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The Long- Island star. BROOKLYN, JUNE 8. The proposals for publishing this pawere scarcely before the public, when they attracted the notice, and obtained a warm reception from the editor of the Evening Port. As I pledged myself to support 'to the utmost of my ability, the Administration of Mr. Madison, while he continued to maintain the rights and digunity of the nation, against the unjust scroachments and insulting demands of foreign power and as this was the every principal pledge of a political nature given, it was reasonable to conclude that was the bad cause," in the estimation of Mr.

Coleman, which this paper was intended to support, and against which his thundering anathemas and denunciations were directed: how great then was my surprise, when a few days after I discovered in the E. Post of the 17th Inst. the following declaration, literally copied from the editorial article of that day: I will, however, frankly and fearlessly declare, that should Mr. Madison, take the great and honourable course that lies open to his view, and make the true and solid interests of his country his polar star, the Evening Post shall not withhold the best suhport it maybe in its power to afford him. The past shall be blotted out for ever and the present and future only regarded.

This pledge is not hastily given, and it shall never for a moment be FORGOTTEN." I now perceived that the displeasure of Mr. Coleman, at my avowal to support the administration of Mr. Madison, arose from the circumstance of his having previously determined to take our new President under his own most gracious protection, and from henceforth manfully to defend him and his measures, (and, few will doubt his ability,) against all the attacks of his enemies, and even against the approbation of his friends. Now this is noble, generous and heroic surely the age of chivalry is not yet gone though Edmund Burke passionately exclaimed, that it had taken its flight at the close of the 18th century, from the degenerate continent of Europe, had he lived to the ninth year of the 19th century, he might have beheld the age of chivalry and of quixotism too, revived with all their generous ardour and disinterested zeal, in our new world. But should however a perusal of the Evening Post for some time past, unfortunately suggest to the mind of Mr.

Madison, any incredulous apprehensions on this subject; ol' should any officious friend present him with a file of that paper so far back as the occurrence of a disasterous event which roused the spirit of the nation, and direct his attention to promises then made, and the subsequent filment of those promises, we presume he is too good.a judge of human nature, and too compassionate to its frailties, not to make allowances for occasional departures from the rigid rules of strict and uniform consistency. Many characters of superior abilities, like the Editor of the Post appear not less distinguished for the fluctuating versatility of their conduct, than for the splendour of their genius, and the extent and variety of their talents we therefore hope that Mr. Madison, will generously resolve, that offences committed against a Secretary of state, shall not be remembered or retaliuted by the President of the United States. It would certainly betray a more than ordinary portion of vanity and hardihood. to enter the lists of political or literary discussion, with the renowned Editor of the Evening Post.

A man who could discover blunders in point of syntax, case and gender, in the writings of a Quinst, Adams, professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres and who has completely written down and put to silence the celebrated Noah Webster, Jun. Esq. the far-famed writer or compiler of a Spelling Book for little children, a Grammatical Institute for big boys, and a wonderful new Dictionary for full grown men and old ladies such a literary giant, certainly presents a front too formidable to be encountered by the puny editor of Long-Island Star. Did I but possess the genius of a Pindar, it should be employed in strains like those which he poured forth, to deprecate the wrath of Grub-Street critics but instead of this, I. must he content to propitiate this political Ajax, in plain and simple prose be pleased then, good Mr.

Editor of the Post, to direct your vengeance against some more conspicuous opponent, and let not the daily cannonade from your first-rate line of battle-ship in the port of New- York, be directed against the little cock -boat, which we are about to launch once a week from the little Town of Brooklyn. To afford an opportunity to our friends and the public to form their opinion respecting the design and general principles of the Long stund Star, this first number is directed to be left at the houses of the inhabitants generally. Those who wish to subscribe, will please to signify it by the first convenient opportunity. The following 1 persons was on Saturday the 3d inst. elected directors of the Wallabout.

and Brooklyn Toll Bridge Company--for the ensuing year, viz: -John Jackson, Jeremiah Vander. belt, Jeremiah Johnson, William Prince, Peter, Sharpe, Cornelius Low, Martin Ryerson. Out of which JOHN JACKSON, was chosen President. JEREMIAH VANDERBELT, Treasurer. PETER SHARPE, Secretary, Latest from ship Eliza- Ann, captain Burr, arrived at New- York on Monday last, in 40 days from Cadiz.

Captain Burr informs us verbally, That on the morning he sailed from Cadiz an express arrived there from Seville with intelligence that a division of the French army was within five leagues of Seville, and that the Junta were removing to Cadiz. Another French division was marching along the coast of the Mediterranean; and it was supposed these two divisions would form a junction, and proceed immediately to attack Cadiz. Five British ships of the line were there, preparing to take off' the French fleet. All the French prisoners had been sent to Minorca and Majorca. King Joseph remained at Madrid.

A division of the French army had entered Portugal, and taken Oporto, with all the shipping in the harbour. It was said that a British army of 25000 men were in Lisbon. Every species of provisions very low, and the productions of the country high and scarce. All American vessels are subject to a quarantine of 40 days. -Mer.

Adv. Translated from the Spanish papers. SEVILLE, APRIL. 15. The Portuguese army, commanded by Gen.

Silveyra, consisting of 15,000 men, is near Bra ga, and expected shortly to be joined by 3000 more, who are now at the bridge of Limn, un. der the command of Marshal Botelbo. In Vi. anna every thing is prepared for defence. In the city of Condes there is not a single Frenchman, and the whole province is united to resist them.

The French army consists of from 9 to 10,00 men. All Gallacia is rising. The Marquis de la Romana informs that he has taken the town of Villa Franca by assault, and made prisoners of the best regiment belonging to the French empire. Extract of a letter from a gentleman of extensive political information to his friend in New York, dated CADIZ, 16th April, 1809. The political state of this country and Portugal I consider better than it has been for some time past.

The French army, which had penetrated as far as the borders of this province, and even at one time threatened Seville, has (from some unknown cause)' against retroced. ed, and has taken its position on the Guardiana; whilst General Cuelia, who commands the Spanish army opposed to it, again advances, receiving reinforcements daily and by the last night's post we hear that the French continue their retreat. Catalonia is evacuated, Barcelona excepted, Vigo has been retaken, with 1300 French. Gallicia has risen generally, and has gained some important advantages under their leader the Marquis Romana; while Asturias is in arms, without exception as to age or quality. The following Message was received by both Houses of Congress on Saturday the 29th of May.

To the house of Representatives. I now lay before Congress the report of the Secretary of War, shewing the progress made carrying into effect the act of April one thousand eight hundred and eight, for raising an additional military force, and the disposi ton of the troops. JAMES MADISON. May 26, 1809. WAR DEPARTMENT.

May 26, 1809. STR-Agreeably to your instructions, I have the honour here with to transmit to you a general return of the army, made from the latest reports which have been received. I am, with perfect respect, Your most obedient servant. WILLIAM EUSTIS. The President of the U.

States, A general return of the troops of the United States composing the Military peace establishment," shewing the strength of each regiment and corps, including recruits. General and Subordinate staff. officers 33 Corps of engineers, 45 Regiment of artillerists, 1,590 First regiment of infantry, 595 Second regiment of infantry, 676 Total military peace establishment," 2,909 A general return of the troops of the U. States, composing the additional military force," shewing the strength of each regiment, including recruits. General staff officers, 2 Regiment of light dragoons, 416 Regiment of light artillery, 314 Third regiment of infantry, 346 Fourth do do 653 Fifth do 692 Sixth do do 591 Seventh do do 203 Regiment of riflemen 466 Total additional military force," 3,739 The troops composing the additional military force" are doing duty at the different, posts parisons indiscriminately with those of the military peace establishment." Those of them who have been recruited South of Pennsylvania have been generally detached to New Orleans.

Those raised north of Pennsylvania are on duty in the states in which they were recruited. Inspector's Office, Washington City, May 26, 1809. A. NICOLL Adjutant and Inspector. The bill permitting vessels owned by sub.

jects of foreign nations with which the U. S. have commercial intercourse, to load for not interdicted by law, has passed into a law, was with sensations of painful regret, (says the National Intelligencer of Jime 5) that we announce the sudden death of FRAN. CIS MALBORNE, Esquire, a Senator from the State of Rhode-Island. He dropped down vesterday on his way to attend Divine Service at the Capitol, and immediately expired.

The Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk have passed an ordinance for extending the benefits of Vaccination," -Any Physician or other persons introducing the Small Pox by inoculation or otherwise, is subject to a penalty of twenty dollars. -The Council have directed the poor to be vaccinated at the expence of the corporation. In proof of the attention of country gentlemen to the improvements of their breed of Sheep, we learn that two young rams were shorn at Northampton. the seat of Osborne Sprigg, Esq. of Prince George's Co.

a few days since whose fleeces averged nine a half pounds and whose carcases 186lbs. each At the same time and place the fleeces of six ewes, with twin lambs, averaged eight and a quarter pounds. The fleece of one of the ewes weighed the whole of the wool being of a remarkable fine fibre and length of staple. Unfortunate Thursday last a quarrel arose between Captain John Roach, of the brig Hawke, at the quarantine ground and his mate. The following particulars which led to and decided the dispute are obtained from the Coroner.

When Captain Roach returned on board, he inquired of the mate if he had performed certain duties as directed, in counting some sticks of logwood the mate replied, that 66 he had weighed them but had not taken the count," and declared, that he (the captain) had not directed them to be counted. The captain affirmed that he had directed them to be counted, and called the mate a liar The lie was returned -upon which the captain pulled the mate by the nose and called him a man of no spirit the mate replied, up your pistols, and I will convince you that lam a man of spirit." The captain immediately brought a pair of pistols out of the cabin, and on presenting one to the mate he said, There is a loaded pistol for you, mine is not loaded--take your, distance The mate went forward and said, captain, are you ready The other replied, 66 fire and be damned." Upon which he did fire, and shot the captain through the head. Melancholy Event -Perhaps a more tragical scene has never happened in Virginia, than that which took place on Saturday morning the 20th inst. on the waters of Chickahomony Hopkins and George his younger brother, sons of Mr. Benskin Hopkins of Charles city, together with John' S.

Punter and William Shell, were going from one of Mr. Hopkin's landing places round a neck of marsh to the eldest, had the management of the canoe, who, it seems, from an early period in his life had delighted in mischief being extremely venturesome in water, has taken great delight in alarming boys of his age and also men, when it was in his power to do so. On their passage, when in water 16 feet deep, he began with his detested levity, and rocked the canoe so as to bring great dread 011 the mind of his youthful comrades--they all solicited him in the warmest terms to desist, but in vain; his brother it is said, was redaced to tears, and begged him to leave off rocking the canoe -but all would not avail -he continued his frolic at length the canoe WAS turned bottom upwards. -It appears from James' own statement that George and John Punter got hold of him, that the three sunk together; and that at the bottom he was forced to fight a and struggle with all his power to disengage himself from them--that at length his clothes giving way he broke their holds and escaped, being a tolerable good swimmer. Shell, who could not swim at all, says he sunk twice, and as he rose the second time, fortunately came in reach of the canoe, which he got on, and was by means saved.

Punter and George were drowned. -The distress occasioned by the ridiculous levity of a youth, now nearly come to manhood, no tongue can utter, no pen express. -Virginia Gazette. Important Discovery. -The range of cliffs lying along the Mississippi River, about fifteen miles below the city of Natchez, which mass of traveller; and amused the speculations of the earth has often attracted the admiration of the I philosopher, without a distant expectation of any real advantage to our -But accident (the source of many important events for the benefit of mankind) has discovered this mass of earth to be OCHRE, of various hues and colours.

The discovery was made by an enterprising Yankee, who had a large quantity of it carried to Boston, which proved equal to any imported from Europe, and remunerated him handsomely for his labour and risk. -The prominent colours as yet discovered of this great mass of ochre are white, yellow, purple, and red, all of which have been found of an excellent Here we see how nature dis. tributes her good things, and how partially it often operates -this great bed of earth might have enriched many poor families, but the proprietors we understand are Mr. Farrar and Mr. Claiborne, two of the richest planters in the Mississippi territory.

This, howeser, win not lessen the great profit which will result to our country from this discovery. Married, Married, On the 27th ult. by the Kev. Mr. John Wil.

liams, Mr. Samuel Thorne, to Miss Sarah Cheeseman, beth of New York. On the 29th ult. by Mr. Williston, Mr.

An. derson Merrit, to Miss Sarah Carpenter, botk of' New-Castle. On the 16th ult. at the Friends' Meeting House, Mamaroneck, Westchester, Mr. Elisha Carpenter, to Miss Lettitia M.

Seaman, only daughter of Mr. Giles Seaman, all of that place. At Jeric ho, on the 30th alt. by the Rev. Mr.

Hageman, Mr. Isaac Underhill, to Miss Rachel Seaman, daughter of Jordan Seaman, At New- Haven, on the 25th ult. Mr. TimoE.sg. thy Dwight, Jun to Miss Clarissa Strong, daughter of the hon.

Caleb Strong, of Northampton, Mass. At Perth Amboy, en Thursday. last, by the Rev. Dr. Moore, Mr.

James H. Kearney, to Miss Catherine youngest daugther of the late James Parker, Esq, all of that place. Moore, Mr. George Downing, merchant, of On Saturday evening last by the Rev. Bishop.

New. York, to Miss Sally Sands, daughter of Col. John Sands, of Cowneck, L. I. On Saturday evening last, by the Rev.

Dr. Levingston, Mr. Joseph Packard, merchant of Johnstown, to Miss Sarah Wynkoop, eldest daughter of Mr. Peter Wynkoop, of New. York.

In this Town on Thursday last, after a severe and short illness, which she bore with christian fortitude, Mrs. Mary Dayrell, widow of the late captain Dayrell. At his father's house at Rhinebeck, on the 26th ult. Mr. Joshua C.

Sands, Merchant of New- York. At Newark, on the 27th ult. in the 68th veat of her age, Mrs. Sarah Baldwin, wife of Jonathan Baldwin, formerly of New. York.

On the 28th ult at Mamaroneck, Westches. ter county, Mrs, Barker, wife of Wm. Barker. She was found dead in her bed: and what makes it more remarkable, her daughter, Mrs. Palmer, who resided in New- York, went to the funeral as well as usual, and died in half an hour after she entered the room, where her mother lay a corpse.

At New- York, on Monday last, Mr. Frederick Davoue, an old and respectable inhabitant of that city. NOTICE. HE REPUBLICANS OF KINGS COuNTY are requested to attend in the Town of Brooklyn, at the large Stone House opposite the Post on Saturday Evening the 10th Inst. at 6 o'clock, to celebrate the happy res toration of cominercial intercourse, by the settlement of our differences with the British government, and to partake of an Entertainment to be provided on the occasion.

William Arnold, John Reyner, John Seaman, Repub. Committee, Burdet Stryker, Brooklyn, June 5, 1809. THOMAS KIRK, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Next door to, Ru.pel and Dry-Good Store, Main-Street, Brooklyn, TNFORMS the public that he has on hand a among general which assortment of Books and Stationary: are, Quarto, Octavo, School and Pocket Bibles, Murray's Grammar, (large and small) Exercises, Key, Reader, Introduction, and Sequel, Monitors, Scott's Lessons, American Preceptor and Selection, Testament, Arithmetics, Spelling -Books, Webster's, Dilworth'a, Pickett's and Stanbury's, Child's Instructors Primers, An Assortment of LETTER, FOOLSCAP WRAPPING PAPERS. at the lowest New-York prices. June 7, 1809.

JOEL BUNCE, Corner of Old- Ferry and Front. Streets, ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and public in general, that he hus, as usu. al, an assortment of Cut and Wrought Nails, Hardware and Cutlery. ALso, Liquors, Teas and Groceries, which he he will sell on reasonable Terms. Brooklyn, June 8, 1809.

1-t THOMAS MORTON, Begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public, that he has removed to No: 92 William -Street, the store occupied by the late Mrs. Brasher where he has for sale the following fancy and staple articles- AMASK and Diaper Table Cloths: fine French Cambrics and linens twilled Cotcon Sheetings 6-4 wide Checks and Bed Ticks Chintz, Calicoes and Ginghams fancy Shawls, Silk, Cotten and Camels Hair; ladies and gentleman's Silk and Cotton Hose: gentlemen's English Black Silks, extra sizes do. India Book, Cambries, and Mulmull Muslins Plain, Fancy, and Doras Pelongs: Ribbons, Sewing Cotton and Silk Trimmings; fancy Vesting, Cassimeres and Cloths Cotton Yarn for Sewing, Knitting and Drawing Pins, Tapes, Velvet Binding and Fans. White and coloured Threads, floss Silk and Thread, with a variety of other Articles, which will be sold low, wholesale and retail. June 7, 1809.

1-f REID COOPER, HAT MANUFACTURERS, Main- Street. inform their Frienda RESPECTFULLY that they have on hand a general assortment of MEN BOY'S HATS, which they will dispose of on liberal terma. Brooklyn, June 8, 1809. 1-etf, Died,.