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The Portland gazette., 1819-01-26


A t cour, Of Probate helden at the Probate
Office in Portland vi hin aud for the Couutv
of Cumber and on the second "Wednesday Of
January in he year of our Lord eighteen hun
Gred aud nineteen. Or the pettion of Ruth Jenks
adminisratrix of the estate Of Nathaniel Jenks.
late of Nortbyarmoutn in said Couoty Merchant,
deceased, rscresening ,hat the personal eslz If
SAID decsased 10 no sufficient TO pay the iust debts.
which he wed at. he time of his dea by the
su 4, ( ihree hundred nioery four dollars and
fyHy soar cents, aud praying or license TO sell
aud convey 80 much of the real estate of said de-.
ceased IS nay Be nece"ary 70 the payment Of
said debts nd incident ! charges .--osDESID
That the petitioner give notice thereof TO the
heirs of said decss,ed and to all persons intere.ted
in laid estAse, by causing copy of this order 70
b published in the Portland Gazette,e printed
10 Portland in aid County thre. week ssucces.
sfvey, hat they may appeac. at Probate
Cour be herd at the probate fiee 10 said PORT.
land on the forth Wednesday of Febru ary next
at two oclock in the four noon asd .hew cau(s
ia they have why the prayer Of said petition
should not e granted.
SAM FREEMAN, Jsdgs IF raid Court.
A true CoPy--Aness
HoRAfIo souTHasTE Pepr
The Portland gazette., 1819-01-26

Inc Lame Of the American murdered was
Liiiah CLARK Of Dover, he belonged to the Cad
mus.
The Portland gazette., 1819-01-26
Removal & Copnrtnsrsl,iF

Removal & Copart,sers',iF~
II c. C.ATTwoOD's Aucrros and CoHnss-
Id. sIov EsrAHLrsHEET, is removed from the
head OF Exchange street. 80 The elegant brick
esToag, bead Of Union Wharf. The business in
future will be conducted under che firm Of
Atwood & CALVIN,
Punctual atie itior paid to all business entrusted
to their ca Cash literally advanced on Con-
sgnments &c. ATWOOD.
GEORGE J. CALVIN.
Ihis day landing from sloop William,
clOOO lbs. prime COFFEE,
~OOO II boxes and chests souchong TEA,
EIizaheth's cargo--the best IN The ma EtIs'
A quantity Of Mahogany BOARDS, which wiz
be sold on credit, ~
IN STORE,
Q pipes Lisbon Vine
10 bags green Coffee
y do Pepper
10 bbGs American Gin
1000 VT. first quality new mich Cheese, for
family use) a
l2o reams wrapping Paper, large and
100 do letter and foolseap Dc.
10 mats Cassia
5 bbIs ground Ginger
10 dozen Shosels
81 do Stone. Ware, consisting of Jugs
Butter Pots--EIower Pots, & Stands, &c.
li6 casks superior quality LIME.
4. bales prime upland COTTON, (new crop)
Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, FIRST quality
20 bags white Calcutta SUGAR
C1n l- - Al
10 Hhds Count BOTTLES, assorted sizes.
5 Casks Malaga WINE
% Casks Malaga D ,IctNs
20 Boxes Bloom
90 Barrels Muscoyado SUGAR 81
238 GRINDSTONES, small sizes Of sUps-
rior quality.
90 bags PlMENTO
pipe HOLLANDS GIN
8 lfhds. SUGAR
100 crates assorted CrockerY Ware
80 bids st. Cloit and Windward Island
RUM
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
SPECTATORS
EDWARDsVILLE, July 5, 1919.

Declaration Of Indehendence.-During
the period when our relations with Great
Britain assumed the most embarrassing
aspect, it was contended by the British
party, that the practice ofreading the De-
claration OF independence at our celebra-
tons, was a " wicked thing" because it
had tendency to inAame the minds of
the people against the mother country.
1t is hoped that, at the present day, the
reading of this instrument will not be
dispensed with by another party, because
the fundamental principles of govern
ment contained in it do not accord with
their professions.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
DOMESTIC.
NETWORK, MAY %.

.p.f NETWORK, MAY %.
A cnraUan, consisting of eleven COW
cred Wagons, drawn by two, three, or
four horses each, two coaches, num-
Der of outriding horses, and about 100
persons, composing the expedition un-
der captains Blackman and lien, for the
state of Illinois, crossed the Powles
Hook ferry yesterday, on its way to the
west. These two gentlemen having
been for number of years engaged as
ship masters in the China trade, and
made handsome fortunes, have now
turned their attention TO the fertile plains
of the Illinois, and have commenced the
forming of a settlement on their eXten-
sive purchase. The present caravan
form the first diUision. In the autumn
the second dipision, which is to COM
plete the establishment, will advance.
In the company which passed here
yesterday, there were farmers, carpen-
ters, blacksmiths, wheelrights, masons,
coopers, &c. &c. with their families,
mostly natives of the northern hive"
A II their equipments were in fine order,
and the emigrants' in fine spirits. 1.-THE
population of that fertile state is to be
formed Of such materials, we shall soon
find Illinois taking rank along side of
the very respectable state of Ohio.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
BALTIMORE, MAY G8.
DfSTRESSES.

We have several times adverted to the dis
trcsses of the day, and should feel timid in re-
Stunning the subject were it not the paramount
topic i'll all papers-in all places-and on all
occasions. The famous South Sea scheml. in
England-thc execrated Mississippi scheme in
France-each produced i'll their turns the
same terror, the same ruin, and the same dis
tress, which our city feels at this ,iuncture--
The faliacy ofolr banking systems was never
SO obvious as how-and while we see our
monied institutions on the verge OF ruin--our
wealthest, and some of our worthicst citizens
falling about us-their tributaries without sub
sistence, and ther creditors without redress,
we cannot wonder that SO many rapid revol,l-
tons are made il our systems of finance and
economy; nor GIN we be surprised that 50
many are strippiig off the tawdry trimmings
of dIshonorable patty, and mourning, though
too lac, that thes pride has carried them be-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03

new coinage of crow pieces, which are
TO pass at the value # live shiilings.
The king OF Sween has issued re-
celpt for opening oan of 100000 spe-
Gle crowns, to be ont III small shares,
and at a moderate interest to his Nor
wegisn subjects.
The parliament .djourned on the 9TH
OF April, to nice again that day fort
night.
Some alterations have been made at
Cadiz in the destination of the arma-
ment. Three ships of the line and
three frigates were to leave Cadiz for
the Pacific Ocean the early part OF
April, with as many troops as they
could accommodate. Four thousand
troops we're to sail in transports, early in
May. The great expedition would not
be ready for sea until August or Septem-
Der.
From the Courier of the 9TH of April
we have copied a statement of the Brit
ish revenue up the 5th of April, from
which it appears that the total increase
for the last year is 2,965,ll5k.
In the house of commons, on the 9Th
Of April, Mr.. Peel presented prelimi-
nary report from the committee APP
pointed to inquire into the state of the
bank, which was read and was IN sub
stance as follows:
:" The committee appointed to consider
the state of the bank are now engaged in
deliberating on their report, which they
hope to be able on an early day after
the recess to present to the house, and
they confidently hope that they shall
then be able to fix period for the re-
sumption of cash payments by the bank.
and suggest plan by which this may be
accomplished with safety. But the COM
mittee are of opinion that the plan which
they have to propose will be materially
INSTRUCTED if the bank should be drained
of its treasure by continuing to pay their
notes of an earlier day than Jan. i, 1915,
and fractional sums under 81. in gold
They therefore submit to the considera-
ton of the house the expediency of pass
ing forthwith bill to restrain the bank
from making such payments, till after
the report of this committee shall be re-
ceived, and some legislative measure
be founded thereon
After the report was read, Mr.. Peel
obtained leave to bring in bill " to
restrain the governor and company Of
the Bank of Englan from making pay
ments in cash under certain notices CIV
en- by them for that purpose.
After long debate, which we have
this day commenced, the bill was read
a second time and ordered to be engross-
ed. On the 9th, it passed through all
IFS stages in both houses, and subsequent
ly received the royal assent by commits
sion.
On the same evening, a bill was
brought in for restraining the Bank of
Ireland from paying its notes in cash I'M
der twenty pounds, which it had hithor-
to been in the practice of doing. 1tpas-
sed through all its stages Immediately,
and will, (says the Courier pass through
the house of lords, and receive the roy
al assent forthwith.
In the house of lords ON the 5th of
April, the Marquis of Lansdown said,
that it was his intention On future day
to move an address for information res
pecting any communication which may
have passed between the prince regents
government and the United States OF
America, relating to the cession of the
Floridas.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
NASHVILLE, JUNE 8.
THE TINES.
CESSION OF CUBA TO GREAT BRITAIN

CHAHIEsTUN, MAY 10.
The report of the cession of the island Of
Cuba to Great Britain, received Il few days
since, via Savannah, gains credence. Captain
-Ciarkson, of the schooner Sea-Horsc, arrived
here yesterday in six days from Havana, con-
firms the r,nnor, in all its essential particulars
He informs that Admiral Sir Home Popharn,
after lying some time in Havana, sailed thence
on the first instant for Jamaica, leaving behind
him three sleeps of war. The proposed ces-
sion was generally creditedby the inhabitants,
when Capt. Clarkson sailed, but caused much
dissatisfaction. So much indeed were the pub
lie enraged, that it was publicly declared, il the
island must pass from its present government,
the inhabitants themselves would pay the pur-
chase money, and afterwards declare them
selves independent.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
ST. LOUIS, JUNE 80.

ST. LOUIS, JUNE 80.
Sans Werf, a chief, and one of the
principal counsellors of the Great Usage
tribe, arrived here few days ago on all
embassy from his nation to the Presi-
dent, to lay before his excellency on his
arrival here, the difficulties which at
present exist between them and the gov
ernment, and its officers, sc. &c.
Missouri Erhedition.-This expedi-
ton has not yet sailed, but is daily ex-
pected to proceed. On Sunday the
steam boats Johnson and Expedition pro-
ceeded from the mouth of Missouri to
Belle Fontaine in about two hours, and
stemmed the current with great ease.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
MADISON COUNTY.

.%'uer Greek Io1cnslib, IS.
gEVAKEN up, by Jacob Warner, on the middle
n fork of Silver creek, about 5 miles from
Augusta, dark gray Horse, about fourteen
hands three inches high; four years old last
spring; both hind legs and face white; ma
tural trotter; no brands perceivable. Apprais-
ed to fifty-ive dollars, before nc, this 25th
day of December, 1873
JOHN HOWARD, j. p.
Jz,ne2f-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
PROM THE ORLEANS GAZETTE. MAY %.

PROM THE ORLEANS GAZETTE, MAY p.
The following extract of a letter from an
American gentleman Of talents, and whose OPP
portunites of acquiring a perfect knowledge
of the western trade-its sources and its out
lets, are great, will be read, we doubt not, with
interest.
"Havana, May l, 1919.
"We have great folks here now, of the Ball
famly-Sir Home Pophan. The Dons do not
know what TO think of the visit-Their hatred
has excited their fears, and gives rise to much
expressionof scntimentin all classes Of people.
Their hatred is Of the most rancorous kind
They are almost ready to come out with an
open declaration, and disclaim the domination
of Ferdinand. They know SO little of the ma
tare of our government, that they think they
have only to ask for alliance to have it, One
thing is sure-they will make severe strug-
gle rather than come under British rule
Should the British take root in this island, all
the world knows they would have the key to
all west of the Aifegany, together with the
whole Caribbean sea.-Who ever had power
that did not abuse it -
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-03
LONDON, APRIL z.


Tuesday the Trincomalee, 46, captain
P. H. Bridges, late Challenger,) arriv-
ed at Portsmouth from the East Indies,
via St. Helena; sailed from thence the
3oth January, and Ascension the 9Th
February; touched at Fayal on the 10Th
March, and left it on the following day.
BY her came passenger. Mr.. Stokoe,
surgeon Of the Conqueror; and latterly
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-10
From the Vermont hteHiScncer.

VISION.
passed the evening N reading and
contempt ton, and, retiring TO rest the
leaien nj Of Morpheus soon steeped
my sersrs in forgetfulnes>, and seemed
transported TO those airy regions " where
active fancy travels beyond sense and
pictures things unseen." Metbought |
was wandering in solitary place, when
on sudden. a venerable figure stood be-
fore me.
gazed on him with the profoundest re-
verence, and thought | saw portrayed
in his countcnancc the greatest wisdom
had ever known in man.
He was silent, yet by the eloquence Of
his actions, he seemed to impress upon me
this lesson" Man. know thy self"
Reckoning me to follow, we walked
on till we came 10 large enclosure, which
we entered, and saw il had the appear
ance of an immense garden, divided into
small allo,ments-and each allotment hav.
ing an overseer or gardener, who Cultlva-
ted such plants as his inclination led him
TO choose.
was enchanted with the prospect
and as looked on my guide with an en-
curing eye, he thus addressed me.
+" This extensive field so pleasing to the
eye, is not the property of The numerous
gardeners by whom you see il cultivated !;
but is leased for a certain period by the
good 90, ernor of the country, who requires
no other rent than proper cultivation of
the soil, and of tie most valuable plant.
"To such he has given assurance, That
wien their term of trial is ended, he will
give richer gardens, and they shah be the
,,orites al court While those who spend
their time idly. or cultivate weeds instead
nf flowers. shall be driven out to pine in
famine, ami toll for subsistence on the
barren waste.
"Examine attentiye y the several parts"
said he. +" and mark the different courses
pursued
Ilo.ked around and saw some diligent-
" employed in plucking up every noxlous
weed, pruning the useful plants, and en-
richiug their al!otments with whatever
| would adorn or be useful,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-10

the power ard goodness Of an unseen Dlvi-
aity, "Hang up your philosophy" II II
cannot reach this stage of conviction.
How do the feathered Creation chaunt
the praises of their brief existence What
lesson do the birds of the field furnish
those who have rational and immortal souls
At the approach of the glorious sun, which
diffusss heat and light TO the animal and We
geiable world, all nature seems to join in
a universal concert ofjoy and thanksgiving.
Well may the Poet exclaim -
The beasts that under warm hedges slept
And weather'd out the cold bleak night are
up, lures, raise
And looking tow 'rds their neighborng pas
Their voice and bid their fellow brutes
good morrow.
The cheerful birds TOO, on the tops of trees
Assemble all in choirs, and with their notes
Salute and welcome up the rising sun. -
There certainly is nothing more charm
ingly impressive than tie scenery and mu-
sic of Summers morning in the country.
The glorious Sun, even before his arrival,
is known by his beaming harhingers. The
slowing herds" the chirping birds, and all
creation salute and welcome the rising sun
tor bringing light to benghted world
this language of nature is most eloquent -
1t says to the sluggard awake thou sleep
er!''
From reflections like these the most i'm
portant and salutary duties may be derived
or are enjoined.-lf the beasts of the field,
the birds of the air--nay, the shooting
germ or seed from the earth proclaim the
presence and influence OF an all governing
God, what ought man 10 do Alas, in 100
many instances he is ungrateful and pre-
sumptuous! He partakes daily OF the mu-
nifcent provisions of the God of Nature -
He often abuses his gifts and in the even
time, sinks into senseless SUMMERS unmind-
full and thankless for the benefits OF the day.
Not satisfied 18th the protection of the past
night, and disregarding the Supreme Power
who watched HIM during the Shadow of
darkness" he rises up with impious conf
dence in the existence of another day
But a day, an hour, a moment may break
asunder the thread of his being, so atlenua-
ted is the cord OF life
Let every one then, with earnest and sin
cere devotion, address the God of his ex-
istence, morning and evening, for his null
tfold blessings, In particular, should fami
lies in the country, who are out of the reach
Of Pauchial DISCREPANCIES, establish and
strictly adhere to family worship. Let
their little ones, and their "whole house
hold" know that there is God; and that
that Col whom they worship is alone
liable to work ont heir salvation Let pa
rents point out TO their children the glow
ing upr;se Of the sun, and his mud descent
Let their young minis also be imbueI with
a know ledge Of the miller beauties and
usefulness of the "siiver moon ;" an above
al let it be in. tiled into their hearts AMI
impressed on their understandings that all
t!ese wcnderfu things are the works of an
Almighty God"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-10
REFLEcr,oxs IN THE COUNTRY.

"Thou crowncst the year with goodness;
anl Thy paths crop fitness; the pastures
are clothed WITH focks, aud the VALUES also
arr covered with corn they shout for JOY,
the, also sing "-Psqins.
On the opening of Spring, and through
tn; Succeeding Summer, ali Creation am
mate aai inanignate, seems to shout out
wi,I an exceeding and great JOY. Man
alone endowed as ne Is with an intelligence
"only second TO the angels Of Heaven APP
peareilhar to neglect or forge the offerings
Of Thanksgiving for the rising fruits OF the
cart, aud thu multitude Of blessings which
a Rene6cent Providence has provided for
him Ia pursuits of Agriculture there are
ipu,nerable evidences oi mercy md kind
ness. Every plant that starts from the
earth; every bud that sheds It's blossom ;
every ripe,ing fruit rs it drops from its pa
rent stem--nsy the ''hamhle acorn i,seli
breaches, with most miraculous organs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-10
Darien, Nay 81.
FROG EAT FLORIDA.


We have conyersed with RESPECTABLE
Citizen Of Darien, who LETT 81. Augustine
last Tuesday, and learn that the emotions
occasioned by the ce>sion Of The pro'incs
are fast wearing away among tie people,
excepting renegade Americans, and inai'
viduals in the service oil Spain and IL Il
memorial Is in preparation soliciting the
president TO appoint general Jackson as
governor so soon as transfer shall have
been effected, and another besqechiug The
general to accept the appointment should
it be offered him. Our informant went as
far south in the peninsula as Nloscheito
and Indian rivers, and southwestHarfiT 10
Spring Garden, ''nearLake George. His re-
ceptiun amor g the Seminoies was civil anu
friendly, being always taken by the h'fi
and offered viciuas,* which, though none
of the best. seemed 10 be bHndant. lhe
savages amounting to three or four hun
: drcd were busiIy engaged in fishing, hunt
ing, and planting corn in the old fields O.
pened by the English before and during
The revoiutioDary war. Many OF the M
petuous young warriors, he understood,
had declared hey would never come 'p'
on terms tn the United States. bpt the
gre1ter portion cf the nation, having Ie'm'
TO bend Ia circumstances, AMI kno"'u9
the union Of the province " it'll this country
would cut off all communication with 10
reigners. expressed the greatest desire 10
enter ino a treaty with our government
They were Only deferred from sending
drrutalion Tor that purpore 10 some oi '"'
frontier posts, by the Apprehension 'n"
tie "rrdekrrs" by which term they me,A
the pruvincialis's living tetwfen the :"
JOHNS AMI S.. Mary's as well as the 'r'H'
tier Georgian-) would murder their 'ePU'
ties. Our informant communicated thi' u"
teligence to Maj. Bird, commandIn2 i''
Alert, on the st. Mary who requested a'~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-10
Selected.
FEMALE LITERATURE.

,
svmpa,hising muse resumes the strain,
..Tha, female genius. female talents claim,
An eouaI right to culture ard'o fame;'
TO share the praise OF every mental grace
That raises and adorns the human race.
o for an age Of chivalry again,
To renoyate the race of generous men!
Ofmen whose favorite ard peculiar care
Was to protect and elevate the fair;
Their rights assert, their virtues, talents
raise. [praise.
And crown their merit with appropriate
In feudal times, tho other virtues failed,
Respcctful. tender Difference prevailed
For voman's worth. Not as i'll Greece and
Rome,
Was she degradirgly confined at home;
But 10th in social bouer and sulnPtu'u' ball
W seen. admired, and reverenced by all.
From the fair hand Of some distinguished
name,
Umpire of valor, arbitress of fame,
Each northern knight respectfully received
The prize his galiantry in arms achieved;
Ol1oA and danger the reward and crown
Her ,Dile was triamph, her applause re-
moan.
Nor Fame's bright palm did she alone dis
pense
AT prlas. festivals and tournaments;
For lruasl records prove, her talents, zeal,
IN council of, advanced her country veal;
Her Judgment, penetration and address,
Promoting public, social, privute happiness
Admired. esteemed, distinguished and ca
rest,
Her prnper station, woman then possest;
And had the light of classic letters shone,
Among the nations of the northern zone,
With Taste, discernment, influence combi-
ned,
The zeal Of woman had the world Ts$ped'
AM are there not some noble spirits still,
That with the Yosver, possess the generous
uiU
To advocate the cause of woman's mind,
AMI raise il TO tie height by heaven de-
sign'd: [pense
A height from which her virtue may dis
The most suspicious ana dilfusivc influence!
Such spirits are and one bright period
moe,
Ou:sldaiag I'll that ever shone before,
Shall shed its pleasing light and influence
kind,
On every cloud and envious shade ot mind;
Till mental gloom. expelled Virginia S
shor',
Slall dark., female intellect M more.
such i III leriod which our hopes await,
The pleas nj change our wishes advocate;
when ma. enius nav display lis powers
From lispin4 lnianc,'s delightful hours,
To youths ,e,e,opemeni, when nature
Unfold the CT rms and graces ofthe mind.
No more i'm isoned, Ike fair Chinese feet.
To keep them down, dimin"'ireiy neat,
The female nj, It's tctters shall escape.
And beauteous rise into tsgctaro' shape:
Its opc ming t tents man shall raptured view,
Acknowledge, prize-and profit by them
too.
Enlightened taste with fond parental care
Shall then illustrate the domestic sphere;
Muternei love shsllm mans infant pow
ers, ltS
As seri}l spring awakes the nascen' flow
Youths opening 5ud, maternal hight iliume,
Till intellect expand its highest, richest
bloom. LILA