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/ ticn ANY lack OF "canvassing and sitting
HAY, the least deficiency in the most far
fetched illusions and insinua,ions-to back.
stairs influence, for instance, and to h0ees
lcf fhr scafer closet? And who is il, that
now complains of this doleful want OF sop
pcrtnnity"-of being thus miscrably gagged
and tongue tied! Why no less than the very
man, who has carried the license of speech
to an cHtravagant abuse-who has NOT only
satyrized every member OF Congress, whom
he has pleased to dislike--every measure of
government, which he was unable to direct
but has taken or made an opportunity"
OF retailing the little anecdotes of greater
inch, private conversations, which he has
misunderstood. and all the idle coniectures
which jealous imagination could form.
There rs another fact, which it seems con-
ven'ent for you to have forgotten. This is
not the first time, sir, that YOU have chosen to
drink of the waters of Lethe. Will You
please to remember the violent stand, which
you once made against the first resolution
annexed to the celebrated Report on our Fo
reign Relations, and one of the strong grounds
which you assumed on that occasion in youi.
speech of the 3Oth November 1908. iNc,,
You protested against the discussion of all
" abstract propositions" 1t is not, said
you, to be made the basis of anv measure
no bill can grow out of it. And are We to
oo' oSNSS IN fNtS IuuyiNcF, Tor the a
musement of the Galleries, of the Public of
Washington, Georgetown and its vicinity t'
ooiemn however was the proposition, which
you then opposed Most sacred was thu,
pledge, which Congress were then about to
give TO themselves and to the world 1t was
a pledge, that the United States cannot
without a sacrifice of their rights, honor e.
Indchendence, submit to the late edicts of
Great Britain and France" And vet be-
bold your consistency. On the goth May
1909, you yourself came forward. with one
OF these abstract propositions. at time
when the rights and honor of our country do
not demand q solemn efusion of the nation
al will with proposition, out of which no
OIL can possibly grow-for it will exceed G.
ven your legislative legerdemain to exc out
any thing like law from the prompti,ude
and tirmness, with which the President of
the United States, has met the overtures of
Great Britain. Nose Of War into how
many new shapes are you yet to be mould
cd ,
Having now reached the Nestibule, let us
march on and examine the Interior of your
argument.
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rs;n''r- Is nearly allied 10 poetry no iacon.
side. s ,'rGre- OF ,Sste. Judgement aud ,magi-
nonm a,e necessary - iorm Painter |; and al
though vanity haas seen imputed, and perhaps in
same CASE. Justly. To the American character,
vet the sc',;i, rtin,ing, which is displayed, is
faro,j9ct oIrr.,c,& warrants hope that the
sister All OF poe,iy will ere long be cultivated
with equal sucsrss.
From another Passenger.
tew days previous to sailing, French pri-
yateer had been captured, who reported an en-
gsgement hadtalSen place between the French
and A'lstriars, which lasted ) days, and termi
aa'ed the latter being defeated with the loss of
$4,000 mel.
a new schedule OF duties was under the
consideration ,oethe British Parliament ear
ly IN May, by which the duties on American
produce WILDE considerably advanced, par
ticularly cotton.
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y Much to our disappointment no papers
were received from Washington by yester-
day mornings mail. The Alexandria Ga
zette however gives us part of the Congress
slonai Proceedings Of Monday. On motion
OF Mr.. Jackson, the consideration of the re-
solution for adjourning OH the goth inst. was
postponed till Thursday yesterday. 1t was
supposed that the contents of the dispatches
rom Mr. Phkney respecting the late Bri
fish Orders, would transpire. before this re-
solution would be taken up.-Mr. Cults from
the committee on that subject, had reported
that 1t is not expediest at this time to dispose
OF any part of our armed vessels & gun-boats
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CRII'ICUS.


We shall wait with Impotence for news
from Washington. In the dspatchesof Mr..
Plnkney TO our government we shall probably
nave some clue to the conduct Of Great Bri-
tam. We shall perhaps see whether her
late Orders OF April Goth are to be enforced
IN the very teeth of the plghted pledges
made by her Minister Mr.. Erskine. and whe-
Their she is to be guilty of the infamous preva
rication OF repeating her Orders of November
and re enacting their worst provisions by her
new Orders.
Let the merchants of Britain cajole us, as
they can, the Orders of April are the same,
IN their strongest features, as those of No
vember. They Hermit the trade with the
Baltic and North of the Ems-with such
parts OF Spain as are not in the possession"
OF france--and with the ports of Italy to
the south OF OrIitcllo and Pisaro But thew
sun frchf6ft the trade with Holland, with
france, many of the ports of Spain and
Portugal, and the important ports of Italy.
In one respect, they give new scope to
their Orders of November, by extending
them to the CoioSies of these powers That
part OF the system which requires duty On
exports from G. Britain is professedly forbid /;
because all Communication with certain
ports are now forbid by the most rigorous
blockade-but the duty may he restored by
| the system of licenses
he Orders of January, 1907, to the re-
peal ct which. as well AS those of Novem-
oer' Mr.. t.rskinc has pledged himself, are
not touched upon III the new orders.
II D11tafn means 10 enforce these hezv
Orders. in spite Of her solemn engage ents
at Washington, it would be of a piece with
the infamous proposition of her Minister to
the Secretary of State in 'g5. The President
had Caused it to be minated to him, that
the British Treaty would not receive his
signature. until tie Provision Orders of June
| we're resciEdcd Marx the morality of Mr.
Hammond. VII IL NOT be sufficient. saws
lie IN his conversation with Mr.. Randolph
10 remove Tie order out ofth 4vay dad
Gfter me ratification TO reiie7v IL :? " is it ne
cessary to add, that this per6dious PROPOSE
ton was received with contempt
! yGreat Britain designs to be guilty OF
such disgraceful perhdy in the present trans
action, we can hold no terms with her. WHY
TAX OF sending AN envoy to ihis country,
wren VIC shall not have the slightest faith in
ms government? -On this suppostion, lie,
Mr.. Crskine be Immediately dismissed and
Mr Pinkney recalled.-Why suffer a minis
ter amongst us, who would merely act the
part OF SHY, without serving as the oHcial
organ OF his government, because no conf
dence is to be placed in any thing he SAYS p
why suffer our own minister to remain at a
court, whose engagements are not 20 be
trusted These ideas are hphofhctfcak only.
n short time will ascertain the facts.
u Much to our disappointment no papers
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FORTIFICATIONS.

The bill from the Senate for appropria-
ting money for completing fortifcatuns com
menced. and erecting new works on the
Northern and Western frontiers. was read
a third time; and Oh the question "Shall
the bill pass!" YEAS 77-NAYs As.
The bill therefore, only requires the sig.
nature OF the President to become law.
Nchoia@ Fan Dyke, a member from Della
ware, appeared and took his scat.
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MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT.

MIR. Nelson, from the committee to whom
was referred so much of the message ofthe
President of the United States, as relates tn
the military establishment and Mr. RAN
dolph' S resolution for disbanding the troops
lately raised, rehorted, that under exist
ing circumstances itwould be impoitic and
unw'se to disband any part of the military es-
tabllThment of the u. States" Report refer
red to committee of the whole.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
3Die0,

At Andover, 10th inn. Capt. Benjamin
Ames, Rt. So: he was an officer in the AM
erican revolution, and commandeda company
in the memorable battle of Bunker's hill.
Al his lea, in Chinatown, N. n. Gen.
Jofeph Badger, Councillor for the County OF
Stafford.
AT Norridgewock, on Monday evening. 10th
inf Col. JoHR Mooa, aged II, being an old
revolutionary officer, who commanded the
American troops on the left in the battle Of
Bunker -Hill.-Iiis fuueral was attended with
the moi numerous cencourfe Of people ever
known in theie parts. being SO 1eighs preient
"A well adapted difcourfe was preached by
the Rev. John Gaylord
At Bottom Thompfon J. Skinner, Ef1. late
Treafurer of the Commonwealth.
In Hartford, (Me Mrs Silvina Parious,
aged IS.
In this town, Mfs Lorsni Ferren. aged 90.
Wilton, fon of jeremiah Milliken, aged m.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30

What mortal, under this mask OF glswisg
fafyiofjim, would think of finding tire perfanos
and plalfmfa of the acknowledgements have
been placed in office TO the erclufion of men
better than themfeves--who are noted for
nothing but their s5seq1iou5 sn6so visney TO The
arbitrary mandates of the defpotifm which
lords il over the defines of our devoted coun.
try-who are fattening on the difireiIes of
their Fellow citizens--whoie ielf intereit
induces them to exer, their feeble ene,gies fill
little while to cajoIe the people into appro
baton OF the oppreiIive aud tyrannic meat
ures of the administration upon whole bounty
they fubflt' 71a ssd Is TIE Jatf.-.Among the
6gna,ures to this patriotic saia,, we recognize
Jase I,ity, Efq Collector of the Cuttoms-r
the execufor of mandates fubver6ve of the
liberties of his country-which au horifss the
rsnfaoking the maniion of any citizen, while
the offender is exculpa,etl from responsibility
under pre,ert of seeref isfrnf7,ons from the
P,se47oy Of the oppreilohs under which our
fellow citizens groan. Would he manifeft
his patriotilm, let him reign an office he can
not hold without diihonor-the duties of
which lie cannot execute without affix,ng the
aamp of infamy ON a character, we s9ei,eve,
hitherto unfullied. Then will the gratitude of
his fuffering country follow him into ,sssems~s
which fuch conduct would render indeed
d.gajfei --Jams' W.ngafe, Eiq. whom sdssaii-
f,sui .ireumHaaees have made ron Mater in
Portland-fvtb0 ,0y NET - Dasid W. Lincoln,
Elq. t'e. tys. ye.--and Kebs,t H,iey, con-
tractor with government for the building Of
Gun Lsaf,, by which he is underiiocd to have
made P,efty gsof ,fHs.
Thsie compoie the patriot band Of susififai
guardian of the fs.fitt vytr-who have the
effrontery to iiigmasize the proceedings Of the
people, in the exercife ef Confi,u,ionai rights
as !" f,eso1,os, a'fewpf "a s;abaiifst sos,f,se,'
of a" de,fe,aif finsfien," to overturn the liber-
ties Of their country Pray MefIrs osmsrSafsrs
ffbe Ps5iis Safety, which iavors mon of I" fas-
nOs," the open, sonftisutioual sefs of ,ssrssa,
or fecret eassys order, of the minions Of deipo-
tic power We pretume cur fellow ei,iEens
will duly appreciate zach extraordinary inter.
ference with their rights, nor forget them at the
day Of rssieaisg
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30

sucl. measures, as vi avert the calan ties
we fear, and preserve our union and tue
blessings of free government, for count
less ages to come.
Resolved, That committee be appoint
ed, on the Part of this town, TO correspond
with the committees of other towns, on tie
means necessary to be adopted, by which to
extrica.e ourselves from. our present suffer
ngs, and TO give due notice, by calling on
the seicc,men 10 assemble the town togeth-
er, when any of our rights are intringed, or
when, in their opinion, any sufficient reason
exists, for the town TO act in their corporate
capacity.
A true copy.
Attest, JOHN PATTEE, T. C9erk.
N D. The foregoing was adopted IN full
town meeting, with but one dissentlent.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
Ma. SHIRLEY,

Mr.. SHIRLEY,
AS it as fact, and complaints are
daily made, that, owing to some cause
which We hope soon to unfold, various
sums of money, enclosed per mail,
have never arrived at the places Of di-
rection we request you to publish this
information in your paper, for the good
OF the community, in order to caution
them against trusting to so unsafe
conveyance, and thereby save their
property from secret plumber.
Yours, &c. J. & M
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
FOR THE GAZETTE.

Mn. SHIRLEY,
We attended the meeting at Wiseasse,,
on Monday, the 2Sd instant. II was con-
Quoted with much decorum and proprlety.
A set of resolutions, and memorial to the
General Court, were reported and accept
ed by the town, without one dissentief. The
patriots were opposed in their wise, just &
honorable measures, by no one not even
the heretofore bold minions OF the admins-
tration dared, against the energetic voice OF
the people, to utter a syllable. The resolu-
tons are spirited, vet prudent--such as the
times require. The memorial is strong,
open and candid in expression pure and
patriotic in sentiment; 1t IS inferior to
none.
We were highly gratifed with the pure
sentiment, and rich eloquence OF Mr.. BRAb'
FORD, who followed Mr.. BAILEY, in ex-
planning to the inhabitants the objects of the
meeting, and in portraying, in short band,
the inattention Of our rulers TO the distress
es Of the people. Mr. Bradford advanced
one sentiment, which we wish might con-
scientiously govern every man in public life.
lie said, "fhc pEoPLg are attached, more 10
oy excellent constitution, and is republican
pyincip!cs, than they are TO fhe leaders u a par.
~. They need only to be convinced Of the
departure of their rulers frcm the sacred
provisions of that palladium Of their rights,
To avenge their wrongs' in any way the
crisis may require."-Both these gentle
men were short in their remarks, for there
was not an opposing voice. The people ac-
ted for themselves, and demagogues trem'
bled ae5 s5ssze4
IN these t;mes that seem soon 10 offer
another field for trying mems SOULS il
gives us q clue at future hopes to see ON
learned, able, and HONEST men, give the
concerns of the nation a close watch
AN OLD CORRESPONDENT.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30

That having suffered uider lie prce sure
of the laws inlerdictIng foreign commerce,
until that pressure has become almost intoi-
cradle, it is with the deepest astonishmcnt
we learn that the National Legislature have
recently passed additional laws to enforce
this oppressive measure laws despite in
their character of every prin-
ciple Of justice-requiring the aid OF Mil
itary force to carry them into execution,
and if carried into complete effect, will in
our opinion, be productive of the most dis
astrous and fatal nsequences.
That the LAYING additional restrictions on
the coas,ing trade-a trade on the protec-
ton of which so many of our Citizens de-
pend for subsistence, which will in effect
amount to total prohibition, is calculated
to excite in our bosoms the mingled emo
tons OF regret and indignation.
That we shall ever be ready at moments
warning to fly 10 the defence of our coun.
try, & at every hazard to repel the invaders
from our shores but are not 81 lost TO eve-
ry feeling Of humanity and patriotism as TO
be prepared TO point our Bayonets at the
breasts of our fellow-citirens.
That having looked in vain to our Nation i.
al Government for some relief from the
pressure of our sutlerings, our eyes are
now anxiously turned 10 the Legislature Of
this Commonwealth, in hopes that they, at
their approaching session, will devise and
adop, such measures as, will have a tenden-
cy 10 arrest the progress OF that banetul sys-
TEN which has already hurried US 20 the
verge OF ruin.
Resolved Therefore, That oar Senators in
the Legislature be requested, and our Rep
rescntati,es instructed, TO use their utmost
exertions TO procure the adoption OF such
Just and eflectual measures for that purpose,
as the peculiarly of our situation requires,
and the exigenc,e. Of tic terms may render
necessary --Attesf,
NATHL. jerks, Tospn Clerk pro. tenn.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30

CUMBERLAND, S.
zaiss 6y Exscufies and 70 ts FIJI at PaiGs Yerdss,
s~ WEDNES0df ne Sal day II february
sssf, at fvsa sf he eissl IN fbs AFTERNOON, on tbs
f,sm,fp,
A IL. the RICH; in Fqni;y Of Redemption in
and un,o the following deferi5ed Mort
gagged Real Eitzte, f,uAted ia Ra, mond, in
fsid county, beng forty acres more or lsis,
and is part Of the lot numbered twenty ore.
in the tenth range Of lots in iaid Town, and
bounded as follows :--viz. Beginning at
ftump aanding by the we fierIy back Of Par
ker's pond Mt cen rods and one half, on
eourie foush eleven degrees wen from the
tenth range line thence fou.h lixiy five de-
grees wen fifty rods 10 fake thence north
fiIty I've degrees wet rweive rods TO fake;
thence north thirty four degrees eaff TO the
aioreiaid range line; thence north forty FIVE
degrees welt 10 LOT number twenty two ia laid
range thence by laid lot No. twenty two I o
the ninth range line thence fouth eaa TO
HeEekiah Cooks land; thence by iaid Cooks
land to the bounds FRI mcntioned--wiih
privilege of building Trefs Hammer works
on mil privilege. with all the buildings
Handing on the above defcribed premies, and
privileges and appur.enances thereto te'ong-
ing--faid 4late being Inersgaged in SepieFa-
Der 1905, for az hundred dollars.
EZRA GIBBS, D. SbeT.
Rsynosd, ysssss. 9, 1903. lt)
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30

GRN CAUCUS.

We underitand county caucus was held
in Cray on Thurfday Ian, competed of the
principal executive penioners in the county.
What provifion was made for empowering
them to hold their Offices for life, remains TO
be dsveloped.-We have no ocular pvoef Of
the lpi,if by which they were aetua,ed, but
have the beft authority for pronouncing it
ARDENT. If this is not correc, the A,gHrmsa
is at liberty TO reetiiyit.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
h1gS 8 fpffh,
"a. Ckreyrr Il CO.

4. t.fecfrT q q.
LAVE REBf0YhDfem their former nsnA
a IL the iofel,eariye !.d'ie formerly as-
eupieG d, ". p fo@l -Ag. .. Uai1a Feso. where
!, flr iae large and elegant aaur,ment mar.
nfactured under their own ihipcefIon ard
warranted tree from Damage They eoniit
of every k,nd fsfhiopaole and uieful and
will be fold cheaper than can be Purcha,ec
eIiewhere in the Diitr,et of Maine, at retail
at wholefale, as low as can Dc purshaed IN
Bolton.
HATS, they have of their own manufac-
turing, of every kind, which will be fold and
warrant, TO give the purehaier iat,siaet,on.
Hmib0ld Fw7Jtn,e.
New Bed. and Bedfeads, with variety of
Parlour and Kitchen Furniture.
81 Cath given for hating & fhipping Farrs.
Portland Jan. so. (tf)
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
RACK-COYE BRIDGE.

THE Proprieiors Of Back Cove Bridge are
hereby no,ihed thar their fe,n annual
meeting will be holden at the hou.e Of Abra-
ham Reemsn, innhoider il Portland on Nom
day the Gxth day OF February next, at 2 o.
clock in the afternoon. for the following pur-
poies;--viz
To chooie Moderator.
To make choice of one or more perfon. in
addition to The prcient Sanding Comu.ittee..
To receive accounts and allow she FAME
If they be found righf.
To pats any vote refpeeing the toll, that
they may judge enpedient-
Pc, order Of roe Sfardsg COMMITTEE
STEPHEN WAITE, Cls,k II re Pop.
Portland, Jss, 80, 1903.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
North Yarmouth Resolutions.

+, North armOltn RESOLUTIONS.
N legal meeting ef,he Inhabitants o North
Yarmouth, assembled at the Baptist Meet
ing. House, on Saturday the 2lSt ef January
1909, the following heso!miors acre ADOPT
ed-205 to II -
RESOLVED, That while in ordinary times
we are content with expressing our opinion
of public men and measures, through the
medium of our elective franchise, we not
only claim it as right, but deem ii a sacred
duty at crisis SO interesting, openly and
publiclyto avow our sentiments y feelings
in relation to the present alarming situation
of our country.
That as the People are the only legiti-
mate source Of power, they have right
not only sanctioned by precedent, but ex.
pressIy rec 1gnlzed by our Constitution of
Government, to reform, alter, and even to-
tally To change the Government, whenever
the end for which it is instituted is not full
~ and ellectually answered.
That whenever the administrators gov
ernlnent protesting 10 protect the People in
the enjoyment of thc,, lives, liberties and
property, wan,only violate those rights, on
the preservation of which, the security Of
those blessings principally depend, the,
become unworthy OF confidence. and forfeit
.he character Of the Representatives OF a
tree People.
That We rega,d the right to navigate the
Ocean as right derived from the God Of
azure, transmitted TO vs. by our fore fathers,
nd which. we will I:scer consent to aban.
Inn
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
From the Freemans Friend.


i" Cat in a Strange Garret =
Chance has thrown the following circular let
ter into our hands As otherwise the Pub
lie might never be gratified with the perulal
of this msf f.biims essl'os Of pafriafis seal, We
cannot perhaps do higher fervicc than by
prefenting il 10 our readers. We hope the
wsgsasi~o1 ss'5oys may not go sn,swsrdsd for
their sfsti isbo,,.
Portland January 20, 1879.
crNTLIMrN,
" The traitorous atttempts OF ds1 crate fac
fioa, TO excite fpirit OF jsalouly diicontent,
to route a temper Standardization Of OPP
petition to government, and TO kindle a flame
Of civil dilcord their diaboicai so.lfi,asie' 10
funder the gold chain of union that COM
prehends the intereft and glory of millions the
fate of genera u rs, and the liberties OF man,
which luppor, The DEFINES of America, and
the hope Of the world, call imperiouily for the
prompt and energetic erertions of the friencs
Of their country, the fupporters of the laws, &
the advocates of its government, TO eounteraet
their endeavors to foiion TIE PsHis mind, aud
perverf the common fentimenn ofa vir,uous,
hut unfufpecring people. In the critical and
perious iitua,ion of the country, 1t is the duty
OF Patriotic citizen 10 eIprefs their zeal and
ardour in It's cau.c, ou their dete'missi rgisfior
20 contend to the u,mon for i.s fafsty, iys hon
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30

or and Independence. II compliance Ti'li he
.olicitaion of Republican citzens, AID IN con-
fornlity with our conviction Of lis exped:eney
we do ourielves the honor to requelt you 10
attend a meeting Of the republican from The
ieveral towns in the county. az Sfoidaras I'm
in Gray, on Thuriday the 2et init, at II Am
End with as many democratic friends as can
conveniently accompany YOU, 10 deliberate OF
meaiures mon proper to be purified.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30

THE fubfcriber hereby gives publ, notice
TO all concerned, that she has been duly
appointed, and has taken upon herieif she
run of An adminiitratrir on the eitate OF
FPHRAIM CHICK,
late of Falmouth, in the county Of Cumberland,
yeo man, deceafed, by giving bond as The law
dire rs: she therefore requeas all l'eTion' who
are indebted to tie faid decesiets eita'e, TO
make immediate payment and thaie who
have any demands thereon. 10 exhi'nt the
fame to PHt5t Lttfeh-
De. IA, 1903. q 10
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
Marrlr0.

Ia this town, Mr.. Edward b Soufher to
Mifs Deborah Smith.
Ia Scarborough, Mr.. Richard Carter, to
Mia Sally Holnes.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
NOTIFY.

THE fubfcriber being about TO olofe buff
nefs in this place, requefs all thoie with
whom he has unfettled accounts TO cal and
have them adjuited and all tLole indebted
to make immediate PAYMENT.
NEHEMIAH CRAM
Pe,fiaad, Jan. 90. (s~)
NE The fubfcritcr offers the remaining
parr of his ftock, confi!t;ng u " l. Go1as u
C,ossriss, at reduced prices for cafh only.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-01-30
FOR SALE,
by JACOB KNIGHTS, on Portland Pier,
- 20 Hhds. SUGAR.
PvfLovd 3as Co.
P~aosd, Jas. 60.

One mare chance FIR 10000 D5i'ars !!
A VERY few Tickets and Quarters in Dix
= vile Road Lottery, which has JUN COM
menced drawing, for fale by
ISAAC ADAMS, ~
No Z, FJ6 Street.
Thofe who with to purchafe will 40 well
to apply Immediately, as very few Tickets re-
main unfold. ,.fss. so. -