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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-15
Dir. Rand0lbh.s Resolution.


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'fr trquiry into the conduct of esusrj
WsLGiNSON)
Nj Daniel Cls1ks then laid Oh ii,
cic.s's table the s,asem 20. in writ;ns which
ne promised On Friday las. THIS SAT,
nsrt is very issSg. II principally rela!u
10 BIS kacviedge Of gen-ss! Wilkinson.
beioe absolutely engagedin CONSPIRACY
9th The Spanish gsveynment TO SEPARATE
THE wEsTEkN STATES FROM TIE UNION,
hose States, when shus separated, wss
to fo'a AZ lsDErENDCRT GOVERNMENT,
Under the brsieeIon aad 10 alliance win
Sta:n .she port 81 New Orleans was to be
Up. neto the IN, and they wefe &c have a free
trade win Spaio and It's colapics. The
statement Of Mr.. Cisgke also meosioos
ms knt:wledge Of ,ise~tacs tha. genaral VIII
;kipson had actually been 10 tx habi. d
receiving pension from the S2aoi.h So
verna,rn,, ke. &c. This statement ai
sworn soTbefofe Judge Cranch, chi:fjldg:
uf be CIRCUIT cours ct The dis;sic: Of C1i
luE.bss.
| am Informed ihas gen'|emzo Of Dr.
,irguysheG tslepts intend, IL b. ing i,ywsl
an imp>aehmens ia the nouss IF rep'esrp
'ss,ses ct the Z. S. Let the wlckeAh-S'
be.
~. S. Gas
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-15
C ON G r + S S.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTA fIvEs.
r HI RsD AZ DEC 10.
DEEATE

DEBATE
Or kle BIZ rom tie Ssaafs for Sa;cstng ae.
probr1aiisa f5r bwldFag an edaftionof
r,uasber Of GIN boafss for tRe protection
81 aar boJfs and has60Fs.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-12

In allusion to report to Congress, made
by Mr.. Madison, conformity with the other
commissioners of the sinking fund, the hs.o-
testers have taken occasion to denounce him
as g man who has forfeited his Claim to
" public confidence, by recommending n
shameful bargain with the unprincipled
" spectators OF the Yazoo companies, Il dis
=" honorable compact with fraud and corruD-
7" ton" Any course of conduct may be stip-
matized with opprobrious epithets; especi-
ally when mentioned in the same sentence
with an act of acknowledged depravity.
L his objection will justify a short retros-
pect OF the facts accompanying the Yazoo
transaction, a considerable view of which.
viii satisfy an impartial observer, either that
the interests Of the United States demanded
the sacrifice recommended by the COM
missioncrs or at least, that such an opini-
Oh might be entertained by any orc, without
FORGETTING his claim to our confidence.
By solemn act Of the Legislature of Geor-
gia, the property of an mmenss tract of ter
ritory Comprchended within the limits of
that state, was transferred to certain land
companies. This act, although accompani-
ed by the most dctcstablc corruption that e.
tcr dlsgraced the annals Of legislation, Gre
ated III favor Of the companies, colourable
title such a title as no person in private
lite would hesitate to extinguish by compro-
mise, III preference to tedious and uncer-
tam Course Of litigation. The act was can
celled by subsequent legislature of the state,
and the territory was coded to the United
States, after reserving a certain number of a .
ores as fund for the extinction of prior
claims. In the mean time, the claimants un-
der the act of Georgia had transferred their
titles to purchasers, for a supposed equiva-
lent. These petitioned Congress TO be in
Identified out Of the reserved fund. which
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-12
10 TIE EDITOR or 4HE Exou1REA.

ACCORDING to the new formed nomen-
clature of parties, ] am almost at loss 20
know to what class belong have exam
med my own bosom upon the subject, and
md my principles now, to be exactly the
same as they always have been, from my
earliest conccption--a fervent attachment TO
J"giHi0H epublicanism--a sincere friend
to the liberties of the people, and an unwea-
ried solicitudc for the prosperity of my
country. These principles have warmly
caressed to my heart and to these princi-
pies ! have uniformly adhered, with mag
netic steadiness. But, begin to fear, that
even these strong chords are not sufficient
to tasten me in my mooring against the sur
gcs OF violence and denunciation. Under
these circumstances, am induced to put
my creed to the test Of the Presidential E.
lection, and from you, must beg to earn nv
classification. In contemplating this subject,
can but lament the torn and distracted
state OF our party. 1t is impossible to CON
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-12
SATURDAY, April Q.

The House icing cleared of all persons
except the members and the clerk,
A message in writing was received from
the President Of the u. $. by Mr. Coles, his
secretary.
IThis message appeared in our last, as
introductory 70 he publication Of the let
ters Of NJ. Champaign and Mr.. Erslinc !
On motion # MIR. RandolhH, and seconded.
that the House 20 come to the following re
solution:
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-12
TIE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, APRIL 10, 1908.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
No. III.

THE PROTEST OF THE MINORITY
AGAINST THE
ELEC2IO.W or MR.. M.fDISOM
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-12

We haze this dug Pu5Lshed the Rejected 7yea,,
OF q heres- ar curse # the 6abeys, to yl4ff
me e-rioSityV oRy yeaasys--Mr AlGs..', Lt,t
Is IN that Oyler
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08

rhas +.sistld aimos. N man. The spirit N
Oppose 7. each tyranny, and The adherence
| Of the acts which have o-en 7raciised :
gainst the ROYAL family and NE state. ana
the unanimity and enthusiasm lnanifeste3
to restore the nation to its independence
was perhaps never surpassed III any country
or in any cause even in the parts where
the French are IN force, (as at Madrid ana
Barcelona1 this spirit IS said % eziS in its
full extent, tho the avowal Of X IS punished
- AT Cadiz on the 9Th and 9th instant Re
French squadron Of five sail ofthe line and
a frigate, which ut the Beginning Of this ~
volution, hid moved up the Caracas, were
bombarded and after the suspension az
the attack for four days, on the morning OF
the 14th, they truck their colors, and were
taken possession Of BY the Spaniards.
"To the English nation the Spanish look
as that on which they depend for SUPPORT
and security against the common enemy
and some'districts have declared themselves
at peace with Great Britain, without wait
ing for the usual forms but az commission.
ers deputed from the Supreme COUNCIL n
Seville, have to-day gone to England IN the
Revenge, to treat with his maIesty's govern
nent I make no doubt the wish Of tie SDan.
ish nation VIII soon be gratihedby a regular
convention.
" His Maiesty's government has directed
in this crisis, that every assistance shall w
afforded, IhaTe supplied them with cow
der from the ships; and about 5000 men
under major general Spencer, As on their
coast ready % act as circumstances may
make necessary, and further force BIZ this
time is on its wsy from England,
I" The Portuguese, although disarned
are said TO be rising in all parts Of the coup.
try, to expel the-French which they have
done at Oporta and as the enemy's trooss
there are very few aHd very much divided
there j. every reason to suppose they will
be successful Their principal force IS a.
Lisbon, which consists Of about 5000 men
and large body Of people [30,OQ0l partly
natives and part SpanIards, under the CON-
mand Of the Portuguese Gen. Conrezrere.
were, BY the last accounts / received, CA
the march to attack il If Lisbon falls. the
Russian squadron under admiral semavine
which Is in tlpe Tagus, viii probably share
the same fate.
all the DEGREES and every act of ne
several luntOs or supreme councils through
out SPAN, are in the Aame Of Ferdinand
9TH, who IS a prisoner to Bonaparte as well
As his tWo brothers, and the country az pres.
-nt is governed by those juntos, il tie sew
eral provinces.
" Two ffigates * several feluccasin
tended for the provinces III America,
viii be ready 10 proceed to different
parts of America, and | request yoa
will please to apPrize the officers uR-
der your command Of those Spanish
ships and vessels, which they may pro-
badly meet, and direct them 70 give
every aid to them in the service Ia
which they are employed"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08
SPAIN IN AN uPRoAR )

Erfract Of letter from Lora Colsag-
mood 70 .4dmiraL Cochrane, dated or
Cadiz, June 10, 1903.
(" You viii doubtless have been al
ready informed of the resignation of
the Grown Of Spain BY Charles ~. 20
bis son; of the dismissal of the Prince
of Peace, and the seizure of his estates
Of the accession of Ferdinand VII. i
that Bonaparte had inveigled both
those Princes, and the rest Of the royaI
family to meet him ut Bayonne that
he had made them all prisoners /; hay-
ing obliged Ferdinand to return the
crown to his fathers and induced the
old king TO lay it at his feet, to BE dis
posed of as he might direct.
" Soon after Ferdinand's quitting MadEia
to proceed to Bayonhe, the Grand Duke az
Berg assumed to himself the Temporary
command Of the government of the country.
by the tile Of lieutenant Gen,ss OF the
kingdofa-thss ususgstiOR ne Spanish nation
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08

MAECHESTER, htAY "a.
= The nifcllief we have for fome time been
appTeheRhrs Of, am forry TO fay, is fat APP
proachiDg. We have this day appearances Of
ferrous noting and connections among cur
working v1eaveTs, ia confequence OF their
preient ealamitous htustion, nanY hundreds
being out Of employment, and the wages OF
th0ie employed being very low, while at the
fame timer oatmeal and other Provihous Save
lately advanced il DricA At Stockport and
Bolton there IS fiji greater eauie Of alarm the
ri0ting there having been already 70 ferioss,
thar application has been made for ailitance
from the military CHARTERED here, which, how
ever has been Tcfuisd, az in al likelihood we
lnaii to'norrow or neIt day have occalion 500
every man ourielves.'
Ano.her letter, of the fore date, fays-" On
Monday TAT, there being a report Of the ricr-
ers having held a meeting ~ Stockport,
about fix miles from Manchester, two troops
Of horfe were difPatehed from that town 10
difperie them
In another part Of our paper we have given
The fubaance Of lome letters received yefser
day from Manchefter. relative to the proceed
ings OF rhe difre6ed manufacturers ia that
town and neighbourhood, 10 confequcnce Of
The refaiai OF Parliament 10 entertain bill
for fixing a Ssiafszrz for their weekly labour
We ere lorry - itats thar il has been found
seceaary TO nave recoarle 10 ftrong meafures
% diiIolve the meetings which took place a
Taohg TINS unhappy cais Of the people The
Cotton Weavers feem 10 have adopted very
erroneous idea Of the feelings Of Parliament
with relSea 70 their cafe. We were sprefent
at the fhort dilcuiIion which took place on
the fublecs en- Friday iat, and We can shsrt
that It was frsm motives Of the pureR cor1-
.paiien for them that leave was not given to
briny N the bill. There was but OEe opinion
an the houfe reipe6ting It, and i was this,
chat 1t would enereale rather than remove the
diRrefes IF tie manufacturers; thai IT might
do inflaite rlifchief and no pofi5le good.
NAY 50 We Eaye che larisfaefion Of an
nouncing liIaf the tc1%ilruouS proceedings
among tie Cotton Ns4gers OF Mancheiter
have been iuPpredsd.
Gentlemen were afsaointed in MaEehelteT
20 wait upon the reiPe.live Manufacturers re-
qneiting uiseting might be held 70 take into
confederation the Pe.Kion Of the diitreled
sgeavers lit was generally imagined that
fnme reircfs would be afforded, and an adj
vance OF chsir wages take place, 70 as 10 meli-
esa,e their prelcas wre,ched condition
CT 1fISCELL.4NEOBS.
NAY i'd q 81. Mrs. Mogeau, the inter-
carr kfy Of ths Gelsrsss OF her arrival a;
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08
PAWS. NAY Z.

Several DEGREES have been puhlifhed fefPec-
ting The Imperial marine. Sixty battaIions Of
marines are 70 be formed, who are to Ierve as
the crews Of so hips Of "A guns All the
iailors who are TO belong TO man-of-war are
1t the fame tine 70 be cannoneers; the Off
GERS are made refpUnhbIe for the inniu6ion
Of their crew IN maneuvres and in firing.
Ten battaliOns Of marine; have been organ
lied fof the fotiIla. Each battalion OF Impe-
rial marines Is to conGf Of 4el men, officers
included each battalion which is to ferve in
the fotilla ihsll form nine companies, conhft-
ing together, officers included, Of 254 men.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08

sent bv Bonar5rce to tie North Of EcroTe
were at Lubbock aud Altoona. the gre-tei
part It Lubbock, about $4,000 men, it was
then Intended By the British government
if these troops wished to return TO Spain, 70
afford them means of transport. The Brit
ISL transports, in the Baltic that were en-
ployed to carry the army to Sweden, would
greatly facilitate this measure. At CadlZ
It was understood that General Apodaco,
and TIE commissioners sent % London BY
tie Junta Of Seville, had In charge to re-
quest the aid of the British government 70
the return of these troops 10 Spain.
MORE 6.--By the latest intelligence
that reached Cadiz on the 18th June from
Portugal, general Gomez was on his march
with an army Of $4,000 men 70 attack the
French general JInot in Lisbon this army
was composed partly Of Spaniards and part
of Portuguese. The Portuguese required
the assistance Of the British forces under
gen. Spencer, then at Aymonti. and the
feet off the Tagus. 1t was understood
that On the surrender Of gen. Dupont with
the French army AZ Coryado, that general
Spencer would move towards Lisbon for
that purpose. The troops remained on-the
10Th June on board the transports
NorE ITO secure Cadiz for the inter-
est Of Bonaparte, Gen. Dupont was detach-
ed from Madrid with 10000 men but he
had only reached Cordayo, when lie ioui a
that the French feet at Cadiz harbour,
consisting Of five ships OF the line and two
frigates hao surrendered. and the officers
and crews made prisoners Of war, to the
Spanish Iunta at Cadiz to return to Mad
rid was impossible, tie armed peasantry
had already seized the passes in the uioun-
tains through which the road went and
a large force lay between him and Caaiz-
In fact the French army found themselves
In SAFE Of siege. On the 18th June
courier arrived at Cadiz to mforns the JsntO,
that gen. CORDOBA who commanded the
Spanish army near CordOva had been Joined
by 1000 troops OF the line from Algeziras,
which made his force amount to 10000
troops Of the line, independent Of the yolun-
teers and peasantry armed with pixies. The
French army BY death and desertion was
reduced to 300 men. On the 18th June
courier arrived early in the morning inform
ing that the two armies were engaged and
on the afternoon Of the same day second
courier arrived to inform the JuRtO of Ca
diz, that general Dupont and his whole
force had surrendered prisoners Of war TO
gen CORDOBA.
II was understood that the victorious ar
my would Immediately march towards Mad
rid to act in coniunctson with the armies
marching from Biscay, and other parts OF
Spain to besiege the French in Madrid
TO the honor Of the Spanish nation It has
been found, that since the declaration Of
hostilities against France, by the Provision
al government, in no instance hasa Span
lard been induced 20 carry any letters from
the French officers to the other ports by
this means every communication between
the commanders Of the French armies has
been cat Of,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08

Ertrast Of letter 10 Rear .fdnarol
PErUis, dated Utrerra, June y, 1903
On receiving directions to proceed
to the Junto, at Seville, was particu.
larly commanded BY Major General
Spencer TO communicate to you direct,
the information thought Of any con-
sequence.
They described their regular force,
Joined by tho camp at ST. Rouge at
$4,000, Of which 5000 occupy the po-
sition Of Cormena, with IS pieces Of
from to 8 Founders their cavalry,
and the remaining force, is at Seville,
Ctrera, and the small houses in the
neighboprhood.
The irregular force they have Civ
en- arms, IS by the number Of rations
given, from 70 to 5000, and would In
crease to any number they would wish.
This zeal to Join the army is depressed
BY the orders in council just enfor-
eed.
/ To describe the sentiments ofthe
peoplel ! need only observe, the lowest
class cannot be bribed to convey any In
teligence, as appears by the numerous
letters they deliver to the Magistrates,
when the impossibility Of knowing they
are traitors would enstre them every
means of passing and repassng undis.
covered.
General Morlay's late suspension
Of attack on the fleet at Cadiz, has been
answered by the most positive orders
to take them. The officers and pr.
vatesfare to have their private property
restored to them ipviolate, and the lib
erty to return to France, if the English
approve of the terms but the uncon-
ditional surrender ofthe feet is deter.
mined on by her.
lSigDed) X. BRADFORD.
ID. AID. Gen.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08
Latest front Spain.
NORFOLK, July q.
REFOLUITON IN. SPAIN


The intelligence which has reached US
by variety OF uncertain and unofficial chan
hels, is now confirmed. This morning an
officer oarnesup e. town from his Britannia
maiesty's brig Emulous, commanded BY
Lieut. StuPar, in IL days from Barbados,
having dispatches from the British admiral
a. that island, for Mr. Erskine, the British
minister near this government Subioined,
our readers win find some notes on the pre-
sent state Of Spain, which will enable them
to form 4 toIerable idea Of the state Of that
country with some other interesting matters
we learn from letters (Which we have
not room TO ihsert) that this revolution has
been produced by variety of circumsan-
ces. Tae Spaniards were persuaded that
BolaPartc intended to place a king Of his
own family IN the throne Of Spain. lie had
got into his possession at Bsyonne, the Old
King, and has son Ferdinand, the new king
B9aaParte then dethroned Ferdinand aud
restored his father, who iInnediatesy sur.
rendered his crowAto Bonaparte. This in.
formation having reached Spain, the prov.
inces formed themselves into kind IF pro-
risional government, which Is termed THs
JUSTo Of each province ---that Of Seville has
taken the lead. Nothing can exceed the
enthusiasm an uss1.pats Of &c Spanards.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08
seaaaB Afairt.

LoRDoN, NAT 25.
The fiarsburg eazet,e Of the ll,h flales,
that $4,000 additional French troops bad been
ordered % march into Span; and that the
French troops in sihla and BayTenth, were
eoacenuAiings previous 70 their beiBg march
ed into ssaJy.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08

The French were attacked IN all parts OF
Spain, withoutIhe means ct communicating
with each other At the head OF the pres
ent government is Don PEDRO, the uncle
OF Ferdinand, BY whom he was lett Regent,
when that Ill advised prince set out tor Bay
onne. He was the first to resist Mltrat, who
it was said is prisoner at Madrid Among
the first objects Of the provisional COVE m
ment OF Spain, good understanding with
the British commanders was deemed es-
sentlal-this was soon effected, and assn
frances Incorporation, when required, were
instantly given. The French feet consist
ing Of 1--WE sail of the line and two trigates
al CadIz, wete summoned 10 surrender 70
the new government, but retussl IN con-
sequence Of which they were bombarded
four hours, when they surrendered.
All hostiEties between England & Spain
had ceased, and commissioners for the con-
cluslon OF peace, and other objects, mad
sailed from Cadiz for London.
The June Packet Arrived az Barbados,
brought London news Of the 5.h.
Many other particulars, OF which we had
taken notes, are omitted in order that we
might hasten to lay this important irtelli-
d Ni" = hCt3lG Ouf feauci n
The state of affairs NPortugal viii be
found detailed in the following extract Of
letter which had been obligingly communi-
Gated to US.
"OPorto is in possession Of the people Of
Portugal, after making prisoners 1900
French troops.-The port is open to the
British and Spaniards.
4" General Jundr and the French garrison
at Lisbon are almost in a state Of siege
all the French force remaining IN Portugal
is 1900 men, Of which 5000 are in the CAPT
tai.
Spanish troops that had been sent to act
in conjunction with the French garrison,
had been disarmed by General JuDot, con
sisting Of about 5000 men, which was done
by the treachery Of their own commanders,
and by being placed in a situation where re-
Sistance was impossible.
An inspection Of the Spanish troops
had been ordered in the great square Of
Lisbon. The French army were silently
got under arms, and posted with numerous
icld artillery in every avenue leading to the
sqaare, and in this situation they were or.
iered to lay down their arms-resistance
was Intellectual, aud the order was execu-
ed. Several Of the officers made their IS.
cape either to Spain or to the British feet
Jh the Tagus. II IS expected that General
Junot win surrender 20 the feet, conse-
luentiy the fall of the Russian squadron is
certain"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08
DortlatlO,
Pleasing NezOa from Shain.
Moaday, August 8, 1908.

Pleasing .NezOa from Shain.
In our last, we gave details of the Sit
uation OF affairs in Spain. 1t appeared
by those accounts that the Spaniards
were Let very well satisfied with being
bartefed for by the conqueror Of Eu-
rope in a manner not unlike the trans
fer of drove Of slaves on a West IN
dia Plantation. 1T the intelligence re.
ceived at Norfolk, which ~ given II
this days Gazette should prove cor
rect, Il is to be hoped, that other IA.
tons who have been compelled 10 zIb
nit to the yoke, will make vigorous
effort to regain their former indepen-
dence and rank. Bat however desira-
bic an event Of this kind might Be, fer
the peace and security Of the civilized
world IN general, and this country ia
particular, it would Be next to mira
Gle, should the exertions OF the Span
ish nation, to regain their sovereignty.
prove successful. Many entertain
doubts Of the truth Of the intelligence
owing to the shortness Of the time
the intelligence has had to reach
this country bat we donot recollect an
instance, where official accounts OF
British commanding officers, have not
proved substantially correct, for of this
stamp appears the letter Of Admiral
Colhngwood to Admiral CoChrane,
which is datedof Cadiz, June 18th,
and which gives upwards Of twenty
days passage from that place to Bar
BADGES.
1t appears that the principal cause
which induced the Spaniards to resist
the French forces in Spain, was, the cx-
pectation that Bonaparte intended to
place one Of his family on tie Spanish
throne, as he kept the old king and
his son as prisoners with him at Bay
onne. Don Pedro, uncle To Ferdinand.
who was left regent, is at tie head IF
the government, who has applied for,
and receives the assistance ofthe En-
glish.
-~--ac - -
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-08

A diaurbance took place at Hamburg, on
Eater Tueiday. About 1000 perfons, being
hut out OF the city by the gates being clOied
at an unufual hsur, they Attended and Unfit
ed on adniHion TO their families and being
refufed, they proceeded to.pelt the French
folders. The troops fired, and or poor
fellows we're killed, and many more wounded.
AT this juneture fire broke out, and the alarm
bell was rung. The French comnandant
thought il the hgnal for general infurrec-
ton, aud fent courier for reinforcement Of
troops. The Senate afembIed, and order was
reltored. The next day the French i1ued a
Proclamation, declaring that any perloh
throwing a none at French folder hould
be fhot; and any rerfon ringing The alarm
bell without an order from French officer
niould hdffer death If more than four citi-
zens were fsen talking together they were 20
be required to leparate, and If they difobeyea,
were 10 be fred upon.