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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05
NETWORK, DEC. ., 1906.

Gen De-. BORN, Secretary az Mar,
has sent a letter to the committee on
Spanish agge8sions informing them
that All the troops Of the Standing Ai'-
my ofthe United St4tcc, are in the Or
leans Z Mississippi territories except
ing eighteen companies stationed, III
dctacbmcnts, and III garrisons, at Port
land, Portsmouth, Boston, Springfield,
(arseneD Rhodc-IsiaEd, Connecticut,
New FORK, Oh the Delaware, Noricln,
Baltimore, Charleston, North Car0li-
ne, Georgia, Tennessee, Chickasaw,
Bluffs, and ArKar6Js, Nincennes, ST.
Lewis, Chicago, Lake Michigan, De-
troit, Michillimackinac, Niagara, Fort
Wayne, and on the portage between
the Wabash, and the Miami; Of the
Lakes. He also informs, that Gen.
Wilkinson is authorized to call cut the
militia; and that musquets, pistols,
and swords, for the use DC the Militia
had been sent to New-Orleans. The
Spanish force, near the Sabine, he
thin oycr-rated at l5O0-NVe pever
believed, notwithstanding all the exag-
gcrations from WilAinson's head quar-
tiers, that the Spaniards had one third
the forces stated. Gen. Dearborn SAYS,
the Spanish force in Pensacola, Mobile
and Baton Rouge, amounts, probably
to from 500 to $50 men. What force
spain can bring from her western and
southern territories, he can form no o.
piniOn.--He might, however have sta
ted them. more or iess."-The Sec
rotary thinks her war with Great Brit
ain will prevent her drawing very
considerable force to any point on the
frontiers. So we think But the in
slant war is concluded between Eng
land and France, the troops Of France
and Spain will be poured in shoals On
these territories and then, If tAeu do
NOT bcfore, tet Me purchasers Of L0liai-
ana i00k 10 Gen. Dearborn also in
closes the answer Of the Spanish Gov
orn0r COrdcro TO enc of Gen. Wilkin-
sons letters 1t is dated at NacoCde-
ches, Oct. III, 1906 in which the
Spaniard declares, that { he must Of
fo8e himself" to the march Of the A.
mtrican troops towards the Sabine, " i'll
discharge Of the obligations which he
Is under to oppose the 0ggresSi0na Of
the U. $. and to preserve entire, Is far
as in him lies, the dominions Of his
sovereign" The Secretary also gives
an Ertroct Of letter from the Spanish
Governcr-General, SaIcedo, dated Fat
Chihuague, Sept. Is, l8O6.--He AYERS
that the movements of the Spanish
troops have no view 70 make neTv eStab-
HshmeHtS but to prevent the smallest
usurpatiOn on the dominions of his
King. And in consideration Of the as
surance given by Gen. Wilkinson that
the territorial claims are in amicable
negotiation, he informs, that the Span
lsh troops shall only be employed in
hatr0lIHg the diSfuted territory 10 pre-
vent settlements by either party ; but
that he should repel all aggrcssions of
the American government.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05
al tit q BIZ ttF a3al!J.

The following extraordinary account Of
the proceedings Of celnmi co Of
tire KENTUCKY legislature, aT = ated
to inquire into the conduct OF - d e
Sebastian is cotied from he " ost-
ern Wv GRID of NOV. 27.-Phii. hah.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05

and that he vas under the prote,,;.. .
a European power.
Burr was present l5ofrv TIE p;.,.
Court IN heHtucky on tle Cd u IL M
Der.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05

William CornWcil, lad Of about Y
years Of age, has been convicted 9f ~.
son, at LonS-Jsland, Ncw-York, and
sentenced to the State-Prison for Es
Martin Hill, aged ID, was convicted
Of laceny, and sentenced to the Stat.
Prison for two years and q half.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05

Of danger. Great praise : cue g re 'eiti-
zens Of the Coljnie, Alb--r, Bath, and
Creenbush, who, on the alarm being given,
turned out in great numbers TO apPrehend
the robbeF.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05

70 the & tHera iH the C2t7tV 9f Lii
coin 7g10 haze nof dcquircG zesal II
BE 10 tArIr Lands.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05
FRIDAY, DEC. 90.

On motion of Mr.. Clinton, the peti-
ton of Isaac Clason, and the report OF
the Committee OF Claims made the last
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-01-05
Communication.
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FOR THE PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
PHILADELPHIA, July 3.

General Eaton yesterday passed through this
city, on his return to the northward from Rich
moEd a gentleman, who was in his Company,
assures Us that general Eaton had publicly men.
toned conversation nc had with the President,
in the early part Of this week in the course Of
which, Mr. Jefferson told general Eaton that,
special Instructions had been given TO commo.
doTe Barron TO suaeT no officer OF any nation to
take from him any man or men under his COM
mand, but TO be prepared 70 resist any such q,
tempt at any hazard.
We have seen letter from gentleman OF
the naval department, which states thar, If he
Chesapeake was not in condition 10 6,b,. !,
was not from want OF every requisite Ina, 20.
Vstnment gould suppiy,--1H
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
Camp Meetings.
Held by the EPISCOPAL MErGoD1srs.

The 1st.-At Roper's Chapel in New.Kent
from Thursday 1lIh to Monday 18th June, 1907,
the assembly attending oh the occasion is ado
Judged 10 amouaf 10 $500 people-7 PREACHERS,
10 Tents, % hopefully converted and 90 Join
ed the Church as heretofore we had some dis-
quietufEe from the ungodly. bur the good, far ex.
ceeded the evil.
The 2d.-At Mathews Chapel, in Mathews
coun'y-fron Friday 18Th, to Monday 22d June,
the assembly estimated at 3CCO people, 10 Prea-
cheers, IL Tents, 40 hopefully converted, and
great awakenings among the people, happy sea
sons of grace among the believers, and solemn
and affecting parting at the close. Very good
order here;
The 33.-At Providence Chapel in Chester.
field county-from Saturday the 9th. TO Tues
day JOth June the assembly supposed TO be
composed OF 1000 people. 6 Preachers 10 Tents,
70 supposed 70 be converted--with visible ava
kehinSs among sinners u blessings 10 ehTisiians-
from the short notice Of about three weeks for
ming two days meeting into a camp meeting
the neiEhboring people, are deserving the ere.
dit of very agreeable 6xment for the accommo-
dations OF the assenbly-and considering The
rain that fell on the FIRST day, there were more
tents than oon'd have been expected-and very
good order eXcepr in one instance occasioned by
some who were thought to have drank rather
tTee--and our solemn march round the encamp-
ment-as at the previous meetings were trul,
affecting.
- md tbere ,5as much nprsfurihg anong tbs
people concerning bin far some sai4 be is a gsod
man otbeJs said nay but be deceivefb ibe People"
Ibn II '' Beloved, believe nor every sbirit but
ny roe spiris yr6etber tbey are of God becduse r1d-
ny false PSoPbets are gone Oaf into be world, l.!
TobH q. 1.
. STITH MEAD, Manager.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
To the Pr EsiDENr ofthe U. srArEs.

The Memorial of the citizens of Frede-
ricksburg and its vicinity,
Sheweth, That British injuries, long and
unremittingly pursued have filed the bosonis
Of your memorialists with sentiments of the
strongest indignation-that, in these iniu-
ries there has been nothing wanting of pre-
datory outrage and national insult, to stamp
them indellbly on the feelings and recol-
lections of Americans-your memoriaIists
are attached to peace-are warmly attach
ed to fair and honorable peace. They
have hitherto suppressed the emotions
which British violence has kindIcd--.thev
have warmly applauded that policy Of our
government which has sought redress of
wrongs, through amicable and rational
disschssion---and have anxiously marked
the progress of negotiation, which, they
fondly hoped, would restore TO their couns
try her rights redressed, and her name nm
tarnished---but that negotiation has been
found to be the pTotraction of wrongs In
stead of ills redressed---outrage has be-
come more daring. The vessels of Ame-
RIGA have been seized and pundered---
her citizens have been impressed and MUIR
dered---her ports and harbors have been
infested with British force---her sovereign
ty and independence have been Ia
GRAVITY ihsulted and Violated. And when
justice has demanded from the Govern
meut Of Great Britain signal punishment
on the violation Of her flag, and of her ter
ritory, and on the murder Of an Ameri-
can citizen+--he has been discharged from
the mockerY of trial with Triumphant ac-
quittal.
The late unwarrantable and unproyok.
cd attack Of British squadron upon the
United States frigate, the Chesapeake, fills
up the measure of astOnishment and of pa
tience---it strips the Amer lean flag of it's
honOrs, and, it submitted to, will leave
this country without name.
Your memoridliSts pronounce that the
present is crisis which is TO FIX the A.
meTiean character forever. Ii win either
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08

I terminate the career of American glory,
or will prolong it to the latest posterity.
ltmust furnish the sad memorial of blight
cd honors, of withered strength, and OF
premature decay or it will transmit to
succeeding generations the untarnished
splendor of that name, which is derived
from the conquest of freedom, and the at
chievement of the revolution.
AT the present crisis, but one sentiment
thrills through the nation. 1t warns, in
vigorates and connects the hearts of ALL
IN. one firm, unanimous resolution to resist
British violence and outrage. It renounces
that hostile peace which presents the spec
tacle OF unrelenting cruelty and warfare
on the one side, and of forbearance to re-
tallate by force On the other.
. These memorialists repose confidence
in the government of their country to which
its virtuous and upright administration
pre- .eminently entities it. They rely upon
its wisdom and its frmness to adopt the
most prompt and efficient measures to
rescue their country honor from disgrace
and to secure her rights from violation.
In the pursuit OF such measures, they pledge
the government their warmest support,
and their firm resolve to devote their for
tunes and their lives to the preservation of
the rights and the dignity of their nation.
their best wishes for the happiness and
prosperity of the President of the United
States, and TO tender him their friendship
and high esteem.
Which memorial being read, was una
unanimously agreed to. And 1t was there
upon ordered, That the same be sign
ed by the chairman of the meeting and
transmitted in the behalf of the citizens of
Fredericksburg and its vicinity, to the Pre-
sIdent of the Uuited States.
On motion, ordered, That David c. Ker,
John w Green, Robert Stanard and John
Tayloe LomaX, be committee of cores
pondence to communicate with the COM
mlttees of Norfolk and other places.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned.
(Signed) WILLIAM SMOCK.
General WILKINSoN and SUITE arriy-
ed in town from Richmond, on "Wednesday
evening and yesterday were invited and
partook of Dinner prepared on the occa-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
FoR THE TIRcINiA ARcUs.
A PATRIOTIC SONG:
For THE FOURTH OF July, 1907.

LII
HAIL Patriots all this day combine,
Your offerings make at. unions shrine;
Too long by parties we've been torn,
Loo long degrading insults borne.
CHORUS.
Now let us join, the phalanX form,
And firmly brave the threat'ning STORMS
Resolve to face each hostile band
For freedom and this happy land
Can we while Britain's treacherous guile;
Employs the dagger with the smile,
With all her wanton inj'res bear,
Andto repel them not prepare?
No! let us join, sc.
Rouse, freedoms sacred rights once more;
And tell our foes, that on this shore, =
Ihey ne'er for conquest may depend,
While with Colurnbians they contend.
Then let us join, sc.
Bold as your sires nor born to Weld,
Those rights they won in honor's field I.
But scorn for scorn let US bestow,
And boldly meet our freedoms foe.
Now let us join, &c.
Shall we who planted first the tree,
OF Soul-endearing liberty,
BY cowardice blight the ripening Fl uit,
Or base submission blast the root
Mo- let us join, sc.
vi.
This government our common choice,
We will support with heart and voice:
And swear, who dares invade our shore,
This country ne'er shall greet him more,
Then let us join, sc.
VII
Then rise Columbia's sons arise,
Let freedoms altar reach the skies,
Once more let distant nations see,
Columbia's sons will dare be free!
And let US join, &c
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08

Tbs Marquis Yrujo, late minister TO this coun.
try, rs about 20 depart for the court of Milan in
he kingdom of Italy. to succeed the Cheva!ier
Don Nicholas Blasco de Orosco. who has been
appointed minister to the United States This
IS mark OF the good will of Spain. TO our go
vernment. which we are happy TO acknowledge.
The Chevaiier de Foronda will act as charge
des aRans, until the arrival OF the minister app
pointed 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
ME-. O'CoNNoR.

1t is frequently asked, what power is gil
ven to the President of the United States
to punish the daring Outrage, committed
by the British squadron on our Flag? A
recurrence to the Act of Congress will
furnish the best answer to the question.
Ertract from me ,La7vs ofthe U. States,
ca. 100, Sec. 4, and 6.
" nd in order TO prevent insults to the autho.
rity af the laws of the United States, whereby
the peace of the United States with foreign ma
tions may be endangered, IL shall be lawful for
he President OF the United States. either TO per
NIT or incerdict at pleasure the entrance of the
haTbort and waters under the jurisdiction of the
Un'ted States, TO all armed vessels belonging TO
any foreign nation, aud by fDrce to rcbeI and
move them from the same. That wHcnsoever
any officer of an armed vessel, commissioned by
any foreign power, shall on the high seas com
mir any tresPass or hurt, any spolation, on
any vessel of the United States il shall be law
ful for the President OF the United States, or
such other person as he shall have empoe yer
cd for that purpose. to employ. such part OF The
land and naval forces of tht United States, or
ei the militia thereof, nc shall deem necessary
10 compel the said armed vessel to depart: or IL
he shall think ii proper, il shall be lawful for
him to forbid by PROCLAMATION all intercourse
with tpch vessel. and 18th every armed vessel
OF the same nation. and the officers and CT. ws
thereof to prohibit all supplies and aid being
furnished them. and also 20 nsuuc; the c o'lectoT
. of the District, where such armed vessel shall
be and OF any and every other DisIrict # the u
nited States, to refuse permission to any vessel
belonging to the same nation, or It's citizens or
subjects 10 make entry or nnade. so long as the
said armed vessels shall remain In the harbors
or waters of the United States, in defiance Of the
public authority"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
FREDERICKsBURG, July 3.

At Meeting of the citizens of Fredericks-
burg and its vicinity, convened at the
Town Hall, July /, 1907
Wiiiam Smock, (Mayor) Chairman.
James BrOTUn, from the committee APP
pointed at the last meeting (of June 27th)
to prepare and Address to he President
of the United Sta;es, presented the follow
ing Memorial.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
EUROPE.

The latest news from the continent of Europe
is dated the 18th May, from Amsterdam. a,
which time there was no information of any
bat,le having been fought in Prussia We shalt
probably very soon receive intelligence of an i'm.
Dortant nature.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08

British admiral because he had the physical
power, would assume the political right of deci.
ding such national question. And sill less
was it conceived that he would carry such his
decision into effect by act OF pubic war.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
by the Governor of the Common.
wealth of Virginia.
81 proclamation.

WHEREAS it is certified to the Execu-
w tive by the Court of the county of
Culpeper, that the courthouse of the said
county is in such a state of destruction from
natural decay, as to be unfit for the accom-
mediation of the court of the county afore.
said; and it being suggested that the Ma
sons Hall in the town of Fairfax, within
the said county of Culpeper, will afford
the accommodation required by the said
Court, until the said courthouse can be
repaired or rebuilt: haYe therefore tho't
fit with the advice of the Council of State,
to issue this proclamation, hereby notify
ing all whom it may in any manner con-
cefn, that from and after the date hereof,
the court for the county of Cupeper shall
set and be holden in the said Mason's Hall,
III the town of Fairfax and county of Gull
pepper aforesaid, until the house heretofore
used for that purpose, shall be fully and
completely repaired OF rebuilt
Given under my hand as Governor, with
the Seal of the commonwealth am
nexed, at Richmond, this Goth day of
L. S. June, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seven,
and thirty-frst of the common
wealth.
(Signed)
WILLIAM II. CABRI,I,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
New Book.
u5t received and far saie az this office price 90 I.2
cents, an original work emitted,
IAN ESSAY
ON me
HUMAN CHARACTER
OF
JESUS CHRIST.
BY W1LL1AA AUSTIN.
Boston, Printed for Wiiiiam Pelbam--Io07S
y W1LLIAM AUSTIN
ADVKRTISENFNT.

b-P The following essay, am sensible. IA
bnt sketch II 1t have merit, IL will bea,trl.
bu,cd TO The design, rather than 10 the execution,
The subied Is worthy the hand Of a master, and
IS still open 20 much philosophical fesSafeh I
have endeavorcd 70 explain a new, bur ndireds
source Of argument IN favor Of the DiriHiI " IE.
sUs CHaisT For my support, have relied on
human nature. aud suepg Aened my proofs by
illustration and parallel, Far as illustration and
parallel could be applicable to the oharsfer
thought II possible 10 render the suhjcd amusing,
as we'll as interesting. to piey. Let the pub =
Judge
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
Ta[ua6Ie FrQPcT1g. tor Sale at Rock
rte

cts.
WILL be SOLD. by Protser and Moncurei
on Saturday the first day of Angus, next,
az Public Auction. on the premises, (if not pril
va'ey disposed of before) all my property lasc~
ly occupied by Mar. chm Lester. consisting OF
two WHAkVES. and several TENEMENTS,
together with some very valuable unimproved
lots, lying Immediately on the river, sufficiently
large to build several new Wharyes, which iii
be divived into lots to suit purchasers. A credit
of one, two, three and four years will be allow.
ed the purchasers. on their giving bonds viii
approved security and deed of trust on the
property. 10 secure the punctuaI payment of the
principal and interest as it becomes due.
SUSANNA LEWIS.
Richmond. Iu'y Sd, 1907. tds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
July Z .-.
INSULT ON INSULTi!!


This day Is the 9Th of July. cthe Anniversary
of our independence and the forr British ships
which have been at anchor OF Lynhayen Bay
since the attack on the Cbesdpeake. weighed an
Choir yesterday, and are now drawn up il line of
battle off Hampton. While we are penning this,
we are in full 'expectanon of their attempting
landing
On the above intelligence reaching town. the
drums beat TO arms. the companies of volunteers
and militia Immediately assembled, and are de-
,ermined that not an English foorsiep shall lon
ger polue our shores with immunity Let us
remember that Militia dove these redouoted
red coats, 1000 in number, from Lexington TO
Boston Let us remember the Militia at Bun
ker,s Hill and Std,kat Benningt on LET us re-
member that are MEN. and if we can do no
better. let each man take his tree and kill one
In the name of all that is holy, powerful. manly
or just, ATE we TO feed them for K Hing US !--
ATE we TO suffer them 10 send 6o1f-todd Of rIar
deTed Citizens ashore and take toad Of provisions
in return ?---Are we to pay them, to hi,e Them
with the luxuries of our land TO CUT our throa,s
Away with such words, as Goodness and 2fode-
rCtion, they are the cLoGk the coverings OF ,rea-
cbery-"-apd we have heard TOO much, seen TOO
much. and kHosD qpbeHoe this moderation proceeds
---trom the people who would tie our hands and
bend our heads the butcher !-.-Iet them be-
ware, ltt us have no more of ths---no nioderati.
ing of the wind it will overwhelm dUn.esnic trca-
son in its course.
Last evening three scafuen who made their es
cape from the British line of batIle ship the
Hiamp6 arrived her. On being examined they
gave the following account That on Wednes-
day morning. they III company with three other
seAmen. under the comma ID E a Lieutenant and
'hrte Midshipmen, were sent shore on Cape
Henry in the tender having on board an l3
pound carronade, CUT asses and small arms. for
the purpose OF getting fresh provisions, of
which the ship is in much waut.-That on
anding the OH ers wenI in pursuit of bullock
near The beach, when these three poor mel
gave them the F" doKbie I" and got into forest
where they remained. all night, and meeting
witF some hosp'ab's country people, were able
q &c to this borough.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08

General WILKINSON and SUITE arriy-
ed in town from Richmond, on "Wednesday
evening and yesterday were invited and
partook OF Dinner prepared on the occa-
sion at Mr.. Parish IA list of toasts, sc,
will be given in our next.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-08
THE CRISIS.

FROM TAE NJ FORK PUBLIc ADVERTISERS.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-04-06
SHOES and BOOTS.

FOR SALE BY
Ebenezers Griffin,
THE ben or
Suwarrow Boots, at dolls per pair,
Back trap and Cordevan Boots
The beit Morocco Shoes, l doll pr pair
I'd quality, 81 - cents do
Ladies Laced Morocco
Do do Leather
Miles Morocco and Leather Pumps
ChiIdren's fhoes and Bootees
I. Althe above fhoes will be fold at
the lowell cath prices. CuRomers are invited
TO call and fee for themlelves, and if they can
afterwards buy cheaper, the ihoes may be re-
turned, if not injured, and the money fhall be
paid back to them. Any ihoes that rip will be
mended gratis as long as the ltamp remains in
them, March 90