Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-06-25 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE.
By ELEZER A. JENKS.
[No. 10, or Vol. VIII.]
PORTLAND (MAINE) TUESDAY, JUNE 25 1805.
[Woods No. 374]
Foreign Intelligence.
FRANCE. By an imperial decree the sale of gunpowder is prohibited in France, and all individuals who may be possessed of any quantity, are ordered to account for the manner in which it came into their possession, and to deliver it forthwith into the public magazines, the administration of which are ordered to pay the value to the persons depositing it—the 4th art. of the decree enacts—“After the expiration of the delay allowed by the preceding art. [one month] every individual, who shall have concealed, or shall be denounced before the tribunals prosecuted agreeably to the 27th Article of the law of the 13th Fructidor year 5, and punished by a fine of 3000 fr.”
LEIDEN, March 14
At the audiences given by the Emperor of France, after his coronation, to the functionaries invited to attend that ceremony, were the Presidents of the Consistories of Lutheran and Reformed Communions. The address to the Emperor by the dean of the presidents of the consistories of the latter communion, M. Martie, pastor at Geneva, and the remarkable answer of the emperor, have not yet been published. These are as follows:
Discurso addressed to the Emperor of the French by M. Martie, of Geneva. “His majesty has fulfilled the wish long formed by the reformed churches of France, in enlisting them to carry to the foot of the throne their homage, and the expression of their sentiments. It is with the liveliest satisfaction that we come to express to his majesty, for ourselves, and for our Churches, our respectful gratitude for the protection which he has hitherto granted to us, and the full confidence we place in the oath which he has taken in our presence with so much solemnity to maintain the liberty of worship; an oath that gives tranquility to consciences and ensures the peace of the church. We hope that all the French of all communions, all of whom we regard as our brothers, feel as we do, the value of this benefit. We will merit it by our gratitude, our fidelity and our submission to the laws, of which we have uniformly given an example. May our fervent prayers draw down upon his majesty, upon the empress, and upon the princes of the imperial family, all the blessings of the king of the world! May his majesty, after having done so much for his glory, add to it the title of pacificator of all Europe, and cease to have any other way of exercising his virtues, except in contributing to the happiness of his people, and augmenting the true glory of sovereigns.”
Answer of the Emperor.
“I see, with pleasure, assembled here the pastors of the reformed churches of France. I seize with eagerness this opportunity to express my satisfaction at the fidelity and good conduct of the pastors and citizens of the several protestant communions. I wish it to be known, that my firm resolve and will are to maintain the liberty of worship. The empire of the law ends where the indefinite empire of conscience begins. Neither the law nor the sovereign can do any thing against that liberty. Such are my principles, and those of the nation: and if any of my race, who may succeed me, shall forget the oath I have taken, and misled by a false confidence, shall violate it, I here devote him to public animadversion, and I authorise you to give him the name of Nero.”
LONDON, May 13.
The treaty with Russia, which has been so long pending, is said to be at last brought to a sort of conclusion. On Thursday a Messenger arrived with a copy of it ratified by the Emperor of Russia. It is described to be a treaty offensive and defensive, to take effect, however, only in certain events. The Emperor of Russia disputes to join this country with a certain number of ships, and with all his land forces, against France, unless Bonaparte agrees to certain terms of peace, in which the general interests of Europe shall be provided for. In order, therefore, to ascertain the views of Bonaparte on this subject, it is stated that Novosilzoff, is gone a Russian Plenipotentiary, to meet Bonaparte at Milan, and to offer the mediation of the Emperor Alexander, for the restoration of peace. One report says, that the subsidy to Russia is not to be paid, unless Austria or Prussia shall join in the war against France. That certainly, would be a judicious and politic reservation on the part of our Ministers; for, we cannot see how the Russian land-forces can be brought to act with any effect, unless one or other, or both of the Great Powers come to Russia, take a share in the war, and afford the Russians a theatre on which to appear. But it seems to be a condition that nullifies the whole treaty; the Emperor of Austria, it is said, has recognised Bonaparte, as King of Italy. This seems to afford little prospect of the co-operation of that Power.
It is said that the Treaty will be laid before Parliament. If, however, it be of the provisional nature mentioned, it leads to negotiation in the first instance, rather than to war, unless the pacific part of the proceeding be committed wholly to our ally. It is probable, indeed, that after concluding such a treaty with this country, the Emperor of Russia is prepared to lay before Bonaparte, a scheme of pacification which will not occupy much time in the discussion, and will demand an immediate answer of acquiescence or of rejection. In the circumstances of the case, we apprehend that Bonaparte will accept of no mediation tho’ he may express his readiness to negotiate—nor should we be surprised after all, that the session of action, already so far advanced, should be exhausted in overtures and projects.
It is understood that the Treaty with Russia leaves open for the accession of other Powers. Sweden will probably accept a fulfidy.
Mr. Pitt has informed the Agent for Jamaica, that Government, fully aware of the danger which threatens the West-India Islands, have lost no time in adopting measures for their protection; that, exclusive of the force under the command of Admiral Cochrane, naval and military forces have been sent to the West-Indies, which will act according to circumstances.
The second expedition, which is to be under the command of General Sir Eyre Coote, is now in a very forward state of preparation. Three of the regiments will embark immediately at Portsmouth, under the orders of Brigadier-General Balfour, and will be joined by the 10th at Cork. Jamaica is their destination; there being reason to apprehend that the Toulon fleet
Legislature of Massachusetts.
The spring session of the Legislature was closed on the 15th inst.—The following are the TITLES OF THE ACTS, passed during the session:
An act to authorize Henry Tucker and his associates, to build a Bridge over a Salt Creek, a branch of Aponeguntet river, in the town of Dartmouth .—An act to incorporate a number of the inhabitants of the town of Fitchburg , in the county of Worcester , into a Religious Society, by the name of The Calvinistic Congregational Society in Fitchburg .—An act to determine the time of holding the Courts of general Sessions of the Peace within and for the County of Hampshire .—An act to continue in force an act entitled An act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of The President and Directors of the Nantucket Bank.—An act in addition to an act, entitled An act to incorporate a part of the Counties of York and Cumberland , into a separate County, by the name of Oxford .—An act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of The Little Harbour Corporation in Marblehead .—An act for uniting the Merrimack and Newburyport Banks.—An act to incorporate certain persons into a Company, by the name of The South Boston Association.—An act to encourage the establishment of a Cotton Manufactory in the town of Rehoboth .—An act to set off William Parker, jun. from the first and annex him to the third parish in Reading .—An act to incorporate the plantation called Bolwick , in the County of Oxford , into a town, by the name of Medway .—An act to establish The Middlesex Turnpike Corporation.—An act determining the times for holding the Courts of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the County of Essex .—An act to establish a Corporation by the name of The Andover and Medford Turnpike Corporation.—An act to incorporate the inhabitants of Barnstable’s Grant , and a part of Bullock’s Grant , in the county of Berkshire , into a town, by the name of Florida .—An act to establish a Corporation by the name of The Worcester and Fitzwilliam Turnpike Corporation.—An act in addition to an act, entitled An act to establish a Corporation by the name of The Union Turnpike Corporation.—An act determining the times and places of holding the several Courts of Common Pleas and Courts of General Sessions of the Peace, within and for the County of Cumberland .—An act declaring and confirming the incorporation of the Proprietors of the Meeting-House, in Federal-Street, in the town of Boston .—An act to alter the names of certain persons therein mentioned.—An act to incorporate a number of inhabitants of the town of Bethel , town of Newry , and Plantation of Howard’s Grove , (so called) in the county of Oxford , into a Religious Society, by the name of The First Baptist Society in Bethel .—An act authorizing His Excellency the Governor, by and with the advice of the Council, to provide regulations for the state Prison.—An act to authorize the several Banks incorporated within this Commonwealth, to issue Bills of the denomination of One, Two and Five Dollars.—An act to incorporate Royal Makepeace and others, into a Society for the purpose of building a Meeting-House and supporting Public Worship therein, in the easterly part of Cambridge .—An act in addition to an act, entitled An act to establish the Bluehill Turnpike Corporation.—An act to incorporate a number of the inhabitants of the town of Bristol , in the county of Lincoln , into a Religious Society, by the name of The First Congregational Society in Bristol .
From the Vermont Herald.
Mr. ELLIOT to his Constituents.
LETTER IX.
THAT part of the constitution of the United States which allows to the people of the southern states, a representation in congress and in the election of president, for their slaves, (for it is not a representation of slaves) is the only part of that instrument which I consider as materially objectionable; and I shall not be deterred from an expression of my sentiments upon the subject, by the foolish outcry about an imaginary dissolution of the union. I have often said, that I with not to see the subject again agitated, in the form of an amendment of the constitution. Every one knows it must be unavailing. But it may still be useful that the operation of that part of the constitution should be better understood by the people than it has been hitherto.—Information can do no harm in a republican government; the more the people know, the greater the probability of preserving the constitution.
It is certainly true that the rich planter in the southern states, who possesses fifty slaves, has thirty one times the political weight in our national government that is possessed by the farmer or merchant of New England. He does not directly give so many votes, but the state is allowed them, and as one of the constituents of the representatives and elector of his district, he possesses all that consequence. At the same time he contributes much less than his proportion to the support of government, for the labouring slaves consume nothing of consequence upon which a duty is paid; and what the master does contribute is earned for him by the labour of slaves, while the farmer and every man of business in the northern and middle states pays his taxes with the sweat of his own brow. It will be said that comparisons of this kind are invidious. It is false.—Truth and correct information, so far from meriting that character, are always honorable and useful. With very considerable
this subject, for which I shall receive the thanks of every honest man in the district, and which will certainly give rise to reflections of a most interesting nature.
Whole No. of persons in U. S. in 1790 - - - - - 3,893,635 Deduct slaves - - - - - 694,280
Three fifths of the slaves - - - - - 3,199,355 416,502
Whole No. represented - - - - - 3,615,923 Giving 109 Representatives and a fraction, of 18,923. But by the loss of fractional parts of the ratio of representation in the apportionment to the several states, the actual number was only 106.
Of the 694,280 slaves, the states of Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, North-Carolina, and South Carolina, and Georgia, contained 645,023; three fifths of which number is 387,012 which divided by 33,000, (and not calculating for fractional loss in the apportionment to the states, which would not in this case amount to one member) gives as the slave representation of the southern states agreeably to the first census, 41 members, and a fraction of 24,012.
Whole number of persons in the United States in 1800, exclusive of Tennessee, Ohio, and the Territories, 5,140,208
   SLAVES. TOTAL.     Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Mississippi, 13,584 135 3,489 105,602 45,365 5,041 8,859   17,208 165,458   In other states, slaves, 875,225 5,305,666   Deduct in Ind. and Mississippi   Total slaves, 892,433 unrepresented, 14,491   Deduct in Ind. and Miss. 3,624   888,809 5,291,175   Deduct slaves 888,889   4,402,368   Three fifths of slaves 533,280   4,925,046  
Giving 149 representatives and a fraction of 18,646. But by the loss of fractional parts, &c. the number is only 142.
By the second census, of 888,809 slaves, the same states contain 832,992, three fifths of which is 499,794, giving 15 representatives and a fraction of 4,794.
I shall divide the United States into the three great natural divisions of northern, middle, and southern states. The northern receive no advantage, the middle but a trifle if any, and the southern a very important advantage, from the representation for slaves.
The following table exhibits the decrease of slaves in the northern & middle, and their increase in the southern states, for ten years.
Newhampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont, contained in 1790—Total 1,900,552; slaves 3,388 In 1800, Total 1,233,011; slaves 1,309. Newyork, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware in 1790, total 1,017,725, slaves 45,371. In 1800, total 1,464,017, slaves 40,894. Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, in 1790, total 1,866,387; slaves 645,023. In 1800, total 2,437,231; slaves 832,992. The slaves in the northern States have decreased from 3,388 to 1,339 almost in the ratio of 2 in 3. In the middle states from 45,371 to 40,894, in that of nearly one ninth. Increased in the southern from 645,023 to 832,992, nearly one third of the original number, or in the ratio of 832 to 645.
Rhode Island has decreased from 943 to 380. Connecticut from 2,764 to 951. Newyork nearly stationary. Pennsylvania and Delaware have decreased a little, and Maryland made a small increase. Virginia has increased in the ratio 345 to 792. Kentucky in that of 40 to 12. North Carolina in that of 133 to 100. South Carolina, in that of 146 to 407. Georgia has doubled her number. The increase gives four members of Congress and as many electors of President to the southern states.
The increase of the whole No. of persons
slaves for which their masters are represented as 53 to 41; that of freemen as 44 to thirty one. Let us calculate upon the same ratio of increase for ten years to come. Increase the number of persons represented from 49 to 65—slaves from 53 to 68—freemen from 44 to 60, round numbers; there will be in ten years, more than 19 representatives for slaves. But if we calculate as we may with probability, upon a much larger increase, upon the creation of new states in Louisiana, and the importation and propagation of slaves in that country, in 20 or 30 years there will be between 30 and 40 representatives in congress for slaves, and as many electors of President.
But another very gloomy part of the picture remains to be unfolded.
In the last ten years the whole number of persons in the northern or eastern states has increased only in the proportion of 12 to 10, in the middle as 14 to 10, in the southern nearly as 24 to 18. Free people in the eastern as 12 to 10, slaves in the southern as 33 to 64. Free people in the southern from 1,221,364 to 1,604,239.—Free people in the eastern in the ratio of one fifth only of the original number; those in the southern states in that of nearly one third; slaves in about the same proportion.
By the last census the number of free persons in the northern states was 1,231,672 and in the southern 1,604,239.—By the former census the number of free persons in the northern states was 1,005,636, and in the southern 1,221,364.—How are the people in these different quarters of the union relatively represented? By the first census Vermont had 2 members, Newhampshire 4, Massachusetts 14, Rhode Island 2, and Connecticut 7.—29 members. Maryland 7, Virginia 19, Kentucky 2, North Carolina 10, South Carolina 6, Georgia 2,—46 members. 1,005,636 free citizens in the northern states had 29 representatives;—and 1,221,364, in the southern 46 representatives. Without allowing any fractions of the ratio of representation in the apportionment to the several states, and making no allowance for slaves, the northern states would have been entitled by the census of 1791 to 30 representatives and a fraction of 15,636, the southern to 37 only with the trifling fraction of 364. In consequence therefore, of the constitutional representation for slaves, the relative weight of the northern and southern states was only as 29 to 46, when otherwise, it would have been as 30 to 37.
By the present census the northern states have 35 representatives and the southern 64, including Tennessee. 1,231,672 free people in the northern states have 35 representatives. Southern states, including Tennessee, contain 1,696,257 free people, and have 64 representatives. As above, the northern states would have been entitled by the census of 1800, to 37 members, with a fraction of 10,672. The southern to 51 and a fraction 13,277. It is as 35 to 64, and were freemen alone represented, and that equally, it would be as 37 to 51. Instead of being a little more than half, it would be more than two thirds.
But it is contended that the equal representation in the senate counterbalances this inequality; and the deceivers of the people have met with some success in this falsehood.
I will prove it false in one minute. The 5 northern states contain 1,231,672 free people & send 10 senators: the 7 southern states 1,696,257, and send 14 senators. by a simple operation of the rule of three it will be found that the southern states, by their numbers, in proportion to those of the northern, are entitled only to 13 senators, with a fraction of 91 parts of 123. The middle states stand almost on the same ground with the northern. As it respects the senate they are on worse ground.—With a free population but one eighth less than that of the southern states they have but one more than half the number of senators.
Vermont for 154,000 free people has 4 representatives. Massachusetts, for 574,

aire, for 183,850 has 5. Connecticut for 250,051 has 7. Rhode-Island for 63,742 has 2. Newyork for 565,437 has 17. New-Jersey for 193,727 has 6. Pennsylvania for 600,839 has 18. Delaware for 58,120 has 1. Virginia, the largest of the southern states has in whole number 880,200 deduct the slaves 345,796—free people 534,404. Virginia, with 40,180 free people less than Massachusetts, has five representatives and electors more. — with 310,33 less than Newyork she has five more of each. With 66,435 less than Pennsylvania, she has four more of each. — Persons now alive may see the day when the southern and western states will have more representatives in congress and electors of president, for slaves only, than the northern will have for all their free people!
Whoever shall deny the truth of any part of this statement, the people may rely upon it, is a deceiver and dishonest. If there be no accidental or typographical mistake in the figures, every word of it is as true as truth itself. Such a state of things is our own misfortune, and not the crime of the people of the south. We must by all means preserve the constitution. Our situation is indeed wretched, as we have no compensation for this sacrifice. That which was intended as a compensation a (very trifling one however,) the apportionment of direct taxes, has never been exercised but once and probably never will be again. Still let us preserve the constitution. But it cannot be treason, conspiracy, or a division of the union, to contemplate our misfortunes, and calculate their consequence.
JAMES ELLIOT.
SONG TO HOPE.
COME Hope, thou little cheating sprite, Come let us set this quarrel right; Come thou to me, Or I to thee, No matter, so we but agree. You told me Phillis would be true, I trusted her, I trusted you; She prov'd a jade, I was betray'd, And this was one sly trick you play'd You promis'd me to launch a dart At Parthenissa's stubborn heart; You swore 'twould hit; The deuce-a-bit; It miss'd—you told a second tit. You said, base imp, that I should find Belinda best of woman kind; The knot was tied, She was my bride; She was my plague—again you lied. A thousand times you vow'd and swore, And sabb'd and flatter'd o'er and o'er; Though all was vain, It lull'd my pain: Come then, and cheat me o'er again.
EPIGRAM.
NOL MARTELL, who never the pulpit could grace, As he warp'd every accent quite out of its place, 'Steal of "Hebrews the Tenth and Twelfth," right announcing! "He Brews Ten and Twelve" was his mode of pronouncing! "He Brews Ten and Twelve," then repeating once more, An old drowsy toper, whose nap was just o'er, Rubb'd his eyes, and roar'd out, "Ten and Twelve Master Vicar!" Two or three buffets more, and he'd saw humming liquor!
A curious circumstance took place at the last ball given at the Court of St. Petersburg, at the conclusion of the Carnival. A lady of distinction was actually delivered of a fine boy in the ball room.
France.—Brother Joseph has made a pompous entry into Brussels, where he presides at the meeting of the Electoral College of the Department of the Dyle. Brother Jerome and his wife were accompanied to Lisbon, by Mr. Patterson, the Lady's brother. Jerome goes to Madrid as soon as the ship is released from quarantine, but the lady is not in a situation to accompany him. She proceeds, with her brother, to Amsterdam, where she will remain till after her accouchement.
A tremendous hurricane and hail storm made considerable ravages in Chatham, Granville and Franklin, on Sunday the 12th, by levelling houses and crops of wheat. It is asserted though we do not vouch for its correctness, that a young lady of Franklin, was taken up by the wind, and had not since the last accounts from there, been heard of. There are some flights more common and less dangerous than an aerial one; and we hope to be able to state that such has been the choice of the lady in question. If to be really true, she is missing.—Raleigh paper.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Five.
AN ACT determining the times and place of holding the several Courts of Common Pleas and Courts of General Sessions of the Peace within and for the County of Cumberland.
Sec. 1. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the last day of June instant, the Court of Common Pleas within and for the county of Cumberland, shall annually be held at Portland, on the first Tuesday of March, and on the third Tuesday of June and the third Tuesday of November.
Sec. 2. BE IT further enacted, That all laws heretofore passed relating to the times and places, for holding of the said Courts in the said County of Cumberland, and after the said last day of June shall be, and the same are hereby repealed.
[This Act passed June 15, 1805]
An act to authorise the several Banks incorporated within this commonwealth, to issue bills of the denomination of ONE, TWO and THREE dollars.
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, and during the pleasure of the Legislature, the President and Directors of all the banks incorporated under the authority of the Legislature of this commonwealth, with power to issue promises of their own, on banking principles, be, and they hereby are authorized and empowered to issue and emit bills of the denominations of one, two and three dollars, to the amount of five per centum of their several capital stocks, actually paid in, any thing in their respective acts of incorporation to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided however, that this privilege shall not be construed to authorize the said banks to owe or issue bills or promises, to any greater amount than by their respective acts of incorporation they are already privileged to owe or issue.
SECT. 2. Be it further enacted, That the bills of the denomination of one, two and three dollars, shall be counterfeited with the denomination of the bill, in each of the corners thereof in figures, and in the body of the bill in large capital letters, with an oval border lengthwise of the bill, and the word Massachusetts in large capital letters, under the upper part of the oval border to be signed by the President and countersigned by the Cashier of the bank from which the same may issue; and no bank shall issue any bill of an oval form or impression of an higher denomination than three dollars.
SECT. 3. Be it further enacted, That before any of the bills of the denomination aforesaid, shall be issued by any bank the amount which said bank, is allowed to issue, shall be impressed; and the President and Directors of the several banks, in their returns and statements, as required by law, shall state the amount of said bills in circulation, and the amount thereof on hand; and no further impression or emission of said bills shall be created or allowed by virtue of this act.
SECT. 4. Be it further enacted, That the several statements and returns which, by the respective acts of incorporation of the several banks, or other corporate bodies, are directed to be made to His Excellency the Govr nor and the Council of this Commonwealth, shall hereafter be made under the oaths of the President and the several Directors and Cashiers, or Trustees and Treasurers, of the said several banks or other corporate bodies, at the several periods directed by their respective acts of incorporation, which oath shall be administered by some magistrate duly authorized to administer oaths, and who shall have no interest in the said corporate body.
[This Act passed June 15 1805]
By the Spails.
New Orleans Legislature.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22.
A Message was received from the governor by Mr. Kennedy, his private secretary, viz.
"Mr. President, "I am desired by the governor of this territory, to lay before this house a message in writing."
Which communication being read, is as follows:
"Gentlemen of the legislative council. "I have given to the bill entitled "An act to prevent persons other than those who were inhabitants of Louisiana on the 30th day of April, 1803, or citizens of the United States," from holding any office under the government of this territory, the most respectful and attentive consideration. The principle of the bill is patriotic and I cordially unite with you in opinion that officers of trust in this territory ought alone to be confided to the ancient inhabitants of the country, or other citizens of the United States, unless on occasion, where a departure from so general rule should be justified by some of those strong reasons which seldom occur; I, however, entertain doubts whether the object of the bill is a rightful object of territorial legislation; I am inclined to the opinion, that it is more properly a matter of constitutional provision. The law of congress for the govern-
ment of this territory, has vested in the executive an uncontrolled discretion, as to certain appointments to office, and as I doubt the constitutionality of any act of the territorial legislature, which would abridge the powers of the office I have the honour to hold, it becomes my duty to reject the bill.
(Signed) William C. C. Claiborne. On motion, Ordered, That the said communication do lie on the table.
The bill, relative to the harbour master, and master and wardens, and pilots of the port of New-Orleans, was read the third time.
On motion of Mr. Pollock.
The following clause was proposed to be added to the bill: "And be it further enacted, That no person other than citizens of the United States, or those who, were inhabitants of the province of Louisiana on the 30th day of April, 1803, shall be appointed to any office under this act."
And the question being taken that the said clause do pass; the council resolved in the negative.
Yeas 3, Nays 4.
SAVANAH, May 22.
That there is at present lurking among us for the purpose of plunder a band of villains whose design it is to set fire to this City, appears evident from several recent attempts of this kind. The almost uniform use of combustible materials in the construction of our buildings, renders fire an object of particular dread. It therefore behoves our citizen to be vigilant in endeavoring to hunt down these demons of destruction or, at least, to slay their nefarious purposes.
The City Council have set a laudable example, by authorizing the Mayor to offer a reward of 100 dollars for the discovery of the person or persons who made two attempts on the evenings of the 20th and 21st inst. to set fire to a wooden building in Warren ward; and an additional reward of 50 dollars for the discovery of any one who may in future endeavor to shock or impede the public pumps by throwing in stones, wood, &c.
Baltimore, Saturday evening, June, 15.
Accounts are received, this evening by a pilot boat of the ship Mary, Bimbury, bound from this to St. Domingo, putting back, in consequence of information obtained from a Schooner she spoke from Martinique, of the arrival of the French fleet there, and their sailing to leeward; that after an embargo of some days he had been allowed to depart.
NEW YORK JULY 3.
Charleston papers to the 9th inst. were yesterday received from our correspondent. They mention the capture of the ship Two Friends, from London for that port, by a French privateer in ten fathoms water off the bar: her cargo supposed to be worth from 80 to 100,000 pounds sterling. She had 2000 letters in her bags which were all detained.
The capture of the ship Two Friends has excited a very strong sensation in Charleston. Her cargo was composed of a considerable part of the Spring and summer supply of goods for the state: none other being expected till the fall. Those concerned, are extremely incensed at the neglect of the commercial interests of the country; and, indeed, who having any concern for the safety of our commerce, or the honour of our country, can patiently brook such losses and indignities.
The hannah (arrived at Baltimore) on her passage from Liverpool, 60 leagues to westward of Lory was taken by a French privateer, who took the master and 3 of the hands out, and left the mate (who at present commands) and 4 men, and put 10 men on board, and ordered the brig for the first port in Holland—the next day the mate and his four men rose on the privateer's men, and secured them under the hatchets; four days afterwards made the coast of Ireland, and obliged them to get out of the cabin window into the boat, and get ashore, after which the brig put into Whithaven, to obtain a supply of those articles they had robbed them of.
The unhappy Arnold:—Was on Tuesday last, indicted, and convicted at the Circuit Court held in this place by his Honour Chief Justice Kent, of the Murder of Betsy Van Amburgh, an orphan, by whipping her, in such an unjustifiable and barbarous manner as to occasion her death.
Judge Kent after an impressive address to the prisoner, passed sentence on him, viz. "You are to be taken from hence to the place of confinement and from thence to the place of execution and there be hanged by the neck until you are dead—and the Lord have mercy on your soul."
Yesterday the honorable Court fixed the time of his execution to Friday the 19th day of July next, between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon and two o'clock in the afternoon.
The trial occupied about five hours and an half, and the Jury were about two hours deliberating on their verdict.
BOSTON JUNE 12.
The Combined fleets.—We have authentic information that the Toulon and Cadiz Fleets, consisting of 18 ships of the line and 7 frigates, arrived at Martinique on the 14th of May, after a passage of about 30 days from Spain. They had 9500 French and 3000 Spanish troops on board. The fleets are commanded by a Spanish Admiral—the troops by a French General. They remained at Martinique on the 27th of May. The object of the expedition was a profound se-
cret; but it is probable they were waiting to be reinforced previous to proceed upon it. The Toulon fleet of 12 sail of the line, with troops, and the Brest fleet of 21 sail, with troops, have been long ready for sea.—It is hardly to be expected the fleets will all be so fortunate as to escape the British in proceeding across the Atlantic.
The achievements of the Rochefort squadron, (whose departure from port was scarcely known in England before they had reached the place of their destination,) were not very important; and it is concluded by many that the fleets which are now combined, though powerful, will not accomplish any thing of magnitude, as the British with respect to them are every where forewarned and forearmed. A fresh fleet of 15 sail of the line was dispatched from England the beginning of May, to tract the fleets from Cadiz. That fleet, when joined by the ships already in the West-Indies, will be a match for the Gallo-Spanish Armada, even if somewhat augmented.—It appears that no pains were taken at Martinique to prevent the arrival of the fleets from being known at the other islands—there was no embargo.
The fleets on their passage from Cadiz to Fort Royal, captured the British sloop of war Cryeade, of 18 guns.
The Rochefort Squadron has been seen near the European Coast steering for L'Orient; it is possible they might fall in with some British Squadron before they reached a French port.
Among other rumours at Paris, it is said that Bonaparte intends to create Madame Lapageria, who resides at Martinique, and is the mother of his wife, an Empress of the West-Indies, to be succeeded by her grand-daughter, Eugenie Beauharnais, and that this accounts for the numerous troops sent by him to that part of the ward, where many think both the Brest fleet and Spanish armaments are destined.
Gazette.
PORTLAND, TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1805.
THE Federal Republicans in this town and its vicinity, who intend to celebrate the Anniversary of our National Independence, on the Fourth day of July next, are invited to meet at Mr. CHADWICK'S Tavern, THIS EVENING, at eight o'clock, to make the necessary arrangements.
Tuesday, June 25, 1805.
Yesterday being the anniversary Festival of St. John the Baptist, the same was celebrated in this town by the Portland Lodge;—and an Oration was delivered before a numerous and respectable audience, by OLIVER BEAY Esq.
Portland Theatre.—We understand Mr. Powell and his company, from the Boston Theatre, will arrive in town this week. From the respectability of those who compose the company, the public may expect much rational amusement.
The latest intelligence from Europe will be found on the first page of this day's paper.
Col. Levi Hubbard, of Paris, has been appointed Treasurer of Oxford county, by the Court of Common Pleas, until a choice shall be made by the people.
To the Electors of Oxford County.
Fellow Citizens! YOUR attention has been called to a number of Candidates, for the office of County Register, the reputation of either of whom it is not my design to bescloud. The observation, however, is not improper, in saying, that public offices ought never to become objects of private barter, or individual attachment. "Is he honest, is he capable, is he friendly to the constitution?" we all agree should be your supreme enquiries in the choice, and to these enquiries, Dr. Samuel P. Croswell, of Paris, is cheerfully presented by
IMPARTIALIS.
A valuable collection, estimated at 10,000 dollars has been presented to the Newyork Academy of Arts, by the Emperor of France—of which society, he is an honorary member.
Professor Robertson, who is now at St. Petersburg, proposes in the second volume of the Archives du Nord, to construct a balloon which will measure 132 feet in diameter, will carry 74,400 pounds, and in which fifty persons, with provisions and necessaries, may embark for many months, in order to make researches and experiments in natural philosophy and astronomy at all heights, in all seasons, in every kind of weather, and over every point of the earth they think proper.
The Paris intelligencer of the 17th, would induce the belief, that the French Government contemplates a vigorous system of operations against our possessions in both the East and West Indies. It is intimated, in a note in the Monitor upon an article of English intelligence that while we are occupying Malta, and projecting expeditions against Minorca and Alexandria, we leave Ireland, Dominico, Jamaica, Ceylon and the East Indies, unprotected. From this, the Politicians of the French capital infer, that we are to be assailed in all those points, when opportunity shall occur.—Lon. Pap.
The fortunate ticket which drew the 25,000 dollars prize in the New-York Lottery: was No. 17199: and is owned by a gentleman in Maryland—sold by G. R. Waite.

DEATHS.
In New Bedford, Capt. Wm. Gannett, of Boston, to Miss Abigail Chase, of the former place. At Scarborough, Mr. Samuel Waterhouse, to Mrs. Lucy McKenny, his wife, and her 3d husband. In Winthrop, Mr. James Sprague, upwards of 50 years of age, to Miss Nancy Richards, aged 17: both of Monmouth. In this town, Mr. John Lee, to Miss Eliza Pennell.
MARRIAGES.
In Gorham, on Saturday last, of a lingering sickness, Mrs. Isabella Freeman, aged 30, consort of Mr. Nathaniel Freeman Jr. In Lexington, Ken. Col. Robert Saunders, to Miss Mary Talmadge, wife of the Hon. Benj. Talmadge. In Pittsfield, Mr. John Wood, Jr. 28. In Chester, Mr. Luther Hall, Jr. 73. In Hadley, Mrs. Tryphena Cook, wife of Lt. S. Cook, Jr. 40. In Marblehead, Capt. Edmund Lewis, Jr. 57. In Salem, Mr. Samuel Butman, Jr. 27. In Dorchester, John Ritchie, Jr. only child of Mr. John Ritchie. In New Bedford N.H. suddenly, John Cochran, Esq. 60. In Boston, Mr. Josiah Eames, Jr. 50—Mrs. B. Eames consort of Maj. Luther Eames, Jr. 59. Drowned—In this town, on Saturday last, William Hubbard, aged 20, formerly of Shapleigh.
MANIE BANK.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an installment of Sixteen Dollars and Two thirds of a Dollar on each share of their Capital Stock, was voted at their meeting held on the 3d day of June instant, to be paid to the Cashier within 60 days from that date. They are therefore called upon to pay the same on or before the second day of August next. By order of the President and Directors, DAVID HALE, Cashier. Portland, June 17, 1805.
THIS is to give notice, that the copartnership under the firm of Garland and Davis, is (by mutual consent) this day dissolved: all persons indebted to said firm are requested to call and settle their accounts with Daniel Garland.
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 & John Fox, nearly opposite Cross and Trask'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.
Doct. J. Flagg, of Boston, On his return from Halifax and New-Brunswick, PROPOSES staying in town a few days—Offers his practice as SURGEON DENTIST to those Ladies and Gentlemen who may wish to honor him with their commands will be pleased to direct a card to the House of Doctor Thomas's, in Fore Street, Portland. N.B. Teeth that are defective, can be by him reinserted to foundness without the loss of any contiguous medicine, an abuse which has often been imposed on the public. Artificial teeth of all qualities made from 2 to 14 dollars each warranted to keep their colour—Dentifrices (tooth-powders, chewsticks, and Micks) Brush, &c. prepared and sold suitable to any age, climate, or situation. He trusts that his abilities being well known here, no other commendation need be necessary. June 11.
Wool Picking and Carding Machine.
THE subscriber, having recently erected a near complete set of Machinery for the purpose of BRAKING and CARDING WOOL, takes this method to solicit the patronage of the Public as to a useful undertaking. From the advantages of situation, the improved construction of his Machinery, and moderate terms, he flatters himself that all who can pay him will find ample satisfaction. THOS: B. STINCHFIELD. New Gloucester, April 20.
W. KING,
PHISIOGNOMY. Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that owing to a sharp influx of business in not receiving frames when expected, and being crowded for the week past, has determined to stay the present week: Constant attendance will be given from 8 o'clock A.M. from 12 to 4 o'clock in the evening—Mr. King returns his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portland, and for their very liberal encouragement; and assures them that his constant endeavor will be to please them. June 18.
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 EZRA KIRK, of Standish, in the county of Cumberland, 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 PETER ROWE, Administrator. Dated Standish, June 20, 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 RUSSEL, 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 the 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 12.
To be Let,
THREE spacious CHAMBERS, one Store No. 1, Front Street—For terms apply at said Store No. 1. June 25.
To be Sold,
A Pew pleasantly situated in the Rev. Dr. Dean's Meeting House.—Enquire the Printer. June 25.
Woman with a good breast of milk to take a child to nurse.—Enquire of the Printer. June 25.
Medicines and Groceries.
Just received, and now opening for sale, by Henry F. Dupee, At his Store, Fore Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf.
A Fresh assortment of Drugs & Medicines, which with his former stock, forms a complete assortment in that line.
Surgeon's Instruments of various kinds. Medicine Chests, for Ships and families, prepared at all prices.
London Particular Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry and Port WINES—Claret Wine per gross or dozen—Holland Gin—Old Jamaica Spirit—Punch—Creme de Noyau—Brown Stout & Strong Beer, per bbl. Burrough's Ale.
Essence of Spruce, of the first quality, with Directions for each Jug, put up suitable for the West India Market. June 25.
Henry Loring,
GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER, Fife Street, a few doors above Maine Bank.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received from Boston, an additional assortment of
RICH JEWELRY & FANCY ARTICLES,
Among which are, A variety of CORAL BELLS, and an elegant assortment of FINGER and EAR RINGS.
He makes Table and Tea SPOONS, of any pattern wished for—Stone KNOBS, warranted GOLD NECKLACES, &c. with a variety of other articles as cheap as can be purchased in town or elsewhere.
Cash given for Old Gold & Silver. Portland, June 25.
JOSHUA RICHARDSON,
No. 3 Long Wharf, HAS FOR SALE,
100 bbls. Fine & Superfine FLOUR, 100 bbls. No. 1 BEEF, 150 do. Nos. 2 & 3 do. 100 half bbls. mss. do. 50 bbls. No. 1 PORK, 4000 do. BACON LEGS, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES. 20 casks CLARET WINE. 20 do. GIN, 140 Gm Cafes, 2 Ppss Cogniac BRANDY. ALSO, Souchong and Hylon Skin TEA of Superior quality RAVENS DUCK. Tar, Pitch, Robin, SPIRITS TURPENTINE, Bags and SUGAR. Malaga & Sherry Wine per gr. Cask. Boxes No. 1 & 2 CHOCOLATE, bbls. MOLASSES, N. E. RUM &c.
For Sale, in North-Yarmouth,
AN excellent stand for a mechanic or trader—consisting of a handsome Store at the Corner, 10 called, two stories high, and a good cellar under the same, with three quarters an acre of Land fronting on two roads.
Likewise, a two story Dwelling House, with three quarters an acre of land, out houses, and an aqueduct privilege, situated opposite the store.
Also, Two stores in Union Wharf.—The whole will be sold on good terms for the purchaser. Apply to SAMUEL SWETT.
Said SWETT informs his friends and the public that he has recommenced business at his former stand in Mint , where he offers for sale a general assortment of
English, West-India and Hard Ware GOODS,
which will be sold cheap for cash, country produce or approved credit—Those who wish to supply themselves on the most reasonable terms are invited to call at his store. Mint, June 22.
CODMAN & SWAN,
No. 3, Union Row,
HAVE just received a general assortment of
West-India Goods & Groceries, Paints, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. 30 Boxes best bloom Rarities—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, Chests Souchong Tea, Hhds first quality retailing MOLASSES.
WEST INDIA GOOD, & GROCERIES, as usual, which he is determined to sell on the lowest terms, for cash, or approved Credit. May 27.
For Sale,
and if not sold immediately, will be rented, A convenient two story Dwelling House, with the barn, &c. belonging to the same—Also, a one story House, leased land belonging to Mr. Ebenezer Owen—both the above houses 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 Hulley & Robinson. Portland May 27.
To be 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, Jun. June 25.
DAY & ISLEY,
Have for Sale,
70 Casks Philadelphia Powder, 50 Casks and Bayonets, 25 Casks of Coal, 12,000 wt. Bacon put up in Shipping order. N. 1 and 2 Pork, Bb's. Rofes, Casks Rice, Hhds. and bbls. of Vinegar, 25 Boxes Spermaceti Candles, Boxes Mould and Dips Tallow do. Chests of Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong & Bohea Tea. Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, by the cask or less Quantity. 200 Bbl. Liverpool Salt, 10 Ppss French Brandy.
A general assortment of West-India Goods and Groceries,
Which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved credit. June 25.
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June 17, 1805.
To be sold by order of Court, On Monday, the 29th day of July next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
A Certain lot of Land in Portland, situated on High Street and Pleasant Street, being part of the real estate of Abel Briggs, late of said Portland, mariner, deceased, for payment of his debts. Sale to be on the premises.
MARY BRIGGS, Administratrix on said estate. June 22.
A GOOD BARGAIN.
TO be sold, or leased, 3625 acres of good LAND adjoining Gilead and Bethel—3000 at the head of Lowell and 940 acres in Pleasant Mountain Gore; all in the county of Oxford. The greatest part of the above tract of land is excellent: will make good farms—and the other part is valuable for the Timber upon it—said land will be sold, or leased, together, or in lots, as will best accommodate purchasers, on very reasonable Terms—which may be known by application to JUDAH DANA, Agent. Bethel, June 17.
THE Copartnership of CHAMPION and PILSBRY, is this day dissolved by mutual consent; and all persons having accounts open with said firm are requested to call and settle the same with the subscribers. REUBEN CHAMPION. DANIEL PILSBRY. Conway, June 20, 1805.
THE Copartnership between SAMUEL & JACOB CHASE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to call and settle their Accounts with SAMUEL CHASE. The Coopering business will be carried on in future by SAMUEL CHASE. Portland, June 22, 1805.
A Stray Mare,
Came into the inclosure of the subscriber on the 13th inst.—said mare is of a dark brown colour, rather small, one hind foot white. The owner may have her again by proving property and paying charges. Inquire of MOSES HANSON, Jun. Cape Elizabeth, June 20, 1805.
LOST, in Portland, some time since, between the head of Fifth Street, and Mr. Daniel Jones's in Back Street, an old GREAT COAT, Smock coatee, and JACKET, wrapped up in a pillow case. Who
For sale by the subscriber,
THAT valuable Farm on Richmond's Island, formerly owned by Brigadier Paine within the bounds of Cape Elizabeth, containing 117 acres of land very good for corn and hay, and excellent for raising cattle of all kinds—it is well watered with excellent springs not impregnated with salt, and proves to be the best stand for fishermen of any in the district of Maine, the harbour being very commodious, and bait plentiful, houses and other accommodations are conveniently prepared for making fish, where the business is now carried on to good advantage. To those who are acquainted with the premises no recommendation is necessary—and those who are not, and who have a mind to purchase will be pleased to call and see for themselves, where the particular will be given by the subscriber on the premises. NATHAN WING. Richmond Island, June 25.
AN ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF Tickets & Quarters,
IN the following Lottery, is just received at the Book Store and Lottery Office of THOMAS CLARK, Fifth Street, Portland. Those who have tickets engaged are respectfully informed that they cannot receive them after the first of July, at the present price of Five Dollars. June 25.
THE MANAGERS OF PISCATQUA BRIDGE LOTTERY, Offer to the Public the following SCHEME FOR THE THIRD CLASS.
PRIZES. DOLLARS 1 of 8000 dollars is 8000 4 of 1000 do. is 4000 6 of 500 do. is 3000 50 of 100 do. is 5000 100 of 50 do. is 5000 100 of 20 do. is 2000 100 of 10 do. is 1000 3750 of 2 do. is 7500 60,000
1200 TICKETS at 5 dollars. Subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent, on payment of prizes. Capital Prizes determined on the following days.
First drawn number against a book on the 5th day - 1000 Dollars dito 10th, - 1000 dito 15th, - 1000 dito 20th, - 1000 dito 25th, - 1000
500 TICKETS shall be considered as one complete day's work, and the fortunate blanks shall be determined at the 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 twenty-five working days.—Prizes not claimed, within one year will be considered as generally 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 greater number of handsome Prizes, the chance is much better than in any former Lottery composed of very high and very low Prizes. The Managers flatter themselves that the punctuality observed in the two former classes, will insure a ready sale for Tickets in this Class.
The drawing will commence in Boston, on the 19th of July next, and all unheld Tickets will go into the hands of a company on the first of July—at that date, tickets will be enhanced to five dollars and 50 cents. THOMAS THOMPSON, } Managers. ELIJAH HALL, }
June 17, 1805.
For Sale,
A DWELLING HOUSE, and other buildings with about thirty acres of valuable land, principally under improvement with a young orchard, of fruit trees on the farm; situated in Durham, on the county road leading to the said Durham to the landing. Payment will be made easy to the greater part of the purchase on security. Enquire of WILLIAM HOYT, on the premises. Durdur, June 25.
Take Notice,
THE Copartnership under the firm of LEWIS & BISBE, is by mutual consent this day dissolved. All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to call immediately and settle their accounts with William Bisbe, at Stratfordwater, in Falmouth. ARCHIBALD LEWIS WILLIAM BISBE. Falmouth, June 25.
To Let,
A Small two story Dwelling House, situated in Back Street, having seven convenient rooms, a good cellar and garden. For terms apply to THO'S SANFORD June 25.
To Let,
A Two Story Dwelling House, with a small barn, and an aqueduct privilege, situated in the north part of the town. Enquire at the Gazette Office. June 25.
TO BE SOLD—On credit of one, two or three Years,
A Good two story Dwelling House, well finished throughout with a Wood and Chaise House, Barn, &c. with two Lots of LAND, pleasantly situated in Walnut Street, leading from Back Street to Back Cove. Also—a two story HOUSE in Union Street, well finished with a Barn and Yard entire. Said building is on leased land, at a low ground rent, eight years of which lease are unexpired. Also—a two story dwelling HOUSE, finished, with one acre of land, near Gorham corner on the road leading to Scituate. For particulars apply to Mr. George Lewis, or Thomas Lewis, of Portland, or Mr. Thomas Mellesan, of Gorham. May 20.
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 one story high, 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 10th, 1805.
Taken up again,
Opposite Clark's point, a MOSES BOAT—the owner, or owner, proving property, and paying charges may have the same by applying to DAVID WILLIAMS, at Portland.

Flours 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. 60 Boxes mould and dipt Candles. June 18
Fresh Flour. JUST received, and now landing from ship Olive, Two hundred and fifty bbls. Superfine and fine Baltimore FLOUR, in whole and half Barrels, And FOR SALE, by John Taber and Son, At No. 13, Union Wharf. Portland, 6 mo. 18.
FRESH GOODS. QUINCY & DIX. HAVE just received, and are now opening for sale, and 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 to lay out may find it to their ad- vantage 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 13.
William R. & 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. ALSO, 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
WILLIS & M'KINSIRY, 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. June 18
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 3 Crown Glass, in whole, half and quar- ter boxes. 85 Cask—Sheathing, Drawing, } NAILS. 201. 10d, 8d, 6d, 4d. 2 Tons. Thin, milled sheet and Bat Lead. 1 do Spanish brew in barrels, 1 do. powder yellow Okey, 3 do white Lead. 1 do. Red do. Superfine Copal Varnish in quart bottles. Fine 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. Loaf and Lump Sugar. 20 bbls. Pork. Rinds. Rum. Chees. Tea. Pipes. Brandy, cafe, Sweet Oil, Quint. Spermaceti Candles, Ruffs. Duck, etc. June 11.
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 Camiseries; low priced do. blue Plains; Patent Cord; black and colored Velvets; a handsome assortment Superfine and common Calicoes; plaid Ginghams; plain and plaid Chambray Muslins; 4-4 & 6-4 Jaconet do. Corded and Satin Check do. Lace pi- quet, and tambored do—4-4 9-8 & 6-4 Glaz- ed and unglazed Cotton Cambricks; Pink, blue buff & grey colored do.—Pink, blue, and green, Sarfers; black Modes; black and colored Flo- rence Lustring; India do Italian Plaids; black and white silk Gloves; pic nic do.—do. Mitts; long kid do.—6-4 silk Skawls; black and white lace Veilings; 5-4 black and white Lace Veils; black patent Laces; 1-2 yard & 3-4 plain white Lace; 1-2 yard, 3-4 & 7-8 black do. Flons silk; do thread; Linen Cambricks; Ladies' Velvet Purse & Morocco Pocket Books; Vel- vet Bindings; black & colored silk Cord; black & colored Italian Sewing Silk; black & colored Twists; Plain & Lace Clock Cotton and silk Hose; Cotton Camiseries; black blue and buff Nankeens & Nankinats; Dimoties; Cali- mancos; Russels; Irish Linen, from 2/ to 6/ per yard; Platillas, 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.
THE Is and Baking House is open every day for the sale of Bread and Cakes.
TRY YOUR LUCK! 8000 Dollars are to be obtained for only five Dollars. TICKETS & Quarters in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery, 3d. Class, are now being sold very fast at the Book Store of THOMAS CLARK, Fifth Street, Portland. Apply soon if you wish for a chance. The Tickets will soon be raised to five dollars 50 cents June 3, 1805.
Rollin's Ancient History. THIS work is now publishing in eight duodecimo volumes, each volume to contain 450 pages illustrated with Maps and other engravings. The price to subscribers will be 75 cents. A volume bound in boards payable on delivery. The 1st volume is ready for subscribers at the Bookstores of THOMAS CLARK & ISAAC ADAMS, where Subscriptions are received. To those acquainted with the character of Mr. Rollin as a writer nothing need be said to induce them to obtain this valuable work. At so low a price as 6 dollars. But to those who have not had an opportunity of perusing the pages of Rollin, it may be justly observed, that it is the study of human nature he of any importance to mankind—if the splendid achievements of antiquity, be worthy of remembrance. The utility of this excellent work must be universally acknowledged;— with a little practical and captivating, Mr. Rollin, possesses the happy talent of conveying pleasure with instruction. June 3.
By Ships Numa and Merchant from Liver- pool, 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. ALSO, An extensive assortment of Joiners Planes, &c. &c. JUNE 4.
Eleazer Greely, No. 4, Middle's Row, HAS just received an extensive assortment of EURO- PEAN and INDIA GOODS, suited to the season, which he will sell cheap for cash. All favors gratefully 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. ALSO—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 (6mo)
Fashionable HATS. JOHN LORD, has just received and now of- fers for sale, a handsome assortment of English and American HATS, and HATTERS TRIM- MING, at his shop in Fore Street , next door to Crofts & Martin's. May 13
Aaron Fitz, Fish-street, Sign of Trunk, HAS FOR SALE A Moggadore CHAISE, plated, with HARNESS, plated. An APPRENTICE wanted to the Saddle, Har- ness and Trunk business 14 or 15 years old June 3
JAMAICA RUM. WOODBURY STORE, 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 fu- ture the business will be transacted under the Firm of CHEEVER & MAHAN. At No. 1, Middle'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 SLIP- PERS—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 CHEE- VER, 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.
Take Notice. 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 set- tle or pay the same on or before the first day of Sep- tember next. Otherwise all such notes and accounts will be
CAMBOOSES. OF different sizes, FOR SALE By NATHANIEL CROSS, Opposite Union Row, Middle Street, Portland. June 3.
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 hay. Dies sheep dung, &c which is in the wool when it is taken from the sheep. Price for carding and cloth making same as last year— June 10.
Wool carding Machine. JOHN MAYALL informs the inhabi- tants of the neighboring towns, that he is now fix- ing a machine for Carding, at Saco Falls, which he will have ready to card by the 20th of June—Price for card- ing, eight cents per pound—Mixed wool, to cents, rea- sonable money—The wool must be picked and greased— Those who choose may bring it ungreased 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 card- ed, 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 10, 1805.
Wool Carding Machine. Robert Mayall. THE subscriber has bought the Card- ing Mill, in Limington, at the mouth of the lit- tle Sippi 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 ungreased and will be oiled for two cents per pound. The Machine is put into good repair and the attention the subscriber 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, 10th June 1805.
THE proprietor of the lot of land in the town of Limington, by Saco River, and ad- joining the mill lot, so called, a deep falls, so called, on said river, being part of a grant of said, formerly made to Joshua Small, Esq. by 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 sub- ser. collector of said town, for the year 1804, to collect in the sum of five dollars, and fifty two cents, including this tax on his poll, any other property. And that, as the said Beard has removed out of said town, and the said col- lector, could not force his removal (being more than three months) find any personal property belonging to him, the said Beard, sufficient to pay the tax, whereon to make dis- traint. 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 Folsom, innholder, in Limington. Dated at said Limington, the eighth day of June A.D. 1805 JOSEPH TYLER, Call dist.
To Stephen Longfellow, Esq. one of the justi- ces of the peace through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE subscribers, proprietors of the common and undivided land in the town of Gor- ham in the county of Cumberland, hereby request you to issue a warrant to calling a meeting of said proprietors to be held at the house of Samuel Staples, innholder in said Gorham, on Monday the first day of July next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to act on the following articles—viz 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 receive the report or reports of any Committee or Committees. 5th To allow accounts if they be firm. 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 afore mentioned in manner as the law directs, to meet at the time and place, and for the pur- poses mentioned in the foregoing application—Given under my hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord 1805. STEPHEN LONGFELLOW, One of the jus- tices of the peace through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
IN pursuance of the foregoing warrant to me directed, I hereby notify the proprietors of the common and undivided Lands in the Town of Gorham, afore said to meet at the time and place mentioned in the foregoing application and for the purposes therein ex- pressed. WILLIAM M'LELLAN. Gorham May 25 1805.
Upholstery Store. AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore Street , head of Logan's Wharf , a constant supply of Linen Goods, } Sea Wool, } Rugs, } and } Lisbon } FEATHERS. Also—Cotton and English BEDTICKING, of different kinds. Ruffs BEDS and MATRESSES ready made Beds made and fitted at the shortest notice. Spanish and French INDIGO The above assortment of Feathers is warranted of the best quality, and will be sold as cheap as can be pur- chased in Boston.
Shipping Furs— Cash given for all kinds of Shipping Furs —apply as above. Portland, June 14.
A YOUNG man acquainted with English Goods and Book Keeping who is at present out of employ- ment, desires a situation as Clerk on a voyage.
Sheriff's Sales. CUMBERLAND ss. Taken by Execution, and to be sold by Public Vend- to the highest bidder, at the house of James Chad- wick, innholder in Portland, on Monday, the 15th day of July next, at ten o'clock in the fore- noon. ALL the right in equity of redeeming a 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 Middle Street; westerly by Mr. Ham's land, and southerly by land in pos- session of the widow Hobby; 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 GRAHAM, Deputy Sheriff. DAVID PEASE, Auctioneer. Portland, June 10.
20 Dollars Reward. ON Saturday last, a fellow by the name of JOHN SMITH (sometimes John Smith) hired 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 three or four inches high, dark complexion, black hair, had on when he went away a blue jacket and trousers, and a black satin waistcoat—seated himself an English man—has formerly said from Newburyport with one Capt. Powell—Whoever will secure him, and return him with the horse, shall be entitled to the above re- ward and necessary charges, or Ten Dollars for the horse, by JAMES TYLER.
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 24, 1805.
Wants Employment. IN a store or Counting Room, a young man who has been four 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 own- er may have her again by proving property and paying charges—Apply to CRISPUS GRAVES. Falmouth June 18.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned that she has been duly ap- pointed and has taken upon herself the trust of admin- istratrix on the estate of WILLIAM ROBARDS, late of Durham, in the county of Cumberland, yeo- man 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 SUSANNAH ROBARDS. Dated, June 13, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all con- cerned that she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of administratrix 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 de- mands thereon, to exhibit the same to ELIZABETH BRADLEY, Dated June 13, 1805.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all con- cerned, and she has been duly appointed and has taken upon herself the trust of Administratrix 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 deceas- ed'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 is hereby given , that the subscriber has been duly appointed administratrix on the estate of JOHN RACELIFF, late of Portland, in the county of Cumberland, mariner 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 settle- ment and all indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to NABBY RACKLEFF. Dated May 9, 1805.
WE 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, M. late of Scarborough in the county of Cumberland, deceas- ed, 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 the five following months, from three to six o'clock, P. M. each day. Gideon Rice, Benjamin Milliken.
THE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned that they have been duly appoint- ed, and have taken upon themselves the trust of execu- tors of the last will and testament of JACOB MERRILL, late of North-yarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, yeoman deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. They therefore request 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 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. Beaman's avern, in Portland, to consider the same, on the 15th Wednesday in June and July next. Daniel Tucker, Peter Warren.