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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-22
CONGRESS OF SOYhREENS.


CONGRESS OF SOVhREIGNS.
The concourfe of hrangers ar Xix la,
ChaPelIe augments daily.--There are
Princes, Dukes, Marihals, Minifers.
Councillors of State, and many of the lit
sie Great World. Perfon< belonging TO
the Bririfh, RuiIian, Nethcrland. S paniih,
Auitiian, Swedifh, Saxon and Danifh le-
cations, have already arrived. 10000
flames are demanded as the rent ofa houfe
for the RufIian ninifters - The Emperor
of Auisia will rciide at the houfc of MIR.
Schloffcr, the banker (; the Emperor of
Ruiiia, at chareau in the fuburbs, and
the King of PruAia at the hotel of Offer
mann. The King arrived at Berlin from
Petersburg, on the goth July.
Dysadnl F1e.-On the 9th, TT hou-
fes, &c were dcfroyed by fire at New
berg, near Treves. Nineteen perfons
loft their lives. and the l0fs of property is
eftimated at 22o, o0o rix dollars.
LONDON, AUG. II.
An article from Stockholm, ftates that
three veHels are fitting out for the coat
of Africa, one of thcfe is deftinened for
Algiers ; enc for Fripoi, with 20 "a
FOUNDERS and 5000 balls on board, and
the other for Tunis, with "a guns Of the
fame calibre and other warlike flores
believed to be intended az tribute from
the Swedifh government to the Barbary
powers.
Capt Maria. of whaling fhip. writes
9TH uIt that on the 10th June, in lat.
60, 4, he fpske the Dilcovery fhips, and
was informed, that rhe higheft latitude
they had reached, was 30, IA; that
they could fad no pafage farther to the
northward on the welt fide Of Spit1ber-
gen, and that wher laft feen they were
ffeer;ng S. w.
A London paper itases, that Edward
Spence Curling, Esq. of the Houfe of
Mefis Goodwin & Co. of Ramfpate,
has been appointed Vice Conful ar tina,
place, for tne United States, in the place
of the late Mr.. Nathaniel Auiten.
A Liverpool paper of the 18th of Au.
gut, fays, thar there is every reason to
believe that the caufe of the return of
the Duke of Wellington to this country
At preient, is the total failure of all at
tsmpts to affect an amicable adjuiment
of the fulfilling difference. between Spain
and Portugal the latter being refolute
in its refufal to relmqufh poheMon of
Monte Vidso. In this fate of things.
our Government feels tfelf in very Ic.
rious embarrassment.
After the late warm election In the
City of London, Mr. Whitman, one of
the (ueceisful candidates, faid in fpeech
from the hulfings, that the conduit of
every man who had voted againf him,
would remain no longer in his remem-
brancc, and that he ihould feel as much
plcafure in advocating their intereits in
Parliament, as thole of any other of his
cpnliituents.
# curious adventure, fays London
paper, happened TO French vetriloquifa
conjulor, at Fribourg in Switzerlard.--
30 great was the iIlufion of his venrrilo-
quism among the peafanry of thar coun
try, that in he above named town, they
were upon the point Of throwing him in.
20 lighted oven, taking him for for
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run, Spain JuLY II.

The fin. fluuadron equipping at Ca.
diz (compofed Of the lhips ccded by Ruff
fla, and fuch of our own as have eicaped
IefruGfion) will not fail until our rcla-
trons with the United States are placed
on more fable BATS. This fquadron
conflts Of eight fail of the line, feveral
frigates, and numerous fmall veHels,
completely equipped, and finely officer.
ec.
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b Y THE MAILS.
Important Circular.

Circular TO Collectors, Naval Officers ana
Surveyors,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-22

PROVIDENCE, SEPT. 10.
Lye Of General Greene.--Judge johnson, Of
Charleston, g. {. one Of the Justices Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States, is enea-.
ged IN writing the life Of General Nathaniel
Greene, distinguished son of Rhode Island
The work is to contain, besides biographi-
cal memoir of General Greene, his cores
pondence, hitherto unpublished, with the
Commander in Chief, and with Congress. be-
sides the correspondence of other officers and
individuals. Judge Johnson is amply quail
he'd Tor the task he has assumed, and 10 now
at Fotowomut (Warwick) the place Of Gen
erai Greene's nativity, for the purpose Of
gaining what information bis two surviving
brothers are capable of affording in relation
TO the early life Of their ilIustrious kinsman.
.Amerscan.
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Cottnfegfeising This business continues TO
flourish beyond all former example About
dozen persons were arrested near Cincinna-
II last week. They had counterfeited the
notes OF the United States Bank, the Bank Of
New York, the Bank Of Pennsylvania, the
Bank OF Delaware, the Bank of Kentucky.
three OF the Cincinnati banks, and the banks
OF Dayton and Warren, ia this state. The
following persons are among he number con-
fined at Cincinnati Samuel Reddington.
Ethan olney, James Basnon, James B. Haw-
kins, Davis b. Talbot, Stanfeld Moore, and
Bella AYerys-ZGnesville 0. Mess.
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ccerer, as fuch only could be burned !;
when he had the prefenc& of mind to
frighten them till more in this critical
moment by causing to come forth from
the oven the mott dismal groans and
cries, which had fuch an effect on their
credulity. tia, they threw him down /,
and he embracing the opportunity, col
lecied all his ftrength and run off as fait
as his legs would carry him.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-22

Umry.-The Legislature of the Alabama
territory have passed an act, repeating all
the laws against usury. Any written obliga-
ton specifying The interest at any rate per
annum, as agreed upon, may be recovered 10
the courts OF Law and equity in the territory
and where no rate is specified, the obligation
VIII draw interest at the rate of eight per,
cent. from the time il becomes due. we be,
lleve ours IS the first legislature in the union,
which has made all obligations recoverable,
let the rate OF interest be what it may. The
state OF Mississippi, In convention have, by
their constitution, put il out of the power Of
their legislature to pass any lay respecting
the rate OF interest .-Alab. Repnbkcoa.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-22

An expedition of about 5000 troops is
preparing to fail for the Havana.
The Britilh Kings health during the
month of July, was fated by his Physi-
clans to have been good thar he had
been in a tranquil and cheerful aate of
spirits but that his disorder was una
batting.
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Drsadful Ere.-On the 9th, 1T hou
fcs, &c were dcaroyed by fire at New
berg, near Treves. Nineteen perfon,
loft their lives. and the l0fs of property i,
ettimated at 27o, 600 rix dollars
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# curious adventure, fays a London
paper, happened to French vetriloquift
conjulor, at Ftibourg in Switzerland
30 great was the illu6on of his venirilo.
quism among the peafantry of thar coun
try, that in The above named town. they
were upon the point Of throwing him in
10 lighted oven, taking him for q for
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23

thew have been exploring the sea eea:t to
select a proper place to erect shiPyard
that they have formed plan to rescue
Bonaparts from his prison, which Will un-
doubiedly succeed; they intehd building
a fleet OF men of war Of peculiar constrat-
ton, for building Of which aboutt"o thou
sand ship carpenters and other traaesmeh
are engaged that so soon as this fieet Is
built, they intend manning It with yar-
kee tars, and with this aud CO. 'peratIns
forces from France and Italy, sailing un-
der various pretences, they calculate 10
execute their p!an--mechaDics i'r erect
ing steam saw mills, fes saving ship tim
Der. had arrived from Philadelphia. My
mlormant adds, that he has conversed
with some of the most respectable mem
bers OF the colony. one OF whom tod INN
that all the Spanish American provinces
sad proposed to Joseph BonaPartr' ihro
agents sent to him at his residence near
PhlIadc phia, that they would 'etogEize
him as king of Spain, and assist with men
and money, to replace hln on the throse'
as they can spare beth, II Te'oiutio'
takes place in the mother country; that
Joseph party in old Spain was very pow
erfui. and that there was no doubt tie
would be proclaimed king IN tie course
OF the next summer BY ali the di.atec'ed
of that country. who we're nearly Two
thirds of the nation, aud that the army
~ nnIu ioin his tarty etc.
Should the exped,tion against 81. lie.
lena succeed and Napoleon be once at
liberty, / am of opinion, that the most oil
the present rulers Of Europe will, IN
short time, DO compelled to make room
for others. and the founders Of DeuoPo-
lis, on the Ton bisbze, again, become the
pride and glory OF the French nation aud
the terror Of European tyrants, but DE.
mopolis would be deserted. Should the
expedition fail, it is believed that large
20 ton Of the A ALBANIA territory wouid oe
settled by French emigrants.-four most
ebedient humble servant,
BAVTIsTE PIHREUx.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23
P,irats competition pubic benefit

Rriuats competition pubic benefit
The former fare for a passenger in the
old mail coach, between Philadelphia and
New.York, was rem dollars; the post
chaise started to run the same routs at
seren dollars; the mail coach, with q
guard, in the true London style, then re-
duced the fare to fire dollars; but as soon
as the post chaiss saw this. they adver-
tised to do it for four dollars; at which
price passengers can now 90 to Philadel.
phia, distance OF nearly 100 miles, and
back again fer the same. But we would
advise gentlemen intending to visit Phi
lsdelphia, if their business will admit Of
\ little delay, to po'tpoue their journey
a few days, when it is certain, according
to the rules Of arithnetical progression,
that they Will not only be carried free of
any expense at all, but provided with the
best Of good living By the way, for the
sole honor Of riding in one coach in pre-
ference to the othsr. ~ 7. Il. Post.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23
NETWORK BOUNDARY LINE.

A resolution has been adopted BY both
houses of the legislature of New-Jersey,
" authorising the governor to propose to
the governor OF New-Yerk the appoint
ment of commissioners from each state to
make out a case containing the fact as
to the differences between the two states
with respect to their jurisdic:ional line,
to be submitted to the supreme cour: Of
the United States, whose decision there
on should be final and conclusive"
[sN Y Repub. Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23
Quebec, Jan. 19.
THE INDUSTRIOUS FARMER.

lHE INDUS hlOIS fhhhEh'
In the townships OF shiptOn ard Mel
bourn upwards Of so industrious farmers
are to be found, who emigrated to those
townships eighteen years since, neither
Of whom at the time possessed 2 pounds.
Their present farms and stock. if ap
prised, ould be found at and from six
10 ten thousand dollars each.
Mr.. S. Wales, of Shlpton, made on his
own farm last spring upwards of eleven
hundred weight Of good bright maple su-
gar, and last summer two hundred and
forty gallons of excellent currant wine,
which he re,a;!s at ten shiliinss per gal
len.
The right honorable tie earl Of Selkirk
arrived here on Saturday last, after an
absence OF about Is mon,h trgm tits city.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23
SINGULAR NEWS.

Extract of a letter from an intelligent
French traveller, dated Matches, Sep
TENDER 5.
"A gentleman lately from Mobile snd
ST. Stephens, in the Alabama territory,
has informed ne that the French colony
on the Tombigbee was rapidly INCREASING
that, besides the iour townships Of land
coded 10 them BY the U. States, they III
tended to purchase several township:
mcre-that the persons at the head Of
this euterprising people are immensely
rich, being owners gilmore than ten Mi :
lions of the capital stock Of the. bank OF
the United states, besides Of imnen,e
sums in difierent banks in Europe-that
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23

Thef6llowing very singular fact in ma
tural history is taken from Persons Life
Of Dr.. Buchanan-ons OF the most en-
tertaining and interesting biographical
works in the English language:
" Tell IL. that | write this at the bot
tom OF the lofty mountain called Cape
Cornovin, whose rocky head seems to o.
verhaDg It's base. The birds which build
the Pendulous nests are here numerous.
At night each of their little Solicitations
is lighted up, as it to see company. The
sasacious little bird fas sens bit of clay
to the top OF the nest, and then picks up
a FIRE fly, and sticks it to the clay to il
Illuminate the dwelling, which consists of
two rooms. Sometimes there are three
or four FIRE flies, and their blaze Of light
in the little cell dazzles the eyes Of the
hats, which often kill these birds"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23
CHANGE OF NAMES.

Among the petitions presented to the
general court of Massachusetts we notice
one from a lady, PRAYING for leave to
change her name. Some gallant batchel-
or Of the legislature ought to erdeavor
that the prayer Of the petitioner should
be granted. bid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-23
RUSSIAN SQUADRON.

We learn by the arrival of the brig
Mechanic, that a vessel had arrived at
Morant Bay, Jamaica, which had spoken
the latter part Of Dec. of the Western
Islands. a Russian feet of men OF war
and transports, in all so sail, with troops
and military stores, bound to Huenos
Ayres. " /. pepper.
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II againstit. Thus the principle OF the
bill is established.
have the pleasure to announce to you
also, that Gen St. Glars pension bill
passed the senate by 81 to lO.-fou will
wonder that ten men should be found OF
such kidney-but OF that more hereai
ter. -
The emperor Of China has formally
prohibited the importation of opium into
his dominions. This will prove a great
injury to many of our merchants; some
OF whom have large amount OF capita
vested in that trade.
The general government has acknow-
lodged the justice Of the claim of this
state against the United States, for mo,
MES expended b. he, during the late
waT, and has agreed TO pay the same
The claim amounts to $4,000 dollars.
T.Naryland Gazette.
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INDIVIDUAL ENTERPRISE.

A gentleman has lately commenced a
pedestrian tour from Concord IN. H. to
New-Orleans, by the way of the lakes
and north west Territory. He was clad
in buffalo dress from head to foot. arm
ed with brace Of pistols and a rife, and
carried.Yith him two dogs!
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EpIGRAN.

curio, 'tis said, Comedy has writ,
Replete throughout with novelty aud wit,
IF it has wit.--to both will | agree
For wit from Curio must be .Sorelty.
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MIR. Bagot. Envoy Extraordinary ard
Minister PieEipotentiary,to MIR. Sion.
roe, Secretary of State.


roe, Secretary OF State.
WAsHiseTos, Nov. 18th, 1915.
SIR have the honor to call yeur
attention 10 one Of the provisions OF an
act OF the United States Congress, pass
ed on the s7th of April last, entitled
" An actto regulate the duties on import
and tonnage" which sppears,to have o
riglnaied in some misrepresentation of the
ted! usture OF one OF the principal manu-
factories of Great Britain, and which
las had an operation not only very pre-
judicial 10 the British manufacture, bat
contrary, as il should seem, to the second
article OF the commercial treaty.
BY the second article of the CONNER
treaty between Great Britain and the L..
States. it is stipulated that no higher du-
ties shall be imposed on the importation
Of sn.y articles, the growth. produce ct
manufacture of his Britannia Maiesty's
territories in Europe. than are or shall
d pa, able Oh the like articles being tie
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From a London paper Of Dec. II, re.
csired at tie office # the ": FORK
Commercial .3urertiser.
JOHN yARTIE.
The unhappy John Nartir, who
was executed on Thursday morning.
was a Young man Of very superior
talents. aud up to the period at which
he committed the crime for which he
has paid the forfeit of his life, hat
borne the most upright and hoHora
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CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRE- SEN rATIvEs.

a message was received from the
President, enclosing report Of the Sc
cretarv of State, transmitting 10 him the
remainder OF the correspondence between
our minister in Spain ard the British
government, touching Morilio's block.
abe, OF the Southern Coast.
The following message was also re.
ceived from the President, by the hands
of Mr.. J. J Monroe, hi. Secretary:
To the Senute and HOus, Of Representa-
tir,s Of the Unitsd States.
Washington. Feb IL, 1918.
Hay before Congress, copies OF two
communications received at The Depart
ment of State, from the minister of Great
Britain, ard submit to their considera.
ton the prepriety of making such legis.
iatlve provisions as MAJ be necessary for
compliance with the representations
contained IN them.
BY the express terms OF that compact,
1t was, when ratified by the two govern
ments, to be in force for the term of tour
years from tie day Of its Signature. The
revocation OF all the discriminating duties
became therefore the obligation Of both
the governments from that day, and it
IS conceived that every individual who
mas been required to pay, and has paid.
any OF the extra duties revoked BY the
convention, has a just ard lawful claim
upon the respective governments for its
return. From various accidents, it has
happened that bo;h here and ia G. Britain
the cessation OF the extra dutie. has been
liked to commence ar different times
Il is desirable that congress should pass
ar act providing Tor the return of oil the
duties incompatible nth the terms Of the
Contention, which have been levied up
on British vessels or merchandise alter
the Sd day OF July. 1915. The British
Parliament have already SET the exam
pie OF fixing that day for the cessation Of
the extra duties Vt export. by their act
OF S0lh June last, and the minister OF the
United States in London is instructed 10
require the extension Of the same prin-
ciple to all the extra duties levied on
vessels and merchandise Of the United
states,in the parts Of Great Britain since
that day. 1t is not doubted that the Bri-
fish Government will comply with this
requisition, and that the act suggested
may be passed by congress with !uri con
fidence that the recipi oeal measure will
receive the sanction OF the British Parlia.
ment. JAMES MONROE.
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Mr. Bagot, Envoy Extraordinary ard
Minister PienipnteDtisry, to Mr.. A.
dams, Secretary Of State.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s,h, 1917.
SIR-In my letter to the Secretary Of
the Department OF State OF the 9th July
1916, had the honor 10 point cut the
difference of the periods at which eiec;
had been given, in the two counties, to
the convention Of the Sd July, 1915. and
to request that all The discriminating
duties Of a nature similar TO those de-
scribed mills Royal Hishuess the Prince
Regents Order in Council, Of the 18th
OF August 1875, Which might have been
levied between the date Of that order,
and the 22d Of the fCllc.ing December,
upon goods imported into the United
States in British quilt ships, might be re-
funded.
No mention having been made in H.'
Royal H,ghness's Order in Council Of !.
lien tonnage duties, they were not at.
vefted TO in the application which h't
then the honor 10 make but as it wsi
known that they had in fact been remit.
ted By Great Britain. the American Le'
gislature, in strict observance of the sP,-
rit and intention OF the Convention, IL
Guided them in the act passed on The Sd
Of last March, authorizing the Secretary
OF the Treasury to cause reIayments 70
be made OF certain alien duties. BY
this act however II was only provided
that the alien tonnage duties levied upcl
British ships in American ports subss'
quent to the Eth Of August, 1915,
should be refunded /; whereas the ssms
duties levied upon American ships ID
British ports, were RENTED from ths
date Of the signature Of the CoDver-
ton.
10 order. therefore, that his majesty
subjects NAV partake Of the iuiI bsnef:
Of the reciprocity intended by the con-
vention. / have the honor to request, thai
remission may also be made Of the amouh'
of he alien tonnage duties which may
have been levied upon British ships IN the
ports of the u States between the sd u
July and the l. h Of August, 1915.
have the honor 10 be. etc.
CHARLES BAGOT.
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From the Port Folio.


stlnzas, and am persuaded that he Ell
Their timidly hid himself, OF was lost in
the dreary shades Of dull Obscority.-
Though his name is concealed, his me-
rit is very conspicuous in this cOmpo'
sition, Which, though written in strain
of peculiar simplicity, has for its vital
principle, pure and practical Philoso-
phy.l
Mind to me kingdom Is;
Such perfect joy therein find,
As far excels all earthly bliss,
That God or nature hath assisD'd; ..
Though much / want, that most would
2 have,
Yet still my mind iJrbids to crave.
ConteHt to live, this is my stay;
l seek no more than may suffice;
] press TO bear no naughty sway.
Look! what lack, my mind Supplies /;
10! thus it triumphs like king,
Content with what my soul doth BRING
! see how plenty surfeits oft,
And hasty climbers soonest TALL.
see that such as sit alOft,
Mshap doth threaten most OF all;
They get with toll, and keep with fear;
Such cares my mind could never bear.
No p-incely pomp, nor wealthy store,
No force to win a victory,
No willy wit to slave sore,
No shape 70 win lovers eye,
To none Of these yield as thrall;
For why ; my mind depiseth all.
Some have too much, vet still they crave;
little have. vet seek no more,
They are bat poor, tho much they have,
And [ am rich with little store.
They poor, l rich: they beg, give;
They lack, lend !; they pine, live.
I laugh not at annther's loss;
grudge not al anuther's gain
No worldly waves my mind can toss
brook what is another's b.ne.
fear no foe, nor frown no friend;
loath not life, nor death, its end.
My wealth is health and perfect ease;
My conscience clear, my chief defence;
I never seek by brides to please,
Nor by desertto give offence.
Thus do live, thus will | die:
Would all did so, as we'll as l.
I take no joy in earthly bliss;
/ weigh not Cresus' wealth a straw;
For care, care not whore 1t iS;
| feas not fortune fatal law.
NV mind is such as NAV not move
For beauty bright, or force OF love.
/ wish but what have at will
wander not to seek tor more.
1 like the plain; climb no hill.
In greatest storms sit on shore,
And laugh at those that toll in vain,
Toget what must De lost again.
T kiss not where I wish to Kill
Ifeign not love where most hate;
fbreak no sleep to win my will;
wait not at the miser's gate.
I scorn no poor; fear no rich ];
ffeei no want, nor have too much.
The court nor camp I like nor loath,
Extremes are counted worst OF all;
TIE golden mean between them both
Doth surest sit, and fears 10 fall.
This is my choice: for why : l Ind
No ,0ealth as like quiet mind.
EpIGRAN.