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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04
MIDDLETowN, COM June o.

MIDDLETowN, Con June %.
At nine o'clock this morning the Presi-
dent of the United States, accompanied
by his Secretary and General Swift of
the Engineer Corps arrived here. AT
Durham, six miles south, he was met by
large and respectable committee, toge-
ther with number Of our citizens, and a
company of cavalry who escorted him TO
this place. Upon his approach to the
town. he was received by several compan.
les OF Infantry and large cOncOurse of
the inhabitants. He was mounted on an
elegant white horse provided for the oc-
casion and as he rode alone, the uBaffect-
ed truly republican simplicity of his de-
pertinent attracted for our Chief Magis-
trate that spontaneous tribute of respect
which many a crowned head NAV wish
for, but can never hope to receive. The
highest officer of our republic, passing
through section of the country which he
had never before behe!d, with all the
piaInness of private citizen, requiring no
attention but every where met bv yolun-
tary demonstrations of attachment, pre-
septed spectacle deeply interesting and
morally sublime.
After breakfast the President took a
survey of different manufacturing estab-
lishmehts ia the town and IFS vicinity
lie visited the pistol manufactory of
Messrs. North's, the sword manufactory
ofMessrs. Stars, and Mr. Johnson $ man
ufactoTy of rifles, that species of arms in
the use of which Americans particularly
excel, and which aided by the energetic
measures of Mr.. Monroe, contributed so
much TO our glorious victory at New-Or-
leans. The President and General Swift
were 60 highly pleased With the specimens
Of Messrs. Stars workmanship. that
they each procured one Of their bpantiful
swords. which for temper and proof are
probably superior Ia 5uy made in Europe
In the afternoon the President was ac-
companicd on lis way to Hartford for
three or four miles bv large number Of
the citizens, many Of whom, together with
troop Of Horse, escorted him as far as
Weathersheld, az miles from that place
where they we're met by the inhabitants
and military Of that town and Of Hart
ford, who conducted him to the latter CT
ty in very handsome style.
In MiddletOwn there arc now living but
two officers who served in the army of
the American revolution. The President
whose gallantry in that service is tested
~ honorable wounds, was particular
" attentive to them both, and feeling
" recognized, as an acquaintance dur
ing ihe revolutionary war, one Of them
who - now broken down by infirmities
ana age.
flour reception Of the President can
not vie ~ spIcndor with that of large CT
ties, we NAV yet assert that few other pIa-
cey have welcomed him with more cordi-
atty aud respect.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04
CHARLEsroN Inne 81

A report has reached here from Savan-
nah, that the expedition which it is sup
posed is destined against East Florida,
was TO rendezvousin The vicinity of Black
Boards Island, on the coast OF Georgia ;
frem whence thew were TO depart about
the 24th inst. The few inhabitants of
Fernandina, (Amelia -Island) bad remov-
ed TO st. Mary's, &c. taking with them
such moveables as they could carry, and
disposlng of their other property 10 the
best advantage, (Cowier.
Charleston, J,ne %.
From the Somh.-We yesterday saw a
letter from Fernandina, dated Saturday
evening, goth inst. which stated that the
place was then safe. Approximations
however, were still entertained Of visit
from Sir Gregor M'Gregor's forces.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04
NEW-YORK. June d.

On Wednesday, (says our correspon-
dent the military and elegant display of
Cadets, consisting of nearly 300, from
the United States Military Academy al
West Point, afforded rich repast for the
lovers OF tactics and discipline. At II
o'clock the corps, accompanied by their
elegant band of music, marched into the
Park IN front If the City Hall, preparatory
to tie review.-A sight so novel, an exit
bitiOn so interesting, has rarely been wit.
messed in this city. The concourse of
people TO view the youthful battalion was
great, and of the most respectable char
acter.-In their evolulions, movements
aud flrings, they seemed to have rea he'd
almost perfection. His Excellency Gov
ernoT Clinton gave the future military Of
ficers of the country review, after which
passing review was had in front Of that
splendid ediiice, the City Hall, the win
dows of which we're filled with ladies to
view this interesting corpS.-The scene
closed TO the great satisfaction of all pre-
semitic hopes Of the aged, and the en-
ulation of youth, being alternately excit-
ed by this interesting spectacle.
Yesterday forenoon, Governor Clinton
visited the forts at the Nafrows, in com
pany with that excellent officer and cor
rect disciplinarsn, Captain Partridge, the
instructor and commander Of the West
Point Cadets. On this occasion saluies
were fired, and the men in garrison pa
raded, and underwent review.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04

The House of Representatives of New
Hampshire, on the amendments TO the
Constitution ofthe United States, pro-
posed by North-C Carolina, the object of
winch is to require Representatives in
Congress and Electors to be chosen in
districts, have voted that it is not cxpe-
dent to adopt them.
The Legislature of New Hampshire.
met with considerable difficulty in fixing
on suitable character to supply the plac e
Of the Hon. Mr.. MASON, as Senator of
the United States. They have already
ballotted six times, without efFecting any
choice. During these strange struggles
they brought forward IL candidates.
The greatest number of votes, However.
were given TO Messrs. Clement Stofer.
and Jeremiah Smith.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04

ing the shore, were carried 20 rort.au.
frnce and examined before magistrate.
Johnson was put inprison, and the Others
SCI al liberty, one OF whom arrived few
days since at Castine, and is now in town.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04
Hahfar. June Z

Haitian, June 4.
Tile brig Herald, formerly of this port,
having been sold to an American at Glib
raltsr, Gas is salD and proceeding from
thence with valuable cargo to the Isle
of France, was fallen in with and detain-
ed for some time, on the l4th February,
by the Spanish ship Aurora, fromiCorun-
ma, for the Havana but the mate, Mr..
Cole, having been sent on board the Spa
niard, with the vessels papers, the mas
ter of the brig took advantage of drop
ping To- short distance, made all sail,
pursued his voyage, and left bis mate on
board the ship who has since arrived in
this town.
H1Iifar, June 10.
Arrived, the Leander, Rear Adm. Milne,
from Bermuda (; Hydra, Captain Roberts,
IA days from Grenada, with the left wing
ofthe 18th regt. Dee, captain Chambers,
for a cruise off Shelburne; briggs Mar
garet, Jacobs, NewYork; Enterprise,
Boston,, schr. Rover. New-YOrk.
The Dee brought in 20 sail of Ameri-
can fishing vessels, which she captured in
Cape Negro harbor, and near the Ragged
Islands, for an infraction of the treaty.
1t Is not within ourrecollection to have
ever seen a finer or more promising sea
son than tile present-The beneficent
hand of Providence has hitherto 50 boun-
tifully dealt out lis shunsIiine and showers
as to prelude every pretence for murine (.
We are informed that there never has
been so great show Of tllage as there
is at present throughout the counties !;
and although much injury will unayOida-
bly, be experienced by the scarcity ofseed
grain, we find that the supplies afforded
by public and private muniticence have
been sojudiciously distributed, as will go
a gre II way TO meet the evil.
A Team Boat is III operation at Hall
fax.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04

A Boston paper Of Saturday, says
p" The United States frigate Macedonian,
al tile Navy Yard in Charlestown, has UNI
dergone a thorough overhaul, and re-
pair. She was found extremely ssfeciive
in her upper works; but is new one of the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04

The Legislature Of Rhode Island adjour-
ned on the 4th June. TO meet in South
Kingston on The last Monday in October
next. Previous TO the adjournment both
Houses adopted an act, ceding Castle
Island 10 the United States, who, it is
said, have appropriated $1,000 for the e.
rreetlon of Beacon on the Island, and
for securing The buovs and stakes at tho
entrance of Bristol Harbor. A fax of
$40, 600, for State purposes, was ordered
to be assessed and collected, and ia be
paid into the General Treasury, on or
before the first day Of December next
A charter of incorporation was granted TO
the Scituate and Foster Academy Com
pany, and an act passed authorising said
the purpose of erecting building TO be
devoted to the public worship of God,
and TO the instruction of youth.
On. Y. Com. Ads.
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ter came in again, and the quarrel be-
tween him and the girl was renewed, with
an occasional Interchange of blows. She
again called to Wright upbraiding him
with mean spiritedness, for quietly per-
hitting her Ia, be abused by Wright, and
urged him TO come down Immediately
and assist her in getting revenge Of
him.
White slowly and silently descended the
stairs sec ond time, and before his APP
preach was perceived, presented ii pistol
at Wright, and fired: the fatal contents
just grazed his cheek and lodged in the
head of the unfortunate Hannah Potts
Curiosity to witness the atiSaS between
Wright and his inamorata, had drawn
this poor woman from her own house
Ga few doors distanD To Whites door.
Al the moment of the Catastrophe she
VAS standing on The outside of the door,
resting witt, her hands against the door
post AMI her head inclined just far enough
to one side 10 give her view of what was
passing within when the whole contents
OF The pistol, consisting at an ounce ball
and four s'ugs. entering her forehead, Ii
terallv blew the soul to pieces, and in
stanflv deprived her ofeXisience. Ii be-
lug fully proved that White fired the pis-
tol with the intention of killing Wright,
he as committed TO prison 10 await the
decision ofthc examining court. The
wreiclled man, whatever may he the mea-
sure OF his guilt, is now an object which
the human mind cannot contemplate
without being moved TO pity. His ap-
pearance is forlorn and haggard: and in
every lineament of his face, grief. dispair
and remorse are most horribly denoted.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
Forestalling.

mi, ,dsysdb, tie fszva, That tho selecGmen BE-
authorized and Empowered, from time 10 time al
ocea6on "a ay require, 10 appoint oae or more
(lauds for mzrket places and give puolc notice oil
he same And every perlon bringing any pro
vi6on. hzv lumber wood or Other procure IL
carts .leds 1sigk,, or in any Other manner hal
repair 10 Tome Of the aands 70 appointed And
IL any perfon fhalI expofe any proviGons hay
wood lumber or other produce, Che article If 9Th
excepredl AZ any ace other than Tome enc Of !uch
0aaas or ma let plaess 1hall forfeit and pay Fv.
DsILays for each offence.
P,oviasS that q hirg ia this article fhah efec,
any contract prevoaly made oy aay individual Of
other towns for the delivery q aay article zt the
ftores or dwelling houies OF the eiti1sns OF thiS
Town
IL Is ord<,s45y be tozp4. Thai tie fe!sctmen
fhalI from time 10 time az occah-n may require,
aoooint .9ne or more lands for market places for
fiji and whichever fhzlI fell or nffsr TO teli any
fin. (drief, fmo ked aud picked nlh eKcepted) At
ary o,her place fhall forfei ana pay sI!av for
each efFeoce. And whfoeyer lhaii erect any azll
for that pufpofe 10 aoy other piece thar inch as
fhall be appointed a. afore.aid Ga t1Eist and
CAV one d0ila for each offence, and ve aal'.,s for
every week iuch ftaii ihzt remain unmoved AFTER
being thereto ordered ia writing oy ID. lniPeetor
Of Police
8 II IL oydsred6 BY tbs fsrUa That no perton thal
lel or offer 10 fell any fth of any klnd whle The
gfAi is remaining in them, except Samoa and
SINE 90 aud luch other 6fh il i necehary TO dry,
make or ute ~ith the aff4i ren aioing then on
peuaIty cf forfsiting one dollar for each offence
II IL ssdsyei6 y ibt tguas That ne Trader, Gro
Ger Or other perfou whatfoever dwelling o. reid
ing wihis this town fhsiI by himlef or othersbuy,
contrac, ossezrgzn for, any fort of grain meal,
butter lard, fowls, mutton veal, pork, beef. eggs
or any other fort of provi1ons, while bringing
from rhe entrance of the towE by any of the
avenues to th market place or places unieis for
his, her or their own family ufe and contsmPtion
before wo of the O'Clock in che afternoon on pen
atty of forfeiliug and paying fUs dslia,s for each
offence and no butcher either by hmseIf OF
Others lhaII buy bargain for any dead meat
brought or bringing 70 the lown, or aftervardsex
pofe for lale any fuch meat on penal e forfeit
ing and paying five doIa,i for each offence And
no perion fha,i GUY Or contract for any hh lalmon
or mackere while on their way from Tea TO the
fih marker appointed as aforetasd on penalty Of
trus dsI!ars for each offence
Hay.
No per(on fhall eff and EEL any hay, witheu.
having the fame weighed and ticker figned by
fuch weigher AID gwen 10 .he driver, certifying
the qusnsity .uch oud contains. on Peoafy of
forfeiupg The hay 70 fold or offered TO be fold one
half 10 the complainant or profecutor, remainder
to the poor IF he town.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
NOTES OF HAND.

We last week extracted. from the New
York Herald, a decision of the Supreme
Court oflhat state. upon the EMAND and
NOTICE, necessary 10 charge the endorser
OF a promisary note Of hand As this is a
subject Of general int-rest,and not perfectly
understood, except BY mercantile and pro-
fessionalmen, it may Be useful to Submit 20
our readers some general remarks upon il.
Every body knows that a negotiable note
IS one payable to order. or bearer, aud that
he endsr8er is one who writes his name,
not as the signer, but upon the back Of the
note.
In order FOR The holder 10 render the en-
dorser liable, in case the maker fails TO pay
ar he maturity cf TIC note, il is necessary
for him, OH tie day The note becomes due,
10 present il 70 tire maker, either by him
self personally or by his agent, and TO De.
mard pay meni--ihas IS, in case the maker
has sny krowa place Of residence. and in
case he has not, demand at his usual place
Of business, or OF ABODE, viii be deemed
sufficient. And in determining when a
note is payable, The day Of the date is ex-
cluded, in case il be payable in given
number Of days fran. Or after date Fer
instances cote dated the frs, day of AZ
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
POETRY

From the European Magazine.
An address 10 The Tempest Written al mi
night.
o spare, ye winds in pity spare
The wretch whom fate bath doom'd to stray,
Unshelter'd from the midnight air,
To want and misery prey
See DER yon heath mother HES,
Her infant clinging to her breast;
Ard as she hasteS, with anxious eyes
She seeks some friendly place ofrest
No welcome light her eyes behold
No friendly place Of rest appears;
No cot receives her from the cold
No gentle voice her bosom cheers
She has no cov'ring but the sky;
She listens but she hears no sound,
Save her dear infants plaintive cry,
Or angry winds that howl around
Now-by fatigue and woe opprest.
She prsstrate fajs,--she heaves sigh,
She clasps her infant TO her breast
Lock'd 10 each others arms they die.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
sHERIFF'S DEEDS,
Of rights in equity of Redemp-
t;on when sold on Execution,
e. S.le 81 thss 9FFfeR
Spring and Summer Goods.
JOSIAH MUNROE,
~. 5. 80 ~ ROW i.

no. ), JAIOh-ROW,
HAS inst receised variety Of NEW GOODS,
III sonss,iag of Brosdcioihs; CassiDeres; Sat
,',e,s Bonibszetts; Graudsrels; Factory Sheet
.ass and shirtiag British 10. DO; Factory stripe
- Cheek Cambric aud common Dimoties ;
rslvrss: Eaokram White and Brown Linens ;
ri Cation Damssk 8 1 Ginghans; 3-4 and "a
l..,a Cations Flannels ia India Counter
800 Bingham and Cotton Umbrellas; White,
~ and Celored Worsted and Cotton Hose /;
TgruItures Copperplates; Ga, IA and ga Dark
s.1 Isrh, limitation and Printed ShaMls Flor
saee Iesarsine, aud Iudia Plain and Plaid Silks:
P,ndanpa, Plaid, Flag and Blk. Hdkls; CaIicoes;
Cambfic Prints; Yellow and Blue Nankeens :;
llsr and PLAID Cotton Hdkts; Vestngs: Blk.
40 White MiIlinet Wash Leather, Beaver and
la Gloves; silk do. Ia and Ga Cotton Cam
bncs coloreJ do. Plain aud Figured Muslius ;
pook 40. Tortoise she'll Combs; Buttons; Pins !;
fases Shoe and Quality Bindings, Braces /;
Ribbons: sewing silks; Twist Fans; Silk
BRAID Dairy trimmings Chenille Cords; Wire
Cotton Thread; silk, Linen. and Cotton Floss J;
BIZ. and II bite Italian Grapes; Ga Silk Lace !;
Cotton Do. Pearl and Wire Shirt Buttons &c
Il &C all Of which will be sold tow for CASH.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
ORIGIN4L MISCELLANY
For he Portland Goseite.

MRssBs EDITORS,
La several late numbers Of your useful Pablica-
ton, you have given biographical sketches Of the
lives Of some of The earliest fathers OF The christian
church Among them i observed the name ofthe
celebrated TertuIIian, who hourished in the sge
Immediately succeeding that Of the Apostles. and
one of the contemporaries OF PoIycarp and IrRneus.
Among hose immortal works which the moth Of
time has been unable to destroy, ard which, from
those early periods have been handed down 70 the
admiration Of posterity, we nay class bis Celebra-
ted apology for bis christian brethren, written ia
the midst of the severest prosecutions that illus
trious band of saints and martyrs experienced.
Perhaps The following extracts from that Justly
celebrated performance may pct prove uninteTes-
ting or destitute of Amusement; TO your readers ard
The admirers of that mistaken and steady fortitude
that mild and matchless heroism. displayed bg
those primitive sufferers in the of religion, Of
truth, and of God. The study Of ecclesiastical
history has been impruden;iy, aud without fouuaa-
ton, pronounced a dry and barren amusement
But, independently 81 the emotions with which
the pions and grateful christian must be filed al
the narration ofthe. unexampled and rapid propa-
CATION of gospel breathing peace and good viii
10 mankind. convincing proofs Of the interference
&c heaven in rs behalf, amidst every torture which
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
Commented.
Commented.

From this shocking account ii appears,
that the number of wars was "a that 260
years OF the 700 were employed by these
nations in butchering one another; that
from 1851 10 l47I, term of $40 years.
1876 were spent in war that from 1868
they were at war lol years 10 lO3-hay-
ing peace only oftwo years duration.
five add TO this account the years thar
these nations were employed in war with
other n-tions, or in civil wars in their re-
specliye domlnions, while at peace with
each other, it will probably appear, thar
they have spent more than half the time in
war, during the last 700 years How aw-
full must have been the total amount of car
mage and suffering if the island Of Great
Britain and the whole territory of France,
should now be sunk by an earthquake, the
loss Of lives would perhaps be less than
what has been occasioned By the voluntary
and anti-chrlstian wars Of the two IA ions.
Yet during the 700 years, the people of
these nations have both called themselves
Christians, and glorisd 10 their mrrderous
exploits!
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19

human ingenuity could invent, Or human cruelty
inaict, the scholar viii fnd 10 the writings and
apologies of JUsTIS and TERTULLlAN strains
Of eoquence and sublimily unrivaIed b. tie pro
ductioAs Of Cicero or d DemosrAenes, Or The most
blazing aud illustrous lights Of heather antiquity
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
Spring q Sammer Goods,
!. IRE Now OPENING FOR SALE By
JOSEPH HARROD,
wRTcH .RK.

q -aMovG wRIcH ,RE-
sueer6re black. blue, brown and mixd BROAD
CLOTHS -
do. do do. common & low priced do
i Black blue. drab and N I'd CASSIMERES
Il Light and dark Cambria Prints
mourning GinRhsms-diuo Calicoes
&c and "A Glnshzms--6 and 4 Csmbrics
u Back add coicured Cambrics- Furniture Patch
NYs.fw add white Fannels
hs'leiIles, Princes Cord and Tolenett Ve0ibg
Ipdia Book Muffin Liuen Cambrcs
Jseonel, mu. null loom leeded, Leno and plain
+ figured Book Mullins
Back lace Wells aud Shades
ia and 4 fix Shawls- Imitation ShawIs
7s and 4 Iriih Lnens-Loug Lawn
Blue and buff Nsnkins
kiss, Romn, Bsndsnna plaid and black fix Hkfs.
H1ngllh ak Cloves-bsck white and colourea
E geuiiemsns French kid and beaver Gloves
Genlemens cotton and fix PANTHEON Hole
Ceutsmen and ladies' black and white ELK Hofe
Ladies white, lead and lse cotton ditto
] Geaslemens white, black 81 marble do. ditto
Back and coioured Levantines
blaes, wkite and co ured Florence Silks
klboops, an afor,ment
- and 8 4 Chniz shzwIs-MilIenetts
& pne pa pasent waser oOm Shirtings
O1e Gale 26. % 81 80 inch Umbrellas
n aek and coioured Canton Grapes
ack and white pink allan Grape
ltndia Costons- BOmbazsus
Nadfais cotton Handkeohefs
-~kauln Crzvsts-Fzns-Sk ard Twin
toekrzrn-coat and ven Buttons and Moulds
Rearl Shirt sutious
May 20
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-08-19
IMPRESSIVE REFLECTION.
On Cardinal Rtcbelieu.

STAY, traveller for all you want is near,
+" Wisdom and pow'r seek."-They both lie here.
" Nay, but look fore more aspiring aim,
+" At wit taste, learning, elegance and fame"
Here ends your journey, then for here the store
OF RicheIieu lies Alas repeat no more
" Shame on my pride what hope remains for me,
sW hen hereDeath treads-on ali that man can be ?'