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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

Were to attempt to detail the par
ticulars of all the Jquab5ks we have had
in this infant republic, Gnce my arrival
here, il would require more time than
the duties of my ftuation will admit
Let it fuffice. that we THE whites) have
twice faced the black troops, and the
French, who joined them; although
they out,numbered us, yet we ella m the
victory. One of our party was ihot
through the arm at the commencement
of the fray Gen. Aury arrived, puihed
into the fort and prevented the blacks
from firing on the town. This gained
him comfortable popularity, although he
had preyiouny been much diiliked AT
Ter comfortable difcuhion, it was agreed
10 mount a double guard-l2 whites
and IL blacks-the key of the fort to be
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
AZ .ldtlssss to a Proud Nan


Yu. Sir. are proud Of your rank, your person.
yoar per sonal accomplishments, and the abilities Of
your mind. Observe that infant sitting on the
nurse's lap, and wanting oil her care; us little
head lies sunk upon its breast and il is unconscious
Of every thing around. Such you was, who now
strut so proudly and talk SO loudly.
Behold that old man who sits in the corner OF
the ROOM He is as helpless as the child, his head
sinks on his breast, his eyes are liked bis mind is
gone, vet he was as young, as handsome, as accom-.
p!ished as learned as yourself he was the pride Of
the youth. of his day.-such as he is now you
May be.
You seem somewhat moved by these objects;
step with me to the next room--look into that
cofhn.--You start back with horror /; active and
vigorous you are now, as inactive, as iusignih.
can't as loathsome as the body within will you lie,
and incapable Of resistance you viii be placed in
your coffin, perhaps by those very servants who
now trembe at your sight, and dres4 your cali
YOU will mouder into dust--and that head which
is now your glory, tomorrow will be the sport os
the sexton, whilst he throws up your dust with his
dirty spade. BE ashamed then, be man, and
clothe yourself with mans best ornament
Humility.
A man u ho has not any hing to boat OF but
his luxurious ancefors is like postoe, the only
good belonging to him is under ground.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
ALBANY, NOV. 10, 1917.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

fire broke out in this city, about o.
clock on Saturday evening, in The building
No. l44, Washington street, occupied as .
tavern. Although there was but little
wind, yet the flames spread with such as
tonishing rapidity as to baffle for time ev-
cry { fort 10 check their destructive prog
ress and by half past eight, the whole
row, consisting Of twenty one houses, was
in ruins. We believe the irernen and cili-
zcns generally exerted themselves 10 the
utmost, to save the effects of the sufferers,
and to arrest the progress of the FIRE. 1t is
10 be regretted, that the losses, which have
been great, will principally tall upon the
poorer class Of citizens. The occupants
are chiefly tenants, and several of them
have lost their all.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
MADRID, AUG. 3

MADRID, AUG 81.
In the courfc Of the months of Octo-
Der and November, there will depart
from the port of Cadiz, two fquadrons,
with a number of tranfports, having on
board troops, munitions of war OF every
kind, artillery, defined fer our poiies.
fions in South America. The expedi>
ton which will sail drlt, will fail for Pc
ru, whittier it will tranfpott a or 5000
troops of all arms. The tecond VIII
have on board 1000 men, and will be
directed according to circumstances.
AS to foreign auxiliary troops, which It
is faid are to be joined to our forces, to
infure the pacihcation OF our colonies,
it appears at prefent to be a rumout cir
culated without any foundation.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
b Y THE NAILS.
HINTS TO CONGRESS.

We have extracted some articles, by a
recent arrival from Europe, not altogether
destitute of interest. Amongst other ru-
mours, we find one, that Spain has acceded
TO the confederacy of the European poten-
tates. Ii this report is correct, we will SIX
our own government, whether ii does not
become important TO ascertain, the dispo-
sition of the allied powers, towards the
South Americans, before we acknow ledge
their independence, and thus throw down
the gauntlet of defiance 10 all confetei ated
Europe. We are, we must confess, inclin-
ed to believe, that the report of the acces-
sion of Spain to the confederacy, is subslan-
tally correct. What political motive, could
Ferdinand possibly have, in refusing 10 be-
come party TO this alliance ? lie is, al,
the present moment, the weakest power on
the Continent and therefore, nothing is
more natural, than that the weak should
atte,npt,to form an alliance with the strong
l. is more for the interest Of Spain, to form
such an alliance, than for any other Euro
pesn power. Her Incompetence 10 resist
the efforts, made by the Spanish Americans
to throw of the yoke, would of itself, be q
sufficient motive, to stimulate her 10 become
a member of til: confederacy Whether ii
is made an article, that the allied powers
shall exert all their strength, to enable Fer
dinand TO recover his South American do
minions, we know not but one thing is
very clear, that no efforts Of his will be
wanting, to accomplish this object. 1t may
be said, indeed, that il is questionable with
the allies, whether they will admit Ferdi-
nand as party. Let it be RENE mbered,
that all nations are, by the terms Of this lrea-
ty, invited TO join in that alliance. IL is
true, that the treaty concluded at Vienna,
points exclusively 10 the subject Of French
aggression but as this subject does not
nov excite the same alarm as II To- merly
did. ii is nor improbable, that they would
turn their attention to other objects-which
is rendered still more probable, if Spain has
indeed, recently become party to that in
slrument II is too much for US 10 say,
that the allied powers will not interfere in a
quarrel, between Ferdinand and his subjects
forth plainest ofall possible reasons, be
cause, we have no authority for making
such an assertion. How idle is ii, TO rta-
son from motives OF general policy. on a
question so interesting, and SO important,
as the present! The allies, may have re
ceived evertures from Fes dinand, so fayo Ir-
able as TO overcome all scruples Of this char
acter: hesinay have promised 10 them,
commercial advantages, or even a partial
oession of tefritopv, for the recovery Of the
remainder. Surely, there is nothing ex-
trasagant in such suggestions, and III Is not,
surely, beneath the dignity OF our govern
ment 10 enquire, who our enemies are 10 be
before we venture upon adeclara;ion Of war.
We know how prone college boys ale 10
cirque, that What the allied powers OF En-.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
TO Let on Rent or SHARES,

a FARM containing about one
hundred and thirty acres of land pleafantly Gtua-
ted wihin rty rods oft Centre Meeting houfe
in Bethel, in the County Of Oxford With a
EIoufe, Barn. Baekimith's ihop and lled aauding
thereon-ucw capable of keeping Gx cows aud
yoke of oxen eaiy TO manage, aad very fertile
for rathng grain add i good fland fsr 4 Trader
Back Smith, sadd'er, Shoe maker and Ilnho,der
Ais fuch part of fzid Farm and building a. wis.
ben fut the takerl may be had. and i'm Mediate por
seihon gvens-For further irforma ion apply ID
the lubscr,ber living near The ptemfes.
None need app''y, only fuch as CO. give ati.fac
tory evidence Of their abilities and integrity
TIMOTHY CARTER
Bethel Oct ls
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
FRANKFORT, SEPT. IA

II complete union has been effected in
Bavaria between the Lutheran and Re-
formed churches. In Munich and BAN
berg the pattors of the two fecfs preach
alternately to the fame focks.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
PARIS. SEPT. 10.

The ieur Pierre Hamel has been con
demned to death for having aain the low
err OF his married daughter, furprized by
him in .tqagrante delete. The law holds
hufband OUTLETS, who under fuch cir
cumitanccs, commits homicide.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

The Prince Regent has been on an a
Guaiic trip off not on the ccaa of France.
His oath Of Office forbids the latter and
in this particular denies him right ex-
ercifed by his loweit fubje6ts.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

GaHontry Re7rarded,-The Legislature
of Connecticut, entertaining high sense
of the SaIlantry of Commodore Isaac
HULL, have voted him an elegant sword
and pair Of pistols, mounted with gold, and
to be manufactured in that state,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

During the lait fummer twenty FIVE
vefTels defended the Danube, having on
board 1000 Wurtenburg emigrants.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

CONCORD, H. Noy. IL. We never re-
collect, in any one SEQ son, to have seen SO
many and SO large droves of fat cattle pass
from the interlortowards the seaboag1 as
during the present year. a-4 W
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

The National Iuteligenoer contsadicts the
report Of negotiation having been made
with Stain fol the purchase Of the Flofidas,
II adds, however, that in time they viii
acrue to the u. St stes.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
@o1CauS:
From the Dartmouth Gsz. Of "wednesday last.
Tuesday, November IS, 1877.

.
From the Dartmouth Gsz Of Wednesday last
College and UuiUsrsity.
AT the Session oil the superior Court last
week, al Plymouth, the Chief Justice pro-
nounced judgment in the action in the
name of the Trustees of Dartmouth Col
lege Us. VIM II Woodward, in favour Of
the Defendant delivering his opinion,
the Chief Justice observed, that 1.-THE Court
had been much more doubtful on the ques.
ton than they We're, they should still have
decided the same way inasmuch as the
Trustees of the College could carry the
Cause before the Supreme Court of the
United States if given gainst them al
though it would be otherwise, if given
against the University .-He also observed,
that he would al any time, when requested
give Citation FOR that purpose and that
the Court would lend their aid 10 have the
Special Verdict so drawn up, that the whole
facts should be fairly before the Couu.-
He further observed, that this was a ques-
ZION altogether new in our Country, that al
the States were alike interested in it-thst
il was proper and important that il should
receive the sanction of the highest judicial
Tribunal-and intimated that the Court
would have taken further time to consider
oft, but that they should thereby procras-
innate final decision In the Court Of the
United States.
This Action was commenced, in the ex-
pectation that il was probable il must final
ly Be determined at measures
have already been taken for its removal
there, and it is confidently hoped decis-
ion may be had al their next Session, in
February. Trustees are determined
10 do all in their power for speedy termin-
alton OF this controversy The Action is
in progress, and not yet defnitively decided
and until it shall be, we understand the
Officers Of College will continue their in.
struction as heretoIore.-There was moth
ing OF argument in the judgment of the
Court, which shook the strong ground on
which the Trustees res. their cause and
We entertain an undiminished confidence
that the final augment will be given in their
iavour-that, they will be restored to their
rights and the College TO its usefulness
and that the la:e Acts will be declared un-
constitutional-and that the plans of polite.
al intrigue and family agrandizement will
come TO nought.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18
RICHMOND, ". A. nov z.

RICHMOND, ". A.) NOV
Extract ala letter 10 The Editor, dated Nat
che8, Oct. l3, 1917.
"Ofall the plaques | ever heard, we have
one that tsceeds them The yellow lever
has ragged so in this place,that three iourths
or at least two thirds of the Inhabitants have
left this town, and there are not enough 10
tend the sick and bury the dead. The poor
wretches are found dead in their houses by
themselves, and it is difficult TO get any one
TO lay them out,and put them in the ground.
Almost all the stores are shut up, and the
post Office is only open two or three hours
on mail days. 1t is such awful times that
not dollar enters the town, except TO &c;
some necessary that cannot be dispensed
with,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

Last evening, we learn, two of the Pro-
lessons Of Dartmouth Uaiyersity, accom-.
panied by number of choice shirts, broke
into the room ofthe Social Friends Libra.
fyi with the intention, as was supposed, of
removing the books Notice was given 10
The Students Of College, who Immediately
ass paired to he Library and after having
secured those whom they considered in.ru-
ders, IN another room, removed the books
70 place Of safety The two Society Lii
braries in Dartmouth College, have been
collected by donations from the members,
principally Students Of College; and as we
have been informed, ard have ever under.
stood, are unconnected with tho property of
The corporation Ii is to be lamented. that
men, acting under the highly responsible
station OF Instructors in University should
have recourse to the hours Of darkness TO
AXE iorcioie possession Of property, which,
il they have any legal claim to, ought 10 be
secured By other means. -Dartmouth Gaz.
In addition 70 the above We have been reoneqtea
70 give place TO the following extract oe a letter
from sentiemgn concerned in the government
dated -
HANovER. fN H) Nov 8h.
rs 'mpartsnt question. relative TO the acts
n ne i.eg'sls'ure OF New Hampshire. aleriAe
aha a'nending the Charter Of Dartmouth College.
was on Ihusday last decided by the Supreme
Cont naw sitting st Plymouth.
lne Judges were unanimous in the opinion,
faat re proceedings Of the Legislative c0rsti.
fnftoHas-of this. say they, Spe cannot entertain
dyast The opinion Of the court was, I under
stand, very eisborse. The able arguments
nsde o. Exeter by the counsel engaged in this
cause md he profound inyestiga'isn of the sub
| l.ct hY he Judges, have deyeIoped every prin-
e'5siaf law and equity. u5nn which The merits
/ II he question rest. There is no doGbt aut he
decision ofihe Court will give general sa,isfac-
! ion
I conf lently ho?e and rus, lha,'ihe unhae
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

The late session of the General Assem-
Very little publick business was done, the
two Houses agreeing 10 disagree on almost
every question submitted for consideration.
The conduct of the majority was indeco-
rous, inconsistent and unprincipled- affor-
ding to the people many presages 10 alarm
their fears--and many proofs 10 convince
them OF the receptions which ofice,hun-
tiers have 100 successfully practlsed upon
them.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-11-18

Sea Serhe'it.-An animal, supposed 10
be this serpent was again seen on the oh
inst in Long Island sound, near Milford
creek, nine. miles from New Haven, and
about half mile from the shore, by Mr.
Fitch WEIGH and MIR. Eli B Gum, who
were in boat, and approached within or
6 rods of him. His head was or feel
out of water, and only or s feet of his
body was visible. He suddenly disappear
ed while Mr.. Gum was loading his gun TO
fire at him Boston d .AdU.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01
DEMOCRATIC cAADoUR

The eonduc. of the democratic Editors
In abusing tie federal party, Tor their cx-
cmplsry iorwAldncss in The celebration in
honor oil Mr.. Monroe, is hardly Teconcila-
Bic with liseil professions of Moderation and
desire 10 distinguish party spirit
How diifereu, the conduct Of their polit-
ical opponents We venture to assert thai
no icderslisl ever made charge ofincon
sis,sncy an serviIity against the democrats,
on account Of their respectful and affection
ate attentions TO Gov. Gore on his journey
thro' the State over which he presided; or
ever reproach them with the honours they
have hesped upon Gov. Strong, Col Pick.
ering. Judge Otis, and other distinguished
ledrrsl.Sfs.
Why then viii they not permit lederalists
10 forget that MIR. Monroe was recalled
from France b. sshmglon--that he vas
concerned in the Bladensburg races, snc
that he was the author oil that Law, which
enacted that cur CONSGRIpT militia
should be . DELIVERED OVER" 10 an
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01

An ACT to alter and establish
tho times and places for holding the Courts

An ACT to alter and establish
tho times and places for holding the Courts
having cognizahce Of Sessions business in
the County OF York
sper De i enacted blythe Senate and House
- of Representatives. IN General Courl
assembled, and BY the asfhoritv Of The same, Tha,
from and after the passing OF this act the times and
places for holding lie Courts OF Common Pleas, IL
the County Of York, sitting in conjunction with
the Session Justices of said county, with cogni-
zance OF all the Session business therein. shall be
follows, 10 wit At York on the third Monday OF
April, and at Alfred on the second Monday Of
September. annually; end ell petitions, processes
matters and things, now pending III The Court Of
Sessions, or Court having coguizanee Of Session
business in said county, and all parties and persons
interested therein, shalt be heard have day acte.
upon and determined ct said Affect on the said
second Monday of September next.
SEC. 2. BE II further enacted, That I'll laws
heretofore made .or fixing the times and places ff
hedng the Courtsof Sessions or FOR holding Coutts
having cognizanre or Session business within said
county inconsistent with The provisions OF this act
be, and the same arc hereby repealed
Approved by The Governor. June is, 1917.
Copy, Attess, Al. BRADFORD.
SeerstGFE of Comm e,tansyyUh
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01

The following account of most extraor-
binary adventure, that occurred some time
since in Tiger hunt, was given IN the last
Hurkafn.
Tiger knuf: Presence of nsind July 6
1916 On the march CT our detachment
from Lauton TO Bulrampore, to join Gener
al Wood, We arrived III our first ground OF
encampmeni about ; A. At Soon alter our
arrival, the Lumeedar oil the village came
70 us to complain. shet . Tiger had taken
up his quarters In The vicinity, and ctm-
miued daily rasages amongst cattle I; he
he'd slso killed several villagers, sEd had
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01
DIVISION oRpERs-l2A Diigisiien.


THE MAJOR GENERA having been requested
by His Excelency the Commander in Chief u make
the necessary dispositions for escorting the Presi
dent of the United States when he shall arrive 10
his division, directs the battalion Of cavalry OF the
second Brigade and Capt. Fields company Of cav
airy OF the first brigade, TO be held in readiness 70
perform the escort duties, and the battalion Of Ar
tiilery Of the second brigade, and Capt. j. True's
company of artillery of the first brigade TO be held
in readiness parade anu FIRE the necessary sautes.
The Light companies of The Sd regiment, 2rd
brigade, and such other Light companies Of The dr.
vision as can conveniently parade will be held in
readiness for further orders.
The Major General requests the Brigader
Gems. Field. Staff, and Platoon officers of his divis
ion 10 join the escort in uniform and mounted
AFFORD RICHARDSON, haj. Gen.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01
The President Of The Z. S.

Is expected in Boston this DAY or to-mor-
row. Provided be spends The anniversary OF
our Independence there, and goes to the sew
eral places where visit from him Is antici-
pa,ed, he will not probably reach this place
before the 10Th or l2th nst.--By the General
Order which follows, il VII be seen that ar
engagements are already made 10 receive him.
in manner suitable to The digniied staten
which ne ellis.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01
Important Trial.
United States rs. Misses Kelsa,

Al the District Court Of tho United States,
by adjournment, on Friday the 9th of June
|ult, before bis Hon. DAVID SEwAIL, Esq
came on the trial Of Capt MosEs KELsa, up,
on an Indictment for wilfully and corruptly
on.the High Seas, sinking and procuring 10 be
sunk and destroyed the schooner Ocean, Of
which be was master, 10 which he belonged,
not being owner thereof, bot owned by cit-
zens Of the United States, contrary TO the form
Of the statute Of the United States passed Q6th
March 1904. The punishment on Conyic-
ton would be DEATH.
ThePrisoser had been arraigned on Tues
day and pleaded Not Guilty He was agree
ably 10 Law furnished with copy Of his Ia
|dciment, and list of Jurors Two full days be-
fore the trial, was ready to proceed on Thurs
|day, but further delay was granted on mo-
ton of the Counsellor the II States, to make
lurther arrangements and procure additional
testimony against the prisoner. The witness
Ito give that testimony, arrived
The preparation oil impanneling the Jury
and the predatory remarks OF Mr.. LoSorEL-
Low, who was associated with The ID istrict
Attorney in the prosecution, and The examin-
alton of the witnesses occupied the whole OF
Friday, from 8 o'clock in the morning till Z
o'clock in the evening, with the ntermssion Of
one hour for dining.
The arguments of Counsel for The prisoner.
and those in behalf of the U. S. with tue
charge Of the Hon. JUpcE SEwAlL, consumed
Saturday from O'Clock in the morning till ]
past 3 o'clock in the afternoon. when the Jury
retired, and the Cour. was adjourned Till 8
o'clock.
The order maintained by the Marshal dur
ing the trial was remarkable. The dignity
and benignant impsrtialiy Of the venerable
Judge was well calculated TO secure the res
peet Of the audience, and Jury, and The con-
tidenee Of all concerned, that justice would be
administered according 10 The laws Of the land
lis charge to the Jury was concise. com
prehensise and strkinsly pertinent +; closing
with prayer That God Almighty would assist
hem 10 a night decision. and discharge d
their high duty with impartial fidelity.
When the Court re-asseml,led. the Jury r..
y
turned with Verd.ef of NOT GUILTY.
An involuntary rising burst.of approba,;or
from the full crowded temple Of Justice va,
Ike, for moment, 10 uapsgress upon the
solemn gravity Of lie occasion. BE- iud;.
c'ous hint from the marshal It was immediate.
" suppressed.
II served to display tic deep interest. =.
mong utter strangers, ia sbe .ate 81 he mrs.
oner, and the general conviction taat fts ri.
deDce 10 tie case lad scae IL establish ri,
'Hnoeence. Tie tngantone9@sl4 c3agKr4rs
sEssissLiTy ef benegoleace .s<ffi<ats : .~,le 4.
aens competency and manifested sse 10.
peet q The spectators to Cogs d! 9..ss;~e .~.s
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01
An ACT to alter the name ofthe

Town OF BnckstoWn.
RE = fn1efed By ihs Senate in Hoass II repre-
- ssufafsres aud General Court assembled a. q 81
nc butterfly ef TIC same, That tue name IL tie
town Of Racksiown. In the county OF Hancock. h.
and TOE same j. hereby altered to the name u
hucksport; and he said town she'll Leacesorth te
known sud called by the name Of Bucksport.
APPROX By tie Governor, June IL. f8f-.
Copy examined by A. BRADFORD.
Secretary Of Cewsucnufaifh.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-07-01
@Fottla15S:
Tuesday, July !, 1877
OF PORTLAND.

CITIZENS or PORTL-iND.
Recollecf that The Anniversary Of your VA
iionaI independence and Freedom viii occur
on Friday next.
NJ All those who are disposed to join 10
The Town Celebration Of the 9th OF July, are
hereby notified and requested 10 meet at tie
United Marine and Fire Insurance Oifce, at
I-o past o'clock, THIS EVENING, to
agree upon the most proper manner OF no'i-
cling the Day. and fix on the necessary ar
rangements for the occasion.