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Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-09-26
..ts:>; III S.EEGS.
Ey tie President Of the U.
EtuscS.


WHEREAS, by an act Of Congres;
nassed on lue third day of ,iarc.,. 1875
entitled 8 an ac' u pfnVlu. ,0r .lr aaccr-i
taif!ag ..nu surveying ii the boundary,
lines ijXesi u, tie treaty with the Creek
Incl n, and - other purruse,, thcl
Pre-le-'t 81 the y. States is AUTHORISED
10 d lar HE vas, acquired by the SAID
tresI, TO be offered ior sale, when sur
reyeu .......
1 herefore, !. JAMES Monroe, Presi-
den. ui tht. l. A'.tcs. 60 hereby cecl,re
and make Known, tha! public sal, 5 Tor
the disposal jasre SADLY 10 law ui certain
lano. ~ ht Alabama territory, Shall be
held al tahAba, in thc said territory, on
the first Monday III January next and
SKI. ca.il'tue for ,hree ~ctk KS, during
WIFI .ie will b. ,..ierrd k sale.
1ol,a.llps HAalbA',. . to i6 iici4.ipe in ,a,xe S
10 &c in 7
10 20 is in s
except such lands as have be.n reserved
b, l' Ior the ,uipur Of scI'ooia and for
o,hei pu, passes. J I've lau;! shall he o.ier.
cd g., sale in r,gllar namri CA ord, r
Co. meucinp WIT toe loves, number OF
sec',,i, lownship aad range.
Gifeb uoder my hand, at the City OF
Washington, the 18th day Of Jnly,
one thousand eight hundred and
eighteen.
JAMES MONROE.
by f'e president /:
j. NFlGG.
Comm ssioner Of the Gen Loud Office
Printers who al authorized to publish
the avs OF the Cn,trd States will publish
th,' above once week till the frs, al
JANUARY next, and send their bills 20 The
General Land Once for payment.
july IS -wtJ
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-09-26
June 22-,f
$ 20 Reward.

.Abscondcd from my service, on the
fourth day Of July, negro girl nance
hester Green, about % years Of age, *
W no has about SIX years to serve. She
has b.emish On her left eye, aud is abou
middle size. She had on when she lei,
ny house white straw bomnct, tim.
med with lilac ribbon, new striped
chintz frock,a cambria muslin pett,coa,
tea colored Morocco shoes, and white
cotton stockings
The above reward will be paid to any
one who will apprehened Hester and
lodge her in the Jail OF the city Of Phil.
adelphia.
Betsey X. Sprogeli,
.nogcne'tSing.
N. B. All persons are forbid to harbor
said girl. August Isl.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-09-26

Blanks Of erery description ueatls
erecuted at this Office.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
Expedition against CaiUeztQ7Vn,

II Spanish Royal Expedition of 200
men with three pieces of cannon, pro.
ceeded early in September TO cndeavour
to break up the French establishment I'm
der Gen. LALLEMAND at Camp d'Asile.
They are also to attempt to destroy some
settlements at Nacogdoches to dis.
persc a number of persons called traders.
Il was generally expected the expedition
would advance as far as the Rio Honda.
Il number of Americans and revolution
airy Spaniards were collecting at Natchi-
toches to march TO oppose them.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17

accounts received at Miledgsille, on
the 22d ult. from the Florida potts, on
the eaff of the AppalIachicola, fate that
the hottie Indians amounting, it is ex-
pected, to 1000 warriors, were reduced
10 great diltress for the want of provis-
ions. MANY of them had died and the
others were in a fate of farvation.
From further information received at St.
Marks, it is fuppofed that fome of the
principal Chiefs have wish to lurrcnder
provided their lives and property are
fpared Thefe difpofitions Gays the
Nilledgeville journal have been hu.
namely encouraged by the commanding
officer of that poit and little doubt is
entertained but there will foon be final
termination of the Seminoleon war,
which exiltcd on our borders, and with
many acts of cruelty, for nearly two
years paf. Gen, Gaines has transferred
his head quarters from Fort Hawkins to
st. Mary's.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17

The Government OF The United States,
have made arrangements for carrying into
speedy execution their plans, long since
formed, for rendering the country on the
Lower Mississippi invuInerable and unas
salable by foreign enemy. These plans
are intended chiefly for the security of the
city of New Orleans, and when they are
completed, 10 invading army VIII be able 10
approach Gas formerly so near that the
round OF their cannon Can be heard in our
streets. We are Informed that contracts
have been made and are making for The E.
rcction OF extensive works 10 cover the Bay
OF Mobile and all the iivers and passes
which afford an entrance from the siane to
the Mississippi.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
Of Spanish America.


Extract Of letter TO the Editor Of The Co
Hmbian, dated ST. Croix, Oetober "a,
1913.
I" This morning we had an arrival
from Curacao, in ten days; have con.
verfed with pafenger, who informs
that be left La Guayra only fortnight
ince they had previous to his depar-
ture received the information of the
plains of CalabOza being again in pofef
zion of the patriots--unlefs MoriIlo re-
ceives reinforcements to comfortable
extent, he will not be able to hold Car
racas.-He had made a requiGtion on
the inhabitants for D. 400, 600, a, 900
men, and 1000 mules. The hrf and
laf they will fupPly him with, but he
mutt look elfewhere for the men. The
partition at Porto Rico is too weak to af-
ford the leaIt affifance.
:" a few days ago, previous to quitting
St, Thomas for this place, had the fatis-
faction to fee number of the friends to
the caute embark for Margaretta "a
mongff whom was Col Marean Moutilla,
frit rate officer. Gen. MGfegor was
daily expected to call off Port au Prince,
at which place be will find number of
frieads awaiting him --Cumana is ex-
pectsd to be in the PoGedion of the Pat
riots ere this.
{" The Buenos Ayres brig of war IRE
Glible, Com Danisls. was fpoke off wsft
end Porto Rico on the 10Th init in COM
peny with fchoonsr-all well
= The Danes arc terribly alarmed at
f;nal fchr. cruiGng betvixt this, ST.
homas, and Crab Island they are
Tending their gcvernmsnt feb. oat after
her with troops on board to act as ma
Fin,s. The probability is fhould they
con in contact, that the Danilh vehel
will not icon return.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17


Mem States
The Winais State is going into opera
ton under the contribution which il has
jut formed. The election is held this
week for the members Of the 6rf lcgila-
ture under the fate government. A
representative to Congress will be elect
ed ar the fame time. The legislature
will meet in October, in time to appoint
two lenators to cit in the next congrefs
The Illinois will be the twenty hrit in
the numerical order of the Gates the
fecond in territorial extent; and the fri
in richneis of foil and capacity Of fup-
porting denfe population.
The ni13ui Ierritmy will be formed
into fate this winter. She will be
No. ~ in the union, and will be (tar
Of the fira magnitude, if juttice is done
her in the next congreis.
The alabama Tertiary will probably
become tate alto this winter. Her in
habitants are getting up petitions to that
effect and taking her population to be
upwards of 10000. the fuccess of the
application will be matter of course.
The thirteen United States of America
will thea be tlventy three in number.
Such is the march of liberty when fci
ence directs her feps.
The following winter will likewise
probably Zee the erection of three new
territorial governments.
I. The Red River, and the country
which lies fouth of it towards the gulf of
Mexico. The proximity of this difiria
to New Mexico, the fettlements forming
on the Trinity and Galvez,on, and the
tide Of emigration which is flowing up
the Red River, may require the prefence
OF vigorous local government to pre-
vent the irregularities which might 9TH
erwife happen on territory 70 exposed
and 70 remote from the national power.
z. The Nor4b Vet Territory This
name was formerly given TO all that
country that lies In the lake of the Mis-
flippi and Ohio bur fince the itates of
Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois have been
carved out of it, the name is confined to
the diitria which lies towards the head
of the MifiifIippi and is bounded by lake
Superior to the north, and by lake Mi
chigan to the eat Il is ftill a great ter
ritory though reduced byth. formation of
fuch comfortable ftates. 1t is itil more
than twice as large as the fate of Virgin
ia, and comprifes the ancient French fet-
slements of Prairie du CHEN and Green
Bay. Ii also comprises the rich copper
mines on Coppermine River which have
been 70 long and 70 upaccountably neg
lected by the American government
6nother interelting feature in this terri
tory is the near approach to each other
of the Ouisconlin and the Fox rivers,
which form the channel of communica-
ton between the Milimppi and lake
Michigan, and was the rout followed by
the French when they discovered theMis
hnippi. in the year 1913
Prairie du Chen at the mouth of the
OusconGn, is thoroughfare of Indians
and indian traders, and would be suit
able place for the re6dence of gosernour
and fuperintendant of Indian affairs.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
a short account offhe Harmoni!e8. .Aheca
Hur he0hie.


The Dutch society, formed by Frederick
Rap, minister of the Gospel, setled some
years ago, in the western part OF Pennsyi
vania, made extensive improvements on
lands they purchased at reduced price,
built town which they called HARMoNY
hey also planted a vineyard, made wines
&c. established almost all kinds of mechan-
ism, and cultivated the land very extensive
ly as their society increased. Many Of
their Dutch friends JOINED them in few
years and placed all their property into The
hands of Frederick Rap, their spiritual
teacher, leader and protector.-Thvy will
Iingly submitted to his government and
laws, which they delighted in. All of their
property like that OF the shakers, was one
common stock, TO feed the hungry and
clothe the naked of sach as joined Them in
destitute situation. Their discipline was
strict, prohibiting them from Keeping bad
company, drinking ardent spirits, or mar
rying all which they consider sinful.
Their society becoming large and The
climate not suiting for their VINEYARDS.
they made extensive purchase of land on
the Wabash, IN The state Of Indiana, where
they are making rapid Improvements.
They have lately sold property in the wes-
tern part OF Pennsylvania TO the amount Of
one hundred thousand dollars, exclusive If
which il is said they have upwards OF tyro
milions Of dollars 10 Gold and Silver. Thew
have purchased upwards of one hundred
thousand acres Of land on the Wabash, "
two dollars per acre, which from their in
dustry and neatness OF improvements will
no doubt in a few years be worth from
twenty 10 fifty dollars per acre.-Their
town is called NEW HARMoEY. eli
maze is well suited 10 vineyards and thew
will doubtless soon be able 10 supply Thar
country with the best of wines, malt LIQUOR.
&c. All kinds Of mechanical business will
be carried on as before. Ills will greatly
improve that part ofthe state and OF course
rendeF'he adjoining lands more valuable.
LS5g. Prrss
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
A VERY MODEST HOG.

Tile south Carolina Stale Gazette contains
the following advertisement -
Some time past informed some Of my
friends that shoQld not be candidate al ibe
next election, and authorised them 10 inform
Others 50 but my mind has changed, by it
beng "eig4uly lrget On me BY several Of my
aoqaain,ances g. have generally said if | was
elected you'd serve. blt ssit limid TO offer !;
! now say an candidate ADD an willing to
serve. LEWIS HOG.
Nawbeuy Dist Oct 20, 1919.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
WIlKEsRAREE. fpExxl Ocr ~

WILKEsBAREE, (PENE. Ger. SO,
large CHcnm6er-A Cucumber was this
year raised IN the garden OF Col Redmond
Conyoham, IN Sugar Loaf township, in this
county'whIch measured Q in, hes in lenptb.
ana y round. 1t weigh, d FIVE pound,
ana halt. Several others were very large.
one OF which measured seventeen inGbs'
ano hsii 10 length, and eleven inches in
circumference, and weighed tour pounds s
ne seed was brought from Smyrna, in
nsia MINOR. II IS said these Cucumbers
ars peculiarly Well fiayopred, and the vines
very prolific.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
From the Worcester Spy.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-.


An extreme degree of apathy and indif,
ference to this election seems to have pre-
vailed throughout the stale. While ma
tional calamites impended over our heads,
and the salvation of the country appeared
10 be at stake, every one felt il his duty to
endesvour 10 stem the torrent, and The right
CT suffrage was deemed the most interes-
ing and invaluable privilege OF The citizen.
10 this state of alarm and apprehension,
peace and tranquility have succeeded, and
all, now finding security and success in the
pursuit OF their individual occupations,
and wisdom and prosperity in the admins
'ion OF the general government, feel but a
slight concern who are the persons who
move the great machine, SO long as its re-
suit 10 happy. The indications which these
circumstances afford ATE grateful to the
feelings of every true patriot and libela
man but they would be still more so, if
it were not for The vindictiye spirit, which
sill Turks in the bosoms ofthe other party
and discovers itself in an lliberal proscrip-
ton OF their opponen,s, and an unworthy
suspicion of their motives. This spirit,
though Justly chargeabe to the democratic
party 10 their eorforGte capacity, it We may
use the expression we have The charity 10
believe is disavowed by the most respecta-
bic and candid of their numbers, and that
these would rejoice In an opportunity Of
burying all past animosities, and consider
ing themselves but as integral parts Of The
great national family. The fault with them
however, IS, that they suffer their wishes
to be overruled by their more violent and
tractlous brethren, and do not make the
same effort TO promote harmony that the
others do 10 disturb it. If they did, the
present state OF things, we are persuaded,
would be very different.
We have been often charged with dis
covering our snti, party feelings only in our
professions, and not in our actions. In
the late Congressional election, We think
the force of this charge is in some degree
impaired. In three OF the districts, Suf
folk, Essex North, and ist Eastern district,
there was no concerted opposition TO the
democratic candidates, The ugh it is ex-
tremely probable that in the two former,
had there been one, 1t might have succeed.
ed The reason was, that the existing in
cnmbents were again III nomination, and
federalis's, not regarding political names
where they are satisfied With the conduct Of
men, in these two districts were perfectly
willing they should bere chosen. We hope
oy the next spring a still greater progress
will be made IN the dissemination Of good
feelings, and that no other test of qualiica-
lion for Office will be then required, but
the truly republican one, {" Is he honest, is
he capable, is he f.i,hfal to The Consti,u-
ton !"
The following is the only information we
have respecting the recent election In
Suffolk, Hon. Mr.. Mason, nominated by
beth parties, is re chosen. In Essex North,
md South, Hon Mr.. Nelson, federalist,
and Hon. Mr.. Silsbee, democraiiok, were
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
ORIGINAL Porn
g Saect To-;,l, !,

Ia the quick changes of one sc.,,''s wa
ReViv'd an toto from dire war, 800
All seem intent on some new-hns.la
Late thro' the town a rumoun.
That some strange droll-auasa
Link d with Apollo-son Of ~.
TO eastern land had come alsrs
Loud fame had spread his; msr's.
AS for the childe who deslti a.
We had not heard how fsrbi,v~..
And warbling throat had na5s,
ne had Just come across tn 5tl,s,.s
And made the Boston folks 8 frsst,-
That crowds on crowds they tbr.,,,l@
house doors,
10 hear k-e sing, and JON the ra,l.s
At last he reaoh'd this happy lana
Join'd with old Comus, hand inh,,a
The morning came and Ger eacb Il.
The play-bill glar'd-a halfa wosr
You know the style--s'these Wad,,...
Respectfully inform"-and So
The evening came, the doors ws,e s,..s
And the good people sorely lopga.
To hea old Comick tell his stay
And see Apollo in his glory.
Gem smack'd his lips, and look'da2r
At me perhaps-perhGps At yoa;
lie had strangely leering eye
You LAUGHED, and yet you knew ID, II,
lie told his tale with such a grace.
And seasonal in with such face.
Some mouths were screw'd, some .b,laa
mile
With broad horse laugh, or Shipping snls
Then came the Songsfsr's tum otry,
ne SUI E OF Love and LibeTya
And loa'd MS quav'ring voice 50 well
hat. on my soul | could not tell
Whether the note he touch'd SO lighl5
Forgive me if tell phae He,)
Was meant to help the soaring singer
Or show a ring-bsg Ia sr'd finger.
Twas well-some laugh'd, and some Ill Il
cry,
And all were charm'd with "sttses raTisyS
Next morn, up, of, before the sun,
They with our nlOney--re Their fun.
Scarce had we ceas'd for mirth and grisfbr
When a strange human wondermentsansl
Her ctwas a she y her fame as far
Had spread, as first newborn star,
Some call a comet, when it flashes
Or thro' the mall Of HeGr'n It dashsi
With lengthen'd tail along
her eyes they say are iaade ofpink,
And what's more strange, s.'they cannaEl
Eyes made of pink now stay nsnsli
hA tell the truth, yOl make yOureOnn'a
Now mark me wei, and far from trsasa'
Wen give you one true M0oTe-llksFsas'a
Her glorious eyes, so beautious are,
The rays all btrtsh wheneentre'd thsls
If this arnt true, curse al the raInOuT'
IT'S stGin'dtoit sliPP'd beilessn The AH'' i
But then her hair which shades hef ~
The best Of sewing-silk it is!
50 soft, SO strong, so cheap, 50 tendefi
She never needs a soul to lend her
And she has taught some folks full EsE
Her hair was never "mGds TO sell g
She came and went, as all girls gone aAa
With one exception only, viz. beau
One gala more, q hope they're satssl
This goodly town has perpetrated'
a son Of Comus and the tragick muse
Who struts the buskin-and now Esaisu''
Came to the east to tell some stor'ss' J.
losing, and spout, and jet WhsI '0'' :
Ills better part, behind the curtain,
A sheeted clothes horse yes, it's ceFlal'
Struck the soft note, pianno STRAIN,
While he to song gave aehaP and TsA'
And then his tale ! oh he Is sfea1,
l'll praise him STILL bat 'hs too lais
To see him play the people would l0s ~
So in Whit he left the town u dndEs'a
But stag my muse.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
@Old Manuscript.
Nh. Shirley,

Mn. Shirley,
regret that this town is 80 soon :.
valuable collection of Mr., PIERcE's pa.
as many viii qnavoidably be deprived - Il
qualification ofheholding them. II = 's'-. ....s
we have the opportunity Of seeing any :, ~
the works of the frs. masters mHnh =. .A,.s
sess copies Of such singular exceiien0' ..s,s.,
ty as these from the gallery - Bfans"'' pe.
as we are assured BY President .i2P's si.6sy
tsssOr CleapelGnd, : are taken Win gre, i
sad success. Those Of the two i's''- ~
perfect fac s,nsiles ofthe original fal''iDs
art.n ,.o
The superiority Of DIR. Pieree'' ''yis + ,s,s;.
cution, and the correctness Of bis n0'" -,
ter, justly eutitle him to extensive p .,s.
Every admirer cf moral and PFole''
snes cannot but wish him success
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
oxFoa ? (cos OCT. 90 b,

On Saturday evening LIST, AZ lhfee Of Mr..
SPe ~ ; chidle were setting b, fore he
hce, tbey we're suddeuiy, and one vety Sc
yerely, scaidtd, by fail Of large Kettle OF
cider, which was boiling over the fire.
Mrs. was near the fir, lafdlns cotton,
but escaped unhuFt in the moment Of con-
fusion neighbour stepped IN and recon-
nended an application Of cotton wet with
moEasses, to the parts oithe cund affected
the boy was immt dlately stripped and
completely covered wilh the cotton, when
by accident the candle was brought in con.
tact, and the child was wraps in light
blaze Mrs. Sperry. in Attempting to exlin-
guish the flame, caught her own clotht S
and her situation soon became so alarming
that she was obliged 10 throw herself upon
tie floor 10 smother The flames unEortun
stely she happened 10 throw herself upon
/, the cotton she had been caIding, and the
whole exhibited complete bonfire the
child, when taken up, was burnt extremely;
II Is still alive, but cannot survive long
Mrs SPerry and the other children will
recover, but must endure long and painful
confinement,
Il is supposed that the bail of the kettle
was not II the bend Of the hook, but only
on the edge of il, the boiling Of The lnid
caused an agitagion, which occasioned lie
accident.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17
NEW. YORK, NOV, 4

Eurly Sa0w,~-A letter from correspon-
dent at Auburn, in this state, dated the Goth OF
October, informs Us, that on the 22d there was
fall Of snow in Onondaga and Madison coun-
ties, which covered The ground about six inch
es deep. The weather, it is also stated, was
extremely cold, and the roads almost impassi
Bile with wheels.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17

Lao .4necdote Of the late King Of Prussia.
Immaculate are the professors of the law an
this country in Prussia it was somewhat differ
ent and Frederick found that they exceedingly
oppressed his other subjects, and frequently ncit-
ed men to litigate mere trifes, at such an ex-
pense as ended in the ruin of both plaintiff and
defendant. Considering that the law books Of
of this coutry are clear, concise and determin-
ate, It is scarcely possible for Englishman to
perceive how ambiguous, equiTocal, Yoluminous
he found those Of Prussia. he found that about
the construction even the judges differed, and
that there was only one method by which a radl-
cal cure could be effected this method he adep-
ted ; burnt all the books, and in their place for
med short code, which might be understood
by all, and could not be misinterpreted by the
sophistry of professors This doRe, he made an
edict, prohibiting any more than four persons
from practising the law in Berlin, or any part of
his dominions Many thousand acute and ingen-
ious men being by this means thrown out of large
incomes, and splendid mod of life, they deter
mined to write petition, stating that by this,
his majesty's determination, they w re reduced to
beggary, and entreating that he would, in great
goodness and clemency, point out to them any
employment which they might take up in lieu OF
that from which they were prohibited. Ills an
swer was, as usual, written at the bottom OF the
petition, and is still preserved among the royal
archives.
4" Such of you as are not tall enough for grena-
diers may enlist as common soldiers f; and those
VINO are not tall enough for common soldiers shall
be received as drummers and ffers
FREDERICK ;,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-17

A valuable bed of Plasc, /, !.
discovered within a few M n M
lage Of Cleaveland, Ohio. ~. a'''
10 any in Canada, or in he sA'a
- "a,