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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

In London, on the first OF August last. WIS
LIAM PRFsToN, Esq gentleman who may props
erly be designated pioneer in literature. having
conducted through the press Of the house of essrs
straball the most celebrated works o. tie last CEN
fury His critical skill, corrector Of the press
led literary men to submit to his correction and
style; and such was the success Of Mr.. Preston il
the construction Of language, that the most dis
tinguished among them honored him with their
friendship. The leisure hours of this gentleman
were devoted 10 the study Of Freemasoury as d
science and bis illustrations" "a work we'll
known to the Paternity will transmit bis maze
with honor to posterily. The deceased left 1900
consos TO be distributed as follows :--50O! to tie
charity fund Of The grand lodge 1901. in suppofg
Of the female charity school aforementioned and
the interest Of S10t 20 be paid 10 any Well skled
mason, TO deliver annually lecture en- the
first, and second, third degrees Of the order OF
masonry. according TO the system practised 10 The
Lodges Of Antiquity anfing the nas,efship.9
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
POETRY.

"The vorld is oil fleeing show.
THERE is an hour of peaceful rest
10 mourning wanderers given;
There is tear for souls distrest,
A balm for every wounded breast
Ills found above in heaven.
There is soft, downy bed,
IT'S far as breath at even;
A couch for weary mortals spread,
Where they may rest their aching head,
And find repose III heaven.
There is home for weeping souls,
By sin and sorrow driven;
When tost on liie's tempestuous shoals,
Where storms arise and ocean rolls,
And all is drear but heaven.
There faith lifts up the fearful eye,
The heart with anguish riven;
And views the tempest passing by,
The evening shadows quickly lily,
And all serene IN heaven.
There fragrant flowers immortal bloom,
And joys supreme are given
There rays divine dispense the gloom
Beyond the confines of the tomb
Appears the dawn of heaven.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

THE, subscribers having been appointed by
the Hon. Samuel freeman, E.q Judge oi
Probate of Wills G-. for the County of Cumber
land, 20 receive aud exsm;ne the claims of ,he
several creditors TO the estate of JOHN BLAN
CHARD, late of Portland, in said County, Ira.
der, deceased, represented insolvent--do here
By give notice that six mon hs are allowed ths
said Creditors from he 26th of August last, e
bring in and prove their claims and that We
shall attend thst service at the office of w Sto
rer Jr. in said Portland, on the shic Monday il
September current and the FIVE following months
from lwo O'Clock 10 four o'clock in The afternoor
ofsaid days. JOHN COE,
Sept. 7.h 1878 w. STORER, ir.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

never tire while fixed on images so neon
ceivabiy pleasing ssthey present 10 view.
But his animated kaleidoscope is the great
est curiosity of any hing of the kind that
has yet been though, Oft exhibits 70 the
eye great number of insects, describing
Grea: variety of curious figures, which are
disposed with the incest regularity in diff-E-
ent positions The whole in herhefual mo-
ZION, interspersed with the variegated beau
ties Of the common kaleidoscope, and tin
gsd with all the colours of the rainbow,
The effect on the beholder is little less than
enchantment.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
SUICIDE. From Blair.

The frequency of this dreadful and IRENE
diab!e crime in this country, induces the pub
LEGATION Of the following extract from " The
Craze"
--s' If there is an hereafter.
And that there is, conscience uninfuenced,
And suffered to speak out, tells every man
Then must it be an awful thing to die
More horrid yet to die by ones own hand.
Self-naurder name it not our nations shame,
That makes her the reproach of neighbouring
states /!
Shall Nature, swerving from her earliest dictate,
self-preservation, fall by her own act
Forbid It Heaven |! Let not, upon disgust,
The shameless hand Of folly crimsoned DER
With blood of its own lord. Dreadful attempt
Just rocking from self-slaughter, in a rage
10 rush into the presence of our Judge
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
MISCELLANY.
Reimbursement of State Claims.

We have been astonished that any men
who have the least pretension to honour or
honesty, patriotism or principle, should be
found willing to make use of this topick in The
manner it has been treated, for party purpo-
ses. We can account for ii upon no other
supposition than that their thirst for power is
SO inordnate and undistinguishing, that they
are willing to urge any argument, however abb
surd, and pursue any expedent, however in
iquitous, 10 effect their purposes. They find
the government Of the State so firmly estab.
ished in the confidence and affections of the
people, their measures SO characterized by
purity, moderation, and regard to the pub
lick interest, that il is impossible TO excite a
spirit of discomfort against them in the breasts
of the community. Their only alternative
left, is an appeal to those debased passions OF
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
FOR SALE.

TIME farm formy owned and occupied bv the
a late Capt. George Thomas, containing two
hundred acres OF Land. seventy rods frdnt situated
near the centre of the town of Bowdonham. 'front.'
ing on Abagadasil River aud Joining the corners
OF the county aud town roads--being a very good
situation for tavern or store. This excellent
Farm will be sold great bargain, aud with good
security liberal time viii be given for payment
For further particulars. apply TO JOHN THO NJ
AS, OF Bowdoinham. 9w Aug. 90
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
g The Sabbath ,yas made for man. I"

It's divine origin is evinced by its wonderful
tendency to promote the happiness the human
family, as well in producing and cementing so-
cial order, in cherishing religious principles.
A due observance of the sabbath, in regular
attendance on the sacred institutions OF social
worship, is the best school Of good manners Tor
children and youth. While It powerfully tends
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
EreRing School.

THE fubfcriber will open Evening School.
i ia his School Room. on Federal Street, on
Monday next Terms four dollars Der quarter
including pens ana lights e-yooe hatfin advance
HIS third quarter, Day School,
VIII commence, on the FRI Monday ia oetobsr
next--apply n feascn. NLoRlNG
Portland Sep
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
One Cent Remard.

gTsHoMAs ROBBINS, an indented Apprentice
IL ran away from the fublcriber on the 9Th inf
This therefore is TO forbid all perfons hsrboring
or truiting him on my account. as they would a.
void the penalty of the law--and The above reward
with no charges, will be p.id for bic return
JOHN STEVENS, Jys.
Fryeburg, April 6, 1873
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
Comm RCeRscnt Ball.

a GREEN SUR rOU / was taken probably by
mistake, from he Drawing Room; any gen
tleman will confer an obligation by leaving II
with Mr. ] Mexican at Bruufwick, or gvng no
tice where to fad it, TO the printer. Septs
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
NORFOLK, AUG. %,
animated Kaleidoscope.

Capt. Ott Of this city has made consider.
able improvement, IN the Kaleidoscope
which surrasses in the variety and brillan-
cy Of their figures the utmost power Of the
imagination, and even transcend the fsbIed
splendors # Fairy Pslaces The eye can
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
Euening School.

THE subscriber has commenced an Evening
= School, ar his School Room in Free Street
where he would be happy TO attend TO the ia
n-uce.3n AZ Is Or 20 in the ulual branches, par +.
iicu AIRY W.nisg
Navigation. and Bookkeeping by Gngle and
douoie snrry VII De laugh if required the LAT
ter By NJ CHAMPRosAY lhnu d there be iufiicienl
encouragement Fhoie who attended Taft winter
(wihpg further isformasion ofactice) will be
admitted at haf price executive of tights and pens
Sent 9Th 1918 ROYAL GURLEY.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

The warrant for the execution Of the two
mail robbers, Alexander and Hare, has been
received by the marshal at Baltimore from
the President OF the United States. They
were to be executed on Friday last.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
NATHAN WINSLOW,
OFFERS FOR SALE, al has Store, at the Sign Of
The WHILE, just betos The Hay-Scates,
WINTER AND SUMMER STRAINED
SPERMAGETI OIL.

Of superior quality, for burning. This Oil, in a
lamp properly trimmed, directions for which viii
be furnished gratis, is warranted TO burn until ex-
hausted without snufing or picking up, produces
no more smoke than candles, is less liable TO grease
about house. safer account Of fire, not subject to
waste by being placed in a current OF air, and by
| actual experiment proves as cheap as candles al
ten cents per pound. Ii is likewise preferable 10
my other grease for oiing wool, il makes 1t run
smoothly. does not become gutinous by laying
any length of time and The yarn is easily cleansed
| He likewise keeps large assortment OF plated
brass and iapaned LAMPs-pocket and large
Lanthorns.
N. w. being connected with those carry
ing on the Whale Fishery and having his Oil Sc
lected at the Factory, he can with the greatest
confidence warrant it to be as good can be pro-
cured in the United States.
". B.-Lamps and Oil furnished on trial,
10 be returned if not satisfactory Oil put up in TIN
can:sters, from to 8 gallons and sent gratis to
any part of the town.
.ALSO-A general assortment of
Groceries, Holtow 6 Hard Wdre,
Among which are. best of German MILL
SAWS, English ANyILS, VICES and SHOW
Els, by the dozen or single--an assortment of
COTTON YARN, from the most approved Fac
tories-W oolen YARN and RoLLs--
Russia, Swedes and English IRON
1000 lbs Blistered and cast STEEL, of SUI
peror quality.
Spike and Nail Rods--Plough-M oulds and
Crow Bars.
Tons LOG WOOD,
Boxes spermaceti CANDLES,
Is do. I by 9, 8 by 10, WINDOW GLASS,
Is Do. Mould Tallow CANDLES,
10 Hhds. MOLAsSES.
Boxes of Havana SUGAR,
Pollock and Cod FISH,
10 BbIs. PORk-J0 casks LIME.
A very large consignment of Philadelphia
MILL SAWS,
A constant supply of Saco NAILS of every size,
10 Boxes Philadelphia refined SUGAR.
~ A large assortment of Machine and
Hand CARDS, very much approved of, made at
the justly celebrated Factory of JOHN WINS
Low g. Co.
Best English COME PLATE and EMERY.
*** ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, by the bar
rel or smaller quantity with directions for brew
ing (which makes on excellent and cheap
beverage.
WOOL bought and sold on commission
GP COMMISSION BUSINESS
attended TO with promptness and fidelity, and or
ders for any of the above executed with dispatch.
June 80. CyD
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
Mem South Wales.

A discovery has been made in New South
Wales, which must materially affect the
future Advancement Of that colony. /" A
river of the first magnitude, has been found
in the interior, running through most
beautiful country, rich in soil, limestone
slate and good timber. A means OF COM
municalion like this, has long been anxious
ly searched for, without success, and many
began to entertain an apprehension that the
progress of colonization in New Holland
would be confined TO its coasts.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
Gentle Hint. BY Pennsylvania Editor.
A Question for CaSuistS.

In case 500 men are indebted each trt,
fl TO one man the consideration being pc
riodicaI, and the amount definite, so that
every one has the means OF knowing what
he owes if each of them goes or sends to
bim, the trouble is distributed win exact
equality bur ifthey wait until he comes
TO them, he has 10 do the labour which be-
longs to 500 !!
Which would conscientious
man prefer
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

Brtraordinary Plant.-A discovery very
interesting to farmers and manufacturers
has been made by Mr.. Whillow, we'll
known Tor his botanic labours who has
travelled lately through the Southern States
and is at present delivering lectures on bot
any and natural history In the CITY of Rich.
mond. He has found plant, which grows
TO the height of forty feet in the form of a
Vine and contains within It's stock after The
rind Is taken away, staple that is equal il
not superior to cotton. He is of opinion
that this plant may be cultivated in any
part of the United States.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

A girl forced by her parents into disa-
grceable match with an old man whom she
detested, when the clergyman came to that
part of the service where the bride is asked
II she consents to take the bridegroom for
her husband, said, with great simplicity,
/" Oh dear no, Sir bat you are the first
person who has asked my opinion about the
matter"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
A writer in the Portsmouth N. H. Ora.

A writer in the Portsmouth N. Fl. Ora
Gle recommends as security against being
imposed on by counterfeit bills, that the
copperpIate OF every bank bill in the u. 5.
should be stamped with one and the same
die,represening an expressive human faces
and every bill afterwards printed would bear
this figure. The writer's idea is that no
two engravers couid make face exactly
similar, tina, the same engraver could not
make two faces alike; and that any varias
lion in the human countenance is more
readily detected, than difference in any
thing else.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
SPANISH DOLLARS.

= PER CENT premium given for Spanifh Dol
= iars, at No. 10 and No. 25 Long Wharf.
PoytItnd Seb. 8 If
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

"A gentleman who has perused our late
hles Of French papers, remarks, that the
editorial tone of them exhibits leaning in
favor of the English ministerial doctrine ;
and on all occasions touching the politics OF
the United States, the language OF France
is similar to that breathed by the minister
al editors of England ] be capture OF
Pensacola by General Jackson has produ-
ced the same eiiec:, and occasloncd the
same sentiments in both coustlies - he
fair conclusion is, that there is perfect
understanding between the governments of
france and England.--N \. Gaz.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

A late Democratick Press, speaking Of
Spanish America, says i" In fact the only part
OF Spanish America, capable OF treating and
being treated as an independent power, is
Buenos-Ayers and Chill. .4A the rest is, at
this moment, in fact, as well as nominally,
under the Spanish yoke"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

to season their minds with such impressions. oil
accountability as viii operate az restraint on
all vicious propensities, it chershes the seeds Oh
virtue and produces and strengthens those order
Nv habits which are equally necessary to their
own individual happiness, and to their becoming
useful members Of society.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15
PAT WATCH THE DOORS.

Thriving y/annIy---There are Cow and
Calf now in Ftfch6urg, which weigh, the
Con- thirteen hundred and sixteen pounds,
the CaLf(6 months old) six hundred and
fourteen. The mother of the Cow had four
calves in one year, three of which did we'll.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

II gentleman's houfe was lately robbed
in Dublin. In day or two after the
following letter was received by the PEN
ny Polt -
Sir--I am man who lives by rob-
bing-you left your door open On Sunday
laf, when you thought you fhut it-for
which you lot your coar and other arti
cles. wanted them iadly, for | was
bleached with the fun. | could have
taken law books, bur am rogue enough
without them. Yours truly,
PAT WATCH THE DOORS.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

virtue and produces ana SLFeflS LeiS tuosc oiuSA
gly habits which are equally necessary to their
own individual happiness, and to their becoming
useful members Of society.
The following singular event Is commu'
nicated by Capt. Holdridge, OF the ship
Bellona, arrived at Newyork from Hasre-
de Grace. On the 9th of June, off Lahaye,
a man was discovered on board the RSllona,
who had secreted himself for the purpose
of securing passage 70 America. He was
said 10 be native of Flanders, and had OBJ
tanned permission from his father 10 emf
crate to this country. A previous attempt
had been made by him TO come out IN The
General imilton-.but he was discovered,
on her touching at Cowes, and sent back.
Tx was iafo sned that he must leave the
BeIlona, and a boat hailed for the purpose
of conveying hi m 10 the shore-when he
proceeded to the bow of the ship, drew a
pistol, shot himself, and fell overheard.
Capt. I'll likewise informs, that during
the voyage, boy belonging TO the Beilona
was sent aioit to loose the ioretop gallant
sail. Having performed the duiys he acct
dentally fell from the yard, and striking the
ropes in his descent, turned over once or
twice, and struck the deck upon his feet,
without sustaining the least injury. On
reaching the deck, finding himself uninlur-
| ed, he exclaimed, (" fhere Is no harm done"'
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-09-15

A gentleman from the Falls of Nj
agara, or the British side, Informs US that
the projection of Table Rock had fallen in.
A considerable part Of this projection bad
detached itself early in the spring, and was
supposed to have been affected by the ope-
ration of frost but this last has occurred
during The extreme drought he piece
which dropped off, has been dismembered
by he fall, and in certain cavities which
have been disclosed by the fracture, great
number Of chrystaliae substances have been
found, which are worthy the attention OF The
geologst.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-14
FOR SALE,
4 Valuable Farm.

Situated in o healthy neighborhood
part in the STATE Of Delaware and part
in the STATE OF Maryland, in New Castl..
and Cecil counties, containing 252 acres,
Ahou: $50 acres of which is exceller
woodland. 1his tract Is situated within
) miles of Ffenchtown and of Elaton.
is remarkably we'll watcred from NUN
yer Of springs arising thereon, and is i'm.
Ter GOOD fence. The turnpike road from
Sew Ca-,Ic 10 Frenchtown, passes thro'
this estate, whereby it may be convent.
an,ly divided into TWO farms. The ten.
an, house (brick) is in good order, and
tlie barn new. The soil is remarkably
well adapted to clover and plaster.
The contemplated Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal is s,aked out to pass
through this farm. shich, it is presumed
will enhance the value Of it in the esti-
nation OF TIE purchaser, as this measure
lis NOW about to be brought forward, and
probably, shortly carried into execution
The terms will be accommodating, and
further particulars may be known by ap
plying TO the subscriber.
Morgan Jones.
WILMINGTON Del .'rh OFF
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-14
turnpike.

The subscribers, Committee of tie
Wilmington and Christina Tunpiss
Company, hereby give notice, lha, they
will receive proposals until the FIRST day
of December next, for making that Sec
ton Of the said road remaining unEnish-
ed, from White Clay Greek Bridge, to
the village o. Christiana, Ills cou,~ru.
plated that the work shall ne comfoer ctd
early next season Those wishing. 10
contract by callinb on the Commodities
may know the width ana depth OF Cra-
vel and TO what elevation The hii near
|Chfistiann is to he reduced
JEREMIAH WOOLAoTON, : r
JOHN TORBFRi. o'"
Sep. 29,--tiDsc {
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-14
{ .Vc,c Castle County. in the state Of
JseIIzrure. sci,


By virtue an of order of the Orphans
Court, for the said County Of New Castle.
Will be exposed to sale, a, public ven.
due, on Saturday tie 3ist day OF October
next at O'Clock in the afternoon, on the
Premises at the house Of James n. Roche
in the Borough of Wilmington in Chris
Itiana Hundred and county aforesaid, a
certain LOT Of Ground, about ls feet from,
on King Street beginning at the distance
|of "a feet from the corner of Front street
and upwards of so feet in depth, with
the improvements and apurtenauces
thereon erected, being part Of the Real
Estate of VIM. Snedmer deceased, and
to be sold for the payment of his debts.
attendance will be given, and the terms
|of sale made known, at the time and
|place aforesaid, by James NJ. Roche and
Ann his wife ADMINISTRATIVE &c. OF the
said deceased, or their Attorney.
by order ofthe Orphans Court.
! John Witev Clk.
New Castle, Sept, 10Th lsls.--tOso
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-14
Treasury Department.
Washington April 10, 1878.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
To the proprietors of the old six
per cent Stock, that the last payment on
account Of the principal and interest OF
the said stock, will become due on the lst
pfCctober next, ensuing the date hereof,
and that the same will be paid on that
day, at the Treasury and at the loan cf-
ices having such stock standing on their
banks, to the Stockholders or to their
atternies upon the surrender Of the ORR
ginal certificate Of the said stock.
il is further made known for the infor-
NATION Of the proprietors of said old six
per cent stock, residing in foreign parts,
that it, order to obvia,e, as far as prac-
ticable any inconvenience which might
result, by reason of loss a, sea or other.
wise, il will be advisable to retain correct
copies of their certificates, authenticated
by Notary Public, duly appointed.
WIN. II. CRAWFORD,
Secretary oFthr Treasury.
Nav IS, laWtIO.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-14

Al Meeting Of the Agricultural SO.
cieiy of New Castle County, held at the
Court House in the town of New Castle
the Sd day of this instant,
1t was resolved, that piece of silver
plate, with such devise and impression
thereon as may be deemed proper by the
|committec of examiners for the time
being, not to exceed $40 in value, be a.
warded to any member of the Society
'who shall at the stated meeting in No
yember next, present and read before
the society, this best written essay on the
Intrinsic value of arabic land.
Resolved, that piece of silver plate
with such device and impression thereon
las may be deemed proper by the COM
mittee OF examiners for the time being,
mot exceeding in value $40, be- awarded
20 any member of the society who shall!
|exhibit the requisite proof of having
raised the greatest quantity of wheat
from one acre Of land, subject to the
donation prescribed by the 9th sec. OF
the by laws, at the next August meeting
|of the society.
Resolved, that piece Of silver plate
with such device and impression as may
be deemed proper by the committee Of
examiners for the time being, not exceed.
ling 90 dollars, be awarded to any membsr
of this society who shall exhibit the re-
Iquisite proof Of having raised the greatest
quantity Of Indian Corn on one acre OF
land, subject to the donation provided,
by the 18th sec. Of bye laws, at the meet
ling of the society in February 1919.
The following gentlemen, agreeable to
the 18th sec OF the bye laws, were elected
honorary members of the society, to wit :
Nicholas Ridgley, George Cummins,
Isaac Davis, Cornelius p. Comegys,
Henry NJ. Ridgley, Thomas Clayton,
William H. Wells, Joseph Haslet, Man.
aen Bull, Samuel Paynter, Andrew Nau-
dain, Jacob Stout, Andrew Barrett,
William Warner, William Kennedy,
Jesse Green, Henry Mdlleston, William
B. Copper, Ben Burton and Presly
opsuance.
/, John Crozc.
Recording Secretary.
Aug. 20, lsis-