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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
AN ACT regulating the hunting
of Deer,

DE- enacted By the senate and House OF
~ Representatives. in General Court assem-
bLed md bp The authority fine same, That from and
after the passing Of this act fany person shall hunt
or kill any Deer except bis own tame Deer, or
Deer kept in his Park or on his island, between the
first dav of January and the first day of August in
any year he shall forfeit twenty-one dollars for
every Deer so killed to be recovered by action
Of debt n any Court proper to try the same ore
rnoiety thereof TO the of the person suing for
the same. and the other moiety 10 the use of the
town within which such offence shall be commit
ted
SEC. Q. Re Il further enacted. That all former
Acts on this subject be and they hereby are repeal
ed.
44pprored By the Governor, January. OF, 1918.
Copy examined by A. BRADFORD,
Secretary of Commonwealth.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

for ,hefe veHcls beams for 5 lhips OF
the line and a frigates lodges. long
combings, and ranging timber for ? fhps
of the line and S frigates matt fluff for
/, fhips of the line and frigates !; and
now delivering the KEGS and keelson pie
ces, for { fhips of the line and ffigate !;
knees for fhips Of the line and frig
ates cannon, carronades, round and
grape fhot, &c. for ihps of the line /;
of iron, principally on hand, for d lhips
Of the line and fr;gate one iteam en-
pine, or battery, of 100 horfe power, is
alto engaged; an anchor fhop has been
erected in the navy yard, where all the
anchors required, will be made; as well
as the necehary iron cables One fhip of
the linz is ordered to be built at each of
The following Navy Yards
Porifmouth, Philadelphia,
Bottom, Norfolk,
New York, Warrington,
Thole 70 be built at New york. Nor
folk and Warrington, are on the ltocks,
aud progreiiing.
The CONDITIONER adds 1.-THE fhips
now building under the act for the
gradual increase ofthe navy. are regular
two.deck chips, and unlefs guns be
mounted on their gang-way which is not
ufual, they will mount the fame number
Of guns with our prefent feventy fours.
Hitherto no fhip having but two decks,
has rated higher than an eighty and we
beg leave to obferve, that the fhips now
building, are of inferior capacity to fome
lhips cf other nations, having but two
decks "
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
AN ACT respecting the packing
,of prklad EiSh

ID 2 IL enacied b. the Senate and House of Repre-
- entatires in General Court assembled aud 6y me
authority Of The same, That so much of the four,a
Section OF act, entitled " An Act TO prevent
fraud and deception in the packing of picked Fish
and TO regulate the size and quality of the casks
and the sale and exportafion thereof, within and
from this Commonwealth, and to re zeal all Law .
heletoFore made on this subject" passed cf the
sixth day of March in the year Of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and ten, as requires small
fish 10 be packed edgwise in casks, lie and the same
is hereby repealed
-fplrOred BY the Governor. february Q, 1918.
Copy examined by A. BRADFORD,
Secretary Of Comnonace aLh.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
WaHinpt9n, Feb. Id

W djDIHBE2H9 REQ. I4s
The Houfe Of Representatives. begin to
proceed expeditiously In the courfe Of
yelterday they gave the cup de grace to
the resolutions offered by Mr. Johnfon
of Kentucky, early in the fellion for pro.
viding for the widows of regular folders
killed in battle /; for donations Of land to
the disbanded officers for eRablilhing
three additional military academies for
organizing corps Of invalids for re-
dncing the peace eftabli(hment to 5000
men, and for giving fmall additional
compensation TO the officers of the army.
The difpofal of them has cleared the
way for other topics Of great importance,
before the Houfe among which, be
fdes buGnefs Of courfe and incidental
buGnefs, may be mentioned the uniform
bankrupt bill /; the expatriation bill the
Georgia claim for militia fervices the
Mafachuittts claim for do the report
on internal Improvements the judiciary
fubject the bill to provide for the pun
ifhment of crimes against The United
States the bill for the organization of
the militia the quefion respecting the
d'fputed feats of members, who held off
ces Gnce their election, and long lit Of
ct ceteras.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

Daring Ro66ery.--The Gloucester Bark
has been entered 10 the night, one or more
times, by some daring viIlein, and bills to
the amount OF more than twenty thousand
dollars taken therefrom, OF Perkins Patent
Stereotype Plate, part of which were pre-
pared for the signature of the President, Of
the following dates and denominations,
viz: sundry bills Of so and 90 dollars each
dated May |, sundry bills OF and
10 dollars each dated July |, l8l4-sundry
bills OF |, and 3 dollars each dated April /,
l8l5--to which the name of the late Pres
ldent OF said Bank, John Somes, has been
added and the bills very industriously put
into SPECULATION.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
BY THE MAILS.
rom pat prin ed in Goshen, N. Y. Feb. 10
A second General Putnam.

twin P@i e Pfh CA III OOSHSH N. l. fGO' ~,
A second General Putnam.
On the 29,h January, bear was caught
and taken from lis cen, in Warwick Noun
tin, after si6ilan.se of eight days, by
a party OF tIuntsmen from Warwick The
bear had taken shelter in declyity of rocks
Of about iosty feet depth Attempts were
first made 10 pet him out dy smoking, &C
but without effect. Dogs were then sent
into The hole, but they either reiterated at his
terrific aspect, or were destroyed by his
grasp. "A. length The Hunlsmtn findng all
attempts 10 frighten him from his retsea,
truiiess, blew the rocks over the hole, and
came within about sixteen feet of the bear.
These continued operations made him
hercc and terrible. After the hole blown
through The rock was sufficiently large to
admit the body Of man, John Ward, Jun
orept into II, placed lighted candles fixed
upon the ead of pole towards The bear, and
with musket shot at Nm, and without
effect. lie descended the sscond time and
shot him in the fore leg ; the bear at each
IRE advanced towards the mouth Of the hole
but Ward was not 10 be inundated he
descended again & shot the ierocious beast
in one eye. Ward was now drawn out, the
bear tltrcely following him f; he instantly
seized rife flom the hands of another
Huntsman, and discharge its contents into
the head the animal which proved fatal
lie measured six feet from the nose to the
end ofIhe tail, and weighed three hundred
and thirteen pounds
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

additional sum Of 400 dollars TO said Lewis
who il appointed Surveyor General, over
and above his pay as Commissioner.
Both Houses voted that it is iaexpedient
10 take any further order on the subject OF
the Hslowell and Augusta Bank
The Probate Bill, and several other bills,
passed matured stages.
he Senate ordered their pay roll 70 be
made up including Tuesday next. ADJ
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
18th Congress-. st Session
IN SENT, Wrdresday FEB. II

= IN SENfTt. Wrdnesday FEB. TT
On motion of MIR Ruegles, the Mill
tary Committee was direcsd TO report
some proviGon by law to compel more
prompt fcttlement of the accounts of
the pay-mafers and qparfer-malfers of
the late army.
Massachusetts Claims.
On motion Of Mr. Otis tie Commit
tee of Claims was inffructed to inquire
into the expediencv of providing for the
examination ard allowance of mories
paid by the State of Mafachusetts for
the supplies and fervices of the militia of
that State. employed during the late war
in The common defence, 70 far as the
fame may be due on principles of equi
ty and juiice Agreed TO, without de
bate
After attending to Executive buGnefs.
the Senate Adj
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
Iaips IF DassafblsettS.
IN The Year efout lord One Thousand Eight Rm
drod and Eighteen.
AN ACT vesting further powers


AN ACT yesting further powers
in the Supreme Judicial Court. respecting
amendments on review, and the return OF
writs rea.re facias.
asvcu, er. q enacted bg he Senate and House c'
u Representatives, IN General Court ASSEM-
6ed and By tse ahthor'tg Of the same, That IN a'y
action Of Review, pending III The supreme judicial
Court The Justices thereof shalt have power ar
der any amendment of he ORIGINAL writ, record o.
proceedings, in any rar, thereof upon 'nch ictis
aud conditions AS they may cons der just and rta-
sonahe, any law to the contrary notwithstanding
SEC. 9. BE IL further enacted. That any one, or
more of the said Justices shall hereafter hold a
Court and tie competent to the trial by Jury Of
any rea or feigaed issue. which NAV arise upon
any appeal which may be made. or taken, from
the decree If any Court of Probate, and snch Jn r
tce or Justices shall have the power over any
such appeal aud may procred TO make final deer ee
therein, and exercise the same jurisdiction over
any appeal depending upon such issue as ali the
Justices Of said court may now do any law 10
the contrary Notwithstanding subject however t.
all such exceptions and such proceedings thereon
as now provided by law, il the trial of issues
in fact before said Court, when holden by one
or two of the Justices thereof.
SIC 8 Re /. further enacfed That the Justice
orthe Supreme Judicial Court, shall have power 70
order the writ of Venfe Facias, which may be is
sued either for the Grand or Traverse Jurors to at
tend the same Court TO be returned on such day Of
the term of said Court when holden for any Coun y
as they may Judge will best serve the purposes 81
Justice and facilitate the hn.iness Of said Court.
-4pprored blythe GOrefncr Jan. 90 1915
Copy examined by A. BRADFORD,
Secretary of Commonwealth.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

The Senate concurred in the order di-
recting the Treasurer to suspend issuing
his warrants against certain delinquent
plantations until after the Isl day of Sep
tember next.
Aresolve passed making compensation
TO the Commissioners appointed to revise
the Probate Laws.
The Committee on County Prisons re
ported reference Of the subject to the
Committee on the Criminal Code which
was accepted, and ordered
Bills respecting the soiemniza,ion Of
MARI ges-the Penobscot river and BAY
hsherles--to establish the Canaan ministe-
rial fnd-for facilitating trials ia civil &C.
actions. passed TO be enacted.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

WEDNESDAY, FEE. TO
The bills regulating the practice of Ply
sic and Surgery for regulating the Sale
of Salt and Grain--to incorporate the soci-
ely for removing Instructions in the Ken
n.beck river-in addition to the act relative
TO timber lodged on lands adjoining Saco
river and the waters connected herewith
and 20 establish the town of Swanville, pas
sed to be enacted.
An order passed requesting the Judges
ard Registers Of Probate, TO state the a.
mount Of fees received and the cases acted
upon by them within the last year.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
HOUSE OF REPRESENT. 4TTVEs-

Fec Ia Ii
Bills hassed 10 be engroased In addition
to the act to provide for the debt OF the
COMMUNICABLE regulate the practice
IT, P ,ysic and Surgery,in tbs STATE 1T ny
tbs bill no herson mol hcenced By some 11edt-
cal Society % hractise, can AaUe the a'd Of
taqo 10 recover his demands.l The Agricnl
tural Bunk Billiard 10 incorporate the
Worcester Agricultural Sooiely.
An order Of Noice passed on the petition
of The stockholders of Cast; le Bank,
he House, after detecting a decision on
he bill 10 levy tax on Sales 1T Auction
till neat tie close Of the session, when the
great bulk cf members had got leave OF
abscnce, the " Boston Lost" as they are
called, being always on the spot, by adding
their weight to The opposition, gave the bill
its quiefus.--- ihus the :riillng sum Of p
be CENT il tended FOR the encouragems ~
81 Agticul are, is lost.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

One-Dollar bills of The Hartford Bank
have been altered TO .ffaes with SO much
ss'il as to escape ordinary observation. The
device, however, on the ones is a 5eaan
while that of every other denomination IS
ditferent. An attention to this circum.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
CounkerLeit Bis.

Gilbert e Dean, of Boston, caution he
public against receiving without ripid ex.
animation, 30 and so dollar bills of the
Gloucester Bank as many coun,erfeits Of
those denominations are now in circulation.
and SO admirably executed as 10 deceive
even experienced examiners into tie Re.
iiet of their being genuine.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
@poet(a11S:
Tuesday, February "a, 1918.
Cumberland District.


The Federal Republicans in the several
towns in this County are respectfully request.
ed to appoint Delegates 10 meetin Conyen-
ton, on Thursday the 9th Ct March next, at
! O'clock in the forenoon, at the Town
House, in Portland (near the Court House,
for the purpose Of agreeing upon Candidates
for Senators for Cumberland District, at the
ensuing election.
Each town is requested to send the same
number Of Delegates which it is entitled to
seed representatives to the General Court.
Portland, Feb 81, 1918.
The undersigned respectfully tenders his
thanks to the electors of the Oxford and SOM
erset Senatorial District, for the notice they
have heretofore been pleased to take ofhim,
and declines being put in nomination as can
didate for the office Of Senator a; The an
preaching election. LEVI WHITMAN.
Norzcay, Feb. 7.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
Increase of the Navy.

Com Rogers, from the Navy Com.
miiIieners' Office. reports, that contracts
have been ade for the following articles.
viz A fufficient quantity of oak plank,
or 7 fhips of the line. and frigates !;
and nearly all the pine plank required
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
British Colonial Trade.

The Committee in Congress to whom was
referred the subject relating to our CONNER
cial intercourse with the British West India
Islands and North American Colonies, togeth-
er with the several petitions from Maine, on
the same subject, has made q lengthy report,
showing the necessity Of adopting speedy
measures TO secure TO our merchants portion
OF that Trade which is now exclusively en-
joyed by foreigners. We regret that our linn
It's vii not admit Of giving it entire.-The
following is the concluding paragraph Of it -
he only question remaining to be exam
ined, is as to the mode ofefecting tins desira-
bic result. By total prohibition all inter-
course, or by burthensome charges on the
trade it confined to British vessels The
committee believe the latter is to be preferred.
and have accordingly reported bill. There
Is no essentials Inference between them, EXCEPT
as one Or the other is more or less inconyen-
lent in its execution. The effect OF onerous
duties is more slow, bu; equally certain: The
pressure will soon be felt, and the Beneficial
consequences gradually follow. The stream
OF commerce will easily and naturally flow
INTO the desired channel, without The risk of
those dangers which sudden and violent ef
fort TO divert il might produce. short time
will prove the efficacy of this arrangement
and justify its continuance, modification ~
abandonment. 1t is recommended too bv ~
facility ofexecution. 1t requires no furtber
alteration in the existing laws. Ii IS not NJ.
cessary 10 arm for its enforcement the pettv
olhcers OF the customs, with powers dangerous
and odious 70 free people"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
FRIDAY, FEB, 90.


An act in addition to the act 10 enable
creditors 10 receive their just demands out
Of the goods, effects and credits Of their
debtors, when the same cannot be attached
by the ordinary process of law additional,
to provide for the public debt Of the Com
monwealth--passed to be enacted.
The bill from the House respecting the
ceuge of cyder barrels, &c passed to be en-.
crossed.
resolve passed authorizing The paw
ment ofEleven hundred dollars, IN semi
annual payments to Hon. Edward RI Rob
bins, -o,hsop Lewis. and Joseph Lee.
Esqrs Commissioners Of the LARD Office,
IN compensation for heir services and an
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
WEDNESDAY. FEB. Is.

The bill restraining the taking OF exces-
sive usury, was referred to the next session
The motion laid on the table by Mr.
Bradley, OF Fry, bu. gh, that, in consequence
OF the requlsition OF the House Tor the 1t
,endance Of members, which increased the
burthen of the towns whose Representa-
lives were present, the P, y Of The m,mbtls
nom the date OF The order, Feb l4'h, shell
se OUT of the public treasury. Aler short
discussion. the resolution passed, GO to SO,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
Legislature Of Rassatbusftts.
IN SENAIE-Ee l4=l1.

Bills hassed 10 be tnarfed-i incnrro-
rate the Thomas onCoal and Mineral Co -
The Maine general Fishery-to prevent ex
c@ssive usury--and bill for the better reg
nlation of prisons.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
FRIDAY, FEB. 90

The House refused third reading to
he bills from The Senate 10 the acts. IN I'D
Aition 10 lie SC, for regula lag tie mil
ia !; and tie bill giving further remedies in
Equity
a bA TO establish an Agricultural Society
in Winthrop, passed TO be engfosssd
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

stance may, perhaps, save some one from
being imposed on.
Many FIVE dollar bills Of The Coos RANK
are in circulation, and exceedingly well ex.
cculed.
Gov. Wolcott, of Connecticut, has an.
pointed Friday, 20d, March, u bs observed
as a Christian Fasf, throughout that state.
TIE Heather at Albany, on Wednesday
morning, 18th inst. is said to have been fen
degrees colder than has been experienced
in that CRY, since the winter Of 1880. In
some parts of the city, The Thermometer
sunk to thirty four degrees below zero.
I he French Chairs which the Purveyor
Of the Presidents House in Washington
imported from France are said 10 have cost
100 dollars zach,
Ae7v Work frohosed-We understand
the Rev. ENocn PoND is preparing for the
press, and designs soon to publish, reply
10 the Rev. Mr.. Judson's Sermon on
Christian baptism - Worceater hafer.
Characteristicak-'I remember," says
a celebrated writer of old limes, there
was parcel OF soldiers WHO robbed far
mer OF his poultry, and made him wait at
table, while they devoured his victuals
without giving him q morsel and upon his
expos ulattng bad only for answer, why,
Sirah, are We not come 10 protect you {"
Connecticut Courant.
Mr. CLAY, Of Kentucky, the Speaker OF
the House Of Reps est natives ct The Y ) Is
said 10 give dinntrevery week which costs
about 100 dollars His pay per week a.
mounts 10 10
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

Wednesdqy, Feb. II.
The bill for granting penGons to fol
diersNwidows, &c. was decided as fol
lows yeas o5, nays 10
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

The Legislature Of this Commonwealth !
expected 70 have recess this day. Previous
10 frlfay they had passed upwards of 100
laws. This unusual despatch il attributed 70
The unusual unanimity aud 8 absence of All
party spirit" which has prevailed through the
whole session.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
THURSDAY FEN l9

THURSDAY, FEB ~
A resolve passed Oh The pet'non Of Seth
Spring, by which the Land Commission
rs arc autholiz, d TO settle with him.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

In Congress, it is said upwards Of 900 pct
saoas nave oeen presented and referred 10 va
l [rous committees, during the present session.
Inc proceedings in this body are becoming
more and more inieresting-and we hone
hereafter 70 be more minute in our notice Of
them. 1900 =
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24
Tbuy5day FEB. IL.

Increase OF Salaries.
n bill to increafe the falaries of certain
Judges of the Courts of the United
States, was read twice. Cr II generous
public 1VM see. nth satisfacti0n, that an ef-
fo,t i making TO do jyfics to an ordfr Of
karnfd and honorable men, wbsjs Jaiariss
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

lhHrsdoy, he ga day of.april neat. is az
pointed by the Governor Of Newhampshire as
day Of humiliation, fasting and PRAYER
throughout thatstate.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

The French Chairs which the Purveyor
of the Presidents House in Washington
imported from France are said 10 have cost
100 dollars ZACH,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

Secretary Of Commonwealth
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1818-02-24

Gov. Wolcott, of Connecticut, has an.
pointed Friday, 20th March, u bs observed
as a Christian Fasf, throughout that state.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-23

DEM B. FOSTER. Cloihier ar saccarapps falls,
- wines to inform the pubck that he bought
three cardiaga Machines the alt year, and for The
future will carry on the cardng of wool with three
Machines-one for merino wool and two for com
mon wool. For earding full booded merioo wool
ten cents per pound haIf do eight cents.z quarter
do. tx cents, common do five cents per pound
for carding and TWO cents for oiling per pound
HE thanks the pubIick for 70 large fhsre of the
wool carding the laft year, and thinks that he ha'
given full iasisfsciion, no complaint has been
made Hs has his Ma, mes in good order and
can card into rolls one hundred and feventy five
pounds per day He will warrant good rolls clear
from nubs II well picked and oiled; thoie from
Cape Elizabeth, any Pefion thar cones fix fniles
or more with wool, can have their rolls TO carry
back with them by waiting ihort tine He
csrded into rolls The Ialt year upwards of twelve
thouTaad pouods and could have carded twenty
if the woo! had been brought to his mill He Car
ded more than f5ue tbautsnd pounds he laf year
thAn ever was casded before IN one teafon at this
place. Az Weitbroak, June oh 10 Is.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-23
MISCELL44NY.

Fle8e tie Nee York Commercial Advertiser.
1t must afford pleasure to every intelligent
mind, to reject on the peculiarly happy circun-
stances in which the people OF the United States
are placed. Living under government oftheir
own choice, which protects the various interests
Of all lptions-enjoying minterruptedly the
tree exercise Of conscience ii matters Of religion
possessing goodly soil, which yields proiuse-
ly the bouAtles u our Great Greator--and blessed
with peace i'll ali our borders.--skhst cause for
Thanksgiving to the Parent oi ali Good tor these
inestimable laYours. The approaching anniyer-
sary OF our independence, has led to the forego-
ing thoughts. National meTcies demand nation
al praises. Instead OF announcing the day by
martial noise and the exhibition oi pomp and pa
Fade, which catch the eye, and engage the time
aud attention OF the giday throng, and VI al
generally terminates ia inebriety and riot /; how
iaT preferable would i be tor rational, intelligent