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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-17
Iohn Gardner Laid,
October IA


HIS FoR SHE,
Muscovado Sugars in hhds. tiercos and
West India Rum in puncheons,
Coffee and Pepperin bsgs,
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Tyson
Skin, and Hyscn Teas, OF the lat
est importations, in quarter chests
and boxes,
Russia Hemp and Iron,
Swedcs Iron assorted,
Russia Sheetings, Duck and Ravens
Duck,
bale Spanish Wool
Soy 70 by 9, 9 by IL, and 10 by u
Bristol Glass, in whole and hall
boxes,
Soap, Candles and Goldfish in box
Ess,es,
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in tierces
& bbls.
Few or. casks old Sherry, London Par.
ticular Madeira and Streights Red
Wine,
Cordage and Lines of various sorts,
Writing and Wrapping Paper,
Men's, Wonen's AMI Children's Shoes
in::barrels and boxes,
Bottle CorkS in bales,
Sole Leather,
Few sacks Liverpool Blown Salt,
Chalk and Plaster Of Paris.
Also, PLOUGHS Of the most approved
construction and one pair French
Burr Mill Stones.
october s.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-17
For the Alerandria Gazette.
A FREEHOLDER-No. I.

a FREEHOLDLH" I.
To the FREEHoLDERs Of the Electoral
District composed Of the Counties u
Prince UHiian,, Fanjar = Stafford.
FELLOW CITIZENS,
ON the first Monday in November
next, you will be called on to exercise
the all important right Of choosing Elec-
tors of President and Viee-President of
the United States.
The purpor of this address is to So
licit your dispassionate and serious at
tention to that law of the state OF Virgil
MIA, under which alone you are permit
ted to enjoy this right.
The writer of the following remarks
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-17
SATURDAY, OCTOBER II.
THE FRIENDS To
PEACE, UNION, e COMMERCE,
SNOi'ICE.

HNHE Freehoiders of Fairfax are re-
quested to take notice---that an
Election for twenty five Electors of a
President and Vice-P President of the u
nited States, will be held at this Court
house of the said County, on Monday
the second day of November next, a.
greeable to an Act of the Legislature OF
Virginia, passed the 18th of February,
1872.
THOMSON MASON, ] 49,,
GEO GRAHAM, o.,
GEO: MINOR,
October IA cost
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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09
UNION OF MODERATE MEN.

THE avowed and the honorable OBJ
iect of the Peace Makers, is to break
down party distinctions and aliay party
bitterness.-Wh hat can be more praise
worthy at this season Of suffering and
calamity-There is nothing secret OF
ar,Gul in this measure.-Ihe means
are as fully and as proudly displayed,
as the object itselfis declared-No 9TH
er mode is adopted for this laudable and
christian purchase, than appealing to
the best feelings Of our nature and ask
ing of each other to act like Brethren
and seek those things which belong to
our peace and the prosperity Of a great
people-On what principles can such
measures be opposed? and who but the
abandoned and the lovers ofdiscord and
misfortune, can stand forth and declare
"you shall not allay the storm you
shall not promote Al union Of peaceable
and honest men because, by SO doing
you will destroy the power Of Virginia
aristocrats and thin their ranks ?''- his
union is for the very purpose Of des-
troying this power-and this is the on
ly method Of restoring harmony to our
councils or peace TO our Countrv--a-
way, then, with those hireIings OF the
administration, VINO would endeavour 70
continue the War and its thousand e.
wis that they may fatten on the indus
try Of the farmer, or the sacrificed pro-
perry Of the merchant.-WAR orPEAcE
is the great questionable votes of
Massachusetts in the approaching cleo.
ton OF President viii probably decide
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09
Alfred, October 90, 18I 2
.Alfred, October 60, 1919.

Alfred, October %, 1912.
Gentlemen Il have received the letter
which you have been pleased to address
to me on the subject of an ELector OF
President and Vice President and, al
though could have wished that the
choice Of the Meeting had fallen or
some other person for candidate for
an Elector in this county, still as the
meeting you mention, has seen fit to de-
signate me, shall comply with their
wishes. But owe it to the meeting
which designated me, and - myself %
state TO you, that have always been and
still am a Republican, and if chosen,
shall give my vote for De WITT CLIN-
TON, Esq. for Presidcnt-And ] am hap
by to unite with you & ali the friends Of
peace and free Commerce, in those mea-
sureswhich shall promote the interest
of our country.
Your Obedient Servant,
NATHANIEL GOODWIN.
To Jere. Hill, Esq.
Moses Lyman. Esq.
Doct. Ebenezer LinScot.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09
FELLOW CITIZTNS,

Your attention IS rcquese ed 20 the following
statement OF facts res cling he prccee.
diags Of The majority Of the Senate, al I've
late session Of The Legislature taken II m
Tuesd,y's Repertory and VI the same
time TecOllect that il is 10 their obstinacy
al the June session in not adopting tile
Common Pleas Circuit Court Districts for
the choice of Electors, which was the
cause OF the extra session III October,
which imposed additional tax upon the
good people of MASSACHUSETTS, OF nearly
so 600 dollars, Still Tie leaders and Of.
fee holders Of democracy have the I'M
blusling effrontry to ten The people
that they are he exclusive friends and ad-
vocstes for light taxes and economy but
such misrepresentation cannot long be
imposed upon the community Already
great change has taken place III pub
lick sentiment which promises the most
happy consequences Parry spirit il Civ
ing place 70 a Union of the honest ,enlight
ened and patriotic citizens, which will en-
sare a triumph and stability To America
Principles and American Prosperity.
There is now prospect, full ofhop,
and encouragement, of electing some O
Their man than Mr.. Madison. By the
Mon of the friends Of peace and Com
merce throughout the country. This
union so desirable in itself, is daily in.
creasing among the sober, substantiar
patriotic men Of both parties its CT
fects have been already elt and acknowl-
edged in Maryland, New. Jersey, IN
some parts Of Pennsylvania,& We truss
will be more abundantly SO in Massachu.
sets and Maine.
AT the same time the friends of Mad
lson's election, the men. who now hold
lucrative Offices under him, or who ex.
pect them, are Jealous and active III HE
support. AS memorable example of
the spirit and policy, that seem 10 gov.
ern them, IN reference to this al inonor.
tant election, we will now give yau
brief sketch of the proceedings Of ~,
Senate, during the late session Of the
General Court, relative to the mode ~
choosing Electors.
The conduct Of Mr.. Madison's friends
~ the Senate, evinced from the bepin.
ing settled purpose 10 deprive tie
people Of their elective franchise. Ar
The last session every plan for the choic.
OF Electors, whether by he people or Il
large-or IN districts---or by the legisla-
ture in a Joint and concurrent vote. tina,
could b. devised, except tha: by Con-
gressional Disticts, was offered 10 the
acceptance Of The Senate, and rejected
The precise mode at last sdopted.
wa then refused by the ocnate--so
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

"A general court martial was held AZ Lew
iston, on the Niagara frontier, onthe go
ulJ. by order 81 Gen. Stephen Van RensaI
lser, on Capt Samue, Jennings, Of Lieut.
Col Philetrs Swifi's regiment Of militia,
who, after mature delheration Oh the part
Of the court, ofthe testimony adduced, was
found guilty Of having detained for his priv
ate use, thirty days al time, the wiskey
rations of four Of bis pr:vstes-of having en-
he zzlcd tie pay of TIE u umrner Of his 1um-
pany--and also, of embezzlng ten dollars the
property Of The Unittd ates He was SEN
fenced to be CASHIERED, and to psy and
10 restore the amount Of property detained
and embezzled.--NorfheTn Whig
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09
NoglilItu 70 Commerce.

Messrs Jetie sons and Madison's hostii.
" 70 commerce, and their jealousy Of the
prosperity snd enterprise of the eastern
states, Is somewhat explained BY the follow
sig calculations made from official state.
nents' notwithstanding The boosted superb
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

{ hatquestion-Lett the people pay no at-
tention 10 the lalsehoods which may be
to deceive them few days
before the electioR--these are fyitks
which have lost their power--arain and
again LEI it be observed that those who
persist in voting for Var Hacks are O
pen enemies 10 Union and Peace, they
are the apowed enemies Of those meas
ures which are calculated and designed
to promote harmony and prosperity in
the CouHlry--and to restore the blus-
sings we once erjoyed.-Let the good
and deserving Of all parties solemnly
consider these things and Judge what
must be thar cause, which requires for
its support all POSSIBLE offloSinon 70 those
who are using their utmost exeitions to
procure the best Of blessings by those
very means which the Gospel enjoins.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09
UNION OF PARTIES.

We are az FederaHsts, al Rehubhcan5.'
Honorable peace s free trade Ticker for
Electors for the first Eastern District.
AT large and respectable meeting Of
the Citizens of the County of York held
al Alfred, the 29th day Of Oct. 1912, it
was moved by Federalist, seconded by
Republican anu Resolved, that Nathan
iel G ood7Oin, Esq OF BiddefOrd, a Re-
pubIican,be proposed to the Citizens OF
the first Eastern District as one Of the
Electors Of President and Vice Presi-
dent at the approaching EleCuon-And
the Citizens present at said meeting,
without distinction of parties, pledged
themselves TO each other 10 unite with
their Fellow Citizens in support Of said
nomination thus al honorable advance
has been made and glorious example
setto extlnguish parry spirit among
our Citizens.
FeLlOzD Citizens I; party spirit must be
extinguished or you are a ruined peo-
ple-Hearken DO longer to men inter-
esled to divide you 0 whom viii you
give ear to men who recommend by
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

TO Jere. Hill, Esq.
Moses Lyman. Esq.
Doct. Ebenezer LinScot.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09
To NATHANIEL GOODWIN, Esq.


Shat a numerous NEE
ting of the friends Of honorable peace Z
free commerce, held at Alfred, on the
29th day of Oct. 1852, you we're unani-
monsly designated as suitable person
TO be proposed to the citizens ofthe hrst
Eastern Curcuit, as candidate for an
Elector Of President and Vice President
Of the United States and the subscribers
were appointed a committee 10 commu-
nicate the same to you, and to request
that you would permit yourself 10 be
considered a candidate for the above OF
fee The great object of the Meeting
was, to promote spirit Of union and
Cancellation among all our citizens. The
times require unity and decision.
Every thing like party spirit should be
done away and we are happy TO say
that we believe your nomination will
contribute to this end. An early reply
is requested by your obedient servants.
JERE HILL,
MOSES LYMAN,
EBENR. LINSCOT.
.Afred, October 60, 1919.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

The DIFFERENcEs.-Col. Solomon
Rensselaer,, who lately displayed such
valor at the battle o. Queenston, andwho
was shot thro' and through, aDd sill
fought on till lie was riddled like hon
ey.comb, is Scared Veteran, and an
OLD DRY FEDERALIsT-while mark
ne di6erence) the noisy and yociterous
Demagogues and War Hawks, s. Office
hunters In this vicinity, who have
thousand times rendered their LIVES
and Fortunes in support Of this War,
have never once slcht or 81 their bfds 81
dozyn, or haid single cent from their
pockets, in support Of their darling war.
they think guns are Uile things and
that tozvder smells 1inHgHnerly.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

precept and example; Union, peace *
brotherly love among the people, or to
those who are perpetually sowing dis
cord I'd discussion among them. 10
whom will you hearken ! To men who
extend the hand Of friendship and benev-
olence toward you; or those who would
aim their daggers al your bosoms.
Clinton, if chosen, viii call around
him from those who unite in his sup
port, one of the most efficient admins
trations, that ever blessed the American
people--They wilIimmediately propose
honorable terms to our enemies, and II
not accepted VIII prosecute the war with
energy and decision.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

val armsmens Of Elrope, makes the fol
lowing comparison Between ships Of war
and -boats-200 gtiu.boats carrying 200
CUES, they require men and petiy officers
1898. conmis toned officers coo, n king
10000.
is English 80 gun ships carry 1900 guns,
require seamen and petty officers 9932,
commiss oned officers rs, making 1000.
Thus il appears, that the English keep
1900 guns sfOst in the strongest ships,
where we keep 200 mounted on patent car
risges in mere fresh water pinnaces.
Never was There more alarm han the III.
tie army Mr.. adams raised occasioned g.
mong the democrats, and by way of oppro.
brium. was called the StdrdinE hrDy-but
Immediately as they came into power, al
their fears were banished, and they set
themselves 70 work to raise another, which
they placed under the command of the ever
memorable Gen. Wilkinson. The follow.
ing official account, which cannot be read
without pity and Indignation, gives Us a
view Of what the state of the army OF the
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

The fugate President, Of SIS
guns, cost S 221, 900
So gun hoats, mounting SIS
guns. cost 400 900
EXPence Of $ figate Of IS guns
Der amin 100 900
Do Of So guns, do. 655 ,2OC
Making balance IN favor Of
the frigs,e Of SIS, 200
a gun in ingatc cost annu-
ally, 2,142
Do. m boSt, 1l,7O0
The complement Of men ina
frigsTe # SO guns, 400
For SIS gui.-5oats. $3.50
IN frigstes, 2 $50 men can fight $50 guns.
a gentleman well acquainted with the ma.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09
FELLOW CITIZENS
BROTHERS OF The SAME COMMON coUN-
TRY

At numerous meeting Of Federal
lists and republicans, lately SO called, at
Alfred, on the goth of Oct. 1919, il was
unanimously agreed, to recommend 10
the voters OF the first eastern circuit Ma
thaniel Goodwin Esq. as one Of the Can
didstes for electors for said circuit and
TO unite their erertioHs 10 deserve success.
Mr.. Goodwin is, and always has been,
consistent independent republican q
man Of sound understanding, unbteDlish-
ed regulation and herJect integrity lie
is neither a harty teaaer, nor does ne SW-
fer any farfy 10 lead him : And if ChOs-
en- will vote for Mr.. Clinton Jar Presi-
dent, and for the her8on, zvii0 shall be run
with him for Ece-Pre5ideHt. WE HAVE
THUS GONE TO The PEOPLE, (THE
TRUE SOURCE OF ALL LEGITIMATE
PowER) TO SELECT THEIR CANDIDATE,
AND UNDER Con, WE CONFIDENTLY
APPEAL TO THEM FOR HIS SUPPORT.
The following are the letters which
passed between the Committee, APP
pointed at said Meeting, and Mr.. Good
win, on the occasion (taken from the
XVa.LL- XT;r;tar &c, ha az. a.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-11-09

We sincerely and devou'ly pray Tat the
following union ticket, will meet the cordial
support Of every rue < honest american and
that on honorable exeItlon Will be left un-
assayed 10 insure ITS success-Rnd in any
event, let us have the consolation to say, II
our beloved Republican institutions and
country must fall that we are innocent.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-30

This day vessel from the West Indies,
laden with rum, was seized at the Liberty
tozun Of .Ne7v Castle.-Eleven puncheons of
this rum was struggled on shore without pay
nlent Of duties, and hid in patriots cellar
the revenue officer was resisted in the execu-
ton of his duty, by these Sons Of Liberty
the u. States soldiers were ordered out from
Fort Constitution in aid OF government, the
laws triumphed, and the rum was taken lite
custody. It's worthy OF remark, that the yes
sci was owned by reverend clergyman OF a
neighboring town--she was chartered to three
of the inhabitants of New Castle.-All these
men, including the godly man at Spruce Creek,
are good democrats, in favor of the embargoes
and non-impo rtations, and all dear friends Of
the people.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-30

toa French lady, and who has resided at Stock
holm several years, and been employed as
General in the Swedish army, has turned out
traitor. He received permission OF King
Charles to go to France on account of private
family affairs, and during his absence, Sc
cret correspondence between him and one OF
The Cabinet Secretaries was detected, tending
to inform Bonaparte of what was going on
in the Swedish Cabinet He is struck out OF
the list of Swedish Generals; and the Score
tary Of the Cabinet has been placed under ar
rest, on the charge of having given him the
information thus traitorously communicated
to Bonaparte.'
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-30
rcrqrs5s Of the United States.
= ,,e,7sr ~ REPRESENTATIVES,.

.,o 4 or REPRESENTATIVES,.
n-spNFsDAr, ah'I %, 1912,
rpsooKrzD FOR THIS GAZETTE.
=. coId presented the petition of num-
4 he inhabitants of Cayuga, State OF n
~ -. SIMILAR to those presented on a former
,ela,ve to the embargo law.
4 notion Of Mr. Blackledgc the conside-
.ioo was post foned till the 4th Of July next.
NJ. Archer presented the petition OF re- re-
.,n,ioOary soldier praying a grant OF lands
!, ,e,yices. Referred to the committee on
he public lands,
Mr. Gbolson from the committee OF claims
r,0rted a bill for the relief Of George Lyon
uh;.h vas twice read and referred to a COM
ni,tee Of the whole house for tomorrow.
Mr. Cheyes from the select committee to
vSom was referred the bill from the senate
0iocoruorate the Mechanics Bank of Alex
,od,;;a. reported the same with an amendment
Iros,rike out the 2lst section. Referred to
committee oftbe whole house for to-mor-
low.
Mr. Poindexter offered the following Re-
solved, BY the Senate and House of Repre-
autatycs in Congress assembled, that the
President of the United States be, and he is
hereby authorised and required to cause an
x,ual census of the inhabitants Of the Mis-
sssippi territory to be taken and returned to
congress at their next session. Laid on the
able.
Mr.. Macon after some predatory observa-
ions in which he stated that he had learnt
tom the public prints that the inhabitants OF
Caracas and Island of Teneriffe from recent
aamitics were reduced to asta;e of starvation,
0Esred the following: Resolved, That the
committee of Commerce and Manufactures
BE- Mstructed to report bill authonslng the
President Of the u. States TO cause to be Pur-
shssed - barrels of Provisions * have the
ame transported to. some port IN Caracas
6rthe use ofthe inhabitants who have suffer
ID from the late calamity in that place: and
'kOeause - barrels of provisions to be pur-
Chased and transported to some port IN the
Island Of Teneriffe for the use of the inhabl-
eNts Of that place.
Mr.. Randolph, after AN eloquent appeal to
he House on the tendency of the embargo
system and for more effectually afording the
''atemplated relief, moved to amend the reso- :
luton by adding "and to authorize that yes
es laden with provisions be permitted to
tear out for any port on the Spanish Main or
'ssCanary Islands
Mr. Macoa, Mr.. Calhoun, and Mr.. Smile,
poke in opposition to the amendment.
plr Randolph advocated it,
n question on agreeing was decided in
Negative BY ayes and nocs-Yeas 3d.
@sT4
0's' Nelson moved to amend the resolution
3s00laSs--aand that the. committee be in-
sps'sd 10 enquire into the expediency Of a,l-
sS'lsiug the President of the United States
giant licences TO vessels laden with proyi-
. = q be cleared out for ports in the ARA
Eegatiyed.
'es QUESTION: was then taken on agreeing to
us' member Of the resolution, relating to
: Narraeas--yeas 1CL. Nays
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-30
TwentY Dollars Reward.

Twenty Dollars Reward.
HSCAPED from the Jail of Prince Will
IL am County on the 22d of April Negro
Man named BAccUS. He is about $ feet 8
or inches high, dark complexion, well made
for his height; had on when he escaped
blue roundabout and linen sailor trowsers; he
had been runaway or 8 years and been fol-
loving the water, has been to the West Indies
and will likely try to get on board of some
vessel. 4 viii give the above Reward to any
person that viii apprehend said Negro and
secure him in any Jail so that get him again,
and all reasonable cxpences paid if delivered
to the subscriber.
John Fewel, 7aslor.
p. S. All masters of vessels is forewarned
from carrying away the said slave under the
penalty Of the law.
Dulnfries, April ~. @awist-
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-30
From the farmers Cabinet, Nesv-Hamh-
shire hoher.
SPOTTED FEVER,


Extract of letter to the Editor, dated Fran
cestown, April 6.
Mr. Boylston-I have received a letter
from friend of mine in Acworth, dated last
Thursday, giving the account of the deaths in
that place by the spotted fever, since the goth
Feb ~ in all. There is large number
dangerously sick, and the disorder seems to
increase with the warm we$thcr.
To the above add the death of Mrs. Peg
gy Clark, wife of Mr.. George Clark She
was confined In small room near the house,
on account of her being deranged: and grow
ing impatient of confinement, she set fire to
the building in order to release herself, and
persisted in the flames.
In londonderry it still RACES. On Friday
asst, there had been $50 cases. But there has
been few deaths since they have had skiliul
aid, and left off the copious efuslon OF hu-
man blood"
In Windham also, we hear there are many
new cases but We have not learnt their num-
Der or that Of the deaths On the whole it is
thought to be abatlng there.
In Pelham, and New Salem we hear it has
commenced its ravagcs, and is spreading dis
may and death among the people.
In Antrim we learn it has not subsidized,
though we have no particular accounts of late.
1t is said there have been 50 deaths of the
disorder, and cases daily occurring