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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08
30rflano,
State Election.
Monday, April s, 1911.

State Ll6CtOn.
ON Monday last the election for o.
vernon, Lieut.. Governor and Scn.tor
WAS holden il this Commonwealth =
he votes in the District CT Maine. "
Ear as they have been received, are Con.
pared with those Of the last year. Tk.
sum total of the votes in Massachusc.i.
as stated in the Boston papers, is giyca
The whole number of votes given iop
Governor this year will fall short II tbs
number given last year-ttis circum.
stance is probably owing to the state n
the weather, which oil the day OF eItc.
ton was such as 20 prevent many AIRED
snd infirm persons from attending Ia.
poll ; great pi oportion Ut the loss HI
upon the federal ticket.
From the result Of the election u
tar as information has been received
the teceralists nave much reason 10 ne
Joice, for though they may have lo
b en able to render the principles n
Washington triumphant, they hsn
done much to check the progress d
error and delusion. The friends o
Commerce, Peace and Independancs
have preserved their ranks and connn
ued hrm In support Of Truth and Jus
tee. Not withstanding ell the bosstiuI
that Mr.. Gerry would be elected by n
increased majority Of" thousands" u,
appearance now is that his maioiu
viii not be so large as it was the Ii
year, and some are Of opinion that Ii
election Is extremely doubtful.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

slu1llisland Of the Danube, cai'td In
gel, near Piedmont, has exhibited the
phenomenon of a floating island. In
the memory Of the Oldest persons II had
remained stationary until May last,
when the rapidity and pressure Of the
stream are supposed 10 have detached
its bottom its inclination Is uniformly
10 the right bank of the river, but IT'S
motion is not perccptible. Since May
il has made q progress of about eight
miles and, what is not the least sIngu-
lar, has, from the eager and undated
curiosity Of the Germans, made the tor
tunes of three persons who obtained
temporary pIoprietorship it.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08


A Dover letter relates the follow
ing atrocious deed "A gentleman
paiTrngcr who was wafllcd on fhore
near Dunkirk out of the Elizabeth
Indiaman, lafhec TO piece of the
wreck, was conveyed to little how
ell by a Frenchman who had found
him along fhore, to whom he gave 50
guineas, having faVed 900 the
Frenchman promifed to come at
night, and take him to a place of
fafety a. night, he went with two
others, each having a faovel, when
they beat his brains cut with their
fhovels, plundcred the body, then
dug a hole and buried it in the
iand three or four days after which,
the principal being troubled in his
confidence, went and confefIed what
his had done, 10 a nagiitrate, when
his two accompliceS were taken up,
and the dead body dug up greatly
mangled F; the 3 men have been
committed TO Dunkirk goal,l TO take
their trial for murder.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

Cap. III Jonas, arrived at Philadel-
phia in 3 days from Port au-Prince,
informs, that on the 9th March, Pc
ton was to resign his Presidency, and
on the lth new President 10 be cleo
ted, but it was the opinion that Potion
would be reelected. 1t is supposed
that Rigaud will command the South
and Potion the districts OF Port-au-
Prince as fer as the bridge of Merigoa-
re though there may be M under
standing between the two commanders
DO approximations from Christophe
by land-his feet continually in the
Bite, and commits many depredaions
on American vessels.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08
Londm Jan i6.
IF Dery Gallant d7i2n.


A more galIan, action than that re-
corded in the following letter, has
not been fought by merchant fhiP
againR the enemy's privateers this
war nor in any preceding one. The
lords of the admiralty have, in con-
fequence, been pleafed 70 cxprefs 10
the committee for managing the af-
fairs of Lloyd's, their lordihiP's fatis-
faction at the gallantry exhibited on
this location, and their intention 10
grant to each of the crew Of the Cum
berland, as a mark Of their lordfhip's
favour, protection from the inn
prefs for the fpaoe Of three years.
"Deal, Jan. IS.
Sunday night the chip cumber-
land, Barratt, matter, arrived in the
Downs from Quebec, under jury
mats, having pitched her bowlprit
and foremait away in heavy gale
of wind off the banks Of New
foundIand. From fcven till eight
O'Clock on Sunday morning, ihe was
attacked by four Preach lugger pri-
vateers, between Dover ana Folkes-
tone, the 6rit of which hailed TO know
if ihe wanted a pilot capt B hav-
ing fuspicion Of her, replied in the
negative Immediately after another
privateer ordered him 70 lay back
his yard, and two of them ran
along iide and boarded the Cumber-
land, previous TO which the captain
had ordered all the fhip's crew into
the cabin ; they being armed with
their boarding pixies; as foon as a.
bout 40 men came, on board the cap.
tain ordered the ihip to be fhecred off
from the privateers, leaving the
Frenohman no good retreat, and on
the fhips being boarded, the priva-
teers ceafed firing in the mean
time the fhip's company rufhed for
ward, and cleared the deck the
greatef part of the boarders being
killed, and the remainder Jumped
overheard. Immediately after ano-
Their came along 6de, and told the
saptsin they would give no quarter |;
on hearing this, the thip's company
cheered them, and they were board
ed and cleared in the like manner.
This was repeated three times after
wards. with the like fuccefs on the
part of the fhip's crew, and their ia
king three prifoners, two of whom
were wounded, and one has 6nce
died of his wounds. Immediately
after this captain B. discharged three
OF bis carronades, loaded with round
and canniiter lhot; the fra was feen
to carry away the msinmaf of one
prlvareer and the fecond carried a.
way the bowfprit of another, aud it
was inpPofed deifroyed many of the
men as they were heard to cry out,
and the fhots were heard TO itrlke
the v=ilel. They then made off, and
the Cumberland proceeded to the
Downs.-We arc forty to say, Mr..
Coward, Chef maize is wounded in
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

wv N +HA 5.
Bostyn Port BhcIuoea
The ship lofhaire, loaded MA.
rich cargo Of merchandise, owa.,s
cilizrns or this town, and innoca.,r.
irving in port, was taken possvss;..
by the lrigate (oHsfi ano7, now lg.
in the outer harbour, and ar -,
force put on board to protect ana y
fend her against her Lawful oun..
We mean 70 convey 10 rcproach h.
the officers Of this triga,r /; they VA !.
more than their duty required II
ship is now given over to the Csq.,s
of the port who, in obedience d !,
orders Of the government, has dem
dtd treble bonds for the security ofg'
ship and cargo This is al very ~
so long as our merchants are ccr,e~
suffer without marmur OF complsim
but
/" There was o time wien men would II,
brook'd
The eternal devil TO keep their fres5s.
safe
81 We OF sersffr7rs are masters Of oar fsia,
/" The fault j. therefore not in onr stars
/" But in ourselves, that we are undxrlrs n
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

Returns from 176 towns in old Massach4'
sets, the votes stand thus -
1871 1917
Core Gerry Gore Je,,p.
23.26l % 6O8 "a 64s "A Al
In Mime, 4502 $3.50 52ly 6l+0
Total, 27.765 Y. 9g4 y. sg8 So 81
The foregoing returns. which. though III
'aneiAi are a. correct - tie nature III 80
5~ss wi.i atl'nit The net federal gniu =
Li'--B1teE 70 slas zs-rzs.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08
forelgn garelIigente.

Fran re Loaden Ga5 Fsb. rs.
MS Royal Highnefs the Prince
Regent has been pleafed to appoint
Auguitus John Foier Efq, TO be His
MsjeHy's Envoy Extraordinary and
Mlnifter PienIpotentiary to the L.
States Of America.
Fssngn-OF 7e5. Is, 1871.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08
LONDON, FER. X

LONDON, FEB. 10
The lsuers from Sweden bv the
Anholt mai, flates, thar kui.ia.
Denmark and Sweden, are at length
convinced OF The rainous tendency Of
tns mesiures whish thsy have b.en
gurluing, and that ghey only WAR a
favourable opportunity 10 rsitQre
conncTce 70 s nttzl channels.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

- sod robbed Of al his caIh, r1tf
81 his clathes his boat, and part of
his running and irare rigging ard
bad il not been calm, would have
been carried irro st luca they
however eft hlm and in a fhort
tire after, lie fell in with an Euclith
6un-Boat, who finding ham in a dam
porous 6guaiicn, under tlie French
flIore, flowed him into the bay, and
gave the VEIL up 70 the captain.
J he above vciicl was alto loaded on
account Of MeiTrs. /. 4 4. II. Per-
Gas. Of this place.
Is the Berlin ard Milan Dscrees
aye revoked, B.napzste'5 Senators are
Preat liars In the fittings of the
sSth Dec. lat, a Committee, con-
fitting Of Courts dc SemonviH. Gar
n'er, Colchen, Lapparent and Gou-
won, IS report on thc lubject of
the annexation Of Holland, and the
banie Towns TO the French Emper
or, fays uuequivooalIy, "7bs decyees
Of Bayta and lillian are TIE reply 10
he Crdeys IN GerHcii gF Britain. En-
RIPE recnre5 ftzjs Decrees as her code
and THAT CODE SHALL BE
THE PALLADIUM OF THE
SEAS"
|, a Democratic member of Con-
Erefs in conversation with the Editor
rtthe Raleigh Star. on the iubjed of
Tf. PIcKRRINcs being re.oscted 20
NJ Senate of the u. States by the
hVgi14ture of MaiTachuiens faid-
: here was probability he would
WYE elected which circumstances
= regrettcd tbouh he was directly
oIipofed 10 MIR Pickering in poll
cks, yet Congrefs wanted the benefit
# his talents and Information. No
Ian in the government, Che OFFER.
ed) Pofefied equal political knowl-
edge and knew 70 correctly the hif-
tory Of our government and while
he remained in 70 fmall a minority
his Jofe was matter OF no COME
quence He was man of the foun-
ceft integrity, and his failings were
his hrong and unyielding prejudi
ces7
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

volunteered TO take the LEADING PART,
In which, n must be acknowledged,
however, he has made but an Gwk%arG
figure.
YHE SCENERY,
Which was also done in Psrit, by
Supcreminent" ARTIST, is wonder
fully attronriate and striking. In the
fore ground is full view of French
Dungeon, with pale, cmaciated Amer
leans peeping through the grafes, and
calling TO our Minister, who, with q
Gen d'arms at his side, is making
draft on our Treasury for the relief Of
I" distressed Seames." On one side of
this Dungeon are seen" British Goods"
IN flames on the other, " American
Produce, going 1, under the hammer
ola French Auctioneer, and the aVails
going into de-PoT," for the Emperor.
In the back ground, We have distant
view of American vessels burning or
coming in under CONVOY Of French pri-
vateers, to be s desationakxed" or laid
Up in a {" dry dock"
Over the whole are several Scrolls,
on which are inscribed, in ne hand 1Vri-
ting Of the duke Of Cadsre, such labels ~
the following.
His Majesty loves the Americans =
A government without honour, with
out energy, without just political
views I"
" Reprisal was right-commanded
by the dignity Of France -
The Law Of Reprisals"
shall settle it
&c. &C. CSC. Jc. SIC. 5c.
And underneath in ANOTHER HAND,
"FRANCE WANTS MONEY
AND MUST HAVE It'll!
MUnc-' Down with Old England
followed by grand national chorus,
to the favourite air Of" Cara"
In the last act are introduced
French " BLacksmitA," with chain and
paddock and an American Fldler, who
served has time in France, under reyo-
lutionary Amateurs, where, it is said, he
learnt to play
God save the GmRonne."
This Play has been fufsd a good
deal, in certain prints, devoted to the
interest of Supereminent States
man )" it has, already, afforded consi.
derable amusement TO the Performers
and Will, no doubt, have greaf run
But, in the deaouemenf of the plot, the
expectation Of the Audience is baked
for, behold, instead of {" NEUTRAL
RIGHTS RESPECTED, 1t turns out,
to be, neither more nor less, tnan-
"THE ROAD TO RUIN ="
a man by the name of Bradley, 10
years OF age, measuring nearly 5 feet
in height, and weighing upwards OF rs
stone, was exhibiting himself in Lon.
don, III January last,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

Py the appointment of Minsaer
TO the u. States, ore of the grounds
Of complaint, sgaina this country
las been removed.
Accounts from Vicrnz fate pofi-
lively that Pcscc had been concluded
between Riffs and the Ottoman
Porte. 5foidavia and WaRacEsa are
ceded TO overgrown RaG1.
The Corner" ftates as the foIe
caufe why the Regent did not attend
Parliament in perfon, was a deGrc
TO avoid all pomp and ceremony du-
ring the iIlnefs of his Father and Sow
creisn.
A difpoflion favourable to the
intereRs of this country, and in op-
petition to the degrading /" Contin
vntal fyfem of France" has appear.
Cd in the Northern Powers. Gov
crnment have Information on this
fubj-ct, which is highly encour-
aging.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08
" God save the Guillorine."
ID DC, heltncr more nor less, tnan-
THE ROAD TO RUIN -"

a man by the name of Bradley, Ia
years OF age, measuring nearly feet
IN height, and weighing upwards OF rs
stone, was exhibiting himself in Lon.
don, III January last.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

on American vessels.
Capt. Height, of the schooner RAN
ger, arrived at Philadelphia, from Ca
diz, informs, that while he was there,
the American schooner PricillS, in a
gale, was drove under the guns of the
French army, opposite Cadiz, when
the captain and people, belonging to
her, took to their boat and left her,
which the British Admiral Kates) per-
ceiving, Immediately manned some
boats, and sent them TO bring her off,
which the British tars, through a show
er of French bullets, gallantly perfor-
med When they brought her along
side of the AdmiraPs ship, and her pa
pers were handed to him, he inclosed
them in very polite note, to the A
mcrican Consul, delivering the pa
pers and vessel up to him for the use
Of The owners, without reward or SAL
wage, being happy that he could O.
blige an inhabitant OF the United
States.
An extrs session Of Congress is tai
ked Of at Washington, The arrival Of
the Essex from France and England
will decide.
A letter from Washington, dated
the e5th. from one of Mr.. Secretary
Smiths friends, mentions that {" he
says he accepts the mission to Rus
sia."
The National Intelligencer is endeav-
curing TO salye over the wound
which Mr.. Secretary Smith has re-
ceived from the president. For this
purpose the good natured secretary
Is TO be made to believe that the mis-
sion TO Russia is the" most honora-
bic appointment abroad that is in the
gift OF our government" and that no
man in America, except Mr.. Smith,
is equal 10 the duties Of it. 1t is alb
solutely ungenerous to place a man
In this Notifying situation, and
then, by publick taunts and gibes, to
invite the rabble to jeer and pelt him,
AS the mission to Russia is a new
thing, we are not prepared to decide
whether it ought to rank higher or
lower than an embassy to the Osages
or the Great AiiaMis, and have no
objection that Mr.. Madison and Mr..
Smith should settle that question TO
their mutual liking s. Gaz.
From the National Lateiligenccr of7ues-
dau Lasf.
We view the Mission to Russia as
OF the utmost importance 20 the COM
merce Of the United States, and the
most honorable appointment abroad
that IS 10 the gift of our government
Ihatit is deemed by the executive Of
high Importance that we should pro-
Perly be represented at the court of St.
Fetersburgh, may be inferred from he
selection Eehich has been made ofso dis
ungulshed citizen as the hresent sec
refdry OF state as orr ENJOY 70 that court,
and from the promptinde with which a
successour 10 MIR. Adams has bee ap-
pointed"
Here You have it, Mr.. Presid MT
told you so--Is it not most unfor-
tunate and cruel thing that want Of
gratitude is the prevalent vice Of
republicans
From tbe aurora.
The report of the embassy 10 Rus
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

Capture Of The lie Of Frame.
The particulars of the capture of
the lie of France, has been officially
announced, and the Park and I over
guns fred on the important anuun-
citation The ifland was insched the
Goth November, and its carlton,
{sooo) feet. sc. iurrendered the 2d
December The garrifon to be fan,
70 France, and liberated. The Eng
lilh lofs 70 killed, aad 400 wounded.
Thus in q ihort time the Iles Of
-4psboyHls, BaASI, Boarbsn and Of
Frares, have been captured by "the
Nation Of shop keepers"
There were - fTigates. aoops of
war, armed briggs and merchantmen,
and FIVE eun-boatS, in Port Napole.
on, at tie reduction OF the life Of
Franss, Dec. 1870.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

Here You have it, Mr.. Presid MT
told you so--Is it not most unfor-
tunate and cruel thing that want Of
gratitude is the prevalent vice Of
republicans
From fbe aurora.
The report of the embassy 10 Rus
ala being offered TO the Secretary of
state, appears 10 be true but il would
seem as if he considered il in the same
point of view as Punishment 10 Sibe-
ria, and sacrifice to the influence Of
the secretary of the treasury. We
shall have q great many things TO say
on these subjects, at more fit season.
1t Is not true that the secretary of
war has been offered the rank OF sur.
geon IN the army consequently. Gen.
erai Armstrong cannot have been
nominated as his successor should
the doctor ever evacuated the war Of
fice, the state of New-York will give a
successor, but not general Armstrong.
a late London paper states that a
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

A late London paper states that a
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08
From che WasItiHgtonfars
THE NEW FRENCH FARCE,
ENTITLED
DEGREES REVOKED,


NEUTRAL RIGHTS RESPECTED.
This popular PLAr was frs, aHnouri-
ced in Paris, august Sd by the MAN
AeERs, for the benefit Of its super
eminent" AUTHOR, and was imme-
diately received in this country, with
most urfonnded applause. 1t was well
calculated for Stage effect, and, though
written in Paris, was intended prinuf-
paIly for representation in the United
States, as we never heard of its being
ACTED in FraAce. In lis cshlbino8 at
Washington, a certain GREAT MAN
volunteered to take the LEADING PART,
IN which, RI must be acknowledged,
however, he has made but an aSyk~ard
figure.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-04-08

A letter from Washington, dated
the s5th. from one of Mr.. Secretary
Smiths friends, mentions that {" he
says he accepts the mission to Rus
sia.''
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-03-20

The opinion long since formed that q yir-
tuous education Is the surest stay Of Republi-
can gsvsrnment, has been confirmed by a
late occurence,---never to be forgotten,--the
vote Of George Cinfon, in the Senate of the
Union--Had be been inspired with so"did
sentiments by his parents or his tutor had
he been instructed (as too many are) to be-
lieye that vice is virtue that lonourable
deeds are merged in the mass Of acts crimi-
nal, ignoble or Indifferent, that in the lapse
of years oblivion oyertakes all alike, and
fame is as perishable as iniamy he might
have acted through life on erroneous princi-
ciples .---and been lost to that very country
whose independence he so firmly strove TO
gain,--wLose constitution he so patriotically
gave a casting vote 10 preserve. How great,
then, is the importance Of implanting proper
principles in the vacant minds OF youth
The fate OF a nation, may sometimes depend
ON the conduct of an indiyidnai In an cleo
tive government, like ours, where any citi-
zen may be called 10 the performance of mo-
mentous duties, it is Of the FIRST importance
that the benefits Of education be generally
ciffused and, until the states take more cf-
6cient means to promote the progress of
knowledge, it is to be feared that ignorance
and temerity will Soo frequently lord it over
sound judgment and information selSshness
will surmount publick spirit, and falsehood
succeed a while against truth.
Let ii not be understood, however, that
dstract from the merits of the seventeen pa
triots who voted on the same side with Mr..
Clinton, in dwelling SO particularly on the de-
cisive aye OF the latter. The supposition that
each of these held the welfare or ruin of his
country in his hands, is enough to enforce
the value of education. Whether it ought
to be made subject Of publick or Legislative
attention, or is best advanced by private care,
is not so much the object of this communica-
tion, as to refer to recent example of its
worth. Both publick regard and private pa
rental affection are probably requisite to fill
the mind with knowledge, and stamp the
heart with virtuous impressions,
Could the parents OF Cincinnafus have be-
held in prospect the Roman Republick look
ing to their son for safety could those of
Washington have forescen the theatre of glo-
ry reserved fnr that General or could the
father of George Clinton have had preset
, ence of the services that would be rendered
to America by his son, in the field or the
Senate,--.what delightful sensations must
have been felt by them ! What pains would
they have taken to prepare their sons for ac-
ton What a pleasing dawn would have of
pened to their view, even when the sun o.
life was about to set I hope some ADLER pen
will do more justice TO this subject than / can.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-03-20
INCREASE OF xEPUBLIC.An1&M

In addition to the towns published IN our
last as having chosen Republican Officers IN
the room of federalists, we have the pleasure
of naming the town of Scituate. On Monday
last Eben'r. Bailey, Esq. Republican, was
chosen Town-Clerk, in the place of a feder-
aIist, and Charles Turner, Esq. Jesse Dunbar
Esq. and Capt. John Collamore, sclectmcp,
all Republicans, pice federslis,s last year.
Concord and Brunswick have likewise cho-
sen Republican Town Oflicers--last year feds.
Gro,on, which for years past has had fcd-
eral selectmen and assessors, has this yea.
chosen Republican selcctmen and assessor
These elections have very favourable ap-
pearancc, and with little excrtioD on the
part OF the Republicans, the patriots GERRY
AND GRAY will be reelected by majority
of TRoUSAsDs !
More Yank,r Shunk."--In Salem, the
federalists assembled very early on Monday
morning, and having thus stolen a march on
the Republicans, chose Moderator by
hand vote, which was an innovation upon the
usual mode of proceeding. They then pro-
ceeded to choose, in the same innovating IA
ner,. 3 assessors. The Republicans however,
began to muster, and carried vote that tho
selectmcn should be chosen by bsaiot, 40 usu-
al. When che question WIS thus fairly taken,
the Republicans elected two seiccsmen on
Aonday,ard 8 more at the adjourned meeting
on Tuesday. by a majority of IS. They then
moovcd To choose stlditional assessors, which
motion occasioned much warm debate, and
was not decided AZ half faa ten o'clock on
TUESDAY evening, when the meeting adjourn