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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03
For q'HE PoRNLAND GAZETTE.
Mr.. ADAMS,

Mr.. ADAMS,
WHILE the Argus writers adopt their
policy Of Publiihing falfhoods to gain their
point, there are two truths to be found in the
Argus Extra, of the 3oth infant This
ought to be mentioned honorably, was il not
jsoLiely intended by them to deceive the peo-
pie into an opinion favourable to Mai nnay.
and unfaversbie to MIR. Whitman-But the
truth never can deceive. 1t is faid that COM
merce is the fupport OF our government.-It
was 70 angular 4 thing to find truth in the
Argus. that was aftoniihed at the difcoy nv.
How often havewe read in all the democratic Da-
PeFs that we have no need OF commerce. How
often have the democrats pretended thar Com
MERGE was totally unneceGary, and thar we
ought TO live upon our farms. This dotRrine
has been practically adopted by the prelent
administration, who have tamely fuaered
French pirates to rob our honeA merchants of
81 CT SO millions of dollars with impunity,
ard then deitroy our navy, which was the only
protection Of the remaiuder.--At Sra, was
utterly AZ lois to afcertain the reaion CT this
democrG;ic incouGiteney and folly but upon
reading fu:her, I found thi, truth coupled
with falihood, and that it WIS intended To
operate upon it.--Nir lIiley ! ftated to be " A
serab.Inf," and . nan who has been acquainted
rvilb zsVgafi7n al lis life This artihce how
ever cannot fucreed, know MAJ who have
been acquainted with Or J. al779G AZ Biz Ef,
have known him my f nearly as long a.
can remember, and never heard or su1pect
cd thar fr. Iiaey was ssere5ahf, or that
ae had any more aeJRai7faaee zVilb aagigetion
than Others who have lived in, or near Tea
port town, and have feen lhips, but had litiIe
or nothing to do with them, that could give
ia pretention to kaozeisige IN navigafioH. The
other truth is, that 4 member of Congrefs
|, ought 10 be acquainted with the laws OF ma.
tions, and maratime law--and that he ought to
have knowledge in the navai pow or Of foreign
nations and be able 70 make accurate caicula-
| tons of the ba.ancc Of power, and the bal
| lance oftTads,--T This no one can pretend to
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03
DOrtlano,
Monday, NoUemJer 5, 1906.
Important NeuS.
- eg1JJccCCfcnDf 60


Since our last, by arrivals at New
York, and New-Bedford, we have re-
celvedLondoA dates to September 18th,
the intelligence they contain are highly
interesting and important but our Ii
mlts will not admit only consise sum-
maly.
81" The English negotiator was at
Paris September 9th, but it was con-
fdently asserted that he void leave
1t IN short time, without affecting a
peace between England and France
and the French papers which were late
ly 50 very conciliating towards the En-
llsh now speak the language Of con-
tinuance of the war with Great Britain,
and the recommcncene1t of hostiIities
OH the Continent.
sG7 The account mentioned in our
last, that the Emperor of Russia had
refused to ratify the treaty lately nego-
tlated at Paris by M D'Ou5J7l is con-
irmed; it is said the Russian Minister
was made the dupe Of French diploma
cy, and subscribed to articles that were
lerogatory to the honor and interest Of
ne Russian Empire, and his narne i
rased from the list Of members Of The
Foreign Depar tment.
81 Russia is making large prcpa
ranons Tor renewal Of the var beI
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03
EZEKIEL WHITMAN, ESQ
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
jfR. HDAMS,

4'lR. ADAMS,
BEFORE me is a thing headed
Argus Extra" when the boy ha Cd
1t to me, | presumed it contained some
foreign intelligence, Of importance,
which escaped being" smothered" s
therefore found its way to the public
not through " federal channel :" but
soon found it to be parcel of election
eering stuff, consisting Of falshood and
scurriiity, and strictly in character with
the principles and arts Of the democrat
&c party. The chief object of turning
this brat upon the public, was to an
nouncc to the disorganizers, alias iaco-
bins, that there was another " Catout
OF the bag" and another federal crime
broaght to light.
This most wonderful Of all worder-
full discoveries, which has been made
IN this age of wonders, consists In GET
ting possession Of a circular letter, pro-
posing Mr.. WHITMAN as a candidate
for member Of Congress for this Dis
trict, and recommending TO the friends
OF the constitution to " employ with
zeal all HONEST and UPRIGHT means to
secure his election" Fortunate would
1t have been for the peace and happi-
ness of the United States If the demo
STats would confine themselves to the
use Of the same means to promote the
views oftheir party.
II is a well known fact, that the labor
ers in the dirt of democracy have been
active in every part Of this district, Ill
deceiying the people, and circulating
their lies TO answer friuate and am5i-
tious ends and if possible, secure the
election OF an enemy to the federal con-
stitution to the next Congress. To
counteract such an evil and promote
the election OF character distinguish
ed by talents and patriotism, and SIN
cerely attaehed to the rights aud iiber-
ties OF the people, was the object oil
those citizens who met at the Insurance
Office, and ct whose request the letter
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03
FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE

MR.. ADAMS,
NOTHING can more, fenfibly afTea tbs
mind Of every honen and rehecfing man
than that bold and daring depra zity, which
to ferve party purpofes. would endea-
yer 10 fnbvert thoie principles. which the
wlidom Of ages, has fanctioned, and uni.
form experience proved 10 be absolutely ef.
iential TO the peace, happiness and good order
Of fociety
This cannot, however, be done by direa
and fair attack upon found principles; bur !,
always attempted by artiice and fallehood-
For inftance, few are 70 absolutely fhanelels
as TO pretend that the fupport of Chriaianity
IS injurious TO community (; hut the enen,ic,
ofthe Chriltian fyfie1n, are iecretly plotting II.
dcftrucfion. Itimpoles reftraints upon iicen-
rioufnefs which modern PHILOSOPHERS find un-
comfortable TO thenfelves, and an abridemen,
Of natural liberty :---as the rohber, or TIE
murderer would call that law sgiaosratic ana
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03


uated by such motives, has excited
he malice of one of the Argus serb
crs, who endeayors TO palm his iarra-
o Of nonsense and ignorance on the
public, under the signature of "Criti-
Gus ;" but should he ever again have
the misfortune to be sliced with an
itch for writing" the title of" Ignor-
mus" would be much more appropri-
ate than the one h has adopted in the
present instance. After pronouncing
The adherents TO the principles and
policy Of WAsHINeToN a faction"
and declaring those who have ever been
first in support of the constitution and
welfare of the country, as enemies to
it, raises to view the stale and worn
out elecfioneeT7ng Scarecrogv, which has
been in constant use for these seven
years past, and pirates about standing
armi :" and " embroiiing the United
States with foreign powers" and such
tritc observations but am not dis
posed to occupy much of your paper
III noticing this la'ned" production Of
IA "young twig of the law wAo ex-
poets soon to be District Attorney !
and therefore must do something to at
tract the attention Of (" the great men at
Washington" ne concludes with the
following sentence -
ct is 10 Be Observed that the chair
I" man ofths committee is an EnghiSh-
4" man, b. 'irth, and The loyal advocate
" illegal governments in PRINCIPLE and
=" Practice the rvorthy herald eta fed
" erat caucus"
doubt whether the critical penetra-
ton even of an "eagle-eyed" demo-
crat, can point out as much truth in
twenty communications Of electi0neer-
ing trash, with which the columns Of
Little Argus" "Argus Extra" and
the Thursday regular Lying Argus,
have been crowded, as Mr.. " Criticus"
has bIundered upon in this short para
graph. Whatever merit or demerit
can attach to person on being born in
any particular place shall not assume
the province Of determining but leave
this critical proposition" to the crit
cal investigation of Mr. Criticus.
But Mr.. Hopkins IS charged with
being a friend to "legaI government"
to government founded on the immu-
table principles of reason, Justice and
the righs of the people; (ah, there's
the rub and because he has ever been
a firm ans undertaking opponent Of
Jacobins and tyfants, he is konored
with their abuse. But could Mr.. Hop
Nns boast Of the patriotic andreuoiu-
tionary services Of IN Albert Galladn,
of having oficiated as Cork at " re-
spectacle" meeting of whiskey insur-'
gents Of having been active in crciting
and organizing rebellion against the
lars and government Of the United
States, or waded through blood and
slaughter in quest Of his long lost liber-
ty,"-if ike Duane, he had called our
beloved Washington legalizer Of
murder" and traitor, and rcjoiced at
his death--.or like Calender, pro
nounced Mr.. Adams hoary headed
incendiary'--or with the Infamous
Cheethaln, invite Bonaparte to come
and rob and murder cur merchants,
he would now be stil6d "a patriot
without reproach," and qualified 10 be
the \" worthy Herald" Of democratic
caucus and Mr.. Jefferson would IN
doubtedly as a reward for such " useful
labours," have bestowed upon him al
Office worth 5000 dollars year.
NO OFFICE SEEKER.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03
---a
Erntb GonSrfss.
FOR THE PoRTLAND-cAzETrR
Electors Of Cumberland District

AGAIN you are called upon to
exercise that privilege Which constitutes
the charter OF your freedom and indie
pendence, and the result will deter-
mine whether YOU shall be represented
rs discrganizers or as federal republi-
cans. The democrats after having for
years been intriguing for country IN
iiuence III congress have fixed on man
whom they cali a" Portland Merchant"
and as evidence ofhis mercantile KNOW
ledge II is asserted that he understands
--W hat why TO be sure navigation
what a mighty recommendation for a
seat in Congress this is. never
Enew before that an acquaintance with
the mere theory and practice Of navigG-
ton would constitute an able advocate
OF the commerce and interests Of the
United States. But whatever profes-
sion Maj. Ilsley might have been enga-
ged in fifty years since, is very little to
The present question and the busi-
ness which now engages his attention,
However laudable in the citizen) is not
il the least calculated to furnish mercan-
tile information.
But If the Portland Merchant" was
really friendly to the commerce of the
United States, and was disposed to af-
ford 1t that encouragement and protec-
ton which the public good requires, he
would never have been nominated by
the democrats for seat in Congress.
y spirit hostile to mercantile enterprise
has uniformly marked the political con-
duct OF the present administration, and
their tools have been constantly echo
ing the same ruinous sentiments this
IS the language Of those.who are loud
est In support of JeGersenian measures
speaking of merchants, they extend
an invitation to Bonaparte 70 come
over and drive of the scoundrels, and
pocket their money. NO, fellow citi-
lens, the question with the leading de-
mocrats, is not, is he merchant Is
ne farmer els he capable /? Is he
honest ? or, Is he friendly 10 the Con-
saeRtion 2--but, VIII he consent to
tread the constitution under foot in
short, il he willing to 60 all lengths
with their parts and enter into all their
views? arc the questions which he
NUT answer III the affirmative. Such
a man is the democratic candidate. The
jacobins themselves say, "of his merits
little need be said" VIII any honest
elector lay his hand on his heart, and
say, ] will give my vote TO such a
man" -No.-Thenunite on the day Of
election, fellow-ciuzens, and give your
sufrages to
EZEKIEL WHITMAN, ESQ.
TO the man who is honest-who IS ca
pable-who is friendly to the constitu-
ton, and against whom the tongue Of
malice can whisper neught.
4 FARMER,
(r07-k0,,, ,CeTf %
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03

| army Is augmented Ia 100000 .,rn Ill !
il is said the old Gen. Krnmikov Va
who was a celebrated warrior IN ~
time Of Catherine viii be arycirt.S
commander.
sI7 The late diFfcrencesw which As-.
subsisted between theCabiEety ot Sic,i.-
holm and Berlin are amicabIv ao;r,
ted The Wisdom and frrnntss vii
has marked the conduct Of tie En.a VI
Sweden, during q period, when n.
boundless ambition of the Carsicar q.
supper, whose thrust for universal III.
ninion threatens The ccnquest az ctt,v
civilized state on earth, will ever cor.
mand the esteem and venerstiun of CT
cry friend to legitimate gOyelnmar
10 time serving policy ever digr.ced
the councils Of Gustayus the IN(h.
E@ The German accounts sneal
confidently Of the formation Of coaIi-
ton fthe powers IN the north " u W.
many, TO oppose Bcraparte. Tts
combination will consist of Russsa.
Prussia, Sweden and Hcsse. Rllssa
has 10000 men on the froniisrs W
MoidaNia, 10000 on those of Cal,acia.
and 10000 on these of Prussia.
81 Eeath Of M. For. I'his oeI.-
brated statesman and orator died I'll the
arms Of his nephew, Lord Holland, oa
the afternoon Of Thursday, the 18th q
September, ii the 58th year ofhis age.
On the Friday preceding, his pl.ysi-
clans announced to him, the fatal ter
nination of his disorder. . and he re-
ceiyed the intimation of has approach
ing dissolution with that tranquility of
spirit, and frmness of mind, which
was distinguishing Characterize Of
his nature md which be retained to
the last. At the moment Of MI. Ioxs
decease, the Park AID Tower euns
were announcing the capture Of Bucn-
os .Ayres.
AT the last dates a successor TO Mr.
Fox I'D the department. for Foreign AZ
fairs, had not been appointed. Among
those mentioned, are, the MARQUIS
" ellsley, Lord Holland and MIR. L.
Grenyille.
e. Cafltrre of Bucn5s flyers. Tie
capture OF this rich and important es-
tablishment, the capital Of one Of lie
largest and most valuable piotlicas
which Spain Possesses liz South ..1ner-.
lea. 1t was taken June G7th, by 5tc
English forces, landed from BIZ Homo
Popham's squadron, under tic con-
mand Of Maj. Gen. Bercslord. There
fell into tie hands Of TIE English, tx
this capture, l,29I,338 dollars in 81
yer and bullion most Of which had
arrived iii England OF beard the frigate
NarCisus, and The specie landed. Cen
Bereslord issued MS proclamation an
nounciHg 70 the inhabitants the articles
Of q provisional government, in which
they were 10 BE allowed ali the pIiyilr-
ges and immunities consistent with the
safety OF the new government. A free
trade to all people at pence with lis BIZ
tlrin Majesty is granted which wiz
operate as a favourable circu1n stmce
for the commerce Of the United St.t...
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-11-03

Nr A prefs of matter compels us TO pei
Pone The Round about Lies, and pitiful eva
iions at this time.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-06-24
FOR SALE.

Tire vs!zahs PLANTATIONS, gig:
nNE containing 200 acres of land, iituated in
~ the county Of King & Queen, within FIVE miles
OF Dunkirk of this tract 500 acres are cleared, well
encoied and in high cultivation; it is we'll adapted to
the culture ri tobacco wheat and corn and for eve
raj years patti has been reproductive any in the
county the other 600, has ever been remarked for
the quantity and excellence Of it's timber for which
great price can be obtained ON the fpot. This farm
Is well hrnihed with every thing neceiary for the
accommodation Of overieer and negroes, and for
occurring crop, it level and well watered from
200 to 800 bushes of wheat, may be eeded the next
lall, to the greateR advantage--My manager, Mr.
meadows VIII ride over this land with any one
wi(hng purchafe.
ALTO, tract of 1000 acres in EGex, within ten
miles OF TapPahannock in very wealthy neighbour
mood mott OF this land speculiariy adapted to the
growth oil corn, wheat and gra(s. II is in good cul-
tivation and well enclofed. There is on this farm
from rs to 100 of meadow which is as rich as
any in this Gate. My overeer. Mr. Hill, will thew
TINS land, and Major A. Richie, is fully authorized
TO difpoie of it.
alto offer for fale, MOUNT CLEMENT, the
ieat on which reide it believed tina, there are
Few tracts III the ttate unitirg advantages or
that can boait OF 10 much beauty il is iitua.ed in
mile and half of TaPpahannock, & affords as fine
view OF the RapPahannoc, any on the river Mount
Clement is waihea oil one fde, for more than mile,
WI "oroauhaFigaoie creek from wfichan abundance
OF hh may be taken every feaon it contains By old
iurvey $50 4ths Of this plantation is very rich
low grounds, and in high cultivation. Several hun
dred dollars worth of wood may be fold annually
from it, without njuryto the eaate. There is on
this eftate, brick dwelling houfe, in good repair
81 feet long, and 24 wide, aud all neceary out-hou-
les lately repaired. ihal Gorbear minute defcrip-
con' as preiume any one wiihing purchaie, will
view the pren,ifes.
alto with to fell 200 800 acres near the Boil
ling Green. The terms of fale will be one fourth in
three months, the balance in years, the ultimate
payment to be feeured by deed oftruR. The negroes
on the above plantations, with valuable teens of
very kind, with fine Roeks of cattle, hogs 6; iheep,
with Variety of the beft utenls the purchafers may
have by paying fair valuation on reafonable credit
EDWIN UPSIiAW
~ MY terms will be communicated by John He
race uPihaw, Efqr. on application.
Mount Clement, April IL. Ctf)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-06-24
NOTES,

!; ne Poit- Matter General may expedite the
mails and alter the times of arrival and den,r,u-s
at any time during the continuance of the contraqs
NC Pre''ouhy itiPulating an adequate compenfati-
thereby. ''e"nou'"
:. Fhteen minutes ihall be allowed for opening 8c
c'ong the mail at all offices where no particular i'm
is 1peeifed. f"' a'@i '''''e
3. For every thirty minutes deIav (upavo;a,,.rs
accidents accePted) in arriving after the time. nre.
erioen IN any contract, the contractor fali FORTE,
one dollar; and if the delay continue untill tbe ds
Parture OF any depending mail, whereby the. mail.
defined for uch depending mail lofe trip an add
tionai forfeiture of five daliars lha be incurred
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be fen. +;
the mail; and if any Perfon, making prorofals. DE-.
ies 10 carry newspapers, other than thofe convey
60 ~ the man, Tor his emolunient, he mua nate
III ms ProPoials, for what fun he will carr, !,
with that emolumen, aud for what fun without Thar
emoIument. s
D. Should any perfons, making propolas, dcGr.
an alteration OF the times of arrival and depar,ure a.
ooVe ipeebed, he mu late in his propofais the al
tsratons deired, and the difference they will make in
the terms fhis contrad.
6. oerlons making proposals, are deGred n n,..
'heIr prices by the year. Thofe who contract will
receive their pay quarterly in the months of Februa
ry, May, Auguf and November, one month ,f,sr
the expiration of each quarter
q No other than free white perfon fhall he en-
ployej to convey the mail
8. Where the propofer intends to convey the mail
IN the body OF ttage carriage, he is defred to ae
it in his propoials. " ""'e
g. The Pof-niaaer General referyes to bin,feIf the
right OF declaring any contract at an end Whenever
three failures happen, which amount to the lois ofa
trip each.
10. The contracts for the routes numbered ~
49, are TO be in operation on tie fri day of October
next, and TO continue in force for two years, from
that time for the routes No Is to 81, are TO conn
mence at the fame time, and continue in force one
year; and for the routes No So to II, are 70 conn
nence at the fame time, and continue in force until
the sir Of March, 1909.
GIDEON GRANGER,
PosT-MAsrER GENERAL.
GENERAL PosT-oErIcF,
Wgpingfoa City, AfrH &c, SOC.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-06-24
TO BE RENTED.

ME tenement on the ftreet leading from the
i Main Street up shOckoe-hill by the Govern.
ori, at preient occupied by Mrs. Phepoe as Mill
ner Store and dwelling houfe, there is large eel
lar, room which fhe uies as kitchen; very con-
venient and well fixed fore and counting room
up Hairs room by 90 feet another ID BY I6 feet
three heeping rooms and lumber room. II being
on ilreet very much frequcuted, nigh to the Capt
tol and Main Street, il futs very well for aore or
other bunefs The iituation is healthy and peafant.
A'lo, to let, four rooms in the tenement, wherein
live, that is dining room, drawing room, two bed
rooms, part Of the kitchen, cabling for two horfes
and place to put Goals and wood.
w. r. Asst
June IL. (law5w.)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-06-24
ENTERTAINMENTS

DETER MoSELEY, mod refpeafully informs
his friends and the public, thai he has taken a
leafe of the houe in this city commonly called m. IT.
MON TAVERN, & Coffee Houfe, lately occup;ed
BY Mr.. Lynch, where he IsopoGes to carry On the
buiineis ola Tavern-Keeper, and likewife to pro
vide coffee in the evening. He is alto provided with
an excellent fable.
Thofe who have heretofore favored him with their
company and commands, he coneeives will reouire
no iurther alurances to Others lac will only aythat
he vii; diligently and faithfully difeharge the duty
which he has undertaken. ''
May IS. oaws,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-06-24
WILLIAM HART,
ONoEfc tbc SILL Houc.

OpY9jifF he Sesle HogS,
Y EEPS conaaptly on hand large quantity Of
II BOTTLED PORTER and ALE, which he
Gao recommend of the FRI quality, having pureha
fed Ma. BfLLrNGroN's Rock and feeling every bot
lie filled himlef FauiliesfuPplied with Draft BEER
by the barrel or retail.
Allo TOR eafh or country produce only, general
aiiortment Of Groceries, among which are
Fine havord transparent Rum Shrub.
Bohea Tea by the chen or ID. A quantity Of New.
England Cheefe and few buhels of IriGi Potatoes.
very cheap.
April %. et4w &oawtf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-06-24
JUST PUBLISHED.

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