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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
From the Washington Federalist.
SOMETHING .lETJ,.

Nh. FTNDLAT,
1t must be recolIccted that letter
frorfthe Havana some time since, in
formed us vessel had been sent bv
Bonaparte to Mr.. Jefferson, with in
formation that Spain and the Spanish
settlements had been coded to him ;
and that his Spanish subjects having
revolted, he had ordered the Govern
ment Of the United States to afford
them no kind Of succour. The fast
sailing French privateer which came
UP to the city Of Washington, arrived
at time correspondent with that ac-
count and the mysterious secrecy
which has been so cautiously observed
as to the place Of her departure, destin-
alton orobjects, was very Justly a cause
oFsuspici0n. have no doubt the gov
eminent would have concealed the Cir
cumetances with the same partially
they have done other intercourse with
France (; q deserter however from this
vessel, Gan intelligent young MANI took
up his quarters few evenings past, at
a gcntltman's house near MarIbro', and
declared " that this vessel came from
old France direct to Nashington-she
called no where, and that she was load
ed (chieAy under cover Of the night
with as much provisions as she could
possibly carry +" away" Take this
transaction in connexion with the dis
covery Of Murat's dispatches BY our
consul from Spain, under cover to our
Secretary CT State, James Madison
Recollect thar Genet has published that
both Jefferson and Madison are French
acknowledgements the shameful par
ualIues our government has shewn to-
wards France-Forget not the with
holding all information from congress
oil our sitlation-Look At Bonaparte's
brother Joseph, declared king over the
continent OF America-Rehect upon
the millions we have advanced under
pretence Of purchasing lands which
are now refused to us-think Of the
two millions unaccounted for by the
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

goverLmcLt--aad sec tie govcTnmea-
prints not only endeayouiing 10 en-
broll VS. in war with England, " the
worlds best hope" not only Justliylhg
every disgrace and distress the admin
istration have heapcd upon the country
and upon themselves--not only using
every means 70 decoy US into he ty-
rants power-but throwing of the veil
which has long covered their designs,
they declare openly Cor France They
even wish Bonaparte success IN sub
DUNG the innocent and betrayed Span
lards, when his conduct towards them
has been the most perfdious, the most
villainous, that ever disgraced human
nature | say when Americans will
seriously consider these things, added
10 the mass of evidence which has APP
peared against Jefferson and Madison,
IN regard to France, how can doubt
exist that our independence is endan-
gered ? How can we look at the mlser-
able fate of the countries Bonaparte has
enslaved in Europe, and not feel alarm
ed at the conduct of our government !
The destruction Of every country has
been preceded by intrigues> and corrup-
ton, less manifest than we see here
and when we know that Kings, Mobiles,
and Peasants, have alike fallen victims
to his treacherv, what security can be
found in the feeble, visionary, preJudic-
ed minds of Jefferson or Madison.
A SENTINEL.
September /, 1903
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
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ALBANY, SEPT. 9.
Embargo Blessings !

/ ''OeS' 81 DIc6SEHSS
A Gentleman direct from Sackett's
tiarbor has politely favored us with the
following particulars relative TO the
conduct Of Mr.. JeGerson's embargo
keepers at that place.
A few more red Goals, with Willkin-
son at their head, and we should be
completely under military LGzo.
On Monday, 29th ult. Capt. Edes
took il at Sackett's Harbor cargo Of
potash, and the Collector, Hart Massey,
Esq. granted him regular clearance.
In the afternoon that day proposals
were made to Capt. Edes BY the Col
lector, for charter Of his vessel, Ia
schooner Of so tons) for the use of the
United States, and several conversations
ensued on that subject between them,
together with Lieut.. Cross, the COM
manding officer Of the troops stationed
at that port. In the evening Of the
same day, however, the contract was
abandoned entirely by the collector and
Capt. Edcs. About o'clock, Tuesday
morning, 1t. Cross entered the schr.
with file Of soldiers, woke up the men,
sent them out OF the vessel, and COM
PEELED capt. Edes to quit his sch. by
presenting TO his breast a pocket pistol,
accompanied with threats. On Tues
day morning, capt. Edes, having stated
the above facts on oath before VIM.
Baker, Esq. Justice of the Peace, OBJ
tanned peace warrant from him a.
galnst the said Cross, which was hand
ed to Mr.. Ambrose Pesse, a constable
ofsaid village. Mr.. Pease soon after
meeting 1t. c. in the street, informed
him that he had a process against him
and that he must accompany him to
Esq. Bakers. 1t. g. peremptorily
refused to go, alledging that he zgas not
an1eDdbfe % the CIVIL AUTHORITY, and
ordered the sentry, zyho zgere Q60ut ten
feet distant, 10 FIRE ON HIM. The
sentry aimed, snahhed Ills heace faice
and he i1sha5itcnts diSarmed him. 1t.
G. then drezv his hlstot, but was proven
ted from executing his purpose by the
inhabitants who disarmed him and took
him into custody. The inhabitants,
highly eXasperated, then collected to
the number of so or 60, armed with
axes, pixies, sc. and threatened to mas
sacre the soldiers, and collected around
the tents, but were persuaded to desist
by the Interference of number of re-
fleeing men. 1t. Cross expressed
qgish 20 uiait his room, Sghich 7vas TER
Dlitled him, 6xt sooner had nc entered,
than he seized his cutka5S and threatened
10 Kill them unless they left tbs room.
He was again disarmed, and when ]
left Champion, on Thursday, was con-
fined in the store of Mr.. Hooker, until
proper proceedings could be had by the
civil authority against him. The sher-
if OF Jefferson county left Rutland at
daylight, on Wednesday morning,
having been sent for on express.
.4i5aay Crisis.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
TIE yfollot0iFg Paragraph is from Loado
pLtsr 81 tub 90



The American dispatch ship, St.
Michaeis, has arrived at Falmouth, Gom
L'Orient, which she left the 9TH July.
Mr.. Purveyance is passenger in her.
He, We are told, brings information,
4" Thar Bonaparte 5-sR recognize tAe
'eutraHty, and hlace f5e commerce ofthe
United States on fhs same footing IN
zyhich il stood before ne l1.e restrictions.
frcvfded Great Britain Kill consent 10
do the same"
If this be true, Bonaparte consents
to repeal his DEGREES against COM
merce. Great-Britain will not object
to abandon these measures which She
adopted in consequence Of his DEGREES.
SIN.
GT H4hay as zge should 6e Csays the editor
gfthe Boston Centiael TO announce an evsat Of
The ENID, IF ire z5s must say, thar ~ Stress
wW Be laid on the rebort, sshea 1t is recoA,ecte4
thar Jge haes had accounts 10 tie ~ oy 15th et
july, dlyect from Byenne, zy5eye B9nabarte
7gas--aaa flgal gchich 8oiat tie enaaci5asioqs
Of ms soiH proceeded ar yghicA time he had
not gi1en HE least Eradication n aesHe 70 relax
= IA, hostile aeeyees bit on the c9nt-or, zgas
1aiy mating nes, regulations far them ,r;.7 Ion.
..terl-:o 2 lt,l4 er ec4tson.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
Dortlano,
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Monday, September IS, 1908.


LATEST FROM EUROPE.
An arrival at Ncw-York, from Liverpool,
brings London dates to July 81, and Span
ISL news to the 14th Of July.
The French troops at st. Andero, finding
themselves unequal to sustain threatened
attack from the Spanish patriots, CATER
plundering the town Of large sum Of mon
ey, and destroying all the arms in it,, have
evacuated that place, and are on their way
to Bilboa.-Joseph Bonaparte has entered
Spain, & in several places has been crown
ed king. 1t is said that those engaged in
performing the ceremonies, exhibited as
much willingness as one would naturally
show in signing his own death warrant
An Austrian army Of $4,000 men, had en-
tered CASTLE, for the purpose of giving bat
tie to the enemy.--The French troops IN
Bilboa, and siaces adjacent, are said 10 ex-
coed $4,000. The crews of the Bilboa pri-
vateers (Which are hauled up have deser-
ted and joined the patriotic standard.--The
defeat Of the French army under Lefebre,
at Saragossa, is confrmed.-The whole of
the disposable force of Bonaparte, is repre-
sented as proceeding towards Spain.
CT It is reported that a war between
Russia and France is shortly to take place :
and that Alexander, on receiving advice Of
the intended change in the Spanish Mon
archy, by Bonapar.e, sent his minister to
Paris with a formal protest against the de-
position Of the Bourbon family-Other &C.
counts say that his Russian Majesty is still
DESTROYS of cultivating the good graces Of
Napoleon anG that he has dispatched 4
Wagons, loaded with presents for him, 70
France.
A Turkish Embassy has arrived in Eng
land with proposals for an accommodation
of all the differences between England and
Turkfy.-It appears that Napoleon and Al
exander had agreed to divide Turkey be-
tween them to effect which, Bohaparte
bad marched $4,000 men into Dalmatia.
In consequence Of which, the Turkish gov
eminent had declared war against France !;
and driven every Frenchman Oft Of Con-
stantinople.
The whole English force afforded to the
Spanish patriots amounts to $4,000 men.
Tie JollOt0iFg Paragraph is from London
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19


MORE BLESSINGS OF THE EMBARGO
OR,
TIE Freedom gtftAe Seas exempli6ed n X.
Chesdbeake
Ma. MISUNDERSTANDING that the out
RACES committed upon the free citizens Of
the United States, in their own waters,
ought TO be made known to the public. in
order that their synpathies with the IN
provoked sutferings, which are infictedup-
on the sea-tarIng part Of the community,
may lead TO an alteration Of the state Of
tnlngs, request you TO publish the follow
ing statement,
On the 4th Of August, on my passage
from this city TO Richmond, III Virginia,
with regular clearance from the Custom
house, Oft Poplar Island, IL the Chesapeake
was boarded by Cun-Boat No. So. COM
manded by lieut.. Nicholson OF Baltimore
My vessel is regular trader, Of which
am both master and owner. We had p,s.
sed the Gun-Boat about FIVE miles, whena
shot was fired, which passed within ten
yards OF our bowsprt. On Mr.. NichoIson's
coming on board, he asked for my manifest
requested him TO walk down into the cab
n with me. IN very abrupt and naughty
manner, he replied, he would rather sec it
on deck, though it was so dark, that he
could not see to read it bu. had there
been light, It would have been very difficult
tor him to read it, for he was % drunk,
that he could scarcely stand. We had for
Weight bales Of negro cotton on board,
which he swore was broad cloth, for the
81. Domingo trade in this his crew con-
Cured, for they were also too much in IL
quor 70 distinguish. After he had finished
the examination Of the cotton, NJ cutthe
ropes OF Mr.. Meggison's bureau. ard hauled
every thing out of it. Mr. NJ. and Ills wife
were passengers and had their furniture on
board-Whilst he was examining box Of
merchandise, spoke to The passengers,
and told them TO look out whereupon the
Lieutenant ordered the corporal TO take
charge ofme-and be took me, and all tie
crew into the Gun boat. As soon as was
taken on board, was put in irons, whica
beng too large, they slipped off. After
tins, my hands were dashed across each
other ANONYMOUSLY with 4 rope, and was
kept under sentry all the time was there,
which was twelve hours. They detained
the vessel 18hours.
SAMUEL wv. RUSSELL,
Bahlns0ye, SEPT 1903.
attest the facts aforementioned TO he
correctly snd truely stated, the same date
as above.
IrrNrrv- ~
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

PRESIDENTIAL INJECTION.
TIE following shcws TIVE mnle ot o0e:r.-
Electors for President and Vice-ihesldent
III different States, with the number UfsOies
in each.
Nr7g- HarnBrIire. Pm general ticket n
Massachusetts, mode Of electing not vet
regulated, To- last cleo
ton by general ticket, 10
Rlode- Island, BY general ticket,
Cinnecticut, BY the Legislature 9
Ne7v 16rf, BY the legislature 19
Ne,r- JERSEY, by general ticket, 8
Pennsylvania, by general ticket, 2o
Delazpayr, by the legislature -
MARYLAND, by districts p
Virginia, BY general ticket 2+
North Carolina, by districts II
South Carolina, BY the legislature, ITO
Georgia, BY the legislature, 6
Kentacfey, divided into two districts, 3
Ohio, BY districts,
Tennessee, by districts, s
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

'..- NJ -,a 'aa-i ,ncrratc share Ni S'-
argsd ayair,s. liza. ear piAIiryA e never
lthst he i +nn fu,d .ro,ad have told John
~ ,ba sword - Randolph that we
lRvthe bve,be same must bride France
fault was found with not "a declare war
Gen. WAsHINcTOS, against rs
by Albert Gallatiu.
at the time OF the
Whiskey Insurrer-
ton in Pennsylyania)
This much we know
that ii electedPre-
sident, he would
never cause IL to be
unsheathed, until the
cup Of reconciliation
was kon0nrably ex-
hausted. Mr. Madison has,
Gen. PINcKNEY and cherishes, a
knows of no attach highly censurabie
ment but to his ma prediction for a
tive country. dangerous foreign
nation (France.)
Gen. PINcKEEY Mr.. Madison has
has ever been deci- been uniformly oppo-
dedly in favor OF de- sed TO every system
Tending the country Of national defence
against the inroads the gun-boat sys-
and insults OF any tenn excepted.
foreign nation.
LASTL1-,
South Carolina has Virginia has AREA
not, as yet, given eli dy furnished US with
Their President or two Presidents, and
Vice President TO one Vice President !;
the Union. comprehending is
wears out of20 Of the
whole Presidential
terms-and four Of
the Vice Presiden-
tial.
Look on this picture. And on this
People Of the United States,
Ind determine
Which Man is most fitting to be your next
President
LUCIUS JUNIUS BRUTUS.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

Mr.. MADISON re-
commended, and is
in favor Of, a perma-
nent Embargo. He
is also radically and
inourably opposed to
commerce.
1t is notorious that
Mr.. MatIison's warm
est political friends
do not think favoura-
bly, Of his A" fynraess,
Courage or declgion.
Indeed, had lie been
blessed with bur a
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

When ambassa
dorlr from the Uni
ted States TO the
French Directory,
and when his life 5gas
mjeoPariy, inasmuch
as he was in the
power Of a govern
ment which had
repeatedly treated
with contempt, AND
trampled under foot
the laws and hospi-
talities Of nations.
He was called upon
for e" 6eapcoub DIR
gent" or in other
words, for an enor-
nous sum Of money,
as the price Of nego-
tistion, what was his
replv 70 the insoIent
proposition -" Tie
americans oil five
MILLIONS for De-
FENCE, tt.t nat Y
CENT for TRI-
Butte
General PRICK
NEY IS inimical to a
permanent Embar-
90 ! and he has ever
been the abbro yr.I
Friend Of agriculture,
and It's rom SISTER,
Commerce.
Gen. PINcE NEY's
tirmness courage and
decision have never
been questioned BY
the most violent Of
his political oppo-
nents. On the con-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
FROM THE WEEKLY MESSENGER
September /, 1903

FROM THE WEEKLY MESSENGER.
MeswS. Editors,
The following comparison of the relative
claims of Mr.. MADISON, and Gen. PINCK-
NEY, upon the favour and confidence Of the
American People, may, possibly, prove &C
ceptable TO many Of your readers.
L. G. r.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

lie was, at the
time Of the forma-
ton Of the Constitu-
ton, a distinguished
and Jealous Federal
Republican ! he is
still a Federal Re-
publican conse-
quently he is no trim
mer.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

fr0',i The Boston Ga2ere, ef7iayslag lax.
IN tuesday, arrived here, the schooner
Charles capt. Rogers, If Duxbury, and sch
nero capt. Crowell, of Chatham, both from
cne ofraitr q BeLiisie, where they had been
ns'ung We're bsund 10 Cape Cod and were
sent IT by the U. $. brig Argus--SePt. ~
ABOUT leagues frnm &. Cod, capt. Rogers
was hred at three times, and capt. CrOweR
vice, without being hailed, and the brig
r''e"ing any colors. They were boardea
rom the Argus, and detained number OF
'ouFs-had their papers taken from them.
and then an officer put ~ boaid ofeach,aHS
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

n o,.rratc share 0t SIN
talr TilIiTy Ae yer
vorid have told Jolih
Randolph that " we
must bride France
rot III declare war
against Us ! ! Z"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
CEN. PINCKNEY,

Served us faithful
", both in the field &
in the cabinet, du-
ring our revolutions
~ war.
He assisted al the
forming Of our glo-
rious Constitution, &
afterwards employ
ed all his energies,
talents & influence,
with effect, in recon-
mending it TO the
people Of this State
Tor their adoption, III
our General Conyea-
ton. And he has,
from the day of the
adoption Of that in
strument, down to
the present tempes-
tuous times, been
it's champion and de-
fender and a warm
and unceasing acfvo-
cate for handing il
down TO posterity an
altered by those mis-
chievous and Judi
ciary hating dema-
gogues, who prefer
untried theory to ex-,
perience and prac-
tee.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
Fran Lag1ira.

Captain Turner informs that French
brig Of IS gnns arrived II Laguira, with
orders from France--and two days after,
4 Britilh frigate arrived with the news Of
psace-oa which the brig was ordered
away hy the Goyernor,but was puriued by
lie 'frigate and made prize of-Another
French brig loaded with provlhons tor
M4tanzias, was taken pohcfion OF by the
SDaniards, and the crew imprlloned. -
pdiE. Pap.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
ooCgE9p5gJJ1co @

AS much as we lament the occasion
which makes it necessary for nations
10 enter into the improbable. contest
to see which can ID the other most
harms" we deem it preferable to that
wretched, suicide policy, pursued By
our government in equipping their di-
minitiIe, worthless gun-boats, appa-
rently for no other purpose than to
commit depredations upon our coast
ers. Scarcely a mail reaches rs, but
what furnishes new instances Of
rage, resulting from system, which
has become curse TO the country.
Reader before the deposition Of Da-
vid Pettee, and the statement Of N. Pet
tingall, SC. &c. have ceased TO rouse
your Indignation, we have to present
you with the following, from the North
american.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
Ernnl T1fn1il6.

The latet accounts from Jamaica, which
are 20 the 10th ult. reprelent that iliand 10
h,ia fate Of greet difre!s from the fear
rity Of -four aud other provifions Flour
!, high a. AZ dollars per Dbl. and very llt-
&c on band. The crops had failed
Indian Corn was exorbitantlY high, and
xtrY fcarce.-is
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
Mr.. MADISON,

MN NJ ADlOONy
Served us neither
in the field, nor in
the cabinet, during
that all momentous
period.
He, after lending
the utmost Of his a.
bilities to frame the
Constitution, ard at
ter employing his
pen successfully, in
concert with ALEX
AMBER HAMILTON
and JOHN JAY, in
that very able work,
" The Federdllsf," TO
recommend it to the
people for their a
doption, apostatized
from the cause of
Federalism, enlist
ed under the banners
Of democracy, g. has,
from H.. moment IS
his popularity-seek-
ing secession, (until
Mr.. Jefferson came
into power), been in
cessantly engaged in
disseminating preju-
diceS against the
views of the con-
stituted authorities.
Chat IS, against the
Viezps and patriotism
of President w ASH
INCToN 4! )-And
he wrote a defence
Of the Virginia reso-
buttons, when he knezo
they tended directly to
subvert the authority
q me general govern
77lent.
He was, at the
time Of the forma-
ton Of the constitu-
ton, a distinguished
and jealous Federal
ist. He is nOw a
fortunate and zeal
GUS democrat /; con-
sequently he Is
an accommodating
trimmer, who has
sacrificed his princi.
Piles to his ambition
TO become /" the
First man in our
country"
When secretary
Of state TO the u
nited States, at
Washington, III tAe
e. S. and, ofcourse,
in no personal dang
or whatever---and
Bonaparte ordered
his whislcered myr-
midon, Terreau, TO
demand Of our gov
eminent two mill
lions OF Dollars, as
the price ofhis inter
ference in our favor
with his vassal, the
then King Of Spain
He told John Ran
dolph,-- France
grants the MONEY,
and WE must GIVE
II 70 her, Or have u
Iyar :
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

Federal Majority n l86
20 Towns remain 70 be heard from sets
these will increase the present majorty.
Net gain since 1905. the last trial of the
strength between the two parties, $3.50.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

FEDERAL 92-De'nocratic ga
1t Is ascertained that two tederalists are
chosen to the next Congress, the other two
districts remain 10 be heard from. In the
present Congress, Vermont has but one fed
eral member.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19

The votes for members &c Congress in
New Hampshire, BY the last ct rms stand
thus, FEDERAL Ticket 1914
Democratic ditto 1885
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
VERMONT FLECTION.

VERMONT EIECIiON-
IN those towns in Vermont from which
returns have been received Mr.. TIcHEHoR
tile federal candidate has 1928
Mr. Smith the democratic ditto 1921
Federal Majority, 437
The list Of Representatives chosen in l76
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-09-19
BRITISH TROOPS.

The remainder of the troops and militia
~ flores, long under orders for Halifax <
Ouebec,and embarked, have been relanded
il England, in coniequence Of the expect
ations which were entertained of the con-
tinuance Of peace with the U. States.-
Thefe troops are now, it is iaid, to be fent
80 Cra5n
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-19
TRIPLICATE.
LONDON, August 20, 1905.

SIR, ''9' ~ low
had an interview with lord Mulgrave
yesterday on the late seizure of our vessels
winch / am sorry to observe presented the
prospect of ess favorable result than had
anticipated from the preceding one. H
asserted the principle in the fullest extent.
that Neutral power had no right to a com
merce with the colonies Of an enemy in time
of war, which it had not in time Of peace :.
and that every extension OF it in the former
state, beyond the limit of the latter. was due
to the concession of Great-Britain, not TO
the right Of the neutral power Idenied the
principle IN equal extent, and insisted that
y. Britain had no more right in war to in
terfere with or controul the commerce Of
neutral power with the colonies of an en-
envy, than she had in peace. AS we could
not agree on the principle, asked on what,
footing MS government was willing to place
the trade His reply Showed that it was
not disposed to relax. in the slightest degree
from the doctrine Of the late DEGREES of the
courts OF admiralty and appeals which 90
to cut up completely by the roots the whole
commerce of the United States i'm the pro-
duce OF the colonies Of It's enemies, other
than tor the home consumption of their CT
tlzens urged IN as strong terms as could
the objections which occurred to me 70 this
pretension, but he Showed no disposition to
accommodate, so that we parted as remote
from an accord rs possibly could be. ask
ed lord Mulgrave whether | should consider
the sentiments which he expressed as those
OF his government He said ne had in the
commencement expressed desire that our
conversations should be considered rather as
informal, than official, as entered into more
in the hope Of producing an accord than in
the expectation that we should intimately
disagree that however he should report the
result to the cabinet, and give me such an
answer to my letters, for my government, OF
tie views OF its own, as it might wish to be
taken of its conduct and policy in this bust
ness. do not state jhc arguments that were
used in the conference on each SIDE, because
those of lsrd Mulgrave wi probably be fur
mshed by himself, and YOU will readily con
ceiye those to which 7 rcsortcd. What the
ultimate decision Of his government may be,
J cannot pretend 60 say. II is possible that
he held the tone mentioned above, in the late
conference, to sec whether could be pre-