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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-04-23
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@MARINE JOURNALISM
esRT OF ALgxANDRIA..APRiL e.

PsRT OF ALExANDRLA..4PRiL Il
ARRIVED,
schr Mary-Ann. Hurst, from East Nj
vsr, with salt, to the MASTER
SAILED,
sioop Pike, Baker, for Baltimore
Sloop Ocean, Middleton, TOR Norfolk.
MEMORANDA.
Brig leopard, Lake, hence, ar. at N.
York Soth inst. d days from the Capes.
Sloep Tra-eller, Beaston, hence, ar.
at ". York goth instant.
Schr Emeline, Meeker, cl, at n. YORK
Goth inst. for this port.
sIoop Susan, Bardsley, Ct. at N. YORK
Goth inst. for this port.
Sloop Eliza, Hawkins, cl. at Phila.
delphis 7Ist inst. for this port
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-04-23
Sea Serpent.

Sea Serpent.
MIR. PAGG respectfully acquaints
wi III ladies aud gentlemen Of Alex
en.ris that his
Museum Of the Fine Arts,
CO 81 ing OF
Paintings AMI limitations Of Life in wax.
BY the inimitable artist, Reuben Moul-
throp, Esq. is Opened at the house for
merly occupied as the Merchant Coffee.
house, opposite the Market, in Royal'st'
among which are a number Of superb
Panorama Paintings, done by ccsNE, the
celebrated Italian artist.
Also, deiineation of the sea serpent.
orfurther particulars see the bills pla-
carded in the different streets.
Ambulance for grown persons, TWEEN.
ty-6ve children hall price.
The doors will be kept open from ga
till or NJ. arril Is
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Edward E Cooke,

aTTORNEF A T l. II ",
aRAvING established himself at Eau.
I'll auier Court House, with view to
d actise in the counties Of tsuquler and
Culpeper, tenders his professional Servi-
ces to the public.
March s6 dzm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-04-23

Liverpool Coarse Salt afieat.
UyHREE thousand Bsshels OF Liver
ooul Coarse Salt aAvat, for sale BY
LAWRASON - F0NLE.
april %
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IORent,

10 Rent,
4 CONVENIENT FRAME HOUSE,
N on Wilkes-st. opposite Mrs SIa.
GUMS, lately occupied by Major George
Triplet. Possession may be had imme-
diately. Apply to
JOHN C. VOWEL.
January go thstu1wStf
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Partnership.

THE Subscribers have tvs day enter
Il ed into partnership in the Dry
Goods line, under the 6rm OF H.W. ASH
TON & Co. and offer for sale at their store
at tie corner of King md Fairfax streets,
A great variety Of Dry Goods,
at the most reduced prices.
SAMUEL MARK,
april 81 81 II. ", ASHTON
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STOMACHIC BITTERS.

These celebrated bitters are composed
purely Of vegetables Of the mos innocent,'
yet specific virtues, and are Infinitely
superior to any thing yet discovered, for
restoring weak aud aecayed constItu-'
tons, destroying worms, cleansing and
strengthening the stomach, INCREASING
the appetite, and by the frequent use
Of them, they are certain preventive
against those complaints so common in
the spring and fail seasons, such as in-
termittent fevers, and agues, long Au-
tamnal fevers, dysentsries, &c. They
are also Of infinite service to those in the
seataring line, who make long, voyages at
sea, and are exposed to unhealthy eli
mates /; preventive against contagious
disorders-they are also very pleasant
bitter and are particularly recommended
for the use of Taverns and Public hoasesS
a. well as private families.
March 7 swSm
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Confectionery.

A NTH0NY KALE respectfully in
IA forms the ladies and gentlemen Of
Alexandria, that he has opened a Confec-
tionary Shop. on King-street, one door
below Mr.. Bloxham's, where he constant
" keeps on hand all kinds of cake, cor
dials, candies, fruit, nuts, &c.
Country merchants can be supplied
with the above articles by wholesale on
the most reasonable terms, and parties
with all kinds Of cake at one days notice.
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House Frames; etc.
HWoE Francs, Is by IS, IA by
Ill Is. l6 by 90, one and a half sto
r.es-Sith general assortment of luu-
her, for sale by
JOSIAH H. DAVIS.
april IS ,hs'ns
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Muscovado Sugars.
4 HHDs supeilur qual'ty huscova'
r "a bbls.S do Sugars
Will be sold low and on liberal time,
to close consignment. by u
JOHN JACKSON & Co.
april IS wv
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Steam Boat Report.

cSeuM OVut AioP
The Washington got up at 5 ?. NJ
Saw no other than inland vessels bound
up.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-04-23

Turkey Figs, &c.
100 DRUMS Ierkey Figs, Of a
lOO very superior quality-at a
reduced price.
A few Dutch and English Cheese
with general assortment Of Wines and
GrOceries-for sale by
JOHN II. CREASE.
april s Observation-Disclosures
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COHEN's OFFICE,


RALTIMoaE, ApRiL 90.
MEDICAL COLLEGE LOTTERY.
SEVENTH DAYS DRAWING.
t9S52 prize OF $1,000
. .lGess . sSss prizes of 100
1896 1889 1858 97so so
9 of 90, and l4s Of Si2 each.
I A reserved ticket, being one Of the
400 designated in the scheme in part
payment OF the 5000 dollar Heating prize.
Sold at Cohes's Office.
NJ Dra,cins again on Thursday.
The Great Capitals of
10000 dolls. 10000 dolls.
10000 dolls. 5000 dolls.
10000 dolls. 5000 dolls.
STILL IN THE WHEEL.
Whole Tickets. Bis
Halves, z so
Quarters, SIS
Eighths, 81
To be had Warranted undrawn) at
COHEN'S
Lottery e Exchange Office,
ITO MARKET-sTREET,
~Where the Capital Prizes in both
the tormer classes were sold.
Prize tickets and foreign bank notes
received in payment at par.
Orders promptly attended to.
April % st
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DRY GOODS.

Being the entIre stock OF that firm
These goods have been well selected aud
are worthy the attention Of town and
country merchants. as the whole stock
will be positively sold to the highest bid.
der. The terms will be very LIBERAL and
made known on the day of sale. 81.
PEYTON u. BLAKE.
p. G.. .Narsteiter, .4ne'f.
april 60 DIST
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Holland Gin.
GunnOWder.

Gunpowder.
lust rece,seu PEI sehi. lillian, Hand
% ir,m Philadelphia, a quantity Of +.
FIR. FFF. from the Nitre Halt Mills.wsr
ranted equal to any manufactured in this
country-For sale ON very favourable
terms,by c 81. P. THOMPSON.
april Is thstu4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-04-23

=. On MONDAY, at 10 An.
Will be sold, a, the store of Pc, ton Il
Blake, on King, between Alfred and
Patrick streets
,,.,nro,., .e.on-,,n,r
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zoe CRATES LITERPOOL
WARE,

particularly selected, aud for ming com.
plete assortment for crockery store.
Terms liberal, and made known at sale.
p. G. MARSTELLER, Auc'r.
april %
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SALES AT AUCTION
Big r. 6. M.aGS1ELLER.

On FRIDAY, az 10 4. NJ.
viii be sold, at thu yentpe Store, cor.
ner Of Piece and Watersheds,
VARIETY OF
DRY GOODS:
among which are,
case Garseiles yestIngs
2 calicoes
2 70 aud 4 4 .hirting cotton
Q A and 10 ginghams
] bale b. Oadcloths
l cassimeres
l case cQrduroys and velvets
Bombazetts, relise cloths,
Bennet's cords
Irish linens
Linen checks
Domestic cottons
Ticklenburgs, .Hessisns
Madras handkerthiefs
Buckskin and beaver gloves /
Sewing c0ttons, &c. &c.
ALSO, s
8 kegs chewing tobacco
ie boxes Turkey fig,
90 bags filberts-(l Irisb)
10 boxes soap
Is do. candles
8 kegs indigo
10 coils cOtdage, furniture, &c:
ALSO,
$50 blndles,spuD cotton, from Nos
Il 20 10, Of superior qualify.
april 81
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.aIl their Stock In Trade,

On FRIDAY, loi AN.
Will be sold at the Auction Store; corner
Of Prince and Water streets, without
reserve
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-04-23

On SATURDAY, at 10 A. N.
Will be sold, without. reserve, at the
Warehouse corner Of Prince & Wa.
ter streets, occupied by Caldwell &
Jackson
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-16
Jonathan ShiiIabar

nFFERS for sale a, his store, former
~ IL occupied BY JOSEPH DEAN, (bc.
tween Prince and Duke streets) the car
90 of the schooner Harmony, from Salem,
consisting of the following articles, viz
Barrels No. Beef
Hhds. ,ierces and bbls. N. L. Rum
Bales of Calcutta aud Bengal goods, of
various descriptions, entitled to deben-
ture Ctions
Casks OF Cut Nails, different dtscrip-
Sides Of Soal Leather
Casks of Russia Iallow
Boxes No. !, 9 and 5 Chocolate
no. Mould and Dipt Candles
Nests ct Boxes and sets Of Measures
Boxes. Soap
bags Castaaia Nuts
Jars Of Balsam Capivi
Canis,ers Of Copal Varnish
Barrels and boxes Of Shoes, different
kinds
Rags Indian Arrow Root
Bags Of Tappioca
Cases of Water proof Hats
Kegs Ground Ginger
Charts of American coast and Bahamas
Bundles Wrapping Paper
Ilerrings in barrels January IS
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| and for Sale.

TIME Subscriber offers for sale, about
1000 acres Of Iant in Fairfax ccun-
ty. not more than from seven to nine
miles from Alexandria. The property
Is well watered, has q suficiency Of
wood, and Judging from the conditioned
small, and well cultiytted farms that adj
Join IT'D 1t is highly susceptible OF i'm
provement.-Iti is al present divided IL
to tenements, of from one to two bun
dred acres, each prnsided with a dwell.
ING house, out houses. a garden and or
chard and might Of course, be laid 1T
into four or FIVE very compact farms,
The principal object Of the sub er'bcr,
b ing the introduction of good system
Of husbandry into Ais neigbbuu'hood, he
will sell on very moderate terms. give
long credit on the gho'e amount of the
purchase money. aid require no other
interest. than what the pr seat rent OF
the land pays, being about s per cent. On
its estimated value.
WI. n. FITZHuGH.
Rayersworth, Ausust 2 dl"s"
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Blu JOHN JACKSON e Co,

THIS EVENING, 6 O'Clock.
VIII be sold at their Auction Rooms, T.
nion.street, without re er,e,
An entire invoice of
Fancy Goods,
JUS, received, consisting of
Ladies' and gentlemen's dressing
and work boxes
Segar and shaving bsyes
Brass candlesticks, cork screws
Dressing combs
Pocket and memorandum books
Spectacle cases, watch chains
Snuff boxes, toy watches
Cloth aud hair b ushes
Table casters. shutters and trays
Razers, padlocks
Breast pins and ear rings
A large assortment of knives 4 forks
Plated and wood frame casters, with
and 7 bottles
Bass andirols
Gilt and plated coat and vest but
tons, and variety Of other articles.
January l6
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TOMORROW, at 10 A. If.

vii! be sold at our Auction Roomsy
Union.street,
9 bales 9th
! nannels
/ case Italian grapes
Cords. vel,ets, bandano handkerc'is.
scarlets, chocolate and yellow
Black twilled L. fringed Canton do.
Sewing silks, nil co'urs
Hosiery, furniture calicors, pins
Long and short kid gloves, all colors
DOmestits. Irish linens
Irish and British checks =
Cloth tnb.e covers, very elegant
Long lawns, &c.
ALSO,
ia sides UPPER leather, in lots I'd
suit purchasers
ALSO,
l sett elegant Brussels ca'Peting
ALSO,
90 bb's. behring's, without reserve
Conditions at sale.
JOHN JACKSON & Co. Arct.
January l6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-16

Early limitations having been re-
cciyed Of tho dangerous parposes oil
these adrcnturerS, timely precautions
were taken, nv the establishment ot
t,rre near the 81. Mary's. to prevent
their effect. or it is probable that 1t
could have been more ScnSibiy tclt.
u such establishments. made so
near 10 oar settlements, in the expec-
tstion Of deriving aid from them, 1t is
,,.r,icIarly gratifying 10 find that We
nv lille encouragement was given
The example 80 COnspiCuOusiy display
e.. hv our fgilow citizens, that their
symDathies cannot be perverted to i'm
proper purposes, but that a love OF
country. the influence Of moral prlnci-
pIcs. aud a respect for the laws, are
rrcdominant with them, il sure
pledge that all the flattering anticipa-
items, which have heen formed of The
success Of our institutions, will be re-
allied. This example has proved,
q that if our relations with foreign pow
4 rrs are to be changed, it must be done
q by the constituted authorities, who a
lone acting m ahigh responsibility are
s" oSanro - ,Lvs mode that onr fell
So o; 60 - IN ro.,oc, tho px;stinr
- h. c';,hGI ADHERENCE 10
~ I'% go Ia - 80 ,Lsm
'"I p IL ,tar tL;s entcr,rizc, tho
S"n,otnE r., ,,ors,,ns snme If whom
" S ,a~. hai, cnnmis.;nns rr,m same
'""; g.. ', ~ ," az" "as nnanthorigrd nv.
" - - tLo cnInn;,I roycrn-.
go" r'm conGJ"nce - cntcrtaioed
+nnt :, vii ,. 5,.gI,im,Gb NV Them. and
.Lat og,c,r.J ,rc.spres will be taken.
20 nrs,ert ,ha .hnse II their outbor;-
- - oil ra.rs 70 tsc iu;y,v or the II.
n 60, "
..o.o ;,;,,;o. os,oc;ol,v tboso
rD' ~ r ''J - S 49, Is,amJ sno;n
I'", 'I -, 1 ",,,, iFit was not ma
Mru,' ~ 'T.t as,,'amah cn.nm;ttod in Tho
i'tta. ;"S,oncs tI,ou,b hcr territory
showas utterly Unable In prcrent them
3 Wcr tr,ritory howe,er. ought NOT to be
n,ats inztr,,moutaI through her ina
al l;i;t, IN IaCnd II. to ynrroscs 50 min.
y, 49, Ir.;tod Stotso no q
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Vaudeville & Larmour,

OFFER FOR SALE.
10 A DRUMS Turkey figs
10y 90 bales, sacks and boxes
soft shelled almonds
200 boxes muscatel " bloom raisins
so casks first quality colOred Co
shen cheese
so casks western butter, for family
use.
600 ibs. Tennessee live feathers
10 hhds. 90 bbls. whiskey
hhds. reCt.fed do,
10 hhds. northern ruin
pipe superior Holland gin
so hhds. Barbados bright molasse'
40 bids. lst and Cd quail. sugars
$50 bags Hav. Il St. Domingo coffee
l case nutmegs and cloves
Q seroons Hotant indigo
With wines, liquors, and groceries as
usual.
N. b. Grocrrs and families can be
supplied at the lowest prices, with mould
and dipped candies Of their own manu-
factory, Of superior qualities to those i'm
ported from the eastward. Boxes ex-
changed. January 9
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THE ATEsE.

The public are respectfully inrornea
thai the ptepa, atoms at Washington not
b,ing quite finished, the Manager, are
under the necessity of PLAYING. two nights
raure The Theatre will posi,irsiy close
on Thursday, he asd instant.
On SATURDAY. EVENLrG, Ly.l7
frr the benefit of
Mr.. CALDW WE'LL,
VIII be presented for the first time in
Alexandria) the new tragedy Of the
APOSTaTE.
Written by Richard Shiel, Esq. and per-
formed upwards Of so successive nights
in Covent Garden, London, and now
PLAYING with III baunded'successin
N.York, Boston, Philadcl'a, &c.
Maec, Mr. Caldwell
iemeys, Monier
Pescara, Hutton
Alvarez, Durang
Hanet, Garner
HaIy, T.. Ernberton
q m"Z, Emberton
Cadi, Carr
Iuquisitors, WynLc, Stewart. &c.
Flurinda, Mrs Entwisie
In act III.
A Solo, and Invocation to .Wdhomet,
BY Mr.. Garne-.
In the course of the tragedy, the follow
ing new scenery will be displayed:
IN AcTiI
IN Exterior Vieru Of the Eisaisition.
AcTIv
a Street in Grenada,
Through which passes the procession OF
Malice to execution.
IN AcTv.
The City Of Grenada. By Noon light.
In which is seen a distant view Of the
Inquisition, he Dome OF Alhambra ;
the Palace Of the Villacamb!a. ETC.
The Scenery painted by Mr.. Grain.
End IF the Play.
Comic Song, ct NJ Yorkshire Beauty"
b. Mr.. Entwislr.
A S.fIL0Rs HORNPIPE,
riu character by Mr.. Dacang.
The celebrated Echo SONG, by Miss
Trajetta.
The whole TO conclude with the Musical
AGtcruieCe, called
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To the Public.

EtHE Public are Informed that tie
4 Stage Tire. between This and Wa.h-
ingtor and Grorseinwn, from and after
'ha 10Th January next will be FIFTY
CENTS, in the Accommodation Stage.
Leaves Mr.. J. Browns every day at 10
A. NJ. All passengers that wish TO be
called for, in toSn, must apply at the
Bar. THH PR0PRIETORS.
January 10 lw
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Music.

:" WOOD respectfully informs the
w p. ladle, and gentlemen OF this
city, that his n ght School for teaching
SACRED Music is now open at the school
room near has dwelling house, St. A.
saph's-street Attendance on Monday
aud Thursday nishl, Only. The second
quarter will commence the 18th Instant.
MIR. w. will attend at the residence Of
any lady or gentleman DESTROYS OF re-
ceivins instruction by pri ate lessons in
Vocal Music, or on the Piano Forte
An instrument Hill be provided Tor those
who may wish such an accommodation.
JanSarv S stuthGw
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New Publications, &c. &c.

NCW uDthN dNltllo, W. SNSs
>rSr RECEIVED FOR SALE BY TBE SUI.
sCRIBERS.
FE\,nIRS Of the Lite and Writings
III OF the Rev. Clsudms Buchanan,
b. D. by the Rev. Hngh Pearson. NJ. A.
IS A Series Of D>C0IrSes on the a.lstlan
viewed IN connexlon with the
Astronomy, by ihOmss Chalm-
As. u. d. with suudrg Obei Traits, by
be same snthor.
4 Captain Riley's Narrative Of his Ship
'rreck aud sutfesings IN Af,ica-2d edi-
6on.
TIE Rl,ance Of Comfort, or the Cid
Maid and the Married Woman, By Mrs.
Ross. vols.
'Thc Knight Of -. John. a Romance,
bv Miss Nnua Mnia Porter 2 vols
The Hero, or yhs Adventures OF
kuigat. a Romance.
letters lr"m the S1Ith, wIitten during
eycu >ron IL the summer ni 1910.
JAMES KENNEDY s son.
J asy IS lu;hsoI
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To Let,

rE1WO Brick WAREHOUSES, stu
ate at the intersection of King ard
Columbus-streets, well calculated fur the
Dry Good, Grocery. or Flour Business,
For terms enquire OF
w II. NUNDAS.
september 10 dlwtuthstf
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Elegant Furniture.

DRADLfY & ABERCROMBIE, op-
Nd posite the Mechanics Bank, offer
for sale three elegant Sideboards, carved,
one elegant Sofa, and number Of high
post Bcdsteads-all manufactured BY
themselves.
N. B. The above furniture will be sold
low for cash, or given in exchange for
wet goods. Jan. 15-S,s
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For Sale,

FJHIAT large and comnod;ous three
story brick Dwelling House on King
street upper end, at present occupied by
DR.. George F. Thornton. For terms ap-
ply to WIN, fEhbHNi' Jun
Nav2 w. ..
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-16
Ladies Beaver Hats, &c.
TUST received and for sale at the Shoe
81 Store Of WILLIAM TRUE,
I'm, cfroaf

klnS-5treet,
Ladies' and Misses black, blue and
white Beaver Hats, some OF superior qua
lily, with elegant trimmings
Gentlemen's first and second quality
Hats knapt ard felt ditto. Also,
A quantity of Ladies' pranelle Slip
pers. white aud colOred kid ditto
Morocco and leather Walking Shoes
and Slippers
Morocco and kid Boots, with fashion
able trimmings; misses & children's do
NrGentemen' fine Boots and Shoes
kept ready made, and manufactured at
short notice by measure. All iavors CRATE
fully acknowledged.
January 9 db;fmwu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-16

Paper.
THE subscriber, agent for an exten.
Il sive paper manutactory, will con-
stantly keep on hand tor sale the follow.
ing kinds, viz: Letter end cap and com
mon medium and super royal printing
paper, various qualities, blue medium and
cap, paste board. band box, press AID
bonnet paper, tea and wrapping ditto
Contracts made with printers and others
on accommodating terms.
ABlJAH ADAMS,
Central Wharf.
January 6 tuf4w
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xFS Erckangs Coffee House Sf$M
IssEMMARINE JOURNAL. SlSstsss.

PoRT' or ALsXAgHRIA...YAYUA IS.
Schr CoQuette, Vail, hence, tor Bns-
ton. passed Holiness Hole eth instant.
SlOop Antelope, West. hence, arrived
at Norfolk 18th instant, in remarkable
T9uick passage oS rs hours.
Ship General Iingan, Weston, hence,
Iin Hampton Roads 18th instant.
Schr Geo. Washington, henry, hence,
b.. az Norfolk 18th inst. days,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-04-21
ESS4 No. %.

AJsirGci of The papers alluded 10 an eur asl copied
mo The Massachusetts Agricutnrcs Repository,
1918, from English publications.
Tie mode or cultivation Is to appropriate the
seed from eight to ten pound per acre; having
weighed the seed and collected fne sand this seed
is 10 be mixed with two bushels of the sand about
a fortnight three weeks before the time for SOW
ing, CAFE being taken to have the heaps turned
over every day aud the outside sprinkled with wa,
ter each time of turning tbem that every part Of
tie sand heaps may be equally moist and that veg
citation may take place alike throughout, and dur
Ing this time the land is preparing with a good
dressing of mantre, OF sixteen large loads to the
acre,
The land is TO be pIoughed for the FIRST time in
autumn, and the second time in the early part OF
February weather permitting carting on the ma
nure at the time Of sowing, which is about the last
week in March, or sometimes as late as the second
week in April; but early sown crops are general
~ the most productive.
In consequence OF The seed being prepared be-
foreband il is in state Of forward vegetation,
aud therefore lies but short time in the ground
and by quickly appearing above ground, is able
to contend with these numerous tribes OF weeds in
the soil, when seeds Of quicker vegetation. In
about i've or six weeks The carrots are ready for
hoeiDg and this operation is performed three and
times four times, or until the crop is perfectly
clear At the second hoeing, the carrots should
be left at least nine inches apart.
After heeing nc expense attends the crop till
taking up which is usually about the irst of Octo-
Der. They are given to horses, some being sliced
in the cut chat or hay and the remainder given
whole at night with small quantity OF hay Sew
envy pounds per day isusualy allowed draft horses
Horses kept in this manner found to enjoy un-
interrupted state of health and to do as much work
phar Iyan .t,rllx al baxy
Carrots have also been applied with success 10
the feeding OF hogs in winter, and and by thai
means straw has been made into an excellent ma
nnre without the aid of neat cattle. The taking
up of the crop is performed With three pronged
forks and the tops are cut of and laid in separate
heaps from the roots ready for catng; but no more
is taken up in Autumn than 10 have store to last
out any considerable frost or snow that may happen
in the winter months the rest oft the crop is left
ia the ground as in this state they are considered
preferable both for horses and neat cattle and for
the former it would be advisable to wash the roofs
If they be very dirty Aud if the carrots vegetaie
in the spring before the hole be consumed, this
may be prevented by cutting off The crowns.
An account of the expense of the culture and oil
the produce of carrot crop is given by the writer
for three successive years. The average expense
was about 46 dollars per acre. The produce from
nine hundred TO six hundred and sixty bushels
and the average profit per is estimated at
" f2s dollars.
Subject to be continued in our next number0