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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14
NEw-YoRK, DEC. 5, 1907.
From WasHnpt0n Ao,, 81

from WashzHgt0n, Non. 81.
Some late debates of our Solo,
mons IN CotlnciP' have demonstr.ted
how little Information on political af-
fairs some of the most neisy have r
blush tor the honor of my country. when
know that foreigners frequently hear
these Legislators deal out for informa-
ton and argument, tire scraps they
have picked up from newspapers and
which horn-book school-boy's iudp-
ment would have shewn to have been
false and contradictory-WhiIe men
OF real talents, and information Of both
parties, SIT mute, and appear not only
unwilling TO check the delusion, but
TO be pleased with the deluders and de-
iaded. One Of these Legislators lately
afffrmed, that the British were instipa-
ing the lndians against us, on orr from
tiers and this too after the falshood
OF Tue report had been acknowledged
III tne very papers which first gave cir
cuiatioh to 1t. Yet this same l1,hart;ol
LaW8lver forgot to say a word IN a.
actual Indian War, waged Cd US by the
oie7Lr sa'ages, on our South West.
erh borders; though the SLAUGHTER
o. !, several OF our countrymen had been
0hlclally announced. and strong suspi.
clonS entertained that the Indians we've
lnStSated by the SDaniards--R,+ a.
IONS are the good friends and allie.
p 60'lGfia'te, and of course, ACCORDING
y some mems creed, can tlo no zyrong
4 IS such bold faced partially and falls.
FOODS which have driven our Country
% Its present situation and a remedy
VIII not De applied until the People are
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14

tfeasjfry Il UaS their cities which new
called for protection--it was better TO ex-
pend money in protecting those deposits Of
individual wealth, those sources Of national
revenue, than in buying unprotected vii
dernesses, or specializing in hot beds OF Sc
dition and treason; better protect what they
had than purchase that which might become
a curse to them. They had better do some
thing for what gentlem an Of that House
once called "the good old thirteen United
States" and not let I'll their care and all
their tenderness travel westward. Do
something for us, said Mr.. G. but do not
think of satisfying US BY merely pretending
TO do il: let cs know what you mean 70 do
l feel myself authorised to demand that
what we have asked shall be granted to us,
or that we shall be tod in direct terms that
you viii do nothing for us. At least deal
plainly with US When you come with your
100000 or 80, 900 dollars, what does it a.
mount to ; Can any member in the House
lay bis hand upon his heart, and say, that Ell
Their Of these sums would answer the pur-
pose of efiectual defence for the whole sea
coast of the United States Mr.. 6. hoped
the chairman of the committee of agrees
ions would not misconccive him; he meant
no reflection on the committee or its chair
man. He avowed his belief that the COM
mittee meant to discharge their duty-but
they must forgive me said Mr.. 6. fl too
feel the necessity of-doing mine.
Both resolutions were adopted the first
without division, and the second, Ayes %,
When the conmfttee rose, and the House
agreed to the resolutions, which were re-
terred to the same committee that introdu-
ced them TO bring in a bill
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IN SENAYE. DEE.


The bill reported by Mr.. Adams
" for the preservation of peace, and
maintenance of the authority Of the
United States, in the ports, harbours
and waters under their jurisdiction, !"
after undergoing slight amendment,
was ordered to a third reading without
a division. The question was taken on
striking out the 5th section, which in
terdicts the entrance Of all British ar
med vessels into the ports and waters
Of the y. s. and vests the President
with power to take off the prohibition,
whenever, in his opinion, due repara-
ton shall be made,-and Iost-Yeas ,,
Nays &c. Messrs. Pirkering Hill
house and Goodrich, voting ia the af-
frmative.
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Bp tbR @aiIs.
Huntington, { Penn. } N1v. Ia.

Huntington, { Penn. A6v. IL.
Dark Day.--Thursday last, was the
most remarkable dark day, that has ev-
ef been Witnessed by the citizens of this
place. The Darkness occasioned by
the eclipse Of theSun in June lS06,was
nothing In comparison to that of Thurs
day. The Court which was then Sit
ting-tavern-keepers, and many private
families, were obliged to light candles
al | | O'Clock in the forenoon, and keen
them burning for nearly two hours
the fowls went TO roost, and every thing
had the appearance Of night: Indeed It
was the opinion Of some, that the Court
ought to have suspended " the business
Of the country" as there was every an
pearanCe of a sudden termination of
earthly affairs, and that they, as we'll as
all others, would soon have to aDpear
before a higher tribunal. The morn.
ing had been Goggy and the atmosphere
extremely cloudy, but whether that
could have occasioned the darkness at
noon, we cannot pretend to say.
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CongyeSs.-On the Sd inst Mr.. Dawson'
from the committee on the subject, report.
ed-a resolution for raising Regiments
Of infantry, regiments Of artiLerIsls'
and regiments OF rifiemeni resOlu
th for increasing the Marine Corps s. "a
resolution for the speedy equipment q =.
our ships Of war. Referred 10 tie 7th
Not q word from the democratic r
now, about " standing armies" "Hltrv'''
ton Of monarchy RI Sc. &c
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Mr.. GARDENER'S SPEECH.


I" GARDENER was not so much opposed to
the not filling up the blank in the resolution
st tins time as to the reason which had been
given for not doing it, or in other words, the
reasons why the House should not now de-
bate on that part Of the resolution on which
It was most important to deliberate the
sun to be allowed. 1t was hardly necessary
except in point Of form, TO have gone into
committee of the whole for any other pur-
pose than this. an agreed that the ports
and harbors Of the U. S. should be better
fortified than they we're at present; in point
he trusted there could be But one opinion :
but unless certain sum was named tue
people in The seaPorts would remain in the
same state of doubt and uncertainty which
they had experienced ever since tie com
mencement Of the session. He wished Ia
come to the point which it was most impor-
tant 10 consider lie wished to know how
much gentlemen would give towards the
protection Of our ports and haFbors Ifthey
were not 50 fully prepared TO decide as they
might perhaps hereafter be, he thought they
might do much by entering into the discus
sion Of the subject. For himself he could
not readily assent to what had fallen from
the Chairman Of the committee he could
not comprehend the ProPriety of making {
difference between the expence to be incur
ed in case the appearances Of war should
hcreA:e, AID those estimated On prospect
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Of a letter from an american

Extract Of a letter from an american
gentlemen residing IN Great Britain, 10
ms friend az VeDyork
7" The storm seems gathering over
the heads of Britons and Americans.
How extremely unwise to suffer the
spirit of enmity between them to be
blown up, by artfuI and miscellaneous
men, who are the enemies ofboth coun-
tries lfthere have been errors on both
sides, IS there no wisdom, no beneyo-
lence strong enough, in the cabinets Of
both countries, to correct them, and
prevent miseries thousand times
greater than the evils complained of !?
Where is the spirit of true religion,
the love OF our species, tenderness for
the lives and happiness of our country
men l will yet indulge the consoling
hope, that Britain and America love
each other, and themselves, too well,
to become the sport of evil spirits, and
be driven by them towards each others
destruction. In this unnatural contest,
1t is difficult to say, which party would
be the greatest sufferer. One point is,
however, certain, that the nation which
manlfests the most forbearance, the
greater horror in entering on the con-
filct, will display the greatest magma
nimity, the noblest proof of being in
tiuenced BY the amicable and excellent
spirit OF Christianity. What happy
exemplary struggle for pre-eminen &c
would this be -
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14

MONDAY, NOV. 90.
/" On motion of MIR. Bl0unt, the
House went into a committee of the
whole, Mr.. Basset In the chair on the
second report of the committee Of ag-
gressions, recommended the following
resolutions
/" Resolved, That it is expedient to
authorize the President Of the United
States to cause such Notifications to DE-
erected as, in addition to those hereto
tore made, will, with the assistance Of
gpn-boats, afford effectual protection to
the ports and harbors, and preserve
therein the respect due to the consGtu-
ted authorities of che nation, and that
there be, and hereby is, appropriated
for that purpose, out of any monies in
the treasury not otherwise appropria-
ted, the SUN of dollars.
Resolved. That ii is expedient to
authorize the President of the United
States to cause to be built an additional
Number of gun-boats not exceeding \
and TO arm, equip, man, fit and employ
The same for the protection Of our ports
and harbors and that there be and
hereby is appointed for that purpose out
ofsny monies IN the treasury, not 9TH
erwise appropriated, the sum of
"The report being read, and the
hFst resolution under consideration.
Mr.. Quincy wished to know of the
chairman of the committee, whether
tbs money was 10 be appropriated ex-
clusively to erect new Notifications, or
to repair old ones, or for both.
Mr.. Blount said the sum of 10000
dollars, was considered sufficient to
complete such Notifications as have
been erected on proper scites, and to
erect such others as might be necessa-
~ in aid Of gunboats. The secretary.
Of the navy could not state the particu-
lar sum that each place would require.
Past experience had shewn that such
express appropriation could not be
made. 1t was the wish of the commit
tee to afford to the President the pow
er of applying these sums 10 such pla-
ces as he should thing best.
8 Mr. Quincy wished to know wheth-
er the terms Of the resolution express
sed the intention. He conceived that
this sum Of money should be placed in
the hands Of the President Of the Un-
ted States, not only 10 erect NV forti-
hca,ions, but to repair old ones where
necessary. AS he understood the teso-
luton, the President was 10 apply the
whole sum to new Publications, and
could not appropriate It withont misap-
plication to repair old ones.
An amendment was offered by
Mr.. Dana, but afterwards Withdrawn,
10 make way for one offered by Mr..
Crowninshieid 10 the same effect by
which the resolution was amended to
read. as follows:
Besotved, That il is expedient to
authorize the President Of the United
States to cause such Notifications to be
repaired and erected as will, with the
assistance of gun-boats, sc.
MI FO"t~S CIV ulIEo % u ulLiilS
the blank.
Mr.. Blount said he had stated
while up before, that 100000 dollars in
time Of peace was as much as could Je
. expended in the course Of year. But
ifthey could not enjoy peace, more
would be necessary and from the I'M
Certainty Of this, the committee wished
10 decline filling the blank at the pre-
sent time. When the bill, should be
laid before them, they might be better
qualified to Judge.
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made to feel, as well as see, the iniquity
oftheir blind guides"

Libel Smt.-Yesterday came on fol
trial, az the Sittings before His Honor
Judge Spencer, the cause Of Maturin
Livingston VS.. James Cheetham, Tor
another libel, in charging the plaintiff
with having been detectedin cheating at
Cards. The Judge, in his charge to
the Jury, shout O'Clock in the after
noon, with perspicuity and strict i'm
partially, recapitulated the evidence,
explained the law, and stated the
grounds which ought to govern them
in assessing the damages On the last
point, he observed, that they ought to
have in view, not merely an atonement
to the plaintiff, but an example for the
benefit ofthe public.
The Jury retired, and this morning
came into Court with sealed verdict
for the plaintiff ; damages, one thousand
dollars.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14

~ M9nroe'S Congo manv
contradictory reports CONCERNING Mr.
Monroe's leaving England, as to the
terms on which he closed his official
duties, from paragraph in the Nation
al intelllgenCer and several letters from
Washington on that subject, we be-
lieye the following statement may BE-
relied on as correct. That Lr. Mon.
roe communicated to Mr.. Canning his
instructions to demand satisfaction for
the attack on the Chesapeake, and re-
linquishment Of the right Of Impress
ment from American merchantmen
That Mr.. Monroe was asked, whether
he could not treot on.one point without
discussing the other. On his replying
in the negative, he was informed that
under such circumstances, further ne
gotiatiOu was impracticable, and that
special minister would be deputed 10
our government, to attempt.an accom-
mediation, with respect to the affair Of
the Chesapeake. That Mr.. Monroe
having thus brought his business TO a
close, demanded his passports, and i'm.
mediately prepared to return.
The news Of Mr.. MCnroe's arrival IN
this country, may be very shortly ex-
pected. After which, and an interview
between MIR. Rose, [who may likewise
soon be expected and Mr.. Madison,
the uncertainty which has 50 long broo-
ded over the fate Of our Republic must
yield to some event Of decisive char
aCter.-Rehertory
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14

All doubt is now vanished on the
question, What course the British zuh
Gdotit re81lecting British seanle1i found on
board foreign veasels.-They expressly
dlsavow any right to search for them on
board National Shlhs: But are deter
mined to sieze them whenever found
on board Merchantmen, The point IS
now ascertained, as it respects the Uni
ted States and Great Britain. One or
both must recede. Our government, it
IS said, has fixed it as sine qua nan.
that the American flag, on board mer-
chantmen, shall protect even British
subjects Sailing under 1.-THE British
government has proclaimed their deter
mlnaton to take their native born sea.
men and mariners whenever they find
them on board fereign merchantmen.
The two nations are thus at issue
And SIX weeks will not elapse before it
Will be seen, whether, or not, our
Rulers are such mad.cahs"-to use
the phrase Of a Newyork democratic pa
Per--to 60 to Var for the protection Of
foreign seamen.-Cent.
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@E
Dortlano,
Monday, December u. 1907

4
THE lasest and most important info,u.
ton, which regards this country a, III
rope, il, the Proclamation Of the Kinr u
England, requiring the return Of alltbe;r ~
Ja'iHg subjects, and authorized and Co..
manded their naval officers to take ub.,ar
er they may be found, excepting those onIv
WHO may be on board our public ships II
which case they are to be demanded b,r ~
force used in taking them. This decl.r,
tion' we think, settles the question Of ~.
attack on The Chesapeake, and amounts 80
an acknowledgement on tie part ~ III
British government, that the attack w,s
unauthorized. We sec nothing to dorb,
that reasonable PREPARATION viii be made for
the outrage
But It appears, England is determined 70
adhere to the principle of taking their s.g.
men from private vessels at any hazard
Mr.. Jefferson contends that the flag of,be
U. S. shall be sufficient protection for eve.
ry description Of men sailing under It this
point viii never be yielded on the part Of
Great Britain. In few days, this differ
ence win probably be brought to an issue.
In the. mean time it i subject Of tie first
importance for the consideration Of the Dec.
pie Of this part Of the country, whether Il
woult De either wise or prudent to en-
gage il war for the purpose of affording an
asylum TO British subjects, rxnaways and Dc.
deSerters.
That part Of the community the mercan-
tile, who alone are interested IN the mes.
sure would unanimously be in the ne atiYe.
Dutch papers of October the 18th state,
that an alliance offensive and defensive has
been made between France and Denmark
One Of the Danish Generals, who sign
ed the equalization with the English. hss
been arrested by the Crown Prince.
The nominal King Of Prussia has appoint.
ed Court Martial, to enquire into the cen.
duct Of several officers during the late war
with France,
A serious misunderstanding continues be-
tween England and Russia, but there srs,
20 official accounts Of hostlities having been
commenced by either party.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14

When the general government vas an
ministered by tedcralists, the democratic
presses were constantly prating about The
:" sovereignty Of the people, I" the "Tooe
OF the people," sc. How much the prso'
tice Of these friends of the people" when
II office, accords with their preaching,
may he seen BY the reception the late ped-
ton Ct the merchants in Philadelphia net
with IN the House Of Representatives. Our
readers will find this " disrespectiuP' me-
moral, 50 offensive 10 the Kennsbec Solnn'
on the first page Of this paper. Mr. kan.
dolPh's remarks on the quetion are PertlIeh'
and Just.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14

Among the strange Inconsistencies of the
leaders Of the democratic party, none ap-
pear more contradictory than their conduct
towards Great Britain. They are constant
iy making the same declaration towards
that country that Cato did Of Carthage, that
" it must be destroyed !" yet, they are per.
fectly ready and willing to plunge The
country in all lie miseries Of war, ior
the patriotic purpose Of afording protection
to British subjects. How this conduct can
be reconciled we know not unless It IS t5
be qualified, because it promotes the views
Of Republican Bonaparte.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1807-12-14

The great, the important questions
must soon be decided, UAe,her The
United States 70iH encounter ali The hor-
rors Of aoar, 20 ATTEMPT 10 make dine
r7can merchant shifts an asylum for
English, Scotch, and Irish r1uavav
seame'r, and marines 2 And whether,
TO give protection to such foreigners,
who are taking the bread from the
mouths of native born Americans, the
American seamen, now navigating dis
tant seas, shall be liable to all the caIam-
tiles of war-to capture, Imprisonment;
and conhscation oftheir hard earnings.
ibid
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The Altona Mercury, Of the 3Oth
ult' mentions, that at RemsIoh, and
some other towns in the Bishopric of
Osnaburgh, the people rose to oppose
the collection Of some taxes ordered by
the new King Of Westphalia; the in
surgents were speedily reduced, and
ordered before military tribunal, and
the lmposts were doubled on the refrac-
tory towns.
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4nec9ote.-A country clergyman, who IN
the matrimonial lottery had drawn much
worse than blank, and without the ma.
uence OF Socrates, had to encounter The
turbulent spirit Of Xahtippe, was interrunt.
ed in the middle Of certain lecture bv The
arrival Of pair, requesting his assistance 70
introduce them to the blessed state of wed .
lock. The poor priest actuated u the mo
ment by his own feelings and particular ex-
perience, rather than a sense ne cIer;ca, ~,
~, opened the book and began-s Man that
Is born OF woman hath but short tirne IN
i've, and full Of trouble,'' &C. repeat;nr the
burial service. The astonished brider2Poon,
exclaimed" Sir, sir, YOU mistake. / came
here to be married, not buried " " We'll
lrsPhed the clergyman if YOU insist on i
am obliged TO marry vo1 but beIirrc me-
my friend, yoa haa bsite- Be 6uisI ~
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EFntb Colrgress......Lf Srssion,
Rouse OF REPRESENTATIVES.
INTERESTING DEBATE,
= oo(EElc IJJ1To0 =

On The sayect Of National Dete,ce.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-06-24

Mr.. Martin said. he thought he had as.
signed very satisfactory reason. Why
there should notbe any delay. He confess.
ed they were in court, apd never denied
this /; but in legal contem pla,ion, they Ger.
,ainly were not in court.
Mr.. Wi,t advocated the proprie.y, and
the expediency, not the right that general
Wilkinson should be present.
Mr.. '4artis said they had no more BUSH
ness 10 interfere 10 the present motion, than
the counselfo colonel Burr, had to inter-.
fere with the witnesses before ,he gland.
jury. He therefore hopedths court would
net agree TO delay. -
! Colonel Bary said he wished BY no
means even 10 exclude general Wilkinson
/ at the present sage Of the molten, or even
sfor producing testimony On che present
/ motion al.hoeghis was irregular.
s Mr.. Hay asked If that declaration. decid.
ed isse question. The concession Of cole
ncl Burr to wait foF general Williamson ard
for privilege of pu'uog questions to the
witnesses, He there fore moved that ibis
business stand over until The general he
discharged from the grand jary.
|. Mr. Wickham sad he had no objections
for delay provided Mr. Hay would
name another day whcD the question should
proceed.
Mr.. Randolph said the course Of the bo.
siness caused HIN 10 vary his motion aud
in place Of arsle he would move at once
for aa attachment.
1t was therefore agreed that the motion
be deferred until Monday:
The court then sdionrncd.
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Poyt-aU-P Prince, June 4.
/" Lcalculate, in a month, Potion will entire
ly subdue the north, as almost every day
brings. an account Of an additional success o.
yer the enemy. The fort Laychaye, contain
ing two generals an.! 5000 men, was taken ten
days since, by the army underhis command !;
and .Gonaives surrendered to the soldiers, that
went in a fleet of English and other vessels
from hence. We are now anxiously waiting
to hear of their equal success against ST.
Mares: after which there is nothing that will
stop them until taeir arrival at taeCape,which,
no DOUBT, they will soon conquer, as both one
and all resolve to completely subdue the north,
or perish in the attempt
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N O T / G 4.

NHCSE who have Flour stored with ne,
Z are hereby Requested 10 take id -four
away OF sell 1t, on or before the 24th day Of
July next; at Will tine | iIte. d to leave
Alexandria, aid viii not be at couneabIe for any
flour now in my possession after the time a.
bove stated. Also those ,gho have claims
against me. are requested to bring them for-
ward for settlement; and THOSE who are in-,
dcbted TO NE or the fismo OF DENNEY * Pow
ELL, viii please TO make payment by the first
day OF August next, as no further Indulgence
will be given.
bFs The Stors aud Warehouse now c..
cupy =re for Sale CT Rent, on liheral terms,
Edmund Denney.
June "a. eollt