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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
POLITICAL DUELS.

Mr.. Wilkes fought, in succession, Lord Tai.
bot and Mr. Martin, in defence of his pri. ,iples
Mr.. William Adam fought Mr.. Fox, i'm conse-
qaence OF some reflections cast by the latter, on
tho intimate connection of the former with Lord
North, during the American war. His Royal
Highness, the Duke of York, fought Col Lcnox.
now Duke Of Richmond, in consequence of the
latter having given the health Of Mr.. Pitt in the
company OF certain personages of the Royal
Blood, during the violence of the debates upon
the Regency. Mr.. Tierney fought Mr Pitt in
consequence of squatble in the House of Com
mons, III The course Of which, the Speaker hay-
ing stated that the House would wait for the ex-
PLANTATION Of MIR. Pitt, that Gentleman instantly
replied, "The House will wait a great while, ii
i waits for any explanation from me-"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

ANYWAY, from my house, OH Tuesday,
"a 26th September, a negro woman named
MARY, about twenty or TWENTY-FIVE years old :
She is "a short black woman and tolerabie likeiy
expect she will make towards. Manchester as
She was lately bought at that place of Mr.. John
+. Robertson. believe she was raised by Hr.
Branch near Manchester. l will be thankful 10
any person who meets with her to have her sccu.
red and seat TO me, Of committed TO some ia;l- /
shall willingly pay for any extra expense O. trou-
bic that they may he at in securing her, besides
the legal fee for taking up.
SAM. w. VENABLE.
Prince Edwardcoiirt House,
October 27 w6yy
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

hN "Wednesday, December 81, IGO9-At
~ the late dwelling house of Nathaniel Ian.
caster, decd. about ten miles above the court.
house, IN Prince Edward county, on AppDmattox
river: WIZ he sold, to tii, highest bidder, the
following PROPERT1, belonging to the estate
OF the deceased, valuable stock OF Horses. Cat
Tie, Hogs and Sheep, tue plantation Utensils,
household and kitchen Furniture. too tedious "a
mention
Also Nine valuable NEGROES; also, the
crop OF Corn, Wheat, Oats and Fodder a Gre
dit nt twelve month will be given the purchasers,
on their giving bond, with approved security.
All those who have legal claims against the
estate oithe deceased, will be pleased to exhibit
them duly authenticated, or before The day of
sale TO enable the administrators to make provi.
sion for their payment. All those who are indebted
to the estate, will see the necessity of immediate
payment, as it must be evident 10 indulgence can
be given.
.IoHN LANCASTER, , -,
BOBERT LANCASTER, S H""''F'
August Is. wifi
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

HE subscriber wishes to employ two good
Wortmcn in the wheel wright business. To-
whom good wages will he given The work.
men may be a, liberty to work. by the piece ALI
so, two apprentices are wanted to the wheel.
wright BUSINESS. H. @U4RRIER
October 10 re
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
W4wT

TWENTY DOLLARS REWAED-Ran
L away from the subscriber, last Wednesday
evening, about o'clock, at Richmond, q corpu.
lent Negro Woman, by the name of: LEAR--
She is about % years of age, stout and strong
made, full and round featured. of black complex
ION, and walks lame in her left hip, occasonetI BY
an old wound Is or 30 years ago, which has left
very visible scar directly back of her left hin
JOINT She is very artiu, laxative and plausible
IN speech, and pretends to be strict methodist
Had on when she went away, a homespun woo
len petticoat and jacket, with an oznabnrg shift,
but carried other clothes with her. She was
brought from the northern side of the river Rap
pabannock, over Hobbs Hole ferry, tllro' Dun.
KIRK and Newcastle, to this place; and, no
doubt, viii make the best Of her way back again
The above reward and all necessary expense.
VIII be paid TO any person, who will app ehend
sad woman and deliver her as soon as possible 10
capt. Hugh Davis, in Richmond.
!. FARRINGToN
October 10. w6ys
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

4 N the Dist day of December next, if fair,
~ if not the ne%' iair day, will be sold, at the
dwelling house OF ne late George Garner, in;
the county OF hVestuoreland, about sixteen hka!
iy NEGROES, and The present years crop o.
corn, &c. y hich property will be sold pursuant
TO a deed OF trust, made BY George GSrner for
tie pIrDose ofsecuring tive payment of his debts
The sa:ewil be on credit cf twelve months.
the purchasers giving bond with approved secu-
rlty 4 ,l.e negroes and CPS do no, sell for g
sufficient su'n to pay the debts o the said Garner.
the subscribers VII. on tie day aiter The sale of
the negroes and crops, sell ali or much of the
!trd conveyed i'll trr FOR the above purpose, as
w.'l make sum su.hcieut for the payment of the.
Isias bf tie said George Garner. All sucn Gre
differs IS rnay exhibit tbeir claims to the subscri.
5ers before the SAID @lsy Of December next. pro-
perly authenticated, md which: the subscribers
m ~ consider legal aud JUST, may purchase at the
sad sale, aud shall he allowed discount of their
ciaims, against their purchase. .
THOS SrOWERS,2
JAMES cox, @'HS'ees'
Wostmorelond County,2
October %. ids
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

WAS Commute, 10 the Jail Of Northun,-
Wv berland County oil the i7th day OF MAY
last, negro Fellow who calls himself Bi.iey lac
Is aboat five feet, ten inches high, of jet black
complexion, he was sold from this County about
fifteen years age by Griffin Forester TO Mr..
Jones OF Bedford, and by him to a Me Scott OF
Hawkins County in the State OF Tennessee. The
owner is requested to apply, prove property, pay
charges, or he will be sold 10 pay his prison fees
According to law.
JOSEPH ROGERS, st..ilgr
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
October 81. Wv

E'OR SALE, Tract Of LAND, in the cDun
L ty OF Bedford, about IL miles from L,nc', H.
burg, and two from Ncw-L London, -dio!nmg
Messrs James Stept0e, " Reed aud Wu, IT.
Y;ne: This Land lies IN an agreeable ntighbor.
hood, and has many other recommendations The
Land VII be shown By Robert Bradf'ttc, lving
on The same. The terms ofsae may bc known by
applying to me, in Richr,und, or 70 capi VIII
am Irvine. DAVIDSON BR5DFgJyE
October 81 w41y
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

The above subscribers wish IL nmplov six ro,d
Workmen 1T the %un-smf h4-ic to vi,.r, a..
beral wages viii be given: Also, five OF six aoys
will be taken as APPRENTICES.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
LoNDoS PARAenArHs.
ON A LATE POLITICAL DUEL.
What will our country next befall!
It's prospects are inpiting
Our GENERALS are rstreafing ALL,
Our Paw ,CouNc1L fghtiHg!

Mr.. Canning, il is said, presented his from, We
ry aukwardiy to his opponent The wound, we
understand. is not exactly in the thigh, as the
Widow Wad,,san would say.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
SHEPPARD MD LUKE

SHEPPARD md LUKE
AVE received a general assortment of Gro.
4 Il ceries consisting of
sugar Coiee, Pepper, PimentO,
w. l. Rum, Molasses, Ginger, Imp Tea,
Country Gm, Whisky, English MustarJy Salt
onerry ana Malaga III Sacks.
Wine,
Also, Earthen, Glass, Chins and Stoneware
German, Crawle, and bi,stered steel, Bar Iron
Nsil-rods, Soal-ieaties, Writing, Wrapping and
Printing Paper, Spanish Segrs, Cotton Cards,
Shot, Powder, Window glass, Indigo, Cope.
rss, Alum, Logwood, Cut Herrings, &c. &c.
Which they otter low ior cash, country pro-
ducc or approved paper
N. ID. Cash given for -four as usual.
NOsember T. ,,tf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

ECR Sale, 1905 acres OF Land. iyine on
the waters ~ Eye riYer, IN the conuty OF
Nelson, formerly part OF Amherst. )-'rhis tr ,ct,
beng par, Of ne estate OF the late col John Rose,
IS situated about ten mics from New Market.
aai 10 conveniently contiguous to Major Mas
sey's Merchant mill. Two, hundred acres are
cleared, lite residue is covered with ,eav, md
valuable timber The sori is peculi..rl, adapted
10 tie production of tobacco, corn, wheat Sc
The tract Will either be sold entire, or divided
into or , equal parts, as may meet the convent
ence of the purchaser
Slightly detached from the main tract, are 70
Acres bearing heavy growth OF pine, that will
either be sold separately, or in conjunction with
one ct tl'e divisions One fourth of the purchase
money will he expected in hand, the balance in
three equal annual instruments. The land will
be shewn by Mr.. John N. Rose, or by Cap. Nor,
gan, living IN the eighborood For further par
ucuiars apply To the subscriber
TR0lz4iS FIIZ HUGH ,
N. b. The purchaser will have liberty OF seed
inas in the fall, and possession at the commences
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c. THOMPSON.

DoRTRAIT PAiNTER-Respectrull in :
forms the inhabitants of Richmond and IT,
vicinity, that he has commenced business, IN he
house opposite the Swan.Tavern-where some
specimens may be seen.
November 10. yr4wg
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
BUcKLMGRaBf COUNTY 70 ,,;,

BOCRINGIf.dGfi COUNTY, 10 az!
AIKEN up, by SGsann, Wilcox, q Scrre.
L MdRE, about 4 feet 4 inches high, hang.
ing name and switch tail, a bleiGis in each eve,
star in her forehead, and some sa,ld. spots on
her back supposed TO be ten cr twelve years old
last spring Also ayoang sorfsl colt by her side,
sand 40 have been foaled since she was taken ,ip,
both appraised to the sum vi Is doals.
Il COPY.
II. ELDKIDGE, ir. d. C.
October II -,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

ME Subscriber being licensed to practice the
Law, will attend the Superior aud Inferior
Courts for Henrico, and the Hastings Court OF
Hichmond-Persons trusting business TO bis
management NAV rely ON his best efforts fos their
interest Ills Office is in the upper story OF the
Market House in Richmond
NJ. SHEPPARD
October On I'm
sNHE subscribers offer for sale, very gene
q raj assortment Of GROCERIES,, wh;c.
hey will dispose OF OF moier te ,erIns, for cash,
1uU-y prod zee. or approved paper.
ALso, % Kegs add FL Brandy Wine Gun
Pow or.
WHITE {, SREL79N.
October 10. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

In CoUNcIL, October 9th, 1909
PROPOSALS will be received, by the Exccu-
II tive, u',t,l the 18th day OF next month, for
i,irrish n, the following IMBE3, viz
40 pieces Of White Oak Plank, feet long, Ia
inches widc,3 inches thick
40 Do do. % inches long, IL by 3.
40 do. do feet long, 4 by 2.
40 do. 10 feet long, 9 by 8
% do. do. 4 do. dc. 9 by 5
$40 Axle Trees, feet long, Z by Is of
Hickory,
$500 White ok spoKes, feet inches long, 4
by 9,
1850 Willow Oak Felloes, feet inches long, A
bv 5,
280 Black. Gum Nayes, Il inches long, u by IL,
10 Pieces of Hickory, 6 feet long, by 3,
2iO Pieces of Ash, feet long, 2 by 3,
Seasoned timber will be preferred.
DANIEL L. HYLTON,
CLERK Of tie Council.
October 81. Or
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

N. b. A few'likely young Negroes, will be Ia
kenin part payment u. q
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

Ht'/4'Il1O II 4 Il HCCH. =
N. b. The purchaser will have liberty of seed
ins in the fall, and possession at the commence
mcnt OF the ensuingyear. TIE.
Stafford, July 4. 1aiif
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19
~-s'FIEES
Srlfft Paragraphs.
HIaorieal CrrisEfy.

during the troubles in the reign
of Charles l. a country girl came to
London in fesrch Of a place, as a
fervant maid, but not fucceeding,
ihe applied herlelf to carrying cut
beer from a brew-houie, and was
one of thofe then called tub-women.
The brewsr obielving well looking
girl in this low occupation, took her
into his family as iervant, and af-
ter while married her but he d..
ed while fhe was yet young We
man, and left her large fortune
The bulineis of the brewery was
dropped, and the young woman was
recommended to Nh. Hyde, as agen-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19
HENRI Y-OR THE CAPTIVE.
A FRAGMENT.

ssss' He threw himfelf on the
turf, CAT his eyes up to heaven. and
then on the ground. Ihave. faid he,
full Liberty to range thefe bounded
fields to-day. Upwards he turned
the dreaming orb of fight, and thank
ed the guardian father Of the captive !;
then looked wiitfully at the rofe
which he held in his hand !; it YVES
wet with the dew of eve. Thou en-
blem of Anna, repeated Henry, and
added to the lucid drops that gliiten-
ed on the Hover fweet emblem of
my Anna, again he whifpered, as
he placed it in his bofom.--Alas !
the talk fnapt the roie fell at his
teeti tear drcpt from his cheek ;
a Ugh BURT from his bofom. Too
lively picture of man, cried Henry;
perhaps like the blufhisg rofc, my
Anna is nipt in the bud, and now
lies Wondering in her urn and to-
morrow, this cold God, initead OF
ftraw, may be my bed. and not one
little fate tell where the captive lies.
Henry breathed the ejaculation, Thy
will, o Heaven, be done 1t was
recorded in the annals of piety a
weeping cherub wrote it down.
Hank ! l hear the footiteps of my
keeper. Adieu, ye balmy walks of
innocence and peace. He was itopt
as paiIing on , human voice, pro-
nounced the happy found, Henry is
fee J and then dilappeared.- l, was
the godlike Howard; may laughing
loves around him play, and fmiling
angels ever watch his iott repoie.
Assim.--The friendihip of great men, ho,
weather in winter, fair words of womed, and
the iov Of our euems' are foar hing, We
never .nua tf-a ..
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19

patriot was dead, "the children of Israel
turned again, and went wlloring after Ba-
aim, and made Baal.berith their GOD
They were corrupted by the three score &
ten pieces of silver Of Abimelech, and the
soft words, kind squeezes by the hand, and
batteries of his vain followers. They made
him king over them. But, as the text ele'
gantly expresses II, " frc came cut Of the
bramble, and consumed the cedars Of Leb'
anon" SPINTEXT.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19

tleman of skill in law to fettle her
husbands affairs. Hyde, (who was
afterwards the great Earl of Claren-
don) finding the widows fortune We
ry comfortable, married her. OF
this marriage there was no other IT.
fue than daughter, who was after
wards the wife of James II. & moth
er Of Mary and Anne, queens Of En-
gland.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19
From an Euglifh paper.
Dsq,a7ioa sf the RoeS5art Squadron.
ATTACK IN BASQUE ROADS.

"a xHeA fW o0c-Oo HO1Ao.
The circumstances of the late at
tack upon the enemy's feet, and the
extraordinary fervices of Lord Coch
rane in conducting the enterprise,
are nos efficiently known. We
have great pleafure in laying them
before the public, upon til. authority
Of an officer who ihared in the gal
larr and perilous achievement.
Lord Cochrane pertonally conduc-
ted the exploion fhip. which had
been charged by hir,felf, in man.
ner, than which nothing was ever
contrised to be more dreadful. Hi,
Lordfhip csufed about 1900 barrels
of gun powder to be itarted into pun
cheons, which were fixed end up
wards. Upon the tops of thefe were
placed between 900 and 800 ihells,
charged with iuiees, and again, a.
mong and upon thele, were between
and 5000 hand grenades. The
puncheons were faitene6 to each
other by cables wound round them,
and jammed together with wedges !;
and moiitened fand was rammed
down Between ,heEe casks, 70 as to
render the whole, from fem to
tern, as fold as rofihle, that the re-
iiltance might render the explo6on
the more violent. In this impepfe
inltrument Of dehruaion. Lord
Ccchrans committed hinfrlf, with
only one lieutenant aud four kamen,
and after the boom was b. oxen, his
Lordlhip proceeded with the explo-
Gon ihip towards the enemy's line.
lie, it be recollectsd, That at this mo-
meus the batteries OF hors were pro-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19

Mr.. Caleb Whiteford was at an
entertainment, in which Madeira Of
a fine favor was plentifully feryed
during dinner. After dinner bot
lie of Cape wine was introduced
70 excellent, that the company gave
ieyeral hints that another bottle
would be very gratifying. The hint
was not taken. On which MIR. w.
iaid "wen, if we cannot dsuble the
Cape, We mutt return to Madeira"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19
5orelgir gutelligenee.
DECLARATION OF WAR
s@~@@5~t-4
By sbe Paeia-U,ivsi at Ns-p,e,k

BY Fyaasis Empe,cy # >daR,ia,
vIEENA, APRIL IL.
Before his Imperial Majeily left this capital,
he was pleafed to iilue the following
PROCLAMATION,
"Francis by the Grace of God, Emperor
Of Auftria, &c.
people of Auffria IL leave my capital to
Join the brave defenders Of the country, aaem.
bled on the frontiers tor the protection Of the
fate.
"Por thefe three years pan have made the
u,moff exertions TO procure you, my beloved
fubjects, the bleflings of permanent peace.
No facri6ce, any ways confident with your
welfare, and with the independence Of the
flate, however painful, have fpared TO fe-
cure your tranquility and welfare by friendly
understanding with the Emperor Of the
French.
"But all my endeavors proved fruitlefs The
AuRrian monarchy was alto to fub.nit TO the
boundltf. ambition of the Emperor Napoleon !;
and in the fame manner he itrives to fubdue
Spain, iniulrs the fzcred Head of the Church,
appropriates to himfslf the Provinces of Italy,
and parcels out the German dominions Auf-
tria was to do homage to the great Empire,
the formation Of which - has loudly anncun.
ced.
~ have adopted all neceiTary meafures to
alert the independence of the ttate. Not only
have ye anfwered my call, but your love for
your native country has prompted you TO An.
ticipate it. Accept my cordial thanks; they
viii be repeated by my pofierity and you're.
Self-defence, not inva6on, was our aim. But
the conqueror will NOT allow the fovreign Of
his people, ftrong in their mutual confidence
to ponefs, fuf6cient means to oppofe his am
bilious views. He declared himfelf hottie TO
Auftria, unlels Che ihould relinquifh her meat
ures of defence, and poItrate herielf difarmed
at his feet. The diigracefui propofals were
rejected, and now his holts are marching a.
gainft US arrayed for battle.
/" con6de in'Cod-iu the valour of my ar.
mies, in the heroic conduct of my brother. who
leads them on TO glory, in you my beloved PEG.
pie; our exertions for this war are great but
fuch they NUT be in order to attain more
iecurely the important end Of felf. preferva-
ton.
What you have hitherto done is the mon
unquefionable pledge Of the powerful aHi ffance
which am to receive from you. They who
bear no arms viii alto fhAre 10 the protection
oftheir country. Unaninaity, order, obedi-
ence, activity and confidence conf.itute the
real fsrsngth Of nation. You have evinced
them, and to this alone it 10 owing, thar we
ftart with fairer profpea ofiuecels than we
ever did Fortunate events will not unnerve
your energy, nor diiaftrous occurrences, fhoud
any happen. fhake your 6rm refolve. Perie-
versnt valour overcomes all dangers, enhances
every advantage. and fupplies all iofTes. Our
cauie 10 luif rrov'aeaes does NOT forfake tho(e
who do not forfake themlelves.
81 depend on your love. your tried fidelity
to your Prince aud Couatry. Depend ye on
the paternal foleitude Of your monarch who
fnds all his happinef' in you. FRANCIS"
Hissss, April 3, 1909.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19
IN ExcELLENT CUSTOM OF TIVE
sAMNITEs.


The Samnites had a certain cuf.
tom, which in 70 fmall republic,
aud ESPECIALLY in their Gtuation, rnuit
have produced admirable effeas.-
The young people were all convened
h one place, and their conduct ex-
amined. He that was declared the
bcft Of the whole aHembly, had leave
given him to take whiA girl he pleaf-
cd for his wife the perfon that had
been declared fecond beit, chofe af-
ter him. and 70 on. Admirable in
ftitution The only recommended
tion that young men could have on
this location was owing to virtue,
and to the fervices Gone their con-
try, who had the greatei ihare Of
endowmenis, chofe which ei-i he
liked out of the whole nation. Love.
beauty, chaitity, birth & even wealth
itfelf, were all in fpne mcafure, the
lowry Of virtue. A nobler and
grandcr recompenfe, lefs cLargeable
to petty fate, and more capable of
influencing both fexes, could fcarce-
ly be imagined.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19
LATE OMISSIONS.
New.I Hampshire, all hail!

- " $500 $50
Fran Concord, Jane z, 1909.
The Legislature Of New-Hamp-
shire assembled this day and new or
der o.things returns 10 bless the State.
The senate has chosen the Hon. DO
seS y. Payson, (the federal candldate)
for President, and Uriel Foster, Esq.
for Clerk. The Senate stands feder-
al to 5 embargoroons. In the House,
the Hon. George d. Jyttans, 1.-THE feder-
al candidatel is chosen Speaker and
John O. Ballard, Clerk. The votes 90
federal, TO II embargoroons. The re-
turns OF votes for Governor, have been
opened, they stand
70, Judge SMITH 1888.
For Gov. LANGDON 1851.
And l3s scattered. The returns have
not yet been examined as 10 their le-
galily but the probability is, that as
many CT one side Us The other will be
thrown out"
The Democratic assertions respect
ing New-Ha,hpsllire will be rcmen.
beres Csnagei.
Enen7ies M ssar, a.. fleqce friends,"-
Is one OF the sentences in The celebra-
ted declaration Of the independence of
the United States. Ii then this 10 be
our popular star, why not governed 10y
its direction Has no, England very re-
Gently made oyeitures ofpcace 10 Ame-
RIGA Why then do any thing to pre-
vent it +! Why SD much unnecessary
remark in some OF our prints about the
duke OF Yorl., Mrs Clark and their
amours If they choose to expose and
injure themselves, what is that to the
people OF America II is true, the times
are dull, but can we fill orr papers with
nothing more edifying to our readers
than tales Of scandal Have we no ge.
MUS or love for productions, that will
enligh,cn the minds OF our citizens, CT.
vilize their manners, and ameliorate
their morals, so as to become better men
and women, better neighbours and more
useful members III society? James the
Isl once said, that if he Was obliged TO
give all entertainment to The devil, the
bin OF fare should be composed of such
and such ingredients. Our modern IL
,srary cooks and state Guacks and guild.
Iuncks think lo'hiDg SO suitable 70 the
palate oi their patton, readers, as a large
portion Of gall and wormwoed, night
,natc and htrnlock. i, puts me in
mind OF passage ] some where came
across II novel. AT tea party the
sub ect was Introduced about he.sDa-
prs and theil effect. Some approved
olone node aud SOME Of another, till at
length, " Miss Belsey Thoughtless"
abseryed, as for hex part, she would not
give fig for vi he newspapers in the
world, unless there was a biz OF scandal !;
from her heart she did love a Joke, a
bon mot, and double entendre, pfosi-
ded i, was properly. introduced, and well
wrsPd up. What pleasure, she con-
tinucd, would there be in reading dull
moralizing essays and paragraphs !!
As 10 subjects, she could always
hear enough when She was at meet
ing, and took comfortable nap under
her seli, from the sleepy sermons
ofparsop Drowsy.-Wasa. Non.
-.<IIH>-
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19

We entertain itrorg ho,e' that the
Marquis de Romano will foon be
erong enough to attack Fersol and
Corunna.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19

Mssim.--The friendihip of great men, ho,
weather in winter, fair words of womed, and
the iov of our euemis', are fcnr hing, we
never .nua ira -.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1809-06-19
'IItIItsI, tlty sId1u
For Judge SMITH :.
For Gov. LANGDON /.

And l3s scattered. The returns have
not yet been examined as 10 their le-
gallly but the probability is, that as
many en- one side Us The Other will be
thrown out"
The democratic assertions respect
ing New-Ha,hpsllirc will be rcmem.
beres .-Csnsinel.