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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

but their motions are much more
rapid.
How seldom is this natural aptness
to acquire properly assisted Children
generally pass away the earlier part of
their lives, without any tasks for men
tal exercise, but few frivolous ones for
the memory if the understanding is
employed, 1t is only where some diff
Guilty is to be surmounted, or object at
tanned, which mere chance has thrown
IN their way the Imagination to be
sure IS always in action, bur always wild,
perhaps attaching sol strange reality
70 an uninleliigible description, or for
ming some uncouth monster to answer
20 fguralive expression in short the
whole mind is left TO the tutorage Of ac-
cident; and can we wonder ii its pow
crs are often feeble, aid in some points
remarkably deficient? Ought we to be
surprizsd, fit acquires manifest ina
biIity for particular pursuits, and an ex-
cessiye and injurious attachment to 9TH
ers +? Do we expect that stream to flow
strait and smooth to the ocean, which
must find its own channel among The
rocks and mountains inits course
But neglect Of prop ly tasking them
Is not the only common defect in the
management of children. Where pre-
tence is made TO employ them in stu
dies which exercise the whole mind,
they are often left without explanation
within their power to comprehend, and
of course all their attempts to learn are
like cropping in darkness, where they
must soon give over their exertions,
thro' ignoronce of the objects around
them, and the course 10 be pursued
Nothing is SO important in the business
OF instruction, as to render every study
familiar and easy. Without this the
utmost pains are worse than thrown a.
way, and systems, in other respects the
most judicious, will be totally unsuc-
cessiul. Ii is not to be expected, nor
would we be understood TO say, that
education can always reach the secret
workings Of the mind, so as To give
them every proper assistance and direc-
ton they are often beyond the force
OF scrutiny TO discover, and sometimes
beyond the power of skill to manage.
but by proper means much may be
done, far more than those who have ne
yer thought of the subject arc apt to
Imagine. Hints with reference to
these means will be submitted hereaf-
ter. L.. n.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17
6Rftte abip J2etDs.
PORT OF PORTLAND-lsl2

TasJday dgF. NJ.
Arrived fhiP AmiabIe, Capt Cowing, 81 PHI
ladeiPhia, 4s days from Londonderry, with
Gorge of so Lriihmen--aiias Patriots she was
boarded on her padage by an Euz5iih Gun
big and had twelve Of her paaengers in rels.
ed.
The BrItifh BarqusS * Andrews burthen A.
bout gao tons, CopPered and mounting "a
twelve Founders and two long mines, arrived
here on monday lat, prize 20 the PTivzteer
Brig Rapid Of this port.
Sch. Phebe, Of Yarmouth c. c. arrived at
Marblehead on Monday, with 27 passengers.
She had been taken AL Haycock's harbour.
when two priysteers were destroyed there
by the boats Of the frgates Maidstone, and
Spartan. The capt and crew Of the Phebe
escaped, with her papers. After taking cut
200 bbls. -four, the Phebe was released, 10
bring home the persons she has arrived with
% "a whom had composed the crew. of
fishing vessels which had been taken htfre-
taken--and were passengers who had
been taken ~ the scA- Sally, capt. plasce.
from Eastpogt % Boston lie CAPT and
crew OF winch vessel were detained Be-
tween and 10000 dollars in specie were
taken N tie Sally Other passengers there
were detained Mr.. VIM. Lang, OF N York,
(who i going % 81. Jonns) Mr.. Silas Piper
ct WiscasseI, and Mr. lanes BISHOP, of
Connecticut The l4tier WAS returning from
Halifax with lis collection Of wax ngIres,
which ie hAd been exhibiting. ii was sad
the Spartan was going To ~. John, ~ take
charge CT convoy, and the Maidstone 10
cruise further 10 the southwark The latter
j. comma ldsd>by capt BurLeIt. The fri
gates had three ioen slightly wounded, But
none killed, IN their attacks en- the privateers.
The Phebe parted with the irgaies Aug. .,
Oft Lutte RiNer Soon after they Iett Tie
friga,es saw them capture toPsan sch. sup
posed to 5e bound 70 Eas.Port.
"A pliyateer whica sailed from Bath, w
herring oF The British cruisers of' Essgput
returned 10 port sgaii.. and tie officers and
crew. ills said, immeGiat ely left utr
The Jefferson priysteer Of 5sleIn has made
prizes oftwo American schooners laden with .
-four, and ordered them for Salem where
one arrived Oh "Wednesday. IL il presumed
they were hound TO Esstpogt.
The British brig George, Of Poole, taken |
BY The Cleaner priTateer. aud sch. Mary
Ann, II Quebec, prize 10 The Buck kin, have
hssn getaksn b. lss Asldsions fTigage.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

A Meeting Of the Inhabitants of
Portland, il ID Dc holden a. 9 o'clock
TOMORROW MORNING, for the
purpose Of Petilioning The President
Of the T. S. 10 adopt measures TO OBJ
tain Peace and restoration of commerce,
III consequence Of the repeal Of the Or
ders in Council
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

The Delegates from the several
towns in the County ofCumberland, to
the County Convention, are hereby no.
tilted that their meeting will be holden
on MONDAY tie SlSt day Of august,
instant, at the House or EZRA GIBBS.
IHnholder in Gray, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The friends II Peace in the several
towns, are requested TO complete their
Dclegation.--The state of our country
requires not only vigilance but hromht.
fuae, on the part of those who deprecale
the unnecessary and destructive War
in which We are involved.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

THE anniversary a ne BEyIvIIrrT M1ft-
CAL SOCIETY will be COMMUNICATED at
Ns,fbya,s sfJ, On Tas.aay. re- 2sib asy IF .sigas
isl9aEt The procsiiian wi.i move AZ , Of the
clock, from tie hnuia III ar. Enos FIsLD, Az
the BApua Meeting Icuie; vhers 1 dAcolns
viii be pronounced BY the Hon. AAME z.
MIrcHKLL - gansral att i1sss Il ,agseisl.
II. PRINCE. Ssf-.
FsiasSib. 4ars rs, 1912
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

state legislature, will send one delcgat,
and those, that are, will send double the
number Of delegates, that they do rep
resentativcs to the state legislature.
The Federalists Of Somerset county
are requested to take measures lor nni-
ting with the Federalis,s Of Oxford.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

THE Members ct The FssrrRE soctErF
for promoting ths knoWledgs IF the faS-
red Scriptures and enabiilhiuE rhriinau ara
infrutiion and piety III the Dilitt WY alap
are hereby notified, thar their aneifa. elsefis :
will be holden in Bfuniwicki A tte College
Chapel, On Wedneiday, che iseurl .ay Ui stp-
TENDER next, al o'clock = -.
VIM. JENF3, Secretary.
Baf5, Ing. ia, 1914
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

NN NonDaY, Gath infant, Nv o'ciork, Az
- Iagraham's Wharf, Il nos pFeviouly dE-
poled 81 AZ private ia'e. The pfivagerr tctoaH-
az ST. AiCHAEL-s, with her Canuon. sinaii
Arms, Ammunition. Provilons. aud AppussrG-
ances The Arms and Amuniii0n will &c g. a
III lot FERNS liberal For inFsnicFy aud
terms apply 10
JOHN W QUINCY, hssaf ~ czpss,s.
AnFsA Isl, 1919
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

NOTICE IS hereby given that the fubfcfiber
! has been duly appointed adminiaFatTis
on the cilzie Of
BENJAMIN BURTON, JR.
laie Of Culhing, in the County Of Lincoln.
yeemaa dectafed and has taken upon hsrIeif
that truit by giving bonds - The law directs.
and al peTions having demands upon the ef-
tate of TIE fsid Benjamin Burton are required
20 e1hi0it the fame; and I'll PeTi0ns indebted
to the faid eaals are called upon 20 make par.
menE 20
LCWLT BURTON, 1i,4iriFratyi-.
gare Ssh, 1919.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17
Orders IN Council Re0oked. &!

Orders IN Counsel Re0oked. i!
1t is earnestly requested that every
to7on in the District Of Maine would in.
aaediateiy assemble IN town meeting,
and laying aside al party feelings,
would with ore voice, present a RESPECT
fill memorial to the President Of the u
nited States, praying that as it now
"appears the Orders in Council were
rescinded on the Esd day Of June last,
" and thus the great cause of complaint
" is at an end, and the ocean perfectly
+" free; lie would S0itbout delay appoint
I" Commissioners 10 negotiate Peace
"with Great Britain, SO that our Com
(" merce may be restored to us and our
(" guferings be terminated as soon as
+" possible"
No man or body Of men can object
to Joining heart and hand in such a
measure il involves 10 party question,
il awakens no party feelings, it condemns
no man or motive. An immediate at
tenlion to this subject may produce sal
utary effects.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17
Oxford q Cumberland ConUen-
ton.


There will be convention Of Dele
gates from the several towns in Oxford
county, and from the towns id he coun-
ty Of Cumberland, that belong 70 the
Oxford and Somerset congressional dis
trict, holden at tie dwelling house Of
JONATHAN BEMIs, Esq. in Paris, on
WEDNESDAY,, he second day N Stttem-
Der near, at 10 O'Clock A. n. for The pur-
pose Of deciding on some suitable per-
son to be nominated TO the electors Of
said district as candidate for congress
sional Representative. Those towns,
aot entitled to representative in our
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17
NOIME.

THE Trufees Of BowDoIv CcLtErz srH
hereby notified, that their annual mesan8
will be holden in Bruniwiek, on fusiday, the
frlt day Of September next, az 10 O'Clock A, "A.
VIM. JENK5, Ssfy sFtbs
Bard = zSsfssi.
Bait, Dig "a, 1912
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

THE fubfcriber hereby gives public notice
TO al concerned, that he has heen duly
appointed and has taken upon himlelf The truiE
Of Administrator on the efats OF
NARY JONES,
late az Brunswick, in the county a Curnher-
land, widow decesled, by giving bend u tile
law direets-he therefore requeil. all perfons
who are indebted 10 the faid decealeds eAa.e.
% make immediate payment; and thoir ho
have zEy demands thereon. 20 exhibit the fame
to BOUNDS CROS6AN.
<HE Is,lsi2.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

Tie St. Andrews Sect hAi nat l-tt Ht--
bour Deiate a. lac AZ The tth iusi y cor.
sists Of ~ sail. ard would depart rfst vice.
Tire Argus and Fair Trader trspturHd nttA
Talecrsl are employed iR weituE XVI tlir
feet TIE Ind 81 las ~ iuen O. so2i5s ar
the Plumper 51.
Brig General U.Akr, under the SnaH.4a
GAG is0m Amriia Island arrived A. Ct rlss
toH 1T inst. prize % tbe revenue cuttel lst-
lAiiH.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17
Gsrre0,
ders in Council.

In this town, By the Rev. Mr.. Kellogg,
capt CALrs ADAMS, 20 Mils FAULINA EUrTs.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17
NOTICE.
1gNI4IsI2

NOTICE.
T'HB CopartnerfhiP heretofore fabLflinE
a under the arm CT
Fofdick & Wadfworth,
il this day diGolved by mutual ronleut---Aii
perlons having any demands agaiul, and thct-
who are indebted 70 laid firm, are repueiled &C
make immediate iettlemenF with either Of The
lublcribsrs. EATHL 4 FOSDICK,
SAINT B. WADSWOR TIL
EafP'f, 6Egsa "a, 1872
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-17

NOTICE is hereby given, that the fuhfcSi-
- Der has been duly appointed EEecutriz oF
the Ia1 will and teitament of Thomas Rice, Iste
Of Wilcafet in the County az Lincoln, Efq De-
ceared and has taken upon herfelf tia, uuft.
By giving bonds a. the law directs AIl per-
fons having demands upon the efate of the
faid Deceafed, are required to exhibit rbe fame !.
and all perlons indebted 70 the faid eAaEg ate
called upon 10 make payment 70
RBBECCA RICE, Exsszfris.
WJfee6tf, A4g rs, 1879.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES,
January II.

january IL.
MI. QulRcey presented a memorial from
the association of Ministers at Boston, com
planning Of the post-ofFicc being opened for
distributing letters on the Sabbath, in the
face OF an act OF that commonwealth which
torbids any shop or store to be opened.
The Speaker laid before the House a pc
titlon on the same subject, from certain in
haoitants IN the western parts of the United
States. Both were ordered to lie on the ia
Bile.
Mr.. Newton presented the petition of C co.
M'Intosh, merchant, of Norfolk, stating, that
previous to the proclamation of the President
on the subject, he had purchased certain Bri-
tlsh manufactures, which he prayed for leave
to import. Referred
As stated IN our last, the bill for the es-
tabllshinS quarter-master's department,
passed its third reading. On the Question
p" Shall the bill pass its third reading!''
Mr. Aston said, if the House would pay
attention to the duty of the Purveyor of Pub
lie Supplies, and examine the powers given
to the General in this bill,
1t would appear evident that there was no
necessity for both office and it certainb,
WAS not the wish of the House to erect two
great departments to perform the same du-
ties. lie could perceive no way in which one
otheer was tobe a check upon the other. He
iked the bill as IL came from the Senate bet
ter than as amended, as he saw 10 necessity
tor retaining the Office of Purveyor.
Mr.. Falmadgc observed, that the great
object of this bill, and the only one which
made 1t necessary, was to provide for quar-
acknowledgements department, Instead of
military agents, as empioJe cd at present.
There never was such AN officer in the staff
department IN the revolutionary war The
late Secretary of war, as well as the pAesent.
were in favor OF this change. The military
agents, without much responsibility, had
nearly controlled the whole War department.
An attempt was roade two years ago to eff
fcct this Change, but it then failed. The Of
nee OF Puryeyor of Public Supplies was in
stituted hong before that Of Military Agent.
The duties OF the Quarter master General
and Purveyor are very different. The for
mer is highly respectable and confidential
otheer he IS next in Consequence TO the
commander IN chief, with whom he has fire.
quent communication. Every movement Of
the army is first communicated TO him.
lie ought 10 be a military character. 1t
IS ms duty to receive and deliver cut the ne
cessary supplies for the army, and to attend
tots movements. The duties of the Pu1.ye-
yor IS topurchase, under the direction OF the
oecretary OF tie Treasury, arms, clothing,
hOspildl stores and every other article neces-
ssa'y Tor the army. So that there IS not the
ieast similarity between the two officers one
,oclnS the purchasing, the other the distri
outing oihcer. If the Office Oh Puryeyor were
70 DC done away, the Quartcr-master-G Gene
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
January 81.

The bill to regulate the collection of duties
on imports aid tonnage, was read, amended
and ordered to be engrossed for a third read
ing.
The bill to empower the Secretary CT the
Treasury to decide on the case of the ship
Eliza Ann, belonging to Ezekiel Hubbel, was
passed . athird reading.
Mr.. Bradley, from the committee to whom
was referred the petition of Charlotte Ha-
zen, reported bill supplementary to the act
regulating the grants of land appropriated
for the refugees from the British provinces of
Canada and Nova Scotia which was passed
to a second reading.
MIR. Reed submitted the following motion
for consideration
Rescued. That the Secretary ofthe Trea-
sury be directed to lay before this House a
statement, so far as the same may be prac-
ticable, exhibiting the number of ships and
vessels, and the amount of tonnage, and the
several kinds of merchandise, being of the
growth, produce or manufacture of the Uni
ted States, or the territories thereof, export
ed from thence to any port or place in France,
subsequent to the repeal of the Berlin and
Milan DEGREES, stating distinctly the duties
payable in the ports of France, on each ar
ticle before and Since the repeal of said de-
Crees.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

vESHE Mechanics of the city of Richmond
Il are solicited to meet at the Capitol on
Saturday next, for the purpose of making
such arrangements as they may deem noss
fit, for the establishing Hose and Fire COM
pany the last meeting was postponed on ac
Count OF the inclemency of the weather.
The author of the piece signed mecl1a-
nc which appeared in the different papers in
this city cannot but lament that he should be
considered as being partial to the mechani..
cal young men, he supposed that all under
the age of As, or those who were able bodied
men would consider themselves as being in,
cluded in that notice neither did he wish for
others to think he intended it particularly
partial to them; he expected the mechani.
cal men of the city of Richmond were pos
sessed of all the means, and hoped that thew
had energy sufficient to establish any society
which they attempted to undertake, without
the aid of any other sect.
II MECHANIC.
January 80. (2)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

NOTICE. intend as soon as practical
1N BILE, to have a final settlement with e.
w. Rootes, esq. executor Of my late partner,
John Prosser, dec'd.-This is, for the last
time, to request, most earnestly, any and eY<
cry person. who may have a claim, or claims
against the late firm of Prosser & Moncure.
or the surviVing partner of the said late firm.
to make known the same to the subscriber in
the city of Richmond at the Vendue Office Of
Moncure, Robinson e Peasants, OF or before
the 1st day of April, 1919, in order, if Just,
that full payment may be made thereof
And ali thOe indebted 20 the late firm Of
Prosser & Moncure, OF the surviving part
ner Of the said late firm, are hereby inform
ed, that suits will indiscriminately be insti-
tuted against such Of them as do not make
full payment by the LIST Jan. 1912, as LONGER
indulgence cannot be given.
This notice will be plead in bar Of any and
every claim, which after the first day Of A.
pril, 1912, may be brought forwatd, or sef
up against the late firm OF Pfosser & Mon
cure, or the surviving partner thereof
WM. MONCURE,
Surviving farmer ofthe tate firm Of
Pr0sseT u 1ToHcHre
November -. 1amt1stA.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

MFR. SWEET respectfully gires notice,
Va that he will begin with a second class
in the art of Penmanship on Monday next
at 3o'clock p. NJ. at Mrs. Sansum's board
ing house. His method of teaeh:ns this art,
is that of Analysis. A person will scauirc
a fair, regular hand in twclve exercises Of
two hours each The truth of this assertion
has long been established by experience: YET
to some it may appear incredible. But to
those, who are acquainted with the method
of analysis, anil reflect what Bacon, Newton
and Locke effected BY it in philosophy, it
cannot appear incredible. It is a meiancno-
" truth, supported by the history Of useful
discoveries and inventions, that .thow we'll
grounded soevcr new doctrine may be, there
will be strenuous opposition to it, arising from
frtJnc'ice orfref ossession." Those who wish
to attend, must make immediate application,
as the school win soon be closed and if a
fair, regular hand shall not be acquired in
the specified time, no charges will be made
for tuition.
.fanuarv so.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
January ~.

The act to empower the Secretary of the
treasury to decide on the case of the ship
Eliza-Ann, was read the third time and pass
ed.
MIR. Bayard, from the committee appoint
cd to consider the subject, reported bill to
promote the progress of science and useful
arts by securing for a limited time to inven-
tors the exclusive right to their respective
discoveries, which was read and passed to d
second reading.
The motion yesterday made by Mr.. Reed,
was taken up, and after consideration, post
poned to the second Monday in February
next.
Resolutions were laid before the Senate, of
the Legislature of North Carolina and New
Jersey, approving the course pursued by the
general government, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
RALE1cR, Jan. II.


SIR. ''
have received your letter of the goth
ut. enclosing the Resolutions ofthe General
Assembly Of North Carolina, approving the
sentiments Dtained in the message to
Congress Of November S, and declaring
their readiness to Cooperate in vjndica-
ting the violated rights Of their country.
Appreciation from such source could not
iaii, under any circumstances, to strength
en- the satisfaction arising from conscious
ness OF faithful purposes. In the present
cofguncture, IT IS more gratifying as It is ac-
conpanied by pledge to cooperate in the
Calculated. ~
J heartily join in the hope you express.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
January II.

Mr.. BRADLEY, from the committee to whom
was referred the petition of Moses Austin &
John r. Jones (proprietors of lead mine in
Louisiana) reported a bill to incorporate Mo-
ses Avstin and Others which was read and
passed to a second reading.
The bill from the House of Representatives,
authorship the President of the u. States
to accept and organize certain volunteer
corps" was twice read & referred to Messrs.
Franklin, Varnum, Anderson. Bradley and
Smith OF Maryland.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
RALEIGH, IN. c. January "a.
THE EARTHQUAKES.

A letter has been received in this city, from
gentleman of the first responsibility in Ten
nessee, which states that the Earthquake, so
generally felt on the 10th OF December, was
so violent in the vicinity of his residence that
several chmnies were thrown down; and that
eighteen or twenty acres Of land on Pjney ri
vcr, had suddenly sunk SO low, that the tops
OF the trees were on level wit the surround
ing earth. Four other shocks were expert
enced on the 18th, and one or more continued
to occur every day to the SOth ult the date of
the letter.
A slight shock of an Earthquake was felt
in this city about O'Clock yesterday morning.
1t continued only few seconds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
NoRroLK. January q

The Legislature of North Carolina, at their
late session.. altered the mode of election for
President and Vice President, which had
heretofore been by the People in districts it
is now by the Legislature. The votes in the
most numerous branch ofthe Legislature Oh
ms question were, Ayes 67-Noes al.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
Dec 81.

NATcREz, Dec. 81.
We have been informed by agenaeman ofthe
first responsibility, that letters have been recei-
we'd at the cantonment, Washington, from Gen.
eral Hampton, dated town of Mobile, SC stating
that he had possession of ell the country claim
ed by the United States, as far as the Perdido;
and that an amicable arrangement had taken
place between him and the Spanish authorities
1t is further said that all the troops this neigh
borhood have been ordered Immediately to
march to Baton Rouge and Mobile
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30

HAVE just received an elegant assort-
IL ment OF day Clocks. Also Watches OF
various descriptions, Gold and Silyer) which
Will dispose of on moderate terms.
Watches and Clocks repaired and war
ranted to perform well, at the sign of the
large Cold Watch, Main street, Richmond.
VIM M'CABE.
January 80. t2)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-01-30
&c ONGR les S.
IN SENATE, January ra


fhe bill to alter the time Of holding the
district, Courts OF the U. S. for the n. Caro-
lima district, was read third time, and pass
ed.
lwo written messages were received from
the President of the L. States which have
been noticed already as received by the
House OF Representatives; which were Sc
veraly read and referred.