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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
SAINTALBAN5, JULY Ia.
TNSURRECIION.

The following deposition has been
sworn to before Justice Hathaway.
Some account ofthe affairs mentioned
was published several days since.
/, JOHN WHITTEMORE,
Lieutenant of the detachment of mill
tia under the command of Capt. Hop
kins, being duly sworn, testify and say;
That on the morning ofthe 22d day
of June, was at the garrison at Al
burgh, on Missisque bay, where we
had in custody nine barrels Of potash,
which had been seized by order Of
the Collector for the District of Yer
mont. The number of men in the
garrison at that time amounted to
twelve, the residue having been on duty
at distance from the garrison about
two o'clock in the morning Of that day,
about thirty men armed, made an at
tack upon us, and secered the 3entrleS,
probably intending to take the potash
while the soldiers were asleep. They
required US to deliver UP the property
we had m store, or they would take 1t
by force, and expressed a determine
ton to take it away at all events, and
to Kill every man in the garrison, I'M
less the potash was surrendered. On
our refusing to deliver it mp, they
commenced fire upon us, which we
returned. The fire was kept up on
both sides, until our cartridges on hand
we're spent-the residue being at our
quarters-when We were under the
necessity Of surrendering. They then
took the nine barrels of Potash, and
carried il away into the Province, leav-
ing most Of their men as guard over
US, until the boat with the potash had
got out Of our reach. When the alarm
was first given by the sentries, ! at
tempted to 60 out to the door to re-
heve them, when one Of the insurgents
struck me with a gun across the breast,
which knocked me back into the house.
The sentries were then drove into the
house we were fired upon III the bar
racks. While we were endeavoring to
prevent them from entering the bar
racks, Sargant Brigham, who was
guarding the window, was fired upon
by the insurgents, and severely wound
ed in the shoulder, by two balls, one Of
which is not yet extracted.
JOHN WHITEMORE Lieut.
StGHntoH, Jaiy 2, 1908.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
FEw-oRLEAES, JUNE lS
TOUISL4.N.H OPLNTONS.


The fate of Spain, ought to be SOL
emn warning to this country. Area
dy, perhaps, the French flag waves tri-
umphant in Mexico. Possessed Of the
wealth and power OF the south, we
must be blind indeed, if we can be Iull-
ed into fatal security, by supposing
that Bonaparte will be contented with
that country. No--so long as Re-
public exists, so long will he consider
his power in danger of being over
thrown" An army of principles will
penetrate where an army of soldiers
Cannot-it is neither the Rhine nor the
Channel that can arrest Its progress
it will march rapidly on the horizon Of
the world, and viii conquer"
Under these reflections, we consider
the act for arming the whole body of
the militia, as the wisest measure of
he last Congress. A brave people,
with arms in their hands, will be able
to maintain their independence, even
against the veteran hosts Of the proud
Napoleon.
In the present convulsed state Of the
old world, when we cannot tell the mo-
ment the flames Of war may extend to
our own peaceful shores, does not
sound policy dictate the sacrifice OF
party spirit on the altar of patriotism,
and direct us to rally round the consti-
tuition of our country, as the sheet an
Choir of our independence?
Ii the ravages of the French arms
are any where TO be checked, it is on
these shores--and If liberty is to sink
beneath the arm OF tyranny, it is in the
United States the last struggle will be
made.-Blind indeed must that mar
be, and dead to every feeling Of patriot
ism, who cannot see the intention o
Napoleon to direct the storm Of war tC
this continent for which purpose The
destruction Of Spain became indispen
sible.
We fondly hope, however, that tn,
people OF Mexico may have spirit E.
hough To declare themselves free. ST.
millions of men, in country whose
natural strength, defes invasion, de-
serve the yoke Of eternal slavery,
they DO not at this moment, rise in de
fence of their natural and unalienabl
rights. What a change would such al
event produce in the policy of Europe
The new might then bid defiance I,
the old world, as the liberties of the u
nited States would in some measure b
protected by the existence Of indepen
dent Mexico
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

and my wish to rescue tie monarchy from
the preciPice into which the enemies OF the
peace Of the continent were on the eve Of
plunging her; duly approaching, on the
other hand, the eminent virtues OF which
your Imperial and Royal Highness has CIV
en- US SO many proofs, and the great services
which You have done us \ 4 resolved, with
the consent and appreciation Of ny faithful
and great ally, the Emperor and King, upon
appointing your Imperial and Royal Hrgh-
ness my Lieutenant General, Thy the decree
which | have just issued 20 The board Of
government, and which is here annexed
ntreating you, prince, to transmit X 70
them. and to accept Of this appointment,
which will restore peace tn ny mind
And pray God may keep you, brother, IN
der his holy and worthy protection
[Signedl CHARLES.
Bayor7e, Af1v 4. 1903.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
Bayorne, May 4, 1908.
Re7ttnctafi6tl Of the Regal Family Of
Stain to that Kingdom.
BY THE KING.

BY THE KING.
81 have thought it proper 70 give my be-
loved subjects the last proof OF my paternai
love for them. Their happiness, the peace,
prosperity, preservation and integrity OF the
dominions which Divine Providence had
put under my government, have been, dur
ing my reign, the only objects Of my inces
SAINT sOhcitude. Whatever dispositions and
measures have been adopted ever since my
accession TO the throne Of M ancestors;
tended 10 that Just end nor could they
tend to any other. At present, under the
extraordinary circumstances in which
have been placed, and see myself, nay con-
science, my honor, and the fair name which
/ leave to Posterity, imperiously require
from me, that the last act Of my sovereign
ty should exclusively be directed to the pro-
motion of the said end, namely, 10 the
peace, prosperity, security and integrity of
the monarchy, the throne Of which l relin-
qulsh and TO the greatest happiness Of
my subjects of both hemispheres.
And accordingly, have ceded to nv al
ly and dear friend, the Emperor Of the
French, all my rights to Spain, aud the IN
dies, having stipulated that the crown of
Spain and the Indies shall continue indie
pendent and entire, such as / has been un-
der my dominion and likewise, that our
holy religion is to be not only the establish
ed religion, bat the only one protested
throughout the territories Of this monarchy.
You are 70 understand it so, and to com
municate the same TO the other councils, to
the. tribunals Of the kingdom, to the heads
OF provinces, both military, civil and eccle-
siastic, and all the justices Of my kingdom,
that the last act Of my sovereignty may
come to the knowledge of all throughout
my Spanish and India dominions, and that
you and they may concur in carrying into
execution the dispositions of my dear friend,
the Emperor Napoleon, whose ain in the
maintenance Of peace; friendship and union
between France and Spain, and the pre-
venting of excuses and popular .commo-
tons, the effects of which are invariably
found to be the public calamities, the des
olatOn Of families, and the ruin Of all
Given at Bayonne, in the Imperial Palace
Of government, May g. 1893.
THE KING.
70 The temporary Governor Of
my Council Of Castle" s
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
Stannton, J'aty 2, 1903.

Pennsylvania Eiection.--The cleo
ton campaign has for some time been
opened in our sister state Of Pennsylva-
MIA. The candidates for the Cover
nor's Office are James Ross, Sizron Shy
der and John Shayd.
The great run will be between the
two first mentioned persons. Ross is
the federal candidate, and his support
ers appear to be very numerous and in
creasing. The change in Pennsylva-
MIA, Of late, is said to be very great
The people very generally in the inte-
rlor, we are informed, begin to talk in
this manner -
We have been deceived by the
democratic leaders. They told Us that
our situation Would be much better BY
promoting their men to rule over US.
| We cornplied-instead Of being better
cd we have witnessed nothing but ca
balls and quarrels about offices, and
now our situation is worse than ever il
; was before. We have given democracy
a fair trial and find it brings no good to
the People, and therefore think it best
to get back upon the old Washington
ground again as fast as possible, and
this IS reason enough for our chang
| ing. --IrentOn FeGeraLtSt.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
BruttIe6orouPh, CVL.) yulv q

Brattle5or0ugh, CVk J July g.
AfleQ&inS refection.-A few months
since, the town Of Bennington might
truly be called the hot bed of democ-
racy for this State, which it had been
for years. Seeds Of it sown from
thence, as it were, the size Of pepper
corns, have grown up to Councillors
and Governors of the State.-But these
things are done-Bennington as Gov
ernor Robinson said of his son, talks
quite rational ;"-she is becoming
wise, and will send federal represen-
tative to the General Court. Castleton,
lately most violent democratic town,
has presented well written and spirit
ed remonstrance to Mr.. Jefferson a.
gainst the embargo. Gen. House, and
the gentlemen officers Of his brigade,
having considered themselves end the
State msulted BY the late measures Of
the administration, have also presented
their pointed Interpretation Of the
same. No one will doubt these gentle
men if called TO 1t would be seen in
the field to their knees in blood in de-
fence of their country.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
An Act for the punishment Of public
Defaulters, Passed Ilth AnriI. 1908.

An Act for The punishment Of public
Defaulters, Passed 18th April, 1903.
y BET. enacted 6y he teotle Of he
State Of .Netg- York, rctrcseatcd IL Ssz-
ate and assembly, That ifany officer Of
this State, entrusted with public mo-
MES by virtue of such office, shall frau
dulently or Corruptly apply any Of the
same to any purpose or purposes In
compatible with the duties Of his Office,
whereby the people Of this State shall
sustain any loss, the officer 50 acting
shall be considered guilty Of a high
misdemeanor, and, on conviction there
of, shall be fined in sum not exceed
ing zen thousand dollars, or imhrisoned
for term not exceeding ZEN gears, or
sentenced to CONTINENT at hard La5our
in the State prison for term not ex-
ceeding fVe gears, in the discretion Of
the court having cognizance thereof
according TO the nature and aggrayation
ofthe offence.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

TRINIDAD, JUNE 25
SPANISH NEITS.

THE ship L'Oriem arrived here
yesterday, in 90 days from Gibraltar.
She brings the papers ofthat garri-
sen to late date. We learn from
them, that Counter Revolution has
taken place in Spain ;-That the old
King, Charles ". had been restored
to the throne; and had put himself and
crown under the protection of Bona
parte THAT the old and new King,
with the Prince of Peace, continued at
in the safe keeping of Napo-
leon, and his king. killing and king
making legions And that the Grand
Duke of Berg [Muratl haG been APP
pointed by the old Kingof Spain, Re-
gent of his kingdom. In all this the
strong arm Of Bonaparte-as well as
his treachery and duphcity-are album
dainty manifest.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

Equal and eract Justice When
BURR was acquitted by sworn jury
Of tzuetUe men, at Richmond the demo-
Gratis, his quondam friends, one and ali
pronounced him, an acquitted .feloz.
When WILKINsoN was acquitted on
eT farte evidence before a court Of
inquiry OF three men he is pronounced,
by the same democrats, to be E0Aite-
than driven sn0zV. Thus do the same
mouths bLo7y hot and cold.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
LETTER OF THE KING.
.4llhointiag AIlrat lis Regem IN 81

- - 70 ~ CIIF 70 OlEllFF-
BRoTRER,
My absence and infrn1ities not allowing
me wholly to dedicate myself to the unre-
mltted exertions required for the govern.
-ment OF my states, the tranquility Of nv
kingdom, and the preservation of nv crown.
It has struck me that could do notbinrr
better than to appoint locunr teners. who
invested by thesuprene authority which !
hold from God and my ancestors. should
govern and rule, for me and in my name,
over all the provinces of Spain.
In consequence whereof and having pre.
vlously consulted !As welfare Of my peopie
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01


his treachery and duphcity-are album
dainty manifest.
BOSTON, JULY 81.
Lctest front Eurohe.-We have very
interesting intelligence from Stain, re-
ceived by the way of Trinidad. The
last reigning branch of the Inflated
House of Bourbon has ceased to WELD
the sceptre Of command and Bona
taTte is not only tbs actual but acknowl-
edged ruler of Stair. We remain ie-
nOrant how the Emperor Ndt1oleon, and
his Arch Magician TaHeyrand effected
this great work But they have per-
mitted the world to know the results.
It has been before known, that a large
French army had marched into Sham
under pretence Of guarding its seaports
from invasion THAT after the tumult
which eventuated in the removal Of the
Prince Of Peace from office the old King
Charles, renounced his throne, in favor
of his eldest son who was proclaimed
King, with the title Of FERDINAND
VII THAT afterwards Charles pro-
tested to Bonaharte then at BayonHe,
that the act of abdicati9n was involun-
tary on his part That soon after both
the old and new King, with the other
branches of the royal family, were.seen
posting to Bayonne to lay their COM
plants at the feet of the Emperor Ma
fOteon.--At RayoHne the royal visitants
were lodged in the French imperial
palace and their business was spec
Oily executed.-Immediately on his
arrival, the nez0 King was made TO re-
nounce his sovereignty And the
old King was PLEASED 10 appoint Mar
shall Mural (brother in law to the En-
peror) to be his Regent in Shain with
the military title Of Lieutenant-G ener-
al Of the Kingdom-This was scarce
~ proclaimed before the King, and all
the princes, by solepn act and
apparently without any &nsideration,
ceded Shain and all her dominions, to
the rule of BoNArARTE and renoun-
csd all right to the kingdom.-Thus
ended the transactions at Bayenne, and
here end the official articles, Other
accounts add, that the Spanish people
had revoked at those proceedings that
they had proclaimed FERDINAND to be
their rightful sovereign that in some
provinces they had risen en- n'aSse and
attacked the French and that at Cadiz
they had driven all the French on board
the squadron in the harbour had Of
fered to surrender the place to the
English and that the feet heretofore
mentioned as being seen bound to
Cadiz, was destined 10 take possession
Of that city, with its feet and arsenals
in the name Of the new King, FERDIx-
AND VII. Thus stood affairs in Sham
the beginning Of Juae we may daily
expect to hear ofnew and great events
in that kingdom.
From official and other accounts It
is evident the Spanish people will not
! yield their necks to French yoke,
SO readily as their King and Princes
haye.--Cent.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01
BOSTON, July %.

BOSTON, JULY 20.
On Wednesday last, was committed
to Jail in Dedham, Mr.. Lemuel Monk
OF Stoughton, for stabbing Francis
hezth, Of that town. Some hopes are
entertained ~ Keith's recovery. WE
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

Total tonnage IN Massachusetts,, 450,U6l
The above shipping at 10 dollars per ton.
which would be low rate, will amount 20.
the enormous sum offs, 600, 600 dollars.
This vast capital il shipping, (which be-
longs to only one State) is rot only thrown
out OF employment, but IS attended with
great expense, and is rapidly decsying.
100000 tees OF vessels chartered al 2
dolls. per ton, moderate rate in common
times, amounts to the sum Of d. 600, 600
which this shipping would earn in one
month its earning in one year v-2uld
be lOe11uOa
Some allowances ought to he made for
vessels that were out when the embargo
was laid-and the trihing coasting business
which stin exists by permission - but
these will not probably more than counter.
balance the decay Of the shipping.
Therefore if the Embargo continne one
year (at present there il no hope Of It's be-
ing sooner Femoyed) the single State &C
Massachusetts will suffer diHilnution of It's
accustomary profits in the single article OF
shipping, the imnease sum Of 3 &c, 500, Oo0
"A loss each day Of - ~, So
each hour Of - l,2Z2
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

A Vermont paper mentions, that a
large raft PASSED down the Rivsr So.
Ld4oranee, and valued at 100 oo2 dol,
lars, and navIgated by 100 men was
lately destroyed by tornado; and Of the
Fafiers' eniy thTee escsped.--DoA5fcG
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

Public detauiters The following
is the copy Of an act, passed by the
Legislature of Nez0- York in April lass.
It IS worthy Of remark, that this Act
was not found necessary till few years
Subsequent to the reign Of Democracy
there. Under the federal administra-
tons, in that State, not cent Of money
was ever lost.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

Our Rulers affect to Be surprised
that there is not patriotism enough III
the country to endure the embarco.
But they should know, in the fist
place, that many do not think patriot
ism requires they should approve tits
measure and in the next, that wise
statesmen never put Patriotism to such
excessively severe tests. Salary Off
GERS are no Judges of its severity. Ca
the poor attend without indignation "
lecture on patience ir poverty from A
person squatted amidst $4,000 dollars
AS we'll might an inebriated man hie-
cup a speech on temperance.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-08-01

1t is stated on very respectable au-
thority, that Whirlow, who shot JUDGE
Robins some time since, and was hrTs
on the Eastern Shore, [Marylandl 4
yet alive in some part Of Kentucky
The information, it is said, has been
communicated TO the executive of Ma
ryland, who has Instituted an inquiry
into the cause Of the sentence not hay-
ing been executed. The Sheriff Of
the county is. said 70 be implicated in
thus resCuing Whirlow.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-15
s5Es,r 0EK, DecemJev II.

~
s..;yrd ship Aurora, Boyd, Z weeks
from Greenock, with dry goods ana no. eoai'
No ia lat. SO, spoke the schr. hiram,
! ;;asts,,,. SO DAYS from New York Tor Am
s..5,la,,, the captain informed the enlbar-
- ), , ,,. of e days previous to his sail
Ing. p;.,-ss
f.r..s IA DAYS iron Tortola and % from
:. Thomas. with ,nolasses and coffee. At
G. c. Thomas aul -Toriola, aonI was q dos.
hsef 90; and pork so, and plenty. Capt.
ss,,sler informs, that Spar,ishriee, as good
- American, v as seliingat S dols.sPer huns
Ard bvsths snail qisantisss- Nov. q iat.
q 81 lone. go 80, WIS BOARDED BY the Indian
.s 81 81 T war, and treasedpolnei, had
,y;.b ipr ) French privatesr from Gasda-
\ ao,ne laden with sugar and coffee, bound.
=. "a 4 america, which she had captured the
asy pesove.
sssrs zia S.. X:vs. where she was sletaisa-5
=, 90 esgs md rcssas 4 without trial9e vita
l7gse ssgar ael r-oiassss. The schooner
s,aallaw las arrived at Nisrtin,gls N dis.
tr.s, srors New York. The SHIP Franklin,
81 New Loadee, IS ssDt into 8eraa''ela.----s
Aner;;c,s,, vessels daily arriving at Antigua
Is ,.ssrvss, and provisions duh.
Hsic sstres, s.ottfiil, so days rom i'ay
asshant, Gaad. WIKI plolasses. Capt e.
iofo4sSs. that inthe island OF espas:aioti PEI
he Erencl. GOV rAnlent are coacit faring e.
@spss sesses. that arrives tasre v..hyut pa
fpsrs.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-15
TUESDAY, De. Is.
FORE GM RELATIONS

: - 4 NJIl "a Mn AEiLstI iA(lNC
The report ofthe committee On cur foreign
relations still under consideration
Nlr.G ardeaiy occupied the floor, in con-
tinuation Of his observations Of Yesterday,
for four hours.
Mr.. Eaa@.sy spoke Cor about twenty mi
nutes in reply.
The first resolution, contained iii the fot-
loving words, was divided, so as to take
the question first on the part in Na,ic.
REsoLvep. Teat the United States can
nat, v7slout sacrifice q their rights, ho-
nora1ed independence, sss6mit to the late e
diets At Great Britain and France.
The question was then taken on. the. first
clause Of this resolution, and CARRIED, one
hgal,-e ed and ts,eatyg one to Two. Nays
Niessrs. Garaeaisr and Hoge.
The question was then taken on the -se-
cond clause of the resolution, and CARRIED
one hunaYeda and ta.rteent to Two. Nays
Messrs. GARDINER and Eetge.
The question was then taken on the zv}le!e
resolution as reported by the ccasmittee,
and CARRIED osae hundred end eighteen ta
TWO. Nays Messrs. Gardener and
/ Hege.
I Aed tie house adjourned about seven
10 clock.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-15
MONDAY, December is.
Motion fo,- 9a5dshisgg Confidential
Paters.

e D ) y y 3
Alter the reference q some petitions and
resolutions Of "a private. nature a
Mr.. Randolph observed, that it was not
without some embarrassment that he rose to
submit motion to the house, not because
ne conceived That there was any thing I'M
nro,er IN the motion itself--iar otherwiss.--
but because he was not perfectly sure .whe-
ther. previous to making it he ought not to
reque i The galleries to BE- cleared. Bat IN
asmuca as the motion itself could convey
nothiap TO the spectators in the galleries
which would be improper to be disclosed,
and it would be competent for the chair to
slsci lie whether the discussion if any should
arise ought TO be; carried on with Closed
doors or not, perhaps it would be better IN
the first instance to submit the motion with
the doors open, because eknew what sea.
sa,ions tae closing the doors OF the house
FREQUENTLY excited. The public had already.
seen. by the supplemental Journal OF pro-
cecdines with closed doors, the fate OF S.
veral motions: made inFor5ler to give publici-
tV.to several communications from our. MI
n;sters abroad. They had also seen, he
ryes,lne,i. because he had ssenin the pub
&c newspapers, a letter purporting to be
written by member Of this house Mr..
SAWYER containing what WAS stated to be a
disclosure Of those dispatches in substance.
It could not be forgotten that during the
discussion Of propositions to give publicity
to those communications, gentlemen, one
!! in particular from Massachusetts, had con-
ceived that nothing could beImore unhappy
than to give substantially their contents
| that it would be infinitely better in fact 70
! publish thena verbatim, than TO give what
each individual might chuse to call their y
| substance and Mr.. r. said, i was well
| known that his worthy friend from North