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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

An old Whig of Is, living in this
town, received by the lait MALTA letter
from another, who lives in town
at The folthward Of Bottom, on fub-
jea of private buinefs-in which
he AIDES
{" Your anfser will be very acceP-
i" table to your old friend, who re-
g members old times with more
I" pleafure than he can reflect upon
" under the preient appearance of
"thc political horizon. Weak
" Nerves and vain philofophy are
" miferable pilots in tempenuouS fea-
I" fons. We lived in " times that
" that tried mems fouls J" but that
"fpirit of rcvelutioDizing and difor-
" ganization, which prevails, is more
terrible than the din of war was
I" "then, the whole people being of one
" mind. Mut the fair fabric OF free
"dom which, with hot of patri
cots and heroes, we afIted in raj
+" fing, be defroyed, to crafty the
"Pride and ambition of political de-
magogues ? cannot reflect upon
sit without grief of heart-but the
" Lord God omniPotaat reigneth-
"To him We mutt commitou cauie,
g while we do our duty, hoping for
"the beif."
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

y17HEREAS JoHN lNNEs CthRK, Efq. VI
w Prg9idsass, did enclole two DEEDS in'-
Letter. directed to JOSIAH HARRls, Efq. "
E1,sLir,. which Letter was dated on the il:h
of May Taft, and put into the ron-Oaice ar
Providence the 18th, and was duly received a.
Porilmouth, as appeared by the poa-bill, art
could not BE traced any further.
The Grf deed was given by Edward IT.
Robbins, Efq. and Nathaniel Johnfon Rob
bins. to John Innes Clark and Joleph Nieht-
inga,e, On the 9th Of Augdf, l7s7-The 9th
er by Edward II. Robbins, to John lime.
Clark, on the 18th Of MAY, 1902.
The above Reward viii be paid for both
deeds, and twenty-five dollars for each ontheir
delivery to
John Brewer.
P9F lAgfea, SebeodisI
Poii-of7ce, Sohoodick,2
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

WbeH ACCOUNTS are TO Be settled.
BarziIlai Deano Of Portland,
Hannah Deiano, Ex. April 10.
William Low, of Bath,
William Low, of Brunfwick, Ad. a.
Andrew Dunning, of Brunfwick,
Andrew Dunning, Ad. %.
David M'Intier, Of NewgIoucefer,
Solomon McIn tire of do. Aa.
Fletcher ingalls,, of O,is6eid,
Samuel Holden Of DO. Ad.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

For Sale, on good fcyns,
on Two ffory Houfe, pIeafant-
~ ~ ftuzted in. Fe4sraf-Street, OF the
corner nearly oppo6te Mr. Stephea Tukev's
Inquire of CORNELIUS NEWMAN.
fsyH II
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

n the ceurfe of his, .obr.rvations
lately, Mr.. Randolph faid, the meaf-
ure which Mr.. Jeftrfon had meted
to Mr.. Adams, fhould n04o Be MAJ
uredts Kim.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

Z. CreeIy q Co.
FijS-Street, Havs tor Sazs,
10 chefs fra quality Souchong Tea,
Bales Georgia Upland Cotton,
Gin Cales-EIhds. Ram,
Broadcloths, Plains, FIanel-, Baizes,
Coatings, Swanfkmss Veivets,
Sewing Silk, Cotton Hcie,
Hat Innings, Silk b aces, Linens,
Superfne beaver and camels hair Hats,
Bbttons, &c, itf) dpyI IA
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28
TAKE NOTICE.

a LII per(ors who are indebted to
the fubfcribsr, either by note or account.
are requeited to call and iettle the fame, on
or before the 4th day Of May, or their notes
and accounts will be put in fuit without any
further notice.
1lohn Bailey, jun.
.dbrH il, 1905.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28
Fair N0tics at Thomas Clark S
Bookftore and Lottery Office,

Bookftore and Lottery Office,
Fisb-Styeet, POrflang,
PIfquataqua Bridge Lottery, Fifth
Clafs, will commence drawing on the Gilt
of next month--should any Tickets remain
unfold on the III day of May, they will rife
to SD so C,-p Thsfe who intend adven-
taring in laid Lottery, had better purehafe
before they rife-ifthey do not, they can make
no complaint Of not having had flficiert no.
tice--Preient .pric els, es5
Whole Ticke;s, D.5 w
Halves g.
Quarters - 81
Eighths rs
"A Liz of Prizes and Blanks foldin this town
in the Amokeag Lottery, to be fsen at the a
bove itore-Prize tickets, or cath Incleled IN
letters, poR paid, will have tickets punctually
forwarded, and the earlieit information given
of their lucceis, if required. AfrAl4.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

Letters from New-Orleaus, dated
in March, fay it was apprchended
that the forciblc expuliion of body
OF SpauIlh troops by the Americans
at -Nagadoches, and the ordering
away che Spanifh Intendant at New
Orleans, would produce fome reta-
liation,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

1t was reported at New-Orleans,
at the laf dates, March 4 that the
Spaniards had excluded the Ameri-
cans from the port of Mobile, and
int.nded to objea 20 their navigating
the Bay.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28
TO LET

etr 10 LE =,
A Dwelling-Houfe, convenient for
large family, with an acqueduck plea.
sntly fiiuated IN Srith-ltreet, near Mr.. Smit 7.
fCobb's-For terms, apply TO
Nathaniel Gordon.
April "a
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

Mapt Sagar.-There has been
e36S lbs. of Maple Sugar made with
in the well known fmali and thinly
inhabited town of Jeycrett, (fIamp-
hire County,l the prefent feaion.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

C The above pills are confian:.
for fsle IS uFual By SHIRLEY EF+
WING, DIuggia, Polt4ad. Fl
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

The exports of the II. States, from
O9. {. 1894, to Oct. 7, 1906, a
mounted to 95,s66,o2t dollars, Of
which more than half were Of for
eign growth or manufacture.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-28

We cong1atulete the public on
the reelection Of Gov. l'rumbull /,
and his coadjutors in Office, in Con-
ne6ticut /; aad majority of l23 fed
eral Representatives of los--of
which tAs afembly i, eompofed.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
Valuable Property tor BALE.

~
Pursuant to decree Of the circuit ceart for
the district Of Columbia, held at AiexaT.
dria, and the last will Of Renianin sarepe,
deceased his executors offer for sale,
rT-AAT. Hatuable PROPERTY at the corner Of
King and Fairfax-streets, part OF which
is occupied by Charles Bennett The lot ex-
lends affect on King and 20 feet on Fairfax
street, is subject to- a rent charge Of 50 dollars
per annpTn. 500
: To those who se desirous either OF secur-
ing a good stand for business, oryesung their
money in real estate, this is a most inviting
piece Of property A small part OF the money
will be required in hand or in an app . fed
note at 60 slays---on the balance aliberai cree
dit will DC given For terms apply to- either.
Of the executors or to Benjamin Shreve
s William Patton,
Edward a,'s ss '''a b9l'ee Esrs.
a: Johs janney,
November %. 5awa
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
VIII be Rented,
FOR TIE e hssyINsG YEdR
TIE, MOUNT AIES-IIOUoE,

Which is large and convenient ,-
J. AND til IlEH LIND .dDJOiNlytG:
Supposed to be upwartss of 600 acres 49, 80
There is also Kitchen with 4 or s rooms
twooft aein with fire places and other thou.
SEES. Tie lard IS well adapted TO the culture
Of corn. wfs,at and tobacco.--lt ls near the
stage rosd, about half way between Alexan-
6lfia ana Coienester.- be situation IS rei1ar-
ktl5ly aeaithy and the wasei, good
Sarah Nj Carly,
John w. Bronallggh.
e Cedar ssrnxe. Nee. 4--l7
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
Fifty Dollars Reward,
For abb9shendang Richard Gotaer,
WHO BROKE JAIL LAST NIGHT
WHO BROKE JAIL Ia

. r 4 4 ( :. ~
3ITE. was committed, on his own oonfessi.
L. u on, Of passing counterfeit checks; hs
is about feet inches high, aircGmplexion,
Hight hair, grey eyes, very much Pitted with
tie small pox, and good ceal round shoui
dered. He was a saiferin tie United States
service had a blue sailors Jacket and trow-
Aers, long blue coat, several white linen
st.irts, q paiT Of shoes, snd a very good black
hat
The above reward will be given fcr appre-
hending ard securing the said Gohc1' In any
jail, and giving me Information thereof
DANIEL c. BRENr, Marshal
OF tie district of Columbia.
Washington City, Dec. z. Isl daw
Patent Elastic suspenders, !,
To De had, grhoiesale. and renal, ef tdefat6atee
ae1t door bclow AH:; ,dseaaader 4iNE1nzse's,
lozver end # Prince street, .4lesaad'Ta.
vESHEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, G
4. leggnce, SC, Masters Of vessels and
other gentlemen going TO the West lndiesa
Spanish Main, &cnmay be furnished with an
assortment, and great allowance to those who
purchase by the quantity.
n b. The buttons OH the back parts ct the
waistband ought to be placed the same distance
from each either, IS the two center, buttons ON
the Suspcnders, to prevent improper straining
and thereby destroying the ease designedlnths
eonstructioa of the article. y
July s q. RICHARD HORWELL,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
.[No. 1888.
Stray Sow.

rINAME to the Four Mile Run Mill, about
NJ the last Of November, a SOW. The
owner is requested to prove property, pay
charges and take her away.
George Drinker.
December 49,. St
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
Negroes to Hire.

O lie hired, fer the ensuing years on or.
/ before the first day Of January next, SCI
veral likely Virginia born NEGROES .s con
sistfag OF men, women All girls; some OF
whom have been accustomed to was4iin 6, iron
ing, and waiting in tie house. Ais Q some
good plantation laborers, belonging to the
Preston estste.
s Frances Alexander.
December 6, StawSw
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
Wanted TO Pure hale,

a TsGR0 Sc ~. {, WHO liiEs-. cen as
customed to wait IL a Fi5all91, and can os We
recon- mended- are q fks lojl55sseg.
November 40
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24


The Subscriber has received
The following ARTICLES.
Which he offers for Sale very. low /:
Is hogiheadS first quality ST. trolx
Sugar s. I, -5e.lT faiE3 -
10 Bales I ennessee cotton IS ~
pipes 4ta psoof cogniac brandy
10 hoesheads vel favored 18th proof ia
n.teica rum =.
SO barrels New England Rum. s. =
M A.ND ON END 81
Imperial - -.
Hyson ~ EAof
y. Young Hyson sof- the latest ina
Hyson Skin, and portstaons'
First quality Souchong 81
Best green coffee in bags , ~
Chocolate 4ks &c. ~
.@ Loaf and lump sugar .ss II
LONDON particular Madeira:
Particular TeneriHe 80 &: y;
Lisbon, Sherry, and $50 dozen bottled
Port, very old. HIVES. & Z.
A few cases claret, superior, quality
Coniac anl, old peach brandy
JJa1nqlsica aid Antigua spiriu. .,.e.. -.
Holland GIN ,zz... T. = e
NewEngland esn,1n and wh Isl y =
Mace, nutn1egs, cloves and plnm mel
Black pepper allspice, & ground ginger
Pearl barley, rice, starch, and flg blue !,
Dixon's Philadelphia, & Eagllsh naxsasrae
Refined Salt-Petre -
Brown and white soap
hiould and dipt candles
Indigo, alum, madden, eeppenss, Z roll
birthstone
English gun-powder
Demijohns ~, 80 80
James sanderion.
September II
40 boxes Of fresh Bloom Ralsins,
AND
40 boxes dipt Candles,
For Sale By al o.. a.
NJ. MILLER.
December IL.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1906.
This IS to give Notice,

q THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria collrl.
ty, in the district Of Columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county, let
tiers. of administration on the personal estate OF
John Wilson, late Of the county aforesaid de-
ceased, all5persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to EXHIBIT
them with the vouchers thereofto the subscri-
bers on or before. the 18th day OF June next
ensuing, orrhcy may by law be excluded from
all benefit to said estate--and those indebted
thereto are requested to make imane date pay
rnent-GNen under our hands this 18th day.
of December, 1906.
Sarah Wilson, Adapr's.
Aaron Wilson,
Benjamin Brown,
E December l7-l8 5aw4w
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
P..EL.iC SALE.

10y, virtue of deed Of trust trust from Water
II S. Alexander gqd latnarlne + his i; vie,
to the subscriber, fer securing the payment OF
the SUM OF 800 dolIars and S cents, and l1re-
rest 10 ,Iohn TTodgkin's 5, viii be solo, at pub3hc
sais,. for ready money, on tie presnlses, on
Y, the 26th cay Of this l1Lontil, GER
t.sin Tract or parcel q Land, adjoining Dfihk-
CT and !alanay nsa, on fonr1niie. run, at pre-
sent in the occu patton o. John BAH, lunnioF'--
HE sslesto eonaneece at eleven o'clesk IN the
forenoon, {,
G. Denease, Trustee.
= i .
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
SALES AT VENDuE.
s. every Tuesday and FRIDAY
WILL BE SOLD,
At THE vBNDUE STOKE,

At THE vEADUE Sr TONE,
Corner Of Prince and Water sfrse@'
] naristy Of Dry Goods, Groceries, &C.
PARTICULARS of which viii be expresses IN "a
the bills Of the Gay. $,
AEI1 kinds Of goods when are on niili -
md the prices Of which are estaspasis .,s
= - any time be viewed and purchased at the
lowest uni alton and prices.
P. G. Marssellef, Y. N.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
FOR sale,

ES-1LA 80 Liz, Es5
81 1}1E; SUBSCRIBERS, s,..
II hogsAeads Jamsica rum, 4th proof
90 Go. St. .Croix DO. Sd Go,
10 dc. n. Eng. do.
s. 10 pipes Holland gin f.a ..
~ 4 : do American do. Of superior qua1.
2 DO. i. 7. MADEIRA vine Of ereeelllent
2 DO. l.. NJ do. do. qs.al Tft7r-
q Quarter casks do do. ra1tea iAa.ss e
8 do. Marsalla wine .fqs
80 bbis. prime beof- Connecticut inspec.
50 slo. prime perkz-NeW Jersey 90.
10 boxes mould candies
g do, English white soap-very dry
chests hyson-sGin TEA
500 bpshels st. Ubes salt,
Wadfworth and Butler,
!. linen, between King and P,'ince-sa'eet.
0ctehcr i 8. 81, 5,afss ~ ~ x 81
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-24
! This is to give Notice,

That the subscribers, of. Alexandra county,
IN the district Of Columbia, have obtained from
the Orphans Court OF said county, letters tes-
tan,entary on the personal estate OF John Gam
Aaa, late of the county aforesaid deceased; all
persons having claims against the SAID deceas-
.ed,,4are hereby warned to exhibit them With
the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, or
or before the 18th day of May next, or they
may by law excluded fem allbehetit to sag
estate. Given, under Our hands this 9Th day
of November, 1906. i. -.
Samuel Craig, Es,r,.
VIM. Herbert,
NoYembel 10. 2a"oW
N. B. : All. persons indebted to the above
estate are. requested to make immediate pay
ment to the executors,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-09-01
COMMENCEMENT.

The public commencement at the Univetf-
~ in Cambridge, took place on Wednesdas.
His Excellency Gov SrRoNo,the Hon, Coun-
Gil, Senators, Clergy, Scc. attended on this c.
cation. The EIercifes were CONNIE ced at III
early hour, and confaed Of the following per-y's
formances, by the Candidates for the Degres
Of Bachelor Of Arts
4. a salu,atory Oraticn, il latin, by Jlzrt
Hrra 2 "A Farenhc DilPutaion, by P,itlrA
B4ale and Jazses Day s. An E1glifh POEM
by lillian dug RI Elts. a. an Enshih
Conference, by Esb}Giss dtJsf, cbarks Boi-'
r0ve5s Begassiq Liaeola, and Ht,abla N1se,e,s
5. A latin Grafton, by 'z@Iail Ckigy- Ga
Greek Dialogues BY F4reztr E1er4ff and
TBo17a5 SkiAea. n An Eighth Ofation, hv4
TBomzs 190rt5a ToreS. &. an -Englih Confer
ence, by 9s7attaa Cssjj5rAR, Jg.zlarq Ts,er and
Btajania HATH 7a4p<y 9. An Englih Poem,
by ZACH Bieelo4t. 10 An Engtifh Confef-"
ence, BY E7iliaa G5rdsz, .sTabr Ls9tyinF ard
Tota Ban Tbszz4r III. An Englifll Direrta-N
ton, by T5ii'f1m PITT Pyef'@ III e Inglrh
Competitions on various tlbjects, hy -9tiIF
CGandiar, Tlsnsas PeSs, TIoalas 7]'y ana T1zs-2
tBy H1K1gfoz. J g. An EngGih eratioH ~
dksanser fFfR E+g,af, tt'' -e' fa I'm
BY the Candidates for tie Degree III Alaf-t
ter Of Arts: II An EngiifiI Cfarion by.1lri
7ame5 Sagqgs. 2. A VaIadGUry i0ratiun, liy
Mr. Daya .enay KinblI. ''N'' l+ 'As'a"
The following young gentlemen afoirecefv-
ed the Degree OF Bachelor of Arts VIZ Szrs-
vel .4dars, Frqac5 Babtoet, JpLf4z. GYstnAinF
Bayhst, Naf54bil Bs,7iy, e7'sJFrb 74r ,a, tsAE
BoateH Gsorrt ma sfrgt0H P9, n, .7zrieAy Gil
s4o,e, 1fo5a Aaani Cs7airal rrr, 7a7t- Eaaslj,,
TBqaa Ctrrai.y, C1s5li, tlfay 7satl, szdaitf Her
eczo, 1vatbshist 9a1e5, ort,ye {y1ges and Bis
min Bi1aey og9oA 49, ,,... N. | Nh - III
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-09-01

,tl deternanaho1lRf Stain % advance IN
9n our POSSESSIONS untii she should &c re-
Helled b, az ofihosing force, and PRO
nounced" that tie protection Of our CHI.
zenS, az zucH as the shirt and honor q
ON. cou1try rendered The infer7aoatron q
that force necessary,o' declaring az az
same time e his determination 10 fiursue
the cours. zyAich the. zufsdona Of Congress
shaa!d prescribe !" congress z0aS mr.
ly required TO take niion Itself al me
9diun Of shrinking from the nattonal
honor and national dcfcnce, and Of de-
Hver7ng The f,u6Ec Purse 70 ne frSt cur
throat that demanded II. From the
official communication--trom the face
of the record, it would appear tIat the
executive had discharged his duty in
recommending manly and vigorous
measures, which he had been obliged
0 abandon, and compelled by congress
to pursue an opposite course, when in
fact congress itself had been acting all
tie while at executive instlgation."
The chairman further observed Z that
he did not understand this dou6te- set Of,
opinions u PRINCIPLES j; tie o'le 0stensi6te,
10 go UPON tie journals and 6sf2re tAe
f,ubHc, tire other eficieatt, and ne real
motives 10 action that he. held true rvis-
don, and cunning to b. totally iscorlhati-
bic in the conduct 2fgreat a6afrs that
he had strong objections to the measure
in itself, but, ID the shape in which it
was presented, his rePugnance to twas
insuperable." And in subsequent
withthe president himself,
in which these objections were. recapit-
ulated, he declared "that he too had
character 70 support, and principIesto
maintain, and ayowed his determined
to the whole scheme"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-09-01

I Mr. y spia Of, young gentleman 10 am
liable ard respectable connections in this civ
lie ALTO Joined the expedition al PORT ALL
\ Prince.
Capt Doual1r alfo Of this city, who has
| left wife and lmalf family to deplorc has
unhappy end. lie commanded vcncl hes
longing TO this port, and urged by the infatu.
\ atinr temptations of Miraudz's agents, ahans
doned her AT Port-au Prince, andtcnlered info
| caule whchhas colt him his tie. --.
| "a Mr.. Gesygs KaHaa3,-This gentleman wa,
! formerly a captain in The Provifonai aIins
| of the United States. He was afterwards cons
cerned in the publication. Of the NalIingtbR
| Federalif. He was q proficient i'll macy Tx
! The ornamental and ufefui attachments 81 TIL
erature. He afterwards commenced comu.erS
cisl bufinels, in this city, but proving unfortu-
nate adven'ured tor1ia,qi, where he Joined
Miranda, and Is reprefented As holding a very
important rank inihis elstlhment.
Capt. Ga1a1.--Of his perlon we Lavs
no knowledge.
+" PAIL Geoyga--Well known in New York
he is the fon of rich merchant of Lilbon
e Mr.. Smith, butcher of New-YoriS; and
a Polifh gentleman
Y a-We have heard fome individuals cynref
adoubt Of the truth Of the above meIanchoIr.
intelligence. We are forty TO obferve, that
the fources through which It has been receiv-
ed, admit of no iuch coniolatory hope"
~ The New-York Commercial Adgertifer,
in noticing this intelligence. obferves :-" The
probability i that the Government of Carrac KAY
cas-, has been waiting for orders fromthe Span
ith court-There has not been futficient time
for information 10 reach Madrid and for The u
coniequent orders Of the SPanifh government
10 return to CarracCas.-f1aving waited thus
ion 1T is not very proPabiei thar the Governor
of that territory would now take upon hirr-
feIf the responsibility Of facri6cing the pri-
toners. AT any rate, the relatives of thole
unfortunate men are yet waTrasted to hope
hat they fill live, and that, before orders fori
their execution can arrive from Spain, they
win Be fet at liberty by their friends and aEo-
ciates. ftrt lf -al Nl
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-09-01
DISTRESSING INTELLIGENCE.

BY an arrival at Philadelphia. in I6 days
from Lagui,a, intelligence is received of the fate
OF the unhappy prifoners, who were taken in
the TWO fchooners belonging to b1iranda's e1-
Pedition.-The advices received by this ri
val Rate, that ten Of the number, who were
iuPPoied TO held Commifiions under General
14ir1nsa, were hung, their heads taken off, and
espofed to public view on pixies ;--that the
ialior', amounting to about 4s, were fentenced
10 10 years confinement in the mines; and Of
ne entire number, there was but four bows
who had efcaPed the vengeance Of a Spanifh
tribunal The Philadelphia Gazette, give, the
names Of the principal officers who have been
thus deprived of their lives, in the following
manner -
ams Ledft, formerly of this city. He
was induced to join the expedition al Port-au
rrince. and is iaid to have had the commiiIion
OF Major,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-09-01
PRESIDENTS / MESSAGE.

" The depredations which had been COM
mitted on the commerce of the u. S.during a
preceding war, by perfons ,uader The author-
ty of Spain, are efficiently known TO all.
1hsle made it a duty 70 require from that
government Naturalization for our injured
citizens. A convention was accordingly en-
tered into between the nininer of the United
States at Madrid, and the mnifter of that gov
eminent for foreign affairs, by which il was
agreed, thai fpoilations committed by Spani IA
fubjects, and carriedinto ports Of Spain, fhould
be paid for by that nation and that thole COM
mitted by French fuhjects, and carried into
Spaniih ports, ihould remain for further elf
Cation. Before this convention was returned
to Spain with our ratif cation, the transfer OF
Louihana by France 70 the United States
took place an event as unexpected as~dii-
agreeable to Spain. From that moment fhe
feemed to change her conduct and diipohtion
towards us. 1t was FRI manifefteS by her
proteff againf the right Of France to ALLEVIATE
LouiGana to US, which however was foon re-
trscfed and the right confirmed, Then high
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-09-01
Np The 99ails.
SECRETS NORTH K. KNOWING.

THE followingis a copy of the Prehdent's
Confidential Meaage to Congress, on the
9th Of Dec, -laf. 1t Is copied from The
Richmond Enquirer, democratic paper
v of the first celebrity in Virginia and for
fome time palf. friendly to-the politics and
: views of MIR. John Randolph, and his par
ty. This precious document is accompa-
nisd in the Enquirer, by very lengthy fe-
ries Of remarks, unfolding the real merits
of the important tranfacfions which took
place in Congrefs during IFS fecret fittings
TheIe remarks, are attributed in the fouth-
ern papers, to Mr. Randolph, from the
Circumstance of their dilclohng facts which
no other PerfOn could have been podeled
Oft
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-09-01

The Philadelphia Gazette of Thurs
day last, says, I" We are concerned to
state, that by recent arrivals, positive
ntormationis received Of the preva-
lence, in certain West-India islands, Of
an unusual degree Of sickness i we
have been particularly informed, that
this is the case'with St. yago de Cuba,
and Port Prince. a4t r,