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Whatever from our waters, is III IaCt So
much required by the vexations & dam.
gers to our peace experienced from their
visits, that the president makes it a spe-
cial part of the charge to you, to avoid
laying the United States under any spe-
cies of restraint from adopting that re-
medy. Being extended to all belHge-
rent nations none of them could of right
complain, and with the less reason, as
the policy Of most nations has limited
the admission of foreign ships Of war
into their ports, to such numbers as be-
ing inferior to the naval force of the
country, could be readily made to respect
its authority and laws.
AS it may be useful, in enforcing the
justice of the present demand, to bring
into view applicable cases, especially
where Great Britain has been the COM
planning party, refer you to the ground
taken, and the language held by her, in
Sound, Notwithstanding the assertion in
Spain in both cases, that the real right
was in her, and the possessory only In
Great Britain. These cases will be
found in the annual registers for 1771,
and 1890, and in the parliamentary de-
bates for those years. In the latter you
fnd also, two cases referred to, in one
of which the French king sent an am
bassadour extraordinary to the king of
Sardinia, in the most publick and So
Tenn manner, with an apology for an
infring -mcnt of his territorial rights in
the pursuit of a smuggler and murderer.
In the other case, an ambassadors ex-
traordinary was sent by the British go
vernment to the court of Portugal, with
an apology for the pursuit and destruc-
ton, by admiral Boscawen, of certain
French ships on the coast of this last
kingdom. Many other cases, more or
less analogous, may doubtless be found
see, particularly, the PREPARATION by
France to Great Britain, for the attack
on Turks islands in 1864, as related in
the annual Register, and in 'Smollet's
continuation of Hume, vol. 10; in the
proceedings in the case of an English
merchantmen, which suffered much in
her crew and otherwise, from the fire
of certain Spanish xebecks cruising in
the Mediterranean and the execution
of the lieutenant of a privateer, for firing
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ST. J

ScNcIdi VIEW the SOlemnlty WIN WnlCu
reparation is made, for insults having
immediate relation to the sovereignty
of nation.
Although the principle which was
outraged in the proceedings against the
American frigate, is independent oflthe
question concerning the allegiance ofthe
seamen taken from her, the fact that
they were citizens of the United States,
and not British subjects, may have such
an influence on the feelings of all, and
perhaps on the opinions Of some unac-
quainted with the laws and usage of ma
tons, that it has been thought proper to
seek more regular proofs of their ma
tional character than were deemed suf-
fcient in the first instance. These
proofs will be added by this convey
ance, if obtained in time, if not by the
first that succeeds.
The President has an evident right
to expect from the British government,
not only an ample reparation to the
United States, III this case, but that it
will be decided without difficulty or de-
lay. Should this expectation fail, and
above all, should PREPARATION be refused,
it will be incumbent on you to take
proper measures for fastening home ,ac-
cording to the degree of urgency, all
American vessels remaining in Bril-
fish ports. Where there may be no
ground to distrust the prudence or hde-
lily of consuls, they will probably be
found the httest vehicles for your init
nations. 1t will be particularly requi-
site to communicate to our publick
ships in the Mediterranean, the state of
appearances, if it be such as ought to
influence their movements.
All negotiation with the British 60
vcrnment on other subjects, will of
course be suspended until satisfaction on
this be SO pledged & arrged as to render
negotiation honorable. Whatever may
De the result or the prospect, you will
please to forward to us the earliest infor-
nation.
The scope of the proclamation will
signify to you that the president has
yielded to the presumption that the hos
tile act of the British commander did
not pursue the intentions of his govern
ment. 1t is not indeed easy to suppose
that so rash and so critical step should
1 Il 4
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CALCULATIONS 1CunQeQ on dates, are also
strongly opposed to the supposition,
that the orders in question could have
been transmitted from England. Inthe
same scale, are to be put the apparent
declared persuasion of the British re-
preventative, Mr.. Erskine, that no or
ders of hostile spirit, could have been
issued or authorized by his government;
and the coincidence of this assurance
with the amicable professions of Mr..
Canning, the organ of the new admin
stration, as stated in the dispatch of
April 22d, from yourself and Mr.. Pink
ney.
Proceeding on these considerations,
the president has inferred that the JUS
tice and honour of the British govern
ment will readily make the attonement
required and in that expectation, he
has forborn an immediate call Of con-
gress Notwithstanding the strong wish
which had been manifested by many,
that measures depending on their autho-
rity, should without delay be adopted.
The motives to this forbearance, have
at the same time been strengthened by
the policy of avoiding a course which
might stimulate the British cruisers, in
this quarter, to arrest our ships and
seamen now arriving and shortly expect
ed in great numbers from all quarters.
1t is probable, however, that the legisla-
ture will be convened in time to receive
the answer of the British government on
the subject of this dispatch, or even
sooner, if the conduct of the b. squadron
here, or other occurrences, should re-
quire immediate measures beyond the
authority of the executive.
In order to give the more expedition
and security to the present dispatch,
publick armed vessel, the Revenge, is
specially employed; and doctor Bull
lus is made the bearer, who was on
board the Chesapeake, on his way to a
consulate in the Mediterranean, and
will be able to detail and explain circum-
stances which may possibly become in
teresting in the course of your commu-
nications with the British government.
The vessel after depositing doctor
Bullus at British port, will proceed
with dispatches to French port, but
will return to England with view to
bring the result of yourtransactions with
IL r. L.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

,.ey aAr c,szUa IN t5e roll 1gl39 natws ggs5 ne
2 rigbg4I eiaim 70 that Of Spain.--14y ozty am
6ifioa 4 20 render ny people b4fPy--ardI 7Ooaid
-ebogE 70 de ia t5s nip Of ny faabfaE SPaniq,as,
though u 7oye rly fate to zosay re e5a!a5 Of 5sy-
gtaae, aalto yefCH zUbatavsy rUoHI n9f attach zss
70 Af."-R eproaching afterwards Napoleon
with having deceived him, in thus inviting
him to Wifi France-he anfwered, if he had
not come voluntarily. he hould have made
him by force"
"A Hale7eia paper of the 2Ilt June, fstes,
under the head Of Madrid, June 25, u" that
the RufIian Minilter had left Madrid that
the Emperor Alexander was Duplicated with
the conduct Of Napoleon, who had violated
one OF the articles Of the TI5Et treaty-that
the Arch Duke Charles was 10 marry a Ruff
6an Princef., and a war between France and
Ra1ia and AyJ2yia was expected.
A YaLeHeia paper of June q, mentions the
defeat Of the French under Dupont.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

The VALUATIONS" alias lovers Of the
Embargo in this town, have been very bufv
in procuring hgners TO an address to the Pre-
fdent, praying him to continue bis interdict-
ION on commerce. It appears by this address
that it is the with, that the embargo policy
fhould be adhered to till it has procured tn
object it was laid on for. Thofe who advo-
cate this meafure, acknowledge it was reCort-
ed to, in order to compel France and England
to rescind their DEGREES and orders for our
prefent wife and humane administration were
of opinion that by depriving thele nations &c
our trade 1T would reduce them 20 fate of
fzrvafioH. But the fact is, thar nine tenths Of
the evils refulting from this experiment Of
Mr.. JeffeTion, has fallen upon the citizen, Of
the United States, and merits as ievere con-
demnation, as the conduct Of the Dog in the
Manger. The Argus BOATS that the addreia
for continuing the embargo, has "ten times
ten" fgners. But we repeat it, not more than
ten, oPpofed the proceedings il town meet
ing, when there were preient, between four
and five hundred citizens, who voted in favor
Of PetitiOning the PRECEDENT TO remove it, a.
mong which, were number who have here
tOSore acted with the embargo party. The
address fays, "The lubicribers, inhabitants of
the the town of Portland, beg leave SC" but
we underRand this lit of ten times ten,
has been made up in part Of Signers, who do
not live in Portland (; and IS It may tend to
| aid the leading democrats in town * country il
procuring the gracious favor and loving kind
nels of MIR. Iefferlon in their behalf, by giving
them the loaves and fines of Office, as a re-
ward for their reverential love-" and faith
full fervices, we Publifh (not by requelt) the
democratic petition for continuing the diaref-
fes of the people; which OR rulers, a. well
as their partizans feem 70 be determined on.
or Lat Chance far Office Seekers!
Country Democrats who with to have their
names kRown at Mr.. Iefferfon's head quarters,
Warrington City, as candidates for Office and
bread taken from the mouth Of Iabour."
will do well 10 call at the Argus Office and
fubfcribe the following -
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

Sed to make them, but that abIolute-
~ there were none to make If it
oe aiked why" | am unable fats
tactorily to reply. | can only con
lecture, that America has entered
INTO negotiations with France, which
are expected 20 lean to fome refult,
and that the communications Of A.
merica to this country are to be
contingent on that relult This,
Dir, IS conjecture alone, but it is
founded on the extraordinary cir
cumitance Of 70 many arrivals with
out any communication. II cannot
be expected of me, that | i.ould
fate Profpeaively, what are the
views of his Majefy's government
on this fubjea. The principle by
which they have hitherto been gui-
ded, they will continue invariably to
contemplate. They attach as much
value to :he rcforation, and to the
continuance Of cordiaity, and per-
feet good understanding with Amer
ica, as any man can do; they are
ready to purchase that advantage by
every ju1tihable Cancellation they
have proved that readinels by the
act Of the prefent FELTON,, in which
the trade of America has been pla-
ced on the mott favorable footing !;
but, Sir, they are not ready to pur-
chafe that advantage, great as they
acknowledge it, at the price of the
furrender Of thole rights on which
the naval power and preponderance
of Great Britain is immutably
fixed.
MIR. WHTTBREAD.-As to what
the right hon. gentleman had faid of
the echo Of debate in that Houfe,
having produced an irritation in the
American mind, which was iubfe-
quently aIIayed, iuch ftatement was.
general reprobation Of every DELHI
erative afembly. If the Members
of the Houfe of Commons were not
to fpeak their opinions freely, it were
better that the Houle of Commons
did not exit. But this was the COM
mon topic of all Minifers, little con-
fdering that the good far unbalanced
the evil. In the prefent inftance, he
did not believe that any evil had been
produced.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

ferance o: lie bleaed Virgin Mary, the battle
was fought in the threlhing field Of 54ragoha
within cannon ihot Of tho tCwl. They were
al put 20 the fword nor has 10 much as one
furvived to tell the tory. The Arragoneie
fought like lions; and, feeling the enemy 70
cloie, threw down their mulkets, and drew
their labres, We have captured 400 hortes
which were left alive, and n carts Of ammu
milton. L is fupPofed that our iois has been
great, becaule zach battles cannot be gained
in any other manner; but the advantage
exceed the lohes which we have iuitalned.
And it is hereby made known to the public,
for their fatisfsction, by command Of the
Board. (Signed]
ANTONIO BERTENE MURCIA.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
EaH of Buonahartc.

LII we may trust the prcphctic intiIHations
Of a Clerical Seer, the downfall of this san
culinary Despot is likely to take place in q
short time. The Reverend Prophet Pounds
his predictions on some passages in the
18th chapter Of the book Of Revelation,
which he thus interprets :-" The Beast
rising oat Of the Sea (Corsica) with seven
heads and zen hoyAs, and upon his ten horns
zen c'o70Hs-Is Buonaparte. The Beast was
to have reigned torty and tyo months.-As
Emperor OF France, Buonaparte has nearly
relgned this exact number of months The
Dragon e. {. the Deoii) gave him this pow
er and great authority and he caused all,
both small and great, rich and poor, free
anG bond, to receive mark in their right
hand. G, Buonaparte has caused all per
sons 70 submit to his tyranny-The Beasts
number was SIX hundred three score and SIX,
which exactly corresponds with the numer-
zeal calculation Of I'll the letters III Buona-
parties name, reckoning the letters accor-
ding 70 the number affixed to each before
the Introduction Of figures, thus MO,
Al, POO, O-50, L-2O, E-5, Al,
NO, (the letters his Christian name)
b. U-li0, 90, No Al, p
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

SO, Al, R-50, TOO, E-5, being the
" 4. tiers in his Surname, amounting altogethr,
o 666, the identical number Of the Beast
II. G. Buonaparte. This venerable Ell.
,3under Of divine mysteries adds, that the
panish Patriots are the destined instru-
nents Of the destruction of this Beast. as
&c denominates the French Ruler, accOr-
ling to the symbolical language ofthe pass
ages which he thus explains, and il is SAID
that ne confidently relies upon the truth Of
Ms Interpretation. There are very few per-
sons in the world who can wish that he
may prove false ProPhet.---Lond. pap.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

A writer in the American Mercury, who
appears to possess full share ofdemocrat-
ic piety, calls the Embargo day Of rest,
and compares it to the sabbath. This writer
doubtless considers it day Of fasting and
prayer, and the embargo laws as Mr.. JEFF
terson's proclamation for that purpose This
T. be sure is rather a novel idea. and the
proclamation is in new style but as It is
the only one that we have ever seen or
heard Of, as being issued by Mr. Jefferson
for any religious PURPOSE, it serves to show
Us, his ideas Of religion, and his mode Of
worshiPPing his twenty eOds."-Conn.
LoHraH.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
BARCELONA, JUNE z.

BARCELONA, JUNE z.
The (tate Of affairs in this Province is grow
ing more and more interohing every mo-
meat while this capital can take no flare
becauie its fortreGes are IN the hands of the
French, They commit all manner of eIcehes
for the purPole Of overawing the people
Three inhabitants were lhot, charged b. 4
folder with encouraging delertion. We learn,
thar at the foot of Montlerrat, in farm houfe
called Malana, the inhabitants of Nanrela,
and feveral other places, opened fuch FIRE
upon the French Divifion which Fat out from
this for that town, that they put il complete
ly to the rout, with the lois of many killed
and wounded, and took its whole train of ar
tillery excepting one howitzer. This evening
carts are coming IN loaded with wounded
Frenchmen.
This day, at noon, 1000 French, horfe and
foot, marched out but they have already
returned in a panic. fhort time fince, a
itrOng Diviilon Of the ben troops they have,
went out from this, and not one remains.
Two Diviioas left here-one for Tarragona,
and the other for Manrefa The latter fell
into an ambuh n Bruch, where the revolu-
tionilts had erected two batteries. The peat
antry have dug holes on the roads towards
Madrid, to impede the French Cavalry and
cut down trees 10 obitruG the Infantry.
Yefterday morning, the armed inhabitants
OF Bruch, attacked the French-and It is fup-
pofed 1000 were killed. The inhabitants
were directed by prieA, who held fword
in one hand and cruciRx in the other The
cattle Of St. Ferdinand will be larved into
furrender.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
FROM SPAIN


The intelligence from Spain continues FL
vourable 10 the caufe Of European IndeDen-
denCe.
The Spanilh and Portuguefe Patriots an.
pear deteEFuined to Preierve their fovereignty
or perth in the attempt. SO great u the
rage againa French refdents in Alcant and
Valencia, that the Police are obliged to adj
opt meafures TO prelerve their lives. One ac-
count confirms the entire defeat Of Dupont,
army, with the lols Of 5000 men.
The French feet in Cadiz has furrendered
to the government of Spain W ithout any AL
6fance frem the EngIilh feet under Ad. Col.
hngwood.
The Englilh forces have been landed ia
Spain. The Council OF Seville has ordered
releafe Of the American vefels which had
been detained in Spain by order of Bonaparte
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
70 Tbma5 .Tefeyj5n, Ej7ur.,

Preh6ent Of the United States of America
SIR-TBs )Eb5syiBsrs,' iz6G5if1aff Of fBs fozgH of
Portland, IL he comfy Of Cuz5erLaad and Dieri4
Of Maine, Beg ksaVs 70 gye tBe alitisqE guids az
guardian Of cay bsigved eoHHfyy Of or entire conf
deaee n fbe zUjon and PrHdsat potey efHe5zsaGye,
Of bis Naturalization, and IF or zgiiliza acgu.f-
eezee and cordial cooperation ia than NE e5eerfg-
y bEa to TIE frfVatioH5 Otegyfozed ~ aslearv -
Friction on foreign commerce, and rej5ee II f5f las
rife zVbib continues tbe peace and iaafberdeqcs y
A7eyiea, avsrtI fhe eaiamititI Of zuar from RI
J6oreJ, and Pve5e'Vss RE fate fJo1, tBe ,efflstt
MALEsTRoM Of European ambition, zvBosc f1taE
gorge 6as zUbeL7sd tie HatioH5 Wc Eaeeye!y rsbyO-
bate fbe z THyiEg5 zULie5 baVe recalled tJc eas of
tbe Eseerfi1s from JeveyaL MARITIME tozyr, IL t.
Commonwealth Of Afa6aebufeff5, tending 70 exsHe
n TIE people spirit Of REFINING and fr46, 10 de-
frey their ne,ifsd confidence IL tier rErs au4ts ca
courage di5ytgayd and difobsdicHes " r5e E4zys Be.
heViTg that public safety and b94or, and BE Bro-
ferity Of the Citizez5 are the dre and ea4s7voy ~
tBs government; feel a6re4, zvkeafvey tbe fate
Of torsiga relations gayjgfy ne Sreasrre, and NOT
iooner, tbat t5e people qgiH Be resvsd oft Js so.
raiHf' to zVbiab fbeir tisH obligations require bsy
patient sn6mI6fa5.
BE pleased, Sir, 70 yeeeiye s1Erzacs5 NJ orr rex
Pst7faI eosJfdsration and reverential love.
Portland, AaggF is, 1893.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
Ep the el9ails.

PRTERsBuEG, (v1RC.) AUG. Is.
On Saturday last, young man belonging
70 tire Post-Othce in this town, was arrested
on suspicion Of having broken open letters,
and taken theretrom Bank Notes 70 a con-
siderable amount After having undergone
an examination before the civil authority,
and being unable to procure bail for his flu
ture appearance, he was committed to pri-
son-HIs tfal will come on before the Fed
eral Court for the Virginia District, 70 be
held at Richmond in November next
Notes chiefly Of the United States Bank,
TO the amount Of about 1900 dis. were found
in his possession. Among other circum-
stances Of a highly suspicious nature, was
the discovery Of the haEves Of four Notes
without the remaining parts to correspond
with the same-the amount Of two Of the
halves, was not expressed on the face of
them-the other two were Of 100 dis. each
and Post Note Of the Bank Of the United
States, datedsl5th June, 1903, for 100 dis
in favour Of James Stevenson, and made
payable by him to VIM. Faulcon only,or his
order. No other Endorsement appears on
the back Of the note.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
ToRTOsA,IuNF 9.

200 spanifh and Walloon Guards, with ma
ny manufacturers have arrived here from Bor-
eeIona, and entitled for the Patriots. Yeterday
they were joined by as many more. Latterly
SPanilh folders, who refuse to fight with the
French at Barcelona, are fhut up in the cita-
del. Many young men have been hand-cuf-
FED, and fome chained by their netks to be
carried to Frame. COCO of the inhabitants are
Iaid to have elcaped from Barcelona.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

sl1h NUH5li3 II M % - JN--7- ~
Yeferday thofe proud Frenehmen who
prelumed 10 attack this capital were over
thrown 700 were killed, comfortable num-
Der wounded, 80 prifoners taken, and many
deferters Joined us We captured 6 battalion
pieces, s fand of colours, military cheit, a
number of hories, and quantity of arms and
ammunition; We confidently expect the
whole army which has entered dragon will
be utterly defeated.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
soRIA. JsNE Is.

ii appears thar God is plealed to favor
our cauie; and o., LAZY 9ftbe Pillar, General
iihmo OF our forces, has juf given Us po4i-
tive proof of her patronage.
The French Ion between 8 and 5000 men
III the actions of Tudela, Calur and AIagon !;
and the remaining 1900 had orders to enter
SaragoiIa on Corpus Chrini day, although
there fhould be but one folder left but for
'uHately' and through the miraculous inter-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

in forming n ny with Enr'ar .yoe-t
the fear OF Bona arle-and that lty -v.n5
not enter into treaty EVENT. the NJ. ..t...
ment rescinded their orders in councr. ..,d
placed our commerce upon the same loot
ing ~ their own and that this state "
things would continue for TEN years, 1T the
war continued 50 long. The President
apprehended that after few years the peo-
pie would be ~ the habit of using domes.
tic manufacture, and be content to live
without commerce.
LNeubUyPort Egru.A7
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29
foreign gnteutgenee.
. 0OOCCco 10000 -
BIZ rHK LATEST ARRIVALS.
LONDON JULY, 4.

LONDON JULY, 4.
It i confidently Rated, that the Ex- Bifhop
Of Autun and his matter, are at complete va
rance Napoleon, though for reafons Of
policy efficiently obvious, he (till employs
Talleyrand, is no longer directed by his coun-
feis. As long ago as the month Of january
lzh year, TalIeyrand attempted to flop his ca
reer, and induce him to imPoie iome fixed
hmt or boundary to his ambitious views
He has declined in the Imperial favour and
confidence hnce that time Relative TO the
Journey to Bayonns, and the nefarious plans
for entraPPing, dePoiing, and imPriioning the
Royal Family of Spain, Talleyrand was not
confulted Bur his dilaPprobation Of thoie
attempts not from their immortality or their tur-
pitude, but from their impTudence and danger
is perfectly well known.
AS little does his brother Lucien approve,
or lend any countenance to, the horrors and
atrocities Of Napoleon. Even his mother
Letitia It Is unde- food, has remonltrated with
him, and endezvcured to inculcate modera-
ton. But he fpurns advice, no lcis than he
tramples on morality, and violates the laws
of honour, gratitude, and faith. In as much
as he 70 acts, he PreciPitates his own fall (;
and though it may not be immediate, yet we
may lately alert, that his treatment to the
King and nation Of Spain have rudely ihaken
that throne which he had apparently fixed
on the vanquilhed necks Of 70 many European
SeveIeiSns and States.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-08-29

The French had loff between 5 and 5000
men in the actions of Taiteia, A1aIlen, GaiIur
and AtagoH, and the remaining 10000 had or
ders to enter Say1qg2gs. They were all put to
the fword We have taken 400 horses, and
27 wagons Of ammunition,