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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
From q London paper.
Fed Gaz,
COURT OF cHANcERY.

When Mr. Erskine was one day pressing
the case Of client with great earnestness, in
the Court Of Kings Bench, Lord Ellenbo
rough, little provoked at his perseverance,
observed TO him that his client might CAR
~ his case into chancery. Has your
lordship, replied Mr.. Erskine, the heart to
send telio0g creature there The force of
Mr.. Erskine's observation will be understood
from the case of Sir Watkin Lewis. He has
case now in The nigh Court of Chancery,
that has been pending AZ years. Thirty
years ago the present lord chancellor acted
as counsellor for him in the Court OF Exche-
ouer. The.property which he will be entl-
tied TO receive when the case is decided, is
35.oooL. sterling. In the mean time Sir
Watkin is prisoner for debt in the fleet pri-
son. The first time the case was mentioned
in Chancery, the noble lord told him that
his appeal to the House of Lords should be
laid before the committee OF appeal with all
possible dispatch He has another case in
the Court Exchequer, in which he has pro-
perry To the amount of 75.oool. About one
tenth of the sum would relieve him from
his embarrassment. The lives of his wife
and daughter have fallen sacrifice to the
vexations Of this long suit in chancery.
The English papers mention this case
without any marks Of censure OF even sur
prise. The truth is that such occurrences
are two common in England to excite wor-
der. And yet there are people in this coun-
try who would persuade US that the English
system of law, is the most stupendous ia,
brio of wisdom, that was ever reared by the
gunius of man." IPortLand Gax.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
NEW BRITISH BANK NOTEs.

The preamble Of the bill lately intro.
duccd into the British House Of Com.
mons, for tie further prevention Of for
ging and connterfeiting bank notes,
furnishes a general description of the
new note which is about to be issued
by the Bank Of England. 1t recites
that
Gas we'll for the prevention thereof,
AS to facilitate the detection Of the same,
tae governor and company OF tie bank
Of England have after great cunsiuera-
ton, labor and expense, formed a new
plan for priniin! bank notes, in which
the ground work. of each bank note will
be black or colored or black and cclored
line work, anG tie words Bank Of
England Will be placed at the top Of
each bank note in white letters upon a
black sable. or dark ground, such
ground containing white lines intersect-
ing each other, and the numerical sum
of each bank note will be printed in
black and register work, and the back
Of each note will disliucly show the
whole contents thereof in reverse iR-
press. The exclusive privilege of using
this plan Of printing notes. is given the
bank of Eng land, and the company are
further authorized TO cause the names
Of The persons intrusted by the company
to sign bank notes in their behalf, to be
impressed by machinery upon bank
notes, instead Of having them stbscri-
bed in the hand writing Of such persons
respectively.
1t is one of the most melancholy
things in human nature, to see how Of
ten the grandest my stories of the medi-
ta!i,e soul lie at the mercy of surface
sk,ming ridicule, and self satisfied re-
joiCing ignorance. 1t is like seeing the
most solemn gestures of human dignity
mimicked into grotesqus absurdities by
monkeys.
Mr.. Laurent Jeanne of Paris, has in.
vented and supported by experiments,
before the National Society for the en-.
couragemcnt Of arts, plan for obyiat-
ing the accidents occasioned by the un-
ruliness or fright ofhorses ina carriage.
According to his ingenious contriyauce
nothing more is necessary than to pull
string, to lock the wheels and unhar-
ness the horses, whatever speed they
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07

We have seen letter from person enti-
tied to the most implicit credit, dated New
Orleans, 9TH August, which states that the
health ofthat city never was better at this
season Of the year; that bat two or three
cases Of yellow fever had occurred, and that
the physicians did moi find even ordinary
employment in common bilious fever. The
writer adds, 81 hazard nothing in saying IT is
as healthy as any city in the union, and this
you may rely on, notwithstanding the va
rious stories that may travel northward."
This statement is very different from that
published by the Editor of the Friend to
the Laws which was copied into the Ga
zette last Thursday, wherein ne states that
he has been obliged to suspend the publica-
ton of his papei in consequence OF the lever
and the suspension of business-perhaps the
latter was the cause of suspension.
[Ba!t. Fed Gaz.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07

withdrew from the Corfss with the same re :
tinue with which they bad entered-repeat
ed cries Of Vsva el Reg y les Cortes re-
sounding through the hall, and all returned
to the palace.
The streets through which the procession
passed were lined with the different corps of
the garrison of Madrid, and the national nj
litia both cavalry and infantry The pre-
sence Of their Majesties and the lnanta the
splendour of the retnue--the applause OF
all classes of persons, enthusiastically ex-
claimed ViUn Ell Reg vi0a la Consultation !
viJa ell Req Constitutional &c.-and, a.
bove all. the recollection of the object of the
magnificent ceremony-al concurred TO rem
der this day most glorious TO the Spanish
nstinn, and to present spectacle which
will be the eternal admission OF future ages.
The tranquility and order which remained
in the hall OF the Cortes. as well as through
out the streets, served 10 confirm more than
ever the good opinion that is entertained of
the character of the inha bifants of this capi-
tai, who, on the great ddyef Spain, gave the
most convincing proofs of their noble senti-
ments. their loyalty and love of the King,
and their adherence to those constitutional
laws in which the happiness of all is cen.
tired
The sitting of the Cortes was continued
aflerhis Majesty's departmental on the
proposition of the Deputy Court de Toreno,
Committee was appointed 10 draw up an
Address in an.wer to his Majesty's speech
and for this purpose were elected the depu-
ties Count de Toreno, Torrero, Matrices de
la Rosa. Tapia, Tens and General Quiro-
ga. With this the solemn acts OF the open
ing Of the Cortes concluded.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Darisn, .a,,gust 10.

1%UFteIBs SItSs5 uoE To.
We are informed, that on Thursday last,
about sun set, steam vessel, schooner rig.
gedl was seen off Little ST. Simons, standing
south, about miles from the shore--a light
breeze from The N. W.-main- sail jib and
fore topsail set; and made but slow progress
when seen; indeed, from the swoke only
commencing whilst she was observed, il APP
peared her machinery was just put in motion.
The above vessel, no doubt, was the steam
schooner Quiroga, Lozier, from New DIRK
bound to Havana. who touched at Charles
tcu. on the 10th inst. Tor fuel.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
couNrERrE1rER DETECTED.

J. B. Wellslager, who has for some time
past kept public house on the Causeway,
Rilke street, was committed TO gaol yester-
day afternoon for passing counterfeit mo-
pey. In his house were found one hundred
aud fourteen dollars, in spurious two dollar
notes on the Marine Bank of Baltimore.
TI5id.
The British Royal Assent has been given
to the bill, declaring Barbados free port
1t was supposed Demarara would also be
made free port.
I.Me.p- York Gazette.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Caha7Uba, (alab. J Hug. 10.

The prospects Of Education in our oucn
state.-The ample means, furnished by
the General Government, which we are
in possession Of, are, we venture to say,
far beyond those of any other state in
the Union. Besides every 9Th section
out of each township, for the benefit of
schools, Congress has authorised the
selection of seventy two sections, a.
mounting to two entire townships, for
the endowment of an University. The
greatest portion of these lands have al
ready been selected, and from the very
judiCious selection, it is presumed that
the lands would sell, on an average, at
Is dollars per acre, which amounts to
upwards Of four hundred and sixty
thousand dollars. Press.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
Ne w5urypor, August H..
III y
INTERNAL WEALTH..

A correspondent informs us, that hc
passed, in Danvers, on Wednesday last
d Wagon load Of Merino Wool weigh
ing about three tons, drawn by 7 horses
passing from Hanover, N. ii. (where
i wa, produced) to the factory at Dan
versatile value of which was probably,
from four to six thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07

/" Though riches" says DR.. Johnson,
Gotten prompt extravagant hopes and
fallacious appearances, there are purpo-
ses to which wise may be delighted
to apply them. They may, by "a.
tional distribution to those who want
them, ease the pains Of helpless disease,
still the throbs Of restless anxiety, re.
lieye> innocence from oppression, and
raise imbecili'y to cheerfuIness and Vi
gor."
emusic" says DR.. Knox is the
most delightful soother of the weary
mind. The heart dances at the sound
of the Tyre: fresh spirits animate tho
v, ms; the clouds of the detection are
dissipated, and the soul shines out once
more, like the sun after mist, in tho
blue expanse Of ether"
Mr.. Poletica, the Russian Minister,
sat out from Mr.. Clay's Kentucky. on
the 10th uit. Oh his return to Washing.
ton City, by way of Niagara Falls.
ANECD0TE.
Mr.. Poletica. in passing through one
of the towns, on his western tour, Call
ed at a tavern to get his dinner, which
being soon after ready, and number
of other guests attending to dine at the
same table, his excellency, who is We.
ny polite gentleman, was standing at I
the table waiting for the whole to SIT :
down at the same time, when the land.
lord, VINO had understood he was mi
mister. Wishing to shew him every civil
lily, went towards him with a plate Of
sliced bacon, and seeing him still stand
ing, concluded he would not sit down
without the usualecrcmony of saying
grace. and politely requested him to ask
a blessing. The minister looked sur.
prised, and asked what he said-"Wlll
you ask blessins?" repeated the land
lord. "None of that" said his excel.
Ienry. The landlord finding his mis-
take, recovering himself, Immediately
handed towards him The bacon, "wlIl
you take little OF tbs - YES" re-
piled his exleliency, 81 will take some
OF this Ken. Republican.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
AMUSEMENT.

A plain spoken gentleman being ask.
ed his opinion as to compromise be.
tween two parties he replied, IS that a
little Cancellation might do wonders :;
but if one party was determined to be
dog ma'ical, and the other categorical,
nothing better could be expected than
rcorrying aud scratching"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07

HIdP 3c 'iIii3il.r. No 10 cit9r;c,,
which he eaHIays IS applicable To every
species Of carriage.
TAyERNs.
Tie comforts Of well regulated I,
verns and boarding houses are frccoert
" the theme Of the trayell,r. As vet
few foreigners have allowed that onr
hotels equal those in the great squares
OF London, ~ the pi,lais royalc at pa.
ris. 1t we caanpt rival them. we have
The atvautagf in the choice Of refresh
nents. A glass Of fine beer. with 90
much good cheese, Goldfish and crackers
as You please, may be had for siaDence,
and III tavern in Water street. onno
site the Coffee House, glass Of sod
water with syrup, cIaret. cheese ami
crackers. may be had for the Same
price. There is nothing in Europe 90
cheap; nay we can even administer IA
The prejadices of Foreigners, as one If
oar tavern keepers has actually i,anort
cd Thames svater for "John Bull and
Brother Jonathan" to make punch Of:
After this, who shall complain Of Iuxu.
RIGS. W 7. advocate.
Tho Tyne Mercury says" 1t is
mentioned as proof of the demoraIiz.
ing effects of standing army, that
sixteen girls abandoned their friends g.
their homes, and marched away with
that pcrtinn Of the s5tb Regiment Foot
which lately left Huddersfrld. A girl
Of the name of Letitia Bedford, Who
was prevented from accompanying her
companions, went out some time after
and hanged herseIf3"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
@ANRHWD 3
P0RTLAND....TuESDAY, OCT. II, 1890.

As the time for electing a member of
Congress is near at hand, we are anx-
ious to call the attention of our citizens
to consideration the important sub.
ject. Few have been and few will be
the occasions when the services of an
able,upright, intelligent and experienced
man, will be more required than at the
approaching congressional term. 1t is
necessary that those who favoured
the opinions which our faithful repre-
sentative advocated at the last session of
Congress, should distinctly and loudly
express their approbat ion, or they will
justly incur the suspicion of being them
selves Indifferent and regardless of the
great principles for which he contended.
Are we satisfied with the strenuous OPP
position he made at the last session to
the system Of taxation and of COM
mercial and agricultural depression that
was SO earnestly attempted to be impo-
sed upon us and to accomplish which no
exertions will be spared in future years
Are we satisfied with the stubborn reso-
luton he displayed in combating the
sophistry of the abettors of slavery ?
Ii we are, shall we not still need the SER
vices OF such man Shall we heed
lessly cast away the advantages which
his experience of public business, and
our knowledge of his ability and opin-
ions give us, for experimental policy ?
Is it our object, just to initiate man by
practise into the science and skill Of
politics, and as soon as he is able to be-
of service to us, to throw him idly by ? Il
is not SO at the south; it is not thus that
Virginia the Ancient dominion" has
gained such eminence in our political
history but it is by giving her citizens,
who engage in public life, an opportuni-
ty, by a continuance in Office, to mature
th.ir faculties and acquire experience
and facility in public affairs that she
gains great influence in the national
counsels, and the 90 vantage ground"
of the neu men, with which every
election replenishes the seats of other
states.-We must have a little of the
stability of that old state, before we can
controul her influence.
1t is time enough to displace mem.
Der when his conduct has destroyed our
confidence in him, but while he is faithful
to his trust and our interests, let us show
that we know how to reward such seryi.
ces. Let us therefore unite in the rec.
lection Of the
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
TARIFF.

We have perused with much delight and
proht the very able, and to our minds conc.u-
size speech delivered by Mr. WEBSTER, OF
Boston, at meeting IN thai place, ON the pro.
posed revision OF the Tariff, at lie next session
OF Congress. We propose brief abstract o, this
speech In discussing the subject, Nj Web.
SER seized upon the most important points,
and stated the principal Arguments against any
change Of system. He placed the question up.
ON iw o grounds, first, coDsi;utonai,iy, and Sc.
cond, expectancy. II msy reasonably lie
doubted whether Congress can. under The a,-
lhoriiy of laying impos,s, fairly lose sigh, Of
hose purposes, and levy duties fsr other OBJ
jects: for this Tariff would virtually say 10
the commercial man. you shall no longer pur.
sue The profession by which you have hitherto
gained your livelihood not only So, it would
also cali upon him 10 contribute from his re-
dsced means 10 the advancement of another
profession which was growing out of the ruins
OF his own. The laws nos IN force regulating
commerce were passed With Urinary regard
10 revenue revenue was the leading pur
rose-ibe principal; commeioe the inciidsal.
But with regard TO the law now proposed,
." here Is an entire disregard to all The consi,n
era,ions Of revenue. a. II would hardly w
coniended, "ssId alr. Webster, {" TIA, Congress
possessed that sort OF general power by which
II night declare that particular occupations
should be pursued in society, and lha, o.heIs
should No." Nj. w. thought that such would
be the operation II this law. On the q,,.s'a
of expectancy he took wide range. lie ad-
duced the experience of other nations against
Restrictions on trade in favour of manufactures,
,h'eN spoke loudly against similar measures
III ihis country. and he quoted an ob.ersa'oa
Of the first Minister OF Great Britain, .yhosalI
that England had become what she Is, mol bF
means OF this system but 10 spite Of IL. Loan
swer 10 the observation Of the chairman OF To
committee OF manufactures. who said at lbtx
last session oil Congress {. tia, commerce bad
been too long the pet, the spoiled child oiYo'..
eminent !" be observed that he commerce Of
the country was older ihsa congress, olje'
than the present government, The county
Essex alone possessed more tons of sbippas
before lhls government was framed, Than h
louged TO the whole of England in the reIsu
of Elizabeth. lie thought government n'
done no more for commerce than coInmsfa
had done Tor government commerce IN
opinion, had been the main support oil Inc rev l
enue there have been paid into the 'reosu'l
since the commencement OF tue gOvernme@
S35O,0O0,0 900 through the CusIomiIouse, w's
only S3l or 35,0OO.OO0 have been receive
from other sources and that with much ascoT
tent. twas not the ship owner or The s~
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
ELECTIONS.

A town meeting has been notified in this
tow n for Monday next to elect Representa-
live in the place of SIMON GREeNrFAF, Esq.
whose seat is vacated by his acceptance OF The
office OF Reporter of the Judicial decisions of
the State. We suggest 10 The citizens the
proprie,y OF calling meeting in the course
OF the week, 10 nominate some suitable person
TO supply this vacancy.
We have been requested from numerous
sources 10 name SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, at
o'clock. and the town hall, for The lime an.
place of this meeting. A general attendance
is requested.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
Ma. SHIRLEY.

Ma. SHIRLEY.
We have looked into your paper for the last
two or three weeks,.wth much disappointment Mt
at not fndiss our old frieni and present re-
preventative TO Congress, EZEKIEL WH,rxAs
held up as candidate for re election. Repub.
licaps, sir, are busy as usuai-to secure the Of
fee for one OF their pahisans: Shall we not do
ome,hing for the man we know and whom we
all respect We call upon you, sir to see that
something is done for Mr.. Whitman.
GORHAM.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
WEMODDDMo
MAINE ELECTORAL NoMLs.a TONS.

MIME ELECTOR.4L NO.NEJf.4 TONS.
Gen. Joshua Wingste, jr. ! q, ~.
Hon. William Moody, w urge
LIST. District. Col Elisha Allen, Sanford.
I'd. William, Chadwick. Esq. Portland.
Sd. Samuel Tucker, ESQ. Bristol.
4h, Hon. Francis Carr, Bangor.
9Th, Hon. Joshua Gage, Augusta.
9Th, Doct. Josiah Prescott, Pennington.
7h, Gen. Levi Hubbard, Paris.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONGRESS-

LIST District, JOSEPH DANE. Esq.
Cd do. Hon. EZEKIEL WHITMAN,
81 do. Hon. JOSHUA HEAD,
Gen. JOSHUA WINGArE. Jr.
All do. JACOB McGAw, Esq. -.
9th do. Hon. JAMES PARKER,
6h do. Hon. JOSHUA CuspMAN, !. :
It'll do. Hon. EsocH LINCOLN.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17

rive have received communications from sew
eral very respectable gentlemen Of both political
partic, in Lincoln county, to insert in our paper
the following statement offacts, relative to the
lection ola candidate to represent that district
for the next Congressional term. We comply
with their request, wishing it to be explicitly un-
derstood, that by this act we do not make our
sslve. parties to the controversy.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17

Der OF members now being twenty four, whose
names were recorded. The chairman of The
convention then requested the members TO
bring ia their votes 70, some person, as a can
didale for Congress, as their names were cali
ed, upon which Gen. M'Cobb rose, and ad
dressing himself to the spectators. requested
them TO Withdraw with him, that they might
have caucus of their own. Accordingly said
MCobb, some Of the spectators, and eight of
the delegates withdrew Five of said eight
members, who seeded, appeared at the con
vention without any certificate, or any other
evidence, that they were agreed upon as del.
egates by the citizens OF their several towns or
that il was their wish, that they shoufd.appear
as such. but the convention, being disposed TO
be liberal, allowed them to hold their seats.
Said eight members having of their own ac
curdretired from meeting which they assist
osin organizing, (. under which they had ac-
ted more than two hours, the convention con
sisted of sixteen members, who on being call.
ed proceeded 10 designate by ballot caIfdi-'
date for Congress, when on sorting and count
ing the votes, j, was found, that Gen. Joshua
Wingate, Jr. Of Bath, had large majority Of
the same. The votes were then taken for
some person to be recommended as an Eeclor
of President, Vice Presiden, and Samuel Tuck
er, Esq. Of Bristol, was agreed upon. The
following votes were then passed by lbe con-
vention, TO wit
VorED LIST, That the members OF this con.
veniion do consider themselves bound TO use
all fair and honorable measures TO secure The
election OF the candidates above mentioned.
Cd. That David Stinson. Esq. of Bath,
Eben'r Delapo. E.q. of Woolwcn, and Vim.
Bowman, Esq. OF Wlscasset, be a committee
for the purpose Of addressing the Electors Of
this District il they should deem it exped,ent,
on the object and doing. Of Ibis Convention.
Sd, That the Chairman and Secretary Of
this meeting, be a committee for making pub
lie the donss Of this convention, and the they
cause the same 20 be published in the Lincoln
Telegraph, printed at Wiscassei, and in the
two papers a, Portland.
4tb, That This convention be now dissolved.
DAVID STiNSON,
Chairman Of said Committee.
In addition 10 the above nomination we have
also received communication proposing the
Hon. JOSHUA HEAD. as candidate for Con-
gress IN the same district, The present rep
resentaiive, Mark l.. HlLL, Esq. is also noni
mated.
The interest we take in The election in that
District, extends principally TO this point
that we wish the voice OF thai commercial DIS
trict to be expressed strongly in favour OF a
man who can conscienhousiy support the decid
ed interest OF the District: as well as one who
is not afraid to 'aise his voice against the in
cressing evil Of slavery.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
Hon. EZEKIEL WHITMAN

the man whom we have tried and found
in no wise wanting.
4
We have ventured to offer the nomin.
alton of Mr.. Whitman, by the recon-
mendation of gentlemen from various
parts of the District, who speak conf
IDENTIFY of the success which will attend
it. As no other person has been sug-
gested, and as nothing has been, or can
be said against Mr. Whitman it is deem
ed advisable to propose him without the
formality Of convention.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-10-17
OF PORTUGAL.

We have conversed with agentleman who
was at Lisbon on the eth August at which
time all was quiet, and no appearance of any
revolutionary movements the statement there
fore published Of ,umults and bloodshed in
that Capita! is a, least premature.
Phiia. GGs.