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The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-10-21

The Palladium notices It as a great rarity
that Green Peas were on public table in this
town on the 18th inst. fthis il a rarity, we
can assure the editors of that paper. it is one
with which Mr.. BURNHAM very frequently re.
gales his guests, even in October. Our market
is at this time peculiarly excellent in variety ane
abundance 1t illustrates clearly the remark
that demand Will always produce supply The
inhabitants of this place were hardly conscious
how many delicacias, and how much food there
might be had here, by increasing the number oil
mouths and the taste Of the providers. We VIII
not hesitate to oppose market for the iast
fortnight to any in New-England in any particu-
lar in many il is unquestonably superior to all
We mean in poultry, in wild fowl and IN butter
What would Boston epicure say if he could
purchase pair Of Brants, equal we may almost
say in flavor, but superior in size TO the lar iameu
Canrass Back, for fifty cents; wild goose, iOt
rs cents ? We wish our farmers in this vicinity
10 know what hey can do, and how much y y
for their interest to exert themselvesto Keep =
good vegetable and animal supply in our market
You seldom see one who attends constantly upon
market, who does not in his personal appear
ance do credit to his vocation, and whose GROUNDS
does not bear the marks Of superior cultivation
This is particularly observed il the vicini''
of Boston and other large places, where tne -
tention of certain people is almost exclusively
devoted to this occupation but the Observation
is in greater or less degree universally true
! Let our farmer, feed Va we'll and they VIII -
paid we'll
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-10-21

Captain MozRrs has been appointed to the
command Of our West-India squadron, rendered
vacant by the death of Com. PERRY. The
squadron consists Of the Constellation, Sc, Capt.
Nicholson; John adams, 30, Capt. Nadsworth;
and Cyane, "a, Capt Trenchard.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-10-21

The White Halls, have been covered with
snow for about fortnight and mabe beautiful
and splendid appearance from this town. They
are seento more advantage this month than any
other, on account of the clearness of the atmos-
phere Ia the morning when the sun first rises
upon them, tinging them with gold, they make a
sublime and magnificent display 1t is well
worth rising early, to view go distinctly, though
at the distances of 40 miles the highest mountains
Of North America.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-10-21

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 90.
Col. .aherton, of Prospect, proposed the
following article to he adopted into the Bill Of
Rights. viz g Ne law Shall be made by which
any individual NAV be subjected to the per
torrance Of any military duties, from which,
or direct equivalent, any white male inhab-
tants of respectable character and Of the same
age, is by law Of the state exempted" which
was ordered to lie on the table.
He then offered a resolution that commit
lee be raised TO fix on the place of the FIRST
meeting Of the Legislature and to locate the
seat of Government for term of years. which,
after some objections from Gen. Chandler and
Judge Ihacher, to taking the subject up at the
present time, it was voted should lie on the
table.
Article second. section 1st, was then taken
into consideration.
Mr. Sheptey moved to insert, " those who
have been convicted Of any infamous crime
and not pardoned, (which after some debate
was negatived-as was also motion Of Mr..
Vdnce, 10 exclude negroes from right to vote.
Several other amendments were rejected
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
To the Public.

4 \ unusual sensioility has been excited
~ in the minds OF our countrymen ny the
copper plate engraving of the Declaration.
of Independence recently published, ac
companied by fac Smiles of the signatures
of those iIustrious patriots who framed the
document by which our Independence was
announced to the world. We feel, while
we dwell pm those signatures, as it we were
ushered into the immediate presence Of
characters so exalted. and we seem for a
time TO participate i'll all the emotion which
they folt on the approach of so awful cri-
sis-tfostle armies, desolate fields, towns
and cities in lagration-carnage and
death in lis most fright!uI forms appeared in
prophetic vision on the one hand, and more
than all, the complicated horrors, ignominy
and slavery were presented Tor their &C
ceptance on the other; they delibcratcd,
they paused, they trcmblch. and at last So
lcnnly appealing to the God of battles,
they resolved that the United States were
and ought TO be free, sovereign and inde-
pendent. These iiIuStrious patriots, with
five solitary exceptions, have now mingled
with the common mould-they survive only
in their country's glory and in the recCllec-
ton oil grateful people. But it would be
consoling to the present generation, scpa-
rated as they now are from those patriots,
by the intervention Of the tomb, TO become
more intimately acquainted with their re-,
evolutionary bcnefactors. We love to dwell
ON The features of such men, snatched by
the pencil from the oblivion of the grave,
and emulate the prominent leafs OF their
biography. Impressed with these ideas, the
subscriber proposes, if suitable encourage
ment is given, to publish the lives OF those
patriots in numbers, until the whole is COM
ple.ed. The work will he executed in
STYLE not inferior TO any European pfoduc-
tons, and the portraits by masters OF &C.
knowiedeed merit. The biography will
be written by Paul Allen, esq. whose init
macy with the several signers, whose famI-
liarity with the privations and hardshlps
they had to undergo, and whose well known
talents will be sufficient to ensure the pa
tronage OF An enlightened people. In the
execution of this work, all that the pub
Usher dares TO promise is, that ne vii! en-
deayor 10 deserve the confidence OF ms
countrymen, and that no exertion on his
part will be wanting to prevent an abuse
of that confidence. He ventures to solicit
The assistance of those gentlemen in pos
session OF authentic facts and anecdotes, by
communicating the Intelligence that will
serve to illustrate the characters and to en-
rich the biography of those founders Of the
American Republic.-Those who are IN
possession of their portraits would enlarge
the obligation by loan of The same.
A prospectus with the terms will be given
in few days. .,,nr,co>-
4S, yNarket-street, Baltimore.
*x*Any printer who will publish this no.
tice and became responsible Tor FIVE subscri-
bers, shall receive one copy of the work.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
400 Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber on Sun
IA day night last, Negro man, named
GEORGE,
commonly called George Jasper, about 5
feet TO 10 inches high. brow nl,h or dark
mrlalto comp!eyion,-is a fiddler, and adj
dicied to o!riuk-stammcrs when spoken(o.
A short time since, in making an attempt
10 run away, he endeavored to make it ap-
pear that he was kidnapped ON board a
small vessel at Alexandria.-His clothes
are not particularly recollected, with the
exception of long blue coat; but It is be-
lieved he had very good clothes, including
a light colored coat. nearly new: Who
ever will secure said Nero, SO that get
him again, shall receive. if taken 100 miles
off, 100 dollars--if 81 miles, so dollars
and for any less distance, 80 dollars.
GEORGE w. P. GUSTS.
arlington House, near .ilcra-
undria, January |. ct
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Pubic Sale.

TN obedience to an order Of the county
L court of Fairfax, we will, on Monday,
the 2lst day of December next, proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, all that tract or
parcel of land, (now occupied by, and in
the possession OF Thomas Ogden of Tho
mas, belonging to the representatives OF
the late John Allison, sen. deceased. This
tract is believed to contain between 60 and
100 acres, tolerabIy well watered, with a
good proportion in wood, bounded by RAJ
vensworth, and the lands of William Cash,
sen. Zachariah Ward, and w. III. Foote,
Esq. and about seven miles from Aexan-
dria: farther description is thought unne-
cessary, as it is presumed any person incli-
ned to purchase would view the premises,
which will be shewn on application to the
tenant, Thomas Ogden of Thomas. The
terms will be one third cash, and bonds
with approved security for the balance,
payable inl2 and 10 months. The sale to
take place on the premises, and will com.
mence at II o'clock, at which time and
place due attendance will be given by the
COMMISSIONERS.
FThe above sale is una
yoidably postponed until the l4th day of
January next. December 10.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
For Sale.

4 TRACT OF LAND in the county of
a Fairfax, between the Little River
Turnpike Road and that from Leesburg -
Georgetown, called SELBY, containing
from 5 to 900 acres. situated in the neigh
borhood of Alexandra, Georgetown, and
city of Washington. The land is ip good
order, with sufficient buildings for the pur-
poses of farming, well watered, wooded,
and adapted to plaster. As it is presumed
that persons disposed to purchase will view
A,e premises, further description is unne-
cessary.
Terms of sale liberal, and will be made
known on application to John A. and Bush
rod c. Wasiingron, near Charlestown, JEFF
ferson county, Virginia, or
NOBLET HERBERT.
Julyle sw Alexandria, D. c
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Const .blcs Look Out.

ONE Hundred DOLL,lRS REH.lRD.
HpAN AWAY from the subscriber living
M near the Falls Church, Fairfax coun-
tv, Virginia, on the 10th inst. negro NAH
named Henry Tuxen, about 2S or 81 years
of age. thick, well set fellow, about 5 feet
9 or inches high, very black, full fac,
has large mouth and Thick lips he has lost
one front tooth from his upper jaw, ami j.
slow in speech He had on when he lett
home short grey cloth coat, black cloth
pantaoGns, much worn, an old drab cloth
great coat, and an Old fur hat, with black
scarf around it. He is GOOD cook, and is
fond of being in kitchen. He is smart,
sensible fellow, and may change his clothes.
He formerly belonged 10 Richard Washing
ton, deceased, and Was bis waiter. lie has
mother and other relations living ut Nlr.
John Wasbington's, Jefferson county, Va.
and also at olount Vernon, and in Aiexan-
dria. In all probability be may be endea-
voring to get to some OF the northern states.
lfsa,A fellow istakcn and secured in jail,
so that get him again, 100 miles from
home, viii give 100 dollars, if 50miles,
80 dollars, anl it % miles, or any shorter
distance, SO dollars.
Dec II JOHN A. SOMMERS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Little River Turnpike.

TIME annual meeting of the siocSho'J-
1 ers in the Little River Turnpike Com.
pany, will be held at Jesse Brown 5 hotel
in the town Of Alexandra, on Monday, the
18th day of January, 1919, al which time
and place the punctual attendance of the
stockholders is earnestly solicited, as NAL
tiers of the utmost importance 10 the Compa-
ny, will he brought before the meeting. At
the same time, al election VIII be held for
a president, four directors, ana treasurer.
On the following day, The appointment OF
superintendent OF the road, and collectors
of tolls at all the gates will take place.
By order of the board OF directors.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
November 90 3tawtllJ
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
FOR THE


DISTRICT or COLUMBIA"
With copious Index, p"apt:ci and report
e.. by the Hon. chief Justice CRAYcH, to
the congress OF the United States, ior
their sanction; agreeabiy TO the. provl-
sions OF the act of The Goth April, 1916,
entitled " an act au;horiSing the Judges
Of the circuit court and the attorney tor
the District of Columbia, 10 prepare a
code Of jurisprudence lo- the said Dis
trict."
The laws by which this District is now
governed, can only he found By a reference
to tie numerous volumes containing those
of The United States, Of the states of Viz
ginia and Maryland, and OF Eng land .
therefore the acquisition ofths code (whch
will comprise the whole in one volume.
must be considered as Of Inc first import,
ance, by all magistrates, gentlemen OF the
bar, and citizens in general, who have
heretofore, experienced the necessity OF a
work of this description.
A few extra copies will he printed fol
such persons only as apply previous to the
publication of the work.
N-rGentiemen who wish to be supplied
will please to leave their names at this OF
fec. Ct Dec
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
SIal'skul's Sale.

pY virtue Of decree Of -.e court of the
sD United States for the filth circuit i'll
TIE Virginia district, in suit in chancery,
wherein .liarV VormslcY, wife oi Hugh
Hallrce Hormrley, hyGcoree F. Stroller
her next friend, aud John S. HorRetey,
.iIcry ". Wormeley, ,Inae B. iPormeley and
lime b. Wormeley, infant children of the
said Nary and Hugh ". by the sail George
F.Stroaler their next friend plaintiff, against
Hugh Wallace IFormelcy, THomas Strobe,
RichGrd Fetch, Da1id Cdalemon and
Charles .McCcrmich, defendants, will be
sold at public auction on the third day Of
February nert, il fair, fnot, the next fair
day ON the prprl;SpS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15

NN SATURDAY, the 10th day Of Janu-
" ary next, the following valuable pro-
perry will be offered at public sale:
|. A two-story brick tenement and lot
of ground, on the south side of king-street,
49 feet to the west of Henry street; front
on King-street 25 feet, depth 100 feet.
9. a vacant lot on the west side OF Fay
ette-street, beginning at point equidistant
from King and Cameron streets thence
north On Fayette- rs feet inches !;
thence west parallel to King-st. to Payne
street; thence south on Payne-street 76
feet inches thence to the beginning.
3. 4 large two-story brick warehouse, at
the intersection of the north line Of King
street with the eaa side OF Fayette-street /;
in front Oh King-slreet IS feet inches, on
Fayette-street 100 feet to Ten feet alley !;
nov occupied by James English.
4. A lot on the east side of Fayctte-st.
no feet to the north of king-st. 10 front ON
Fayette- street Fl feet inches Z; in depth
60 feet inches.
5. Two lots of ground, formerly part of
the estate OF the late Il. Conway, diStin-
gushed in the survey made for his cxecu-
tors by Nos. 20 and2l No. 90 situated on
the north side of Montgomery street, END
on the west side of Co!umbus-street, con-
tanning one acre and 7-G'h,; No p at the
intersection of the south SIZE OF 3inurGo-
mery->treet with the west side Of Culum-
bus-street, containing 5-lCth of an acre.
rFThe sale will commence at the EX-
change Coffee House, at ! O'Clock A. VI.
Is each piece OF property shall he struck
off, the payment vii! be required; and If
net made, the property will be immediate
" resold, aud Tie bid OF the person so fail
ing to male payment viii not afterwards
be received.
By order Of the trustees.
p. G. MARSrELLER. Auct.
December n mwtllGI
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
@
Aromatic A ;SI Snuff,
Ea s&ssiiTF"sag
For Catcrrh E i ssslss Hsadcck e
Aromatic

TlIIIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
L BILE fragrance as for its efficacy IN the
cure of recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-
sent professor of ehemis.rXip the universe
ty of Cambridge. Mass. and by some of the
most respectable gentlemen Of the faculty
in the United States--it IS also particular
ly recommended by DR. Waterhouse:, late
professor of the theory and practice OF ply
sic, IN the above seminary-whose eerllh-
cate accompanies each bot'le.-Sold by
JAMES KENNEDY s. SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a =
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
4 Tract of Land

containing 800 acres, and als1 the reverson
of fifty acres adjoining the same tract of 500
acres, lying and being inthe county oil Ere
derrick and state of Virginia, situate Oil the
north side of the Shenandoah river, and al
Joining the said river about two miles be-
low Snickers' ferry-one hundred acres OF
which is finely timbered, ami the whole
tract well watered with never failing
spring: the buildings are an excellent dwell
ing house, with other suitable outhouses, a
good barn, corn house, blackslnith's shop,
stable, &c. &c.
This land, am told, has for the last Sc
ven years been highly improved with cio-
yer and plaster OF Paris upon the Whole it
is considered 10 be one among the best
farms in the county, combining all the ad-
vaGtages of good-society, saluhrity OF eli
mate and fertility of soil. Terms of sale
Will be as follows: three thous and dollars
in cash, or negotiable note with an en-
dorser OF enlorsers to he approved of by
the marshal of the said district, or his de-
putty who may act, and payable al one OF
the branches Of the Farmers bank of Vir-
ginia at Winchester. and the residue of the
purchase money in three equal payments
of enc, two and three years the purch ser
or purchasers giving bonds and security or
securities, TO be approved of by the marshal
or his deputy, with deed OF trust on the
saN land so sold, as further security for
the payments of the said bonds.
WILLIAM MANN, D. NJ.
For ,4N.DREW MOORE, .Msrshal.
Richmond, Dec. 80 It's
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Engineer Department,
Washington, Dec. 9, I8I

Washington, Dec. 2, 1919.
SEALED proposals will be received at
- this department until 28th February,
1919, for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay, 8o,oo perches OF Build
ing Stone, and 2ooo tons of White Free
Stone, of the most durable quality: to he
delivered before the first day Of January,
1921. (Signed) w. K. ARMlSTEAD,
. Lieut.. Col. Commandant Engineers.
Derember5 Pm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Gunston for Sale.

VHIIlS elegant estate is situated on me
Potomac. Is miles below Alexandra
it is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac sad Pohick creek, aud contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries, two of which command the r.
yer channel. This land will be laid oil in
four tracts, so as to have one or more ilsi-
cries to each these tracts will be again al,
yided IF requisite This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
,narkably healthy. Plaster ac!s with an
effect equal TO that of any part OF virginia
or Pennsylvania have used 900 ouSheiS
10 twelve months, andsuch is ITS beneficial
operation, that were to keep this land
should considerably increase the quantity.
A manufacturing mill is distant about TWO
miles on a stream navigable Tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist. of Columbia PRICES are
given for grain: being bounded on sides by
water, a small extent only OF fence IS ne
eessary TO inclose the whole: it would be
admirably adapted TO grazing. The IN
s., proyements are large and very
a >ubstantial brick mansion, 40 by
Essss 10 feet, with every necessary out
.house, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, aud FISH houses at each
Of the 6sherir.. 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are Just burnt on the pre-
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence. both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
be>iles an abundance OF other choice trWt,
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 IN
corn, and land IS in preparation Tor sowins
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
Of hay can be cut from The low grounds,
some of which (and all might, have been
reclaimed at trihipg expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cularly canvass backs, the woods Mi'h deer
and variety OF other game. Mnes, cat
tie, highly improved sheep, farming uien-
sells and household furniture can he had.
The terms OF sale will be accommodating.
Property in any OF the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lan''s n.ar the
Ridge, will be taken in payment Letters
must be adlressel to me at eohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
Septembcr4 GEORGE MASON.
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Boots. BOOsees and Shoes,

which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or TO punctual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite theGazette
office, Royal-street.
N. B. Two boys OF good disposition
would be taken as apprentices TO the above
business. Those from the country would
be preferred. August q
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Sales at Vcndue.
On every Tuesday and Friday,

Will BE SOLD,
At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and
Water streets,
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
Particulars of which will he expressed IN
the bills Of the day.
0rAll kinds Of goods which are on IT,
imitation, and the prices of which are esta-
blished, can at any time be viewed and puI'
chased at the lowest limitation prices.
January p. G. MARSTELLER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Notice.

THE subscriber gives notice that he has
i withdrawn from.th concern OF Messrs.
Faxen, Metc.f g. Co. and does not coz
slider himself any longer partner oil tiat
concern. MIR. Dwight Metcali, one OF the
said firm, has the necessary funds to DIS.
charge any claims that may exist against
he concern. JOSEPH BAXTER, Jun,'
January 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Barn Landing Fishery.

= WILL rent this excellent fishery, for S
/ years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter, 'airessed to
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. 1t will be
useless to offer less than 300 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
L. MastersOn,
BOOT AND SHOEMAKER

BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, :.
ID ETURNS his grateful thanks to his
II friends and the public in general. for
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand a good assort-
ment ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability it will be
excelled by none. He has on hand good
occNrt,,,onf &c
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
Houses for Sale.

~ The premises on the South east
era corner OF King and Henry streets,
Hsss containing good dwelling houses,
Essa.Ns.ss.lwith stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness.
s. Also, the brick dwelling house
GTff and store near to the former, lately
E.ass in possession of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
kksEs.s esq for whose time therein, the
7th of Feb. next, ii may be rented: :,
6-.All the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of ,,o,,n
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September 90 dtl
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For Sale.

A FEW casks Of Messrs MrrIock, fGille,
n Wardrop 6. Co.'S London p1r!icunr
Madeira Also Jew hhds. Il quarter ca>k.
of their London mari;et-an excellent din
ner wine. Both are warranted rire IS I'M
ported. WILLIAM iioDDAVN.
November q wimtlF
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For Sale or Rent,

TNHAT valuable property called HoN'
Il WAYS WHARF, with the Ware-
houses thereon fronting on Union-strett.
The warehouses will be rented separately
if required. For terms apply I 10 :.
August 95 u
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To Let,

UyHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by Mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
o9nd of December neyt-for terms enquire
of Vaudeville & LARMOUR.
November 3