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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

It's again reported, that there is very
deep laid and widely extended plot TO effect
the escape OF Bonaparie. heie ale sale
to be enormous deposits in the Banks Of
every Government in Europe, belonging
TO Bonaparte himself, his blothers, sisters
relatives and sdheren,s OF various descrip-
lions, and under different names, which il
is added, are intended be employed in
every possible way to deliver him from his
present situation, and TO embloil all Eu
rope in the attempt 20 icstore him to all his
former power London ltofer.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
LONDON, JUNE "a.

~+~sA~1NNf7 49, 4
SJ0CKS.--The gut of money at pre-
fent In This market is beyond all prece-
dent. The Bankers have this morning
iaued Circular letter to their country
cuifomers. informing them that the diff
iiculsy was 70 great to difpofe of their
money to advantage, thar they could not
make any ufe of il. 1t is itated that they
cannot get three and a half per cent and
therefore the advantage of holding is not
worth the hazard. We announced lait
week, that the Bank. would diicount at
four and halt--it is poGtively itatcd
this morning that it will diicount at four.
In conlequence OF this excefs Of caih.
Bank Stock role per ccnr in the courlc
of Taft week.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
ALcTER S, MAY /


On the 9Th ult. came In from Con-
ftantiaople two noops of war carrying 5
guns each, the one ient by he Grand
Seignior, and the other by the Captain.
Pa,ha as prefents 70 bis Regency; both
arc old thips which cannot 90 10 ia
without a thorough careen, which has al
ready been commenced. another ihip
has alto brought, as further prefcnt
from the Grand Seignor powder, muik-
ct balls, pitch, tar, oskum, iron and tim
Der for oars, carriages and rudders.
The lribss which is expected, being in
no better condition than fhe Hoops. was
under The necciiisy of putting into Morea
TO be careened as fhc could not proceed
on Ler voyage. Another ihip from
Smyroa has brought ga Iurkifh Re-
cruits.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
From Soufb fmerioa.

1B o11sD <<Hs1fst1s
Extrad of a letter from ST. Bartholomew
TO thc EGitor of the New. York Ma
tionai Advocate, dated July 20.
:. BY vefirl direct from Lsguira, we
have received intelligence OF the defeat OF
the patriot forces on the iiand OF Santa
Margaretta, on the 18th Of July lat, by
the royaliits under the command of Cen.
Morrillo, the account CT which, though
incorrect perhaps, is as follows
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
The Tiger andthe Lioness.

The savage disposition Of the Tiger was
exemplihed in this town, by an interesting
occur renee. A S. American Tiger (the
Orcs,) and young Lioness (the Brazilian
were brought here short time since--snd
were Tor a period chained at distance
from each other in the same room. But the
roarings, growlings and other annoying ac-
compartments OF these disagreeable com
panions, induced theowncr 10 have a strong
cage constructed 10 which they were both
placed They had not long been together
before the Tiger seized the Lieness BY The
back bit her into two parts, and very soon
demolished her remains.
This reported fact is the more remarka
bic, as the two animsls came out 10 this
country very quietly at on the deck CT the
same ship Boston Int
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

The State of Connecticut is entirely out
Of debt, having in the Treasury the means
Tor paying all outstanding claims, and be-
sides possesses fund Including the School
Fund, amounting TO one million nine hun
dred and forty eigh, thousand three hun
dred and seventy one dollars and forty FIVE
cents. This is decisive indication of the
prudence with which the pecuniary sfairs
ofthat state have been managed.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
oas,l9s y

Horr'd York On Wednesday last. !
oues was fought al Hobokin-O SUNDAY
ano.hser--and on Monday morning ano,ber
--snottlY after the third duel, some persons
attracted BY tue noise OF the pistols wen, T.
Zoe iaiai spo, where they found the BODY y,
uian about As years of age. A bali had
his Figh; side, and went out ofh;s
'sit shoulder, On the corpse was foure
write, q piece Of paper With pea,il. i
oi3ns, Esq -. = y. Tfoter.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
Eatincfion Of Parry Sbnit.

We had fondly hoped the era of good
feelings and the reign OF liberal ideas were
firmly established and woeld long endure.
After the Squantum Funeral We threw our
selves back into our elbow chair, and en-
loyed delightful reverie upon the tran
! guilty and bliss we are destined 10 enjoy,
free from all the dissentions and argons a.
rising from party quarrcls. Alas how
| short is our dream Of felicity! The eV,l
| Spirit, that was buried in the sands OF
Squanium under huge rock, has "burst
its cerements and revisited the slimpses O!
| the moan.' The Democratic papers are
as virulent as ever in their denunciaiions of
! the characters, principles and measures Of
our best men. Thus Parry Shirif, which
We considered dead and buried, has reap
peared to assert It's own existence, very
much after the manner of the following
FLAT YET LTvELr CONTRADICTION
7ofLe Edits, Of the Dublin EveninS Post.
SrR,-Having seen an account of my ds.lth in
your psPey, / fequest you will contradict H..
Yours. I'll death, RICHARD KYFFIN.'
6 Pleased at the sight of the well known
band wiring Of our neighbour, Mi. Kyfha, We
should readily have inserted The above cantrs
dicion II he had produced in our presence one
0r wo Of his friends 70 veuch for he tru.h ol
his assertion, for by lie mluth Of tgs0 witnesses
shall eytrJ word Dc estabIished.''l
I'd Dablin E0ening Posi-.
Now we think even the incredulous Irish
Editor would be fully satisfied that Parf4,
SfHtr'f was nor buried at Squantum, for the
contradiction Of the fact stares us in The
lace in City democratic papers. They are
as open mouthcd as Mr. Ky6ia.
Salem Gag.
The navigation act, passed at the last
session Of Congress. viii take effect on the
frstday of October next. II enacts, that
coasting vessels passing from one state to
another, (unless II be an adjoining state, or
on nayigsbIe river lake, or from Long
Island TO Rhode Island shall each pay du.
~ OF ffsy cenfs per Ton, unless at least three
fourfhs.of her crew are american citizens, IN
which case The duty will be reduced 70 sic
Cents per ton 1t also enacts, that every A,
merican vessel, entering from foreign
port shall pay duty Of fifty cents per-ton,
unles der Ulcers and az icast 1870 thirds Of
her eresg are American citizens, bur this
provision does not extend 10 vessels which
departed from home prior to the first OF
May last, until after they return to some
port OF the United Slates.-Bau. FED. Reh.
The choice Of Members of the Assembly
and OF Assistants takes piece in Coanecncut
on the 18th inst. Their Elections ale
seml-annual as frequent and as squally as
The Fqninocsisl Storms. IL, Us in Massa-
shuses;s grow wise by others harms, and
duly Prize the happiness and security We
enjoy under Governor who unies all
hears.
itapPears by an extract from the pro-
eeedings otthe General Convention OF the
bapusls held At Philadelphia III. MAY last,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

o'clock, ! slight shock OF an earthquake
vas iels u the same place.---Morn ChroH'
The Bible Society Al petersbufRh had
lately Meeting there, II which Prince
I.sllitzin, stated hist the whole number q
societies, tlishei 10 promote The rlreu'
Iasion Of I'll 1aol God, amounted 10 a
least a thou II which 100 are ~ E.u'
rope.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

The death CT Lord Percy is announced.
He died in England, aged 70 lie com
mandsd,a part ofihe troops which were in
Boston in The years the revolution, and
was well known TO all the inhabitants.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

An article from Jusin, IN The French
journals. states, that sn e.ogmons srag mens
u . ROCK was detached from Mount 81
Bernardo III the night between the OH and
18th .uls which fsll on the Commune Of
Willard 81 Cunsssnt, and csuxhsd several
houses. Fourteen persons Nete killed, and
he damsgeis estimated IL 100000 hives.
In The evening Of the lSsh, skol; nine
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

.Nammoth Turnip.-A Mammoth Turnip
vas dug from the garden Of Mr.. ChaIker, 0 !
East Hsddam, on tie lst day Of August,mess.
uFIng twenty nine inches in circumferenee.
ten inches. in diametar, and Is inches IN
length, weishing 10 pounds and quarter
Lei Inc fnenosto emigration, tell about tbeir
OHIO lands and their black river lands, We
think this blue skp Turnip that was produc
ed 10 the blue State of Connecticut equals any
thing Of the kind We have ever heard of.
NJ. Lon. paper.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

II appears by an extract from the pro-
ceedings ofshe General Convention Of the
bapsisls held Al Philadelphia III May last.
that there are IN the United Staies 2,797
Baplis, churches and 1895 Ministers the
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

In Kentucky, lately. lady who was
struck down By lighting, bad been deaf in
one ear tor thirty years On being recov
cred from the shock, il was found that her
hearing was perfectly restored.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

A Grand Jury in Tennessee have pre-
sented a gentleman by the name of Forster,
as suitable candidate for the office Of Gov
einor Of that State.--This is surely noVs
mode Of nomination.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

From large mass of papers, says the
London Courier Of July "a received this
morning from all parts of the empire, We
have extracted accounts OF the state OF the
crops, markets, &c and never in the mem
DRY OF man, were accounts more favorable
nor are they partial, or confined 10 two, or
three, or four counties they extend 10 all
parts of the three kingdoms. The foreign
papers are equally favorable, and Plenty
walking hand in hand with peace, il like.
ly TO visit aud bless every part of The
globe.
Portugal had officially Notified the Eu,
ropean States, that IN taxing possession OF
Nome Video she had only exercised JUS
titisble precau,ion and that 5 he stood rea
dy 10 restore it 10 Spain the moment The
latter has established her authority on The
Rio dc Ia Plata.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

The London papers of July 18th, men
lion'ihat letters from Rome express grea,
doubts upon the probable recovery oil the
POPE. His health is represented 10 be
much shattered by suiEerings and old age
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
Extract from ne India Missionary.
BURNING A LEPER.

Erfrecs oTa letter fran Brother Vitiam
Carry, jr dated Cufsvas, Serf. z, 1912.
"Last week Witnessed the burning ola
poor leper. pit about ten cablls was
dug, and IRE placed Al The bottom OF IT.
The poor man rolled himself into II, but
instantly on feeling the fire begged 70 BE-
taken out, and struggled hard for that pnr-
pose. His mother and sister however
ihtus, him In again; and thus man who
to all appearance mig st have survived some
years longer, was cruelty burnt TO death.
| find that the practice is not uncommon in
these parts" The practice Of diseased per-
sons, and thos- heavily afflicted with the
leprosy, drowning themselves i very COM
mon, and is recommended IN The writings
Of The Hindoos. The poor wretch died
with the notion tha, thus pu'ilying his body
in the fire, he should receive happy trans
migration into healthful body; whereas
il lfe had died by the disease, he would, al
ter four births, have appeared on earth >
leper again.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

The Emperor of Russia has sent TO
England touryoung Russians to be instruc-
ted in the new method oil teaching, that
they may be pat 10 the head oi Semiisa-
lies.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

Henry w King of France, consiGereS
this maxim superior 10 any other: The
satisfaction derived from revenge is onlf
momentary, brutal pleasure, that leaves an
enyenomed sting behind bat that gained
from elemency is godlike. serene, and lass
forever.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

On Friday last, man from tie country
with load Of mats, SC, for sale, left his
Wagon IN the street near shop at Wheel
cr's Point. While absent, some boys led
his horse down on one Of the wharvss in the
vicinity, on which the passage was very mar
row. The countryman, who was some
what intoxicated, after finding his wagon,
mounted the'lnsd, and though several spoke
70 him OF the folly of proceeding, persisted
IN attempting to back his horse and Wagon
up the narrow passage into the street. lie
had not proceeded far, when, as might be
expected, the Wagon, with the horse, and
himself on the top of the load, were pfecip
i,~ted into the dock. A carpenter at work
20 the vicinity, succeeded in saving he man
but the horse as well as great part OF the
load was lost. a sailor who Witnessed Tie
transaction from little distance, cried OUT.
(" Save The horse the man is not worth
sasing.'-B. u .ddv.
ihe following is the amount of The inn
port and tonnage duties received at the Gus
lom-house In Boston, from April ist to
June 5oth 1917, inclusive, viz:
% merchandise imported in
American vessels o4s.56q oe
On merchandise imported in
Foreign vessels, 1ll.sol ~
IN tonnage, 27,827 81
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

Some opinion may be formed of the in
terest which liteFatur excites in the Uni
ted States, from the fact, that they contain
at least Torty Colleges--some of them
richly endowed, and employing in the ser
vice OF science the most distinguished
scholars of the country.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

MUNIFICENCE.-- gentleman has
recently Sent 10 the master and fellows Oh
ST. Peters College, Cambridge, Eng. ]
iwcnty thousand pounds sfe,a ing, TO iound
new Scholarships and fellowships, with an
Injunction 10 his agent, that his name should
not even be requested.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

Iagaisition LIN the annals Of this insii-
tuition published by Don Lorente, il is said
that in the first twenty-eighs years, the tri-
bunal sentenced l90,4oo persons TO be burn
ed alive 7o,98o 10 be burned 10 efigy
and I,4o5,o7 TO various prnances.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

Rainbocg at night---A correspondent of he
Philadelphia American Daily ADVERTISER, states
that. on Saturday evening last, be saw an
object as beautiful as rare--a rainbow made
By tie reflection Of The moon. About O'Clock
P. M. lowering and black cloud obscured
the western sky; and al The same time, tie
moon nearly full orb'd, ilIumin'd the eastern
hoizon,and produced distinct rainbow arch
ing al least one quarterof the heavens"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

BALTIMORE sERr 4
Capt. De II Roche informs. Tia, All.
sailed, there was a rumor o. an expected IL
between Russia aud Sweden. II ~.
that the Russian feet had sailed lor -.
take on board the Russian troops. ara
land them on some part Of the Swed,k
minions. on their return. TIE feet cons. i.
oil 10 sail Of men-of-war, 5 ships Of the Il.
they passed Elsineur, June / A Tus'.
corsair was reported 10 have been seen - =
coast Of Ju,land about the 10Th June Y
the night Of the 25th OF June, the prisose.'
The woFk-bouse at Copenhagen, set il !.
il order 20 escape but The king being s,
eni. ordered the troops 10 FIRE Al al those 81
should attempt to escspe-Aboul 20 +, s
men were shot OF persisted IN the asqs.
several persons IN attempting 10 stop H.
gress Of the fire, were mistaken Tor ptres.-
and were fixed upon by The soldiers oss !.
two killed, and several wounded. Tb. s..
Gay the king bad six Of the prisoners 81
were saved from The flames SHOT.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

General Morrillo appeared off Pampa
tar on the night Of the 9Th of July l4tf,
with acet of 70 fail, and effected .
landing on the next day by 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, Of thr whole Of his force.
coniilting of The late reinforcsmcnts,
from Spain, with divifion from Lagui.
"a exceeding in the whole 1000 men.
The patriot force, nor amounting TO two
thoufand men, received them CALAMITY,
and fought with desperation. AZ noon
the vriirls in the harbour were abandon
ga and deitroyed. The conhict now was
general and irycre until ; o'clock in the
afternoon, when Morillo, having out
fankcd the Patriots and thrown tarong
diyiIion 10 their rear, they were compel.
led TO retreat, which they did latter dri.
wing this disi6on) 10 good order for the
mountains, nor did Morillo deem il pru
dent to purdue them. In this action the
lois on both tides was comfortable, thar
Of Morillo's Is kept iecret, and thar OF
the Patrio,'s computed at 7 or 800 men,
but probably net exceeding 3 or 400,
There were no priioncrs taken on either
6de.
After the retreat, Morillo, with bis u
fual barbarity, maaacrcd the whole o.
the wounded left on The field by the par
riots. Nothing inec had tranfpiree
when the vefcl failed from Laguira. -
The inand was itrittly blockaded by the
Spahiih fquadron, although DelvilIe eff
fe6fed bis efcape from the bay Of ST,
Pedro, with his scileIs, having fome Of
the members of the government on board
il is fnPpeled in qaei either of Bolivar
or Brion.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

A Steam boat has been invented III
France by a Mr. Humphrey, on principle
whlch renders explosion impossible. his
vessel carries passengers between BssIin
aud Charioslenbcfg.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

Gen. Scott of The u S army, and faa
ly, are on q tour to Lower Canada.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

Inu,dations IN Suitzerlcud Many n,..
Of Europe. as well as the United States ii.
suffered greatly during the present seav-
from heavy and drenching rains. Accom-.
from Switzerland, dated early in july. s,ss
that F, in consequence Of the powerful aud cs
tnued rain, the Lake OF Constance bad or,
flowed both OF its banks, and in some plars,
10 great depth. :" In some districts 81.
one account. |" only the roofs of the houses i.
visible, and the population have sought re.n-s
10 Marlenberg, In the city Of Constance +.
self. the Lake has spread into the streets. Is
the Grisons, the Rhine and the Landoua,
have furiously burst their banks: and IN II.
Rinthal, the country is covered with water
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

The Emperour ct Russia has established
a, St. Petersburg, an Imperial Commercial
Bank.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

PLAGUE AT ALGIERS.--A letlei
from Gibraltar, dated June 10, received al
Lloyds, London, a.s--lntelligenee has
oeen received from Algiess, stating that
many are sick IN that place. People who
were all day in their shops in good health,
when they retire home al night after sup
per, make a conyulsiye cry and remain
dead. Mools walking in the streets sud
denly die. |; is SAID 10 be- the plague.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

On the anniversary of Louis XVIII. re-
tufa 10 the capital, bis MAJESTY reviewed
is legions OF The Palsian national guard
upon the Boussiaid Chamartm The
streets through which he passed were lined
with military, and the white tiaS and other
appropriate embiems were dlsplayec from
the windows Inc number OF mcn under
arms were estimated al 10000. The ciy
was illuminated 81 night.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-09-03
Qgtsteiianp.
MELANCHOLY HoURs-No. !.

IN 10 efteinfsd unto man once 90 die"
The thought of dissolution and entering
Into On unknown state, 6lls tho mind with fear
snd dread five we're to seriously msditate
On the. closing period Of shis earthly state
ohsn the chill hsnd Of death has seized upon
us VIC shcrld discover thstit would throw a
veil OF gloom and melancholy on ell surround
ing objects, A thousal,i ANXIOUS fears would
seise when snbluDsty things were receding
from our view. Those object Of time and
sense which have imparted satisfaction would
shen fail---us tho friend who sharcd alike in
eur Joys and sorrovs cannot wrcst US from
the tyrant's grasp. Wealth and power loses
It's fasc cinating charm; and hcnsr's gaudy show
becomes q phantom. Nothing in that sol.
smn hour, (but q sonciousness of life Of
virtue and pioty, OF having good hope
though grace, Of glory and i'm mortsIiiy,) can
enable usto meet this grim mes sscngcr, with
sut horror and dismay. m
Yct, how oft we beholdthc rovages OF death
among os, with apparent unconccrn how off
are VIC sumrnoncd to receive the iast farew ell
Of soma friend, to sloss. their dying eyes:
and yst the warning vice st6e ye otso ready"
alas! bow often disregarded. We behold
man soiling mid difficulties aud dangers,
seeking for gold which psrisho,h, (thoughs-
less Of death and etsrniiy,) cus off from the
land Of the living in the moment his fond
sst hopes wors-in anticipation TO be rsaIiEed
-~,bs ties ef fliendship are dissolved by the
,,roke of dsath the companion, Of our youth
are isaving 10 and we shall all soon 20, from
WHENCE their win Be no return. Wclook round
Tor many ONCE dear 70 us--where are they!
Abe sculpsurcd stone or grass grown hiloek
alone marks the place, where death holds in
his embrace sll that remains Of the forms
90 we'll beloved. How important then, that
70 should be wise and consider our lat.
ter end that II 10 appointed unto man once
die and sftor that the judgmens---ha hat the
grass Mhithersth--thc -four fsdeth so 10 the
strsns,h and beauty Of man. Fipaly, let US
I've lives that will bear the test Of examioa-
,Sss and approve the solemn exhortaiion
poken By the Prophet "hrehure 10 meet thy
Os6,"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-09-03
NEWPORT.
WRDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1917.
REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION.

REPRESENIAJItE ELECTION.
On Tuesday, the S6,h uh. the citizens OF
this stats Assem- bicd ia their respective towns,
for the choice Of representatives to serve for
the remaining half Of the present political
year. in this town no opposition was made
to the federal candidates. The representa-
tion generally is the same except 40 is here
after mentioned.
In Little. Compton, two republicans. sue.
ceed two fcderalisls. Warren and Bristol
have at length done their duty, BY sending IN
undivided republican representation. West
Greenwich has also sent Two republicans in.
stead Of two fedc raiists--maxinga a net repuh-
licsn gain OF liz.
The town OF Exeter is as respectable, both
in moral and political point OF view, a. any
town in this. state, or even the United States;
and perhaps there arc no people more negti-
gen, In attending to their political concerns.
There is 10 that town, republican majority
ofupwards Of tlghiy, as has been cvincsd In
former contests, and yet owisg 70 their su-
pinencss and neglect, they have suffered the
fcderslisis 10 elect two representatives.. by 3
mere handful ofvoters, in place Of Two efthe
most respectable republicans 10 the state.
Exeter will, however, doabtless retrieve ia
character in April neyt. ,A
In several towns, particularly Portsmouth
and Westerly, where the federalists hare
hitherto given overwhelming msioriiies, they
havs, BY the greatest exertions, barely squees.
ed ia their candidates.
The result Of the election issA-a repubIi-
can ", gain Of i2--snd federal net ssio tf
I---leaving the federsIis,s msioriy of In
the House, end the republicans a msjcrity Of
10 essod committee. This great and i'm
portsn, change has been eHeesed by the spon.
tsneoss voice Of the peopie--no exersions
having been made on the part OF the repuSli-
csns--xhile no pains have been spared BY
their political opponentas to pfop'snd support
their expiring snd sinking cause.
-s:.ee:s:-
Fsps franc pieces are established. by law Of be
U. States at ths Slce Of g eeb,s niils,