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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

We this day publish some extracts from Niles
Register, on the subject of political parties, to
which we invite the attention Of our readers, not
doubling they will find them worth an attentive
perusaI. AT this time, when political name Of
designation is considered all important in the es-
innate Of qualifications for Office, il may be well
to have proper understanding Of the origin OF
party distinctions, their meaning and application.
Although we may not find all the opinions, ex-
pressed in the extract now inserted, or in those
our own, there is, nevertheless, degree Of can
dour and independence of sentiment pervading
the whole, that give it a fair claim to careful
consideration. We affect no neutrality in poll
tics, which we do not feel but we hesitate not
to avaw, at once, our distaste for that sort OF
political warfare, which now disgraces the State
of New York, and has recently been exhibited
in q shape, disgusting to every man of elevated
feeling, during a late electioneering campaign,
nearer home. The vocabulary Of personal a.
buse and vulgar slang has been exhausted to fur
nish vituperative epithets, in this war of words.
In some of these contests we find the most siren
uous efforts exerted TO maintain claim TO the
reputation Of" exclusive repubHcanlsm y while
Others, who aspire to still higher standard Of
political orthodoxy, aristocraticaIly arrogate 70
themselves the peculiar appellation Of demo-
Gratis" As to public services, or private worth,
these considerations seem to be Of inferior inn
portance, in comparison with those we have
mentioned. Whatever may have been the
magic of these words heretofore, It certainly is
now fast wearing away, and il may well be
doubted, whether the most worthy in the com
Inunity win be ambitious Of being designated by
them hereafter Republicanism, instead Of be-
ing the name for devoted attachment to the
best institutions Of Government, with which the
world has been blessed, may become disgraced
by IFS professors to a term Of reproach and de-
rision
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25
WIscAssEr, Nov. %.
ment is offered.

NIsCAssETf NUN. -
FTRE.-On Thursday night last, about half
past II o'clock, the citizens Of this village were
alarmed with the appalling cry Of Fire Il was
foundtO proceed from barn belonging % John
FL Sheppard, Esq. connected with his dwelling
house by other out-buildiRgs. By its timely dis
cOveTy The fire was soon extinguished, with but
tTifing damage
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

Ephraim Wood, ESQ. of Camden. sowed 5
bushels and pecks Of rye in Sept. 1922. on
abont ) acres or ground newly cleared 0; the
wood, which produced 240 bnshels--oTeT 40
bushels to the busheI sowing, and about As to
ihe acre. It's being sown early and on good
ground occasioned large number Of sh0Ob
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25
POOR RICFtARD.
ORIGINAL ANECDOTES
MEssRs. EDIroRs,

MEssRs. EDITORS,
A facetious friend of mine was telling me a
good story the other day, which viii give you a
strong eKemplfcation of the singular use and
understanding Of terms in different parts Of our
blessed union, He was travelling somewhere in
Alabama, aud accosted an honest native, as we
DO here, with an inquiry, " which is theroad 10
the next town or village" +" reckon you are
stranger in these parts, butt can give you a
sprinkling Of in formation You will 20 about
two miles from this and you viii come to a hlT-
ricanen ttHold r. said my friend, " | am no
amateur oftornadoes pray win it last long ?"
" About three miles long replied the country
man." But can't ! escape It p cried my
friend, somewhat alarmed. " Why, as to that"
said he" You may 90 up one side Of il, near
the village of -, where they don't care about
clearing up in that way but II viii be best for
You to 60 right through it;-they are pretty
considerable icispsof mind that make these pla-
cess Well, well" cried my friend, " | must ;
but is this all must 60 through s7-' About
mile on the outside Of the hurricane You w;l
come to biasc, which you viii naturally 60
through" Good morning TO you, Sir" "GoOd
morning CALCULATED my friend-but see,
never shall get home through Ere and hurri-
canes. g.
NoTE-HHTricgaes are so called, from the ap-
pearance Of the land when stripped by a vio-
lent wind and Biass is the marking of trees,
SO as to designate boundaries
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Gazette.
PORTLAND ADVERTISER.

PORTLAND ADVERTISER.
Weparticularly request those
subscribers tothe GAZETTE, who
intend to receive the semi-week
" paper, instead of the weekly,
to give us notice, with as little
delay as possible. The addition
al expense of publishing the
ADVERTISER is such as to rem
der il necessary that we should
speeds ascertain what patron
age we can calculate upon re-
ceiving, and whether we car
safely proceed with asemi-week-
Iy paper.
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Iy paper.

The latest arrivals from Europe bring no fur
Their accounts Of effects resulting fromthe late inn
portant changes Of affairs in Spain Ferdinand
VII, that " king Of~shreds and patches, seems 70
be a political puppet, capable Of no other move
ments, than such as are directed BY the political
jugglers, into whose hands his person may hap
pen to fall Destitute alike ofthe hrmness Of a
man and the pride Of monarch, no calculation
can be made as to the fate Of the Spanish nation,
beneath the feeble sceptre Of this degenerate
Bourbon, until il is known TO whose guardian
ship he may be committed.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

Apeculiarity generally attributed to the yam
KEGS, Is that Of aHareriRg question By asking
another and numerous anecdotes are related to
prove that il exclusively belongs to them. But
whoever has travelled south, must have noticed
that il is quite as common among our southern
brethren-whom, BY the avay, Europeans call
yankees-as II isof home IN New England That
this peculiarity is there indeed, happily blended
with some others, the following anecdote will
illustrate.
4 gentleman passing through one OF the south
eth states, aud wishing 10 know the distance to
neighbouring house. inquire d Of Planter, who
was leisurely o. work BY the road side, how far
" was TO Picrcs's.. "From up country, Treekon."
(" Yes said the gentleman aWeiI, how GOES
cotton p I" Rather duh. believe" " .Fir4ts
bad roads, friend But, SAYS the traveller,
Z" how far do YOU cali il to Pierce's m Bound
TO s. reckon" Exactly" answered the
traveller, and rode on--wheR the planter having
completed his enquiries, proceeded 10 reply.
q Well now, don't jesfly know exactly, bow
far, but reckon you'll ind il SOMETHING of a
piece before Won ret there :"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25
REMOVAL.

ME Office of the CHRrsrTAx WIRRoR
removed one door East or the GazcHF
Dice or Entrance on Court Street.
where the late publisher or the PORTL AND
GAZETTE will attend ID The settlement w
Notes and Accounts with
Subscribers.
The subscriber is disposed to make due a.
lo"ance on account or the scattered and re
mote situation Of many Of his former patrons,
ana exhibit All the lenity which the nature Of
me case calls for but there Is point beyond
winch ioroearance would expose him 70 injus-
The Legislature Of Maine Il soon 10 coz
Fene In this town and each dehnquent may
have an opportunity or forwardiur by their
Representatives the balance due for their pa-
PerS--U~1- Those who wish 10 avail them
selves ei this mode or conveyance. and thus
a'oi0 an unnecessary expense, are informed
'nat ne subscriber will retain their accounts.
without cost, until hs 9Oh day ~ january
800. - those who defer settlement beyond
80 ulne Win view Of making business for
.s"yers and magistrates, must not censure
the fn1ter for the additional expense thus
incurred
"A. SHIRLEY.
Portland, Noy. 3, 1879. fswl
II soosefisef herehy gives public notice 90 81
~ ,.l lcefneo' That he has been duly appointed
- tAAen upon himself the trust OF Adninistrat1r
Of the estate ~
PHILIP CHANDLER.
- -. o'oacesier, N the county Of Cnmbef-
iiIeeis-he therefore re1s-sis NJ 1900 wa arr
70 the said decesseds ssisfe 10 snass im-
". ul-'e pay meuti AMI these vino nave any ds
''-' tasfron toeNhibit the same fDr sgttcmemt Ec
SOLOMON n. CHANDLER.
NsAi IiouceEteT, New. lB. Igz3.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

Turn % lte Right"-While a motion to
rejccta bill, requiring that travellers meeting
each other should turn 20 the right from the
centre Of the road, SO as to pass safely, and
imposing penalty oftweIse dollars, for each
and every offence against the law, was pend
ing il the Legislature Of Vermont, MIR Keyes,
lately member Of Congress rose, and having
spoke twice ON the subject, the House grant
ed him leave 10 speak again. He then deliy-
cred the following sensible speech -" Mr..
Speaker. I'm not agoing to make much of a
speech, I'm in favor Of the bill want all the
people 10 turn to ute right--we've been TO the
teft long enough. "-I'roUidenc finer.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

AT meeting 81 fhe members of the Cunlber-
land Bar, on the adjournment Of the supreme ju.
dicial Court, Il was voted ~ testimony w their
for the virtues Of their departed BROTH
er GEORGE BRADBURY, Esq. 70 attend biz faHe-
raj on Saturday afternoon
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25
BY THE MAILS.


0uaBEc, nov. y
yesterday 81 Inquest was taken ia tie Jail
co ANsE DUsonUK. other wise G0ldsraith, who
uad been committed on the 18th Ang. last
and died early on SUNDAY morning. She had
scarcely been out Of bed since her conhne-
meni aud died Of extreme debility, The Ju-
~, composed half Of prisoners, IN conformity
70 The statue, returned verdict that she died
by the yIsitstion u God This unfortunate
"otnae was tho great niece Of Oliver Gold
smith, the celebrated poet, and the grand
laughter Ct bis brother. die Clergy man, to
whom he dedicated @The Traveller" and
whom he depicted rs
"A man to al the Country dear,
" aud passing rich with forty pounds year.
SHOCKING SrIcIDF.-It has never fallen to
our lol % record an instance Of self murder, at
tended with moro distressing circumstances,
chan that which we are now about to relate. On
the morning Of Monday, 9th ult. Mrs Elizabeth
Ballard, consor of Capt Benjamin Ballard, 81
Gates county, N. G. rose about the dawn OF day,
and after conversing few minutes with her IA
Their, Mr.. Robert Riddick, at whose house she
wasoa visit with her husband, stepped into a
room where several OF the family were sleeping,
took gun, left the house unnoticed, and in an
instant the report was heard. The alarm drew
the family TO the door within few steps OF
which her body was discovered weltering In
blood u issupposed that she applied her foot
to the trigger, and put the muzzle OF the gun close
% her throat, the load having passed entirely
through, which caused her death instantaneousiy
Mrs. y. was emily about "a years Of age, Is rep
resented 20 have been truly amiable in her dis
position, and pleasing in her manners, and the
Il ~ l.
counted for by partial arrangement Of mind
under which She had been laboring for few
weeks, from the effects OF severe illness Mrs
3. had been married about three years, and ha:
left an infant only eight months old, to feel the
want OF a mothers care.--Norf0lk Beacon.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

Cherokee LdAds--We regret to state that
lbe u. 5. Commissioners have been unable to
effect treaty with the Cherokee Indians.
We are assured that every possible exertion
was made but without effect,--Georgid Pa.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25
FOREIGN.

We intended 20 have puhIished, N o,r a.,
the Proclamation d the King of spain. ass.r IN.
faIl q csdiz, and be bad ceased 10 l,e ,le M.
sher Of The ccrtes bat pres or other ms,,.,
prevented u from inserting !, Il that time Is.
think i inpoFtani, however, that Il should sn,,.,
10 our paper, as mailer efrscord, ana aecord;ry.
" give place 70 i in our columns to-day
L would now seem, that all the pa,riotI,
speeches o. King Ferdinand, aud h. solem,
oashs % support The constitution, were extored
from him by The Cones, and lhat he vas. daring
the time Of bis pretended adhesion. the mere
ereatare Of circumstance,---alr 10 utter his
own sentiments, and without the common splr.
ioi man.-TheFe is a good deal Of truth n
ihe lines Of Or. Wolcot 49,
at i a very easy thing
Indeed, TO make man kiHg
Bot since the race Of kings heean.
How hard 70 make king a n,an.a
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25
YORK ELECTION.

The returns Of votes for Representative. TO
Congress in York District have been examined
by the Governor and Council, and the following
= tho rasuIt
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

70 spring from one rOoi--in one bnneA waaI
10 stalks containing 45ss kernsls. &c pro-
duCtion cf enc single gran NOeid not ouFI
crops of winter rye gtneraliy he mach bstieFI
III the seed were sown mach carrier han
usual
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-25

The President NJ the United States retHrn-
ca 70 Washington. loF the winter, on he 4ih
inst. Allie Secretaries and other principal
officers III the government, arU ~ their posts
AIr. Crawford Who has nearly recovered his
health. having arrived AZ Washington. and re-
sumed the discharge vi the dates ofhls gHicc-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
NEGROES,
Kentucky Lands, illinois State
Paper, and Carriage Horses.

A STRONG healthy Negro Man, his wife
"A and two children for sale, upon the most
reasonable terms. The woman is first rate
cook, and her character, in all respects, is un-
eXceptionable.
KENTUCKY LANDS, in the most desirable
parts of the state, will be exchanged for inn
proved real property in Illinois or Missouri.
The more valuable the improvements, the
more they will be preferred, and if very de-
sirabe, cash, as well as lands, will be given for
them-but the major part must be in the lat
ter.
Several thousand dollars of Illinois STATE
PAPER to be disposed of by loan, or otherwise,
upon the best terms that can be got for it.
Payment must be satisfactorily secured.
Wanted to purchase, threee large likely
BAY HORSES, suitable fora carriage. Inquire
OF the Printer.
Edsparasvile, Nay &c, 1856
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31

justices of the peace: and he also knew
that the constitution says that "no reli-
gious test shall ever be required as a
qualification to any office or public trust
under this state" Mr.. West made seve-
raj unsuccessful motions to refer the Pc
tition to a committee. The House re-
fused to pay any attention to it.-Yet no
one has been found illiberal enough to
say that Mr.. West 8uhhorted that pei-
ton. No one has pretended to inter
from the circumstance | have mentioned,
that Mr.. West is a narrow minded bigot
that he wishes to establish religious
test-that he wants to remove from OF
flee, all persons who do not profess what
he considers the orthodox faith, in order
that his friends, the true believers, may
enjoy the honors and emolunlents OF Of
fee. Mr.. West is not accused of any
of these things; and it would be unfair
to accuse him ofthem. A petition came
to him signed by several respectable citi-
zens. Although he could not expect
that the Legislature would remove JUS
tice OF the peace from office on account
OF his religious principles, yet he did not
hesitate to lay their application before
the Genera Assembly. Did Mr.. West
do wrong No one says that he did
Why then is Mr.. Churchill so violently
assailed for presenting memorial, a
hart of which could not reasonably be
granted The only difference between
the two cases is this the House sane
toned every thing which Mr.. Churchill
did in relation to the memorial of the free
persons Of color; but they refused to pay
any attention TO the petition which Mr.
Yves, presented for the removal Of thu
justice of the peace.
TRUTH.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
JUDGE THOMAS'S NEGROES
ron THE SPECTATOR,
Mn. WARREN,

c. H.. 1 -. ~ ! - -, =,
= na.e peel caneu on through the ne
u uihaa -, foaI paper, 10 sta'e 10 me world py
nato, rs ~, INC u 1n'ea states F.
,u a,s noI he'r ~ jan: III answer 10 tie
thdt niaue ~ ooi,seneon nave 10 stag
;,s''od S'ioe 'nere way commitment
ama 80 10 US roes 'feoleu 10 He
naca fn tb by 'o',n 'Sw Ella usuce OF me
rN'',a' ~ s's ooun'! "hioi commitment
th, ny. "os e1eoutea. rev Gays afterwards
III VI e'I ol.i'l,'l' u lnose negroes,
- On ny 40 was ABOUT leaving town, and
10 ca % Nlio" "nctller l would De a. nome
r'''' ~ e,''5'5 II'ioIthea 'iilh lhat would
" ,ov. =, .,'i yo'l me 'lat 'e negroes LAD be,
an SIM ''"' aH', 'ila, ne W,Shed
i,Si , e2..,,'S1 H., ~ prsSun aoren ~; nm
'aiI'e IN ~ '''e pils'ri "ere III NY oi'lce
S'"''' - WY ~ u "eo ~" my
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
MR.. THOMAS COATES.

We take leave to inform this gentleman, that,
as we cannot consent to prostitute our columns
to the publication of what uue knou to be untrue,
we must decline to comply with his request to
publish piece signed with his name, which
appeared in the last Illinois Republican.
We are, however, very willing that it should
be known, that Nr. Thomas Coates, who would
have palmed upon the public ga piece signed
Pro Bono Publco," as his own production, has
denied that we offered to publish it, provided
ne would sign his name to it, and that he adj
mitted to be incorrect the gross errors which
we pointed out to him.
We re-assert, that, all we said on that sub :
ject, is strictly true; and the Hardness with
which Mr.. Coates has ventured to offer to the
public his very laconic denial, (having waited
three weeks) is proof of the reluctance, and
conscientious scruples, he had to encounter.
Without further remark, we are willing to
submit the issue between Mr. Coates and our
selves, to the public. With him, we shall de-
cline all further controversy. We know the
deep designs Of some very cunning folks. who
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
CHEAP GOODS.

IOHN SHACKFORD has received per late
81 arrivals, no reams Medium, Royal, and
Super Royal Printing Paper Crown, Medium,
Royal and Super Royal Tea and Wrapping do.
No. 1. 2, and 5, Foolscap. White and Fancy
Paper.
SO dozen best New-England Grass and Cra-
ding Scythes, with Snaths 10 dozen Shaker
Rakes 10 do. Reapihg Hooks.
A general assortment of Tin Ware, and
Queens Ware.
SO kegs manufactured Tobacco, some OF SUI
perior quality; 40 barrels Old Whiskey; do.
Alcohol pieces Red Srouding; Indian
Beads and Glasses; Ready-made Clothing,
Knapsacks; Cordage, Tar, Resin, Paints and
Oils; Juniata Iron Castings, Nails, and Spikes;
Logwood, Copperas, Alum, Indigo and Mad
der; 10 kegs Trotter's best Rife Powder;
Flints; Shot; 100 barrels Pork, and Lard;
10 barrels beans; 20 groce Paste Boards;
Blank Books; 20 bags Coffee; Loaf Sugar;
Rum, Wine, Gin, and Brandy Axes, Adde'S,
Saws, Hatchets, Files. Planes, &c; Muscatel
Raisins 500 pieces of Domostics; $50 boxes
Segars; 20 barrels do; Nutmegs, Cinnamon,
Cloves, Pimento, Pepper, Ginger; Race do;
few pounds Camphor; Glauber Salts; with
| a general assortment of Groceries.
| Commission Business attended TO as usual.
| Goods received on Storage.
| st. Louis, May g., 1928.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
MIR. THOMAS F. BURGESS.

This gentleman, who gave three cheers at
the convention dinner at Lebanon, on the toast
which expressed wish for all the opposers Of
slavery to leave the state before the next cleo
ton, at the same time that he complains, in the
last Repubiican, of our having published that one
of the party had set the first example, by going
off himself, admits that we received our infor-
nation from the gentleman who presided at
that dinner.
1t may be, as suggested by Mr.. Burgess, that
his remaining in this state or going any zohere
else, was matter of too stirling a nature .
to have been worthy of our notice. We are
the more inclined to think so, since, from his
publication, he seems to be so easily reconciled
to be the subject of the "jocose" humor OF
his nds, and without the least mtlrmur has
testified to their "quizzng" him into the pa.
pers as RUNAWAY" For our part, we wish
him no harm, and would not intentionally do
him the slightest injustice. Even, in his pub.
LEGATION, which was intended to niure us, we
consider him wholly guilless.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
LEWIS.

vi common height, but rather spare built.
blue eyes, and commonly suffers in speaking,
he has a long coat nearly down to the heels.
oil dai PLAN hnsey, two blue linsey coats.
double wove, two pair linsey pantaloons, one
double and the other single wove other cloth
ing not recollected, except one pair p,,nta.
looms and one SHIRT just out of the loom. mkt
III the cham with fax and cotton and flied
with all cotton. They may change Their cob.
ing, or their names where they are not known.
1t is presumed they may continue in LOGAN
county for some time, and frequently and pri-
vately visit Russellvilie, where thew are both
well acquainted, or may attempt to cross the
ONO river. will give fifty dollars fer he
t"o OF twcnt. five dollars for either, II taken in
the bounds OF Logan county if taken on of
the bounds OF Logan and the adjoining coun-
ties, and within the distance of one hundred
mics OF Rtssehille, | will give one hundred
dollars Tor the two, or so dollars for either if
taken beyond the distance Of one hundred
miles from Russellville, l will give the above
reward tor tire two, or one hundred dollars
for either, and pay all reasonable charges. if
delivered to me in Logan county, or lodged in
any Jail OF the different distances. and word
gwen to me SO that | get them apan.-Tbe
money shall be paid in current bank notes &c
the state OF kentucky, except they return to
the works and give themselves up where thew
ought TO be.
HENRY ASHBURN,
Logan county. Ky. April 10, 1928. 4-3t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31

hold ready pens, too well to pc SO easily en-
trapped by them, as they Anticipated. Their
great confidence in their own cunning, too
readily induces them to over ct their parts
has frequently betrayed their lotiyes, and ex-
exposed them to disappointment, defeat, and
modification. If we must deend ourselves,
we shall overlook all intermediate persons, and
strings behind the scene, and would assail US,
by insidiously setting on others to attack us.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
$500 Reward.

uN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in
IL Barren county, Kentucky, on the main
road leading from Nashville to Lexington, my
negro slave BRlSTER. He is about six, feet
high, stout, rough, and raw boned shutters if
Intercepted or made mad. He took with him
par OF saddle bags. 1t is supposed he has
obtained free papers, and will make his way
tor some of the free states, most probably
ONO. Will give the above reward for the
said negro, if delivered to me in Barren conn
ty, or fifty dollars if secured in any iail. SO
get him again. March 90, 1923.
May 24-3t
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-05-31
Take Notice.

4 OST on the road between the Hickory
h Grove OF Greene county, ana the town OF
Alton III Madison county, RED MOROCCO
POCkET-BOOK, containing One Hundred
Dollars in notes Of the State Bank OF Illinois,
three twenty dollar oils, five five-de,lar bills,
and seven three-dolar bills. Also, four letters,
one directed to John II. Randle, one TO Joseph
Merideth, one TO oanue! Whiteside, and seye-
raj other valuable papers. ANY person or per-
sons, who will give any information OF the above
mentioned pocket-book, or papers, shall be
literally rewarded. by applying at this office,
or to the subscriber, living in Carrollton,
Greene county.
LESTER BARNES.