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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
VINTON & cox,
Exchange Street-Po rtldnd,
HAVE ron SALE AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
SeasOndbLe Goods.

NeuSOn0Dtc UOO0S,
TUsT RECEIVED, consisting of blue, black,
- olive brown, drab mix'd & bottle BROAD
CLOTHS. coarse, miadliug and fine
Black. blue, brown, mix'd az drab CASSIMERES
Extra super6ne West Of England Cloths and Gus
smeres
Extra superfine French Cloths, blacks aud blues
OF superior fabric
Hunters Cloths, fashionable colours
An elegant assortment OF fashionable Vestings
Blue, brown olive and bronze green Pese Cloth:
Printed Salisbury Fiannels
Baizes and Swanskins
White. red. green. yellow and black Flannels
some GA and GA
Plains, Kerseys, Coatings and Serges
Tartan and Scotch Plaids
Rich Chintz and Plate Furnitures
Printed Callicoes aud Cambrics, great variety,
some very elegant
White, black and coloured Cambrics
Cemhric and common Dimoties
Book, leno. null, jaconet and fancy Muslins
Imitation Lawns and Miinets
al and Ga CambriCs and Cambria MusliOs
AZ and GA Ginghams-Steam Loom 5hirtings and
Sheetings
1-3 and IA Linens and Lawns
Brown and black Linens and Buckrams
sHAWLS, imitation, demask, printed, merino,
Grape, and great variety OF Casslmere, oil
sizes, colours, qualities and prices
Levarties and Flounces
Sarsnetts and Synchaws and Garniture
RIBBONS
Elegant figured and plain Nlnkin and Canton
Grapes
Silk Velvets and Velvet Bindings
Extra quality OF Gilt, coat and vest Buttons.
Do do sk-twist Buttons
silk Umbrelia.-Linen Cambrcs and Hhdkfs
Best quality Bandanna and Flag Hhdkfs III.
Do black and cross handenna Canton Hhdkfs
Italian and Canton Sewing Siks--SiIk Twist
Black and CoIour'd Silk Braids
Bombazeens and twill'd Bombasetts
English and Russia Diapers
Gentlemens Cravats, with white borders
/ case qs. mems. women's and chiIdren's HOSE
all sizes and qualities
If do do do GLOVES do dc
T do mer's Guernsey Frocks & Draws dc DE-
1 bale Rose Blankets, do do
| 5 bales Bombazetts--t bale Wdbores
10 do unbeach'd Factory Cottons, Ia and 7-8
A large assortment Sattinetts anG Bedticks
October 81
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
MTSCELLANY.
From, ne Peiersburgh Inteihgencer
TIE Shepherds Of The LdndeS.

4
Travellers have amused Us with accounts
oil savage tribes so far removed from civil,
/ iz-d life as to move or walk on their hands
and feet like the brute animal but this IS
not 50 surprising as TO be informed that in
| a district Of France, the most Civlllz ed
country 10 Europe. the inhabitants walk 90
stills, which raise them from three to FIVE
feet above the surface, This district IS
called the Landes, and lies in The South of
France, between the Adour and the Glron-
de, aleng the sea coast, and according 70
tradition, was once the led Of the sea itself,
which flowed in as far as Dax. Through
this district The British Guards attached TO
the army of Wellington marched from 3a-
yonne, at the conclusion Of the war In June,
1914, to embark for Bourdeaux. An ofli-
Ger OF tie Guards has published an &C
count Of the singular inhabitants ct this
part Of France, seldom visited by travele rs
- The men generally lead the life Of The
shepherd, bot The women as well 40 the
men always walk on stills, suiding over
the earth like storks. These stills are
made in the following manner. ! he iooI
rests on a surface adapted 10 It's SOie, car
we'd out of the solid wood, ard from three
70 FIVE feet above The ground 4 lat par
shaped 10 the outside OF lhe leg, and reach
ing TO below the end Of the knee, is strap
ped round the calf ADD ankle. The foot, is
covered by piece Of raw sleeps hide. In
these stills they move with perfect freedom,
and astonishing rapidly and they have
their balance SO completely, thar they run,
Jump, soop, and even dance, with ease and
safety. he habit OF using The stills is
acquired early, s it appears tha, the small
Ter he hoy or girl is, the longer il is ne
cessary to have the s'llts. BY means Of
these odd additions TO the natural leg, the
fee, are kept out Of the water, which lies
deep dnring the winter on the sand, and
from the heated sand during the summer,
in addition TO which the sphere Of vision
over so perfect flat is materially incceas-
ed by the elevation, and the shepherd can
see his sleep much farther on stills than
he could from tie ground.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
From ne Franklin Gazette.
CAPTAIN AsHMEAD.

CAPTAIN ASH MEAD.
The following epitaph was written by
capt Ashmead, very old and respectable
citizen of Philadelphia, who died At 40 al
vanced age, few months since. i pre-
sents the curious fact OF his having perform
ed one hundred voyages, which we believe
has never occurred TO any other individual
We had often heard this fact mentioned, and
are happy TO have i; su5s:antiated from SO
high and credible source as capt. Ash
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
From his Msjs.tys 'hip IsabelIa, at sea lse
rs. 25. long 60 7, variation SO, 48, July IS,

GfcHh ms tusp hAhCAtAf ~ eeAf tak
rs Is. long 60 7, variation SO, 4s, July 25
Dear -. Thi, 10 our Ian oppo r,unity this
wear, therefore could let il pats without writ
ing slthoush nothing has passed since my last.
y are now TO the northward of all the ships that
are fishing we see fome long way anern, the
boar with despatches is going immediately 70 one
of them; they have followed great way this
year aud ave been very kind 10 giving u every
assistance when in the ice; sincerely wish them
all safe back; they have a long way TO 50 through
the ice he coast begins 70 took more and more
miserable ;as we get north, il has more The aps
pearauce of chain f ice mountains than land
the sea il oDe rod Geld of ice far the eye car
reae H. When the wind blows from The north
we find narrow passage in it. aud through them
we pass Oh sometimes The whole Of our F1en are
on The ice dragging the chip along the flows,
From the great varistion, we cannot re a great
way from he magnetic pole you vii see the va
ration by cur laft observation fhs head Of the
letter,
/ rs csnnoi yet cay arr thire sscutth fcc
cess Of our voyage the seasonl think favourable
Young R---snd had long hsai after large
bear she Other day. tu3 be gos away from ne
shall have foine ioug Aorics tell YOU wien zee
ycu nsxt
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
AT THE GREEN STORE, Exchange Street
Mem and Fashionable Goods.
ELEAZAR WYER,

GOLDSMITH & JEWELER,
TTAS inn received aud now opening, general
L. l. assortmen, of GOODS, i his line ielected
from the lztet importatons.
~-AMokG wHIcB ARE VIZ -
Plated Tea Sets, to match; do Lamps,
Bracket & chamber Csndeffi ks elegant cut glass
apd plain Gators, from to s Iafes ezch entire
ly new patterns; Shutters and Trays table
spoons rich gilt, feel and plated, indispensable
Clasps iett and gilt Snaps and peliete Clasps,
new patterns; Odor;forous Amulet Necklaces |;
Bracelets aud Ornaments; faihionable pslie, to-
paz and plain Ear rings and Pins; turlle ihel
Combs muffin Pegs, &c. &C
Il large aDortn1sat Of
Britannia TEA oElS, hyperion quality
& new patterns Maltese veit Buttons japaned
Waters cheefe knife aud breadiTrsys; feel Snuff
fers: Penknives ScfIors Damascus and eommon
Razors. A great variety of
Gilt Watch Chains. Keys and Seals
Cgit Slides and Rings; watch Ribbons iisei,
gilt, plated and black, SHE'S naekleas BIC. &c
ALSO--as ufual.
Silver foup, gravy and cream Ladies
table, desert and Tea Spoons; falt Spoons and
and Sugar Tongs ThimbIes, Pencil Cafes
& tooth Picks; Gold and Giver WATCHES Chains,
Keys and Seals /; hair Braceletts, &c. sc. together
with great variety of Other articles. which ren
ders his aHortment complete.
NJ. B.-An assortment of
LOOKING-GLASSES,
which will be fold a. reduced prices, 10 ciofe
Consignment. Persons wiihipg TO pur chaie will
now have an opportunity to supply themleNes
very cheap.
October, goth 1918. (6w)
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17

GOLDSMITH & JEW,ELEE,
ETAS JIM received aud now opening, general
l. l. assortment of GOODS, i his line, ieIected
from the lzteft import ations
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
4 tract of Land.
Public Sale.

DY virtue of deed of trust from Charles
ID Ewell to me, and in pursuance st a
decree Of the Superior Court of Chancery
for the Fredericksburg district, shall, on
SATURDAY, the 26lh day Of DECEM-
Der next ensuing, iE fair, and if no. on
the next fair day thereafter, proceed to sell
at public auction, for cash, before the
door of WiiIiams's taver',, in the town OF
Dumiries, a certain tract or parcel OF land
called Milford, whereon said Ewell re-
sides, lying in Prince: Ipilliam county, Vir-
ginia, or so much Of said tract as shall be
sufficient 10 pay and satisfy the several sums
of money, with interest, in the said decree
mentioned, and The expenses OF sale, &c.
The sale to commence at l2 o'clock.
J. D. SlMMS, Trustee.
October OF d60t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Public Sale.
October OF

TN obedience to an order of the county
i court Of Fairfax, we will, on Monday,
the elst day Of December next, proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, all that tract or
parcel Of land, (now occupied by, and in
the possession OF Thomas Ogden Of Tho
mas. belonging to the representatives of
the late John Allison, sen. deceased. This
tract is believed to contain between 60 and
100 acres, tolerably well wstered, with a
good proportion in wood, bounded by Ra-
'vensworlb, and the lands Of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, and w. II. Foote,
Esq. and about seven miles from Alexan-
dria: farther description is thought unne-
cessary, as It is presumed any person incli-
ned to purchase would view the premises,
which will be shewn on application to the
tenant, Thomas Ogden Of Thomas. The
terms win be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable in le and 10 months. The sale to
take place on the premises, and will COM
mence at II o'clock, at which time and
place due attendance viii be given by the
COMMISSIONERS.
November 90 F4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
District of Columbia,
.aLerondrin Counfu. M

alexandria County. To att
ON the petition of Elisha w. Jackson,
" an insnlvent debtor, confined in the
Jail Of Alexandria county for debt, notice is
hereby given to the creditors Of the said E.
.LtSHA w. JACKSON, that on the sew
enth day of December next, (being the first
Monday of the monthly at 10 o'clock A. M.
at the court house OF said county, the oath
prescribed BY the'act Of congress Of the U.
States, entitled an ACT for the relief Of in
solvent debtors within the district Of Column
bia,'. will be administered to the said in
solvent, and trustee appointed, unless suf-
ficient cause 10 the contrary be then and
there shewn. Ordered that this notice he
published 8 times a week for 2.weeks, be-
fore that day, in both the newspapers pub
lished in Alexandra. By order Of the ho-
norable VIM. Cranch, chief Judge ofthe U.
States circuit court for the district OF CO.
lombia. EDM. |. LEE, Z. y.
november 80 mwf2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Notice.

General Meeting Of the Mutual Insurance
n GENERAL MEETING of the men,
bers of the Mutual Assurance Society d
gajnst fire on buildings Of the state of Vir-
GINA, will be held at the capitol, IN the city
Of Richmond, on Friday, the lst day OF ia
nuary, 18l9-at which time and place the
punctual attendance Of the members in per-
son or by proxy, is earnestly requested, as
business OF the utmost importance to the
society will be before the meeting.
BY order Of the standing committee,
JAMES RAWLINGS,
Richmond, Movie P. agent M. AS.
Form of a poa'sr Of attorney TO authorize
proxies TO cote at meeting.
-, the undersigned member Of the
Mutual Assurance Society against fire on
buildings of the state of Virginia, do here.
by constitute and appoint --.,. OF
-, to attend the general meeting OF the
said society, to be held in Richmond, on
Friday, the LIST day of January, 1879, as
proxy to act and vote on - behalf on a.
ny business which may come before the said
meeting, as fully as if-w-p personally
present. In testimony whereof, - have
hereunto set hand and seal this -.
day OF -, 1918.
Teste. Seal
A. b. lSeul.l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
For Sale.

TUV3E subscriber Offers for sale tract
Of 80 acres ofland, on the Co!ches-
ter-rnad, 1--WE miles from Alexandria, ad.
Joining the landsot Haywood Foote and
Dennis Johnston. The greater part Of
this tract is Cine meadow land abundant
iy supplied with water. Also one other
tract of 26i acres, on the Ravensworth
road. abou, E miles from Alexandra, and
one mile from The irst mentioned tract.
adjoining land of rhos. Janaey and Mr..
MsPherson: the greater part OF this tract
is in wood. the soil good and highlysus.
ceptible Of Improvement from the use Of
plaster. If these lands are not sold be.
lore he first of January next, they will
then be for rent.
CHARLES SIMMS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Wants a Situation,

A. s house steward, and to superintend a
n. large garden where two or more men
are worked, and also to attend occasionally
10 the education Of two or three children
that may belong to the family, or TO act as
superintendent OF farnl-a single man, a
bout fifty years of age, Of liberal educa-
ton, who is perfectly master Of the Ameri-
can and European horticulture and agricul-
ture, having resided many years in Virgil
MIA. A letter directed 10 ". appointing
an interview in Alexandria, and left at the
Gazette printing office, will be strictly at
tended to or any verbal information desi-
red can there be obtained. References to
persons of the first responsibility will be
given as to character, &c.
November 81 F3t*
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Little River Turnpike.

THHE annual meeting Of the siockhold-
Il ers in the Little River Turnpike Com.
pany, will be held at Jesse Browns hotel
in the town Of Alexandra, on Monday, the
18th day Of January, 1919, at which time
and place the punctual attendance Of the
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as mat
tiers OF the utmost importance TO tue compa-
ny, will be brought before the meeting. At
the same time, an election will be held for
a president, four directors, and treasurer.
On the following day, the appointment of
superintendent Of the road, and collectors
OF tolls at all the gates will take place.
By order Of the board of directors.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
November 80 3tawtllJ
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Alexandra, August 4.

WTAS committed to Jail Of this Co.
w as a run away, negro man, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS, and says
that he was born free in Prince George Go.
Maryland, that his mothers name Is Sally
Green, who lives near the road leading
from the Alexandria Ferry TO the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-
son. He was committed to this jail on the
9TH Maylast, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made us escape the
10Th He is about % years Of age, 5 feet
7inches high, stout made. Sayslle is known
to Mr.. Daniel Monkey, and Henry Thomp-
son, OF Maryland. The owner is REQUEST
ed to come and prove bis property, pay
charges, and take him away, otherwise he
will be disposed of as the law directs.
= ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Tailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Aromatic n: 81.

YSHIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
i BILE fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure Of recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor Of chemistry in the universl-
ty Of Cambridge, Mass. and BY some OF the
most respectable gentlemen Of the faculty
in the United Stafes-lt is also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhouse, late
professor of the theory and practice OF ply.
sic, in the above seminary-whose certifi-
cate accompanies each bottle. Sold BY
JAMES KENNEDY Il SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Public Sale.
Valuable Property.

ENOR sale-That commodious three story
II brick house on King street; now in the
occupancy of Mr.. John Roberts.---Also
three Lots adjoining, with the improve
ments thereon.-That elegant Grass Lot
lately. the property of Mr.. James Anderson,
containing 2 3-l6ths acres.---And the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars l. wa
ter-casks of the barque Mary, in parcels, or
the whole to suit purchasers
Oct 81 JOSEPH SMITH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Orphans Court,
Mc:randrld caaMb 1918
November Term,

.ftcrIndrld cnaHtg, 1919
Napsm5er Term, 1910
nRDERED. That the admins
" traitors of JObh Summers, decea-
sed. doinsert the usual advertisement
three times a week ior three weeks In
the Alexandria newspapers. a copy.
Fest, A. MOUSb:
Register sf Wills.
Tisis TO gire Njtsc',
That the subscriber, Of Fairfax Go.
Virginia. has obtained from the Or
phans' Court Of Alexandria, county.
letters of administration on the per-
sonal estate Of John Summers, late
of said. county deceased: all persons
having claims agaihs. the said drce,
dent. are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber, passed by the Or
phans' Court, Dn or before the 10th
day of May next. OF they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate--and those indebted there
to are required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand
this llth day of November, 1913.
SAMUEL SUMMERS.
Administration OF John Summers. drc.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Land for Sale.

A TRACT containing 275 acres, adjoin.
"A. ing the lands Of Gen. 7. Mason and
VIM. H. Foote, Esq. about six miles from
Alexandria. Mr.. Foote is fully authorised
10 bargain for the same, and will show the
land. ft5-If it is not sold before the 18th
of December, il will OH that day be offered
at public sale, at Nelson's tavern.
ZACHARIAH WARD.
December 3 ttmtl8D
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Gunstonf for Sale.

TyIIiS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, Is miles below Alexandria
1t is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres OF land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, two of which command the ri-
yer channel. This land will be laid of IN
four tracts, so as 10 have one or more hsh-
cries 70 eachs these tracts will be again dl,
Sided II requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re.
markably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal TO that Of any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 500 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were to keep tliia land !
shouh considerably increase the quantity.
Administering mill is distant about two
miles, on a stream navigable for vessels
carving 1900 bushels Of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. Of Columbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on 5 sides by
water, a small extent ouiy OF fence IS me-
cassary TO mclose the whole it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The iii-
fn provements are large and very
&TH substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Hsssi 10 feet, with every necessary out
SmGbouse, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
Of the 6sherieS 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels Of liuie are just burnt on the pre-,
ynises. There is considerable extern, OF
live fence, both useful and ornamental. two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
beside. an abundance Of other choice fruit.
hIore than $50 acres are in clover, geo in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
ESQ bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which (aHd all might, have been
reclaimed at triging expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
c,iarly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and a variaty of other game. Mules, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming uien-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The terms of sale will be accommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, WILDE taken in payment, Letters
must be addressed to me al Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Sales at Verdue.

Sales at Vcndue.
IN euers Tuesday md Fricay,
MILL. BE SOLD,
II the ycndu, Store, corner Of Prince
and Water Streets,
Dry Good, Grocessf:.-:., &c:
'articuIars Of which vii! be expressed in
the bills Of the day.
ry- All kind Of goods which are on
iiu.!la.ion and The prices of which are
established. can at any time be viewed
md purchased at the lowest limitation
p. G. MARSTFI.LRH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Notice.
December 8

DY virtue of deed Of trust executed to
ID me by Charles H. Plummer and Ell.
"a bis wife, to secure the paymento' lebt
due TO Thomas Swami, will be exposed to
public sale, for cash, in the town OF Dunn
fries, before the courthouse door, on Mon
DAY, the Isl day OF January next,
A tract of Land,
in the county of Prince William, within 4
miles from Dumfries, containing BY estiIna-
tion $50 acres, Commonly called Racoon
Hhl) or so much thereof as may be neces.
sary to, pay the debt aforesaid, with all
costs attending the sale.
J. GIBSON, Jr. Trustee.
November &c I'm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Orphans Court.
alexandria county, Ia,
.Ailrcmher term ~

alexandria county, 1918
.S6rcmber term.
nRDERED, That tho executrix
~ Of John Coad, deceased, do in
sert the usual advertisement three
times a week two weeks in the Alex
andril newspapers. A copy.
Test, a. MOORE,
Register Of Wills.
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber, Of Alexandria
county, in the district of Columbia,
has ATTAINED from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters tesla
mcntary on the estate of John Coad,
late of said county, deceased all per-
sons having claims against the said
dcccdrnt, are hereby warned to exli-
bit the same, with the vouchers there
Of, to the subscriber. passed by the
Orphans Court, on or before tue 9Th
day of May next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to
said cstate--and those indebted there
to arc required to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this
9th day of November, 1918.
= DRADY COAD,
,Exccutrix Of John Coad, deceased.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-14
Barn Landing Fishery.

+ WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
4 years or less; application can be made
10 me personally or by letter, addressed to
Pobick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. It will be
useless to offer less than 300 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunstop, October 5