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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
For NewDuryport,

For Newburyport,
SSN The schr. John HOWARD, Byrnes,
&S9emaster. For freight of zoo barrels,
apply to JOHN II LADD + Co.
Who offer f1r sole,
Said schrs'. cargo, consisting Of Mackerel,
No. l &. 9, in IBIS. and halves.
kegs tongues and sounds
boxes No. and chocolate
boxes shoes, mats cassia
barrels vinegar, potatoes
beets, carrots, onions
cranberres and apples. nov l3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
For Freight.

For Freight,
~ The schr FOUR BROTHERS, A.
IasSk Burgess, master burthen 800 bbls :;
she will take freight to the West Indies or
southern port. Apply to
A. ADAMS, Central wharf.
Who offers for sale her cargo consisting Of
25 NJ lumber
do bbls, N. E. rum
25do. gin
20 do. mackerel
90 boxes chocolate
30 reams wrapping paper
8 chests Hyson tea
10 bbls. beef
50 boxes candles -'sAsNcr. 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
For Freight,

sE$% The superior brig ARGUS, Perry
49, toweUs, master, burthen 1900 bbis.
,0r will he ready to load on Saturday next.
o., hall lhe quantity will be taken to any
uagEe l.'t nay he approved.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
NJ HE steamboat Washin gton.

Of The steamboat Washington
vI,Ir steam boat Washington will com
mence her winter arrangement on RI
:'y morning, the 18th inst. and run as toI-
~, Leave Washington, at 5 A. M. !; stop
|,IIsv70dria about 8 O'clock arrive in Po-
. 80, creek IN the afternoon the passen-
. ,..' IN 20 on TO Fredericksburg that evening.
Varruiag, leaves Potomac Creek the next
,,,ro,pr, when the passengers arrive from
r-.Iprckshurg. In this manner the boat
vii mn down on The one day and return on
", "'' CHARLES WALKER, Captain.
nov. II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
i.iYrrnooI Salt. afioat.

1--WE THOUSAND bu. Liverpool coarse
> salt; 5000 DO blown salt, The cargo of
ne oHs Mary, capt. Loring-tor sale by
WIN. FOWLE, & Co.
!!Ro hare also for sale,
>, lie cargo Of brig Pay-Master, captain
SnAce, from 81. Johns Of
20 tons plaster
! hhdS West India rum
@'so, the cargo Of the schr Rolla, captain
vice. ct l6o tens plaster
amt the cargo of schr Planet, Prince, of
Is" tons plaster.
Landing from the sloop William s. Mary,
'1P', German. from NeY-York
% Ps Istqaal Russia tDuck
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
For Boston & Portland.

$E$n HE schr. ROLLA. capt. Pettee,
IS las part OF her cargo engaged, The ba-
~ would De taken as freight on reasooa-
's ""as' Apply as above Nov. "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
For Freight.

TOT "ItISIit,
az The very fast sailing and superior
!ss@S packet Schnr DASH, John Griffith,
master; burthen $50 bbIs freight to some
part of the West Indies would be preferred
o1, and home, and the master is well quail
fed 10 take the cons gnment.
Also, for Freight,
>M, The good schoUnerStX-SlSTERS,
!&tA.M Mayo, master burthen 300 bbls !,
d freight to Bermuda, the West lndies, or a
southern port in preference. Apply TO
JOHN II. LADD (. Co.
Who have for sale, 1900 busIels very fine
Heuohscot potatoes. nov 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
PROPOSALS
by Joseph NJ, Sanderson,
For Publishing by Subscription,
A Biography ofthe signers
OF SHE
Declaration of Independence,

Accompanied with Plates.
To which will be annexed a History Of the
Proceedings of Congress, during the passage
the fac simie Engravings Of the Signatures.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
Henry G.. Siadc e Go.

Henry c. Siadc e Co.
HAVE received by ship Boston, part Of
Il l. their fall importation Of
HiRDW.iRE s CUTLERY.
The residue is daily expected, which
together with their former stock, renders
their assortment extensive they have like
wise on hand,
Bar, hoop and sheet iron
Bister'd, Crowley, Gemaa & cast steel
Anvils, vices and bellows
Cat and wrought nails
Shdvels and spades
Cooking, Franklin, box e. ten plate stoves,
Also,
Cordage and cotton seire Irvine, &c. &c.
nov. S DIT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
For Boston.

i,'0r Boston,
fSN The regular ira ling brig FACTOR.
$500 l.. HIVES, mast.r ; wiIi ConInence
loading in three day, AMI take some freight
and passengers, icr ,,ai.h she has elegant
accommodations. Apply q
W. fOWLE & Co.
Hho hare received per SAID br,g
l20 bots FIRST guilty Russia duck
5000 ID green coffee
$50 casks nails and bradS ass'd sizes
goo bbls No | beef
400 hags Liverpool salt
So tons plaster paris
. 100 reoms wrapping Paper
For Amsterdam,
,S|h The superior brig SALLY, Isaac
.ssSssSss Berry, master; vii! be here 10 a lew
days to load for the above Port. She Us hrst
rate vessel, and has half her cargo engaged.
$50 hhds. OF tobacco will he taken on freight
on moderate terms. Apply as abofe.
nov rs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-04
For Freight.

rrs- The brig MARY, David Loring,
Hr%1sSS master; carries $500 bbIs -four or $50
>'@aA' u tobacco; is good vessel, and can
U, Really tor cargo in few days.
rn Also, for Freight,
>S9S The new brig PAY MASTER,
Prince, master; burlhen about
80 barrels, first tate vessel.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-03-23

the chartered institutions of the statea
tuey TAX tier constituents and these
taxes must be uniform. But, when state
taxes Tie operations of the government
OF the United States, i, acts upon institu-
tIons created, moi by their own constitu-
'enis, but by people, overwhom they claim
no control. Ii acts npon the measures
OF government created by Others. AS
well as emselves, for The benefit of 9th
efs IN comMon with themselves. The diff
ference is that which always exists, and
always must exist, between the action OF
the whole, on part, and the action of
part on The whole-between the laws of
government declared To be supreme.
ana those OF government which, when
IN opposiison 10 those laws, is not Sill
preme.
But II The full application OF this argu-
ment could be admitted, II might bring
INTO question the right OF Congress to lax
The State Banks, and could not Prove the
right OF the States 10 tax The Bank of
the United States. 10
The court hiss bestowed on This sinh
Jec, lis NEST deliberate consideration.
The result is a conviction than The States
have no power. by taxation, or otherwise.
TO reiard, impede, burden, or i'm any man.
ner control the operations of the couSti-
tulionai laws enacted by Congress TO
carry INTO execution the powers vested
III The general government. This is. We
think, the unavoidable consequence of
That supremacy, which the Constitution
has declared
We are unanimously of opinion. that
the law passed by the legislature OF Ma
ryiand, imposing a tax ON The Bank of
lie United States, is Unconstitutional. and
void. ~
This opinion does mol deprive the STATES
olany resources which they originally nos
sessed. iidoes moi extend 10 a lax Maid hv
me real property OF the bank, in common
with the ethereal properiy withinthe state
nor TO aiaA imposed on The interes, whicL
the citizens of Maryland NAV holdiuthis
institution, III common with other pro
perry OF The same description Throughout
The state. But this is tax on the opera.
lions OF the bank, and is conseeuently
TAX ON The operation of an instrument
employed by the SovernmentofiheU Union
10 carry IFS powers into execution. Smell
lax must ne unconstitutional.
he Judgment of the court of apneaIs
ofihe state OF Maryland, is therefore er-
roneons, and must be reversed and
mandate be issued 10 that court. directing
a Judgment 10 be catered for the plain,itf
III error
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-01-02
COMMUNICATED.

The following remarkable fat orcurrea on
the 18th inst. at Wesibnry, III the cUuniy of
Charles City:
Aneero man descended into well far the
purpose OF removing soTe obstruction therein,
when tue well caved in and flied within SIS
ieet OF ihe top. So ~oor as the manager was
informed OF the occurrence. he sci anont re-
moving the bricks and earth, and continued
The operation so long ms hope remained q.
saving the negrO's lite, having u due regard for
the safety of those employed above. Eariy on
Friday morning he went 10 The well ami called
TO the man heiow. Satisfied that he heard a
voice, he again set about clearing thr we'll
ard assisted by negroes from the npighbosing
farms he succeeded in the evening of that
day IN exiricaiins the slave, after having re
manned tuder tie Sroumd fortvo DAYS aud one
night lie came UP verN lIttle injured
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-01-02


-his. feel that lam n cousciontious he
refic Spain has no right TO claim any thing
from ns. On that principle. limos, tho
Fought, agree with the Sec'y of State. How
darrs She ask Justice, bcf,,rr she grant i il
To- us How dare she call for a trial of
o'p' officer, while Masoi and T.nenco cs-
cape with IMMUNITY No, she has noihing
10 ask we have nothing 10 yrs,ni. Lei
her repair her vinlaied iarh: lei her COM
ply With a treaty, soienniy made and
airociously Violated lei her bring her
own miserable comnandants 10 court
nariial or la punishment, ere SHE has
the eifrontrry 10 cali for punishment on
Gen. Jackson.
B"t-ihongh wc owe nothing to Ter,
we OWE much w. o,,seices. The orders OF
the government violated; the powers OF
Congress nsurped, without impc,1ous me-
cessity, by military officer: AN act Of
war struck; the lives Of prisoners taken
| III cold blood, when "not absolutely ne
cessary;' the usages of war, lramsgres sed
by military commander, who sheds the
blood OF his prisos er in the very teeth of
decision off court martial; these. these
are questions between him and lis gov
eminent, and between the government
ami people of the United States. All the
fcicnt 10 satisfy us that Gen. Jackson
should not answer for these acts TO the
government of his country. lfihe execu-
tive say sc will moi intlict punishment"
nor pass a ceii>uIc upon Gen. Jackson >.
nor call h'm TO account, hru ough,
Congress not TO sleep over The breach OF
The Constitution, produced by The as
sumption OF one oi their most important
powers by The hands OF military officer
- Let tbat officer be crowne.i by all ths
laurels OF the victory of New Orleans /:
lei his services have been as brilliant, aud
the gratitude OF Tins nation as warm as
YOU please aud my heart still searns to-
wards iiiG: Will siill "a, before my God
that for the acts he has done, on account
OF the precedcEis he has set, he ought 10
lac called 10 answer. With AL my respect
| fur the administration, must thiuk them
wrong for The forbcarance they al
| present app ar 10 have manifested tn
wards him. suspect, indeed, that the
no..."ni the u. STATES proceeh against
General Jackson, the Spanish Minister vi III
| have the efrron,ery 10 come against us
am satisfied that the administration is
| sensible of this embarrassment, aud That
THIS consideration einbarraSSrs their
| course towards Gen. Jacksnn-but Spain
| las 10 right 10 make any demands upon
| us aud we owe too much 10 ourselves
| 10 think Of her. have no wish 10 find
| fault with Gen. Jackson or with the adj
minlsiraiion.- can has. no snch desire
speak only HE sentiments 81 an Ameri-
can citizen who scorns 10 faiter at the
| expPnce of the constitution
The vital error OF Mr.. Adams's letter,
as ii respects Gen. Jackson, is shewn by
the nex, sentence following his first quo
! taiion from Vattel. Wherever severity
is not absolutely necessary, cIemency is to
| be used"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-01-02
MR.. ADAMS,S LETTER.

The Nat. inteliigencer OF The 3lsf ult.
brings Us one ot The most striking state
papers we have ever secn-1he Dispatch
oi " the Secretary ct State of the United
STATES TO Tie Minister Plenipoien;ary of
the United States TO Spain, at Madrid"-
Ii is a general exposition of the trans
actions of the Seminole War, as they
relate 10 the Spanish auihority-and
may be regarded IN The light OF re.
ply to the Manifesto of Mr.. Pizarro.
| SO ,ndecently circulated by the court Of
Madrid in the gazeites Of Europe. Iu
tl.is manifesto, MIR pizarro gives " formal
notice that the King, his master, has issu-
Ell orders for The suspension Of tie negoti-
alton between the United States and Spain.
| until satisfaction shall have been made
by the American government 10 him for
these proceedings of General Jackson,
which he considers as acts of uneatIivo-
| cal hostility against him, and as Ouiraoes
| upon his honor and dignity, the only ac-
cepIabie aionemeni Tor which, is stated
TO consist ~ disavowal OF the acts of The
American General, thus complained Of
the 1ntilcilou upon him OF suitable pun
Ishment for his supposed misconduct, and
the restitution OF The posts and territories
taken by him from the Spanish autIori-
ties, with indemnity for all the property
taken, and all damages and injuries, pub
iIc ar private, sustained ~ con- equencc
oft" The reply of Mr.. Adams 10 these
,Bsoieni demands Is the paper now be-
fore US. bfaring date 2slh November
1878. Ii occupies six columns aud a half
of the National !nteIligenccr, small tvpc
and lis interest corresponds with lis
length.-The reader may be assured that
| shall seize Tie earliest opportunity 10
Law this document entire before hin.
cannot sufficiently express flp pro-
found sentiments Oi admiration and de-
light with which ! have pcfused this state
paper. ~ Is written vitli an aston
lshDg forceiof ingenuity, and adorned
with The most captivating eioquence of
all descriptions. II has the air of man,
who feels most aculely for The wrongs Of his
country; who Is indignant al tie insults
offered to hcr by The dggreSOy, pretend
ing To demand redress. and who puurs
out those feelings in The most lorciblc
strdlUs. II Is mOmumenilof diplomatic
genlus. u IS an ornament TO ms coun
Try. feel proud ofbelonging io a nation
WINCH has produced sucha blaze ofiaionts.
u sllIverS the Manifesto of lie Spanish
Cabinet into dusi and ashes. into what
utter InslgnIiicance does The red0ubiable
Chevaier Onis sink He seems like a
pigmy in the hands Ola giant. And while
II seeks 10 answer Spain, II service in some
sort 10 p0ifiate the misconduct OF Gen.
Jackson--JasfJy him, it cannot On that
me The argument OF Mr.. Adams leaves
point, hereto.
Bm--while do every justice to this
letter, am stall hereto: not, I hope. an
obsiiDa one; DOT, knows wiling one
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-01-02

AUGUSTA, Dec. 81 "A gentleman of
tins city, who lcff Pensacola The 9th inst.
informs us that 500 Spanish troops, des-
tined 10 garrison thai place. were mo-
mrn'iy expected from the Havana. A
number OF strange sal; had been reported
oti The i'ay. and were supposed by sou,e
10 he Patriot prisaicsrs. waiting TO inter-
ccpt Tile transports in which the above
force had embarked.
Large pur liases Of real estate in and
about Pensacola had been mae bv ma
NV ef oar ciiizes, under the impression
thai The Flordas were coded Ia the u. s.
As none but subj cts can legally hold a
freehold under The Spanish government.
great losses will 20 doubt he sustained
by such persons as have ventured m this
premature speculation
Oar informant also adds, that The re-
port of Gov. Masot and garrison being
captured by Patriot cruizers after their
cmbarAaiion from Pensacola for Havana.
Was confirmed. They were carried 10
rendezvous of The patriots, souil, OF Cam
pcachy. mherc. after being detained
short irnc, they weye conditiouaily re-
iocsed. and have since arrived q, Ila, ana.
CTrcmiclc.
WAsHNGToN. Dec 81 The n. YORK papers
state that The Vice. President and the secre-
iarN ct tie Navy we're To have left New York
M the 2sit Instant. for the seat of government
y IS said TIA, tie ronmerciai convem,cr.
rfsemfT ,Ene" ny our sonmissioners IN Lon
been rseoiyc IN M, l l',''s sossfnmtn iss
iai,i before the Senate lbs President to-
their ratification on r"iccios. Nat Int.
NEW fonN, Dec "a letter from Match
- Des ) Sia,eS that fhe steam boat Or
tsr.o S,.,d =, ,no coo J 10, ans' p.aeec WIN
,nay. and sunk. Itwas suppose an wonla be-
lost.
ENiract OF letter from Jaqnemel (HswDto
"a HeS'o" o@t99 nov 10 Per-
comple,ely ti,ed Win "e'u rev. SO
| prices of which arc rr,inced cxcrtaineis low
IN fact they are so finc;railnr. they canudt
well be quoted ard coffee; from The rainy
nMi ~ n orrN nacA""'H ans 'Ae'y TO open at
| FNirar, of :, ja,,o, ,,-,,,, ,,,
| Ilryd,s a, R,,avna A,.ras a,,oL - sa," 10
| Is ,Tba p.,,r;,,, $500
If war Gel, ,re,a ff,ra,,r,,. 49,, ~ n n.'S
| l,r,. Inc,S..I'G o, 49,, Io,i, -, , en-
! V.,H,ar..;:o ,,',l ell ~ ~ ~.
| I,,,rr nlac, lo, H.. ,.cr,n, tro,a Cd, '',s
| ma NOW a.s.., "a CT, 80, ~
| sixteen OH, ,a,,o,,.,,icS AID 10
| nor,,l,rs and lac ~, ia 10 ,o"s 40
and "a n,,r;nrs .,r, ,;,.. ,,s,;n,,.i ~
| Ma, M vil s.,;l i, ,o,y - ~, ~.
| No Ma,no nr,y.,n., ff,,r,, a., go 49,.
! lean b,;pN Cam. Eaniel. las c.nt,n q
| tlree poti,,ruesp veesrIs tom p;o t., !;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-01-02
TO TIE RnITeR.

Leringfon, Rociibridge. Dee 20. 1919.
nave the disaGreeable Task OF recording an
nnf0rtnnaie occurrence. which took place on
Wednesday last. within 10 or II miles OF this
town. This occurrence has something so rs
tonis!ng and premediiaied in its nature that
think 1t rs calculated 10 put the public oil
their guard, and more especialis 10 adn,oniSil
tue iReNperience OF Youth against the misiur
tunes attendant gu unfortunate habits. The
case aiiude tOle lie deplorabie suicide OF Cant
ROBERT HOU$roN, one OF the relainsd Oificers
ct The United States army. Capt. H. lefi this
place few days ago iur Carlisle penn iI
compliance with bis military orders Having
reached StauntUn, singular notion struck him
OF returning In Lexington. Whilst on his re.
turn. ~ a Sudden tit ct phrensy he jnmned ont
OF the stage. took lis Knife, and deliberately
Iipt himself MP, and pulled out his bowels -
iie also endeavOred 10 Cut his throat from ear
tn ear-but frem the loss of blood he did moi
succeed IN this attempt. lie likewise cut his
wrist IN very h0rrid manner. All Ihis was
done III Suca Il short time, thai il WAS mpossi-
bic for the passengers Ia The stage 80 frristrafe
him IN EIs attempts ut sujcide II is said thar
lie was prevented last Silnner from putting an
end to himself. Tie cause OF his arrangement
Is notknown.
My acquaintance with Capt. Houston was
but siigiIt--Dut slight as it Was, regarded him
as man ofinteiiigeuce, of libetAi seBilmt MS
and fondiy devoted TO bis cpnntry--Iie was he
loved by his acquaintance, and considered as
an ornament to las profession. Capt. III. was
educated AT Washington College and aIiho'
II has been several wears siure. the students
have resolved la wear Grape rs a testimonial a.
Their high consideration Of his worth. A tho
this is the season OF uurth. yet the shade that
Has been cast upon the JOY OF every company
by this melancholy occurrence is evident to
the most disinierested stranger
IN making this communication Ia the pnblc.
u Is not the intention of the writer to duJract
from Capt. Houston's melt no man conld
respect him more than the writer of these
hnes-vhicli are intended merely 10 warn The
youthful Dnnd from giving way TO grief aud
nIsiOriunes. and to advise all To support al.
Vcrsty with confidence aud resignation
a STUDEIT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-01-02
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hARRiFDl-o on Christmas Evening, nv The REV Mr
Paxton. HAMILTON SHIELDS. Esq. one OF the Ed
sol the American BEACON, to Miss HARRIET Ro.
GLRS eldest daughter OF M. VIM. Rogers all Of NOR
fok Borough.
- ObFHI ". ROSES LANttoH flames creek sill
u for sale, ana his anxiety fo sell nndifninisited
Tie tract contains SCI aces. well warrsa and timber
co., within ve mules az Linchhnrg. and is 81 me una
~. w kis-sSbsrnrr, application be maize 10 Geo
Whiilocke Dr oastsvns 4. Rose Christopher Aniiion,
~ John n PeaSants sii of LyuchhnTg, no can rive
any nininaiioH rs 10 terms, &C. and who are fuiIy
Sntliuiled ~ sell Ian 2 5a..PiNwtC
4 am FOR SALE-On the premises 10 tie hiesrst
\ bidder. on TVCsday, NE 20dagcf FebrHarg acrf,
" fair, n not. the far dat, by The snbscfheys
hereto. trustees in tirg - deed Of trust to ~ exc
cnted hy Jonathan BetkWth for the purposes therein
mentioned tb9t well tnONn tract ~ land thereon The
said Bcck.ith residss The terms. one ihifd nf the
purchase money be paid on the DAY 81 sale with the
costs and charges ofhs same third twelve nios
after, aud The remaining third tsn years Bonds with
objectionable secuTt, u he given aud the TUE Ut the
tine oi sale. MOORE 3. bROCERNBROuGtI
Jan.9 2. mt
n me HUNDRGD DOLLfRs RgWARD-nanlrsa,
- rom the snbscriber ~ January last, a nero man
named rARLTON Hbont tbiTiy wears of age Ola brown
c"mp'sxpr Eve feet seeeH eight inches high raised
~ I've neghhoThood u Buckingham couuhOuse aud "
~ believed that he Is nrsing uraf that place: o.
se being ffnI, have gone 10 some distant oar, q,
The stale and 90 his fine rass as q zee man 81
masters 81 vessels and al Other persnns are hereby
cautioned against employing. o. w any way csuyiBg
Vm. hSrboriue The above dessribed SLAVE Anv pcr.
snu bsl VII deliver me said slave 10 se living IN the
Alabama Territory. HuHisviDs, OF 10 ~ Ialnes
Jones, near buckingham coaithonse staii receive the
above ie"afd. ARTHUR JOINS.
iae' q Tf..Hs
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-28
Ephrdim Hunts's Estate.

NOTICE 10 hereoy given TO the heirs and eredi
tors Of ihs estate of RPIiRAIM HUNT late
of Brunswick IN The county of Cumberland, yeo-
man, deceased, and al, OF hers concerned-IL lat
Jeremiah Hunt. Executor Of the last will and te.
lament of said deceased, bas ezbibned TO me the
subscriber, Judge ct he Court Of Probate, within
and for said county, hs first account Of admins
tration OF said estate, and also his private account
against the deceased; and that The same viii Be
considered at a Probate Court TO be held at the
Probate Office 10 Portland in said Counsy. on the
fourth wednesday Of October next, at ten O'Clock
10 the forenoon, whea and where they may be
present ADD shew can.e if auy they have why the
same should not be allowed.
Given under my hand at Freeport this sixteenth
day Of September IN the year of our Lord .xh sen
hundred and nineteen SAM. FREEMAN
Atrne copy.
att. HosArlo SoUrHcATR, Regr
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-09-28
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,.
IUMBERLAND,
10 the Hosourobte Justices Of the Circuit Court
Of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Port
land, on the third Tuesday Of June, A. II.
1919
L,LEAIAR WYER, of said Portland, Giod-
IL Smith, and THOMAS WARREN, OF said
Portland, observation-disclosures SHEw-rhat they
a re seized in fee and in common with some person
or persons TO your petitioners unknown, Of seven
twelfth parts of a certain Lon or parcel of Land
situated in said Portland, lying on Fore River,
and containing about twelve Acres more or less,
bounded and described as follows, viz :-Begining
al the Southeaslery corner OF land, owned by
Henry Iitcomb-thence running Northwestery
by said Iiicomb's land thirty rods, to land owned
by Matthew Cobb and Asa Clap. ard from these
bounds running southerly by said Cobb and Chaps
land, keeping and maintaining the width of thirty
rods TO Fore kiver.-And that your petitioners
ae DESTROYS Of having their seven twelfth parts of
said Lot set of to them by metes and bounds -
They there fore pray This Honorable Court, tha,
such proceedings may be had relating TO the prem
ses az To law appertain, and that their said seven
twelfth parts may be assigned and set off C them
to hold in severaity by their Attorney,
JOSEPH POPE.