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AIKEN up by George Jones, in Amelia
cnunty about 18th April last; live head
CATTLE, three cows, one heifer and Stcar,
marked with a crop and nick on the right and
crop and slit the left ears fosr ofthem are red
and one black, appraised by US at fourteen
pounds eighteen shilit,gs, given under our hands
this 25th June, 1903. WIN. PRICE,
ROBT VAUGHAN,
JAMES VAUGHAN
September 10. r3tE1
z OR RENT-The TENEMENT at present
L occupied by Mr.. Archibald Foster, near the
Market Bridge-Possessio maybe had on the
1st ofOctobcr next. Also, Fon RENT or SALE,
a two story HOUSE, SC. tnow finishing OIL on
Shockn Hill Possession Of which may he had
about the LIST OF November next
WM McKIM.
Richmond, Sept. .. g3wl
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mo. Al,
CHAPTER VIIrH.
U me Ncrute,


.4rt. 50. The Senate shall be corpposed.
Ist. OF the Infants of Spain who shall have
attained the age of eigi,eecl wears. Cd. OF
twentv-four. individuals pointed bv the
Sing from among the nj nisters Can aims
General of the army and navy, ambassadors,
the Counsellors of State, and those of the
ROYAL Council -
.s'f. SO. No person ca,, be appointed Sc
years.
~, 81. The Office of Senator shall be
|rf 80. The duty of the Senate shall be
10 attend to the preservation of individual
hoerty, and the liberty of the press
Hrf. 45. "A junta of five Senators, named
by the Senate, shall be charged with watch
ing over the liberty Of the press
,hrf. 10. The authors. printers and book
seliers, who think they have cause Of COM
pam l'r Preventions in the impression Or
SAFE OF WORK, can have recourse directlv.
ana by means Of petition. 10 the Senatorial
Junta TOR the liberty Of the press
Ir. ~. When this iunta shall have ss-
uslfd fhr'n selres =: ;. :; non, ,s ,
work will not prejudice the state, they shalt
reg 1est the minister who gave the order to
revoke it -. = -
.4rs. As. IF afterthree consecutive reoui.
sitions, 'n';ft'e in he spice of,ene month, it
''>f. ~ iS'ohSt, lhnta snail CALI q
meeting OF TIN Senate which. # there be
cause, shall make the following declaration
Iherr ere strong hres,mh,ioa$ that
the Li6erfy # the Press has been inGin~
gcd." -. y. :
The President shall place this dellbcraticr,
! in The hands of the King
CHAPTER VIIIrK.
Of ne Cornell ef State.
1T %. There shall be Ccuncil sc Statet
over which the King shall preside; which
Sh'ii De composed of so individuals, at the
east, and of sevent, at the most, and shall
De divided into six sections, to wit: section of
lnSece ana ecclesiastical negotiations; s. c.
ION the interior or general police; section
'i WAYS ana means; secti ii i,ff var scCti-
on o.! OF me marine; AID section of the Indies.
nve'v section shall have a president and 4
individuals, at Ieasr.
H' 50. The heir apparent can assist at
the sessions of the councji OF state. when he,
arrives at the age OF fifteen
''rt. SO. The council of St-te in the tu-
S,Heas or It's Department shall have no m re-
than an advising Voice
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w ILL AMoItU ~, september J., loJ6-.
~ The Subscribers have entered i,.,, rtrt
ncrshp, Under Csc firm Of COLE IICNDER.
SON, 'nd have stilpiicd Themselves ,9,;h n orc.
neral aud wca selected assortment or u,pcri,ne
anA the Cioths, WOollcns, Manchester atuEs.
C8mh9cs. Hosiery, Hardware, Sadcry, Stafi.
2na'y nd ctoeEsJss' w.n.,h they vili sen low
Tor ces' c'unf-y produce, or on slioit credit 10
customers ~ arc p'rc!u.l IN ther Ta,msrts.
kOSCo COLE, JAS. HENDERSON.
y For the accommodation orthe Students
oud Scho'rF or Wjil'ara s, Aiarv Coilote, they
WI, Keep Constant su2riy Of ihe Hooks use. il,
l'',. q. VI, nay {. {, II.
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Rendezvous, Petersburg.
Sept. is. Ttfl
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~ ASH given for WHEAT, bv
- WHITE & SHELTON.
uiY IS. tf
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LLSc,

The following sew andvaluabls Medicine, jas,
received and icr sale as above.
(l'rice, 3Ssuo Dollars FER 5ottle.
Dr.. TNofs celebrated Gog5 and Rhcu-
matsc Drops.
NOTHING is Of more importance han
The preservation Of health--this co,n,nosl lacep
remark however is TOO OFTEN soRGoTrES,
whilst we are active and stronr--and pre-
ycntion of pain, which is superior to its cure,
is not sufficiently attendcslto by any 1.esciipti-
on of persons. Among those disorders wh;ch
require the most early and unrelnitting e fniorts
to eradicate and overcome, none have strono.
er claiin srpon our notice than the Gout, phell-
matism, Lumbago, Weakness Of the Joints.
Sp-ains, elects, the Stone and Gravel. the
Cramp and every species of Rheumatic PAINS
from whatever cause they may have Originate
ed and hence every relief which can BE adj
ninistered is too valuable to be forgotten -
Those persons whose avocations peculiarly ex.
pose them to colds, SC. cannot be too any;ous
ways to possess immediate aid. Sea- ,yino
persons, travellers, Ss. ought constantly to
carry with them that medicine which will
eenntcract the anpleasans effects of their ner;.
ions duties, andespecially these pains 70 which
their situation must expose them. Tn tbov-
who reside IN or visit the West Indies. and
Their warm climates, thcywill be found upon
ss.si to convey tae mast lasting service and
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w;n Gradually lesieI tendency b disease
in the human frame, and preserve health ana
.sigor. Although great variety OF prescilp-
stions have been published TO cure the dlsoi, :,
ders enumerated above, none has yet e1laaiisu !
the GOVT AND RHEUMATIC DROfo OF
DR.. TlSSOT, which are celebrated tlfoAsh'
out the European continent, and whose uli.
bounded benefits are fully authenticated oy
certificates already published OF gcntlsn men 50
well known in America, being Of the hrst con,
sequence in the state Of Maryland: Genera
Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson'
ESQ. one, Of the directors of the Farmers hanS
of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Nia-
cubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, OF Caltcn.
= CeanHeatc. Of DIR. Thomas 1elso, huteher
About three weeks since | was mo styio:ert-
ly attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout
my whole frame, inso severe a manner as not
10 be able to turn in my bed without assistance
proceeding as / suppose from a severe cold
to being advised BIZ friend to apply DR.. las
sot's Govt and Rheumatic Drops, | accord
inply obtained from tic agents Messrs. George
Dobbin and Murphy, two bottles, the appiicass
stof, Of which, under God, have perfectly re.
tiored me to health am therefore induced
with confidence to recommend this medicine
as acertain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS XELSO.
Baltimore, Judy 22d, 1906.
Certificate Of Mr.. 1aoaas Cuabbell, Harness
nacker ~
It would be an act Of injustice to withhold
NY testimony ofthe salutary effects OF Doctor
'Tissot's Govt and Rheumatic Drops, as Lave
experienced very unequivocal instance OF
their virtues and efficacy. was afflicted with
two se1ere attacks of what is usually called
Dead Palsy, from which partially recovered,
sui was obliged to use cTutches to aid me in
waking. when left home to thiswere joined
yioki.. Rheumatic pains, tie result OF the al
ficlio1, and had feared tie disorder would.
accompany sle Trough life; but proyideEtialy
wal recommended TO apply at George Dob
binani Murphy's for Dr.. 1si5sot's Drops, and
afttr using only ole bottle, found nyselfper-
fecgy liberated frsm my disorder, and am nov,
thai. Got, as free from pain as if never had
bed afflicted Finding this medicine operate
So Powerfully On myself, determined to ap-
pitt internally to my cliet, boy os.ly eleven
NJ alths OLD, wko was then reduced almost to
a i,eletcrl with the Bowel Complaint after
administering it Tour times to him, his coma
pint was entirely removed, and heis nor re
dering his strength with great rapidity.
III. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July SO, 1905.
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elss Prizcs-amoan;ing TO
1882 a,ilss.--Sum raised ,
incIntIinn- eSnence

- ~ 71-7l' =
froa' the above Scheme, it appears that
there are less than two blanks to a prize, and
that the prizes are to be paid wifdont dedac-
ton.
The drawing will positively commence On
the = 18th OF next month, and siIl be comp.et-
en- IN ten weess. TICKETS at SIS SO cents,
Tor safe at x SRAls BOOK STORE, where
tue drawing ofall tickets sold BY him will be
examined free ofexpencc. Prizes in the last
New York Lottery taken in payment for tick
cts in this.
Orders for tickets from the coun. ry, enclos-
ing the cash spost-paid, will he punctual!y
their fate. 500 -
July is.
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JAMES BACON.

I ANk1O DAMN
z .AtAis .GRocERY STORE, on KSag areet. j.
yeceived in addition to his jo,mer sts,
a frelh Supply of Genuine Article,
the Grocery Line
Which makes his assortnent comple,.
Ke nozv ogers tor sale, on his usual sps.
Mufcovado Sugars, ofyarious q
lities,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder,
Imperial, TEAS
Hyson, particularly sch
Young Hyson, edfor
Hysen-Stin, and family USE
Souchong
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, ola superior quality.
Madeira,j
Pasellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon, W .VE
Tcnenfc,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
Lognac and Bordeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
e Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vuicents, and NJ
England Rum, ~
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar
Stougiton's Iitters,
Mace, nutnegs, cloves, cassis, pim.n|
Cayenne and black pepper, race and ge.l
Ginger, basket salt for table use, dearlh .l
rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt Y
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre. Coil
indigo, alum, copperas, madden, brinsssS
spinning cctton, patent shot ali Sizes, bes, Il
glish and country made gunpowdcy, seed
ard smoking tobacco, very eest chewing
bsCco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, HuaterspDf
liz ,oxcs.
London mustard, warranted of supssib
quality, DiSon's best ditto, wrapping mps5
elemijohu's, &c. &c. vita generally ew.yS'
tie!e III his hle--thc whole OF whien llaves8
collected with care, and will be disposed Of e
tire very lowest terms "a
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-07-25
ITCH CURED.

-
By ence usiag Lees Sovereign Ointment,
which, although used lor 90 years III Europe
and for near years in America, has never
been known to fail in any one instance. It is
perfectly innocent, warranted not to centain a
particle or paercnry OF any perniclous ihgredl
ent, and may be used with perfect safely en-
an infant, being 8 vegetable preparation nd
entirely free from he offensive smell wileN
attends most other remedies.
HAMILTCN'S .LCZE Noes, {.
Which have cured more children and adults
of disorders proceeding from worms, than all
the medicines heretofore discovered, In adj
dition to the great cures mentioned IN the iet-
tiers fl N the chancellor of the state OF MARY
land, the Rev. Mr. Mother and Others late
" published the following ere submitted to the
pubic; being selected iorfhe purpose OF sAcw-
ing the mid vet f,oqverui qualities of tits ex-
traordinary medicine, which, although SO mild
in its operation, is competent 90 expel tac for
midable tape worm.
An infant, aged 5 weeks, Of Mr.. Henry .Ew-
bank, taylor, Ctt,arles-street, Baltimore, was
dangerously afflicted with consulsioa fits, SC
that his life was dcspaired of, but was pslaeet-
~ CQftd DF Oic GCSC VI lAdiHiilou w
zeDgcs, which expelled several worms, tiie
unlloubted cause OF the chiid's tporder.
L.eite, fi,osO mr.. .gckerman, baacklayer, Aaoge-
ziue street, near Bsoadsyay, -ir3l. -, 1902
Il would be ungrateiul were to withhold
my testimony in favorof Halnilton's Worn.
Destroying Lozeages. ! bad been betwee.
ire and SIX years past much inaisposed, anc.
lattery often tormelatcd with severe griplns
and pains III the bowels. troubled aith otten-'
siyc breath, with violent tercrish Ats,xnd othei
Obvious symptoms Of worms; but frequently
hearing your Worm Lozengcs recommended
incases similar to mine, determined on /
trial ef them, as my last resource. The frs.
dose evacuated twelve Or Is feet Of tspt
worm ; two other t,oses were taken, whici.
brought away quantity of matter broken Ike
skins and pieces OF worms. | suppose the
tape worm, vo;ded at different times, must ii
he whole have exceeded forty feet. The al
most incredible benefit I received from this
medicine; induced me to give dose TO chlI.i
Of mine who was pning and siclSly: it produ-
ced the same good effect iii this instance e,-
pel!ing worm ola different kind, from, ,lir,
to twelve inches long, and at tbs Same tiHae
Restoring good state ofhca!th.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
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1CTSiCd
Gle st. Estcphe Medoe laret, in casa
one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac
Ditto do. best wine Mttos
Jamaica and 4Vest-1ndia rum
New-!sngland 10.
cosniac, Bo;trdeaux and Naples brandy
Holland and country gin
Schiedsm Si, in cases
Irish vihlskcy, very old
70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey
Cider in barrels
White vine end Cider vinegar
Florence 81! in TASKS
3 hegsheads HAVANA honey
Is &c. choice retailing naoiassss
Gunpowdes
Imperial
Hyson TEAS
Young Hyson of eoad ageEs.
Hyson-okin and
souchong
Musceyado sugars, different qualities
Bengal white do.
Loaf and lump sugars, Ph!iadciphE', 4,
ti,norc and Alexandria.
Leiper's, CARROTS, and Hamilton's 50
IN bottles and b.adders.
sfacuba and rapce do. Il
Clove!.-seed, (PeaA. varrantei) S
Mace; natnegs; cloves easslai p'1s
to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; z
enssc pepper; refined salt-petre. III
Coffee; chocolate; rice pearl ha'tl
l.oaion and Philadelphia mustard; bsEl
salt; starch; sig blue; Aotant indigo ;lsI
gia and Tennessee cotton flax; wool III
der; copperas; alum brimstanc esE
pipes IN boxes; wrapping. paper aad o., &
traces; bed cords; leading lines; den'JOD IS
gin cases !; patent shot; brandywine san,I IS
der; Harycy's guapowder, 1.-THE onlyrea 81
tiSa battle poYder@ from + to treble So
chewing tobacco; best Havanns segars'
Muscate! and bloom raisins in boxes. 81
Sun ralsins in casks.
Zante currants psunes soft shsll''
,noads.
A few boxes excellent pickles, eae
dozen bottles assorted /; capers, oETc' az
choyies, FOR sale by the box. },
A e1antity Of clean good allan, salt su'
for the fishery, &c. &c
PRINTED DAILY ny
SAMUEL SNOWnEN,
(%sr Me ProayietoY.
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Timothy Rrundldge,
Scheme of a Lottery,

Tor the purpose OF raising suin otmeAey to-
AID the funds of the Charitable Marine So
erin ut BALTIMORE
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LIABLE MEDICINES.

T hex 81 ing Valuable Medicines, Justly &C.
lessrs ed through the United States for ehs =,
s.spellr efficacy in the cure OF the sesels :
disorders for which they are reconlnienas ::
from Hannah Lees Patent Family Medl-
cine Store, New. York, are sold only by the.
subscril,er, at his store In King-street
]Iamalton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an Invaluable medicine
or the. speeely and permanent cure OF nervous
Z disorders or such as arise from the immode-.
ratesuse of tea, strong liquors, long residence
w,,.,a cli,nates. excessive weakness, and &C.
eral relaxation of the system
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ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
James Kennedy, fen.
AIexsndria, October l8. sS

nf the great efSsacy OF the faieaf ana l,s
nliy Medicines, prepareaby the late kich-
ard Lee, Jun. which for near eight wears pasi
have acquired throughout the unltcs states $.
celebrity ELECTROMAGNETIC.
Philadelphia, .flgssss 9, 1900.
Being DESTROYS to make public for the goee1
Of others, Che excellent quality of IlAMiL-
TONS ELiXI2, prepared by the late Mr.
Lee, I have sent you the following account OF
the benefit have received from 1t, which !
hope will induce others to giys it a triad. Ia
consequence of a brlisc on the breast received
from 4 fall, my health srew5ad, my breathing
hecame very difficult, and frequently have
had Suddenly to rise vi, IN my bed With all the
horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to
theU constant pain in my breast and acongh.
& great loss of strength and flcsh, and you may
eoureivc tsrat my symphonic evidently Indicated
an approaching consumption. The advice OF
most eminent physician was resortcd to, and
afterwards ). second was called in, without gIy-
nsg me any rchcf. Another physician who
knew re and the circumstances of MP case,
ndDlerd ne 70 gryc HuDsiltcn' sErir trial, say-
az, re had ssrd Il f,sjsss Practice, and always
foHud Il do mich good A bottle was procured
from, Mr.. Birch's, and T found relief before
knd takies one holt IF . continued to use
Il and was soon strong enough to attend to bu-
ssavss. On taking cold, rnesof my forme,
symptoms return, but are always removed by .
ssosc &c two st the elixir.
GEO. BENNER, Jun.
Nd. ! Budd-stscst, Rtisdelph,s
Ass> Il. Lsa
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Oughs, aSthmas, sore titosse0 ''i's' sff-
-, Haan,s Ants-bslious Pills.
Are Justly esteemed for carrying of the SUI
r,,.,a,ous biIcsfrom the stomach and prevent
no morbid secretions and their consequences
h;l;o,rs asd malignant fevers, SC. These pllis
are perfectly mild in their operation, ano may
Be used with safety by persons q every age
md in every situation.
TIE Soueresgn Qfatmsat Tor tns
Itch.
speedy and caccsuaF remedy, generally
removing the compliant at one application. {
saay be safely used By persons ofevery age
The Anodpals Elaxsy.
For the cure OF every kind Of head ache.
Hahn's genuine Eve Water.
An excellent remedy for ssI disorders ofthe
ewes, many persons having been cutsa Of It
when nearly deprived Of slght.
Tooth ache DROPS.
Give ianicciate relief in the most violent
attacks.
T1c Rssto5ativs P0zedsr jf0r tho
Teeth and Sans.
C!earscs and strengthens them, AMI pre-
serves tbs enamel of the teeth from ecay.
Gos0lAnd's Losior, -1,: =; II II ss.1lusne
l3ry5sau Lot:on.
poth celebrated ii the fashionable old as
most excellent cosmetics and perfectly. safe
HaAn,s true end geaui'se Corr
fiagslsf.
A certain remedy for corns, speedily erasli-
ea1ing them without giving pan.
dgas and frper 5,robs.
h,stly esteemets For their great efficacy in.
cure of9gues and Intermittent fesess.
Dasnask Ls6 SalUs, and lnasan
Vegetable Spee5fe.
James Kennedy, fen.
AIexandria, October l8. ss
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i THE C,4aE or. LfliES SMITH,
Eias been declared of i've per cent, on all
cf.ms legally proved, payable by the sahscrl-
sd al puni~ies, In so DAYS from the 3oth OF
Jbae aast.
Timothy Rrundidge,
I -1Soiydnce.
/ Jm.y II. eo5w
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zengeS.

~ which many thousands have been re-
s;sved from the distressing and dangerous ma
lady Of worms and other distinctions IN tins
stomach and bowels.
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Fron Lxthsr Marss, Esas lats .ffsosssy g g
neral ofshe Ssssxs of Maryland.

lsros. Lasasr l1arss, Ess lafs 1fsorxsy g s.
neral ofthe Ssssse 81 Maryland.
Iconply with your request n stating ny g,
on;n;on of Hamilton, Elixir. II has been used
IN mr. family for two or three years past, WITH
nuiior1n success, whenever colds, coughs, of
similar complaints, have rendered medicine
necessary, have myself found IT an excel
lent aid agreeable remesy for a very painful
and troublesome affection OF the breast, accom-
panied with soreness, and withtobstructed and
difficult breathing.
8 On these accounts ] do not hesitate to re-
commend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable ms
dicme, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR
Is recommended as the best remedy Tor
coughs, colds, asthmas, hopping cough, ap-
preaching consumptions, and most disorders
of the breast andlungs. This preparation Will
prove valuable acquisition to public speakers
WHO may be sublectto temporary hoarseness,
thickness of speeck,s&c. In long confirmed
AsthHatic complaints where cure. can speed
lily be expected, this medicine affords inln1e4a-
ale refief, moderating the fits of Coughing, and
rendering their recurrence less frequent. On
children afflicted with the hopping cough, the
like beneficial effects may confidently be ex-
pected.
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Hansiltenss Esxi1.

sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate
m,e,l,s, asthmas, sore throats and approaching
eonsuraptions. 80
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Hamilton's Essence end Extrdet

A safe and eIFectual remedy for the govt,
4l,eumatism, spgains, pains in: the face ana
rex, sc.
IAlmsltoa's Worn-des.royang 70
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-05-09

IONS or the advice Of friends, rearained yos
In ne Puhl -ation OF pare
OHe word more. You fay that fucceis in
u~rs plan would have divided the nation
d placed the northern part Of It under the
'om'n'on Of foreign powe-. VIII your Ex-
oeNeney have he goodnels 10 inform the Peo-
.'e Of Mailachuletts, and or the United States.
now a ieparation of the 7vsqsrH Fats would
nave placed the northern R4is5 under the do
mln'oa Of foreign power To men whole
minds have the ordinary powers Of diicern-
ment, this Is quite incomprehenGble. Who
hu' your Excellency weuld have imagined that
luch 2 ieparatiOn would induce the Atlanuck
TIA IS further to diminilh their 1rength, by a
d'vhon into northern and a (o2t5eya lecton ?
On me contrary, would not the northern and
the iouthern ftates then cling more cIoiely to-
gether Tb5s are the thirteen United States,
v @ch, with half their prelent population,
dared defy the power Of Britain, and finally
achieved their independence. Where, then,
= the danger, Of their being now brought in
10 lubJection by the fame power
70 BIZ CONTINUED.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-05-09

tie -7of eFeGual way, would be %
mop the coating traa-. Il would D1
/ cheaper to pay the co2ders thef
frsiahts than to defray the expenie
If m4 ming the navy MIR. f11LlaHi
wlhed gentlemen would inform me
houlc for what purpole this arma-
nent Is Intended. lie never knew
of a cent sf good done by our naval
! eaabiihment, and the only effect
was 10 drain the trealury Mr.. ID
| X. Williams faid the executive bad
not called for the force, and he could
not conceive where the oil originated.
He highly a7plauded the conduct of
the PreGdent IN refu6ng the 1900
feamen tome time ago propoled TO be
RATED. He had always voted againit
all federal meaiures, and he thouid
mott cheerfully give his vote againit
this bill. MIR. g. W.Cam5be could
fee no advantage in pafiug this bill
he had been IN favor of all mealures
If defence which he conGdered nee
eGary, but he had little reliance on
fri ats or other veacIs. Mr.. Smile
faid five wilhed to preferve peace
We mutt keep our lhips Of war from
the fyas. II we had attempted to
drive the Britilh fhiPs out of the
Chefapeake, we lhould have had war
At once. Mr.. S. was for keeping
clear Of the ocean. MIR. Ptkm fup-
ported the bill. From what had been
faid this FELTON,, he conceived that the
nation was fupPofed to be in fome
danger of war. Elle, why was an
army to be RATED He wifhcd fome
naval force 10 rePeI attacks on our
fovereignty in our own waters, and
to prOtea our citizens from outrage
and iulult Why are fuCh fums
Appropriated every year 60 repair our
v5f~ls if they are to lie in our docks
and rot Il would be better to burn
them at once than aPPrv pirate money
to repair them only to rot again.
Mr. Le1vD h ped that after fuch
tumuItuous felton, as that flat even
Ing they would not meer again after
dinner, unlefs it were indilPenfable."
+" At the clole Of the fitting this
day, the fun of $4,000 dolls. was
voted for completing the fences, and
laying out the ground, round the
PreGdents hOuie.