Portland gazette (Portland, Me.), 1805-05-27 00:00:00

PORTLAND GAZETTE.
By ELEZER A. JENKS.
[No. 6. of Vol. VIII.]
PORTLAND (MAINE) MONDAY, MAY 27, 1805.
[Issue No. 870]
United States...District of Maine.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of THOMAS GOODWIN, of Portland, in said District of Maine, merchant, a commission of Bankruptcy has been duly issued and proceeded upon, that they may be heard, if they think fit, before the Judge of said District Court, on Tuesday the 28th day of May 1805, aforesaid, at making and allowing a Certificate of discharge to said Bankrupt, before which time exceptions to such allowance may be exhibited.
DAVID SEWALL, Judge of the District Court of Maine District. May 13.
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresidents and proprietors, and owners of the following lots and rights of land in Baldwin in the county of Cumberland, that they are taxed for the year 1804, in a bill committed to me to collect, as follows:—viz.
   Range No State tax County tax Town tax Highway tax for 1802 Highway tax for 1803    1 1 W 100 3 8 19 17  2 2 do 100 3 17 37 34  3 2 do 100 3 17 37 34  22 2 do 100 7 33 74 67  12 3 do 100 8 17 28 25  1 1 NW 100 2 8 19 17  3 1 do 100 3 13 28 25  3 2 do 100 3 17 37 33  5 3 do 100 0 0 0 0  1 5 do 100 3 12 28 25  2 5 do 100 3 12 28 25  1 1 E 100 7 33 74 67  13 1 do 100 3 12 28 25  2 4 NW 100 3 17 37 33  21 1 E 100 3 12 28 25  21 1 do 100 3 12 28 25  26 1 do 100 3 17 37 33  9 2 do 100 3 17 37 33  23 2 do 100 5 25 56 50  14 2 do 100 4 21 47 42  21 2 do 100 3 12 28 25  26 2 do 100 3 12 28 25  27 grc 40 1 7 13 13  1 3 E 50 1 4 9 8  9 2 do 100 5 17 37 33  15 3 do 100 5 17 37 33  7 3 do 100 5 17 37 33  21 3 do 100 5 17 37 33  23 3 do 100 5 17 37 33  25 3 do 100 5 17 37 33  26 3 do 100 5 17 37 33  27 3 do 75 2 8 19 17  4 4 do 100 3 17 37 33  5 4 do 100 3 17 37 33  8 4 do 100 3 17 37 33  9 4 do 100 7 33 74 67  21 4 do 100 5 25 56 50  15 4 do 100 3 17 37 33  24 4 do 100 7 33 74 67  26 4 do 100 3 12 28 25  27 4 do 100 1 4 9 8  28 4 do 25 1 4 9 8  20 5 do 100 5 17 37 33  22 5 do 100 5 17 37 33  27 5 do 100 5 17 37 33  28 5 do 100 5 17 37 33  4 6 do 100 5 17 37 33  6 6 do 100 4 21 47 42  30 6 do 100 3 17 37 33  17 6 do 100 3 17 37 33  18 6 do 100 5 25 56 50  23 6 do 100 3 17 37 33  28 6 do 100 3 17 37 33  4 7 do 100 3 17 37 33  18 7 do 100 3 17 37 33  22 7 do 65 1 7 13 13  28 7 do 50 1 4 9 8  4 8 do 100 5 17 37 33  5 8 do 100 4 21 47 42  6 8 do 100 4 21 47 42  12 8 do 100 3 17 37 33  27 8 do 100 3 17 37 33  18 8 do 100 3 17 37 33  25 8 do 100 3 17 37 33  26 8 do 100 3 17 37 33  27 8 do 40 1 4 9 8  11 9 do 50 1 4 9 8  13 9 do 100 3 17 37 33  27 9 do 100 3 17 37 33  15 10 do 100 3 17 37 33  16 10 do 100 3 17 37 33  11 11 50 1 4 9 8  4 Pond Lot 100 3 17 37 33  5 do 100 5 25 56 50  6 do 100 3 25 56 50  7 mill lot 100 25 125 278 248  8 pond do 700 5 25 56 50  12 do 100 3 17 37 33  20 do 100 3 17 37 33  20 do 100 3 17 37 33  28 do 100 5 25 56 50  45 do 100 3 25 56 50  48 do 100 5 25 56 50  49 do 100 5 25 56 50  58 do 100 5 25 56 50  59 do 100 3 17 37 33  60 do 100 3 17 37 33  70 do 100 5 25 56 50  77 do 100 3 17 37 33  83 do 100 3 12 28 25  85 do 100 3 12 28 25  87 do 50 2 8 19 17  93 do 100 3 17 37 33  102 do 100 3 17 37 33  103 do 100 3 17 37 33  108 do 100 3 17 37 33  111 do 100 3 17 37 33  112 do 100 3 17 37 33  113 grc 30 1 3 7 7  114 do 25 1 4 9 8  115 do 25 1 4 9 8  116 do 50 1 4 9 8  117 do 60 2 8 19 17  119 do 50 1 4 9 8  120 do 750 25 125 278 248  20 5 E 100 7 33 74 67  21 6 E 100 5 25 56 50  
And unless said taxes are paid on or before the 20th day of July next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon; so much of said lands, as will pay the same, and all interest thereon, will be sold at public vendue, at the Dwelling House of Richard Fitcher, inn-holder, in said Baldwin.
JOSIAH SANBORN, Collector. Baldwin, April 22, 1805.
From the Vermont Herald.
Mr. ELLIOT to his Constituents.
LETTER V.
THERE were several other questions of considerable consequence on which I differed from the majority of the republican party in Congress; but in all of them a number of the most respectable republicans and in two or three of them all the members from the five New England states, with one or two exceptions, united with me in opinion. In this review I shall only notice, and that briefly, the motion, to inquire into the official conduct of Judge Chase, the resolution for abolishing the loan offices, the motion to extinguish the state balances, and Mr. Randolph's resolutions respecting the Georgia claims. I was opposed to an inquisitorial investigation of the conduct of a public officer, upon the mere demand of a member in his place, without any specific accusation; but I submitted without a murmur to the decision of the majority, and voted for the impeachment, in the first instance, after the evidence was reported. I voted, in the first instance, in favor of discontinuing the office of commissioners of loans; but upon a farther examination, I began to fear that the measure might with propriety be construed into a violation of public faith, and altered my vote. — Most of the republican members from Massachusetts, like myself, altered their votes upon deliberate investigation, and the resolution was rejected by a small majority. Upon the motion to extinguish the state balances the members from the New England states were united with the single exception of my colleague, Mr. Olin, to whose integrity and ability I shall always bear my feeble testimony; and the same was the case on the subject of the Georgia Claims, except that one member from Massachusetts did not vote upon the question. These questions were considered as involving the interests of the eastern states to the amount of several millions of dollars; those states being creditors to a large amount as it respected the state balances; and numbering among their citizens most of the honest claimants whom the United States had stipulated with Georgia Mississippi Territory, to compensate in a certain ratio for their claims upon that state. These subjects like all others of a local and complicated nature, have never been thoroughly investigated by the people at large; but as they have now become of national importance, I shall render my constituents an acceptable service by detailing to them the information I possess upon the subject. This letter will be devoted to a general view of the subject of the state balances and the succeeding one to that of the Georgia Claims.
The State Balances, as they are called, result from circumstances immediately connected with our national independence. Innumerable were the difficulties which presented themselves in our councils during the revolutionary war; and the smiles of Providence alone could have enabled our fathers to surmount them. From peculiar circumstances, certain states contributed more, and others less, than their equitable proportion, towards the support of the common cause; and certain principles were prescribed by Congress for an ultimate equalization and settlement between the states. The resolution under consideration proposed the extinguishment of the balances, due from several of the individual states to the United States, as appear by a report of commissioners appointed to adjust and finally to settle the demands of the several states for services rendered and supplies furnished the United States in the late revolutionary war with Great Britain. This report was made on the 5th Decr. 1793. The whole amount of the balances due from the debtor States, and now proposed to be extinguished is 3,517,582 dollars. — New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, South Carolina and Georgia are creditor states; New York, Delaware and North Carolina debtor states to a large amount; the other states are but little interested in the question. The Commissioners were men of integrity and talents, and their report met with a general acquiescence at the time when it was made. — The state of New York has actually paid a large sum towards her balance; and some of the other debtor states have expressly recognized the settlement. It is now proposed to extinguish the balances by a mere act of power, and Congress are almost equally divided on the question. Were it not that so large a number of representatives considered the states they represent as interested, and were it not that some men possess a wonderful faculty of making any question whatever a party one, this equal division of the national legislature on a subject so simple, would appear to a candid observer unaccountable. I cannot better illustrate the nature and merits of the settlement, and the irresistible strength of the argument against the extinguishment, than by subjoining an extract from the able speech of Gen. Varnum, of Massachusetts, upon the resolution in question.
"The ordinance which passed the old Congress in 1787, authorizing the settlement of the accounts of the several states, against the United States, for services rendered during the war, makes as ample and liberal provision for an allowance of all the accounts exhibited, as could
possibly be expected, or even asked, by any of the parties to the settlement—it was founded on the principles of mutual compromise, and by the unanimous consent of all the states. By the conditions of the settlement agreed upon by that ordinance, the public faith of each state was solemnly pledged to all other states, and the public faith of the United States was solemnly pledged to each individual state that the settlement and proportion of the debt allotted to each state, by the Commissioners thus mutually agreed upon & chosen by all the states, should be final and conclusive. Soon after the establishment of the present government in the year 1789, a law was passed by congress for facilitating the settlement and for filling vacancies in the board agreeable to the principles of the ordinance of 1787, and so far as I have discovered by a recurrence to the journals, this law passed without any opposition. In 1790 Congress again assumed the consideration of the subject, and passed a law which recognized all the principles of the ordinance of 1787, and provided that a distribution of the whole expense should be made among the several states according to the first census under the present constitution. This law was also passed by the almost unanimous consent of the House, and in the Senate where the state sovereignties are more particularly represented, it appears by the journals to have passed without opposition. Thus, Sir, from the first agreement of 1787 to the final close of the settlement all the states were unanimous in the mode prescribed for settlement, and stood most solemnly bound to each other to abide by it; and the public faith of the nation was, by the several acts of congress on the subject, most solemnly pledged to carry it into effect.
Can the legislature then relinquish these balances without a violation of plighted public faith? And yet will they undertake to do it? Sir, it is a fundamental principle in the government of all civilized nations to pay the most sacred regard to plighted public faith. And Sir, the friends of our government have derived much consolation from the idea, that the United States would never suffer their national character to be stained by a violation of this important national principle. Yet, Sir, from what has taken place it has been believed, that the United States would not be behind any nation on earth in the preservation of this public virtue. But if the resolution on the table should be passed into a law, this valuable principle will receive a wound which may lead to fatal consequences. I must be permitted to doubt the power of congress to extinguish these balances without the concurrence of all the states. The settlement having been made under a solemn agreement of all the states, where will you find a power vested in congress to alienate the interest which any individual state has acquired in the balance, in consequence of that agreement, and vest it in another state? No such power is expressed in the constitution, nor can I conceive it to be implied by any thing which is expressed in that instrument.
If then, Congress have no constitutional power to make the extinguishment, will not the transactions be considered an innovation on the rights of individual states, as well as a dereliction of the public faith?
A gentleman from New York has said that the extinguishment could not be a violation of public faith, because congress has already given up a part of the debt. It seems to me that the gentleman's conclusion does not naturally follow the premises which he has stated, for if it could under any circumstances, be considered as a dereliction of public faith to extinguish these balances, it cannot at this time be considered the less so, merely on the ground of the legislature having heretofore fallen into an error on the subject. The fact is, that congress did in 1790 pass a law, for remitting the balances on condition, that each debtor state would pay into the Treasury of the United States by a given period, the amount of the sums which had been issued by the United States of their respective state debts prior to the settlement. But, Sir, at the time of passing that law, and ever since I have considered it in the same point of light as I do the resolution before you, and therefore cannot admit as a circumstance in favor of the resolution. That provision has now expired without being embraced by any of the debtor states, excepting that which has been done by the state of New York, in fortifying her ports and harbors. If the state of Delaware had thought proper to have complied with this liberal provision, she might have been discharged from a debt of 60,000 dollars for 60,000 dollars, but it seems that she prefers a total extinction to a partial payment. If the balances should be extinguished on the principle that the settlement was unjust, which is the only ground taken in favor of their extinguishment, I am apprehensive that this is only to be a stepping stone to a more favorite object. I mean the extinguishment of the balances due to the creditors states on the settlement; for although these balances have been founded by the United States, it is well known that the evidences of the debt in the possession of the creditor states are not transferable, so that congress will have nothing to do to effect this part of the business, but to order pay-
ment to the creditor states on those balances to be stopped."
I shall conclude with observing that it is not probable that the debtor states will ever pay the full amount of their balances: nor is it probable that the creditor states will ever engage in a civil war to compel them to make payment. This situation of things furnishes, however, no argument in favor of the adoption of the monstrous, or rather perversion of all principle, that honest debts may be extinguished, by a wanton act of power. Let the balances stand on record against the debtors until a sense of justice shall prevail over private interest, and induce them to make an honorable composition with their creditors.
JAMES ELLIOT.
"WOULD you believe it," says Mother COLD in the play speaking of the convents in France, "would you believe it Mr. LADY, that they lock up for life a number of the prettiest girls in the world—six of them would make my fortune in a year, and then I should have nothing to do but to think of be easter." The president's fortune being now made that is to say, he being finally placed in the throne of these realms, he may perhaps now think of hereafter. The appointment (if such is the fact) of one proper man to office, looks like the dawning of a new light. No doubt Commander PREBLE's appointment, if he gets it, upon the terms becoming to an excellent officer, omens well. In his correspondence, he complained that his failure in success against Tripoli was owing to the want of proper force in the Mediterranean. If he comes in as he ought to do, therefore, with power to act upon his own honorable and laudable principles, it may be viewed as a happy thing for this country in a two-fold way. One, as being the commencement of the admission of virtuous and honorable men in office; the other, as the renaissance of the Navy of three states, which, from the specimens it has already afforded, shews what glory a Navy would confer on this country. After all would it not be curious, if the appointment was only a piece of quackery—a narcotic, to drug the party, and lull into ease the irritation which has for some time convulsed, and is now splitting it in pieces.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
LETTER—No. VI.
On the subject of a Post ROAD, from Portland, to St. Albans, in the State of Vermont. Danville, August 27, 1804.
SIR, Mr. G——, the bearer hereof, is desirous of obtaining the carriage of the mail from Portland to Danville, and to obtain the influence of the gentlemen of Portland in his favor. I do myself the honor to state to you that he is in my opinion a very suitable person for that business, and my best wishes that he may succeed.
Mr. G. is the bearer of a map which I have been at some pains to make out from actual surveys of part of Lower Canada and the state of Vermont, and the best map of New Hampshire, that I could procure. I am daily expecting a map of Upper Canada, and when I can obtain it and also a true map of Maine (which I have not yet procured) I will make point of executing a map of the whole country north of the latitude of Portland.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.
LETTER—No. VII.
Littleton, December 28, 1804.
Honoured Sir, I took the liberty to call on you last winter when I was in Portland, with a view of selling shares in Littleton Bridge, across Connecticut river; — and I remember with high esteem the polite treatment I received; which encourages me to trouble you, Sir, again with a line.
There is now a grant of a Turnpike from the termination of the one through the North of the White Hills to Connecticut River, at the place pitched upon to build Littleton Bridge: there is likewise a grant for a Turnpike to cross Connecticut river, a lyman to pass down through the lower notch to Sandwich, if ours fails, and that goes on, it will turn the great bulk of the travel that way, as it is exceedingly difficult to cross Connecticut river without a bridge.
If we can go on with our bridge, there is no doubt but the bulk of the travel will come that way, as the committee, who were appointed to lay out the road from St. Albans to Connecticut River, after viewing both routes, are in favor of the upper one, through Littleton. — We do not feel ourselves able to go on without some assistance from abroad, and our eyes are to Portland, as that is the object in view.
I wish Sir, a line from you, and that you would let me know what the prospect is with respect to selling some shares in Portland; — if myself or any other gentleman should come down what credentials would be necessary? — If you Sir, will be so obliging as to write to me, I expect the bearer of this letter will return one to me.
Sir, from your very humble Servant.

On Democratic falsehood and hypocrisy.
If the maxim that "Truth is great and will prevail" be just, we shall ere long behold the downfall of democracy, and see federalism triumphant; but an evil genius is for some wise design of providence, permitted for the present, to interrupt the rays of that divine luminary.
Can any man of common understanding, who reads the democratic papers, and considers the declarations & sentiments of those who have declared against the administration of Washington and Adams, doubt that the present administration was established by falsehood and corruption, and supported by hypocrisy and deceit. The publications against those excellent men who saved the country from its enemies and raised it to prosperity and honour; (publications which were produced from the base minds of unprincipled foreigners—and nurtured by men who thirsted after offices,) were the first cause of that disaffection to their administrations which took place among an unguarded and jealous people, whose deluded minds became thereby estranged from the authors of their happiness and corrupted by listening to the persuasions of artful and designing men. They raised a clamour against an act which was wittily and justly provided to punish the authors of those falsehoods with which these papers teemed. Falsehoods were their only support—and they could not bear to be checked in their nefarious career; for without falsehood they could make no way at all. They could do nothing to gain their point, but raise a prejudice in the minds of the inconsiderate and unwary, against this act—an act which had no effect in restraining the true liberty of the Press—extended not to prevent publications of the truth, but only to those which contained malicious falsehoods;—and why the publishers of these should not be punished no answer can be given, but that their designs could not otherwise be effected. Oh tempora, Oh mores! But as if these could not have their full effect, the President of the United States, must call in hypocrisy to their aid. When his first inaugural address was published, it seemed to quiet the fears of the friends of Washington and Adams, and it was hoped that the spirit of party would be quelled, and all America united with one heart to oppose only her foreign enemies; but how soon did he discover the cloven foot—Let the merchants of New Haven testify. Here then does falsehood strengthen and establish the democratic faction. The presses devoted to its cause, still send forth their venom & animosity; and support with deceitful, sophistical and false publications, this oppressive, unrighteous, as well as weak and vapoury administration:—But these are not thought sufficient, and now comes out from the second inaugural address or speech, the Evil Daemon, yclept Deceit, to aid the cause, and lull the people to slumber, on the precipice of danger.
Lest the votaries of this infidel chief, should not be successful in their attempts to support his administration, he says to satisfy their attachment to him, "My conscience tells me that I have on every occasion, acted upon that declaration [meaning his first hypocritical address] according to its obvious import, and to the understanding of every candid mind." Good heavens! what a man! Oh America, how art thou fallen! How art thou degenerated from the virtuous and religious principles; which brought thy forefathers from a persecuted land. Well may we take up the lamentation of Jeremiah and say, "How is the gold become dim, how is the most fine gold changed." "For these things I weep." "Mine eye affected mine heart." "Remember O Lord, what is come upon us, consider and withhold our reproach." "Turn us unto thee, and we shall be turned." "Renew our days as of old." Jefferson says further "during this course of administration, and in order to disturb, the the artillery of the press, has ever been levelled against us, charged with whatsoever its licentiousness could devise or dare. These abuses might perhaps have been corrected by the wholesome punishment referred to, and provided by the law of the several states, against falsehood and defamation, but public duties more urgent press upon the time of public servants." And is this the reason these laws have not been resorted to? Here is a cloak for that tame submission to the publication of truths which he knows none but the common law of England, which his "sect" have so much railed against, could be appealed to, to support a prosecution commenced in his behalf. The mild sedition act he may with were now in force—but it would not avail him, for the publication of truths would not be within its reach. When shall we see rulers as at the first? When shall we become united, as at the beginning. Alas! when will the time be? Not until truth shall prevail, not until the minds of the people shall be delivered from their delusion, nor until vice and infidelity are discountenanced, and virtue and religion become the stability of our times.
[The noted Stanley Griswold, editor of the Observatory, a paper sometime since established by the democrats in New Hampshire, for the purpose of abusing the constituted authorities, and "writing down" the administration of the state, having succeeded in the attempt, has now withdrawn from his useful labors, and gone to receive his reward; being appointed to a respectable office by Mr. Jefferson, who modestly complains of the licentiousness of the]
the following article relative to Mr. Griswold's departure:]
On the departure of the late editor of the Observatory, the proprietors of it, Messrs. Royce and Watkins, Amasa Allen, Elijah Burroughs, and Thomas C. Drew, presented him with an address, expressive of their most "cordial and hearty thanks" for the services he had rendered the great cause of Dehocracy and a hope that the country "may be long benefitted by his cares and labours, and gratefully reward them." They congratulate the editor that "the public mind is now materially changed," and that "the voice of faction is nearly suppressed." In reply, the editor thanks the proprietors for their "very friendly address," & "flattering to his pride"—wishes his abilities had been equal to his zeal and sincerity in the cause of revolution,—modestly hints that a great share of the credit is due to the proprietors, for their exertions and the aid they have rendered him by their counsels—and recites their congratulations on the "manifest change in the public mind."
All this is very clever.—Two of the proprietors, with the aid of the editor's abilities, united with their own exertions, have obtained seats in the Legislature, which must be considered a step-stone to greater preferment, and no doubt the others are expecting their turn to be next.—They have certainly cause for mutual congratulation. The editor, by preaching politics instead of religion, had run himself out of business, at least; the President to reward him for his great agency in alienating the affections of the people of this State from Governor Gilman and the most conspicuous supporters of Washington principles and measures, has given him a lucrative office—He also, could do no less than to "reciprocate the congratulations" of disinterested men!
Practical Comment on the French revolution. —In February last, the Emperor Napoleon sent two messages to the French Conservative Senate. One begins thus:—"We have appointed our brother-in-law, Marshal Murat, Grand Admiral of the Empire.—And have elevated to the rank of Prince, one who is so nearly allied to us by the ties of blood." The other is as follows:—
"SENATORS: "We have appointed our son-in-law, Eugene Beauharnois, Arch-Chancellor of State, of the Empire. Of all the acts of our power, there is no one more grateful to our heart."
"Brought up in our cares, and under our eyes, from his infancy, he has rendered himself worthy of imitating, and, by the aid of God, of one day surpassing the examples and lessons we have given him."
"Although still young, we consider him from this day, by the experience we have had of him, under the greatest circumstances, as one of the supporters of our throne and of the most able defenders of the country."
"In the midst of the cares and solicitudes inseparable from the high rank in which we are placed, our heart has stood in need of the softer affections in the tenderness and constant friendship of the child of our adoption; a consolation, no doubt necessary to all men, but more eminently to ourselves, whose every instant is devoted to the affairs of the people."
"Our paternal benediction will accompany this young Prince throughout his career, and seconded by Providence, he will be one day worthy of the approbation of posterity."
NAPOLEON."
FOR THE GAZETTE.
A SHORT DIALOGUE.
Thomas. Pa' John Sharp says the stage that came in last night, brought two great trunks of Money, all gold.
Father. Ah! where was it carried to? Thomas. He said one Trunk was carried to the Maine Bank & other to the Portland Bank. Where do you think they come from, pa'?
Father. They came from Boston, I suppose. Thomas. How did they get it?
Father. I suppose it come from the Banks, in payment for Boston Bills, and draughts upon the Banks.
Thomas. Draughts, what are draughts, Pa'?
Father. They are like orders, such as I give you sometimes when I send you to the shops to get any thing I want there. Thomas. Don't the Boston Folks send such orders to the Banks here? John Sharp told me that a Boston man has been here several times to get Gold out of our Banks.
Father. I have heard to. Thomas. And is that carried in the stage too?
Father. I suppose it is. Thomas. Does not Mr. Paine have some of it, for carrying it?
Father. No doubt he is paid for the transportation, and the gentlemen too, who have the care of it.
Thomas. What good does it do then, to come to the Banks here for gold, and then the banks here, send to Boston and get it back again?—I should think it would be better for both the Boston and Portland Banks to keep it where it is, and then they would not be at such cost of carrying it backward and forward.
Father. Your observation is good, Thomas, I cannot see into the policy of such conduct, to be sure; but perhaps there may be a reason for it.
Thomas. Reason! what reason? I can't see any; but I have often heard that Boston folks are full of notions.
Father. Come come my boy, you must not think of judging in this case, or of banking business, it is beyond my comprehension. Thomas. Well, I would not do so, I rum
FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
SONG.
Ye wood-nymphs and dryads, blithe, lurom and gay, Who tend the soft verdure and blossoms of May, A while quit your haunts, and to Warwick repair, The queen of the seasons, bright Chloe, is there. She's gentle, she's lovely, she's modest, she's kind, Her form is a goddess, an angel's her mind; Sure Venus, assuming a shade not her own, And mimicking Chloe, at Warwick is known. It fails she has any, I freely declare, She's one, which will ever distinguish her there, A soft, dimpled smile, which she stole from the skies, It woos when she's present, and kills when she flies Tho' Windsor's soft forests must boast in her song, While Pope, tuneful poet, enamours the throng. In the groves of old Warwick, while roams the sweet Grace, beauty, and love must all centre there. [fair]
By the Quill.
NEWYORK, May 16.
Immediately after the liberation of Mr. Gray the American consul at the Havanna, the Americans at that place gave him an excellent entertainment, when a very affectionate address was presented to him, in which they expressed their utmost confidence in him; and while they perceived the most public spirited and disinterested motives influenced his conduct; they were equally fixed in the belief, that in no instance whatever, had he given just cause to the Spanish government for even a suspicion of a breach of its laws; and they lament the hasty steps taken against him—to injuries to him—and to detrimental to commerce, and their common country. They offer him the continuance of their support under all circumstances; and of their best wishes for his happiness and welfare. The address is signed by John Morton, Nathaniel Fellows, jun. John Munder, James Gorham, Edward Londell, Amos Greene, James Perry, and J. B. Russell, a committee in behalf of 100 American merchants and masters of vessels. Mr. Gray's answer was grateful and firm.
Bones of Gen. Braddock. —On the 8th of July, 1755, the army of Gen. Braddock was defeated, and himself killed by the French and Indians within 10 miles of Pittsburgh. The ground on which the battle was fought is known by the name of Braddock's field. The General received a musket shot through the right arm and lungs, of which he died in a few hours, having been carried off the field by the bravery of Lieut. Col. Gage, and another of his officers. His body was buried at the encampment of the rear division of his army, nine miles eastward of this place. It seems that the great road leading from Fort Cumberland to Union Town, was accidentally laid out so as to pass over his grave. The road having been much cut with wagons and the earth swept away by rain, the bones of the General have been lately discovered in the bottom of the road, and taken up; several of them are now in this town. They appear sound, and are very large—from the best information it appears unquestionable, that the place from whence these bones were taken, is the spot in which the body of the General was interred.
Union (Penn.) pap.
Mrs. Ann Alexander, an eminent minister of the Gospel amongst the society of Friends from G. Britain, left this city yesterday on her way to Newyork, from thence to embark for Europe. During her stay in Philadelphia, she had several meetings appointed for persons not of her own religious profession, which were attended by a great number of the most respectable inhabitants. As a lady of sound understanding and superior elegance of distinction, Mrs. Alexander is justly entitled to the character of a peculiarly pleasing advocate for the cause of righteousness. [Phil. paper.]
PROVIDENCE, MAY 13.
On Monday last, Commodore PREBLE passed through town, on his way to the eastward. The Standard of the Union was displayed on the occasion, and the independent company of Artillery fired a salute.
BOSTON, MAY 21.
The British (Cork) West-India fleet had a very narrow escape from the French squadron in the West-Indies.—This fleet had on board between 3 and 4000 troops, and an immense supply of plantation and other stores, for Jamaica; and passed St. Lucia the same day the French did when bound to St. Domingo.—The French passed in the forenoon, and the English in the afternoon; and both fleets were seen at one and the same time at St. Lucia.
Massachusetts Representatives. —Correct accounts of the return of representatives to the General Court, which will convene in this town, on Wednesday next, have been received from 210 towns. In which the whole number is 191—of whom One Hundred and Fifty-Six are Federalists; and One Hundred and Thirty Five Democrats, and neutrals. The returns from the County of Hampshire have not been received in any thing like the proportion from the other parts of the state.
There are about 50 towns more who will probably send representatives this year; the political complexion of the returns from them will not materially change the present majority.
About one hundred facts have been stated, in proof of the assertion, that plans had not only
been laid by the Jacobins, to increase the number of Representatives, in all the democratic towns, were an augmentation was warranted by the constitution, but to discourage a similar practice, in every place where politics were on the side of federalism; and all this mass of evidence, the Chronicle has attempted to batter down, by the single circumstance, that Lynn, being a decidedly democratic town, (and forgot we presume to be instructed) has not attempted to increase its number.
It is not from mere difference of opinion, in matters of government, that the federalists are so constant and so zealous in their opposition to the ruling party in this country; but solely to the intriguing and dishonorable practices which it has, invariably pursued, in gaining that ascendancy it now possesses. The leaders of the party well knew, that nine tenths of mankind, in this, as well as in every other country, were either incompetent to judge thoroughly of political matters, or were too indolent to investigate them, and consequently were easily to be flattered and deceived. Believing this they have tried the experiment, and found it too generally successful. The federalists, on the other hand, have been open and honest in their appeals to the public; they have advocated no doctrines which have not the test of experience to prove their correctness; they have warned their fellow citizens to beware of the deceit daily practiced upon them, by artful, and insidious writers—many of whom, are hired to do the dirty drudgery of the party; they have shown the final issue of republican resolutions, not only in France, but in all precedent times; and what has this conduct availed? Truly very little—it may have gained the wheels of Democracy, in its downward course of national degradation, and thus prevented a precipitate destruction; but it has not totally stopped its progress; the work is still progressing; and it is feared, nothing less than the interposition of providence, can save us from all the horrors of disunion, anarchy and civil wars—for truly has the poet said,
Truth's cause would you tend to so a sinking land; All read, none aid you, and you understand!
On Tuesday the 20th ult. about 11 o'clock, A. M. two Powder mills and two Dry-houses on Berkomen, about one mile above Sumney town, the property of Mr. Daniel Smith, was blown up by accident. Three men were instantly killed one died a few days after, and nine or ten wounded; the lives of two of them are despaired of. There was at the time, in the dry houses about 2000 pounds of finished powder, and a man engaged in packing. (Mr. Smith intending to send it to Philadelphia the next day,) besides a considerable quantity of unfinished in the mills. What makes this accident more particularly distressing is, that some of those who lost their lives by the accident, are men in indigent circumstances and large families, one of which left a widow and ten small children.
Gazette.
PORTLAND, MONDAY, MAY 27, 1805.
Latest News from Europe.
The following articles of intelligence are extracted from the Boston Repository of Friday last—By the arrival of the ship Hamilton, Captain Porter, in 32 days from Amsterdam, we have been favored with the Amsterdam Courant to the 18th ult. from which we select the following articles.
(Translation.)
HAGUE, APRIL 10.—This day commenced the session of the legislative body, for the present year, which was opened in the usual manner.
On the latter part of last week, the former Governor of the island of Curacoa, J. Laufer, who gave up that colony, last war, to the English, was brought here under arrest, with some of his principal officers.
We understand that M. Schimmelpennick is expected here the first day of May, to commence his duties in this residency.
PARIS APRIL 6.—We learn by letters from Madrid, that his Catholic Majesty has not only abandoned his right in prizes which may be taken from the English, but decreed that the captors shall have the privilege of disposing of captured property without paying any duty to the crown. So that the whole amount captured will go to the captors.
The Captain General of Catalonia and the Prince of peace have informed his Majesty, that the Commandants of the city of St. Telin de Quixols had offered to every family that would furnish a seaman for his majesty's squadron, three reals a day, during the present war. His Majesty expressed the utmost satisfaction at the generous offer, and sanctioned the engagement.
Day before yesterday His Imperial Majesty (Bonaparte) left this city, with his suite. We hear that he has given to the Pope, a very expensive mitre and to every cardinal that accompanied the Pope, a box, with his picture, set in diamonds.
APRIL 10.—We have now ascertained the truth respecting the fleet having sailed from Brest, by an account from that port dated March 31, containing the following statement: Admiral Gauthume, wishing to make some experiments with his squadron, for the purpose of exercising his seamen in certain maneuvers, put to sea; on discovering his movements the English squadron took their leave, though their force consisted of 18 ships, among which were 8 three

Admiral Gantcheume pursued them in the line of battle, but finding that they had quit the coast, probably with a view to obtain a reinforcement, he returned into the Brest Harbour. During three days, which the squadron employed in manoeuvring, no accident happened to the fleet, and every movement was executed with the greatest exactness. Admiral Gantcheume has expressed the highest satisfaction at the good order, skill and harmony of his officers and seamen.
Gantcheume's force consisted of 21 sail of the line, 6 frigates and 1 brig.
April 15. Information arrived two days since, that the Toulon fleet had again put to sea.
On the 25th of March, the British House of Commons went into a committee on the Commercial Treaty with America, and agreed to a resolution to permit America, to trade with that country in neutral bottoms under certain restrictions. the house being resumed, the report was received, and a bill ordered.
From the Wiscasset paper of Tuesday last. The representation of this county is nearly equal. If the federal towns had sent in proportion to the democratic there would have been three or four federal majority. — Topsham and Boothbay sent each of them a federal member last year; this year they voted not to send any. Lewiston and Bowdoin, each federal towns, have neglected to send; while Newmillsford and Edgecomb, democratic towns, we believe, have never sent before the other not for many years. Therefore we see the federal towns have been neglectful while the democratic towns have increased their numbers and influence to an alarming degree.
Waltham has chosen Joshua Head , Esq. late Collector of that place, turned out of office for the sum of federalism (upwards of 80 to 7) against the notorious W. Thomas .
Col. Thatcher received an unanimous vote at Warren . The number of votes was 83.
Hanover Representative.
Hamden — Maj. Neal , a Federalist, instead of Martin Kinsey , a democrat.
Bucksport — Thos. S. Sparahawk , Esq.
Such of our country subscribers as attend Conti this week, and are in arrears for the GAZETTE , are requested to call and settle their bills. A punctual compliance with this request is expected.
Disputes on Dooms —Being a series of papers on Political History, have been lately published in a volume by Messrs. Russell & Cutler , of Boston; and are now selling in this town at Mr. Clark's Bookstore. The observations on this interesting publication, in the Boston Review for last month, will be given in the next Gazette .
WANTED. At Falmouth , by the Rev. C. Bradley , Mr. Wm. Blake to Miss Lucy Hodgdon . — Mr. Samuel Hilton , to Miss Hannah Sawyer .
DIED. In this town. Mr. Joshua Allen , aged 21, formerly of Bethel . — Nathaniel Winship , 42, indented, of the lock jaw — Mrs. Abigail Berry , aged 32, wife of Thomas Berry . — At Falmouth , Wm. Waterhouse , aged 69. — An honest man. — On Friday last, Mr. Andrew Peppercall Frost , aged 52 years.
In England, Mr. William Farrington , aged 36, formerly a mole-catcher, in which profession he acquired upwards of a 1000. — John Ardescoff , Esq. a young gentleman of large fortune; he was fond of cockfighting, and having lost a bet he laid upon a favorite cock, he had the bird tied to a spit and roasted alive before him; some persons interfering he threatened to kill them, and in the midst of his passion he fell down dead on the spot.
In Canterbury , ( N. H. ) Mr. John Carter ; he was thrown from his horse, and died thro' loss of blood at the spot.
At Fryeburg , on the 6th inst. of a rapid consumptive illness of a few months, the Rev. Honorable WILLIAM FESENDEN , Minister and Pastor of the Church in that place — Thus the venerable and affectionate Parent is called to so low two promising sons, arrived to years of manhood, whose untimely end, in 1820, and 1821, he with other friends, where left to do alone — Newspaper eulogy will not be attempted. A few biographical remarks are due to the memory of so worthy a man, so faithful a shepherd in this our Israel. The deceased was born at Cornville in the year 1748, and at the same place in the year 1763 received the honors of that university, and after a few years of arduous attention to the study of divinity, was induced into the ministry, and in the year 1775 was ordained over this church & people, to whom he has continued regularly to preach until about two months since, for a term of almost thirty years during which he has constantly labored for the good of his people in the improvement of every moral and christian virtue. Hazardous and almost insupportable were the difficulties attendant upon the first settlement of this country; yet he cheerfully submitted to them, and ably and acceptably performed the arduous duties of his office, while a fellow laborer in the gospel was not to be found for many years in all the neighboring country. His usefulness was not confined to his profession only; as a townsman he was ready to advise and assist in all difficult and important business; attentive to the sick, kind to the poor, and consoling to the afflicted — the widow and orphan were subject to his peculiar care, and looked to him for assistance in the settlement of estates. — For several years he was a faithful and respectable member of the General Court, and a few months before his death, received the appointment of Judge of Probate for the county of Oxford. As a man he was open, sincere and friendly as a minister, incessant to adorn, both by precept and example the Gospel of Jesus Christ; a neighbor obliging as a husband and parent, affectionate and feelingly alive to the tender offices of kindness and duty — his house was a mansion of hospitality — and in sickness he was the physician both of soul and body — as a christian he was pious, devout and fervent — and in his death a widowed comfort it bereaved of a tender and affectionate husband, the friend and partner of youth, her support in age. A promising and afflicted family of the best of fathers — the congregation of a faithful centinel ever watchful for their good — The church of its pastor and head — The academy of a founder and patron — The government of a supporter, and humanity of a friend. The remains of the deceased were interred the 9th inst. amidst a numerous concourse of people, whose sorrow bespoke the feelings of the heart. The Rev. Samuel Hildreth , made an excellent & appropriate prayer, and on the Sabbath after, the Rev. N. Pomeroy , in a suitable funeral discourse, in delineating the character of the deceased, did no less credit in his own goodness and abilities, than justice to the memory of his departed friend. With the afflicted family, the sons of science, the patrons of Genius, the seminaries of learning, the church and congregation of that place, will sympathize for the loss they have sustained.
On the evening of the 4th inst. departed this life, after a languishment of nine months and an half Mrs. PATTY , wife of the Rev. John Strickland , aged 54 years. A faithful companion, a kind and tender parent, an early professor of Christianity. — In her last illness she was a pattern of patience and fortitude. — She was the mother of 14 children, 12 of whom are still living, and 11 followed her, with their antecendate father to the place where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. Our charity would place her in that world where sickness and death are unknown. May her friends left behind be prepared to follow her to the mansions of the dead.
Death is the crown of life: We're doubtless; to live would not be life. Death comes to save; we fall; we rise! Spring from our fetters; soften in the fire, Where blooming Eden withers in our sight. Death gives us more than 'tis in Eden lost; The King of terrors is the Prince of Peace. When falls I die to count — pain — Death? When falls I die, when falls I live forever!" YOUNG.
Port of Portland.
Entered. — Sch. Federal, Cole, from Jamaica.
Sch. Orono, Cutter from Dominica.
May 3, lat. 40. 41, near two large islands of her, was seen a vessel with one or more persons upon it, but after using every exertion could not get to it.
Capt. Green, arrived at Boston on Tuesday. Spoke May 13, lat. 42. 5, lon. 58. 10. W. John, Alexander Greene master, 8 days from the Grand Banks, bound to Marblehead, with 10,000 fish on board; short of provisions; having on board ten of the unfortunate crew and passengers taken from the long boat of ship JUPITER; Capt. Green informs, that the SALLY of Boston, capt. Somes, from Charleston, bound to Liverpool, was lost among the ice, the 23d of April. The captain, 2d mate, and 4 of the crew, got into the boat, and after being in that situation 9 days, 4 of which without water, were taken on board a Marblehead fishing schooner. The chief mate and seven of the crew went down in the ship. May 16, lat. 43. 11, lon. 65. 3, spoke the ship Regulator, Chapman 5 days from the Grand Banks, for Marblehead having 4 of the Jupiter's crew on board; Capt. Knight supplied them with provisions.
By the Eliza arrived at Salem, we learn that the Persian Gulph has lately been very much infested by the piratical cruizers of one of the petty Princes of the eastern coast of the gulph; they had at different periods, captured various vessels bound to Bassora, carrying the oriental dispatches of the English East India Company; the major part of the whole crew they had either enslaved or murdered.
Spoke, lat. 42. 30, lon. 47. 30, brig Walhington, Allen, 12 days from Salem. April 19th, in lat. 45. 08, lon. 38, ship Commerce, Coburn, of Kennebec, 22 days from Liverpool for City Point, in distress, having been obliged to receive 22 prisoners from on board a French privateer, taken out of a British ship which they had captured.
EXHIBITION. At COLUMBIAN HALL , by MR. RANNIE , ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 1805.
THE VENTRILOQUIST will form a part of the evening's entertainment, and may be relied on as an established fact that there is no other person at present known in the world who possesses this extraordinary gift of nature. Balancing on the Slack Wire, in a variety of Feats and Attitudes. The whole to conclude with the amusing Dialogue between a Scotch Landlord and a benighted Traveller. Doors open half past 7 — to begin at 8, and finish at 10. — Admittance, One Dollar. Nights of performance, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Portland Bathing House.
THE Portland Bathing House is open every day in the week, from five o'clock in the morning until sunset; excepting Sundays, which will be from 5 to 10. A.M. May 25. 1805
S. CUMMINGS, RETURNS thanks to those who have employed him in the line of his profession; and informs them and the public, that he shall discontinue the practice of Physic, &c. from this date. — Those persons who have accounts open with him, are requested to settle the same as soon as possible. Portland, May 27, 1805.
REMOVAL. Ship-Wrecked Blacksmith & B. Jones have removed from Union Wharf, near door to Messrs. Hildreth's , into their new and commodious Shop, where STEPHEN GEORGE TURKEY , informs.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to ELIJAH DUGLAS , of Durham, are requested immediately to settle with him or DANIEL BOOKER of Harpswell. ELIJAH DUGLAS . Harpswell, May 23, 1805.
Wool Picking and Carding Machine.
THE subscriber, having recently erected near Campbell's Mills in New Gloucester, a MACHINE for the purpose of BRAKING and CARDING WOOL takes this method to solicit the patronage of the Public for so useful an undertaking. — From the advantages of situation, the improved construction of his Machine, and his moderate terms, he flatters himself that all who employ him will find ample satisfaction. THOS: B. STINCHFIELD . New Gloucester, April 29.
JAMES M. INGRAHAM, Has for sale, on Ingraham's wharf , Boxes fresh Lemmons, A quantity of first quality Bacon, Bbls. clear Pork, Casks Cucumber Tea, Hds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. LIKEWISE, WEST INDIA GOODS & GROCERIES, as usual, which he is determined to sell on the lowest terms for cash, or approved Credit. May 27.
CODMAN & SWAN, No. 3, Union Row, HAVE just received a general assortment of Fresh Seafood's GOODS , LIKEWISE — All kinds of West-India Goods & Groceries, Paints, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. 30 boxes best Bloom Raisins — all which they will sell on the lowest terms. Portland, May 27, 1805.
W. KING, PHISIOGNOTRACE, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Portland, that he takes correct reduced PROFILES LIKENESSES, at Mr. Josiah Paine's boarding house, until the first of June, at which time he must leave town. He respectfully solicits the attendance of the LADIES in the evening, as owing to the crowded situation in which he is, in the evening, he cannot possibly pay that attendance to them which they particularly merit. N. B. — He has just received an assortment of elegant FRAMES, suitable for profiles. May 20.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale by WM. JENKES, jun. at the Magazine Office, Fish-street, Portland, GENERAL DIRECTIONS to Executors and Administrators, in the county of Cumberland; useful to all persons concerned in the settlement of Estates. To which is added, some directions to Appraisers and Commissioners. Also the duty of Guardians. By SAMUEL FREEMAN, Esq. Judge of Probate.
ALTHOUGH the directions contained in this book, were designed for the particular use of Executors and Administrators in the county of Cumberland — the publisher apprehends they will be equally useful to Executors and Administrators in other counties in the Commonwealth; and has therefore obtained from the author, the right to print them for their use — and he is more particularly induced hereto, as he knows of no such abridgment of those directions already published, as it is grounded upon the Laws of the Commonwealth, and as he considers it will not therefore militate with the directions or authority of any other Judge of Probate.
District of Maine.....to wit: BE it remembered, that on the thirtieth day of April in the twenty-eighth year of the Independence of the United States of America, WILLIAM JENKES, JUN. of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: — "General Directions to Executors and Administrators, in the county of Cumberland; useful to all persons concerned in the settlement of Estates. To which are added, some directions to Appraisers and Commissioners. Also, the duty of Guardians. By SAMUEL FREEMAN, Esq. Judge of Probate. " — In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned;" and in conformity to an act supplementary to the same, passed the 29th April, 1802. HENRY SEWALL, Clerk of the District of Maine. A true copy as appears of record, Attest, H. SEWALL, Clerk.
For Sale, and if not sold immediately, will be rented, A convenient two story Dwelling House with the land, barn, &c. belonging to the same — Also, a one story House on leased land belonging to Mr. Ebenezer Owen — both the above houses situated in Cross-street . Also for Sale — A House and land in King Street — And to let, a convenient Break Work for piling Lumber, on the westerly side of Union Wharf . For particulars, inquire of Isley & Robinson . Portland, May 27.
THE CELEBRATED ARABIAN HORSE PHOENIX, To give an opportunity to the gentlemen of the turf in the province of Maine, to obtain the valuable mixture of Arabian blood among their stock, will stand at Mr. STEPHEN LEE's livery stable, in Portland; and will be let to Mares at the very low price of Five Dollars the leap, or Ten Dollars the season to warrant, as parties agree. — Phoenix is an elegant y formed horse, possessing both beauty and strength — Most of his points are equal and some of them very superior to any horse on the continent. — His color is a high cinnamon for the if bone, size, and form. He is fully fifteen hands high, his colour is a beautiful chestnut, with a few white spots dished in various parts of his body. This beautiful animal was purchased by Joseph Rylander , of New York, when he was four years of age, at the price of seven hundred dollars. JOHN DOWNER . Phoenix was got by the native Arabian horse Diomed — his dam the famous mare of Oriz , by King Herod — his grand dam by Spectator , after to Juno , the dam of Dragon , and young Belphes — Great, Grand, dam by Regulus . — His Great, Great, Great, Grand, dam by Bartlett Childe . — His Great, Great, Great, Great, Grand dam by Honeywood's , Arabian Courser dam of the two True Blues . May 6. 1805.
Fresh Baltimore Flour. JUST received, and now landing from schooner Doc , from Baltimore; 550 Bbls. of Superfine, Fine, and Middling, in whole and half bbls. of a superior quality and for sale at reduced prices, by JOHN TABER, & SON , also in store, A quantity of best Spermacei Oil , in large and small cakes. Portland 5th mo. 13.
FURS WANTED, For which cash and the highest price will be given for any quantity of Sable & Cats skins, and all kinds of shipping & Hating FURS by, ABIJAH CHEEVER , No. 1, Messrs. Row Middle Street, Portland. Dec 17 (6m)
TAKE NOTICE. ALL those that are indebted to the firm of AARON AUSTIN, & Co. by note of 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.
ABIJAH CHEEVER, Respectfully informs his friends and old Customers, that for the more convenience of transacting his usual business, has taken into Partnership, Mr. JOHN MAHAN , and that in future the business will be transacted under the Firm of CHEEVER & MAHAN, At No. 1, Messrs. 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, Miles' & Children's Morocco and Kid SHOES, of various kinds; and a few trunks of London made Kid SLIPPERS — All which will be sold, Wholesale or Retail, on the most accommodating terms for the purchasers. Portland, May 24th, 1805.
N. B. All persons indebted to ABIJAH CHEEVER , either by Account or Note, due previous to the first of March last, are hereby requested, to call and pay the same without delay or further notice.
MAINE BANK.
THE Stockholders of MAINE BANK are hereby notified to meet at the Chamber over the Bank on Monday the third day of June next (being the 1st Monday of said month, and the day fixed for their Annual Meeting) to choose Directors for the year ensuing; to see if they will pay in the residue of their capital or any part thereof; and to act on any matter that may regularly come before them. By order of the President & Directors, DAVID HALE, Cashier . May 8, 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, deceased, give notice, that we will attend the said business at the dwellinghouse of the deceased, in Scarborough , on the third Tuesday of June, and on the third Tuesday, of the five following months, from three to six o'clock, P. M. each day Gideon Rice, Benjamin Milliken . May 29.
HE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of an executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Coffin , late of Brunswick , in the county of Cumberland, single woman, deceased, by giving bond as the law directs. He therefore requests all persons who are indebted to said deceased's estate to make immediate payment — and those who have any demands thereon to exhibit the same to CHARLES COFFIN, Executor . Dated, April 25, 1805.
HE subscribers hereby give public notice to all concerned that they have been duly appointed, and have taken upon themselves the trust of executors of the last will and testament of JACOB MERRILL , late of Northyarmouth , 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 Northyarmouth , in the county of Cumberland, deceased, to bring in their claims against said deceased's estate; and the commissioners will meet at Mr. Beeman's tavern, in Portland , to consider the same on the last Wednesday in June and July next. Daniel Tucker, Peter Warren . Dated May 8, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed administratrix on the estate of JOHN RACKLIFF , 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 settlement, and all indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to NABBY RACKLIFF . Dated May 9, 1805.
HE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of administrator on the estate of DAVID MINTIRE , late of New Gloucester , in the county of Cumberland, blacksmith, 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 SOLOMON MINTIRE . New Gloucester, April 25, 1805.
HE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, and he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust of Administrator on the estate of ANDREW DUNNING , late of Brunswick , 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 ANDREW DUNNING . Dated, April 25, 1805.
HE 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 LOW , late of Brunswick , in said county, 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 WILLIAM LOW , at his house in Bath . Dated, April 24, 1805.
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 .

WILLIS & MCKINSTRY, Have just received, A great variety of NEW GOODS, which, having been purchased for Cash, will be sold very low. They have in hand, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong & Bohea TEAS, and a general assortment of GROCERIES. A few boxes of CHINA, containing one tea set each. Also—Crucibles and blue Melting Pots. May 20, 1805.  SUBSCRIBERS for Samuel E. Bradford's superb edition of  Dr. Ree's New Cyclopaedia, Or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. in twenty volumes, quarto, are received at THO- MAS CLARK'S Book Store, Fifth Street, Portland. Gentlemen living at a distance, are request- ed to forward their names. May 20.
THOMAS CROSS, At his Ship Chandlery Store, Fore Street, HAS imported from Liverpool, and offers for sale, 60 boxes 7 by 9 Bristol Crown Glass, 40 do. 6 by 8, 50 casks Nails, of various kinds 2 tons dry White Lead, 12 do. Spruce Yellow, 2 do. Shear Lead. Soy Glasses, Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles, Coffee Pots, Knives & Forks, Spoons; Jack and penknives; Scicelyards; Cooks' Ladies and Fish forks; Gunter's scales and Dividers; Scrubbing Brushes. Coopers compasses; Horn and tin Lanterns, Copper binnacle Lamps, Tin do. Screw and pad Augers, Ship Scrapers; Iron pots and kettles; Quadrants, Jack and fore Planes; Paint Brushes of all kinds; Chisels and Gouges, Bung Borers. Belt Steel Plate Handfiles. Common do. H. Hinges. Butt Hinges, Thumb Latches, Pad locks. Mill saw Files, Hand saw do. Wood Screws, Best and Common Iron Shovels, Short and long handled Frying Pans. Gridirons, Charts, Time Glasses, &c. Also in Store, Tar, Pitch, Turpentine, and Rosin, Black and bright Varnish. Spirits of Tar- Pains of all kinds, ground in oil. Russia and ravens Dock. Sewing twine, Lines of all kinds. Linking Oil. Rum, Brandy, Tea, Sugar, &c. All which will be sold at the lowest prices. N.B. A general supply of CORDAGE, as usual, and on liberal credit. Portland, May 20.
Removal.  JOSHUA RICHARDSON, has removed to No. 3, Long-Wharf, where he has FOR SALE, 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 Pgs Cogniac BRANDY. } Entitled to 80 Kegs BUTTER. } Debenture. 10 Casks Hyson Skin TEA. 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES. 100 Casks Souchong TEA, of superior quality 100 Bbls. TAR. 40 do. ROSIN. Bds. MOLASSES. Bags COFFEE and Calcutta SUGARS Ravens DUCK, and Russia SHEETING. Liverpool and Ide May SALT. Spirits TURPENTINE, per barrel. Fresh RAISINS, per cask. Bales Georgia COTTON, Boxes No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, Gin Cafes, &c. April 20.
Notice.  THE proprietors of Portland Long Wharf, are hereby notified, that their an- nual meeting will be held at the Portland Ho- tel, in Fore Street, on Monday the third day of June next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes: To choose a Moderator. To choose a Clerk, a Wharfinger and Treasurer. To receive accounts, and allow the same if found right. JOSIAH TUCKER, Wharfinger. May 20, 1805.
ON the Petition of John Anderson of Falmouth in said county householder, and Mar- the Anderson, wife of the said John, representing that they are seized in fee in her right in and to three undivided tenth parts of a certain tract of land in Portland afore- said, with one Edward Cobb, of said Portland, bounded beginning at the corner made by the junction of Love Lane with Free Street, in said Portland, thence northerly by said Love Lane seventy five feet—hence at right an- gles, with said Love Lane easterly sixty six feet—thence southerly on a parallel line with said Love Lane seventy five feet to said Free Street—thence westerly by said Free Street sixty six feet to the beginning—that they are seised of holding the same in severalty, and praying this Court that a committee be appointed agreeably to law to sever the same in manner as by law provided. ORDERED, that the petitioners cause the several persons interested in said estate, and living with- in the State, or the attorneys of such as are ab- sent and have attorneys residing within the State, to be duly notified of said Petition by serving them per- sonally with a copy thereof, or leaving a copy at their Dwelling House or last place of abode, or by in- serting the substance of the same three weeks successively in one or more of the public Newspapers, that they may have op- portunity to make the exception to this court, on the eighth day of June next, to their granting the same.
ELIZABETH STEVENS, INFORMS her friends and the public, that she has just received for sale, a supply of Fresh Fashionable GOODS, suitable for the season, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Kid and Morocco Shoes and Slippers as usual. May 13.
UNIVERSAL LAW-MERCHANT.  PROPOSALS. By DANIEL JOHNSON, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE UNIVERSAL LAW-MERCHANT; Being a Collection from the most approved ancient and modern writers, on the Laws, Customs, and Usages of Merchants and Ship-owners; On Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes. Elementary Principles of the Laws of Partnership, Bailments, Letters of Credit and Letters of Recommendation.
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SHAKSPEARE.  Time, which is continually wasting among the disposable facilities of other Poets, passes without injury by the advent of SHAKS- PEARE. Dr. Johnson's Preface.  First Complete Edition in America, From the Text of the last Editors of Shakespeare.  HUGH MAXWELL & T. S. MANNING, HAVE NOW IN THE PRESS, THE  Plays of William Shakspeare. With the Corrections and Illustrations of vari- ious commentators.—To which are added, NOTES, By SAMUEL JOHNSON & GEORGE STEVENS. From the Fifth and latest London Edition, published in 1803—Revised and Augmented, By ISAAC REED. WITH A GLOSSARIAL INDEX.
Swan Swan of Avon, what a sight it were, To see thee in our waters yet appear. With all those Lights upon the bank of Thames, That so did take Eliza and King James! But stay!—I see thee in our hemisphere Abound, and made a constellation here— Shine forth, thou STAR OF POETS, and with rage, Or influence, bid, or cheer, the drooping stage. Ben Johnson.  TERMS. This first complete Edition, in America, of Shakspeare, will be contained in 16 volumes Crown Octavo size. It will be printed in a style, eminently beauti- ful, on a fine cream coloured woven paper, with a type entirely new and cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binny and Ronaldson. The proprietors pledge themselves, that it shall surpass the London edition in neatness of me- chanical execution, and rival it in fidelity and correctness. It will be printed under the immediate direc- tion and superintendence of an Editor, assisted by several men of letters. The Price to Subscribers, will be 1 Dollar 50 Cents per vol. in boards, 1 Dollar 75 Cents bound in Sheep, 2 Dollars 25 Cents plain Calf, 2 Dols. 50 Cents extra Calf Gilt. The interior copy of the last London edition, in 21 vols. boards, sells for Sixty-five Dollars; more than double the price of the proposed edition, which the Proprietors have resolved shall, from its cheapness, as well as elegance, deserve the notice of the public. To consult the economy or the taste of differ- ent purchasers, an edition will be printed in a compressed, cheap and portable form, without the notes, in 8 vols. 12mo. price 1 Dollar per vol. in boards. A correct Alphabetical list of the subscribers will be given with the last volume. The Proprietors sanguinely hope that the lib- erality of the public will be conspicuous in the support of a work of singular magnitude, to which intense labour and great expense are es- sentially incident. Philadelphia, 1805.
DANIEL JOHNSON, has agreed with the Publishers of Shakspear to have the exclusive sale of their edition for the New England States. Those gentlemen who wish to enrich their libraries with a complete and elegant edition of Shakspear's Plays, have now a fair opportunity. Portland May 20.
TO LET, ONE half of a Dwelling House, at the north part of the town. For particulars
Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Com- pany. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, That the remaining balance of Forty Dollars on each share, has been voted to be paid to the President and Di- rectors on or before the twenty ninth inst. By order of the President and Directors. LEVI CUTLER, Sec. Maine Fire and Marine Insurance Office. Portland May 15, 1805
MICHAEL HAYES,  TAYLOR—FROM LONDON, Respectfully informs the Gentlemen of Portland and its vicinity, that he has opened a shop under Mr. Chamber's Columbia Hall, where he pur- poses to follow his business in all its branches. Believing it to be in his power to give general satisfaction, he hum- bly hopes to obtain a share of the public patronage. In order to enable him to give general satisfaction to such as may employ him, he informs them that he has made arrangements, by which he will be furnished with the fashions from an eminent tailor in Boston as soon as they are received there. He purposed to keep on hand a variety of articles in the gentlemen's line. Two Journeymen and an Apprentice wanted. A boy from the Country would be preferred. Portland, May 20, 1805. (11)
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 Wilmot 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 Scarbro. For particulars ap- ply to Mr. George Lobb, of Thomas Lobb, of Portland, or Mr. Thomas McLellan, of Gorham. May 20.
DR. REE'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA.  SAMUEL E. BRADFORD. Is preparing to Publish by Subscription, The  NEW CYCLOPEDIA; Or, Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. IN TWENTY VOLUME, QUARTO. Formed upon a more enlarged Plan of Arrangement than the Dictionary of Mr. Chambers. COMPREHENDING the various articles of that work, with additions and improve- ments, together with subjects of Biography, Geography, and History, and adapted to the present improved state of Literature and Sci- ence. BY ABRAHAM REES, D. D. F. R. S. Editor of the last Edition of Chambers' Dictionary; with the assistance of eminent Professional Gentlemen—Illustrated with new Plates, inclu- ding Maps, engraved for the work, by some of the most distinguished Artists. The whole improved and adapted to this country, by a gentleman of known abilities, by whom aid it will be rendered the most complete work of the kind that has yet appeared. CONDITIONS.
 I. The work will be printed in a large quarto, with new Types cast for the purpose, and on su- perfine woven paper.  II. It will be comprised in about twenty vol- umes, from eight hundred to a thousand pages each.  III. A half volume, in boards will be regular- ly published every two months, price Three Dol- lars, payable on delivery. No advance will be required.  IV. Any subscriber, who, upon the receipt of the first half volume, does not approve of the work, shall be at liberty to withdraw his name.  V. Between five and six hundred Plates, en- graved in a superior style of elegance, will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. At the close of the publication will be delivered an elegant Frontispiece, the dedication, preface and proper title pages for the different volumes.  VI. The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtain- ed.  VII. A list of the names of those who subscribe will be published in the last volume, as the pat- rons of this great and magnificent work.  Philadelphia, March 20. (May 20.)
By particular agreement with Mr. Bradford, Subscriptions are received by D. Johnson, at the Portland Book Store, for the District of Maine.— Any gentleman who wishes to become a subscriber for this Valuable Work, and who cannot make it convenient to call, may forward his name by Mail.  FOR SALE AS ABOVE—Duncan's Cicero, Da- vidson's Virgil, Virgil Delphini, Horace Delphi- ni, Cæsar Delphini, Sallust Delphini, Ainsworth's English & Latin Dictionary.
Five dollars Reward.  BROKE goal, and escaped from the sub- scriber on the 24th inst. a person by the name of JOSEPH MAINS, said Mains is about the middle size, reddish hair and wears it cut, light complexion, had on a dark brown coat, blue breeches, and white stockings. Any person who will apprehend said Mains, or give in- formation so that he may be taken, shall receive the above reward; and all necessary charges. STEPHEN WINSLOW, Deputy Sheriff. Feb. May 6.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all con- cerned, that he has been duly appointed and has taken upon himself the trust guardian to THOMAS CHANDLER RUSSEL of Northarmouth, in the county of Cumberland, a non compos, by giving bond as the law directs. He there- fore 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. Northarmouth, April 29.
RICHARDSON, WHEELER, & CO. Head of Fifth street, next Mr. Robert Boyd's store.  HAVE received and are now open- ing a beautiful assortment of Fashionable Goods imported from Liverpool, by the way of Boston; CONSISTING OF 64 Pinck, Blue, Slate, Drab, Black, and white Sarinets; 64 Laced Cambric and Mullin Coloured Ginghams; Book and Japanned Mullin; fine Leopard spots & Pink Calicoes; Walking Stick Cots Cotton Umbrellas; Ladies Walking Stick Parasols; Eng- lish Silk Gloves & Hosiery; Shoes & Quality Binding; Rib- bons, &c.
ALSO, India Cottons; Black India Lustring, & Nankens— An assortment of HARD WARE— Viz. Buttons, Plated Surrups, Japanned Boxes, Ink Stand- Pen Knives, Razors, Pruning Knives Knives and Forks, Locks, Augers &c. &c.—All of which will be sold, for a very small advance, for cash only.
Fashionable HATS.  JOHN LORD, has just received and now of- fers for sale, a handsome assortment of English and American Hats, and HATTERS' TRIM- MINGS, at his shop in Fore-Street, next door to Crofts & Martin's. May 13.
CROCKERY WARE.  Just received by the ship Eunice, direct from the Manufactory in Staffordshire; AND FOR SALE, By ROBERT CROSS, 20 hds. assorted Ware, 20 crates do do 4 crates Enamelled Cups and Saucers, 40 do Cream colored. 15 crates different kinds plates, 2 do Mugs. 2 do Jugs. 8 Crates Glass Ware } Assorted 2 hds. do 4 Casks Tumblers. Country traders can be supplied with any assortment by package, at the shortest notice. May 13.
FARRELL & WRIGHT, HAVE just received for sale, a general assortment of FRESH GOODS, suitable for the Season. May 11, 1805.
CHARLOTTE GREEN, Acquaints her friends and custom- ers, that she has just received by the Calcutta and other late arrivals, a fashionable variety of Fancy and other GOODS, which will be disposed of on very reasonable terms. Among which are, Cambricks—Cottons—Linens—Calicoes —Chintzes—Furnitures—Plain, figured and Chamber- Mullins—Cane's hair, Camblet and Muslin Shawls— Satin—Mousel—Sarsenet—Taffetas—Embossed Crapes and Cambricks—elegant Lace Crapes—plain do. of all colors—elegant embossed crapes Gown Pattern—e- legant Damask head Handkerchiefs and Shawls—Ladies Elastics—Luperl Endoire—Elegant Fans—spangled, fig- ured and plain do—Thread, and patent Laces and Foun- dings—Pique and figured lace Veils—Necklaces assorted— red Corsairs—Beads—Ear Rings—Bread Pins—Silk Buttons— gold and silver Spangles—Cords—Taffetas—Wreaths— Plumes—Branches—Rocottes, and Flowers of every description—A large and elegant assortment of Ribbons— large and small Umbrellas—English, French and Ameri- can Kid and Morocco Shoes—Muffs do.—Walking do.— Gentlemen's do.—chip straw, willow, crape, cambria and Sattin H. H. and Bonnets—Ladies and gentlemen's Gloves Hosiery, Brace, Hair Powder, &c. &c. &c. Millenary, Mantua-making, and all kinds of Needle Work as usual, done in the newest fash- ion, with neatness and expedition. May 13.
NOTICE.  THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have purchased the whole stock in trade of Mr. Samuel Trask, and have formed a connection and commenced business under the firm of  CROSS & MARTIN, At the Store lately occupied by Cross & Trask in Fore- Street, at the head of Decring's Wharf—where they have for sale, A General Assortment of English, India & Hard-Ware GOODS, GROCERIES, SALT and FISHING GEAR, which they will dispose of on very reasonable terms. William Crofts, Nathaniel Martin. N.B. All demands, contracted by Samuel Trask, and all demands due him, since he commenced business on his own account, up to April 9, 1805, will be settled by Portland, May 6, 1805.
REMOVAL.  S. & J. WYMAN, acquaint the Ladies of this Town, that they have removed from their Stand in Middle- Street, and taken a more central situation in Middle-Street, late improved by Thomas M. Prouty for a Book Store and Post-Office, where they Manufature all kinds of Ladies SHOES, as usual; those who favour them with their cus- tom, may depend on their work being executed with neat- ness and dispatch. Liberator, Gentlemen's PUMPS, made on the best principle. May 3.
HE subscriber, as guardian to William & Abigail of Cape Elizabeth, hereby cautions all persons against a harboring or tracting said William and Abigail, on penalty of the law—And no debts of their contracting will be paid by me. THEOPHILUS S. THOMAS. Cape Elizabeth, May 18, 1805.
Upholstery Store.  AARON AUSTIN, & CO. HAVE for sale, at their store, Fore Street, head of Ingraham's Wharf, a constant supply of Live Geese, } Sea Fowl, } FEATHERS. Russia, } and } London } 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 pur- chased in Boston. Shipping Furs— Cash given for all kinds of Shipping Furs.