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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-17
ORDINATION.

On Thursday last, December l1th, in
presence Of very large congregation,
assembled in B;idge-s;reet Church, in
Georgetown, MIR. Thomas b. Balch was
solemnly ordained to the holy Office of
the ministry by the Reverend Presbyte-
~ of Baltimore. The Reverend Andrew
Hunter presided on the occasion, DIR.
Muir, Of Alexandria, preached from E
phesians iii. 8. and DR.. lnslis, Of Balti-
more. delivered the customary charge
The sermon, which was peculiarly suita-
BILE and excellent, we are happy to learn
is to be published, and the proceeds of
the sale to be appropriated to TIE Theo-
logical Seminary Of the Presbyterian
Church now in successful cIera;iOR at
Princeton, New-Jersey.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-17

as to profit, I should he content to con-
tribute or tuitously my mite, TO be
even sacrifred fnr The attainment Of
the important object of establishing the
character OF our market....as well as OF
enabling US to become something like re.
spectacle competitors with Baltimore for
that which is our natural right, viz. the
erctusiue trade Of the rich and important
section Of country south and west OF US.
and our fair proportion of that adjacent
to US on the north and east.
l have thrown together hastily these
remarks, not so much with the hope OF a.
rousing the attention Of my fellow.citi-
zens to this Important subject, as of ELI
citing the opinions and enIisting the ia.
Tents of some one capable of doing it
Justice. IF / fail, the consciousness Of
good intentions will make Inc feel more
of regret than modification.
MERCATOR.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-17

attention; AMI re have reason to believe
that the effect on tie minds Of many must
be deep and lasting.
We expect to have the pleasure OF see;
ing the sermon, as il has been requested
by P,esby terry for publication; the pio-
ceeds OF the sale to be appropriated to
the theological seminary at Princeton,
now in successful operation.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-17
PHILADELPHIA, lee, II,

Il
We are informed by good authority,
that the Venezuelan minister, after pc
rusing the Presidents Message, immedi-
ately dispatched an Express TO his COL
league Hon Pedro Guai. the Deputy from
New-Granada ard Mexico, and to Gen.
Aury, at Amelia Island, advising them
Of the contemplated hostilities against
that place. 1t is added that he has d.
rected Aury to defend the place to the
last, unless attacked by a very superior
force in which case 10 enter solemn
protest, in the name of he South AmeIi-
can governments, caPitulate. ard sur.
render themselves prisoners Of war.
We submit the facts, interesting as
they arc, without comment.
democratic Press.
Quere. IVho is the Tenezue.irn NJ
nis''r2 We shall be obliged by an an
swer. National hteltigsncer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-17
Curracoa, Nior. Is.


FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
Extract of letter from Marea,ita, dated
the 18th Of October.
With respect TO the late political oc-
currences in this island, | will only sar,
that it is scarcely possible to conceive the
bravery which vas, for the second time,
displayed in repeIing the furious invasion
Of general Morilo. Our situation was
really very desperate, as we could not
look for any assistance from our brethren
on the Maine, who were themselves sur
rounded by dangers Of every description.
Under such circumstances, only the
inlmitAble heroism of this people could
have undertaken TO Withstand the colossal
forces Of the enemy-onIy people of he
roes could have beheld with disdain an
infinite number Of barriers opposing their
design of brave resistance.
BY one OF the many contingencies
which frequently occur in war, the COM
mander Of st. Juan Bautista was unable
to prevent Morillo from landing on the
shores of the BeraIes with s SEQ men. Of
the choicest troops Of the line. Notwith.
standing some advantages obtained by
him, we were forced 10 come to an en-.
gagement, which was bold and bloody,
and, after four bours of a well directed
and uninterrupted FIRE, we had the mex
pressible pleasure OF seeing the cnemy
give way IN all directions With the loss OF
400 men: our loss did not exceed Kill
led and 81 wounded.
General Norillo having collected fresh
forces, advanced COW to Pampatar, and
though this fo;t could not check his au-
daucIty, fc want Of military trains, he
received considerable damage from die.
ferent corps Of Infantry and cavalry,
which had gone cut TO meet HIM, and
made a terrible havoc among bis troops.
On the SIst July Morillo attacked,
with lis whole forces, the en,irons Of the
capital: the superiority OF bis troops fiat
tered him with The hope of an easy cou-
que t, but here bis disappointment was
equal to his disgrace, for the valor and
iutrepidity Of $50 infantry and 600
horses, with piece Of artillery situated
on height, compelled him in nine hours
to fly disgracefuly and precipitstely,
with the loss Of 600 men Killed. and
wounded, when ours amoun'ed TO oaly
26 Of the former and 20 of the latter.
On the Sih o! August the whole Of the
Spanish army invaded the Port Of juan
de 0ricgo, whose l.;t!e fort wa defended
only by gun and $50 troops; the ia'i
Of which were unfit Tor service. A navy
Of 90 vessels protected the attack AMI iS-
ciitatcd its operations; but here they
we Q mct BY our modern Spartans s!'!!
50 much enthusiasm, that they wee
thrice beaten OK with great slaughter
However, their fort takire Gre, and being
al. eady developed in flames, our peopi;;
saw themselves unGer the necessity q
breaking through The ehcmy's line WIN
stones, and in the best manner they cou.G,
N which hardy attempt but t. escaped
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-17
MARKETS. AT HAVANA.

Coffee SI7; sugar, Musco.ado, o.
brown (boxl 9; white IL; mo!asses,
none rice IS; flour II.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-12-17

We invite the attention of cur COM
mercai readers TO the excellent essay of
MERcAron,. in the preceding columns.
The Importance Of the subject should
merit their notice, and the mastery man
ncr in which It is handled, will well re-
pay perusal.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
DIED

In Austinburgh, (Ohio) in Nov. last, Capt. T.
RAsTus AUSTIN, aged SO. He left by will 5 % 10
support the gospel in Austinburgh; $50 TO edn-
cate orphan children at Bombay, India; 5fO5 TO
Missionary Society of Connecticut S200 to the
Foreign Mission Society; s2o0 to the Ohio Pres
bytery, to educate pious youth; and S625, TO be
disposed ofby his brothers. to send the gospel to the
heather. He died beloved and lamented, triumph
ing in faith and strong hope of blessed and gio-
rious immortality.
In Northyarmouth, Odd ult. of a lung fever
Widow Luraney Wyman, daughter Of the late
deacon Southland, aged 48--having lived TO bu
ry husband aud ell but one of numerous fam
lily of children. Although but little past the
middle age of man, we have reason 70 believe
she is gathered in, shock Of corn, thst com.
eth in, IN it's season. Early in life she protested
before the world, her faith in . Saviour lin
which soemn &C, she was accompanied by three
of her sisters. She has continued to exemplif,
good profession, being one cfshose active and
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

TO be let that three fiory brick Houfe ard Sta
bIes in saco, 6tuated upon the Maine flreet j.
Il has always been occupied as Tavern. aud 10 ~
good lisnd as there 10 In Saco
AIso-To be let Dwelling Houfe Slaughter
Houle aud other buildings aud Fan Watts, with two
acres of Land aud good Orchard near Springs
Bridge, in faid Ssco II la. been occupied for
tanning and tutchering number Of year. and
is 40 excellent Asnd for both immediate poeFef
fion may be had of both prsmifes Further in
formation may be had by applying to he fubfcri.
her - N B Either of the above Prenife. may be
purchaied on moderate terms and long credit with
good fecurity. DAM L CLEAvES.
Biddeford IAN 81 If
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

TOR fale one of tie beil ftands f.. a cothier ia
the D;ifrid of Maine, fi.uased 10 Buck6eid, in
the County Of Oxford. on good nream of water
conElting OF q wor klhop 40 BY 81, under which u
the fuliinS mill and Machire for cutting die
wood and adjoining which is coiouring ihop
with three kettles well fet--There are two ihear
ing Machines one of the ipiraI form and the OH
er of Stanley. and . mapping machine all moved
by water, with all other nscefary apparatus for
the buGnels. al the above are new--4fso hand
foms two hory dwelling hou.e 10 by go feet with
an ell 20 by is and good barn. all built within
S yesrs, with about 20 acres of land around the
build.ses aud 40 a. fhorr entancs
Apply TO VIM CAMPBELL, the proprietor On
the premifes
Huck6eid, ian 90. 1917. ew.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
BREAD STuFE.

We are informed, (says the New-York
Mercantile Advertiser) that orders were re-
ceived in this city, by the Minerva from
France, for shipments of limited quantities O
Flour 10 that country, which were accompa-
MED by guarantee from the French govern
ment that the shippers should not lose by the
operation. And that similar orders wers
brought by the same vessel for agents at the
Southwark, one of which directed the pur-
chase of several thousand tierces of Rice al
Charleston.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

Paris Nov. "a -The emperor of Nor
rocco, has written to the king to offer to
raise the prohibition established by him OF
the expectation of corn from the ports of his
kingdom, and to permit the conveyance to
Marseilles Of the whole quantity which may
BE- necessary fully TO complete the supply
ofprovisions which France requires. The
king has replied with his own hands thank
ing this prince for bis attention, and accep-
ing his offer.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
Election for Members of Congress

AT the meeting in November last, there
was no choice 10 five districts-On the 9th
ult. another trial was had In Plymouth
district, the probability is that the Hon. Wilkes
Wood, the federal candidate, is elec.ed-In
Barnstable district the result is not known
in Essex North, there is no choice--In the
fifth Eastern District the votes stood in 10
towns thus -
RICE. Chandler. Parker.
all 191 $50
8 towns in the Sixth Eastern District,
BRowN. Cutler. Conner.
1877 IS 103
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
COMPENSATION LAW.

A member of Congress In his speech
says, such was the rage in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the compensation act, thar ferson had ac-
sually refused 10 lee young man COURT HIS
DAuoHrsR nniess be rvontd fofssDear mat
iew!
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
NeutraIs engaged in priuateering

BY letter from Mr.. Munroe, Secretary of
state it appears that the scandalous business of
privateering is carried on from some of the
ports Of this country in violation of the neu-
trail character of the U. S. The consequence
of such conduct will be, unless stop is put
TO ii, to involve US in war with Spain. With
this view a bill has been introduced i'm Con-
gress TO prevent the prosecution of this
business in future. 1t is TO be hoped the bill
will become law Notwithstanding The oppo-
sition that is made TO it. War in disguise Of
all things is most disgraceiul TO national char.
aCter.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

THE subscribers having been appointed ny
.l.e Hon. Jere nish Bailey Judge OF ProbA { ior
the County Of l. neoin 10 receive and exsu''ne
the claims of the di'ors 60 the es'ste OF DAN.
lei. SNOW late a Union, in said County O.
mn deceased, rapl esented insoisent hereby
give notice that SIX mobths arc slowed 10
said creditors TO bring in and PROV their
claims and sh.t We shall items - esfice &C
The ofice II ID T. Hiding in sd Unioa on the
,wen...6 81 DIV 81 Fsbeus1y and II escA a The
FIVE following mon Ia.
DAN'L. r. HARTlNG,2 60.
JOHN LITTLE.
Ian 60 1897
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
ROBBERY.

Mr. James Thompson, stranger. from
Kentucky, was knocked down about IL
o'clock last Monday night in Warren
street and robbed Of red morocco belt con-
tanning $50 dollars in North Carolina Bank
bulls, and Pocket Book, containing a small
sum IN Ncw-York Bills and many valuable
papers. The club with which Mr.. Thomp.
son was knocked down, was found by his
AIDE on the payS1nent. The blow laid the
back part of his head oprnin most shock
'ng manner. A man has been taken ur
under strong suspicion Of having commit.
ted fhe yillainy, and ordered to prison.
AZ. Y. EUc. Poss.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

A letter from Scotland, states, that the har-
vest has been gathered in, in much better
and more productive condition, than was an
ticipated. A decline in the price of grain
has consequently followed this unexpected
blessing. The Manufactures in Scotland
and North Of England, have raised the wage,
from 10 to 90 per cent.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

OF that body which has bes sinmoned by
the President, probably the purpose OF
confirming the new app Ieais hat will be
made by President Nun
A Washington paper mentions that des-
patches have been receptly received by Gov
eminent from Dir. Pinkney and that there is
every reason to believe their contents are I'M
favourable.
The weather for the week past has been
uncommonIy cold and the harbour obstructed
with ice in greater degree than has been for
many years. 49, 49,
The sleighing is good and country produce
of all kinds finds ready market.
Gov. Plummer has notified meeting OF
his Trustees and Over.eers of Dartmouth u
University to be held at Concord the 18th inst
the day appointed by the Governor and
Council of this Commonwealth for the execu-
ton OF Phillips.
A resolution is before the Legislature of
Pennsylvania, for abolishing the punishment
of death in all cases.
A picture of Depravity--A petition to The
Legislature OF MARYLAND sfirms that there are
FIVE HUNDRED tipping houses constantly open
in Baltimore Thus highly favored with
these sesaiaaries Of democracy, it is no matter
of surprize that she has acquired the appella-
ton of Mob Town
On Friday last, PEACE SOCIETY was es-
tablshed in this town by the name and style
of /" The PEACE SOCIETY OF MAINE"
An account of the proceeding. will hereaf-
ter appear in this paper, provided we are
furnished with copy.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

There are in Pennsylvania, 4S incorpo-
rated Banks---22 unincorporated do and
IL persons who issue small notes for cur
rency.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
PARIS, NOV. IS,

By various accounts received from Mar
settles and most Of the ports OF France and
England, it appears that the violence OF the
winds had been such as to occasion the loss
OF numerous vessels and small craft.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
@Aog1(au6:
Wednesday, February 8, 1917.

All the accounts from Europe represent
that quarter of the world to be in state oil
perfect tranquility and that exertions are ev-
cry where making to relieve the wants and
promote the comfort and happiness Of the
great mass of the people.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
Encouragement Of american Com
7nerce.

Petitions from many Of the principal sea-
ports have been forwarded to Congress pray
ing that measures may be adopted for the en-
couragement and protection of the shipping
interest of the United States. Whatever meas
ure Government may adopt that will promote
this object must secure the hearty approba-
ton OF all. Atno period since the adoption
ofthe U. S. Constitution has the prospect o.
the ship owner been as at the present moment
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

LejS than two Blanks TO Prize. And no
deduction.
The 6rf Five Hundred Blanks are
entitled 70 tour dollars each.
Fin drawn blank a day D 100 and 100 Tiekes.
No. 1901 to ItCo 10 d AGO
do do I'd do TO SO and so T;ekets.
No. 2ooI TO 2o5O 200
do do oh doto SO and SO Tickets
No 1854 TO 1000 900
do do 9th do to 100 and 100 Tickets
No 47ai 20 $500 400
do do sh d. 20 so aud so Tickets
No 2o5i TO 2ioo 600
do do 9Th 10 20 SO AID so Tickets
No.7s5l 10 $500 200
do dc 10th do 90 100 and 100 Tickets
No to 100 400
do do 18th do 10 500
Five hundred numbers will be conlid-
cred a days drawing, and the Stationary
Prizes determined accordingly.
l. il to be underffood that in all cafes, where
Tickets conltitute Prize by the frll drawn blank
is intended the blank which ihail he fra drawn
on the day preteribed agaisff acy plumber which
does not belong to the Ssati nary Prize for that
day
The above Tickets continuing Prizss, will be
fealed up, dePc6ed IN the sprng6-'t Bank, and
delivered TO thole who may be entitled to them.
after two days from the end of the drawing
Prizes above one hundred dollars will Be paid
in ninety days. and AL others in rhiry day, after
the drawing ihail be completed.
The drawing will commence on the ain day OF
May next, and the Manager. assure the public,
that IL will be profscuted and completed with The
fame degree of pEasisaii aai aisbafc6 with which
the two former CiafIes have been drawn.
~ Vendors of Tickets will remember hat az
Tickets not returnel 10 the Managers he day gre.
vious to the drawing, ill be confdered as retain.
ed by them az their own risk.
JAMES DWIGHT, =
SAMUEL l. THROP I Managers,
JOSIAH d WHITNEY J
Spr Rg6eId Dec SO
!. Ct Tickets in the above Lottery for
fale at
/. ADAMS Bookstore.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
|. ADAMS Bookstore.
NOTICE

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to
/ su concerne d. that size has been duly sp.
o ated and taken upon herself he rus Of Adj
m,nistrs,rlx on the estste OF HUGH WOOD3U-
RY, late ct Wesfbrotk in the county OF Cum
berand, yeomsn deceased, by giving bond - the
law rec,s-Sne there fore requests I'll aefsons
who are indebted to the said dece SEEDS estssesto
make immediate paymeni ! srd these VIA have
any dems nds thereon 10 exhibit he same 10
BETSY WOODBURY.,
WestbTook, ian % 1917.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
There are AZ deaf and dumb persons in
the City of New York. An association is
formed for their education.

Acurious piece of etiquette occurred In
Constantinople. The Seraglio csught'fire
and no person daredto approach in order tc
extinguish the same, for fear of seeing the
ladies, which is contrary to the law Of Mus.
selmen. The ladies OF the harem, howey-
err, amounting 10 about fifty, like true wo-
men, set up their pipes end squaIIed vo-
ciferously for assistance, and the nearer the
flames approached the more pressing were
their invitations TO the men TO assist them.
The Turks, however, did not approach I'm
I'll the flames actually threatened destruc-
ton to the fair captives; at length they
were released, each of them decorously
yelled, so that, on this alarming occasion,
no law was violated, and no decorum outra-
ged.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

An interesting debate has taken place in
Congress on the bill to prohibit the citizens o
the u. S. from selGog armed vessels to any
foreign power-extracs from which we in
tend giving in our next.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
Valuable Real Estate at Auction.

THIS Df1, MI e'cisck H. M.
TWO los of LAND 90 Unisn sfreef. near Co..
tsrs ltore--faid lots mesfsrs Sc feet on Union
freet, and - feet deep-The LOT aad fore nov
occupied by Mears < A Carter, on Fore anJ
Union.ffree,s, % by SO feet-The Lot Of Land o.
which Meffrs Delano & Davis Store now lznd.
~ by 40 feet
Sale on he prsmfes-Condticus IS Caih IS
10 1. and g in two years. ~ish ntercli and fais
factory fecutity
s McLELL AM .s
FLETCHER. Aus''01sss
Portland Feb S
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

The Compensation law which has excited
so much Glamour both in and out Of Congress
is repealed so far as depends on the House of
Representatives, il now remains for the Senate
TO concur or not. 1t is conjectured they will
not pass the bill in its present form, as il
makes no.proyisioH for paying an extra session
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

The Representatives in the present Con-
crc.s have manfulls determined to adhere,
for their term Of service, to their bill giving
themselves salary of ! 500 dollars.
They say the next Congress can do as
they please. They po5ably would have
found this out ifihe law had not been re.
pealed.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

II was generally supposed at Canton that
,he Embassy would be coldly received II
Pekin. -
There are 81 conyicts in the Ohio State
Prison. The expense Of their food is u
cents per day each.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

By an Official statement Of The superinlen-
dant Of the Alms-House in the city OF New
York, it appears that the number Of Paupers
supported there in 1898, was 636--and that
the number has been increasing ever since,
so that the last year it amounted TO i52s.--
The expense disappearing that institution du-
ring the year 1916, exceeded $4,000.
From the year 1898 TO 1910, one third ofthe
expense thus incurred was for foreign poor,
and from that period to the present, the num-
Der OF foreign poor has amounted to full one
half. The whole expense OF supporting the
poor for the last 10 years amounted 10 1850,
66s 69--The average Of each year was &c.,
043.
The determination OF Congress, 10 employ
Colonel Trumbul, in executing several paint
ings of the revolution, has afforded considera-
BILE pleasure to the lovers of the fine arts, and
to the patriots of our country. His declara-
tion of independence has been long in hand,
and gives the portraits of every distinguished
member who signed the same. He has also
the battle of Trenton-Surrender of Burgoyne
and CORVALLIS, &c. into all of which he has
introduced the likenesses of many principal
actors.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
SHIPPING FUkS.

SHIPPING FUkS.
DASH and tbe highest price paid for
- kinds of
SHIPPING FURS
by the subscriber Al No. 1, Ann Street, near IN.
Market BosTos.
PoMROY & SIMPSON.
Dec 70. epi 3m.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

Singular Bee. Hpe.--As some men were
lately digging grave at more than usual
depth under ground, in Friar's Bush bury
ing place, about mile from Belfast, in one
of the skulls that were dug up, they were
surprised to find, that hive of bees had
taken up their abode, and had completed
their establishment in perfect order; one
half of the cells were full of pure honey,
snd the other half filled with young bees /;
the cid bees as healthy, and in as good con-
dition, as ifthsy had long enjoyed the luxu-
~ ofthe gayest parteriee.--London Peher
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

The Eff Five Hundred Blanks are
entitled 70 tour dollars each.
Fin drawn blank 1t day d TOO and 100 Tickets.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05

LetS than tpo Blanks 10 Prize. !. And no
deduction.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1817-02-05
Tickets for Three Dollars.
Springfe Bridge LOTTERY.
SCHEME OF THE sd CLASS

$3.50 prire.--soos tickets. at d EACH, D. "a oos