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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

ANh1hi ~ VI Tx ~ ALL4sOs
THE following extract from Iate
Charge delivered by the Hon. De
WITT CLINTON, Mayor Of Ncwyork,
TO the Grand Jury, contains CORRECT
DOCTRINE; and ia the prefent crihs
is peculiarly important 1t contains
fentiments highly honorable 10 the
head and heart Of MIR. CLINTON
and which, when contracted with the
mob-infpiring, inquiry-foPping, ter
ror-teaching language of the lntelli-
gcncer, (Alr. MADIsoN's paper J
ihews ftriking contrat between,
thele two candidates for the next
Preldential Chair - Cent.
A fate of War does not deRroy
or diminiih the rights Of the citizens
TO examine the conduct Of public
men, and the tendency ofpublic meat
ures' And if, in the exercife of this
right, he lhould deviate into nander
or fedition, he is liable to punifhment
ir the ordinary channels of iuitice.
But there can be no fate of things
more ceplorable, no condition of TO-
ciety more horrible, than to fubie6
him to the fury of a mob, or to the
vengeance Of frantic and unprinci-
pied incendiaries. 1t has reached
the ears of the magifrate, but in the
fhape of rumor only, that menaces
have been thrown out with a view to
deGroy that freedom Of inveltigation
which is the birthright and boat Of
every American citizen and that a.
bomiuabe attempts would be made to
invade the dwellings of individuals
with the rufIian band of violence
and to break down thofe barriers and
zfylums which the laws have erected
20 fecure the tranquility Of dome(fic.
life, and Liberties of the people. II
was impofible to remain infenfble to
the magnitude of the considerations
involved in this fate of things. The
triumph of mob over the maiefy of
the laws, would inilict deadly wound
upon the character and intereas of
the city; it would render she proper
~ and perion Of any man iniecure
and It would degrade our republican
form of government in the eyes of
mankind. We have therefore pre-
pared ourfeives for the criGs and
with the blefliRg Of Heaven, we fhall
not only fupprefs tumuluous and III
otous ahemblies, bot We fhall bring
the authors and .oettors to condign
puniihment. And as long as we &C
cupy thefe feats, be 'ahured, that we
ihalI pvt down and punilh, in the
mott exemplary manner, all attempts
20 invade the public peace, to deftroy
the lives and property of individuals,
and to impair the freedom Of opinion
ana inquiry.
" Il gives US pleaGure to obferve,
and We mention il as a tribute due TO
iuttice, that the fentiments and habits
of our fellow citizens are favorable to
the supremacy Of law, and good or
der, and that thoie incendiaries who
would diifurb the tranquility Of ioci-
ETY. and afail the majefty of the laws,
compofe but contemplate and mfg
uihcant number"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27
]. sHERBROoKE."

The conduct of The United States pri-
vateers and pickaroons will determine
in few days, whether the unprotected
inhabitants on the frontiers are 10 be
driven from their homes and the de-
fenceless Coasting Trade of Maine an
initiated For if a system Of capture
and plumber, on the coasts of the British
provinces, is pursued, on our part, II
will serve to produce retaliation on the
part ofthe British who possess naval
force sufficient to line the whole Amer
lean coast. In this mode of warfare
there can be no doubt, which party will
be the greatest sufferer.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27
- ~
Dcortlan0,
Monday, July 81, 1912.

The latest intelligence from the north
of Europe is, that the Emperor Alex
ander was proceeding to the wilma,
accompanied by lieut.. Romanzoff
Notwithstanding the mighty prepare
lions, the general opinion is, there viii
be no appeal 10 arms, there is too much
French influence in Russia 10 escape
from the fangs Of Bonaparte. Any ma
ton may be at peace with France, upon
only two conditions, viz. go to war with
England and adopt the continental Sys-
tenn,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

and correspondence, consisitip, y
same number.-The 22d rrsoi,,;.' ne
IN these words 60 =
REsoLvED-Thai, although W..
not consider ourselves bound, uoy,,-,.-sa
y 70 aid in the prosecution Of an ~.
si0e Eoar, which We believe 10 be- ne,,t W
Just, necessary nor expeGient, Ne 80
submit ike good citizens, 10 the r,aa.
sitions ofthe constitution, aud pro,a NJ
iy rePel all hostile attacks 5bon " NJ
country. That collecting fer,ins
from the perils ofthe crisis, 81 ett.,ls
70 me scGrcAsr 81 hearts Tor fhe ttr,.,
our motiUes, we will exert oursel,.a
all constitutional means to aver,
dangers which surround us spd N
while we discountenance all forcibl.
position 10 the laws, Tys zygR r.rtoa4 y
SetUe 10 every hazard and evrrL co.
.Jfce, 10 freUent q RUINoUs ALI,
WITH THE TYRANT Of FRANCE NJ
RESTORE A SPEEDY, JUST AND Hsyt.
ABLE PEACE, 10 freserUe inUioiare fb..
mon ofthe States, IN THE TRUE spp,,
OF THE CONSTITUTIONS, and 10 PERPvr
UATE THE SAFETY, HONOR AND ttHra
TIES or OUR COUNTRY.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27
JOURDEN PARKER.
Attest. A. DRuMMoED, JuN.
Georgetown, 17ih .Jaly. 1872.

Commonwealth az Massachusetts.
LINCOLN, IS.
/, JorHAM CRosBy, of Georgetown,
in the county Of Lincoln, testify and say
that / have had several conversations
with Doct. John M'Crillis, OF said
Georgetown, concerning the political
affairs Of our country, and that Ineyer
heard the said John M'Crillis say AZ
any time whatever, that he was then
ready and willing to take up arms
against this country, as stated in the
Eastern Argus, ofthe 9th OF the cur
rent month. JOTHAM CROSBY
C-orSsrossas .JEJ IS, 1872.
LINCOLN, s..
Georgetown, Juiy Is, 1912.
Then the above named lothian Cros-
by made oath that the above statement
BY him subscribed, was the truth .
fore me, JoRs PATHS Ji'sf' Feacf'
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27
Poor n en- Eng lend.

From the numerous clearances Of
Spanish and Portuguese vessels from
Southern ports, it is pretty evident
that the Rice, Cotton and Tobac.
CO Of the Southern War-Hawks viii
find safe, cheap and ready conveyance
to foreign markets. It is the naviga-
ton of New England Merchants and the
Produce of New England. Farmers
which will become victims to the war.
If Canada is TO be conquered, it must be
effected principally by the blood and
treasure of the Northern States. But
few Of the shareholders of the South
will be found in the ranks, In the day Of
battle.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

Several difficulties have occurred, In
the course Of the recruiting service,
which it is proper 10 state TO the public,
more particularly for the information Of
magistrates.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27
Mdr5le|erd Prtuateers.

We understand, with great satisfaction,
that the owners of the Msrblehcao prlva-
teers which have committed such wsnton
depredations on the American commerce,
have revoked the commissions given TO the
respective captains Of these privateers, and
recalled them from the stations which they
have disgraced.-This j. no more than was
to be expected from the inhabitants of Mar
blehead, who, tho naturally hospitable, brave
and generous, yet from souse unaccountabie
misdirection Of these qualities, frequently
appear 70 the rest ofthe state, As II theyti
not deserve the praise 10 which they are re-
slly entitled. Perhsrs they are TOO much
under the controul ofleade-s who abuse their
confidence, snd guide GAem into Inexcusea.
be excesses.--Bos. GGz.
From, Norfolk, .Ta!y IO,-The British gov
eminent schooner Whiting, Lieut. MaZey,
with dispatches. arrived from Plymouth,
(Eng) on Wednesday last in Hampton
Roads, not having heard Of the war. The
privsteer sch Dish. Capt. Carroway, of this
port, bound on cruise, being in Hampton
Roads whea the Whiting anchored. first got
possession of Lieut.. MaXey, and part Of the
crew, who were growing on shore for Hsmp
ton, and then ran alongside the Whiting, and
ordered the comm lnding officer 10 surren-
der, which he did without opposition. We
understand the dispatches were sunk. Il
viii be remembered by our readers. that the
sailing Of the Whiting was some time since
announced.-Her dispatches were said to
relate 10 Henry's affair. The British sch.
mounts four guRs--the Dash only one.
a considerable degree Of alarm exists in
Virginia, (ssys Philadelphia paper) lest
the black Slaves should attempt to recover
their "long lost liberties" This remark
frequently issues from The lips If ,his oppres-
sed race Of men" Whit. man gofo Canada,
then black man Be free"
A body Of New. Hampshire Conscripts,
which BY Governor Plumer have been put
under the orders of Major Upham, of the u.
s. army, have been marched out of the
limits Of their own State into the State of
Massachusetts, and stationed at Fort M'Cia.
~ inthe town of Kittery tho the Constitu.
ti0n of NJ, IF. provides th.t the Governor
shRll rot ohlige the inhabitants 20 march
out Of their own State, without their con
sent or that of the Legislature. Query, Is
this an INVASION of Massachusetts,, or has
our Governor consented 70 the entrance Of
foreign troops!
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

The Maternal Krtelissrcv (Governmrr,
paper) after mentioning The arrival n NJ.
wasp, and that she brings the latest aav
ces, remarks " We do not pretend 10 a mr..
else knowledge of the state Of Our aFf,ir.
with france A the time the Wasp sailed
but have Understood that n3 r4t;pf4-to,y ~
rargefpenf had hcen made yrspeciirT sosli1iiar,
on or commercial! iniercotgse ssi,h fia, cBurt--
This requires no comment.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

customed Trade ard occupations, With
our Nolesta,ion, 50 long as they shall
act IN a similar way towards the frontier
Inhabitants Of this Province and New
Brunswick.
Ana | 10 hereby order and command
all Ills Maiesty's Subjects, within my
jurisdiction, TO govern themselves &C
cordingly, until further orders"
GivtH az HQhfar, JHiy 2, 1912.
&c SHERBROOKE."
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

In the Argus of the 10th inst is a
farrago Of SANDER and profanity, dated
at Georgetown, the 9Th inst. charging
Doct. M'CrilIis ofthat place, in the fol-
lowing words -
One Doct. M'Crillis Of this
town in the presence and hearing
of a number Of people, since The
war with Great Britain, In the
most profane manner swore that
he was now ready By God to take
up arms against tins country"
Although this farrago, furnished by
an ahostafe as a test Of his devotion 10
the dirty cause which he has lately es-
pOused is regarded, rs the fdfs zcfr3 by
all who know the Jd5yniag deniagogHe--
still it may not be arniss 70 lay before
our readers the following dispositions,
by way of
COMMENT.
/, Deacon JoURDEN PARKER, do say
that the conversation which passed be-
tween me and Thomas Agry, of Hal
lowell, concerning Doct. John M'Cril.
lis; concerning the said John M'Crl.
lis being willing and ready 70 take uP
arms agains: this country, alluded 70
conversation which passed between ihs
s5id fi'CriIiis and Jetham Crosby the
evening before.
JOURDEN PARKER.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27


q WHEREAS every specie OF pre-
datory warfare carried on against De-
fenceless inhabitants living onthe shores
Of the II. States, contiguous to this Pro.
vince and New Brunswick, Can answer
NO good purpose, and will greatly dis
tress individuals l have therefore,
thought proper, by and with the advice
Of his Majesty's Council, to order and
direct all His AIajesty's Subi2c under
my Government, to abstain from Moles-
ting the inhabitants living on the shores
of the United States, contiguous to this
Province and New-BrunswiCk and on
no account to Modest the Goods or un-
armed Vessels, belonging to the De-
ienceless Inhabitants on the Frontiers,
so long as they shall abstain, on their
parts, from any acts ofhostility and Mo-
lestation towards the Inhabitants Of this
Province and New Brunswick, who are
in simIla situaiion-It is therefore
my wish and desire, that the Subjects
afthe U. States, living on the Frontiers,
may pursue In pelcs their usual and &C
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27
The Frontiers and Coastiag Trade.

The Frontiers and Coasfing Trade.
BY the following Proclamation Of the
Gov. of Novascotia, it appears all hostile
conduct towards the citizens living on
the frontiers and the defenccless and
exposed coasling trade ofthe District Of
Maineis forbidden, provided the inhabit-
ants Of that province and Newbrunswick
whofare in similar situation, are not
molested.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

The effects oftLe Tar Under the head "
Ship News in this days Gazette, che reader
will see something OF the effects and Uses
experienced in few days, in Consequence
OF the present most wanton and unnecesysrv
War. The detenceless property OF cur q.
tizens, on the ocean, is daily captured 10 tbs
amount Of hundreds Of thousands " dollars.
our industrious but unfortunate seamen A.
in captivity and prison. Many, who before
the declaration Of War were in good bus.
ness and possessed The means Of Supporting
themselves and families, are now destitute
OF employment and reduced 70 poverty.
The British Captures compared with The
American, in amount of properly, are as ,
hundred 10 one already, and " Is now onIF
the beginning of sorrowi This is the con.
sequence of sending such men AZ VR.fcn.
Wlageyy, and Francis Car, 10 Congress
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

Gen. Dsarbor7.e commander in Chief
of the armies of the United States has
removed his II Q. from Boston TO Al
bany N. Y. Col Boyd of the 4th Reg
iment succeeds him in the command of
the Eastern District.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

Exgact ef letter t5oan Gentleman a. East.
port, 10 his friend in Tits t95BE, dated '1rs
17th
7" ! arrived here yesterday and find eve,
ry thing quiet. An English armed ship las
taken two American Privateers, one oflhem
IS supposed to be Crowningshelds JAN
English armed ship and brig are now com.
ing into the harbour. but no fears are enter.
tanned, IS their object Is to convoy the ship.
ping at St. Andrews to St Johns.
The st. Johns Newspaper states that the
Africa OF O. guns, Eoius Of SO, Indian Of SO
and SeNidera Of 80, have sailed for the A.
merican Coast.
The Governor of N. Brunswick and Hal.
flax has issued his proclamation reqrest'ng
the PubIick armed vessels net TO modest the
fishing vessels or Coasters, belonging 10 he
United States"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-07-27

SHSClSV pIlHCipdIg ny thC Oioou 0iu
treasure of the Northern States. But
few Of the shareholders Of the South
will be found in the ranks, IN the day Of
battle.
Gen. Dsar5ori.e commander in Chief
of the armies of the United States has
removed his II Q. from Boston TO Al
bany H. Y. Col. Boyd of the 4th Reg
iment succeeds him In the command OF
the Eastern District.
--boo0o-
Petitioning DIR. Madison s. Go.
Whatever The opinion Of some may be
with regard to the utility OF petitioning Mr..
Madison, or any Of those who have been ID.
strumentai in involving the country in the
calamity Of the present war, for ourselves,
We believe it to be perfectly useless, and
that those who do it win receive, merely, as
the saying is, " their labour for their PAINS"
Let the complaints and suiferings OF the
people Of New England be ever 50 loud and
severe, they will not find relief by the most
humble applications to the Authors Of the
present war. Any one not blinded by his
passions and preiudices and the least &C
quainted with the nature and tendency OF
the measures, pursued by our rulers, for
years past, must be convinced that var
with England was determined upon, long
since, aud that the moment sufficient mum.
Der in Congress was wrought up TO the war
pitch, it was declared For the war hawks
do not even pretend that any new cause for
commencing hostilities, has occurred with
n the last five years nor did they pretend
that our differences with France were adj
justed. IF they had have wished for Peace,
why was the treaty which Mr.. Munroe ne
gociated and which he pronounced 70 be
good one for this country, rejected But this
treaty, IN the determined spirit Of hostility,
was rejected, when Mr.. Madison was Sec
rotary of State, by Jefferson, without suffer.
ing the Senate 10 have a sight Of it. With
only this limited view of the subject, il is
impossible for any one 10 mistake the views
and determinations of Mr.. Madison and
those associated with him. Their pride,
their ambition aud prejudices, are commit.
ted and pledged to continue this unequal
contest. And i viii undoubtedly be COP
tinued, so long as those who made IL, retain
the power. The people may call town
meetings, county conventions, SC and pre-
sent the most humble petitions and remon-
strances-and they viii receive about the
same attention that negro driver would
pay 10 an essay on liberty and equal rights.
Is there any one ignorant Of the fate Of the
numerous petitions and remonstrances, pre-
scented to Congress during their late session
anc + i expected that they win meet with
a different reception tCw'
Where town or county meetings arc call
ed, lett be for the purpose of organizing and
strengthening the .1;IeHds Of Peace. and for
preventing tho &c election of those who have
wHnionly involved the country in ruin and
distress and for promoting the election of
the friends Of Peace, Union and Prosperity.
Nothing short ofthis will ahord relief, and
remove the evils the country is labOriug un-
der IL y for the people 70 Geclde whether
they will have War ami Taxes, OF Peace and
nrrznerifv
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-21
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. II.

1, appears, that Adal" seybert' WIN,
Anderson, Charles Jared lngersoli and
John Copsrd are elected 20 represent
the city ard county OF Philadelphia, and
the county OF Delaware, IN the house Of
Representatives Of The United States;-
I Holmes, Geo. Morton, Jchn Mcleod,
Daniel Groves, jacob Holgate and Chss
Louder to represent the county OF phi-
I,delphia in the house of representatives
of this state F.; and Robert Taylor is elect
ed County Commissioner and Phiilp
Peltz, Jacob Clemens, and Stephen L.
Fotterall, Auditors
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-21

had a conversation with the gentle
men passengers ofthe Meteor. They
agree in stating that, no relaxation
has taken place Ofaay ofths French
DEGREES. Our vessels are still cap
tured under the same scandalous pre-
texts as ever, and every arrival is
Immediately visited with the proper
officers to endeayor to suborn the
sailors to commit perjury, by swear
inp that the vessels hound to or from
an English port or has touched at
one. or has been spoke with by an
English cruizer, and to corrupt them
one third is offered as the boon under
hi, infamous decree. This attempt
was made upon every sailor on board
the Meteor. Three gentlemen who
have resided in Paris from to g
months unite to eorroborate these
facts, and as evidence incontroverti-
BILE we are presented with a copy OF
the condemnation Of the brig Belli
sarius which was ordered under the
Milan decree at Paris on the azd oil
Maylast.-Thus then stands our
case, summed up in brisf:-We are
ut war with England, because she
will not withdraw her orders in ceun.
ell. but they are withdrawn and
vet we are still at war; we are al
neace with France. because 'he Pre-
sidsnt said she withdrew her DEGREES
violating our neutral commerce TWO
wears ago, but they are at tns mo,
ment and always have been IN lui'
uudiminished and ruinous operation,
vet we are still at peace. VINO can
refrain from admiring the impartial
the wise and the sa!utalT policy OF
the present Administrations we
might remind President Madison OF
the pledge he gave in the conclusion
OF his manifesto. but surely 1t wouio
be little better than folly to expect a
punctuality of performance when We
know there was not one grain oil s'h-
cerity in the promise.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-21
NETWORK, October y.

The British frisate Junon, of ~ guns,
Capt. Saunders. anchored at thc gun
ran,inc ground yesterday afternoon, in
days from Halifax. She comes SIS a
flag of truce with dispatches from Ad-
miral Sir JOHN B. Warren, 10 he Ame-
licau Secretary OF STATE. An officer with
the Dispatches came UP to town this
morning in Gun-Boa No. 10Y, Captain
Costigsn, who accompanied the messcn-
ger to the Agents Office. Ths Mes
scnger starts Immediately for Wash
ington. The Junon is TO await the am
swcr TO these Dispatches, which are be-
!ieved to be Of the utmost importance.
Below, two ships.
The British cartel b,ig Svietsure,
from Portsmouth, and 10 dsys from Ha-
lifax, has ast anchored under the guns
Of fort Richmond. She sailed from
England September 9th. and has broush,
desra'ckes for pcyernn Ont
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-21

FEyHE Frcehol.'cr. of Fairfax are re-
8 questcd 10 taks noticc---ihat an
Election fer twenty five Electors ct
President and Vice President Of tie u
ni;cd States, viii he held az the Court
house OF the said County, on Monday
the second d@v Of November next, a.
sreeabie u al Act of the LEGISLATURE of
Virginia, passed the 18th OF February,
1872.
THOMSON MASON, ] -
GEO: GRAHAM, -.
GEO: MINOR,
October "a eoot
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-21
NOTICE

TO the Stockholders in the Tauauier
and Alexandria Turnpike Company is
hereby given, that the further sum of
rem dollars vii, DO demanded on the first
day of December next
n. B. Those who arc IN arrears for
demands that have been made, are re.
guessed to cone forward and pay the a.
mounts due, with legal interest theron
from the time they became due, before
the first day of November next, iaas-
much as suits OF warrants will be b:o't
against all delirquents at that time
which will compel them to ply ten per
centum damages, as the law directs.
By order Of the President and Direc-
tors, made on I'd instant.
JOHN HAMPTON, Treasnrer.
5uckland, Oct. 5--.S Iauim