts of lumber, and cord-wood—the premises consist of one half of a Two Story Dwelling House, with about one acre of land with one quarter part of said wharf and store thereon. A respectable trader is much wanted and no doubt but he will find it lucrative. For terms apply to LEAVIS & HALE, Portland or PARKER & WARNER of Byfon. Portland 8th April 805.
NOTICE. THE Co-partnership of the subscribers under the firm of Waldron & Knight, is this day dissolved by mutual consent: all persons indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands to exhibit the same for settlement. RICHARD WALDRON, GEORGE KNIGHT. Portland, April 8 1805.
BOLD RANGER. THAT beautiful HORSE, called the BOLD RANGER, will stand this season on the place of ALEXANDER M'LELLAN, near Reim & Lancaster's store, at Gorham Corner—at Two Dollars and Fifty Cents the single leap, and Five Dollars for the season; and to warrant a Foal, a price that may be agreed upon.—Ranger is a full blooded English race, ten years old this spring and was sired by that noted Horse called the Traveler, who was imported by Dr. Craig of Cambridge, near Boston. Traveler was undoubtedly one of the best Horses that ever was in New-England. Ranger's dam was a fine large breeding mare, and her dam was an imported mare of a good size. Ranger is a large Horse, sixteen hands high, and well made—his colour is a beautiful brown bay, a colour much esteemed by the best judges. Ranger has proved himself to be a very certain horse and perhaps there is no horse can be found in this part of the country, to equal him for beauty and size. Any gentleman, disposed to improve the breed of the most useful animal in the world, may call and see him and then judge for themselves. Ranger's Colts commonly grow large and handsome; and when fit for market command the highest price—as may be proved by a number that have been sold in the vicinity of Wolf'sborough, in New Hampshire; were he has been kept for the most part of the time, for seven years past. Any gentleman who may wish to bring their Mares to the Bold Ranger, shall have particular attention and the sincere thanks of A. ADAMS. Gorham Corner, March 30. 1805.
LEFT, on board ship Samuel, of Hallowell; James Springer, master, a small Box, with scales and weights, put on board, Jan. 30th—the owner proving property and paying charges, may have the same, by applying to JAMES SPRINGER, of Hallowell. April 1. 1805.
Wanted, Immediately ONE or two journeymen, who are good workmen, at the House Carpenter's and Joiner's Business.—To whom the highest wages will be given. Inquire at the Gazette office. April 8, 1805.
FURS WANTED, FOR which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cats skins, and all kinds of shipping & Hattng FURS by, ABIJAH CHEEVER, No. 1, Muffey's Row Middle-Street, Portland. Dec. 17. (6m)
WHEREAS SAMUEL ROLFE, my husband, has poled me in the public papers, as having left his bed and board, &c.—This is to give notice, that instead of having quit him, or having deviated from the duties of a careful wife, he has left me without info ming me of, his intention with two small children, and without any thing to support them. March 29. ANNA ROLFE. P. S. If the advertisement above mentioned, was not written by the said Samuel, any one will confer on me an obligation, by informing who is the person, that has thus attempted to injure my reputation. A. R.
Administrators & Commissioners Notices.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of executor of the last will and testament of SAMUEL SHERBURNE, late of Prospect, in the county of Hancock, gentleman, 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 for settlement to GEORGE SHERBURNE. Proprietor, March 28 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 administrator on the estate of LEMUEL BRYANT, 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. Dated March 11.
WE the subscribers having been appointed by the Hon. Samuel Freeman, Esq. Judge of Probate to examine the claims against the estate of LEMUEL BRYANT, deceased; give notice that we will attend the said business at the office of Ebenezer Mayo, Esq. in Fifth-street, Portland, the first Monday of April, inst. and the first Mondays in the six following months, from two o'clock to five P. M. EBENEZER MAYO. JOHN H. ROGERS. March 28.
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 PARSONS, late of Newgloucester, county of Cumberland, yeoman, 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 the subscriber, at the dwelling house of the deceased in Newgloucester, WILLIAM PARSONS. Dated, Newgloucester, March 28. 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 ROBERT DUNNING, late of Brunswick in the county of Cumberland, Shipwright, 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 ARTHUR GIVEN. Dated, March 28 1805.
THE 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.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
FOR Sale, at No. 4, Exchange Row, Clarionets—German Flutes—Violins—Balloons—Fifes, &c. Portland, March 29.
Will be published on Saturday next, and to be sold at F. CLARK'S BOOK STORE, PARODY on some of the most striking passages in a late Pamphlet, entitled "A Letter to a Federalist." WITH Large Additions & Improvements. By VERNON H. QUINCY, Esq.
"Of all the way that wilest men could find To men the age, and mortify mankind, Satire (best scourge!) has most successful prov'd, And cures—because the remedy is lov'd." BUCKINGHAM. "Tis not the COUNTRY of the mad; heav'n knows!" But MAN, Sir, of the Country, I oppo. CHATHAM. "Ask you what provocation I have had? The strong antipathy of good to bad." POPE. By ships 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 Sheet; 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 planes, of almost every description. Likewise—300 Boxes to 8, 9, 7, and 8 by 6 B; Stol and Liverpool Crown Window Glass.—90 casks Cut and Wrought Nails, &c. &c. Portland, Oct. 21. (t. f.)
Upholitery 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 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. (tf)
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.