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The Portland gazette., 1818-07-28


ln the course Of debate IN the senate du.
ring the late session Of congress, upon the
propriety Of so amending the constitution,
that the electors of president and vice -pres.
dent should be chosen 10 districts and not by
general vote, almos. the only allusion 10
party made during the session took place
Mr.. Barbour in very good humored way,
pronounced the funeral service Of what be
called federalism deceased. Mr. Daggeit, OF
Connecticut, with equal good humor. rose to
correct the gentleman from Virginia, calling
the history Of passing events" 10 prove
that federalism was not detunct, but in state
Of trnnsmlgration--,he lady federalism said
he, has been accused Of strong attachment TO-,
standing army,
navy,
A great bank,
Numerous embassies,
English influence,
Presidential influence,
Contracts,
Jobs,
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-28
BOSTON, July e5.
Sea Ssrpfr.s again, and Brood.

We Yesterday received letter from cor
respondent at Gloucester, dated on Thursday
which says:
s. The Great Serpent has again appeared
in our harbor. She is accompanied by three
young ones, and they make great destruction
among the bait. The fish exhibit the utmost
terror al their approach and as the Serpents
pass along, seizing and devouring their food,
the fish spring above the water 70 escape their
enemies, but in vain, for the Serpents rapidly
pass and repass, devouring as they go.-A
Mr.. SARGENT, Of this place, had fair view
Of one this day. She passed under bis boat,
and he says. the head and protuberances on
her back resemble the drawing and engraving
Of Capt. BEACH. Capt B. WEsBER, who saw
the large Serpent, and the three smaller ones.
yesterday, from the shore, judged the large
one to be 100 fee, in length, and the smaller
ones 10 oe about fifty feet"
President Adams, il we rccollecs Alright,
was turned on, of Office, on account of his
Eionoychical sentiments, and Of course, his
opposition to the doctrines and principles
ofa Republican Government. MIR. JeEer-
son was elected, and no man more uniform
ly, at the time, countenancedt the calumnies
against Mr.. Adams. Now hear what Mr..
Jefferson says in letter recently addressed
to one ofthe proprie,ors ofthe elegant print
about 20 bs published of the Declaration Of
independence.
No man better merited than Mr.. John
A., ~ hof<| ~ ~
the design. He was the pillar of its sup
port ON the floor of Congress, its ablest ad-
vocase and defender against The multifari
Gus assaults it encountered for many ex-
ce!lsnt persons opposed it on doubts whe,h-
er we were provided sufficiently with the
means OF supporting it, whether the minds Of
our constituents were yet prepared TO re-
ceive it, Cc. who, after it was decided, uni
led zealohsly in the measures called for"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26
The Hail Robbers.

Philadelphia paper of May 10, says.
/" On Thursday last, John Aferander, Josrfth
Thompson Hare, and Lewis Hare, were
brought to ihs bar Of the court TO receive
sentence Judge Duvol, who presided fits,
addressed Lewis Hare, who was very much
afflicted, and drew great sympathy from
every bystander. He remarked to HINT
in consequence OF his youth, he not having
arrived at his twentieth year) the President
of the United States had thought proper 10
pardon him on the TWO first counts Of the
indictment, which released him from the
punishment of death the sentence would
therefore be on the Sd count, (which subject
ed him to imprisonment. That during his
imprisonment he would have ample time
for rejection. and he hoped the mercy ex-
| tended TO him by the President, would be
gratefully acknowledged, and that he would
be able TO fortify his mind against all evil
temptations, when he should again be res
tored 10 society. He was then sentenced
10 undergo an imprisonment Of ten years.
Judge Duval then asked John Alexander,
and ]. /. Hare, il they had any objections
10 make, why sentence should not be passed
on them -4lerander replied, that he re-
quested his life might be spared, and be
hoped only to be sentenced TO imprison-
ment.--Hdye made some incoherent and
uninte Eligible remarks
Judge Dugal then stated that they he'd
sealed their own fate by the commission Of a
crime, which the law viewed as one Of the
most heinoas nature, and which affected
society generally more than any other that
could be committed. That there could be
no inducemcnt in this country for the per-
petraiioD of any crime, much less one OF so
enormous a character Here, any person,
with habits OF industry has it in his power at
ali times TO maintain himself and family, By
the honest Iabour ct his hands and there
could be no apology for any person 10 for
sake an honest employment to follow one
repleie with vice and crime that they had
but short time to remain in this world land
he hoped they would employ those few pre-
cious moments in obtaining forgiveness Of
Their Creator.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26
RONApARTE-

We understand that when intelligence Of
the death of the Princess Charlotte reached
Eonaparte, that he was overwhelmed with
slief, and that Tor some time he confined
himself without seeing any person. 1t APP
pears that he had calculated on being releas-
cd when the princess assembled the throne,
(expeeting to oullive the Prince Regeni,
and must have had some indication OF that
event, as the Prince Leopold, her husband,
had been his aid de camp. His hopes oil
liberty he now has reason TO believe are very
sender.-N. Y. Nat i'd
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

lie then pronounced the awful sentence
cf the law, and directed that Josefih 1Aomt-
son Hare and JOHN Alexander, be carried
from The court house 20 the prison,and from
thence to The place OF execution, and that
they severaIly be hung by the neck until
dead
As Joseph I. Hare was proceeding from
the court house 70 prison, accompanied BY
the constable, they had TO cross Jones Fails,
over which the trunk of a tree was laid for
foot passengers 10 walk on ; when they ar
rived In the middle Of the creek, Hare made
an ATTEMPT to release his hands from his
irons, and knock the constable into the
creek !; !; proved fruitless, butin Tie scufhe
Hare tore off the lappelle OF the constable's
coat Alter he reached the prison, he made
an attack on the turnkey, and neatly bit off
his Gnper
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26
@otGauS:
Tuesday, May 70, 1878.

Woteroiue Bank The public mind bav-
ing been considerably excited by report Of
the loss Of a large sum Of money which had
been deposited by The directors Of the Water
vile Bank into the hands Off mercantile house
in Boston, which has lately faled-it gives
Us satisfaction to learn from passenger who
came in yesterday mornings southern Stage in
company with the President, who informed
him that the bank had sustained no loss by the
failure alluded TO SO that their bills are still
in good Fepute.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26
BY THE NAILS.
Seminole Warfare.

"
This war is nearly at an end without
much effuGon Of blood Gen. Jackfon
having penetrated into Florida the count
ry of the hottie Indians. with an impof.
ing force and deifroyed their towns
thew made no reGltance, and although
they do not appear to have made peace
yet they decline war.
Extract OF a letter from Maj. Gen. Jackson, to
Gov Rabun, dated Bowlegstown, Suwanaey,
april 20
"SIR--I have reached, and deifroyed
dis and the town in Its vicinity, and hav-
ing captured the principal excisers of the
war, think may fafely FAY, that the
indian war, for the Prefent is terminated.
This happy circumttance enables me to
difpcnlc with the further fervices of the
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

The cost of Solomon's Temples compu-
ted at 77,53l,965,636 dollars. A writer
supposes that The building of the city of
Philadelphia cost $50 millions, which is the
l72 part of the above equently
l72 cities like Philadelphia might be built
with the money which Solomon's Temple
cost or build one city IT'S miles in length,
reaching from Maine 10 Virginia along the
COAST Philadelphia is four and quarter
miles long. Solomon is said 10 have been
the wisesl ofmen. Con. ia.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

The discovery Of a northern passage
which has so often been attempted, an1 as
onen failed, is again exciting attention, ana
viii be renewed. Tie Kamtschatka, Kus-
sian frigate, under the command OF capt
Gllo,nln, whose ihte;ts ing account OF MS
limprissnment in Japan has been lately pub
listed, has proceeded on a voyage With that
view Two expeditions, Of two ships each,
are fitting out, for the same purpose, IN
Great Britain. The one is 10 proceed 10
the polar basin, and passing close by the
pole, 10 make direct course to Behring' 5
Strait The other to push through Davls's
Strait Tor the northeast coast OF America.
Should these attempts prove successful, It
will be considered, for many reasons, one OF
the most interesting events 10 science that
ever occurred.
We have endeavoured to give summa-
ry statement of the contents OF this enter
tanning and Interesting article in the Quar-
terly Review; presuming that from its very
nature, it must be amusing 10 our rea-
ders.--N Y. .adO.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26
Major General Commanding

BY accounts from Georgia papers, it
appears, that party of the United States
troops, under the command of a man of
the name of Wright, who figns himfrli
Captain of the Georgia Militia, have def
troyed the Chehaw (Indian) Village II
would feem by thele accounts, that this
mutt have been wan:only done, without
prcvocation, and without hoitility on the
part of the Indians. Wright's official
letter is publiihed, i'll which he gives a
lhort hiltory of his enterprise. After
The preliminaries, he iays-
" The town was attacked, between
IL and : O'Clock, with poGtse orders
not to injure the women or children. and
in the csurie of two hours, the whole
was on flames they made fome little re.
hitance, bat to no purpofe.
From the mott accurate accounts, "a
warriors were killed, and owing TO the
doors of fome of the houfes being mac
ceihole to our men, and numbers of guns
being fred at US through the crevices
they were let on fire IN conlequencc OF
which, numoers were burnt to death in
the houfes in all probability from 40 to
SO was their total lofts /, fome confidera-
bic number of warriors made their efcape
by taking thick fHznp; very large
parcel of powder found in the town was
deilroyed.-l: is fuppoied their chief IS
among the flain The town is laid com
pletely defoIae without the lois of man.
We re-croiIed the Flint to Fort Ea.ly
the fame evening, making a complete
march of 81 miles (exoluGve of deitroy-
ing the town) in "a hours"
Other accounts, however, fpeak of the
achievement in very different language
The Georgia Journal fays-" It is adert-
ed and, as far as we have heard it ex
preaed, public opinion favours the be,
lief, that the tozun dsfrya 1uas friendly,
and /eme Of its zDarrior: are .Jfated to be
n0v qvib General jackson" A writer IN
che Milledgeville Reflector calls it g one
of the mott infamous outrages that ever
difgraced the human form and adds,
cit would even give dark fhade to the
blackeit deeds of an Algerine pirate" 1t
is ftated that the Indians were truck with
afonifhment at the attack, and entirely
ignorant of its caufc.
AS the facts are itated in the papers, it
appears to have been one of the mott
cruel, unprovoked, and favage attacks,
that the annals of modern warfare, even
againf fayages, disclose.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26
Exhibition at BOREDOM COLLEGE.

The usual exhibition at Bowdoin College
at the commencement Of the spring vacation
took place on Tuesday last. Elwas very full
~ and respectfully attended. The perfor-
mances were numerous, on various subjects,
and OF diversified haracters-literary, scien-
tiiic, poetical and philosophical -Without
attempting to discriminate their different mer-
ITS, u may be just to say, that those of the
class, which are 10 graduate at the ensuing
commencement-the largest, we understand
That has yet been educated at This institution,
were such as 70 afford prospect of renewed
attractions on that interesting occasion.
we Ind that our remarks on the articles
extracted by laie Argus from an English OBJ
position print, have given considerable offence
and have called forth pretty warm reply
from that quarter. We were by no means
aware that we were guilty Of any unfairness
in considering and treating them as tie senti.
ments OF the editors Of that paper, nor are we
yetsensible that we were wrong in SO doing.
'se have done no more TO them, th an we are
perfectly willing, in similar circumstances.
they should DO 10 US. Aud the same measure
we have meted 70 them, We are willing should
be meted 10 US again in return. If the arti-
eles 70 which we have alluded, did not appear
originally IN that paper, yet, that having given
them Publicity on this side the Atlaotick, We
certainly. fairly and justly, had right 10 pre-
sumo, its conductors cordially reciprocated III
them, or they would not have given them al
insertion in their columns. Ifthey were not
the offspring Of those writers they appeared in
the light Of adopted children TO which the ed
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

A writer is freely admitted into the Ma
tional Intelligencer who says, Tie system
Of commercial restriction as nozv admitted %
have been VISIONARY THEORY The
same writer says, {" What heart is SO cold
as not to rejoice that the practical meas
ures of a navy prevailed over The visionary
sgsfem Of gun boat defence. /"
What more than his have the federaIists
ever said 2
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

The town Of Els " orth, where the prin-
cipal efforts Of the Evangelical Missionary
Society have been made 70 diffuse happi-
ness among their fellow beings, received lis
name from the respect which the Legisla-
ture bore to the character of the late Judge
Ellsworth, of Connecticut.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

brigade of Georgia militia, commanded
by Brig. Gen. Gladcock, and at their TO-
licitation, have ordered them directly TO
Hartford, to be muttered, paid, and dii-
charged.
The lat campaign has conGited
more of rapid movement and manoeuv
ring, than of hard lighting; but FROM ev'
cry occurrence, 4 have the utmoit conf
dence, that in the event of hard fought
action, every officer and folder undo.
my command would have iultaIned the
true American character, and have re-
alzcd the beft hopes of their country.
have the honor 10 be, &c
ANDREW JACKSON,
Major General Commanding
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

MTssRs. PRINTERS,
strate 10 onr Agricuturalists iha; imported Cattle
is not more useful TO Us than imported politicks
that English blood viii no more improve cur cattle
than French blood will our children.
May IS.
Zeal FOR he judges IF lie Coalrt,
Broughi 10 merket by Mai. J. ROBINSON of Par
ii iased from our Yankee breed Of cattle, without
any English blood Of Influence, II weeks old
Tie qaarteys weighed eos pounds
ski8, 50
Iooss Ta..ew, IS
--9JS
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

j 4 late Argus contained pretty severe satire
on the character of the town of Dedham in
Massachusetts,, in reply to an article publish
ed 10 paper printed there relative TO the Dis
trict Of Maine. Ii is sufficient TO observe, that,
in this town, so celebrated for crimes and ex-
ecutions, democracy has triumphed at every
election, by an almost overwhelming majority,
and that it is one Of the most distinguished de-
mocratick places in the country.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-05-26

On the 10th inst Spanish brig, prize to d
Buenos Ayrean Privateer, with cargo consist
ing Of brandy, wine, pepper, dry goods, &c. was
run ashore on the east side of Block Island, the
Drew being in state of mutiny. On Tuesday,
a detachment Of United States troops proceeded
from Newport to take possession other, the priya-
teersmen previously refusing to permit the cus-
tom-heuse officers to go on board.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-05
ACADEMY.

T7HE Subscriber most respectfully in
i forms the inhabitants OF Alexandria,
that he will open an English, Mercantile,
and Mathematical Academy at MI. R!dds,
Prince.s,reet, a few doors west OF the Far
mers' Bank, where youth shall be instruct
ed with care and expedition in the following
sciences, in order TO qualify them for the
different departmentsin trade and business,
viz. In tie Mercantile, Navdl, and Militia.
ry line.-Resding writing arithmetic )"
English-grsmmar; ok-keep:ng i geome-
try both plane and solid; metsuraiionof sur
faces and solids (; ,rigonometry, both plane
and spherical; surveying gausing navi-
CATION dialing use of the globes, maps,
and geography algebra. conic;sections
mechanics; gunncTy; tortihcation hIx-
ions astronomy; sc. sc.
Applications 10 be made 10 Mr.. Guy At
kinson, Mr.. Vim. Dunlap. or al the acade-
my, where the terms will be made known.
0t.TThe Academy will open on the nth
inst, JaS. CADEN,
Pref Mdth q MAJ. Ph'losophs.
arithmetic in so compendious manner,
lby lectdrc) that one figure does the Office
of ten in tie common way and oil course,
in ont tenth The time the student can acquire
a regular knowledge Of this excellent art
tBook- keeping Coy single and double en-
tryl in all lis varieties with general lectures
on Domestic, Factorsge, and Company Ac-
counts Accounts of Exchange Negocia-
ton Of bills; covering Of cargoes, &c. with
calculations, showing al one view the state
OF the trader, merchant. factor, and grocer's
affairs. These being more closely connects
ed.wih business than any Of the above, oc-
casioned the subscriber to point them cut 10
tie public. He also invites the learned to
visit the academy at then convenience, and
Judge for themselves. On the FIRST Of Oc'o-
Der be will open an Evening School, for the
accommodation Of those whose employ
! men., prevent from attending during the
! day. ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-05
Exchange s. Brokers Office
Georgetoun, District Of Columbia.
RnMIILuS RIGGS.
September 3


4 r his ONCE, next doc below Craw-
- ford's tavern. BriGge-st. Georgetown,
will exchange all kinds of Bank Notes. on
the most reasonable terms.-All persons
who may have notes on the banks OF North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase Of that kind OF mo-
ney, and will take i, on the most ressona-
BILE terms.-Persons iravelling To the West
err Colm;ry may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western BsnKs al fair dis
court, by calling at his Ofhce. Flo" the in
formation of all persons throughout the U:
States, K. Riggs makes il known, that all
of the Banks of the Distrist of Columbia
nav their notes on demand in specie; and
i would be much 20 the advantage OF the
merchants, AMI trading TO the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation of the
Notes of the Banks Of Georgetown, Wash,
I,gton aud Alexandria, as 1t will at all
times answer for rcmittanecs to the large
commercial ami Atlantic towns all per-
son. emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular aud take
the Notes of the Banks of the District OF
Columbia. as they will ind hem the most
current, there beng no counterichs on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank OF
Alexandra has long since faiied-a!i per.
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed On. august 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-05
G. Bennett,

ErTAS imported fromLondon aud Liver
Z j pool, aud offers tor sale,
SlperGne cloths and cass'mercs, extra
Imperial Saxuay's and Spanish
E0mbazets aud bomhal ems
Scotch plaids corded dhni'icS
London SSan,downs and toilanetteS
Furniture calicUes mustard
Cheshire, double glOster, dolphin and
riEr apple cheese
Yorkshire cloths and plains
Fiannels, milled and single
Superfne ingram carpeting, OF superior
quality and pattern.
Best Bridport shad and herring Irvine
Shoe thread and book binders thread
Rose, dufil and point blankets
Irish linens sheelings and long lawns
Cambrick and jaconett muslins
MlrSeilles cuttings; few sets stag han
dc knives and forks, with dessert and car
vers TO match; Whitechapel needles in
l'cycs sorted TO II
September 5 dlw&wsow
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-05
BIZ p. G.. M.iRSTELLER.

DV Il. ". su.1IlOl LLLLt"
-. On TUESDAY, at l0AM
Will be sold al the Vendue Store, corner OF
Prince and Watersheds,
10 dozen pelisse wadding
Dimties
Colorcd canibrics
Stripe
worsted fringe ball do
Coiored grapes
Lcno, cambrics, jaconet and bockihns-
Inns
Guaze c6lored
Silk gloves
While Marseiles
Colured bombazettes
Gilt buttons plated do
ga silk shawls
Worsted hose
Merino and cloth shawls
Ribbohds
Silk buttons silk twist
Ienoes cravats pins, &c
ALSO,
9 bbis French brandy
s pipes do do
5 do gin
go boxes chocolate
25 kegs best nails
SO boxes ale and porter, containing
dozen each
1000 lbs bacon, in good order, and on Ii
box palm nuts lberal terms
10 boxes raisins
10 trails almonds, sc
Will be added TOT tuesdays sale variety
of hourehold and kitchen furniture.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-05
Lands for Sale.

TWILL sell on accommodating terms the
4 following very valuable property:
A tract OF land containing $40 acres;
lying on the Potomac River, at the mouth
OF Pomonkey Creek, about sixteen miles
below the town OF Alexandria: the larger
portion of il is level land, with a stih soil,
well adapted to the cultivation OF corn,
wheat and tobacco, and equal in fertility TO
any in the neighborhood On this farm is
one OF the most elegant scitcs tor building,
of all those fine heights which border the
Potomac, commanding an extensive view
of the adjacent country, both in Virginia
and Maryland, Tor more than thirty miles
I'D and down the rirer-located in gen.
teeI neighborhood, it would make an a.
oreeable residence, and from the advantage
of The best navigation and its proximity TO
market, an extremely profitable FARM
Hs There are houses upon il Tor the
GSIff comfortable accommodation OF the
H. negroes necessary Tor lis cultlva-
iaAa.lton. Plaster acts well On all the
adjacent country.
A tract containing 334 acres lying about
one mile back Of the former, large por-
ton of il in wDod--it is high, stiff land, in
soil similar to the one aforementioned up
on this tract is a tenement in tolerable re-
pair.
A tract containing 100 acres, lying at the
mouth of Mattawoman Greek, about %
miles below Alexandria. The whole of
this is first rate river bottom, and now COM
pletely enclosed. On this tract is that well
known fishery called Rum Point, at which
there has been cleared upwards OF 2OOo
dollars in one season, and where, indepen-
dent of the fish sold on the shore, there
might he put up from one TO two thousand
barrels every season. Besides the profits
Of the fishery, is the advantage of Manurng
the farm with TIE offal of the shore, from
which, with industry, the whole may be
annually manfred, SO as 10 produce at least
ten barrels of corn 10 the acre. On the
fishery shore is dwelling house, and hou-
ses for holding salt. and curing any number
of fish, and for the accommodation OF The
, hands.
A tract containing 23S acres, lying about
one and half miles from the last mention
ed tract, more than goo acres OF which are
. in wood, which would afford 90 cords, al
least, per acre, within one mile OF the r.
yer where wood has ct late rarely sold ioi
less than FIVE dollars per cord.--lt w'il be
divided into 90 or e5 acre lots TO suit pnF'
chasers.-lf preferred the wood will be
! sold standing for SO much per acre.
IT,. William Mason residing near the heat
of Mattswoman creek, about miles iron
Porttobacco, will show the lands to thos'
VINO may WISH THoMS ON F. MASON
September iw