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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10
OUTNARD BOUAD FLEET.

FEBRUARY |. Yesterday upwards
Of sixty sail Of vessels left this port
on various destinations, and bearing an
immense amount Of American proper
ty. lhenty-six bound 10 foreign perts.
Ifactual Var Is intended by those who
direct the destinies ofthe United States,
what will their masters, The People,
think of their providence or fidelity,
when they see them thus permitting
their Custcm-hcuse officers TO clear
o., 50 much of the sinew Of war--a
considerable portion Of which belongs
to their d,ar friends-when they well
knew that five sixths of it, in case Of
war in the spring, must fall iI,o the
hands Of tie English, and thus assist
them IN carrying on the var ! Can a-
ny man ~ his senses believe that there
is any thing in all this cry Of Uar,
Wdr, and : march into Canada, bu,
sheer buster and gasconade T? If he
does, must he not also believe that the
rulers Of the United States are traitors
to the dearest interests Of their fellow
citizens +? Who can credit the asse-.
tons that a war is pending when h>
sees 50 much property daily put 10 haz
card on the high way, of which the
British command every mile beside
occupying all the posts of shelter and
resting places in both hemisphires ?
None.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10

The SdUaHnah afa,r-A letter, iust
received, informs Us that " msosul1
are now taking for the apptehensiou oF
all concerned in the Fr4nch business,
by the city Council, who have already
issued warrants against several per.
sons"
This is done, we are informed, bT
order Of the government. who ag ain do
SO by order Of The French Minister,
Mons. Serurirr Bon
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10

read and committed.
CUTTING UP THE STATES.
The bill from the Senate for diff.
tri6ting the Commonwealth for the
chico of Councillors aid Senator'S,
was read fecoDd time, and on the
queition, fhall it have third rea-
ding,
An animated difculion enfued, IN
which the grols inconGftencies and
partial principles of the bill we're
expoied, and its violation Of the
fpirit and provifions of the conaitu.
ton, fpiritedly defcanted on and
pointed out, by Mr.. Rontoull, of
Beverly, Mr.. Longley, of Bottom, Mr..
Adams, of Uxbridge, Mr.. Mills. of
Northampton, Meiirs. Brown and
Savage, of. Bottom, Mr.. Reddington,
Of Marlborough, MIR. Fay, of Cam
bridge, and MIR. Adams. of Elfworth.
Various motions were made by thefe
gentlemen to correct The errors and
equalize the diltrias but their
motions and arguments were not diff
cufied or replied 10 by any Of the
majority, excepting in few words
from Mr.. Marin, Of Marblehead,
Mr. Webb, Of Weymouth, and by
Mr.. Dodge, of rhomastown, who
being about honeitly to give the
{" party yeaj6ns" in which the bill o.
riginated and was intended to be pat
fed, was called to order by the Spea-
ker; as being about TO afign motives
Of conduct which ought not 10 be
itated in deliberative afembly
A motion to make Suffolk a dif-
triet, and give it fix Senators, was
negative 2o3 ala.
Another motion to keep Worces-
ter County one diltri6t, as it had e
yer been, inltead of the zigzag divi-
iion of it into two, was negativcd
asa TO 22S.
Other motions TO amend the bill,
met only the iilent opPoGtion of
members, and were negatived.
On the motion TO aflign time
for the third reading, fome of the
majority mentioned, that any other
amendments contemplated to be mo
we'd, might be propofed in the third
reading; and tomorrow at IL O'Clock
was aligned for the third reading OF
the bill A large part of the day
was coufumed in the difcuhion OF
queftions of order. Adauyned
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10

Erracf 9fa A.nerJ from York, Feb. Il.
Il have merely time 10 state 10 you,
the arrival Of schooner from Halifax:
at this port, which was Immediately
seized by the Collector, ard on board
were found seventeen hogsheads and q
number Of bales OF rich British manu-
iac'ured goods.-The opinion OF the
best informed persons here is, that the
goods were most probably shipped by
and for the proper account Of Clarke,
the EX-Collrctor.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10

It is generally supposed at Wash.
ington, that Congress will not rise be-
fore the first OF May probably not uE-
iii near the close Of that month.
The National Intelligencer has come
out warmly ia favour Of Mir Gal,atin,
and new taxes. 1t says "the people
must furnish The means for the support
OF the war which they demand 10 be un-
dertakgn."
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10

A queaion was then taken to make
the above appropriation annual for
three years, and carried OTTO 81.
The queltion to appropriate one
hundred thouiand dollars for provi-
ding a Dock Tard, then REQUIRED.
Il was oppoled by Meffs. RHEa,
WILLIAMS, sc but the Hou(e ad-
journed without taking any quef-
lcul
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10

Wednslaay, FEB. S.
A petition, for eitabliihing Re.
gitry of Leeds in every town, was
read and committed.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-02-10

The quetion to appropriate Two
Hundred Thoufand dollars for the
purchafe Of flip Timber, and other
imperilhabe materials, was taker. as
follow :-YEAs-82 NAYS 81.
O. Only t.Uo et tbsje Mars bslng to
New-Engiand. Laos DE0. :
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

1AIEWPOSr-This is among the most beautiful
IN situations on the Rappallsnnock, and is within
i've miles OF fredericksburg; with regard 10 good
health, none in the world can surpass 1.-THE
House is substantial, large and commodious well
built with brick and freestone ---Kitchen, Wash
house, and Store Room, all connected and attached
large and convenient Cellars, aud brick Smoke
House. There is 1880 acres in this tract including
900 acres in rail timber and separate, short dis
lance from the balance of the Iand----- There
are many advantages attending this farm, viz. The
delivery OF grain-----iour hands can deliver
J5OO bushels per day-a quantity OF meadow land, r
good Herring Fishery aud much better Shad--
free-stone Quarrics good Mil Seat with Mill
House nj most new--OySters, Fish. and Wild Fowls,
can be had at a little trouble aEd expence. Indeed
20 a man with family who wishes to settle himself
tor life, there is no farm the river more desra
hle that can be purchased. AZ my object in sell
ling is TO purchase few Negroes and a smaller
farm, will take part of the purchase money in
young and likely Negro fellows vt valuation.
Terms of ,aie---Onc fourth when deeds are made !;
the othei t'irec-f0urths in equal and annual pay
BDnds with approved security with interest
from the date il not paid pdnctually, will be requi-
&, red.
This frm viii be offered publickly for sale at the
Dwelling i0rse on The ist Monday in june, If not
soid before that dag privately, and the subscriber f
reques' y b. those who wish 20 purchase) viii en-
deavonr 10 Accommodate ~ dividing the fract to
snit purchasers. Letters addressed to me in Fred
ercSsburs Will be attended, to
GEO. ". SPoTsWoOD.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

r. SEMALE ACADENfY-Belie.ing the sudden
NJ changes of temperature i'll mountainous coun-
u. furious to her health and finding nconveni-
en- cy IN being remotely situated from her native
81 ate; Miss Ann Smith, late of the Lexington Aca-
do my, has been induced to to this place and
te take charge of the Seminary for the education of
emaies. hat large and commodious house -adjoin-
IN the town of Fredericksburg, occupied by
L homas Rootes, esquire, has been engaged for the
az 'connodation of students Annexed to this char
n gy retired abode, extensive grounds tasteful
Iy laid out, and handsomely, crramented with walks
10 exercise and amusement, plantations Of trees,
~ C. sc.
The general superintendent will be with the
Board oil Trustees to be annually chosen by majo-
JT OF the subscribers for the epcouragcr OF the
ans titution-the immediate direction of Education
with Miss Smith, and such professors assistants as
the trustees shall from time to time procure.
Miss Smiths character is too well known to need
ellogiu n. We consider il one of the most fortunate
occurrences that could happen to this town to have
been enabled To procure her assistance in the esab-
Ashihent OF an Academy. The Boarding Depart
me Il will be under the direction of two people, a
MAJ end his wife, OF unblemished and amable cha
racters To prevent too great q crowd in this de-
par:ment, several most respectable citizens in the
TOW II, living convenient the Academy, have agreed
20 lake in few boarters.
The Academy will be enabled to accommodate
with board about 80 with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
@s the buildings is obe delivered on the first day of
a ene, when the school will commence.
Charges for Board and Tuition, to be paid in at.
vince.
tor board, including Lodging, Fire, Cam
'lles &c. fer the summer session of five
months, g 81 so
For the winter session Oh five months 81 so
Washing for each session of iSe months
Tuition, including Reading, Writing, A.
rrhhmetc, Grammar, Geography, Belle
jIettr S, &c. for each session IL so
French Tor each session = IL so
For Music, the rate will te regulated by tbe num-
Der &c scholars.
As vacation of one month is intended to begin on
the LIST September next, the first advance shall DE
reg tired only for the three months from LIST June
afterwards, the advances to be g. The f~ session OF
1ve months. a recommendation shall be provided at
the "A cademy for such scholars as may remain du-
ring the vacation, 1T the rate of eXpence. hp
plead to be made to Mr. Dilworth, at the Acsde-
my, any of the subscribers. And letters (post-
age paid) will be attended to-
Joha Minor, Hugh .Uereor, Y =
Robert Uun6dt, Gdrret .tHnor s. <
= 4ie*r. Morrow, John Scott (S
John Graz,
> Fredericksburg, May 95th. cp3w-S
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16
vpvHE FE.JI4LE HU.Ma.NE .asSo CLq1Yo.N

Y1NHE FE.JL4LE HUMANE. 1850 CHIFFON
il of the City of Richmond, wish to contract with
a suitable person to act as .H.4IROW of their
school for the ensuing year, in which Office includ-
ed the Tuition and Board of such children as may
be committed to her Proposals will be receiv
ed by the Directors of the school until the end of the
year, when the time of the present Matron will en-
pre, in consequence of her resignation. Advances
OF money will be made quarterly, if required.
N b. Enquire OF the Editor.
Richmond, June 9, 1912. 1t
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

1s the Senate and House of Representa- :
tives Of the u. S.
transmit, for the information of Con-
gress, copies of correspondence of the Mi
mister Plenipotentiary of Great Britain, with
the Secretary of State. 80
JAMES MADISON.
June 4th, 1912.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, st. Croix and Jama.
ca Rum, Fresh Gun-Powder and other Teas, Flo
renee Oil, French Capers, Mustard in bottles and
kegs, Cayenne, Spices asins and Figs in boxes and
.,asks---40 boxes Tallow and Spermacet Candles
p erior quaiity-15 boxes No. Choco,ate-lo dozen
!. ondon Porter-20 do. Bottled Ciier--Claret Wine
IN cases OF one dozen each-i0 quarter boxes senu-
IN Spanish Segars-i Pipe Particular Madeira
" ine-2 barrels hard shield Almonds-baes Green
O. 'fee-15O reams Wrapping Faper-So do. Writ
An do.-A few dozen Grass Entry Mats.
The above Goods, with others not enumerated
vi u be sold on the most satisfactory terms.
May 90. i'm
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

EENKS s. BILLINGS have just received, for
% sale, at the store recently occupied by Messrs.
Hubbard " Lyman, street, general assortment
with choice old Wines and Liquors, viz.
l.. p. Madeira, I
Sherry, :
Port, =
Vidonia, q
ole
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16
DOMESTIC.
STATE PAPERS,

Laid before Congress on the 5th instant. J
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-10-19

repeal, and therefore the requirements of
God directed to the people Of the earliest
ages are in full force to this day. Adam
had law admirably adapted to his standing
and capacity. Il was obey and live, TRIMS
gress and die. His fall and the consequent
incspacity Of himself and his postetily 70
fulfil the terms, does in no wise release us
from the obligation. So that in this sense
God requires of us that which is past, for
the word is gone out Of his mouth, and what
he doeth is forever. Men are very fond Of
getting rid of real duty If it happens to be
ir''some by reasoning themselves into a be
lief that the command has ceased because
il was given under the first dispensation,
whereas the general principle stated above
would Sc; sny good man right on that sub
iect. Would a man know the path he
should pursue Let him shape his cour.e
by the word Of God, that great light to all
truth, and think not to say with himself the
force of this precept has passed away, but
with mind opened to receive the truth,
and heart intent on pursuing the right
way, let him hear the voice of divine teach
ing, resting assured that the really wise shall
understand these things, and the prudent
thsy shall know them.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-10-19
HOME AFFAIRS.
A.. hmm ought nor 20 10 De.

This thing ought mar 20 10 De.
-ur nresent pro prietor Of this Gazette
.n,oced its publication lst Of September,
.gs-From which time to the present, "a
"a of upwards of FOUR YEARS. he has
rrx forwarded it to his patrons
,he fond hope that e'er this il would
occurred to them that The Iabotrer SOas
IA, If his hire Although he cannot n
..,;ce say ALL have been unmindful OF The
..e,O,s of this sdsge, yet yet so many have,
,.repderit almost imprscticsble for as to
.,.cate our business longer without .
,.nDlisnce with the conditions Of the paper.
n, f,ct is alarming, but il must neverthe-
i. 10 told-thst from nearly eighteen hun
.ubscribers, we have not for the last
H. vears received half enough to defrsy the
.,1inary expences of publication rot more
~ me third Of them having ever paid a
49, We have been obliged to advance
nooey TO pay the Paper-mskers, workmen,
,snts. sc &c &c. as we have gone along.
NJ would submit it for the consideration OF
our delinquent subscribers--SI alas, they are
# /, MANY for our whether it is con
.i;lent with the nature of things that me.
rhsnc, without much capital, Gao purchase
MOCK, hire labor &c. trust his customers foH'
~rs and stiH be able 70 prosecu c his
tusincss
FOF the accommodation of our friends, the
kns for the Gazette up to the Isl Of Sep,
amber last, are left with the following gen.
tItmen, who will receive the payment anc
'sceipt the same free q expense 70 the sE6scri
jrs, viz.
Z. Hale, ESQ. C1stins
Mr. R c Johnson, Be!fdst
PhIneas Bowers, Esq Camden
Joseph Sprague, Esq. THomastoH
Jesse Page, Esq. p NJ Wuren
John Head, Esq p M Waido6srougH
Nc Stephen Coffin, Nezv Castle
Mr S w Winchester, HTScaSseft
Lben Clspp, Esq. Bath
Nj Joseph F Swan, FiceBwz
Z John lowell, Esq Buckfeld
L LA short time. notice will be given q
I hon bills for this paper will be Forwarded
sher places, and attention to the payment
The same, will be requested. At the
hne time, all those who can make it con.
silent to call at the office and discharge
8 bills, are earnestly solicited to do it
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-10-19
AMERICAN SQUADRON.

The fquadrou failed on the 9Th init
from Bottom harbor, and coniilted OF
the frigates PRECEDENT, "A guns, Com
modore Rodgers; United States, A,
Commodore Decatur Congrefs, SO,
Captain Smith, and Argus brig, II,
Capt. Sinclair.
Thofe who were witneiles Of the
fight, fpeak with admiration of the
eal, expedition and hlence with
which the fquadron weighed, and
took their deParture-indicating a
high degree of dilciplinc and Kill.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-10-19
poetrp.

From tse WARS OF THE CULLS.
-<<@.a@s-
y Nhen the general I'D made an end of
eonqaeFing Canada he sat down and sang
'Ae following psalm.
Two staunch hooking HuLLs,
Fitted out BY the Gulls,
\ Demo on land, and a red on the water,
As they cruized for their game,
With their blood al on fame,
MADE the forest to roar and the ocean to
sDstler.
The Federal Hull
Gave Chase TO John Bull,
11u was SION along side he laundering Gu
erfieFe;
With his bis and his powder
:, 80 thickly be ploughd her
sus sunk mere wreck, and the Gulls ne'er
sung merrier.
me Dsmo. on land,
4. rfoc'amaton in hand,
'''ec' on tort Maiden bore down ike ma
W.
mere stood Genera, Brock
IN ais way, ike rock,
IS nun struck and bilged, and the crew
cred pecas
l NOV the Gui!s, all aghast,
nm groAns fiji the blast,
s.sliy cry build nsvy and man IL
n n,d it we must Be quLs,
A., be ses guns,
So up cur eonquests 70 Bidwell anG
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-10-19
NEWS FROM SPIN.

A Lifbon paper of Aug 81, rccei-
we'd at n. York containg three des-
patches from Lord Wellington.
The TT is dated, "head quarters.
Madrid, Aug. I3" He itates, that he
left the remnant of Marmont's army
retreating to Burgos, and turned on
king Joteph marched from Cuellar
Aug. 6, entered Segovia the 7th, ST.
Ildefonfo the 9th. The enemy's cav
airy, made itand at Las Roias, but
was repulfed by the Portuguese caval-
ry, and German dragons and upon
the approach Of further allied troC y
retreated to Alcatcom. On the T2th
the left wing of the allied army took
pOfeGion Of Madrid, Jofeph retiring
by the road to Toledo. There were
great rejoicings at Madrid
Tordelillas, with 400 Frenchmen,
furrendered Aug. 5. The Spaniih
army of Murcia, was defeated by the
French July 10; and afterwards retir-
ed to .Alicart.
| The I'd defpatch is dated Madrid,
Aug. IS; and fates that the French
carlton at Retro had surrendered by
equalization, with $50 brafs pieces Of
Artillery, 900 barrels of powder, 20,
600 muskets, and comfortable DEPOT
its Of clothing, proviGons and NUM-
tions of war, and eagles.
Gen, BeHeReros was at Guazelna
July 20, Accounts from Gen Hill are
to Aug. s.
| The Cd defpatch is dated at Mad
rid, Aug. 10, and ftates, that Jofeph
retired from Ocana Aug. 10, his ar
my, marching in tbs direction Of Va
lencia. The French abandoned To-
ledo, and the guerrilIas took POfTef-
fon of il. The French garrison at
GauGa laxara, Of 100, had furrender-
ed. The remnant OF Marmont's ar
my bad, during the abfence of Lord
. Wellington, advanced in a nothern
circuit towards Valladolid This was
expected. Accounts from Gen Hill
are to Aug. Il, he was watching the
French Cen Drouet. Gen. Villate
had renewed the blockade Of Cadiz
Aug. 6. Balleferos had made geo
priloners ar Of1una, and the road to
Gibraltar was open to him. In taxi
ing the Retro there were made pri-
foners of 2So6-including 81 officers.
ARorga capitulated on the 10Th
Aug.
Gen. Ballaaeros writes from Xe-
mena, under date 9Th Aug. that ne
had taken convoy Of 600 mules and
600 horfes.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-10-19

mitted In that town on the nth Sep
TENDER laif. A company of citizens
had volunteered their services, TO
march as they were told againft the
Indians. After the necefary prepar-
atoms for the expedition had been
made, they were ordered to Join the
troops under the command of Gen.
Harrison for the purpoie of aiding in
the contemplated operations against
Canada.-Two of the company re-
fuied TO obey the order, declaring
they were willing t. march againit
the Indians-the Purpefe for which
they had volunteered their fervices--
but'that they would not march out OF
the u. S. for the purpofe os the con-
quef of Canada-Upon this decIara-
ton their comrades fell upon them
with their fwords and tomahawks, &
after wounding them with thefe weaP-
ons in such manner as to preclude
The profpect of their recovery, threw
them into baggage Wagon, brand
ing them with the epithet of tory, and
fwearing that they ihould 60 deGd d
aEve : Such, our informant adds, il
the dreadful fate of the public mind
in that country, that no magiftratt
could be found bold enough to inter
fere in behalf of the unfortunate 10!
mteeys, nor citizen who dare to ex
press his fympa,hy for the fuferers
Mangled and bleeding under the
hands of their fellow citizens, they
were thus dragged from their famlIle:
and homes, to aid in the proiecutior
of war, waged " in Enbport Of tn
liberties and rights 81 the american pea.
PIE" ! 0 tempora o mores
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1812-10-19
Srigillal 99tseaIartv.
# cnrjory reVieaO Of the )SVeraI
QdminiL2rations. Continued.
NOTWITHSTANDING the roo,

NOTWITHSTANDING the roo
ted enmity, and fpirited oppoftion Of
the Antifederal party, to the Federal
administration, our country continued
to fourth (; and in March 1907
John Adams, the former vice pref
dent was RATED to the presidential
chair He being the diGciple, or
rather the companion of Warrington
purified the courfe marked out by
his predecehor 70 far as the iituation
of his own country, and the conduct
of foreign nations would permit.
During the administration of Ad-
ans, the naughty, and domineering
conduct of France, and her repeated
depredations on our commerce, rem
dered it indifpenfably necef1ary to
place our nation in a condition to re-
pei her aggre1dons, and bring her to
an honorable adjufment of the then
exiting difficulties 70 that our mer-
chants, and fcamen might, in future,
be protected from unwarrantabIc
fpoliations, committed by French
cruiiers. Accordingly fmall militia
ny force, conlifting Of twelve thou
fand men, was RATED, and organized
for the above purPoie ; the founda-
ton for naval force was laid, few
eral frigates were built, and manned
for the purpofe of protecting our
commerce from the aggrediCns of Eu-
ropean Cruifers.
The firm ftand Of our adminiitra-
ton, and the brilliant fuccefs of our
infant navy, foon convinced the
court of France, that il was not only
her duty, but her interef, to make a
ipeedy arrangement, which was &C
cordingly done, and for which we
were indebted to the wife, and encr-
getic meatures of the administration
although the nation received the
mott important benefits from thefc
meafureS yet nothing could equal
the rancorous envy, and baie inhnua-
tons of the Antifederal party, which
had now become numerous, efpecial-
ly III the iouthern ftates, by the con-
tinual addition of dilafected parti-
fans, and the rapid influx Of foreign
ers, but more from the jacobinic
principles, DILUTED by Gennet, and
his, fuccehors from Republican
France.
The leaders of this growing oppo-
fition, encouraged BY the increase OF
their numbers, now began TO enter
tain the mott fanguine hope of being
able % produce change in the ad-
miniltration, and TO pls themfelyes
in authority.
In order to produce the anticipa-
ted change in the administration, eve
ry ipring was put in motion, from
Georgia TO Maine, to ALLEVIATE the
minds of the uniformed part of the
community from their prefent rulers.
The mott bafe infiuuations were fab
ricated, and rapidly circulated, thro'
the medium Of the expedition newspa-
pers, thar the administration was
aiming at monarchy and that the
army was RATED for the purPOCe of
eItabliihing a military delpotifm,
aud of overawing the people, till their
liberties were lwallowed up in the
vortex of tyranny But let it be re-
membegsd, that Warrington was the