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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-03-13

day, from Nov. l2, 1906, to
2a,h May, 1907, 81 days,
93l2 rations at ! s ceuts 1917 co
Quarters ltabling &c. from 25th
Nov. lso6. TO 24,h May, 1907,
6 months GOO
Notwithstanding the exprefs pro-
yilions of the law, and the allowance
of extra rations to other officers at
the fame poh the above account was
admitted by the fecretary of war and
fanctioned by his fignature ; but was
difallowed by the accountant of the
wal department as being ,gaintt the
law of March 10th 1902 Where
upon the final decilion was referred
to the comptroller of the treafury
who decided~that the account might
be paiied to the credit of Gen Wiki
infon, becaule it had been admitted
by the Secretary of war with he APP
probation of the Proficient of The u
nited States, and fanttioned by the
opinion of the attorney general. By
which it appears that The appreciation
of the PRECEDENT, fupported b, the
opinion of the attorney general, is con-
fdsred as fufhcient authority for
the allowance of accounts and the
payment of money, in direct oppoG
ton to politlve law of the United
States, an errour which ought TO be
corrected.
By the act eitablifhing the depart
mcnt of war, Indi.n affairs are placed
under the direction and control of the
fecretary of war and in that de-
partment there have been allowed
and paid, as computation to Indian
commiiIioners to hold treaties, for the
table expenies of the commiflioner',
fupplying the Indians, and other ex-
penies, the following fums, viz.
10 Gen WiIkinfoo, as sompen-
fation for holding treaty with
the Cherokees Il South Welt
Point, from July 9th to Sept.
10Th, 1901, at sdoIls. per day d. ass
The Chieka.aws, !, Wolf river,
from Sept. llthto Cd 2oth,
1901, at dollars per day, ss4
The Choetaws. al Fort Adams,
from Oct Goth to Dec, SIN,
1901, at s dollars per day GIG
AT Fort Adams, treating with
ChoGaw comnilioners for
carrying the lsIt mentioned
treaty into execution from Jan.
n TO March ED, 1903, at 8
dollars pei day Gas
The Greeks, a, Fort Wilkinfon,
from March Esd, to July 18th,
1902, at s dollars per day 9i4
ID. 2,s7e
For the expenfe of the COM
miilioners table d. 5,o26 20
For fupp'ie, for the Indians,
including part of the
expenf, of the commit
foners' table which can
not be feparated e,sss ~
For the amount OF articles
purchaied by the quarter
mater general FOR the uie
of the commiigioners 3,l2l 4s
-
1916 10
As compensation to Benja-
min Hawkins, from July
esd lsOi, 70 June 2llt,
1862, 247 days 1876
Do. TO And ew Perkins, 81
days, aud Including rs
dollars for travelling eX-
pennies, sos
2,4s2
d. 23,574 10
There has ALTO been paid to general Wilkin-
fon, as compensation for treating as iole COM
miilioner with the Chielaws at Fort Confede-
ration, from July 18th 20 oef. 2oih, 1909, "a
days. at dollars per day, ID. 1872
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-03-13
1882

ID. 23,574 1e
There has ALTO been paid to general Wilkin-
fon, as compensation for treating as iole COM
milioner with the Chielaws at Fort Confede-
ration, from July i9lh 20 Oct 2oih, 1909, "a
DAYS. at 8 dollar, per day, ID. 1872
Marking boundary lines, from Ocf.
2lli 10 SIN DEC. 1902, 72 days,
a, dollars per day 432
Do. do continuation, from Jan. III,
to 2sth Feb. 1909, SO days, do. 35i
Do. do. Choesaw, Wen of Mobile,
&c aud Creek sEalt of the Ali
hama, &c from March m to Sd
Dec. sos, 27S das,. at do. l,56S
Returning from Mobile to New
Orleans on his way TO fhilade-
phia, from Dec. Ath % 10Th Dec.
1903, g days at s dolls per day, 1of
Returning from New Orleans PHI
ladephia as Indian commifliouer,
FROM pril 25lh 10 June il,isoi,
81 days, AT dollars per day goo
5000
For the perfonal erpenles Of Gen.
Wllkinlon for 500 and 500,
a. lettIed a, the war Office 2,7l5 %
For expenfes other than perional, s,l52 10
----------
D. .947s 50
Officers Of the United States, re-
eeiyipg falaries, or monthly roy, have
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-03-13

Macs the enormous fam OF D. SOLE IS
More than $4,000 DIS. of which
NAV fairly be placed 10 the account
of Cen. Wilkinion.
1t may alto be proper BY fome le-
giiIative providcn, TO regulate tire
bufnefs Of advance pay TO the ofd
GERS Of. the army There may be
citcumitances when i would be pro-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1809-03-13
/, to Nov. IL, $50 2ole ra-
iions at IS cents 2s2 16

ID. SIS sc
Ioi7 co
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04
RIG H NJ o N ID.
THE LATE FIRE.

We have after great exertion restored
our Office tn that condition which enables
US toissue cur paper. The deplor&ble cause
of its suspension for some days is no doubt
fully kacwn to our readers, and will no
doubt afford the most ample apology We
are not among the least sufferers from tn
ate conhagration, which had nigh con.
,umed more than one third of our city.
The naked walls and chimnies which daily
present their melancholy aspect to our
view. not only inspire US with sympathy for
the unfortunate owners, but lead us to en-
quire If the citizens Of Richmond are pro-
perly prepared with the necessary machi-
merry to arrest the progress of this devour-
ing element. 1t is impossible for the wa
ter engine to Defect this purpese without the
auxiliaries of fire hooks, and other insiru-
ments wish are usually employed upon
such occasions, and which we are to d, are
not to be found in our city But ii We even
possessed the most perfect and effectuHi
apparatus, it would be impossible to direct
1t with success, unless there was better
discipline and management. The citizens
are generally Inclined to afford all the d
In their power, but they W II noe do it, as
FalstaH says, uton combustion.
The apathy and ind ference which was
exhibited at the late fire we are induced
TO believe entirely resulted from tn S cause.
Those persons who were least concerned
were most active. The most conspicuous
combatants against the fire were OF this
description, and generally would have been,
1t they had been treated properly, and 10,
commanded in the most imperative style
by those who had no possible right or mo
tive, except that of SELF INTEREST.
This admonition we hope will not be for
gotten on future occasions.
We have endeavored to ascertain the a.
mount ofproperty consumed. and according
to the most minute enquiries, we cons der
II to be between so and 40 600 dollars The
exact number of houses which were des.
troyed is not known to us, except those in
front on the main street The number Of
them we believe, was II More than these
were consumed on the back street. But il
is with pleasure we learn that the houses
are generally insured.
When we recol.ect how favorable the
wind was on tina, day to spread the des.
tructive flames, the great confusion which
prevailed, and that there were some per-
sons base enough to scatter re-brands a.
bout, we ought to be thankful that the
destruction was not more general.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04
To the Republicans Of Richmond.

LII you feel interested in the cause OF
repuOllcauism and the political charac
ter of your city, you will not relax in
your exertions on Monday. The G.
iectlons hitherto, have presented no.
thing but contest between the Fede-
ralists and Republicans, in which the
latter have maintained deEided pre-
eminence. 1t belongs to You to deter
mine on that day whether it shall be
continued. Federalism will not APP
pear in its true and native form, but
its energies will be conducted under
the auspices of minoritism.
II is evident 10th. most careless ob..
server that this combination oi par
ties has taken place, and that their
Efforts at this time throughout the
United States is to destroy the pre-
sent administration. f.R epubllcan
ascendsncy is an object of Importance,
it behoves every friend to his country
to discard the consideration of personal
Inconvenience and TO be ready at his
past The gloomy state Of our pol,-
teal affairs requires this tribute. The
Industry OF opposing parties is ANNA.
ted and unceasing aud if Indifference
on our part should take the place oil
| Vigilance, and ambiguity that of firm
ness, we NAV perh ,ps suffer more than
during the disastrous reign of Fedora.
lism. Us, there never vas a time
when IL was more necessary to dissi-
pate The portentous clouds which hang
upon our horizon. The light of truth
and republicanisn are obscured by hy-
pocficy and detection, and nothing
eau make it beam forth in its native
brAliaDcy but decision and activity.
l. IS 10 be hoped, fellow citizens that
you will not be wanting in these, & that
you will not suffer any person to 1por0,
himself into Office who is even diff
hdent in espousing the republican
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04

Deodati. Your virtue must be very he
roical or your philosophy very stoical to una
dcrtake all these adventures, with your eyes
open, for such reward.
So much for Deodati and his warning
voice: and so much for my we'll grounded
anticipations.
This is no fabulous dialogue of the dead |:
but strict historical truth.
A curious coalition of French and Eng
lish emissaries with federal and republican
libellers have so completely fulfilled the pro-
phecy of Deodati and my own forebodings,
50 total destroyed my reputation by their
calumnies. that I have neither power nor
influence to do any thing for my country, to
assist her in her present distresses or guard
her against failure calumnies.
Nothing remains to me but the right of
private Judgment, and that 1 exercise tree
ly, and communicate my sentiments as free
ly to tn sc who wish 10 know them.
1 AM foHs vir,bus, with my whole
streng h,] against any division Of the ami
on, by the North-Rver or by Delaware
river, or by the Potomac, or any other Ri
yer, or by any chain of mountains. L am
for maintaining he indehendence ofthe ma
ton, at all events.
lam no advocate for M. Cores decia.
ration Of svar against H. once.-K moving,
as do, from personal experience, the mn.
.uaiiy friendly DISPOSITION 6etzesen the heo-
hte Of France and the people Of hnerica,
Bonaparte out of the question, should be
very sorry to see them converted into i'll
will and our old English hreudices rrvi.
ved. Lasting injuries and misfortunes
would arise TO this country from such
change.
Tam averse aiso TO a mar with Eng and
and WISH to maintain cur neutrality aslong
as possible, without conceding important
principles. II either of the belligerent pow
ers force US INFO a 4var, am for fighting
that power, VIII chever it may be.
Ialways consider the whole nation as my
children; but they have almost all been I'M
duIifui to me. You two gentlemen are all
most the only ones out of my own house, who
have for a long time and l thank you for it,
expressed a fila. affection for
John ADAMS.
Mr.. Daniel Wright, and
Mr.. Erastus Lyman,
NorfhQuhko1.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04
N4W-YoRK, March Is.
LATEST NEWS DIRECT FROM
SPAIN.

Yesterday arrived a. this Port. the ship
Bordeaux capt Law IN 81 daysf ON Ca.
d,z, which place she lief he 6rst of Feb
ruary. Cap. Law b ough no papers ex-
ccp, one con aiming he affair d, ia sgos
sa, VIII CHI we publish yes erday) of the
22d Of December. He informs us yer.
BABY, tina, Mr. Erv NJ, The Anne lean
Charges Affairs. who was at C. d z, had
received assurances ON The Jun,a Of
Seville ha the American YES els at Al.
ges las should be raleasrd imme d a,ely !:
that he English army were tack d near
Vsllad lid. aud had lie rea ed owards ne
m :unains of As u las, from whence hey
would. proceed 10 Coru ma, where me
British Zee, were on their way ON LIS
BON 10 embi k for England that hei
ac,ual arrival Corrunna was am ounc d
bya Gu ter which reached Cad few
days face cap,=in Law sail d lha 10
accouni Of any bate beiween he French
AID ne m. gus of Romano had b. en-
received hat The Eng sh und ~ S r
John Moore were aracked ab)nt he 18Th
OF Janlaiy and d feated with ca
slaugh er on boh sid IS; and hat genef-
al Bake, and he principal officers of the
Spanish Patro.ic army, had deserted 10
the French.
The following abstract is obiig:nsly fur
nished III by the supercargo
Ship Bordeaux, Capt. Richa d Law,
lef Cadz on Inc first 6 Febcua Y. A
fsw days bsfore the DO deaux sailed &C.
COINS were received OF most OBJ
battle having been { ught near Valladoi
i'd, between the English army, under
Sir John Moore and The main body If h..
French, after dreadful carnage on both
sides an army ofreserye, commanded b
Bonsparle in person, arrived on the field
night closed the sangurnary confi CT, and
the British were fDced to relr a to the
N ,untains Of Asurias.
"Ths Cap. of an English schooner
which arrived at Cad about the same
time the above account was received n a
short passage from Corunna, reported
hat the British were marching INTO that
place when he sailed Some transport
ships were wa ing for the ~, but that
they were 40 closely pursued by the
French that II was appTehend d part OF
them would be Gu. off as there were not
ships sufficient to receive them ALL he
Government at Cad had end aI,u ed to
suppress the f1'sgoing account AID sew.
eral suspected chsl acters had BEEN ares.
led tor having propaga'ed hem, but they
were generally believed 10 be too true, S.
the majority Of the people we're in conse.
qusnce very much alarmed. Grea, exer,
IONS were made by the preseni Governo,
don Felix JGnes) to render Csd,z i'm
pregnabie the Pusn,a dc Suozo, "a
bridge originally constructed by the Ro.
mans, aud which jCaad Csdiz to the Con-
tinen) has been destroyed and great
numbsr OF iabpurers wers daily employe d
on the + rd6csuons at the Lsnd-Gates.
I" IL wa, also reported that after the re-
treat OF the British, division OF the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04
PRESIDENT dams. LETTER.
Office efMe Ana.M.nq,.ehiss.


Office efthe .1nsi- anarchist.
March 20, 1909.
The following letter of the late President
of the United States, the venerable pa :
triot. JOHN ADAMS, was addressed to
Daniel Wright and Eraatus Lyman, Els.
quires, of Northampton, Massachusetts,
in answer to a letter, dated March 3, 1909,
which they addressed to him, at the de-
sire of the republicans of this town, re-
questing him to express his opinion res
pecting the present circumstances of the
nation, with regard to foreign powers,
and domestic parties.--Mr. Adams's let
Ter was dated Quincy, March 10, and has
the post-mark of the Quincy post office,
and franked by Mr.. Adams. The orr.
ginal is left at the post. Office, for the in
spection of those who may wish to see it..
QUINcf, March -, 1909
GENTLEMEN,
have received your very civil letter of
the third of this month with emotions very
similar to those which felt, many years
ago upon the following occasion.
Returning from Holland to- Paris in 1884,
/ was invited to dne with my wife and
daughter by the Baron de Stael, Ambassa-
dor from Sweden. As was the first of tho
corps diplomatic, who arrived, the Ambas-
sador W showing me fine Portrait of the
Kingof Sweden, his master, when the count
Deodati, Ambassador from the Rlector of
Saxony came in. After compliments to de
Stael, Dcodati turned TO me, whom he had
kncwn severalyea before, and the follow
ing dialogue ensued
Dsodsti. Very we'll Mr.. Adarss! You
are Republican suppose.
Adams You ane in the right, Mr.. Am.
bassador, have the honor to be a Republi-
can.
Deodati. And your countrymen are Re.
pubicans, and your Government is Repub-
lican.
Adams. Certainly. My Countrymen are
Republicans and our Government is Repub
lican.
Deodati And you have made your Coun
trymen and your Government Republican.
Adams. Notat all, Sir, my Conntrymen
and its Government have been Republican
from their origin, and long before / was
born.
Deodati Very we'll! You atleasthave made
your Country very celebrated. You have
made it independent--Youha have made an as
tonishing treaty with Holland You have
IN de marvellous Peace with England
You have made her acknowledge your In-
Adams. | beg your pardon, sir, you are
too polite: You do me too muSh honor.
have 40 professions to have performed all
those great achievements have acted a
part in some Of those affairs, but
Deodati-But Very we'll III will now
tell you the recompence you will receive
for all that you have done.
Adams. snail be very glad to hear your
representations concerning my destiny.
Deodati. Your fortune will be that of all
the republicans. OF Aristides Of Phoci .
on of Mltades OF Scipio: &c. &c. &c.
Adams | believe il.
Deodati. You believe il /!
Adams Yes.
Dsodati. You will experience all the in
gratitude, all the injustice Of the ancient
republicans.
Adams. expect il (: and always have ex-
pected IL.
Deodati. You will be i'll treated, hated,
despiFed and prosecuted.
Adams | nave no doubt Of all that. 1t
10 in the ordinary nature aud course Of things.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04

From the Bottom Palladium o fN1arck 90.
NEw HAMPSHIRE ELECTION Conf
deuce in the election OF Judge Smith, as
Governor, continues and there appear 5
to be no doubt Of federal leg stature.
The Portsmouth Oracle of Saturday last,
gives the names OF towns, which last year
had democratic represen. atiyes, end this
year have chosen federal republicans.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04


this, Is TO vote tor the man, who like
Cesar's wife, has nrver been suspected.
ROCKETS FREEHJLDER.
At an election held for Represen-
tative to Congress for this distr CT, &
Delegates to the General Assembly
for the county OF Henrico, yesterday,
the votes stood thus;
CoNsREss.
John Cloptou $50
- Dabney so
AssEMsLr.
/ Nathaniel Seiden 1853
| Gerva5 Storrs 1913
Samuel M'Craw 1872
William cambridge 1o3
| tits impossible for US at this time to pre-
sent our readers with correct view of the
state OF Spain. The accounts are SO much
entangled with falsehoo,l, folly and contra
d'ction, that nothing like q true statement
Can be formed.
We regret that the pressure of important
matter at this time, will prevent the inser-
ton of the piece over the signature of 4" II
hsIHoHCuHS III the Argus
We would advise the author of the ESSAY
subscribed Caro- of Utica and addressed TO
Caro. to publish it in the same paper in
which Cato appeared. We think IL would
ne much better calculated to answer the
purpose of the writer
| There were Is cearances at the Custom
House, Philadelphia, on the 2ed & 23di inst
tor foreign ports, principally Madeira,
which II would seem, IS to be made the
medium for trade with England during
the existence of the Non Intercourse law
! The Legislature OF Kentucky have re.
ljected the amendment TO the constitution
of the U. states proposed by the state of
Virginia, Tor ne removal of Senators in
Congress from Office, ny the voc Of ma
ijority OF the waole number of the resoec.
tive legislatures by whicn said senator's
have been or may DC appointed. In
the house OF representatives the votes were,
yeas 3, nays ~.
| The report ofthe death OF Thomas Paine
(says the Mercantile Advertiser IS +, ema =.
ture. He was alive last evening. From
the low situation to which his disorder ia
reduced him, his dissolution is an even.
th1t IN all human probability may be ex-
peCted to take place in a few DAYS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-04

At an election held for 4 Represen-
tative to Congress for this diatr CT, &
Delegates to the General Assembly
for the county OF Henrico, yesterday,
the votes stood thu.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-01-23
G. City Tavern and Hotel,
III EX II Nd RIy9:
AZ THE SIGN OF THIS GRAPES.
WILLIAM CATION.

From the Gig q sfanAtoAs, kI!hryiand)
ESpECTFUi.LY informs his FRIENDS
Al anltAe PUBLIC IN general, that he has
taken that iustiu celebrated I'M, ia this city,
calsed The CITY TAVERN and HOTEL,
iateiy ~ the possession Of aIr. john G4dsdy.
tie hopes, by assiduity and attention, to give
tue greatest satisfaction to every person, as
20 exorlioEs on his part shall be wanted to
Keep up the high character which this Ia
ssn has, as being one of the best IN the Chr
az ana assures them that he will always
have an sSsortnent OF the best liquors and
SID waters.
Jewellers and others viii meet with good
accommodations at the above house, Oh rea-
soaab.e terms.
R9asliers are taken by the day, week,
mo2sh or year.
The papers from 81 the sea-ports on
We continent are regularly taken aud filed Al
'ac so1ee-Hcuse, adioiaing the tavern, and
ee ior.he use Of strangers.
Sappers can be had from SIX TO twelve
ssiock II tho evening, at a short notice,
''o:'l one e twenty.
aaue,s5cr Il.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-01-23
MUSCOVADO. SUGARS.
SIS hoglheads 1T and I'd qua
lity-FoR SALE
r. Veitch & Co.
January 10. d5w
FRENCH LANGUAGE.

A GENTLEMAN, who has devoted q
IN considerable part Of bis time to the
study of foreign languages and the manner In
which they may be taught with most adyan7
tage, is DESTROYS to give Lessons IN French,
which, being now considered as a necessary
branch Of polite education, he ilatters himself
to meet with sufficient ,encourasement-and
the method CT teaching which he means to
adopt, (being that Of Mr. a. D1ys3, SO gene
rally approved Of added to- STRICT attention
to clear and proper pronunciation, will ena-
bic his pupils to acquire the language in a
shorter time, than that which has hitherto
been in nse--of which little experience Will
prove the truth OF his assertion.
AS his family lives short distance from
Alexandria, he intends to remove to the town
as soon as he finds a prospect to detray the
expcnces of house keeping, and invites there
fore those who wish to be Instructed to make
their applications, the sooner the bettcra to
Mr.. GENERE,o, who will give the necessa-
ny Information.
\. q. lie likewise proposes to teach the
SPANISH and German Languages, should any
scholars offer.
January I.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-01-23
Ioha Gardner Laid,

Ias f3r sal.. at his Warehouse, Prsnee-street
IVhaJ-
nIoseoyado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads
Molasses, " est In;Iia, and New-England
RUM III 10.
gaIand's Gin and French Brandy IN pipes.
Fort, Sherry, and Malaga Wines.
g.t4ee. Rice, and Cotton Wool.
Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson' Tyson n
shursn, and Hyson-skin Teas, IN whoie' hai''
and. quarter chests.
case olacis forsiars.
barrels Caroline Indigo.
% crates Liverpool creain-coiored x Diue-
edsed Ware assorted.
Rest Black Pepper in Bags.
snernaceti Mould, and Mould aha up
TaIiow Candles in boxes.
nraw, Soup il boxes-cod. fish III DO.
RasE Pork, Salmon, Si.ad and Herflhss
Tsnners Oil, Spanish Hides, qnsntl1y Q,
Col I.e.iher. Mems, Womens' and Sflia'eis
s5nes of various descriptions, few pa6sases
&c Wb;.e Rolls and German Checks, Russia
Shaet;nss and Diapers, Russia and Ravens
! nnel india Cotton of different kinds, n ian J.
jeens.l so pieces coarse Irish Linens " ~. ~.
mo and wrappigg Paper, 500 bushels coa Is:
s.Sst. coudaac. Flax, ,'Iue, quantity o. 5 s
,ar.sr asao tons PLASTER Paris, and 70 .ol'S
Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
| January I y.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-01-23
WASHINGTON TAVERN,
L. L, @ % II y n
L E E S b U r G.

~HE subscriber has returned TO the Wash"
\ fngtos Tavern, LREsHURG, where he is
PREF AIRED with every thing necessary tor the
accommodation Of those gentlemen and ladies
who may honor him with their custom.
Having laid in good stock of liquors, hay
and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and
enpased careful, attentive and honest host
Ter, he fatters himself that, b. his unremit.
ted attention, together with the diligence,
care, and activity of his servants, he will be
a,,le TO render his customers the most perfect
satisfaction in his line.
y. B. The house is in much better COM
di,ion than formerly, for the accommodation
Of travellers.
James Dawson.
e.shurg, Virginia Jan. ID