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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-09
OHso
JOHN BROOKS.

The Senators who were chosen Counsellors
having declined accepting, the two houses made
choice of
Hon. Peter c. Brooks, Hon. Dwight Foster,
$ Nahum Mitchell, Joseph Dane,
6 Samuel Crocker, : Josiah Stebbins,
" Nathan Dane, John {. Williams,
as Counselors the ensuing year.
The Hon. Nathan Dane having declined q seat
at the Council Board, and there being one va
cancy, the two Houses elected Hon. John Pick
ering and the Hon. 5. p. p. Fay, to complete the
board.
ALDEN BRADFORD, Esq. was rechosen Secre-
tary and DANIEL SARGENT, Esq. Treasurer Of
this Commonwealth.
In the appointment of Notaries Public no other
alterations have been made from last year than
what was rendered necessary by death or resig
nation.
The two houses have chosen the Hon. PREN-
TIss MELLEN, OF Portland, Senator ofthe United
States, in the room Of the Hon. Iii +. Ashman,
resigned, to hold his Office until the 4th of Alarch
1891.
Petiions--0f Selectmea of Newcastle SUM
dry inhabitants of Monroe, praying to be united
to the town of Brooks OF A. Clap and others I;
of inhabitants of jackson plantation Of the
Overseers of Mount Desert OF Arthur Nc Lei
Ian and others the Stockholders of Augusta
Bank; of Damariscotta Cong. Soc. of Noble
boro' new Westinghouse prop'rs. the town OF
Standish Of the Overseers of the Poor IN Mmot !;
Selectmen Of Pejepscot Edward Russell and
others +; town of Wilton Selectmen OF Freeman;
OF the towns OF Raymond, China, Orland, Bucks
port and Greenwood Sslectmen OF Brewer ; OF
William I. Davis and others of Lothrop Lew
is, Surveyor-General {; and Lincoln Plantation,
among many others, have been presented, read
and committed the present session.
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A Society has been formed in Germany for the
purpose OF perfecting the science of PAsIGRAPRY
or the means Of conveying new ideas by a few
certain, simple, distinct, and easily formed SYM
bols, Ineligible to the whole species, whatever
their language, in the same manner as musical
notes express the same thing universally to ma
tives Of Russia, Italy, England or Hindoston.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-09

A writer is freely admitted into he Nation
al Intel gencer who sage,
lite system Of commercial res.
friction as nom admitted to hare
been VISIONARY THEORY. "What
heart is so cold as not 10 rejoice
that the practical measure of ma
w prevailed over the UiSionarv
system Of gum boat defence"
What more than this have the federalis,s
ever said ?
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-09
BY THE MAILS.

Among the tricks imputed to Walter FL. Ger
ry, in Meadville, (Ohio,) it is said he prepared
several hundred barrels of water, and fixing a
bladder filled with rectihed whiskey at the bung-
hole OF each, passed the whole off as excellent
whiskey, taking out the bungs in succession him
sell, and drawing some out in proof glass.
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legislatuse Of spassatbusetts.

Tuesday, JUNE 2.-The two Houses being in
Convention, the Governor, accompanied by the
heads of departments, came in and delivered the
following
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-09

message, at the opening OF The late session
the national Legislature, expressed a concur
rent opinion on the same constitutional cues.
ton, upon the ground g that Congress DO MOI
possess the right, assumed in the bill that \
is not contained in any Of the specified pow
ers granted to Congress mol" the President
adds, can consider it incident to, or as a
necessary mean, for carrying into effect any
the powers specifically granted" Further
to illustrate this important subject, and at The
sane time to point out the legitimate mode Of
acquiring power in instances where the distn-
button OF it may be equisocal, the message
adds, $ in cases of doubtful construction, it
COMFORTS with the nature and origin OF our
institutions, and will contribute much 10 pre-
serve them, to apply to our constituents for
an explicit grant OF power"
UNDER this aspect il must yield US the high
est satisfaction to reflect, that constitutional
principles bear with paramount weight on our
national councils; And, forbearing on my
part to nterpose an opinion on the subject
OF allusion, we may feel confident that while
the great and vital provisions OF our constitu-
ton are thus tenderly and watchtully guarded,
the rights of the States and the Liberties o. the
people will remain unimpaired.
GENTLEMEN, we may recognize the gene
raj course, but can never enumerate the IN
stances of divine goodness to our fathers, nor
to ourselves. Future events are inscrutable.
But we see and feel that the condition OF our
country is hourishing and happy and it de-
mands our gratitude. The fathers OF the rev.
olution Indeed promised us much but more
is realized. They promised US liberty and
on what portion OF the earth were the bies-
sings OF It ever enjoyed to an equal extent
They taught us the value, and inspired the
hope ofreligIous freedom and what impedi
ment here exists to limit the human mind in
the pursuit of truth What authority 10 bind
and enslave the conscience Nor is that all.
From institutions founded on the basis OF US
tice and equal rights, a peculiar spring and
force has been impaired TO the American
charac And our nation, though but OF yes
:erday, is riyalling in science, IN arms and the
useful arts the attainments OF the most antient
and improved nations OF Europe While then
we admire and renerate the wisdom OF our
fathers, let us unite in sentiments OF gratitude
TO benevolent Providence for all our exalted
privileges and social blessings
The Secretary will lay before you let
ter have recently received from the Hon.
Ell z. AsHMAa, resigning his seat in the Sen
ale OF the United States.
SOME further communications will be made
to you hereafter by Message and ! shall de-
rive great satisfaction in uniting my own en-
deavours with yours TO promote The public
veal. JOHN BROOKS.
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she was delivered of her pain, and 4 e..
healthy child into the bargain !! -!
Norfolk Herald
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The following communication, from ar eminent SC
entiGc farmer 10 the interior, accompanied With
Mr.. Cubdetps remarks The culture OF tie EaifG
Bdga or Swedish Turnip, has been on file >eseia
weeks Indeed it was designed TO follow Mr.
Cobbetts observations asserted in this paper the
Sab ult.-hut as greater portion Of that reps-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17
Fort Scoii. Dee. n

S1R,-Shou'd you receive this ,r,
soon, / presume il will be on your Nsv J.,
this post. ! will, therefore, no, atte;,.,
10 give YOU detailed accom-, Of our ,.,r
alton, but at once state that Won nav Co.,
slider all the Indians south and east.
this at war with the United States. srd
great numbers of the old Red Sticks Ar.
joining them daily from the ChatahCuch,
You cannot reach this in safety with.
out having good guide and using Tie
greatest caution, or being escorted BIS /,
strong detachment
General Gaines has made requisite,
on the contractor a, Fort Hawkins for
provisions to be delivered at this post
DO all you can to have them forwarded
soon, as we have not 4 supply Of nor,
than twenty days rations Of meat, and
-four for about double that time. Beef
cattle could be brought here from abr,
on this river. il escorted by strong DE-.
tachmeBt Of dragons.
! AIN, ,sir, respectfully
NJ. ARBULKLE,
Ii. col. commantins
Col. David Brea:ly, Fort Hawkins.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17

DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE MES
SAGE OF THE PRESIDENT TO coy
GREss, ON THE l2Th INSTANT.
Department of War;
January IL, 1918.
SRI have the honor to transmit CO..
pies of the orders which have been given
by the acting secretary Of war to major
Bankhesd, in relation to taking posses,
sion of Amelia Island, and copies Of the
communications which have been made
to This department BY that officer, which
embrace all the information 10 my posses.
sion.
have the honor TO be, sir, with the
highest respect, your most obedient ser.
Want, J. L. CALHOUN.
The President of the U. States.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17

case of success, of Innovations great
er than will consist with the real fell
city Of your nation. IL your affairs
still go well when this reaches you.
you will ask why this foreboding OF I'll.
when all the appearances have been
SO much in your favor-I will tell yon
II dread disagreements among those
who are now united, (Which will be
likely to be improved by the adverse
party) about the nature Of your con-
stitution dread the vehement cha
racter Of your people, whom ! fear
you may find it more easy to bring
on than to keep within proper bounds.
after you have put them in motion -
l dread the interested refractoriness
Of your mobiles, who cannot all be gra-
tilted, and who may be unwilling to
submit to the requisite sacrifices and
I dread the re,eries Of your philoso-
phiC politicians, who appear in the
moment to have great influence, and
who being mere specialists, may aim
at more refinement than suits either
with human nature or the composition
Of your nation
These, my dear marquis, are my ap-
prehensions. My wishes for your per-
sonal success and that Of the cause of
liberty, are incessant. Be virtuous a.
midst the seductions of ambition, and
you can hardly in any event be unhap-
DIV. You are combined with a great
and good man: You will anticipate
the name Of Neckar. | trust that you
and he will never cease to harmonic.
You will presume have heard be-
fore this gets to hand, that I have
been appointed at the head Of the f.
nances of this country this event |
am sure will give you pleasure. In
undertaking the task, hazard much,
but / thought it an occasion that call
ed upon me to hazard. / have no
doubt that the reasonable expectation
of the public may be satisfied, il am
properly supported by the Legislature.
aud in this respect stand at present
on the most encouraging footing.
4 n n II 4
Iwrote you last by Mons. dc Var
vile. l presume you received my
letter. As it touched delicate POINTS,
! should be glad to know its fate.
Yours. with unalterable esteem and
affection,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17
INDIAN WAR.
INDIAN WAR.
Extract Of letter from an officer OF the
army to member Of Congress.

Extract Of a letter from an officer OF the
army to member Of Congress.
Fort Haukins. Dec 60.
shall set out tomorrow or next day
for Fort Scott to Join the fist brigade
now assembled at that post. The militia,
consisting Of one regiment OF infantry and
two troops Of cavalry, amounting in the
whole to about 700 men, under the CON.
nand Of brigadier general Giasscock, are
on the march. by the way of Hartford. TO
a point on the Fin, River, distant about
sixty miles from Fort Scott, where they
will erect small work and remain until
the arrival Of general Gaines, who is in
the neighborhsOd of st. Mary's. No Of
fensive operations will take place until a
junction is formed by our troops. A ser.
geant and three men arrived yesterday
express from Fort Scott, which is the first
communication from the post since the
arrival OF general Gaines. From the par
tial success the Indian, have already met
with. they have become more daring than
ever, and are daily ausmenriug in num-
bers; and much fear, unless the gene.
raj obtains an additional force to that al
ready contemplated, the campaign will
not close this winter.
Yeu will see by the enclosed duplicate
letter from the Commanding otficer at
Fort Scott mha, may he expected in that
quarter.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17
Headquarters, Fernandina. island !
OF Amelia, Dec. %, 1917, and !

u Aincildy DcS. ~, 1917, dHo
the 9Th Of the Independence.
GENTLEMEN,-I have received your
Official letter Of this day; by which, in
the name Of the government Of the COI'
ted States, you summon US to eyacuate
this place, with the troops under ny con-
mand, as possession thereof is to be tasSn
by the forces under your cowmaid'. w.
der certain conditions therein spec llt''
This republic, that Of Mexico, nor az.
other Of South America, being at Wy
with the Uni.ed States, ob!ige me %
state TO you that the contents Of yo1r le'
ter has. greatly surprised this so'ei''
ment, anu the people Vt the state. i''
have nevertheless intimatet that, m CASE
of our acquiescence to your demand, W
shall be permitted TO evacuate this Is'Sr'
winch never was nor ever has been a l''
Vi the United States. Allow NE, g.
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Colonel Anderson was then brought to
the bar, and gave in list Of several wit
nesses, Of whom general Harrison, colo.
mel Watson, the honorable colonel john
son, member for Kentucky, and two or
three others, whose names we failed to
catch, were examined by colonel Ander-
son himself TIE object for which he
produced them was to testify 10 his cha
racter, aud they gave the most satisiac-
tory evidence Of his being person Of
great influence in his state, which he ex-
erted to the utmost for the defence of the
country, and distinguished for integrity,
gallantry as soldier, and patriotism.
The examination will again be proceed
ed in this morning.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17
n,,,rrxprnIr1oy IN LOADING.

GREAT EXPEDITION IN LOADING.
We understand that 1900 bbls. nl h"u,
were hauled from the store and shipped
on beard the Sampson, in the short pace
of 9 hours and half. The distance OF
hauling was nearly tive squares, and the
whole was performed BY seven drays.
GRelf's Philad. Gazette.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17

It is a singular fact, that the crown Of
England NAV, as London editor re-
marks, devolve eventually on the head OF
the son Of Jerome Banaparte. The Lon
don editor proceeds to remark, it is ho-
ped that parliament will pass special
act to prevent so deplorable calamity.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17
A. HAMILTON.
The Marquis de la Fayetts.

From Greenock paper. .rop. 10.
The following is an account of a
successful defence performed by Cap
tain Glashan, of the brig Margaret,
against a pirate, on the l4th October,
the day after leaving St. Thomas's.
"At 9 P. Nj. cutter rugged ves-
sci came bearing down from wind.
ward, and hailed rs, ordering US to
heave too, at tho same time crossing
our stern on our demanding who he
was, he Immediately fired on board
of US, carrying away n part Of eur
running rigging, again hailed, and
ordered us instantly to send our boat
on board. Being rather unprepared to
make resistance so Unexpectedly, the
boat was lowered down and the mas
ter proceeded alongside with his pa
pers, and was questioned concerning
his cargn, and if lie had not quanti-
ty Of dollars on board, and was ex-
tremely anxious for information re-
gardins American vessels, apparent
ly wishing to fall in with them
Wishing to know what he was, Cap
tain Glashan enquired If he was not
an Independent privateer he blunt
ly, and without much hesitation an
swercd, Yes ordering him on board
again, and to lie to till morning when
he would board him. Immediately
on getting on board. with the ad-
vice and assistance of Mr.. Stretch and
Mr.. LlewelIyn. passengers, we rcsol-
we'd to defend the vesselwith our lives,
being convinced that they were deter
mined pirates. Got our guns in or
der, when she came up alongside Of
US in the morning, under French CO.
lors, and again fired into us-hauling
down his French, and hosting red
flag, (the signal We supposed for
boar,ling.) when we gave him such a
reception as he little expected, a
we'll directed fire from our two nine
Founders, which were loaded close
up to their muzzles. With round and
grape. and cooper's rivets soon after
which, we nearly cleared his deck of
all the men. On our cheering him in
the smoke, he instantly dropped the
peak of his main-saiI, wore round, and
made the best of his way towards the
land. We made sail after him, still
firing into him, but from his superior
sailing, he soon distanced US, or We
should have captured him, as only
three men appeared on deck, the re-
mainder killed or wounded. She was
square sterncd, cutter-rigged yes
sci. hal a long gun mounted on her
forecastle, manned with at least TWEEN
ty Ave men, Spaniards, Dutch and
Blacks, all well armed; painted black.
with a white moulding, white buttons,
and a trunk upon the deck, similar
to what Amer lean pilot-boats usually
had, and about 40 tons.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17

The captain Of a small schooner, ar
rived at the Point on Wednesday eve
ming, reports, that 9 vessels, in attempt
Ing to force their way through the ice 10
Alexandria, were cut through aud filled
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Headquarters, Fernsndina, island !

headquarters, reThanu'hs, lsidhu
OF Amelia, Dec. %, 1917, and ;
9Th OF the Independence.
GEyTLENES,-I have had the honur
to receive your official letter Of this DAY.
The natu of its contents requiring ma
ture deiiseration, i have Submitted the
same TO the representatives Of the repu5.
lie, and. as soon as | shall have obtained
their opinion, it shall be Immediately sent
to vou.
| can, however, state to YOU, gentle.
men, that no opposition will be made TO
surrender the island Of Amelia on the
part OF this government.
have the honor to remain, with cor
sidera,ion, gentlemen, your obedient and
humble servant, AURf,
Commander 10 ehie,
Com. ]. ID Henley, major
Bankhsad, &c. &c. on
board the United States
ship John Adams.
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A report from the War Office furnishes
the melancholy tact, that no less than So
venteeu thousand soldiers Exclusive Of
officers, seamen and militia) were killed.
or died in service. during the late SHORT
WAR, rSavannak Museum.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17
U. States ship John Adams, }
off Amelia, Dec. %, 1877. (

on Amelia, Dec. ~, 1917. J
SiR,-We have received orders from
our government to take possession Of A
melia Island and to occupy the post Of
Fernandina with a part Of our force,
which will be moved over as soon as il
will be convenient for your troops to t.
yacuate IT.
To avoid unnecessary delay, we think
proper at til, time to inform you, in III.
even, OF your acquiescence in this de.
mand, that you will be at liberty TO de.
part with the forces under your command,
and such property as belongs unquestiou-
ablv to them will be held sacred.
You are to leave the public property
found by general M.Gregor at Fernan.
dina 10 the same condition it was taken,
and The property of the inhabitants of A.
melia Island must be restored to them,
where they have been forcibly disposse,s.
ed of it, and no depredatiOns on private
property from this period will be permit
ted with impunitys
Should you, contrary to the expecta-
tons Of the President OF the United
States, refuse to give us peaceable pos
session Of the island, the consequence Of
resistance must rest with you.
We have the honor to be, very respect.
fully, your most obedient servants,
J. ID. HENLEY.
Capt. in the navy and comd. in chief Of
the naval forces OF the U. S. OF Amelia.
JAS. BANKHEAD,
Major lst battalion artillery, comd.
land forces.
General Aury, commander
in chief OF the forces at
FerBindina.
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THE PRINCESS CHARLOTTE.
From London papers received at the office
nf fbs Raefnp palladium

IN FRkNcAss
From London papers received at the office
of the Boston Palladium.
The funeral OF the Princess Charlotte
of Wales took place on the evening of
the 18th of November. 1t was attended
BY long procession, and conducted with
funeraI service. The body of the prin.
cess vas placed in mahogany coffin,
that inclOSed in one of lead, which was
put in an outer coffin OF mahogany, COW
cred with crimson velvet, AMI formed in
to PANELS with white plated nails, the H.
ming Of white satin. An urn containing
the heart of the princess was placed in II
mahogany case. The collins of the in
FAINT we're like those OF the parent.
The principal prelates OF the church OF
England have paid visits of confidence
TO the prince regent and prince Leopold: :
funeral sermons have been delivered in
nearly al! the places of divine Worship
and the day Of the funeral was marked
in most Of the towns with appropriate ce-
remonies.
1t is proposed in England to cree, by
public subscription, monument to the
memory Of the deceased princess. This
idea was noticed in the following lines:
Raise not an urn Of sculptur'd art
That perisheth with years.
Her monuments each British heart!
Her spitaah-their tears!
A funeral service was performed in
the Jewi.h Synagogue in London.
A funeral service on the death of the
Princess Charlotte Of Wales, was per-
formed at the Protestant Church in Brus-
s.Is-the English present were in deep
mourning. A part Of the church was
hung with black.
At Paris, on the day Of the funeral of
the Princess Charlotte, all the English
there shut themselves up in their apart
ments.
A funeral service was afterwards per.
formed by the English Catholics in Pa.
ris. The French court ordered mourning
10 be worn eleven days.
A Government Messenger has been
sent from England to The Princess of
Wales in Italy, to inform her Of the death
of her daughter.
The three persons nearest the British
throne, being married ard having chit
dren, are the king Of Wurtemberg. Prince
Paul his brother, and the Princess Frede-
RIGA Bonaparte, their sister, wife to Je-
rome Bonaparte.
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Captain Clark, Of the American ship
Perseverance, has recovered from Me-.
Thomson, of Scotland, upwards Of 10000
dollars for the detention of that ship five
years in the Clyde, and for imprisonins
the captain. London PAPER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-17

From the Nero York EveniHg Post.
The spirit of prophecy could not
more clearly anticipate the issue Of tho
French revolution, than is pourtray-
cd in the early approximations OF Ha-
milton, in the following letter.
Letter from .aleraudsr Hamilton, Esq.
to the Marquis de Ia Fayette.
NEw-YoRK, 9th October, I7Se
:Ny Dear Marquis.
have seen with a mixture Of plea
sure and apprehension the progress of
the events which have lately taken
place ia your country. As friend
To mankind and to liberty, I rejoice
in the effnrts which You are making
6, establish 1t. while ! fear much for
me final success Of tho attempts, for
the fate of those esteem who are en-
gased In il, and for the danger, in