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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
Democracy IL us true colours.

An act has passed the General AS
sembly Of Vermont attheir late session,
making Uoid az contracts between any
t0wn or tlarTsh and thar minister.
This forms another striking instance
OF the perniciouS, the direful, the infer
nal consequences, to which the level
ing spirit of democracy must invariably
tend. 1t discloses at once its great and
only object, viz, the eradication of ev-
cry moial, virtuOus, and religious prin-
ciple from the human heart-effecting
the destruction of those ties, which
bind man 70 his fellow man, and with
out which " society is but rope of
notwithstanding even the link, which
connects man to his God, that he might
return to his Pristine state ofignorance,
teroclty and balbarlsm.
We deprecate, Is much as any one,
hierarchical oppr:sslon.-We would
not be thO't advocates for the religious
intolerance of Henry VIII, or the
milder establishment under George
III. Any governmental interference
in controlling the lights of conscience,
Is inconsistent with the nature ofa free
republic. But legislative act, which
strikes a death-How to all regular
preaching of the word Of God, to all
regular administration Of Gospel ordin-
ances, must, in cur age and country,
be regarded with ;stonishment and hor-
ror. That law, such as the one above
referred TO, will lave this effect, it re-
quires no uncommon depth Of penetra-
ton to discern. Such is the disposition
Of mankind, suCh their readiness TO
comply with every freak and whim in
Withholding support from the ministry,
more especially when encouraged by
their rulers, that the situation Of the
clergy must be rendered very discour-
aging. 1t is impossible they should
live unsupported more than any other
class or profession Of men. Their de-
pendence, at best, must now be placed
on a precarious subsistence. Under
these circumstances, no blame can fall
on them, should they, driven by me-
cessity, TO seek other means Of living,
discontinue their useful labours to soci-
ETY.. The way will then be more freely
opened for the inroads Ofthose ignorant
impostors, those Struggling pests of
good order, who go about under the
name of preachers, leading astray the
weak and incautious, and whose base
hypocrisy or wild fanaticism have al
ready had considerable influence thro'
the community. In such course OF
things, nothing short Of total subyer-
sion Of religion and government can
cnsue.-DGrt. GGz.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
What might be ert1ected.

We are credibly informed, (says the
Dartmouth Gazette) that at the late
session Of the Vermont legislature,
which has been 50 distinguished for its
hostility to the clergy, for attempting
to new model the judiciary, for facili-
tating the dissolution of marriage, and
for ripping up charters, one of the lead
ing members, to close his career of
q0elI-doins, stole sixty dollars and alb
seconded.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
ANECDOTES.

The frequent recurrence Ofna.nes Of
places beginning with Kill, is not little
alarming to a "Strqnger in Ireland"
more especially if he be under the in
fluence ofthOse foolish Prejudiccswhich
have been excited against this country.
" | have (says Carr in his Stranger in
Ireland) just enumerated in my memo
ry not less than 49 Of those Kill places. "
The name produced the following ridic-
ulous mistake ;--Wnen some Of our
militia regiments were in Ireland, dur
ing the rebellion, soldier, native Of
Devonshire, who was stationed at all
outpost, stopped COuntryman and
demanded who he was, whence he
came, and whittier he was going The
fellow replied, And my name, my
dear honey, is Tullyhog; and dye see
| have Just been to Kid,mGny, and now
am going to Kilmore," upon which the
centiEelimmediately siezed him, expec-
ting to receive high reward for hav-
ing apprehended most sauguinary
rebel, by confession Just come from
MURDER and going to a fresh banquet
OF blood .-L07ld. hah.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07

The Sleehing Beauty" On Satur-
day the 18th August, young woman,
servant to Mrs. Wood, widow Lady
Of Cuckheld, complained Of head
ache and drowsiness, when her mistress
advised her to take some baum tea, and
lie down she accordingly went to bed,
and Immediately after dropped into a
profound sleep, and continued sleeping,
though proper means were used by the
faculty to arouse her, TIL Sunday, the
Esd inst. g days) when she awoke, ap-
parently from the sound of The church
bells, which were then chlming, and
Occasioned her to remark, that her yes
terday's indisposition had caused her to
lie beyond her ordinary hour, as it was
church time.-She got up without
much assistance, but complained Of
cessive thirst, and appeared extremely
weak. Mrs. Wood took all possible
care Of her, and she is now perfectly
recovered. During the whole Of this
wonderful suspension Of the faculties Of
the mind, the flush of health appeared
on her cheeks, but their fulness dimin-
iShed considerably after the third day,
when her pulsation grew weaker, and
her breathing could hardly be perceiv-
ed. No sustenahce could be admins
tered to her." ."-LezveS' Journal.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
British ConsuL's Office, NoJolk, :
Vi,gfn5a, 9th March, 1907.

S1R-I have had the honor to receive
your letter dated yesterday, acquainting me
in reply 10 my communications addressed
(through misinformation) to Capt. Decaturs
which he had done me the kindness 10
transmit to YOU, that John Murphy. being
an Apprentice to his commander, had been
delivered up to the civil authority but that
you do not feel yourself justified in deliver
ing up any men who are not thus bound, and
who have voluntarily entered in the service
of the United States, unless claimed by the
magstracy.
lean only regret that you do not consider
yourself authorised to comply with my re-
quests and have the honor to remain, with
perfect truth and rcspect, sir, your most obe-
dent humble servant,
JOHN HAMILT TON.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
"A Nut ready Irncfef.

IN Dublin there are several little stands
for shoe-blacks, where there is much plea
santry. One day an Englishman having a.
vailed himself Of the conveniences Of one
these stalls, paid his shoe black with con-
siderable haughtiness, upon which the dirty
urchin said, when bis customer had pro.
cecded little from the stall, BY my shoul
all the polish you have Is upon your Boots
and 1 gave it you Ibid.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
FROM THE CENITNEL.

EQUAL and exact JUSTICE 10 ALL Ma
TIoNs s"-JEFFERsoN.
MR.. RUSSELL,
Is requested 70 insert the following I'M
PORTANT INFORMATION, showing
that our officers have delivered DEsERTERs
from French ships Of 5gar :!
It is not the fault Of the american PEOPLE
that the FACTS IT, relation to the affair OF
the ChesaPeake have transPired 80 slowly,
and have been obtained with 50 much diff
Guilty. The following statement may shew
why they have been suppressed, and Will
tend TO turn the resentment Of an injured
People against the real authors Of their
wrongs.
The following FACTS, are obtained from
perfectly satisfactory authority. We can
yogCh III their authenticity
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
JAMES BARRON
7Gc Aon. Robert Sm;th, Src'ry. # tie May.

William Ware, pressed from on board the
brig Neptune, Capt. Crafts, by the British
iiigate MelampuS, in tie Bay, Of Biscav, and
has served ON board the said frigALe -
months.
William Ware is native American, born
on Pipe Greek Frederick county state Of
MARYLAND, At Bruces mills, and served lis
time al said mills. lie also lived at Eli
colts mills, hear Baltimore, and drove u
Wagon several years between Hagu's
Town and Baltimore He also served lE
months on board the III. 3. frigate Chesa
peake under the command Of commodore
Morris, and capt James Barron. He Is al
Indian looking man.
Daniel Martin was pressed at the same
time and place. He is a native of West
Port, in Massachusetts, about 80 miles to
the eastward Of Newport, Rhode Island.
served his time out of New-York with a
captain Narrowly, in the Caledonia-re-
fers 10 Mr.. Benjamin Davis, merchant, and
Mr.. Benjamin Coree, Of West-Port He is
a cOlOured man.
John Strschan, born on the eastern shore,
Of Maryland, Queen Anne's county, between
Centerville and Queens Town-refers w
Mr.. John Price and--Pratt, Esq on Kent
Island, who knows his relations, Strachan
sailed in the brig Martha Bland, CAPT. VII
viii, from Ncw-York to Dublin, and from
thence to Liverpool He there left the brig
and shipped on board an English Guinea
man. He was pressed on board the Me-
campus off Cape Finistere to better his
situation he consented to enter, being de-
termined to make his escape when Opper-
tunity offered. He served on board the
trigate two years. He is white man, a.
bout feet inches high.
William Ware and John Strachan have
projections. Daniel Martin says he lost his
after leaving the ffigate.
John Little, alias Francis, and Ambrose
Watts, escaped from the Melampus at the
same time, known to the above persons 10
be Americans, but has not been entered BY
my recruiting officer.
William Ware, Daniel Martin, and John
! Strachan state that sometime in February
last, there was an entertainment on board
the Melampus, laying then in Hampton-
Roads, that while the officers, &c. were
engaged, and all the ships boats except the
captains gig, being hoisted in--thenlselyes
and the other two men mentioned, av;0lleo,
| themselves of a moment TO seize the gag
and row off That as soon as they had got
into the boat thev were hailed 10 know what
they were going to do. They replied, they
were going ashore. brisk fire Of mus
| quetrv instantly commenced from the ship
| That III defiance OF balls and the hazard Of
| their lives, they continued to pull, and
! finally effected their escape 20 land, namely
Sewel's point That they then carefully
hauled up the boat Oh the beach, raiied Up
! he coat and placed that and the o:r8 ID the
Joat, gave three cheers, and mossL Up the
( country.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
{ KHoh NJ. 500.

son, q seamen, under articles to that ship,
and John Murphy, CHS SOM an apprentice,
both SUBJECTS Of has Majesty, have deserted
and enlisted at the rendezvous, f3T he na-
val service Of the United States, ui ths
Borough, requesting me % use ny official
mterPosition with YOU u obtain iCr him
the recovery Of the persons beio men ion-
ed. il has therefore become NV dhy ~
solicit that the seamen ana apprentice III
question Gf they should have entered fJr tie
navy 0f the United Statcs) mas be reformed
to the master CT the Hera!c, and % De per-
Torrance Of their respective engagements,
on board OF that ship.
have the honor TO remni4, with pe.tecS
humble servant. IOAN HAMILTON.
CA5t. Decatur.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07

Rritish ConsaL's Office. Noltols, ,
RciGtive 70 tLe Surrender efrtAe Chesapcate.
Virginia, 9Th March, 1907.

Virginia, 9Th March, 1907.
SIR-'The men named in the margin de-
serted sor.e time since from his MaitsN's
ship Melam"is, in Hampton Roads, D, run
ming away with her gig, and the three first
stated to have entered at the rendezvous
now open here, for the enlistment Of sea
men in the service Of the United States.
AS the Melampus is at present in Hampton
Roads, l submit to you, sir, the prophet, Of
your directing these men (shOuld tLey have
entered for your service) to be rctmued 10
their duty, on board his Moiesty's snip a
bove mentioned.
Ihave the honor to remain, with perfect
truth andrespect, Sir, your most oLedient,
humble servant, JOHN HAMILTON.
CAPT DecatHr
Wihant Ware, Daniel jf~tn, .TaLA
SHac4zH, .f0hn Ltrtlc
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07

Last week a young woman, of the
name Of Eliza Norbury, who has lived
for three years III the situation of SER
want IN Cork and Dublin, received in
telligence Of the death Of her aunt, an
old maiden lady who died at Highgate,
near London, and who bequeathed her
Soo0t. in the English funds, 4OO0l. in
ready money, and 30Ol. per annum
estate, in landed property, and adjoining
her late residence. Whether from any
caprice of temper or any ill-wiIl she
bore to her niece, she could rot bear to
hear her name mentioned, nor allow
her to come into her house for ten years
before her dissolution nevertheless,
she cut off all other relations to a tlifing
pittance, by leaving her, whom she had
long hated the bulk of her fortune
Lon. tat.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07

Extract of jritcr from respectable
Manufacturing House in Leeds, 10
gentleman ia PhiIadllPhia, dated
l2th September.
+" We have this day received your
favor of the Sd August, and are much
concerned 70 hear that cry for war
With En- IN your country IS made
by so numerous a party appears to
us that besides the cruelty and expense
of war, that it is the interest and
ought to be the wish of every good man
to avoid SO dreadful a calamity. Per-
haps M two nations ever existed whose
circumstances enabled them 10 assist
each other SO efcctually, as England
and America-and we think that IN no
epoch was there ever so much power
lodged in one nation, as in that Q.
France at the present moment. A na-
ton restrained only from universal Go
mioaion, by the fleet Of England, and
u by an means Bonaparte should CD
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
Nutolk. March sth 1907.

-FHJoi#s -kAA5AH @fh Aop''
S1R-Your communications with Capt.
Decatur, have been transmitted TO me Iy
that officer.
l must observe in answer, that John Muir
ply appearing ID be an apprentice to bis
commander, has been delivered TO the civil
authority.
/ do not feel myself justified in delivering
any men who are not apprentices, and who
have voluntarily entered the service Of the
United States, unless claimed by the maGis.
tracy.
have the honor to be with high respect,
sir, your obediant humble servant,
A. SINCLAIK,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07

Since Mr.. Jefferson, as appears from
his late message, is chief justice of the
United States, and determines what is
testimony" what is " law" and what
g the administration of the law" the
most exact decisions may be expected.
Seated like Jupiter, as Allen B. M'Gru-
der saith, on the top Of Olympus, he
views all around him.-Balznce
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
By tbe a9ails.

The Philadelphia True American Of
November 27th, contains some letters
and transl.ions from Frcaca papers,
which are interesting to tie CONNER
cial part oE The community
The ship George Washington had
been ordtr-d into Plymouth ~ a Bri-
tish cruiaer WAS released and proceed
Cd 70 Dordcaux. No part OF her cargo
had bcoa landed, IN England, and her
papers were ali in perfect order, prov
lag thar the cargo I'D not originate in
any British settlement. The following
letter represents her fate, and probably
that Of all others in similar circumstan-
Ces.
BORDEAUX, OCT. 3, 1907.
Annexed beg leave to hand a CO.
Py Of a letter received from the minis
ter, relative to the George Washington.
am extremely concerned that it is So
little consoling. This unfortunate ship
is obliged 10 drop down, Immediately,
and only waits the captain S return from
Paris to go to sea, to obtain admission
into the port Of St. Sebastians, where
have been assured that she can be ad
mitted without difficulty. If that port
should prove unsuccessful, there is on
ly Lisbon left to try,--or to return to
the United States. hope she will not
be reduced to that extremity"
ITRANSLATIONS.1
PARIS, SEPT. I8.
The Minister Of the Interiour to MIR.
Foussat, merchant at Bordeaux.
| have received, Sir, the request,
which you have addressed TO me, in
your own name, and that of other mer-
chants of your city, the object of which
was to obtain the admission of the
American ship George Washington,
which had been taken into Plymouth
By an English ship ofwar.
Different reclamations of that nature
having been submitted to the empe-
Tor, his majesty, confirming the dis
positions Of his decree Of the 2lst Of
Nov. 1905, has recently prescribed
It's strict execution. It IS impossible
for me, sir, after this decision, to
grant your request: therefore remit
10 you the piece, which was annexed
to limiting you to communicate
my answer to the merchants who, with
you, had signed the memorial.
l salute yCu.
(Signed) GRETET.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07

The confidence Of the democrats in
John Randolph seems to be entirely at
an end. He is no longer appointed
chairman Of any important committee
Of congress. His fate might have been
easily fCreseen from that moment he
was discovered to unite with his talents,
independence Of nInd.-I5i.,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
.s...s ..s...sMNe
NATIONAL DEFENCE ~!
REPORT

[ In part] of the Committee on the part
OF the Message of the President of
the United States, which relates to
the defence of our seaport towns and
harbours.
IN SE.M4TE.-Nov. 90, 1907.
Mr.. MitchilI, from the Committee
on that part Of the Message Of the Pre-
sident Of the United States, which re-
lates to the defence Of our seaport towns
and harbours, reported, in part, the fol-
lowing letter from the Secretary Of the
Navy also bill to appropriate mon
ey Ior the construction Of an additional
number of gun boats.
Macy Department, 18Th Nov 1907
In answer to your letter of the 10Th inst
IN which you ask for such information in re-
lauon to the defence of our seaport towns
and harbours, and the further provision to
be made for their security, as the navy de
p&rtment may possess have the honor to
state that in ud Of the fixed Notifications,
which will be submitted BY the Secretary
OF War, it IS presumed that there will be
required at the ports and harbours mention
cd below, the number Of gun boats annexed
70 them respectively ly--viz.
At New-Orleans, Is
At Savannah, 6
At St. Mary,s, 4
At Charleston, $ c. 10
At GeOI getOwn do. ]
AT Wilmington, n. &. 8
At Ocracock, 4
At Albcmarle Sound, L
At Norfolk, 90
At Alexandria, 2
At Baltimore, 8
At Philadelphia, 4
Delaware bay 8 river, 10
AT Egg Harbour \. \ i
AT AmbOy, 2
AT Ncw-Ycrk, SO
At Long Island, A
At NeW-LOnd0n, &
AT Connecticut Shore, 6
At Newport r. !. ID
At 1iveuCn,
At Boston, u
At Salem & Newbuyrort, 6
At Portland, 6
AT New-Bedford, 4
At Marblehead & Cape-Ann, 2
1T York, Kennebunk & Saco, ,
At Kennebeck, SheePscut, Damaris-
Gotta, Bird Bay, ST. Georges. S
AT PenO5scot, 8
FrenChmAn's Bav, D
Passan.a1uoddy Bay, g
At Portsmouth, n. II. a
Making in al 257
Ot which we have at this time provided, 69
Would leave 90 be provided gun boats, 1SS
The building these gun boats is estima-
ted on an average at 5000 dolls each.
l80 gun boats, at 5000 dolls make s GAO, 900
Deduct the amount of timber con-
tr4cted for, as stated III the exhib-
tofextraordinary II expenses incur
red by the navy department since
the 22nd June last, $500
Would leave to be appropriated for
the building Of 1873 gun boats, S $50, 500
Respectfully submitted,
RI. SMITH.
lion. SAMUEL L. MITcHILL,
A -
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
GRETET,
(Si8ned)

a letter from Lisbon, dated Oct. 8,
says Since the date of our last, af-
fairs in this country have taken a very
disagrerable turn, and it has been ru-
INQUIRED by the Counsel to all the Bri-
tish Merchants resident in Lisbon, that
their situation in Portugal is very un-
safe, and advising them, in order 10 save
their property, to retire without delay
This communication has caused great
alarm, and all the English families are,
IN consequence, preparing TO depart in
few days, which of course occasions
much confusion"
Spanish .Admrahity Decision.
EXTRACT Of letter from a Gentleman IL
Cadiz, 20 his Corrc&hondcnt ia PAfla
deLthia, dated, OCT. !, 1907.
am yet unable 70 give you any
satisfactory intelligence on the subject
Of the *s* and cargo. The affair is
yet before the Admiralty. l am sorry,
however, to be compelled TO say, that
aioat oftteir decisions are equally i1Rgld-
fous 4Yith those Of tie iqfeyiour courts.
r,drfg ?. ~. es for tic eause 10 be an
I91HRtc.Ky 6AE, 10 meet with
CERTAIN CONDEMNATION"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07
Br,,jgL cagggp, A. ~

BritisA CoasaPs OFce, No,f.i,l
GUSrnia, 7ti NWch, 1897.
SrR--Mr. John murphy, master az Ill,
British merchant SHIP Herald, in this har
boar, has represented 20 NE dat a.n i j
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-12-07

Nagy-1;Dd, Washington, AIprH 9TH, 1907.
SIR-I have the honor to enclose YOU the
result Of my enquiries relating To the men
mentioned i'll your letter OF yestcrday-al1
have the honor % bc, sir, with great re-
sPect, your obedient servant.
JAMES BARRON.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-04

TO in the promised prescription, Sophia
was anxious to inform Misano of the af-
aictions, which her heart also suffered:
and, in fact, that her grief was more ra-
tionally founded chan that of the count.
although, by necessarily struggling a.
gainst it, she had, in a manner, over
come il.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-04

III this lie. But being now assured that
thou hast found it, know that | am
more wretched ;han I even thought |
was since l find, that with the capacity
TO be happy, the unjus .J4tes made me
only to be unfortunate.
13. Unfortunate indeed! reo!ied his
slster,-seeing [ know no one who has
less reason TO complain of F0rhMe.-
That naughty power that leaves the
greatest m0narchs pleased and cheerful,
II she happen to smile upon them, has
always treated thee as her darling son.
True it is, that with her inconstant feet
fixed in her fast Vhirling wheel, she
keeps the whole world going on in a per
petual round. Constant only in her fc-
lleness, this foolish being who if at any
time she chance to shew US an affablc
and cheerful aspect, soon distorts it into
the terrible and llightful and who, the
more she is Hat.-ycd and worshipped by
US, the more She scorns and dcspises us;
towards thee has ever proved loyal and
constant. if to others she is goddess,
10 tIee she IS a slave. Others idolize
her, and she shuns them thou hast al
ways dcspised her, and she has never
ceased to attend thee. Behold, then,
my brother, how unjustly thou COM
plaincst Of being unfortunate.
Il. And of what service is Fortune
to me, replied the count, if she has never
granted me the happiness seek ? The
riches which she has settled upon nv
person, are, | own, like an estate in fee
tail; but incumbered with IN annuity of
melancholy payable out Of it. Anxious
and industrious, have employed nv
self in drawing a circle Of amuscments
around me, in order that my soul, in
trenched il the midst Of them, MIGHT
not be penetrable by melancholy; but,
with new artihce, she assailed me in nv
yery diversions. My appetite for them,
i Is true, was very keen, and l enioved
them, at first, with an exquisite relish
but by repetition they cloycd, and if [
persisted in the use Of them, they became
my insufferable torment.
IS. Like sick man, whose appetite
IS gone, and whose listless imagination
wanacrs over the whole world, without
fnding any thing to excite it in this
manner I,who Judged from appearances
only, was bent upon trying overv thing,
k,,-4 [ Z