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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-08-25
FOR SALE,

A Lot Of Land, in \ orthyarmouth,
r WING near Marion. Mills, 10 called con.
- tanning abouf City feven scrss-cuts yearly
tenn. IA 10 is tons of Hay, and has good fhars
of Wood on the fame Said farm is well watered.
and has on i about feventy rods of goos Zone
wall ! ALTO young orchard containing about one
hundred trees.~-For further particulars cal on
THOMAS PAINE, living near the prsmifes.
Auguh IS.
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.9nsuer 10 the Rebas IN our lnsz.

.Hnssaer 70 The Reblts IN our laSs.
Correspondent by intiInating that the reason
why schite sheep eat more than bisck is, becau Sc
there is Of tAen has deprived US of The premi-
um which we anticipated from answering the
question.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-08-25
TdGes in Limingtor.

TffB nonre6dent proprietor of Iot of iasd IN
the town of Liming,on ia Ae county Of
York aud Commonwealth Of Msfscb6fetta il here.
by notified that the following lnns are aHefsd or
lot of land in fad soxn FOX he years eos. $40,
Isil and 1919 and remain unpaid III. aills Of
which are in the banda Of the iu5lcribsr, CoIlee-
Tor Of faid town for TIE years above mentioned.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-08-25


tifully seasoned with downright falsehoods
and miserable attempts at low wit--date and
publish il to his readersta as g letter from a
GENTLEMAN in Boston, TO gentleman in this
town.. OF the morality Of such transaction
we will say nothing-The conscience Of the
writerwas probably satisfied by the consider
alton that an g electioneering trick" is always
honest no regard 10 the truth being neces-
sary If inconyeEient. In carcatures that
have been adopted for electioneering ridicule,
we always expect to And some resemblance
TO the original /; however whimsicaly the
picture may be distorted-and in burlesque
we are gratGed by some ludicrous dispeopor-
lions, still preserving relations. sufficiently ap
parent. But, In The attempts Of this writer to
make our GOVERNOR ridiculous or contempti-
bic, when they are unable to find fault or
erour to complain Of, we perceive the work
ings of the basest deprayity mingled with the
meanest ebulIitions of ranking envy. The
character of Gov. Books is too well establish
ed in the affections of bis countrymen to be
shaken by any attacks, whether from private
hatred, party rancour, or low vulgarity. dis
popularity is founded on the surest basis, pub
lickseryices and private worth, unalloyed by
low ambition or selfish intrigue and SO long
as he will consent 10 be candidate for the
chief magistracy of this Commonwealth, will
an increasing majority place him in the
chair.
The editor of the Ceninel ia noticing the
extract of letter purporting to be from
gentleman in Boston, and published in the
last Argus, says it never was written in
Boston," and thinks it g could proceed from
no other part of the Commonwealth, than the
tout spot in which il was engendered. "-If he
means by the /" foul spot" the town Of Port
land, we repel the SANDER with disdain--and
assure the editor Of that paper that no town,
even in old Massachusetts, ranks higher in the
scale Of urbanity, the social virtues, patriot
ISM, or gratitude for those whose blood flowed
freely to achieve the blessings that render US
SO happy at home and respected abroad, than
the town of Portland.
If the production, TO which be allodes, orr
ginated in this town, i, is undoubtedly the
legitimate, but foul offspring of one who en-
igrated from old Massachusetts, to become the
foster father Of the Eastern Argus since ii
is well known that paper has become thri-
wing bantliDg in all degrees of billingsgate
learning since its new acquisition of learn
ed editor.
Notwithstanding all these unpronising
symptoms from this particular source, or 4
g foul spot''-we can state, with confidence.
oul belieft that the Governou will be receiy
ed here with as much Sordiality and respect
As be has been IN the other parts Of our Com
mon"ealtb, not excepting even the town Of
Boston.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-08-25

Mari,srs look out--A rock. on which there II
but six feet Of wafer at low tide, has been, fat,1
long time, object of attention to vessels enter
ing the harbour; ii is situated between Sana't
Point and Hart Island, opposite Cow Bay. Nea
this rock there is II fahoms Of water, and from
the depsh. navigators do not sapprehend any dan
ger. In order TO take the necessary precaution.
Capt. Cahoone OF the revenue cutter, has anchor :
ed spar buoy, near the rock, and captains Of yes
sells will Therefore take notice, and those nasiga-
ting sna craft cautioned against removing
said buoy, as IT'S continuance on that spot will rem
der the rock familiar, and therefore avoid danger
We understand that buoy is also wanted on the
reef caledihe Governors. Table southwest oil
Blackwell's Island.--Neu- York Advertiser
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ARd unless toe aForelaid taxes. With AT neceffa-
rY intervening charges are paid 20 me on or be.
fore Saturday the 9Th day of September aext. a.
four O'Clock ia the aftersoon 20 much Of faid
land viii be fold afihe house Of Philemon Libby.
innhodsr ia faid town a. will pay the aforesaid
taxes with all necsdary charges, By me
ISAAC SMALL Sd Collector of Lininpscr
Liaiington, 5,h Aug 1878
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CHARLESTON, AUG. 10.
Our pilot boats cane,up yesterday from the
wreck of the ship Margaret, higed stones
Breakers. Is bales of cotton, the whole of her
sails, part Of her rigging, cabin furniture, and
provisions, have been saved. The foremost of
the NJ. had been cut away, in order to get at the
cargo. Capt Weeks and the crew have arrived
in town. The wreck was completely deserted
last evening.
ST. JOHN, AUG. g..
A brig, name not learnt, arrived at the lines,
few days ago. from Londonderry, and set ashore,
on Campobello, about 80 distressed emigrants,
where they remained, without shelter, for four
days and nights, ere they found means to get a
passage to the Southwark. We are astonished
that the lord paramount withheld his wopted lib
crafty on this occasion.
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dent, prinkwater, for st. Andrews--Schr,
Friends, Calder, for Demerara-Brig Shakespeare,
May, for Demarara.
Coastsoise.- 22d, Brig Leopard, Deer
ing, for Lubec-Schr. Union, Wade, for Norfolk.
23d, Sloop Messenger, Porter, for Boston.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-08-25

The yirulent attack upon Gov. Books in
the last Argus, has excited degree of indig-
nation in the publick that was probably but
little expected by the writer. The friends OF
Gov. BRooEss could not have desired his op.
posers to have taken more efectual means TO
increase hisp opularity than those adopted By
the Editor of the Argus. Such foul SANDER.
wanton, unproyoked & malignant personal a.
buss, must inevitably recoil with tenfold effect
upon the author and inventor Of the calumny.
Periodical writers have for more coayeniep,
methods Of communicating moral instruction
sometimes adopted the plan of fictitious let
ter 10 themselves. 1t was reserved for the Ed.
ilor Of the Argus, to dip bis pen in wormwooc
and gall, write letter Astounding in stale
jokes, old worn out party watch words, plen
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-08-25

RoBERr WaroHr Commonly called Bob
Wrong is a candidate for congress in Mary
land.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
A DISPUTE SETTLED.

A farmer of the county Of Philadelphia
claimed of the executor Of a person decea.
sed, a large tree, which he alleged, he had
purchased Of the testator in his life time
The executor was not satisfied that the
claim was ajust one, and for two years this
tree was faithful subject Of dispute. At
length the claimant became inportunate
and peremptorily demanded the tree, which
was as peremptorily refused by the execu-
tor:
$50 high at last the contest rose,
from words they almost came TO blows"
And having expended much wind and
many words, they separated with firm re-
solution on the part Of the claimant, at all
hazards, 10 take the tree ii ct arms; and a
day last week was fixed upon to cut down,
take and carry the said tree and convert
the same TO his own use. But he was pre-
vented from carrying his resolve into exc
cution, by an order Of sequestralion from the
High Chancellor Of Heaven, for on the day
previous 10 that fixed upon for cutting the
tree it was struck with lightning, and lite
rally shisered in sp!in!ers even to the roots.
Vain man, remember that is in the pow.
er Of Omnrpotence 10 Illustrate thy most FIX
ed and determined purposes.
[.4mericqn Centinel.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDlY MORNING, .4UGUST7, 1918.

Errofa in the g. Critical Essay on the Fourth
Canto Of Chiide HarOld's Pilgrimage.
In No. I.
For Z" forcibly'' read 5crcsfally.
For" paroxism" read pdrorysm.
In No. 9.
After "eulogy" for "to" read on.
For" almost an" read on almost.
For temperament read temperament.
In No. 3.
After pilgrim" for reached read
reaches.
For" Rienhi" read Rten-i.
Before rapidly" for their" read the.
For "unsympathising" read unsympd-
hiemg.
For" successfully" read successfully.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

occasionally found wiih which ca; fishing
gentry have never before had any aoquaint-
ance. The appearances thus presenledare
at once interesting and mournlul. Although
the tsh are in general, when met with, per-
fcctly dead, this is not always the case and
when those which >iiil retain signs OF lie
are from motives OF curiosity thrown again
into deep water, tue only use they appear
:, make of their reu9ining powers OF mus
cular action, is TO escape from the elemer.
for which nature designed them, and 10 re-
gain lie beach on which they have been
cast. About three weeks ago, FIVE Or six
lasge FISH. of the whale species, were els.
covered dead upon The beach, within few
miles Of the entrance to our harbor. This
unusual occurrence excited much surprise
al the ti!Ge, and il is more than probable
that it was produced by the same cause
which is now operating so fatally upon tLc
lesser fish. With regard 10 what this cause
is. much difference OF opinion will dorb;-
less exist. remarkable that the surface
cfihe sea is frequently coated over with
an eyiraneous substance Of dark and oily
appearance. The existence Of these two
phenomena al the same time, forms the be.
lief that they are in some way connected
with each other. We will submit them
however ID the curiosity Of those who have
enjoyed better opportunities than We have
of informing themselves on such subjects,
after venturing 10 support The only expla.
nation that has happened TO occur 10 us
Fof the last six weeks, the wind has blown
with little or no change, and almost with
ont in,ermissien from the southwark ard
westward. The consequence is known 10
be that strong and steady current has for
some time past been setting along the coast
10 the northwsrd and eastward. May no,
/ tie action Of this current, (which is belize
we'd to be without an example, have had an
effect to bare the copper banks that have
been ascertained 10 abound in the more
southern attitudes? AND il SO, may moi the
increased exposure Of thee banks have i'm.
parted to the 'watry deep, the poisonous
! existence il seems TO bear upon IFS noun
tain wave [|IinyaS h.elhgeneer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
PHENOMENON.

Some accounts which we have just re-
ceived from our friends, who are sojourning
for the summer, in The immediate neighbor-
hood OF the ocean, are at once 50 singular
in themselves and so respectable as TO their
sources, that we have no hesitation in lay
ing them before the public. II is stated
that our whole sea board as well as the wa
tiers which bound and intersect it, are at
present s,rewed with the carcasses Of fish.
Not only the kinds which are usually caught
there, are seen in great variety and i'm
mense abundance, bpt some species are
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
Baltimore, august 4.

About g o'clock this morning, the citi-
gems were reused by the lately unusual cry
Of fire. Il was soon ascertained that the
elegant new Steamboat SURPRISE, be-
longing to Messrs. George Stiles s. Son,
was in flames. The fire and hose compa-
MES assembled with alacrity, and succeed
ed in exringuishing the flames. The steam
boat arrived from Annapolis last evening,
between S and Q o'clock, at McClure's
wharf, and the fire used in heating the
boiler had been extinguished as usual, i'm
mediately after her arrival the captain
and hands had retired TO rest about eleven
o'clock and when reused five hours after
wards by the flames, they discovered that
the FIRE had originated on the deck Of the
vessel-it is therefore believed that it was
not the effect of accident or neglect.
Although the proprietors viii sustain
considerable loss, and the public some in
convenience, from the interruption Of the
regular voyages Of the Steamboat, during
the time which will necessarily be occupied
in making repairs, we are gratihed that the
actual injury to the boat is not great, and
that the Surprise will soon be in situation
to resume her usual course. FED. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
. SMALL FAMILY TO PROVIDE FOR.

u onALb -
At late Durbar held By Runjeot SINGH
at Lahore, to receive Vakcel returned
from Cashmere, with due honor, The soi-
lowing statement was received. what
might be the revenues Of the state to meet
the expenses OF porlioning ca these de-
scendants Of Royalty, must be !eit 10 the
Chsncellor Of the Exchequer OF that king
dom--certainly, no European treasury
would be able TO meet them.
The Vakeel from Cashmere was miro
duccd, and presented several presents
he expressed the anxiety his sovereign Eel;
to continue on amicable terms with the
King Of the Sikbs, and on being question
ed respecting the resources ofthe kingdom
of Iran, be replied, that the king had a
large revenue, TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY SONS and ONE THOUSAND
AND EIGHT WIVES.
IN. Y. Daily .fdvcr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
KINGSTON, July II.
Extract Of a. letter from Port-au-Prince,
dated The cath uh.

"a letter from Admiral Brion, dated on
board the corvette Vittoria, of the Island
OF Mona, says, | am at present of here
with large squadron, and was followed
some days by the Spanish squadron, supe-
rior to mine by one frigate, but am deter
mined in few days, when joined by some
OF my vessels, to attack them. Our worthy
friend Bolivar was always victorious up to
the 9th ult. and hope to join him soon
with Is, 900 muske!s.'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
GREEN INDIAN CORN.

The Baltimore Patriot states, that 100
ears Of Indian corn fresh from the stock,
sold in the market Of that city, on Wedbes-
day last, at 8 dollars 33 cents. AT this rate
il is computed that one bushel OF corn
would command &c dollars 60 cents. and
a barrel 1873 dollars 90 cents.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

"Brion has since been joined by Aury's
sqadron, and report states that the latter
have taken possession Of the Island Of
Beata.
GA corvette, brig, and two schooners.
belonging to this place, have been crnizing
off the south side Of St. Domingo. They
have been extremely successful, in taxing
several pirates with their prizes.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

Mr.. Rufus Porter, Of Portland, IN the dis.
irct Of Maine, has invented a Windmill,
the motion of which is horizontal.-The
mill was in successful operation, and con-
structed on so simple Plan as to be mana
ged by child twelve years old. Ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
FROM JAMAICA.

By the Cora from Kingston, Gam. we
have received from our esteemed cores.
pondent, papers OF that place 10 the l4th
ult.-Flour was worth from l45 to Is dol
lars per Dbl. At public sale OF coffee on
:he 18th of July, that article was disposed
of at l6 per cwt or lS CTS per lb.-ABother
sale was at 1l5s.-Triage, 80s.-A pri-
vate sale was also made for small guam
tity Of prime at l6 Is Sd.
Com. Sir James Lucas Yeo arrived at
Port Royal from Santa Martha, in the Sc
miramis frigate, on the 4th Of July.
Also the following vessels from the Uni
ted States:-Schrs. Juliana, Wedgborough,
from Wilmington, n. c. and President,
Richardson, Charleston.
An American schr. from Edenton, n. C..
bound TO Newt Orleans, was cast away on
the Silver Keys, On the lst OF June.
The piratcal cruizers still continue TO be
troublesome.
Information had been obtained by the La
Pique trigate, while out on cruize, that
the Independent fleet had separated into
different divisions, owing, as stated, 10 a
disunion between Brion, Aury and Jolly, as
TO The right OF the person entitled 10 be
chief in command. The Spanish squadron
lately ascertained 10 have arrived in the
West Indies, consisting Of two corvettes,
two briggs, and Two schooners, are said to
have compelled the independent cruizers
TO leave the Station they had taken to the
northward between ST. Bartholomew and
Santa Cruz, but no action took place at the
time Of tue meeting. [lbia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
UPPER CANADA.

We have accounts from Upper Canada
10 the 9th inst The town meetings for
the choice Of representatives for the pro.
vincial convention, and for promoting Gour-
lays plans, as far as avowed, continue to
be held. Some opposition is shown, but it
appears very inconsiderable.
boston Patriot.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
Boston Patriot.

Penn.Ycn is a village in the western
part of New. Y rk. II is so called from
being settled partly with PennsylvaniaIs,
and partly with Yankees or New-England
men. ~ Y. paper.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

Savannabhas shared in common with US,
the late seasonable and refreshing showers.
The city was uncommonly healthy, not a
single case of fever having occurred, altho
the weather had been unusually warm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
Charleston, Jdy 80.

BY the arrival this morning of the brig
Ruthy, capt. Wise, in 10 days from Turks
Island. we are informed that the heavy and
unusual falls ofrain at that place had fresh
ened the salt-ponds to such degree as to
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

leave little or no expectation Of their being
made productive for the remainder Of the
season. No new salt was making, and but
little of the old was on hand. Times.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

The follow ing anecdote is related in noie
to Mr. Liviugston's pamphiet ON the \.
Orleans Batture, page lsS:
An unfortunate Scotchman, whose name
was Fcyerston, was obliged, in pursuit OF
',r,rne, to settle among some Germans in
.yestem art of the slate of Newly rk.
IS mare not exactly suitiDg their ears,
hey Translated il literally into German, aud
died him teusrsreia. On his return to an
English neighhorhood, his new acquaini-
ences discovered that feuerstein in Ger
MN, mean. Flint in English. They le-
translated instead of res oring his ua;ne-
and the descendants of EtyerstoE goby the
name of Ffint 10 this day. We must except,
however, one of his grandsons who settled
a, the Acadian coast, on the Mississippi,
whose name underwent the fate u The rest
of the family he was called by a literal
translation into French, T" Pierre fnsii -
anil his eldest SON returning 10 the family
cl.a underwent another metamorphosis,
and was called Peter Gum"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
CROPS IN MARYLAND.

A gentleman in Maryland has given the
editor Of the Washington City Gazette the
following statement Of the prospect of the
crops IN that state.
Tobacco--short crops. Wheat-the far.
mer will not realize his expectations. Oats
poor crop. Corn-healthy, and promi-
ses an extraordinary and abundant crop.
Vegetables and pasturage-luxuriant.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07
From the Liperpspl Mercury Of June 5.


From the Liverpapl Mercury Of June 5.
HONORABLE CONDUCT OF TIL. AMERICANS.
Extract of letter from St. Johns, .Neus-
}ouldiand, Feb. IL, 1918.
"Aboye half tbs once extensive and va
liable town was last year destroyed hy lire.
This time twelve months such was the dis
tress that tie principal inhabitants, who
had escaped the caIamity, were under the
necessity O. feeding from 80 TO 90 persons
daily. The scarcity Of provisions was such
tina; the scanty proportion issued TO the sui
ferers was oblige1 to be defended By a
eu.rd Of 40 soldiers and on the day OF the
first arrival, there did not remain in the
town 5 cwt weight o. grain OF any kind, for
the support oil from IL 10 IL COO inhabi-
taDts.
sWhat do you Think Of our neighbors OF
New England? These men, on hearing OF
The destruction of the place. (and at a sea-
son when we could exact but little, il any
relief from the eastward) entered into the
most liberal subscriptions in Boston and
other places. for our relief, and in the most
nro,hpt manner loaded fine new brig and
Sc her to this place with bread, -four, &c.
as a gin 10 the distressed. One or two
others, we understand y ere loaded al n.
York and other plsces, but Tue Sea being
covered with ice, and the weather being so
excessively severe, there was no possiI!.
ii,v of approaching the coast. Su>h acts Of
djsin;erested generosity from men whom
ave heretofore considered as our greatest
enemies. will derive additional briiliancy
from the fact, that al this time the greatest
reluctance was shown in tue issues from the
Kings stores; and when . barrel OF Hour
couid be obtained, one third more than the
real value was exior,ed from the starving
man who appealed for it."
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

Official accounts are published, that the
king of Spain has seld all the unceded
lands in the Floridas 10 the Duke OF Alegon
and another noblemsn. This is complain
ed OF; but he has as good right TO sell these
lands as the president has to sell the lands
in the Alabama and wants the money
much more. boston Centinei.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

The Michigan paper anticipatesthe spec
dy visit of steam boats to Detroit, and the
immense benefits which will result TO the
territory by the water passage its citizens
will have 10 the ocean, through the grand
canal now prosecuted with so much spir,t
in New-York. Uniforms, that harbors are
formed on Lake Erie that light houses are
rapidly building and that this inland sea,
in great measure free from shoals or rocks,
with the improvements mentioned, instead
Of being the most dangerous, will be the
surcst Lake navigation in the country,
Hold.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-07

Three Of the Seminole friendly Indians
have visited Washington, to request indem-
MITIGATION for the destruction made Of their
property by the U. States army during the
late Indian war. They have returned sa-
tisGed with the justice Of The executive, and
have received short of two thousand dollars.
They accompanied Mr.. Handy, the bear
er Of Gen, Jackson's dispatches, ibid.