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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Public Sale Of NEGROES.

WILL be exposed at public sale, on
w the Gath inst. in the town Of Lees
burg, Loudouu county, Virginia, about 40
valuable slaves, among which are some ex-
cellent house servants, blackSmiths, carpen-
tiers, an excellent Virginia bread cook, and
goodman, as well as plantation hands, wo-
men, girls, and boys, all Of whom are like
~ aud valuable.
As these servants have all been brought
Up in one family, il is desirable TO the own.
or 10 sch them to one master; they will
however, be sold in families, or separately,
as far as is practicable--i this wish cannot
30 gratifed. All or any of them may be
purchased at private sale, previous to the
day of public sale, by application TO VIM.
Brent, Jr.- Richiand, Stafford county, Va.
or 10 TENCH RING6OLD,
Washington City.
July II 3
The editors ofthe Baltimore Patriot, Re-
publican Constellation, Winchester, Alex
an'ris Gazette and Fredericksburg Herald,
will please insert the above three times,
and forward their accounts TO Tench King
gold tor payment.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
400 Dollars Reward,

.E0R delivering to me, or securing in
any Jail in the United States, SO that
/ get him again, a Negro man named
H6DON, whs ran. away on the 9th OF
September last.-Hadon is about S feet
7 or s inches high, "a or IS years OF
age, light complexion, (thOugh black,)
very likely, rather down lock, trim
made, ard very active. purchased him
of Col. kuoch Rcnoe, Of Prince William
county, where his mother and several
brothers liyp-he has also relations near
Leesburg, Loudoun county, where he
was caught about the lst OF January, but
made his escape-he has relations in
Staffard county, the property OF MI.
Baty-h. was seen in that DeIghosrhood
mo- iops after he ran away, occasionally
shifting bis residence to avoid detection.
caution any person tat may take him
to be On his guard, as he has made his
escare three times from his cunning and
ACTIVITY. CHI tRLES l.. SEARS!
Fairfax CO. Virginia, neat the
Occoqaan mil', July 8. )
N. b. This Negro has several relatives
in Charles county. Maryland, in the
ncighborhood oil Napjemoy, belonging to
Mr.. Renee. ST.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Creek Boarding School.

Tie joao,cins is published for the iyor-
nation Of Parents:
"AVING long believed that 4 School
Ill on plan different from most others
in many respects, would be beneficial t4
society, and experimenting that with all
its cares; and the responsibility insepara.
bic from such concern, l could more
chcerfully devote my time 10 the educa.
ton Of children than to any other basi.
ness, I. have concluded to establish .
BOARDING SCHOOL for GIRLS
With this view ] have purcLassd tho
FaEscH GREER FARM, four miles east
of the yellow springs, on the Nefristown
and Philadelphia road, situated in Pike
land and Vincent townships, Chester
county, twenty.seyen miles from Phlla-
delphis, combining many eonveniencies'
for the support OF such an institution ;,
and having let the farm, etc. in a way .
calculated 10 supply the family with pro-
visions, propose to devote my attention.
with the aid Of suitable assistants, to ,hs
education Of the children VINO may be
placed under my care.
In selecting tho pupils, it is not propo-
sed to be governed entirel, BY 'heif ages,
nor to require that they shall ali be mem
bers Of the religious society of Friends g.
but as the school rules viii b. very few
10 number and very Simple, ii IS my irish
that none may be, sent cont 'ary to heir
own inclination, nor any one who would
not be likely to be good examples to the
other scholars, and treat them with kind
ness and affection.
The price for b ard and tuition will be
two hundred Dollars per annum, one
quarter always TO be paid ir advance.
no restrictions respecting the kiEd ct
clothing are intended, Tor respecting the
frequency Of the changes thai PARENTS
NAV require the washing viii be char
ged at the ordinary price per dozen---
children may be admitted tor one quar-,
ter only, and such as are entered for Z
longer period, may nevertheless be reno
we'd at lie expiration Of any QUARTER
The communication with Philadelphia
viii be frequent and easy BY stage, and
house Of entertainment kept by the far
mer for the accommodation oi persona
having business at the school
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. En-
glisb Grammar, Geography and the use
Of. Maps and globes, will be taught, togo.
Their with ssch other branches as be pro.
gress Of the children and experience may
fendef expedient. The school IN open
the. Rrst II the .s,h month next. For fur.
ther information apply to Edward Sta
bier, Aiesandria. e. to
~ =; EsaMoR KIMBER.
I'd ae q m:-,:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
SALES AT AUCTION.
ByP.G. MARsT.ELLER.

On TUESDAY, at 10 A. Al.
will be sold at the Vehdue Store, corner OF
Prince and Watersheds,
.Superfne and fine cloths
Cassimeres
Coatings
. Corduroys and velvets
BombaZetts
Stockinetts. irish linens dimities
Shifting cottons
MarseilIes vestings
Cotton shawls
Madras hdkfs
Leno, cambria and jacohet muslins
Silk, beaver, kid and buckskin gloves
Leno, jaconet and book muslin hdkis
Silk, cotton and woollen hosiery
Calicoes
Ginghams
Bobbin, thread, tape, buttons, &c;
ALSO,
100 pocket glasses
1000 Fly drivers
Horn snakes
Buckles, scissors, padlocks, ribbons I
ALSO,
so crates queensWare
100 gin cases
3 hhds muscovado sugar
go boxes candles
go bags filberts
10 boxes chocolate
$50 pieces Holl. rush carpeting, sc. !
IMMEDIATELY ArTER-oN LIBERAL GRE
DIT,
A likely Negro Girl,
aged about 16, for the term Of ls years.
She is accustomed to house work and is not
10 be removed out Of the neighborhood.
July 10 =,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Refreshments:

DEIIE'ING that many imIraper at
I'D tempts have been made, ard are
making to extort money from me which
I do not owe, and being desirnus to put
an end to all such efforts in fsture, and
to close my business with all men: I
hereby request all who have, or conceive
they have lawful claims against me-, to
bring them forward to me at Mr.. Har-
dey's tavern, in Piscatawsy, on Satur.
day the 9Th day Of July next. when |
shall be prepared to paw every debt justly
due, either on my own private account,
or as security Of Joseph Boone, former
sheriff Of Prince Georges county:
JOHN SPALDtNG.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
~ - 9S@ - 90

e5-Tbe Twenty thousand Dollar prize,
drawn in the Medical College lottery at
Baltimore, on Thursday last, came out a.
gains, No. $50. 1t was sold at Cohea's
fortunate Office in shares. Three fourths
are owned in Baltimore, and the remaining
fourth is held by gentleman Of this town,
having been forwarded TO him by Mr.. Co
hen, a few weeks since, by mail.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Picking Vinegar.

FIckIIng VIitPy'T.
I HAVE at my Vinegar Yard on Fairfax
y street, opposite the first Presbyterian
Church, large quantity OF
Very choice Cider Vinegar,
which | will warrant.--And which | will
sell by the barrel at % cents per gallon
and by the single gallon at SO cents.
Attendance will be given from 9 in the
morning until 5 in the evening.
July 9G6t JOHN T. BROOKS:
The editor Of the National Intelligencer
will insert the above six times.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11

Shoes, Straw Bonnets y Hats.
NuSr received and tar sale at the
~ Shoe store Of WILLIAM TRUE,
Kinr.stree,, an assortment of shoes,
which, in addition to his former stock,
makes it complete.
2 cases Ladies' straw bonnets, Of the
newest patterns.
Mems and Boys fine and coarse hats
Of every description, :. !,
Country merchants can be. supplied
with the above articles at the Baltimore
and Philadelphia prices.
A few Of Halls Paten' Rifles for sale.
N. B Boats and Shoes manufactured
as usual, and orders thankfully received.
Nav 7 d3wtn'tf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Shoes. &c.

Shoes, &c.
TEN cases mems, women's and child:
IL ren's leather and morocco shoes, and
boets and bootees. r
ALSO, ...,
Ladies' straw bonnets Of latest fashion,
Just received, and for sale at low prices
by. JOHN kETTELL l. Co.
July 9 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Union Bank Of Alexandra, Z
July 9, 1918. {

.,.. =. July 9, 1918.
a TOCEHOLDERs in this institution,
y are hereby notified, th.t on'the cap
ital paid in, a dividend Of four per cent,
from the profits for the last siS months, is
this day declared payable on the 9th inst.
agrecaby to order.
C. T. CHAPMAN; Cashr.
July S II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
SAN Exchange Coffee House >S&N
SSSasMA RINE JOURNAL. NS
PORT Or iLEK.aNDRLi.. JULY 10.
CLEARED,
Brig Seamen, Woodward, Boston.
Schr Sukey, Bassett, DO.

Schr Coquette, Vail, hence, ar. at Ma,
deira cath May, 10 sail from thence tor
Philadelphia, in few days. Markets at
Madeira very dull for corfu
Brig Joseph, Berry, hence, for Madeira,
was spoken s5th ult. 6 days out, by brllIsh
schr tapwing, from Grenada, ar. at Boston,
4th inst
Ship Resolution, Jewett, hence, at Liv-
erpccl cath May. ,
Ship Atlas, Jenuison, hence, at Liverpool
2 nh Nav, bound to Bal.imorsyia Belfast,
70 sail in 10 days.
Seam Boat Report.
The Washington ar. at 2 z. Mo-
bling bound up, inland vessels excepted
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Green Turtles.

4 FEW green Turtles will be sold d
n live BY the subscriber, if applied
tor soon,. or dressed ior families Soup
will be offered IN IA few dassS-of which
due notice will be given.
ynly .-s 1w -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
Bank of, Alexandria,

jury 6, 1918.
A. THvIDEND OF four rer cent for the
"A last halt year, is this day decla-
red, and viii be paid to the stockholders
in the institution. or their legal represen-
ta,ives,. on Thursday the 9th inst.
j. L. M'KENNA. Cash'r.
July 2. co.. ,Sw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11

INV. The example Of the householder, who
went out early in the morning,
[Pittsbargh Gdz.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
For Norfolk.

S& TIE fast-saiIing packet OCEAN,
&A&Ca p,'n Middleton, will sail on Mon
DAY the 18th inst. For freight or passage,
apply on board, at Twins wharf, or to
BARNEWALL s. POPHAM.
July ~ -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11

Pine Apples, Turtles, &C..
VOHN 4. LiDD Il Co Offer for sale,
d the cargo oil schnr Resu!u.,Un, from
New Providence, consisting Of
800 dozen pine apples in fne order
IL green turtle.
SO Thousand lines -,
10 tons lisuu@vite and satin wood
Jnne s7 2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-11
A likely Negro Girl,

aged about Is, for the term Of IL years.
She is accustomed to house work and is not :
10 be removed out Of the neighborhood.
July 10
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15
From the Republican Chronicle.
THE WATERMELON.
BIT s. wooDwoRrH.

BIT s. WooDWoRTH.
TWAS noon, and the reapers reposed on the bank
Where our rural repast had been spread,
Besides us meander'd the riil where we drank,
And the green willows way'd over head;
Lucinda, the queen of our rustica treat,
With smiles, like the season auspicious,
Had RENDERED the and the banquet more sweet,
But oh +! the dessert was deliciousi
A melon, the sweetest that loaded the vine,
The kind-hearted damsel had brought
It's crimson core teem'd with the richest of wine,
&c How much like her kisses r'-I thought
And said, as its nectarous juices quaff'd,
So How vain are the joys of the vicious!
No tropical fruit ever FURNISHED draught
Soinnocent. pure, and delicious.
&c In the seeds which embeish this red juicy core,
An emblem of life we may view;
For human enjoyments are thus sprinkled DER
With speeks Of ebony hue.
But if we are wise to discard from the mind,
Ey'ry thought and affection that's vicious,
Like the seed-speckled core of the melon, wen fine
Each innocent pleasure delicious"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15

Extract from Sermon preached at Len.
0r, Mass. at meeting called for the
purpose Of forming County Education
Society, auxiliary to the american Ed
acation Society, Juiy 6, lSl8-by the
Rsv. HEMAN HUMPHREY, Of PiHsfctd,
Mass.
Plenteous as is the harvest, the labour.
ers are few. There is great and dis
tressiDg deficiency of well qualified re.
ligions teachers. This will be obvious,
from moments attention to the following
well attested facts and plain calculations.
To begin with the United States. Our
present population may be estimated a,
about 100000. 1t is ascertained, that
the number of competent ministers in this
country, of all denominations, does moi
exceed 2,50O.*
If we assign 1000 souls, upon an aver
age, to each minister, which, in ordinary
circumstances, is enough for the pastoral
watch and care of any one man, we shall
have 100000 of our population suppl.
ed with competent religious instruction ;
leaving 100000 souls, or enough for
$500 congregations, destitute. If we
assign 1000 to each minister, 5000, 600
will be supplied, and 100000 will still
be left as sheep without shepherd.
What a melancholy picture does this
simple, unvarnished statement present. OF
the deficiency of spiritual labourers, even
in our own highly iavoured country
But to be more particular. South
Carolina contains half million of souls.
and but so well educated ministers or
enc, oiiy, upon an average, for every
10000. An ancient and wealthy section
Of the State, Of more than $50 square
miles, has but one place Of worship, (which
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15
Paragraph from an old Newspaper print
ed in London, above l25 yearS ago.

ed in London, above l25 gears ago
Certaine foolish young Men have late
ly brought aboute now Cnange in FASH
ione-They have begun to fasten their
Shoes and Knee Bands with Buckles, in
stead of Rib6andS, wherewithe their FORE
fathers were we'll content, and moreover
found them more easy and convenient, and
surely every reasonable man will own
they we're more decente and modesto than
those new tangled Unseemly Clasps, or
Buckles, as they are call them, which
will gall and GER the bones Of these vain
Coxcombs beyond sufferauce, and make
them repent of their Pride and Folly.
We hope all grave and honorable persons
will withholde their Countenances from
such effeminate and immodest ornaments.
1t belongeth TO the reverende Clergy to
tell these thoughtlesse youths, in sol
emue manner, that such things are forbid
den in Scripture,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15
Capt. Rsley's Na,vatiye.

TNHE third edition of Capt. RiIey's
n Narrative, to which is added an
ntetesting account, (uever before pu b.
ished,) of the loss of the ship Osweg 0,
written by Judah Paddock, of Hudson.
her late master, is out Of press, and will
be ready for subscribers in short time.
Subscriptions will still be received at The
office Of the Elizabeth Town Gazette.
Sept. 8, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15

furniture and equipage; a trifie which
would make no perceptible difference 10
their style Of living, aud we shall have q
fourth item in our charitable fund OF To-
600 doIlars.s
In addition to all this, it would be easy
TO show, how large sums might De saved,
without the smallest diminution OF COM
fort, and with the loss Of but very little
splendor, from celebrations Of Indepen-
dence, military reviews, assemblies, con-
certs, shows and tea-parties. But TO say
nothing OF these, let us take the items
Tor our charitable fund as above stated,
viz. 10000 dollars saved by temperance
IN the use OF spiritueus liquors; 10000
earned by extra labour; $4,000 saved by
| imperceptible retrenchments insdress, aud
10000 by similar exercise OF economy
in furniture aud equipage, amounting to
the round sum of eightg-sight thousand
dollars annually.
Divide this by $4,000, (the population
Of this county, and it gives rising of $500
dollars to be disposed of in charity, by
each town containing 1000 inhabitants,
and so 10 proportion for the larger and
smaller. This sum would enable such
iown TO contribute once in two months
| thus: first contribution to the Foreign
Mission Society, 200 dollars. Second, to
the Berkshire Missionary Society, 49,
Third, to the fund for the education Of
heather children, 500. Fourth, TO the
Domestic Missionary Society, $50. Fifth
to the Bible Society, 200; and sixth, TO
Il the education Society, 400; leaving 100
dollars still in the hands of the people,
for other charitable purposes.
Now, might all this good be done by a
single town might it be done merely by
the savings aud retrenchments which have
been specified, aud shall we be seriously
told, after all, that the spholc county is
unable to contribute few thousand dol
lars annually, to educate pious young
men for the Ministry, and to send Bibles
and Missionaries to the heather?
am aware that it might be found Diff
ficult to contribute, according to the fore
going estimate, all in money. Nor is it
necessary. A handsome sum might be
given in cash, and for the rest, various
expedients might be successfully adopted !;
such as have been already adopted in va
rious places, and to some extent in this
County. INDECENT students might be fur
nished with clothing, bedding, &c. A
few wealthy families, in almost every
town, might board one or two INDECENT
pious young men, while they are prepar-
ling for College. The females might es-
Itablish County Ware House. where the
avails of their industry aud ingenuity
might be deposited and sold to advantage.
Tor they might form little working parties,
in their respective neighbourilocds, and
easily turn their industry to good account.
To accommodate those who wish we'll to
the great cause, but have very little
money to spare, receiver might be APP
pointed in every town, with whom all
kinds Of produce and mechanical work
might be deposited, and ultimately con-
verted into money, clothing, &c.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15

By competent ministers, do not mean those
only, who have received a public education but
intend to include all, whose qualifications however
acquired, entitie them to the confidence Of The
public, as guides and teachers in the alimportant
concerns ofreligion. That hundreds, not educated
in public seminaries, are included in the abore
estimate of $500, is evident from the result of
recent examination Of thirteen triennal Catalogues
Of all the principal Colleges in the United States,
except Princeton. In 1879, only 1905 ministers
Of public education were living, a considerable
number of whom must, Of course, have been laid
aside by age and inf0niiies.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15
THE LAST PLEDGE.

When we reveal our secret wishes,
unbosom our private affairs, or disclose
our most undisguised thoughts, we put
ourselves in the power Of those to whom
we make these discoveries. This is Of.
tener proof Of imbecility of mind than
reality Of attachment, and is seldom pro-
ductive of any real advantage. AT least
it should be reserved as the last pledge
which full security trusts to tried regard.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15
POETRY.
From. the Wilmington JEatchman.
SATURDAY NIGHT.

SATURDAY NIGHT.
SWEET 70 the soul the parting ray
Which ushers placid evening in,
When with the still expiring day,
The Sabbsth's peaceful hours begin;
How grateful to the anxious breast,
The sacred hour of holy rest
love the blush of vernal bloom,
When morning gilds nights sullen tear;
And dear to me the mournfai gloom
OF autumn, Sabbath of the years
Bot purer pleasures, joys sublime.
Await the dawn Of Holy Time.
Tfush'd is the tumuit Of the day,
And worldly cares, and business cease,
While soft the gentle breezcs play,
To hymn the glad return of peace.
o season best o moments given
To turn the vagrant thoughts TO heaven
What though invoIv'd in lurid night,
The loveliest forms of nature fade.
Yet, mid the gloom, shall heavenly light
With joy the contrite heart pervaie;
o then, great source Of light divine,
With beams ethereal gladden. mine.
Oft as this hallowed hour shall come,
o raise my thoughts from earthly things;
And bear them to my heavenly home,
On living faiths immortal wings
Till the last CLEAN of light decay
In one eternal Sabbath Day
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15
LIBERTY.

Is not the power of doing what you please,
for that is RIGHTEOUSNESS, but the security
that others shall not do as they please
with you.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15

Have on hand, and offer for sale al their
Store in Elisabeth 9'Ovn, choice as.
SOrtment Of
DryGoods, Groceries, &c.
VIZ.
D ROADCLOTHS, Cassimeres,
ID FIannels, Irish Linens,
Cotton and British Shirtings,
Sbawls, Grapes,
Cambrick Muslins,
Coloured and black, ditto,
Black and cooured Silks,
Bombazets, Rombazines,
Pins, Tapes, and Threads.
| Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs,
Bed Ticking, Irish Sheeting,
Checks, &c. &c. &c.
GROCERIES.
Genuine Cognac Brandy, American do,
Jamaica and Antigua Rum,
Holland, Pierp0int's, } GIN,
and Country
Madeira, Teneriffe, \
Emery ,. r u... WINES,
Colmenar, & FayaI
Hibbert's London Porter,
West India Santa,
Molasses,
White Havana Sugar,
Muscovado brown ditto,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Green Coffee,
Hyson, Young HysoD.
Hyson Skin, TEAS,
Souchong, and Bohea
Summer and Winter Sperm. Oil,
Sweet Oil,
Shad, in barrels and halEbarrels,
s@ sod sa., r,sk'sd' .sALNoN,
Coarse and fine Salt,
Vinegar,
White Lead, Spanish Brown,
yellow Ochre, Red Lead,
Verdigris, ground in oil,
Chrome Yellow,
Spirits Turpentine,
Lamp Black,
Wrought and Cut Nails,
Wheat and Rye Flour, &c. &c. &c.
ALSO,
II general assortment Of Crockery,
| Glass, China, and Stone Ware,
Cedar Ware, Hollozu Wa' G, Sc.
SIC. SIC.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
1900 bushels SOUND VEL
LOW CORN, for which cash will be
ipaid on delivery.
N. B. Those persons indebted to the
subscribers, whose accounts have been a
reasonable time standing, are requested to
call and settle the same.
| Sept. 9Th, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-09-15
GOSPEL MINISTRY.

1.-THE following extract "speaks volumes. .
May it draw from every tongue the
misunderstanding shall be done. .
Boston Recorder.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-09-12
II. CLAY.

ii. CLAY.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives. :
JOHN {iAtl.i.ARs5.
President tir Senate, pro IN.
April Is, I8l6--Approved,
j st,..> NONROE
May ls--lawt!O.
:}onkS d: "rerg description meath
eaeeIifd at this Q{jice.