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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
CONGRESS.

What are Congress about This in
teresting question is put to us by every
pc son we meet. Would to Cod we
could answer it in manner honorable
10 the representative and satisfactory to
the constituent. To those who have it
in their power to view, through the me-
dunn Of the newspapers, gvhat Congress
are about, it is a matter of utter aston
IShment that there should reign such
profound ignorance at Washington Of
the sentiments of the nation, particu-
larly in the northern states, and still
more particularly in our principal sea-
pOrJs. To what can 1t be owing but
the most stupid ignorance, that Con-
gress should persist in carrying into eff
feet the Non-Importation law Or, Is
1t to that blind and subservient attach
ment to Mr.. Jefferson, which has alrea-
dy produced, and still produces evils of
a magnitude that will require centuries
to remedy Or to the motive that an
Honorable Member was not ashamed
to avow in debate, namely, that the act
ought TO be carried into operation for
the purpose of discrediting the predic-
tons of those who had said it would
not be enforced
With what temper the great body of
merchants will view the marked disres-
pect shewn them by the House of Re-
representatives., l know not. Twsnty
two memorials from nine hundred
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
FROM A VIRGINIA PAPER.
Mr.. I. RANDOLPH.

Character Of Mr. ] RANDOLPH,
dra1vn BY Mr.. WILLIAM THoMP-
SON.
His appearance is by no means
prepoGeiing-He is coniiderably be-
low the common Failure, without
fymmetry of fhape. His manners,
naughty and fuPercilious, excite 4
pcrfonal prejudice againit him, which
nothing but a long and intimate &C
quaintance can remove. MIR. Ran
dolph is not calculated for popular
aGociation The commanding fupe-
riority of his colloquial talents, may
force from his audience the Convic-
tons of their judgment, buthe leaves
their circle, without having awaken
ed one fentimcnt of affection i'll their
breaits He is not content TO uie the
victory which hyperion talents and
extenfye information ;niures ovsT
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
RELIGION.-oRIGINAL POETRY.
FOR THE GAZETTE.


BUT Fly religion, what transcendent gain,
yYl4- pe.c-, guat pleasure in her presence
rtira
Prosperity her wond'rous pow'rs improve,
W-.h the sweet smiles Of heav'ns distin-
gu. ma love,
sheshoVs chat all tie good we here possess,
the fair blossom Of that happiness
we shall enjoy when mounting from this
clod,
TO worlds Of light in presence of our God.
She too, adyersity's sad scene relieves,
~ bear our burdens strength proportional
gives.
TO throbing wounds lenieut balm imparts
With cordials cherishes our fainting hearts
Wipes of all tears, to praises tunes our
breath,
And with her sunshine gid, the vale Of
death.
Thy force alone, Religion, death disarms
Breaks all her darts, and every viper
charms
Soften'd BY thee, the grisly form appears,
No more the horrid object of our fears
We undismay'd this awful power obey,
That guides US through the safe though
gloomy way
Which leads to life, and to that blest abode,
Where ravish'd minds enjoy what here they
own'd-A Gos
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.

The Spanish commander at Buenos
Ayres was born in 1898, at Niert, in
the province Of Potion, in France. His
father Count De LINERS, died major
in the service of Louis XIV. In 1871,
Don Saliago was lieutenant of the
mariners, and a knight Of the order of
Malta in which island he resided as
an emigrant, when treschery delivered
it up to Napolean Bonaparte. With
other French emigrants, he was forced
to embark three days afterwards in a
Spanish vessel, and was landed at Bar
celona. By the accommodation of
the Duke de St. Simeon, he obtained
the commission Of captain Of infan-
try, in the service of his Spanish ma
jesty. In that capacity he peti,ioned
the British government in 1908, for a
pension, as knight Of Malta.
Shortly after the present war between
England and Spain, the rumours Of an
attempt against South America prevail
I'd at Madrid, where LINERS passed his
time between intriguing and Gambling.
Being connected with most o. the for
eign adventures residing i'll that capt.
tai, he engaged them in scheme Of
making their fortunes, either in defend
ing the Spanish colonies against the
English, or in rcvolufonizing them for
themselves. He presented a memorial
to the Prince of peace, who ordered a
vessel to be equipped in this LINERS
with his crew Of Italian, French, and
Corsican desperacoes, embarked Tor the
new world. Hewell knew that if mis-
cry produces dbpair, the vulgar often
confound the desperate with the brave !;
and hail equally as hero, him lwho IN
battle seeks for death, as the sole refuge
from misery, as HIM whose patriotism
and valor alone send into the field. OF
such description were the men who
fought as the officers under LINERS -
Upon what acknowledgements
rences do the destiny Of States depend
Buenos Ayres might stillhavc been a
British possession, had aot vice and
crime driven to the banksof the river
La Plata some scores Of oitcasts from
the borders of the Mediterranean
Lon. hah.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
The Character Of a Jarobin.
FIELD-MARSHAL BRUNE.
BoHabartes G0Vern9r Of HamJwgb,&l

IN 1880, this Field Martial was
journeyman printer, married to
wafherwoman. Idle and prohigate,
his few earnin s were fpent in de-
bauchery, while the labors Of his wife
prevented him from itsrying. With
all other banbrupt8 in character as
well as in property, heGOcked to the
revolutionary aandard Here, with
an audacity which rebels called COur-
age, but which IMMUNITY alone pro-
duced, he preached plumber, proicrip-
ton, and murder, in a manner even
to be noticed by Marat. This fe-
rocious regicide then fet up the
ihocking Journal r uni du feubk,
and made Bruno his printer. In this
capacity he continued until after the
10th Of Auguf, 1892, when the
mott wicked of the grand criminals
became members of Pariiian Com.
mune. By it he was nominated an
aide du- amp Of oanterre, and he
began his military career by heading
the banditti who feazed or defroyed
all preflrs OF royal newspapers. Dur
ing 1913 and 1894 he figured among
| the languina'y Generals of the revo-
Futionary army at Lyons, and in la
Vendee. In 1895 he was imPriioned
as terrorif, until Barras and Bona
parte wanted an accomplice IN
their butchery Of the people at Paris,
when he was releafed, and employed
in the taft Of the army Of interior.
When in 1898, French political
incendiaries had undermined Helvetic
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04

sen their former federal governor Will
Jams a federal speaker in the house of
representatives federal clerk and
federal solicitor, answering to the Office
Of our Attorney General. Their dem
ocraGc members of Congress, which
compose their whole delegation with
the exception Of one, appear much
chop-falIen on the occasion"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
IMPRESSMENTS.

Extract Qfa letter from The agent ofthe
U. S. az Tortola, dated Nor. 90, 1907.
Having received information, that
there were number Of impressed A
merican seamen on board his Maiesty's
brig Hart as soon as she came into
port, | waited on Admiral Cochrane,
who behaved in the most polite manner,
and said that he had orders not to per-
NIT any americans to be in his fleet, and
Immediately sent the names of ten |
gave him on board the Hart, with or
ders for them to be sent on board his
ship immediately-They were accord
ingly sent, and six Of them instantly
discharged-the others it was too evi-
dent acre not americans.
The brig Second Attempt, Mr., Gam
bic, passenger, arrived at St. Thomas
harbor was ordered off, and is gone to
Curraccoa."
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
NORTHAMPTON, DEC. "a.
OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ertract 9fa letter from Washington, d.
ted Dec. z.

a circumstance has happened in
the state of North Carolina which occa-
sions some speculation. That state has
been one Of the foremost in the career
Of democracy. Agreeable to their con-
stitution the Governor is chosen annu-
ally by the legislature he may be elect
cd three years successfully, and then for
the three following years is ineligible.
Until the present year, have been in
formed no instance has happened since
tie commencement Of their present
constitution in which the governor was
not reelected during the period of
three years i'd which he was eligible.
live years ago. change commenced
an the political complexion of that state,
and federal men and measures were
completely put dOwn-They then C.
lected Mr.. Turner for their governor,
who served in that capacity three years,
and is now a senator in the senate of
the U. States. They then elected
Mr.. Alexander, who, at the time of his
election to that office, was a representa-
tive elect to the house of representa-
tlves in Congress. He has served in
that capacity two years, and was eligi-
9lble for third, but at the present sess-
ION Of their Legislature he has been
NoPt, and they have gone on and cho-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04

liberty, and the craft Of an intrlguer
were, more than the talents and cour
age Of General, reouiGte for giving
the death blow TO he independence
Of Switzerland, Bruno was advanced
to the command of the army ordered
on this honorable fervice. His
ihameful fuccefs here procured him
afterwards the command both in
Holland, La Vendee and in Italy.
In all thefe countries he intrigued (by
courtefY, negociated) more than he
combated. In fact, he was ordered
in all his military operations TO act
according to the opinions Of the chief
of his Staff, his ignorance as gener-
al being 70 notorious. Moreau Jutly
obfsrved Of him, at Madame Re
commier's when, in 1907, he was
appointed by Bonaparte an ambaha-
dor to Turkey, f" That Brune'S regi-
mental. Of a General only covered
the mott milchicvous and dattardly
of intriguers, while his diploma as
an ambaf1ador protected the mott &C
tive and dangerous of confPiratOrs."
But for the rupture with England in
1905, there is no doubt but that he
long ago would have revolutionized
Turkey.
In Taft Auguft, when a war be-
tween France and Pruflia was inevi-
table, Telleyrand adviled his CorGcan
matter to order the guilty members
Of the Iriih Rebel Committee at Pa
ris to communicate excluGvely with
Bruno during the minifer's abicnce.
Of this our government was inform
ed early in October, but we do not
know whether it has come TO its
knowledge that Bruno, when felected
by Bonaparte for his prefent Office,
carried with him to Hamburger the
principle members of this infamous
committee.
Bruno is the mott tyrannical Of
upfart demagogueS, and the mott
mercilefs of revolutionary marauders
With all other French friends of lib
crty and equality, he confounda ego
tim with patriotifm, defPotifm with
freedom; hates and confpires against
his fuperiors, in Pillaging and op-
prefIing his infcriors. 10 the hl-
manly, jgfice and EBeraLty Of this
man, are now con6ded the lives, pro-
perties and Liberties Of the inhabitants
of the North of Germany. He has
been accufed, in works printed on
the contihent, Of having afhlted in
the horrid mahacres at Paris in sept.
1902; at Lyons in the autumn Of
1902 and At La Vendee in the
fpring of 1894; Of having plumber
ed, in 1898, 100000 livrcs in
Switzerland of having extorted, in
1899, till greater fun in Holland I;
and of having robbed, in 1890, his
matter Bonaparte, 1000, 900 livres,
entrulted to him for feducing or diff
uniting the royalilt Chiefs in La
VenGee.
We cannot fnilh this fketch with
out ALTO remarking the curious revo-
lutionary metamorphods Of a French
journeyman printer, under the namg
Of Field Martial, into an Inspector
General of German preiles and print
ing offices. Lon. ReUiezv.
The above, and many more particulars Of
this revolutionary upRart, may be read in
Di6tionarie Biographique and D!ctionaire des
Jacobin5, ant Bruno.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04

merchants at Boston, praying for re-
peal or suspension, or at least modihca-
ton Of an injurious law, was pompous-
ly pronounced by the member from
Tennessee to be " an fHUasi0n Of The
dig7ity of the nation. "-At7V. Herald.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04
By the a7aiIs.
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 81

PHILADELPHIA, DEC. Il.
Horrfd Murder On Friday ev-
ening last, about o'clock, two negroes
entered the house of Mrs. Cross, an
aged widow who kept a small shop In
Black Horse Alley, having bought q
few apples, they stood by stove in the
room for some little time, when the
old woman turning from them, one Of
them struck her on the head with a
club, which laid her head open, he
then, lest he had not completed the bu-
siness, passed a rope round her neck,
and effectually destroyed all chance of
her restoration to life they then lock-
ed the door, piundercd the house, and
made off. A small girl gave the alarm
as soon as she was liberated, when they
were pursued, and in the course of 81
hours were both taken, and safely lodg-
ed for trial. We are told they confess
the fact, but cannot agree between them
selves which did the act. One Of them
was an attendant in a house in the
neighbourhood, and was known to the
girl.
.Hnother account.
On Friday evening last, between the
hours Of six and seven, two rufians en-
tered house occupied by an elderly
woman, in Black-Horse Alley, between
Market and Chesnut-Streets) and in a
most hOrrid and audaciOus manner,
strangled her TO death. A parallel in
stance of bold barbarity and defiance of
law, scarce ever was perpetrated in a
civilized country. In a neighbourhood
only 200 yards distant from the centre
Of the city, that is particularly frequent
ed and busted on Friday evenings with
market people and citizens-the house
only one door from Second Strickland
while the shadow of the day was yet
blinking in the horizon, this shocking
deed was committed.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04

There are occafons when zos' ~ -ar -s7a;r
the effect of 7ro,a rafhy uttered The 'over
can Parton, but nog tarr-t An hear deen'v
wounded, is never again completely reltored
Tenderness and .enh5ility may prlrarve from
rgfsEt7ss', but sos from .S91,i7r
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-01-04

The Journal Of Congrsfs Of Dec. rs u
fomewhat amufing. To find General Chand-
Ter attempting TO be ievere and cait ridicuie
upon his brother and colleague, the Hon.
Orchard Cook i really divartirg. Reader, do
pray atte & to the wit OF General Chandler
Rep.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-18

will gradually destroy all tendeacy % disease
in the human fra1re,s and preserve heaits and
vigor. Although a great variety OF prescrip.
tons have bee n published to cure the dlsor-
ders enumerated above, none has yet eqnailed
the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS OF
DR. TISSOT, which are celebrated through-
out the European continent, : and whose un..
bounded benefits are fully authenticated by
certificates already publishedof gentlemen SO
well known in America, being of the first con-
sequence In the state of Maryland: General
Charles Ridgely, Of Hampton; John Gibson.
Esq. one OF the directors Of thc Farmers Bank
of Maryland John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Mas
cubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, OF Cation
Ce7 tifeate Of Mr.. Thomas Kelso, butcher.
About three weeks since was me ST violent
ly attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout
my whole frame, in SO severe manner as not
to be able to turn in my bed without assistance
proceeding as | suppose from severe cold,
to being advised by q friend to apply DR.. lis
sot's Govt and Rheumatic Drops, Iaccorei-
ingly4obtained from the agents Messrs. George
Dobbin and Murphy, two bottles, the appllca-
ton Of which, under, God, have perfectly re-
stored me to health. am therefore induced
with confidence to recommend this medicine
as certain cure for the above disorder
THOMAS. KlLSO.
Baltimore, July ed, 1905.
Certificate Of A1r. Thomas Cumhbciz, Harness
maker
1t would be an act OF injustice 70 Withhold
MY testimony of the saiutary effects OF Doctor
Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as have
experienced {. very unequlvocal instance OF
their virtues ard efficacy. vas afflicted ni5h
two severe attacks Of what is usually called
Dead Palsy, from which partially recovered,
but was obliged to use clutches TO AID me il
walking when left home; to til: were joined
violent Rheumatic pains, the result OF the af-
fiction, and had feared the disorder would
accompany ne through life; but Proyidentialy
was recommended to apply 1t George Dob
bin and Murphy s for Dr.. Tissot's Drops, and
after using only one bottle, found !}self per-
fectly liberated from my disorder, ana ana. now,
thank God, as free frosn pain as il [ never had
been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate
SO powerfully on myself, determined to ap.
ply it internally to my child, a boy only eleven
months old, who was then reduced almost to
a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint; after
it four times TO him, his Com
,laint was entirely removed, and heis now re. j
covering his strength with great rspldity. /
IN. CAa2EELL. |
Baltimore, July os, 1895.
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Also,

e =
The following new andvalnable Medicine, Just
received and for sale as above,
Price, 7auo Dollars Ter bqtls
Dr.. T0ots celebrated Gom ard Rheu-
matsc Drops.
NOTHING is Of more Importance han
the preservation Of heaIth--this common lacep
remark however is roo OFTEN FoRGoTTEN,
whilst we are active and strong--and pre-
vention of pain, which IS superior TO It's cure,
is not sufficiently attended to by any descripti
on of persons. Among those disorders which
require the most early and snremitting efforts
to eradicate and overcome, none have strong
er claim upon our na.sce than the Gout, Rheu-
rnatism, Iumbago, Weakness of the Joints,
Sprains, elects, the, Stone and Gravel, the
Cranp and ever. species Of Rheumatic Pains
from whatever cause they may have original
ed--and hence every relief which can be adj
nlinistered is too valuable to b. forgotten. -
Those persons whose ayocations peculiarly ex-
pose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious
ways to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring
persons, travellers, &e ought constantly to
carry with them that medicine which will
counterfeit the unpleasans effects of their peri
Ious duties, and especially those pains to which
| their situation must expose them. To those
who reside in or visit the West indies, and
Their warm climates, theywi be found upon
! trsa ta sanp<y the TlaEt 'sstinr sgY'Ej:-s, sad
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Fort WarburtJn Packet.
January 50.

THE subscriber respectfully informs tie
public, that he has equipped the s.noye Pack
ct in avery elegant manner, ~fti NJ. ssls from
Ricketts, and Newton's whaii 20, ,5oat War
burton, every morning at O'clock, and re
turn to Alexandra in the ailernoon--
The Packet WILDE constantly supplied with a
choice collection OF stores for the eniert;in-
ment Of passengers, and every eAertion used
to reader the utmost satisfaction
Abel Willis.
WHO MAS FOR SALE AT HIS STORE,
1900 W.T. excellen. Rhode Island Cheese
200 bush. of seed potatoes.
LeIAons In boxes.
Excellent Herrings in barrels.
az Groceries as usual.
May ls. dst* stf.
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Corsica asGtf
!. Cd St. Estephe Medoe 'ares, inis.
one dozen
q few dozen fine old frvntinac
Ditto do. best wine bittera
Jamaica and West-india rum
New-England do.
Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brand,
Holland and country gin
Schiedam Sin in cases
Irish whlskey, very old
20 barrels Pennsylvania rye wliskey
Cider III barrels
White wine and Cider vineesr
Florence oil in TASKS
2 hc5shcads Hayanna honey
Is do. choice retailing aoEass.,
Gunpowder
Imperial
Hyson TTts
Young Hyson A"
56asSss5 and = s''@ e..@a'
Muscoyado sugars, different qualities
Bengal white DO.
Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Ba|
,irnore and Alexandria.
Leipor's, CARROTS, and Haxilton's snud
in bottles 8. d bladders.
Macuba and rapee do.
CioE.r-sced, Perm. guarranted)
Aaace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pines
to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cal
en1e pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate rice pearl barley
London and Philadelphia mustard; baskc
sail; starch; fgblue; Aotant indigo; Geor
ga and Tennessee cotton; fax; wool mad
der; copperas; alum birthstone chalk
pipes IN boxes; wrapping paper and Irvine
traces; bedcords; leading lines demi Johns
gin cases pateat shot; brandywine gunpoS
der; Harvcy's gunpowdcr, the only real Bri
tlsh battle powder] from + to treble sealed
chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars.
Muscatel ard bloom raisins in boxes.
Sun raisins in casks.
Zante currants; prunes soft sheled al
nontis.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one
lozen bottles assorted ; capers, olives and an
]iovies, for SAFE by the box.
a quantity OF clean good alum salt suitable
rthe fishery, ssc. &c
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Hagssltonss Elixir.

A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate
eourhs. asthnaas, sore threats and approaching
sss.surnptions.
i9ala,s Anti-bilious PITS.
Are Justly esteemed for carrying off the SUI
perfluous bile srora the stomach and prevent
mo morbid secretions and their consequences,
h;i;s,,s AM, Y,,a,ienaat fevers, sc, These pills
are perfectly mild ID thelr operation, and may
BE used With safetysby persons OF every age
and IN every situation,
TIE Sovereign Ointment Tor the.
Itch.
A speedy and effectual remedy, generally
\ removing the complaint at one application 1t
may be safely used by persons ofeyery age.
Tie 14nody2le Eiaxar.
For. the cure of every kind of head ache.
Ha6n's genuine Eye-Water.
An excellent remedy for all disorders ofthe
eyes, mslsv persons having been cured OF 1t
when psaasy deprived of sight.
faotb-achs Drops.
Give immediate relief in theNanost violent
attacks.
TIE Restorative Pozpder ffor the
Teeth aud Gums.
Cleanses and strengthens them, and pre-
serves the enamel Of the teeth from eecay
cgu5aad's Lotion, a'ld the genuine
Persian Lotion.
Both celebrated in the fashionable world as
moss,excelent cosmetics and perfectly safe.
Hahn's true and genuine Corn
Plaster.
Acertain remedy for. corns, speedily eradi-
eating them without giving pain
4gase and teper Drobs.
Justly esteemed for their great efficacy in
cure of agues and intermittent fevers.
Daaaask LIP Sale, and Ipdaan
Kegeta51e S3ee5he.
James Kennedy, fen.
Alexandria, October Is. IS
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PMladet.a;a, .IAgnst 9, 1900

Being DESTROYS to make public for the goed
OF OILERS, the. excellent quality Of HAMIL-
TONS ELIXIR, prepared by the late Mr..
Lee, have sent you the following account CT
the benefit have received from it, which |
hope will induce others to give it a trial. In
consequence of a bruise on the breast recelYed
from a fall, nv health grew BAD, my breathing
became very difficult, and frequently have
had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the
horrors of immediate sufocation. Add to
these constant pain in my breast and cough,
great loss of strength and flesh, and you may
eonceivetl.at my symptoms evidently Indicated
nm approa-.h hing consumption. The advice OF
5 most eminent physician was resorted to, and
afterwards second was called in, without Civ
ing me any relief. Another ply stefan who
knew me and the circumstances of my case,
advised me 10 gave Hamilton Ehrir trial, say
ing,he had used il IN his Practice, and Always
found ii do mich good A bottlesWas procured
from MIR. Birch's, and found relief before
bod takien one hslt sf Il. / continued to use
It and was soon strong enough to attend to bu-
siness. On taking cold, same of my former
symptoms return, bat are always removed by a
asse or tive at the elixir.
GEO. .RENNER, Jun.
No. lie Rudd-sHest, Philaaelphla
1ss,H.Les,