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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11
ToRELGN MEL UENCE.

The democratic electoneering wri-
tiers have the impudence and folly to
charge tic Federalists now, as they
charged the great WAsH1NoToN, in
1896, with bsing Influenced by an un-
dur partially for Britain and apoln-
glsts Tor her unJusr measures
charge the scribblers theinseive. know
to be false, and confess it TO those who
converse with them on the subject
but say it is necessary to keep up the
hue-and-cry, 10 deceive the ignorant,
and effect electioneering purposes.
They well know, that very great ma
iority Of the heroes and patriots OF the
American Revolution, the farmers and
supporters of the Republican Constitu-
tons Of the United States, are now to
De found in the federal ranks But In
what sc0rn and contempt c-gHf F4'-t
the party writer's to be held, who one
moment denouhce as a crime in their
opponents a flredihcnon ia JaUoHr Of
foreign nation, who, in the next, auda-
ciousIv advocate the election of JAMES
Madison, as President of the United
States A man who has been openly
denounced on the floor of Congress, as
having said to a Member OF the Nation
al Legislature, who holds the purse
strings Of the people," FRANCE
WANTS MONEY, AND WE
MUST GIVE IT TO HER" This
degrading expression was made by
JAMES MADISON to join RAN
DoLPH. MIR r. has twice repeated the
fact in Congress, and challenged denial
or contradiction And the speech OF
Mr.. II. with tn charge at full lcmgth,
has beeh published in tire National Incl
Hgenccr, yet neither Mr.. M. nor any OF
his friends, have dared to deny Il +. !.
Yet il is such man, whom the people
| of the United States arc called upon to
support as President; by men who
pirate of the existence of toreign faFu-
cree, and foreign predictions in our
country OH, shame, shanle.-Cent.
A lame and labonred attempt IS
made, in the Ministerial prints, TO up
hold the desperate cause OF then SINK
ing Patrons, by shamefnilt asserting
that the ruinous measure OF Embargo,
had become unavoidable. But neither
| Mr.. Jefferson, Mr.. Madison, nor any
Of their toad eaters dare TO tell the az
qrieved and insulted citizens Of The
United States, by what COARSE of par
tial and pusillanimons proceedings, the
necessity Of this presidential expeliieni
had been induced They dare not to
state that, after exhausling the Trea.
sury by the purchase Of waste Lands
underlined in boundary, and Insecure ii
title after disinantliDg the Navy, re.
ducing the army, and suffering the dc
fences ofthe Nation to sink to decay. -.
they adopted, and have steadily p'rsg
ed system Of policy expressly cahua
ted To excite the oontempts and pro
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11

How long is the nation to remain in
utter ignorance as 10 the disposal Of
The no millions gf'tJoHars, 50 long apo
appropriated to secret purposes Is it
not reasonable that the people should
expect Information on SO important a
matter Surely no reasons of state can
justify an eternal silence upon the sub
jet. Was any treaty to he negotiated,
any object to be attained by the use Of
50 much money which it takes more
than two years to accomplish Away
with this system 70 dunning aud duph-
city . Let the curtain be Withdrawn,
and the truth disclosed. Either the
money has been disbur8eG, and we
ought to know for zvhat, or las the
Presidents friends PRETEND it has ne
yer been sent out of the country, and
the people ought TO have the satisfaction
of knowing it.
Happy indeed would it be for the ma
ton, ifin such necessitous times as the
present, when the public revenue is SO
rapidly declining, International expenses
greatly enhanced, and individual dis
tress so general, it should appear that
so much treasure has been saved from
perhaps some hopeless scheme of ma
tional bribery, o. another wild-land
purchase" lis Z contamination
tlevputly ~ ha vish'd \"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11

Congress, assert that he never made
use Of the words, " that any American
who was an enemy to Bepzhc'rs was
an enemy to his country and lis GOD ~
which we Published in the Gazette Of
last week, we take the liberty ofiniorm-
ing them, that by calling at this oihce
the most satisfactory proof can be adj
duced of his guilt, as he stands charged
in the prfblication.--Hu7tsngso7 GGz.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11
~AshINcfoN, JUNE %.
NRTlLLKRY.

On Saturday and yesterday, the Gill
zens Of Washington, had the satisfac-
tion Of witnessing, on the open space in
front Of the Presidents House, the in
tercsting manGuvres Of corps oF HgAt
artillery sometimes dcnominated fling
artillery belonging TO the army of the
United States, which has just been or
ganized, under the coInmard Of captain
Peter. The CELEBRITY Of movement, and
rapid discharges, either in advancing
or retreating, manifested BY this corps,
we're convincing proofs Of the great
utility of this kind Of artillery in battle.
On the line Of march tand, indeed, III
all its etolutions) the corps has most
animating appearance. Part Of the ar
tillerists are mounted on horseback, and
others IT. 4 light kind Of carriage, very
convenient for the purpose. The hors-
es are exceedingly fine and the men
appeared to be very expert.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11

GKEAI FihE III .T-dN1 44lLh-
BIZ an arrival at New Y ork from
Falmouth, JamJa gentleman there
writes to his correspondent, under
date Of oath May, i" that a mott DIFF
trefling Fire commenced there on
the night of the 23d May when I
came lays he) 70 the fccne Of &C.
ton, about u houfes were burning,
in each Of which there was either
rum, brandy or gin, and in ioine,
gun-p owder.--Tke town conhffed
of from 400 TO ago houfes. large AID
fnaIl, and abou: $50 were on FIRE az
once; the fcens was pait defcrption |!
The abilities and means Of the m
habitantS to fupprefS FIRE, arc but
poor. The principal inhabitants
had been on board iloop Of war in
the harbor, 10 a b, II, aud returned
alhore but to witnefs TIE de6ruffi0n
Of their all. Several Informed thar
they wee totally ruined many IF
| the inhabitants fed on board veHcis
in the harbor for fleter, til feme
accommodations could be had on
fhore. There is no Iu=.5eF Ia tie
iaand, ard the peor.e srow not from
whence to dee flpFlies."
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11

The Democrats continue to abuse
Mr.. PrcEERING but they cannot say
DC ever declared, when he was Secre@
tary of State, " England zvants money,
and zve n1llst gfUe 10 10 her, or have.
zrar"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11

Understanding the friends Of the
honorable David Bard, a Member OF
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11

The Aurora says that ENGLAND is
"thc sole qggressor Of America, and SOLE.
disturber Of the world" So then there
IS no aggression il the open and wan
TED violation Of treaty, By an order that
ally commerce between the United
States and the enemies Of France shall
cease. 1t is no aggression for the
French Emperor to assume to himself
the power whicf our constitution has
vested in the congress of the United
States to declare war BY pronouncing
for Us that war with England is deciar-
ed, and actually exists" It's no az
erosion TO seize and sequester all
American property within the empire,
FOR the avowed purpose of holding il as
pledge that We shall ratify the decla-
ration Of war which the Emperor has
been graciotsIy pleased to make in our
Behalf. All this is pure " friendship
and EbeTakty." All this is nothing
more than lawful and proper exercise
Of right which Bonapalts possesses
as coaqueror Of Europe. Such, at
least, are the sentiments or a foreign
emissary who publishes paper for
him III this city. We believe, however.
that there are few ifany Americans,
OF any political party who are prepared
to surrender to France the sovereignty
Of their country without an effort 10
maintain it,. S. Gaz.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11
IN Tie sits oi Mir SIa rsrr rand, lad II
to the wheat is appreheuded from it.

A gentleman ridculing the extremes OF
fashion, lady present, asked him what he
thought Of short petticoats. :" o, my dear
madam, said ne, that fashion you may Carry
as high as you please
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-07-11
T WzoLe No. 533.

woke the aggression Of all the BeiligerS
ents.....a system Of policy, which has
rendered, as they now say, Embargo
unavoidable...".a policy, which, in its
direiul consequences, has involved the
utmost calamity of public and private
suffering, and which their whetched
plea of" ltuaUoidable'' can never Justify,
nor their hypocriticai, supplicating
confessions Of error atone.-PoE. Reg.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

ces which have Been threatened and to the mili-
tary occupation of this capital, in case he should
not submit TO such demands Yielding, there
fore, with AL humility Of heart to the inscruta
bic determinations of the Most High, he places
his cause in the hands OF the Almighty and be-
ing unwilling to fail in the essential obligation OF
guaranteeing the rights of his sovereignty, he
has commanded us to protest, and formally pro-
tests in his own name, as in that ofhis successors,
against any occupation whatever of his domini.
ons, being DESTROYS that the rights of the holy
char should remain, now and henceforwar1, I'M
injured and untouched. rs the Vicar on Earth
OF that God Of Peace, who taught by his divine
example, humility and patience, he has no doubt
but his most beloved subjects who have given
him so many proofs Of obedience and attachment,
will make it their peculiar duty to preserve peace
and tranquility, private Us we'll as public, which
his holiness exhorts and expressly commands !;
and that far from committing any excuses, they
will rather respect the individuals of a nation,
from whom, during his journey and stay in Paris,
he received so many hattering testimonies of de-
votion and regard"
RoME, February 9.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29
HOUSE OF COMMONS, MAncn z.
ORDERS ~ coUNc1I.

The order of the day having been read for Ia
king into further consideration the report of the
Committee on this bill, the question was put
"that the bill lie engrossed"
Sir J. Newport thought that these orders rAight
produce an effect in America, which would be
very injurious to this country Ireland at present
imported fOuF-fiiths of It's haSseed from Bmeri-
ca, and the GREATEST part Of its potash. These
were articles OF the first importance TO the linen
manufacture of Ireland, which was the staple of
that country. Ii should always be recollected by
Parliament, that the staple Of Ireland was oriri
naly the voollen manufacture for which she pos
Sesssd the raw materials but she was forced 20
give up that manufacture for the benefit of Eng
land 1t was therefore incumbent upon parlia-
Tcnt to take care that she should not be deDriv.
cd Of the linen manufacture by want of the raw
materials 1t would be dangerous, if to the lust
discoutents Of the South of Ireland. were added
the discOntents Of I'll tho manufacturers Of the
NORTH driven out OF employment. He was lust
informed that our silk manufacturers would suf-
fer materially that there was not at present silk
enough IN the country to employ them for six
weeks and Chat probably 60, 90 manufacturers
Moald be turned out Of employment in a short
tine.
The Ciancellor of tle Exciequer said, there
vas no reason 90 suppose that his Majesty MI
nisjcrs were inAttentiye 70 tIc state of the ma
Buiactures III ireland bat Il would I've rccoiicct.
ell t'te; If Ireland could impol 30 more RaNscel
tSsm Eniefie'', ne eAgse was not from a.osc eg-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29
April 81.

I.. April II.
arrived here this morning, in 43 DAYS
from Bordeaux, in the brig George, captain
Chester. intended to have brought some
of the latest French papers, but at the time
OF my departure from Bordeaux, could not
procure any that contained any thing worthy
of republication.
No event of Importance had occurred up
on the continent Immediately before nv de-
parture-the guard of honor ut Bordeaux
were daily parading in expectation of the
arrival of the emperor. Immense numbers
of French, Swiss and Italian troops were
marching to Spain and Portugal, all appa-
rently confident of victory and jealous to act
in whatever manner their chiefs were dis
posed to direct them. Eighty thousand adj
ditional troops (the whole number OF troops
will exceed 0,000) were expected to march
through Bordeaux the middle of March.
The immediate object of this great army was
perhaps only known TO Bonaparte and his ca
binet-the conjectures of some directed it
towards Gibraltar, others towards Africa,
and others towards England. 1t is, | believe,
pretty certain that the churches Of Spain are
about to be pillaged and considerable pro-
portion of their treasures to be applied to o.
ther than holy purposes.-It is thought by
Intelligent persons in France, that the cmpc-
ror will not expose his person in Portugal or
Spain--all his troops, it is supposed, might
not protect him against the poison or stilctto
Of the infuriatcd monks and priests, who arc
about to be plundered--The so called car
my of England" was forming at Boulogne.
1t was reported in France that the pope
was about to retire to a convent, and that he
was cast from " his high estate" in conse-
quence Of AN honest & firm refusal 70 aid his
master in the execution of certain project.
not e.racfIy consoDant either with the civil.
moral or divine law. 1t was universally
said and believed, that $4,000 French and
Russian troops were en- their full and unrn1-
Tested march to the British possessions in
india but the press and every other poll
tical right or privilege of man is so setback
led all over the continent Of Europe, that a.
ny thing OF political nature, louder than a
whisper, IL scarcely to be heard,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29
EUROPE.
1ArEsY FOREIGN IN1ILL1G ENc4
NEW-YORK, April 81.

A Gentleman arrived in the Protection, con-
firms the Intelligence of the failure of
crops throughout Ireland. Provisions CT
every description, are extravagantly dear.
The Protection literally hurried offon &C
count ola report that an EMBARGO had
been laid upon all American vessels IN the
British dominions. Markets for Amcri-
can produce very high. Flaxseed, from, II
to Is guineas per hogshead. The linnen
business very much stagnated, and on ac-
court Of cur non-importation act, the sale
was very dali
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

MARK,,-H tho u. S. be hGtient, tho Em-
barge will be owa;hotent. Mark its effect
in the stagnation OF the manufactures of q.
B. from the want of the raw materials, in
the threasenedruin Of 60 co manufacturers,
in the bold renncnstranoes of American mer-
chants, in the distresscs of ireland, and IN
The rise Of .fmesTean Produce. At Belfast a
bout the 5th Of March,
2ia,7ienfinc had risen from I5s. to SOS per
cwt. and this " article OF the first neccssi-
ty (says q Belfast paper) to our manu-
factories, is almost exclusively the produce
Of the II. 5.
Tar had risen from Is to 4Gs. per barrel.
In these two articles. the rise was more
than Toe per cent.-In cotton, rice, tobacco,
&c. the rise has been equal to so per cent.
For LATER DATES, see TIE thiri Page.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29
NEW-YORK, April 90.


Capt. Rosseter, from Bristol, has favored
the Editors of the New-York Gazette with
London papers one day later than those by
the Protection. They afford the subsequent
additional articles.
DR.. Leghman, of Philadelphia, who arri-
we'd here yesterday, in 40 DAYS from Bor-
deauX, is the bearer of dispatches from Mr..
Armstrong at Paris-He informs, that the
fpeople OF France were much pleased with
the American Embargo, because they sup
posed 1t was done in compliance with the
wishes OF napartc-believing as they did,
that 1t would humble, if not ruin, TIRE
PROUD ISLANDERS" as they stle tho Bril-
| fish.
Jerome Bonaparte, the new king of West
phalla, has issued decree, declaring, that
English commodities and manufactures shall
not only be seized. but burnt. The decree
has already been carried into execution.
1t appears by the Pilot, Of the ID ult. that
the British are in complete possession of the
Western Islands.
News was received in England or the
10th ult. by an American vessel arrived at
Marseilles, that the Prince Regent, &C. ar
rived at Rio Janeiro about the first of Janu-
ary~ C1his corresponds with the Boston ac-
count
The Globe of the. I'd of March saws. GIVE
understand that the American Minister, MIR.
PInckncy, has stated, that unless the Orders
IN Council are revoked, war between this
country and the United States must incyita-
bly, take place"
The editor ofth London Courier, of the
18th ult, speaking of the junction of the Ro-
chetort squadron, Toulon and Carthagena
fleets, observes, "These accounts make us
most anxious for the next arrivals-We are
on the eve of great events yet the attention
OF our ministers is to be diverted daily and
nightly to objects of secondary Importance,
and while the powers of Europe are whet-
ting their swords against us, while abroad &
at home our security is threatened and our
destiny hespolSen with imputlent prediction
at all eve1ts = while we stand destitute of a
friend IN almost any region of the Globe. &
even brought TO deliberate how we shall by
our patience and fortitudc, our patriotism &
heroiSm, .repcl a confederated world. the on
position are employed in motions lpon Peru
Wan bark, and the punishment If three Ii
Centious soldiers.
Ihe same paper says Rome has passed
away from the dominion ofthe Pope-an G.
vent for which the Popein his protest had
prepared us--He informed us that Bonaparte
had threatened him with the military occu-
patton of his capital if he declined acceding
to his demands. The menace has been car
| ried into execution Gen. Miollis with the
troops under his command, entered Rome on
the I'd ult. and occupied the Castle of St.
Andero--Ihe Officers are quartered upon
the mobiles, and the soldiers upon Monaste-
ries--Ihe Pope, it is supposed, will soon
leave Rome, and retire to such place as
Bonaparte shall think fit.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

MINE LANDS FoR SALE--The subsct;.
I'A Der Will sell Tractof LAM combining
279l acres, living in Hampshire county, within
70 miles OF Winchester, on Cacuphon, /, b,7cn; i,
OF Potomac This L,nd contains q trec body
OF mon ore OF All excenentq,ialy, which las TX Ga
worked ou i small scale, but discontinued to.
want oil funds; and would be to any person able
ALss---At act in said county ON tiic waters OF
MisCrce under the South Branch Mountain.
containing 25S acrcs-l9T acres Mn Creek,
within u miles of Romncy--40Q acres or Tie:
waters Of Cucaphaa--I0u0 acres on tic fats OF
Greea River IN the state OF Kentucky, ana iO00
acres on the waters OF Ohio in Nenttcky.
Und;sputetl titles viii be given and terms
made known tiy" applying ~ Mr.. Harry Eeth at
the Coal Pitts or the subscriber ~ Cun.les ON
James River, &c miles below Richmond.
WILL. M HETH.
Marcl, IL. Ieri2tTl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

@ IMPsoN MoRRts, opposite the Eagle Ia
'Overn, respectfully informs the pubic that lie
still'cortinues ling off under cost aid charges
till the whole oS the stock is sold and wishes The
public MOTTO lose ths opportunity as goods arc
daily raising hc stock consists Of the i5lio~ing
articles, viz.
rs and III irish Linen, Renting, Linen a9d
Gotten Cambrics, large assortment O. INDIA &
British Muslin. corded and camb,1c Diuuy, u
large assortment Of silk 6, cotton Hogc, ladies'
silk Gloves, Damask Silk, slpwls, Bllcl; twill
ed Sarccncts, F!orsitnc sib, printed ClHico,
LINEN & Cotton Cheques, linens cotton & no
brick hk's. whit. s. BlacS Irench 'eres xliisoand
colorcd Marsenlcs aud Iaats. I.,Y,a Cotton nd
Wldboarc, Bcuncfs patent Cord, Cashmere,
Broad Cloth, FIaBHcis, I1ressmg Boxes, ard =
humber ofotner ariiclc. tao tyc.Dus tooruflc rate
April cp2m.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

IRON WokkS.-rhe tqlov1ng l. AMDS via
= he sold together ol in separate parcels 10 sui,
purchasers, at Public Auction, at Mr.. Chasc's
Vendue Warehouse. in Baltimore, o.: SA.suR-
pay the 18th day OF My nest, It ~ cciock
25,.i43 ;ccres of LBTD, more or less, consisting
OF Ciitcrei'' surveys idoining each ocher, lyju,,
IN Bath and BottetpGrt counties, il, te stltc az
Virginia, on the Cowpas;ure river, yyl.icN c1.1.es
into James River. There is OH the abGye I.si!tl.,
great abundance OF Iron Ore, OF the best quail
ty. TO be obtained with very ttiiiirg oxpencc, rey
nayigable water, and situations suitable ior erect
ing furnaces and FORCES. The annexed cer.ifi
cate OF Adam Ciackner, Gan experienced ms,
of good character) is referred to for further par.
ticulars. The first named subscriber has also
been on the Lands and examined Che situations
on the river for furnaces and iJig.s, and is OF o.
2i';on that the annexed certificate in every res
pect correct.
The terms Of sale viii be 5000 dollars cash,
and for the residue of the purchase money an eA-
tended credit VIII be given. The tides are be-
Geved IL he unquestionabie. The Patents may
be seen by application 60 tne subscribers
JOSIA5 PENNINGTON
N. PRICE,
3yuyters of tLr P,tsr-.-S
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

- EMOVAL.--We haye removed oar Clan.;ag
~ House 10 IKE Rsnse in,aleayately bslo.g ceil
Contiguous TO tie que see huge hithe5so ocs.4a;ea.
,sie'e Sse he0e fcr SAFE, MiSss7ado S8gar ~ the
ma. or Dol, Sherry ZINE in gaaf:tS c.ts.s%, ard
fesu cases cid Ciiref, u SAP i;or qaa}ity
ROBERTG ALL.iW POLLOK c, Go.
March g. Cettf)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

RoKEaACE AND COMMISSION BUSINEs5.-
- The subscriber bcgs leave to inform the CT
t'zens OF Richmond, and the public in general,
ne has established hinselfin the above line. Any
business tr,lstcd to his care viii be done on ti,c
most liberal terms. y. DORRINGTON.
Richmond, Feb. 90 1Iawtf1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29
FROM FRANCE.

An intelligent friend who has arrived at
New York from Bordeaux, has favored us
with the following communication.
Phik. Gaz.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29

gNOR SALE, 1910 acres Of LAND IN Ken
4 awha county, in the forks OF Great Sandy
flyer;
$4,000 do. in Tazcwcll county, on the waters
Of Clinch river
10000 do. in tic county of Wythc, on Reed
and Peak creeks
1000 do. in Randolph county, on the waters
of Cheat river
Also, $4,000 acres OF Virginia Land Warrants
The above will be sold very low, and great &C.
commodatiUn giycn in the payments.
To Rent, Brick House, on Shockoc Hill,
in a good ncghborbOod, and possessing every
accommodation for family.
THOS NORVELL.
Dec. ~, H.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-29
Trustees IF the Fatei.sess
CERTIFICATES.

LEhIIflL1IE.
:. hereby certify, that III the year 1903, exam
incd the Ore banks on the above lncntonc,! lands,
and found the ore 20 be OF very superior tl,l,ii-
", and in very great abundance. The ore Banks
consist OF three mountains, and s,ich is the llcil,-
ty Of getting the ore, that in my opinion one mm
Will be able To raise rs much as viii supply one
furnace. The proper place for furnace is nat
more than !, OF Il mlie from the ban,s, AID iOrs.
forge that MAY be worked with io,ri. hammers:
about miles distant on good road, there IS Ill
SO an abundance OF wood 10 supply the ili5llce
and forge, and a large quantity Of " h,te LIltz-
SroNE near the furnace seat. I an o! o9,Aol1
that there are two good seats for fo1ges (cxclu-
siye of the above mentioned) each 10 act with
one hammer, within OF mile Of the furnace
upon the whole, solemnly declare, that in nv
opinion (and have been for many years acduai.lt-
ed with the qualities OF ore, and lie proper ma
nagement OF iron Works. the above property has
more advantages in every respect, for the esls.-
blshmeAt OF IRON WoREs than any | have ever
seen. ADAM CIiCKNRR.
March 81 Ceptas1