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June

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gagged as an assista.l,
family from Bern ~. aqop
Whereby he is enabled 20 ado
of Instruction pursued in his. sche, ..s
French, German and Italian Lansssuag -
sntient and Modern History srthmetie.
Euclid's Elements Geography with the use
ofthe Globes aEs' Maps, Trigoncmetry, Men
surat;rs., surveying, n Navigation and the Lunar
Observations. Analytics, stronomy, &c. &c.
Likewise Algebra and Illusions, with their
Applications to the various branches of the
Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, WILDE.
taught as hitherto by,hinessE a, his School, in
st. Asaph street.
a. B~Those who wish to be instructed ia
the above Languages, viii please to apply, as
the number Of Pupils will be limited.
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z!sga,yorta Eaag ADVERTISER.
THURSDAY, Juas 9.

The long contested question, whether the
judiciary, rs the interpreter oil the laws and
constitution OF the country, are to be consi-
dere,i an independent branch of the govern
ment, Or the mere creatures Of Legislative
control, appears now to be fairly put 70 issue.
Under the Charleston head, iii Ctr paper OF
to-day wiii be found an account OF one et the
most aagrant VIC atoms o. law ever practised
in country boastIng government OF laWs,
nor exceeded ia the most absolute despotlsms.
II the executive has right to turn tue armed
force OF the ration against its legally authorised
commerce, then he may, with equal right,
direct against any other branch etinduatry
and enterPrlze; and whatever name we may
chuse to give cur government, 1t becomes
complete despotisru. Ii this act ofoppression
lie tolerated, then has the constitution been
prostrated at blow--the laws cease to have
eficaey, and the will OF the President be-
comes The arbiter o. cur rights.
The following ticket viii be supported bya
nun Der Of stockholders, III the Alexandra s.
Washington Turnpike Company, and is sub
nlitted to their consideration generally, as fit
characters FOR the advance ,aent, sud duties e.c,
that Associations
Thomas NaweIb jr s.
Chs. AleyandegJr.
George Dcneais, Directors.
Robert Young
Thomas Preston;
Charles Page, Treasurer.
James s. Scott, Clerk.
The following persons are proposed to be
chosen tomorrow, for Directors, Treasurer,
and Clerk OF the Washington and Alexandria
Turnpike Company.
Thomas Vowel,
Charles Alexander,
George Deneale, Directors.
john Vaudeville,
Joan Gadsby,
Charles Page Treasurer.
Hugh Deneale, Clerk.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-09

LENT OR. 4LCST,
The first volume Of GAesferfeld's Letters;
WHOEVER has borrowed or found It VIII
please to return it, or call and pay for the
ROBERT GRAY.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
Dortlano,
Monday, February %, 1903.
FROM SPAIN.

Capt. SLOWER, Of brig Delaware, arrived
az this port on Monday last, in SO days from
St. Andero, (Spain) Capt S. informs, that
he was induced to leave that place without
waiting to take full cargo on board, fearful
that all American vessels would be stopped.
On the 18th Of January. information was
received by the American Consul, that
brig belonging to Norfolk, and from thence
bound to Bilboa, had been captured within
4 leagues Of the port, by a French paivateer,
and carried into ST. Antonio, for having
g'oteH an English armed brig, which accord
ing to Bonaparte's proclamation blockade, is
a sufficient reason for plundering and con-
dcmhirg American vessels.
On the same day, the French consul in
formed him, that the late DEGREES Of the
French Emperor were tantamount to de-
claration Of war against the Uni ed States,
and advised him to hasten his departure.
Captain Stoyer was advised by the vice
consul, as well as by his consienee, that
in consequence Of the alarming situation of
the two countries France and the United
States) his business required the utmost ex-
petition, in order to secure him passport
from the place. These apprel,ensions were
repeated the next day, in consequence Of a
letter from Mr.. Erving, Consul General at
Madrid, TO the Vice Consul at St AnderO,
advising that it WIS necessary that all A.
merican vessels should depart Immediately
His apprehensions for their safety was crea
ted by int diligence Of an embargo on all A.
merican vessels at BOurdeaux, but did not
learn on what account. The u. S. Consul
at St. Andero, in letter to capt. Slower,
confirmed the above.
About the first Of January there was a
general rejoicing at St. AnderO, in conse-
quence of the combined feet Of France and
Russia, having safely arrived at French
port OH the Straits.
It was reported, that $4,000 French
troops were marching through Spain, for
the westward-destined fot Portugal, and
that provision was transporting from differ
ent parts Of Spain, for tie inhabitants of
Portugal, who were in a starving condition,
in consequence of the blockade of their
ports By the English.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
I'D BE SOLD.

THAT fnal Lut valuable FARM, lately
improved by the lublcriber-- lituated in
ByzaF1vilE on the county road leading ba:b
--conflting of about 40 acres OF Land a
Dwelling Houle two Barnsi a shop; an
orchard Of about 81 aPPletrees, behde. 9TH
err fruit produces aoout 10 tons Of hay
good palturing and an Aquecud capa'iS If
fuppIying the houfe AID barn W nh water
AHc-A so acre Lot, adjacent 70 the above
--conGfting Of Wood, Failure and arabic
Land.
6Lje-About 100 acres Of exreIlent Lane.
lying in Bath, near the above-conhfting o.
wood, paitu-e and moving
dHS-A Houle and half acre Lot in Batbs
plealantly Gtuated ON High-lfreei well hn-
fined, having lquare rooms and other con-
Venience. on the ground floor and Chambers
in proportion Eith a good Cellar. StAbles
&c lately occupied by Cap. r AfefieJ
dyo--One other half acre Lot on iaid H,gb-
F,est, pIeafantly ltuated. All or pat OF
which may be had of the fubfcriber, CD rea-
fonable terms, and conditions Of payment IA
vorable TO the purchaler.
had aL(G--A good FARM 70 be let to good
man, lying on the Turnpike Road from BOzD-
dsiD CsLsge to BATH Apply to the inbicriber.
FEB. %. Jas. CURTIS, IUs.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

ance. IF that was true before Bona
parties last order reached Washington,
they will be radically cured when it ar
rives. But we can scarcely expect so
happy an event The influence Of
France in this country is Of many years
growth. Too many are now, from
personal considerations, pledged to car
~ it through and their personal in
fuence will be exerted in that direction,
till the good sense of the people shall
demohsh it. There will be no saluta-
ny change in political sentiment but
what will enanate from the body of the
people and as maltitudes perceive
slowly and act still more SO, il is a cues
ton whether the progress of our sub
mission has yet come TO its crisis.
LRepe'toy.l
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
ARIsTOCRACY TRIUMPHANT.

The intention Of our national compact was
to prevent the monopoly Of power in the
hands of a few, by constituting three IHde-
pendem branches Of government.
The rage is now to diminish the number
of these republican checks, by rendering
the Judiciary totally dependent on the Ex-
ecutiye.
A Judge could, by the constitution as it
stands, be tried and cashiered BY the SEN
ate, if he were proved guilty Of crimes and
msdemeanors. But an alteration is pro-
posed to empower the president to remove
Judge on an address carried by majority
Of tie house, and two thirds of the senate,
without any inquiry into, or charge against
his conduct. THUS SINKS OUR RE-
PUBLICANtSM.-Reperto,y.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

By an arrival at Newyork from London,
English papers to Jan. 6, have been receiv-
ed.-By this arrival Dispatches were bro't
from Mr. PINcKEEY, at the Court of St.
James, for our govenment.-Th English
Blockading Orders were vigorously enfor-
ced.-It does not appear that any thing of
importance among the centendng nations
of Europe, had TRANSFERRED since our former
dates.-The following articles appear most
interesting -
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
GORHAM ACADEMI.

THE Truftees Of COrb0m sdeadsnt, give no.
tice that iLfru6tiOn commences on the
I'd day Of Ma Ch next, for the third quarter.
Male fludents are admitted as uiual and Fe-
male will be hkewiie admitted. a commit
tee has been appointed 70 procure proper
Boarding Houles for their acc mmocatiCu.-s
Seventy fudents can be properly accommods-
ted, and all proper attention gwen them by
the Preceptor and AlIillanf.
F4b 20. Up LITTLE, Secretary.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE.
Ma. CO SIZING,

Ma. CUSHING,
HAVING observed in several papers, a
paragraph purporting that 6 the public
mind is quietly settling upon JAMES Map
1soE IS our NEXT PRESIDENT, | am indu-
ced through the medium of your paper, to
offer some reflections on the correctness of
this opinion, and upon the souNdncss of that
policy which directs the public nina to such
a chUice. For myself, am induced TO be-
lieve that public opinion has not even been
consulted on the subject Ifmen, delega-
ted for the purposes of national legislation,
assume the right of Palming upon the pub
lie a nomination, and that public implicitly
and without investigation receives their die {.
tates, It obviously lessons the importance Of
public opinion, and paralyzes our boosted
system of free and uncontrolled elections.
Americans must certainly view this act of a
part of their representatives in Congress az
a gross misuse Of their talents and infiu-
ence I; and | am glad to observe, that many
of the members, paying more respect to our
republican institutions, expressed their dis
appreciation of such measure.
The foregoing remarks apply TO the fact.
Let US examine the policy which directs
the public mind quietly to settle upon
James Madison as the candidate for the
next presidency. Without detracting from
chat share Of public confidence which this
gentleman is entitled to-without question
ing the purity of his motives-permit me to
ask, whether the clear and unbiased per-
ceptions Of his mind, his local situation, and
lastly the influence he has had in shaping
our foreign relations, all unite in qualifying
him, pre-eminently, at this pOrtentiOus cri-
sis, for directing the councils of our coun-
try, as chief magistrate That his talents
are adequate to the discharge Of the duties
of the Office, / shall not now pretend to
doubt; but il is NJ detraction to suppose
that he is not exempt from prejudices more
o. less common to all and that those pref
udices which grow out of his local situation,
may give his mind a bias more or less ia
vorable to the interests Of certain portions
of the Union. Mr.. NJ. is a citizen of Fir-
ginia that state has given US a president
for the two last terms. Il is a natural con-
sequence, that the state which furnishes a
President, should also produce the principal
officers under the government; and, that a
long continuation of these advantages TO a
particular state, should beget dangerous
influence, is deducible from the nature of
man. And perhaps the recent alteration Of
the constitution, touching the election Of
President, &c. would have been better, had
it provided against the continuation Of the
presidency IN any one state for more than
eight years in succession. The election Of
Mr.. Madison as President, is not only i'm
petite In a local point of view, but dero-
cation from the salutary principle Of regu-
lar progression.
Much has been said of the present state
Of our foreign relations, and the influence
which Mr. Madison has had in producing
it and much room is still left for animal.
version. N.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
DleO,

n Paris, [France) on the 24th Dec. last,
Madame La Fayette.
In Wilmington, (Del) John Dickinson,
Esq. formerly President of the state of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of the Farmers Let
tiers.
In Newbury, very suddenly, Mr. STE.
pHEx Foster, Of Bradford aged IS.
II Cape Elizabeth, Mrs. Eleanor Max
well, aged SO,
In this town, Ferdinand, son Of Mr.. John
Barker, aged years.-A child Of capt. E
hIah Moore, aged months.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
More Of Burroughs's associates detected

We learn that three more dealers in
counterfeit bills were, few days since, APP
pretended in Buckfeld. It IS understood
that man BY the name of Smith, had
agreed to meet two men in Norway, (John
and Reuben Irish) who were to give Smith
a sleigh, two horses, three barrels of rum,
and good money sufficient to make the
whole amount to 600 dollars, for which
Smith was to give them bills Of the Bur
roughs stamp, to the amount Of 1000 dol
lars. Smith contested the facts, and the
three have been committed to Paris Jail, fOs
trial at the next Supreme Judicial Court,
which will he holden in this town.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
Mr.. RoSE'S MIS- ian.

If /" what people zyish, they are apt
to 5eHeUe," is true saying, it is evil
dent the jacobin editors throughout the
country are decidedly opposed to an ad-
Iustment of our differences with Great
Britain.-They place no conhdenc
In the various rumours" about its final
result, they say.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
Congres8ionai Correstlondrnrs.

Congressional CorreshoHdrncs
One of the Rhode Island Represen-
tahves in Congress has lately transmit
ted to one of his constituents, the fol-
lowing luminous communication
Washington, Ian 90, 1908.
SIR This is 10 inform ysu, that
dark clouds oUerShread The flohticat hem
1atlhere Of our country but think
tight breeze zuH make all clear again !:
from Yours, ". A."
Benefited by such shining inforna-
ton, the constituents of MIR. X must
needs be an enlightened he0tlfe.'
columbian Centincl)
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

It sppear. that il originated II mere fOard---
The gentleman from England who was re
ported 20 have brought the news. itated, that
d leaving London, about the cath December
he heard the great bell of 81 Pa4r' roll (; from
which Il was concluded, a the King had been
iudfpofed fome days before, that he was dead
A imilar report refpetaing this King has been
circulated almolt as ofren as that of the death
of BsaaParfs.-CENTINEL.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

The " Norfolk nesus," under Petersburg
head, in the last Gazette, has terminated a.
ususl--in en- fEn1o. The vessel there allu-
ded to, has arrived in Boston, with her car
go Of -four.
~ The marriage Of Mr.. Grovenor, O.
Newgloucester, published in our last, proves
to be incorrect.--It was taken from the
Eastern Argus.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

To Denocrats.-Do you know that the
United States are sinking more than mIl-
lion Of dollars of the revenue every month
IN the embargo Think on this.
To Peoub.ieuns.-D you recoIlect the adj
ministration If Washington DO YOU re-
member what Mr.. Jefferson and his friends
odd YOU when they painted for power Are
your expectations realized
To Politicians Can any man in the IT, S.
til the people what the situation ofthis coun-
,rv is in relation to any of lie great powers
Of Europe Ifhe can, and will, he certain
" will deserve veI of his country.
Connecticut Couranf
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

THE fubGeribers hereby give public notice
Il 10 all concerned, that they have been
daily appointed & have taken upon themfelves
the trufl Of Administrator IN The eltate of
THOMAS AINoTT,
late Of Portland, 10 the county of Cumberland
Gentleman, deceafed, by giving bond - the
law directs they therefore rrQueiI all perions
who are indebted 10 the faid deceafed's ellate,
70 make immediate payment and thofe who
have any demands thereon, to exhibit the
fame to CLARISA MINOTT,
WM. MINOTT.
FeB. 25. 1908.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
LEET'

IN the liore of the fubfcriber, TRUNK,
directed TO Etbsri4gs u 5i5G Bgfon, K was
fen. from Portfmouh to this place When
put on board the packet the gentleman men,
toned, that he facud be in this place 10 re-
ceive il. he owner is requefed to prove
property, pay charges and take i away.
FEB. %. ESAdC dDdA1S.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
Sa,ettF 9b,p 2eips.
PORT OF P0R7LAND--lsoe.

Monday, Fe5- %.
Arrived brig Delaware, capt. Slower, 80
days from ST. Andero, (Spain.)
VESSELS LEFT
At Yarmouth, L. Dec II, ship Hero,
MIlGkin, OF Portland, from Tonningen for
Oporto-At London, Dec. 10, ship Fair
weather, Smart. Of Portland, from CoPen-
hagen; Romp, do brig Amazon, do.-At
Copenhagen, Nov. 90, ship Harrlot, Gray,
stripped to winter, not allowed to take a
cargo from thence Rodman, from St. Pc
terSburg, in distress.-At Belfast, Dec. II,
brig Mary, Clark, for Alicant Hull,
Dec. Is, ship Cicero, from Philadelphia, for
Bremen or Tonningen, but ordered of BY a
British cruizer the only American vessel
IN port
SHIPPING MEMORANDA.
From Havanna. Jan "a" Many vessels
plenty of provisions Since my last six yes
sells have arrived in distress, bound to New
Orleans, with -four, corn, butter, &c
The act interdicting The trade to Hayti,
will expire AZ the end Of the present ses ior
of Congress and Il IS said TO be intended
not to renew it,
Markets high az RdSseferre, FEB. 6-The
government had stipulated the price of fou
at III dolls The port was not blockaded
but had been. Admiral Cochrane had sent
orders to the British ships of war at Ant
qua, not to detain any more American YES
sells.
The sch. Fair American, OF Ceorgetow.,
with Flour, &c arrived az Tortola 20tbJs,
sent i'm for adjudication she had cleuFr
out coastwise, and was captured in cons
quence Of breaking The revenue laws of the
United States.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

THE fabfcriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, that she has been du-
iy appointed and has taken upon herielf
the tran Of an AdminiRratrix on the eflate of
ISRAEL GROSS,
late OF Brunfwick, IN the county of Cumber-
land, yeomaR, deceafed, by giving bond as the
law direets-fhe therefore requeits al per-
ions who are indebted to the faid decealeds
eftate, TO make immediate payment; and
thofe who have any demands thereon, to ex-
hibit the fame 20
ANNE GROSS.
FL Iuno
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
LONDON, DECEMBER 81.


The Transport Board are about to
engage an additional number Of copper
bottomed transports for a six months
voyage. tt is supposed they are 10 be
employed in the conveyance Of stores
to the Brazils, for the joint succour Of
the British and Portuguese squadrons.
An American vessel arrived yester.
day from Antwerp, which she left on
the 10th inst. Before this ship sailed,
an order of a very extraordinar, nature
had arrived from Paris, by Which ex-
portation OF every kind was prohibited
The same order, it was supposed, would
be extended to all the ports under the
Controul Of France but the motive of
it, fit really exists, we are at loss to
mcclure.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

At the opening Of the Legislative council
OF Lower Canada, at Quebec, the 29th of
January, Sir JAMES II. CRAIG, the Cover
nor General, delivered a Speech, of which
she following is an extract -
have no doubt, that you Join with
me Gentlemen, in Iamenting the dis
cussions that have arisen, between his
Majesty's government and that of A
Inerica. ! have no information to con-
yey 10 you, that might tend to throw
any light upon subject, in which this
Colony must 50 materially be interested
Let us hope, that the moderation and
wisdom Of the Government of the u
nited States, will lead them to meet
that of his Majesty, in its endeavors,
BY an ,'ritable accommodation of diff
ferences, TO avert the Calamities of
War, from two nations, who from ha-
bits OF affinity, unity Of language, and
the ties Of common ancestry, seem des-
tined by Providence, for the enjoyment
of the blessings of continued peace {:
while the reciprocal advantages Of their
commercial intercourse, seem no less
to point them out to each other, as the
objects Of a mutual conneXion, Of am
tty, and confidence"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

Great dissensions are said to exist at
Petersburg, and that the rupture with
England is unpopular. The Director
of the Academy-of Sciences had re-
quested permission to lay all his Rus
sian honours at the Emperor's feet.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
FRENCH EXPEWCES.

By decree of the French Govern
ment the sum of 72O, 900, 900 of francs
were appropriated for the expences of
the year l8O7.-Of this sum, 1859,
600 francs, were appropriated to dis
charge the interest of the national debt.
The items are thus given in the French
budget, viz - Francs.
Interest on debt, 75,159,OOO
Civil List, comprising three ! % noo ooo
millions to the Princes,
For service Of Grand Judge, 22,l9l,OOO
Foreign Relations, 8,65O,OOO
Int relations, public works, &c. 81, 100000
FINANCEs-Caisse dam, 100000
Civil Pensions, 1900 5,000,005
Ecclesiastical do. - 24,oOO,G00
Ordinary service of Finances, 26,0OO,0O0
Public Treasury, 100000
War Department, 32l,40O,oOO
Marine, l06, 100000
Worship, i2,3JO,OOO
General Police, -' l,0OO,uOO
Expenses of Negotiations, 100000
Reserve Fund, 100000
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

WaibblngtoHS farewell add eG.
This book was printed fhort time fnce by
order of the General Court of Mafachufetts,
and by them recommended 70 the inhabitants
of the leveral towns to be read as a SCHOOL
BOOK in all the comHlon fch ols.-Few CO.
pies Of this ulefull book ever reached thi. part
of the fate but where il has been adopted
il is h ghly approved Of.
BY the requeft of number Of gentlemen
interefed in the education of the rifng gener-
tiar, new edition has jun been prin ed
~ Bo0ttlisrs. can Be IafpIisa IN J5eets BY n.
baz5red Jan.II
Cr Cab given far Rags and Junk
at 4 ADAMS Bs5k- Sf1re.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

Jan. Count de Mien is the per-
son who came in the flag Of truce,
which arrived on Tuesday in the
Downs. He has brought dispatches
from the Austrian Minister at Paris t.
Prince Stahremberg, the Austrian Min
lister at our Court, at whose house he
had arrived-and also several letters for
Prince Esterhszy, and dispatches to MS
excellency the Russian Ambassador
Count de Mien is Polish Nobleman,
of distinguished abilities, and is Score
tary to the Austrian Embssary at Paris
His mission, therefore, must have for
its object something Of considerable
importance. 1t is supposed that he
brings with him some further commu-
on the subject of the proposed
mediation on the part of Austria and
Prussia, between England and France
others assert, that the Count de Mien
has brought polite order Of recall for
the Austrian Ambassador, with direc-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

London, January 5.--A captain from
Dantzic, reports, that $4,000 French
troops were in that city under Gen Gu
dinot, as he understood. [ A former
account said Gen. o. was at Astracan.
Ii is said the Queen Of Etruria is to
govern Portugal and that Lucien Ro-
napare is to be king Of Etruria.
The inhabitants Of Lisbon, after the
departure of the Prince, proposed 10
the Vice-Roy to rise en- ma8se against
the French but the Vice-Roy would
not agree to 1t.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29

Dec asa packet is appointed to
sail for the Brszils. The post-ofice
has intimated, that letters to any part Of
that settlement will be speedily for
Warded
1t is said, that there is at this moment
actually cut down in the Brazils, timber
for the construction of 90 sail of the
line Our West-India Islands can be
amply supplied from the Brazils with
provisions, Lumber and every article of
necessity.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-02-29
Il MILITARY ROCKET.

On Wednesday last, William King,
Esq was private, and to day he is
Maior-General |! /! !-FTday's Rehert.