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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Little River Turnpike Comply

4 T the annual meeting Of the Stock.
"a holders in the Little River Turn
rike Company, in the town Of Alexandria,
On the 18th January lSl7-it ives
Resolved, That for the purpose Of en-
courasing the use Of broad wheeled wag.
CONS on the Little River Turnpike Road.
that all wagons the broadth Of the wheels
whereof shall be 6 inches, shall be per-
mitted to pass the gates on said road toll
free for the term of 2 years, and all wag-
CONS whose wheels shall be the breadth
Of s inches, shall be permitted ts pass
toll free for the term OF IS months also,
all Wagons the breadth OF the wheels
whereof shall! be 4 inches and under S
inches, shall be permitted w pass on
paying half toll for the tsru Of 3 years
from the time they shalt pass the rsspeo-
tive gates, which shall be specially no.
ticed by the gate keeper, who shall notify
the treasurer of the same. This resula-
ton shall be extended 10 ,all persons who
shall avail themselves Of it within three
years from this date.
PHILIP NELSON, Chairman.
January II 2awsm
NJ The editor Of the Winchester
Gazette, is requested to insert the above
six months. and send his account to this
Office.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Medicines. &c.
FOR SALE

THE subscribers offer for sale, al the
corner Of King ard Royal streets oppo-
site to Mr.. Peter Sherron's store. al ex.
tensive assortment of well selecCed me
dicines.-patent medicines and drugs,
The greater part OF which was received
by the ship Clifton from London.
They have also received by the ship
Emily from London, via Baltimore, com.
position Mortars s PestIes, various sizes
-ApothecarJ's scales and weights. 4
Bolus knives-AlsO. an elegant assert.
ment of Surgeons instruments, consist.
ing of Evans's Screw foraequets, male
and female catheters, pocket instruments
Tour prices, teeth Extractors, Surgeons
needles, dissecting, amputatins, trepan-
ming, cuMing, and one set of midwifery
instruments-thumb lancets and cases,
bausies. pewter bed-pans, lancet pointed
trOcars and histories, and variety VI
forceps, Alse
$4,000 Spanish scsars, & 5 kegs chew.
ing tobacco.
Country Merchants, Physicians, ans
country gentlemen, can be supplied, on
accommodating terms at the shortest no.
tice.
The subscribers, will, as heretofore,
continue the practice of medicine, in ITS
various branches, and will give advice
grabs to those who consult them at their
shop. The prices for the doses of
Medicine, are at the usual apo'hecary's
rates
Semnes & Washington.
Oct. g
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesdays and Saturdays

On UeuUcouuyc u"v
WILL BE oFFERED,
bs Auctien ORce on Union street,
~ Between King and Pricce-
y extensive and general assortment
4 Of sea,Onable Goods, OF British,
F,sncb, German, India. and Domestic
Manufacture, which will be well select
81 and we'll worthy the attention OF
.o,,r and country merchants and Others !;
:. the undersigned will be abunaantiy
snrnI;ed from the manuiactors ana tneIF
S,iepds in Boston. New York and PA'ia-
SeInb;a-which will giveto gen'Ieneh an
oDportuuity of laying in their goods on as
sppd terms as they can be N those cues : .,.s
ssk;nv into view the difference oil tx
The particular description OF S""as
U;lI be advertised in the papers OIL 'ne
Consisnments strictly attended to and
Sberal advances made # tesirao'e
John Jackson q 20,
AuC,iOneers.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
November q
Exchange Office, Georgetown.

n WILL give the highest prem'an Tor
HI Drafts at Sight. aud Bank Notes, on
I the following places. VIZ,
Boston, New York, philadelphia, b2'
t;more, Virginia, North Carolina; eoutf'
Carolina and Georgia.--l will also g'vr
the highest premium fer Drafts on New
Orleans. Treasury Notes ard Spec,e.
All kinds of Western Bank Note
bought and sod. p.u. rpx
/ ange bought and sold;
Mites, Drafts, and Interest collected
and re,uittetl for small commission.
Persons travelling to any part "I
NE United states may be supplied VITA
r,iituble Funds. 49,
~ Please to enquire atmy Exchange
hnd Brokers Office, Bridgs-streef' Geo.
Reululus Riggs.
June
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY &c. 1917
FOR SALE.

A tract OF Land containing s57 acres,
more or less, lying on uccoquan Bay in
the county OF Fairfax and state of Virgil
MIA, adjoining the lands Of Robert I.
Thompson and William Mason. 1t is
presumed those DESTROYS of purchasing
will view the land and for themselves
Judge OF its peculiar advantages. One
third OF the purchase nancy will be re-
CURED in hand, the balance at IL, u Is
months. with deed Of trust to secure
the payments.
Thompson F. Mason.
December Ia.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
go PARENTS ArD GUARDIANS.
Extract from the Militia Law Of the Bis
trict of Columbia.

Extract from the Militia Law Of the Bis
trict of Columbia.
Sec, %. And be it further enacted.
hat the respective courts of enquiry
shall have power TO cause TO be bound for
term of years to the several command.
ants Of companies, bat,aiisns, and legions
and their successors in Office. as the
case may require, such number of bows
and young men, with the consent of .heir
pareRt, or ether perlon autho. iseI, as
they in their discretion may think pro-
per, for the purpose of being instructed
in the different branches Of military music
and Of serving as,musicians when they
may be competent theretu 10 the several
companies, battallons and legions and
the father ri any youth who may be so
bound. otherwise subject to be enrolled,
shall be exeapt from all duty in the mi
lit,a so long as his son SO bound nay
continue to serve in the corps to Wtichhs
would Other "a belong, u well DUNG
his apprenticeship as thereafter and the
several legionary courts Of enquiry shall
make provision from time to fine for tie
cloathing. maintenance, and the pro,erly
iastructiss ak such youths, to be paid
from the fund arising from The fines in-
posed by this act; AVID the commandiag
officers Of legions. shall cause the drum
mers and filters and other musicians af
their respective legions. to meet az the
same times and places that commissioned
officers are required to meet, for the p1r-
poss Of being trained BY the isade lu-
spector, or other officer, thers 10 be iu-
structed in their respective branches Of
music for which purpose thejcommanding
officer d the lssien NAV employ such
person or persons as he may think pro-
per aud capable to instruct. ,uch drum.
mers and titcss, and other musicians.
Applications. agseeably to the above
section, to be aaJe to
VIM. A. WILLIAMS,
Jan. IL. Adjutant.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Joseph L. Shaw

Respectfully informs the citizens of
Alexandria, that ne has opened a
SCHOOL in Prince street, between
Columbas aud Alfred, where he will
teach Reading, Writing. Arithmetic,
and English Grammar. and also the
practical branches OF thu Mathematics.
And if strict attentins and punctuai
discharge of the duties incumbent upon
hin as Teacher. will give bin any
claims, he hopes to share part of the
public patronage. lie pledges himself
to III ,se who favor him with the tuition
of heir children, that every excvtion
will be used to give satisfaction.
N. b. The School not TO exceed thirty
scholars.
Jan 10 81
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
For Sale,

For Sale,
On board the sloops Jshn Adams and
ManteZuna,
1000 bushels ground alum salt
200 sacks of blown do Liverpool 6ll'd
20 barrels tar
Barrels pitch and rozin
$4,000 cedar shingles
50 barrels Smithiield crab Cider
Few barrels apples.
And on board sch'r Rose in Bloom.
IS bales prime upland cotton
10000 lbs good green cOsss.
Apply to
NJ. MILLER.
January IL cow
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Wanted as an Apprentice,

A Boy from IA to l6 years OF age,
rood connections and we'll grown--He
will be taught seven different trades and
the French language, and will be well
used if he behaves himself correctly
Apply to the Printer.
December IS
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
TO KEN L.

For one or a term of Years,
My Wharf = Warehouse on the north
side i Prince street in the town Of
Alexandria. Possession may be had the
18th Of next month. The warehouse is
large and convenient u will hold $4,000
bushels grain or salt, and being exactly
at the ferry landing, makes it one OF the
Pest places in town for purci asing grain
|O7 selling salt or any other heauy article.
article. FOR terms apply to
William Hepburn.
Nesenber Is If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Vaudeville &Larmour

Vaudeville &Larmour
Fare reeeired for Sac,
S. hhds Pennsylvania rye whisky
so bbls DO do
5 hhds New England rum
60 bbis do
90 puncheons Cd, Sd and 4th proof
West-Iudia do
Is bbis 4th proof Accomac peach
brady
s pipes Holland gin
10 bbls country do
60 hhds moIasses
so bbls low priced sugars
80 boxes new ,aisius
Is casks do
1000 ID fresh Zantc currants
GOO ID soft shelled almonds
so casks colored Goshen. cheese
200 f.kins Pennsylvania butter, rhi.
ladelphia inspections, No. /. fer
family use
IS bags race ginger
90 casks Chewing tobacco
so bags and 10 barrels Havana
green coffee
1000 bushels blown salt
1000 ditto ground alum
bale writing paper
90 boxes mould and dipt candles
s boxes real Martinique Noyau
Wines, liquors and groceries as usual.
December 9
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
{.awrason & Fowle,

Have for sale, received per the schooner
BstialSe, from Portland
: Is IS sssa,. Msscovado Sugars
box white Havana ditto
Ii hegsheads retailing molasses
4 dit New England rum
1s tons Russia iron assorted
so tons plaster Paris,
For Freight,
.fN The schooner 1uffaloe, CaptsiR
kLee; is srst rate vessel, carries
about 75s barrels. Will be ready in feur
days to take cargo on board, and take
freight for the West Indies Or ooastviss.
Apply as above. aar
January Is
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
India Goods and Rum.
John G. I4add 3 Co.

Have just received by schooner New
Packet and slocp Henry, and will sci
on liberal terms,
is hhas and Ia barrels n z run :
g bales Burboou gurrahs
9 do Luckipore bsftas
do ChiIIiCAly do
do ocmercolly do
sio fine do
] do Nov sannaas
DO Auzeugcn mamoody.
Dec IL
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Office is hereby given,
Dec 2S

That an election Of fifteen Directors
and five commissioners, for the ensuing
wear. will be held at the Real Estate
Bank OF the United States, in Alexan'
dria, ON Monday the 9th OF January
1917, fro IA 3 to 5 o'clock P. Nj.
VIM. Rhodes, Cashier
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
For Charleston, S. G..
2UO Dollars keward,.

GUO Dollars Reward,
4 WILL geVi rev rd OF one hundre
4 dollars for the arrsf and conyictio
Of the person or perso who robbed me
exchange office on thd night Of the 9Th
instant; also an udlisonal reward oil
one hundred dollars Tor the recovery OF
the property stolen therefrom, consistn
OF specie in dollars, change, American
and English gold 600 dollars, back nutes
about 80 dollars, ninety tickets in the
Medical College Lottery, second class,
aud "a tickets in the Washington Mo.
.4umeDt Lottery, .,'lird class;
RoMULUS RIGGS
Georgetown, Dee. l2
p. ;. 1t any person has knowledge Of
;he SAL robbery, and do rot wish their
names mentioned, and VIII give me pri
vatc information, So thai The persons can
be arrested, thav shah be entitled to the
reward, and it shall be kept secret,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
John & THOMAS VOWEL,

JUHN " i HVNAD WV LL1,
OFFER FOR SALE.
A few kegs Harris's best chewing
tobacco. just received,
One bale horse hides
One hundred bags st. Domingo
coffee. good quality,
Malaga and Colmenar wine
st. yincents rum, Sd & 4th proof
.Cadiz salt
100 dozen dipt candles, &c.
Jan 90 0o6t
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
New u Second hand Piano
Fortes
JUST RECEIVED,

For sale by the Subscriber
Oae Lontoa made square Piano Forte.
with addition Keys and Pedal, S draw
ers, sett of Strings, tuning Hammer and
leather Cover,
One plain square ditto, with addition
al Keys, Pedal, srtt OF strings, tuning
Hammer, and leather cover.
ON HAND,
One do do, second hand, with leather
Cover.
One 10 do, Baltimore wake, Q Draw
ers and 6 ;ess. with add.daual Keys, Pc
dial and fashionable Case.
y. b. rbe ahore will DC sold at stnAl,
advance for cash, it Immediate applica.
lrn be made to
X. GRAY, Bookseller
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
REMOVAL.

g. Brcnaugh & Company
Have removed their Store one door be
low the corner Of King and Patrick,
streets. nealy opposite Messrs. Tyls.
ana Harrison.
In addition to their forme,
stock they are now opening 9 general .
sort'neh, OF Dry Goods, lately urci.as,,
IN Philadelphia. which they ofIer Tor "a
on very eligible terms, for cash OF
punctnai customers. They wish purCha
sers 90 cali apd examine tie goods.
November so If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Boltlng Cloths.
Lewis Hipkins i 20.

Have imported in the ships Boston and
Gen Smith,
a Quantity Of
HARD WARE, CUTLERY, SC.
which, with their former stock on hand,
euders their assortment very complete:
They have also On hand GERMAN
GO0DS, and
Swedish Bar Iron,
hll Of which will be sold low.
4 September 90 II
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22

For Boston and NeWburypois
SSs, The good Schooner Susan. Joseph
Es Parsons. master. For freight Of
600 barrels apply to
John G. Ladd z Co.
Dec %
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Bank of Alexandria,

AobN va hS'Chahbht
Dec. 90, 1916
~ y'lE stocsho!3erss In che Bark
& Alexandria are hereby notified that
an election of nine directo' fur the ensu-
ins year. will be held At the court house
10 this town, on the third Monday teoth)
Of January next.
J. l.. MKenpa, Cashier.
npr. eO-cl ~
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
FOR Boston.
Paper for Sale.
David and ]. Ross

Have received, per ship Potomac. from
Genoa,
81 bales writing paper, assorte
Which thew offer Tor sale on very low
terms. They keep constant supply of
first quality chewing tobacco for sale BY
tie quantity.
Dec Il
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
To Let,

For the ensuing year, the Tavern anI
Store House, at hii Top, in Charles
County, Maryland. A''acl,cd TO the
asern are absu! l55 acres o. land, ii
GUIDING small meadow
Likewise small tenement adjoining
he abovc. t. which ahout two acres are
s,,ac'red, aud is calculated Tor the accom-
mediation Of a mechanic.
Fo' terms. apply to
John BarEeS.
Port Tobacco, Dec p 2awtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
June 1
Burr Mil stone Manufacture
ION, S. Bro1m and Co,

Respectfully inform n Public that
they continue the MANUFACTURES
|Of BURR MILL. STONES, on The cor.
ne, of Patrick and Camerol.strcets, IN
HE town of Alexandria. where they are
eady to receive any orders " tn wh'ch
khry msy be favored, and will execute
|lhem with all despatch anu III the best
|ner.
TRey hare received an assortment Of
Boiting Cloths
|0f GOOD guality, and intend keeping 3
constant supply. ,r
september %
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
New England Rum, Molasses,
Sugar s. Tea,
JOHN G. LADD s. co.

JOHN Z. LADD s co.
Offer for sale the Cargo of Brig Economy
frem Boston. VIZ.
81 hhds ". E. rum
5s bb!s n. Z. do
9 hhds molasses
81 bbls MuscOvado sugars
68 tons Russia and Swedes iron as
sorted and square
IA bbls tanners oil
90 tons plasth~ Paris
hid coffee
bingham boxes, tubs, covers, &c.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
Negro Man Wanted

y eSrO Man w diiCcd
l viii give liberal price for healthy
Negro Man, from s to g. years OF age.
uader good character. Apply at this
Oaice,
January 4 eotf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22
For Rent or for sale on a long
credit

The subscriber will rent, or sell upon
the most accommodating terms, the
House and Lot, wherein be at present
resides. The House is large, convenient,
aud finished in superior style. The
Lot, consisting of two acres, is in the
highest state Of cultivation as garden,
Astounding in the Cost choice fruits,
shrubs, &c. Possession can be given
abont The lst of Decembec.
lie will purchase Dry Cows.
aug J Smith.
Nov 90 eotlstDec
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-01-22

FOR BOSTON,.
SR The good Brig Economy, Josiah
SisaA Farrow, gun. master FerIreisht
Of 400 barrels apply to
John e. Laid 4 Co.
Dec 60
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
BY THE Nails.
Mufinu IN West- Poiat.

Ii appears beyond doubt by the -. Z.
Columbian OF the I'd inst. thar the Cadets
IL West-poinL have been gully OF an. .
farming act of INSTRUMENTATION some dtf.
iicultirs had occurred as early rs january
last with respect 10 the conduct OF Captain
Partridge, who was finally ordered 10 reitn-
qulsh the command to Major Ihayer. his
officer assumed tie command aud ordered
The Cadets back to the Academy, who had
been allowed by Partridge to gohome by the
first Of September Las, Friday week Capt.
parridge returned suddenly TO West Point,
where he was greeted on landing by q tu-
multuous meeting and shouting of some
Cadets, who escorted him in triumph 10
his quarters. During the remainder of the
day and on Saturday morning, Capt. p. ap-
peared 10 be very busy inspecting and ex-
amining the post as il he had taken COM
mand and his favorite cadets and agents
were very active among the other scholars.
One of these agents harangued them after
breakfast :be cadets and troops were pa
raded. and capt. Partridge was proclaimed
commander amidst shouts and applanses.
He then appeared and thanked ITEM Tor fheir
conduct ; and having apprized MAJOR Ihay-
er, tha, he Capt. P. had resumed the COM
msDd gave orders accordingly !
Major Thayer declared that he wouln not
surrender the command but by force ol
arms, and that If it were wrestcd from him,
it must be by sedtion and mutinY..
A superior officer inves ted with special
commsnd, and directed only 10 surrender
it by special orders from the government,
has been by an insurrec,ional NOV ement
deposed from his legal command, and the
power usurped by a man against whom
charges are filed in the War Office and per-
haps his arrest ordered, and who had been
Just removed from the command.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09
@o(pS,
Tuesday, September Q, 1917.


-
We have heard with great pleasure hat
plan IS IN agitation by many respectable gen.
tiemen in Maine who feel lively and deep
interest IN its welfare Of establishing an AgFl-
cultural Society, specially designed to ar
vance the interest Of agriculture in Name.
The objects to be accomplished by such 8
Society 10 be similar 10 those Of he Aaasi-
cbnseiis Agricultural Society.
We understand il was announced Al ias
late Commencement dinner, in Brunswick. z
ihe gentlemen present, and thai respective
number taFried after dinner and had Lengthy
and animated discussion Of The subject.
We have not learnt the result or their dong
I'll they did come to any decisive Tesul'-
But the subject being of such general inleres'
and importance, we have thought il proper 2
invite public attention to il and to solisii q
formation from the gentlemen present al rs.
meeting, whether any plan vas adopted, aaa
u not, would request them. or aDy otheEs.wp0
have tie good OF Mane at heart. to susgss'
their views, and plans, for public considera'ie''
felalise 10 the establishment of such Soc'e9
Ind whether there should be one Soels'y
MY. or one IN each town Of county, 70 :
connected with the general Society, and =
communicate facts rela;;ee u he stale q =
tscqtore in their several towns Of ccuusiss-~
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

LONDON, JULY IA, 1917

On Saturday lat Parliament was pro
rogncd 10 the zssh OF AugnGt next.
There will be no dissolution this year.
Ills Royal Highncls the Prince Re
gent went in fate TO prorogue the Par
lament. Being seated on the throne
iarrounded BY The Great Officers of
state. the Forrign AmbaiTadors, and :
large collection of Ladies Of rank AMI
fsihion, the Commons we've funmoned
to attend in the HOMIE of Peers. and the
Speaker, alfred in his fate robes. with
the Members Of tie Houf-, attended at
the bar; when the spsake1 addrenrd bis
Royal Hignncfs, 10 frcech Of consid-
cradle length, detailing the various pros
seedlings Of The fession, and prcIenting
rhe ufuaI bill Of fuppIy. The fprsch was
ferfc and eloquent 1T announced the
fssisfaction OF he Commons in being
enabled q previde he Elpfhes n tie year
sDttb,d To- mpo5ifi9g q a,g addfimai 6a~
deu5 on The people, and the proud graft
fiession they icit, that al 10 period sf The
5isf0yy Of tie country BIZ Pabis errdif RSss
m7ee sosgsd, fsady an lnlbaten than az
TIE prssfaf.
It then adgcrtcd 10 the other meafures
Of the frssion already known ond con.
Guided with the prefSntation for the roy
al aiicnt of the bill Untitled, "4dn act for
applying certain moaie5 therein mentioned
Jor fbe Je1vice q fbe year 1917" &c.
In reply TO which the .rince Regent selivered
speech from he throne. The following is the
concluding paragraph
9 continue TO receive from foreign
powers the lfrongef afurances of their
friendly difpoiition towards this country,
and of their dehre 20 preferve the gene
raj tranquility. The profpea OF an a.
bundant harvest throughout a coniidera
bly, part of the continent is in the hiahefi
degree Satisfactory. This happy difpen.
ta,ion of providence cannot fail to miti-
gate, II nor wholly TO remove the pref
fure under which 70 many of the nations
of Europs have been fuffering IN the
eourfe of the lah year and truh that
we may look forward in confequalce TO
an Improvement in the commercial rs!.as
tions Of this and of all other countries
cannot allow you to feparatc without
Recommending 10 you, that upon your
return to your fcveral counties, you
lhould Hfc your utmot endeasors 10 de-
feat all atsemps TO corrupt and miilrad
the lower clades of the community and
thar you ihould lofc no opportunity of
intoxicating anongh hem that fpirit of
concord and obedience 10 the laws, which
is not Ieis eaential TO their happiness as
individuals, than it is Indispensable to The
general welfare and PROPERTY of the
kingdom
The Lord Chancellor then read the
commiilions for proroguing the Parlia.
ment 10 the 25th of Aogua next.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1817-09-09

Good Nesrs.-The Schr. Export Of Sion.
ington, belonging TO s. L. buisows,' has arris.
ed from the Grand Banks of Newfoundland
with 1000 quintals Of Goldfish. This we IN.
derstand is the first tonk fishermen, that has
ever been fitted out from Connecticut.
We hope this successful attempt is The bar
binger of future independence on our eastern
neigbbors for this cheap, healthy, agreeable
and very essential article of living. Why
should not Connecticut reap the benefit Of heL
good habits and geographical situation.
NJ Lon paper.