Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1816-06-18

O'Clock in the morning. What is very re
markable, Notwithstanding the fire had bee,
burning for six hours it only burnt three or fou
square feet Of the door IL one Of the aisleswp<'e
it6rt LODGED.
What the object could be in a,~fnpting 70
destroy these houses of pgIts, worship, ! IS
AZ, n the ,nsa1e er,.ssflended it would have
myolyed many o.reT buildings in ruin.
In eonseasence of this incendiary attempt,
10 ,os-f has voted to appoint Committee,
.'nDxrslsting of The Selecimen and four others,
h take the subject into consideration, and
offer reward not exceeding 500 dollars, or
use any other means they may judge proper,
70 detect and bring the perpetrators of this
deed to punishment.
AT the Supreme Judicial Court holden at Wis
cesset the last week james Serey was convicted Of
granddaughter ard sentenced to two years impris-
onment in the States prison.
On Wednesday last the Portland Rifle Com
aanu celebrated their sixth anniversary. The
narchngs. firinss and various evolutions were
performed in a manner highly creditabe to
this respectable corps, and evinced that their
zeal and public spirit has not declined, from
its first exhibition. The company dined at
Col. Buruham's, where they were met by
number Of invited guests, who were highly
grati6ed by their military attainments, as well
as their hospitality and public spirit. We
sincerely hope their ranks will continue TO be
well filled and the respectability Of the militia
increased by their lsudable exertions to intro
duce an exactness Of discipline and perfection
in tacticks.
On Friday, the Maine Charitable Mechan-
,ck Association celebrated their first anniyersa-
ry by pubIick performances.
procession. consisting OF the members Of
the Association and invited guests, moved from
Col. Burnham's hotel to the second parish
meeting house at l2 O'Clock, where, after
prayer by the Rev.. Mr.. Payson, an Grafton
was pronounced by Joseph Pope, Esq. re-
plete with just remarks and correct sentiments,
upon the objects for which the society was for
med, and well calculated to promote its best
interests.
The performances were concluded by an
occasional Ode, sung by Mr.. Woodmsn, with
his accustomed taste, skill and powers of exc
cption. The procession then returned to Col.
sBurnham's, partook of the entertainment pro-
sided for the occasion, and drank toasts ap-
propriate TO the objects Of their institution.
We congratulate the publick upon the ad
dition of this to the various charitable institu-
tons of our country, and sincerely hope their
success will be commensurate with the benev-
olence and publick spirit Of it. founders.
Separatson.--The report of the Committee
on the subject Of separation of Maine from
Massachusetts, merits the particular attention
of tie citizens of the District. 1t contains a
very able, impartial and CORE ct view Of the
question: it will probably be adopted and
the to will pass into law.
The Convention contemplated will submit
constitution, provided majority are in ia
your of separation) to the people whose votes
must decide upon the merits OF the measure
generally.
We understand the report was drawn up
by the Hon. Mr.. Otis, and il is every way
worthy man OF bis distinguished talents and
sound political views.