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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

courage from despaie Though assaled on al
SIDES he confines himself not 10 defensive meas
urcs, but boldly and triumph1ntIy, carries tue
war into the enemies camp. lie combats, in
decd. with successful valour for the honour Of
his house, and maintains with sturdy dignity. the
reputation of his name. But his talents, though
of the first order, are often obscurcd by the opac
ity Of the passions
The portrait of Henry Woodbe VIC have omit
ted for want of room. 1t is very Aattering. the
following is specimen -" As politician. bis
course has been open, direct. fearless and mag
nanimous." " In his person, there is nothing re-
markabIe, unless it he an, unaffected plainness !;
but in his manner, every excellence is combined.
-franltness, urbanity- dignity aud grace" IN
hrs disposition, he j. mild and affable, accessible
10 all and possessed Of that rare but happy tai
ent of INDUCING in familiarity without encoura-
giug rudeness.
"Such, my dear IL, is correct, but lasty line
of the features Of the three most distinguished
members of the " oodbee family. The next il
rank and public estimation, Is JoHr O. WooDBKr,
"A gentleman, in tie true sense Of the word.
a man OF talent and great purity Of char
acter but Of whom propose TO SPEAK more
fully hereafter.
"In addition to those already mentioned tthc
Has6eens and the .Ndybees) there are others. not
undesCrving Of attention namely, The Might
bees, the CdntLeeS, and the Woodr5eens. CT
the HGS5cens, several illustrious names might Le
given but, with one or two exceptions, their
fame las reached its maturity, their ambition
is at rest, and their hopes and aspirations have
passed from this, to another world.
"Of tLe .uagjtes, the hero OF n. 0. Stands
most conspicuous. To him, however, belongs
the laurel not the civic wreath.
1.-The Mightbees, are few in numbcr,-possess-
ed Of talents, and Of virtues but lsborins under
the double Dan Of party and Of cate; correct II
morals and in principles; true to their Integrity
and their allegiance; honorable as citizens, and
upright as men; but proud, unbending, and
tTaCtabIe.
"The CdntJees are numerous, but rather I'M
fortunate race; possessed Of more ambition than
talent, and Of mere notoriety than fame.
The family Of the Wooda5eens, is nearly cx-
tinct The name is at present sustained ~
single individual, whom it would nouo he party
treason 10 applaud; whose fame, however. i ID
entitled with tie improvements Of the age and
the best interests Of his country. In raRk, and
in station, he resembles the Hasbeens in char
actcr and political feeling, he approxmatcs 70
the MgEtbecs; in temper and ID talent he
stands alone"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
PORTLAND BRIDGE

A meeting Of the propretors of the Portland
Bridge corporation, is to be held to day at
MlchelPs Hotel. The stock we understand is
nearly all taken up, and it is considered now that
the project will succeed, there being but 10
shares left. The advantages to be derived from
this Bridge both TO the individual propretors
and to the public cannot be deemed doubtful,
since it will open new and beautiful avenue to
this town, connected with the great western
road, and afford the means Of delightful excur-
sions to the sea coast around Cape Elizabeth
10 country containing much picturesque seen
cry and to the beacha at Prout's neck The Bridge
Will be travelled by men of business and plea-
sure, and when these two large classes contrib
ute 10 the support OF any project, we need not
fear thatlt.x1ti want patronage. We hope the
remaining stock will be taken, that is all they
wait for, and that the proprietors will be able to
adopt immediate measures to carry their plans
into operation.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
4BDICa1TON OF, an E.MpEROR.

The following articles were read in the Mex
lean Congress, by request of his Imperial Maj
esty Don Augustin Yturbide, at an extraordna-
~ meeting held in Mexico on the 10Th March,
1929.
! accepted the crown with great reluctance,
and only acquiesced through desire TO serve
my country. But, from the moment perceived
that, TO retain it, would serve as an excuse or
pretext for an intestine war, determine to ab-
dicate it. did not conclude this course before,
because there was not a body to represent the
nation generally recognized and / considered
that any step taken by me, unless there was,
would been both useless and injurious to the
country-there now exists one, and according
ly absolutely abdicate
My presence in this country would always be
pretext for disturbances and projects, of which
| have never thought, might be attributed to me.
In order, therefore, to avoid the most remote
suspicion, viii leave this country, and direct
my steps to foreign one.
"a report has been received, via Havana, that
the Emperor Iturbide has been poisoned, and his
family thrown into prison.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
COM. PORTER'S LETTER.

This officer has written letter from Matan-
zas. dated April 23d to the editor of the New
York Eve. Post, to Justify himself from the COM
pIaints made against him, for the delay which
took place between his sailing and arrival al
Cuba. lie attributes great blame in the FIRST
place 10 the editors of papers for giving such
publicity to his preparation that the Pirates were
as we'll informed of his movements as his own
officers. By which, Judging that their bloody
work would be short they pursued 1t with redoub-
led atrocity, and made last effort to obtain all
the plumber possible before lis arrival. lie says
his object in going to Porto Rico first was TO sur
prise the Pirates in that vicinity who he suPpos-
cd. would not be prepared for him.
He then notices the conduct ofthe squadron
after its arrival off Cuba, and says" There have
been no plracies committed since have been on
the coast our commerce is efectually protect
ed by weekly conveys the coast is completely
lined bv our schooners and barges, and | have
Just returned from the principal resort Of the
pirates, where they haveebeen compelled by our
presence to destroy their vessels with their own
hands, They are now (the 27th day Of my arri-
val on This coast completely broken up, and dare
not appear here again, whilst the present ar
rangements exist We have done all that could
in reason be expected of us-we have rendered
the navigation on this side of the island secure
against piratical depredations and avenged the
death of ALLEN by an example that will strike
them with terror we have driven them from
the ocean 10 the shore whence, il they 80 carry
on their depredation., they must necessarily be
beyond the reach Of punishment, as they are
never to be found embodied in any numbers, and
have no mark by which they can be distinguished
from other individuals, even by the residents Of
the island and local authorities"
He attributes the great humber Of piracies,
which took place previous to his arrival there,
" TO the total restitution Of protection to our
commerce" aud lie farther says that not a
solitary U. 8. vessel ofwar was to be found or
the station" What have the Navy department
to answer 10 this. The Commodore concludes his
letter by declaring his belief that tie complaints
against him originated in spirit ofresentment,
caused bv an unpleasant controversy during the
last year" He refers to the perfectly gratuitous
quarrel into which he entered with the whole
9 kennel Of newspaper editors" on the subject
Of Com. Hull's trial. He says they have had
ample revenge III the destruction OF my hopes on
this expedition, by the publicity they have given
to IT."
This last in5inuaton Of Capt. Porter'S is IN
Just and unmany can it be imagined for mo-
ment, even upon the supPositon that editors bad
feelings of revenge TO crafty, against this officer
they would do it at the exPcnce of justice and
the interests Of our common country
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
Gazette
FOREIGN NEVIS.
PORTLAND, TUESDAY. MAY 20, 1.73.


The Mdnhdttdn arrived at New-York. brings
Lon dates TO April 9th, Paris to April 4th & Liver
pool to the 9Th of the same month. No additional
information of interest ia received by this chip.
The London Courier of the 9Th ult. commenting
upon the article in the Sun, noticed in our last,
which stated that formal declaration Of war
adbeen made by France against Spain, and that
the French ambassador had been closeted two
hours with Mr.. Canning, saws
The simple truth of the matter is, that the
Niscount de Marcellus, who is not the Ambassa-
dor of France, but merely the Charge d'Afaires,
did certainly pay Uery short visit, on Thursday,
to MIR. Canning, (ihstead of ttco hsurs,) but it
was nothing more than visit of ceremsny. As
to any discussion about the declaration of war
we have only to say, there is no declaration
of war drawn UP, nor do we believe any will be
issued : but even if there were one, when was
it ever known before, in the annals of diplomacy,
that Gillgerent nation arranged its warlike
manifesto in concurrence with neutral govern
nent Could such an absurdity be committed, it
would be equally disgraceful TO both nations.''
A private letter from Paris, dated April 5th,
says, that actual hostilities had not then com
menced; but that no doubt existed they would
begin very soon. It's said in the London Globe
that an Austrian minister is to accompany the
French army during its operations in SPAIN to
see that it docs not overstep the bounds marked
out by the Congress of Verona.
Marshal Victor, Duke of Belluno, French
minister of the War Department, left Paris f.
bout the middle of March, to join the army as
nurse to the Duke d'Angouleme. Victor is said
to be fine officer, and an excellent discipline
Ran. Bonaparte called him the favorite of for
tune, for under him he rose from the lowest of
fee in marching regiment to those of Marshal
and Peer Of France.
The corp: of the French army of the western
Pyrences which were TO have been at Bayonne,
and in the vicinity by the Gath April, consist OF
Al 400 infantry-gSl0 cayalry-and $500 artil-
lery-total 60,230 men. Another large force is
| collected in the eastern Pyrenccs, whose head
quarters are at Perrignan.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
MASSACHUSETTS

In the election of Representatives at Boston,
the Federal ticket succeeded by majority OF
about 200 votes The names oftwo candidates,
Pliny Cutler and John Appleton Haven, were
on both tickets. There is one vacancy.
Of the 80 Senator'S, chosen by the people, %
were not Of the Senate last year. A considera-
BILE majority of the Representatives., it is also
expected, will be new members.
In Salem there were four republicans, and
three federalists elected.
la Newsuryport tive republicans.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Arthur Larermore has been elected to supply
tue vacancy in tho New Hampshire delegation
TO Congress.
Tomorrow is the day appointed to commence
rate :" the first landing Of the Fathers" in New
Hampshire procession is to be formed con-
sstng of all classes OF society, TO proceed to one
ofthe churches of Portsmouth, where an Grafton
is to be pronounced by n. A. Haven Jr. Esq.
and poem by o. w. b. Peabody Esq.-After
these services, there is to be public dinner,
and tho day will close By aPubiic ball. Great
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

Perpgnan, the present head quarters of the
duke of Angoueme, is about 400 miles south of
Paris, in Lat. 40 10 ; Lon. 2 54. 1t is the CAPT.
tai fast Pyrennees, and before the revolution
was the capital ofthe province of Roussilon, and
Bishops Its population, according TO
Worcester, is about 10000. tits situated on the
small river Tet, about league from the sea.
The walls is of brick and stone, very high, and
thick, with several basiors the citadel is upon
an eminence, and commands the town. On the
23d of August, 1898, the Spaniards were defeat
cd near it BY the French; and on the 22d of Oc-
tober following. the French were defeated here
by the Spaniards."
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

The corporation Of the city Of New York are
widening the street that leads from Pearl Street
10 William Street, called Maiden Lane. They
have already commenced pulling down twenty
three large brick dwelling-houses, thirteen Of
which are two stories. The New York Post says
on substantial three story brick house Is TO be
removed in a body, to the distance Of 10 or ~
feet, by a mechanical contriyance, and WITH The
slate, roof, and chimnies all standing'
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

The robberics Of church yards has become SO
common in England, that frequent riotous scenes
take place in consequence. On a late occasion
a quarrel ensued among the Sndtchers, this is
the name given to those who steal dead bodies
from their graves when one of them informed,
and whole village was aroused. On examn-
ing the graves. 10 bodies were missing of those
recently buried. The grave digger was an
league with the Snatchers and was seized by
the popuacc and thrown alive into a grave
& would have been covered up but for the prompt
arrival of the police.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

In England, a pound of crude iron costs a
hallpenny; it is converted into steel, That steel
IS made irto watea springs every one of which
IS sold for half guinea, and weighs only the
enth 4 q. raiz; after dCducting for waste,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
SLAVERY.

Sir Robert Wilson, in submitting petition
70 the British Parliament on the 9th of March
on the subject Of Slavery, remarked that in their
" West India Colonies there were abont one
million of human beings, who every morning as
the sun rose, we're awakened By the echoing lash
of the whip, and knew but too well that they
were 10 be punished for the remainder Of the
day, like cattle, at the caprice or discretion Of
the overseer."
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
MORE OF THE PIRATES.

An intelligent passenger in the Catherine. sG
Charleston, states, that few days before he sail.
cd, a schooner Of IS guns and 80 men was readg
| to Sd1t from Havana, on cruise. She was obvi-
ously intended as respectable pirate At the
RegIa, some scoundrels even boosted that as Com.
Porter would be looking out for them, and prob
ably hand them at the yard arm, Thea 4coutd not
spare any american lrhs ~ intO Hcir hands.
It was reported at St. Jago De Cuba, April
god, that tho piratical schooners had captured
and sunb off that place an American brig, (sup-
posed TO b. the Hyperion, bound TO Marseies)
and French brig bound 10 bIartinico. Iewas
also said that they had murdered the crews. Two
men had escaped in the boat Of the French brig.
and arrived at st. Jago.
The noted pirate, William Smith, who plumb
cred and burnt, last year, tue brig Alexander, Of
Glasgow, and murdered Capt. Ferguson, her com
mander, has been recognized in Havana. He
was examined and committed to prison, andwould
be delivered over TO q British ship of war
JOHN RArDoLPH.--Tnis celebrated man las
been reelected a Representative in Congress
from the state of Virginia. Mr. Randolph has
been SO long silent that we began TO fear he had
! closed his lips forever. But il seems the spirit
still dwells in the fraIl tabernacle, and NAV stir
continue 10 prompt that eloquence in debate and
holiness 10 investigation which though sometimes
! instructed and kasty have afforded many eyi-
dences Of his genius, satire and knowledge. The
air OF Washington, during the last session, was.
with very little interruption, calm enough, brt.
somewhat dull and heavy--a few flashes OF Ran
| do!phs lightning would have infused animation
into the political atmosphere.
[Chart stoa City Gazette,
The Senate Of Rhode Island has passed hil.
imposing tax Of fifty cents on every uass.pyeF
70 any steam boat navigating the waters az that
state This bill has been committed IN the 9TH
er House aei postponed to the next session.
| n french engineer states that gunpomdar,
"hen used forblsting, may be empIoyed.to eqraI
| advantage if mixed with IFS own weight or thr
sa~-dust of light wood This practice is said 70
!have been in use at Cherbourc, il France, for "a
years, and the effect is equally as powerful Is
gun-Powder alone. The sawdust shouldbe pass
ed through fine sieve, and Thoroughly dried
a 'ttle rtpt,bli.-The isles Of Shoals, situated
opposite the month Of Piscataqua river, about Q
miles from Portsmouth,, IN. III. eight IN Dumber.
contain about 100 inhabitants, who live entirely
on fishing. They have neither minister, teach-
or, schools, nor magistrates ;-" they take no IN
terest in public affairs, hold no public meetings.
choose no officers, dc not appeal to the laws ofthe
state, nor acknowledge their obligation 10 obey
4 them
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

interest, we learn, Ia taken in this celebration
and il is expected large concourse OF people
will attend, from different parts of the state and
from the adjoining states.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

there arc in pound weight 1000 crains--it
therefore afordsistsel for 10000 watch springs
the value of which, at half guinea each, is
thirty-fye thousand guineas.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
from lie Ballia,ore Patriot Of .Uav ).


The celebrated Hindoo philosopher and thco-
Logan, Rnmmohuu Roy,who las recently become
converted to christianity, coDtemplates a visit
to the United Statcs. In letter 10 a gentlemen
in Baltimore, dated Calcutta, October 9th, 1892.
he says, that he shall probably be in this couD-
try in the course of the next year.-RaVpmohun
Roy is native Of Bengal, and by his writings in
the English, and several OF the Eastern langua-
ges. has proved himself TO be one Of the most
learned and remarkable men Of the present age.
FIVE Of the unfortunate men who were wount-
cd at NewYork by the bursting of the boiler Of
the steam boat PATENT including Mr. Dotd, Of
N. Jersey, the Engineer, have since died.
a duelwas lately fought at Nashville, betwcen
John II. Lewis, Esq. attorney at law, Of HINTS
vile, and Eldridge b. Robertson, ESQ. Of Giles
county The parties had for some DAYS pre- lone
been al an active war in priut---the contents of
the bulletins, we're as is usual on such occaN3nS
In view of the Court House, the county court il
session, bs beIIi.ersnis met By aSoideut i :
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

PETER Q. THATCHER, Esq. hs : boen annoa+
ed by the Governor and Cour .cil JuSao t ,ho
Municipal Court for tic C'lltv of Bostsn ~ ,he
pace Of Judge QUINCY, resigned.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

The Senate of Rhode Island has passed a s.i',
imposing tax OF h,ty cents on every passenger
- any steam boat navigating the waters of that
s'aIe' ms OH has been committed In The 9TH
er House aai postponed to the next session.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20
LIVERPOOL, April 8,

We noticed last week report, which had OBJ
tanned very general credit, that most formula
bic conspiracy had been discovered among the
officers Of the French army of the Pyrennees /;
anu though the French papers have said little
upon the subject, there is no doubt that it was
of nature sufficiently alarming to awaken all
the apprehen,ions the government
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

ELIAS THoNAs, Esq. Of this town has been
nominated BY the Governor, Commissioner of the
Treasury in the room Of Joseph {. Boyd, Esq. de-
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-05-20

IL appears, ITOIH INC dOOVc TeIuIus, mat Inc
following gentlemen only are elected STE
pHEN LoNGFELLuw, Jr. ESQ. Of this tpwn-DA-
vrp kTDpER Esq. Of Norridgwock-an ENocH
LINCOLN, ESQ. Of Paris.
The Governor has appointed Monday the 3Oth Of
June next for new choice in those Districts in
which no choice has been effected. 1t is expect
cd the Council viii adjourn tomorrow.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-09-06
INDISPENSABLE CO.NDITYO.e.S

/. no papers will be discontinued,
Ehlii al atrearagcs are paid.
HI. Advertisements not exceeding
s square, II lines printed matter or
20 lines common manuscript matter,
inserted three times for One Dollar,
and Twenty-Five Cents per square
Tor every subsequent insertion, and
when not specifically directed to the
contrary, will be inserted until forbid
and charged accordingly.
III. Advertisements from n dis
lance must be accompanied Wit, the
CASH, or he assumed by some rcspun-
sible person, OF the Postmaster most
convenient To the advertiser.
~. Advertisements Will, i'm every
instance be charged so the person or
dcring Them, unless particularly sti-
rulat1d to the contrary.
V. The Postage on all Communi
cations 60 the Editors, must be paid
by the writer. or they will not be at
tended 10.
VI. Chanccry Orders inserted as
ether Advertisements and charged To
fhc Attorney, whose name is indorscd
by the Clerk on the order.
N. b. Ii is distinctly 70 be under
stood by Advertising Customers. tina,
no Advertisement Will h, ncf1rward
DC directed by the Editor Of this pa
per 10 be inserted IN ct:irr napcrs,
unicss the same be prcyiorsI. paiu COR
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-09-06
Winchester Academy.

THE next session Of this institution
will commence on Monday the fsi day
of September next. Terms Of tuition,
Sic 90 per session, for classical stu
dents, and 8f2.5o for English. ayaoIe
IN advance to the treasurer.
Al the late examination, such a pro-
i iency in he knowledge Of tn. Greek
and Latin languages was never before
so generally displayed at this ins,itu
tioa. With the examination also Of
the classes in mathematics and moral
philosophy the trustees were highly
gratified. The literary attachments
and unwearied exertions of Fir. Bruce.
the principal tutor, together with ,he
many other advantages possessed by
tins seminary, will amply repay the
confidence OF parents, and justify the
most liberal patronage of the public.
By order OF the Trustees.
August 23, fs23. ar
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-09-06

In the Superior Court of Chancerv
holden at Ninchestcr-Hetwcrn
Joseph tOrman, Plaintiff.
John Bowman, Benjamin Bowman.
wan. BOW man. James Bowman, Geo.
'iail and Ann his wife, late Ann Bow
man. Andrew Bowman, and William
maxwell and Elizabeth his wife, late
i.!zahctn Bowman, heirs of Andrew
,owmau decd. and Abraham W. In
NNccp, and Nancy his wife, late Nan
cy Forinan. and John y. kcrchcval.
infant son and heir of Catharinc Kcr-
cheVal deed late Catllarne Forman.
.. Samuel kerCheyal junr his guar
dian 40 LITEM, and said eamurl kcr-
ChcVal Junr. late husband of the said
Catharlnc; said Nancy and Ca,harinr
being hcrcsscs OF John Forman decd
vino was son and heir of VIM. For
man. decd. and John Swami,
Defendants.
, lie. Defendants John Bowman.
Benjamin Bowman, VIM. Bowman.
George Hail, and Ann his wife, Will
liam Maxwell, & Elizabeth his wife,
and John swami, not residing within
Che Commonwealth of Virginia. arc
hereby notified that on the Q5th day
0i August next, at thc House and Ia
rcrn kept by Mrs. Stcinbcck in the
town OF homncy, i'll Hampshire Coun-
ty, Virginia: between tle hours of one
ana 1--WE O'Clock IN The afternoon OF
that day, sltal! take the Propositions
ofJohn Blue, Jacob Ercsom, James
Daily Esq. and Col. Daniel Collins,
to be evidence in the Suit above men
toned: and on the 8th day of Scptem
next. between The hours of 10 O'Clock
~ NJ. and four Z. NJ, at the House
ana Tavern, kept by Benjamin Co
mygi"s t.sg. sign of the Globe, in
Martinsbmg. ..cli;cicy County, Viz
g'nla--i shall take the Dispositions Of
Wallace Hannah and Benjamin For
man. To be evidence in the same suit.
JOSEPH FUkMAN.
July aG--4r.