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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02
GENERAL PUTNAM.

We understand there is now preparing for
press, and will shortly be re-published, An
Essay on the Life of Major General PUT
NAM. By Col. HumpHREys. With an APP
pendix, containing an Account of the Battle Of
Bunker Hal, from the most authentic sources,
with several interesting documents, and some
anecdotes and particulars not generally
known. Pre6xed TO the volume will be a
Portrait Of General PUTNAM. from a likeness
now in possession Of his family.-Cenf.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

Whilst the papers from the Southwark arc
loudly complaining of the backwardness of the
spring, those east of US abound in graduation and
thankiulness at the very fiattering prospect which
the season presents. At Bangor, it has not been
finer for ten years. The weather there last week
says the Register, was remarkably pleasant.
The mercury stood from 10 to 81.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02
@ottCa)1S:
Tuesday, June 2, 1918.

.4graealturat-A meeting of the members of
the Agricultural Society Of Maine, is notified at
Hallowell on Thursday next, for the purpose of
organizing said Society, by choosing all such of
iicers as may be thought necessary for its due
regulation and government. We trust the meet
ing Will be generally attended, and the interests
ofagriculture acquire new spring frcan this in
stitutioA.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

citizen ofPortland who has suffered n co,,,
mon with others by the impositions pract;cei !,
the sale OF country Flour, brought to this mar.
wishes 10 suggest to the inhabitants the exnadi
ency 81 petltoning the Legislature 10 pass ! p rv
making It penal for any TO offer flour for sale
which has not been inspected; and thus secnre
purchasers from the many frauds practised n tbe
sale OF that article. By the present method of
buying it ~ bags, the seller. if he chooses n ba
dishonest, Hay, and frequently does. as last ,r;,
ter's experience will testify, fiji Il nearly f,,l ~
rye, round it off, and sell it for superfine 1onr
This Is an evil in which the poor and unsnspsct-
ing are the greatest suferers--and calls lonsIv
for redress.-He thinks something should he
done-but IS not very SOLICITORS with reoat,l ~
the mode. IT the object be attained r !, -
thought moro eligible, it may he effected bv IN.
structing our Representatives and REQUESTING or-
senators 10 use their influence to procure the err
actment OF such law.-Besides the secpr;t,-
Whieh such 2 law would afford against frapds 1.
would serve greatly to facilitate trade. II br;ef
every reason which is assigned for the insnectio,,
q oeher articles will aI7ry with equal force "a
that OF hour.--From the incrs,sas ..t..s.:e
agriculture, IS fondly hoped that the time j
near at hand when our marlrs+ viii ,o+ 49,. ,e
supplied from the country. but have : snr,l,,.
y. 80. N'0, 'slion-whsn such law would be in.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

the votes for Governor, camc down from the
Senate by which il appears that the
whole number of votes for Governor, con-
stitutionly returned, is 1000, of which
His ExceIlency JOHN BROOKS, had
3o,5s2, and is chosen
That the like votes for Liert. Goyernar
is 7o,305--of which His Honor WILL
LIAM PHILLIPS, has 3o,l5i, and is
chosen.
Aioint Committee was chosen to quaint
His ExeeileDcy and His Honor 81 .aeir
election.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

dreadful scene, says in speaking of the bat
tie, WE vENERATE THE COURAGE OF
PUTNAM"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02
Conreniion.

Soon after the Two Houses met in Con
vention, when;hc Governor and Lieutenant
Governor elect, came in, signihed their &C
ceptance Of the Offices TO which they were
elected and had the oa,hs OF office admin
isiered to them by the President of the Sen
ate. The Secretary ofthe Commonwealth
then made the usual proclamation, and His
ExcelIcncy and Honor retired to the Coun-
Gil Chamber.
The two Houses then separated, and af
forwards again met in Convention for the
selection of counsellors from the Senators.
Result Of the ballot--Whole number OF
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

On "Wednesday 2 large and very handsome
Meeting House, was raised for the First Paris.
IN INDEPENDENTLY every thing relative to i
was conducted with perfect order and great pro-
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

FotSo ~ -oi WDtIu tuC
Hon. Samuel Lathrop had lis
Archelaus Lewis lis
Dudley l.. PickmaD liz
William b 8anister lis
James Lloyd lis
Andrew Richie il3
James Rowland, Cd lis
Oliver Crosby liz
Elisha Ruggles lis
And were declared elected
The two Houses then separated. The
usual order of notifications passed.
The Committee On the returns OF the
Members reported numbers Of them as de-
fective Most ofthe defects were dispen,
sed with but the Member from Dighton,
whose certificate was no, signed by the Sc
lectmen or Town Clerk, and the member
from Plymouth, whose certificate was dated
in the 45d year Of independence were d.
rec.edto take immediate measures to obtain
correct ones, and in the mean time to re-
tain their seats
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

By letter from Mr.. JoHN K. S,rYrH. comro;..
slon Merchant, at Blakelev, In the Alabana To-
rtory, to gentleman in this town. dated Narcr
lS,N appears that town, though new, is hecor
ing 2 place q business. He states that since re
g'n - iase NoV. there have arrived at Blakely.
nc y sehooners- and sleeps, principallv
from Nevyork and the states east Of Il. re or
serves, also, that I" the influx ofpopulation !,
great, and building going on rapidly prom
ises soon to become a place ofconsiderable i'm,
por'ance II commercial point Of view.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-06-02

A New-Orleans paper advertises fe-
male cook for sale "honest and free from
intoxication," price $500.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Fifty Dollars Reward.

dan away from the subscriber, on the
ga the Sd inst. Negro JEM, about 5 feet
8 inches high, 95 or 90 years Of age, stout
and well made, except that he is perhaps a
little knockkneed bis complexion dark,
has large scar on the upper lip, OCCASION
ed, it is said, by his falling. when child,
on some edged tool; has down look when
spoken to, and is apt TO be short and inso-
lent in answering. The clothes he took with
him are not recollected, except red fan
mel shirt, a pair OF Russia duck sailors
trowsers, and a coarse wool hat with broad
brim. nearly half worn. Having, gone of
without any provoca,ion, it is probable his
intention is to steer his course towards Bal
timore or Pennsylvania, and pass for free.
man. He hashauIed the seine the two last
seasons in Pomonkey, where he may have
gone, or perhaps to Alexandria. where he is
also little acquainted If taken 90 miles
from home, or out of the county, will give
90 dollars for securing him in any gaol, OF
if taken so miles from home, or out OF the
state, will give the above reward OF ffty
dollars. FRANSio AUAMs.
Nanjemoy, Charles CO. sse
Ma. July 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
so Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber on Satur-
III day night the eth ult, Negro man
by the name of JACOB THOMPSON, aged 22
or 90, nearly feet high, very black, and
rather down look when spoken to--he is
very apt to put one hand up to his chin
when answering questions. He is very
submissive orderly felow-His clothing
that can be recolIected consisted ola blue
second cloth coat with yellow buttons,
nearly new; Russia sheeting shirts and
trowsers, and variety of other clothing
not recollected. fully expect he must
have from $50 TO 600 dollars with him in
money-and very little doubt but he had
furnished himself with f-e papers. Who
ever takes up the said fellow, secures him
in Jail, and retains all moneys and papers
he may have on him, shall be entitled to the
money found on him, and the above re-
ward if taken out of the District or Tvs en-
" dollars if taken within the District Of
Columbia. JAMES BLONHAM.
july 20 d3tlmw2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Committed

TNO my custody some ine past as run
Il Always, Negro woman and two chill.
dren. The Negro woman calls herself
Ann Buler, and says she is free, and came.
from Nottingham in Prince George county
upwards of seven years ago 10 this county,
where she has lived as free person ever
since.-She is feet 2 inches high, Of. a
very dark complexion, and appears 10 be
about 28 years of age-had on when com.
mitted an oznaburgh shift, an old white
cotton petticoat, and red calico frock =
Her oldest child is boy, who is called
7homas-of dark Complexion, and APP
pears to be about 5 years old.-The other
is girl, who is called Ann, also OF a dark
complexion, and appears to be about )
years old. The owner is desired TO come
and take them away, otherwise they will
be sold as the law directs, for their prison
fees, sc. THO. A. DAVIS,
Sheriff Of Charles County.
July "a pm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
The improved PatentPlough.

TNHE expensive force necessary for
Il ploughing in the common way, has
been long known and lamented by farmers.
Many attempts have been made TO obviate
that Inconvenience, by the construction of
a plough on Mechanical principles, and pa
tents have been granted to applicants who
profess to have improved on that agricultu-
raj implement. These improvements are
now before the public. the proper arbiters
in such cases, who will approve or condemn
according TO the merits or dement's OF the
performance.
|. also. have become a candidate for pub
lie patronage, and shall attempt to explain
and give reasons to show at least some adj
vantages which think my plough possesses
over any other now in use.
For its durability and simplicity OF CON-
struction, its first excellency, no plough now
in use surpasses it-but ITS Chief advanta,
ges lie in the ease with which ii breaks and
inyerts the soil, and will plough in clover
or grass land of any kind without being
clogged or choaked. These properties
arise from the mechanical principles on
which il is formed. The wedge is said TO
possess the requisite properties for breaking
and raising the soil with the least aPplica-
Bile force. This plough is so formed as 10
form wedge with the mould-board, which
raises the earth gradually TO the greatest
perpsndicular height, when by regular
turn oithe mould board it is inverted, rem
dering the pressure inconslderable, and
consequently the force necessary TO draw
il proportionably small. The beam IS made
of iron or wood, and has a considerable
curve, which permits all vegetab lie matter
70 mass of. would recommend the iron
beam. as il has several advantages over the
wood and the difference OF expense small.
| have thought il duty to my fellow CT
tizens TO publish few lines OF instruction
70 facilitate the mode OF using and repair
;no The same. Before the plough is used,
the mould. hoard should be secured with
free stone or well burnt brick ana water
until it is perfectly smooth. The horses
should draw by double or treble tree.
which is confined TO the clevice or beam 10y
m open ring. The point and share should
he laid with steel when necessary /; The lat
Ter must be kept level with the bar, and the
no;nt ;nclined little down. Ii this be
we'll attended TO by the good husbanim
he will he able TO eat the tatted calf,
when The incident will sink into want.
These thoughts will he furnished at my
sbon in this County and in Alexandria by
lanes All ;1son. near Poston's tavern, Pey-
"" ''' STEPHEN MCCORMICK.
Auburn, Fauquier County, Virginia
August8 s'o'uo'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Alexandria. August 4.

WAS committed TO the Jail of this Co.
w as run away, negro man, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS, and says
that he was born free in Prince George Co.
Maryland, that his mothers name is Sally
Green, who lives near the road leading
from the Alexandra Ferry TO the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-
son. He was committed TO this jai! on the
9TH May last, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made his escape the
18th. He is about % years of age, 8 feet
7inches high, stout made. Says he is known
to Mr.. Daniel Monkey, aud Henry Thomp-
son, of Maryland The owner is request
ed to come and prove his property, pay
charges, and take him away, otherwise he
will be disposed of as the law dire cts.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Jailor.
August 8 !aw2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Exchange & Brokers Office,
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMUIUS RIGGS.

ROMULUS RlGGS.
4 T his Office, next doc below Craw-
~ fori's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kinds of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terns.-All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase of that kind OF mo-
new, and will take It on the most reasona-
bic terms.-Persons travelling 10 the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes OF the Western Banks at fair dis
count, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation Of all persons throughout the u.
States. r. Riggs makes il known, that all
of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand in specie; and
Il would be much TO the advantage of the
merchants, and trading TO the South and
west. TO encourage the circulation of the
Notes Of the Banks Of Georgetown, WASH
ington and Alexandria, as it will at all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling TO the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes of the Banks of the District OF
Columbia, as they will find them the most
current, there being no counterfeits on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank OF
Alexandra has long since failed--all per,
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
so Dollars Reward.

A BSCONDED on Saturday morning, the
N 18th inst negro George, or George
Griffin, the property of Miss MCall, by
trade mailer, and understands some part
of the biacksmith's business; he is about
so years OF age. > feet 6 or inches high,
stout made, very black complexion, large
eyes and mouth, with thick lips. He is a
very arlfh fellow aud has been in the habit
of obtrudng himselfas free man, and will
no doubt attempt TO pass as such. and pro-
badly get work--has down look when
spoken to!-his clothes not recollected, ha-
wing various suits.
A reward OF 10 dollars will be given if
taken in the tow n or county, go in the coun-
" OF Washington or Fairfax, or the above
reward il taken 80 miles from town, with
all reasonable charges If brought home.
Masters of vessels are cautioned against
harborimg or carrying off said runaway, as
they will be dealt with according TO law.
JAMES SANDERSON.
August II Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Recent Publications, SC.

Just receiive4 for sale by tIe Subscribers,
UHE whole works OF Lord Byron in-
4 cluding the Fourth Canto OF Chiide
Harold's Pilgrimage and GePpo, hne copy,
s po,S
Fudge Family in Paris
Foliage, by Leigh Hunt
Bir&beCk's Journey in the United States
Goblet on The Culture of the Russia tur-
nip in the United States
Gisborne's Testimony Of Natural Theo-
lc;rY to Christianity
Yuma or the Tree OF Health, &c. by
Madame de Genlis
BeEaeit's Letters TO Young Lady,
new and handsome edition =,
Bells Engravings of the Arteries, coIored
DorSey's Cooper's Surgery, 9 vols
Thomas'S Practice
Ewelrs Medical Companion
Bowers Surgery, vol End
Murray's Materia MediCa
Burns on Inflammation
Gummere's Surveying
Bonnvcastle's Mensuration and Algebra
Saith & Littlc's Psalmody
Eaxter's Saints Rest
DOddrig,le'S Rise aud Progress
Westminster Confession OF Faith
Rippon's Methodist and Camp Meeting
HYMNS
Dwight's Psalms and Hymns, large and
JAS. KENNEDY s; SON.
August 10 mwt2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Ten boilers Reward.

W7ILL be given by the subscriber, liy-
w ing near Haymarket, in Princewil-
liam County, for the recovery of a horse,
which strayed or was stolen from her farm,
on the night OF the 18th Of April last. The
above named horse is or 6 years old, Of
blood bay color, Is hands high, long switch
tail, rubbed on the left side by the harness
Of the cart or Wagon, in either of which he
had been used 10 draw he has no white
marks or brand, and the hair on the top Of
the head between the ears is worn short
August 10 SCSANNAH F. GRAHAM.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
For Sale.
VALUABLE FARM.

A VALUABLE FARM, containing
between six and seven hundred
acres Of land the greater part OF which is
in timber, AID adjoins Ireland OF Charles
rhil, and Edmond J Lee. esq. and ex.
tends TO the road from Leesbprg to The
mill lately known as Millefs Mill. OF
Goose Creek. and not more t'an three
quarters of mile from the turnpike read
now making: The furihest boundary Of
this land is not more than three miles
from Leesburg, aud the nearest, which is
IT, timber, not mure than sne milr aud
halt. The timbered land will be laiu oif
ITO 10 or Is acre lots, deserving sufG-
Gent quantity for the lard now cleared
ana in cultivation. Ii is unnecessary to
= that this aud is as well adapted to
.,ister a. any in that part al the .csuD-'
y; ard if not sold at private sale pre-
,uus to the Se.tembeI Lee.barg conrt,
III be then offered at public Gale, and
t.e terms mad, known CT tire day.
There are fifteen or tweIty negroes
esidipg on the farm that may be p1r>
based With il If wanted
EaNDON CARTER.
Sabine Hall, June Is Invite
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
IA
Wagons. Furniture, &c:

Wagons, Furniture, &c:
,GAMUEL WARD has received per brig
- Susan, and other late arrivals, a large
quantity OF Goods in his line, comprising
the following articles:
80 Wagons with harness, with tops
. 800 chairs of different kinds
4 sofas and settees children's chairs
s sideboards OF the newest fashion
40 bureaus of different prices
so tables do
90 light stands do
10 work tables do
10 wash stands do
8 secretaries and book cases
$50 looking glasses from 10 25 dolls
3 dozen grass mats
g dozen hearth and floor brushes
dressing bureaus
~ feather beds and mattresses
5000 feet mahogany in boards
4 gross bed screws; doZ bed keys
Is dozen bed caps; Is do table hinges
6 dozen sacking bottoms at lbs
Is portable desks
Easy chairs and night stools
20 trunks Of different sizes
500 chip hats
dozen small hoes for gardening
Boots, shoes and hats
Saddles, brides and whips
6 bundles of steel, very low priced
Cast steel axes and common do
LIKEWISE,
10 kegs butter
10 bbls NewEngiand Rum
4 bbls crackers OF the first quality
TOGETHER WITH
Letter paper and bills of lading
All of which will be sold on good terms
at the Cabinet warehouse, foot of Prince-st.
July 81 3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Feathers.

[ A FEW hundred weight OF fresh LIVE
~ FEATHERS, just received and for
sale by VIM. GILLIAN.
ON HAND,
Fresh olives and capers
Ii Madeira, Sicily do, Burgundy do,
Old Port in bottles and in draft, Claret in
bottles, Muscat do--HLNES
Cognac brandy; Holland gin
Jamaica. Grenada and Antigua rum
ySpansh chocolate of very superior
quility-togetherwith ageneral assortment
Of GROCERIES.
.Julv 90 d3tmwf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Prunello and Silk Shoes.

JUST received, (direct from France)
- GO doz. black, green, buff, cinnamon,
white, brown and dove colored i!k and
prunello bhoes, OF superior quality; few
dozen glazed shoes.
ALSO,
On hand, an extensive assortment OF ladies'
and misses kid, morocco and leather shoes I;
eentlemen's fine boots, shoes and pumps (;
common and coarse shoes and pun.ps; boys
and children's do first and second quality
Baltimore hats (; low priced mems and boys
do; water proof plush do.-For sale whole-
sale and retail by the subscriber at his
store, King street. WIN. IRuE.
Aupust 3 dlwwlmu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
Piano-Fortes and Organs.

THE subscriber, who carries on the ma
nufaCture OF these instruments in n:
York, is now in Alexandria, where he will
remain short time, during which he will
attend to repair, regulate the action and
improve their tones and musical effects
A specimen Of his work and abilities may
he examined in the store second door be-
low the Mechanics Bark; kirg street,
where he offers for sale two of his Piano
Fortcs at the New-York prices--one OF
them an elegant upright grand, OF full
bodied mellow tone and brilliant touch
the other is Of the horizontal seytagon form,
highly finished, with extra additional keys:
He warrants them perfectly sound, and OF
the first qualily.-He will allow in ex-
change fair price for old pianos or organs,
being such as he approves.-He also has
for sale few fine toned old yiolins and ele-
CANT bows, and concert hutes.-He is per-
fectly acquainted with the harpsichord con-
struction, and offers TO put them in COM
plete order.
Orders left at the store, or at Mr.. Aber.
crombi's, cabinet-maker, or at Capt; Mel
sons, King street, will be promptly at
tended 10 on his return to New York.
THOMAS WESTERN.
July II fmw
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Notice.

MIR. JOHN D. DAVIS is requested to
Iva come forward prior to the November
Court next, or give me information where
he is, as he is a material witness in cause
now pending in the Circuit Court OF the
District of Columbia, between ANDREW
BARTLs and the subscriber, relating TO an
agreement for timber. | will pay his ira
yelling expenses TO this place, and find him
in employment solong as he may choose'to
stay. WILLIAM SIOOfo.
July Of mwftf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-21
SALES AT AUCTION.
BIZ JOHN JACKSON y Co,
Dry Goods, Hardware, sc: &c:
ar AUCTION.
On SATURDAY, at 10 AM

On SATURDAY, at 10 AM
Will be sold at the new auctionrooins, cor
of King aud Water streets,
ahandsome assortment Of dry goods, hard
ware, Sc. &c.
Superfne cloths and cosslmeres
Common 10; p,ltas sannalis gurrshs
Calicoes Carlisle ginghans; leno, jaco..
nett, book, and null null muslins IA aud
Ga pain and corded cambrics stuffs
Gloves; silks checks chambrays
Domestic plaids and checks
Brown hollands Irish dowlas
Cor,is and yevets 80.
Bandsno, flag. sistersoy and canton hdEfs
Silk and cautcn shawls; linens
Linen cambria laces lace wells
German and Scotch linens pack pins
Boxes cotton balls and pins
Double furences and laventine vestings
Pocket bdkis dimities suspenders
British ginghams cotton threads
Ponsees rlbbands, various kinds
Sewing silk and twist; buttons; tapes
Boglapores patent threads, sc. &c.
ALSO,
Knives and forks stock locks; padlocks
Spoons; files !; sleelyaris; handsaws
Augers scissors polished steel
Shovels and longs /; shovels
Curry combs; screw, hinges tacks
Brads sprigs--'riih a great variety Of
other articles, without reserve.
Sale to commence at ~ o'clock precise
ly--Conditions a sale. .,
az Punch and Crackers s. Cheese at II
o'clock. August 81
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For No! folk.
August Do

S5M The regular packet sclfnr. GEO
'-sS'W WASHINGTON. Jackson master,
will sail on Saturday, 22d inst, For pas
sage only, apply ON bOard a!Ramsay's WIFI,
or 10 JOHN MCOBB.
Who has received per said vessel, and for
sale,
81 logs mahogany
August % 81