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

RE sat down and pulled the shoe and stocking
from HE left foot; then getting up. he present.
ed the muzzle Of the gun 10 his throat. and Pol-
led the trigger with bis toe-the gun nashed-
be then picked the flint, priEsed the gun anew
and horrible TO relate, shot himself through
the head. Never have known offs dslIber
ate and unacccuntable snicsde. II II was
the effect Of intemperence, IL certainly eughs
to be solemn warning to others"
York Recorder.
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HENRY CLAY.

representing the course Of remarks we had
proposed, on this subject, we proceed to notices
of
HENRY CLAY.
This gentleman is understood to be q native
of Virginia but at what time he migrated TO
Kentucky, we are not informed Ia bis adopt
ed State he soon attained considerable reputa-
ton as practising lawyer, and was first known
to the American people, generally, as a repre-
sentative in Congress In this body he occupi-
ed distinguished rank among the most popular
debaters and soon acquired such leading inHu-
ence, that when the speakers chair was vacant
on the retirement of Gen. Varnum, Mr.. c. was
chosen to that responsible place. The oratory
or eloquence, for which Mr. c. is distinguished
is Of that vehement and impetuous kind, which
frequently enlists the passions and captvates the
Imagination, even if II fails to convince the
judgment His maxims OF policy, so far as
known, are evinced in his strong attachment 70
the manufacturing interest, and his no less reso-
Lutte zeal in favour of a new tariff. From this
interest il Is believed he win receive his most
powerful support, during the Presidential con-
trOversy He was one OF the negotiators of the
treaty of Client, and his friends claim for him.
in the management Of that negotiation, no in,
considerable share of whatever credit was due
TO its successful termination. Some OF bis col
icdsuCos HoNNfcIt NCtC hSt1 dotC ahd CAp CEt-
eneed in the arts of diplomacy, and it may not
be very easy to prove that his part, in the for
nation OF That Treaty, was such as to merit ex-
ItraOrdinary distinction. His persevering and
indetatgable Efforts in Congress, in behalf Of the
Spanish patriots, deserved that success with
which they were ultimately crowned, by the u
unanimous recognition, in our national legisla-
ture, OF tie independence Of the South Ameri-
can Republics. In regard to the admission Of
Missouri without expressing any opinion OF the
policy or wisdom Of that measure, by which
the free States yielded an important point to the
slave holding, in the shape OF {" compromise,
as II was called, il may be remarked, that Mr.
Gays influence wss exerted with great effect
IA producing that result. In classical attain.
ments, u hich are considered, In our part OF the
country, essential 10 the character Of polite
scholar, as well as necessary to qualify one foi
a learned profession, Mr. G. u considered as no
at all distinguished. In the various branches o.
science, especially those connected with the
law, his early reading was necessarily confined
nor IS i known that this deficiency mas been, il
any considerable degree, supplied BY Enbseguen
application. He is said 10 be eminently SkilleC
in the doctrine OF chances, and sufficiently &C
lqaainted with its various applications 20 practi
cal results, TO promise success, whenever sucl
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NORFOLK. Oct. %.

NogFoLK, Oct. %.
Steam Packet NIeaC York.-We learn from
a person wl.o came Up last evening, that this
vessel was got off on Sunday, from the place
al which Sue went ashore on the 4th inst
We therefore entertain the hope that she will
be again in operation between this port and
New YORK, 10 the Spring, If not earlier.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

At meeting of the Trustees of Columbian
College held this morning it was unanimously
resolved that ProfessorshiP ofLaw be erected
dergraduato course, and James Kent. T.. Il. D..
late chancellor Of the state was unanimously
appointed thereto.
We understand that Chancellor Kent, has
accepted the appointment and will commence
bis course Of instruction 10 one of the apart
ments Of Columbian college.--.N Y. States.
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NEW YORK ELECTION

The election in New York city has termina-
ted in favourof what is termed the Peoples tick
ct, against the Caucus ticket, by majority Of
from FIVE to seven hundred.
In Richmond county, the caucus ticket was
not opposed
In King, Deems, and Dutchess' counties, the
Peoples ticket, il is said, has prevailed
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

The borbsrameut OF the city Of Vera Cruz
commenced on the a5tb September, and the
inhabitants we're obliged TO ay, In great dis
tress, 10 the country. The city was consid-
erably injured, but not 50 much as might be
expected. The accounts are several days
later but no mention Of the whole extent Of
the destruction Is made.
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Domestic Intelligence.
DETRnIr- Oct IL

DhIhUIFs UCt. II.
Since our last we have been informed that
MAJ. Baker, commandsnt at Saginaw, has de-
temined on removing the troops of his CON-
mand 10 this place. We continue 70 receive
accounts that the sick are recovering.
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death. He vas rery active and psenaisv
youth and bis andden death "a 4 severe 80
too 10 bis parsnts--H Hancock GazthF.
Dreamed, By The upseting Of a bsaf, arav
Saturday Cove, North port Mr.. Daniel EiBb
son and 500, both OF LncolnYille, ~
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sane rights the Greeks enjoy 10 .HaIdsvsa and
baasaetsa; bot the Greek Congress had moi
returned an answer.
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Majority for Burleigh, %.
The Governor and Council will be il ses-
sion for the purpose of ascertaining the result,
on the 18th inst. The last day for receiving
returns Of Votes, is the 18th inst.
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knowledge may be useful ia political expert
mentx.
Whatever important points Of character, WV
have not set down b the credit or prejudice o.
Mr.. c. we know not. n we have been toupc
wanting, Il must be attributed 20 our deficiency
Of knowledge In the subject Of our remarks, q
rising from the scanty materials which have
been placed within our reach, or 20 want oi
facts, which, If history does not furnishs 4 can
not be our duty 20 imagine
In selecting an individual for highly res
ponsible Office, Il IS not enough that the eandi-
date j. one Of commanding talents; our inquiry
should be still further; are bis talents and A.
tainments such, as qualify him 20 be eminenily
useful to the people, in hat particular situation,
for which he j. to be selected II j. not enough
that a man Is an imprisoned orator, a skilful
manager OF popular assembly, or even partic-
alarly great, in certain situations, where native
mowers have enabled hm 10 overcome diihcul-
ties, otherwise insurnomtable. Something Be-
yond this Z required Of President OF the Uni
ted stafes lie should b a man Of strong mind,
deep reading, long political experience, having
competent knowledgeof the theory OF legis-
latioD, and its application with various modih-
cations 10 an empire, OF already vastly extend
ed limits, and Of unbouided future prospects.
But il is not here INTENDED 10 draw picture Of
the best possible Presidenof the United states.
The beau ideal" OF tFle candidate for that
Office is hardly interestingenough, In these spec
ulating times, to be worthOur attempt TO delin-
cate.
II cannot be considered by those, who seek
for a man of cool, dispassonate and deliberate
habits Of thinking and acting, free from section
al and local prejudices, that such claims, as are
most vehrmently urged in favour Of Mr.. @. his
exclusive attachment 10 the manufacturing In
terest, or his being a western man, can have
much influence in promoting bis election The
people Of the United States, land they seem TO
have some right TO be consulted on this subject)l
are interested in having President, who viii
feel himself above sectional considerations and
exclusive local views He ought to be one, whs
loves his country as a whole, better than part,
or a party Of il and who has Independence e.
Bough to rise above the unworthy considerations
of eastern, or western, northern or southern, IN
his administration of the government
Whether from the view we have thus taken of
this gentlemans traits of character, he is likely
to become more useful to bis country, In the
highest executive Office, than where he is now
placed and whether il necessarily follows, that
a good speaker Of the house Of representatives
must make the best President of the United
States, we leave to those, to whom il belongs, to
determ inc.
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London, Courier Sept II. The Russian
government las abandoned the ridiculous pre-
tensions il set forth respecting the boundaries
upon the shores Of the Pacific, and by which
il wss proposed 10 turn that Ocean into Lake,
subject 10 tie power Of the Aulocrat.
The London Stta announces thstthe British
Government had appointed several Consuis for
South Aaserca.
SIR ~ tiiiam a Court had Transmitted some
important dispatches to England. The Cou-
s-ier says. il is understood the French Minis
try have formally annulied the DEGREES issued
by the Duke D. .lagouleRe, at And'jar, re-
speeding the release Of the ConstitutOnslists
CANNED IN Spain, Cor political 0deaccs. The
Russian Government bad for some time urges
tha repeal Of the decree. The Regency OF
Madrid have thus gained their point. Whcth
er the Duke will, or can, consistently with
his feelings. continue in command Of the army,
Is question We do not presume 20 answer.
TIE presence Of the King OF Spain IN the
Fr-ach camp, and the occupation Of CadiZ, BY
The spanish Royalist troops, are the two irs'
conditions On which the Duke D'AngOalcme
viii make peace.
4: is reported, that Lopez Baaos and .4raaT
ar marching in force. in the rear Of the
French. and that Galicia is rising.
The Porte is sal q have made proposition
Of peace to the Greeks--te give then The
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

Subscription papers were opened at the Ton
tine Coffee House this morning, for the ben
eft Of the sufferers BY the late fire in Maine,
and we we're happy to observe several very
liberal individual subscriptions. II should be
known to the citizens generally that they have
now, the opportunity Ofcontributing for tru-
" charitable purpose.
There was collection last evening in DR..
Cummings church, in Vandewater street, for
the same object, which amounted to upwards
of sl70, besides several gold rings.-.N. Y.
Statesman.
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CAUSE OF THE GREEKS.

We observe mary articles in the paper
touching the affairs Of the Greeks, together
with very long report communicated 10 the
orrek committee By Edward Baqniere, Esq
relative 70 bis late visit 10 the Morea, which
was read al the meeting Of that committee 10
London, on the 18th Of September. This doc
ument We have not had time 10 read and our
extracts must be postponed until tomorrow.
Speaking Of the late accounts, the Liverpool
MercEfy says, they are Of mixed, but, upon
the w1ole. Of favourable nature. On the one
hand is stated that Seraskier Nahomet Pa
cha lad entered Livadia with his army. and
vas sivanciag towards Corinth. And on the
otheI that accounts had been received con-
hrn1ory Of the defeat Of the division Of the
armyof the Pacha Of Scutari, near Agrapha.
Il Is $50 stated, that in the late fire at Con
stantnople, the magazines near the arsenal
weredestroyed, aud that continual spprchen-
sions we're entertained Of fresh excuses from
the hnatical mussulmen, who we're enraged
al tie disastrous course Of public events In
tellgence bad been received at 81. Peters
burg in August, from Odessa, which states
lha the Porte has made propositions Of
peace TO the Greeks he has offered to give
them the same rights as Moldavia and Walla-
CHA; but the Greek government have not re-
turned an answer. "--.Nep York Spectator.
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LsgAOrl, Sept 8. The captains Of several
vessels from the Archipelago, say, thats the
greatest joy prevails 10 all the Greek islands.
News had been received, that Colocotroni
hse gained signal victory over the Turks,
who we're about to enter the Paloponnesus.
The carnage was terrible, and the Turkish ar
my may be looked upon as annihilaied. On
the other hand. the Turkish feet is in stu
alton Of great embarrassment for the Greek
teet has taken its station at the entrance OF
the lonian Sea, and cuts of the communica-
ton of the Captain Pacha with the DardaDel-
les.
Favourable news has also been received
from Caudia. The Greeks in that island a.
mount to $4,000 fighting men, without inclu-
ding number Of countrymen who act as gu
erillas. The strong places are occupied by
the TURKS, but they have not been able to
supply them with provisions. The plague com
nits great rayages among them, and they are
closely bIocksded. A Greek squadron de-
tached from the main feet, has gone towards
Alexandra, to watch the remains of the E.
gyPtian feet.
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The Hon. JOSEPH M'ILvANE has been elect.
ed Senator Of the United States, in New.
Jersey, vice Judge Southland, appointed
Secretary Of the Navy.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-11-11

The SEA-WALL in the Isles II Shoals was
length from Smutty Nose lsl 20 to Cedar Isl
and is 784 feet its height above high water
six feet and its braa ath at top, where an ey-
cellent causew' has been made, eleven feet.
The average depth Of water in which it's
placed is twenty six feet and the greatest
depth thirty five feet. fonn lation for the wall
was laid by casting stcles into the water, until
they reached log water mark from thence
the wall was quilt n regular masonry. The
stones spread about ninety FIVE feet at the
bottom, and more than forty FIVE thousand
tons were used. Some of the stones, cast
into the water, weighed more than FIVE tons.
The materials were derived from all the is
lands, and sometimes were carried nearly two
miles.
This great work has been built, un der
contract with the Government, by Thomas
Haven and Jonathan Folsom. The workmen
were employed upon it from July 5 to Oct.
IS, 1922, and from April 25 to Oct. 18, 1923.
The sum appropriated by Congress for its e.
rection is Sll,500.
The bay, which is now formed between
Cedar, and Star Islands, will
afford safe harbour for vessels bound to this
port, when a northerly wind and ebb tide
prevent them from entering the river. The
wall makes safe anchorage also for small craft
whenever the wind is from South East to
North, and protects the boats on Star Island
beach in any easterly storm.-Ports. Journal
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Ie,pturs Of the Trocaderc, SAINT Petri, and ih'
Isle Of Leon. Cadiz capitulated before IN
|honbardment commenced IN earnest
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Hon. VIM. ID. Williamson is chosen President
Of the Bangor Bank, and John Wilkins, Esq,
Clerk. A new emission Of bills on Perkins
Stereotype is preparing. ItsBills in circulation
are said to be less than half the amount ofiti
capital.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
in,prosecuting the course Of remarks we had
proposed, on this subject, we proceed to notices
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S. .Marys Sept 4. The prisoners taken at
the Trocaderos, amount to 100. all young
men, who have been sent to Heres.
Sept. 5. Las, night we sent bombs iuig
Cadiz from the extreme point Of the Troca
dero, snd have set fire 10 The magazines near
the Fort Puntales. The flames were 90 great
that we could see to read by the Ight.
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Brig Mercator, Taylor, Jamaics, BY C. Fox
brig Caroline, A. Hubs, f0F Cuba, by the mas
ter-schr. Ilsley, Rushworth Jordan, Cor New
fork-brig Reaper John NJ knight, for New
.Orleans-slsops Jones Hale, StanwoOd ANA
Maine, Lowell, Boston--brig Reindeer, GRAY
for New-Orlesns, by +. Sturdivant-Planfer.
kenney, do,-new brig Spartan. Prince, Nj NJ
Yarmouth for 81. Groin, " r. Prince ma 7
Browne-schr Mary Ann, Jones, Essiport.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-04-11
Notice

10y virtue Of Il deed of trust executed to
- the subscribers 10y Henry II. Evans, bear
ing date the 10Th oil February, 1920, and duly
recorded in the clerks office of the county
court OF Amherst, for certain purposes therein
expressed, will be sold, ont the Stb day of May,
il iair, IT not the next fair day thereafter, 10
the highest bidder, for ready money, on the
premises, the TRACT OF LAND wherein the
said Evans now resides, in Amherst county,
near Pedlar Mills, containing by survey 645
acres. Also, SEVEN NEGROES, to wit
Milly and her six children, Maria, Betsy, Ra-
chel, Wilson and Eliza: or so much Of said
property rs will be sufficient to satisfy said
deed. Acting as trustees, we will only convey
such title as is vested in US.
PETER r. THORNTON, 2r...aa.
THOMAS n. EUBANK, i'u''els-
7. S. | consent to the above sale being
made HENRY Ii. EVANS.
April H. 36w3w"
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John ". Matthews,

EAMES C.. McREYNOLDS, Thomas
- A. Cobbs-Take notice---That shall take
the dispositions Of Vim. Matthews and john
Cobss, on Saturday the 10th of May, between
the hours of 10 and 4 O'Clock, at the dwelling
house Of WIN. Matthews, TO be read as e'',
dence in the suit in the chancery court a
Charlotte, wherein Martin W. Davenport anu
myself are the plaintiffs, and you the deien-
dants you NAV attend il You think proper
WILLIAM w. MATTHEW'S.
April IL. w4w 80
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sr,s r.,ansc III n'er, alru Z. -ii,hsd vi
fhes hfsaSnrrs--U- rrnn"i rsesr'h ~ "slih'
cise ninn. frptn ris.t Ivfs ~ ffaf, wh"s" 20
iiiiral s.niiu.esi- ma. ts., and W briie.eaffi
- vtbodas ~ tissr ~ any siaiesman ~ III
land--upi ey.n excepting the desiiss'd ~ th'
rs4!a1ts. Affisa1l H. GTuz iaid
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TIN. NlRGiNIAN.
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pi,EASs .NT'S III ld.I ! I'd.
rsfHfIsatf.z - f44E LAWS ~ 1sif fNfDs
.detH $ ~. az .Htons Isflnftla tiagi5fs.
a. ahc srrS Neck Pares =, -, and ti'a
Weekly Paner = - pei aneain. PAYABLE IN
sdvance " sla<.. ila,on y le feceitr cd i"r
. les time than ~ a.~..h and - paper = III
ae ai~canllaae, o.nl Il. ~ lissref'oh oi The
TiitarsA anil ~ affearagts afs paid.
NJ A.ls erlisemeais a,H " Inherited ai ~
renis per square Cor iessl tie hrsi iimr and
q IL eents fer sseh taninnanrr. lhuse
from distance iaGa hr paid fer pre- ois 10
sticir Insertion er The payment assumed 70.
some Responsible 1,et4on Ia lyarhiinrs
~ chnarers onwrs are inserted faf sis
dailafs.
IL Al lsE-rs addressed To The Editors mus
Dc rosr I.1p, or thr, will not be nstend 81 10
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\ singular achievement of the brig Brutus
is described in a letter from Capt. Lewis
to his owner in New York, in the follow
ilss extract. The Brutus was not armed,
and had crew of only 10 men, hut had
nn board some eaanon for Com. Porter's
squadron, which she made il success
IIl use Of, although she was without potc-
1or
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two LDI'S OF LAND

containing 10 acres each, asis expressed in said
deed This land lies well, and is excellent
tobacco land, and lies in between the land OF
Rawley Thompson, Susannah Black aud oth-
ers. Acting IA trustee will convey such IL
lie only rs is vested in me by said deed.
JONATHAN B.DAW son, Trustee.
April IL. wtds 80
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Mr.. Henry Mckinley,

HIAkE, NOTICE-That we shall, on
Il the 9th day OF june, 1923, AT John Ian,
cock S tavern, in the town OF Lynchburg' ana
state of Virginia, take the deposition oil Nta'
McClinehy, TO be read as evidence. on the 'r.-
al of the suit depending in the county cour'
of Campbell. and state aforesaid, in which
you are plaintiff uad we are defendants
HUGH LOGUE,
DFNNIs KELLY,
April II. HI"f u"
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Notice.

10y virtue Of a deed oftrust executed to
- the subscriber by Amos Falis, bearing
date the 18th dsyof June, 1922, & duly recor-
ded III the clerks office of PittsyIvana county
court, for the purpose OF securing the payment
OF sum of money due to William Whitlock,
shall, on Thursday the oath day of April,
1923, il fair, il not the next fair day tLereaf-
ter, proceed to sell, 10 the highest bidder, Ola
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" ThompSon's Island, Key Hest J
EtbrNnrn I'D.

" On the 10th instant, put into Key
Nacas for water, having been short for Sc
veral days. A few hours after came To,
Spanish polacre brig came in, with 30
mcu on board, armed with 5 muskets, IL
cut!asses, and other small arms. A short
time after she anchored, went on board
to enquire where she came from. The
first man saw was one ofmy former crew
IA the brig Harmony. This excited my
suspicious, aud | returned on board the
Brutns, mounted two IL Founders, got Il
spring on the cable, and hailed the Spanish
brig, then about rs yards from US, to send
her boat with the captain and papers on
board. After some delay, the captain, two
other officers, with four men, came on
board. | enquired for their commissions,
but they had none. then asked for their
other papers Of any kind, but they had
none, except "A journal, which had been
kept for or 1 days. So detained the of
iicers and men on board the Brutus, and
sent tn examine their vessel. Every thing
on board appeared to have been stolen. |
therefore determined to bring her to Key
West, for the inspection of Com. Porter.
She arrived here with me this day. Com.
Patterson, who is now here surveying, an.
proves of my conduct, and assures me
Com. Porter will do the same. The brig
has on board flour, butter, la.d, rice, silks,
Irish linen, wine, brandy, and some Span
lsh cedar, Yours respectfully
). LEWIS"
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Presidential QucStion.-So Ear now as
we are advised of public opinion, with re-
ference to the several competitors for the
Presidency, Mr. Adams is fast gaining
ground. aud, will in all probability, he the
successful cauddatc--Aifd when we con
si'lcr his long tried, and faithful public SER
Nicrs--the knowledge which lie has So
uniformly e,incod with wgalAto the com
p!cMcd machinery of European govern
meats and III, secret springs of European
policy, together viii, his We'll known, pre-
eminent talents and uneNccpt."natHe cha
rae er, there i atan3mit reason 10 believe
the helm OF the Republic could not be
entrusted To safer or more able hands.
mississippi Republican,
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Capitol,-The Capitol at Washington is
$50 feet in front and covers more than one
and a half acres. The height TO the top
of the centre dome il 100 feet The length
of the Representatives Hall is 90 feet, and
height 60 feet. The Senate Chamber is
10 feet long and ~ broad.